MINUTES
Fillmore City Council & Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
Wednesday November 12, 2025 6:30 p.m.
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Christina Villaseñor called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Albert Mendez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call:
Mayor Christina Villaseñor,
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez
Councilmember Carrie Broggie
Councilmember John Garnica
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez motioned to approve the meeting's agenda, seconded by Councilmember John Garnica
Motion carried by the following 4-0 voice vote
AYES: Mayor Christina Villaseñor,
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez
Councilmember Carrie Broggie
Councilmember John Garnica
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PRESENTATIONS
5.A) RECOGNITION OF THE 2025 TRUNK OR TREAT AWARD WINNER Mayor Christina Villaseñor recognizes the 2025 Trunk or Treat award winners, with the first place trophy presented to Second Way Physical Therapy.
5.B) HONORING VICTOR CASAS FOR HIS RETIREMENT AND DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE CITY
Mayor Christina Villaseñor read a proclamation on behalf of the Council recognizing Mr. Victor Casas for his service to the City of Fillmore.
City Manager Erika Herrera-Terriquez thanked Mr. Casas an behalf of the city staff and residents.
Public Works Director Joe Bellomo spoke words of appreciation for Mr. Casas on behalf of the Public Works Department.
Public Works Supervisor Jacob Coffman spoke words of appreciation for Mr.
Casas.
Councilmember Mendez thanked Mr. Casas
Mr. Casas was presented with the proclamation and a plaque by Mayor Christina Villaseñor.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Norma Amaro, member of public, expressed concerns from Downtown merchants about the recent Dia de los Muertos event. The Downtown merchants did not receive business because Central was shut down for the entire day. Ms. Amaro also expressed concern about Main St and Sespe Ave being blocked so that she could not exit the alley and asked who at the city allowed the entire street to be blocked.
Mayor Villaseñor responded that she would follow up with Ms. Amaro.
Sean MacCulley, member of the public, made the council members aware of the upcoming events at the Fillmore Towne Theater and passed flyers to the council members. Mr. MacCulley thanked the city for their support of the theatre. 7) CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE,
COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Broggie informed council that she attended the Nov. 7 VCTC meeting and provided a report from the meeting. She also participated in disaster training for elected officials put on by the county on Nov. 3. Ms. Broggie noted that local governments and the community need to be prepared for disasters in advance. On Nov. 12, Councilmember Broggie did an interview with Tender Life Maternity Home. She informed council of the work the organization does for single mothers and said that they are fundraising to put an ADU on their existing property in Fillmore.
Councilmember Garnica reported that he also attended the disaster training that Councilmember Broggie attended and reiterated the need for the community to prepare for disasters. Mr. Garnica also informed the community about a presentation from state fire marshal and insurance commissioner about hardening structures against wildfires on Nov. 3. Councilmember Garnica also met with county realtors. On Nov. 11, Mr. Garnica served as a speaker at the Veterans Day parade and served the veterans breakfast.
Mayor Villaseñor attended a regional sanitation district meeting and reported that the district is moving forward with studying expansion of the Toland Landfill. She will provide updates as the process moves forward. Ms. Villaseñor provided the upcoming events she will be attending, including a farmworker housing forum, a reading at Tri Counties regional center, disaster preparedness training in Oxnard, and a Santa Paula hospital committee meeting.
Councilmember Broggie informed the community that Mayor Pro Tem Mendez participated in the New York City marathon that took place in the previous week. 8) CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A) CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-NOVEMBER 12, 2025
8.B) AUGUST 12, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AMENDED MEETING
MINUTES
8.C) CONTRACT WITH TURNING POINT FOUNDATION FOR ENCAMPMENT
RESOLUTION FUND GRANT CASE MANAGEMENTSERVICES
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez moved to approve items 8A through 8F, Councilmember Garnica seconded.
Motion carried by the following 4-0 voice vote
AYES: Mayor Christina Villaseñor,
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez
Councilmember Carrie Broggie
Councilmember John Garnica
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9) NEW BUSINESS
9.A) CITY COUNCIL INTERVIEW AND SELECTION OF A NEW COUNCIL
MEMBER TO BE APPOINTED TO FILL THEDISTRICT ONE VACANCY ON
THE CITY COUNCIL
City Manager Erika Herrera-Terriquez presented the item to the Council, ecommends council interview and appoint a council member to fill the vacanc or District 1. 1 of the 4 original applicants will not be present for the intervien tonight. Daniel Gonzales, Mario Rodriguez, and Zachary Tinker are the applicants present and will be considered.
Councilmember Garnica asked the Council to add the interview question "If we did a Google search, is there anything the council needs to know about you?" and added the context that everyone can be googled and wants the Council to know about anything before the appointment is made.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez and Councilmember Broggie expressed support for the question. The Council decided to question to interview questions.
City Manager Herrera-Terriquez asked the Mayor how the Council wants to ask questions to applicants. The Councilmembers determined that the would take turns asking the interview questions in a round robin format.
Mayor Villaseñor provided information to applicants on the interview process.
The Councill took a short recess at this time.
The interview resumes after short recess.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez picked the names from a jar for the interview order.
Zachary Tinker will go first, Daniel Gonzalez will go second, Sergio Rodriguez will go third.
While the Council interviewed Zachary Tinker, Applicants Daniel Gonzalez and Sergio Rodriguez left chamber. The councilmembers asked Mr. Tinker questions about his priorities and experience. Mr. Tinker answered the questions and provided information about his background and his priorities if he was appointed to the Council.
After the Council finished interviewing Mr. Tinker, Daniel Gonzalez was called back to the chamber. Council members asked Mr. Gonzalez about his priorities and experience. Mr. Gonzalez provided council members insight into his background and the issues he believes are facing the city and District 1.
Sergio Rodriguez was called back into the chambers after Mr. Gonzalez finished interviewing. The Council interviewed Mr. Rodriguez on his experience and Mr.
Rodriguez provided his priorities and background to the council.
After Mr. Rodriguez finished interviewing, Councilmember Garnica thanked the applicants for stepping forward and theirresponses to the questions.
Mayor Villaseñor echoed Councilmember Garnica's comments and expressed appreciation for the candidates.
The Councilmembers discussed candidate's responses and proceeded with the nominations via a roll call vote. 2 applicants will be chosen to move to the second round of the interview.
Result of the nomination roll call vote:
Councilmember Broggie: Mr. Tinker and Mr. Rodriguez
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez: Mr. Tinker and Mr. Rodriguez
Mayor Villaseñor: Mr. Rodriguez and Mr. Gonzalez
Councilmember Garnica: Mr. Rodriguez and Mr. Gonzalez
Rodriguez advanced to second round with 4 votes. The roll call vote on the second candidate is tied. The Council decided to ask 2 more interview questions to Mr. Tinker and Mr. Gonzalez.
Mr. Gonzalez left the chamber as the Council asked Mr. Tinker the additional interview questions. Mr. Tinker provided answers to them for the councilmembers.
After Mr. Tinker finished his responses, Mr. Gonzalez was called back into the chamber. The Council asked the additional questions of Mr. Gonzalez and he provided answers to them.
The Council took another roll call vote.
Result of the nomination roll call vote:
Councilmember Broggie: Mr. Tinker
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez: Mr. Gonzalez
Mayor Villaseñor: Mr. Gonzalez
Councilmember Garnica: Mr. Tinker
The vote is tied 2-2.
Councilmember Broggie motioned to appoint Mr Tinker. The motion failed due to the lack of a second
Councilmember Garnica motioned to appoint Mr. Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez seconded
Motion carried by the following 3-1 roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Christina Villaseñor,
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez
Councilmember John Garnica
NOES: Councilmember Carrie Broggie
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
After the vote, Mr. Rodriguez spoke to the Council about loving Fillmore and serving the town.
Mayor Villaseñor thanked all the applicants for applying.
9.B) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-989 TO ADOPT THE 2025 UNIFORM
BUILDING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS AND SETTING FORTH FINDINGS
FOR LOCAL CONDITIONS AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Planning & Community Development Director McSweeney presented the item to the Council. Staff recommends adopting the second reading of the 2025 Building Code.
Director McSweeney had Mr. Trang Nguyen from Bureau Veritas come forward to answer questions about the Wildland Urban Interface Code.
Councilmember Garnica asked what roof materials would no longer be allowed under the new codes. Mr. Nguyen said wood shake shingles would not be allowed at all.
Mr. Nguyen provided the types of landscaping that are not allowed in the high fire zones and said that vinyl and wood fences are no longer allowed. New fences must be metal or block wall.
Mayor Villaseñor asked when new codes go into effect. Mr. Nguyen answered the new codes go into effect January 1, 2026. The Mayor asked a followup question about what developments would be affected by the new codes. Mr.
Nguyen said only developments approved after January 1 would be affected.
Mayor Villaseñor opened the public hearing at 8:28pm. No members of the public came came forward to comment. The public hearing was closed at 8:28pm Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned to adopt the new ordinance, Councilmember Garnica seconds.
Motion carried by the following 4-0 voice vote
AYES: Mayor Christina Villaseñor,
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez,
Councilmember Carrie Broggie,
Councilmember John Garnica
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9.C) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-990 TO ADOPT THE 2025
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODES WITH AMENDMENTS AND SETTING FORTH
FINDINGS FOR LOCAL CONDITIONS AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Director McSweeney presented item to the council. City staff recommended adopting the ordinance to adopt the fire code.
Mayor Villaseñor opened public hearing at 8:30pm. No public comments were received. The public hearing closeed at 8:30pm
Councilmbmer Garnica motioned to adopt the ordinance, Councilmember Broggie seconded.
Motion carried by the following 4-0 voice vote:
AYES: Mayor Christina Villaseñor,
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez
Councilmember Carrie Broggie
Councilmember John Garnica
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9.D) ACCEPTANCE OF OFFSITE DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS AND
BOND EXONERATION FOR MOUNTAIN VIEW APARTMENTS PROJECT
Public Works Director Bellomo presents the item to the council. City staff recommended acceptance of the public improvements and exoneration of bonds to developer Mountain View 77 LP of the Many Mansions apartments project.
Councilmember Garnica asked if city staff have had to deal with any of the improvements that were made Bellomo answered that the only issue was the crossover Hwy 126.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned to accept the public improvements, Councilmember Broggie seconded.
Motion carried by the following 4-0 voice vote:
AYES: Mayor Christina Villaseñor,
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez
Councilmember Carrie Broggie
Councilmember John Garnica
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9.E) APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER TO DESIGN THE ANNUAL PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO.24-03
Director Bellomo presented the item to the Council. Staff recommended approval of Willdan's proposal to design street improvement project.
Councilmember Garnica asked if map of street maintenance can be published.
Mr. Bellomo answered that it's difficult to provide that information because it's not clear when the street will be redone.
City Manager Herrera-Terriquez suggested publishing Director Bellomo's presentation.
The Council discussed further how to reach constituents and inform them of the street improvements.
Councilmember Broggie commented that the presentation was good and commented that there was a public list at some point. Council members discussed options to make street maintenance data available.
Mayor Villaseñor asked about the roads that aren't scored. Mr. Bellomo explained that the areas were gated communities that aren't city responsibility but others need to be examined manually. Bellomo further explained process for examining roads.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned to approve Willdan's proposal, Councilmember Garnica seconded.
Motion carried by the following 4-0 voice vote:
AYES: Mayor Christina Villaseñor,
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez
Councilmember Carrie Broggie
Councilmember John Garnica
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9.F) APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST
AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GENERAL PUMP
COMPANY FOR URGENT REPAIRS TO WELL NO. 8
Director Bellomo presented the item to the Council. Staff recommended appropriation from the water reserve fund and approval of the contract to replace motor at Well 8.
Councilmember Garnica motioned, Councilmember Broggie seconded.
Motion carried by the following 4-0 voice vote:
AYES: Mayor Christina Villaseñor,
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez
Councilmember Carrie Broggie
Councilmember John Garnica
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9.G) INTRODUCTORY REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE INCOME AND EXPENSES PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66001 AND 66006 Finance Director Cavaletto presented item to the Council.
Councilmember Garnica motioned to receive report, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez seconded.
Motion carried by the following 4-0 voice vote:
AYES: Mayor Christina Villaseñor,
Mayor Pro Tem Albert Mendez
Councilmember Carrie Broggie
Councilmember John Garnica
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Herrera-Terriquez provided her verbal report.
She informed the public of upcoming events including November 30th tree lighting event in Central Park and coffee with executive team at City Hall.
Also reminded the councilmembers that the the Council will only be meeting once this month.
11) CLOSED SESSION
11.A November 12, 2025 CLOSED SESSION
The City Council conducted a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) for conference with legal counsel at 9:13pm.
The closed session ended at 9:54pm.
The Council took no action to report.
12) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Christina Villaseñor adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:54pm to the next meeting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at City Hall in Council Chambers.
Prepared by:
Jacob Tjoelker, Planning Technician