Council Discusses Grants, Solar Panels & Medical Marijuana
Fillmore City Council had a full agenda Tuesday Night.
Fillmore City Council had a full agenda Tuesday Night.

Summary of Tuesday's regular city council meeting:

A settlement agreement was unanimously agreed to with KB Home compay.

Safer grants for the Fillmore Voluntary Fire Department permits the hiring of new firemen.

Concerns were expressed about a 40-foot tall tower placed on Foothill Drive with a camera. Council will review its status and report back.

Senergy Power is expected to have solar panels installed on the old Superfund site in 2018.

Ernie Villegas will reveal his Downtown Specific Project soon, involving community participation in holiday celebrations. Wide participation by city businesses and clubs is sought.

Four residents reminded Council of the importance of true medical marijuana use by patients in need of relief of numerous painful conditions. The Council will further revisit city codes regarding this request.

Residents were reminded of the December 3 Toy event and chicken dinner at the Fire Department. The Toy Give-away is set fo December 16, from 9-12. This is the largest event of its kind for the year.

The issue of spaying and neutering of dogs and cats was reviewed. The motion to add a new chapter 9.15 to mandate this program was tabled.

A request to waive sign fees was referred to the city Art Commission for further review.

The request to enter a contract with Kimley Horn and Associates was unanimously approved regarding the modification of Tentative Tract Map 5520 (phase 2) environmental review for east entry for the Hearthstone Bridges Project.