CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
August 21, 2024,
6:30
PM
MINUTES
REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cornejo called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
City Manager Singer announced channel 10 is not streaming the current meeting, though it can be live streamed online through the city website. 2)
INVOCATION
Father Tom provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Crosswhite 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 City Council met in closed session, announcing no reportable action was taken on the following:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO 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
Joseph Beerhalter was called to speak expressing his opposition to the 1% sales tax measure.
Marlen Torres with Gold Coast Health was called to speak inviting the public to the Gold Coast Health Plan board meeting on August 26th, to learn about Medi-Cal. 7)
PRESENTATIONS
7.A)
THE ARC OF VENTURA COUNTY RECOGNITION
Mayor Cornejo presented recognition to the Arc of Ventura County.
7.B)
PREMIER AMERICA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Cornejo presented certificates of recognition to the Premier America Educational Scholarship recipient's Paulina Lopez, Sofia Hernandez, Lupita Cisneros, Odalis Rojas; and Nadia Magana.
Gloria Martinez, Chair of the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce, was called to speak, announcing how proud they are of the accomplishments of these students.
Richard Rudman was called to speak about the help that has been provided from Premier America. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Sobel:
Attended the Economic Development community meeting; the Project Isabella update meeting; the Ventura County Housing Coalition; and the Union Oil Building RFP meeting.
Vice Mayor Chavez:
Announced the amazing things our young people are accomplishing.
Councilmember Juarez:
Announced the Ventura Regional Sanitation District goes dark in August; and attended the Special Study Session held today.
Councilmember Crosswhite:
Attended the Legislative Committee meeting for Southern California Association of Governments; met with staff and the People's Self-Help; and attended the swearing in of boards and commissions.
Mayor Cornejo:
Attended the People's Self-Help; the swearing in of boards and commissions; the Property Business Improvement District; and the Union Oil Building Ad Hoc meeting. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Singer:
Thanked City Clerk for the committee oath organizing; attended the People's Self-Help; the Council Candidate Orientation; announced the reception with the new president of Ventura Community College campus; and announced that the Police Department is hosting a community National Night Out. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Special Meeting August 7, 2024
City Council Regular Meeting August 7, 2024
10.B)
JUNE 2024 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
10.C)
JULY 2024 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
10.D)
KEMCORP CONSTRUCTION, INC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR POLICE STATION AND SECURITY FENCE SITE IMPROVEMENTS Motion: Approve as amended authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with KemCorp Construction, Inc. for the Police Station and Security Fence Site Improvements in the amount of $235,000.00 in a form approved by the City Attorney, and amend page 131 of agenda, section 3.18.3, changing word alien to immigrant.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
10.E)
MILL STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT CONTRACT AWARD
10.F)
TELEGRAPH ROAD WIDENING PROJECT DESIGN AWARD
This item was pulled for separate discussion and vote.
Motion: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $348,880.00 for professional design services for the Telegraph Road Widening Project; and approve budget allocations as shown in Table 1 of the Staff Report for the Telegraph Road Widening Project.
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
10.G)
MAIN ST / HARVARD BLVD / TELEGRAPH RD ROUNDABOUT PROJECT DESIGN AWARD This item was pulled for separate discussion and vote.
Motion: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $280,585.00 for professional design services for the Main St/Harvard Blvd/Telegraph Rd Roundabout Project; and approve budget allocations as shown in Table 1 of the Staff Report for the Main St/Harvard Blvd/Telegraph Rd Roundabout Project.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Pedro A Chavez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
10.H)
CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND GRANT BUDGET APPROPRIATION
10.I)
MODIFICATION TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SALARY ASSUMPTIONS Items 10.D, 10.F and 10.G were pulled for separate discussion and vote.
Motion: Approve consent calendar items 10.A, 10.C, 10.H, 10.I and amending 10.B minutes as reflected in the copy provided to Council.
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)
PARTIAL ASSIGNMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 6074 (HARVEST AT LIMONEIRA) Motion: Approve Resolution No. 7535 to do the following: Consent to the Partial Assignments of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract No. 6074; and authorize the Public Works Director to reduce the performance bond filed by Lewis Limoneira Community Builders LLC for Tract No. 6074 to cover only street improvements, provided Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc. and Lennar Homes of California, Inc. first file warranty bonds to cover completed sewer and water improvements; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Partial Assignments and make any necessary changes subject to the approval of the City Attorney prior to recording.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
11.B)
COMMUNITY BIKE TRAIL CONNECTIVITY PROJECT DESIGN AWARD
Motion: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $841,756.00 for the professional design services for the Community Bike Trail Connectivity Project; and approve the budget adjustments as shown in Table 2 of the Staff Report for the Community Bike Trail Connectivity Project.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Andy Sobel
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel 12)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
12.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cornejo adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk