MINUTES
City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, June 24, 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 Whitney Furness
Council Member Amelia M. Villegas
Mayor Pro Tempore Christina Hernandez
Mayor Ariston Julian
Mayor Julian called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members Furness, Villegas, Pro Tempore Hernandez were present. Council Member Costa, Jr., was absent.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF THANKS, APPRECIATION OR CONDOLENCES.
Mayor Julian shared his condolences to Rosa Gonzalez and her family; she passed away on May 10th. Council member Hernadez wanted to give a moment of silence for Cassia Lind, one of our youngest citizens that passed away and to the Rodriguez family.
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.
There were no changes made to the agenda.
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.
Deek Segovia was representing Chapter 982 Veterans of America. Mr. Segovia spoke about the downtown parking lot being named Veterans Memorial Plaza in 2012 and was requesting approval on a wooden sign to be mounted on the south side of the parking lot. He is also involved with the Missing in America Project that goes to mortuaries to locate Veteran's remains to have them taken care of.
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6. 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 June 20, 2025. c. Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of June 10, 2025.
D. Approve the filing of the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder and approve the five percent retention payment to Ramsey Asphalt Construction for the 2025 Sidewalk Repair Project.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-32 approving the list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-33 approving the Engineer's Report for the Pasadera Landscape and Lighting District; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-34 initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the Pasadera Landscape and Lighting District for fiscal year 2025- 2026.
G. Approve the appointment of Deborah Sykes and Robert Diaz to serve on the Guadalupe Community Action Coalition (GCAC) for a two-year term.
A motion was made by Council member Furness and seconded by Pro Tempore Hernandez to approve the Consent Calendar as it is written. 4-0. Council member Costa, Jr. absent. Motion passed.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
7. CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (Information Only)
A. City Administrator's report for June 24, 2025
8. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY: (Information Only)
A. Director of Public Safety report for June 24, 2025
B. Police Department report for May 2025
C. Fire Department report for May 2025
D. Code Compliance report for May 2025
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REGULAR BUSINESS
9. Caltrans Utility Agreement and Landscape Maintenance Agreement.
Written report: Jeff van den Eikhof, City Engineer
Recommendation: That the City Council:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-35, approving a Utility Agreement (UA) with Caltrans, which allows the City to request and receive reimbursement for costs related to moving and adjusting water meters and fire hydrants due to the construction of the Caltrans project on Guadalupe Street, and authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the agreement on behalf of the City; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-36, approving a Landscape Maintenance Agreement (MA) with Caltrans, which memorializes the City's and Caltrans' maintenance responsibilities within the State right-of-way and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the city.
Motion was made by Pro Tempore Hernandez and seconded by Councill Member Villegas to adopt Resolution No. 2025-35 a Utility Agreement (UA) with Caltrans, which allows the City to request and receive reimbursement for costs related to moving and adjusting water meters and fire hydrants due to the construction of the Caltrans projects on Guadalupe Street, and authoring the Public Worls director to sign the agreement on behalf of the city. 4-0. Council Member Costa, Jr., was absent. Motion passed.
Jeff van den Eikhof, City Engineer received notice Caltrans wanted to pull Resolution No. 2025-36 due to it still stuck in Sacramento for their attorneys to review that agreement.
10. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.
Written report: Janice Davis, Finance Director
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-37 accepting the proposed final budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, along with the Capital Improvement Projects Budget and Capital Facilities Program of Projects.
Motion was made by Council Member Villegas and seconded by Council Member Furness to adopt Resolution No. 2025-37 accepting the proposed final budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the Capital Improvement Projects Budget and capital Facilities Program of Projects. 4-0. Council Member Costa, Jr., was absent. Motion passed.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Attorney Phil Sinco's performance evaluation is set for July 8th, and his contract will expire on June 30th.
12. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Villegas attended the ribbon cutting for the Santa Maria Valley Railroad merger on June 11th. Joined a Zoom meeting for the Housing and Homeless by monthly meeting on June 13th.
Council Member Furness participated as a judge in the Lompoc Valley Queen for the Flower Festival.
June 24, 2025 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Mayor Pro Tempore Christina Hernandez participated in the One Community Action Board meeting, attended the No Kings Rally, spoke at the Pride festival and participated in My Cop radio interview regarding immigration.
Mayor Julian stated the Food Bank Day will be July 3rd at the Senior Center. He will be attending the SBCAG and Air Pollution Control District meeting in Santa Maria. And attended a meeting on June 25'h regarding Immigration Issues.
13. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Council Member Furness and seconded by Pro Tempore Hernandez to leave the regular session and enter closed session at 6:52 p.m. 4-0. Council Member Costa, Jr., was absent. Motion passed.
14. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
A. 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
15. ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Furness and seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hernandez to adjourn to Open session adjourned to closed session at 6:52 p.m. Closed session commenced at 6:56 p.m.
16. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Philip Sinco gave the closed session report: No reportable action.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Council Member Furness and second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hernandez. 4-0. Council Member Costa, Jr., was absent. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 7:21 p.m.
Prepared by: Approved by:
Judy Wilson, City Clerk Ariston Julian, Mayor
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