Council Votes 7A - 7E - 4-0
7-D Approved: SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 21-938 UPDATING
FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODER CHAPTER 15.38 “FIREWORKS”
7-E Approved: Based on the Council approval of the creation of the new Senior Nutrition Aide position in January of this year, staff recommends that Council approve an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and IUOE, Local 501 to update Salary Schedule “S” to reflect the inclusion of the Senior Nutrition Aide classification. The full-time Active Adult Senior Nutrition Aide will be paid a range of $16.72/hr. to $22.41/hr. (annual compensation range of $31,518 to $42,237.13). The City met and conferred with IUOE, Local 501 on this proposed amendment to the MOU and they are in agreement and have signed Amendment No. 1.
8-A Vote 3 (yes) 1- (no). RECOMMENDATION
Request: That the City Council:
1. Receive an update regarding the Fillmore Equestrian Center Grading; and
2. Provide comments to staff regarding the proposed revised grading plan to increase the
depth of the fill blanket and creation of an 80 to 100’ wide elevated pad area adjacent to
the westerly levee.
Items 9-A to 9-E. Unanimously Approved. (4-0)
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A Review of the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Increase in Assessments for the City of Fillmore Storm Drain Maintenance Districts, Consideration of a Resolution to Initiate the Proceedings and the Intent to Levy the Annual Assessments, and Setting of a Public Hearing Date to Consider This Proposal
Fillmore Storm Drain Assessment District _SR_Final.pdf
9.B Review and Initiation of Proceedings for the Annual Levy the Annual of Assessments for the City of Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 and Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District 2007-1; Approval of the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Increased Assessments; and Set the Public Hearing to Consider This
Proposal
FY 2022-23 Staff Report Landscape Lighting Districts_Final.pdf
9.C CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE FILLMORE
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF THE FILLMORE AQUATIC CENTER
SR - 2022 Aquatic Center Agreement with FUSD_Final.pdf
9.D 510 SANTA CLARA AVENUE PROPERTY UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD A DEED RESTRICTION.
510 Santa Clara Deed Restriction-SR- Final.pdf
9.E CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 22-3876, CALLING AND
GIVING NOTICE OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION;
AND RESOLUTION NO. 22-3877, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE
GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION BEING CONDUCTED BY THE COUNTY
OF VENTURA THE SAME DAY

(l-r) Santa Clara Valley Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year, Gonzalo Garcia Jr. with SCVBGC CEO Jan Marholin.
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March 2022

Congratulations to our Youth of the Year representative Gonzalo Garcia Jr.

Youth of the Year is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, communicators and goal setting young adults to prepare them to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood.

Gonzalo from our Fillmore Clubhouse was picked because he has the signature qualities of a leader. He excels as a good communicator, problem solver, and a motivator. Gonzalo also had stellar letters of recommendation commending his extraordinary efforts to be a positive role model for anyone around him.

Join us in congratulating Gonzalo for his achievements and for being an agent of change. We are proud to have him represent the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley and we look forward to watch him achieve his goals.

Bill Herrera, the Fillmore Rotary speaker, is a State Farm agent, but has also been a member of the Fillmore Fire Department for 26 years. He talked about the early days when most of the firemen were volunteers from local businesses. When they heard the siren, they closed their doors and headed to the fire station. There are only a few firefighters who are funded, the rest are volunteers. Even today 70% of all departments are made up of volunteers. Bill has been an engineer, the driver, a Captain, and later an interim Chief. He also stated that it takes a few years of practice and training before a recruit is hired. When Santa Paula Hospital closed there was concern about the distance for patients to travel, so paramedic’s and EMT’s were added, as well as an ambulance. Funding is still in short supply and because of that late Fire Chief Rigo Landeros and others started the Fillmore Fire Foundation. The Foundation is a place you can make donations; they also sponsor fundraising events, such as their annual golf tournament and grants, all to help fund the fire department for needed equipment etc. Even though the department is underfunded they “get the job done with Fillmore Care Pride”!

Rotarian Jerry Peterson has been hiking for several years and last week brought his backpack and informed Fillmore Rotary Club about how he prepares for his excursions. They learned that the pack weighs about 27 lbs without water. Some of the items he carries are three liters of water, a water filtration bag, a solar panel for powering his phone, a sleeping bag, gloves, bug spray, fishing pole, tent, hiking poles, basic clothes with soap, and a rope to wash and hang dry. He also takes his personal items and first aid kit. Some items are inflatable, so they don’t take up much room. When everything is in the backpack it weighs about 43 lbs. Peterson is ready for his next adventure!

Are you, or do you know, a high school student living in the FUSD attendance area? If so, here is an opportunity you can’t miss. The International Lions’ Club of Fillmore is once again hosting a Student Speaker Contest on February 7, 2022 at 6:30pm at the Fillmore Scout House. The contest is open to all high school students living in the Fillmore Unified School District attendance area. The topic of the speech is “HOW CAN KINDNESS REUNITE OUR COUNTRY?”. The speech must be at least 5 minutes long and should be within 8 minutes. (points will be taken off if longer than 8 minutes). All speakers will receive a cash prize. The winner would go on to present the speech at the District meeting. Each level winner would advance to the next level of competition. The ultimate winner will receive a total of $21,450.00 to be used for university, college or career study. Interested students must fill out an interest form which can be picked up at the Fillmore High School office, Sierra High School office or by calling Gaylynn Brien at 360-521-5647 or Lynn Edmonds at 805-907-6576.

Fillmore City Council is being asked to rename and dedicate the street adjacent to the Sheriff's Substation as Max Pina Street. Max gave 53-years of service to Fillmore, recognized by five commendations from 1992-2018 as Deputy Sheriff and in related offices. This recommendation is supported by Duke Bradbury, Vice President of Thin Blue Line of Ventura County, Assistant Sheriff Chris Dunn, and Max's daughter, Jessica Pina-Felix, and the thousands who benefited from his service. Commendations and honors (including the Medal of Valor, highest in Sheriff's Dept.) form a more detailed story of Max's life; see next week's Gazette.

Our Civic Pride Volunteer Committee is back in Action with the selection of a “Holiday Yard of the Month”.

The Holiday “Yard of the Month” will be chosen from decorated homes and yards within the entire Fillmore community. Civic Pride Committee is putting out a “call” to all the creative and clever, to get their decorating done early, so a photo of the winner and a list of “honorable mentions” may be put in the newspaper. People can enjoy making a tour of the neighborhoods.

We invite you to make your suggestions for best decorated yard by phone or email to, Linda Nunes, 805-302-7527 or email to Lsnunes1411@gmail.com . A member of the committee will be making the selection between December 6-12, to give people a weekend to get decorations put up.

The award will be a $40 gift certificate to Otto and Sons Nursery. The Klittich Family have generously continued this award support over the years and committee members have seen a positive affect in our neighborhoods, as people “spruce up” their yards.
Sadly, there will be no Christmas trees on Central this year because of the difficulty in obtaining and maintaining living trees. BUT, we are asking people in the community to donate their old artificial, 6’ + trees to begin a collection for future years. We would need a minimum of 16 trees.

Steve McKeown has offered to pick up donated trees. His cell number is 805-904-5424.