CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
6:30 PM
CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Broggie called the meeting to order at 6:30PM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Brogie led the pledge of allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members present: Mayor Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola, Councilmember Villaseñor, Councilmember Mendez and Councilmember Austin
ABSENT: None.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Villaseñor to approve the agenda Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola, Councilmember Villaseñor, Councilmember Austin and Councilmember Mendez
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 9A. THROUGH 9D. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
5.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-DECEMBER 10, 2024 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-DECEMBER 10, 2024.PDF
5.B CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-4038 UPDATING THE RESOLUTION
FIXING THE COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND OTHER TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF NON-REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT/MIDMANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL, AND PARTTIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
OF FILLMORE
MGMT COMP RESOLUTION STAFF REPORT.PDF
5.C CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN UPDATED CALPERS PUBLICLY
AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
FILLMORE - STAFF REPORT PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE.PDF
5.D CONTRACT FOR BUREAU VERITAS BUILDING AND PLAN REVIEW AND
CONSULTING SERVICES
FILLMORE BUREAU VERITAS CONTRACT PLAN UPDATE.PDF
Councilmember Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola to approve the consent calendar. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Broggie, Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola, Councilmember Villaseñor, Councilmember Austin and Councilmember Mendez
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pedro Chavez was called to speak in regard to One Step a La Vez and congratulated the new members to office.
Bill Faith was called to speak about traffic lights and highway 126.
Sara Garcia was called to speak regarding Two Rivers Park improvements.
7. PRESENTATIONS
7.A RECOGNIZING THE WINNERS OF THE 2024 CENTRAL AVENUE CHRISTMAS
TREE DECORATING
Mayor Broggie presented these awards to the following individuals:
Heritage Valley Blazers – Honorable mention
Fillmore AYSO Epic - 1st place (Nancy Rodriguez was present to receive the award).
7.B RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Manuel Minjares (Public Speaker) was called to speak on behalf of Ventura County Supervisor’s Kelly Longs office to thank the outgoing council members for their service.
Interim City Manager, Erika Herrea, thanked the outgoing council members for their leadership and support to the community.
The council thanked the outgoing council members for their service and provided them with a proclamation.
Outgoing council members Mark Ausitn and Chris Gurrola thanked the city for their trust and the opportunity to serve them.
7.C NEW ELECTED OFFICIALS OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
Steven Auckin (public speaker) was called to speak in regard to ingoing and outgoing council members.
Deputy City Clerk, Arely Venegas called up re-elected City Clerk, Olivia Carrera Lopez and re-elected City Treasurer, Jaqueline Herrera to the dais and administered the Oath of Office.
City Clerk, Olivia Lopez called up the newly elected council members:
Chrsitina Villaseñor, John Garnica and Luis Rodriguez the dais and administered their oath of office.
8. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION MEETING RECESS (BREAK)
The City Council meeting was called to a recess break at 7:15 PM.
The council came back from break at 7:25 PM.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 24-4033 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION
SR DECLARING THE 2024 ELECTION RESULTS.PDF
Deputy City Clerk, Arely Venegas presented this item.
Councilmember Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica to approve the adoption of the City Council Resolution 24-4033 Declaring the results if the November 5, 2025 Election. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Broggie, Councilmember Villaseñor, Councilmember Mendez and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.B SELECTION OF 2024 MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
SR - SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MPT.PDF
Deputy City Clerk, Arely Venegas presented this item.
Councilmember Mendez nominated Christina Villaseñor to be elected City of Fillmore’s new Mayor. Councilmember Garnica seconded the motion. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Broggie, Councilmember Villaseñor, Councilmember Mendez and Councilmember Rodriguez.
Councilmember Broggie nominated Albert Mendez to be elected City of Fillmore’s new Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Villaseñor seconded the nomination. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Broggie, Councilmember Villaseñor, Councilmember Mendez and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.C PRESERVATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT - APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY
OFFICERS
PRESERVATION OF LOCAL GOV - APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY OFFICERS 2024.PDF
Deputy City Clerk, Arely Venegas presented this item.
• Councilmember Garnica appointed Natalie Garnica as his 1st standby officer.
• Councilmember Rodriguez appointed Mark Austin as his 1st standby officer.
• Mayor Villaseñor appointed:
- Carina Forsythe as her 1st standby officer,
- Nancy Rodriguez Hernandez as her 2nd standby officer, and - Chano Ibarra as her 3rd standby officer.
• Mayor Pro Tem Mendez appointed Kevin McSweeney as his 1st standby officer.
• Councilmember Broggie appointed:
- Brian McCarthy as her 1st standby officer,
- Scott Broggie as her 2nd standby officer, and
- Ernie Villegas as her 3rd standby officer.
9.D APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, LIAISON,
AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES
SR APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES, COMM AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES.PDF Deputy City Clerk, Arely Venegas presented this item.
The Council Appointed themselves to the Committees, Commission, liaison, and outside agencies as follows:
Ventura County Animal Regulation (VCAS): Albert Mendez (primary) and Luis Rodriguez (alternate)
Air Pollution Control District (APCD): Albert Mendez (primary) and John Garnica (alternate)
Ventura Regional Sanitation District (VRSD): Christina Villaseñor (primary) and John Garnica (alternate)
Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC): Carrie Briggie (primary) – no alternate
Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG): Carrie Broggie (primary) and Albert Mendez (alternate)
Ventura County Economic Development Collaborative (VCEDC): Albert Mendez (Primary) and John Garnica (secondary)
Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA): Christina Villaseñor (primary) and Carrie Broggie (alternate)
Fillmore-Piru Groundwater Sustainability Agency (FPGSA): John Garnica (primary) and Luis Rodriguez (alternate)
Standing/Ad Hoc Committees
Interview selection Ad Hoc committee: Carrie Broggie and Christina Villaseñor Ventura County City Selection: Christina Villaseñor (automatically the mayor) Utilities Ad Hoc Committee: Christina Villaseñor and Carrie Broggie Special School Board Ad Hoc Committee (2+2): Carrie Broggie and Albert Mendez
Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee: Albert Mendez and John Garnica
Budget Ad Hoc Committee: Christina Villaseñor and Carrie Broggie City Manager Ad Hoc Committee: Carrie Broggie and Albert Mendez Councilmember Rodriguez asked a question regarding participation on this committee and if there is an opportunity to serve on these committees later.
City Attorney, Tiffany Isreal addressed his question.
9.E DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2025.PDF
Deputy City Clerk, Arely Venegas presented this item.
Councilmember Rodriguez asked a question regarding the month of November. Arely addressed his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie to approve the proposed 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garcia and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.F REVIEW OF FY 2023-24 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL AND FIVEYEAR REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-4041 MAKING
FINDINGS REGARDING UNEXPENDED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
SR FY 2023-24 DIF REPORT.PDF
Finance Director, Debra Cavaletto presented this item.
Councilmember Rodriguez asked for clarification on the Development Impact fees (DIF) that could be used. Debra addressed his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to review and file the FY 2023-24 Development Impact Fee annual and five-year report and consideration of resolution no.24-4041 making findings regarding unexpected development impact fees. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garcia and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.G FINAL UPDATE ON THE EXPENDITURES OF THE CITYS AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN FUNDS AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED
ALLOCATION OF THE BALANCE OF THE FUNDS
SR - 2024 ARPA UPDATE.PDF
Finance Director, Debra Cavaletto presented this item. Public Works Director, Joe Bellomo, was called up to provide more information regarding some city public works projects.
Mayor Villaseñor made a comment and thanked staff for organizing the report clearly demonstrates how the ARPA funds have been used.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to review and file the final update on the expenditures of the City American Rescue Plan funds and city council approval of the proposed allocation of the balance of the funds. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garcia and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.H ADOPTION OF THE FY 2025-26 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SR - ADOPTION OF ROPS BUDGET FY 2025-26.PDF
Finance Director, Debra Cavaletto presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica asked for a clarification on
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
12. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
13. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 , 2025, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.