Work on the sewer repair is almost over! The new sewer line and the manholes have been completed and the sewer by-pass pumps were turned off as of Friday, September 1, according to Troy Spayd, Fillmore City Municipal Service Director. The sewage has been flowing since then and the contractors are working on making road repairs and demobilizing the equipment. Paving has begun and will last through Thursday, Sept. 14. Then there will be restriping that needs to take place. Most of the work will be completed by the end of this week, with everything finished by end of next week. The cost of the extensive repair that took place after storm damage to the sewer on March 16 was almost $4 million. In and out-of-town traffic has been greatly impacted by Highway 126 and street closures, and the community is relieved the roadwork is ending. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
Work on the sewer repair is almost over! The new sewer line and the manholes have been completed and the sewer by-pass pumps were turned off as of Friday, September 1, according to Troy Spayd, Fillmore City Municipal Service Director. The sewage has been flowing since then and the contractors are working on making road repairs and demobilizing the equipment. Paving has begun and will last through Thursday, Sept. 14. Then there will be restriping that needs to take place. Most of the work will be completed by the end of this week, with everything finished by end of next week. The cost of the extensive repair that took place after storm damage to the sewer on March 16 was almost $4 million. In and out-of-town traffic has been greatly impacted by Highway 126 and street closures, and the community is relieved the roadwork is ending. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
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Gas pump card skimmers showed up at the 7-Eleven Gas Station, 660 Ventura Street, earlier in the week and several Fillmore residents got scammed with charges. The staff checks the pumps every day for skimmers, but caution is still advised. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
Gas pump card skimmers showed up at the 7-Eleven Gas Station, 660 Ventura Street, earlier in the week and several Fillmore residents got scammed with charges. The staff checks the pumps every day for skimmers, but caution is still advised. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
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At Tuesday night’s meeting the City Council voted to approve all items on the agenda.
At Tuesday night’s meeting the City Council voted to approve all items on the agenda.
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ALL ITEMS ON AGENDA PASSED, 4-0

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MEETING ATTENDANCE - Pursuant State Law 54953 (b), Councilmember Chris Gurrola will attend the meeting via phone from 211 E 4th St., 3G02 Entrance, Apt. 3110 North Little Rock,
AR 72114. The meeting agenda will be posted in this location, which is open to public, more than 24 hrs. before the meeting. Any interested member of the public may join Councilmember Chris Gurrola at this location for the meeting.
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A PROCLAMATION CONSTITUTION WEEK
5.B ACTIVE ADULT CENTER PRESENTATION, PRESENTED BY AAC STAFF
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8.A through 8.B is to Approve by voice vote.
8.A MINUTES - AUGUST 22, 2023
MINUTES - AUGUST 22, 2023.pdf
8.B CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-SEPTEMBER 12, 2023.pdf
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FILLMORE AND WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES STUDY FEE AND DIF STUDY - SR.pdf
9.B APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF TWO ACRES OF THE LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MOUNTAIN VIEW AND SANTA CLARA STREETS (APN: 053-0-083-235) FOR LESS THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTION OF THE CORRECTED DEED RESTRICTION FOR THIS PROPERTY.
RAILROAD PROPERTY - SR.pdf
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023- CLOSED SESSION.pdf
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, September 26 , 2022, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.

 
Above are the California United FC 2013 girls who competed and placed 3rd in Tampa, Florida this past Labor Day weekend. Top row: Coach Jose Luis Lomeli, Christine Beltran, Bella Mendez, Aaliyah Cervantez, Siani Lomeli, Kenya Hernandez, Coach Tony Mendez, Nicole Cano. Bottom row: Aixa Lomeli, Sadie Manriquez, Marianah Arreola, Toni Cervantez and Itzel Arana. Not pictured: Sarahi Prado and Annalise Castorena. Photo credit California United FC.
Above are the California United FC 2013 girls who competed and placed 3rd in Tampa, Florida this past Labor Day weekend. Top row: Coach Jose Luis Lomeli, Christine Beltran, Bella Mendez, Aaliyah Cervantez, Siani Lomeli, Kenya Hernandez, Coach Tony Mendez, Nicole Cano. Bottom row: Aixa Lomeli, Sadie Manriquez, Marianah Arreola, Toni Cervantez and Itzel Arana. Not pictured: Sarahi Prado and Annalise Castorena. Photo credit California United FC.
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Courtesy California United FC
California United FC 2013 girls traveled to Florida Labor Day weekend to compete in the Tampa Cup. The team was bumped into an older division due to teams dropping out after Hurricane Idalia hit only three days earlier. They battled the entire weekend in hot temperatures and high humidity to finish in 3rd place. Keep striving, girls! Weekend scores are as follows:
Game 1: California United 0 -10 Rangers DEV 1 2012
Overall Record: 0-1-0

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Game 2: California United 5-1 West Florida Flames 2013
Goals: Siani Lomeli 2, Christine Beltran 1, Aixa Lomeli 1, Itzel Arana 1
Overall Record: 1-1-0

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Game 3: California United 0-8 DEM Academy 2012
Overall Record: 1-2-0

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Game 4: California United 2-0 Rangers DEV 2 2012
Goals: Bella Mendez 1, Siani Lomeli
Shutout Goalie: Aaliyah Cervantez 2-2-0.

 
Fillmore High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisors Mrs. Klittich and Ms. Lemus, and FFA Officers updated Fillmore Unified School District Trustees on activities and participation at the Ventura County Fair.
Fillmore High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisors Mrs. Klittich and Ms. Lemus, and FFA Officers updated Fillmore Unified School District Trustees on activities and participation at the Ventura County Fair.
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On Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 8:38pm, a 2-vehicle collision occurred at A Street Bridge, south of Ventura Street. One of the drivers was on probation for a prior DUI violation. The male subject was determined to be the party at fault and provided a breath sample per his probation terms. The subject was found to be operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit and was arrested for violation of VC 23152(b) and VC 23153(a) and booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility without incident. Ambulance was requested for the other (female) driver; it is not known if she was transported. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
On Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 8:38pm, a 2-vehicle collision occurred at A Street Bridge, south of Ventura Street. One of the drivers was on probation for a prior DUI violation. The male subject was determined to be the party at fault and provided a breath sample per his probation terms. The subject was found to be operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit and was arrested for violation of VC 23152(b) and VC 23153(a) and booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility without incident. Ambulance was requested for the other (female) driver; it is not known if she was transported. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
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On Monday, September 11, 2023, the Fillmore Fire Department invites the community to attend the memorial celebration for the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States that took place September 11th, 2001. Gathering begins at 6:30am and the American flag will be raised at 6:55am at the Fillmore Fire Station, 711 Landeros Street, along with a county-wide broadcast.
On Monday, September 11, 2023, the Fillmore Fire Department invites the community to attend the memorial celebration for the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States that took place September 11th, 2001. Gathering begins at 6:30am and the American flag will be raised at 6:55am at the Fillmore Fire Station, 711 Landeros Street, along with a county-wide broadcast.
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Courtesy Fillmore Fire Department

The Firefighters of your Fillmore City Fire Department would like to invite you to attend a memorial celebration marking the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, September 11th, 2001. As a nation, we were brought together in tragedy, captivated by the images of destruction, despair, fear, and raw emotion. The only images strong enough to help us cope with such devastation were the amazing images of unity, strangers helping strangers, heroism, and watching America’s front line of public servants run toward the face of danger. We invite you to join us this Saturday morning to remember the civilians, Firefighters, Police Officers, and Military Personnel who perished on that fateful day.

Let us remember the sacrifices made by so many that morning. From the everyday heroes who helped save perfect strangers, to the first responders who walked toward danger in hopes of helping anyone they could, they were all a shining example of how we can easily come together in times of national crisis. We will never forget those brave individuals, and we will never forget September 11th, 2001.

Gathering at the Fillmore Fire Station will start at 6:30am in the front. The American flag will be raised promptly at 6:55am followed by a County-wide radio broadcast of a remembrance.
Fillmore Fire Station 91 is located at 711 Landeros Lane. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

 
 
On Friday, September 8, 2023, Fillmore High School will celebrate 100 years of Flashes Football as well as Youth Night. Special events and activities will be put on by the FHS Alumni Association for all to enjoy during the game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
On Friday, September 8, 2023, Fillmore High School will celebrate 100 years of Flashes Football as well as Youth Night. Special events and activities will be put on by the FHS Alumni Association for all to enjoy during the game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Courtesy FHS Head Football Coach Charlie Weis, M. Ed.

Fillmore Flashes will be celebrating 100 years of Football at FHS with a centennial celebration. Fillmore was one of the first schools to have a football program way back in 1923. To honor this amazing legacy and tradition of excellence at FHS we will be inviting all Flashes Alumni to attend the game with a special VIP section in the north endzone available for Football Alumni in attendance. In addition, the alumni association will be putting together fun activities and events during the game for alumni.

Also they will be holding their annual Youth Night event where all Fillmore youth are invited to attend the game and run onto the field with the Flashes as they take the field during pre-game. Details for youth to participate are: Please join us September 8th, 2023 for our Annual FHS Youth Night at 7pm. Description of event: The youth of Fillmore will get in free with a parent to watch the Varsity game vs. Burbank.

Field Events: 1. The youth will run along the side of Flashes Football as they come onto the field at the beginning of the game.

* Report time and location for football players: 6:30pm on track near the southeast side by the Flashes tunnel.

2. Youth will perform a routine with the Flashes cheerleaders at halftime.

* Report time and location for cheerleaders: 6:45pm on the track near the front of the snack bar.

* Youth cheerleaders will meet on the track 5 minutes before halftime to prep for performance.

* Section of bleachers will be reserved for game viewing.