CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. City Hall
Final votes from last night’s meeting:
4. Approval of the Agenda - Garnica motioned, Villaseñor seconded: 5-0 pass
8. Approval of the Consent Calendar - Villaseñor Motion, Seconded by Garnica: 5-0 pass
9.A. Villaseñor motioned to approve and adopt Resolution 26-4133 appointing Ashely B. Conolly as the City’s representative to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) Advisory Committee, following review and recommendation by the City Council Ad Hoc Committee. Garnica Seconded: 5-0 Pass
9.B. Receive and file this informational report regarding the principal approval pathways that may apply to housing development projects under California law and provide direction to staff, if desired, regarding additional public education or future policy discussion.
9.C. Villaseñor Motioned to Conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 26-1003 / Zoning Ordinance Amendment (“ZOA”) 26-03; Receive and consider all public testimony and evidence presented regarding the proposed; Adopt Ordinance No. 26-1003, approving ZOA 26-03, amending Section 6.04.9610 (Definitions) of the Fillmore Municipal Code to update the definition of a kitchen and the definition of a wet bar and finding of exemption from CEQA. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6.04.9610 OF THE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.04.9610 FOR THE DEFINITIONS OF KITCHEN AND WET BAR AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA, Rodriguez Seconded: 5-0 Pass
9.D. Garnica motioned to conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance 26-1004 / Zoning Ordinance Amendment (“ZOA”) 26-04; Receive and consider all public testimony and evidence presented regarding the proposed amendment; and Approve first reading to introduce Ordinance 26-1004 approving ZOA 26-04, amending the Fillmore Municipal Code to clarify that computer data centers are not an allowed use within the City of Fillmore, including within the Business Park and Industrial zoning districts and finding of exemption from CEQA. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 6.04.0810 AND ADDING CHAPTER 6.04.43 OF THE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA. Rodriguez Seconded: 5-0 Pass
9.E. Adopt the following resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 26-4136, entitled “A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Fillmore Determining The Validity Of Prior Proceedings, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 7 (Creekside) Of The City Of Fillmore, Authorizing The Levy Of A Special Tax Within Said District, Establishing An Appropriations Limit, Approving An Acquisition And Funding Agreement And Taking Certain Other Actions Relating To Said District.”
2. Resolution No. 26-4137, entitled “A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Fillmore Acting In Its Capacity As The Legislative Body Of Community Facilities District No. 7 (Creekside) Of The City Of Fillmore, Determining The Necessity To Incur Bonded Indebtedness In An Amount Not To Exceed $10,000,000 Within Said District; And Calling A Special Election Within Said District.”
Garnica motioned to approve Resolutions 26-4136 and 26-4137. Rodriguez Second: 5-0 Pass
3. Resolution No. 26-4138, entitled, “A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Fillmore, Acting In Its Capacity As The Legislative Body Of Community Facilities District No. 7 (Creekside) Of The City Of Fillmore, Declaring The Results Of A Special Election Relating To The Levy Of A Special Tax Therein, The Issuance Of Bonded Indebtedness And The Establishment Of An Appropriations Limit.”
Staff recommends that Ordinance No. 26-1005 entitled, “An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Fillmore, Acting In Its Capacity As The Legislative Body Of Community Facilities District No. 7 (Creekside) Of The City Of Fillmore, Authorizing The Levy Of A Special Tax Within Said District” be introduced and have its first reading.
Rodriguez motioned to approve resolution 26-4138 and Ordinance 26-1005. Garnica Seconded: 5-0 pass
9.F. Garnica motioned to approve and adopt the plans, specifications, and estimate (“PS&E”) for the renovation of restrooms at the Police Station located at 524 Sespe Avenue, known as Project Specification No. 25-11 (“Project”), and authorize the advertisement of the Project for construction bids. Broggie Seconded: 5-0 pass.
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A. Economic Development Collaborative
5.B. Fillmore Town Theater – 110th Anniversary
5.C. Proclamation Declaring October 2026 as National Bullying Prevention Month
5.D. Proclamation Declaring October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
5.E. Proclamation Declaring October 2026 as Fire Prevention Month
5.F. Proclamation Declaring October 2026 as California Firefighter Appreciation Month
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, AND COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommendation: Approve Items 8.A. through 8.F. by voice vote.
8.A. September 8, 2026 – Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
8.B. City of Fillmore Warrant Register – October 13, 2026
8.C. Approval of the Notice of Completion for the Installation of Phase 1 of the Catch Basin Retrofit Project, Project Specification No. 25-12
8.D. Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 26-02, Ordinance No. 26-998, Amending Section 6.04.5805 of the Fillmore Municipal Code Governing the Operation of Pop-Up Businesses, and Finding of Exemption from CEQA
8.E. Santa Clara River Valley Health Care Advocacy Resolution
8.F. Adoption of Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate for the A Street Slope Failure Repair Project and Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A. Advisory Committee Member Nomination of Ashley B. Conolly to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) Advisory Committee
9.B. 2026 Housing Project Approval Pathways Under California Housing Law
9.C. Public Hearing: Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 26-03, Ordinance No. 26-1003, Amending Fillmore Municipal Code Section 6.04.9610 (Definitions), and Finding of Exemption from CEQA
9.D. Public Hearing: Consideration of Zoning Text Amendment No. 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
9.E. Formation of Community Facilities District No. 7 (Creekside)
9.F. Adoption of Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate for Project Specification No. 25-11, Police Station Restrooms Renovation Project, and Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids
10. CITY MANAGER
City Manager’s Verbal Report
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
The City Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to consider negotiations and provide direction to its negotiators regarding the following real property: 575 1st Street, Fillmore, CA 93015, APN: 053-0-010-050. The City’s real property negotiators, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney, will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
11.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
The City Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) due to significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Albert Mendez will adjourn the meeting to the next regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at City Hall, 250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015.