MINUTES
City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 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 6:01 p.m.
Council Member Furness, Council Member Villegas, Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Costa, Jr. 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.
Council Member Hernandez gave condolences to the Guzman and Rodriguez families.
Mayor Julian gave condolences to Lydia Fiero Escobedo, Veronica Gonzalez, Sheree Dominguez, Keta Kota, Frank Perez, FA Ujana and their families.
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:
Frances Romero.
Ms. Romero spoke on the Royal Theatre budget, city budget deficit, and the SCADA system.
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PRESENTATION
A. Enterprise Fleet Management - Presentation by Phillip Samuelson
7. 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. Ratify payment of warrants for the period ending February 6, 2026 and February 13, 2026.
Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of February 10, 2026.
D. Approval of need for continuing emergency regarding Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
E. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 approving Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Michael K. Nunley to provide ongoing engineering services during the construction of the Highway 1 Lift Station.
F. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 approving the Guadalupe Urban Forest Management Plan.
G. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08 changing the existing retired annuitant appointment of Annette Muñoz to serve in an Extra Help capacity pursuant to Government Code Section 21224.
Council Member Villegas requested to pull item 7B, Council Member Furness item 7F, and a community member item 7D.
Council Member Villegas inquired about the warrants, Mir. Trujilo, Interim City Administrator, gave explanation.
Motion was made by Council Member Villegas and Council Member Furness seconded to approve the balance of the Consent Callender. Motion passed. 5-0.
Council Member Furness had questions about the Urban Forest Management Plan which was explained by the representative of the project and Mr. Trujillo, Interim City Administrator.
Motion was made by Council Member Costa Jr. and seconded by Council Member Furness to approve items 7B, 7D, and 7F on the Consent Callender. Motion passed. 5-0.
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Francis Romero. Ms. Romero spoke on behalf of the emergency services for the SCADA system, Guadalupe Urban Forest Management Plan, Annette Munoz and the Royal Theatre oversight group.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
8. INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (Information Only)
A. Interim City Administrator's report for February 24, 2026
9. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY: (Information Only)
A. Director of Public Safety report for February 24, 2026 B. Police Department report for January 2026
C. Fire Department report for January 2026
D. Code Compliance report for January 2026
10. RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER: (Information Only)
A. Recreation and Parks report for January 2026
PUBLIC HEARING
11. Public hearing to consider adding Chapter 18.59 to the Guadalupe Municipal Code to regulate food trucks.
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) confirm that CEQA does not apply to preparation of Ordinance No. 2026-526; and 2) introduce by title only and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026- 526 adding Chapter 18.59 to the Guadalupe Municipal Code; and Continue Ordinance No. 2026-526 to March 10, 2026, for second reading and adoption.
Mayor Julian opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. and closed it at 7:10 p.m.
Motion was made by Council Member Villegas and seconded by Council Member Furness to Conduct a public hearing and 1) confirm that CEQA does not apply to preparation of Ordinance No. 2026-526; and 2) introduce by title only and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-526 adding Chapter 18.59 to the Guadalupe Municipal Code; and Continue Ordinance No. 2026-526 to March 10, 2026, for second reading and adoption. Motion passed. 5-0.
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12. Public hearing to consider a Tentative Parcel Map 29,073 (2025-053-TPM) to adjust the lot lines between five parcels resulting in four (4) lots on a 0.87-acre site in the Downtown Mixed-Use zoning district and the R-3 (High Density) Residential zoning district at 868 - 878 Guadalupe Street (APN 115-101-014).
Written report: Bill Scott, Associate 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
c. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 approving Tentative Parcel Map 2025-053-TPM, including the requisite findings, a CEQA Class 5 General Exemption, and the Conditions of Approval.
Mayor Julian opened public comment at 7:29 p.m. and closed it at 7:30 p.m.
Public Comment:
Jay Thompson. Mr. Thompson representing Ernest Ruedas spoke on his behalf.
Motion was made by Council Member Hernandez and seconded by Council Member Furness to adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 approve Tentative Parcel Map 2025-053-TPM, including the requisite findings, a CEQA Class 5 General Exemption, and the Conditions of Approval. Motion passed. 5-0.
13. Public hearing to consider the review of a Design Review Permit (2025-058-DR) to construct two new greenhouses totaling 33,768 square feet on the 8-acre campus of Pan American Seed Company. The property is in the G-l General Industrial zoning district at 400 Obispo Street (APN 115-040-014).
Written report: Bill Scott, Associate 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
c. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-10 approving Design Review Permit 2025-058-DR, including the requisite findings, a CEQA 15601(b)(3)(General Exemption), and the Conditions of Approval.
Mayor Julian opened public comment at 7:39 p.m. and closed at 7:41 p.m.
Public Comment:
Josh Gardner, Project Architect for Pan American Seed Company. Mr. Gardner spoke on behalf of the Design Review Permit.
Motion made by Council Member Costa Jr. and seconded by Council Member Furness to adopt Resolution No. 2026-10 approving Design Review Permit 2025-058-DR, including the requisite findings, a CEQA 15601(b)(3)(General Exemption), and the Conditions of Approval. Motion passed. 5-0.
REGULAR BUSINESS
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14. Informational report regarding the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and Public Protection Classification (PPC) Summary Report and Guadalupe Department of Public Safety's corrective actions.
Written report: Michael Cash, Director of Public Safety Recommendation: That the City Council:
a. Receive presentation from staff; and
b. Consider any comments from the public; and
c. Deliberate and file the report; or
d. Continue to another Council meeting for further discussion and deliberation.
15. Royal Theatre Expenditure Report.
Written report: Annette Muñoz, Interim Finance Director Recommendation: That the City Council accept the Royal Theatre expenditure report.
Council Member Furness had questions that were addressed by Annette Muñoz, Interim Finance Director and David Trujillo, Interim City Administrator.
Mayor Julian called a break at 8:23 pm. The meeting resumed at 8:30 p.m.
16. Establishing of the Royal Theatre Oversight Committee.
Written report: David Trujillo, Interim City Administrator Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction regarding the preferred structure for advisory oversight of the Royal Theatre project. While staff does not see a significant operational advantage to establishing an oversight committee, if the Council desires advisory support, staff recommends either:
a. Establishing the Oversight Committee discussed at the July 22, 2025, Council meeting, consisting of approximately five (5) members subject to the Brown Act by adopting Resolution No. 2026- 04, and also, appoint the five (5) members to the committee by motion; or b. Establishing, by motion, a temporary advisory committee composed solely of two City Council members, which would be exempt from the Brown Act, and also, appointing the two City Council members.
Motion was made by Council Member Furness and seconded by Mayor Julian to create a Brown Act Oversight Committee composed of two council members.
AYES: Council Member Furness, Council Member Costa Jr. and Mayor Julian NOES: Council Member Villegas and Council Member Hernandez Motion passed. 3-0.
17. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Veterans Hall Building Rental
18. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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19. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Costa Jr. and seconded by Council Member Hernandez to adjourn the meeting. 5-0 Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
Prepared by: Approved bop
Judy Wilson, City Clerk Aricion Julian, Mayor
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