CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
6:30 PM
CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Villaseñor called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez led the pledge of allegiance
3. ROLL CALL
Members present: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez
ABSENT: None.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica to approve the agenda Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gabe Calendario was called to speak regarding the Cone with Cops event coming up.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE,
COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Garnica reported that he recently attended the FPGSA meeting and stated that the United Water Conservation is looking to issuing a bond in November that could potentially affect the water rates outside the city limits.
Mayor Villaseñor asked a question regarding the bond. John addressed her question.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez reported that he attended the Economic Development Collaborative meeting in Camarillo on April 17th. He reported on the marketing strategies assessments that are being conducted.
Councilmember Broggie encouraged the community to stay in touch with the Fillmore Theatre social media sites to stay in touch with their events. Carrie also invited the community to her “Porch Talks” on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Mayor Villaseñor reminded the community on the upcoming Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 26th from 10am – 1pm. She also updated her social media outreach to the community regarding the City of Fillmore.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEMS 7.A. THROUGH 7.C. IS TO APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie to approve the consent calendar as amended. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-APRIL 22, 2025
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-APRIL 22, 2025.PDF
7.B APRIL 8TH, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COUNICL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF
7.C CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE; FILLMORE FIRE
HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO A NEW
CONTRACTOR
SR - FILLMORE FIRE HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT - SESPE ROOFING COMPANY.PDF
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE
FEASIBILITY STUDY
SR CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE.PDF
City Manager, Erika Herrera, introduced this item. Karen from the Clean Power Alliance was called to speak and provide more information regarding the Clean Power Alliance.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding the process and Power Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). In addition, he also asked a question regarding the cost and savings as the amount of energy continues to rise. Karen addressed his question (savings translate to lower rates for the customers).
Councilmember Rodriguez asked a question regarding generators for the individuals that are electricity reliant and he also asked a question regarding the 5% increase.
Karen addressed his questions. Luis asked an additional question regarding the location of the nearest generating facility. Karen addressed his question (none in Ventura County, some coming soon to Southern California).
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez asked a question regarding the opportunity for local control in the community. Karen addressed his question.
Councilmember Broggie asked a questions regarding the feasibility study. Karen addressed her question.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding the generation rates over time. Karen addressed his question (delivery charges play a role).
Mayor Villaseñor asked a question regarding the local programs CPA offers as well as educational work force development. Karen addressed her question. Christina asked a follow up question regarding programs offered to low-income families.
Karen addressed her question.
Public Comments on this item:
Fabiola Gomez from One Step a La Vez was called to speak in favor of the Clean Power Alliance.
Karen from One Step a La Vez was called to speak in favor of the Clean Power Alliance.
Melissa Munoz was called to speak in favor of the Clean Power Alliance.
John Meadows was called to speak against the Clean Power Alliance.
Brooke Hopper from CFROG was called to speak in favor of Clean Power Alliance.
Pedro Chavez was called to speak in favor of Clean Power Alliance.
End of Public Comments.
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Further Council Discission :
Councilmember Garnica would like to seek additional information.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez asked a question regarding the feasibility study. Karen addressed his question.
Councilmember Broggie asked a question regarding the fee of the feasibility study.
Karen addressed her question.
Mayor Villaseñor asked a question regarding options that the city has in the decision making process. Karen addressed her question.
Councilmember Broggie would like to hear from Southern California Edison and what they have to offer.
Mayor Villaseñor would like the city to move forward with the CPA program.
Councilmember Rodriguez would like to request more information regarding the program.
Mayor Villaseñor made a comment regarding the educational outreach process that is available through the CPA Alliance.
The council further discussed this item.
Council directed staff to reach out to SCE to attend a council meeting and provide information regarding their programs and to reach out to other organizations that are participating in the CPA and look into their experiences with them.
8.B APPOINTMENT OF NEW INDIVIDUAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
FILL RECENT VACANCY
SR PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT.PDF
Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding the requirements for the commission. Arely addressed his question.
The council welcomed Alex Flores to the Planning Commission and thanked him for his interest in serving the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica to approve the appointment of Alex Flores to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie
8.C ORDINANCE 25-983 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
REGIONAL AGREEMENTS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE CITY FUNDING
SR- CM SIGN REGIONAL AGREEMENTS ORDINANCE SR.PDF
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney presented this item.
Councilmember Rodriguez asked a question regarding the streamlining of meetings.
Tiffany addressed his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica to approve the first reading of ordinance 25-983 authorizing the city manager to execute regional agreements that do not require city funding. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villa-señor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie
8.D IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AQUAHAWK ALERTING SYSTEM FOR THE CITY
OF FILLMORE WATER CUSTOMERS
AQUAHAWK ALERTING IMPLEMENTATION SR.PDF
Lorena Venegas, Fiscal Technician (Finance Dept.) presented this item.
Mayor Villaseñor thanked Lorena for her presentation.
The Council received and filed this item.
8.E INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE OF 25-982 UPDATING THE CITY'S FIRE
HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP
SR- FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY MAP SR.PDF
Keith Gurrola, Fire Chief presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding wooden structures and their fire hazard severity. Keith addressed his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez thanked city staff for their educational workshops on these updates. Albert also asked a question regarding the specific areas that these maps will affect. Kevin McSweeney (Community Development Director) addressed his question.
Mayor Villaseñor asked a question regarding the advocacy on potential changed to the zones. Keith addressed her question.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie to approve the first reading of ordinance 25-982 updating the city’s fire hazard severity zone map. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie
8.F APPROVE THE 2025-2026 AGREEMENT WITH THE FILLMORE UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FUND TWO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
SRO 2025 SR.PDF
Eduardo Malagon, Police Chief presented this item.
Councilmember Broggie motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to approve the 2025-2026 agreement with the Fillmore Unified School District to fund two resource officers. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie
The meeting went into a short break at 9:00pm.
The meeting reconvened at 9:07 pm.
8.G ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN FILLMORE
SR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORK PLAN.PDF
Erika Herrera, City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica made a comment regarding the marketing plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez made more comments regarding the marketing plan.
Councilmember Broggie made a comment regarding the priority and importance of this plan.
Mayor Villaseñor asked a question regarding any local memberships or business associations that the city could partner with. Erika addressed her question.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to implement the economic development plan priorities as presented. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie
8.H AGREEMENT WITH HEARTHSTONE FOR RECURRING REIMBURSEMENT
FOR POLE CREEK DEBRIS BASIN CLEANOUTS FROM STORM DRAIN
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 07
SR POLE CREEK BASIN FACILITY MAINT AGREEMENT 2025.PDF
Roxanne Hughes, City Engineer, presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the agreement with Hearthstone for recurring reimbursement for pole creek debris basin cleanouts from storm drain maintenance district No.07. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie
8.I RESOLUTION NO. 25-4063 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FILLMORE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A FRANCHISE TO
CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINES, LP
SR - CRIMSON PIPELINE FRANCHISE PROCESS.PDF
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney, presented this item.
Mayor Villaseñor asked a question regarding how long the pipeline has been in existence. Tiffany addressed her question.
Councilmember Garnica made a comment regarding the existence of the pipeline in the city.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve resolution No.25-4063 a resolution of the city council of the City of Fillmore declaring its intention to grant a franchise to Crimson California Pipelines, LP.
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie
8.J ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY TO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, ZONE 3
SR FILLMORE ANNEXATION TO ZONE 3 OF L&L NO.2.PDF
Roxanne Hughes, City Engineer, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez thanked staff for their hard work on the project.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the annexation of property to landscape and lighting assessment district no.2 zone 3. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie the
8.K INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 02 AND HERITAGE VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 SR- FILLMORE LLD - INTENT TO LEVY ASSESMENTS.PDF
Debra Cavaletto, Finance Director, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez asked a question regarding the time frame of the public hearing. Debra addressed his question.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica, to approve the initiation of proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for landscape and lighting district no.02 and heritage valley landscape and lighting district 2007-1 for fiscal year 2025/2026. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie.
8.L REVIEW OF THE ENGINEER REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED
INCREASE IN ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE STORM DRAIN
MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS AND ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION TO
INITIATE THE PROCEEDINGS AND THE INTENT TO LEVY THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER
THIS PROPOSAL
SR FY 2025-26 STORM DRAIN ASSESMENT.PDF
Debra Cavaletto, Finance Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie, to review the engineer report regarding the proposed increase in assessments for the City of Fillmore storm drain maintenance districts and adoption of the resolution to initiate the proceedings and the intent to levy the annual assessments, and setting of a public hearing date to consider the proposal. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Broggie.
9. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
Erika Herrera, City Manager, presented this report and reported the following:
• Thanked the community members who attended the “Coffee with the City Manager” event.
• Welcomed Manuel Minjares to the City as their new Assistant City Manager. • Reminded the community about the Earth Day event happening on Saturday April 26, 2025
• Announced that there will be a weed abatement app. Coming out soon.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding the homeless situation. Erika addressed his question.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Villaseñor adjourned the meeting at 9:44 PM.