Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall
September 24, 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 Councilmember Christina Villaseñor 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. PRESENTATIONS
5.A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2024 AS SUICIDE PREVENTION
AWARENESS MONTH
Maya Zumaya, certified suicide prevention trainer from County of Ventura Suicide Prevention Program gave a presentation about National Suicide prevention month. Mayor Carrie Broggie presented her with a proclamation to proclaim September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Keith Gurrola, Fire Chief, thanked Maya Zumaya for her presentation and her service providing training and awareness.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor also thanked Maya and her group for their service and programs they provide.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Annette Zula was called to speak regarding AB1955.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola informed that he participated at a “Constitution Day” Event on September 17th at the Middle Schools in FUSD and provided constitution books to the eighth graders. He also thanked the FUSD for the event.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor reminded the city about the Basketball registrations that will be ending at the end of September. She also reminded the public about the City-Wide Clean Up Day happening on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, from 8am-1:00pm at Well No.4 on Goodenough Road, between A Street and B Street.
Councilmember Mark Austin asked City Attorney, Tiffany Isreal to provide updates on AB1955. Tiffany provided updates (will be on the October 8th meeting agenda).
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-SEPTEMBER 24, 2024.PDF Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Austin, 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, Councilmember Albert Mendez.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONVERSION OF TENNIS COURT TO
COMBINED TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURT AT THE FILLMORE TENNIS AND SWIM CENTER, PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 24-04
SR - AWARD CONTRACT TO CONVERT TENNIS COURT TO COMBINED TENNIS & PICKLEBALL.PDF
Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director, presented this item.
Mayor Broggie called up public speaker Tracy Stewart to speak regarding the pickleball courts and thanked the council for this new project.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked a question regarding the budget on the scope of the project. Joe addressed his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding the lighting at the tennis court. Joe addressed her question.
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Austin, to approve the award of contract for the conversion of tennis court to combined tennis and pickleball court at the Fillmore Tennis and Swim Center, project specification No. 24-04. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie,
Councilmember Mark Austin and Councilmember Christina
Villaseñor, Councilmember Albert Mendez.
9.B INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.39 TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE
PROHIBITIONS ON DANGEROUS FIREWORKS
SR CITY OF FILLMORE FIREWORKS ORDINANCE.PDF
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked for clarification regarding the 65% allocation and the fine schedule. Tiffany addressed his question.
Mayor Carrie Broggie asked a question regarding the location where the safe and sane fireworks can be used. Tiffany addressed her question. (private property only).
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding volume of 25lbs of fireworks and how that would look like. Police Chief, Eduardo Malagon and Fire Chief Keith Gurrola addressed her question.
Mayor Broggie called up public speaker Derek Fouarge to speak in support of the increase in violation for illegal fireworks in the city and asked questions regarding how that procedures would look like.
Councilmember Albert Mendez asked a question regarding historical trends of illegal firework fines. Police Chief Eduardo Malagon addressed his question.
Mayor Carrie Broggie asked a question regarding the difficulty of catching individuals in the act of utilizing illegal fireworks. Eduardo addressed her question. Mayor Carrie Broggie asked follow up questions.
Councilmember Mark Ausitn for clarification on administrative citations that are issued to properties. Tiffany addressed his question.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding the situation where there is video evidence on usage of illegal fireworks.
Eduardo addressed her question (can be used as evidence to some extent in an investigation).
Mayor Carrie Broggie provided clarification on legal and safe and sane fireworks. Mayor Broggie also reminded the public that sales of safe and sane fireworks help the Fillmore non-profit community with their programs here in town.
Councilmember Mark Ausitn asked for clarification on the number of citations someone can get in a day. Tiffany addressed his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola asked for a clerical correction/clarification on the fiscal impact report on the maximum fee collection. ($100,000.00) Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by
Councilmember Albert Mendez, to approve the introduction of an ordinance amending Fillmore Municipal Code Chapter 15.39 to increase penalties for violations of the prohibitions on dangerous fireworks. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie,
Councilmember Mark Austin and Councilmember Christina
Villaseñor, Councilmember Albert Mendez.
9.C ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE 2021-2029 6TH CYCLE HOUSING
ELEMENT AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ("CEQA")
SR - 2024 HOUSING ELEMENT.PDF
Kevin McSweeney, Planning & Community Development Director, presented this item.
Mayor Broggie called up public speaker Gabrielle Vignon from the House Farm workers group Kevin mentioned during his presentation. She thanked the city for keeping them in the loop in the housing element process and provided some recommendations to the council.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor asked a question regarding the rezoning that needs to take place and asked staff to elaborate on how this will get done to meet the deadlines and be complying. Kevin addressed her question.
Mayor ProTem Chris Gurrola asked for clarification on the deadline for the plan. Kevin clarified. Chris provided further comments on the process.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor provided further comments on the Housing element process and encouraged council and staff to move forward.
Mayor Carrie Broggie asked a question regarding the different housing categories. Kevin addressed her question.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, to approve the adoption of the City of Fillmore 2021-2029 6th cycle housing element and categorial exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola, Mayor Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Mark Austin and Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Albert Mendez.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Albert Mendez shared that on September 28th, there will be a Banana Festival at the Port Hueneme Harvard and encouraged the public to attend.
Mayor Carrie Broggie shared that she recently attended a conference for “Mobility 21” which includes all transportation commissions of all the regions in Southern California. Mayor Broggie also announced and reminded the public of the EDC Social Media Workshop for local businesses who are interested in learning how to do better social media marketing. (Happening on October 9th at 6pm.) Councilmember Albert Mendez elaborated on the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) and encouraged all local business owners to utilize their helpful resources.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Gurrola elaborated on the Social Media Workshop and provided more information.
11. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
Kevin McSweeney, Acting City Manager, shared updates on several city programs: Youth Basketball Program: Registration is open until September 30th. The city is also hiring gym managers and referees.
Social Media Workshop: The City of Fillmore is partnering with the Economic Development Collaborative to offer a workshop for local businesses.
Cleanup Day and Hazardous Waste Collection: Scheduled for Saturday, September 28th from 8am – 1pm and October 5, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Public Works Yard.
12. CLOSED SESSION
The were no closed session items scheduled for this meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CARRIE BROGGIE ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Carrie Broggie adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.