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The recent Fillmore Rotary speaker was John Marquez, Executive Director, Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce. Marquez talked about how Santa Paula, Fillmore and Piru needed to focus services on small businesses because we don’t have large businesses. We have to do things to fund the businesses like having festivals, podcasts to let people know what is happening and people can ask questions, and have more social media to get people involved and enthused. Santa Paula has lots of possibilities in a new development area where apartments and homes are being built such as a restaurant or grocery store. When the train bridge is repaired people can come and go and enjoy various attractions.

On June 14th, Rancho Camulos will host the Orchard Bluegrass Band at 2pm along with guided museum tours 112pm – 2pm.

The Orchard Bluegrass Band will entertain guests at the Rancho Camulos Museum with a unique blend of bluegrass, gospel, country and Western music Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. Guided museum tours 12- 2 p.m.
All ages can enjoy the fun and energy of the group’s upbeat performances. Put on your dancing shoes and kick up your heels to old time musical favorites. Guests can bring a blanket, their favorite cold beverage and food for a Flag Day picnic in the garden. The suggested donation is $10

VETERANS AND CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE.

Rancho Camulos Museum is located on Highway 126, 5164 E Telegraph Road, about 10 miles west of Interstate 5 near Piru.

In addition, Docent-led tours take place every Sunday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Group tours and special focus tours can also be scheduled by appointment. Camulos is the perfect location for a memorable private gathering.
For more information about the museum, visit Ranchocamulos.org.

For immediate release
June 5, 2025

E.J. Harrison & Sons would like to inform all customers about an important change in Harrison’s online bill pay platform and the Autopay option for payment of solid waste services.

Beginning June 13, 2025, Harrison will launch a new platform that will allow customers to manage, view and securely pay account balances. Customers can make one-time payments or choose to enroll in Autopay for a hassle-free experience, and/or choose to receive statements electronically. Customers will need their bill to get started

All Harrison customers who would like to use the online bill pay platform will need to create a new profile. Customers who are currently enrolled in Autopay will have their payments continue, however, payment application dates may change (please see bullet points below for new dates). Existing Autopay customers will not be able to make any changes or updates to their accounts until they create a new profile.

• If the existing payment date is the 15th of the month, the new payment date will be upon receipt.

• If the existing payment date is three or four days after receipt, the new payment date will be upon receipt.

• If the existing payment date is three, four or five days before due or the last day of the month, the new payment date will be the due date.

• If the existing payment date is upon receipt, there is no change.

Payment options available include ACH/electronic check with no fees, or customers can pay by credit card. A $2.49 fee per credit card transaction will apply.

E.J. Harrison & Sons is committed to making this transition seamless and to providing prompt, reliable customer service and billing support. For questions about this transition, please contact Harrison’s Customer Service Department at 805-647-1414 or visit https://ejharrison.com

Harrison Industries serves the cities and surrounding unincorporated areas of Ventura, Ojai and Camarillo as well as the unincorporated areas of La Conchita, Lake Sherwood, Lynn Ranch, Newbury Park, Ojai Valley (Ventura River Valley), Oxnard Plain, Piru, Point Mugu, Rancho Matilija, Rincon, Santa Paula, Santa Rosa Valley, Somis, Upper Ojai, Yerba Buena and the Channel Islands Beach Community Services District, as well as California State University Channel Islands and the city of Carpinteria as E.J. Harrison & Sons; and the city of Fillmore as Santa Clara Valley Disposal.

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By Linda Nunes

Civic Pride Volunteers have chosen for the June “Yard of the Month” a 75’ x 100’ lot that contains two magical cottages with a plethora of perennials, fruit trees & vegetables in a harmonious mix that makes you want to linger & explore. These properties, located at 307 & 311 Main Street, belong to Odi Martinez & her brother, Joe Martinez.

You have probably driven past hundreds of times, never knowing the floral “magic” behind the Lantana hedges with Hollyhocks & Sunflowers reaching into the sky above. I know that I noticed them for years, thinking, some day!

Odi said she has lived here “all her life” & her uncle built these homes. She does most of the yard work with her brother helping. This is her therapy, she says! This yard is a sanctuary for birds, bees, butterflies & kitties. The porch holds a safe box for a cat to climb in at night & one front window showed little white kittens peeking from a cat tower. Bird feeders line the eaves of an out-building.

Her brother planted many of the plants in large pots, so there would be less tending to garden.

There are Salvias in every color- Mystic Spires, dark blue, red & white, Foxgloves in several colors, Gerbera Daisies, Marconi Daisies, Gallardias, Marigolds, amazing Delphiniums, a variety of beautiful Pelargoniums, Larkspur, & Callibrachora with its hot pink flowers. Big sturdy A-frame trellises held string beans & other climbing vegetables, pots of onions, garlic, cilantro, corn, zucchini & tomatoes. Odi said they hardly need to go to a store.
When I mentioned the Pomegranate tree, she said they have loquats, peaches, lemons, plum & apricot--I couldn’t keep up writing fast enough!

Odi is very familiar with Otto & Sons Nursery & was so pleased to receive the award. We appreciate the Klittich family for their generous support of this project.

May 29, 2025

Santa Clara Valley Disposal will maintain its regular trash, recycling and yard/organics waste collection schedule in the city of Fillmore during the week of Juneteenth, June 15-21. The holiday is on Thursday, June 19.

Remember that Santa Clara Valley Disposal residential customers can place all three carts curbside every week, as the company collects all waste weekly – including food waste, which is recyclable. All food waste should be placed in closed paper or plastic bags and the bags should be tossed in the organics waste cart. Even if you only have food waste bags and no yard waste, you can still put the food waste bags in your organics waste cart and take it to the curb every week for pickup.

Harrison Industries serves the cities and surrounding unincorporated areas of Ventura, Ojai and Camarillo as well as the unincorporated areas of La Conchita, Lake Sherwood, Lynn Ranch, Newbury Park, Ojai Valley (Ventura River Valley), Oxnard Plain, Piru, Point Mugu, Rancho Matilija, Rincon, Santa Paula, Santa Rosa Valley, Somis, Upper Ojai, Yerba Buena and the Channel Islands Beach Community Services District, as well as California State University Channel Islands and the city of Carpinteria as E.J. Harrison & Sons; and the city of Fillmore as Santa Clara Valley Disposal.

For more information, visit www.ejharrison.com.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the Cities of Fillmore, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and Ojai would like to address our youth and young adults’ growing use of E-bikes, bicycles, and electric scooters. These vehicles can be useful in reducing traffic and allowing young people a means of transportation other than motor vehicles to school and other activities. However, we have seen recent increases in collisions involving our youth on e-bikes, bicycles, and scooters.

The increased speed provided by E-bikes and electric scooters requires increased care in their use. Traffic rules must be followed, and helmets must be worn at all times. Each type of the above-listed vehicle has specific rules for its use and operation. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has prepared two informational flyers outlining these rules.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the above-listed contract cities are collaborating with local schools, Community Resource Units, and School Resource Deputies to provide in-person education on the rules, regulations, and safe use of E-bikes, bicycles, and electric scooters in our communities.
Electric off-road motorcycles made by Sur-Ron, Talaria, Segway, and many other manufacturers are prohibited on public roads, sidewalks, or parks. These are off-road-only vehicles and are subject to impoundment if they are operated on public roads, sidewalks, or parks. The rider can be subject to citation and/or arrest.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office will focus on education, but will also consider enforcement of violations associated with electric motorcycles and their unlawful operation.

The goal is to reduce traffic collisions, ensure safe operation, and prevent injuries, protecting the youth in our communities.

Prepared by: Deputy Bradley Bordon
News Release Date: May 23, 2025
Approved by: Captain Jason Hendren
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E-Bicycle Definitions (VC 312.5)
An electric bicycle is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. Three classes of electric bicycles have been established:

• Class 1: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.

• Class 2: A low speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor used exclusively to propel the bicycle and NOT capable of providing assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.

• Class 3: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a speedometer, and a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 28 mph is reached.

The operator of a Class 3 electric bicycle:

• Must be 16 years old or older.

• Must wear a bicycle safety helmet.

• Must not transport passengers.

• May ride an electric bicycle in a bicycle lane if authorized by local authority or ordinance.

All electric bicycle classes are exempt from the motor vehicle financial responsibility, DL, and license plate requirements (VC 24016).

The vehicle code requires all bicyclist to follow the rules of the road. See the following link for more information.
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/motorcycle-handbook/two-wheel-veh...

Electric Motorcycles
These are commonly referred to by brand names (SURRON/TALARIA/SEGWAY), these vehicles are motorcycles. At the time of this flyer, there is no lawful way to operate an electric motorcycle of this type on a public roadway, sidewalk or public park. These electric motorcycles can only be lawfully operated in designated Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) areas after registration with the DMV as a OHV.
Approved by: Captain Jason Hendren

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Motorized Scooters

These are defined by the California Vehicle Code
VC 407.5(a):

A “motorized scooter” is any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, has either a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon when riding or a seat and footrests in place of the floorboard, and is powered by an electric motor. This device may also be designed to be powered by human propulsion. For purposes of this section, a motorcycle, as defined in Section 400, a motor-driven cycle, as defined in Section 405, or a motorized bicycle or moped, as defined in Section 406, is not a motorized scooter.
Electric Scooter use and rules are covered by California Vehicle Code

VC 21235:
The operator of a motorized scooter shall not do any of the following:

(a) Operate a motorized scooter unless it is equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make a braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement.

(b) Operate a motorized scooter on a highway with a speed limit in excess of 25 miles per hour unless the motorized scooter is operated within a Class II or Class IV bikeway, except that a local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, authorize the operation of a motorized scooter outside of a Class II or Class IV bikeway on a highway with a speed limit of up to 35 miles per hour. The 15 mile per hour maximum speed limit for the operation of a motorized scooter specified in Section 22411 applies to the operation of a motorized scooter on all highways, including bikeways, regardless of a higher speed limit applicable to the highway.

(c) Operate a motorized scooter without wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards described in Section 21212, if the operator is under 18 years of age.

(d) Operate a motorized scooter without a valid driver’s license or instruction permit.

(e) Operate a motorized scooter with any passengers in addition to the operator.

(f) Operate a motorized scooter carrying any package, bundle, or article that prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.

(g) Operate a motorized scooter upon a sidewalk, except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property.

(h) Operate a motorized scooter on the highway with the handlebars raised so that the operator must elevate his or her hands above the level of his or her shoulders in order to grasp the normal steering grip area.

(i) Leave a motorized scooter lying on its side on any sidewalk or park a motorized scooter on a sidewalk in any other position, so that there is not an adequate path for pedestrian traffic.

(j) Attach the motorized scooter or himself or herself while on the roadway, by any means, to any other
Approved by: Captain Jason Hendren

Posted on: May 16, 2025, courtesy https://www.fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=221
FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA –– Fillmore, CA – May 16, 2025 – At its May 13, 2025, meeting, the Fillmore City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–2026 Annual Budget, ensuring continued delivery of essential services, targeted infrastructure investments, and alignment with all City Council priorities.

City Council Goals Met in the FY 2025–2026 Budget

The approved budget fully supports the following goals adopted by the City Council:
- Revitalize Downtown Central Avenue
- Enhance Parks and Recreation
- Upgrade Public Infrastructure
- Address Homelessness
- Improve Public Communication and Engagement

Key Investments and Highlights
- Public Safety Enhancements:
- Two new firefighter positions
- Ongoing support for police and sheriff contract services
- $265,000 for protective gear and EMS supplies
- Police Restroom Expansion
- Traffic control devices

Parks & Recreation:
- $659,000 for park operations and maintenance
- Graffiti removal and vandalism repair allocation
- Completion of Delores Day Park modular restroom
- Upgraded irrigation and water line repairs

Infrastructure and Facilities:
- $7.1 million in capital improvements
- Street and sidewalk repairs, tree maintenance, and storm drain upgrades
- Transfers from enterprise funds to support water/sewer infrastructure and AMI meter system
- FEMA-reimbursable sewer emergency repair project underway

Homelessness Initiatives:
- $599,000 in FY 2025–26 from the $1.49 million ERF-4-L state grant to support housing solutions

Community Engagement & Administration:
- Launch of a new City newsletter
- $10,000 for Downtown wayfinding signage
- General Plan update underway
- Code enforcement contractor support

Senior Services:
- $294,000 contribution to Senior Nutrition Program to ensure uninterrupted meal delivery and program operations

Transparency & Access
Residents are encouraged to explore the full FY 2025–2026 Budget and related materials, available on the City’s website:

Staff Report – FY 2025–26 Budget - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1046/Staff-Report-for-FY2...

Budget Presentation Slides - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1048/City-of-Fillmore-and...

FY 2025–2026 Final Budget Document - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1047/FY-2025-26-Budget-Bo...

This summary highlights only a portion of the investments and initiatives included in the FY 2025–2026 Budget. For a full list of funded projects, programs, and expenditures, residents are encouraged to review the complete Budget Presentation and Budget Book available at the links above.

For additional information, please contact, Debra Cavaletto at dcavaletto@fillmoreca.gov or via phone at 805-524-3701 ext. 122.

Please visit www.fillmoreca.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

Community Contact:
Name: Debra Cavaletto
Title: Finance Director
Phone: 805-524-3701 ext. 122
Email: dcavaletto@fillmoreca.gov

FRIENDS OF THE BLANCHARD COMMUNITY LIBRARY
BACK STACKS Used Book Sales
Monthly Saturday Sale June 7th from 10am to 2pm.
Summer has Arrived!!
Start your summer by learning how to draw, start a new hobby or craft.
Try the Back Stacks First!
50% OFF ALL Art Books, plus ALL Hobby and Craft books in both June and July.
Start your Saturday Morning by checking out the Back Stacks great used book inventory. You will be amazed at how many books you can buy without spending a fortune! All proceeds from sales go to support the Blanchard Community Library.
Please note that we now take credit cards at all sales…so come on down and buy more!
If you miss our Saturday Sale stop by one of our regular weekday hours of operation:
Wednesdays from 12 pm to 4 PM (except January 1st)
Thursdays from 12pm to 2pm
Fridays from 12 pm to 2pm
We have Loads of Fiction and Non-fiction, as well as children’s books. Our collection features 1,000’s of used books from 50 cents to $2, as well as collectible books from $4 and up. 100% of book sale proceeds goes to support the Blanchard Community Library. PLEASE NOTE: We love receiving donations, and accept everything EXCEPT VHS, magazines or cassette taps. Also, we accept donations ONLY on days when the Library is open for business to ensure that your generous donation is not damaged or stolen.
Located at 119 North 8th Street, Santa Paula,
Enter via the north parking lot, thru the roll-up door in the back.
LOOK FOR our BOOK SALE SIGNS on 8th Street

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Posted on: May 16, 2025, courtesy https://www.fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=221

FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA –– Fillmore, CA – May 16, 2025 – At its May 13, 2025, meeting, the Fillmore City Council unanimously
approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–2026 Annual Budget, ensuring continued delivery of essential services, targeted
infrastructure investments, and alignment with all City Council priorities.

City Council Goals Met in the FY 2025–2026 Budget

The approved budget fully supports the following goals adopted by the City Council:

- Revitalize Downtown Central Avenue

- Enhance Parks and Recreation

- Upgrade Public Infrastructure

- Address Homelessness

- Improve Public Communication and Engagement

Key Investments and Highlights

- Public Safety Enhancements:

- Two new firefighter positions

- Ongoing support for police and sheriff contract services

- $265,000 for protective gear and EMS supplies

- Police Restroom Expansion

- Traffic control devices

Parks & Recreation:

- $659,000 for park operations and maintenance

- Graffiti removal and vandalism repair allocation

- Completion of Delores Day Park modular restroom

- Upgraded irrigation and water line repairs

Infrastructure and Facilities:

- $7.1 million in capital improvements

- Street and sidewalk repairs, tree maintenance, and storm drain upgrades

- Transfers from enterprise funds to support water/sewer infrastructure and AMI meter system

- FEMA-reimbursable sewer emergency repair project underway

Homelessness Initiatives:

- $599,000 in FY 2025–26 from the $1.49 million ERF-4-L state grant to support housing solutions

Community Engagement & Administration:

- Launch of a new City newsletter

- $10,000 for Downtown wayfinding signage

- General Plan update underway

- Code enforcement contractor support

Senior Services:

- $294,000 contribution to Senior Nutrition Program to ensure uninterrupted meal delivery and program operations

Transparency & Access

Residents are encouraged to explore the full FY 2025–2026 Budget and related materials, available on the City’s website:

Staff Report – FY 2025–26 Budget - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1046/Staff-Report-for-FY2...
PDF?bidId=

Budget Presentation Slides - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1048/City-of-Fillmore-and...

Budget-Presentation-PDF?bidId=

FY 2025–2026 Final Budget Document - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1047/FY-2025-26-Budget-Bo...

This summary highlights only a portion of the investments and initiatives included in the FY 2025–2026 Budget. For a full
list of funded projects, programs, and expenditures, residents are encouraged to review the complete Budget Presentation
and Budget Book available at the links above.

For additional information, please contact, Debra Cavaletto at dcavaletto@fillmoreca.gov or via phone at 805-524-3701 ext.
122.

Please visit www.fillmoreca.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

Community Contact:

Name: Debra Cavaletto

Title: Finance Director

Phone: 805-524-3701 ext. 122

Email: dcavaletto@fillmoreca.gov

By Jan Lee

It is true that the Fillmore Flower Show has been over for a few weeks now. But, as you drive around town and see all the gardens blooming, it is as if all yards continue to show off their beauty!

Part of the fun of the flower show, besides the displays and music and cookies, is the possibility of winning one of the many door prizes donated by our local merchants. The following is a list of these generous people:

Ameci Pizza, Beyliks farming, Brandy Hollis, Bunnin Chevrolet, Central Nails, Diamond Realty & Investments, Green Thumb Nursery, Houry Meguerditchian/ Tracks, Sandy Ward’s Train Stop, La Flor Bonita/Rosa Agraz, La Michoacana Bakery, Nancy Cope, Otto & Sons Nursery, Pops Automotive, Red Engine, RQ Kitchen, Roan Mills, Santiago Ranch, The Treasure Station, and Vintage Pleasures.

If you are hungry, need work on your car, need some fresh eggs, your nails done, want to buy or rent a house or even want a bouquet or plants, look up one of these businesses. These wonderful people donate to many Fillmore groups. They offer some unique items and services. They say yes when asked to help. Let’s all help them continue to operate in our fine city!

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Courtesy Fillmore Fire Department

The Fillmore Fire Department in conjunction with the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council has received a grant to dispose of flammable vegetation in residential neighborhoods that are adjacent to wildland areas. This grant is being applied to all residents who reside in Fillmore. All residents who live within three hundred yards of a wildland area are especially encouraged to take advantage of this free opportunity.

On Saturday May 24th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, all residents in the City may haul any tree/brush trimmings direct to the Fillmore City Well #4 location at 728 Goodenough Rd. for free disposal. Any ornamental vegetation and cut grass/weeds will also be accepted if it is free of any dirt, metal, plastic, or other trash.

Residents are especially encouraged to have professional tree trimmers, trim up palm trees, of all dead palm fronds as these can be especially hazardous when caught on fire. All palm fronds will accepted.

Any questions may be directed to the Fillmore Fire Chief at 524-1500 xt 226.

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Join us for a Day of Wellness, Fun, and Community! Saturday, May 17, 2025, hosted by the City of Fillmore and Fillmore Unified School District. 5K/10K Run/Walk presented by Rotary Club of Fillmore and the Fillmore Naughty Country Team.

Schedule of Event: Walk/Run: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Health & Wellness Fair: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Enjoy a day full of: Raffles, Health and wellness resources, Health and physical conditioning activities, Fire safety trailer, Play Play, Live music, Food Trucks.

To register for the 5K/10K Run/Walk, visit RunSignUp.com or scan the QR code on the wheel. Questions about the Health & Wellness Fair?

Contact Info: Rosanna: rosanna.lomeli@fillmoreusd.org; Juana: jgarcia@fillmoreca.gov
Let’s come together to celebrate health, wellness and our community! We’re waiting for you!

Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
City of Fillmore City Hall Council Chambers
250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015

To participate in the Board of Directors meeting via Zoom, please access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85480305580?pwd=ZnFBWGhtVU05dXd3REFkM255c0h6UT... Meeting ID: 854 8030 5580 Password: FPBGSA

To hear just the audio portion of the meeting, phone into: Toll-free number: 877 853 5247 Meeting ID: 854 8030 5580

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

1A Pledge of Alleg-iance

1B Directors Roll Call 1C Public Comments

Fillmore and Piru Basins Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Agency) will accept public comment concerning agenda items at
the time the item is considered and on any non-agenda item within the jurisdiction of the Board during the agendized Public
Comment period. No action will be taken by the Board on any non-agenda item. In accordance with Government Code §
54954.3(b)(1), public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker per issue.

1D Approval of Agenda Motion

2. UPDATES

2A Director Announ-cements/Board Communications:

Oral Reports from the Board.

Fillmore Pumpers Association Stakeholder Director Update Piru Pumpers Association Stakeholder Director Update Environmental
Stakeholder Director Update

City of Fillmore Member Director Update

United Water Cons-ervation District Member Director Update County of Ventura Member Director Update

2B Executive Director Update Information Item

The Executive Dire-ctor will provide an informational update on Agency activities since the previous Board of Directors
meeting of April 17, 2025.

2C Legal Counsel Update Information Item

Legal Counsel will provide an informational update on Agency’s legal issues and concerns since the previous Board of
Directors meeting of April 17, 2025.

2D GSP Consultant Update Information Item

Representatives from Daniel B Stephens & Associates will provide an informational update on the Agency’s groundwater
sustainability planning activities since the previous Board of Directors meeting of April 17, 2025.

3. CONSENT CAL-ENDAR

All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There
will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member pulls an item from the Calendar. Pulled items will be
discussed and acted on separately by the Board. Members of the public who want to comment on a Consent Calendar item should
do so under Public Comments. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)

3A Approval of Minutes

The Board will consider approving the Minutes from the Board of Directors meeting of April 17, 2025.

3B Approval of Warrants

The Board will consider approving payment of outstanding vendor invoices:

United Water Cons-ervation District $21,373.64

DBS&A $ 5,843.00

Naumann Family Farms $ 1,342.58

Aleshire & Wynder $ 915.80

3C Monthly Financial Report

The Board will receive the monthly financial report for the Fillmore and Piru Basins Groundwater Sustainability Agency.

4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

4A Watershed Update Motion

The Board will receive a presentation from United Water Conservation District staff on the status of the Santa Clara River
watershed water resources.

5. MOTION ITEMS

5A Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Work Plan and Budget Motion

The Board will receive a presentation from staff on the major Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Work Plan items and associated
estimated costs and provide comments and directions.

6. FUTURE ITEMS

7. ADJOURNMENT

The Board will adjourn to the next Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025, or call of the Chair.

Materials, which are non-exempt public records and are provided to the Board of Directors to be used in consideration of
the above agenda items, including any documents provided subsequent to the publishing of this agenda, are available for
inspection at UWCD’s offices at 1701 N. Lombard Street in Oxnard during normal business hours.

The Americans with Disabilities Act provides that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from
participation in, or denied the benefits of, the District’s services, programs or activities because of any disability. If
you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or if you require agenda materials in an alternative format,
please contact the UWCD Office at (805) 525-4431 or the City of Fillmore at (805) 524- 1500. Notification of at least 48
hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make appropriate arrangements.

Approved: Board Chair Kelly Long

Posted: (date) May 12, 2025 (time) 3:40 p.m. (attest) Eva Ibarra At: https://www.FPBGSA.org

Posted: (date May 12, 2025 (time) 3:45 p.m. (attest) Eva Ibarra At: https://www.facebook.com/FPBGSA

Posted: (date) May 12, 2025 (time) 3:50 p.m. (attest) Eva Ibarra At: UWCD, 1701 N. Lombard Street, Oxnard

Posted: (date) May 12, 2025 (time) 3:55 p.m. (attest) Eva Ibarra At: Fillmore City Hall, 250 Central Avenue, Fillmore,
CA

"The Ventura County Garden Club will hold its annual Installation of new Board Members Ceremony for its 2025-2026 Season on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the historic Bardsdale United Methodist Church and gardens located at 1498 Bardsdale Avenue, in Fillmore. Our installation ceremony will be accompanied by a High Tea and Hat Contest. Suggested donation: $15.00. Organizer: President, Marcia Heerema. We welcome new members. For more information, email VenturaCountyGardenClub@yahoo.com, OR Facebook.com/VenturaCountyGardenClubVCGC/"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

City of Fillmore

FILLMORE, CALIF-ORNIA – May 1, 2025– The City of Fillmore Fire Department is urging property owners within city limits to
act quickly in removing hazardous dry grass, brush, and weeds from their properties in anticipation of an earlier and
potentially more severe fire season.

Due to early winter rains followed by several weeks of hot, dry weather, fire conditions are developing sooner than usual.
Historically, the deadline for weed abatement has been June 1st, and formal notices will be mailed in the coming weeks.
However, Fire Chief D. Keith Gurrola is encouraging residents not to wait.

“We’re asking all property owners to clear their dry weeds as soon as possible,” said Chief Gurrola. “The combination of wet
winters and early heat has created ideal conditions for fire spread.”

In addition to general weed abatement, the department is asking property owners to pay close attention to palm trees on
their property. Dry palm fronds—whether on the tree or on the ground cause a serious fire hazard. Property owners are
encouraged to seek professional guidance on removing large accumulations of dry fronds safely.

To assist with disposal efforts, the Fire Department will host a free Community Hazardous Yard Waste Disposal Event on
Saturday, May 24th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at City Well #4, 728 Goodenough Road. Only organic vegetation will be accepted—
no trash, metal, or other debris.

Please visit www.fillmoreca.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Community Contact:

Name: Keith Gurrola

Title: Fillmore Fire Chief

Phone: (805) 524-3701

Email: keithg@fillmoreca.gov