At last night’s council meeting Fire Chief Keith Gurrola sought approval to purchase a thermal imaging camera, part of a FEMA Grant, to help firefighters detect heat behind walls before entering a building or room.

Presentation
7-A Ventura County Behavioral Health Director Scott Gilman addressed the Council regarding local homeless challenges and facilities available.

All items approved 5-0
8.A HOMELESSNESS
Fire Chief Gurrola and Police Chief Malagon provided an update on the people experiencing homelessness who are living in the Santa Clara River bottom and the recent court decisions which have limited the City’s abilities to address the homeless while allowing the City to support and protect concerned residents. In addition, Scott Gillman, Ventura County Behavioral Health Director, explained what services are available for the homeless.

8-B AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SANTA CLARA RIVER WATERSHED BACTERIA MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
REQUEST: That the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the cities of Fillmore, Oxnard, Santa Paula, and Ventura, the County of Ventura, and Ventura County Watershed Protection District to provide equal cost sharing for the Santa Clara River Bacteria Monitoring and Reporting Program to extend the program for an additional 24 months.

8-C REQUEST: Staff is requesting that the City Council accept two separate FEMA grants awarded to the regional fire services: one for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and the second for FY 2021 AFG
APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF 2 FEMA GRANTS, FOR PORTABLE RADIOS AND THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS

8.D CONTINGENT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR WATER METER EFFICIENCY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF A FUNDING PLAN Smart Meter Program Willdan Energy Solutions.
All items approved 5 -5-0.

ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.

Scott Beylik, Program Chair, introduced speakers District Superintendent of Schools Christine Schieferle, FHS Principal Keith Derrick and FUSD Facilities and Bond Manager Chris Kline. Their presentation provided an overview of the upcoming construction of the new Fillmore High School athletic complex. Mrs. Schieferle talked about the input from community meetings, P.E. teachers, coaches, students, and visiting other high schools in preparation for what was needed in the new building. Mr. Derrick and Mr.
Kline each gave interesting descriptions from the presentation boards on location of the building, as well as the interior
and parking lot. The passing of Measure G is what has made this possible. It is a big project, and the anticipated completion date is Summer of 2025. Measure V facilities projects will continue with future upgrades to the FHS Library, Cafeteria, College & Career Center and new windows and air conditioning in the Arts Building. Additional projects across the district will include additional shade structures at school sites and air conditioning in the San Cayetano and Piru cafeterias.

Fillmore City Council meeting; Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023; 6:30 pm
Agenda Item 8A
Fire Chief Gurrola and Police Chief Malagon will provide an update on the people experiencing homelessness who are living in the Santa Clara River bottom and the recent court decisions which have limited the City's abilities to address the homeless while allowing the City to support and protect concerned residents. In addition, Scott Gillman, the Ventura County Behavioral Health Director, will explain what services are available for the homeless.

Scott Lee began the Fillmore Rotary meeting with the Lions Club history. The Fillmore Lions Club started in 1927, and the motto is “We Serve”. The original Lions Club started in Chicago in 1917. At their first convention Helen Keller was the speaker and from there the “Knights of the Light” began. Lions sponsor a guide dog training program and aid with blindness and diabetes around the world. They also have a Disability Park in Concord. Locally the Lions are in charge of our parades and have a fireworks booth to earn money for their projects. They also give scholarships and support the community in many other ways. This year they are sponsoring the 86th Annual Lions Club Student Speaker Contest. Steve McKeown spoke on another aspect of the Lions Club, the Scout House, located on Sespe Avenue, where they meet, as well as the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Fillmore Rotary is a charter member of the Cub Scouts, an active group. The Boy Scouts have a small number and are trying to recruit more members. The Rotary Club motto is “Service Above Self”. Both Clubs are working together to serve the youth and adults of Fillmore.

On Wednesday, February 15, at 1:00am, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office was involved in a westbound SR-126 pursuit from Hallock Drive, Santa Paula to Wells Road, Ventura. The 15-year-old female subject (of Fillmore) crashed into a guardrail near the Wells Road offramp. The subject was taken into custody by CHP-Ventura and arrested for DUI, felony evading, and reckless driving. Information credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On February 7th, 2023, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors accepted the donation of an Advanced Rescue Medevac (ARM) vehicle donated by Direct Relief to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

In January 2023, shortly after the devastating floods and rain throughout the Tri-Counties area, Direct Relief contacted the California Office of Emergency Services seeking to make a donation to purchase equipment which could be used in a wide range of rescue scenarios. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office had already been working with CalOES to find something similar. CalOES put Direct Relief in contact with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office to coordinate our efforts.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the Ventura County Fire Department worked together and concluded the Lenco Advanced Rescue Medevac (ARM) was what would serve the citizens best. Direct Relief agreed and purchased the vehicle. On February 7th, 2023, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to accept the gift from Direct Relief.

The Lenco ARM is a fully armored vehicle. It has 36-inch run-flat tires, is 4X4, a turbo diesel engine, can drive through mud and water up to 44 inches deep, can endure direct flame for a short period of time, can climb 60-degree slopes and take winds up to 200 miles per hour. The vehicle also has a full medical interior, complete with onboard oxygen and a litter system like the equipment in an ambulance.

Because the vehicle is armored, it will be supervised and operated by members of the Sheriff’s SWAT team, but will have Ventura County Fire Department paramedics on board as part of the regular staffing for the vehicle. The purpose of the vehicle is to rescue citizens, officers and deputies in any kind of situation, whether tactical or natural disaster, and provide advanced life support to those victims until they are out of harms way and transport them to a safe location. No other vehicle in the county fleet has this capability.

Direct Relief is a world-wide humanitarian aid non-profit organization. Their mission is to improve the lives of people everywhere by providing lifesaving resources.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the Ventura County Fire Department are hosting an event for Direct Relief on February 21st, 2023, to say thank you and demonstrate the capabilities of the new vehicle. The media are invited to attend. Please contact Capt. Cameron Henderson for further details of the event.

Nature of Incident: Donation of New Armored Rescue Vehicle
Report Number: N/A
Location: 800 S. Victoria Ave. Ventura, CA. 93009
Date & Time: February 7th, 2023
Unit(s) Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the Ventura County Fire Department
Prepared by: Assistant Sheriff Shane Matthews
Approved by: Assistant Sheriff Shane Matthews