CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
August 7, 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
Chaplain Kay Wilson-Bolton provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Juarez led the flag salute.
4)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, and Andy Sobel 5)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Monica Castillo reported Council met in closed session, reporting there was no reportable action taken on the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), P.Z. v. City of Santa Paula, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2023-00574258-CU-OE-VTA 6)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joy Cummings was called to speak providing a Petition to the City of Santa Paula to remove all obstructions on the public access easement located on Lot #14 (1480 Forest Drive) in the Arbor Executive Homes Development.
Shannon Nelson was called to speak urging council to use their authority to remove obstructions to the public easement located at 1480 Forest Drive.
Amalia Ochoa was called to speak, to file a claim for a fall due to damaged sidewalk in front of the cemetery past the Church of Christ, on July 13, 2024. City Clerk provided her with a claim form to complete and return to the city.
Barbara Doyle was called to speak on the State of California's Voters Choice Act (VCA).
Kathy Morgan was called to speak on the State of California's Voters Choice Act (VCA).
Ricardo Soto was called to speak explaining he saw the state of condition of the lady after she had fallen, though did not see her fall. He witnessed someone else fall in the alley behind Mill and 10th Street, behind Poder Popular. City Manager Singer indicated he would have Public Works look into it.
James Lantiegne was called to speak reporting on the first Santa Paula Film Festival at the Santa Paula Theatre Center in corporation with the Theatre and Chamber of Commerce.
Cami Pinsak was called to speak providing information on economic and housing market update from Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors. 7)
PRESENTATIONS
7.A)
LABOR DAY PARADE PRESENTATION
Chris Ines announced the Labor Day Parade poster was designed by Santa Paula High PTSA Student Ambassadors. President and Student Ambassador Sofia Mancilla explained the pictures on the poster and the meaning from the student's perspective. The poster was presented to Mayor Cornejo.
7.B)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT APRIL - JUNE 2024 Public Works Director Clete Saunier presented the Public Works Department Report for April - June 2024. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Sobel:
Gave recognition to the Social Services Collision for their Spring Into Summer event; and attended the ribbon cutting for the Valley Express service between Fillmore and Moorpark.
Vice Mayor Chavez:
Provided the City Clerk with report on activities; and provided recognition to Jazmin Guajardo, who was appointed by the Governor to serve on the University Board of Trustees.
Councilmember Juarez
Attended the 4th of July Drone Show; Homeless and Housing meeting; Boys & Girls Club Stem Day; was on location at Mesa Tank when a check from Congresswoman Brownley was received; visited Oswell Norway; meeting with Consulate of Mexico; attended ribbon cutting for the Valley Express service between Fillmore and Moorpark; and Citizen Corp meeting.
Councilmember Crosswhite;
Attended Southern California Association of Governments; and Clean Power Alliance.
Mayor Cornejo:
Attended the Neighborhood Watch meeting at Harvest; Ventura Council of Governments; was on location at Mesa Tank when a check from Congresswoman Brownley was received; provided a city report at the Chamber Board meeting; attended the meeting with Consulate of Mexico; Ventura County Community Foundation meeting; ribbon cutting for City Nails and Beauty; and announced four more days of the Ventura County Fair. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Singer:
Announced Red Tail / AHA Development successfully completed a tax credit award; Harvard Boulevard Celebration ribbon cutting to be held at Bunnin Chevrolet on August 31st, at 10:00 am; the success of our fellows program was highlighted in the League of Cities monthly magazine; and reported to Council and public that the emergency fencing at the reservoir is proceeding under the emergency declaration which provides the City Manager to move forward with emergency purchases. David Lauletta provided status on the Sports Park. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Special Meeting June 19, 2024
City Council Regular Meeting June 19, 2024
Joint City Council and Planning Commission June 24, 2024 City Council Special Meeting July 1, 2024
City Council Special Meeting July 2, 2024
City Council Regular Meeting July 2, 2024
10.B)
2024 CITYWIDE STREET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT AWARD
Motion: Approve as amended Consent Calendar with amendments to June 19, 2024 City Council Regular minutes.
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 11)
ACTION ITEMS
11.A)
APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Motion: Approve Appointment of Judi Pirkle to serve a 2-year term on the Senior Advisory Committee.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
11.B)
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO - OCTOBER 16-18, 2024 Motion: Approve Nomination of Mayor Cornejo as primary and Vice Mayor Chavez as alternate to participate in the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
11.C)
APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 6001 - FOOTHILL TRACT - LENNAR HARVEST AT LIMONEIRA PROJECT Vice Mayor Chavez recused himself from this item and left the Dias.
City Attorney explained missing exhibits on attachment C Subdivision Improvement Agreement to the staff report, exhibit B and D, have been provided on the Dias.
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 7534 Approving Final Tract Map Nos. 6001-1 through 6001-14 and Tract No. 6001 Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel 12)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
12.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Singer announced upcoming study session August 21st on Homelessness, and September 18th on Animal Control and Shelter Services. 13)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cornejo adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk