CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
May 2, 2023,
6:30
PM
MINUTES
REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sobel called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
2)
INVOCATION
Chaplain Kay Wilson-Bolton provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Chavez led the flag salute.
4)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, and Pedro A Chavez Members Absent: Leslie Cornejo
5)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Monica Castillo reported the Council met in closed session on the below item, reporting there was no reportable action taken.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6 - City Representatives: Chief Labor Negotiator Irma Rodriguez Moisa, City Manager Dan Singer, Finance Director Christy Ramirez, and Human Resources Manager Lorena Alvarez; Employee Organizations: Community Services Officer Association; Mid-Management Association; Professional & Supervisory Association; Service Employee International Union, Local 721 (SEIU); Santa Paula Police Officers Association (SPPOA); and Unrepresented Employees: Executive Management; Confidential employees; Part-time employees. 6)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
7)
PRESENTATIONS
7.A)
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Sobel presented Older Americans Month Proclamation to Dr. Maria Munguia and Bruce Archer.
7.B)
FAIR HOUSING MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Sobel presented the Fair Housing Month Proclamation to Kay Wilson-Bolton.
7.C)
VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Fire Chief Joseph William presented the Ventura County Fire Department Report.
7.D)
5-YEAR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
This item was presented by Public Works Director Clete J. Saunier, City Engineer Robert Woodward, and Project Manager Rachel Williams, with m6 Consulting.
Public Speaker
Constance Leshin was called to speak with concerns of traffic flow in and around Thelma Bedell Elementary School and would like Council to take into consideration, repairs to the roads in the area. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Juarez:
Attended Legal Guidance for Public Officials Social Media training; Centennial luncheon for the Santa Paula Police Department; Homeless and Housing; Parks & Recreation Commission; Boys & Girls Club facility tour; and Citizen's Corp meeting.
Councilmember Crosswhite:
Attended Legal Guidance for Public Officials Social Media training; public advocacy training with All Children Thrive; Centennial luncheon for Santa Paula Police Department; and Leap Lab sustainable ag presentation at the ag museum.
Councilmember Chavez:
Acknowledged local Santa Paula High School Principal who was awarded Administrator of the Year by the Association of Schools Administrators, North Ventura County Chapter; advocated and Council has voted for a resolution in support of the Community College Education Center; site visit of the Freeman Dam diversion project with United Conservation District; First Five at the California State University Channel Islands for a read to kids kickoff.
Mayor Sobel:
Attended Legal Guidance for Public Officials Social Media training; Ethics training; presentation on Augmented Reality Artificial Intelligence (ARAI) use in municipal government; Centennial luncheon for Santa Paula Police Department; Leap Lab presentation; and met with David Lauletta for update on Harvest Limoneira. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Attended Ethics training; Centennial luncheon for Santa Paula Police Department; Measure T Oversite Committee; Ventura County Leadership Academy Award Ceremony; League California Cities dinner; and announced upcoming events.
12.A)
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Motion: Approve Appointment of returning applicant Aaron Dunkel to the Planning Commission to serve a four-year term (5/2/2023 - 5/2/2027).
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez Motion: Approve Appointment of returning applicant Dee Dee Chambers to the Santa Paula Housing Authority to serve a four-year term 5/2/2023 - 5/2/2027.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 3-1
Yes: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez
No: Pedro A Chavez
Mayor Sobel moved item 12.A before Consent Calendar.
10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Special Minutes for April 19, 2023
City Council Regular Minutes for April 19, 2023
10.B)
PECK ROAD WATER MAIN REPAIR PROJECT
Councilmember Crosswhite announced she provided staff with changes to the minutes.
Motion: Approve as amended Consent Calendar with amendments to the minutes.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez 11)
PUBLIC HEARING
11.A)
VENTURA COUNTY WATERSHED PROTECTION DISTRICT’S BENEFIT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2023-2024 Motion: Approve Adoption of Resolution No. 7455 authorizing the City Manager to allow City participation in the Ventura County Watershed Protection District’s Benefit Assessment Program for FY 2023-24 and continue the City’s assessment of $6.65 per Benefit Assessment Unit (BAU) per year to fund a portion of the City’s Stormwater Management Program.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez Mayor Sobel opened the public hearing. With no public comments, the public hearing was closed.
11.B)
ORDINANCE NO. 1328 AMENDING CHAPTER 16.44 OF THE SANTA PAULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO RESTRICT THE USE OF BARBED WIRE AND RAZOR-EDGED WIRE FENCES This item was presented by Community & Economic Development Director James Mason.
Mayor Sobel opened the public hearing. With no public comments, the public hearing was closed.
Council provided staff with changes to revert back to the Planning Commission.
Motion: Approve reverting back to Planning Commission for additional changes.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Pedro A Chavez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez
11.C)
ORDINANCE NO. 1329 AMENDING CHAPTER 16.13.410 OF THE SANTA PAULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE USE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND MONIES FROM HOUSING IN-LIEU FEE PAYMENTS This item was presented by Community & Economic Development Director James Mason.
Mayor Sobel opened the public hearing.
Elenore Vaughn, Santa Paula Housing Authority Director, was called to speak providing recommendations from the task force, and would like to see a significant oversight.
Mayor Sobel closed the public hearing.
Motion: Approve as amended Introduce and waive first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1329, entitled, "An Ordinance of the Santa Paula City Council Amending Santa Paula Municipal Code Chapter 16.13.410, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, to Provide More Clarity in the Process and Use of Affordable Housing Trust Funds from the Housing In-Lieu Payments" and staff additional recommendations.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez 12)
ACTION ITEMS
12.B)
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM CHLORIDE SOURCE STUDY UPDATE This item was presented by Clete J. Saunier, Public Works Director, and Michael K. Nunley, with MKN & Associates.
Interim City Attorney Monica Castillo explained there were amendments to the Professional Services Agreement, of which was provided to Council.
Motion: Approve as amended Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Ventura Regional Sanitation District for the Wastewater Chloride Source Identification Study with amended language changes in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez
12.C)
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Motion: Approve Establishing a Communications Ad Hoc Committee to discuss updates to the City's website (spcity.org) and to explore options for enhancing the City's communication and engagement efforts with residents.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez Mayor Sobel and Councilmember Chavez were appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee.
12.D)
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) UPDATE & FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS This item was presented by Management Analyst Jonathan Royas.
Jan Marholin was called to speak requesting Council to reallocate a portion of funds from the restrooms to the kitchens and drainage at the Boys & Girls Club.
Council provided staff with feedback.
13)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Motion: Approve continuing the meeting past 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez
13.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Crosswhite requested discussion of the City Council Regular meetings start time on a future agenda item. 14)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sobel adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk