MINUTES
City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm
City Hall, Council Chambers, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe CA 93434 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 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.
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-I)
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.
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.
Ratify payment of warrants for the period ending February 20, 2026, and February 27, 2026.
C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council special meeting of February 21, 2026.
March 10, 2026 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 D. Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of February 24, 2026.
E. Approve the Minutes of the City Council special meeting of February 24, 2026.
Approval of need for continuing emergency regarding Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
G. Adopt, on the second reading Ordinance No. 2026-526 adding Chapter 18.59 to the Guadalupe Municipal Code, regulating the operation of food trucks.
H. Approve the appointment of Eli Martinez to the Guadalupe Community Action Coalition (GCAC) Board of Directors as Treasurer.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-11 approving the establishment of two (2) 12-month limited term Parks/Streets Maintenance 1 positions dedicated to the Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) initiative.
Motion made by Council Member Hernandez and seconded by Council Member Costa Jr. to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed. 5-0.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
7. INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (Information Only)
A. Interim City Administrator's report for March 10, 2026 B. Planning Department report for February 2026
C. Building Department report for February 2026
D. Public Works/Engineering report for February 2026
8. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY: (Information Only)
A. Director of Public Safety report for March 10, 2026
• Insurance Services Office (ISO) and Public Protection Classification (PPC) Update
REGULAR BUSINESS
9. Appointment of two Council Members to serve as Royal Theatre Oversight Committee.
Written report: David Trujillo, Interim City Administrator Recommendation: That the City Council adopt by motion the appointment of two members of the City Council to serve as the Royal Theatre Oversight Committee to provide policy-level oversight, fiscal review, and project accountability for the rehabilitation and activation of the Royal Theatre.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Veterans Building
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11. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Hernandez attended coffee and communication with Dr. Fox. There is an event for Planned Parenthood community cafe and food drive on March 21st from 2:00 -5:00. And an event for pesticides on March 18th from 6:00-8:00.
Council Member Villegas attended the by-monthly homelessness meeting.
Mayor Julian will attend the SBCAG North Country Subregional meeting. Food Bank was March 5'h and the Santa Barabara County Food Bank wants to provide a cooking class for seniors and local community. Fund raising effort for dirt in the infield of O'Connell Park has begun.
12. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Motion made by Council Member Villegas and seconded by Council Member Furness to adjourn to closed session. Motion passed. 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m. to closed session.
13. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
A. Public Employment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Administrator
14. ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION MEETING
Motion made to adjourn to open session by Council Member Costa Jr. and seconded by Council Member Villegas. Motion passed. 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. to open session.
15. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
No reportable action.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made to adjourn meeting by Council Member Costa Jr. and seconded by Council Member Villegas. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Prepared by:
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Judy Wilson, City Clerk Ariston Julian, Mayor
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