Albert Mendez Named Mayor, John Garnica, Mayor Pro Tem
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting the council had multiple presentations such as the Oath of Office for incoming District 1 Council Member Mario Rodriguez (pictured left), Mark Dominguez (Fillmore/Piru Veteran’s Parade Grand Marshal) was recognized for his honorary service to the country and community (pictured right). The council also awarded Nancy Rodriguez the Community Spirit Award, as well as recognized and thanked sponsors who contributed to the Fillmore Christmas tree lighting on Sunday, November 30. We will share photos and information in next week's Gazette edition.
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting the council had multiple presentations such as the Oath of Office for incoming District 1 Council Member Mario Rodriguez (pictured left), Mark Dominguez (Fillmore/Piru Veteran’s Parade Grand Marshal) was recognized for his honorary service to the country and community (pictured right). The council also awarded Nancy Rodriguez the Community Spirit Award, as well as recognized and thanked sponsors who contributed to the Fillmore Christmas tree lighting on Sunday, November 30. We will share photos and information in next week's Gazette edition.
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, December 11th, 2025

For item 9.A – the city council selected Albert Mendez as our new Mayor and John Garnica as our new Mayor Pro Tem (5-0 vote)
All other items were passed with a 5-0 vote. CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A OATH OF OFFICE: INCOMING DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER MARIO RODRIGUEZ
5.B HONORING ARMY STAFF SERGEANT (RET.) MARK DOMINGUEZ FOR SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY AND THE COMMUNITY
5.C HONORING NANCY RODRIGUEZ WITH THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD
5.D RECOGNITION OF THE 2025 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHITNG SPONSORS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8F. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
8.ACITY 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
9.B DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
SR - CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2026.PDF
9.C APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, LIAISON, AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES
SR COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.PDF
9.D PRESERVATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT - APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY OFFICERS
PRESERVATION OF LOCAL GOV - APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY OFFICERS 2025.PDF
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
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
9.G NEW COMMUNE DTLA LLC V. CITY OF REDONDO BEACH APPEAL SR- AMICUS IN REDONDO BEACH HE CASE.PDF
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
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
9.J REVIEW OF FY 2024-25 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-4087 MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING UNEXPENDED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
SR FY 2024-25 DIF REPORT.PDF
10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
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.