Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall
February 13, 2024 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carrie Broggie called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Albert Mendez 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 Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez, 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Bierig was called and spoke in opposition to the RV storage ordinance that will potentially be adapted.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor wanted to remind the public to visit the City of Fillmore’s website and the calendar of events to keep up with future events for the Cultural Arts and Recreation Commission. Christina highlighted an event for the Rotary Club and Fillmore Highschool Cross Country 5k and 10 10k Fun Run happening on May 18th. Christina also promoted the Health and Wellness Resource Fair following the Fun Run hosted by the City of Fillmore and Fillmore USD.
Councilmember Mark Austin brought up a potential salary increase for the City Clerk for the council to consider and to be placed on a future agenda.
Councilmember Albert Mendez shared that after further investigating the Chaquita Canyon Landfill air pollution control issues, he wanted to let the residents know that there is not a potential danger for residents due to the prevailing winds blown on the opposite direction and the distance from the site.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor also provided updated on the second community meeting with the Ventura College Board of Trustees regarding the potential expansion of the Ventura College east campus and having an educational center in Santa Paula.
Mayor Broggie recommended that there be a community outreach on the ongoing review of the Ventura College East Campus Expansion.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 7A. THROUGH 7C. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER FEBRUARY 13, 2024 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-FEBRUARY 13, 2024.PDF
7.B ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-962: INCREASING CITY COUNCIL
SALARIES
SR - SB 329 SALARY INCREASE 2ND READING.PDF
7.C FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2024
1-23-24 CC REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.PDF
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve the consent calendar. 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola was in opposition to item 7b for the adoption of Ordinance No.24-96: increasing City Council salaries.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.50 ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS, MASSAGE PRACTIONERS, AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS STAFF REPORT -FIRST READING OF MASSAGE ORDINANCE (957623.2).PDF Finance Director, Debra Cavaletto, presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked if massage therapists can run a business without proper licensing if they are in the process of obtaining certifications. The city attorney addressed her question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor would like to recommend for instructions to be produced on how people can pressure certifications and properly operate a massage establishment within the City. Mayor Pro Tem also supports the idea of providing simplified material to people seeking this profession.
Councilmember Albert Mendez asked if this potential ordinance also pertained to day spas. City Attorney addressed his questions and mentioned the reason behind this ordinance is to be able to address human trafficking that occurs in massage establishments.
Mayor Carrie Broggie emphasized the importance of this ordinance and the severity of human trafficking that occurs in these establishments.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve the introduction of an ordinance adding Fillmore municipal code chapter 7.50 establishing rules and regulations for massage establishments, massage practioners, and massage therapists. 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.
8.B CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 5496 FROM HEARTHSTONE
SR - ACCEPTANCE OF TRACT 5496 PUBLIC LANDSCAPE IMP(954605.1) FINAL.PDF
City Engineer, Roxanne Hughes, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola and City Manager David Rowlands recused themselves due to living in the proximity of the area.
Mayor Broggie asked a question. Staff answered her question.
Councilmember Albert Mendez asked for a timeline on completion of the project.
Staff addressed his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Marc Austin, to approve the consideration of acceptance of public landscape improvements for tract 5496 form Hearthstone. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Abstain: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola
8.C AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 23-05, DOG PARK ADA IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO RIVERS PARK
PROJECT
SR - DOG PARK AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO.23-05. FINAL.PDF
Community Development Director, Kevin McSweeney presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin asked for the time of completion for this project.
Staff addressed his question. (45 days)
Mayor Pro Tem asked a question regarding the placement of the parking spaces for the park. Staff addressed his question. (dog park side).
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Marc Austin to approve award of contract for construction of project specification No. 23-05, dog park ADA improvements at Two Rivers Park project. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez
8.D FY 2024-25 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULE SR -FY 2024-25 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW SCHEDULE.PDF Finance Director, Debra Cavaletto presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question and wanted to confirm that last year they met all the deadlines for the budget development guidelines and schedule. Staff addressed his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding the public input meeting on the budget. Staff answered her question. Christina recommended that there is a process that allows the public more time to review the budget that is being considered to allow better transparency. Mayor Broggie asked a question on how this process was in the past. City Manager David Rowlands answered her question.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola recommended that the budget that is discussed be published on the website as soon as the draft that will be presented to the council is ready upon discussion. The council discussed this recommendation further.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola motioned, seconded by Councilmember Marc Austin to approve FY 2024-25 Budget Development Guidelines and Schedule upon recommendation of making the schedule available for public review after April 30th Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez
8.E CALWARN MUTUAL AID & ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CALWARN STAFF REPORT (955358.1).PDF
City Manager, David Rowlands presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question. The
City Manager answered his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor appreciated staff
on provided good recommendations to the Ventura
County Grand Jury Report on water availability.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve the City’s participation in CalWarn Mutual Aid and Assistance Program. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez
8.F REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE 2024 THIRD OF JULY
COMMUNITY FIREWORKS SHOW TO BE PROVIDED BY PYRO
SPECTACULARS, INC.
SR_FIREWORKS SHOW 2024.PDF
Fire Chief, Keith Gurrola presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor appreciated the efforts made by staff to continue to work with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. and working to regain the 4th of July Community Fireworks in Fillmore.
Mayor Broggie also expressed gratitude towards staff working to regain the 4th of July event in Fillmore and emphasized the difficulty on doing so.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve the contract for the 2024 Third of July Community Fireworks show to be provided by Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez
8.G AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SHADE
STRUCTURES AT TWO RIVERS PARK AND DOLORES DAY PARK
SR - AWARD CONTRACT - PARK SHADE STRUCTURE -SOCAL SHADE SAILS AGREEMENT.PDF
City Engineer, Roxanne Hughes, presented this item.
Mayor Broggie asked a question regarding the cost. Staff answered her question.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding the potential for a smaller piece of material for the shade structure to address wind loading. Staff addresses his question.
Councilmember Mark Austin expressed that he liked the bumpers on the poles for the children.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to award the contract for design and construction of shade structures at Two Rivers Park and Dolores Day Park. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez
8.H INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 7.12, VENDORS, SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS, TO
ALLOW THE IMPOUNDMENT OF EQUIPMENT, GOODS, FOOD, AND
MERCHANDISE OF A STREET VENDOR OPERATING IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 7.12 AND ADOPTION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
(FILLMORE) SR RE SIDEWALK VENDOR IMPOUND ORDINANCE
(954826.3).PDF
Community Development Director, Kevin McSweeney presented this item.
Councilmember Villaseñor asked a question regarding the impounding process. Staff addressed her question.
Mayor Broggie asked a question regarding the warning notification process.
Staff answered her question.
Councilmember Alber Mendez asked a question regarding health permits.
Staff addressed his question.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to accept the introduction and first reading of proposed amendments to chapter 7.12, vendors, sidewalk vendors, and solicitors, to allow the impoundment of equipment, goods, food, and merchandise of a street vendor operating in violation of chapter 7.12 and adoption of exemption from ceqa . Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez
8.I CITY COUNCIL AFFIRMATION OF CITY OF FILLMORE LOCAL EMERGENCY
DECLARATION RESULTING FROM SEVERE WINTER STORMS IN EARLY FEBRUARY 2024
(FILLMORE) SR AFFIRMING THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY 2024.PDF
City Manager, David Rowlands presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question. Dave answered his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor made a comment.
Mayor Carrie Broggie asked a question regarding Old Telegraph Road. Dave addressed her question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Marc Austin to affirm the City of Fillmore Local Emergency declaration resulting from severe winter storms in early February 2024. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Councilmember Albert Mendez
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
None.
10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager, David Rowlands addressed his report during item 8I following Mayor Broggie’s question.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding Old Telegraph Rd. He would like to see a temporary light established after knowing the timing of the bridge closure. Mayor Broggie supported this request.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A CLOSED SESSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2024- CLOSED SESSION.PDF
Meeting went into closed session at 7:49 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 8:53 p.m. with no reportable action.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR PRO TEM CHRIS GURROLA ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Meeting was adjourned by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola at 8:54p.m.