CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
6:30 PM
CITY HALL
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Broggie 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 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 and Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE,
COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Garnica reported attending the United Water Conservation District committee meeting, where he shared information about a proposed bond. He also attended an event at Rio Vista School, where his wife was recognized as Administrator of the Year.
Councilmember Broggie reported that she attended a Ventura County Transportation Commission meeting on Friday, May 9th in Camarillo and provided updates on the Sierra Northern train and bridge repair. In addition, she attended a peace officers memorial ceremony on May 21st.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez reported that he attended the Southern California Association of Governments Conference on May 1st.
Councilmember Rodriquez reported that he met with a local restaurant owner regarding their concerns about street vendors.
Mayor Villaseñor reported attendance on the Ventura County Taxpayers Association meeting in Santa Paula, and her attendance at a local radio station interview for “All Things 805, Q1047” and advertised the Health and Wellness Fair. She also thanked council members and staff who participated in the First 5 reading event at the Fillmore Library during story time. Lastly, she announced that the library needs ESL tutors.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 7.A THROUGH 7.F IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
Mayor Villaseñor made a note that for item 7B; the incorrect fire hazard severity zone map was attached to the report but that has already been corrected to reflect the correct map.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the consent calendar. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-MAY 13, 2025
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-MAY 13, 2025.PDF
7.B ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-982 UPDATING THE CITY'S FIRE HAZARD
SEVERITY ZONE MAP
SR FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY MAP.PDF
7.C ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-983 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE REGIONAL AGREEMENTS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE CITY FUNDING SR CM AUTH TO SIGN REGIONAL AGREEMENTS ORDINANCE.PDF
7.D AGREEMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SENATE BILL (SB) 1383
COMPLIANT ORGANIC MATERIALS (COMPOST/MULCH) WITH AGROMIN FILLMORE - AGROMIN PROCUREMENT AGREMMENT 2025.PDF
7.E 870-880 CENTRAL AVENUE APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 04-03 (DP04-03) SR PARECEL MAP 04-03 (870 CENTRAL).PDF
7.F FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 24-02, SIDEWALKS AND PLAZA CONCRETE PROJECT SR NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR SPEC NO. 24-02 SIDEWALKS AND PLAZA CONCRETE PROJECT. FINAL.PDF
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO AB 2561 FOR VACANCY ; BUILDING INSPECTOR /CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITION SR CA AB 2561 HR VACANCIES.PDF
Human Resources Supervisor, Jacky Herrera, presented this item.
Council member Garnica asked a question regarding if the city has considered having a full-time employee for this position. City Manager, Erika Herrera, addressed this question.
No public comment was received on this public hearing.
The council has received and filed this report.
8.B ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-4071 APPROVING THE FY 2025-26
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE
SR FY 2025-26 PRELIMINARY BUDGET FINAL.PDF
The Finance Director, Debra Cavaletto, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem asked a question regarding the City’s completed projects. City Engineer Roxanne Hughes addressed his question.
Council member Garnica asked a follow-up question regarding concrete projects within the city. Roxanne addressed is question.
Mayor Villaseñor asked a question regarding FEMA proportions. Debra addressed her question.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding the budget development process. Debra answered his question.
Councilmember Broggie motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to adopt resolution 25-4071 approving the FY 2025-26 annual budget for the city of Fillmore.
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
8.C FIRST AMENDMENT TO SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PLANETBIDS, INC.
PLANETBIDS FIRST AMENDMENT SR (2003431.1) - FINAL.PDF
Public Works Senior Management Analyst, Shannon Prentice, presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to approve the first amendment to support services agreement with Planetbids, Inc.
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
8.D APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AND APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER TO UPDATE
THE CITYS SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SEWER SYSTEM
MASTER PLAN (PLANS)
SR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO UPDATE SSMP AND SMP. FINAL.PDF Public Works Director, Joe Bellomo, presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding the plan updates. Joe addressed his question.
Mayor Villaseñor asked a follow up question regarding plan updates and plan savings. Joe addressed her question.
Councilmember Broggie asked a question regarding the fiscal impact. City Manager, Erika Herrera, addressed her question.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica, to approve the appropriation of funds and approval of a task order to update the city’s sewer management plan and sewer system master plan (plans). Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
8.E PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
APPROVING THE ENGINEERS ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 WITHIN THE CITY OF FILLMORE HERITAGE VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-1 AND LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 02, RESPECTIVELY
PUBLIC HEARINGS LL DISTRICT SR.PDF
Finance Director, Debra Cavaletto, presented this item.
Mayor Villaseñor opened the public hearing.
Councilmember Rodriguez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica, to adopt the resolutions (25-4066, 25-4067, 25-4068 and 25-4069) to approve the engineer’s annual levy report for fiscal year 2025-26 and ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year 2025-26 within the city of Fillmore Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District 2007-1 and landscape and lighting district 2007-1 and landscape and lighting District No.2, respectively. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
Abstained: Councilmember Broggie
Mayor Villaseñor abstained on Distract 02, Tract 5099 – River Walk
8.F PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25- 4070 CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FILLMORE STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FY 2025-26
SR FY 2025-26 STORM DRAIN DISTRICT ASSESSMENT 5-13-2025 FINAL.PDF Finance Director, Debra Cavaletto, presented this item.
Mayor Villaseñor opened the public hearing.
No written or public comment was received in response to the hearing.
Mayor Villaseñor closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Garnica asked the City Attorney a question in regards to the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to adopt resolution No. 25-4070 confirming the annual budget and ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments for the Fillmore storm drain maintenance districts for FY 2025-2026. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
Abstained: Councilmember Broggie
Mayor Villaseñor abstained on Distract #4 – River Walk
9. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Verbal Report: Parks Maintenance, Homeless Outreach, Rule 20A Project, National Bicycle Safety Month, and Upcoming Health & Wellness Fair on May 17.
City Manager, Erika Herrera called up Police Chief Eduardo Malagon to provide updates on homelessness outreach and initiatives.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding the types of homeless situations in the city and how they are addressed. Eduardo addressed his question.
Councilmember Broggie made a comment regarding the process that is being taken to address the homeless situation.
Public Works Director, Joe Bellomo was called up to provide Public Works Director, Joe Bellomo, was called up to provide updates on city parks and provided the following information:
• Two Rivers Park – Lighting, turf and irrigation projects • Reported on some theft/vandalism throughout Central and Shiels Park Erika encouraged the community to keep our community clean and beautiful. She also reported that May was National Bicycle Safety Month and encouraged the riles and safety tips that have been shared via social media and the Sheriff’s department.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Villaseñor adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.