CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
July 2, 2024,
6:30
PM
MINUTES
REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cornejo called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
2)
INVOCATION
Rev. Maddie Sifantus provided the Invocation. Mayor Cornejo presented a Certificate of Recognition for her services to the community. 3)
FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Chavez led the flag salute.
4)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, and Carlos Juarez Members Absent: Andy Sobel
5)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Monica Castillo reported Council convened into closed session. There were no reportable actions taken on the following:
1) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1), Title: City Manager; and 2) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANTTO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.8 - Property: 1430 Santa Clara Street (91,590 square feet); Ventura County APN: 104-0-220-115; Agency Negotiator: James Mason, Community and Economic Development Director; Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Paula, CEMEX and Santa Paula Materials; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Lease. 6)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Lozano was called to speak on the nuisance of Fireworks.
Police Chief Don Aguilar reported on the violation procedure of the use and possession of fireworks. 7)
PRESENTATIONS
7.A)
VENTURA COUNTY FAIR POSTER
Betsy Chess with the Ventura County Fair Board presented the 2024 Fair Poster.
7.B)
PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Cornejo presented the Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation to Vanessa Olmos Parks and Recreation Commission Chair.
7.C)
COMMUNITY ACTION VENTURA COUNTY (CAVC) PRESENTATION
Susy Lopez-Garcia, Executive Director, presented the Community Action Ventura County (CAVC) presentation.
7.D)
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT Community Development Director James Mason presented the Community and Economic Development Department Report.
7.E)
CITY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENT REPORT - MARCH 2024 - JUNE 2024 City Manager Dan Singer presented the City Manager's Department Report March 2024 - June 2024.
7.F)
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Police Chief Don Aguilar presented the Police Department Report. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Chavez:
Skipped report for this meeting.
Councilmember Crosswhite:
Attended the Clean Power Alliance Board retreat; 2-day Southern California Association of Governments Executive Board retreat; and Graduation for the Future Leaders Academy.
Councilmember Juarez:
Attended the Ventura Regional Sanitation District meeting; robing ceremony of Superior Court Judge Dana K. Caudill; Joint City Council and Planning meeting; Graduation for the Future Leaders Academy; Annual Historical Society Dinner; Citizen Corp meeting; cooked for the Senior Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast; and announced upcoming CERT training.
Mayor Cornejo:
Attended the Graduation for Future Leaders Academy; and memorials for Gary Nasalroad and Ruben Gaeta. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Singer:
Announced the City has been experiencing phone problems; the City will be closed July 4th; a drone show will take place on July 4th; Harvard Boulevard paving has started; upcoming Cruise Night; and Council will be dark for the rest of July. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Special Meeting June 5, 2024
City Council Regular Meeting June 5, 2024
10.B)
COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY USE AGREEMENT TO INSTALL AND INTERCONNECT CONDUIT AND FIBER OPTIC CABLE NETWORK
10.C)
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MKN & ASSOCIATES FOR PHASE I REDESIGN OF THE ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
10.D)
2024 LABOR DAY PARADE REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER
10.E)
RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT ENTITLED LINKING FIRST RESPONDERS - VENTURA COUNTY REGIONAL RADIO SYSTEM
10.F)
THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANT MCINTYRE AND ASSOCIATES FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
10.G)
DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY - WATER RESERVOIR BREACH Motion: Approve Consent Calendar items 10.A through 10.G.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez 11)
ACTION ITEMS
11.A)
ORDINANCE AMENDING SPMC CHAPTER 124 RELATING TO DINING ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS IN THE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE Community and Economic Development Director James Mason presented this item.
Council provided staff with recommendations for changes, more information needed for discussion and bring back at a future meeting.
Valerie Valencia was called to speak requesting support on small businesses.
Elizabeth Arenas was called to speak finds that the new ordinance is more restricted to small businesses.
Motion: Table and bring back on a future agenda with changes recommended and discussed by Council.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Pedro A Chavez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez
11.B)
APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Motion: Approve Reappointments to the following:
Santa Paula Housing Authority: Susana Willeford to a four-year term (7/2/2024-7/2/28) Design Assistance/Historic Preservation Committee: Jason Herber to fill a four-year term (7/2/2024-7/2/2028) Mobile Home Rent Review: Karen Harrison to fill a two-year term (7/2/2024-7/2/2026) Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez Motion: Approve Appointment to the following:
Senior Advisory Committee: Ron Merson to a two-year term (7/2/2024-7/2/2026), and Veronica Giron-Stone to a partial term (7/2/2024-9/6/2025) Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez Motion: Approve Appointment to the following:
Parks & Recreation Commission: Anna Varela to a three-year term (7/2/2024-7/2/2027) Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Pedro A Chavez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez
11.C)
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) SEEKING A PROHOUSING DESIGNATION BY THE STATE This item was presented by Management Analyst Caesar Hernandez.
Jorge DeLeon was called to speak in support of housing.
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 7521, authorizing the City Manager’s designee to: 1) submit a Prohousing Designation Program application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and if the application is approved by HCD, 2) to execute all documents deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the Prohousing Designation Program.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez
11.D)
PURCHASE OF DOWNTOWN TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES
This item was presented by Esteban Herrera, Management Fellow.
Motion: Approve Waive formal bidding requirements and consent to purchase of trash and recycling receptacles for an amount not to exceed $132,713.42 based on the finding that purchase of the receptacles is "desirable or necessary" pursuant to SPMC Section 41.10; and Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a purchase agreement with Forms + Surfaces using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez Motion: Approve extend meeting past 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez
11.E)
BALLOT ARGUMENT CONCERNING A ONE CENT (1¢) CITY TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, BALLOT This item was presented by William J. Priest, Deputy City Attorney. No action was taken at this time.
11.F)
FY 23/25 MID CYCLE BUDGET
This item was presented by Christy Ramirez, Finance Director.
Motion: Approve Resolution 7523 Amending the FY 2024/25 Budget and Adopting the FY 2024/25 GANN Limit.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez 12)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
12.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cornejo adjourned the meeting at 11:22 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk