CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 Garnica 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
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Garnica, to approve the agenda. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Garnica.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A OATH OF OFFICE: INCOMING DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER MARIO
RODRIGUEZ
City Clerk Olivia Carrera Lopez administered the Oath of Office to incoming Councilmember Mario Rodriguez.
5.B HONORING ARMY STAFF SERGEANT (RET.) MARK DOMINGUEZ FOR
SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY AND THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Villaseñor presented a proclamation on behalf of the City of Fillmore to Mark Dominguez for his service to the county and the community.
The council thanked and commended Mark for his service and dedication.
5.C HONORING NANCY RODRIGUEZ WITH THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD Mayor Villaseñor presented Nancy Rodriguez with the Community Spirit Award.
The council thanked Nancy for her dedication and commitment to Fillmore.
5.D RECOGNITION OF THE 2025 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHITNG SPONSORS Mayor Villaseñor recognized all the 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting Sponsors.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jacky Lozano was called to speak regarding Nancy Rodriguez’s recognition and thanked her for all that she does for the community.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITEE,
COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Broggie thanked staff and the community for a successful Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade. She also reported that the bike path from Saticoy to Piru will soon be completed and opened and noted it as an event to look forward to.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez reported attending the Salvation Army Luncheon and Ventura County Animal Services Committee meeting on November 20, 2025, as well as the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee meeting via Teams. He also attended the Economic Development Roundtable on December 4 and the ACAPD meeting on December 9th.
Councilmember Garnica reported his attendance to the Economic Development Roundtable on December 4 and thanked the city for their hard work on highlighting the businesses around town.
Mayor Villaseñor thanked the community and the Lions Club for the Christmas parade. The mayor also reported that she attended her recent attendance at the Ventura County Energy Alliance. Lastly, she reported the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors officially accepted the City of Fillmore as part of their alliance.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8F. 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, Councilmember Garnica and Councilmember Rodriguez.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-DECEMBER 9, 2025
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-DECEMBER 9, 2025.PDF
8.B OCTOBER 14, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8.C ACCEPT FEMA GRANT FOR A MEDICAL CARDIAC MONITOR
SR 2025 LEAP GRANT.PDF
8.D FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF A NEW CIRCULATION PUMP FOR THE FILLMORE
COMMUNITY POOL
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR AQUATIC CENTER CIRCULATION PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT. FINAL.PDF
8.E FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR A-STREET GUARDRAIL REPAIR
PROJECT
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR A-STREET GUARDRAIL REPAIR PROJECT. FINAL.PDF
8.F FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PHASE ONE SPORTS FIELD
LIGHTING AT TWO RIVERS PARK AND CONTROLLER UPGARDE AT SHIELLS PARK
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING AND CONTROLLER PROJECT. FINAL.PDF
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A SELECTION OF 2025 MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
SR SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MPT.PDF
Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk presented this item.
Councilmember Garnica asked a question and would like to have a discussion on the selection process. The Council discussed the traditional rotation process.
Councilmember Garnica made a motion to nominate Mayor
Pro Tem Albert Mendez as the new Mayor, seconded by
Christina Villaseñor. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Christina Villaseñor, Albert Mendez, Carrie Broggie, John Garnica and Luis Rodriguez.
Councilmember Broggie nominated Councilmember John
Garnica for Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Christina Villaseñor.
Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Christina Villaseñor, Albert Mendez, Carrie Broggie, John Garnica and Luis Rodriguez.
The Council took a recess for reorganization at 7:16 p.m. and returned to order at 7:21 p.m.
Jullia Luis, a representative from Congresswoman Julia Brownley’s office, was called to speak and presented a Certificate of Appreciation honoring outgoing Mayor Christina Villaseñor.
Paulina Rivera, a representative from Assemblymember Steve Bennett’s office, was called to speak and presented a
Certificate of Appreciation honoring outgoing Mayor Christina Villaseñor.
9.B DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULE
SR - CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2026.PDF
Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Garnica motioned, seconded by Councilmember Broggie, to approve the meeting calendar. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Mendez, Mayor Pro Tem Garnica, Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.C APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, LIAISON,
AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES
SR COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.PDF
Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Garnica motioned, seconded by
Councilmember Broggie, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Garcia as the primary representative to the Fillmore/Piru Basins
groundwater Sustainability Agency (FPBGSA) and Mayor
Mendez as the alternate. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Mendez, Mayor Pro Tem Garnica,
Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Rodriguez
The following appointments were made by the council:
Ventura County Animal Regulation (VCAS): Mayor Mendez
(Primary) and Councilmember Rodriguez (alternate)
Air Pollution Control District (APCD): Mayor Mendez (Primary) and Councilmember Garnica (alternate)
Ventura Regional Sanitation District (VRSD): Councilmember Villaseñor (primary) and Mayor Pro Tem Garnica (alternate) Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC):
Councilmember Broggie (Primary) – No Alternate
Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG): Councilmember
Broggie (Primary) and Mayor Mendez (alternate)
Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County
(EDC-VC): Councilmember Rodriguez (Primary) and Mayor
Mendez (alternate)
Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA):
Councilmember Rodriguez (primary) and Councilmember
Villaseñor (alternate)
Standing Committees:
Interview/Selection (Commission/Committees):
Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Villaseñor
Ventura County City Selection Committee: Mayor Mendez
(Automatically the Mayor)
Utilities Ad Hoc Committee: Councilmember Broggie and
Councilmember Villaseñor
Special School Board Ad Hoc ( 2+2 Meeting): Councilmember Broggie and Councilmember Mendez
Economic Development: Mayor Pro Tem Garnica and Mayor
Mendez
Budget Ad Hoc: Councilmember Villaseñor and
Councilmember Broggie
9.D PRESERVATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT - APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY
OFFICERS
PRESERVATION OF LOCAL GOV - APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY OFFICERS 2025.PDF
Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk presented this item
The Council made the following appointments:
Luis Rodriguez Standby appointments: Daniel Gonzalez
John Garnica Standby appointments: Natalie Garnica and
Beverly Garnica
Albert Mendez Standby appointments: Kevin McSweeney and Manuel Minjares
Christina Villaseñor Standby appointments: Carina Forsthe, Nancy Rodriguez and Chano Ibarra
Carrie Broggie Standby appointments: Brian McCarthy, Scott Broggie and Ernie Villegas
9.E PROGRESS REPORT ON THE CITY COUNCIL EFFORT TO MEET ITS GOALS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 AND DIRECTION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 CITY COUNCIL GOALS PROGRESS REPORT SR.PDF
Erika Herrera, City Manager, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Garnica made a comment and thanked staff
for making a positive impact in the community and for their hard work.
Councilmember Rodriguez made a comment and thanked
staff for their hard work.
Councilmember Villaseñor thanked staff for their hard work and dedication to the City. She recommended providing
regular City Council updates on the homelessness project and related partnerships. She also suggested to look into the feasibility of allocating funds to continue exploring Recreation and Parks feasibility options, including potential bond or sales tax measures, within the General Fund.
Councilmember Broggie expressed interest in improving and expanding the Recreation and Parks Department and exploring the possibility of forming a district. She also requested additional information regarding letters being sent to the Legislature. In addition, she made a recommendation to have an Ad Hoc committee on Recreation and Parks expansion.
Mayor Mendez thanked staff for their hard work and would also like the city to investigate the feasibility of expanding rec and parks department.
Mayor Pro Tem Garnica would like to have a goal to address emergency preparedness in the city. The council discussed this topic further.
Councilmember Villaseñor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Garnica, to continue City Council Goals #1–#3 and revise Goals #4 and #5 to focus on a Recreation and Parks Feasibility Study and emergency preparedness. The motion carried by voice vote with the following votes:
AYES: Mayor Mendez, Mayor Pro Tem Garnica, Councilmembers Villaseñor, Broggie, and Rodriguez.
9.F ADOPTION OF THE FY 2026-27 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SR - ADOPTION OF ROPS BUDGET FY 2026-27.PDF
Debra Cavaletto, Finance Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Villaseñor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Broggie, to adopt the FY 2026-27 recognized obligation payment schedule (ROPS) for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and the administrative budget for the City of Fillmore successor agency. The motion carried by voice vote with the following votes: AYES: Mayor Mendez, Mayor Pro Tem Garnica, Councilmembers Villaseñor, Broggie, and Rodriguez.
9.G NEW COMMUNE DTLA LLC V. CITY OF REDONDO BEACH APPEAL SR- AMICUS IN REDONDO BEACH HE CASE.PDF
Tiffany Isreal, City Attorney, presented this item.
Councilmember Villaseñor made a comment on the
commune.
The Council asked questions and clarifications on the item.
Tiffany and Planning and Community Development Director Kevin McSweeney addressed their question.
Councilmember Broggie made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Rodriguez, to join the new commune DTLA
LLC V. City of Redondo Beach Appeal. The motion carried by voice vote with the following votes: AYES: Mayor Mendez, Mayor Pro Tem Garnica, Councilmembers Villaseñor, Broggie, and Rodriguez.
9.H AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL REPLACEMENT EXHAUST
FANS AND DUCTWORK AT THE FILLMORE AQUATICS CENTER
SR - AQUATICS CENTER EXHAUST FANS AND DUCT WORK. FINAL.PDF Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Broggie asked a question about the funding of the project.
Joe addressed her question. Councilmember Broggie asked a follow-up question. Joe addressed her question.
Councilmember Broggie made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Garnica, to authorize the purchase and installation replacement exhaust fands and ductwork at the Fillmore
Aquatics Center. The motion carried by voice vote with the following votes: AYES: Mayor Mendez, Mayor Pro Tem Garnica, Councilmembers Villaseñor, Broggie, and Rodriguez.
9.I APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-03A
FOR WELL NO. 10 DRILLING AND WELL NO. 5 DESTRUCTION
SR- APPROVAL OF WILLDAN TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT OF SN25-03A. FINAL.PDF
Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Garnica made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Villaseñor, to authorize the purchase and installation replacement exhaust fands and ductwork at the Fillmore Aquatics Center. The motion carried by voice vote with the following votes: AYES: Mayor Mendez, Mayor Pro Tem Garnica, Councilmembers Villaseñor, Broggie, and Rodriguez.
9.J REVIEW OF FY 2024-25 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL AND FIVEYEAR REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-4087 MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING UNEXPENDED
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
SR FY 2024-25 DIF REPORT.PDF
Debra Cavaletto, Finance Director, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Garnica asked a question regarding the
alternative approach to this situation. Debra addressed his question.
Councilmember Villasenor made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Rodriguez, to Receive and File the FY 2024-25 Development Impact Fee Annual and five-year report and
adopt resolution 25-4087 making finding regarding
unexpended development impact fees. The motion carried
by voice vote with the following votes: AYES: Mayor Mendez, Mayor Pro Tem Garnica, Councilmembers Villaseñor, Broggie, and Rodriguez.
10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
Erika Herrera, City Manager, presented the item and made the following announcements:
- City Hall will be closed for the holidays from December 22 through January 5, 2026.
- A “Coffee with the Executive Team” event will be held on Friday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m.
- A Christmas Caroling event will take place on Saturday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m.
- Residents were encouraged to subscribe to the City of Fillmore newsletter for important updates.
- Parks will be closed for maintenance.
- The city will continue to provide updates regarding
homelessness.
- She concluded by wishing residents a happy holiday
season.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026, (TENTATIVE UNTIL APPROVED BY COUNCIL) CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:06PM.