Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
August 8, 2023 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Austin called the meeting to order. Mayor Austin made the announcement about Councilmember Chris Gurrola attending the meeting via phone as listed below.
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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Carrie Broggie led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Mark Austin, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent: None.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Mark Austin removed item 12. Closed session. Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to approve the agenda. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Mark Austin, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent:
None.
5. PRESENTATIONS
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Mark Austin opens Public Comments.
Rhonda Taylor was called to speak on the OSALV Drag show event and the two councilmembers who participated. She requested an apology from both.
Tim Holmgren was called to speak on the OSALV drag show and addressed the two councilmembers who participated in the event. He also requested the City proclaim September as Celebration of the Constitution Month. He requests a proclamation.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak on AYSO and Fillmore Raiders regarding park field usage. She also spoke on the OSALV drag show that occurred and addressed the two councilmembers who participated in the event.
Annette Sula was called to speak on the celebration of the constitution, and requested the city issue a proclamation proclaiming September as Celebration of the Constitution month.
Mayor Mark Austin closes the Public Comments.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Chris Gurrola thanked everyone who gave a public comment.
And he commented on the field usage between AYSO and Fillmore Raiders. He mentioned working with FUSD on potential school field usage for local youth sport organizations. Also highlighted on a news report from the FBI website regarding a sex trafficking case in Fillmore. He requests our local agency to give a presentation on the dangers of online exploitation for our youth at our next council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor commented on the CPA and SCE presentations we had at our last two meetings. She asked for support from her fellow councilmembers with agendizing moving forward with the feasibility studies and looking at into the rate savings associated with the CPA. No other councilmembers supported the idea.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie gave her report and gave the community an update on how great the AAC is doing thanks to our staff members Julian and Pauline. Carrie mentioned they should give the community a presentation at our next council meeting. She also commented on her experience at the Fillmore Summer Concert Series and how pleasant it was and encourages the community to come out the next Friday’s in August to participate. The event is free and right outside of our beautiful City Hall Plaza.
Mayor Mark Austin agrees with Councilmember Carrie Broggie and asked City Manager David Rowlands if he can set up a presentation from the AAC.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8A. through 8D. is to Approve by voice vote.
8.A MINUTES JULY 11TH, 2023
MINUTES JULY 11, 2023
8.B WATER WELLS SEVEN AND EIGHT – BORON LEVELS UPDATE
BORON LEVELS WELLS 7 8 - 08.08.2023_FINAL.pdf
8.C EASEMENT SCE RULE 20A
SR 2023 UTILITY EASEMENTS RULE 20A PROJECT.pdf
8.D CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER – AUGUST 8, 2023.
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-AUGUST 8, 2023.pdf
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, Second by Councilmember Albert Mendez. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Mark Austin, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent:
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL, ARTS, AND RECEREATIONN COMMISION.
CAR Commission Appointment .pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, Second by Councilmember Carrie Broggie. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Mark Austin, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent:
None.
9.B APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF EQUESTRIAN CENTER PROPERTY (308 CHAMBERSBURG)
SR - FEC.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, Second by Councilmember Albert Mendez. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Mark Austin, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent:
None.
9.C DISCUSSION OF THE RESTORATION OF THE DOG PARK AT TWO RIVERS PARK.
SR - Dog Park.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, Second by Councilmember Albert Mendez. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Mark Austin, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent:
None.
9.D JOINT FILLMORE, SANTA PAULA, VENTURA COUNTY TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR OPERATIONAL FUNDING OF THE SPIRIT OF SANTA PAULA HARVARD SHELTER.
SR - SPIRIT Shelter Agreement.pdf
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Mark Austin, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent:
None.
9.E STAFF UPDATE ON THE EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY’S AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN FUNDS AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF THE BALANCE OF THE FUNDS.
SR - 2023 ARPA UPDATE.pdf
City Council came to the agreement to extend the DT Rehabilitation Grant Program deadline for 30 days. First come first serve basis. City Council was in consensus.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Chris Gurrola asked if there was any news regarding the nature of the railroad crossings that are going to happen on the SR-126. City Manager David Rowlands responded and gave an update on those event dates.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie gave her report on the VCOG meeting. She also spoke on the plaque that was put up in City Hall to commemorate our brave police officers who worked for our City. She also touched on the National Night Out event that the local police department held the previous week, and how great of a turnout it was.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager David Rowlands spoke on the homeless clean up that happened that day down at the riverbed. A presentation on that day will be presented at the next city council meeting. David also spoke on the Fillmore Aquatic Center’s resurfacing project’s completion. The pool is currently filled with water and has passed inspection with the county. He encourages the community to come out to enjoy the upcoming events put together by the Parks and Rec Department.
13. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE SCHEDULED SPECIAL MEETING AT 8:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST, 8, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Prepared by: ____________________________________
Georgie Gerardo, Executive Assistant