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CITY OF AVENAL SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE AVENAL CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018; 4:30 P.M. AVENAL THEATER, 233 E. KINGS ST.; AVENAL, CA 93204 MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Ovalle called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m. Staff Present: Ortiz, Perkins, Santillan. Legal Counsel: Legal Council was available via phone. ROLL CALL: Councilman Gravelle, Councilmember Woolley, Councilman Harvick, Mayor Pro Tem Ovalle, Mayor Preciado. CITY CLERK: Government Code Section 54952.3: The members of the City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority are entitled to receive a total of $300.00 per month as a result of being elected to the City Council. They receive no other compensation for sitting as a member of Successor Agency and Housing Authority. PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES: None. NEW BUSINESS: A. Consider Request for Approval of Design and Location of Mural by Central Valley Freedom Summer Project Committee: Fernando Santillan, Community Development Director, reported Avenal City Staff were approached by members of the Avenal Youth Summer Organization, part of the Central Valley Freedom Summer (CFVS) project, to request permission from the City Council about a planned mural in Avenal. CVFS is a participatory action research project involving UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced students to investigate non-partisan voter engagement and grassroots youth organizing efforts. Pursuant to the Avenal Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 9.61, Section 04, Part “Q. Murals which contain no advertising copy and which do not function as an advertisement are subject to review and approval by the City Council”. The group is requesting Council approval to move forward with a mural on the exposed wall of the building which houses the Rumbo Travel Agency on Kings Street. Staff requests direction from the City Council as to this request. Council may vote to deny the request, or propose alternatives to the proposed project elements, including location and design, prior to approval. Councilmember Woolley voiced concerns regarding tattoos on the nurse. It is misleading as the medical field does not allow visible tattoos. She suggested if a nurse is portrayed, it be without tattoos. Melissa Figueroa, Avenal Youth Summer Organization, stated that they have held workshops at the Gallery and the mural was designed by Avenal youth. She understands the Council’s concerns regarding the tattoos and she would discuss changes with her supervisor and artist. Mayor Preciado called a brief recess at 4:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 4:35 p.m. Ms. Figueroa had called her supervisor and was told that it wouldn’t be a problem to make some changes. As per the agreement, the final decision is up to the artist and all suggestions will be taken into consideration. She, thanked the City Council for their time and input. This has been challenging for the Avenal Youth Summer Organization in trying to get involvement with the youths in the community. After a lengthy discussion, the following action was taken. A motion was made by Councilman Harvick to approve mural, seconded by Councilman Gravelle and carried. Special Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency September 6, 2018 Page 2 of 2 Roll Call Vote: AYES: Harvick, Gravelle, Woolley, Ovalle, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 5:23 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Maria Ortiz, City Clerk