Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall
August 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
Members present: Mayor Carrie Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Councilmember Christina Villaseñor
Absent: Councilmember Albert Mendez
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola 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. Absent: Councilmember Albert Mendez.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A STATE OF THE REGION PRESENTATION
David Maron from the Ventura County Civic Alliance gave this presentation.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding the educational statistics around vocations and skilled labor. Davis answered her question. The council thanked David for his presentation. (Census does not include state vocations).
5.B GUN VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDERS
Melissa McMurdo, Deputy District Attorney with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office gave this presentation.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding the interpretation process and educational outreach at schools. Melissa addressed her question.
Christina asked follow up questions. Melissa answered her questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding the two different kinds of gun violence restraining orders (GVROs). Melissa answered his question. Chris asked additional follow up questions. Melissa addressed his questions.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sarah Garcia was called to speak regarding the maintenance of the Two Rivers Park.
Norma Amaro was called to speak regarding Central’s Business Economic Development.
Luanne Brock was called to speak regarding the Arundo issues in the City. Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola called Fire Chief Keith Gurrola for updates on the Grants that the city has applied to take care of the situation.
Dawm Marrone was called to speak regarding AB1955 (Parents have the right to know).
Requested that this topic be placed on a future agenda item.
Marie Alviz was called to speak regarding AB1955 (Parents right to know) and encouraged an ordinance regarding the topic to be added to a future agenda.
Simone Alex was called to speak regarding AB1955 (Parents right to know) and encouraged an ordinance regarding the topic to be added to a future agenda.
Christina Marotti was called to speak regarding AB1955 (Parents right to know) and encouraged an ordinance regarding the topic to be added to a future agenda.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding the Fillmore Summer Music Nights and thanked the city for supporting the event.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola made a comment regarding the Summer Night Lights and the Economic Development topics.
Councilmember Mark Austin suggested that he would like to add an AB1955 discussion topic on a future agenda and have the city adopt a resolution on the City’s stance.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor provided updates regarding the Southern California Community Forum that occurred on July 26th, 2024. Christina also thanked the public for their participation during the meetings in public comments.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8E. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-AUGUST 27, 2024
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-AUGUST 27, 2024.PDF
8.B AUGUST 13, 2024 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2024 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8.C CITY COUNCIL UPDATE ON THE ADOPTED KEY RESULTS AREAS KEY RESULTS AREA AND GOALS - ACCOMPLISHMENTS.PDF
8.D ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-974 TO AMEND AND UPDATE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.36.030 WHICH SETS FORTH REGULATIONS
FOR STORAGE OR LONG-TERM PARKING OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC
ROADWAYS AND PARKING LOTS
SR AMEND STORAGE AND LONG TERM PARKING ORDINANCE NO.24- 974.PDF
8.E INTERAGENCY "WESTVIEW VILLAGE III ANNUAL TRANSIT PASS
AGREEMENT REGARDING USAGE AND FARE REIMBURSEMENT
SR - WESTVIEW VILLAGE III ANNUAL TRANSIT PASS AGREEMENT.PDF Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, to approve the consent calendar. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin and Councilmember Christina Villaseñor. Absent:
Councilmember Albert Mendez
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES AS REQUIRED FOR A PROPOSITION 218 MAJORITY PROTEST PROCESS AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-4207 TO
AUTHORIZE RATE INCREASES FOR A FIVE-YEAR (5-YEAR) PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029 WITHIN THE
CITY OF FILLMORE
FILLMORE HARRISON - REFUSE RATE INCREASE SR.PDF
Kimberly Nilsson, President of Solid Waste Solutions (City’s Solid Waste Consultant) presented this item.
Mayor Carrie Broggie opened up the Public Hearing and asked the Deputy City Clerk if the City received any written protests filed against the residential and commercial collection rate and disposal fee increases . Deputy City Clerk, Arely Venegas answered her question. (City received one written protest). No public comments were made regarding this matter.
Mayor Carrie Broggie closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, to approve resolution No. 24-4207 to authorize the increases for a five-year (5-year) period commencing September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 within the City of Fillmore. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin and Councilmember Christina Villaseñor. Absent: Councilmember Albert Mendez.
9.B BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITYS CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 24-4028 UPDATING THE
CITYS CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
SR BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.PDF Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding the number of added categories. Assistant City Manager, Erika Herrera answered his question. (City does not adjust categories, categories are provided by the FPPC).
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, to approve resolution No. 24-4048 to update the City’s conflict of interest code.
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin and Councilmember Christina Villaseñor. Absent: Councilmember Albert Mendez.
9.C APPROVAL OF A NEW LEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH BOYS
AND GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA CLARA VALLEY
SR - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 2024 LEASE.PDF
Mayor Carrie Broggie announced that paragraph 7.2 on the new agreement was removed as it was inadvertently included.
David Rowlands, City Manager presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding the paragraph that is being removed from the agreement. David addressed his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin , to approve a new lease and operating agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley (with the exception of removal of paragraph 7.2 from the agreement).
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin and Councilmember Christina Villaseñor. Absent: Councilmember Albert Mendez.
9.D CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON DOG PARK
SR - DOG PARK DISCUSSION.PDF
David Rowlands, City Manager presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin asked a question regarding the plan for change of soil conditions at the parks. Dave answered his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding the separation of the Dog Park and the Two Rivers Park. Mayor Carrie Broggie would for the parks not to be itemized and separated. However, for the purpose of the Discussion, focus on the Dog Park.
Mayor Carrie Broggie opened the public comment and called Brandy Hollis to speak regarding the topic and provided suggestions.
Sarah Garcia was called to speak and provided suggestions on the topic.
Council suggested the topic be presented at the Culltural Arts and Recreation Commission.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding the City’s plan to implement shading structures at the dog park. David addressed her question. (City will look at the budget cycle).
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola made a comment regarding the classification of the Two Rivers Dog Park.
Mayor Cariie Broggie made a comment regarding the financial aspect on this topic.
Chris Gurrola recommended that City Staff work with the CAR commission to seek volunteer work from the community and potentially investigate amending the City’s leash law.
The council discussed this topic further.
9.E CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON CONSTITUTION WEEK
SR - CONSTITUTION WEEK.PDF
David Rowlands, City Manager presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola recommended that Council members participate in some of the schools’ activities regarding constitution topic. Councilmember Christina Villaseñor supported this recommendation.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding this item and provided suggestions/ideas on Constitution Week.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor recommended to share constitution books to ASB students.
9.F APPROVAL OF A NEW PART-TIME SEASONAL CLASSIFICATION
RECREATIONAL YOUTH BASKETBALL COORDINATOR AND ADOPTION OF
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION
YOUTH RECREATION BASKETBALL PT SEASONAL CLASSIFIACTION SR.PDF Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding the hours of the position. Erika addressed her question.
Mayor Carrie Broggie asked questions regarding the program and staffing needs.
Erika addressed her question.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, to approve the new part-time seasonal classification recreational youth basketball coordinator and adoption of Job Description for the classification. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin and Councilmember Christina Villaseñor.
Absent: Councilmember Albert Mendez.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola reported on the Economic Development committee. (was cancelled and will be rescheduled until further notice).
Mayor Carrie Broggie reported the proclamation that she recently presented to the AYSO Soccer Organization and thanked all of their volunteer community.
11. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
David Rowlands, City Manager presented this item. David provided information regarding the upcoming Youth Basketball Season, gave updates on the City Hall Elevator project, informed that the grants for new irrigation systems were cancelled due to CA funding, provided information regarding the homeless situation. Lastly, David thanked AYSO and Raiders Sports Organization for their agreement regarding the usage of the Two Rivers Park.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CARRIE BROGGIE ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 2024, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Carrie Broggie adjourned the meeting at 8:28 PM.