Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall
January 9, 2024 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carrie Broggie called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Carrie Broggie led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
All members present: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Councilmember Albert Mendez.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve the agenda. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES - VIVIAN VASQUEZ, WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC STRATEGIES. SENIOR ASSOCIATE, PROVIDING AN
UPDATE ON BRADBAND CONSORTIUM PROJECT
Vivian Vasquez, Workforce and Economic Strategies, Senior Associate presented this item.
The Council asked questions. Vivian answered their questions.
5.B LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF) - DEBRA CAVALETTO, FINANCE
DIRECTOR AND JEFF WURM, INVESTMENT DIVISION DIRECTOR FROM THE
CALIFORNIA STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE
Debra Cavaletto, Finance Director and Jeff Wurm, Investment Division Director from the California State Treasurer's office presented this item.
The Council asked questions. Jeff answered their questions.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question. Debra answered.
Jeff added additional comments.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lynn Edmonds was called to speak on behalf on Marrisa Rodriguez regarding the next VCTC open session to find out the Country needs for transportation.
Lynn Edmonds was also called to speak about her council experience and the council process.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak about the May festival and accessibility to Narcan at City Hall.
Mayor Carrie Broggie closed the public comments.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor shared an upcoming zoom event called “Shaken, Rattled and Recovered” by the Fillmore Historical Museum regarding the Fillmore Earthquake that occurred thirty years ago.
Mayor Carrie Broggie added that the Fillmore Theater will be getting assistance to reopen.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8A. through 8D. is to Approve by voice vote.
8.A CITYOF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-JANUARY9, 2024
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-JANUARY 9, 2024.pdf
8.B MEETING MINUTES - NOV 28, 2023
Meeting Minutes - Nov 28, 2023 - Special Meeting.pdf
8.C MEETING MINUTES - DEC 12, 2023
12-12-23 CC & Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.pdf
8.D APPROVE THE SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-960 TO AMEND FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.16 – FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION SR - Second Reading of Floodplain Ordinance No. 23-960. Final.pdf
9. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 9A. through 9D. is to Approve by voice vote.
9.A CITYOF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-JANUARY9, 2024
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-JANUARY 9, 2024.pdf
9.B MEETING MINUTES - NOV 28, 2023
Meeting Minutes - Nov 28, 2023 - Special Meeting.pdf
9.C MEETING MINUTES - DEC 12, 2023
12-12-23 CC & Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.pdf
9.D APPROVE THE SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-960 TO AMEND FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.16 – FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION SR - Second Reading of Floodplain Ordinance No. 23-960. Final.pdf Assistant City Manager, Erika Herrera noted a clerical typo for the December 12th, 2023, minutes to have council approve the updated corrections.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, Second by Councilmember Albert Mendez. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola , and Mayor Mark Carrie Broggie.
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.A ADOPTION OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 22-04, THE CITY
HALL ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS
SR Elevator Modernization Project.pdf
Troy Spayd, Municipal Service Director presented this item.
The council asked questions on the item. Troy answered their questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Chirs Gurrola asked a question. City Attorney Tiffany Israel answered his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, Second by Councilmember Mark Austin. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, and Mayor Mark Carrie Broggie.
10.B ADOPTION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 23-05, DOG PARK ADA IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO RIVERS PARK
PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS Dog Park ADA Improvements at Two Rivers Park Project.pdf Kevin McSweeney, Community Development Director presented this item.
The Council asked questions on this item. Kevin answered their questions.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak on this item regarding donation recommendations and ADA Compliances to the park.
Mayor Pro Tem Chirs Gurrola made comments to Brandy’s comments.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, Second by Councilmember Mark Austin. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, and Mayor Mark Carrie Broggie.
10.C DISCUSS ADOPTING A FACILITYNAMING POLICY
Facilites Naming Policy.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, suggested a unanimous vote to the naming and revocation of Facilities.
The Council discussed this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor suggested a shorter timeline of six months after the passing of the potential naming candidate.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak on this item.
The council further discussed this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, Second by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve the adoption of the naming facility upon council suggestions. These suggestions were to have unanimous voting for revoking/renaming facilities and having a supermajority of the City Council vote to consider naming or renaming a Facility between six (6) months and one (1) year following the death of an individual. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, and Mayor Mark Carrie Broggie.
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10.D FILING OF NOTICES OF COMPLETION FOR “C” STREET EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR
PROJECT
SR - Notices of Completion for C-Street Emergency Sewer Repair Project. Final.pdf Troy Spayd, Municipal Service Director presented this item.
The council asked questions on this item. Troy answered their questions.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, Second by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve the filing of notices of completion for “C” Street Emergency Sewer Repair Project. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola , and Mayor Mark Carrie Broggie.
11. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Albert Mendez announced his appointment to the League of California Cities Housing Committees. Will be reporting more information in the future.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola shared information on the recent School District 2 + 2 Committee regarding the new gym facility.
Mayor Carrie Broggie gave updates regarding the recent VCTC meeting and the new community leader committee.
12. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.A CLOSSED SESSION - JAN 9, 2024
CLOSED SESSION 1-9-24.pdf
The closed session meeting recessed at 7:54 PM
The meeting reconvened with no reportable actions taken at approximately 8:26 PM
14. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR CARRIE BROGGIE ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM.