MINUTES
City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 6:00 pm
City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Council Chambers
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
3. MOMENT OF THANKS, APPRECIATION OR CONDOLENCES.
Mayor Julian mentioned the passing of Luis ("Louie") Navarro, a long-time Guadalupe resident.
Mr. Navarro was 94 years old and a veteran. "We wish the family well and offer our condolences."
4. AGENDA REVIEW
There were no changes to the agenda.
5. PRESENTATION
• Central Coast Community Energy - Judi Young, Senior Customer Accounts Manager Ms. Young explained that 3CE follows the Community Choice Aggregator, or "CCA" model. CCA purchases electricity on behalf of local communities. PG&E still delivers the electricity, maintains infrastructure and handles billing. Primary benefits to the customer are local control, competitive rates and clean energy.
In 2017, Monterey Bay Community Power, or "MCP", was founded by counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz. In 2020, service expanded to cities in San Luis Obispo County, and the name changed to Central Coast Community Energy (3CE). A year later, service expanded to County of Santa Barbara and City of Guadalupe joined in. There are 34 member agencies in five (5) counties with more than 400,000+ customers serviced by 3CE. There has been a $1B investment in renewable energy with $26M in customer programs.
July 25, 2023 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 12 There is a 94% enrollment rate in communities. In unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County, there are 45,049 customers. City of Guadalupe partners with Solvang and Buellton with a two-year rotation. Currently, Solvang is the representative on 3CE's governing body.
The average residential savings is about 18%. That is the average approximate difference between PG&E and 3CE rates in 2022. Small to medium commercial customers had savings between 2% to 19%, after March 2022.
3CE is targeting year 2025 to have 60% clean and renewable energy and year 2030 to be at 100%.
The planned resource mix targeted for year 2030 is 47% solar, 43% wind and 10% geothermal.
Switching from gas to electric vehicles and appliances is a pathway to carbon-free energy by 2030. 3CE's total investment in Guadalupe is $464,671. This involves the Electric School Bus Program.
Mayor Julian asked, "We shared before Buellton was a part of the group. It used to be 2-2-2...two years that we split with Solvang. Now there's a third with Buellton. How does that work?" Ms.
Young said, "It's up to the local communities how they'll rotate, and what their schedules will be." The mayor then said, "County Supervisor Das Williams is a regular participant. He brings in a lot of information working with the Air Pollution Control District. He cited diesel power boats going electric."
The mayor then said, "Before we even approved this, there was a concern about a period of time a person could drop out. Do you have any experience with that, in terms of the Guadalupe area? What's the percentage of people opting out?" Ms. Young said, "The presentation said that about 94% are enrolled with 3CD which is through 2022. We're actually up to 95% now. I'm not sure what the City of Guadalupe is, but I have that information back in my office. I can let you know, but you're somewhere in that area." The mayor then said, "I don't think it's very high. They want to stay with you."
Mr. Bodem commented that he and CM Hernandez had toured the Diablo nuclear plant. He said, "It's been decommissioned but that's been extended... want to keep it open longer I think because they thought the clean power wasn't where it should be by now. Do you know much about that?" Ms. Young said, "Yes, it will stay open longer...until when, we don't know. It is a PG&E owned facility. 3CE can't provide nuclear...we can't buy power from them. It's not considered renewable so we couldn't purchase it anyway. We're looking to increase capacity of the grid." CM Lizalde asked, "I'm looking at the power source map. Is this showing all the projects that have been completed and up and running or projects in development?" Ms. Young said, "There are some notes that say some are in development. Yellow Pine in Clark County in Nevada has come online since this map was created." Ms. Young concluded by saying that this is an annual presentation, and she'll be back next year with an update.
6. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
Mr. George Alvarez: What can she (Ms. Judi Young) do to paint the electrical poles downtown? What outreach can 3CE do like PG&E did before? Am I the only one seeing this? The red paint is peeling off the curbs. We have a beautiful town that's being neglected. People park in front of July 25, 2023 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 12 hydrants. We need to have the City look into all of this. Also, the Virgin Mary statue...fire was turned on her face. This was brought to the attention of the Police Department. That to me is a 'hate crime'.
We're a Catholic community. I hope the person who did this is found.
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.
Approve payment of warrants for the period ending July 17, 2023, and ratify payment of warrants for the period ending July 3, 2023.
C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of July 11, 2023.
D. Retroactive approval of agreement with law firm of Best, Best & Krieger to review the lease agreement for the use of the City of Guadalupe water tower with various cell service providers.
E. Approval of agreement with the law firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for assistance with labor negotiations and human resource matters as required and authorize the City Administrator to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
F. Removal and replacement of a Recreation and Parks Commissioner and provide direction to staff on how to fill the vacancy.
G. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-65 establishing the appropriations limit from tax proceeds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
H. MONTHLY REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
1. Public Safety Department:
a. Police Department report for June 2023
b. Fire Department report for June 2023
c. Code Compliance report for June 2023
2. Human Resources report for June 2023
3. Recreation and Parks reports for June 2023
4. City Treasurer's report for May 2023
CM Lizalde pulled Item #7.F. Motion was made by Council Member Hernandez and seconded by CM Robles to approve the balance of Consent Calendar. 5-0 Motion passed.
July 25, 2023 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 12 On Item #7.F., 'Removal and replacement of a Recreation & Parks Commissioner and provide direction to staff on how to fill the vacancy" - CM Lizalde questioned if anything was needed from the Council on this item. Ms. Hannah Sanchez said, "We want to remove a Recreation & Parks Commissioner and need direction on removing and replacing." Mayor Julian said, "We'd notice the Commissioner opening with a 30-day deadline. Applicants would write a letter of interest." City Attorney noted that a motion was needed to take this action.
Motion was made by Council Member Lizalde and seconded by Council Member Robles to remove Trevor Lamberson as a Recreation and Parks Commissioner and open recruitment for replacement. 5-0 Motion passed.
Request to Speak
George Alvarez: (Item #7.H.) There's an important element here in our community - our police. We have an outrageous number of people making U-turns. We're short of staff with our police officers.
Look at grants to get police officers. We need as much direction from the City Council as we can get to help the PD. The stain of Guadalupe is getting terrible.. drug history. Be proactive with the children in our community. Keep our kids safe."
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: (Information Only)
A picture showing the charging station for the electrical bus which is coming in a couple of weeks was given to the Council.
Dwayne Chisam, new interim Public Works Director/City Engineer, reported on his brief start with the City. Mr. Chisam reported on the following:
• There were a few things in transportation...some backlogged reports to the State that are now done.
• Royal Theatre - made a few recommendations.
• Looked at some lot splits...more to come.
• Worked with staff at the wastewater treatment plant. There are new General Permit Regulations coming in the next several months relating to improvements at the plant. The timelines to comply are 3-5 years.
Recycle Water Permit - need to sign up in September.
• Toured Escalante Meadows.
• Reviewed report on condition of tank on 10th Street - need to get done by end of year for Central Park project to get going.
Mayor Julian commented, "The City is small, but there's a lot going on!"
9. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: (Information Only) Chief Cash cited two (2) corrections to his written report: Both corrections were under "Police Staffing": 1) the police officer who submitted his resignation officially separated from the July 25, 2023 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 12 department on July 19 2023, not July 17, 2023, and 2) Lt. Limon did not take a temporary demotion to sergeant to fill staffing levels. Issue was worked out, so this did not have to occur.
Chief Cash said, , "I want to thank Mr. George Alvarez. He's a great supporter of the Police Department. He comes by our office to speak with us. I see each council member and Mayor on a regular basis. I appreciate how you do it all. The City Council is always looking at ways to help the PD in any way. Thank you to all who help me."
The last item on the report was "Riverbed Flooding" stating that the "Department will be assisting UC San Diego in the drone mapping of the damage to provide to outside agencies. " Chief Cash said, "There is a group from UCSD driving drones over the riverbed area, and a group of students from San Diego State University are flying drones over the flooding area. Everyone is working to get resources."
Mayor Julian said, "Last Wednesday, 7/19, there was a town hall meeting held in the City auditorium.
There were three (3) main areas discussed regarding Main Street and the beach. The area right before the kiosk will cost around $470k to repair. The land between the kiosk and the sand company, around $700k. The road over the dunes will require rerouting the road which will be very expensive.
There were about 100 people who attended this meeting." CM Robles added, "At this meeting, it was mentioned that this is a temporary fix." CM Lizalde said, "So many agencies have their hands in the improvement with all the issues caused by the rainstorm and flooding, such as the SB County Public Works staff. "
REGULAR BUSINESS
10. Solid waste collection, transportation, processing, and disposal franchise agreement extension.
Written report: Philip F. Sinco, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-66 extending the solid waste collection, transportation, processing, and disposal franchise agreement, as amended, an additional five years, with a rate adjustment that averages approximately 13%.
City Attorney Sinco prefaced his comments about the details of the franchise agreement by saying, "This was supposed to be dealt with at a meeting when Shannon Sweeney was here. I needed to review the agreement which was developed before / was hired, which was July 1, 2017.
City Attorney Sinco gave a brief background on this franchise agreement extension which, in part, was as follows: The City entered into an amended and restated franchise agreement with Valley Garbage and Rubbish Company, Inc. (Valley Garbage)...dated March 8, 2016, but not fully executed until May 24, 2016, for solid waste collection transportation, processing and disposal. Waste Management acquired Valley Garbage thereafter. The amended and restated franchise agreement's termination date is close of business on July 31, 2023. The City has the right to extend the term of this franchise agreement for two (2) additional periods of five (5) years each.
July 25, 2023 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 12 Most of the changes in the amendment reflect changes to solid waste definitions and other revisions required by law and changes to the process of addressing contamination of waste or overfilling of containers. Other than those changes required by law, the amendment does not substantially change solid waste service provided by the current franchise agreement. The overall rate adjustment of approximately 13% reflects a combination of cost increases to meet the most current organic material recycling requirements as well as pass-through cost from the third-party contractor that provides street sweeping services.
City Attorney Sinco added, . "There's been smooth interaction and cooperation between me and Waste Management. Shannon Sweeney was comfortable with the first 5-year extension of this agreement."
Ms. Liz Gomez, Public Sector Waste Management Manager, was then asked to speak. She introduced some WM staff, legal, regional managers and others. Ms. Gomez did mention that organic and food waste collection was included in this agreement. CM Hernandez asked, "if the agreement is approved tonight, can customers receive voicemails or emails regarding the food waste collection?" Ms. Gomez said that some campaign will occur with any changes.
CM Lizalde said, "Residents received a flyer saying that beginning July 1st, the organic collection would be weekly. We want information to go out promptly. When would the contract start?" Ms.
Gomez said, "We will communicate in both English and Spanish. The contract or agreement will start August 1, 2023."
CM Lizalde then asked, "I couldn't find clear language in the contract. Two (2) clean-ups per year?" Ms. Gomez said, "Yes, they will still occur and remain ongoing in the agreement." Request to Speak
George Alvarez: I'm familiar with Waste Management. I sued the City before. They wanted to build a recycle facility in the middle of town...that was with a prior City Council. I won, and it cost the City $2,000. You're not being transparent. Why aren't there any competitive bids for this? Can't live under a rock. Cost of garbage is going up. I don't support a 10-year plan. Keep a schedule to clean streets."
Mayor Julian said, "During the Pioneer flooding, we requested Waste Management to come out quickly to have the affected people be able to throw trash away. They accommodated us. I was impressed with their professionalism and being well organized. I even see sanitation workers wave at residents. The service is great... no complaints."
CM Lizalde added, "All changes are in the packet. Highest change I saw was $5.00. Service rates are transparent."
Motion was made by Council Member Lizalde and seconded by Council Member Hernandez to approve Resolution No. 2023-66 extending the solid waste collection, transportation processing and disposal franchise agreement, as amended, an additional five years. Roll Call: Ayes: 5 5-0 Motion passed.
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11. Revision of the Job Description and Classification of Finance Clerk, regular part-time position to Finance Clerk, regular, full-time position in the Finance Department.
Written report: Janice Davis, Finance Director
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-64 approving the classification and job description for the regular, full-time Finance Clerk in the Finance Department and reclassification of current part-time Finance Clerk to the full-time Finance Clerk position.
Ms. Davis gave the background on this item which, in summary, included the following: At the City Council meeting on July 11, 2023, there was discussion to have the Finance window open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. versus the current 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. schedule. One step towards accomplishing this schedule change was to have the current Finance Clerk who is part-time, changed to full-time. Also noted was the fact that the current staff is limited to performing only specific duties, highlighting the need for cross-training. This cross-training, which to date has not been able to occur, would allow for appropriate backup in the event of emergencies, vacations, etc.
To be able to have the window open until 5:30 p.m., and accommodate cross-training, a part-time Finance Clerk was also discussed at the July 11th meeting. While the Council did not support this additional part-time position as there needs to be at least two (2) persons able to work until 5:30 p.m. However, further discussion showed some support for another full-time position. Since this new full-time position was not part of the July 11th agenda, the item was deferred to another meeting. (Note: Ms. Davis did state in her staff report that this additional full-time Finance Clerk position was a part of the revised budget for FY 23/24 which would be discussed at tonight's meeting.) The fiscal impact to the general fund for the increase on the part-time position, from 30 hours per week to 40 hour per week, is limited since 95 percent of the cost for this position is allocated to enterprise funds.
CM Lizalde asked, "The report says even making the person full-time, the window still can't open to 5:30 p.m. The last time, it hinged on staff's schedules." Ms. Davis said, "I'm asking for the full-time position for cross-training purposes, not to keep the window open. There are only two (2) days staff can stay until 5:30 p.m." CM Hernandez commented that there are many cities she's seen that have a 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule. CM Lizalde then said, "During the pandemic, there was limited opening. About 55 percent of our accounts pay by cash or check. This brought home the need to have the window open later."
CM Costa, Jr. said, "The issue with this is that we're not open on Fridays. Employees don't go to jobs and dictate their schedules. The water bills go towards the employees' pay." Ms. Davis responded, "Brought to staff to see... where do we come to a consensus where things work for everyone? Regular hours before... the City was open until 4:30 p.m. I can accommodate until 4:30 p.m. But it's 6:00 p.m. if we stay open until 5:30 p.m. I don't know how many residents we'll get staying open late."
CM Costa, Jr. added, "With the 30-hour position, that was for afternoon to closing. Another full-time position is questionable." Ms. Davis explained the primary functions performed by the current staff:
1) Payroll & general ledger; 2) Accounts Payable; 3) Accounts Receivable, and 4) Window. CM Costa, Jr. said, "You being the Finance Director, you should be able to take care of the functions. You should July 25, 2023 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 12 be able to do all the functions. For the Accounts Payable person, they should be able to do the window." Ms. Davis explained, "Once the [Tyler] system implementation is complete, we can cross train and move things off me, too."
CM Lizalde asked, "Two (2) people who work the window, do they work a 9/80 schedule?" Ms. Davis said that there is one full-time and one-part-time. CM Lizalde continued saying, "We have to start someplace. This window in the primary concern. We need to start there." Ms. Davis added that current staff can only be available Wednesday and Friday for the later hours.
CM Robles asked, "Two people for the window. What are the hours?" Ms. Davis said, "For the full- time position, it's 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and for the part-time, it's six (6) hours per day." CM Robles then asked if there is a set up time to prepare for the day. Ms. Davis said, "Yes, thirty minutes to open the window at 8:30 a.m."
CM Hernandez asked, "How would we backup the window if someone is out?" At this point, City Attorney interjected, "Change of hours, working conditions have to be discussed with the Union. We don't need to get agreement, but we have to negotiate. It's going to take a while to change." Mayor Julian said, "This is incremental. We hear what residents are saying. If the next step is to meet with the Union..."
Mr. Bodem asked, "The Accounts Payable person used to do the window. Can that happen?" Ms.
Davis said that that person is the backup. But there's a lot that goes with Accounts Payable...can't always do the backup."
Again, Mayor Julian said, "This is the first step. We need to have coverage. The money we get from people pays the salaries."
Motion was made by Council Member Lizalde and seconded by Mayor Julian to approve Resolution No. 2023-64 to revise the job description and reclassify the regular, part-time Finance Clerk position to full-time. Roll Call: Ayes: 3 Julian, Hernandez, Lizalde Nos: 2 Costa, Jr., Robles Abstain: 0 3-2-0 Motion passed.
A brief break was taken at 7:15 p.m. with the meeting resuming at 7:21 p.m.
12. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget.
Written report: Janice Davis, Finance Director
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-67 accepting the proposed final budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024, along with the Capital Improvement Projects Budget, Capital Facilities Program of Projects, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation of funds.
Ms. Davis recapped the various revised areas of the proposed final budget, some of which were a result of discussions at the June 27, 2023 City Council meeting regarding expenditures as well as revenue and ARPA funds.
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General Fund Summary: Difference between expenditures and revenues = +$28,859. (However, if there is to be at two (2) months of reserves, as the audit recommends, there would be a difference of-$449,502.) Those revisions are as follows:
• Sales Tax Revenues decreased by $128,876.
• Transfers from ARPA increased by $244,942.06.
• General Fund Transfers: Measure A decreased by $99,800; Gas Tax increased by $126,155. • Lighting District Fund 65 revenues reduced by $147,800. • Pasadera Lighting & Landscaping District Fund 63 increased by $115,900. • Lighting & Landscaping District Fund 60 increased by $22,000. • Miscellaneous funds transfers increased by $170,985.
General Fund Expenditures include the following:
• Library Fund 28 increased by $10,000 over the previous $5,000 budgeted.
The following is an email from Ms. Dawn Jackson, Santa Maria Library Director, received by Ms. Davis on 7/25/23:
"The lease sets the rent at $2,000 per month, which would be an annual total of $24,000.
However, the Library applies annually for a tax rebate with the County, as the property is solely used for a library. We deduct this rebate amount from our rent over two months, and the amount is figured annually into our budget allocations. With the rebate considered, our total annual allocation request for rent for Guadalupe Library is $22,000. With the $7,000 toward rent provided by the County, this leaves the balance at $15,000." • Finance Department expenditures decreased by $170,734.08, due to salaries and benefits allocated to the water enterprise fund.
• Lighting Districts expenditures increased by $307,000. • Parks & Recreation: $10,000 expenditure is for the O'Connell Park booster pump replacement and not for Central Park.
• Personnel Expenditures increased for step increases as follows:
General Fund - $41,215.02
Enterprise Funds - $11,811.57
• Medical expenses increased 20% resulting in the following increases:
General Fund - $45,679.09
Enterprise Funds - $10,448.20
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• Unfunded Liability increased personnel expenditures in the General Fund by $22,561.14 and decreased Enterprise Funds by $17,797.17. (An additional total decrease of $19,713.79 due to the resignation of a department head was classified in PERS as "Classic".) Ms. Davis re-emphasized that the amount shown on the revised budget for the Library rent, which was shown as $17,000, will be revised to be $15,000, or a $2,000 decrease.
CM Lizalde said, "The new full-time Finance Clerk position was put into the revised budget without any discussion. I'm not sure how I feel about that." City Attorney Sinco commented, "Staff had no intention of adding another full-time position until the last City Council meeting. Ms. Davis brought the two (2) position as one (1) item in a staff report.... could have been two reports. Because budget was happening, it was my call to show the one (1) position going from part-time to full-time. If the new full-time position should have been a separate report, that's my fault." CM Lizalde added, "For me, I'd like to have seen it as a separate item." City Attorney Sinco said, "We can remove from budget and bring back as a separate item." Mayor Julian said, "I believe there's need for other staff. Current staff has to figure the schedule...no problem leaving new position in the budget."
Mayor Julian then questioned an item regarding utilities. He asked, "This is a minor issue, but I have a question on the utilities for Le Roy Park. Is the City paying or is the Boys & Girls Club?" Ms. Davis said, "We're paying, but that has to be changed. For the total time, the City has been paying. There's been no communication to the Boys & Girls Club to take over utilities." Mr. Bodem said he'd communicate to the Boys & Girls Club on this issue.
CM Lizalde asked if the utilities for Le Roy Park were still carried in the budget. Ms. Davis said that they are still carried. CM Hernandez asked, "Are we charging for rent for the Boys & Girls Club?" The response was, "No, they are to pay for everything." Mayor Julian added, "We need to consider hours to serve the public."
CM Lizalde asked, "Were adjustments for the library made?" Ms. Davis said, "They will be incorporated. I just got an email from the Santa Maria Library Director today." Mr. Bodem added, "We're also looking at an in-house IT. Also, we're approving the budget now, but things could always change." Mayor Julian said, "There's no revenue budget for cannabis." Mr.
Bodem explained, "We wanted to be conservative now with that." Motion was made by Council Member Lizalde and seconded by Council Member Hernandez to accept Resolution No. 2023-67, the final budget, with changes as discussed for the library rent, along with the Capital Improvement Projects budget, Capital Facilities Program of projects, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation of funds. Roll Call: Ayes: 5 5-0 Motion passed.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Attorney Sinco: 1) update on 866 Guadalupe Street code compliance case; 2) Proposed amendment to the CCWA JPA agreement.
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CM Hernandez: "The Fee Schedule is for next meeting. Do the Boys & Girls Club rent out?" Ms.
Hannah Sanchez said, "The Community Center can't be used for private rentals. Those should be at the City auditorium and/or the Veterans Hall. The Community Center is geared toward community group needs and recreation." Need to look at compensating the Boys & Girls Club for providing staff was also a comment made regarding the Community Center.
CM Lizalde asked, "Can we have the contract for the Boys & Girls Club when we discuss the fee schedule at the next meeting, so we know?" Mayor Julian said that the Boys & Girls Club don't pay rent but will be paying for utilities.
CM Robles asked, "Are we having a representative from the Boys & Girls Club at our Recreation & Parks Commission meeting giving any updates?" Ms. Sanchez said, "Yes, but if there's no representative, they email a report. There aren't any stats given, just guesstimates." CM Robles added, "In the past, programs would show the number of kids, how many were using the facility, etc." Mayor Julian then said, "It's important for us to know what's happening with the Boys & Girls Club."
Ms. Sanchez said, "City Attorney Sinco and Wendy Stockton are working on a joint agreement with the school district. There will be a short-term agreement for the volleyball season and then a full agreement."
CM Robles asked when does Mary Buren and McKenzie start back to school. They both start August 10th. CM Robles also asked if there was any further discussion on the traffic issues at Mary Buren.
CM Lizalde said, "I thought that the school was going to take care of that." Chief Cash said, "I relayed the information to the school district that there's no stopping on 10th Street. We don't have resources. But we'll keep an eye out."
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
CM Hernandez: This past Sunday, Santa Barbara County's first mobile Farmworkers Resource Center was unveiled. This service provides resources on employment, education, financial, emergency, health and human services. There were more than 200 families that attended this kickoff event.
CM Costa, Jr.: Softball playoff games are coming this Thursday and Friday. The second round is Sunday, August 6"h. There'll be music and a barbecue. The games are at 11:00 a.m., 12 noon with the championship game at 1:30 p.m.
Hannah Sanchez: The 'Color Run' will be this Saturday, Saturday, 7/29, with a 11:00 a.m. start time.
Mayor Julian: There's a Oaxacan group that plays basketball at O'Connell. Barbecue pits are brought there.
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CM Robles: There was a Bulldogs clinic at O'Connell Park with about 85 kids and coaches. We're shy of players...seniors, in need of players. If interested, see Enrique Ortiz. We should post a flyer on social media.
Mayor Julian: The City provided the family of Leyva Oregel Garcia with the Senior Center. There were between 35-40 people in attendance. CM Hernandez added, "There's a GoFundMe page. The Dunes Center gave a $4,500 donation to the family." Also, there was a tri-tip sandwich fundraiser on July 20th at Mckenzie. There were no pre-orders, and all sandwiches sold out in minutes. People continued to come leaving donations. The Family Service Center is providing resources to connect with the family.
15. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION MEETING
The one item to be discussed in closed session was "Conference with Labor Negotiators".
Motion was made by Council Member Costa, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Lizalde to adjourn to closed session. 5-0 Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
16. Conference with Labor Negotiators
(Subdivision (a) of Gov. Code Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: City Administrator and Human Resources Manager Employee organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 620; Guadalupe Police Officers Association (POA)
17. ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION MEETING
Motion was made by Council Member Costa, Jr and seconded by Council Member Lizalde to adjourn to open session. 5-0 Motion passed. Meeting adjourned to open session at 9:23 p.m.
18. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There was "no reportable action".
19. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Costa, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Lizalde to adjourn meeting. 5-0 Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
Prepared by:
Amelia M. Villegas, City Clerk Ariston Julian Mayor
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