CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
March 15, 2023,
6:45
PM
MINUTES
REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Andy Sobel adjourned the earlier Special meeting at 6:40 p.m. and called the Regular meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. 2)
INVOCATION
Rev. Betty Stapleford provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Jenny Crosswhite 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 met in closed session on the below item, reporting there was no reportable action taken.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.8, Property: East-Southeast of Hallock Drive and Telegraph Road (Triangle Property), APN: 107004405, Agency Negotiator: James Mason, Community and Economic Development Director, Negotiating Party: Ken Hira, Kosmont Company, Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. 6)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Rudman was called to speak inviting all to the Chamber Mixer. 7)
PRESENTATIONS
7.A)
PROCLAMATION - 100TH BIRTHDAY - RAYMOND L. McCALISTER
Mayor Sobel presented a 100th Birthday Proclamation to Raymond L. McCalister.
7.B)
CRUISE NIGHT PRESENTATION
John Marquez, Executive Director with Chamber of Commerce, presented information on the Santa Paula Cruise Night.
7.C)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT: OCTOBER 2022 - FEBRUARY 2023 Public Works Director, Clete Saunier presented the Public Works Department Activity Report October 2022 - February 2023. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Chavez:
Provided written report of activities, reporting verbally on attendance at the Santa Paula Creek Task Force; Chamber of Commerce Mixer; City Corps Youth Development Program; met with the official representative of the Santa Paula West Mobile Home Park; Dia De La Mujer; and Mexican American Bar Association Installation of Officers and Awards Gala.
Vice Mayor Cornejo:
Read books to kids at Barbara Webster; attended Chamber Mixer; Strategic Planning Workshop; Harvest Development ad hoc; Property Business Improvement District; walked in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Ventura; Oscar Night fundraiser for Santa Paula Times.
Councilmember Juarez:
Attended the Santa Paula Creek Task Force; Strategic Planning Workshop; and Oscar Night fundraiser for Santa Paula Times.
Councilmember Crosswhite:
Attended the Southern California Association of Governments; Ventura Transportation Commission; Strategic Planning Workshop; Harvest ad hoc; Ventura Council of Governments; Local Agency Formation Commission meeting; Leagues Legislative update; Oscar Night fundraiser; Dia De La Mujer; and Chamber of Commerce Mixer.
Mayor Sobel:
Attended the Strategic Planning Workshop; Dia De La Mujer; County meeting on disadvantaged communities; Early Childhood Education; Leagues Legislative Update; Social Justice Report Study Session; and spent three days in Washington DC, along with Management Analyst Jonathan Royas, working with consultants to help with lobbying, met with staff in the offices of Senator Alex Padilla, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, and Senator Dianne Feinstein, reaching out to possibly obtain 1.5 million dollars for the water tank project. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Dan Singer:
Announced plans to bring to the next Council meeting, Southern California Edison Government Advisory Panel selection of Council Liaison; and upcoming Arbor Day event. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
FEBRUARY 2023 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
10.B)
DECLARATION OF CITY PROPERTIES AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: APN 104019305, APN 104019309 AND APN 104006518)
10.C)
DESIGNATION OF CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATORS UNDER GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957.6
10.D)
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1327, ADDING SECTION 30.07 TO CHAPTER 30 OF TITLE III OF THE SANTA PAULA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS Public Comments:
Rachel Hildebrandt was called to speak requesting delaying the adoption of Ordinance No. 1327.
Guadalupe was called to speak in support of adoption of Ordinance No. 1327.
Fabiola Gomez was called to speak in support of adoption of Ordinance No. 1327.
Nidia Bello was called to speak in support of adoption of Ordinance No. 1327.
Zuleth Lucero was called to speak in support of adoption of Ordinance No. 1327.
Cynthia Salas was called to speak in support of adoption of Ordinance No. 1327.
Motion: Postpone Adoption of Ordinance No. 1327, for three weeks, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA PAULA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 30.07 TO CHAPTER 30 OF TITLE III OF THE SANTA PAULA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS".
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion failed 2-3
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Carlos Juarez
No: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Pedro A Chavez
Motion: Approve Adoption of Ordinance No. 1327, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA PAULA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 30.07 TO CHAPTER 30 OF TITLE III OF THE SANTA PAULA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS".
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 3-2
Yes: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Pedro A Chavez
No: Leslie Cornejo, Carlos Juarez
Council recessed to a 5 minute break.
Council reconvened.
Mayor Sobel pulled item 10D for separate discussion and vote. All Council were in agreement.
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar items 10A through 10C.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez 11)
ACTION ITEMS
11.A)
APPOINTMENT TO THE VENTURA COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL Mayor Sobel moved Item 11A prior to Consent Calendar. All Council were in agreement.
Motion: Approve the recommendation from the Senior Advisory Committee and appoint Dana Tomarken to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council for a two-year term; and approve the reappointment of Dr. Maria Munguia Wellman for a second two-year term to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council.
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)
HARDING PARK USER FEE WAIVER REQUEST
Mayor Sobel moved this item to follow item 7B.
This item was presented by Parks & Recreation Director Greg Barnes.
Public Comments:
Jannette Jauregui was called to speak in support of fee waiver.
Vanessa Olmos was called to speak in support of fee waiver.
Miriam Zamara was called to speak in support of fee waiver.
Aaron Dunkel was called to speak in support of fee waiver.
Chanda Stockton was called to speak in support of fee waiver.
Cindy Maria Mata was called to speak in support of fee waiver.
Stephanie Gomez was called to speak in support of fee waiver.
Danny Wreesman was called to speak in support of fee waiver.
Motion: Approve waiving Harding Park user and light fees for all Category 2 permittees in perpetuity, or until further action by a future Council.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez
11.C)
USE OF UNION OIL BUILDING PARKING LOT FOR TEMPORARY FIRE STATION Councilmember Juarez recused himself from this item.
Motion: Approve Authorizing the City Attorney and City Manager to prepare a draft agreement and bring back to Council for comment.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Pedro A Chavez
11.D)
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM UPDATE
Management Analyst Jonathan Royas presented this item.
Motion: Postpone for staff to make additional edits and bring back on consent calendar for approval at the next city council meeting.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez
11.E)
POLICE CHIEF SELECTION PROCESS
City Manager Dan Singer presented Council with information on the different types of process available in hiring a new Police Chief.
Council discussed the different types of process, concluding beginning the process over the summer, after the budget is completed.
Public Comment:
Cynthia Salas was called to speak recommending including the community in the selection process of a new Police Chief. 12)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
12.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Crosswhite voted to continue the meeting after the 10:30 pm deadline. Council was in agreement.
Vice Mayor Sobel requested adding a Communication Ad Hoc on a future agenda. Council was in agreement. 13)
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session did not follow the end of the Regular Session. 14)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sobel adjourned the meeting at 10:44 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk