CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Regular Meeting
October 1, 2025,
6:30
PM
MINUTES
REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chavez called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.
2)
INVOCATION
Deacon Al Guilin provided the Invocation.
3)
FLAG SALUTE
City Attorney Monica Castillo led the flag salute.
4)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, Jenny Crosswhite, Leslie Cornejo, and Gabriela Ornelas 5)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Monica Castillo reported that there are no reportable actions taken on the following:
5.A) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6 6)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ronald Arruejo was called to speak inviting council to the upcoming Philipino Americans Fiesta.
Gabrielle Holguin was called to speak regarding traffic safety. 7)
PRESENTATIONS
7.A)
MAYOR’S RECOGNITION AWARDS - FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FAIR WINNERS Postponed.
7.B)
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT
Parks & Recreation Director Gregory Barnes provided a presentation on the Parks & Recreation Department Activities May through August 2025.
7.C)
PUBLIC WORKS - APRIL THROUGH JULY ACTIVITY REPORT
Public Works Director Dale Goodman provided a presentation on the Public Works Department Activities April through July 2025. 8)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ornealas:
Announced Ad Hoc Immigration discussions starting.
Councilmember Crosswhite:
Announced the Ad Hoc Immigration discussions have started; announced the October 11th E-waste and hazardous household waste drop off at Corporation Street; attended Southern California Association of Governments workshop; Southern California Association of Governments executive committee meeting; Clean Power Alliance Board Retreat; California Council of Governments; Santa Paula high school partnership night; and Ventura County Centennial College presentation.
Councilmember Cornejo:
Attended Santa Paula Unified School District appreciation event; Ventura Regional Sanitation District; Ventura Council of Governments.
Vice Mayor Juarez:
Attended Ventura County Economic Development; Santa Paula Unified School District appreciation event; announced Senior Advisory's seeking 5th member: and Friday October 3rd is the last cruise night of the season 9)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Dan Singer:
Announced Impacts to the community with the Federal shutdown.
Attended Annual League of Cities Hellen Putman Award; and announced there are a number of openings of committee and commissions. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A)
PURCHASE OF PRE-FABRICATED RESTROOM FOR TEAGUE PARK
10.B)
APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH SPUSD & A CONTRACT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ACMS) FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
10.C)
AGREEMENT WITH OAKRIDGE LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE AND RESTROOM MAINTENANCE SERVICES
10.D)
2025-2027 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
10.E)
PROJECT NO. 2025-CI-07: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 16.52 SWIMMING POOLS, 16.56 AMUSEMENT ARCADES, 16.58 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES, 16.60 CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES, 16.62 ASSEMBLY HALLS, 16.64 COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES, 16.66 DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES, 16.68 NEWRACKS, 16.70 RECYCLING FACILITIES, 16.72 SERVICE STATIONS, 16.74 VENDING MACHINES, 16.75 PROHIBITION ON INDUSTRIAL HEMP CULTIVATION, 16.76 YARD AND GARAGE SALES, 16.77 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS; STREAMLINED PERMITTING, 16.78 EMERGENCY SHELTERS, 16.79 REGULATION OF CANNABIS ACTIVITIES, 16.80 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, 16.85 CONDOMINIUMS AND CONVERSIONS, 16.96 GRADING PERMITS, 16.97 GRADING REGULATION, 16.98 HILLSIDE GRADING PRACTICES, 16.99 DRAINAGE, EROSION, AND DUST CONTROL, 16.100 GENERAL PROVISIONS, 16.102 PERMIT AND RECLAMATION PLAN, 16.104 REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF SURFACE MINE, 16.106 GROWTH MANAGEMENT, 16.108 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT, AND 16.110 NONCONFORMITIES OF THE SANTA PAULA MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO CORRECT INCONSISTENCIES, OUTDATED LANGUAGE AND FORMATTING AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
10.F)
SANTA MARIA INDUSTRIAL PARK TRACT 5428 DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENT
10.G)
SR 150 CROSSWALK IMPROVMENTS PROJECT BID RESULTS
10.H)
AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO VRSD CONTRACT NO. 19-005 REGARDING EMERGENCY MILL ST. SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT
10.I)
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND, APPORTIONMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 Motion: Approve 10) CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, Jenny Crosswhite, Leslie Cornejo, Gabriela Ornelas 11)
PUBLIC HEARING
11.A)
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 7589 FORMALLY ADOPTING THE CITY’S FEMA-APPROVED LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, AS PART OF THE VENTURA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, AND AMENDING THE HAZARD AND PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN TO REFLECT THIS ADOPTION AND REQUIRED LANGUAGE, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA Mayor Chavez opened the public hearing, with no public comments the public hearing was closed.
Planning Manager Tom Tarantino presented a presentation.
Motion: Approve the adoption of the proposed Resolution is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Public Resources Code Section 15183.
Adopt Resolution No. 7589 formally adopting the City’s Federal Emergency Management Agency-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, as part of the Ventura County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and amending the Hazard and Public Safety Element (‘Safety Element’) of the City of Santa Paula 2040 General Plan to reflect this adoption and required language.
Moved by Leslie Cornejo, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, Jenny Crosswhite, Leslie Cornejo, Gabriela Ornelas 12)
ACTION ITEMS
12.A)
JOINT SANTA PAULA, FILLMORE, VENTURA COUNTY ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR OPERATIONAL FUNDING OF THE SPIRIT OF SANTA PAULA HARVARD NAVIGATION CENTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 Community Development Director James Mason presented this item. A redline copy of the agreement was provided to Council on the Dias.
Adopt with recommendations of changing "will" to "may" or "a goal" Motion: Approve authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement, substantially in the form attached, with the County of Ventura and the City of Fillmore to share operational costs for the Spirit of Santa Paula Harvard Shelter, located at 1498 East Harvard Boulevard.
Authorize the City Manager to make non-monetary edits to the agreement as necessary to conform with the version approved by the City of Fillmore City Council and County Board of Supervisors, provided such changes do not create undue hardship for the city. And the requested recommendations of changing "will" to "may" or "a goal".
Moved by Jenny Crosswhite, seconded by Carlos Juarez
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, Jenny Crosswhite, Leslie Cornejo, Gabriela Ornelas
12.B)
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO - OCTOBER 8-10, 2025 Motion: Approve nominating voting delegate as Mayor Pedro Chavez and alternate delegate as Vice Mayor Carlos Juarez to participate in the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Moved by Carlos Juarez, seconded by Jenny Crosswhite
Vote: Motion carried 5-0
Yes: Pedro A Chavez, Carlos Juarez, Jenny Crosswhite, Leslie Cornejo, Gabriela Ornelas 13)
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
13.A)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor reported, The Ventura County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has extended the Old Vehicle Buyback Program;
residents can receive $2,000 for turning in operational 2003 or older vehicles. There’s also an upcoming gas-powered lawn equipment exchange program that will offer vouchers toward new equipment. The third quarter of the year has concluded, and the mayors written report will be provided by October 15th summarizing city progress and activities. A reminder to the public about respectful behavior and responsible use of social media, accusations without facts can harm trust and community unity. Mayor Chavez emphasized that Santa Paula’s strength lies in its connection, respect, and shared commitment to serving one another.
Mayor Chavez adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk