Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall
March 26, 2024, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carrie Broggie called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Mark Austin 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 Christina Villaseñor, 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
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding a Fillmore Women’s Service Club fundraising event and a banner donation from the Fillmore Lions Club for the Bike Bath Clean Up.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor gave a reminder to stay connected with the city website and social media platforms to get informed on upcoming events. Christina also brought up a few upcoming events happening such as: Earth Day Event (Saturday, April 27th), Health and Wellness Resource Fair sponsored by the City and School District for Mental Health Awareness Month (Saturday, May 18th) and the Rotary Club 5k/10k Run Walk in front of the Fire Station (Saturday morning on May 18).
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 7A. THROUGH 7E. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-MARCH 26, 2024
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-MARCH 26, 2024.PDF
7.B FEBRUARY 27, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 27,2024.PDF
7.C MARCH 12, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 12, 2024.PDF
7.D THIRD AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH
MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING, LLC FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND
ACCOUNTING CONSULTING SERVICES
THIRD AMENDMENT TO GOVTEMPSUSA.PDF
7.E ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC STREET IMPROVEMENTS - ROTORCRAFT SR - ROTORCRAFT ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.PDF
Mayor Carrie Broggie made a correction to item 7.E on the consent calendar (maintenance bond amount equals to 25%).
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola requested item 7.E to be pulled for discussion.
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve the consent calendar with the two modifications mentioned above.
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.
Councilmember Mark Austin recused himself on item 7.E discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked for a further explanation on the correction for item 7.E and more info on how the closeout process works.
Joe Bellomo, Deputy City Engineer and Kevin McSweeney, Community Development Director presented a Staff Repost regarding the Rotorcraft Acceptance of Public improvements and answered his questions. Mayor Pro Tem asked some follow up questions. Staff answered his questions.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Carrie Broggie, and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola acknowledged and thanked staff for the Rotorcraft improvements.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve item 7.E on the consent calendar Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Abstain: Councilmember Mark Austin
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-967 TO UPDATE PORTIONS OF FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.06 WHICH SETS FORTH
REGULATIONS FOR STORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
SR - STORMWATER ORDINANCE UPDATE. ORD NO.24-967. FINAL.PDF Joe Bellomo, Deputy City Engineer presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem asked a question. City Attorney, Tiffany Israel and Joe Bellomo answered his question.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve the consideration of Ordinance No.24-967 to update portions of Fillmore Municipal Code Chapter 8.06 which sets forth regulations for stormwater quality management. 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. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Albert Mendez reported on the Housing Community and Economic Development Policy Committee Meeting he attended on March 22nd.
Mayor Carrie Broggie encouraged the council to get more involved in legislation.
Councilmember Albert Mendez additionally reported on a meeting he attended regarding the Chiquita Landfill.
Mayor Carrie Broggie reported on the Ventura Council of Governments meeting she attended.
10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
Assistant City Manager, Erika Herrera reported on the upcoming Earth Day Event happening on Saturday, April 27th, the opened positions the city is currently recruiting for:
Lifeguards, planning technician, and maintenance worker for Public Works. Lastly, she gave a reminder that the City will be closed on Monday, April 1st in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.
1. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CARRIE BROGGIE ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Meeting was adjourned by Mayor Carrie Broggie at 6:55p.m.