Join us, the Friends of California Condors Wild & Free and more Ventura County outdoor recreation groups, at Sheills Park in Fillmore, for the first ever Condor Country Nature Fest next Saturday, June 4th from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Condor Country covers over 10,000 square miles in Southern California, across so many wonderful nature areas that we can all go out and enjoy; and oh, and how many great ways there are to get outdoors and enjoy our environment!

The Condor Country Nature Fest will help connect you to local outdoor recreation and education opportunities in Ventura County
from hunting and fishing to habitat restoration and of course all things Condor. You'll even be able take a shot at archery,
a great non-lead hunting option, with the Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

On May 18, 2022, Nova Storage received unanimous Planning Commission approval to expand its self-storage facility in Fillmore by 16,500 square feet, or about 60%. The two-story addition will feature at grade entrances on both floors and 14 drive up units. This project will represent Nova’s second expansion in Fillmore.

The existing storage facility is a conversion of a 1947 fruit packing plant. The new building will incorporate a ‘saw-tooth’ roof feature to tie together the two buildings architecturally. The project will also include upgrades to the adjacent bike path. The expansion is expected to open in Spring 2023.

“Nova Storage would like to thank the Planning Department for their support of this project.” said Andrew Rankin, President of Nova Storage.

About Nova Storage: Headquartered in Mission Hills, California, Nova Storage offers Safe, Clean, Well-Lit and Secure self-storage to over 7,000 tenants. Founded in 1982, Nova is locally owned and operated, with ten locations across Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties.

Nova Storage Fillmore is open for business, and customers can reserve their own secure space by visiting NovaStorage.com or calling (805) 944-1392.

Man Arrested for Domestic Violence, ADW, Robbery, Criminal Threats, Burglary & Felon in Possession of a Firearm - 12/12/2021 EDITION FILLMORE GAZETTE

UPDATE: On May 4, 2022 all misdemeanor and felony charges were dropped against Lang Martinez.

Where: Fillmore High School Drama Room – right across from the Memorial Building

When: June 1st at 6pm

We are a culturally rich community, but we have been missing a vital part of our artistic core – live theatre. It’s time we pushed for return of this much-loved art form that has been such a vital part of our community – our culture – for decades. It’s time for The Sespe Players.

After a challenging couple of years (due to the pandemic), your local community theatre troupe, The Sespe Players, Inc., are gearing up for the upcoming season. Our first production is in the planning stage and the rest of the performance schedule is yet to be established. We could sure use your input!

On June 1st, at 6pm, The Sespe Players will meet in the Drama Room at Fillmore High School (directly across the street from the Memorial Building). We will be discussing the upcoming jukebox musical (woohoo!), available performance spaces, future productions, and welcoming our new and returning members (YOU!). Every performance troupe needs actors, of course, but we would welcome any and all with the desire to help with set construction, lighting design, costuming, prop handling, directing, stage managing, accounting… you name it, we could use your talents!

All following items approved by unanimous voice vote:
6-C City Council, consistent with the recommendation from the Mayor, appointed Dr. Giselle Teller to fill the position on the Parks and Recreation Commission through June 30, 2026.
6-D The City Council memorialized the authorization to use electronic signatures when allowed by law.
6-E The Contract Services Agreement for 2022-23 Engineering Consultant Services with David Burkhart was approved.
6-F Council approved the second reading to adopt an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California, Updating Portions of the City’s Animal Control Regulations in Title 9 of the Fillmore Municipal Code.”
New Business
7-A The attached Second Amendment to the Implementation Agreement for the NPDES Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program Implementation Agreement was approved unanimously.
7-B Staff requested the City Council hold a Public Hearing and adopt the attached resolutions approving the Engineer’s Annual Report for FY 2022-23 (“Engineer’s Report”) and ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for the City of Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 2 (“LLD 2”) and Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District 2007-1 (“LLD 2007-1”), respectively. Council approved unanimously.
7-C Staff requested that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 22-3884 Confirming the Annual Budget and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Storm Drain Maintenance Assessment Districts for FY 2022/23. Resolution approved unanimously.
7-D Staff requested that the City Council approve the third amendment to the contract with Willdan Engineering Services, Inc. (Willdan) for contract city engineering services. Approved unanimously.
7-E City Council approved a proposal for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the FY2021/22 Annual Street Resurfacing project and authorize the City Manager to issue a task order to Willdan Engineering as authorized under the Third Amendment of the Contract Services Agreement for City Engineering Services. Approved unanimously.
7-F Staff requested that the City Council adopt Resolution Number 22-3889 setting the GANN Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Approved unanimously.
7-G Staff recommended that the City Council approve an amendment to Title 16 of the Fillmore Municipal Code (“FMC”) to allow specified circumstances in which the Director of Finance, or in the Director of Finance’s absence, the City Manager can allow payment plans for customers with overdue bills when those customers have household income which is less than 200% of the federal poverty line. Approved unanimously.

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, employees of Santa Clara Valley Disposal will be taking the day off on Monday, May 30. As a result, Fillmore residential customers will have their trash, recycling and yard/organic waste collected on Saturday June 4, one day later than usual.

The regular Friday collection schedule will resume the following week.

Harrison Industries serves the cities and surrounding unincorporated areas of Ventura, Ojai and Camarillo as well as the unincorporated areas of El Rio, Somis, Ojai Valley, the Channel Islands beach communities and the city of Carpinteria as E.J. Harrison & Sons; Fillmore and surrounding unincorporated areas as Santa Clara Valley Disposal; and the unincorporated areas of Newbury Park as Newbury Disposal. For more information, visit www.ejharrison.com

(l-r) Rotary President Andy Klittich, District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, and Fillmore Police Chief and Rotarian Garo Kuredjian. Photo credit Rotarian Martha Richardson.
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Erik Nasarenko, District Attorney for the County of Ventura, was the Fillmore Rotary speaker last week. He is a Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow. Before he became the District Attorney he was a prosecutor for domestic violence and sex crimes. Since he became the District Attorney, he has hired 15 prosecutors; one is a Fillmore woman, Twila Atmore, daughter of Clark and Shelley Johnson. One of his goals has been to get grants from the Department of Justice to form a Cold Case Department, to test DNA samples and solve more crimes.

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.