Minutes
City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6:00 pm
City Hall, Council Chambers, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe CA 93434
1. ROLL CALL:
Council Member Eugene Costa Jr. (Absent)
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. All members were present except Council Member Costa Jr. was absent.
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. 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
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.
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C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of October 14, 2025.
D. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-58 authorizing the Director of Public Works, David Trujillo, as the authorized agent and signatory for Guadalupe transit grants, documents, and related periodic reports, effective immediately.
E. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-59 approving a Contractor Services Agreement with SW Construction, Inc. for las Mujeres Park Renovation Project; and Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 60 approving a Consultant Services Agreement with Cannon Corporation for construction management and inspection services for Las Mujeres Park Renovation Project.
F. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-61 approving a Contractor Services Agreement with The J.F. Will Company, Inc. for the Guadalupe Transit Hub Project; and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-62 approving a Consultant Services with Filippin Engineering (FE) for construction and inspection services for the Transit Hub Project.
G. Approval of need for continuing emergency regarding Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Item 6C was pulled
Motion was made by Council Member Hernandez and seconded by Council Member Villegas to approve the balance of the consent calendar. Motion passed. 4-0. Council Member Costa Jr. was absent.
Motion was made by Council Member Villegas and seconded by Council Member Furness to approve item 6C as amended. Motion passed. 4-0. Council Member Costa Jr. was absent.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
7. CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (Information Only)
A. City Administrator's report for October 28, 2025
8. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY: (Information Only)
A. Director of Public Safety report for October 28, 2025 B. Police Department report for September 2025
C. Fire Department report for September 2025
D. Code Compliance report for September 2025
9. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER: (Information Only)
A. Human Resources report for September 2025
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10. RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER: (Information Only)
A. Recreation and Parks report for September 2025
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
Written report: Todd Bodem, City Administrator
Recommendation: That the City Council appoint one of the three interested applicants to the Recreation and Parks Commission to fill the current vacancy. The selected individual will serve a four-year term beginning October 30, 2025, and ending October 29, 2029.
Mike Rochlin spoke on his behalf for the vacancy position.
Richard Akowuah spoke on his behalf for the vacancy position.
Motion was made by Council Member Villegas and seconded by Council Member Hernandez to fill the vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission with Richard Akowuah. Motion passed. 4-0. Council Member Costa Jr. was absent.
12. Appointment of Interim City Administrator.
Written report: Todd Bodem, City Administrator
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-63 approving the appointment of Public Works Director, David Trujillo as Interim City Administrator effective December 1, 2025.
Council Member Furness inquired about Mr. Trujillo's qualifications and ability to simultaneously manage both the Public Works Director and City Administrator roles, as well as for the open position. She also asked if there were other candidates considered and the anticipated duration of Mr. Trujillo's temporary placement.
Council Member Villegas stated it's important to not rush into the fulfillment of the City Administrator as this is a critical position.
Council Member Hernandez inquired about what the council can expect with the recruitment process and the when would the closing of the recruitment be.
Mayor Julian inquired about the resignation of Mr. Boder on November 30th and concern for the gap between the resignation and of the placement of temporary administrator position. And asked Mr. Trujillo about his qualifications for the position.
Public Comment:
Robert Diaz spoke in favor of David Trujillo.
October 28, 2025 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 Motion was made by Council Member Villegas and seconded by the Council Member Hernandez to adopt Resolution No. 2025-63 approving the Public Works Director, David Trujillo as interim City Administrator effective December 1, 2025, and authorizing temporary compensation. Motion passed. 4-0. Council Member Costa Jr. was absent.
13. Resolution implementing Government Code Section 21221(h) regarding the appointment of Annette Munoz as Interim Finance Director.
Written report: Todd Bodem, City Administrator
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-64 appointing Annette Munoz as Interim Finance Director pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) of the Public Employees' Retirement Law.
Motion was made by Council Member Hernandez and seconded by the Council Member Villegas to adopt Resolution No. 2025-64 appointing Annette Munoz as Interim Finance Director pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) of the Public Employees' Retirement Law.
Motion passed. 3-0. Council Member Furness abstained. Council Member Costa Jr. was absent.
Council Member Villages stated this is also a critical and important position involving the state and county and the time needs to be taken to fulfill the position, and the candidate is a qualified individual.
14. Approval of Executive Salary Schedules.
Written report: Sylvia Estrada, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-65 approving the Executive Salary Schedules for all unrepresented management and executive positions, for the years 2019 through 2026, in compliance with the requirements of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) rules and statutes.
Motion was made by Council Member Villegas and seconded by Council Member Furness adopt Resolution No. 2025-65 approving the Executive Salary Schedules for all unrepresented employees.
Motion passed. 4-0. Council Member Costa Jr. was absent.
15. Approval of Employment Agreement with Michael Cash, Director of Public Safety.
Written report: Sylvia Estrada, Human Resources Manager Recommendation: That the City Council approve a new Employment Agreement with Michael Cash as Director of Public Safety and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City.
Council Member Villegas inquired about the wording of the agreement contract.
Motion was made by Council Member Furness and seconded by Council Member Hernandez to approve a new Employment Agreement with Michael Cash the Director of Public Safety. Motion passed. 4-0.
Council Member Costa Jr. was absent.
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16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Julian requested the Elements for the General Plan update.
Philip Sinco City Attorney added the SLO Cal Roots One item.
Mr. Bodem added the Farmers Market.
17. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Hernandez attended a coalition for Immigration in Santa Maria.
Council Member Villegas attended a Zoom meeting for Homelessness and Housing on October 17th and the Kiwanis Award Dinner on the 24th representing the Friends of the Library.
Mayor Julian will attend the Summit Reimagine the Governmental Land for Affordable Housing on October 30th. And mentioned the EBT and Cal Fresh benefits will be delayed not cancelled and resources are available at the Food Bank of Santa Barbara on Foster Road. Food distribution for Guadalupe is the Senior Center, FSA (Family Services Agency) at Cesar Chavez, the Beatitude House on Campodonico Street and at Mackenzie School. There is also a list on the city web site.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Villegas and seconded by Council Member Hernandez to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Julian adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Motion passed. 4-0. Council Member Costa Jr. was absent.
Prepared by: Approved/by:
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Judy Wilson, City Clerk Ariston Julian, Mayor
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