CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 6:30 P.M.
FILLMORE CITY HALL CENTRAL PARK PLAZA 250 CENTRAL AVENUE FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA 93015-1907

1. Call to Order: 6:30 P.M.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call: Councilmembers Brooks, Conaway, Sipes, and Mayor Washburn

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Presentations and Announcements

A. Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Patti Walker

6. Public Comments

7. Consent Calendar

Recommendation for Items A. through F. is to Approve.

A. Warrant List for DECEMBER 13, 2011
B. Minutes of JUNE 28, 2011 Regular Meeting
C. Minutes of JULY 12, 2011 Regular Meeting
D. Minutes of OCTOBER 5, 2011 Special “Town Hall” Meeting
E. Minutes of NOVEMBER 8, 2011 Regular Meeting
F. Consideration and Adoption of City Council Resolution 11-3326: Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with Ventura County Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds for FY 2011-2012 and Authorize Staff to Make the Appropriate Budget Adjustments.

8. Department Reports

8A. Discussion and possible action to fill remainder of an unexpired term on the City Council.

Recommendation: Provide direction to staff on how to fill the vacancy created November 9, 2011, by:
1) Fill the seat by appointing a Fillmore resident for the remainder of the term (3 years); or
2) Hold a special election to fill the seat to be consolidated with the next countywide regular election occurring on June 5, 2012.

City Manager
8B. Direction to Staff Concerning the Support of a Proposition 84 Grant (Salt and Nutrient Study) for $400,000 to the WCVC Steering Committee in Conjunction with other Cities and the County on December 14, 2011; and Authorizing a Financial Commitment for Fillmore’s Fair Share of the $135,000 in Matching Funds (total project cost $535,000) to the State of California

Recommendation:
1) Direct staff to pursue funding in conjunction with the Watershed Protection District, the County, and other cities for the submission of a Proposition 84, Planning Grant, for the Lower Santa Clara River Groundwater Basins; and,
2) To provide Fillmore’s share of the $135,000 in matching funds which is estimated to be $25,000, if the project moves ahead.

City Attorney
8C. Update to Common Area Infrastructure Fees for Fillmore Business Park (Cont’d from November 8, 2011 meeting)

Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution 11- 3325, entitled “Update to the Fillmore Business Park Common Area Infrastructure Fees.”

9. City Council Reports, Recommendations, and Comments

A. Review and Approval of Letter of Support
1) TIGER Grant III – State Route (SR) 23/US 101 Regional Corridor Improvement

B. City Councilmember Travel Requests/Brief Reports

C. Any Councilmember May Propose Items for Placement on Future Agenda

D. Council Referrals/Brief Comments

10. City Manager

A. Follow-Up on Requests from the Public/City Council

B. Announcements and Upcoming Issues

11. Closed Session

A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9). Peter Egedi v. City of Fillmore, Fillmore City Council and Fillmore Fire Department; Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 56-2010-00370737-CU-NP-VTA.

B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9). El Dorado Estates v. City of Fillmore, Case No. CV11-07562 SJO, United States District Court for the Central District; and El Dorado Estates v. City of Fillmore, Case No. 56-2009-00358555-CU-WM-VTA, Ventura Superior Court.

12. Adjournment: City Council adjourns. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, JANUARY 10, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015.