CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
April 20, 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
Chaplain Kay Wilson-Bolton provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Juarez led the flag salute.
4)
ROLL CALL
Due to Covid-19, Councilmember Sobel attended the meeting virtually pursuant to AB 361.
Members Present: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, and Leslie Cornejo 5)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney John Cotti reported that City Council met in closed session on two items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(d)(4), Number of Cases (1); and
2. 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.
Council took no reportable actions.
Mr. Cotti also announced that Vice Mayor Sobel is joining the meeting virtually pursuant to AB 361, who is under the weather due to a Covid infection. Vice Mayor Sobel is aware he was going to mention this during the meeting. 6)
PRESENTATIONS
6.A)
NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH - PROCLAMATION
Mayor Crosswhite read and presented the National Donate Life Month Proclamation to Stephen Weed, who spoke of his past receiving organ donations and how Donate Life saves lives.
6.B)
RECOGNITION OF THE FIREWORKS COMMITTEE DONATION TO THE CITY OF SANTA PAULA Ginger Gherardi and Al Guilin with the Rotary Club of Santa Paula received a Certificate of Recognition for their donation of $15,000 to help pay for the City of Santa Paula Fireworks show for the community.
6.C)
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT (JANUARY - MARCH 2022) Community and Economic Development Director, James Mason, provided Community and Economic Development Department Quarterly Report for January - March 2022. 7)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kay Wilson-Bolton was called to speak on Fair Housing.
Richard Rudman was called to speak announcing to save the date for May 19th for the Chamber State of the City and Awards. Citizen of the Year: Elvia Hernandez, Community Service Award: Paul Belgum, Nonprofit of the Year: Poder Popular, and Business of the Year: Anna's Cider. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Juarez:
Attended the City Easter event; Blue Ribbon Committee meeting; and K-9 Fund Raiser.
Councilmember Araiza:
Attended the Broadband Committee meeting; Homeless ad hoc Committee; and K-9 Fund Raiser.
Councilmember Cornejo:
Attended the K-9 Fund Raiser; Harding Park Advisory Board; Property Business Improvement District meeting; Basin Pumpers; and asked if tonight's meeting can be adjourned in memory of Frank Brommenschenkel.
Vice Mayor Sobel:
Attended the Broadband Committee meeting; Economic Development Committee; Blue Ribbon Committee; and Ventura County Transportation Santa Paula Branch Line meeting.
Mayor Crosswhite:
Attended the Homeless ad hoc meeting; Ventura Regional Sanitation District; Central de Pueblo meeting; Central Coast Regional Equity Initiative presentation; and Cardinal Gala. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Singer:
Participated in Central Coast Regional Equity Initiative presentation; K-9 Fund Raiser; Assessment of our Ventura County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD); Economic Development subcommittee; Housing and Homeless meeting. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
10.B)
MARCH 2022 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
10.C)
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 SENATE BILL 1 PROJECT LIST
10.D)
SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1315 ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY PURSUANT TO AB 481
10.E)
CANYON BOOSTER PUMP UPGRADE PROJECT
10.F)
WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING AND ALLOW PURCHASE OF FARO FOCUS LASER SCANNER FUNDED BY VCSAFE GRANT.
10.G)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M6 CONSULTING FOR BUILDING AND SAFETY INSPECTION, CODE COMPLIANCE AND BUILDING PLAN REVIEW SERVICES,
10.H)
ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT 21-CUP-03, VINCE’S CAFÉ INC. (DBA EL CAPRICHO RESTAURANT) LOCATED AT 827 E. MAIN STREET. (TYPE 47- BEER, WINE & DISTILLED SPIRITS – ON SALE GENERAL - EATING PLACE) Councilmember Araiza recused himself from this item.
10.I)
EXISTING TEMPORARY WATERLINE VACATION - HARVEST AT LIMONEIRA
10.J)
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS DELEGATE REPRESENTATIVE Motion: Approve 10) CONSENT CALENDAR with Councilmember Araiza recusing himself from Item 10.H.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, Leslie Cornejo 11)
PUBLIC HEARING
11.A)
A RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1316 AMENDING CHAPTER 16.58 OF THE SANTA PAULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXCLUDE ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FROM THE SEPARATION REQUIREMENT FOR ONSITE SALE OF ALCOHOL Councilmember Araiza recused himself from this item and left the dais.
Mayor Crosswhite opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director, James Mason provided presentation on Sales of Alcohol.
With no Public Speakers, Mayor Crosswhite closed the public hearing.
Motion: Approve as amended Adopt Ordinance No. 1316 Amending Chapter 16.58 of the Santa Paula Municipal Code to Exclude Establishments within the Central Business District from the Separation Requirement for On-Site Sale of Alcohol; Make changes to Chapter 16.58.010 (C) stating: Except for temporary sales of alcohol and except for alcohol sales for on-site consumption within the Central Business District, sale of Alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a public or private school is prohibited on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; and Find that the Ordinance Is not a “Project” or Is Otherwise Exempt from CEQA.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo 12)
ACTION ITEMS
12.A)
5-YEAR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
Robert Woodward, Interim City Engineer and Rachel Williams, Project Manager, with m6 Consulting, provided a presentation on the 5-Year Pavement Management Plan Update
12.B)
PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) INTENT TO RENEW FORMATION Councilmember Juarez recused himself on this item due to a conflict and left the dais.
Jonathan Royas, Management Analyst, provided a presentation on the Property Business Improvement District Intent to Renew Formation.
Motion: Approve 1. Receive and accept the results of a petition of property owners for the proposed renewal of the downtown Property Business Improvement District (PBID) to go to ballot allowing the City Clerk to initiate Proposition 218 proceedings as prescribed in the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code, Section 53750); 2. Approve the Management District Plan (Exhibit B); 3. Adopt the Resolution of Intention No. 7392 (Exhibit A); and 4. Set a date for a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
Moved by Leslie Cornejo, seconded by Richard Araiza
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Richard Araiza, Leslie Cornejo
12.C)
AGREEMENT WITH SANTA PAULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM Greg Barnes, Parks & Recreation Director presented this item.
Motion: Approve Agreement with Santa Paula Unified School District for Summer Camp Program; Recognize $323,576 in new revenue and $284,576 in new expenditures in the General Fund; and Approve a one-time Pay Incentive for each Summer Camp employee in the amount of $750.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Richard Araiza
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, Leslie Cornejo
12.D)
CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
John Cotti, City Attorney presented this item, reviewing California law and procedure for increasing City Council compensation.
After review, Council was in agreement to bring back an ordinance increasing City Council compensation to $600 per month, giving the public a chance to speak on it before adopting.
Motion: Approve Staff to bring back an ordinance increasing City Council compensation to $600 per month effective at the beginning of the new City Council term following the November 2022 election.
Moved by Richard Araiza, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, Leslie Cornejo
12.E)
HARVEST AT LIMONEIRA PROJECT AD HOC COMMITTEE
John Cotti, City Attorney presented this item.
Vice Mayor Sobel nominated Mayor Crosswhite and Councilmember Cornejo to serve.
Motion: Approve Appointing of Mayor Crosswhite and Councilmember Cornejo to serve as the Ad Hoc Committee for the Harvest at Limoneira Project.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Richard Araiza
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Richard Araiza, Leslie Cornejo 13)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
13.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Working to achieve Study Sessions with the Oil Museum and Cultural Arts. 14)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Crosswhite adjourned the meeting 8:50 p.m. in memory of Frank Brommenschenkel.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk