 On Tuesday, July 8th, Fillmore High School juniors Sarah Cedillos, Maya Young and Mira Urbano, on behalf of the VC Junior Fair Board, presented the 2025 Ventura County Fair Poster Contest winner’s artwork to Fillmore City Council, as well as announcing the 2025 concert line-up and special admissions for this year’s fair which will start July 30th – August 10th. This year’s poster winner was Kalen Kwak, a 4th grader from Camarillo. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 11th, 2025
CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025 All items passed 5-0 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A VENTURA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PRESENTING ON THE COUNTYWIDE SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS 7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-JULY 8, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-JULY 8, 2025.PDF 8.B MARCH 25, 2025 MEETING MINUTES 8.C MAY 13, 2025 - MEETING MINUTES 8.D MAY 27, 2025 MEETING MINUTES 8.E JUNE 10, 2025 - MEETING MINUTES 8.F ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-985 GRANTING A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON PIPELINE, LP FOR EXISTING HYDROCARBON PIPELINE 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE WILLDAN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to Willdan Engineering Contract for City Engineer Services and authorize the Acting City Manager to sign the Second Amendment to the contract. 9.B APPROVAL OF THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AND DIRECTION TO STAFF TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE CERTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the updated Sewer System Management Plan (“SSMP”), a copy of which is attached, and direct the Public Works Director to complete the online certification of the plan as required by the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems, Water Quality Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ (“Order”). 9.C CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR VEOLIA TO PROCEED WITH REPAIRS TO THE FILLMORE WATER RECYCLING PLANT RECOMMENDATION That the City Council authorize the Acting City Manager to select the appropriate funding source and authorize Veolia to proceed with the necessary repairs to the coarse screen and the recycled water pump. 9.D CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING A RESIDENT COMMISSIONER TO THE AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RECCOMEDNATION Adoption of Resolution No. 25-4080 Reappointing a Resident Commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners for a term of June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2027. The following alternatives are available to the City: a. Not appoint her, or b. Provide other direction to staff. 9.E CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF UPDATED CITY OF FILLMORE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-4081 to: 1. Approve updated City of Fillmore Travel Reimbursement Policy to replace the current Travel Reimbursement Policy; and 2. Authorize the City’s City Manager to make further updates and future amendments to the City of Fillmore Travel Reimbursement Policy, subject to City Attorney approval. 10. CITY MANAGER 11. CLOSED SESSION 11.A JULY 8, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION JULY 8, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF 12. ADJOURNMENT |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 11th, 2025
 On Friday, July 4th, at 9:48 p.m., the Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore City Fire, and AMR Paramedics responded to a solo speed racer bike on Goodenough Road at Third Street. Paramedics treated the motorist and transported the patient to a local hospital, condition Unknown. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 11th, 2025
 On July 4th, the Fillmore Fire Department responded to a fire in a trash can at Sheills Park, near the baseball field. With a quick response, the fire was put out quickly. Photo credit: Angel Esquivel Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 11th, 2025
 On Wednesday, July 2nd, at 7:01 p.m., the Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics, and the California Highway Patrol responded to a car rollover in the 2500 block of Goodenough Road. Arriving firefighters discovered a single vehicle in a ditch, with one patient outside of the vehicle. Paramedics treated the patient on the scene before transporting the female driver to a local hospital, condition unknown. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 11th, 2025
 On Saturday, July 5th, at 8:07 p.m., a Fillmore Police Unit was involved in a minor injury car accident on Blaine Avenue and the alley at rear of Arrasmith Lane. The vehicles involved were a Fillmore Patrol Unit and a Honda Accord. The police unit sustained minor push bar damage, and the second vehicle sustained front wheel rear passenger side damage. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 11th, 2025
 On Friday, July 4th, at 21:28 p.m., the Fillmore Fire Department responded to a small brush fire in the 100 block of Clearwood Street. The fire was put out before any firefighters arrived. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Friday, July 4th, 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 2:14 PM, emergency personnel from the Moorpark Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Ventura County Fire Department, American Medical Response, and Gold Coast Ambulance responded to a traffic collision that occurred on the Union Pacific Rail Line near Montair Drive in the City of Moorpark. Investigators learned a semi-tractor was towing two trailers of lemons southbound from a privately owned ranch when a collision occurred with an eastbound Metrolink Train. Initial investigation indicates that the driver of the semi-tractor, Jose Avila, of Fillmore, was ejected as a result of the collision. Life-saving measures were initiated by nearby workers and responding sheriff’s deputies; however, Mr. Avila was pronounced deceased at the scene. There was a total of 17 people on board the Metrolink Train. One passenger complained of minor injuries. Rail operations on this section of the Union Pacific Rail Line was temporarily halted for several hours for the investigation. Metrolink and Amtrak arranged transportation for their effected passengers. The collision is still under investigation by the Moorpark Police Traffic Bureau. Anyone who might have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy Manley at 805-532-2700. Prepared by: Sergeant Shawn Holzberger |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 4th, 2025
 On Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, at 9pm, the City of Fillmore will host their 4th of July fireworks show at the Fillmore Middle School athletic field for family and friends to enjoy. Gazette Stock Photo. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 4th, 2025
 With Fourth of July approaching, firework safety is crucial to prevent accidents, injuries, and fires. On Thursday, June 26th, from 10am to noon, Fillmore Sheriff’s had a great day engaging with the community to educate them on safe practices to ensure a safer celebration for all. Thank you to Fillmore City Fire Department, Ventura County Probation, Sheriff’s Bomb Squad, Sheriff’s K9, Sheriff’s S.W.A.T members, CHP, and local supporters Starbucks Coffee and Roan Mills Bakery. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 4th, 2025
 For more information on motor vehicle theft prevention, visit www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/vehicle-theft-prevention. For additional resources, visit NICB.org. Enlarge Photo The Fillmore Police Department would like to share some vehicle theft prevention information with our community from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is observing Vehicle Theft Prevention Month this July by calling attention to vehicle thefts as a nationwide issue and urging vehicle owners to take preventive steps to keep their vehicles safe. Vehicle theft is a multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States, disrupting millions of vehicle owners’ lives — stripping them of their security and mobility. In 2024, 850,708 vehicles were stolen — representing a 17% decrease in vehicle theft totals from the previous year. Estimates show that approximately one vehicle is stolen every 37 seconds. In 2024, these states had the most vehicle thefts, as provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. 1. California Passenger cars make up most of the stolen vehicles, and summer months have the highest reported occurrences of vehicle thefts in the United States. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to take these steps to keep their vehicles — and any valuables inside them — safe all the time. LOCK IT, HIDE IT, KEEP IT! For more information on motor vehicle theft prevention, visit www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/vehicle-theft-prevention. For additional resources, visit NICB.org. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories. Prepared by: Deputy Ramiro Rico |