On Tuesday, July 9th, at Fillmore City Council, the Oath & Office of Allegiance and Badge Presentations were administered to Sal Ibarra, Ryan Cota and Abner Puebla by City Clerk Olivia Carrere Lopez. Pictured are Ibarra, Cota and Puebla with Fillmore Fire Chief Keith Gurrola. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 11th, 2024
All items passed 5-0 NEW BUSINESS 9.A CONSIDER RESTATED AUDIT CONTRACT WITH CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH COMPLETING FY 2022-23 FINANCIAL AUDIT AND EXTENDING THE SERVICES TO INCLUDE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR AUDIT. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve a restated contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, to be substantially in the form attached hereto and subject to the approval of the City Attorney, for audit services effective from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 to authorize payment of additional costs associated with completing the FY 2022-23 Financial Audit and extending the services to– include the FY 2023-24 Financial Audit; and 2. Authorize the City’s City Manager to execute the contract. 9.B PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF OPIOID RELATED LITIGATION AGAINST THE KROGER CO. 01148.0001/992632.2 CITY OF FILLMORE CENTRAL PARK PLAZA2 50 Central Avenue, Fillmore, California 93015-1907(805) 524-3701 - FAX (805) 524-5707 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: David W. Rowlands, City Manager DATE: July 9, 2024 RE: PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF OPIOID RELATED LITIGATION AGAINST THE KROGER CO. That the City Council adopt a resolution approving the City of Fillmore’s participation in the Kroger Settlement Agreement (“Settlement Agreement”) in connection with opioid-related litigation with The Kroger Co. and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents related to the Settlement Agreement, to carry out all acts necessary to participate in and carry out settlement implementation, and to execute and participate in any future opioid related settlement agreements that the City Manager and City Attorney deem to be in the City’s best interests. 9.D RATIFY FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF PROJECT SPECIFICATION RECOMMENDATION That the City Council: 1. Accept the services provided for Project Specification No. 23-05, Dog Park ADA Improvements at Two Rivers Park Project (“Project”), performed by FS Contractors, Inc.; 2. Ratify staff’s June 13, 2024 filing of the attached Notice of Completion; and |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 11th, 2024
On Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at approximately 2:57 a.m., a patrol deputy was driving in the area of Blaine Avenue and B Street. While in the area, the deputy observed three male subjects lighting fireworks in the street. The deputy contacted the subjects and found several spent illegal fireworks in the street. During the investigation, deputies located additional illegal fireworks inside the trunk of a vehicle belonging to one of the subjects. Based on the circumstances, one Fillmore resident and two Oxnard residents were cited and released for violation of Health and Safety Code section 12677-Possession of Dangerous Fireworks. Information and Photo credit Fillmore Police Department. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 11th, 2024
On Wednesday, July 3rd, at 11:30 p.m., the Fillmore Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire in the 1500 block of Goodenough Road. Arriving firefighters discovered a small brush fire, which they quickly extinguished. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 11th, 2024
On Wednesday, July 3rd, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Fillmore Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire at the rear of Dollar General. Firefighters were able to immediately control the fire. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo On Thursday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m., the Fillmore Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire behind Yanni’s Best Charbroiled. Firefighters promptly extinguished the flames. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 11th, 2024
On Thursday, July 4th, from 9am to 4pm, Fillmore celebrated the 4th of July by filling the streets with classic cars, food, vendors, live music and more for the 38th Annual Sespe Creek 4th of July Car Show and street festival. Folks from all over were able to walk up and down the streets of downtown Fillmore despite the heat to enjoy a long-time Fillmore tradition. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 11th, 2024
On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, Fillmore’s Jose “Froggy” Estrada fought with great heart and sportsmanship against his opponent, Devon Brock, who by judges’ decision after the hard-fought rounds, was named the winner. Photo credit Joe Woods. Enlarge Photo Pictured right is Jose “Froggy” Estrada along with his Coach Brain Espinoza after the match. Photo credit Joe Woods. Enlarge Photo By Joe Woods Sometimes life doesn’t seem to go as planned. Saturday evening, at the Commerce Casino, Jose “Froggy” Estrada fought with heart, showed great sportsmanship and defeat. His opponent, Devon Brock, came in 10 pounds overweight; Froggy could have taken the win and not fought, but he showed his love for the sport and like a true man of his word, his fans and team, he took the fight. By fight time, Brock outweighed Froggy by 25 pounds. With no excuses, Froggy fought with heart and determination and most of all, no excuses. The first round both fighters came out toe to toe to see what each fighter had within him. Brock had a strong jab with a longer reach, but that did not stop Froggy. Froggy countered a couple of times with punches to the head and in this writer’s eyes, a draw. “I came out with a game plan and tried to stick with it,” said Froggy. “I knew he was bigger than me and I knew he was a puncher, and it is what it is, so I just kept on fighting to look for an opening.” In the second round, Brock came out with more aggression, still wanting to stand and fight. More jabs were thrown, opening a small cut over Froggy’s right eye. “Yeah, it took a couple of stitches after the fight, but to me pain is pleasure,” said Froggy. “And even though he was 25 heavier, I wanted to give it my 100 percent, and wanted to have fun doing it”. The crowd erupted and showed support for Froggy from the very start of the fight and stayed with him until the end. “After a five year’s absence from fighting in front of my hometown crowd, it sure was nice to hear it again,” stated Froggy. “Yeah, I miss that crowd noise. I heard it and felt it and wanted to thank everyone who was supporting me. I heard it, and it motivated me to keep on going”. “I would like to fight again by the end of the year for the UNF, and I would like to go back down the 145 (weight class). I feel more comfortable at that weight” said Froggy. “I came out of this fight healthy and if I just heal my cuts, I’ll be back in no time. But I feel good, and I can’t wait to get out there again in front of the crowd. That supports me.” With support, going back down in weight, to the 145 weight class, and with his team at West Coast Gym of Oxnard and coach Brain Espinoza and his brother Francisco “Turtle” Estrada and girlfriend Jordan Johnson, I know that Froggy will be working hard in the gym to succeed in the next fight. |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 5:27 p.m., the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics, and California Highway Patrol responded to a reported traffic collision in the 4000 block of Center Street, Piru. Arriving firefighters discovered two individuals injured; one of them, the car’s driver, was later pronounced dead. The second man was sent to a local trauma center in critical condition. The Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating the death as a homicide. No arrests were immediately made. It was unknown whether anyone else was involved in the incident, or if the men knew each other. Anyone witnessing the incident is encouraged to contact the Fillmore Sheriff’s Station at 805-524-2233 or Crime Stoppers (anonymous) at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
On Friday, June 28, 2024, at approximately 6:54pm, deputies responded to the area of West Ventura Street near the intersection with Clay Street in reference to an injury accident. Upon arrival, it was determined two vehicles collided head-on in the east bound lanes of West Ventura Street. Paramedics and Firefighters arrived a short time later and treated a total of six people. Four parties were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. Two parties were treated on-scene but succumbed to their injuries. Next of kin notification is pending by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information about the incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Bradley Bordon at (805)-388-5146 or Bradley.bordon@ventura.org. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
On Friday, June 28, 2024, Fillmore Police Department hosted Coffee with the Badges, where members of the public could have a cup of iced coffee or tea with local officers of public safety. With the Fourth of July approaching, this event was created to introduce the community to representatives of their local police and fire departments, with an emphasis on fireworks safety. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
On Friday, June 28, at 11:35 a.m., the Ventura County Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire near Seventh Street and Oak Avenue. Arriving firefighters discovered a box truck with flames coming out of the engine; the driver was able to escape safely. On-scene firefighters were able to knock down the flames within minutes. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |