Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall
May 28, 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
Members present: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Councilmember Mark Austin Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. Absent: None.
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 Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Councilmember Albert Mendez.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM - PARTICIPANTS AND WINNERS AT
REGIONAL TOURNAMENT - STATE QUALIFIERS
Mayor Carrie Broggie recognized students from the Migrant Education Program who participated and won at the regional tournament.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor congratulated the winners.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor provided updates on the recent conferences she attended for City related Business and professional development. On April 21st – April 24th Christina attended the National Association of Latino Elected Latino Policy Institute on tackling the Housing Crises. On May 13th – 16th Christina attended the Joint Powers Insurance Authority Conference regarding Risk Management. Christina also reported on Ventura County Health Care Agency /Santa Paula hospital closure proposal of birthing unit, labor/delivery unit and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola also reported on the Ventura County Health Care Agency /Santa Paula hospital partial unit closure proposal. In addition, he reported on the Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting he attended and would like for the committee to be considered to be a part of the Hospital proposal process as an Ad Hoc Committee and be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Christina provided a list of different community groups around the city so that residents can stay updated and informed on various topics throughout the city including the hospital topic.
Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola recognized the Fillmore-Piru Veterans Memorial District, the Barsdale Cemetery, The Fillmore Boy Scouts, Ernie Villegas (Guest Speaker) and all who participated in the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Bardsdale Cemetery on May 27th and recited a quote from Father Dennis O’Brien and asked for a moment of silence for those who have passed in the Line of duty.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8C. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - MAY 28, 2024
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-MAY 28, 2024.PDF
8.B APRIL 23, 2024 - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 23, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8.C ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7.28 OF THE FILLMORE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH NEW OIL WELL DRILLING SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS FROM RESIDENCES AND SCHOOLS AND ADOPTION OF
EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
FILLMORE - SR OIL DRILLING AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.PDF Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez, to approve the consent calendar. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Councilmember Albert Mendez.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEMA GRANT FOR AUTOMATIC
CHEST COMPRESSION DEVICES AND AUTHORIZATION PURCHASE OF
DEVICES WITH GRANT FUNDING
SR FEMA GRANT FOR AUTOMATIC CHEST COMPRESSION DEVICES.PDF Fire Captain Mike Salazar presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked Mike Salazar to provide a brief description on how the devices work. Mike explained the process.
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin, to approve the authorization for the acceptance of FEMA grant for automatic chest compression devices and authorization purchase of devices with grant funding. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Councilmember Albert Mendez.
9.B CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 7.10 YARD AND
GARAGE SALES REGARDING THE FREQUECY OF GARAGE AND YARD
SALES ALLOWED IN A MONTH/YEAR AND ADOPTION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
FILLMORE - ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7.10 (YARD AND GARAGE SALES).PDF
Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding the time frame of the educational outreach for this updated Ordinance.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding this topic.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin, for the consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter 7.10 yard and garage sales regarding the frequency of garage and yard sales allowed in a month/year and adoption of exemption from CEQA. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Councilmember Albert Mendez.
9.C ORDINANCE 24-972 (ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 23-02) TO UPDATE
THE CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SELF-STORAGE AND RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES IN THE CITY AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION
FROM CEQA
SR-2024 SELF-STORAGE ORDINANCE 2ND READING.PDF
Brian McCarthy, Assistant Community Development Director presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding the new pavement regulations. Brian answered her question. Christina asked a follow up questions .Brian addressed their questions.
Council discussed this item and asked questions.
John Meadows was called to speak regarding this item and provided suggestions.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez, to approve ordinance 24-972 (zoning ordinance amendment 23-02) to update the city requirements for self-storage and recreational vehicle storage facilities in the city and finding of exemption from CEQA Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Councilmember Albert Mendez. NOS:
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola
9.D ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-4007 APPROVING THE FY 2024-25
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE
SR FY 2024-25 PRELIMINARY BUDGET.PDF
Debra Cavaletto, Finance Director presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Ausitn thanked the budget committee and staff for their hard work on developing the budget.
Councilmember Christina also thanked the committee and staff for their hard work on the budget as well.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola thanked staff for their presentation. He also requested for a consideration on an adjustment regarding development affordability.
Councilmember Albert Mendez thanked staff for their work on developing the budget.
Councilmember Albert Medez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin, to approve resolution no.24-4007 approving the FY 2024-25 Annual Budget for the City of Fillmore. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Councilmember Albert Mendez.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Mark Austin reported on Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) meeting he recently attended. He stated that the VCAS have plans on building a new shelter and that they are currently recruiting a new director.
Mayor Carrie Broggie reported on her attendance at the Fillmore Rotary 5k-10k Run/ Health Care Fair, and Assemblyman Steve Bennet Open Forum at the Active Adult Center on Saturday, May 18.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola provided updates on the Economic Development AdHoc Committee meeting.
11. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
David Rowlands, City Manager provided updates on shade structures plan checks at various parks, dog park project updates, Rio Vista Park revisions and thanked Debra and the budget committee team for working on the budget.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION - MAY 28, 2024
MAY 28, 2024 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF
Meeting went into closed session at 7:55pm.
The meeting was resumed at 9:24 p.m. with no
reportable action
13. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CARRIE BROGGIE ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE, 11TH , 2024, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 9301
Mayor Carrie Broggie adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.