CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
January 24, 2024,
6:30
PM
MINUTES
REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cornejo called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2)
INVOCATION
Rev. Maddie Sifantus provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Sobel led the flag salute.
4)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, and Andy Sobel 5)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Oralia Vega was called to speak with concern of trucks hauling dirt and gravel creating a mess on the roads.
Francisco Leaz was called to speak with concern of trucks hauling dirt and gravel creating a mess on the roads.
Maria Estrada was called to speak with concern of trucks hauling dirt and gravel creating a mess on the roads.
James Mason, Community Development Director, introduced new employee Ceasar Hernadez, Management Analyst.
City Manager Dan Singer announced Don Aguilar was selected as the new Chief of Police, to begin January 29, 2024. 6)
PRESENTATIONS
6.A)
CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD (ALRB) PRESENTATION California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB), Assistant General Counsel Rosalia Garcia provided presentation on ALRB.
6.B)
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PRESENTATION
George Kostyrks, liaison for US Small Business Administration (SBA) presented a presentation on loans available through SBA.
6.C)
ANNUAL CITY AUDIT
Veronica Hernandez, Audit Manager with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott provided an audit presentation for the Year Ended June 30, 2022.
6.D)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT
Finance Director Christy Ramirez provided the Finance Department Report July 2023 through December 2023. 7)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Crosswhite:
Watched the Martin Luther King Jr service online; attended the city birthday celebration at the Union Oil Building; and Southern California Association of Governments.
Councilmember Juarez:
Attended the Blanchard Library reopening; Farmer's Market; Aerospace Exhibit at the Union Oil Building; Santa Paula High School reconstruction meeting of the Gym and pool; and Ventura Regional Sanitation District.
Vice Mayor Chavez:
Attended the Blanchard Library reopening; Leap Lab Ventura County Science Center; Martin Luther King service; welcomed the delegation from the country of Bulgaria; and Economic Development Collaborative.
Councilmember Sobel:
Attended Blanchard Library reopening; Aerospace Exhibit at the Union Oil Building; Martin Luther King service; and Economic Development Collaborative.
Mayor Cornjeo:
Attended Ventura Council of Government; Blanchard Library reopening; Martin Luther King service; meet and greet with representatives from Taiwan and Bulgaria; and met with outgoing Chamber President Caitlin Barringer. 8)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Singer:
Attended the city birthday celebration at the Union Oil Building; provided city update at Rotary; and met the delegation from Tiawan and Bulgaria.
Public Works Director Clete Saunier provided update on the Harvard Blvd project. 9)
CONSENT CALENDAR
9.A)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- City Council Special Minutes for January 10, 2024
- City Council Regular Minutes for January 10, 2024
9.B)
NOVEMBER 2023 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
9.C)
DECEMBER 2023 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
9.D)
PECK ROAD & HARVARD BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT This item was pulled for discussion and separate vote.
Motion: Approve budget adjustments and allocations as recommended by staff for the Peck Road & Harvard Blvd Traffic Signal Replacement Project.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
9.E)
ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT 19-CUP-01, GUNSMOKE BBQ LOCATED AT 817 E. MAIN STREET This item was pulled for discussion and separate vote.
Motion: Approve as amended Enforcement Agreement for Project No. 19-CUP-01, Gunsmoke BBQ located at 817 E. Main Street, amending to be in compliance with ordinance on alcohol signage, and correction of approval date from January 10, 2024 to January 24, 2024.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
9.F)
ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT 20-CUP-09 / 23-MM-03, SANTA PAULA CELLARS, LLC LOCATED AT 926 E. MAIN STREET This item was pulled for discussion and separate vote.
Motion: Approve as amended Enforcement Agreement for Project No. 20-CUP-09 / 23-MM-03 Santa Paula Cellars, LLC at 926 E. Main Street, amending to be in compliance with ordinance on alcohol signage, and correction of approval date from January 10, 2024 to January 24, 2024.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
9.G)
RESOLUTION NO. 7498 ACCEPTING PUBLIC WATER AND RECYCLED WATER IMPROVEMENTS, ACCEPTING WARRANTY SECURITIES AND EXONERATING PERFORMANCE SECURITIES City Attorney Monica Castillo requested a separate vote for the amended resolution to incorporate the edits with the redline copy provided to Council.
Motion: Approve as amended Resolution No 7498, accepting the East Area 1 Tracts 5854, 5986-5992 public water and recycled water improvements, accepting warranty securities, exonerating faithful performance securities, and incorporating the edits with the redline copy provided.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
9.H)
ANNUAL AUDIT - FY 21/22
The following items were pulled for separate discussion and vote: 9.D, 9.E, 9.F, and 9.G.
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar items 9.A, 9.B, 9.C, and 9.H. All other items under consent pulled for separate discussion and vote.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Pedro A Chavez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel 10)
ACTION ITEMS
10.A)
2023-2025 CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS REPORT
Jonathan Royas, Deputy City Manager, provided a six month progress report on the Council's Strategic Plan.
Council provided staff with direction on updates/changes.
10.B)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS & FEBRUARY MEETING CONSIDERATIONS
City Manager Dan Singer presented this item.
Motion: Approve cancellation of the City Council Regular meeting on February 7, 2024, in lieu of adding a Special City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., and provide translation and record and broadcast live. Council is available on February 7, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. for a closed session if needed.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel 11)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cornejo adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk