On 04/15/2025, at about 2:22 P.M., deputies from the Fillmore Station responded to the 400 block of Mountain View Street in Fillmore reference several individuals fighting.

Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male suffering from a stab wound. The victim was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for medical care.

Detectives are actively investigating this stabbing and are asking for the public’s assistance for any information regarding the incident. Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact Detective Axel Morales at (805) 477-7011 or Detective Dustin Heersche at (805) 477-7012. Tips can also be submitted through Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), where callers can remain anonymous.

Any person with information regarding the incident is encouraged to reach out to detectives and utilize the link or QR code provided below to download and submit any video footage of the incident.
https://venturasheriffca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/25-4... or by scanning the following QR code:

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their ongoing support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight against crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.

Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote

News Release Date: 04/16/2025

Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

Booking Photo Release: NO

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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Pictured right is City Manager Erika Herrera, Fillmore Rotary President Anna Reilley, and newly appointed Assistant City Manager Manuel Minjares. Photo credit Martha Richardson.
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At last week’s Rotary club meeting Fillmore City Manager Erika Herrera and newly appointed Assistant Manager Manuel “Manny” Minjares were the speakers at Fillmore Rotary. They presented several goals for 2025-2026: Revitalize downtown with new flowers, support businesses, make improvements and expand the parks and recreation, upgrade streets, paving and water infrastructure, and improve public communication and resident participation with coffee chats, digital tools, newsletters, events, and much more.

On 04/16/2025, (S) Christopher Garcia, a 22-year-old Fillmore resident, was arrested for his involvement with gang graffiti vandalism.

Graffiti vandalism is an eyesore that directly affects the quality of life in our communities. If left
Unchecked, graffiti can decrease property values and lead to the deterioration of entire neighborhoods. Graffiti may also be the catalyst for additional, more serious crimes affecting our communities. The removal of graffiti costs homeowners, business owners, and taxpayers thousands of dollars each year. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is committed to responding to public concerns in a manner that builds confidence in our agency and strengthens relationships to empower businesses and residents to be the eyes and ears of the community.

In mid-March 2025, deputies from the Sheriff’s Fillmore Station located new gang-related graffiti in the waterway near Pole Creek and Sespe Avenue. Patrol personnel collaborated with detectives from the Fillmore Bureau of Investigation and quickly identified the suspect.

On 04/16/2025, at about 6:45 PM, Fillmore patrol personnel located the suspect, Christopher Garcia, in the 300 block of Mountain View Street, which is a couple of blocks from where the vandalism occurred. Deputies arrested Garcia for Penal Code § 594(b)(2)(A) – [Graffiti Vandalism] and 186.22(d) – [Participation in a Criminal Street Gang]. During the arrest, deputies located additional evidence linking Garcia to the crime. He was later booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility pending court proceedings.

The Fillmore Police Department encourages citizens to report suspicious people and vehicles immediately and to promptly report any graffiti they come across by calling our dispatch center at (805) 654-9511. Following a police investigation, all graffiti should be immediately removed. Anyone with information pertaining to any crimes is urged to contact the Fillmore Police Station at (805) 524-2233 or the listed detectives below. The reporting party may remain anonymous.

Graffiti Removal

The City of Fillmore removes all graffiti in public areas by either painting over it or by using a power washer, depending on the location of the graffiti. Residents are encouraged to call the city graffiti hotline at (805) 524-1500, prompt number 4, then 3. Additionally, private property owners are encouraged to help combat vandalism by removing any graffiti visible on their properties.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their ongoing support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight against crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.

Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote

News Release Date: 04/17/2025

Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

Booking Photo Release: NO

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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Senior Director Karen Schmidt, Rates and Strategy from Clean Power Alliance (CPA), gave a 45-minute presentation to Fillmore City Council in consideration of joining the Clean Power Alliance Feasibility Study at last night’s meeting.
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CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COU-NCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025, 6:30 PM AT CITY HALL
AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS

6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMME-NDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS

7. CONSENT CALE-NDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEMS 7.A. THROUGH 7.C. IS TO APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-APRIL 22, 2025, CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-APRIL 22, 2025.PDF

7.B APRIL 8TH, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COUNICL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF

7.C CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE; FILLMORE FIRE HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO A NEW CONTRACTOR
SR - FILLMORE FIRE HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT - SESPE ROOFING COMPANY.PDF

8. NEW BUSINESS

All items passed with a 5-0 vote, except for item 8-A. For that item, the City Council directed staff to return with additional information, invite SCE to participate, and request that CPA provide a comparison of rates since their inception and in comparison, with SCE. The item will be continued to a future meeting.
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, City Manager.

8.A CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE FEASIBILITY STUDY
SR CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE.PDF

RECOMMENDATION Staff is seeking direction from the City Council regarding participation in a feasibility study to explore joining the Clean Power Alliance (CPA). No formal staff recommendation is provided at this time. Alternatives: 1. Approve participation in the CPA feasibility study and authorize a $10,000 General Fund reserve transfer. 2. Direct staff not to participate at this time. 3. Request additional information from CPA or other agencies prior to making a decision.

8.B APPOINTMENT OF NEW INDIVIDUAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL RECENT VACANCY
SR PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT.PDF

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council confirm the Mayor’s and approve the appointment of Alex Flores to the Planning Commission to fill a recent vacancy.

8.C ORDINANCE 25-983 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REGIONAL AGREEMENTS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE CITY FUNDING
SR- CM SIGN REGIONAL AGREE-MENTS ORDINANCE SR.PDF

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council introduce the first reading of the proposed ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute regional agreements that do not require a financial commitment from the City, even if the agreement requires participation of City staff, in a form approved by the City Attorney’s office.

8.D IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AQUAHAWK ALERTING SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE WATER CUSTOMERS
AQUAHAWK ALERTING IMPLEMEN-TATION SR.PDF

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this update regarding the implementation of the AquaHawk Alerting system for City of Fillmore’s water customers.

8.E INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE OF 25-982 UPDATING THE CITY’S FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP
SR- FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY MAP SR.PDF

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the first reading to introduce the proposed ordinance adopting the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

8.F APPROVE THE 2025-2026 AGREEMENT WITH THE FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FUND TWO SCHOOL RESO-URCE OFFICERS SRO 2025 SR.PDF

RECOMMENDATION City staff recommends that the Council: Approve an agreement with Fillmore Unified School District for the continuation of two (2) 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 2025 26. DISCUSSION

8.G ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN FILLMORE SR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORK PLAN.PDF

RECOMMENDATION Staff is seeking direction from the City Council on the proposed next steps for implementing the Downtown Economic Development Plan, developed by the City Manager’s Office in collaboration with the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee.

8.H AGREEMENT WITH HEARTHSTONE FOR RECURRING REIMBURSEMENT FOR POLE CREEK DEBRIS BASIN CLEANOUTS FROM STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 07
SR POLE CREEK BASIN FACILITY MAINT AGREEMENT 2025.PDF

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council: 1. Approve the attached Facility Maintenance Agreement with Hearthstone; 2. Authorize the City Manager to issue task orders to Hearthstone for performing as needed clean outs of the Pole Creek Debris Basin; and 3. Authorize staff to arrange reimbursement to Hearthstone for incurred costs for such work through Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 07 in amounts authorized by the Public Works Director and Finance Director.

8.I RESOLUTION NO. 25-4063 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINES, LP
SR - CRIMSON PIPELINE FRANCHISE PROCESS.PDF

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-4063 declaring its intent to grant a franchise.

8.J ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY TO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESS-MENT DISTRICT NO. 2, ZONE 3
SR FILLMORE ANNEXATION TO ZONE 3 OF L&L NO.2.PDF

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve by resolution the initiation of proceedings for the annexation of DP 01-02 (Nova Storage) (“Annexation Territory”) into the City of Fillmore Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2, Zone 3, order the Engineer’s Report, and preliminarily approve the Engineer’s Report as received or with amendments.

8.K INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 02 AND HERITAGE VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 SR- FILLMORE LLD - INTENT TO LEVY ASSESMENTS.PDF

RECOMMENDATION Staff is requesting the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California (“City Council”) to initiate annual proceedings and review the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025-2026 proposed assessments for the City of Fillmore’s Landscape and Lighting (“L&L”) Assessment Districts. In order for the City of Fillmore (“City”) to proceed, the City Council must also approve the Preliminary Annual Engineer’s Reports for FY 2025-2026, adopt the attached resolutions, and set a public hearing date for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

8.L REVIEW OF THE ENGINEER REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS AND ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION TO INITIATE THE PROCEEDINGS AND THE INTENT TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER THIS PROPOSAL
SR FY 2025-26 STORM DRAIN ASSESMENT.PDF

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-4062 declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, approve the preliminary Annual Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and set a Public Hearing for May 13, 2025, to receive public comments on the proposed assessments.

9. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT

10. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025, AT 6:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.

Courtesy https://www.fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=215.
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Posted on: April 16, 2025 Courtesy https://www.fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=215

Missed the April 8th City Council Meeting?
An update was provided on the City’s Sewer Enterprise Fund. The presentation outlines the timeline of sewer infrastructure investments, changes to the rate structure for non-residential users, and FEMA reimbursement efforts related to the 2023 storm.

Key topics covered include:
- Bond obligations ending in 2030 and 2047
- FEMA cost recovery for emergency sewer line repairs
- Recommended rate methodology updates (non-residential users)
- Continued commitment to sustainable utility finances
- View the full presentation: https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1028/Sewer-Enterprise-Upd...
- Watch the video of the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhiL1HoA1oM

This information supports the City’s goal to ensure the fiscal health of our utility systems, community engagement and improve transparency.

On 04/10/2025, a 67-year-old Ventura resident, (S) Robert Gibson, was arrested for a felonious violation of Penal Code §
459 – [Burglary].

At about 7:30 A.M., patrol deputies from the Sheriff’s Fillmore Station responded to a report of a burglary in the 400
block of Willard Road located in the unincorporated area of Santa Paula. Arriving deputies spoke with the reporting party
and determined a burglary had occurred.

The suspect, Gibson, had been detained by a diligent member of the community. A subsequent investigation took place and
additional evidence linking Gibson to the burglary was located by deputies on scene. As a result of the investigation,
stolen property was recovered and given back to the victim.

On 04/10/2025, Gibson was booked at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Pre-Trial Detention Facility for one count of Penal Code §
459 – [Burglary]. Gibson remains in custody pending court proceedings.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence
in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community
partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and
@FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts
and advisories.

Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote

News Release Date: 04/11/2025

Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

Booking Photo Release: NO