Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
August 22, 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.
Mark Austin expressed his condolences on the passing of Ernie Morales.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Albert Mendez led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
All present 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 Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor 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
5.A SAFE WAYS TO NAVIGATE SOCIAL MEDIA. PRESENTED BY DETECTIVE KATHRYN TORRES.
Detective Kathryn Torres presented this item.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola thanked detective Kathryn Torres and had a question. Katheryn answered the question.
Councilmember Albert Mendez gave some comments on the dangers of online trafficking dangers from home.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor had gave her comments on the great presentation presented by detective Kathryn Torres.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie had a question on the family justice center, detective Katheryn answered her questions.
Mayor Mark Austin requested a copy of the presentation.
5.B PATRIOT RIVER BOTTOM CLEAN UP OUTCOME BY POLICE CHIEF LALO MALAGON.
Police Chief Lalo Malagon presented this item.
Councilmember Chirs Gurrola asked questions, Chief Lalo Malagon answered his questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor had comments on this presentation and the cleanup project.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie had a question on this, Chief Lalo Malagon answered.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Mark Austin opened the public comments session.
Thomas H was called to speak on the councilmembers who attended the OSALV pride event and show. He also thanked FUSD for not cutting ties with OSALV.
Norma Perez Sandford was called to speak on the third street stairs leading down to the lower northside of town. She spoke on the maintenance required there and offered to assist.
Mayor Mark Austion closed the public comments session.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Chris Gurrola had questions on the third street stairs maintenance, Public Works Director Troy A Spayd answered his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor thanked Mayor Mark Austin for opening the meeting in Honor of Ernie Morales. She gave her own comments on Ernie and how much of a positive impact he had on our community.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie had comments on legislation that could possibly be on the 2024 ballot. It will prohibit the overreaching control by Sacramento for the development of housing in local communities.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8.A through 8.E is to Approve by voice vote.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A FURTHER EXTENSION OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE LOCAL EMERGENCY
DECLARATION RESULTING FROM A SEWER LINE COLLASPE, DESIGNATION OF THE CITY’S AGENT TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, APPROVAL
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER- AUGUST 22, 2023
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-AUGUST 22, 2023
8.B MINUTES AUGUST 8TH, 2023
August 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes
8.C
8.D
8.E
FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 22-01: NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS REHABILITATION AND ADA
IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO RIVERS PARK PROJECT
NOC - Spec No 22-01 Neighborhood Streets & ADA at Two Rivers FINAL w attch FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 21-01: FILLMORE AQUATIC CENTER POOL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT SR NOC - AQUATIC CENTER Spec No. 21-01 FINAL w attachments INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-953 UPDATING CHAPTER
ORDINANCE NO. 23-953
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.
OF AN AMEMDMENT TO AGREEMENTS WITH TORO AND FERREIRA AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING.
SR -FURTHER EXTENDING LOCAL SEWER EMERGENCY
Public Works Director Troy A Spayd presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez 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.
9.B APPROVAL OF THE VENTURA COUNTY STORMWATER PERMIT
IMPLEMENTATION AND COST-SHARING AGREEMENT.
SR-2023 VC Storm Water Permit Implementation Agreement FINAL w attach (1) City Engineer Roxanne Hughes presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor 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.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Carrie Broggie spoke on the meeting regarding Sierra Northern Railroad. The power point presented did not answer all of the questions the community had. The CEO of VCTC is setting up a meeting to hear the communities request and listen to the concerns to move towards solutions.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager David Rowlands gave his report. He spoke on the summer cookout at the Aquatic Center on Friday 8/25. The City will have the cardboard boat race, In-n-Out will be there serving everyone who pre purchased their tickets. He announced that due to lack of lifeguards, the “flick n’ float” movie will be moved to City Hall 8:00 P.M. The good news is, the City will be hosting three sessions of open swim at the Aquatic Center. Our website and social media has more information.
Dave Rowlands also reminds everyone that the City sent out letters advising of the approved new water rates going into effect starting September 1st, 2023.
12. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting was adjourned @ 7:41 p.m.
Prepared by:________________________
Georgie Gerardo, Executive Assistant