CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
6:30 PM
CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Rodriguez led the pledge of allegiance
3. ROLL CALL
Members present: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Villaseñor requested that a closed session item be moved to (12.A – Employment item.) in the agenda before the new business item 9.A. Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned to have the agenda item moved as requested and approve the agenda, seconded by Council member Garnica. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH Mayor Villaseñor presented this proclamation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Edward Geisinger and Greg Agostinelli spoke about the Geisinger Winery and shared concerns that the city benches near the winery are negatively impacting their business.
They mentioned that people are using the benches after hours and engaging in suspicious activity.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Broggie reported on VCTC’s new software program that provides statistics on intersections. Police Chief Eduardo Malagon provided more information regarding this software program. Councilmember Broggie also announced that she will be conducting monthly “porch talks” where the community is welcomed to come to her house and talk about city business and its needs. (2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month between 6pm-8pm).
Councilmember Garnica reported his attendance at the New Mayor and New Councilmember Academy that the League of California Cities put on in the City of Garden Grove and mentioned how valuable the experience was. He also reported that he meet with a couple of constituents and business owners regarding street vendors and the City Manager hiring process. He also encouraged the community to continue the engagement and reach out to the council.
Councilmember Rodriguez also reported his attendance to the League of California Cities new Mayor and Councilmembers Academy and appreciated and enjoyed the learning experience.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez reported that he attended the recent Air Pollution Control Board earlier that day and met and soke with a couple of community members regarding city concerns.
Mayor Villaseñor encourages the community to reach out to their district council representatives and would also like to conduct more Spanish outreach to the community since there are a couple in the council that speak the language.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8C. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica to approve the Consent Calendar Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-FEBRUARY 11, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-FEBRUARY 11, 2025.PDF
8.B JANUARY 14, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8.C ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-978 TO AMEND SECTION 6.07.060 OF THE
FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE REGULATIONS FOR THE TIMING OF
COLLECTION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
SR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE - NO.25-978.PDF Sarah Garcia was called to speak regarding the City Manager employment position.
Per the Council’s action during the approval of the agenda, the council went into closed session at 7:05 PM.
The Council came back from closed session at 7:12 PM with no reportable action.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
FILLMORE FIRE HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT)
SR - FILLMORE FIRE HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
(1049721.1)_FINAL.PDF
Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez asked a question regarding the funding source that is being utilized for this project. Debra Cavaletto, Finance Director addressed his question.
Councilmember Broggie motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez to authorize the award of contract for the Fillmore House Roof Replacement Project.
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.B CONSIDERATION OF FORMATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS CONSIDERATION OF FORMATION NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS SR.PDF Erika Herrera, the Interim City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Rodriguez asked a question regarding the formation and selection process of this type of council/committee. Erika addressed his question.
Councilmember Broggie commented that there is no need for neighborhood councils, as the community is small and has already transitioned to district-based representation.
Councilmember Garnica made a comment about the potential need of neighborhood councils.
The Council discussed this matter further.
Sarah Garcia (public comment) was called up to speak in regard the formation of neighborhood councils.
John Meadows (Public Comment) was called to speak about his concern of the formation of neighborhood councils in the city.
The council discussed this matter further and received and filed this report (no action taken).
9.C CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERIKA HERRERA AS CITY MANAGER
AND APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
CITY OF FILLMORE CM APPOINTMENT SR.PDF
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney presented this item.
Lyn Edmonds (public comment) was called to speak in favor of the appointment of Erika Herrera as the new city manager.
Councilmember Broggie stated that she is confident Erika is a great fit for the City Manager position.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez also said that Erika is an excellent choice for the City Manager position.
Mayor Villaseñor shared that she is happy to have selected Erika as the next City Manager and has no doubt she will continue to do great work and provide strong leadership for the city and is looking forward to working with her.
Councilmember Granica also expressed how qualified Erika was to take on the City Manager position.
Councilmember Broggie motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to authorize the appointment of Erika Herrera as City Manager and approval of city Manager Employment agreement with the amended as mentioned by the City Attorney. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
Newly Appointed City Manager Erika Herrea expresses her appreciation to the council in trusting her with the roles as the new City Manager.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
None.
11. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager, Erika Herrera reported on the following:
- Reminded the public on the upcoming Small Business Webinar happening on Thursday, February 13th at 6:30pm that will cover topics such as establishing your business, legal structure, licensing, and tax preparation essentials - Commended the Finance Department and staff for receiving a certificate of operating budget excellence award for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers.
- City Council Goal Setting Special Meetings on Saturday February 22nd, 2025 - Invited Public Works Director, Joe Bellomo to provide updates on some ongoing public works projects
- Invited Police Chief, Eduardo Malagon to provide updates on traffic statistics in the city. The council asked questions regarding the shared presentation. Eduardo addressed their questions.
Councilmember Garnica would like to recommend and have a brief homeless initiative update on a regular basis at city council meetings via popular public request. The Council agreed to have this topic added to future agenda item updates under the City Manager’s report.
John also brough up constituents’ concerns regarding street lighting and street sidewalks in the city and he would also like to see what the city council can do to support the Geisinger Winery and address their concerns.
The council would like staff to investigate potentially moving the benches by the Winery to address the Winery’s concerns.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF
The council went into closed session at 8:24PM.
The Council came back from the closed session at 8:58PM with no reportable action.
13. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Villaseñor adjourned the meeting at 8:59 PM.