MINUTES
City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm
City Hall, Council Chambers, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe CA 93434
1. ROLL CALL:
Council Member Eugene Costa Jr.
Council Member Antia M uneas
Mayor Pro Tempore Christina Hernandez
Mayor Ariston Julian
Mayor Julian called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Furness was absent. All others 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.
Item 15 Regular Agenda Business was requested to be pulled by Beverly A. Taylor, Coordinator from the Guadalupe's National Day of Prayer Task Force due to change in location for the National Day of Prayer event.
5. 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.
Community Comment:
George Alvarez
Beverly Taylor
6. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
March 11, 2025 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 A. Women's History Month Proclamation
Council Member Villegas presented Emily Dreiling with the Proclamation.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) - California Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Petition Process Update: Presentation by Sandy Aylesworth and Bella Sullivan Community Comment:
Stephanie Krouse
The council came to a consensus for approval to support the Point Sal petition.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR (A-E)
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 28, 2025.
C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of February 25, 2025.
D. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-16 authorizing the Mayor to sign documents associated with the USDA funding for the Le Roy Park Phase II Project.
E. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-17 approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Michael K. Nunley and Associates (MKN) to provide ongoing engineering services during the construction of the Highway 1 Lift Station Project.
Motion was made by Council Member Costa Jr. and seconded by Council Member Villegas to approve the balance of the consent calendar. 4/0 passed.
1/Absent - Furness
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (Information Only)
A. City Administrator's report for March 11, 2025
B. Planning Department report for February 2025
C. Building Department report for February 2025
10. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY: (Information Only)
March 11, 2025 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 A. Director of Public Safety report for March 11, 2025
Community Comment:
George Alvarez
11. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER: (Information Only)
A. Human Resources report for February 2025
12. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: (Information Only)
A. Public Works/Engineering report for February 2025
REGULAR BUSINESS
13. Review of a conceptual site plan (2025-003-PA) proposing to establish four (4) short-term rental cabins and a brewery in addition to an existing single-family house on a 14,480 square-foot property at the northwest corner of Ninth Street and Olivera Street (4575 Ninth Street) APN 115- 720-009.
Written report: Bill Scott, Contract City Planner
Recommendation: That the City Council:
A. Receive a presentation from staff; and
B. Accept public comments, including: 1) an opportunity for the applicant to present the proposed project; and
C. Provide staff with general non-binding comments on the proposed project.
Public Comment:
1. George Alvarez
2. Chris Wilson
3. Frances Romero
4. Judy Wilson
14. Informational report from Public Safety staff on the feasibility of amending Guadalupe Municipal Code Section 6.04.210 - Prohibition of fowl, livestock, and wild animals.
Written report: Michael Cash, Director of Public Safety Recommendation: That the City Council:
A. Receive a presentation from staff; and
B. Accept public testimony; and
C. Deliberate and file the report; or
D. Direct staff to return to Council when a draft ordinance is ready for consideration; or E. Continue to another Council meeting for further discussion and deliberation.
Public Comment:
1. George Alvarez
2. Frances Romero
3. Chris Wilson
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4. Debra Skyes
5. Jeannie Mello (Per email)
6. Tim Romero (Per email)
7. Shirley Boydstun (Per email)
There were no changes made to Code Section 6.04.210.
Council Member Costa Jr. (Amend)
Council Member Villegas, Council Member Hernandez, and Mayor Julian (As Is)
15. Request by Ms. Beverly A. Taylor, Coordinator from the Guadalupe's National Day of Prayer Task Force, to use the Veteran's Memorial Plaza parking lot (aka Downtown Parking Lot) for a National Day of Prayer.
Written report: Todd Bodem, City Administrator
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a request to use the Veteran's Memorial Plaza parking lot for the National Day of Prayer on May 1, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17: ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
18. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Costa, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Villegas to adjourn the meeting. 4-0 Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Prepared by: Approves by:
Hulluban
Judy Wilson, City Clerk Ariston Julan, Mayor
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