Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
May 23, 2023 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
MEETING ATTENDANCE - Pursuant State Law 54953 (b), Councilmember Chris Gurrola will attend the meeting via phone from 211 E 4th St., 3G02 Entrance, Apt. 3110 North Little Rock, AR 72114. The meeting agenda will be posted in this location, which is open to public, more than 24 hrs. before the meeting. Any interested member of the public may join Councilmember Chris Gurrola at this location for the meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mark Austin. Mayor Austin announced remote attendance from Councilmember Chris Gurrola.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mark Austin led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
All present Members Present: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent:
None.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor had a warrant list question. Staff addressed it.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to approve the agenda. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: None.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A VCTC - TRANSIT INTEGRATION AND EFFICIENCY STUDY (TIES) - CLAIRE
GRASTY - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC TRANSIT
Claire Grasty, Director of Public Transit, presented this item.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Maria Robles, Ruby Cardoza, and Gabriel Cardoza were called to speak regarding the lack of affordable housing and to support the Fillmore Terrace project.
Christina Ramos was called to speak regarding Mountain View Apartments and the improvement of quality of life.
Gabrielle Vignone was called to speak regarding a request for the city to expedite completion of the revisions of the 2021-2029 Housing Element document.
Leticia Ramirez was called to speak regarding the front window display at Estrella Market and the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant. Tania Melgoza yielded her time.
Sean McCulley was called to speak to provide an update on the Downtown Rehabilitation plan.
Lynn Edmonds was called to speak regarding low-income housing.
Susan Johnson was called to speak in support of the Fillmore Terrace project.
Loretta Cabuyadao was called to speak to stay in the scope of City Council responsibilities.
Simone Alex was called to speak regarding homelessness issues within the City. Dawn Marone yielded her time to Simone.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding homelessness.
Tim Holmgren was called to speak regarding the mayor not signing the LGBTQ proclamation.
Troy Schray was called to speak regarding the homelessness issues within the City and drug issues.
Tracy Stewart was called to speak regarding the Sierra Railroads train carts stored in the VCTC railway and the petition started.
Mary Bennett was called to speak regarding the removal of homelessness ordinance and June pride month.
Zachary Lotshaw was called to speak and requested the mayor sign the proclamation for Pride month.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor recommends to place on the agenda the revised Housing Element and future housing update. Votes were given. Item will be placed in a future agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8A. through 8D. is to Approve by voice vote.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - MAY 23, 2023
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - MAY 23, 2023.pdf
8.B MINUTES MAY 9, 2023
MINUTES MAY 9, 2023.pdf
8.C CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING A RESIDENT
COMMISSIONER TO THE AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF
VENTURA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1- Fillmore - AHA Board of Commissioners Ratification SR.pdf
8.D APPOINTMENTS TO THE CULTURAL, ARTS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION CAR COMMISSION APPOINTMENT SR.pdf
Councilmember Chris Gurrola, requested for item 8.B, public comment section to be amended to reflect the ordinance title.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to approve the consent calendar by voice with changes to item 8.B. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: None
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-3940 APPROVING THE FY 2023-24 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-3941 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO CITY STAFFING BY ADDING A SENIOR
MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITION, ADDING AN ACCOUNTANT POSITION,
AND RECLASSIFYING AN EXISTING POSITION TO DEPUTY CITY CLERK SR FY 2023-24 PRELIMINARY BUDGET SR.pdf
Frank Catania, Fiscal Analyst, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Albert Mendez to take the following actions:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution No. 23-3940 approving the City of Fillmore FY 2023-24 Annual Budget, excluding the Landscape & Lighting Districts budgets and the Storm Drain Assessment District budget; and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution Nos. 23-3941 approving new City Manager Department Senior Management Analyst and New Accountant classifications; reclassifying the Human Resources Assistant to Deputy City Clerk/ Office Manager; and adopting job descriptions for these positions.
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: None
9.B PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND ORDERING
THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 WITHIN THE CITY OF FILLMORE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 02 AND
HERITAGE VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-1,
RESPECTIVELY
SR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING DISTRICTS CONFIRMING FY 2023-24 ANNUAL LEVY.pdf Mayor Mark Austin opened the public meeting.
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, recused himself as he resides in the area.
Frank Catania, Fiscal Analyst, presented this item. No public comments were received for this item.
Mayor Mark Austin closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Albert Mendez to take the following actions:
1. Open the Public Hearing to receive public testimony regarding the City Council’s intent to approve the Engineer’s Report and the levy of assessments within LLD 2007-1 and LLD 02;
2. Close the Public Hearing. Actions to approve the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report and Order the Levy of Assessments: Actions to confirm and order the annual levy: Adopt Resolution 23-3936 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the City of Fillmore Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24;
3. Adopt Resolution 23-3937 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Confirming the Diagram and Assessment and Ordering the Annual Levy and collection of Assessments within the City of Fillmore Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District No. 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24;
4. Adopt Resolution 23-3938 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the City of Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2023-24; Adopt Resolution 23-3939 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Confirming the Diagram and Assessment and Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2023-24;
5. Authorize staff to incorporate the revenue and expenditures contained in the Annual Budgets for LLD 02 and LLD 2007-01 into the City of Fillmore Annual Budget.
Motioned carried with the following councilmembers recusing themselves from the following districts:
• Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor – LLD #2 – Riverwalk, Tract 5099 • Councilmember Carrie Broggie – LLD 2007-1, Zone 1
• Councilmember Chris Gurrola - LLD 2007-1, Zone 1
by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: None.
9.C PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-3934
CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FILLMORE STORM DRAIN
MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FY2023 - 2 4
SR FY 2023-24 STORM DRAIN DISTRICTS ANNUAL LEVY.pdf
Councilmember Gurrola thanked the Municipal Services Director.
Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor and Councilmember Mendez agreed with Councilmember Gurrola’s comments.
Motioned carried with the following councilmembers recusing themselves from the following districts:
• Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor – SD #4, Riverwalk • Councilmember Carrie Broggie – SD #7, Zone C
• Councilmember Chris Gurrola - SD #7, Zone C
by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: None.
9.D AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES
FILLMORE- 2023 CITY ENGINEER AWARD SR_FINAL.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager presented this item.
Simone Alex was called to speak and asked if Willdan was overseeing the sewer at the time of collapse.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to approve the award of contract for city engineering services. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: None
9.E EXTENSION OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION
RESULTING FROM A SEWER LINE COLLAPSE, ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 23-01E, RATIFICATION
OF A CONTRACT AWARDED TO TORO ENTERPRISES FOR SEWER REPAIR
WORK AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING
SR -EXTENDING LOCAL SEWER EMERGENCY AND RATIFYING CONTRACT.pdf Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve the extension of the city of Fillmore local emergency declaration resulting from a sewer line collapse, adoption of plans and specifications for project specification no. 23-01e, ratification of a contract awarded to toro enterprises for sewer repair work and appropriation of funding. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin.
Absent: None
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor presented a report on SCE advisory panel power safety shut off. VCREA Javier Saucedo contract renewal.
Thanked FUSD
Sierra Railroad update having a public forum to all residents that are impacted by this issue.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager Dave Rowlands gave his verbal presentation.
June 9th HCD, Will have update on June 13th city council meeting.
Thanked the City Council for budget approval and Frank Catania for his help.
Gave an update on the Downtown Merchant code violations process.
Provided update on the adoption of ordinance no. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure. Sargent Bill Hollowell was called to provide an update.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION - MAY 23, 2023
CLOSED SESSION - MAY 23, 2023.pdf
The closed session meeting recessed at 8:24 p.m.
The meeting reconvened with no reportable actions taken, 9:05 p.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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Georgie Gerardo, Executive Assistant
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