City Council and Successor Agency
Regular Meeting
April 14, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall
6:30 p.m.
MINUTES
1) CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Mayor Mendez. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3) ROLL CALL
Ana Cendejas, Deputy City Clerk took roll call.
Members Present:
Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, and Mario Rodriguez
Members Absent:
None.
Also Present:
Erika Herrera, City Manager, and Tiffany Israel, City Attorney 4) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Carrie Broggie to approve the Agenda Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES:
None ABSENTS: None ABSTAINS: None
5) PRESENTATIONS
5.A) PROCLAIMING APRIL AS NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH-APRIL 2026
Department: City Clerk
PROCLAIMING APRIL AS NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH-APRIL
2026
Mayor Mendez read a proclamation declaring April as national Fair Housing Month in the City of Fillmore on behalf of the City Council. Real Estate Broker & Notary Public, Brandy Lengning, spoke on fair housing. 4/16/26, 10:09 AM City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting https://fillmoreca.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?clip_id=386&doc_id=0f328b3a-39b7-11f1-bb28-005056a89546 1/8
5.B) PROCLAIMING APRIL AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH-APRIL 2026 Department: City Clerk
PROCLAIMING APRIL AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH-APRIL 2026
Mayor Mendez read a proclamation declaring April as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Fillmore on behalf of the City Council. Nancy Rodriguez spoke on behalf of everyone present, representing autism families.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ricardo Torrez
Silvia Godinez
Lynn Edmonds
Gabriel Candelario
7) CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS,
COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Mendez: The Mayor attended the Air Pollution Control meeting but had no updates to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Garnica: Mayor Pro Tem joined the Fillmore Business Roundtable at Bunnin Chevrolet on April 6, which had a high turnout due to providing food. Businesses voted to hold the meeting every other month as an ad hoc, with city staff attending monthly.
Councilmember Rodríguez: Rodríguez hosted a successful town hall and meet-and-greet last month, where he received extensive community feedback.
This feedback was shared with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.
He expressed enthusiasm for continued community engagement and upcoming local events.
Councilmember Broggie: Broggie attended the Ventura County Transportation Committee meeting on April 3. She reported that the Pacific Surfliner added more routes from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo, encouraging residents to take the scenic ride to Santa Barbara. She discussed the proposed bike trail along the Southern Pacific tracks from Ventura to Piru, addressing local concerns and inviting residents to the next committee meeting. She also reminded residents about her “Porch Talk” gatherings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
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Additionally, she participated in the “Circle of Care” meeting connecting local social service providers, where Dr. John Fankhauser, the new Ventura County Healthcare Agency director, provided updates on Santa Paula Hospital and future healthcare planning. Villaseñor emphasized the importance of keeping the community informed to ensure a smooth transition when Santa Paula Hospital eventually closes.
8) CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A) MARCH 24, 2026 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Department: City Clerk
MARCH 24, 2026 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
8.B) CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-APRIL 14, 2026
Department: Finance
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-APRIL 14, 2026.pdf
Mario Rodriguez motioned, seconded by Christina Villaseñor to approve the Consent items 8A through 8B Motion carried by the following voice vote:
AYES: Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS: None ABSTAINS: None 9) NEW BUSINESS
9.A) PUBLIC HEARING:ORDINANCE NO. 26-994 GRANTING A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE,L.P.
Department: Administration
SR-PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 26-994 GRANTING A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON.pdf John Garnica motioned, seconded by Carrie Broggie to approve to continue the public hearing to April 28, 2026. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS:
None ABSTAINS: None
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney, provided a brief presentation on the item titled , Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 26-994 Granting a Non-Exclusive Franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.
9.B) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH LOCALITY MEDIA LLC DBA FIRST DUE IN APPROVED
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FORMAT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Department: Fire / Safety
SR-AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH LOCALITY MEDIA LLC DBA FIRST DUE IN
APPROVED FORMAT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Austin Bennett, Firefighter Paramedic/ Arson-Fire Investigator presented the item authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Locality Media LLC, doing business as First Due, in a form approved by the City Attorney. Council Members provided comments.
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Mario Rodriguez to approve authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Fillmore and Locality Media LLC, doing business as First Due, in a form approved by the City Attorney. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS: None ABSTAINS: None
9.C) REVIEW OF THE PRELIMINARY ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS AND ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION TO INITIATE THE
PROCEEDINGS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE FILING OF THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARE THE INTENT TO LEVY THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS, AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO
CONSIDER THIS PROPOSAL
Department: Finance
SR-FILLMORE SDD INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS.PDF
Finance Director Debra presented a review of the Preliminary Annual Engineer’s Report regarding the proposed annual levy of assessments for the City of Fillmore Storm Drain Maintenance Districts, along with the adoption of a resolution to initiate proceedings, preliminarily approve the filing of the Engineer’s Report, declare the City’s intent to levy the annual assessments, and set a public hearing date to consider the proposal. Council Member Carrie abstained from voting on Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 7, Zone 3; Council Member Villaseñor abstained from voting on Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 4, Riverwalk; and Council Member Rodriguez abstained from voting on Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 3.
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by John Garnica to approve Resolution No. 26-4106, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 for the Fillmore Storm Drain Maintenance Assessment District Nos. 01, 01A, 03, 04, 05, 06, and 07; receive and preliminarily approve the filing of the Preliminary Annual Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026–2027; and set a public hearing for May 12, 4/16/26, 10:09 AM City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting https://fillmoreca.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?clip_id=386&doc_id=0f328b3a-39b7-11f1-bb28-005056a89546 4/8 2026, at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting to receive public comments regarding the Engineer’s Annual Assessment Report and the proposed levy of assessments for each district. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS:
None ABSTAINS: None
9.D) INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.
02 AND HERITAGE VALLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT 2007-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
Department: Finance
SR-FILLMORE LLD-INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS.PDF
Financial Director Debra presented the initiation of proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02 and Heritage Valley Landscaping and Lighting District 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. Council Member Carrie abstained from voting on Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2007-1, Zone 1; Council Member Villaseñor abstained from voting on Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02, Riverwalk, Tract 5099; and Council Member Rodriguez abstained from voting on Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02, Zone
1. Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Carrie Broggie to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 26-4100, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California, initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the Fillmore Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code; Resolution No. 26-4101, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Fillmore Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; Resolution No. 26-4102, declaring its intention to levy and collect annual assessments for Fillmore Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; Resolution No. 26-4103, initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the Heritage Valley Landscaping and Lighting District 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code; Resolution No. 26-4104, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the Heritage Valley Landscaping and Lighting District 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; Resolution No. 26-4105, declaring its intention to levy and collect annual assessments for the Heritage Valley Landscaping and Lighting District 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and setting a public hearing for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting to receive public comments regarding the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports and the levy of assessments for each district. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodrigues NOES: None ABSENTS: None ABSTAINS: None
9.E) AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT VEHICLE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
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EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT SUCH
PURCHASE
Department: Public Works
SR-PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLE FOR PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT FY 2026. FINAL.pdf
Georgie presented the this item, Authorize the Purchase of a New Public Works Department Vehicle and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Necessary to Carry Out Such Purchase.
Mario Rodriguez motioned, seconded by John Garnica to approve the authorization for the purchase of a new vehicle for the Public Works Department and authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements or purchase orders necessary to complete the purchase of the vehicle. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS: None ABSTAINS: None
9.F) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF TWO RESIDENT COMMISSIONERS TO THE
AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Department: City Clerk
SR-CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF TWO RESIDENT COMMISSIONERS TO THE
AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Deputy City Clerk Ana Cendejas presented the item titled, Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying the Reappointment of Two Resident Commissioners to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners.
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Carrie Broggie to approve Resolution No. 26-4099, a Resolution of the City Council ratifying the reappointment of two resident commissioners to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES:
None ABSENTS: None ABSTAINS: None
9.G) APPOINTMENT OF PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE OFFICIAL
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG)
Department: City Clerk
SR-SCAG DELEGATE 2026.pdf
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Carrie Broggie motioned, seconded by Christina Villaseñor to approve the appointment of Mayor Mendez to attend the SCAG General Assembly as the Primary Delegate and serve as the regional representative, and Mayor Pro Tem Garnica to serve as the alternate.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES:
None ABSENTS: None ABSTAINS: None
10) CITY MANAGER
Assistant City Manager: Manuel Minjares expressed his condolences to the family of Eduardo “Lalo” Castro, a resident of the encampment who recently passed away. He also provided an update on the ERF Encampment Resolution Grant, noting that case management efforts are progressing well. Over the past 30 days, case managers have conducted four site visits. Additionally, The Attorney Point Foundation is operating a rapid rehousing program and will be hosting an open house for individuals from the encampment to tour their offices at the Health Care Agency on Ventura Street. Overall, progress has been positive. The current estimated homeless population is approximately 15 to 18 individuals. Manuel was asked a few questions by Council Members and addressed each of them.
City Manager: Erika Herrera provided an update on street maintenance, reporting that a total of 1,032 potholes have been filled. She thanked the Public Works team for their hard work and efforts. She also announced a free drop-off chipper event scheduled for April 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 728 Goodenough Road. Additionally, she shared information on upcoming events:
Earth Day on April 25, and the Health Awareness Fair and Rotary 5K on May
16. 11) CLOSED SESSION
11.A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A CLOSED SESSION,
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54956.9(D)(2),
BECAUSE THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION IN 2 CASES.
Department: Administration
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11.B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A CLOSED SESSION,
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4),
BECAUSE THE CITY IS CONSIDERING WHETHER TO INITIATE
LITIGATION IN ONE CASE.
Department: Administration
CLOSED SESSION-APRIL 14, 2026 (2).pdf
12) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. These minutes summarize the final decisions made by the City Council at the referenced meeting. The meeting was also audio recorded, and the recording is available for review. In the event of any ambiguity regarding the Council’s final decisions, the audio recording shall be used to interpret the Council’s intent. The audio recording shall serve as the official record of the proceedings whenever, in the Council’s opinion, the minutes are insufficient. An audio copy of the City Council meeting proceedings is available by contacting the Fillmore Deputy City Clerk.
Prepared by:
______________________________________________
Ana Cendejas, Deputy City Clerk
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