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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 6:00 pm
City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Council Chambers
The City Council meeting will broadcast live streamed on the City of Guadalupe’s Official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaxeHWd9JkmvKnGFU8BAYQQ If you choose not to attend the City Council meeting but wish to make a comment during Community Participation Forum or on a specific agenda item, please submit via email to [email protected] no later than 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Please be advised that, pursuant to State Law, any member of the public may address the City Council concerning any item on the Agenda, before or during Council consideration of that item. If you wish to speak on any item on the agenda, including any item on the Consent Calendar or the Ceremonial Calendar, please submit a speaker request form for that item. If you wish to speak on a matter that is not on the agenda, please do so during the Community Participation Forum.
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1. ROLL CALL:
Council Member Christina Hernandez
Council Member Gilbert Robles
Council Member Megan Lizalde
Mayor Pro Tempore Eugene Costa Jr.
Mayor Ariston Julian
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. MOMENT OF THANKS, APPRECIATION OR CONDOLENCES.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
At this time the City Council will review the order of business to be conducted and receive requests for, or make announcements regarding, any change(s) in the order of business.
5. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
• Recognizing Firefighter of the year – Guadalupe Reyes, Fire Engineer • Recognizing Police Officer of the year – Omar Reyes, Officer
6. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
Each person will be limited to a discussion of three (3) minutes or as directed by the Mayor.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on these matters unless they are listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items are presented for City Council approval without discussion as a single agenda item in order to expedite the meeting. Should a Council Member wish to discuss or disapprove an item, it must be dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A. Waive the reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Ordinances on the Consent Calendar will be adopted by the same vote cast as the first meeting unless City Council indicates otherwise.
B. Approve payment of warrants for the period ending February 6, 2023.
C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council special meeting of January 17, 2023.
D. Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of January 24, 2023 E. Adopt, on second reading, Ordinance No. 2023-507 concerning vacant commercial property registration and property maintenance.
F. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-08 approving an agreement for professional services with the law firm Jones Mayer (related to work performed by the City’s Assistant City Attorney, Wendy Stockton).
G. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-09 revising the classification and job description for the Building Attendant to include previously approved duties of the Multimedia Assistant (temporary position).
February 14, 2023 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 5 H. MONTHLY REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
1. Planning Department report for January 2023
2. Building Department report for January 2023
3. Public Works and Engineering report for January 2023
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: (Information Only)
9. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: (Information Only)
REGULAR BUSINESS
10. New wall-mounted sign for the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 982 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1005-1025 Guadalupe Street.
Written report: Bill Scott, Contract City Planner
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-10 endorsing a wall-mounted sign for the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 982 on the Veterans Memorial Building at 1005-1025 Guadalupe Street.
11. Main Street/Obispo intersection traffic issues.
Written report: Shannon Sweeney, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to staff on next steps for traffic control on Highway 166 (West Main Street) in the vicinity of Obispo Street.
12. Traffic and parking plan options for student drop-offs and pickups at Mary Buren Elementary School.
Written report: Michael Cash, Director of Public Safety Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to staff concerning a traffic and parking plan to address congestion in the morning and afternoon hours near Mary Buren Elementary School as a result of student drop-offs and pickups.
13. First reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 2023-508 amending the City’s Commercial Cannabis Business Ordinance (Guadalupe Municipal Code Chapter 9.22).
Written report: Philip F. Sinco, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council waive full reading, read by title only; and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-508 on the first reading, and continue to the meeting of February 28, 2023, for second reading and adoption.
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14. Amending the Master Fee Schedule for cannabis community benefit agreement, regulatory and pre-license fees.
Written report: Todd Bodem, City Administrator
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-11 amending the Master Fee Schedule for cannabis community benefit agreement, regulatory and pre-license fees for business issued a commercial cannabis business permit.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS – COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CLOSED SESSION
18. Public Employment
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b))
Title: City Administrator
19. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Subdivision (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Name of case: City of Guadalupe v. Guadalupe Post #371 of the American Legion, Santa Barbara Superior Count Case No. 22CV04248
20. ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION MEETING
21. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
22. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall display case and website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 10th day of February 2023.
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Todd Bodem, City Administrator
Todd Bodem
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PROPOSED FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Council Meeting: Date and Subject Department Agenda Category Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:00 pm / Regular Meeting Little House by the Park Presentation – 2022 Update Presentation Royal Theater – California Arts Council (CAC) Grant Thomas Brandeberry Consent Calendar Award Highway Lift Station Rehabilitation Project Public Works Department Consent Calendar Amendment to La Guardia Townhomes Conditions of
Approval (CUP).
Public Works Department Consent Calendar
Dodgeball Tournament Recreation & Parks Dept. Consent Calendar Measure A POP Public Works Department Public Hearing
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Position Public Safety Dept. Regular Business Mid-Year Budget Report Finance Department Regular Business Council Appointments to Board and Committees Administration Dept. Regular Business City Council & Recreation Joint Meeting
Facility Fee Schedule Recreation & Parks Dept. Workshop Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 6:00 pm / Regular Meeting
Veterans Street Naming Public Works Department Regular Business Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6:00 pm / Regular Meeting
Waste Management Agreement Public Works Department Regular Business SMOOTH Transportation Agreement Public Works Department Regular Business Other Unscheduled Items Proposed
Date of Item
Department Agenda Category
Tree Ordinance Public Works New Business
Sidewalk Vending Ordinance Planning Department New Business Vacant Property Ordinance Administration Dept New Business Food Truck and Special Event Ordinance Planning Dept New Business Gift Policy City Attorney New Business
Recognizing Food Distribution Volunteers Ceremonial Calendar Benefit for Unrepresented Employees Human Resources New Business Al’s Union Property New Business
Rent Stabilization New Business