City of Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:30 PM at City Hall
City Council’s Final Vote:
4. John Garnica motioned, Seconded by Mario Rodriguez to approve the agenda with the recommendations of moving item 5.A. Ventura County Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business to a further meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
8. Christina Villaseñor motioned to approve the concent calendar 8.A. Through 8.F. Carrie Broggie seconded that motion. Motion passed unanimously.
9.A. John Garnica _ motioned to approve Determine that the bid submitted by Cedro Construction, Inc. is non-responsive; Approve the award of contract to Canyon Springs Enterprises for the construction of Well No. 10 Equipping and Pump House Project, Project Specification No. 25-03B (“Project”), in the amount of $3,521,079.00 plus a 10% contingency; and Authorize the Public Works Director to approve construction change orders up to the contingency amount of $352,107.00. Carrie Broggie seconded that motion. Motion passed by the majority.
9.B. Mario Rodriguez Motioned to approve a budget allocation in the amount of $370,880.00 from Water Reserve Fund 504 to Water Capital Improvements Fund 453 for Well No. 10 Development and establish appropriations of $370,880.00 in Fund 453; and Approve Willdan Engineering’s task order for construction management services for the Well No. 10 Equipping and Pump House Construction Project, Project Specification No. 25-03B (“Project”), as detailed in the attached Construction Management Task Order. Christina Villaseñor seconded that motion. Motion passed unanimously.
9.C. John Garnica Motioned to Approve a budget allocation in the amount of $227,900.70 from Sewer DIF Fund 406 to Sewer Capital Improvements Fund 463 and establish appropriations of $227,900.70 in Fund 463 for the recycle water portion of the North Fillmore Recycled Water Pipeline Extension and Well Interconnect Pipeline Project (“Project”); Approve a budget allocation in the amount of $25,322.30 from Water DIF Fund 405 to Water Capital Improvements Fund 453 and establish appropriations of $25,322.30 in Fund 453 for the well interconnect portion of the Project; and Approve Willdan Engineering’s task order to design Project Specification No. 26-02, as detailed in the attached proposal. Carrie Broggie seconded that motion. Motion passed unanimously.
9.D. Christina Villaseñor Motioned to approve interlocution of the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-1006: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.68.040 TO UPDATE THE POSITIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE SERVICE. John Garnica seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
9.E. Carrie Broggie Motioned to approve Resolution No. 26-4140 opposing Proposition 43 (ACA 22), a proposed constitutional amendment on the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot, and direct staff to transmit the adopted resolution to the League of California Cities. Alternatively, the City Council may provide other direction or take no action. Mario Rodriguez seconded that motion. Motion passed unanimously.
9.F. Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by John Garnica to approve Receive and file an update on the project undertaken with the REAP 2.0 grant funding; Direct staff continue open communication with property owners and developers regarding residential (including high-density) development; and Note that the study determined the testing of the City’s recently adopted zoning and development objective standards provide viable standards for property owners and developers to build higher density housing units. BACKGROUN Motion passed unanimously.
9.G. John Garnica Motioned to approve Resolution No. 26-4142: Requesting initiation of and authorizing submission of an application for a sphere of influence amendment to Ventura LAFCo; Authorizing City staff to initiate proceedings for the reorganization and annexation of 1.39 acre of Caltrans SR126 ROW, 0.95 acres of VCTC railroad property, and the 1.89 acres of City-owned land (APN 054-0-010-335) (collectively the “Property” into the City of Fillmore, and directing staff to file the annexation application with LAFCo; and Determining the annexation of the Property including certain City-owned property is exempt from the Fillmore City Urban Restriction Boundary Ordinance (CURB); and 2. Determine, in accordance with 14 California Code of Regulations §15162, that the initiation of annexation/reorganization proceedings for this portion of the HVPSP does not require additional environmental review. Christina Villasenor seconded that motion. Motion passed unanimously.
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Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Presentations
5.A Ventura County Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business
5.B Fillmore Piru Veterans Memorial District
6. Public Comments
7. City Council Reports, Recommendations, Comments, Committee, Commission, and Board Reports
8. Consent Calendar
Recommendation for Item 8A. Through 8F. Is to Approve by Voice Vote.
8.A City of Fillmore Warrant Register-October 27, 2026 - City of Fillmore Warrant Register-October 27, 2026.pdf
8.B Second Reading: Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 26-03, Ordinance 26-1003, Amending Fillmore Municipal Code Section 6.04.9610 (Definitions) and Finding of Exemption from CEQA
SR - Ord. 26-1003 Definitions of Kitchen and Wet Bar_2nd Reading.pdf
8.C Second Reading: Adoption of Zoning Text Amendment 26-04, Ordinance No. 26-1004, Amending the Fillmore Municipal Code to Clarify That Computer Data Centers Are Not an Allowed Use in the City, Including in the City’s Business Park and Industrial Zones, and Finding of Exemption from CEQA
SR - Ord. 26-1004 Data Center Restriction_2nd Reading .pdf
8.D Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-1005 for Community Facilities District No. 7 (Creekside)
SR - CFD 7 Ord 26-1005 2nd Reading.pdf
8.E Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Big Green Cleaning Company for Homeless Encampment Cleanup Services
SR - Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Big Green Cleaning Company for Homeless Encampment Cleanup Services
8.F Acceptance of Public Improvements and Approval of a License Agreement with 126 RV LLC for the Recreation Vehicle Storage and Retail Project Located at 245 Telegraph Road (SR 126) Modification No. 3 to DP 18-02, Lot Merger 18-02
SR - 126 RV License Agreement for Private Improvements in Public Right of Way.pdf
9. New Business
9.A Award of Contract for Construction of Well No. 10 Equipping and Pump House Project, Project Specification No. 25-03B
SR - Approval of Design Task Order for North Fillmore Recycle Water Pipeline Extension and Well Interconnect Pipeline
9.B Budget Allocation of Funds and Approval of Task Order for Construction Management Services for Project Specification No. 25-03B for Well No. 10 Equipping and Pump House Construction
SR - Approval of Willdan Task Order for Construction Management of Project Specification 25-03B
9.C Budget Allocation of Funds and Approval of Task Order to Design the North Fillmore Recycled Water Pipeline Extension and Well Interconnect Pipeline, Project Specification No. 26-02
SR- Budget Allocation of Funds and Approval of Task Order to Design the North Fillmore Recycled Water Pipeline Extension and Well Interconnect Pipeline, Project Specification No. 26-02
9.D Introduction of Ordinance No. 26-1006 Amending Fillmore Municipal Code Section 2.68.040 to Update the Positions That Are Exempt from Competitive Service
SR - First Reading Ord 26-1006 to Amend Fillmore Municipal Code Section 2.68.040 to Update the Positions(2206973.1)
9.E Consideration of Resolution 26-4140 Opposing Proposition 43 (ACA 22)
SR - Recommendation to Oppose Proposition 43.pdf
9.F Receive and File an Update on the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Grant Program, Allocated Through the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
SR - Housing Study for RMH2 Zone(2204766.3)
9.G Sphere of Influence Amendment; Initiation of a Reorganization for a 1.89-Acre Parcel (APN 054-0-010-335), a 1.39 Acres Portion of the California Department of Transportation Right-of Way, and a 0.95 Acre of the Ventura County Transportation Commission Railroad Property; and Determination of Exemption from the Curb Ordinance, as Part of Heritage Valley Parks Specific Plan (HVPSP) Implementation
SR - Trestle Way Annexation(2204827.6).pdf
10. City Manager
City Manager Verbal Report
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. Closed Session - October 27, 2026.pdf
12. Adjournment
Mayor Albert Mendez Adjourns to the Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, City Hall, 250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015.