Agenda packet — Santa Paula City Council, April 15, 2026

City of Santa Paula
City Council Regular

MAYOR CARLOS JUAREZ

VICE MAYOR JENNY CROSSWHITE

COUNCILMEMBER LESLIE CORNEJO
COUNCILMEMBER PEDRO A. CHAVEZ

COUNCILMEMBER GABRIELA ORNELAS

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE

SANTA PAULA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
6:30 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

SANTA PAULA CITY HALL
970 VENTURA STREET
SANTA PAULA, CA 93060

JULIE LATSHAW, CITY CLERK

DAN SINGER, CITY MANAGER

MONICA CASTILLO, CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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c. For items on which a Public Hearing is scheduled, the Mayor will open the public hearing and receive the staff report; members of the public will be given an opportunity to comment on the item and ask additional questions (all members of the public should speak directly into the microphone at the speaker’s platform); the City Council will discuss the item; and the Mayor will close the public hearing after City Council action.

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1. CALL TO ORDER
REMINDER: in order to minimize distractions during public meetings, all personal communication devices should be turned off or put in a non-audible mode.

2. INVOCATION

3. FLAG SALUTE

4. ROLL CALL

5. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of the public may comment on any item not appearing on the agenda that is within the subject-matter jurisdiction of the City Council. A Public Comment Form must be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the Public Comment period in order to be recognized to speak. Individuals submitting Public Comment Forms after the beginning of the Public Comment period will not be allowed to speak at this time, but may be recognized to speak by the Mayor at the conclusion of the meeting. Individual Councilmembers may briefly respond to Public Comments or ask questions for clarification. The City Council may direct the City Manager to report to the City Council on the item at a later meeting. For items appearing on the Agenda, the public will be invited to make comments at the time the item comes up for City Council consideration. If a member of the public wishes to address a Consent Calendar item, please submit a Public Comment Form for that item. It may then be discussed separately In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 933-4208. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35, 102-35.104 ADA Title II). Written materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City Council meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the City Clerk’s office.

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MEETING ENVIRONMENT
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REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
City of Santa Paula - City Council Regular - City Council Regular Meeting 3 by the Council, and the public will be invited to make comments at that time. At all times, please use the microphone and write your name and address on the Public Comment Form provided.

6. PRESENTATIONS

6.A SANTA PAULA AYSO SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP RECOGNITION

6.B DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR - CHRISTINA DE LA MORA

6.C ARTS, CULTURE & CREATIVITY MONTH PROCLAMATION

6.D ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION

6.E INTERFACE CHILDREN & FAMILY PRESENTATION

7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Background information has been provided to the City Council on all matters listed under the Consent Calendar and these items are considered to be routine by the City Council and are normally approved by one motion. If discussion is requested by a Councilmember on any item, or a member of the public wishes to comment on an item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

9.A MARCH 2026 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Review and accept the "Certification of Accounts Payable" for the accounts payable payment cycles for March 2026, starting check number 343486 and ending check number 343776.

2. Review and accept the "Certification of Salaries" for the pay period ending dates March 6th, 2026, through March 20th, 2026.

9.B APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Special Meeting April 1, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting April 1, 2026
City Council Special Meeting April 6, 2026, 4:00 pm
City Council Special Meeting April 6, 2026, 6:30 pm
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends Council approve minutes.

9.C AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE 2024-2025 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

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1. Authorize the City Manager to execute proposed Contract Amendment No. 2 to the 2024-2025 Professional Services Agreement with Solid Waste Solutions, Inc., for comprehensive oversight and planning of the City’s compliance with state mandated solid waste programs, particularly those relating to Assembly Bill 939 (Sher, 1989) and Senate Bill 1383 (Lara, 2016).

9.D SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO REGULATE

SUCCESSIVE RENT INCREASE APPLICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Conduct the second reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1353 entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Paula Amending Chapter 152 (Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks) of the Santa Paula Municipal Code to Regulate Successive Rent Increase Applications, and Finding the Ordinance is Exempt from the Environmental Quality Act."

10. ACTION ITEMS

10.A PARK AND ORCHARD STREET, WATER, SEWER AND PAVING

PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Award a Construction Contract to Toro Enterprises Inc for the construction of the Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project in the amount of $1,363,614.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;

2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve contract change orders to the Construction Contract as required and verified by staff in an amount not to cumulatively exceed $202,774.00 (15% construction contingency) for the Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project;

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Phoenix Civil Engineering (PCE) for an amount not to exceed $167,359.20 dollars for construction management, materials testing, and associated construction period services for the Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project;

4. Approve budget adjustments and allocations as shown in Table 2 of the Staff Report to allocate $1,733,747.20 in funds for the Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project.

City of Santa Paula - City Council Regular - City Council Regular Meeting 5 Presented by: Robert Woodward, Interim City Engineer

10.B REVIEW THE 2025 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEW ORDINANCE 1315, APPROVING THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT

FUNDING, ACQUISITION AND USE POLICY FOR SANTA PAULA
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Review the Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report and approve the Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy as required by Government Code Section 7072 of AB 481, and

2. Renew Ordinance 1315 adopted April 20, 2022.

PREPARED BY: DON AGUILAR, POLICE CHIEF

11. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS

11.A FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends City Council review future agenda items.

12. ADJOURNMENT
State of California )-
County of Ventura )- ss
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I posted this City Council Agenda on the bulletin board near the front door of City Hall, 970 Ventura Street, Santa Paula, California.

On_________________ at______________Signed:_________________________ Julie Latshaw
City Clerk
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Subject: MARCH 2026 WARRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Date: April 15, 2026
Agenda Item: 9.A

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Review and accept the "Certification of Accounts Payable" for the accounts payable payment cycles for March 2026, starting check number 343486 and ending check number 343776.

2. Review and accept the "Certification of Salaries" for the pay period ending dates March 6th, 2026, through March 20th, 2026.

BACKGROUND:

This staff report certifies the separation of duties between the Preparer (Accounting and Payroll Specialist) and the Reviewer (Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director).

Presented in the attached documents:
a) CERTIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS by check number range and dates.

It also discloses any voided checks.
b) EXPENSE REPORTS showing the amount and funds accounts payable came from.

The "Check Report" depicts the following columns:
c) AP-ACCOUNTS PAYABLE for the vendors (non-City staff) by the vendor number, vendor name, payment date, payment amount and check number (entitled 'number'). d) PY-PAYROLL for benefit payments, insurance, retirement, etc. Benefits payable on behalf of City staff.
e) Bank Code Summary by payment type.
f) Fund Summary by fund the accounts payables utilized. 7 CERTIFICATION OF SALARIES
This is the certification (separation of duties between "preparer" and the "reviewer") of salaries and benefits (payroll checks) by fund. It lists salary (payroll) issued checks by beginning and ending check number, payroll ending dates March 6th, 2026, through March 20th, 2026.

ANALYSIS:

See the attachment to this staff report for expense breakdown by respective fund.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

None.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

None.

OPTIONS:

As an alternative to staff's recommendation, the City Council may:

1. Decline to receive and file March 2026 Certifications of Accounts Payable Checks and Certifications of Salaries.

ATTACHMENTS:

March 2026 AP and PY Certification.pdf
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Julie Latshaw, City Clerk
Subject: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Special Meeting April 1, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting April 1, 2026
City Council Special Meeting April 6, 2026, 4:00 pm
City Council Special Meeting April 6, 2026, 6:30 pm
Date: April 15, 2026
Agenda Item: 9.B

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends Council approve minutes.

BACKGROUND:

An account of all proceedings of the Legislative Body in open meetings shall be kept by the Clerk/Secretary. The Clerk/Secretary shall prepare an abbreviated record of the meeting proceedings for approval by the Legislative Body which when adopted by the Legislative Body shall be the official Minutes of the meeting. Amendment of the minutes may be made only as to factual accuracy and not as to a change of intent. The Minutes of the meeting need not be verbatim. Only the best and most complete available recording of the meeting shall constitute the official record of the Legislative Body, but the Minutes shall constitute the official record of the Legislative Body meeting where a verbatim record of the meeting is not available. Unless requested by a majority of the quorum, the minutes may be approved without reading.

ANALYSIS:

None.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is not a goal or objective in the City Council's two-year Strategic Plan, however, the Minutes shall constitute the official record of the Legislative Body.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

There are no fiscal impacts for this item.

OPTIONS:
24 None.

ATTACHMENTS:
2026.04.01 City Council Special Minutes.pdf
2026.04.01 City Council Regular Minutes.pdf
2026.04.06 City Council Special 400 pm Minutes.pdf
2026.04.06 City Council Special 630 pm Minutes.pdf
25 CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Special Meeting
April 1, 2026, 4:00 PM

MINUTES
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Juarez called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.

Councilmember Cornejo was absent at time of roll call arriving at 4:18 p.m. 2) ROLL CALL
Members Present: Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, and Gabriela Ornelas
Members Absent: Jenny Crosswhite
3) PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4) ORDER OF BUSINESS

4.A) STUDY SESSION: FAGAN BARRANCA PARK & SANTA PAULA

CREEK SPORTS PARK PHASE II CONCEPTUAL PLANS
Parks and Recreation Director Gregory Barnes presented a presentation on the Fagan Barranca Park. Architect Greg Ray presented the conceptual Design.

Landscape Architect Lindsay DeCeault presented a presentation on the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park Phase II Conceptual Plans. 5) CLOSED SESSION

5.A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1), Title: City Manager
Council recessed to closed session.
6) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Monica Castillo reported there was no reportable action taken. 26 7) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Juarez adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Julie Latshaw, City Clerk
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City Council Regular Meeting
April 1, 2026, 6:30 PM

MINUTES
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Juarez called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2) INVOCATION
Deacon Al Guilin provided the Invocation.
3) FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Chavez led the flag salute.
4) ROLL CALL
Members Present: Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, and Gabriela Ornelas
Members Absent: Jenny Crosswhite
5) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Monica Castillo reported Council attended closed session on the following reporting no reportable actions taken on PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1) 6) PUBLIC COMMENT
Dee Dee Chambers was called to speak with concerns of fireworks going off in the evening.
7) PRESENTATIONS

7.A) NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Juarez presented National Fair Housing Month Proclamation to VCCAR President Jeri Becker and VCCAR member Julio Gomes.

7.B) VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
28 Fire Chief Joe Williams provided the Ventura County Fire Department Report.
8) CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Cornejo:

Attended Ventura Council of Governments meeting; employee appreciation lunch; and met with residents on upcoming cannabis meeting.

Councilmember Chavez:

Spoke of upcoming study session on the growth of our city; and attended Binational Foreign Relations Tour.

Councilmember Ornelas:

No Reportable events.

Mayor Juarez:

Attended the employee appreciation lunch; traveled to Washington DC to promote legislation for Santa Paula; coffee with a cop; chamber mixer; Parks & Recreation Commission meeting; Business connect at Hot Rod Customs; and gave a History of Police Department presentation to newcomer Cesar Ayala at the police department.
9) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Dan Singer:

Traveled to Washington DC to promote legislation for Santa Paula; attended League of Cities Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee in Orange County; reported on the drop of homeless in our city; announced special meeting on the consideration of adding a measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot to allow retail cannabis to exist in the city on Monday April, 6th at 6:30pm at the Santa Paula Community Center; and announced a meeting was held to prepare for the upcoming Property Business Improvement District meeting. 10) CONSENT CALENDAR

10.A) AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA PAULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

FOR AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH SPORTS

10.B) PECK ROAD WATER MAIN REPAIR PROJECT NOTICE OF

COMPLETION

10.C) CDBG LOAN EARLY CLOSEOUT

10.D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Special Meeting March 4, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting March 4, 2026
City Council Special Meeting March 18, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting March 18, 2026
Special Joint Meeting with Santa Paula Unified School District March 2, 2026 (approved by SPUSD 3/25/2026)
29 Motion: Approve Consent Calendar 10.A-10.D.

Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Gabriela Ornelas 11) PUBLIC HEARING

11.A) FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE TO REGULATE SUCCESSIVE

RENT INCREASE APPLICATIONS
This item was presented by City Attorney Monica Castillo.

There were no Public Comments on this item.

Motion: Approve Introducing, and waive first reading of, and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1353 entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Paula Amending Chapter 152 (Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks) of the Santa Paula Municipal Code to Regulate Successive Rent Increase Applications, and Finding the Ordinance is Exempt from the Environmental Quality Act."
Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Gabriela Ornelas
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Gabriela Ornelas 12) ACTION ITEMS

12.A) ST. FRANCIS DAM FLOODPATH PROJECT CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Mr. Nelson and Mr. Wilson spoke on the background of the St. Francis Dam disaster.

Motion: Approve the St. Francis Dam Project conceptual design and direct staff to return with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Paula Historical Society once they have obtained approval from both the Ventura County Transportation Commission and Sierra Northern Railway.

Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Gabriela Ornelas

12.B) RESOLUTION NO. 7609 AUTHORIZING OPERATIONAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF 330 WATER PRESSURE ZONE FACILITIES AND

SUPPORTING IMPROVEMENTS, FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF A
PORTION OF 330 WATER PRESSURE ZONE LINE, AND

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY INTERESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE

FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS (HARVEST AT LIMONEIRA)
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 7609 Authorizing Operational and Final Acceptance of 330 Water Pressure Zone Facilities and Supporting Improvements, Final Acceptance of a Portion of 330 Water Pressure 30 Zone Line, and Acceptance of Property Interests Associated with the Facilities and Improvements.

Moved by Pedro A Chavez, seconded by Leslie Cornejo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Gabriela Ornelas

12.C) MOU WITH THE SANTA PAULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND

THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF SANTA PAULA FOR COMMUNITY EVENT

SUPPORT
Al Escobedo was called to speak expressing events bring the people together.

Motion: Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce for Cruise Night, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Optimist Club of Santa Paula for both the Labor Day Parade and the Holiday Christmas Parade.

Moved by Leslie Cornejo, seconded by Pedro A Chavez
Vote: Motion carried 4-0
Yes: Carlos Juarez, Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, Gabriela Ornelas 13) ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS

13.A) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Juarez adjourned the meeting at 8:38 pm
Julie Latshaw, City Clerk
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City Council Special Meeting
April 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

MINUTES
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Juarez called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2) ROLL CALL
Members Present: Carlos Juarez, Jenny Crosswhite, Leslie Cornejo, Pedro A Chavez, and Gabriela Ornelas
Councilmember Ornelas was absent at time of roll call arriving at 4:15 p.m.

Councilmember Chavez was absent at time of roll call arriving at 4:05 p.m. 3) PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4) CLOSED SESSION

4.A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1), Title: City Manager, 2026 Review Council recessed to closed session.
5) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Monica Castillo reported there was no reportable action taken. 6) ORDER OF BUSINESS
None.
7) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Juarez adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

ATTEST:
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33 CITY OF SANTA PAULA
City Council Special 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. 34 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 opposition 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:
35 Julie Latshaw, City Clerk
36 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Dale Goodman, Public Works Director
Subject: AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE 2024-2025 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.

Date: April 15, 2026
Agenda Item: 9.C

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

BACKGROUND:

In August, 2019, the City contracted with Solid Waste Solutions, Inc. (SWS) to provide planning, program development, and adherence to State solid waste laws, especially regarding Assembly Bill 939 and Senate Bill 1383; day-to-day tracking of existing waste programs; annual reporting; and compliance with various CalRecycle programmatic regulations. The direction provided by Council was for staff to provide a notice of intent to extend the agreement by two years, from May 31, 2020 through May 30, 2022. Up until 2024, the City and Consultant have entered into consecutive one-year agreements for professional services. The existing agreement (Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year) ends June 30, 2026 ("2025 Agreement") and is for compensation not-to-exceed $ 25,000.00. (Exhibit B.) The proposed Amendment No. 2 would extend the 2025 Agreement for one year through June 30, 2027 and keep total compensation at $25,000, effective July 1, 2026.

ANALYSIS:

On or around February 28, 2025 SWS submitted a proposal for certain solid waste management services for a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 through June 30, 2026, soon after which the City and SWS entered into a Contract for Professional Services (Contract No. 25-1020-2024).
37 The City and SWS now desire to amend the agreement to extend the term for an additional year, define the scope of services for Fiscal year 2026/2027, and establish maximum compensation and rates for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.

The scope of services to this requested amendment is attached as Exhibit A to the amendment.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

The extension of this consulting and monitoring service contract supports the City’s goal of maintaining the City’s infrastructure to be safe and sustainable by ensuring comprehensive solid waste collection and recycling services.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

SWS’s 2025 Agreement was for a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 for routine solid waste support services. The proposed amendment and scope will provide an additional $25,000 to continue with routine solid waste support services, while also providing a contract amendment and extension to June 30, 2027.

SWS's proposed billing rates have increased from FY25/26 rates to reflect the collective increases in both the annual cost of living (e.g., CPI) and business insurance costs since the current rates were first approved on July 1, 2023, three years ago. Though allowed to increase rates annually to reflect CPI increases, SWS has avoided doing so for the past three years to benefit the City. Further, SWS conducted a regional rate survey which confirmed the company's proposed rates remain well below the rates of comparative firms.

Table 1: Amendment to Solid Waste Solutions Agreement
Fiscal Year Original Contract Amendment
Requested
Net Increase
(Reduction)
2025/2026 $25,000 $0.00 $25,000
2026/2027 $0.00 $25,000 $25,000
Total Amount $25,000 $25,000 $50,000
The account number for this work is 206-5-5026-209. These costs have been incorporated into the FY 26/27 budget.

OPTIONS:

The Council has the following available alternative options to Staff’s recommendations:

1. Do not approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Solid Waste Solutions which will significantly limit the City’s ability to comply with ongoing solid waste program tasks required by state regulations and instead seek proposals for such services from other consulting firms.

ATTACHMENTS:

EXHIBIT A - Amendment No. 2 to 2026 Solid Waste Solutions Inc. PSA_c1.docx EXHIBIT B - PSA between City and SWS_FY2025_2026.pdf
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA PAULA
AND SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.

This Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment”) to that certain Contract for Professional Services (Contract No. 25-1020-2024) is entered into as of July 1, 2026 by and between the City of Santa Paula, a general law city and municipal corporation ("City"), and Solid Waste Solutions, Inc., a California corporation ("Consultant").

SECTION 1: Recitals. This Amendment is made with reference to the following facts and objectives:

A. On or about June 26, 2019, the City and Consultant entered into a Contract for Professional Services (Contract No. 19-01460) for certain solid waste management services with a term ending June 30, 2020 for compensation not to exceed $20,000.00 (“First Agreement”).

B. On or about May 27, 2020 the City and Consultant entered into a another Contract for Professional Services (Contract No. 19-01710) for certain solid waste and project management services with a term starting July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 (“Second Agreement”). Total compensation was set at a not-to-exceed amount of $17,000.00.

C. In June 2021, the City and Consultant entered into another Contract for Professional Services (Contract No. 21-10008) for certain solid waste management services with a term starting July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (“Third Agreement”). Total compensation was set at a not-to-exceed amount of $31,500.00.

D. On or about August 29, 2022 the City and Consultant entered into another Contract for Professional Services (Contract No. 22-02738) for certain solid waste management services with a term starting July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 (“Fourth Agreement”). Total compensation was set at a not-to-exceed amount of $31,500.00.

E. On or about July 1, 2023 the City and Consultant entered into another Contract for Professional Services (Contract No. 23-02947) for certain solid waste management services with a term starting July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (“Fifth Agreement”). Total compensation was set at a not-to-exceed amount of $31,700.00.

F. On or about July 1, 2024, the City and Consultant entered into another Contract for Professional Services (Contract No. 25-1020-2024) for certain solid waste management services with a term starting July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 (“Sixth Agreement”). Total compensation was set at a not-to-exceed amount of $31,700.00.
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G. On or about August 6, 2025, the City and Consultant entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Sixth Agreement (Contract No. 1037-2025) for certain solid waste management services with a term starting July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 (“Agreement”).

Total compensation was set at a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.00.

H. City and Consultant desire to amend the Agreement to extend the term for an additional year, define the scope of services for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, and establish maximum compensation and rates for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

SECTION 2: Amendment. In consideration of the foregoing and pursuant to Section 28 of the Agreement, the Agreement is amended as follows:

A. Subsection C of Section 1, entitled “Consideration and Compensation” is amended to read as follows:
“C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand dollars and no cents ($25,000.00) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement.”
B. Section 7, entitled “Term of Agreement,” is amended to read as follows:
“7. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2026 and shall expire on June 30, 2027, unless earlier termination occurs under Section 11 of this Agreement, or extended by mutual written agreement of the parties.”
C. Section 34, entitled “Disclosure Required,” is amended to read as follows:
“34. PROHIBITED INTERESTS. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.” D. Exhibit A attached to this Amendment replaces Exhibit A (Scope of Services) to the 41 3
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Agreement. Exhibit A to this Amendment describes the scope of services and compensation for FY 2026-2027.

SECTION 3: Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together constitutes one instrument executed on the same date.

SECTION 4: Limited Amendment. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between this Amendment and the Agreement, the provisions of this Amendment shall control. Whenever the term “Agreement” is used in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as amendment by this Amendment.

N WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the day and year first hereinabove written.

CITY OF SANTA PAULA SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.

By:

Kimberly Nilsson
President
FED TAX ID: 77-0512419
Approved By:
_________________________________
Dan Singer
City Manager
Approved as to Form:
_____________________________________
Monica Castillo
City Attorney
Attested By:

Julie Latshaw
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services and Compensation
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Monica Castillo, City Attorney
Subject: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO REGULATE

SUCCESSIVE RENT INCREASE APPLICATIONS
Date: April 15, 2026
Agenda Item: 9.D

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

At its January 6, 2026 meeting, the Housing and Homelessness Standing Committee ("Committee") discussed an urgency ordinance to restrict how often a mobilehome park may file a rent adjustment application. The Committee voted to refer the item for placement on the City Council's agenda for discussion with the full Council. The Committee's referral is in response to mobilehome owner concerns about mobilehome parks applying for rent increases repeatedly within a short period of time.

At its February 4, 2026 meeting, the City Council considered a proposed urgency ordinance that added the following restriction on rent increase applications:
“No park owner may apply for a rent increase within 12 months after a decision on the merits of a previous application, absent unusual circumstances.” The staff report explained that the “unusual circumstances” exception allows the owner to still apply where unforeseen circumstances could deny the owner a fair return. For example, to calculate a fair return, the City’s Ordinance takes into account a park’s operating expenses.

Operating expenses include utility costs that are not passed through to residents. If these utility costs dramatically spiked in the 6 months following the prior application, then the “unusual circumstances” exception would provide a way for owners to recover a fair return. 53 After deliberation and public comment, the City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an urgency ordinance regulating the frequency of mobilehome park rent adjustment applications.

Subsequent to the February 4, 2026, meeting, the City Attorney received additional input about the proposed urgency ordinance from interested parties. A proposed urgency ordinance responding to that input was presented at the March 4, 2026 City Council meeting. At the March 4, 2026 meeting, the City Council adopted, with amendments, the proposed urgency ordinance and introduced and waived first reading of an identical companion regular ordinance.

The amendments modified the definition of “material change in circumstances” to exclude increased expenses due to property taxes and change or transfer of ownership costs. The effect of these changes limits when a park owner may re-apply for a rent increase during the 12 months following the denial of an application that is substantially the same as the denied application. The urgency ordinance went into effect on March 4, 2026.

With regard to the regular ordinance, the City Council directed the City Attorney to assess whether exclusion of property taxes and change of transfer ownership costs may have unintended consequences, and to return to Council with those findings.

On March 18, 2026, the City Council considered amendments to the introduced ordinance affecting property tax treatment based on the recommendations of the City Attorney, and directed the ordinance be re-introduced with the amendments at a future meeting.

On April 1, 2026, the City Council introduced the amended ordinance and waived the first reading. The ordinance is now before the City Council for second reading and adoption.

ANALYSIS:

Santa Paula Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance
The City's mobilehome park rent stabilization ordinance, codified at Santa Paula Municipal Code ("SPMC") Chapter 152 (the "Ordinance"), was adopted in 1986. There are six mobile home parks in Santa Paula with approximately 771 units. These parks include Rancho Santa Paula, Santa Paula West, The 400 Mobile Estates, the Oaks Mobile Home Estates, and the Anacapa Mobile Home Park.

Annual Permissive CPI Increases
Under SPMC § 152.07(A), on February 1st of every year, park owners are allowed to increase rent within a certain amount which is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI measures inflation and is recalculated annually. The allowable rent increase is 75% of the change in CPI between October of the previous year and October of the year before that.

However, regardless of the rise in inflation, the rent increase may not exceed 7% of the current rent amount. Park owners are free to implement a CPI increase every year on their own, if they so choose. These CPI increases do not require park owners to file an application with the City.

Other Rent Increases
54 For other types of rent increases, park owners must file an application with the City. The City’s ordinance allows for two types of increases: (1) increases based on the cost of a completed capital improvement and (2) increases to permit a just and reasonable return and maintain net operating income. See SPMC §§ 152.07(B) and 152.08. Before adoption of the urgency ordinance, Santa Paula's ordinance did not preclude a park owner from re-filing substantially similar rent increase applications within short intervals of time.

Proposed Ordinance
The proposed ordinance would prohibit a park owner from filing a new application within 12 months of a prior decision which denied an application seeking substantially similar relief based on substantially the same facts if (1) the prior application was decided on the merits or (2) the decision is under judicial review. A decision on the merits does not include a decision based solely on procedural grounds.

There is an exception to the 12-month general prohibition. A park owner may apply for a rent increase to obtain a fair return only if there is a material change in circumstances arising after the prior decision. A material change in circumstances means a substantial change affecting a park owner’s entitlement to a just and reasonable return under the Ordinance. A material change may include, without limitation: (1) a significant increase in reasonable and necessary operating expenses (which shall not include property taxes, change or transfer of ownership costs, or any expenses related to the processing of any application, including judicial review of or legal challenge to any application or application-related decision of the Commission); (2) a significant decrease in gross income; or (3) a significant change in applicable laws, regulations, or governmental requirements that directly increases costs or reduces lawful revenues. Though excluded from the "material change in circumstances" exception during the 12-month pause, property tax increases must be considered in an application submitted 12 months after the prior decision. To qualify for the exception, the change also must not have been known or reasonably foreseeable at the time of the prior application and must have occurred within 12 months following the prior decision. It is the park owner’s burden to demonstrate such a material change in circumstances.

The proposed ordinance will likely be upheld. It includes an exception that provides park owners a meaningful opportunity to obtain a fair return while still imposing a general 12-month waiting period to re-apply, thus tailored to serve the government interests stated in the ordinance. California courts have consistently held that rent control regulations satisfy constitutional requirements so long as the regulatory framework, viewed as a whole, provides a mechanism for achieving a fair return. (See Fisher v. City of Berkeley (1984) 37 Cal.3d 644, 683–684 [ordinance valid where landlords may obtain a fair return].) The California Supreme Court has also recognized that a temporary regulatory delay to a rent increase is not a taking if the rent control framework ultimately allows a park owner to recover a fair return. (Kavanau v. Santa Monica Rent Control Bd. (1997) 16 Cal.4th 761, 782-783.) The Court has also held that procedures that “are carefully tailored to meet the legitimate interests of [an] ordinance ‘without a substantially greater incidence and degree of delay than is practically necessary’ are not impermissibly confiscatory (Carson Mobilehome Park Owners' Assn. v. City of Carson (1983) 35 Cal.3d 184, 193, quoting Birkenfeld v. City of Berkeley (1976) 17 Cal.3d 129, 169.).

The ordinance thus aligns with case law.

STRATEGIC PLAN:
55 This item promotes Strategic Plan Category D. Healthy, Connected, & Thriving Community, Objective 13: Rent Stabilization - Study rent stabilization options relative to current state laws.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

A decrease in the frequency of applications as result of adopting the proposed ordinances may alleviate staff time associated with processing applications and reduce costs of legal and consultant services.

OPTIONS:

The City Council may in the alternative to staff's recommendation:

1. Direct staff to make substantive amendments to the ordinance. Substantive amendments to the ordinance will require re-introduction of the ordinance at a future public meeting.

2. Decline staff's recommendation, leaving the current ordinance unchanged.

3. Take other action as desirable.

ATTACHMENTS:

Att A - Ordinance 1353
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Ordinance No. 1353
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ORDINANCE NO. 1353

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA PAULA AMENDING CHAPTER 152 (MOBILEHOMES AND

MOBILE HOME PARKS) OF THE SANTA PAULA MUNICIPAL

CODE TO REGULATE SUCCESSIVE RENT INCREASE

APPLICATIONS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The City Council of the City of Santa Paula does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Findings.

A. By virtue of the police powers delegated to it by the California Constitution, the City of Santa Paula (“City”) has the authority to enact regulations which promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents, including the regulation of mobilehome space rents.

B. The high cost of moving mobilehomes; the potential for damage resulting therefrom; the requirements relating to the installation of mobilehomes, including permits, landscaping and site preparation; the lack of alternative sites for mobilehome residents; and the substantial investment of homeowners in such homes severely restrict homeowners’ ability to avoid excessive rent increases by relocating to another site.

C. These conditions create an imbalance in bargaining power between mobilehome park owners and mobilehome homeowners that warrants reasonable regulation of space rents to prevent excessive increases while recognizing park owners’ right to a fair return.

D. Mobilehome parks in Santa Paula are an important source of long-term housing stability and affordable homeownership opportunities, particularly for seniors and residents on fixed or low incomes, and displacement from such housing can impose significant social and economic costs on affected residents and the Santa Paula community at large.

E. Park residents have expressed concerns about park owners applying for successive rent increases soon after the denial of an application seeking substantially the same relief based on substantially the same facts.

F. The repetitive filing of such applications within short intervals destabilizes mobilehome residents by creating ongoing uncertainty regarding housing costs.

Such uncertainty imposes indirect displacement pressure and undermines housing 58 3
stability for Santa Paula mobilehome residents who are disproportionately lowincome, senior, disabled, or on fixed incomes.

G. Repeated hearings on substantially similar applications also impose significant and unanticipated burdens on staff time, consultants, and legal resources. These costs divert public funds from essential municipal services.

H. Pursuant to the California Government Code Section 65863.7 and the City’s police power, the City Council desires to enact clear procedural limitations that prevent the use of its administrative process in a manner detrimental to the public welfare while also balancing park owners’ right to a fair return.

SECTION 2. A new Section 152.10.1 of Chapter 152 of Title XV of the Santa Paula Municipal Code is added to read as follows:
§ 152.10.1 SUCCESSIVE APPLICATIONS.
(A) A park owner may not apply for a rent increase within 12 months of a final written decision, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, denying a prior application which sought substantially the same relief based on substantially the same operative facts if one of the following applies:
(1) The prior application was decided on the merits.
(2) The decision to deny the prior application is under judicial review. (B) No new application that meets the criteria of paragraph (A)(2) shall be filed or accepted while the judicial proceeding remains pending, starting from initial filing with the court and ending with the entry of final judgment.
(C) Notwithstanding subsections (A) and (B), a park owner may apply for a rent increase only if it is based upon a material change in circumstances arising after a decision on the prior application. The applicant shall bear the burden of demonstrating such material change.
(D) For purposes of this Section:
(1) An application is not “decided on the merits” when a decision is based solely on procedural grounds, including but not limited to incompleteness, failure to pay required fees, lack of jurisdiction, untimeliness, withdrawal by the applicant, or other procedural defect.
(2) “Final judgment” means a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction that fully resolves the judicial proceeding and for which the time to seek further appellate or writ review has expired, or such review has been exhausted or waived. (3) “Material change in circumstances” means a substantial change affecting a park owner’s entitlement to a just and reasonable return under this Chapter. A material change may include, without limitation: (1) a significant increase in reasonable and 59 4
necessary operating expenses (which shall not include property taxes, change or transfer of ownership costs, any expenses related to the processing of any application, including judicial review of or legal challenge to any application or application-related decision of the Commission); (2) a significant decrease in gross income; or (3) a significant change in applicable laws, regulations, or governmental requirements that directly increases costs or reduces lawful revenues. The change must not have been known or reasonably foreseeable at the time of the prior application and must have occurred within 12 months following the prior decision. Increases to operating expenses due to regulatory increases in property taxes, including increases resulting from a change or transfer of ownership, shall be considered in an application submitted 12 months after the prior decision.

SECTION 3. Environmental Review. The City Council finds that adoption and implementation of this ordinance is not a “project” for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as that term is defined by CEQA guidelines (Guidelines) sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5). The City Council also alternatively finds that the adoption and implementation of this ordinance is exempt from the provisions of CEQA as an administrative activity to modify rent application procedures that will not result in any direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 4. Severability. Should any section, subsection, clause, or provision of this Ordinance for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality or the remaining portions of this Ordinance; it being hereby expressly declared and this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed, approved, and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days following adoption by the City Council.

SECTION 6. Prospective Effect. This Ordinance shall only apply to applications filed after the effective date.

SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be published or posted in the manner required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _______, 2026. 60 5
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Carlos Juarez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julie Latshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Monica Castillo, City Attorney
61 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Dale Goodman, Public Works Director
Subject: PARK AND ORCHARD STREET, WATER, SEWER AND PAVING

PROJECT
Date: April 15, 2026
Agenda Item: 10.A

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

4. Approve budget adjustments and allocations as shown in Table 2 of the Staff Report to allocate $1,733,747.20 in funds for the Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project.

Presented by: Robert Woodward, Interim City Engineer
BACKGROUND:

The Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project (Project) is located in a residential portion of the City bounded by Ojai Road (SR150) on the east and Virginia Terrace on the south (see Exhibit A). The Project contemplates the installation of 1,535 lineal feet of new water main, as well as the replacement of 360 lineal feet of sewer main within Park and Orchard Streets. These systems, which were generally installed in the early 1920’s, have exceeded their useful life and are under-sized and in a state of advanced deterioration. Sewer mains located in Park and Orchard Streets have been investigated, and portions of these sewer mains are proposed for replacement as part of the Project. The existing 2” and 3” water mains in Park and Orchard Streets will be replaced with 8” water mains throughout, and these 62 updated water distribution lines will be tied into existing mains in Ojai Road (SR 150) and Virginia Terrace, as well as the lower portion of the Mill Street water main.

Following water and sewer replacement and repair efforts, portions of Park and Orchard Streets damaged by utility trenching will be repaired, and the streets comprehensively overlayed with asphalt paving.

ANALYSIS:

The project was advertised for bid in February, and bids were opened on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Four contractors submitted bids: Q&E Pipeline Company, J&H Engineering General Contractors, Inc., Sam Hill and Sons, Inc., and Toro Enterprises, Inc. This bid summary is reflected in Exhibit B. Base bids ranged in price from $1,094,831.25 to $1,877,715.00 and are summarized below.

No. Contractor Base Bid

1. Q&E Pipeline Company $1,094,831.25

2. Toro Enterprises, Inc. $1,351,829.00

3. J&H Engineering General Contractors, Inc. $1,426,510.25

4. Sam Hill and Sons, Inc. $1,877,715.00
Staff reviewed the received bids relative to bid specifications and required qualifications.

Based on this review, staff determined that the lowest apparent bidder, Q&E Pipeline Company, did not list five projects of similar magnitude and character to demonstrate the required experience for the execution of the project as proposed. Based on this determination, staff deemed Q&E Pipeline Company’s bid non-responsive and rejected the lowest apparent bid accordingly. Staff therefore finds that Toro Enterprises submitted the lowest responsive and responsible base bid of $1,351,829.00. The bid schedule provided to the contractors also included additive-alternate items which address curb and driveway repair, for which Toro provided for in their bid at a cost of $11,785.00, which is reasonable and competitive with other bids received. Staff recommends including the additive-alternate items in the award request, for a total of $1,363,614.00, and recommends City Council award the contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. pursuant to Santa Paula Municipal Code §§ 56.04(A)(3) and 56.08(D).

It is also recommended that construction management services, materials testing, engineering and inspection be performed by Phoenix Civil Engineering (PCE) at a cost of $167,359.20.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

The Project supports the currently adopted Strategic Plan in achieving the following goals:

Infrastructure, Transportation & Mobility
Goal: Maintain and develop the City’s infrastructure to be safe, sustainable, innovative and cost-efficient.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

Funding for the project’s construction is included in the FY 2025/2026 Capital Improvement Project budget, specifically CIPs 9108, 9215, 9359. Due to the specific funds (Water 63 Enterprise, Sewer Enterprise, etc.) involved, construction costs associated with water, sewer and paving are allocated to these CIPs. General types of activities common to overall project construction such as mobilization, traffic control and so forth are allocated to individual funds proportionately based on the total cost for each specific category of work. A similar approach is applied to construction contingency and construction management costs, and these totals are reflected in Table 2. Funds will be transferred from their respective CIPs to the new CIP 9405.

The project construction cost summary is presented in Table 1 below, inclusive of contingency, as well as costs related to construction management, materials testing, and inspection. The project construction contract execution is contingent upon City Council of the required budgetary allocations and adjustments reflected in Table 2.

Table 1: Project Construction Costs
Item Amount
Construction Contract $1,363,614.00
15% Construction Contingency $202,774.00
Construction Management $167,359.20
Total $1,733,747.20
Table 2: Budget Transfers Required
2025-26 CIP Account No. Decrease Increase
Transfer - CIP 9108 Water Main
Replacement
610-5-9215-660 $972,431.73
Transfer - CIP 9215 Sewer Pipeline
Rehab Program
610-5-9215-660 $320,596.64
Transfer - CIP 9359 Citywide Street
Preservation & Maintenance
108-5-9359-660 $440,718.83
CIP 9405 - Park & Orchard Street
Water, Sewer and Paving Project (Water
funded portion)
620-5-9405-660 $972,431.73
CIP 9405 - Park & Orchard Street
Water, Sewer and Paving Project
(Sewer funded portion)
610-5-9405-660 $320,596.64
CIP 9405 - Park & Orchard Street
Water, Sewer and Paving Project
(Streets funded portion)
108-5-9405-660 $440,718.83
Total $1,733,747.20
Funds from the City's street maintenance program (CIP 9359), inclusive of Measure R monies, will still be utilized for their intended purposes under the new CIP 9405 program. As such, staff did not consult with the Measure R Committee.

OPTIONS:

In addition to the recommended action, the Council has available to it the following alternative options:
64 1. Do not approve the construction contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for the Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project, and direct staff to re-bid the project.

This action would significantly delay critical infrastructure replacement and project completion as currently scheduled for the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program.

ATTACHMENTS:

EXHIBIT A - Project Location Map.pdf
EXHIBIT B - Park Orchard Project Bid Results.pdf
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Project Location Map
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EXHIBIT B
Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project Bid Results 68 69
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Donald Aguilar, Police Chief
Subject: REVIEW THE 2025 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEW ORDINANCE 1315, APPROVING THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT

FUNDING, ACQUISITION AND USE POLICY FOR SANTA PAULA
Date: April 15, 2026
Agenda Item: 10.B

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Review the Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report and approve the Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy as required by Government Code Section 7072 of AB 481, and

2. Renew Ordinance 1315 adopted April 20, 2022.

PREPARED BY: DON AGUILAR, POLICE CHIEF
BACKGROUND:

On September 30, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved AB 481, requiring a law enforcement agency's applicable governing body, the City Council, to adopt a Military Equipment Use Policy and implement it by ordinance. On April 20, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1315 (Exhibit A), adopting a military equipment use policy for the Police Department pursuant to AB 481.

AB 481 requires the adoption of the Policy before the law enforcement agency can take action to request military equipment as defined by the statute; to seek funds (such as grants or inkind donations) for acquiring military equipment; to actually acquire military equipment, either permanently or temporarily by owning, borrowing, or leasing; to collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to deploy or use military equipment in the agency's territorial jurisdiction; to use new or existing military equipment in a manner not previously subject to AB 481's scope; to solicit or respond to a proposal for, or to enter into an agreement with, any person or entity to seek funds for, apply for, acquire, use or collaborate in using military equipment; or to acquire military equipment through any other means not specifically detailed in the statute.

ANALYSIS:

On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed a series of policing reform legislation items into law. These laws are aimed at increasing police transparency, and AB 481, in 70 particular, requires law enforcement agencies to adopt a military equipment use policy by legislative body ordinance prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment as defined by the law. Santa Paula Police Department Policy No. 705, governing "Military Equipment" attached hereto as Exhibit B (the "Policy") was adopted by Council via Ordinance No. 1315 on April 20, 2022.

Under AB 481, the Police Department must submit an annual military equipment report (see Exhibit C, the "Annual Inventory Report") for each type of military equipment used within one year of approval, and annually thereafter. The report must include the following:

1. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.

2. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.

3. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.

4. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.

5. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.

6. If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.

Equipment is organized by the following 15 categories established by AB 481:

Category 1: Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles Category 2: Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles or armored personnel carriers Category 3: High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached
Category 4: Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants Category 5: Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety unit Category 6: Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind Category 7: Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature
Category 8: Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition
Category 9: Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code 30510 and Penal Code 30515, with the exception of standard-issue handguns Category 10: Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles
Category 11: Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools Category 12: Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray
Category 13: TASER Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices
Category 14: Kinetic energy weapons and munitions, including t he following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, “bean 71 bag,” rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons Category 15: Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight
The Santa Paula Police Department is in current possession of items in Categories 2, 5, 7,9, 11, 12, and 14 shown in the Annual Inventory Report attached as Exhibit C. There have been no concerns or complaints received regarding any of the equipment in the Annual Inventory Report. There have been no reported or discovered violations of policy and, therefore, no subsequent actions taken.

The Police Department proposes to purchase additional units of equipment already authorized under the City’s military equipment use policy; specifically, 40 mm launchers and 40 mm foam tipped kinetic energy projectile rounds-operational range 10-40 meters, which are listed in the Annual Inventory Report. The purchase will be made with supplemental law enforcement funding to augment less lethal force options in de-escalation. Officers have been trained in the handling and use of this equipment. The remaining inventory in the Annual Inventory Report had no annual costs for supplies, upgrades, storage, and maintenance. This portion of the inventory is for specific use with a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team or a Special Response Team (SRT). Those particular teams do not exist at the Police Department at this time and it is a future plan to re-establish them. All other information required by AB 481 is provided in the Annual Inventory Report.

Based on the Annual Inventory Report, the City Council is required to review the Policy (which, here, incorporates the Annual Inventory Report) at least annually and vote on whether to renew the ordinance at a regular meeting. In accordance with the Government Code section 7071(c), the ordinance and Policy have been agendized as an open session item at a regular meeting and public comment must be taken.

In deciding whether to renew the ordinance, the City Council shall determine whether each type of military equipment identified in the Annual Inventory Report has complied with these standards, as set forth in Government Code section 7071(d)(1):

A. The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

B. The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.

C. If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

D. Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.

If the City Council cannot make such a determination, it shall either disapprove renewal of the authorization for that type of equipment or require modifications to the Policy in a manner to resolve the lack of compliance.

The Police Department has determined that the standards for renewal have been met and recommends Council concurrence with its determination. Staff will discuss satisfaction of those standards in more detail at the time the ordinance and Policy are considered for 72 renewal.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

These unfunded mandates will continue to place new obligations on staff, but no other direct fiscal impacts are associated with this action. The current budget for the Police Department has sufficient funding to cover any additional expenses that may arise in acquisition of equipment.

OPTIONS:

The following alternative options are available to the City Council:

1. Approve the Military Equipment Use Policy and renew Ordinance 1315 contingent on modifications to the policy required for AB 481 compliance.

2. Do not approve the Military Equipment Use Policy (Exhibits B & C) and do not renew Ordinance 1315 (Exhibit A). Disapproval would pause Police Department use of military equipment.

3. Provide staff with further direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

EXHIBIT A - AB_481_Ordinance_1315.pdf
EXHIBIT B - Military_Equipment_Policy.pdf
EXHIBIT C - AB_481_2025_Inventory - 2.pdf
73 ORDINANCE NO. 1315

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA PAULA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY PURSUANT TO AB 481
The City Council of the City of Santa Paula does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares that:

A. On September 30, 2021 Governor Newsom signed a series of policing reform legislation items into law. These laws are aimed at increasing police transparency, and AB 481 in particular requires law enforcement agencies to adopt a military equipment use policy prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment as defined by the law. Santa Paula Police Department Policy No. 705, governing “Military Equipment,” is attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Policy”). The Policy must be adopted by ordinance at a regular meeting of the governing body for that agency (i.e., the City Council).

B. AB 481 requires adoption of the Policy before the law enforcement agency can take action to request military equipment as defined by the statute; seek funds (such as grants or in-kind donations) for acquiring military equipment; actually acquire military equipment, either permanently or temporarily by owning, borrowing, or leasing; collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to deploy or use military equipment in the agency’s territorial jurisdiction; use new or existing military equipment in a manner not previously subject to AB 481’s scope; solicit or respond to a proposal for, or enter into an agreement with, any person or entity to seek funds for, apply for, acquire, use, or collaborate in using military equipment; or to acquire military equipment through any other means not specifically detailed in the statute.

C. To continue to use military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022, the law enforcement agency must commence the process of adopting the Policy no later than May 1, 2022.

D. In accordance with AB 481, the proposed Policy will be made available on the Santa Paula Police Department’s website at least 30 days prior to the public hearing by the City Council to adopt the Policy. Once adopted, the Policy will be made publicly available on the Police Department’s website for as long as the covered military equipment is available for use.

E. In accordance with AB 481, the Policy is being agendized as an open session item at a regular meeting of the City Council, and public comment on the item will be allowed in accordance with the Brown Act.

F. This Ordinance shall be reviewed by the City Council at least annually, and based on an annual military equipment report that must be submitted to the City Council pursuant to AB 481, the City Council shall determine whether each type of military equipment identified in the report has complied with the standards for continued 74 approval. If the City Council cannot make such a determination, it shall either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of equipment, or require modifications to the Policy in a manner to resolve the lack of compliance.

SECTION 2. Findings. Pursuant to Government Code § 7071(d)(1), as may be amended or renumbered from time to time, the City Council hereby makes the following findings in support of its adoption of the Policy:

A. The military equipment identified in the Policy is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

B. The proposed Policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.

C. If the Police Department purchases military equipment pursuant to the Policy, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

SECTION 3. Military Equipment Use Policy Adopted. In light of the findings in Section 2, and in accordance with AB 481, the City Council hereby adopts Santa Paula Police Department Policy No. 705, entitled “Military Equipment,” attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by this reference.

SECTION 4. Severability. Each of the provisions of this Ordinance is severable from all other provisions. If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. Environmental Assessment. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

SECTION 6. City Clerk Certification. The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a summary thereof to be published within fifteen (15) days of the adoption and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.
75 SECTION 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of April, 2022.

JENNY CROSSWHITE, MAYOR
ATTEST:

Julie Latshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Military Equipment
705.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
705.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department, in this case the Santa Paula City Council.

Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
(a) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. (b) Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. (c) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. (d) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. (e) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. (f) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. (g) Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
(h) Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
(i) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue handguns.
(j) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. (k) Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. (l) Munitions containing tear gas or Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper Spray), excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
(m) TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
(n) Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
(o) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
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705.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Santa Paula Police Department that its members comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 705.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police will designate a member of the Department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying Department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Santa Paula Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department's funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department's website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
705.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The attachment to this policy section constitutes a list of qualifying "military equipment" for the Department.

SEE ATTACHMENT: MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY.PDF
705.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body, by way of an ordinance, adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment 78 Santa Paula Police Department
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policy is submitted to the governing body, and is available on the Department's website at least thirty (30) days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071).

The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 705.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
This policy recognizes the need for agencies to provide assistance to each other, whether in ongoing combined or regional operations, occasional planned operations, or in exigent circumstances. Where applicable to the provisions of Government Code § 7070 through § 7075, such assisting agencies should comply with their respective military equipment use policies when rendering assistance.
705.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee will submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(a) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. (b) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. 79 Santa Paula Police Department
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(c) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. (d) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report. (e) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (f) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.

The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the Department's website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 705.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
80 Category 2 Category 5 Category 7 Category 9 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 11 Category 11 Category 11 Category 14 Category 14 Category 14 Category 14 Category 14 Type Armored vehicle Mobile command
post vehicle
Breaching shotgun Patrol Rifles
Flameless OC
CS chemical agent CS chemical agent
OC chemical agent
CS chemical agent
CS chemical agent
40 MM OC vapor 40 MM OC / CS vapor
Light sound
diversionary
device
Light sound
diversionary
device
Light sound
diversionary
device 40 MM Launcher
40mm kinetic
energy projectiles
40mm kinetic
energy projectiles
40mm kinetic
energy projectiles
40mm kinetic
energy
projectiles
Description (1)Black armored,
wheeled vehicle
MRAP. Agency
Name markings
and red/blue
lights. Equiped
with a siren. Can
hold a driver and
nine passengers.
5th Wheel style
trailer
Mossberg 500 12
gauge shotgun
designed to fire
frangible breaching
rounds
Colt AR-15 rifle
variants
Flameless
Expulsion OC
Defense
Technology 40mm
short range CS
chemical agent
round
Defense
Technology Triple
Chaser CS
Defense
Technology OC
Stinger
Defense
Technology triple
chaser Riot Control
CS
Defense
Technology CS
ferret
Defense
Technology ferret
Defense
Technology Tri
Chamber
Flameless CS /OC
Defense
Technology
(DEFTEC)
Defense
Technology
(DEFTEC) Low roll
Royal Arms
Internantional 12
gauge flash bang
Defense
Technology
breach loading
single shot 40
MM Launcher
40mm, foamtipped kinetic
energy projectile
fired from an
agency-authorized
40mm launcher.
40mm, Extended
range OC projectile
fired from an
agency-authorized
40mm launcher.
40mm, extended
range kinetic
energy projectile
fired from an
agency-authorized
40mm launcher.
40mm, Extended
range marking
projectile fired
from an agencyauthorized 40mm
launcher.

Quantity 1 1 3 58 5 10 25 20 25 16 24 18 11 10 25 7 74 10 31 9 Capabilities Armor rated to .50
cal.

Mobile Field
Command
capabilities during
emergency events
and natural
disasters
Capable of
defeating locks
and deadbolts on
doors and gates
The Colt Enhanced
Patrol Rifle (EPR) is
the next evolution
in the world's most
dependable,
thoroughly fieldtested patrol rifle.
.02 oz. of active
agent

3.2 oz of active
payload

3.2 oz of CS agent Designed for
indoor use. OC is
released in a vapor
form
.70 oz of agent.

Designed for
indoor use. CS
chemical agents
are released in a
vapor form
Produces 6-8
candela of light
and 175db of
sound.

Produces 6-8
candela of light
and 175 db of
sound.

Reusable LSDD
using 12 gauge
blanks.

Operational range
10-40 meters.

Operational range
10-70 meters.

Operational range
10 – 70 meters
Operational
range 10-70
meters
Expected
lifespan
20 yrs. 15 yrs.
20 yrs.
5 yrs.
5 yrs. 5 yrs.
5 yrs.
5 yrs. 5 yrs. 5 yrs. 5 yrs.
5 yrs. 5 yrs. 5 yrs. 5 yrs.

Manufacturer's
description
Four-wheeled,
diesel enginepowered
personnel carrier
with ballistic glass
and armor rated to
.50 cal.

Royal Arms is the
original inventor,
as well as oldest
manufacturer of:

Breaching StandOff Device, 12
Gauge Breaching
Shotgun, Copper &
Clay Frangible
Breaching Rounds
.223 / 5.56 caliber
rifle
The OC Flameless
Expulsion Device is
a compact, nonpyrotechnic,
chemical agent
device that
provides safe
expulsion without
risk of fire. It is
safe to use inside
of a residence.

Unlike
pyrotechnical
grenades, this
device’s contents
are expelled upon
actuation of a CO2
cartridge that will
affect a confined
area of
approximately
1500 square feet.

The Triple-Chaser®
CS consists of
three separate
canisters pressed
together with
separating charges
between each.

When deployed,
the canisters
separate and land
approximately 20
feet apart allowing
increased area
coverage in a short
period of time.

The Stinger® OC
Device is a
maximum effect
device that
delivers four
stimuli for
psychological and
physiological
effects: rubber
pellets, light,
sound, and OC.

The Stinger Device
is most widely
used as a crowd
management tool
by Law
Enforcement and
Corrections. The
Stinger Grenade
has an initial 1.5
second delay that
initiates fuze
assembly
separation,
followed by
another .5 second
delay before the

Designed
specifically for
outdoor use in
crowd control
situations, the Riot
Control Grenade is
a high volume
continuous burn
canister that
expels its payload
in approximately
20 - 40 seconds. I
It is non-burning
and designed to
penetrate barriers.

Primarily used to
dislodge
barricaded
subjects, it can
also be used for
area denial.

The Defense
Technology OC
Vapor Aerosol
Device is for law
enforcement and
corrections use to
deliver a high
concentration of
Oleoresin
Capsicum (OC) in a
powerful mist.

A unique device
delivering an
invisible vapor and
rendering an
intense respiratory
effect. Provides
best results when
used indoors and
requires no
personal
decontamination.

This is a nonbursting, nonfragmenting multibang device that produces a
thunderous bang
with an intense
bright light. Ideal
for distracting
dangerous
suspects during
assaults, hostage
rescue, room entry
or other high risk
arrest situations.

The 40LMTS is a
tactical 40mm
single shot
launcher that
features a folding
stock and an
adjustable
Integrated Front
Grip (IFG) with a
light rail. The
Ambidextrous
Lateral Sling
Mount (LSM) and
QD mounting
systems allow
both a single and
two point sling
attachment. The
40LMTS will fire
standard 40mm
Less Lethal
ammunition, up
to 4.8 inches in
cartridge length.

This weapon is
NOT designed to
fire 40mm High

40mm foamtipped projectile
capable of
travelling 250 fps
to a maximum
range of 100 feet.
40mm foam and
OC tipped
projectile capable
of travelling 250
fps to a maximum
range of 100 feet.

The eXact iMpact™
40 mm Sponge
Round is a point-ofaim, point-ofimpact direct-fire
round. This
lightweight, highspeed projectile
consisting of a
plastic body and
sponge nose that
is spin stabilized
via the
incorporated
rifling collar and
the 40 mm
launcher’s rifled
barrel. The round
utilizes smokeless
powder as the
propellant, and,
therefore, have
velocities that are
extremely
consistent. Used
for Crowd Control,
Patrol, and Tactical
The 40 mm Direct
Impact® LE
Extended Range
Round is a pointof-aim, point-ofimpact direct-fire
round and is
intended to be
used in
applications that
exceed the
performance
capability of the
standard Direct
Impact Round. An
excellent solution
whether you
need to
incapacitate a
single subject or
control a crowd.

When loaded
with a green
marking agent,
the Direct Impact
LE can be used to
indicate the

Provides incident
managers the
ability to
coordiante and
manage police
resources during
incidents.

Allows officers to
safely and
effectively breach
doors and gates
during high-risk
search warrant
services and
hostage rescues.

Less lethal tool
used to compel
violent/ armed and
barricaded
suspects from
vehicles and
structures when
the circumstances
are too hazardous
for officers to
enter. May also be
used to disperse
large, violent and,
riotous crowds.

Verbal warnings
should procede its
use when feasible.

Less lethal
chemical agent
designed to
compel large,
violent and,
riotous crowds to
disperse from an
outdoor area.

Verbal warnings
should proceed its
use when feasible.

Designed as a
chemical agent
dispersal tool and
not an impact
weapon.

Less lethal
chemical agent
designed to
compel large,
violent and,
riotous crowds to
disperse from an
outdoor area.

Verbal warnings
should proceed its
use when feasible.

Designed as a
chemical agent
dispersal tool and
not an impact
weapon.

Less lethal
chemical agent /
impact weapon
/LSDD designed to
compel large,
violent and,
riotous crowds to
disperse from an
outdoor area.

Verbal warnings
should proceed its
use when feasible.

Designed as a
chemical agent
dispersal tool and
not an impact
weapon.

Less lethal
chemical agent
designed to
compel large,
violent and,
riotous crowds to
disperse from an
outdoor area.

Verbal warnings
should proceed its
use when feasible.

Designed as a
chemical agent
dispersal tool and
not an impact
weapon.

Less lethal tool
used to compel
violent/ armed and
barricaded
suspects from
structures when
the circumstances
are too hazardous
for officers to
enter. Verbal
warnings should
procede its use
when feasible.

Less lethal tool
used to compel
violent/ armed and
barricaded
suspects from
structures and
vehicles when the
circumstances are
too hazardous for
officers to enter.

Verbal warnings
should procede its
use when feasible.

Less lethal tool
used to compel
violent/ armed
and barricaded
suspects from
structures and
vehicles when
the
circumstances
are too
hazardous for
officers to enter.

Verbal warnings
should procede
its use when
feasible.

The light sound
diversionary
device (flash bang)
is a less lethal
device used during
high-risk search
warrants, arrests
of armed and
violent suspects
and, during
hostage rescues.

An intense bright
light and loud
noise are created
temporarily
overwhelming a
suspect's senses
which may
potentially prevent
a suspect from
harming officers.

The light sound
diversionary
device (flash
bang) is a less
lethal device
used during highrisk search
warrants, arrests
of armed and
violent suspects
and, during
hostage rescues.

An intense bright
light and loud
noise are created
temporarily
overwhelming a
suspect's senses
which may
potentially
prevent a
suspect from
harming officers.

The light sound
diversionary
device (flash
bang) is a less
lethal device
used during highrisk search
warrants, arrests
of armed and
violent suspects
and, during
hostage rescues.

An intense bright
light and loud
noise are created
temporarily
overwhelming a
suspect's senses
which may
potentially
prevent a
suspect from
harming officers.

Used to fire
rounds to compel
an individual to
cease his/her
actions when
such munitions
present a
reasonable
option. A verbal
warning of the
intended use of
the device should
precede its
application.

To compel an
individual to cease
his/her actions
when such
munitions present
a reasonable
option. A verbal
warning of the
intended use of
the device should
precede its
application.

To compel an
individual to
cease his/her
actions when
such munitions
present a
reasonable
option. A verbal
warning of the
intended use of
the device should
precede its
application.

Fiscal impact N/A aquired
through military
surplus program
$2,000 annual
maintenance
$1,100 per unit $996.00 per unit

20.94 per unit
Legal and
procedural
rules
Policy N/A
Required traininClass A drivers
license
In-House training Tactical Team
personnel are
authorized to use
the breaching
shotgun after
receiving the
required training
and have shown
the ability to utilize
the tool safely and
competently.

Tactical Team
personnel must
recieve annual
recertification and
qualification.

Initial orientation
course including
qualification;
annual
recertificaiton
including
qualificaiton.

Tactical Team
personnel
responsible for
formulating
chemical agent
plans must attend
California POST
certified chemical
agent school and
must recertify
every three years.

Tactical Team
officers may
deploy chemical
agents during highrisk tactical
Tactical Team
personnel
responsible for
formulating
chemical agent
plans must attend
California POST
certified chemical
agent school and
must recertify
every three years.

Tactical Team
officers may
deploy chemical
agents during highrisk tactical
All authorized
personnel must
attend a user's
course taught by a
POST certified
instructor and
complete a
qualification.

Personnel must
qualify annually.

All authorized
personnel must
attend a user's
course taught by a
POST certified
instructor and
complete a
qualification.

Personnel must
qualify annually.

This type of LSDD
is non explosive
and therefore all
personnel can
deploy if they have
attended a user's
course taught by a
qualified instructor
and complete a
qualification.

Personnel must
qualify annually.

Initial orientation
course including
qualification;
annual
recertificaiton
including
qualificaiton.

Category 2 Category 5 Category 7 Category 9 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 12 Category 11 Category 11 Category 11 Category 14 Category 14 Category 14 Category 14 Category 14 Type Armored vehicle Mobile command
post vehicle
Breaching shotgun
Patrol Rifles
Flameless OK
CS chemical agent CS chemical agent
OC chemical agent
CS chemical agent
CS chemical agent
40 MM OC vapor 40 MM OC / CS vapor Light sound diversio Lightsound diversio Lightsound diversio 40 MM Launcher 40mm kinetic
energy projectiles
40mm kinetic
energy projectiles
40mm kinetic
energy projectiles
40mm kinetic
energy
Compliance
mechanisms
Operational use
with approval from
Executive
Command Staff or
exigent
circumstances
Operational use
under the review
of the Tactical
Team Commander
or appropriate
team supervisor
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
Use is subject to
policies
300,303,305,404,
and 700
81 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Dan Singer, City Manager
Subject: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Date: April 15, 2026
Agenda Item: 11.A

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends City Council review future agenda items.

BACKGROUND:

The attached Future Agenda Items forecast identifies anticipated agenda items for upcoming Council meetings as well as Study Session topics and long-range discussion items. Placing this forecast on the agenda affords the Council and the public the opportunity to discuss such topics and to make any recommendations. It should be noted this is only a forecast and may change over the course of time or based on feedback by the Mayor and City Manager during review of future agendas.

ANALYSIS:

Should a member of the City Council wish to introduce a future agenda topic, it should be done in compliance with the Council's adopted Manual of Procedural Guidelines, Section 5.1.

Items introduced by a member of the Council during a Council meeting requires a second and should be reserved for time-sensitive matters needing attention within the proceeding 45 day period.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

FISCAL IMPACTS:

OPTIONS:

ATTACHMENTS:

05.05.2026_Future_Agenda_Items_lm.pdf
82 Santa Paula City Council Tentative Agenda Schedule
Updated 4/9/2026
Activities associated with the Council’s Strategic Plan* Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 5th – 6:30pm
P&R Older American Month Proclamation
P&R Senior Master Plan Update
Admin City Manager Department Report
Admin Immigration Support Resolution
PW Pavement Management Award of Contract
CDD HCD Housing Element Annual Report
CDD REC License Agreement
P&R Union Oil Building Roof Replacement Award
Regular Meeting
May 20th - 6:30pm
Finance Finance Department Report
Finance 3rd Qtr. Budget Report

STUDY SESSION TOPICS
Admin No Smoking Ordinance 2nd Qtr.

Finance Development Impact Fees (DIF)* 2nd Qtr.

CDD Use of Triangle Property on Housing TBD
CDD Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance Workshop April
PD & Legal Electric Bike/Scooter Ordinance Options 2nd Qtr.

CDD/PW Impacts of Local Growth 2nd Qtr.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CDD Central Business District Live Entertainment Ord 1339 TBD Legal Fire MOU Amendment for Station 26 TBD
CDD Downtown Vacancies Ordinance 1st Qtr.

CDD Downtown Parking Inventory and Options* TBD
PW Water & Sewer Rate Study 2nd Qtr.

CDD Gateway Shopping Center CUP 2nd Qtr.

CDD Remnant Parcel Annexation 2nd Qtr.

PW Plans and Specifications for Peck/Calpipe Street Improvement PW Approve final design of bike trail extension, Telegraph Rd., and Roundabout
Admin Grant Application Status Report 2nd Qtr.

Admin Labor Agreements with outside Unions 2nd Qtr.
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Santa Paula City Council
April 15, 2026