CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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 Garnica
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Broggie motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to approve the agenda. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE,
COMMISISON AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Garnica reported attending a housing conference hosted by “HOME” in Camarillo on October 24, 2025. Later that day, he attended a water summit at the United Water Conservation District headquarters in Oxnard, followed by a dinner hosted by the Ventura Council of Governments in Moorpark.
Councilmember Garnica also reported attending the Rotary Casino Night the previous weekend. On October 27, 2025, he attended a tour of the City of Fillmore water facilities with the Mayor.
Councilmember Broggie reported attending a tour of the City of Fillmore water facilities. She also reported attending the Ventura County Council of Governments Administrative Meeting on October 16, 2025. Additionally, she reminded the Council of her monthly porch talks.
Mayor Villaseñor reported attending a housing conference hosted by HOME in Camarillo on October 24, 2025. She also reported attending a Ventura Regional Sanitation District meeting with the new Executive Director and provided updates on the Tolland Landfill. Additionally, the Mayor reported meeting with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager regarding the People’s Self-Help Housing project and provided related updates.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 7.A THROUGH 7.D 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 Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-OCTOBER 28, 2025
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-OCTOBER 28, 2025.PDF
7.B EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF DEED RESTRICTION FOR
PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA GRANT
SR - PROP 68 PER CAPITA GRANT DEED RESTRICTION.PDF
7.C SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 25-988, APPROVING THE JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTAION OF A COMMUNITY
CHOICE AGGREGARION PROGRAM AND ADOPTION OF AN EXEMPTION
FROM CEQA
SR - 2ND READING ORDINANCE 25-988 - CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE JOINT POWER AUTHORITY.PDF
7.D SECOND READING TO ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 25-01, ORDINANCE 25-984, UPDATING THE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
COMPLY WITH STATE LAWS REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION
FROM CEQA
SR SECOND READING OF ADU ORDINANCE UPDATE.PDF
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A APPROVE AN AGREEMENT TO REINSTATE A LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
FOR REHABILITATION WORK AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL DISTRICT (VMD)
BUILDING
SR RENOVATION MEMORIAL BUILDING EXTENSION.PDF
Debra Cavaletto, Finance Director, presented this item.
Bill Morris, President of the Fillmore-Piru Veterans Memorial District (FPVMD) was called to speak to provide additional information regarding the project.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding the artillery piece of the memorial building. Bill addressed his questions.
Councilmember Broggie asked a question regarding the air conditioning. Bill addressed her question.
Mayor Villaseñor made a comment on the Resilience Center.
Ernie Villegas, Board Member of the FPVMD provided additional information on the VMD project.
Council thanked the board for all their efforts on this project.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie, to approve an agreement to reinstate a line of credit agreement for rehabilitation at the Veterans Memorial District (VMD) Building. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica
8.B INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-989 AND RESOLUTION 25-4084 TO ADOPT THE 2025 UNIFORM BUILDING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS AND
FINDINGS AND SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR LOCAL CONDITIONS AND
FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA)
SR INTRODUCTION OF ORD 2025 BUILDING CODE UPDATE.PDF
Kevin McSweeney, Community Development Director, presented this item and called up a representative from Bureau Veritas to provide additional information.
Councilmember Garnica asked questions regarding the fire-resistant building codes.
A representative from Bureau Veritas addressed his question.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 25-989 and resolution 25-4084 to adopt the 2025 uniform building codes with amendments and findings and setting forth findings for local conditions and findings of exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Motioned carried by the following voice vote:
AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica
8.C INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-990 AND RESOLUTION 25-4085 TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODES WITH AMENDMENTS AND
FINDINGS AND SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR LOCAL CONDITIONS AND
FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA)
SR - ADOPTING COF 2025 FIRE CODE.PDF
Kevin McSweeney, Community Development Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Broggie motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 25-990 and resolution 25-4085 to adopt the 2025 California Fire Codes with amendments and findings of exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica
8.D AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WELL NO. 10 DRILLING AND WELL NO. 5 DESTRUCTION PROJECT, PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-03A
SR - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WELL NO. 10 DRILLING AND WELL NO. 5 DESTRUCTION. FINAL.PDF
Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding the contract documents and its interpretation. City Attorney, Tiffany Isreael addressed his question.
Mayor Villaseñor made a comment regarding the bids and the estimated amount of the project.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to approve the award of contract for construction of Well No. 10 Drilling and well No.5 Destruction project, project specification No. 25-03A. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica
8.E CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL MAP FOR TRACT MAP 6053 (CREEKSIDE)
SR - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL MAP FOR TRACT MAP 6053.PDF
Roxanne Hughes, City Engineer, presented this item.
Jeffrey Harrington from Williams Homes was present to answer any questions.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question regarding the tract. Roxanne addressed his question.
Councilmember Broggie motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, to approve the subdivision improvement agreement and final map for tract map 6053 (Creekside). Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica
9. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager Erika Herrera reported the following:
• Thanked the Public Works Department for their hard work. • Announced that the City Council District 1 vacancy is still open and will close on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Deputy City Clerk Arely Venegas.
• Provided a friendly reminder that Trunk or Treat will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
• Reminded residents that Aquahawk is available as a resource for monitoring water usage. • Provided information regarding the Voting Center Dropbox at the Fillmore Library.
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.A OCTOBER 28, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION
OCTOBER 28, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF
The council went into closes session at 7:46PM.
The council came back from closed session at 8:25PM with no reportable action.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLSASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 PM.