Ventura County Librarian Nancy Schram gave an extensive power-point presentation to City Council at Tuesday’s regular meeting. Ms. Schram spoke of the new features and schedules now available in the expanded library space (2,000 sq. feet) including a new community classroom.

9.A REQUEST That the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 23-949 to Prohibit Camping and Related Activities In, On, or Within Publicly Owned Property in a Red Line Channel or Related Critical Public Infrastructure.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Introduce an ordinance of the City of Fillmore adding Chapter 15.05 to the Fillmore Municipal Code to prohibit camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure within the City of Fillmore. (9-A was tabled 5-0)***

9.B REQUEST That the City Council approve an agreement with Fillmore Unified School District for the continuation of two (s) deputy sheriff positions in the City’s existing police services contract with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office to serve as School Resource Officers (SRO) for fiscal year 2023-24. (9-B approved 5-0)

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council authorize the extension of one deputy sheriff position to the existing police services contract with the Sheriff’s Office to add a second SRO for fiscal year 2023-2024 to be paid for by FUSD.
9.C REQUEST Staff requests that the City Council authorize the purchase of one pick-up truck for the Public Works and Facilities Department.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: • Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and purchase a Public Works and Facilities Truck for not to exceed $49,800. (9-C approved 5-0)

*** PROTECT OUR WATERSHED-FILLMORE: Our Local Watershed aka The River Bottom - Watersheds are protected areas that people are not supposed to be in. Nature.com - Watersheds sustain life, in more ways than one. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than $450 billion in foods, fiber, manufactured goods and tourism depend on clean, healthy watersheds. That is why proper watershed protection is necessary to you and your community. Google: Ventura County Watersheds, Homeless. Part of public works. They have specific plans laid out.