By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, August 16th, 2025
All Items Passed 5 – 0. Item 9e- council approved proposed staff recommendations with an addition to add medical and health resources and make specific requirements to the workshop. CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM IN CITY HALL AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A UPDATE FROM UNITED WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 5.B CITY OF FILLMORE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS 7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-AUGUST 12, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-AUGUST 12, 2025.PDF 8.B JANUARY 28, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 28, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF 8.C FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF 8.D FEBRUARY 25, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF 8.E MARCH 11, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 11, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF 8.F APRIL 22, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 22, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF 8.G JULY 8, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 8, 2025 MEETING MINUTES.PDF 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.A CONTRACT WITH 4 LEAF INC., TO CONDUCT CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SR 2025 4LEAF CONTRACT.PDF 9.B CONTRACT WITH BUREAU VERITAS FOR THE PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE SR BUREAU VERITAS BUILDING CODE CONTRACT AGREEMENT.PDF 9.C CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.28 TO CLARIFY THE NAME AND FUNCTION OF THE CULTURAL, SR UPDATE FMC CH.28 RE THE CAR COMMISSION.PDF 9.D SEWER EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT WITH THE VENTURA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR RAILROAD CROSSING SR TRACT 6053 VCTC SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR RAILROAD SEWER CROSSING.PDF 9.E PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON HOSTING AN IMMIGRATION RESOURCES WORKSHOP SR IMMIGRATION RESOURCES WORKSHOP.PDF 10. CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT 11. CLOSED SESSION 11.A AUGUST 12, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION AUGUST 12, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF 12. ADJOURNMENT MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025, CITY |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, August 16th, 2025
![]() Congratulations Fillmore FFA! Ten banners, 14 buckles, and a load of fun at the Ventura County Fair. Congratulations to Annalise Barragan-FFA Advanced Streer Showman 2025; Olivia Nava-FFA Advanced Swine Showman Champion; Holly Parrish-Novice FFA Swine Showman Champion; Olivia Nava and Preston Spiker-Supreme and Reserve Market Champions; Kristina Budia-Reserve FFA Market Goat; Olivia Nava for receiving the VC CWA Youth Exhibitor Scholarship; Alejandra Robles-Grand Champion Market Rabbit Pen, FFA Market Rabbit Champion and Novice Showman Champion; Lexie Gonzalez-FFA Reserve Champion Market Rabbit Pen; Anne Cabrales; Senior and Overall Champion Rabbit Showman; Elena Magana-Grand Champion Pygmy Goat and Champion Showman; Zitlaly Diaz, Brooke Nunez, Yosie Cruz, & Annalise Barragan-Swine Projects; Anel Castillo-Goat Project; Andy Torres- Senior Lamb Showmanship & Champion Market Lamb; Master Showman: Independence Classic Winners for Swine, Steer, and Goats- Sr. Olivia, Novice Alysson, Jonny, Sr. Annalise, & Novice Randy Lynn Davis. See Photos and additional information on Instagram @Fillmore.FFA. Additional Fair Photo may be viewed at https://whitneywhitaker.smugmug.com/Livestock-Images/2025/Ventura-County-Fair. Enlarge Photo |
![]() Crackers, taking one of his many cruises around town. “Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.” Thom Jones. For more about Crackers go to http://www.fillmoregazette.com/front-page/faces-fillmore-crackers-car-surfer. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Courtesy David Andersen It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of this Fillmore town favorite, Crackers He made countless friends. Always had an eye out for a strange dog or cat that he could curse at in “Dog Speak”. Loved driving by schools during breaks, kids would cheer and he’d give them the Captain Morgan pose, head up and chest out. His job title was Director of Security. Nothing ever came up missing out of my car when he was on duty. |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, August 16th, 2025
![]() Progress Update: Restroom installations are underway at Dolores Day Park! Thank you for your patience as we continue improving our community spaces. Posted august 7th, courtesy https://www.facebook.com/cityoffillmore. The new facility will be: ADA-accessible; Equipped with two fully accessible restrooms; Baby-friendly with changing stations; Energy-efficient with LED lighting; Built to be secure, modern, and durable. Enlarge Photo |
![]() On Sunday, August 3rd, at 7:47p.m. authorities responded to a head-on collision on State Route 126 east of Fillmore, resulting in the fatality of a 71-year-old male and sending the other driver to the hospital. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, August 8th, 2025
On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 7:47 P.M., the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Ventura Communications Center received a call of a two-vehicle crash on State Route 126, east of Fillmore. Upon arrival, CHP units and emergency personnel found an unresponsive 71-year-old male trapped within the driver seat of a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. There was also a 53-year-old male with major injuries trapped within the driver seat of a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The initial investigation determined the 53-year-old male from Ventura was driving the Honda westbound on State Route 126, east of Fillmore, at approximately 60 MPH. For unknown reasons, the driver allowed the Honda to travel into eastbound lanes directly into the path of the oncoming Volkswagen, where they crashed head-on. The driver of the Volkswagen received fatal injuries as a result of this crash. The driver of the Honda was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital by ambulance with major injuries. No arrests were made, and the involvement of alcohol/drugs is still unknown. This incident resulted in the closure of the eastbound lanes of State Route 126 for approximately 45 minutes while CHP officers conducted the on-scene investigation. At approximately 8:30 P.M., the eastbound lanes were diverted through the center median. The Ventura County Fire Department, American Medical Response (AMR), Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, and CalTrans responded to the scene to assist with the extrication, medical care and scene safety. The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the scene. For additional information regarding the deceased, please contact the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office at (805) 641-4400. The crash is being investigated by the CHP’s Moorpark area office. Any potential witnesses who have not already given their statements to an investigating officer or have potential dash camera footage of this crash are encouraged to contact the CHP’s Moorpark office at (805) 553-0800. |
![]() The City Manager’s Office conducted a site visit of local encampments this week in partnership with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Homeless Liaison Unit and case managers from Turning Point Foundation. The visit was part of the City’s ongoing efforts to assess areas impacted by homelessness as a part of the outreach efforts through the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF). Hygiene kits and informational resources were also distributed during the outreach. Posted July 31, 2025, Courtesy https://www.facebook.com/cityoffillmore. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, August 8th, 2025
City of Fillmore Awarded $1.49 Million Encampment Resolution Funding Grant to Combat Homelessness
Posted on: March 19, 2025, https://www.fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=202 FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA – March 19, 2025– The City of Fillmore is pleased to announce that we have been awarded an Encampment This vital funding will bolster a comprehensive effort to provide both immediate and long-term housing solutions for Housing Solutions: SPIRIT of Santa Paula: Shelter and interim housing Permanent Housing Partnerships: Peoples Self Help Housing and Many Mansions. These partnerships will help to address the pressing needs of our community’s most vulnerable population by offering secure “We are excited to have been granted this opportunity,” said Erika Herrera-Terriquez, City Manager of Fillmore. “This The Encampment Resolution Funding Program is a valuable resource, enabling communities to develop effective strategies to For more information about the program and our initiatives, please contact the City of Fillmore at 805-946-1712 or Please visit www.fillmoreca.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. Community Contact: Name: Erika Herrera-Terriquez Title: City Manager Phone: 805-946-1712 Email: eherrera@fillmoreca.gov |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, August 8th, 2025
![]() On Tuesday, August 5th, from 5p.m. to 7p.m., at the Fillmore Police Station the community was invited to come out for Fillmore’s National Night Out. The event is an annual crime prevention and community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie that makes our neighborhoods safer all year round. Thank you to Ventura Crumble Cookie and Fillmore Starbucks who donated snacks and refreshments for this event. The City of Fillmore, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Fillmore Police Department are committed to maintaining the safety of all residents by continuing community partnerships. Photo credit Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, August 8th, 2025
![]() On Tuesday, August 5th, at 7:43 a.m., the Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore City Fire, and AMR Paramedics responded to a two-vehicle collision in front of Fillmore Bunnin Chevrolet. No ambulance transfers were made. Deputies at the scene conducted a field sobriety test to a driver who was later determined not to be under the influence and was released. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, August 1st, 2025
On 07/25/2025, patrol deputies arrested Juan Manuel Medina-Aguilar for a felony out of state warrant, being under the At about 2:30 PM, patrol deputies from the Fillmore Station conducted foot patrol in the Santa Clara river bottom near the During their foot patrol, deputies contacted Medina-Aguilar who displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a Medina-Aguilar was subsequently arrested for violations of Health & Safety Code § 11370.1(a) – [Possession of a Controlled The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote News Release Date: 07/29/2025 Approved by:Captain Eduardo Malagon Booking Photo Release: NO 1 |
![]() On Wednesday, May 28th, at the Fillmore High School Award Assembly, FUSD Board Member Sandra Perello (far right) presented FHS scholarship winners (l-r) Luz Canstañeda and Diana Santa Rosa with the Dr. Alan J. Peterson Scholarship. Photo credit SCVWF Board of Directors. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, August 1st, 2025
By SCVWF Board of Directors On Wednesday, 28 and Thursday, 29 of May 2025, the Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation honored several graduating students *** The Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation (SCVWF) provides renewable Scholarships to numerous high school students from Santa |