Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall
April 9, 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
No Public Comments.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked City Attorney, Tiffany Israel for updates on a supreme court case brief their firm has been working on regarding legal issues and challenges on mental health issues and homelessness. Tiffany gave updates and provided more information.
Councilmember Christina Villasenor mentioned that she received a scholarship to attend a conference on April 21st- April 23rd for the National Association of Latinos Elected Officials (NALEO).
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 7A. THROUGH 7D. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - APRIL 9, 2024
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-APRIL 9,
2024.PDF
7.B MARCH 26, 2024 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
03.26.2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF
7.C APPROVE THE SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-967 TO UPDATE PORTIONS OF FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.06
WHCH SETS FORTH REGULATIONS FOR STORMWATER QUALITY
MANAGEMENT SR - SECOND READING OF ORD 24-967 FOR
STORMWATER ORDINANCE UPDATE.PDF
7.D CONSIDERATION OF 2023 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ON THE STATUS
OF THE CITY GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
SR 2023 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT_HOUSING ELEMENT.PDF
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor requested item 7.D to be pulled for discussion.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve the consent calendar with the one modification 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.
Brian McCarhty presented a summary with information on item 7.D Councilmember Mark Austin asked a question regarding low-income households. Brain answered his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor made a couple of comments and questions regarding rental rates on accessory dwelling units. Brian addressed her questions.
Christina suggested for staff to conduct research on moderate income housing.
Mayor Carrie Broggie asked a question regarding building space in the city. Brain answered her question. Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a follow up question.
Brian answered his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding Additional Dwelling Units and the possibility of implementing stand-alone tiny homes within the city.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve item 7.D on the consent calendar with the recommended additions to the research on moderate income housing. 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. NEW BUSINESS
8.A AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL FURNITURE FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS' OFFICE
RECONFIGURATION
SR OFFICE RECONFIGURATION SR FINAL.PDF
Assistant City Manager, Erika Herrera presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding the furniture. Erika answered his question.
Mayor Carrie Broggie asked a question regarding the upstairs workstations. Erika answered her questions.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin, to authorize the purchase and install furniture for the administration and finance departments’ office reconfiguration. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark
8.B PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (NO. ZOA 24-01) AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-3991 ADOPTING A BUSINESS PARK MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (NO. SPA 24-01) PROHIBITING SELF-STORAGE
AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE USES WITH BUSINESS PARK ZONE
AND BUSINESS PARK MASTER PLAN AREA AND FINDINGS OF CEQA
EXEMPTION
SR-CHANGE IN ZONING TO THE BUSINESS PARK (ORDINANCE NO.968).PDF Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked for clarification regarding household goods in the staff report. Brian answered his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor made a comment.
Mayor Carrie Broggie opened the public hearing.
No public comments were made during this hearing.
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin, to approve the first reading of ordinance No. 24-968 zoning ordinance amendment No.ZOA24-1 and resolution No. 24-3991 adopting a business park master plan amendment No. SPA 24-01 prohibiting self-storage and recreational vehicles storage uses with business park zone and business park master plan area and findings of CEQA exemption.
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin.
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor reported on the Ventura Regional Sanitation District meeting she recently attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurolla announced that on April 30th the Economic Development Committee will be meeting for a downtown project mapping workshop to establish an economic development plan.
Councilmember Albert Mendez announced that on April 10th there will be a Planning and Community Development Business Meeting via zoom that will cover important topics.
10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager, David Rowlands reported on the hiring need for Lifeguards for the upcoming pool season, mentioned the upcoming City of Fillmore Earth Day Event happening on Saturday, April 27th, and gave updates on the Two Rivers Dog Park Project.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A APRIL 9, 2024 - CLOSED SESSION
APRIL 9, 2024 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF
Meeting went into closed session at 7:02 p.m.
The meeting resumed at approximately
7:43 p.m. with no reportable action.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CARRIE BROGGIE ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015
Meeting adjourned by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola at approximately 7:45 p.m