CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
October 15, 2024,
6:30
PM
MINUTES
REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cornejo called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
2)
INVOCATION
Deacon Al Guilin 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 the closed item was tabled for a future meeting on the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6 - City Representatives: City Attorney Monica Castillo, City Manager Dan Singer, Finance Director Christy Ramirez, and Human Resources Administrator Lorena Alvarez; Employee Organizations: Santa Paula Police Officers Association (SPPOA) 6)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
7)
PRESENTATIONS
7.A)
PEOPLE’S SELF-HELP (PEOPLE’S PLACE UPDATE)
Ken Trigueiro with People's Self-Help provided a presentation on the supportive services with People's Place Affordable Housing.
Zuleth Lucero with Ventura County Housing Coalition was called to speak sharing her time and work with residents with People's Self-Help.
7.B)
ADA LAWSUIT PRESENTATION
Community Economic Director James Mason provided a presentation on the ADA Lawsuits with the small businesses in the City of Santa Paula.
7.C)
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT
Parks & Recreation Director Greg Barnes provided a presentation on the Parks & Recreation Department's Activity Report for the period of May through September 2024. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Sobel:
Attended the Taste of Santa Paula event; Cruise Night; Senator Monique Limon meeting update; the Heritage Valley Tourism Bureau meeting; the Candidate Forum; the Historical Society Happy History Hour; the Annual Ventura Council of Governments Dinner; the Santa Paula Beautiful event; and announced the upcoming Isabella Project for Early Childhood Education celebration event.
Vice Mayor Chavez:
Attended the Santa Paula Beautiful event; Cruise Night; the Latino Comedy Night; recognized Officer Shawn Virani, recent recipient of the Medal of Valor; announced the newsletter information through the Communication Ad Hoc Committee; and announced the upcoming Project Isabella event at Glen City Elementary School.
Councilmember Crosswhite:
Attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission meeting; the Clean Power Alliance meeting; the Southern California Association of Governments meeting; the Annual Ventura Council of Governments Dinner; the Taste of Santa Paula event; and toured the Police Department facility.
Councilmember Juarez:
Attended the Candidate Forum; the Santa Paula Beautiful event; toured the Police Department facility; the Historical Society Happy History Hour; and announced the Santa Paula Ghost Walk.
Mayor Cornejo:
Presented Public Works Director Clete Saunier the City of Santa Paula Tile for his upcoming retirement and the services he has provided to the city. 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Announced under the leadership of Kate Watkins and our Police Department, who worked with the American Redcross and over 40 volunteers, worked with some of our mobile home parks and neediest families, making sure they had working and operable smoke detectors, and if not, they installed new detectors at no cost; and handed out flyers on the upcoming symposium on rebuilding common ground. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Special Meeting September 18, 2024
City Council Regular Meeting September 18, 2024
Joint City Council / Planning Commission Special Meeting September 30, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting October 2, 2024
10.B)
SEPTEMBER 2024 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
10.C)
AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA PAULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Item 10.C was pulled for separate discussion and vote.
Motion: Approve as amended Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for FY2024 - FY2025, amending the scope of services, section IV - Cummunity Vitality, by removing bullet point.
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
10.D)
PECK ROAD WATER MAIN REPAIR PROJECT CONTRACT CLOSEOUT AND REBID
10.E)
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER CONTRACT WITH SANTA PAULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.F)
2024 HOLIDAY PARADE REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER
10.G)
ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT 22-CUP-01, PARQUE 1055 RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 1055 E. MAIN ST.
10.H)
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND, APPORTIONMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Item 10.C was pulled for separate discussion and vote.
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.A, 10.B, 10.D, 10.E, 10.F, 10.G, and 10.H.
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)
CITY WAYFINDING PROJECT UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION
This item was presented by Community & Economic Development Director James Mason.
Bret Yourstone with Hunt Design provided a presentation on the City Wayfinding Project Update.
Council provided staff with feedback of a few modifications in order for them to move forward with the project.
Motion: Approve moving forward with the design to include Councils feedback of a few modification.
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)
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) UPDATE & FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS This item was presented by Deputy City Manager Jonathan Royas.
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 7543 amending previous ARPA allocations and establishing additional priorities for the use of unused funds; and authorize the City Manager to move funds between ARPA line items moving forward.
Moved by Andy Sobel, seconded by Pedro A Chavez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Jenny Crosswhite, Carlos Juarez, Andy Sobel
11.C)
FY 24/25 FIRST QUARTER FISCAL REVIEW
This item was presented by Finance Director Christy Ramirez.
Motion: Approve a budget allocation request of $75,000 in GL 803-5-9375-660 for repaving and maintenance of the parking lot.
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 12)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
12.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cornejo adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk