CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 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
Councilmember Broggie led the pledge of allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members present: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez
ABSENT: Councilmember Garnica
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie to approve the agenda Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez. ABSENT:
Councilmember Garnica
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Norma Amaro was called to speak regarding downtown parking and the downtown businesses.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE,
COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Broggie reported attending the recent Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting and provided an update on bridge repair project.
Councilmember Rodriguez announced that he will be stepping down from the Council due to relocation. He thanked the community, Council, and staff for their support and trust.
The Council thanked Councilmember Rodriguez for his service and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Mayor Villaseñor reported attending the Fillmore Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee meeting held on September 11 at Red Engine Brewery.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8C. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
Jasmine Duran was called to speak regarding item 7A. – Thanked council and Fillmore for moving forward with the new housing element ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie, to approve the consent calendar. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez.
ABSENT: Councilmember Garnica
7.A SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 25-987 AND ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT 25-02 (ZOA 25-02) TO IMPLEMENT 2021-2029 HOUSING
ELEMENT
SR ORD25-987_ 2ND READING HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE.PDF
7.B CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-SEPTEMBER 23, 2025.PDF
7.C SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A CONSIDERATION OF A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROPERTY
REMEDIATION AGREEMENT FOR 461 CENTRAL AVENUE
(DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 21-02 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21- 02) SR-461 CENTRAL_REMEDIATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 5.PDF Brian McCarthy, Deputy Community Development Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Rodriguez made a comment regarding the lights.
Councilmember Broggie asked a question and seek clarification regarding the project. Brian provided clarification.
Mayor Villaseñor asked a question regarding the planning and design process. Brian addressed her question.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the fifth amendment to the property remediation agreement for 461 Central Avenue (Development Permit 21-02 and conditional use permit 21-02) . Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez. ABSENT: Councilmember Garnica
8.B DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND TWO ALTERNATES FOR LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATS & ALTS - LEAGUE OF CA CITIES SR 2025.PDF
Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez asked a question regarding who was appointed last year. Arely answered his question (Villaseñor – primary and Broggie alternate)
Councilmember Broggie motioned, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to appoint Mayor Villaseñor as the primary voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Mendez /Councilmember Garnica as alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez. ABSENT:
Councilmember Garnica
8.C APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TND STUDIO & ASSOCIATES FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WELL NO. 10 STRUCTURE
SR-APPROVAL OF DESIGN CONTRACT WITH TND STUDIO. FINAL.PDF Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Broggie asked a question regarding the project specification. Joe addressed her question.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez was motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie, to approve the agreement with TND Studio & Associates for architectural and engineering design services for the well No. 10 Structure.
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez.
ABSENT: Councilmember Garnica
8.D RECOMMENDATION TO KEEP THE RIO VISTA PARK DETENTION BASIN
OPEN YEAR-ROUND WITH CLOSURES MANAGED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT DURING STORM EVENTS
SR - MANAGEMENT OF RIO VISTA PARK DETENTION BASIN CLOSURE.
FINAL.PDF
Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Broggie commented on the basin closures and inquired whether there have been any issues involving animals at the basin. Joe addressed her question.
Mayor Villaseñor for his recommendation on this to topic.
Councilmember Rodriguez was motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to authorize the Public Works Director to keep the Rio Vista Park Detention Basin open year-round with closures managed by the Public Works Department during storm events. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez. ABSENT: Councilmember Garnica
8.E FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WYATT TRAPP INC. FOR
DELORES DAY PARK RESTROOMS PROJECT
SR -FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WYATT TRAPP INC. FOR DELORES DAY PARK RESTROOM. FINAL.PDF
Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie, to approve the first amendment to agreement with Wyatt Trapp Inc. for Delores Day Park restroom project. Motioned carried by the following voice vote:
AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez. ABSENT: Councilmember Garnica
8.F REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION'S NEIGHBORS SUPPORT FUND
SR VCCF NEIGHBORS SUPPORT FUND.PDF
Manuel Minjares, Acting City Manager, presented this item.
Michael Sullay from the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund Community Foundation was called up to present more information on the coalition.
Mayor Villaseñor asked for more elaboration regarding keeping kids in school. Michael addressed his question. Villaseñor asked additional follow up questions. Michael further addressed her questions.
Councilmember Rodriguez asked a question regarding the coalition. Michael addressed his question.
Mayor Pro Tem asked a question in regard for the funds and where they would be allocated if the City decided to donate. Michael addressed his question.
Councilmember Broggie asked a question regarding the distribution of funds.
Michael addressed her question.
The council discussed this matter further.
Public speaker, Annette Zula, was called to speak in opposition to this support.
Public speaker, Diane Sutton, was called to speak in opposition to this support.
Public Speaker, Jasmine Duran, was called to speak in support of this fund.
Councilmember Rodriguez expressed his concerns with supporting this fund.
Mayor Villaseñor expressed her support of the fund.
Councilmember Rodriguez made a comment about the fund.
The council discussed this matter further.
Mayor Villaseñor made a motion to support the VCCF’s Neighbor’s Support Fund and to make a $5,000.00 contribution to be of support to Fillmore residents. No second to this motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez made an amendment to Mayor Villasenor’s motion to have this donation be sent to two organizations in the city: Boys and Girls Club and Sunshine Preschool. Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez did not support this motion.
Mayor Villaseñor made a motion to support the VCCF’s Neighbor’s Support Fund with a $5,000 contribution to assist Fillmore residents. The motion did not receive a second.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez proposed an amendment to Mayor Villaseñor’s motion to allocate the donation between two local organizations: the Boys and Girls Club and Sunshine Preschool. Councilmembers Broggie and Rodriguez did not support the amended motion.
Councilmember Broggie made a motion not to declare City Council support for the VCCF Neighbors Support Fund and not to make a financial contribution. The motion did not receive a second, and the rest of the Council did not support it.
Councilmember Rodriguez motioned to Declare City Council support for the VCCF Neighbor’s Support Fund and do not make a financial contribution.
However, use the council’s social media and outreach to have the city support this fun as well.
Councilmember Rodriguez motioned to declare City Council support for the VCCF Neighbor’s Support Fund without making a financial contribution, but to use the Council’s social media and outreach channels to promote the fund. Mayor Pro Tem Mendez seconded the motion, and Mayor Villaseñor expressed support for the motion. Councilmember Broggie did not support the motion, and Councilmember Garnica was absent.
8.G DISCUSSION OF THE 1/3 RETAIL REQUIREMENT WITHIN THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT CORE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DOWTOWN
REVITALIZATION PARTNERSHIP
SR ONE THIRD RETAIL.PDF
Kevin McSweeney, Community Development Director, presented this item.
Council discussed this item and recommended that to eliminate the 1/3 retail requirement within the central business district core.
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
Acting City Manager, Manuel Minjares reported on the following:
• Citywide Trash Cleanup Day: Saturday, 9/27 at Well No. 4, located between A Street and B Street, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Upcoming Safety Meeting: Monday, 10/6 at City Hall, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., regarding Wildfire Preparedness.
• Caltrans Meeting: September 10 – discussed safety improvements on Highway 126. • Well No. 10 Workshop: First workshop completed; next workshop scheduled for 10/3 at Dolores Day Park.
• California Coastal Cleanup Day: Scheduled at Shields Park on September 20th from 9am-12noon
• Fillmore Business Roundtable: September 11th at Red Engine Brewery. • Fillmore Immigration Resources Workshop: October 16th at City Hall. • CPA Item: Scheduled for the next meeting on October 14th • Spirit of Santa Paula Shelter Agreement: Scheduled for October 14th • Provided ERF Grant Updates
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.A CLOSED SESSION - SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF
The Council went into closed session at 8:53 PM
The Council came back from closed session at 9:17PM with no reportable action.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Villaseñor adjourned the meeting at 9:18PM.