City Council and Successor Agency
Regular Meeting
May 12, 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, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, and Mario Rodriguez Members Absent:
John Garnica
Also Present:
Erika Herrera, City Manager, and Tiffany Israel, City Attorney 4) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Carrie Broggie to approve of the Agenda Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS:
John Garnica ABSTAINS: None
5) PRESENTATIONS
5.A) PROCLAIMING BUILDING SAFETY MONTH - MAY 2026
Department: City Clerk
PROCLAIMING BUILDING SAFETY MONTH - MAY 2026
Mayor Mendez read a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Building Safety Month in the City of Fillmore on behalf of the City Council.
International Code Council Ventura Region Chapter Vice President and Treasurer, and City of Fillmore building representative, Ines Ebell, spoke about building safety.
5.B) PROCLAIMING PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL DAY - MAY 15, 2026 5/18/26, 9:55 AM City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting https://fillmoreca.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?clip_id=389&doc_id=600021ae-52d9-11f1-9b4d-005056a89546 1/7 Department: City Clerk
PROCLAIMING PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL DAY - MAY 15, 2026
Mayor Mendez read a proclamation declaring May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in the City of Fillmore on behalf of the City Council. Fillmore Chief of Police Captain Eduardo (“Lalo”) Malagon spoke on behalf of all peace officers.
5.C) PROCLAIMING PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - MAY 17-23; 2026
Department: City Clerk
PROCLAIMING PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - MAY 17-23; 2026
Mayor Mendez read a proclamation declaring May 17–23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Fillmore on behalf of the City Council. Public Works Director Joe Bellomo spoke about National Public Works Week.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
7) CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS,
COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Rodriguez: Councilmember Rodriguez mentioned that there wasn’t much to report back as he didn’t attend many meetings this time.
However, he is looking forward to attending the next couple of meetings in the upcoming weeks.
Councilmember Villaseñor: Councilmember Villaseñor expressed gratitude and shared important information with the community, noting that the City of Fillmore will host its first-ever public budget workshop this Thursday. The event, titled “Budget 101 Presentation,” will take place at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. and is intended to educate the public on how the city develops its annual budget and plans for the fiscal year. The presentation will address common misconceptions about city funding sources and expenditures while providing insight into how budget decisions support public safety, infrastructure, parks programs, daily services, and other city priorities. Councilmember Villaseñor commended City Manager Erika Herrera and Finance Director Debra for organizing the initiative, describing it as an important step toward improving public understanding of the city’s financial operations. She also provided an update regarding the hospital situation, explaining that feedback from the Ventura County Health Care Agency on the community data and needs assessment has been delayed until late summer rather than being presented to the board in June, and said the update was shared to help keep the community informed.
Councilmember Broggie: Councilmember Broggie discussed the county’s transportation commission and the bike path project between Ventura and Piru, which is currently in its early stages. She noted that concerns raised by the agricultural community along the proposed route are being addressed by the commission. Councilmember Broggie also announced that the biweekly porch 5/18/26, 9:55 AM City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting https://fillmoreca.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?clip_id=389&doc_id=600021ae-52d9-11f1-9b4d-005056a89546 2/7 meeting is scheduled for tomorrow evening at her home and will continue to be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. In addition, the council discussed a proclamation for the Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony, which is scheduled for May 21 at the Ventura County Government Center and is recognized for its meaningful participation from both the community and law enforcement. Councilmember Broggie encouraged the public to attend the ceremony at 10:00 a.m. She also noted that community comments regarding the VCT project are still being accepted and encouraged individuals to contact the CTC for assistance or additional information.
Mayor Mendez: Mayor Mendez shared that he will be attending several committee meetings next week, and also informed the public that he attended the SCAG conference on May 7th and 8th. During the conference, discussions focused on the annual budget, and a new board was elected for the Southern California Association of Governments. He explained that the organization works to support the Southern California region through infrastructure projects and assistance for cities and regional organizations.
8) CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A) APRIL 28, 2026 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Department: City Clerk
APRIL 28, 2026 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
8.B) APPROVE THE 2026-2027 AGREEMENT WITH THE FILLMORE
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FUND TWO SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICERS
Department: Fire / Safety
SR - 2026 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT(2119774.1)
8.C) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-994 GRANTING A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P.
Department: Administration
SR-CRIMSON PIPELINE ORDINANCE 26-994 (2088059.2).pdf
8.D) FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE FILLMORE
AQUATICS CENTER EXHAUST FANS PROJECT
Department: Public Works
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR AQUATIC CENTER EXHAUST
FANS_FINAL.pdf
8.E) CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-MAY 12, 2026
Department: Finance
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Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Mario Rodriguez to approve the Consent Calendar items 8A through 8E. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS: John Garnica ABSTAINS: None 9) NEW BUSINESS
9.A) INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING FILLMORE
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.12,“VENDORS, SIDEWALK
VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS" TO ALLOW SIDEWALK VENDORS TO
OPERATE WITHOUT OBTAINING A PERMIT
Department: Administration
SR- ORD 26-996 SIDEWALK VENDORS (2115716.2)
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney, provided a brief presentation on the item titled, "Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Fillmore Municipal Code Chapter 7.12, ‘Vendors, Sidewalk Vendors, and Solicitors,’ to Allow Sidewalk Vendors to Operate Without Obtaining a Permit".
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Mario Rodriguez to approve to adopt Ordinance No. 26-996, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California, amending Fillmore Municipal Code Chapter
7.12, “Vendors, Sidewalk Vendors, and Solicitors,” to allow sidewalk vendors to operate without obtaining a permit. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS: John Garnica ABSTAINS: None
9.B) APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL, ARTS, AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
Department: City Clerk
SR - CAR COMMISSION APPOINTMENT VACANCY
Ana Cendejas, Deputy City Clerk, provided a brief presentation on the item titled, "Appointment to the Cultural, Arts, and Recreation Commission".
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Carrie Broggie to approve the recommendation that the Mayor appoint Maricela Reyes to the Cultural, Arts, and Recreation (CAR) Commission to fill a vacancy, and that the City Council approve the appointment. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS: John Garnica ABSTAINS: None
9.C) ADOPTION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-12, CATCH BASIN
RETROFIT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
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CONSTRUCTION BIDS
Department: Public Works
SR - ADOPT AND ADVERTISE CATCH BASIN RETROFIT PROJECT
(SN25-12)
Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director, provided a brief presentation on the item titled, "Adoption of Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate for Project Specification No. 25-12, Catch Basin Retrofit Project, and Authorization to Advertise Construction Bids".
Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Mario Rodriguez to approve and adopt the plans, specifications, and estimate (“PS&E”) for the retrofit of City-owned and maintained storm drain catch basins with trash excluders, known as Project Specification No. 25-12 (“Project”), and authorize the advertisement of the Project for construction bids. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS:
John Garnica ABSTAINS: None
9.D) APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 2026-27
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH DAVID BURKHART
Department: Public Works
SR - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH DAVID BURKHART 2026-27.
FINAL
Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director, provided a brief presentation on the item titled "Approval of Contract Services Agreement for 2026–27 Engineering Consultant Services with David Burkhart".
Mario Rodriguez motioned, seconded by Christina Villaseñor to approve the Contract Services Agreement for 2026-27 Contract Engineering Services with David Burkhart Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS: John Garnica ABSTAINS: None
9.E) THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE WILLDAN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR 2023 CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES
Department: Public Works
SR - THIRD AMENDMENT TO WILLDAN ENGINEER SERVICES
CONTRACT. FINAL
Joe Bellomo, Public Works Director, provided a brief presentation on the item titled, "Third Amendment to the Willdan Engineering Services Contract for 2023 City Engineering Services".
Carrie Broggie motioned, seconded by Christina Villaseñor to approve the Third Amendment to Willdan Engineering Contract for 2023 City Engineering Services and authorize the City Manager to sign the Third 5/18/26, 9:55 AM City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting https://fillmoreca.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?clip_id=389&doc_id=600021ae-52d9-11f1-9b4d-005056a89546 5/7 Amendment to the contract. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES: None ABSENTS: John Garnica ABSTAINS: None
9.F) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2026-27 WITHIN THE CITY OF FILLMORE HERITAGE VALLEY
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 AND
LANDSCAPE AND THE CITY OF FILLMORE LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 02
Department: Finance
SR- FILLMORE LLD - PUBLIC HEARING TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS
FY 26-27
Financial Director Debra Cavaletto presented the Annual Levy of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02 and Heritage Valley Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. Council Member Carrie Broggie abstained from voting on Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2007-1, Zone 1; Council Member Christina Villaseñor abstained from voting on Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02, Riverwalk, Tract 5099; and Council Member Mario 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. 26-4108 approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the City of Fillmore Heritage Valley Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2026–2027; adopt Resolution No. 26-4109 confirming the diagram and assessment and ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments within the City of Fillmore Heritage Valley Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2026–2027; adopt Resolution No. 26-4110 approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the City of Fillmore Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2026–2027; adopt Resolution No. 26-4111 confirming the diagram and assessment and ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments within the City of Fillmore Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2026–2027; and authorize staff to incorporate the revenues and expenditures reflected in the annual budgets for Heritage Valley Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2007-1 and Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 02 into the City of Fillmore Annual Budget. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Albert Mendez, Carrie Broggie, Christina Villaseñor, Mario Rodriguez NOES:
None ABSENTS: John Garnica ABSTAINS: None
10) CITY MANAGER
City Manager Erika Herrera: City Manager Herrera invited everyone to the educational budget workshop on Thursday in the Council Chambers from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. She noted that this is the first in a series of workshops, with future 5/18/26, 9:55 AM City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting https://fillmoreca.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?clip_id=389&doc_id=600021ae-52d9-11f1-9b4d-005056a89546 6/7 sessions to be held via Zoom for recording and online posting. The goal is to educate constituents on the city’s budgeting process, including the midyear cycle. She also announced that a health and wellness fair with resources and a 5K run will take place on Saturday. The aquatic center will open to the public on May 25, and reservations are now available. The City will be closed on May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. She further shared that pothole reporting will transition to a monthly format focused on infrastructure improvements, with verbal updates provided monthly and biweekly reports sent via email. 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 - MAY 12, 2026.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:
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Ana Cendejas, Deputy City Clerk
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