MINUTES
City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:00 pm
City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Council Chambers
For full details of the June 11, 2024, Council Meeting please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-uho9Dw7Kk
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Christina Hernandez
Council Member Gilbert Robles
Council Member Whitney Furness
Mayor Pro Tempore Eugene Costa Jr.
Mayor Ariston Julian
Mayor Julian called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members were present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
A. Juneteenth Proclamation
B. Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation Mayor Julian read the Proclamation declaring June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth" and urge all citizens to become more aware of the significance of this celebration in African-American History.
Mayor Julian read the Proclamation proclaiming June 2024 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month".
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6. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
Each person will be limited to a discussion of three (3) minutes or as directed by the Mayor.
Pursuant to the 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.
Mayor Julian invited public comment. Speaking from the public was:
• Stephanie Crouse
• Albert Nunez
7. CONSENT CALENDAR (A-D)
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 May 31, 2024.
C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of May 28, 2024.
Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-519 amending the City's Commercial Cannabis Business Ordinance (Guadalupe Municipal Code Chapter 9.22).
There were no items pulled. Motion was made by Council Member Hernandez and seconded by Council Member Furness to approve the full Consent Calendar. 5-0 passed.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: (Information Only)
A. City Administrator's report for June 11, 2024
B. Planning Department report for May 2024
C. Building Department report for May 2024
D. City Engineer's report for May 2024
9. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: (Information Only)
10. RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER (Information Only)
A. Recreation & Parks report for May 2024
REGULAR BUSINESS
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11. Request of the Planning Department to oppose three new Sacramento Housing Bills and authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit the letters of opposition for all three.
Written report: Larry Appel, Contract Planning Director Recommendation: That the City Council:
A. Accept a presentation from planning staff and any public comments; and B. Review the attached letters and direct Mayor to sign and transmit them to our local Assemblyman for AB 2243 and 1886, and to our local Senator for SB 1037.
Motion was made by Council Member Costa, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Robles to approve the request of the Planning Department to oppose three new Sacramento Housing Bills.
Ayes: 5-0 passed
12. Placing a General Obligation Bond Measure on the November 5, 2024, Ballot to finance a portion of the Royal Theater Renovation Project.
Written report: Philip F. Sinco, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-37 and introduce Ordinance No. 2024-520 placing a General Obligation Bond Measure on the November 5, 2024, Ballot to finance a portion of the Royal Theater Renovation Project.
Presenters:
Thomas Brandeberry
Steven Gortler
Written Public Comments Received:
Shirley Boydstun
Megan Lizalde
Anthony Bush
Speaking from the public was:
Jeannie Mello
Albert Nunez
Abraham Carmona - absent
Malanie Backer
Jose Nichols
Tiffany Gonzales
Judy Wilson
Motion was made by Council Member Furness and seconded by Council Member Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2024-37 and first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-520 placing a General Obligation Bond Measure on the November 5, 2024, Ballot to finance a portion of the Royal Theater Project. Roll Call: Ayes: 4 Nos: 1 Costa Jr. 4-1 passed June 11, 2024 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5
13. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
Written report: Janice Davis, Finance Director
Recommendation: That the City Council review requested changes suggested during the May 28, 2024, council meeting and adopt Resolution No. 2024-38 accepting the proposed final budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, along with the Capital Improvement Projects Budget, Capital Facilities Program of Projects, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation of funds.
Motion was made by Council Member Costa Jr. and seconded by Council Member Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2024-38 approving the final budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, along with the Capital Improvement Project Budget, Capital Facilities Program of Projects, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation of funds. Ayes: 5-0 passed
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT TO CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Motion was made by Council Member Costa Jr. and seconded by Council Member Furness to adjourn closed session. Ayes: 5-0 passed. Meeting adjourned to closed session at 7:49 p.m.
17. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
A. Public Employment
(pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b))
Title: City Administrator
B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Two cases: (1) American Legion Post 371 v. City of Guadalupe, Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. 24CVO2893; and (2) City of Guadalupe v. Guadalupe Post #371 of the American Legion, Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. 22CV042488.
18. ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION MEETING
Motion was made by Council Member Costa Jr. and seconded by Council Member Furness to adjourn to open session. 5-0 passed. Meeting adjourned to open session at 8:09 p.m.
19. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney gave the closed session report: "no reportable action."
20. ADJOURNMENT
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Prepared by: Approved by
Todd Bodem, Deputy City Clerk Ariston Julian Mayor
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