CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular 6/15/2022 Meeting
June 15, 2022,
6:30
PM
MINUTES
REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Crosswhite called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. 2)
INVOCATION
Deacon Al Guilin provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Sobel led the flag salute.
4)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, and Leslie Cornejo Members Absent: Richard Araiza
5)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney John Cotti provided an update that Council convened in closed session earlier, reporting the following:
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluations - Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) Titles: City Manager, where council was not able to finish it's business, announcing Council will continue back into closed session at the conclusion of the regular meeting; and
2. Public Employee Appointment - Pursuant to Government Code section 54957, Title: Interim City Attorney, where council present voted 4/0 for Monica Castillo, with the law firm of Best, Best & Krieger, to serve as Interim City Attorney effective July 1, 2022, when current City Attorney, John Cotti leaves. 6)
PRESENTATIONS
6.A)
JULY PARKS & RECREATION MONTH - PROCLAMATION
Mayor Crosswhite presented the July Parks & Recreation Month Proclamation to Vanessa Olmos, who spoke on behalf of the Parks & Recreation Commission.
6.B)
PRIDE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Crosswhite presented the Pride Month Proclamation to Kassidy Payne.
6.C)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT UPDATE AND OVERVIEW OF ANNUAL AUDIT
Christy Ramirez, Finance Director, presented this item.
G Duran and Scott Manno with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, provided a presentation on the city audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. 7)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Victor Espinosa was called to speak expressing his opinion on issues surrounding the Police Chief. 11)
PUBLIC HEARING
11.A)
PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) RENEWAL
Council agreed to move item 11.A ahead of item 8.
Councilmember Juarez recused himself from this item.
Jonathan Royas, Management Analyst, presented this item.
Mayor Crosswhite opened the Public Hearing.
Public Comment:
Anselmo Alamillo was called to speak expressing he does not feel this is the time to bring this forward.
Mayor Crosswhite directed City Clerk to tally the ballots. During the tally, the microphones and cameras were live.
City Clerk, Julie Latshaw announced the ballot tally as follows: Yes, 69%, $51,498; and No, 31%, $23,103.
Motion: Approve Adopt Resolution 7409 to renew the PBID and confirm the assessments to be levied upon properties as described in the Management District Plan.
Moved by Leslie Cornejo, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 3-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo
8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Cornejo:
Attended the Santa Paula Unified School District/City Council Joint Committee 2X2 meeting; Adhoc Committee for additional units proposal at Harvest; Harding Park Commission; and Property Business Improvement District.
Councilmember Sobel:
Attended Southern California Association of Governments; Ventura County Transportation
Commission; Commission Interviews; League of California City legislative update; Ceremony for El Santo Nino de Atocha; and reminded community of upcoming council elections.
Councilmember Juarez:
Attended Senior Advisory Committee which was cancelled due to no quorum; attended Rotary meeting where Veterans of Foreign War conducted a flag retirement; and Commission Interviews.
Mayor Crosswhite:
Attended Closing Ceremony for El Santo Nino de Atocha; Solid Waste Franchise Agreement is ongoing; Ventura Regional Sanitation District; Adhoc Committee for additional units proposal at Harvest; announced City Attorney John Cotti is leaving the City and he will be missed. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Singer:
Announced Athens indicated acceptance of the three-month extension so negotiations can move forward; attended the Spring into Summer Community Festival event; announced Council will be in recess until August; plan to get started soon on districting workshops; and reminded all that fireworks are illegal in Santa Paula. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
10.B)
MAY 2022 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
10.C)
CALLING THE NOVEMBER MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION
10.D)
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE No. 1318 RELATING TO RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
10.E)
FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CITYWIDE STREET MAINTENANCE FUNDING (PART 2)
10.F)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT
10.G)
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 7406 APPROVING A CITY STAFF REORGANIZATION PLAN IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
10.H)
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE BIOLOGICAL ODOR SYSTEM PROJECT (CIP NO. 9348)
10.I)
PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE MESA TANKS REPLACEMENT PROJECT
10.J)
ANNUAL AUDIT - FY 20/21
10.K)
WATER RECYCLING FACILITY ANOXIC AND AEROBIC TANKS REHABILITATION PROJECT AGREEMENT
10.L)
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR USE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUNDS FOR STATE REQUIRED PREVAILING WAGE MONITORING FOR THE SPIRIT OF SANTA PAULA CAPITAL PROJECT
10.M)
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO - SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2022 Motion: Approve as amended Consent Calendar with the exception of item 10.I. for separate discussion and vote, and the changes on item 10.C.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo Motion: Approve 10) CONSENT CALENDAR Item 10.I.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo Councilmember Sobel requested item 10 I. pulled for separate discussion and vote. Bob Woodward answered questions on the service time of the tanks, giving understanding to the public of the duration.
Mayor Crosswhite requested an explanation of the information that was changed on the resolution for item 10.C. Julie Latshaw, City Clerk, clarified wording was changed on Resolution 7408, Section 4.B., to better explain what the Candidate fee of $750 covers, as the Spanish translation is included in the fee. The updated resolution will be the version voted on. Also, announcing the staff report did not indicate that if an incumbent does not file by August 12th, the nomination period will be extended an additional five days. During that time the incumbent will not be able to submit nomination paperwork, but any additional registered voter may pull and file. If the nomination period does extend, the dates will be August 13th through August 17th. 12)
ACTION ITEMS
12.A)
APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Motion: Approve appointment for Mobile Home Rent Review, Karen Harrison for a two-year term.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo Motion: Approve appointment for Design Assistance/Historic Preservation Committee, Karen Harrison, Marilyn Appleby, and Austin Alexander Auger, for four-year terms.
Moved by Leslie Cornejo, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo Motion: Approve appointment for Parks & Recreation Commission, Vanessa Olmos and Brad Williams, for three-year terms.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo Motion: Approve appointment for Planning Commission, Pedro Chavez for partial term ending September 4, 2023, and Noel Thomas Kiesewetter for partial term ending October 9, 2022.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo Motion: Approve appointment for Measure T Oversight Committee, Youth position for four-year term, Vanessa Olmos, and Senior position for partial term ending February 20, 2023, Alice Straetz.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo Motion: Approve appointment for Santa Paula Housing Authority, Bob Russell, Molly Corbett, and Joseph Cervantez, for four-year terms.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo
12.B)
2022 LABOR DAY PARADE SPONSORSHIP REQUEST
Jonathan Royas presented this item. Ron Merson spoke in support of the past parades.
Motion: Approve request to sponsor up to 50% of the costs for City services for the 2022 Santa Paula Labor Day Parade.
Moved by Leslie Cornejo, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo
12.C)
HARVARD BOULEVARD WATER AND SEWER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT AND PAVING REHABILITATION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This item was presented by Clete Saunier, Public Works Director.
Bob Woodward, Interim City Engineer and Jon Turner with Phoenix Civil Engineering, discussed the bids that were received.
Motion: Approve Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for the construction of the Harvard Boulevard Water and Sewer Pipeline Replacement and Paving Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $16,278,052 in a form approved by the City Attorney; Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve contract change orders as required and verified by staff in an amount not to cumulatively exceed $813,903 (5% construction contingency) for the Harvard Boulevard Water and Sewer Pipeline Replacement and Paving Rehabilitation Project; and Approve budget adjustments and allocations as recommended by staff.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo
12.D)
FY 21/23 MID CYCLE BUDGET
Christy Ramirez, Finance Director, presented this item.
Motion: Approve Adopt Resolution 7412 Amending the FY 2022/23 Budget and Adopting the FY 2022/23 GANN Limit.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Jenny Crosswhite, Andy Sobel, Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo 13)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
13.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Crosswhite adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 8:50 p.m., to return to Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 9:45 p.m., reporting there was no additional reportable action taken.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk