At the regular Tuesday City Council meeting a resolution authorizing and directing the execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the Fillmore and Piru Basins Groundwater Sustainability Agency and adoption of a Resolution appointing a City Council Representative to the Board of Directors was unanimously approved. Mayor Carrie Broggie was appointed to the Board.

Ordinance No. 17-879 adopting changes to clarify the City Manager's contracting authority and thresholds for formal and informal bidding requirements for consistency with the state's Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (ACT) was unanimously approved.

The contract for the construction of the Dog Park fence project at Two Rivers Park was approved for $16,221.00. The Park will allow areas for both large and small dogs.

The adoption of Resolution 17-3598 approving the 2015 Ventura County Multihazard Mitigation Plan was unanimously approved. The document runs to 700 pages and can be accessed at County records.

The adoption of City Council Resolution 17-3597 adjusting several of the fees collected by Community Services was also unanimously approved.

The new Parks and Recreation Coordinators have worked to streamline the reservation and payment process for usage of City parks and fields. When community organizations, such as sports groups, reserve a City facility for the season they are required to pay the full use fee and/or deposit at the time the reservation is made. However, the current fee schedule does not have a deposit amount for reserving fields.

In order to ease the financial burden of full payment, City staff is recommending that the City Council establish a 20% deposit for all field reservations. Additionally, as staff was reviewing the fees for the upcoming pool season, they noticed some fees were unclear and/or wrong. Staff is requesting the following changes to the adopted fee schedule.

AQUATIC CENTER
Program Details Notes Current Proposed Adult Splash Pass 20 Visits No incentive for purchasing 20 instead of 10 $90.00 $85.50 (5% discount) Splash Pass Senior Discount (62+)10 Visits No discount is being provided & the discount would violate Prop 26 $45.00 Eliminate Splash Pass Senior Discount (62+) 20 Visit No discount is being provided & the discount would violate Prop 26 $90.00 Eliminate Group Swim Lessons

Session Per Person (no discount for group fee) $120.00 $75.00 Private Swim Lessons Session Per Person $120.00.
The City currently offers a Splash Pass which allows one adult 20 visits to the pool for $90. The City believes that they can recover their costs to provide this service for the reduced fee of $85.50. There is also a “Senior Discount (62+)” Splash Pass– however the rate does not actually provide a discount.

As Proposition 26 prohibits providing discounted fees to a certain classification of people when the discount is subsidized by other people paying that fee, staff recommends eliminating the two line items 01148.0001/376563.5 for senior discounted splash passes from the fee schedule. Group swim lessons and private swim lessons are currently offered at the same rate of $120.00 per Session. As group lessons are typically provided a lower fee than private lessons, staff is recommending that the fee for group swim lessons be reduced to $75.00 per session. With respect to the reservation of a City facility for a season of sports all field reservations for each park require a 20% deposit for the dates booked and will be billed monthly, in advance, in even installment payments. Any organization seeking to make a season long reservation can either elect to pay via the deposit and monthly billing option or pay in full at the time of the reservation.

DOG PARK
The City received a total of two (2) bids for the subject project. Bids were opened on May 18, 2017 at 10 AM in Council Chambers. The following bids were received: 1 C&W Construction Specialties, Inc. $16,221.20 2; Fence Factory $19,633.00. The engineer’s estimate of probable construction cost was $24,865. C&W Construction Specialties, Inc. submitted the low bid of $16,221.20, which is 34.7% below the engineer’s estimate.

The construction work includes installation of chain link fencing and gates surrounding the existing dirt area between “C” Street and the existing fencing west of “C” Street at Two Rivers Park. City Council award the contract to C&W Construction Specialties, Inc. in the amount of $16,221.20 for the construction of the Dog Park Fence Installation Project at Two Rivers Park, Issuance of the Wastewater Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2017, to refinance outstanding 2007 bonds of the Public financing Authority were unanimously approved.

Resolutions 17-3601 and 17-01 were approved for the recommended fiscal year 20-17-18 Budgets for the City of Fillmore and the Successor Agency to the City of Fillmore Redevelopment Agency.

The Budget for 2017-18 can be seen in its entirety online at fillmoregazette.com.

City Resolution 17-3595 to set the APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT for fiscal year 2017-18 was unanimously approved.

Resolution No. 17-3596 to allow collection of the delinquent water and sewer utility by placing them on the Property Tax Roll was unanimously approved by the Council.

Medical Marijuana Listening Session is set for Sunday, June 25, at 3:30 PM. Location: Memorial Building. 4TH

ANNUAL CHIEF RIGO LANDEROS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
This year’s four person scramble will take place Saturday, June 3 with a noon start at Elkins Ranch Golf
Course. Tournament fees are $120 per player and includes, golf, cart, drinks, lunch, gift bag, awards dinner
and raffle. Proceeds benefit the Fillmore Volunteer Firefighter Foundation in their efforts to provide important funding for personal protective equipment, safety and rescue gear, emergency medical supplies
and continuing education and training for the membership. If anyone would like to sponsor the event there are seven categories:Platinum$10,000 16 Entries Diamond $5,000 12 Entries Gold $2,500 8 Entries Silver $1,000 4 Entries Bronze$500 2 Entries Sterling $Any Tee Sponsor $30. Register online at www.fillmorefirefoundation.org/golf

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The Class of 1962 will hold their 55th class reunion at the 104th Annual Fillmore High Alumni Association Dinner/Dance on Saturday June 10th, 2017 from 3pm to midnight at the Veterans Memorial Building located at 511 2nd Street, Fillmore, CA. 93015. Class of ’62 reunion questions may be answered by calling Maria “Diaz” Kilgore at 805-647-6274.

Please make your dinner reservations early to confirm seating with your class. Your paid dinner reservation guarantees entry to the event, an award-winning catered dinner, and access to the bar, social lounge, and dance.
Reserve your seats online now by visiting our website and clicking on the Events link at the top. www.fillmoregazette.com

You may also reserve your seats in person or by mail. To reserve by mail, visit our website at www.fillmorehighalumni.com, click on the Events link, click on the reservation form, print it out, fill it out, and mail it to the Fillmore High Alumni Association 559 Sespe Avenue, Fillmore, CA. 93015. To reserve in person, visit Patterson Hardware store in Fillmore. They are open 7 days a week. Both in person and by mail reservations must be received by Thursday June 7th. After June 7th, a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $45 dollars per person.

Bob Crum

Have I mentioned that photojournalism is fraught with hardships and hazards? I ran into more of the same the past weekend at the May Festival parade. The plan: Shoot still photos and video. I thought I had it figured out. I didn't! I should have have killed the plan the second it was conceived. Or at least had a glass of Merlot before the parade started.

I decided to try to shoot some video because a still photo of a marching band lacked oompah oompah! Isn't a photo of a marching band in a parade without oompah like pizza without flavor?

I hand-held the camera to shoot the still photo then quickly mount the camera on the tripod... switch the camera to video – focus - check the composition - press the record button and pan the camera to follow the parade participant. Then remove the camera from the tripod – compose - shoot a still photo of the next parade participant. Then quickly remount the camera on the tripod - switch the camera over to video – focus - check the composition - press the record button and pan to follow the parade participant. Then remove the camera... well, got the idea?

Another problem was that even the slow moving parade participants moved too fast!!! I needed roller skates and wheels on the tripod to keep up. Politely speaking, it was frustrating. Remember that my specialty is mermaid boudoir photography. Shooting video with my dSLR camera is a new process.

Even though my Canon 7D MKII shoots excellent quality video, the physical form factor is terrible. It's easier to pull teeth from a hippopotamus. There is no button to push for zooming the lens, no follow focus when zooming and other issues. Everything has to be done quickly. But my hands just don't do quickly so quickly these days.

Forget the video for a moment and let's get back to 'still' photos. Remember, composition rules. A photo exhibiting good composition reflects a story told by the photograph! Great composition is testament to a great story! To execute the plan, I used my Tamron 16-300mm lens. For the hand-held photos I could shoot from a afar and zoom in, compose and shoot. That supposedly would give me time to mount the camera on the tripod to shoot video of the oncoming parade participant so long as they don't move too fast. Accordingly, I could crop the image later when post processing the stills. Splendid concept... execution not so much. I need clemency!

Regardless of the obvious challenges learning to shoot video, I persevere because it seems appropriate that moving people warrant motion pictures... so to speak. In the meantime, you get to witness my metamorphosis, as it were, from shooting just still photos to still photos and video. It'll probably be a tad messy initially so I hope that you don't become too distraught before I get proficient. Your indulgence will be appreciated as I dilly dally with video. BTW, when was the last time you dilly dallied at anything? You should, it's fun! I do it a lot!

Happy photoing.

Send your comments, questions or suggestions to bob@fillmoregazette.com

(l-r) Tom Mayhew, FFA President, Scott Beylik, in his role as President of the FUSD Board of Education, and Keith Gurrola, FFA President.
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(l-r) Scott Beylik, Board President, and Connie Quintana, Student Representative.
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Board Recognition
The Board of Trustees recognized the Fillmore Future Farmers of America (FFA) Booster Club. The Fillmore FFA Booster Club supports the Fillmore High School Agriculture and FFA program with generous financial support and volunteers. The organization supports student participation in regional, state, and national leadership conferences offered by FFA. The Fillmore community supports Booster Club annual fundraising efforts such as the pancake breakfasts and fireworks sales. Thank you Fillmore FFA Booster Club for your support of Fillmore youth!

Fillmore USD Retirees
The Board of Trustees recognized eight employees for their distinguished service to the Fillmore Unified School District.
The individuals are:
Gamaliel Aguilar, 21 years Janet Bergamo, 24 years
Jane Brunton-Munoz, 20 years Sammy Cardona, 10 years
Joan Moseley, 12 years Susan Pina, 31 years
Linda Root, 32 years Enedina Vasquez-Garcia, 35 years

College and Career Access Pathways Partnership Agreement
The Board received a report on the College and Career Access Pathways Partnership Agreement. Information was presented by Assistant Superintendent, Martha Hernandez and Ventura College President and incoming Ventura County Community College District Chancellor, Dr. Greg Gillespie.

Fillmore USD ASES Update
The Board received an update on the ASES program. Information was presented by Assistant Superintendent, Stefan Cvijanovich, and Director of Special Projects and Student Services, Tom Chan.

Assessment Update
The Board received an Assessment Update. Information was presented by Assistant Superintendent, Martha Hernandez and Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction.

Personnel Recommendations
The Board approved all personnel recommendations including new hires, promotions, resignations and leaves.

Written by Fillmore Unified Teachers Association (FUTA)

Fillmore Teachers reacted with deep concern this past week as the Fillmore Unified School District submitted an initial bargaining proposal that is a massive list of rollbacks that would greatly harm students and educators. Among the many proposals:

• Elimination of class size balancing at Fillmore Middle School, Fillmore High School and Sierra High School.

• Elimination class size balancing at elementary schools.

• Elimination of preparatory time at the elementary level.

• Elimination of experience, credentialing, and seniority in transfer, reassignment and other assignment decisions.

• Elimination of the Fall Break, a calendar Fillmore went to for the educational benefits of our students and has been in place for over 25 years.

• Still no calendar for the upcoming school year, leaving parents and families unable to plan.

“It is beyond comprehension that the Board and Superintendent would willingly delay working with teachers until May and then make proposals at the expense of students, teachers, and this community,” said FUTA President Jennifer Beal. “None of the proposals will help student achievement and none seem to support the dedicated educators here in Fillmore. We sincerely hope these proposals fall away through the negotiations process. FUTA will continue to pursue an agreement that benefits students and recognizes the hard work teachers do on their behalf.”