CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
May 1, 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
Father Tom provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Juarez led the flag salute.
4)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, and Andy Sobel 5)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Elvia Hernandez was called to speak providing pictures of sidewalks at the intersection of Ojai and Harvard, with safety issues, including the need of lights. 6)
PRESENTATIONS
6.A)
SANTA PAULA FUTBOL CLUB XTREME RECOGNITION
Manny Elizarraraz was called to speak recognizing the Santa Paula Futbol Club Xtreme members for numerous championships.
Mayor Cornejo presented recognition certificates to the Santa Paula Futbol Club Xtreme members Jonathan Castaneda, Erick Magana, Hector Ramirez, Oscar Mendez, Ramiro Guillen, Jonathan Sierra, Emilio Magana, Sebastian Magana, Adrian Rosales, Aldo Alvarado, Erwin Hernandez, Steven Arevalo, Diego Magana, Jaret Mosqueda, Jordan Flores, Joseph Meza, Johnny Alvarado, Acsin Franco, and Head Coach Ricardo Saldana, and Assistant Coachs Jimmy Flores and Javier Magana.
6.B)
MIGRANT SPEECH AND DEBATE RECOGNITION
Cynthia Salas and Mike Winters were called to speak on the Migrant Speech and Debate.
Mayor Cornejo presented Certificates of Recognition for their part in the Migrant Speech and Debate to Bianey Mina, Yuleydi Mina, Ernesto Adame, Kevin Lopez Jaramillo, Ashley Mina and David Tellez.
6.C)
OLDER AMERICANS’ MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Cornejo presented the Older Americans' Month Proclamation to Renee Bell with the Parks & Recreation Commission.
6.D)
2024 NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAMATION
Mayor Cornejo provided the 2024 National Public Works Week Proclamation to Public Works Director Clete Saunier, and Public Works staff Frank Almazan, Alejandro Manero, Isaac Calderon, Andrew Sumanting, and City Engineering Consultant Bob Woodward.
6.E)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2023 - MARCH 2024 Public Works Director Clete Saunier presented the Public Works Department Activity Report for December 2023 - March 2024. 7)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Juarez:
Attended Santa Paula Beautiful event; Police Department volunteers appreciation event; State of the City; Dedication of the Union Oil Building and celebration of 122-year Anniversary of the City of Santa Paula; Art Show at Odd Fellows; and announced upcoming Cruise Night.
Councilmember Sobel:
Attended the monthly Birthday Celebration; Economic Development Committee; State of the City; Cycle Cal Coast; Leadership Academy; K-9 Foundation fundraiser; Isabella Project for Early Childhood Education; and sat in on a call for climate action plan.
Vice Mayor Chavez:
Table until the next meeting.
Mayor Cornejo:
Attended Santa Paula Beautiful event; Police Department volunteers appreciation event; provided State of the City speech; Dedication of the Union Oil Building. 8)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Singer:
Attended all the same events; Union Oil Building was a highlight with a corporation gift to our community; Leadership Academy; and announced upcoming events. 9)
CONSENT CALENDAR
9.A)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Special Minutes April 17, 2024
City Council Regular Minutes April 17, 2024
9.B)
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH m6 CONSULTING, INC.
9.C)
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PHOENIX CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR THE HARVARD BOULEVARD WATER AND SEWER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT AND PAVING REHABILITATION PROJECT
9.D)
WATER RECYCLING FACILITY CHEMICAL SUPPLY AGREEMENT
9.E)
VENTURA COUNTY GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION Motion: Approve Consent Calendar.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel 10)
PUBLIC HEARING
10.A)
REVIEW THE 2023 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEW ORDINANCE 1315, APPROVING THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT FUNDING, ACQUISITION AND USE POLICY FOR THE SANTA PAULA POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Mayor Cornejo opened the public hearing.
Commander Eric Starna presented information on the Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report approving the Military Equipment Funding, Acquistion and Use policy.
With no public comments, Mayor Cornejo closed the public hearing.
Motion: Approve the Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report approving the Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use policy as required by Government Code 7072 (AB 481), and renew Ordinance 1315.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel 11)
ACTION ITEMS
11.A)
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING AMENDMENTS
Jonathan Royas, Deputy City Manager presented this item.
Motion: Approve amendments to recent ARPA reallocations; and Adopt Resolution No. 7514 memorializing an amendment to the ARPA allocations.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
11.B)
APPOINTMENT TO THE MEASURE T OVERSITE COMMITTEE
City Clerk Julie Latshaw presented this item.
Motion: Approve appointment of applicant Edd Bond to the Measure T Oversite Committee.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Pedro A Chavez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel 12)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
12.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Dan Singer introduced Battalion Chief Pedro Aragon. Announced the Joint City Council and Planning Commission special meeting is scheduled for May 9th, covering the Municipal Code review process, and the projects and programs outlined in the Housing Element. Attorneys with Best, Best and Krieger are currently working on recommendation to update the Municipal Code for the Cruising Ordinance. 13)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cornejo adjourned the meeting in memory of Gary Nasalroad at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk