Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
September 26, 2023 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Austin called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Chris Gurrola 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
Councilmember Carrie Broggie 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.
5. PRESENTATIONS
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Mark Austin opened the public comments session.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak; she thanked the Public Works Department for their great work in the parks and for working with our local sports organizations.
She asked about a sit down to discuss future field use throughout the parks. She also spoke on “AYSO Epic” which is a sports organization for children with disabilities.
Mayor Mark Austin closed the public comments session.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor thanked everyone who came up to speak and encourages more citizens to voice their opinions at our meetings.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8.A through 8.B is to Approve by voice vote.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A ANNEXATION OF FIVE PROPERTIES TO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2
SR - FILLMORE LLD NO. ANNEXATION - 5 PROPERTIES
City Engineer, Roxanne Hughes presented this item. Mayor Mark Austin had questions; Roxanne answered his questions.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie has questions, Roxanne answered her questions. Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor had questions, Roxanne answered. City Attorney, Michael Huston had questions, city council discussed.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve item 9.A. 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.
8.A WARRANT REGISTER – SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
WARRANT REGISTER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
8.B
8.C
8.D
MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
MEETING MINUTES - SEPT 12, 2023.PDF
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-953 UPDATING CHAPTER 9.13 OF
FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 23-953
APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 23-951 TO UPDATE CODE
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.09, ARTICLE II
ORDINANCE NO. 23-951
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Chris Gurrola to approve the consent calendar. 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.
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.
SR - HEARTHSTONE PERMIT 1.PDF
Finance Director, Debra Cavaletto presented this item. Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor asked a question. Debra answered her question.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve item 9.B. 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.
9.C AUTHORIZE PAYMENT REQUEST NO 1 TO HEARTHSTONE MULTI-ASSET
ENTITY C, LP FOR EL DORADO FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL FOR
HERITAGE VALLEY PARKS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 5 IMPROVEMENT B WITH BOND CONSTRUCTION FUNDS.
STAFF REPORT- POLE CREEK BASIN CLEAN OUT FINAL.PDF
City Engineer, Roxanne Hughes presented this item. Councilmember Carrie Broggie asked a few questions and Roxanne answered her questions. Lance with Hearthstone chimed in to give a further explanation and to answer Carrie’s questions. Councilmember Albert Mendez commented in support of the Basin clean out. Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor had a few questions, Roxanne answered them.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to approve item 9.C. 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.
9.D TERMINATING THE CITY OF FILLMORE LOCAL EMERGENCY
DECLARATION RESULTING FROM A SEWER LINE COLLAPSE, APPROVAL
OF AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS WITH TORO AND FERREIRA AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING
SR - TERMINATION OF SEWER EMERGENCY.PDF
Municipal Services Director, Troy Spayd presented this item.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola asked a question, Troy answered his question. Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor commented on them item and thanked City Staff for the efforts on this emergency.
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Chris Gurrola to approve item 9.D. 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.
9.E CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS.PDF
Assistant City Manager, Erika Herrera presented this item.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola asked a question, Erika answered his question. Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor asked a few questions, Erika answered them. Councilmember Carrie Broggie has a few questions, Erika answered them.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve item 9.E. 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.
9.F SECOND AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
WITH GOVTEMPSUSA, LLC FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND
ACCOUNTING CONSULTING SERVICES.
GOVTEMPS SR SECOND AMENDMENT SEPT 26, 2023.PDF
Finance Director, Debra Cavaletto presented this item.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola asked a few questions, Debra answered his questions. Councilmember Albert Mendez asked a question, Debra answered his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to approve item 9.F. 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.
9.G ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 23-3963 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CLAIM FOR FY 2023-24 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) FUNDS AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (LTF), ARTICLE 8 CLAIM.
SR - 2023 TDA FUNDS CLAIM.PDF
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve item 9.G. 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 Chirs Gurrola gave an update on an upcoming school district meeting. Councilmember Carrie Broggie gave an update on a meeting the councilmembers attended in Sacramento. Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor gave an update on an upcoming meeting regarding the fentanyl crisis and will report back at the next meeting.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager, David W. Rowlands announced that on Saturday September 30th at Rio Vista School. There will be a “Bike Rodeo.” Free helmets and bicycle safety tips.
12. CLOSED SESSION
Council went into closed session @ 7:56 P.M.
Meeting rejourned @ 8:32 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 @ 8:33 P.M.
Prepared by:________________________
Georgie Gerardo, Executive Assistant