Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
September 12, 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
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent: Councilmember Carrie Broggie.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent: Councilmember Carrie Broggie.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A PROCLAMATION OF CONSTITUTION WEEK.
Mayor Mark Austin presented this item.
5.B ACTIVE ADULT CENTER PRESENTATION, PRESENTED BY AAC STAFF.
AAC Coordinator Julian Zendejas presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor had questions and Julian answered them.
Councilmember Albert Mendez had a question, Julian answered.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Mark Austin opened the public comments session.
Susan Johnson was called to speak on the benefits on affordable housing.
Gabrielle Vignone was called to speak and thanked the City for the Fillmore Terrace Project.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak on 9/11 festivities honoring the fallen.
She also thanked the Public Works department for their hard work and cooperation with all local sports organizations. She also asked about our graffiti hotline number.
Mayor Mark Austin closed the public comments session.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Chris Gurrola spoke on the constitution week proclamation. He read The Preamble, as well as the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor thanked all the citizens who came up to speak on the City's issues and also for appreciates the recognition of City’s hard work. She reminds everyone that all council members are always available.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8.A through 8.B is to Approve by voice vote.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FILLMORE AND WILLDAN FINANCIAL
8.A MINUTES – AUGUST 22, 2023
MINUTES - AUGUST 22, 2023
8.B WARRANT REGISTER – SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
WARRANT REGISTER - SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor to approve the agenda. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent: Councilmember Carrie Broggie.
SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES STUDY.
FEE AND DIF STUDY SR
Assistant City Manager, Erika Herrera presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor thanked Erika for her presentation as it was very well put together and transparent. It answered all her questions.
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 SALE OF TWO ACRES OF THE LAND LOCATED
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MOUNTAIN VIEW AND SANTA
CLARA STREETS (APN: 053-0-083-235) FOR LESS THAN FAIR MARKET
VALUE AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTION OF THE
CORRECTED DEED RESTRICTION FOR THIS PROPERTY.
RAILROAD PROPERTY SR
City Attorney, Tiffany Israel 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
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor gave an update on the Ventura County Sanitation Board. She informed residents that the Toland Landfill will not close in 2027 as originally scheduled. She also gave an update on the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance has received a grant to work on a climate reduction plan or a regional action plan.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager, David W. Rowlands turned it over to Police Chief, Lalo Malagon who gave a verbal report and an update on graffiti.
12. CLOSED SESSION
Council went into closed session @ 7:18 P.M.
Meeting rejourned @ 7:58 P.M.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting was adjourned @ 7:59 P.M.
Prepared by:________________________
Georgie Gerardo, Executive Assistant