CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Special Meeting
March 31, 2025,
8:30
AM
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - FLIGHT 126 CAFE
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chavez called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
2)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, Jenny Crosswhite, and Leslie Cornejo Members Absent: Gabriela Ornelas
3)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Logan Hardison
was called to speak about linking organizations throughout the valley, and the need involvement from city staff and public.
Connie Tushla
was called to speak explaining the need for changes on different departments, a hospital in East Area 1, and the need of good streets for economic and safety.
Tim Moen
was called to speak about the need of revenue that comes with tourism.
Leslie Nichols
was called to speak in support of the Santa Paula Arte and Cultura Collective and Santa Paula Theater Center.
Jessi May Stevenson
was called to speak in support of the Santa Paula Arte and Cultura Collective and Santa Paula Theater Center speaking about the youth impact.
Maddie Sifantus
was called to speak in support of the Santa Paula Arte and Cultura Collective, with music, art and poetry bringing community vitality.
Augie Diaz
was called to speak in support of the Santa Paula Arte and Cultura Collective.
John Procter
was called to speak in support of the Santa Paula Arte and Cultura Collective and would like to see relationship be established with the art community and the city, with a council member involved.
Tracy Hudak
was called to speak in support of the Santa Paula Arte and Cultura Collective, suggesting the public partner with the city on activities as a city collective.
Vanessa Acosta
was called to speak in support of the Santa Paula Arte and Cultura Collective, with a mission to create a space to build gatherings and interact with youth and adults.
Mary Ann Krause
was called to speak on areas of concern: development of the hospital, do more for the education center, funding of the shelter, and the homeowner insurance crisis.
James Lantiegne
was called to speak in support of the Arts. He announced he had an offer to purchase the Masonic building to provide a space to the community for the Arts.
Lina Partida
was called to speak on the rent adjustment at the mobile home park, requesting to deny the rate increase.
Eduardo
was called to speak on the rent adjustment at the mobile home park, requesting to deny the rate increase.
Amalia
was called to speak on the rent adjustment at the mobile home park, requesting to deny the rate increase.
Vanessa Acosta
was called to speak on Arts and Culture.
4)
STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
4.A)
CITY COUNCIL TWO-YEAR STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP #1
Dr. Santor Nishizaki, CEO of Mulholland Consulting Group explained the Process Overview and Mission, Vision, and Core Values Discussion.
Council provided additions and changes for the 2025-2027 Two-Year Strategic Plan. (A) Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
(B) Economic Development
(C) Infrastructure, Transportation & Mobility
(D) Connected and Healthy Community
(E) Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness
(F) Community Vitality
(G) Operational Excellence
5)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chavez adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk