Minutes
City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, June 23, 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 pm.
All present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MOMENT OF THANKS, APPRECIATION OR CONDOLENCES
Council Member Costa Jr. gave condolences to Philip Martinez and Stella Ramos and their families.
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.
No changes were 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.
Ashlyn Herlihy. Ms. Herlihy spoke on behalf of 805 Swish Basketball. The organization was requesting approval to run the TNT 4h of July fireworks stand in the Veterans Plaza.
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City of Guadalupe
Regular Meeting of the Guadalupe City Council
Tuesday, June 23, 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 6:00 pm.
All present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MOMENT OF THANKS, APPRECIATION OR CONDOLENCES
Council Member Costa Jr. gave condolences to Philip Martinez and Stella Ramos and their families.
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.
No changes were made to the agenda.
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.
Ashlyn Herlihy. Ms. Herlihy spoke on behalf of 805 Swish Basketball. The organization was requesting approval to run the TNT 4th of July fireworks stand in the Veterans Plaza.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR (A-H)
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 May 29, 2026, and June 12, 2026.
C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council regular meeting of June 9, 2026.
D. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-23 approving a list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act for fiscal year 2026-2027.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-24 initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the Pasadera Landscape and Lighting District for fiscal year 2026-2027; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 approving the preliminary Engineer's report for the Pasadera Landscape and Lighting District.
F. Adopt, on the second reading, Ordinance No. 2026-527 adopting the 2025 California Fire Code and amending the Guadalupe Municipal Code to update the fire and safety regulations.
G. Adopt, on the second reading, Ordinance No. 2026-528 adding Chapter 3.34 to Title 3 of the Guadalupe Municipal Code establishing a Cannabis Business Tax.
H. Adopt, on the second reading, Ordinance No. 2026-529 amending portions of Chapter 3.20 to Title 3 of the Guadalupe Municipal Code related to Transient Occupancy Tax to increase the tax rate from 6% to 12% and to include additional types of occupancies subject to the tax.
Motion was made by Council Member Costa Jr. and seconded by Council Member Furness to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed. 5-0.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
7. CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (Information Only)
A. City Administrator's report for June 23, 2026
City Administrator David Trujillo spoke on navigating the 3 million budget deficit, the water and wastewater infrastructure overhauls, and the holiday coordination and community enforcement.
8. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY: (Information Only)
A. Director of Public Safety report for June 23, 2026
B. Police Department report for May 2026
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Fire Department report for May 2026
D. Code Compliance report for May 2026
Chief Cash spoke on zero tolerance for illegal fireworks, safe holiday alternative support, and deficit impacts on public safety.
REGULAR BUSINESS
9. Calling and giving notice of the general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026, and requesting consolidation with the statewide general election, and establishing regulations for candidate statements.
Written report: Philip F. Sinco, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 calling and giving notice for the holding of a general municipal election on November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the state of California, and requesting that the Board of Supervisors consolidate the City's general municipal election with the statewide general election; and b. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27 establishing regulations for candidates' statements.
Council Member Villegas made a motion and seconded by Council Member Costa Jr. to adopt Resolution No. 2026-26.
Motion passed. 5-0
Council Member Villegas made a motion and seconded by Council Member Costa Jr. to adopt Resolution No. 2026-27 establishing regulation for candidate statements.
Motion passed. 5-0
10. Submission of a Measure to the voters establishing a Cannabis Business Tax.
Written report: Philip F. Sinco, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28 ordering an election to be held on November 3, 2026, for submission to the voters for approval of a question relating to establishing a cannabis business tax until ended by voters; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 setting priority to the City Council for filing a written argument in favor of the measure, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and C. . Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments. d. By motion, authorize the Mayor or two members of the City Council to work with staff on preparing a written argument in favor of the measure.
Council Member Furness made a motion and seconded by Council Member Costa Jr. to adopt Resolution No. 2026-28.
Motion passed. 5-0
Council Member Furness made a motion and seconded by Council Member Costa Jr. to adopt Resolution No. 2026-29.
Motion passed. 5-0
June 23, 2026 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 Council Member Furness made a motion and seconded by Council Member Costa Jr. to adopt Resolution No. 2026-30.
Motion passed. 5-0
Council Member Furness made a motion and seconded by Council Member Costa Jr. to authorize the Mayor to work with staff.
Motion passed. 5-0
11. Submission of a Measure to the voters to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate from 6% to 12% and include additional types of occupancies subject to the tax.
Written report: Philip F. Sinco, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 ordering an election to be held on November 3, 2026, for submission to the voters for approval of a question relating to the increase of the local transient occupancy tax from 6% to 12% and to include additional types of occupancies subject to the tax; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 setting priority to the City Council for filing a written argument in favor of the measure, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and C. Resolution No. 2026-33 providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments; and d. By motion, authorize the Mayor or two members of the City Council to work with staff on preparing a written argument in favor of the measure.
Council Member Costa Jr. made a motion and seconded by Council Member Villegas to adopt Resolution No. 2026-31.
Motion passed. 5-0
Council Member Costa Jr. made a motion and seconded by Council Member Villegas to adopt Resolution No. 2026-32.
Motion passed. 5-0
Council Member Costa Jr. made a motion and seconded by Council Member Villegas to adopt Resolution No. 2026-33.
Motion passed. 5-0
Council Member Costa Jr. made a motion and seconded by Council Member Villegas to authorize the Mayor to work with staff on preparing the written argument in favor of the measure.
Motion passed. 5-0
12. Adoption of Accounting Technician Classification and Elimination of the Account Clerk III Classification.
Written report: Sylvia Estrada, HR Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 approving the Accounting Technician classification specification, eliminating the obsolete Account Clerk III classification, and authorizing incorporation of the new classification into the City's classification plan and salary schedule.
June 23, 2026 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 Council Member Villegas made a motion and seconded by Council Member Furness to adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 approving the Accounting Tech position.
Motion passed. 5-0
13. City of Guadalupe Preliminary Enterprise Fund Draft Budget FY 2026-27 Workshop.
Written report: Eli Martinez, Finance Director
Recommendation: That the City Council review the preliminary draft budget for fiscal year 2026- 27 and provide necessary feedback during this workshop.
Eli Martinez, Finance Director, spoke on the Balanced operational projections, major infrastructure investments (capital improvement program), and allocation of shared resources.
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL ACTIVITY/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Costa Jr.
Attended the Junior Giants game
Council Member Hernandez
Attended the mural unveiling for Stephanie Krouse
Attended the robotics tournament at the new Junior High Attended the Juneteenth celebration in Lompoc
The County Board of Supervisors will have a public hearing for the draft EIR in regard to the levee trail on June 30, 2026
Council Member Villegas
Attended Hancock event regarding the bond measure
5k June 25th in memory of Ron Estabillo
Library will have a book and DIY packet of crafts for 8- to 12-year-olds and the summer reading program on going
Mayor Julian
June 16th - Testified in support for effective 30 × 30 implementation for the ocean including supporting marine protection proposals like Point Sal and Mishopshno Protection of 30% of California's Coastal Waters by 2030. • Support the northern Chumash Tribal Councils Proposal to protect this area with a new Marian Protective Area and Advanced Tribal Co - Management
• Mishopshno:
The Chumash Indian village OF Mishopshno, discovered by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo on August 14th 1542, was located one fourth mile southwest of the monument in Carpinteria.
Fray Juan Crispi of the Gaspar de Portola Expedition named in San Roque on August 17, 1769.
Portola's Soldiers observing the Indians building wooden canoes, called the village La Carpinteria - the Carpenter's Shop.
June 23, 2026 City of Guadalupe Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 6-25-26 County Association of Governments at 10:00 A.M.- Santa Maria 6-25-26 Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District meeting 1:00 PM -Santa Maria
16. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Furness and seconded by Council Member Hernandez to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed. 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Approved by:
Pudstilson
Judy Wilson, City Clerk Ariston Julian Mayor
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