MINUTES
City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, December 9, 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. All members were present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MOMENT OF THANKS, APPRECIATION OR CONDOLENCES
Council Member Costa, Jr. gave condolences to Manuel Garcia and his family. He was a long-time resident of Guadalupe.
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.
Public Comment was made by Deon Nielsen Price. Ms. Nielsen Price is the composer of the original music for Behind Barbed Wire Redux. There will be a showing of the film at the Clark Center for Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande on January 23, 2026.
6. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
A. Oath of Office - Jeremiah Spendlove, Police Officer
B. Proclamation Recognizing the Guadalupe Bulldogs Cheer December 9, 2025 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4
7. CONSENT CALENDAR (A-F)
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 28, 2025.
C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of November 25, 2025.
D. Adopt, on the second reading Ordinance No. 2025-524, approving the State of California 2025 Building Code Standards.
Approval of need for continuing emergency regarding Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-70 approving a Consultant Services Agreement with Wallace Group for construction management and inspection services for the Pioneer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.
Council Member Villegas pulled item 7B.
Motion was made by Council Member Furness and seconded by Mayor Julian to approve the balance of the consent calendar. Motion Passed 5-0
Motion was made by Council Member Villegas and seconded by Council Member Hernandez to approve item 7B. Motion Passed 5-0
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
8. INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (Information Only)
A. Interim City Administrator's report for December 9, 2025 B. Public Works/Engineering report for November 2025
C. Planning Department report for November 2025
D. Building Department report for November 2025
9. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY: (Information Only)
A. Director of Public Safety report for December 9, 2025 December 9, 2025 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Public Hearing to consider the 2025 amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance (Chapter 18.53).
Written report: Larry Appel, Contract Planning Director Recommendation: That the City Council:
a. Receive a presentation from staff; and
b. Conduct a Public Hearing and 1) approve a Notice of Exemption from CEQA for Ordinance No. 2025-525; and 2) introduce by title only and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-525 amending Chapter 18.53 of the Guadalupe Municipal Code; and c. Continue the hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-525 to January 13, 2026, for second reading and adoption.
Mayor Julian opened public hearing at 6:50 p.m. and closed it at 6:51 p.m. No public comment.
Motion was made by Council Member Hernandez and seconded by Council Member Furness to receive the presentation from staff, conduct a public hearing and introduce by title only and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-525 and continue the hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-525 to January 13, 2026, for second reading and adoption. Motion passed. 5-0.
11. Public Hearing to receive community input for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) "Bridging Generations: Senior & Youth Community Enrichment Program".
Written report: Isaias Rosas, Grants Administrator
Recommendation: That the City Council:
a. Receive a presentation from staff; and
b. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive community comments and program suggestions for the CDBG-funded Bridging Generations: Senior & Youth Community Enrichment Program; and c. Direct staff to incorporate public input into the proposed program design and bring forward final program recommendations to the Recreation and Parks Commission prior to Council consideration at a future meeting.
Public comment was opened at 6:59 p.m. by Mayor Julian and closed at 7:37 p.m.
Public Comment:
1. Garrett Matsuura. Mr. Matsuura spoke on behalf of the Dunes Center and the Guadalupe Business Association in favor of the CDBG grant.
2. Emily Dreiling. Ms. Dreiling spoke in favor of the CDBG grant as a representative of the Guadalupe Bull Dogs Cheer and a Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
Sara Gonzalez. Ms. Gonzalez spoke in favor of the CBDG grant she is a parent, civil servant and a school site council for the middle school.
4. Chris Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez spoke on behalf of the need for wrestling and baseball teams in Guadalupe.
Mason Barro. Mason Barro spoke on creating a semi pro soccer team in Guadalupe.
Mr. Barro. Mr. Barro spoke on creating a semi pro soccer team in Guadalupe.
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12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Hall Repair Project
13. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Hernandez shared the next Gen CEO Business launch day will be Monday, December 15th at Kermit McKenzie.
Council Member Villegas attended the Royal Theatre groundbreaking December 1st, Helped with the Food Bank on December 4th and the Community Fair at LeRoy Park on December 6th, and the Guadalupe Business Association's Cyber Security workshop on December 8".
Council Member Furness was looking forward to attending the Guadalupe Toy Drive.
Mayor Julian attended the SBCAG meeting on November 20th and the Food Bank on December 4'h. The Christmas tree has been decorated in the Veterans Plaza, Wreaths Across America on Saturday the 13th in the cemetery.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Costa, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Furness. Meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Motion passed. 5-0.
Prepared by: Approveg by
July wilson, City Clerk Ariston Julian, Mayor
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