MINUTES
City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm
City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Council Chambers
Mayor Julian called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Christina Hernandez
Council Member Gilbert Robles
Council Member Whitney Furness
Mayor Pro Tempore Eugene Costa Jr.
Mayor Ariston Julian
AYES: 5
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MOMENT OF THANKS, APPRECIATION OR CONDOLENCES.
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.
CERTIFICATION OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Written report: Todd Bodem, City Administrator
MOTION: ROBLES/COSTA
AYES: 5
6. PRESENT PROCLAMATION TO GILBERT ROBLES FOR HIS SERVICE AS COUNCIL MEMBER
7. COUNCIL MEMBER GILBERT ROBLES WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK PRESENT PROCLAMATION TO AMELIA M. VILLEGAS FOR HER SERVICE AS CITY CLERK December 10, 2024 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5
SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
• Deputy City Clerk will administer the oath of office to:
Re-Elected Mayor Ariston Julian
Elected Council Member Whitney Furness
Elected Council Member Amelia M. Villegas
Elected City Clerk Judy Wilson
10. ELECTED OFFICERS TO BE SEATED AND GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK
11. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM
CHRISTINA HERNANDEZ WAS APPOINTED AS MAYOR PRO TEM
12. 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.
13. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
A. Proclamation - Honoring the Success and Commitment of the Masatani's Family & Market.
14. CONSENT CALENDAR (A-G)
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 November 29, 2024.
C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of November 26, 2024.
D. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-73 establishing the appropriations limit from tax proceeds for fiscal year 2024-25.
E. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-74 approving an agreement for contractor services with The J.F.
Will Company, Inc. for the Le Roy Park Parking Lot Project and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
December 10, 2024 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-75 approving an agreement for contractor services with Ramsey Asphalt Construction for the City Hall Basketball Court Project and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
G. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-76 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Community Benefit Lease Agreement between the City of Guadalupe and Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Coast (DBA Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast).
MOTION: VILLEGAS/FURNESS
AYES:5
MAYOR JULIAN PULLED ITEM 14G
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
MOTION: COSTA/VILLEGAS
AYES: 5
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
15. CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (Information Only)
A. City Administrator's report for December 10, 2024
B. Planning Department report for November 2024
C. Building Department report for November 2024
16. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY: (Information Only)
A. Director of Public Safety report for December 10, 2024
17. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER: (Information Only)
A. Human Resources report for November 2024
18. RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER: (Information Only)
A. Recreation and Parks report for November 2024
PUBLIC HEARING
19. Lot Split Map 29,070, a Tentative Parcel Map (2024-004-LS), to subdivide a 0.22-acre parcel into two lots on property in the R-1 (low density) residential zoning district at 4513 Eleventh Street (APN 115-041-024).
Written report: Bill Scott, City Planner
Recommendation: That the City Council:
a. Receive a presentation from staff; and
b. Conduct a public hearing, including: 1) an opportunity for the applicant to present the proposed project; 2) receive any comments from the public; and
December 10, 2024 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 c. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-77 approving Map 29,070 a Lot Split Map (Tentative Pacel Map) 2024-004-LS, including the requisite Findings, a CEQA Class 15 exemption, and the Conditions of Approval.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:36 PM AND CLOSED AT 7:37 PM MOTION: COSTA/FURNESS
AYES: 5
20. Master Fee Schedule Update.
Written report: Janice Davis, Finance Director
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-78 approving increases to specific Planning Department-related fees for full cost recovery and other modifications to the Master Fee Schedule.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
MOTION: COSTA/VILLEGAS
AYES: 5
REGULAR BUSINESS
21. Transit Hub Renovation Project.
Written report: Jeff van den Eikhof, City Engineer
Recommendation: That the City Council choose Option 1 or Option 2 of the proposed parking lot layouts and choose Color Pallet No. 1, No. 2, or No. 3 for the Guadalupe Transit Hub Project.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
22. Approval for the City to apply for a California Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits for the Royal Theater Renovation Project.
Written report: Tom Brandeberry, Project Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council:
a. Receive a presentation from staff; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-79 authorizing City staff to apply to the California State Parks, Office of Historic Preservation for the California Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program as an additional funding source to support the renovation of the Royal Theater.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
MOTION: VILLEGAS/FURNESS
AYES: 4
COUNCIL MEMBER COSTA ABSENT
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23. Railroad Access Agreement between the City of Guadalupe and the Santa Maria Valley Railroad; and Public Highway Overpass Agreements between the City, Union Pacific Railroad, and Santa Maria Valley Railroad.
Written report: Philip F. Sinco, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-80 approving a Railroad Access Agreement and Public Highway Overpass Agreements for the future bridges on Obispo and Arroyo Seco Streets in the Pasadera Development.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
MOTION: VILLEGAS/FURNESS
AYES: 4
COUNCIL MEMBER COSTA ABSENT
24. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
25. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
26. ADJOURNMENT AT 8:56 PM
MOTION TO ADJOURN: HERNANDEZ/VILLEGAS
AYES: 4
COUNCIL MEMBER COSTA ABSENT
Prepared by: Approved by:
Judy Wilson City Clerk Ariston Julier Mayor
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