City Council and Successor Agency
Regular Meeting
April 28, 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
Members Present:
Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, and Mario Rodriguez
Members Absent:
None.
Also Present:
Manuel Minjares, Assistant City Manager, and Tiffany Israel, City Attorney 4) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Mendez requested a motion to approve the agenda as amended, with the closed session removed.
John Garnica motioned, seconded by Christina Villaseñor to approve of the agenda as amended. 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) VENTURA REGIONAL SANITATION DISTRICT
Department: Community Services
Eric Zetz, General Manager from the Ventura Regional Sanitation District, provided a presentation on this item.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
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COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Mendez:the Mayor reported limited activity on his commissions but noted he attended the April 28, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting, where Item 46 on e-bike safety was discussed. He has been following this issue due to an increase in youth riding e-bikes. He added that the Camarillo Police Department gave a presentation and will attend an e-bike safety symposium with the City of Huntington Beach, which is taking the lead on addressing the issue due to a high number of incidents. The Mayor also shared that he attended the Earth Day event this past weekend and described it as very successful.
Council Member Broggie: Council Member Broggie reported limited activity on her commissions. She stated that her Porch Talk last month was very successful and reminded the public that the next Porch Talk will be held on April 29, 2026, in the evening, with details available on social media. She also announced that a Peace Officers’ Memorial will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ventura County Government Center, located at the southeast corner of Thille Street and Victoria Avenue, and that additional information is available online.
Council Member Villaseñor: Council Member Villaseñor thanked Eric Zetz for his presentation on the Ventura Regional Sanitation District. She reported attending a training today in coordination with Crimson Pipeline and an organization called Paradigm, including a coordinated response exercise with other attendees. She stated the training was valuable because it brought together first responders, the Public Works Department, and elected officials, and noted that additional trainings will be offered. She thanked those who participated, emphasizing the importance of this type of preparedness in the event of a disaster. She also recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month and shared that, for the past five years, the City of Fillmore, Fillmore Unified School District, and the Rotary Club have partnered on a health and fitness event featuring a 5K/10K run at 7:30 a.m., with registration available online. She added that following the run, there will be an annual health care and resource fair.
Council Member Rodriguez: Council Member Rodriguez reported attending the second annual Fair Forum in Ventura at the museum, hosted by the Ventura County Coastal Association. He learned about the history of fair housing in the county and attended two workshops offered at the event. He also reported attending the Economic Development Collaborative meeting on May 23rd. In addition, he shared that the Port of Hueneme will host its annual World Trade Month event on May 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and noted that more information is available online.
Mayor Pro Tem Garnica: Mayor Pro Tem Garnica expressed hope that participation will exceed last year’s runner turnout and encouraged everyone to sign up early for the City of Fillmore, Fillmore Unified School District, and Rotary Club health and fitness event featuring a 5K/10K run at 7:30 a.m., with registration available online. He also shared that there was no meeting for the Fillmore Piru Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, as it was postponed to May.
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8.A) APRIL 14, 2026 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Department: City Clerk
APRIL 14, 2026 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
8.B) APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR THE JULY 2026 FIREHOUSE SUBS
PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION GRANT, GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
FIRST RESPONDER OUTREACH GRANT, AND NUTELLA STACKS
FOR GIVING BACK GRANT
Department: Fire / Safety
SR - FH SUBS, GARY SINISE, NUTELLA GRANTS.pdf
8.C) CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-APRIL 28, 2026
Department: Finance
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-APRIL 28, 2026.pdf
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Carrie Broggie to approve the Consent Calendar 8A. through 8C. 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) CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. 26-994
GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON
CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P. TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, REPAIR, RENEW, CHANGE THE SIZE OF, ABANDON-INPLACE, AND REMOVE CERTAIN PIPELINE FOR THE
TRANSMISSION, COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, AND
DISTRIBUTION OF OIL, PETROLEUM, GAS, GASOLINE, AND
WATER, OR OTHER HYDROCARBONS
Department: Administration
SR-CRIMSON PIPELINE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 26-994.pdf
John Garnica motioned, seconded by Mario Rodriguez to approve Introducing Ordinance No. 26-994 for first reading: an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California, granting a non-exclusive franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. to construct, erect, maintain, operate, repair, renew, change the size of, and remove certain pipelines for the transmission, collection, transportation, and distribution of oil, gas, water, and other hydrocarbons. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie 5/4/26, 11:04 AM City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting https://fillmoreca.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?clip_id=388&doc_id=74852046-47e3-11f1-9b4d-005056a89546 3/6 Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS:
None ABSTAINS: None
City Attorney Tiffany Israel presented this item.
9.B) APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
GIESSINGER WINERY FOR PRIVATE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OFWAY Department: Public Works
SR - APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH GIESSIGNER
WINERY FOR THE PRIVATE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by John Garnica to approve an extension to the license agreement with Giessinger Winery for private use of the public right-of-way. 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) ADOPTION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NOS. 24-03A AND 24-03B, FY 2025- 26 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION PROJECTS,
AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS
Department: Engineering
SR - ADOPT AND ADVERTISE PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 24-03
A & B FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION
Roxanne presented this item.
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Mario Rodriguez to approve the adoption of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Project Specification Nos. 24-03A and 24-03B, FY 2025–26 Pavement Rehabilitation and Preservation Projects, and to authorize the advertisement for construction bids. 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.B) APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH GIESSINGER
WINERY FOR PRIVATE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Department: Public Works
Joe presented this item.
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by John Garnica to approve an extension to the license agreement with Giessinger Winery for private use of the public right-of-way. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Albert Mendez, John Garnica, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS: None ABSTAINS: None
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Chief Edwardo (Lalo): provided a report on E-bikes.
Assistant City Manager Manuel Minjares: Thanked the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce for hosting a workshop on Monday, April 27, 2026, to assist small businesses with emerging and new human resources laws. He noted that an attorney specializing in this area provided an approximately onehour presentation, and that about 20 businesses attended. He also thanked Council Member Villaseñor for the Earth Day update and recognized Amanda DeZavala, Community Service Specialist, for organizing the event and her assistance with its execution. He shared that the quarterly newsletter is now available and encouraged residents to sign up. He also noted that Angel Garcia, Senior Management Analyst, shared a social media post about the new online “report a concern” tool, which allows residents to submit issues such as graffiti or trash directly to the Public Works Department. He provided an update on the encampment resolution and homeless grant program. Lastly, he thanked Ventura County Animal Services for the service clinic held in Fillmore over the weekend and noted some communication issues that are being addressed to ensure consistent information moving forward.
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 ONE CASE.
Department: Administration
CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 28, 2026.pdf
Closed session was removed from the agenda during item 4, Approval of the Agenda.
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.
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Ana Cendejas, Deputy City Clerk
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