Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall
September 10, 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 and 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, Councilmember Albert Mendez.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Diana Martinez was called to speak in favor of AB1955.
Gary Cushing was called to speak against AB1955 and recommends that the Fillmore City Council puts forward a Resolution against AB1955.
Ken Castellanos was called to speak in opposition of AB1955 and recommends that the Fillmore City Council puts forward a Resolution against AB1955.
Joey Juhask-Lueonski was called to speak regarding AB1955.
Allen King was called to speak in opposition of AB1955.
Yvonne Becerra was called to speak about the Fillmore Library and its programs.
Cynthia King was called to speak in opposition of AB1955 and recommends that the Fillmore City Council puts forward a Resolution against AB1955. (Lynn Edmonds gave her 3 public speaking minutes to Cynthia King)
Marie Aliz was called to speak in opposition of AB1955 and recommends that the Fillmore City Council puts forward a Resolution against AB1955.
Rhonda Taylor was called to speak in opposition of AB1955 and recommends that the Fillmore City Council puts forward a Resolution against AB1955.
David Estrella was called to speak regarding AB1955 and the Fillmore Unified School District.
Marisol Ramirez was called to speak in favor of AB1955.
Edgar Alviz was called to speak in opposition of AB1955 and recommends that the Fillmore City Council puts forward a Resolution against AB1955.
Andrea Enriquez was called to speak in opposition of AB1955 and recommends that the Fillmore City Council puts forward a Resolution against AB1955.
Luana Barajas was called to speak in favor of AB1955.
John Garnica was called to speak regarding AB1955 and the City of Fillmore.
Anette Sula was called to speak against AB1955 and recommends that the Fillmore City Council puts forward a Resolution against AB1955.
Mary Bennett was called to speak against AB1955 and recommends that the Fillmore City Council puts forward a Resolution against AB1955./
Diane Sutton was called to speak regarding AB1955 and the relationship between the FUSD and the City of Fillmore.
Marya Krestyn was called to speak against AB1955 and recommends that the Fillmore City Council puts forward a Resolution against AB1955.
Jasmine Vasquez was called to speak in favor of AB1955.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding the City Parks and against AB1955.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola thanked all the people who participated via public comments. Gurrola also recommended that the council advise city staff to explore and research the development of a large range transportation plain for the city.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a follow up question on this suggestion. Chris Gurrola asked City Engineer, Roxanne Hughes to further explain this plan. Roxanne provided clarification on the plan.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor announced that on September 29th, 2024, the Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation is having a Harvest and Health Pumpkin Festival in Santa Paula. She also provided more information about the Foundation and what they offer.
Lastly, Christina thanked all the members of the community that came to speak during public comments.
Mayor Carrie Broggie made a comment regarding the AB1955 topic and explained that the item will be on a future City Agenda. She also suggested the School Board be mentioned in the resolution.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor made a comment regarding the AB1955 topic and there not being a tangible change as a local impact.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 7A. THROUGH 7C. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-SEPTEMBER 10, 2024.PDF
7.B AUGUST 27, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF
7.C APPROVAL OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR FY 24-25
IT RELATED EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE SR.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, Councilmember Albert Mendez.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 24-02, SIDEWALKS AND PLAZA CONCRETE PROJECT
SR - SIDEWALKS AND PLAZA AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECT SPEC NO. 24-02.PDF
City Engineer, Roxanne Hughes presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin asked a question regarding the bid process. Roxanne answered his question.
Councilmember Albert Mendez made a comment regarding the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola mase a comment regarding the sidewalk and plaza project.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to award contract for construction of project specification No. 24-02, Sidewalks and plaza concrete project. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Albert Mendez.
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Albert Mendez announced that he attended the Air Pollution Control Board on September 10th, 2024, and provided updated on La Chiquita Landfill.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola announced that the City will be hosting a social media educational forum in collaboration with the EDC to help local businesses advertise their business.
Mayor Broggie announced that she recently attended a Ventura County Transportation Committee meeting and provided information on how they are preparing for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. She also announced that she attended a webinar for the League of CA Cities and provided more information on the League.
10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager, David Rowlands gave updates on the Youth Basketball program and the Fillmore Legends Adaptive Basketball program. He also announced that the city will collaborate with the EDC Collaborative to provide a social media workshop for local business owners. In addition, David provided updates on the City Hall Elevator repair, shade structures project that the Dolores Day Park, Light Installation project updates at the Two Rivers Park, announced the “City-Wide Trash Day” happening on Saturday September 28th, and called up chief of Police, Eduardo Malagon to provide updated on the Arundo removal and door knockers in the community.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A CLOSED SESSION - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF
The meeting went into Recess at 7:58PM.
Meeting reconvened at 8:16 PM with no reportable action.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CARRIE BROGGIE ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Broggie adjourned the meeting at 8:17 PM.