CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
6:30 PM
CITY HALL
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Villaseñor called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Garnica led the pledge of allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members present: Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez (showed up later in the meeting after presentations).
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Broggie motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica to approve the agenda Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Mendez
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A UPDATE FROM UNITED WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
General Manager Mauricio Guardado, Water Resources Supervisor Dr. Bam Sercu, Engineer Kaili Tanigichi and Chief Financial Officer Brian Zahn presented this presentation regarding.
The council asked questions in regard to their operations. The United water conservation district addressed their questions.
The council thanked the United Water Conservation District for their presentation.
5.B CITY OF FILLMORE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) Planning Technician, Jacob Tjoelker presented this item.
The Council asked questions regarding GIS functions. Jacob addressed their questions.
The Council thanked Jacob for his presentation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Gabe Teran from the City of Oxnard addressed the nitrous oxide issue, noting that the City of Oxnard has banned its sale. He shared this information to raise awareness among neighboring cities.
Joey Johasz-Lukomski was called to speak about traffic safety in the city of Fillmore and traffic concerns on Highway 126.
Sally Ibarra was called to speak about traffic safety in the city of Fillmore and traffic concerns on Highway 126.
Angie Zamora was called to speak about traffic safety in the city of Fillmore and traffic concerns on Highway 126.
Acting City Manager Manuel Minjares provided an update to the public on the actions the City is taking to address this concern.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS, COMMITTEE,
COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez thanked the city’s first responders for all that they do.
Councilmember Garnica reported on his attendance at several meetings: the Business Roundtable on July 10, the internal Business Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee on July 11, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board of Directors Meeting in La Palma on July 23, and the Santa Paula Mayor’s Roundtable on Immigration on July 25.
Councilmember Broggie recommended that the City Manager provide monthly updates on traffic safety and Highway 126 (the rest of the council agreed to this). She also reminded the community of her upcoming Porch Talk on Wednesday, August 13.
Mayor Villaseñor reported that the Regional Sanitation District has appointed a new General Manager. She also provided an update on the Business Roundtable meeting and expressed support for the Board of Supervisors’ proposal, introduced by Vianey Lopez, to establish a Ventura County Legal Defense Fund and Public Defender’s Office. Mayor Villaseñor also reminded the community about her upcoming Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 14, at 3:00 p.m., and encouraged residents to register for the event.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8G. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to approve the consent calendar. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-AUGUST 12, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-AUGUST 12, 2025.PDF
8.B JANUARY 28, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8.C FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8.D FEBRUARY 25, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8.E MARCH 11, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 11, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8.F APRIL 22, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 22, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8.G JULY 8, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 8, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A CONTRACT WITH 4 LEAF INC., TO CONDUCT CODE ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES
SR 2025 4LEAF CONTRACT.PDF
Kevin McSweeney, Community Development Director, presented this item. Alejandra Molina, Code Enforcement Manager for 4Leaf was also present to answer any questions.
Mayor Villaseñor asked a question regarding the street food vendors on the Highway 126.
Kevin addressed her question.
Councilmember Broggie asked a question regarding the compliant system. Kevin addressed his question.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie, to approve the contract with 4 Leaf Inc. to conduct code enforcement services. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.B CONTRACT WITH BUREAU VERITAS FOR THE PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
SR BUREAU VERITAS BUILDING CODE CONTRACT AGREEMENT.PDF
Kevin McSweeney, Community Development Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Rodriguez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to approve the contract with Bureau Veritas for the Preparation and adoption of the 2025 California Building Code. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.C CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
2.28 TO CLARIFY THE NAME AND FUNCTION OF THE CULTURAL, ARTS, AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
SR UPDATE FMC CH.28 RE THE CAR COMMISSION.PDF
Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk, presented this item.
Councilmember Broggie motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to approve the consideration of an ordinance to revise municipal code chapter 2.28 to clarify the name and function of the Cultural, Arts, and Recreation Commission (ordinance number 25-986).
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.D SEWER EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT WITH THE VENTURA COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR RAILROAD CROSSING
SR TRACT 6053 VCTC SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR RAILROAD SEWER CROSSING.PDF
Roxanne Hughes, City Engineer, presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to approve the sewer easement and agreement with the Ventura County Transportation Commission for railroad crossing. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.E PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON HOSTING AN IMMIGRATION
RESOURCES WORKSHOP
SR IMMIGRATION RESOURCES WORKSHOP.PDF
Manuel Minjares, Acting City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica was in support of the list of organizations that staff recommended to partner with for this immigration workshop and recommended that the city should investigate 2 other organizations that offer transformation and medical resources. Mayor Pro Tem also supported this recommendation.
Jasmine Duran was called to peak in favor of this immigration workshop and recommended that the city also keep in mind individuals with disabilities (Public Speaker).
Councilmember Broggie stated that she does not support the 805 UndocuFund, noting that the organization provides resources that, in her view, interfere with law enforcement operations.
Mayor Villaseñor recommended that the workshop provide paper and pens for attendees to submit questions. She also suggested inviting representatives from Santa Paula Hospital and local clinics to share information on patients’ rights.
Council recommendation: Conduct a hybrid Immigration resource workshop with the list of speakers who follow established guidelines and include additional speakers to provide medical resources. Mayor Pro Tem Mendez Motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
Acting City Manager, Manuel Minjares reported on the following:
• Pothole application and GIS / PW PSD citywide projects. • Highway 126 safety improvements.
• Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee, first roundtable, wayfinding signs, and upcoming Business Spotlight program.
• Recent power outage: Ian Anderson (SCE) is the new liaison. • Incident Command set up at 2 Rivers Park for the recent fire. • Dolores Day bathroom and homeless services updates.
• Ventura County healthcare agency updates.
• Summer Music Series starts August 15; VCTC booth on September 12. • Sespe Bridge repair scheduled for completion in October. • Community organizations: Fillmore Lions Club – Friends of Fieldworkers, AYSO, and early basketball registration with need for managers.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A AUGUST 12, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION
AUGUST 12, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF
The council went into closed session at 9:20PM.
The council came back from closed session at 10:02PM with no reportable action in 2 items. With respect to the third item, the city council approved an agreement to require bonds for the remaining public improvements to be constructed in exchange for the city agreeing to issue permits for the particular project.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Villaseñor adjourned the meeting at 10:03 PM.