Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council
Chambers
Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall
February 27, 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 Christina Villaseñor recommended changing the agenda order and moving one (1) closed session item 12C to be placed after item 7(City Council Reports, Recommendations, and comments) and before item 8(Consent Calendar).
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked if Councilmember Villaseñor’s recommendation to move the agenda order would prevent any adjustments to the consent calendar before council approves the consent calendar. Tiffany answered his question (it will not prevent any adjustments because it will occur before the consent calendar).
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to change the agenda order, and move one (1) closed session item 12C to be placed after item 7(City Council Reports, Recommendations, and comments) and before item 8(Consent Calendar) and 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 CITY OF FILLMORE COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - NOTIFY ME
PRESENTATION
CITY OF FILLMORE COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - NOTIFY ME PRESENTATION.PDF
Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked if there was an option for people in the city to share them even in the city community calendar. Erika answered her question.
Mayor Carrie Broggie made a comment regarding another source of information.
Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola asked a question regarding bid contracting notifications.
Erika answered his question. (notifications regarding bids are in a different portal for registered contractors).
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Norma Amaro was called to speak regarding yard sales and yard sales signage around the city. She also provided a recommendation for the process.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak to acknowledge the city council and the work that they do. She also announced information on trash clean up in the city.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola expressed he liked the recommendation, provided during the public comments about the city yard sale signs. Mayor ProTem would like to make the recommendation to consider the city approved signage for yard sales to improve the process. Councilmembers Christina Villaseñor and Mark Austin supported this recommendation.
The council went into Closed Session at 6:51 PM. The meeting reconvened with no reportable action taken at 7:30 PM.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEMS 8A. THROUGH 8D. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-FEBRUARY 27, 2024 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-FEBRUARY 27, 2024.PDF
8.B FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 13,2024
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR 2.13.24 FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY.PDF
8.C APPROVE SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 24-956 (ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 23-02) TO CLARIFY EXISTING REQUIREMENTS
AND ESTABLISH NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR SELF- STORAGE AND
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES IN THE CITY AND
FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
SR-2024 SELF-STORAGE ORDINANCE SECOND READING.PDF
8.D APPROVE THE SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.24-964 ADDING FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.50 ESTABLISHING
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, MASSAGE
PRACTITIONERS, AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS
SR -MASSAGE ESTABLISHEMENT ORDINANCE SECOND READING.PDF
8.E APPROVAL OF SECOND READING TO ADOPT 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
SR RE SIDEWALK VENDOR IMPOUND ORDINANCE (954826.4).PDF
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola removed item 8C from this agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola 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. Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola removed item 8C from this agenda.
Bob Berriq. was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the consent calendar.
John Meadows was called to speak in opposition to item 8C. (was given more time to speak, time given by Gabriel Candelario).
David Esquival was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Ruben Pena was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Bruce Anizu was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Mandy Franco was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Loyd Barcroff was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Bruce Arvizu was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Mandie Franco was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Lloyd Barcroft was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Dana Thompson was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Bob Brunsell was called to speak regarding ordinance modifications to item 8C on the agenda.
Julie Petra was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Enrique Alvarado was called to speak in opposition to item 8C on the agenda.
Mayor Carrie Broggie closed the Public Comment for this item and clarified that item 8C was pulled off the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A TAX-EXEMPT LEASE-PURCHASE FINANCING FOR WATER METER
REPLACEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
SR- EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FEB 27 2024.PDF
Debra Cavaletto, Finance Director presented this item. Anita Luck from Aleshire and Wynder and Adam Pope form Columbia Capital were available for questions. (virtual attendance)
Councilmember Mark Austin asked a question. Debra answered his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding the Principal and Interest on the Wildan contract. Debra and Adam addressed his question.
Mayor Carrie Broggie opened public comment for this item.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding how the council approaches items and opens public consideration on all topics.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to accept the tax-exempt lease-purchase financing for the water meter replacements and infrastructure upgrades. 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.
9.B APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL, ARTS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION SR - CAR COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - FORSYTHE.PDF
Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager presented this item.
Carnina Forsythe made a comment and expressed being honored to be selected as a new Commissioner.
Mayor Carrie Broggie expressed that Carina Forsythe will make a great addition to the Commission.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak in favor of Carina Forsythe’s appointment to the commission.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to appoint Carina Forsythe as a new appointment to the Cultural, Arts, and Recreation Commission. 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
9.C CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DIVIDING EXISTING JOB CLASSIFICATION (PLANNING AND BUILDING TECHNICIAN) INTO TWO JOB NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS (PLANNING TECHNICIAN AND BUILDING AND
SAFETY TECHNICIAN) AND ADOPTING NEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS
SR APPROVING FT JD PLANNING TECH.PDF
Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem asked a question. Erika answered his question.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak and encouraged everyone to watch council meetings to stay updated on city action.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola made a comment and thanked staff for taking input from the public and the council for creating this position.
Mayor Carrie Broggie made a comment in favor of providing additional staff to the Planning Department.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola to approve dividing existing job classification (Planning Technician and Building and Safety Technician). 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
9.D DISCUSS INCREASING CITY CLERK SALARY AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-965
SR - CITY CLERK SALARY INCREASE - ORD NO. 24-965(962203.1).PDF David Rowlands, City Manager presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding other elected positions that have not been considered for the same type of change. David answered his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Chrs Gurrola suggested to bring this discussion back to consider all elected officials’ positions.
Councilmember Mark Austin and Mayor Carrie Broggie would like to see this item go through this meeting.
Mayor Carrie Broggie made a comment regarding the time frame of the City Clerks salary adjustment.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to increase the City Clerk salary and adoption of Ordinance No.24- 965. 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.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak in favor of this item.
9.E CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO REMOVE CHAPTER 6.09 "GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN" REGARDING THE NUMBER OF ALLOTMENTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION YEAR FROM THE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTION OF AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
SR ORDINANCE REMOVE CHAPTER 06.09. GROWTH MANAGEMENT
PLAN (936561.2)(936561.4).PDF
Kevin McSweeney, Planning and Community Development Director presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin asked a question. Kevin answered his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question. Kevin answered his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to remove Chapter 6.09 “Growth Management Plan” regarding the number of allotments for the construction year from the Fillmore Municipal code and adoption of an exemption form CEQA.
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.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor gave an update from the Ventura Regional Sanitation District regarding the Toland Landfill. The Director at Toland Landfill confirmed that the problems occurring at La Chiquita Landfill are not occurring at Toland and is running under normal operations. Councilmember Christina also reported that there was a drainage pipe leak at Toland due to the rain but was getting addressed. In addition, Councilmember Christina gave an update from the Ventura County Energy Alliance (VCEA) meeting. They discussed an update from the Tri County Renewable energy that helps local businesses achieve climate goals and energy efficiency. She mentioned that the funding for this is being expanded to the agricultural sector. VCEA also received funding to create a Regional Ventura County action plan.
Councilmember Mark Austin updated the upcoming charge increase from the Ventura County Animal Services.
Mayor Carrie Broggie mentioned the the next Ventura County Transportation Commission meeting at the Camarillo Library.
11. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager David Rowlands gave updates on the shade structure project.
David also gave an update on the Dog Park project and stated that they will be having a pre-construction meeting within the next couple of weeks and the project is set to start on March 16th. Lastly, he provided an update on the Bridge Closure on Old Telegraph Road.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF
The council went into closed session at 8:40 PM.
The closed session reconvened with no reportable action at 9:23 PM.
13. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CARRIE BROGGIE ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Carrie Broggie at 9:24 PM.