Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
November 14, 2023 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Austin called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mark Austin led the pledge.
SPECIAL MEETING BEFOREHAND - THE CITY COUNCIL HELD A SPECIAL MEETING TODAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M. AND MET IN CLOSED SESSION PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING OF THIS AGENDA.
3. ROLL CALL
All members present: Mayor Mark Austin, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, and Councilmember Albert Mendez.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, and Councilmember Albert Mendez.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD PARK AND REC- TRUNK OR TREAT, PRESENTED BY
CULTURAL, ARTS, AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER GREG AGUSTANULI
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
THERE WERE NO REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8.A through 8.C is to Approve by voice vote.
8.A MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 24, 2023
MEETING MINUTES - OCT 24, 2023.pdf
8.B MEETING MINUTES- OCTOBER 26, 2023
MEETING MINUTES-OCT 26, 2023.pdf
8.C CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-NOVEMBER 14, 2023.pdf Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Chirs 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. NEW BUSINESS
9.A THIRD PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A
DISTRICT-BASED ELECTION SYSTEM
THIRD PUBLIC HEARING CVRA-MAPS.pdf
Kristen Parks from NDC presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor asked questions, Kristen answered her questions.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie asked questions on the presentation, Kristen answered her questions.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola asked a question, Kristen answered.
Mayor Mark Austin opened the Public Comments.
Lynn Edmonds was called to speak on the maps presented.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak on the maps presented.
Mary Benette was called to speak on past Mayors for the City of Fillmore.
Paul Copley was called to speak on the by-district voting.
Luanne Brock was called to speak on the by-district voting system laws and requested a few things be presented at the next public hearing.
Diane Sutton was called to speak on the maps presented.
Rhonda Taylor was called to speak on the maps presented and asked questions to the City Council.
Mayor Mark Austin closed the public comments for this item.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola answered some of the questions the public asked and requested a possible workshop on this matter.
Mayor Mark Austin commented on this item.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola clarified a point with Kristen.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor answered questions the public had.
City Attorney Tiffany Israel commented some of the questions posed by the public.
Councilmember Albert Mendez commented on this matter.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie spoke on her opposition on the by-district voting system.
Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor expressed she likes the by-district voting system, but not the process.
Kristen clarified a few points for Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor asked a question, Kristen answered.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor gave her input on the Green Map presented. Kristen took notes. Tiffany gave input regarding the census block.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola commented on the Yellow Map. Kristen clarified Chris's comments.
Mayor Mark Austin had a question and request, Kristen answered.
9.B ANNEXATION OF FIVE PROPERTIES TO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2
PH FILLMORE LLD NO.2 ANNEXATIONS SR.pdf
City Engineer Roxanne Hughes presented this item.
Mayor Mark Austin opened the public hearing for the five properties.
No public speakers.
Mayor Mark Austin closed the public hearing for the five properties.
Ballots were opened by Assistant City Manager Erika Herrera.
All voted yes.
Mayor Mark Austin entertained a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villasenor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Carrie Broggie.
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Chirs Gurrola to approve item 9.B. annexation of five properties to landscape and lighting assessment district no. 2. 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 APPROVAL OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION AGREEMENT AND GRANT DEED AT 970 VENTURA STREET
CC Staff Report 970 W Ventura IOD n Grant Deed FINAL W
ATTACHMENTS.pdf
(Mayor Mark Austin accidentally called item 9.D as item 9.C – 9.C was called after item 9.F.)
City Engineer Roxanne Hughes presented this item.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola asked a question. Roxanne answered his question.
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to approve item 9.C. for the approval of irrevocable offer of dedication agreement and grant deed at 970 Ventura Street. 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 CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF OFFSITE DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS WITH SDI FOODS, INC. FOR THE SONIC RESTAURANT DRIVE-IN AND DRIVE THRU PROJECT SONIC-FIRST AMENDMENT TO OFFSITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT SR.pdf (Mayor Mark Austin accidentally switched item 9.D with item 9.E.) City Engineer Roxanne Hughes presented this item.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola asked a question. Roxanne answered his question.
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Chirs Gurrola to approve item 9.D. for the consideration of the first amendment to the agreement for construction of offsite development improvements with SDI Foods, Inc, for the Sonic Restaurant Drive-in and Drive-thru project. 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 APPROVE THE SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-955 TO AMEND FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 7.12 AND 11.20
SR - APPROVE THE SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-955.pdf (Mayor Mark Austin accidentally switched item 9.E with item 9.F., 9.E was called as 9.D)
Community Development Director Kevin McSweeney presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Chirs Gurrola to approve item 9.E, the second reading to adopt Ordinance No. 23-955 to amend Fillmore Municipal Code chapters 7.12 and 11.20.
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 INTRODUCTORY REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE INCOME AND EXPENSES PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66001 AND 66006
SR FY 2022-23 DIF REPORT NOV 14 2023.pdf
(Mayor Mark Austin accidentally called item 9.F as item 9.E.) Finance Director Debra Cavaletto presented this item.
Councilmember Chirs Gurrola motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve item 9.F. to receive the introductory report on development impact fee income and expenses per government code sections 66001 and 66006. 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.
(Mayor Mark Austin accidentally skipped item 9.C – 9.C was called after item 9.F.)
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Chris Gurrola gave his verbal report and an update on his attendance at a “two plus two” Fillmore Unified School District meeting.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie gave verbal updates on a VCTC meeting and VCOG Meeting she attended. And gave acknowledgement and thanks to the Fillmore Police Department for their recent work with the preschool kids.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager David Rowlands announced the upcoming Holiday Tree Lighting on December 1st, 2023, and upcoming City Hall Closure for the Holiday.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A Closed Session- November 14, 2023.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023- CLOSED SESSION.pdf
The Council went into closed session at 8:16 P.M.
The Council returned from closed session at 8:34 P.M. with no reportable actions taken.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT SPECIAL SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
Prepared by: ____________________________________
Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk