Council Honors Fire Chief Engineer Manuel Meraz
On Tuesday, August 26th, Fillmore City Council Recognized presented a proclamation to retiree Fire Chief Manuel “Manny” Meraz for his service as Fire Engineer from July 1999 to July 2025. Manny was not present for a photo. The City also recognized Fillmore Fire Department’s recent promotions of Fire Captain Ryan Cota, Fire Engineer Vincent Ceja, Firefighter Paramedic Austin Bennett and Firefighter Megan Ortega, pictured above. Not all were present for the photo, as they were called into action during the meeting. The City also recognized Fillmore Little League Juniors 14U District 63 Champs; photo and more information in next week’s Gazette.
On Tuesday, August 26th, Fillmore City Council Recognized presented a proclamation to retiree Fire Chief Manuel “Manny” Meraz for his service as Fire Engineer from July 1999 to July 2025. Manny was not present for a photo. The City also recognized Fillmore Fire Department’s recent promotions of Fire Captain Ryan Cota, Fire Engineer Vincent Ceja, Firefighter Paramedic Austin Bennett and Firefighter Megan Ortega, pictured above. Not all were present for the photo, as they were called into action during the meeting. The City also recognized Fillmore Little League Juniors 14U District 63 Champs; photo and more information in next week’s Gazette.
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 28th, 2025

CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM CITY HALL

All items passed 4-0 vote with Councilmember Carrie Broggie, absent.

Online: Watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoffillmore1401

AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.A RECOGNITION OF FILLMORE LITTLE LEAGUE JUNIORS 14U DISTRICT 63 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM

5.B PROCLAMATION HONORING FIRE DEPARTMENT RETIREE MANUEL MERAZ

5.C RECOGNITION OF RECENT FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE, COMMISSIONS AND BOARD REPORTS.

8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8D. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.

8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-AUGUST 26, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-AUGUST 26, 2025.PDF

8.B AUGUST 12, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 12, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COULCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF

8.C ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-986 TO REVISE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
2.28 TO CLARIFY THE NAME AND FUNCTION OF THE CULTURAL, ARTS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SR SECOND READING - UPDATING FMC CH 2.28 RE THE CAR COMMISSION.PDF

8.D FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE GENERATOR INSTALLATION AT THE ACTIVE ADULT CENTER, SPEC NO. 21-02
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE ACTIVE ADULT CENTER GENERATOR INSTALLATION PROJECT. FINAL.PDF

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.A ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-4082 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CLAIM FOR FY 2025-26 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) FUNDS AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (LTF), ARTICLE 8 CLAIM
SR- FY 25-26 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT.PDF

9.B ADOPTION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-03A, WELL NO. 10 EXPLORATORY DRILLING AND WELL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS
SR - WELL NO. 10 EXPLORATORY DRILLING AND WELL DEVELOPMENT. FINAL.PDF

9.C APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH KNORR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW CIRCULATION PUMP FOR THE FILLMORE COMMUNITY POOL
SR - APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH KNORR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL FOR REPLACEMENT OF CIRCULATION PUMP. FINAL.PDF

9.D APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION OF A CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CONTROL SYSTEMS WEST FOR SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SUPPORT SERVICES
SR - CONTRACT WITH CONTROL SYSTEMS WEST FOR SCADA SUPPORT. FINAL.PDF

9.E CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR CONCRETE ACCESS DRIVEWAYS PROJECT TO CERCO ENGINEERING INC.
SR - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ACCESS DRIVEWAYS TO CERCO ENGINEERING. FINAL.PDF

10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT

11. CLOSED SESSION

11.A AUGUST 26, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION AUGUST 26, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF

12. ADJOURNMENT

MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.