CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
April 6, 2022,
6:30
PM
MINUTES
REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Crosswhite called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2)
INVOCATION
Deacon Al Guilin provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Araiza led the flag salute.
4)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, and Leslie Cornejo Members Absent: Andy Sobel
5)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney John Cotti reported Council met today at 4:30 p.m., announcing there was no reportable action on the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION -
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) -
Ventura County Fire Protection District, et al, v. Santa Clara Waste Water Company, et al, Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2016-00484523-CU-PO-VTA;
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - February 11, 2022, Letter from attorney Jason Dominguez concerning the California Voting Rights Act; and
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Schladetzky v. City of Santa Paula, et al.
, Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2022-00563854-CU-OE-VTA. 6)
PRESENTATIONS
6.A)
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY UPDATE
Greg Barnes, Parks & Recreation Director provided the Parks & Recreation Department's Activity Report for the period of January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022.
6.B)
HARVEST UPDATE PRESENTATION
David Lauletta with Limoneira Lewis Community Builders, provided an update on Harvest at Limoneira. 7)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Rudman was called to speak providing an update on the Heritage Valley Spring Kickoff event.
Alex Meyer was called to speak. He was recommending people do not get Covid boosters. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Cornejo:
Attended AdHoc Grant Committee meeting.
Councilmember Juarez:
Announced the Sr Advisory meeting was cancelled; attended Parks & Recreation meeting; memorial service for Rudy Jimenez; AdHoc Grant Committee meeting; ribbon cutting for Bank of Books; Cruz Night; Citizen Core; and CAUSE meeting.
Councilmember Araiza:
AdHoc Committee on Solid Waste; Ribbon Cutting for Bank of Books; Cruz Night; and Farmers Market.
Mayor Crosswhite:
She and City Manager met with Karen Schmit with Clear Power Alliance; Assembly Member Bennett; attended Community Coffee meeting; she, City Manager, Police Chief and Community Director met with business South of Hallock, attended Ventura Council of Governments, service for Rudy Jiminez; fielded resident concerns; she and City Manager met with Government Affairs Service with Frontier; attended ribbon cutting at Bank of Books; and CAUSE meeting. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Dan Singer:
He and Mr. Mason met with Executive Director of the Santa Paula Housing authority Elenore Vaughn; met with members of the county and service agencies discussing homelessness challenges along the river bottoms; he and Mr. Barnes had a kickoff meeting with members of the Sport Park Foundation on fund raising efforts; attended the ribbon cutting for Bank of Books; Cruz Night and Farmers Market. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
EXTEND APPROVAL TO HOLD VIRTUAL CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, BOARD AND OTHER CITY BODIES, MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361
10.B)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
10.C)
SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1314 AMENDING CHAPTER 16.44 OF THE SANTA PAULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW ELECTRIFIED SECURITY FENCES IN COMMERCIAL-LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (C-LI), LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI), AND INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONES; AND FIND THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
10.D)
SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
10.E)
TREE CARE SERVICES AGREEMENT
10.F)
CITY HALL PERMITTED STREET PARKING
10.G)
APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 6065 (HARVEST AT LIMONEIRA PROJECT) Greg Barnes, Parks & Recreation Director explained the pulling item 10.E is due to a protest from one of the contractors and other questions that time is needed to respond. Mayor Crosswhite announced 10.E will not be part of the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Approve as amended 10) CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Richard Araiza, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, Leslie Cornejo 11)
ACTION ITEMS
11.A)
NONPROFIT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND GRANT AWARDS
Jonathan Royas, Management Analyst provided a presentation of grant awards for the Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund Program.
Each of the nonprofit groups spoke of their organization and what they plan with the funds provided:
Boys and Girls Club; C.A.R.L Canine Adoption and Rescue League; Food Share; LUCHA/Poder Popular; Promotoras y Promotores; S.P.A.R.C.; Santa Clara Valley Hospice; Santa Paula Latino Town Hall; SPIRIT of Santa Paula; and The House of MAGIC Foundation for the Arts, Inc.
Motion: Approve 1. Approve the recommended grant awards for the Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund program as determined by the ad hoc committee.
Moved by Richard Araiza, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, Leslie Cornejo
11.B)
DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS
Public Speakers:
Dr. Gabino Aguirre was called to speak in support of district-based elections.
Christina Eilar was called to speak in support of district-based elections.
Laura Espinosa was called to speak in support of district-based elections.
Angel Castanon was called to speak in support of district-based elections.
Kate English was called to speak in support of district-based elections.
Cynthia Salas was called to speak in support of district-based elections.
Nidia Bello - was called to speak in support of district-based elections.
Ana Rosa was called to speak in support of district-based elections.
City Attorney John Cotti presented information on transitioning from At-Large to District-Based Elections. City Manager Dan Singer explained there will be fiscal impacts that are not budgeted.
Motion: Approve Adopt Resolution No. 7393 Declaring the City’s Intention to Transition from At-Large to District-Based Elections pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10010(E)(3)(A) and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Richard Araiza
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, Leslie Cornejo
11.C)
MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY - AB481
Travis Walker, Chief of Police presented this item.
Public Speakers:
Ana Rosa spoke during item 11.B, against the Police Department receiving military equipment.
Victor Espinosa was called to speak against the Police Department receiving military equipment.
Cynthia Salas was called to speak against the Police Department receiving military equipment.
Nidia Bello was called to speak against the Police Department receiving military equipment.
Motion: Approve That the City Council introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No 1315 adopting a Military Use Equipment Policy pursuant to AB 481.
Moved by Leslie Cornejo, seconded by Richard Araiza
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, Leslie Cornejo
11.D)
HARVARD BOULEVARD WATER AND SEWER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT AND PAVING REHABILITATION PROJECT BID RESULTS Clete Saunier, Public Works Director and Bob Woodward, Interim City Engineer presented this item.
Motion: Approve Staff recommends that the City Council:
Reject all bids submitted for construction of the Harvard Boulevard Water and Sewer Pipeline Replacement and Paving Rehabilitation Project.
Authorize Staff to re-advertise for Project bids.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, Leslie Cornejo 12)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
12.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Crosswhite adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk