CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
January 18, 2023,
6:30
PM
MINUTES
REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sobel called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and announced item 7 will be moved before item 6. 2)
INVOCATION
Rev. Audrey Vincent provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Cornejo led the flag salute.
4)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, and Pedro A Chavez 5)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Monica Castillo reported Council recessed in to Closed Session at approximately 6:00 p.m. on the following:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8. Property: 600 South Palm Avenue, Santa Paula, California (APNs: 104019309, 104019305, and 104006518). Agency Negotiator: James Mason, Community & Economic Development Director. Negotiating Parties: Cedro Construction, Inc. (APN -515); GRB Properties, LLC (APNs -309 and -305). Under Negotiation: Price.
Interim City Attorney Monica Castillo reported there were no reportable actions on this item.
Also, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council has entered into a settlement agreement with another entity, Veolia Water West Operating Services, to settle a dispute related to emissions that were released from the Santa Paula Water Recycling Plant. That dispute was settled in the Amount of $75,000, which will be awarded to the city. 7)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jannette Jauregui was called to speak providing Harding Park History.
Sheriff Jim Fryhoff was called to speak introducing himself to the community.
Ruben Sanchez was called to speak regarding the Cinco de Mayo Festival, requesting to speak with staff regarding waiving permit fees.
Danny Wreeseman was called to speak providing concerns of the user fees for field use for Little League.
Police Chief Aguilar introduced newest employee, Officer Luda Ulrich. 6)
PRESENTATIONS
6.A)
ALL CHILDREN THRIVE (ACT) PRESENTATION
Parks and Recreation Director Greg Barnes introduced All Children Thrive Coordinators Gabriela Ornelas and Nadalie Rodriguez.
Thanked partners, Safe Families, nonprofit helping to obtain grant funding.
All Children Thrive (ACT) members provided a presentation on the activities of ACT.
6.B)
NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Sobel presented National Mentoring Month Proclamation. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Chavez:
Provided City Clerk with a report of activities since the election.
Councilmember Juarez:
Attended Citizens Corp; city recognition/proclamation policy meeting; Quality Improvement employee birthday celebration; Ventura Council of Governments; announced the city received a substantial check from Congresswoman Brownley's office; and attended Ventura Regional Sanitation District.
Councilmember Crosswhite:
Participated in Social Justice Ad Hoc; Southern California Association of Governments; City Selection Committee; Local Agency Formation Commission; Ventura County Transportation Commission; and Ventura Council of Governments.
Vice Mayor Cornejo:
Attended Property Business Improvement District; and Union Oil Building Use Ad Hoc.
Mayor Sobel:
Thanked Oddfellows for their Train Display; thanked staff for working during storms; attended Economic Development Collaborative Executive Committee; Southern California Association of Government; City Selection Committee; County vender permitting zoom; Cultural Arts Mixer; announced $2,000,000 Federal stimulus check provided by Julia Brownley's office. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manger Dan Singer:
Reported on the recent storms and damages in Santa Paula. 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
City Council Closed Session Minutes for December 21, 2022 City Council Regular Minutes for December 21, 2022
10.C)
DECEMBER 2022 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
10.D)
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NATURAL GREEN LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES
10.E)
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.1320 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.58.010 REGARDING REGULATION OF BUSINESS SIGNAGE FOR ESTABLISHMENTS OFFERING THE SALE OF ALCOHOL
10.F)
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1321 RELATING TO AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
10.G)
APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIKE ARANDA FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Motion: Approve CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez 11)
PUBLIC HEARING
11.A)
PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1326 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE Community & Economic Development Director James Mason presented this item.
Mayor Sobel opened the public hearing. With no public comments, Mayor Sobel closed the public hearing.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 1326 adopting by reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; and Direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of the adopted ordinance within fifteen days following adoption.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez
11.B)
DISTRICTING – THIRD PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT AND TESTIMONY REGARDING PROPOSED DRAFT DISTRICT MAPS SUBMITTED, COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST This item was presented by Jonathan Royas, Management Analyst, Sydni Overly with Tripepi Smith, and Dr. Justin Levitt with National Demographic Corporation.
Mayor Sobel opened the public hearing.
Public Comments:
Richard Rudman was called to speak providing his opinion on the voting rights act, opposing districting.
Laura Espinosa was called to speak supporting map 104 and 105.
Dr. Gabino Aguirre was called to speak providing his opinion on redistricting. Support map 104 and 105.
Christina Eilar was called to speak supporting map 104, 105, 107 and 109.
Fabiola Gomez was called to speak supporting map 104 and 105.
Jorge Perez was called to speak, reading his comments in Spanish. Translator, translated in English. Supporting map 104 and 105.
Maria Alejo was called to speak supporting map 105.
Kimberly Bello was called to speak in support of maps 104 and 105.
Fabiola Gomez called to speak on behalf of Ameilia Ochoa in support of maps 104 and 105.
Cecilia Hernandez was called to speak, reading her comments in Spanish. Translator, translated in English. Support map 104 and 105.
Brandon Martinez was called to speak in support of map 104 and 105.
Nidia Bello was called to speak in support of map 104 and 105.
Luis Montalvo was called to speak in support of map 104 and 105.
Luz Gomez was called to speak, reading her comments in Spanish. Translator, translated in English. Support of map 104 and 105.
Zereth Lucero was called to speak in support of map 104 and 105.
Mireille Vargas was called to speak in support of map 104 and 105.
Lucia Marquez was called to speak in support of map 104 and 105.
Cynthia Salas was called to speak in support of map 104 and 105.
Ginger Gherardi was called to speak opposing districting election.
Gabriela Ornelas was called to speak in support of map 104 and 105.
Mayor Sobel closed the public hearing.
Each councilmember provided their suggestions on district elections and map lines, agreeing to remove all but the following maps at this time: 101, 102, 104, 105, 108, and 113. Council also directed National Demographic Corporation to make modification to map 113. 12)
ACTION ITEMS
12.A)
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 7437 IN SUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION CENTER IN SANTA PAULA Management Analyst Jonathan Royas presented this item.
Public Comments:
Laura Espinoza was called to speak in support of approving the resolution for a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula.
Luis Montalvo was called to speak in support of approving the resolution for a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula.
Zereth Lucero was called to speak in support of approving the resolution for a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula.
Nidia Bello was called to speak in support of approving the resolution for a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula.
Fabiola Gomez was called to speak in support of approving the resolution for a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula.
Dr. Gabino Aguirre was called to speak in support of approving the resolution for a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula.
Al Guilin was called to speak in support of approving the resolution for a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula.
Guillermo Cota Jr. was called to speak in support of approving the resolution for a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula.
Cynthia Salas was called to speak in support of approving the resolution for a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula.
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 7437 in support of the Ventura County Community College District acquisition of property to construct a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez Motion: Approve Continuing the meeting for the last item.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez 13)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
13.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Juarez requested Travel/Training Policy on a future agenda. Mayor Sobel indicated he has some ideas for ad hoc meetings that he will discuss with City Manager. 14)
CLOSED SESSION
None.
15)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sobel adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk