Fillmore City Council Meeting
Fillmore Soroptimist club receive proclamation for its “Stop Human Trafficking and Sexual Slavery Awareness Day.”
Fillmore Soroptimist club receive proclamation for its “Stop Human Trafficking and Sexual Slavery Awareness Day.”

The Soroptimist Club was presented with recognition from the City of Fillmore for promoting its "Stop Human Trafficking and Sexual Slavery Awareness Day." A long list of the sexual crimes they seek to make America aware of was read from the proclamation. The Club was congratulated for their important work on this issue.

At Tuesday's regular meeting, Joanne King spoke to the City Council about the annual flower show and the considerable voluntary work it entails. She thanked the council for providing the use of the Active Adult Center to stage the show, but "was dismayed by the sudden imposition of sign permits and paperwork required this year." According to Mrs. King, signs and banners are the most effective way to advertise the event. She asked the council for a waiver for city grant organizations to use banners and signs with less regulation.

Lisa Mahoney and Joe Bebe were appointed to the Public Arts Commission. Apparently neither of the new commissioners were present for recognition or a photo.

Options for authorizing a memorial for former Fillmore Fire Chief Rigo Landeros were discussed. Two bronze plaques were authorized to be placed at the Fire Station.
Mid-Year financial report.

A mid-year financial report for FY 2016- 17, approval of supplemental budget requests and review of the MID-YEAR accomplishments were presented, but the Gazette received no details. Mechanical problems caused difficulties with projection focus during the meeting. Details will be published in the next edition.