Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
July 11, 2023 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor called meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mark Austin led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: Councilmember Chris Gurrola.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, seconded by Councilmember Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve the agenda. Motioned carried by the following voice vote:
Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: Councilmember Chris Gurrola.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON PRESENTATION, NATALIE YANEZ, GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS MANAGER
Natalie Yanez, Government Relations Manager, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor had questions. Natalie addressed them.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie had questions. Natalie addressed them.
Mayor Mark Austin asked that the presentation be provided to City Manager’s. Natalie confirmed the presentation was provided to City Staff.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dawn Marone was called to speak regarding censorship and comments posted on Facebook regarding the One Step of La Vez Drag Queen event.
Lee Palacio was called to speak against Councilmembers being present at One Step A La Vez Pride event.
Raymel Lloyd was called to speak against the Drag Queen show at One Step A La Vez.
Andrea Enriquez was called to speak against the Drag Queen show at One Step A La Vez and against the attendance of Councilmember Mendez and Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor.
Leticia Olvera opposed the Drag Queen show at One Step A La Vez and the councilmembers who attended.
Tim Gurrola was called to speak against to the Drag Queen show at One Step A La Vez.
Rex Mohun was called to speak against the Drag Queen show at One Step A La Vez.
Joseph Lampara was called to speak regarding the code violations and the envelope that was provided to the City Council members.
Antonia Galvez was called to speak in opposition to the Drag Queen show at One Step A La Vez.
Marya Krestyn was called to speak against the Drag Queen show at One Step A La Vez.
Maria Alviz was called to speak against the attendance of Councilmember Mendez and Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor attending the Drag Queen event where children were present.
Brisa Romero was called to speak about the success of the One Step of La Vez pride event and to thank the organizations and Councilmembers who attended.
Thomas was called to speak regarding the success of the pride event at One Step of La Vez.
Ray Morales was called to speak in opposition to the One Step of La Vez event and the councilmembers’ attendance.
Michelle Mejia was called to speak against Councilmember Albert Mendez and Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor attendance to the Drag Queen show at One Step A La Vez. Her comment was made in Spanish, and she stated that she was here to represent the Hispanic Community of Fillmore.
Regina Stehly was called to speak regarding the protection of children, and how those protections should come from adults.
Christina Marotti was called to speak regarding how their opinion on the Drag Queen event does not come from a place of hate. She read a letter from a neighbor.
Liz Coffey was called to speak to against the Drag Queen show at One Step A La Vez.
Mayor Mark Austin made a statement that the One Step A La Vez Drag Queen show was not a City Council sanctioned event.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
None
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8.A through 8.C is to Approve by voice vote.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-JULY 11, 2023
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-JULY 11, 2023.pdf
8.B MINUTES JUNE 13TH, 2023
MINUTES JUNE 13, 2023.pdf
8.C APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 23-951 TO UPDATE CODE
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.09, ARTICLE II
SR-2023 2ND READING AMENDING FMC 1.09 ARTICLE II.pdf
Councilmember Carrie Broggie pulled item 8.C and had questions. Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor had comments. Staff addressed the questions.
Councilmember Albert Mendez, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: Councilmember Chris Gurrola.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING FOR 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON
THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE AND
SELF-SERVE STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN CITY LIMITS, DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF, AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
SR-2023 RV AND SELF STORAGE MORATORIUM.pdf
Brian McCarthy, Planning and Community Development Assistant Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie had questions. Staff addressed them.
Mayor Mark Austin opened the public hearing.
Bob Brussel was called to speak on this item, and its possible negative financial effects it brings to his future business.
Public Hearing was closed and opened to Council for discussion. Kevin McSweeney was called to make comments regarding the applicants’ comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Albert Mendez had a comment. Staff addressed them.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Albert Mendez. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: Councilmember Chris Gurrola.
9.B FURTHER EXTENSION OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE LOCAL EMERGENCY
DECLARATION RESULTING FROM A SEWER LINE COLLAPSE
SR -FURTHER EXTENDING LOCAL SEWER EMERGENCY.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, introduced this item. Troy Spayd, Municipal Services Director/Utilities Engineer, provided an update on the progress of the repairs.
Carrie Broggie motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor.
9.C SHADE STRUCTURES OVER TOT-LOTS AT TWO RIVERS AND DOLORES DAY PARKS SHADE STRUCTURES - STAFF REPORT.pdf
Troy Spayd, Municipal Services Director/Utilities Engineer presented this item.
The councilmembers had questions. Staff addressed them.
9.D CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE USE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE SPIRIT OF SANTA PAULA FOR FY 2023-24
SR - SPIRIT OF SANTA PAULA 2023.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie had comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor had comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Albert Mendez. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: Councilmember Chris Gurrola.
9.E CONSIDER A REQUEST TO SPONSOR UP TO $25,000 FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA 150TH ANNIVERSAY CELEBRATION
150TH COUNTY CELEBRATION SPONSOR.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmembers discussed the item. Concerns were that Fillmore was not referenced and there is no breakdown of where the funds would be going to. $2,500
Mayor Pro-Tem Christina Villaseñor recommended that Council support with $2,500 and to send the someone from the Historical Museum staff. Council unanimously agreed.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro-Tem Christina Villaseñor provided updates on the landfill from the VCRSD.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie attended the SCE roundtable meeting, legislation meeting through Cal Cities, and VCTC meeting regarding Sierra Railroad.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
Reminder that the community pool is replastering, and the pool is anticipated to be opened on August 25th.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION - JULY 11, 2023
JULY 11, 2023 - CLOSED SESSION
The closed session meeting recessed @ 8:33 p.m.
The meeting reconvened with no reportable actions taken @ 8:53 p.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 08, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting was adjourned @ 8:55 p.m.
Prepared by:
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Georgie Gerardo, Executive Assistant