CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Special 6:30 pm Meeting
April 6, 2026,
6:30
PM
MINUTES
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Juarez Called the Meeting to Order At 6:30 pm.
2)
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Cornejo led the flag salute.
3)
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Carlos Juarez, Jenny Crosswhite, Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, and Gabriela Ornelas 4)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Bagdazian was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Michael Nelson was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Suzanne Chinn was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Rose Chacon was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Carmen Patron was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Bob Miller was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Ricardo Soto was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Rafaela Resendiz was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Leslie Resendiz was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Tom Becher was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Greg Becher was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Brittany Botts was called to speak in support of the ballot measure.
Kay Wilson-Bolton was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Jan Becher was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Al Guilin was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
John Masteller was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Joseph Beerhalter was called to speak in support of the ballot measure.
Victoria Carrillo was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Esteban Carrillo was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Lupe Nava was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Andrea Rodriguez was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Chris Weinkopf was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Mary Bagdazian was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Wendy Zepeda was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Jack Kennedy was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Ruth Anne Nelson was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Abel Moitiel was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Seana-Marie Sesma was called to speak in support of the ballot measure.
Dominic Andres was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Pedro Chavez was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
John Procter was called to speak in support of the ballot measure.
Francesca Grumbine was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Anthony Grumbine was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Isabella Grumbine was called to speak on the ballot measure, grouped time with family.
Teresa Grumbine was called to speak on the ballot measure, grouped time with family.
Anne-Marie Grumbine was called to speak on the ballot measure, grouped time with family.
Josh Hidley was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Bruce Marshall was called to speak in support of the ballot measure.
Paul Blewett was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Vibay Weisbecker was called to speak in support of the ballot measure.
Joe Hidley was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Al Escobedo was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Gabriel Grumbine was called to speak in opposition of the ballot measure.
Rebecca Bagdazian was not available when called to speak. 5)
ACTION ITEMS
5.A)
CANNABIS BALLOT MEASURE DISCUSSION
This item was presented by Community & Economic Director James Mason, providing data from other cities.
City Manager Dan Singer explained the possible options available.
Council discussed the options to consider.
Motion: Approve Option 1 - Council directs placement of a cannabis measure on the November ballot.
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Gabriela Ornelas
Vote: Motion failed 1-4
Yes: Pedro A Chavez
No: Carlos Juarez, Jenny Crosswhite, Leslie Cornejo, Gabriela Ornelas 6)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Juarez adjourned the meeting at 10:15 pm.
ATTEST:
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk