CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
September 6, 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.
2)
INVOCATION
Deacon Al Guilin provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Leslie 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 there was no reportable actions taken on the following:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.8 PROPERTY: 1435 EAST HARVARD (0.55 ACRES) VENTURA COUNTY APN: 101026014 AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JAMES MASON, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF SANTA PAULA AND BUCK DREW UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT 6)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Robin Gillette was called to speak on Advancing Student Success by Reducing Chronic Absence.
Richard Rudman was called to speak on the Santa Paula Aviation Museum discussing the history of the museum.
Ananda Luyt was called to speak on new program "Love our Market" Contest. 7)
PRESENTATIONS
7.A)
PROCLAMATION - JESSE GRAHAM - PERFORMING ARTS
Mayor Sobel presented Proclamation to Jesse Graham for Performing Arts.
7.B)
PROCLAMATION - CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Sobel presented Proclamation on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to Ted Bagley, Chief Diversity Officer, and Andriana Sandoval-Jimenez, Community Relations Manager, with Gold Coast Health Plan.
7.C)
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT
Greg Barnes, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the Parks and Recreation Activity Report. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Chavez:
Attended the Chicano Moratorium; organized a meet-and-greet meeting with the new Mexican Consulate Ricardo Vasquez; announced upcoming events: walk for Alzheimer, and Mariachi Festival.
Vice Mayor Cornejo:
Attended the State Bagley-Keene training; Property Business Improvement District meeting; Ad hoc Development Agreement on Harvest project; ribbon cutting for Boys and Girls Club; dedication for the Police Department office ceremony; Santa Paula Basin Pumpers; meet-and-greet with Mexican Consulate Ricardo Vasquez; Labor Day Parade; meet with Alex Teague on water issues at Adams Canyon; and Economic Development Standing Committee.
Councilmember Crosswhite:
Attended Southern California Association of Governments; Spirit of Santa Paula ribbon cutting; Cardinal football game; open house at the Police Department; and Labor Day Parade.
Councilmember Juarez:
Attended Ventura Regional Sanitation District; Housing and Homeless meeting; Police Centennial open house; Cruise Night; Labor Day Parade; Citizen's Corp; announced upcoming Wild Fire Expo.
Mayor Sobel:
Attended Early Childhood Education; Communication ad hoc Committee meeting; Community Environment Council; Spirit of Santa Paula ribbon cutting; Chicano Moratorium event; Police Department Centennial; meet-and-greet with Mexican Consulate; Economic Development Committee; and Labor Day Parade. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Attended the Annual Risk Management Educational forum; Labor Day Parade; Spirit of Santa Paula ribbon cutting; no damage from storm or earthquake; and announced three new Lead for America Fellows began. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO VRSD CONTRACT NO. 19-005 REGARDING CORPORATION STREET SINKHOLE REPAIR PROJECT
10.B)
APPROVAL OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT AGREEMENTS, BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS, AND PURCHASE OF A RADAR MESSAGE SIGN WITH TRAILER AND ACCESSORIES
10.C)
AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA PAULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This item was pulled for separate discussion and vote.
John Marquez with the Chamber of Commerce answered questions from council.
Motion: Approve Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for FY2023 - FY2024.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez
10.D)
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RESTROOM REMODEL PROJECT
10.E)
AGREEMENT WITH THE LEW EDWARDS GROUP
10.F)
ON-CALL AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
10.G)
RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT ENTITLED WATER AVAILABILITY FOR WILDFIRES IN VENTURA COUNTY
10.H)
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NATURAL GREEN LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR CITY WIDE LANDSCAPE SERVICES
10.I)
2023-2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SANTA PAULA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (SPPOA)
10.J)
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ROOM DRY AIR EVIDENCE STORAGE EQUIPMENT
10.K)
SPIRIT OF SANTA PAULA HARVARD SHELTER OPERATING AGREEMENT
10.L)
CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT SERVICES
Mayor Sobel pulled item 10C for separate discussion and vote.
Motion: Approve as amended Consent Calendar items 10 A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L, with correction on Police Chief name on item 10 B.
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)
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT CODE TO DEFINE AND REGULATE SMALL-SCALE ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FACILITIES This item was presented by James Mason, Community & Economic Development Director.
Mayor Sobel opened the public hearing. With no public comments, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Approve Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 1331 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Paula Amending the Development Code to Define and Regulate Small-Scale Alcohol Production Facilities by Amending Sections 16.05.200 and 16.15.020, and Adding a New Section 16.58.015."3. Direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance five (5) days before the meeting it is to be adopted and 15 days thereafter.
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)
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1330 AMENDING CHAPTER 151 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION This item was presented by Clete J. Saunier, Public Works Director and Bob Woodward, City Engineer.
Mayor Sobel opened the public hearing. With no public comments, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Approve as amended Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 1330, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Paula, Amending Sections 151.05, 151.06, 151.07, 151.12, 15.20, 151.23, 151.24, 151.25, 151.35, 151.36, 151.47 and 151.48, of the Santa Paula Municipal Code Regarding Flood Damage Prevention." To include change of language to reflect resident versus citizenry.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez 12)
ACTION ITEMS
12.A)
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Motion: Approve Appointment to the Planning Commission, returning applicant, Austin Auger to fill a four-year term September 6, 2023 - September 6, 2027; and returning applicant, Maria Grace Kelly to fill a four-year term September 6, 2023 - September 6, 2027.
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 Motion: Approve Appointment to the Senior Advisory Committee, returning applicant, Pamela Marshall to fill a two-year term September 6, 2023 - September 6, 2025; and returning applicant Gary Wellman to fill a two-year term September 6, 2023 - September 6, 2025.
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 Motion: Approve Appointment to the Recreation Commission Youth, Lupita Cisneros to fill a one-year term September 6, 2023 - September 6, 2024.
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
12.B)
APPROVAL OF A YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP READINESS ACCELERATOR (YARA) PROGRAM Greg Barnes, Parks and Recreation Director, presented this item.
Jennifer Lopez, Executive Director for California PAL, provided information on the Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Accelerator (YARA) Program.
Motion: Approve Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements related to the Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Accelerator (YARA) Program in a form approved by the City Attorney; and Adopt Resolution No. 7479 establishing partial funding obligations associated with the City’s disbursement of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocating $100,000 of funding for the YARA program.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Pedro A Chavez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Andy Sobel, Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Pedro A Chavez
12.C)
FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT FACILITY This item was presented by Clete J. Saunier, Public Works Director, and Mike Nunley with MKN & Associates.
Dave Fama and James Wawrzyniak with Jones Hall were available for Council questions.
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 7474 authorizing each of the Executive Director and Chair and their written designees to execute and deliver the Financing Agreement in the name of and on behalf of the Utility Authority for the final development and construction of the Advanced Water Treatment Facility.
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
12.D)
UPDATE ON PILOT PROGRAM FOR SPANISH LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION AT PUBLIC MEETINGS This item was presented by Miguel Perez, Community Development Technician.
Motion: Approve extending services at public meetings for FY 2023/24.
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
12.E)
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
This item was presented by City Manager Dan Singer.
Council provided staff with direction for changes on the job description for Deputy City Manager and bring back for further discussion.
Motion: Approve as amended Resolution 7480, approving the salary schedule for the Police Officers Association.
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 13)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
13.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14)
CLOSED SESSION
No additional closed session was held.
15)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sobel adjourned the meeting at 10:52 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk