Courtesy Tim Holmgren

The City of Fillmore passes proclamations for a variety of good and worthy reasons. A proclamation is passed recognizing Constitution Month/Week & Day, outstanding service to the City by a group or an individual and even when a FUSD sports team wins a championship. This time of the year, we hear a lot about pride. There’s a pride proclamation the mayor should sign in June to emphasize and recognize our Traditional American Families and take pride in them. Let’s declare June, “Traditional American Family Pride Month.” Here’s an example of what that proclamation might look like:
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                        Traditional American Family Pride

WHEREAS, a traditional American family typically provides a strong emotional support system, where family members can rely on one another during challenging times, fostering a sense of belonging and security.
WHEREAS, traditional American families often uphold shared values and beliefs, promoting a sense of identity and unity within the family unit.
WHEREAS, traditional families often provide a stable and structured environment, which can be beneficial for children's development and overall well-being.
WHEREAS, in a traditional family, parents often serve as role models, guiding their children through life's challenges and teaching important life skills, values, and traditions.
WHEREAS, a traditional family structure can offer economic stability, with multiple family members contributing to the household income and pooling resources to support each other's needs.
WHEREAS, growing up in a traditional family can provide ample opportunities for socialization, allowing children to develop essential interpersonal skills and build relationships with extended family members.
WHEREAS, traditional families often place importance on preserving cultural heritage, customs, and traditions, passing them down through generations and fostering a sense of cultural identity.
WHEREAS, traditional family structures often involve the division of labor, where various family members assume different roles and responsibilities, creating a balanced and efficient household dynamic.
WHEREAS, being part of a traditional family can foster strong emotional bonds among family members, creating lifelong connections and a support network that extends beyond childhood.
WHEREAS, traditional American families tend to pass down their values and principles from one generation to the next, preserving family traditions and ensuring the continuation of important cultural and familial legacies.
NOW THEREFORE I, Mark Austin, Mayor of the City of Fillmore, California, hereby proclaim June as TRADITIONAL AMERICAN FAMILY PRIDE Month in the City of Fillmore.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fillmore, California to be affixed this XXth day of June, 2023.

GARAGE SALE - 1411 Goodenough Rd. Sleeper sofa, oak dinette, air conditioner, dishes, tools, tile saw, yard furniture, camping equipment, Christmas decorations, misc. tile, lots of nails, old automotive lights Sat. 3 9am-5pm. (6/1)

GARAGE SALE - 1411 Goodenough Rd, Fillmore. Sleigh beds, refrigerator, sleeper sofa, oak dinette, hutch, chest of drawers, tile saw, tools, dishes, yard furniture, camping equipment, Christmas stuff, miscellaneous. Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 5pm. (5/25)

The Bardsdale Cemetery will hold it Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29th at 11AM.

The featured speaker this year is Marc Allen. Mar is a 30 year United States Air Force Veteran and retired Chief Master Sergeant. He joined the Air Force upon graduating from Moorpark High School in 1992. During his military career he served as a career enlisted aviator on the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft providing global research capabilities for our nation’s warfighters. His aircrew experience includes certifications as a flight C-17 instructor/evaluator, airdrop and Prime Nuclear Airlift Force Loadmaster and has over 8,000 flight and 3,500 combat hours. Additionally Marc served as the Senior International Affairs Program Manager for Un item States Air Forces in Europe where he managed a 75-country portfolio spanning 15 million square miles providing oversight and management of a $9million annual budget conducting 900 annual theatre security cooperation events to promote Commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa priorities and strengthen strategic alliances in Europe and Africa. Lastly he was the Operations Group Superintendent where he served as the commander’s senior enlisted leader and principle advisor on personnel career development, utilization, training, organizational performance, readiness capabilities and airfield operations to provide survivable, reliable and precision airpower of C-17, KC-135,B-2, B-52, F-16 and A-1‘0 aircraft supporting going and combined forces. Marc has over 20 deployments in support of Operations Provide Promise, Joint Endeavor, Assured Lif, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Inherent Resolve. His education includes a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management, Associate Degree in Business Administration and Aviation Operations and two certificates in Professional Management and International Affairs. Since his retirement from the Air Force Marc resides in Reno, Nevada and works for the Nevadaworks specializing in workforce development. He is engaged to Heather Adans and has two children Haeley, who is a sophomore at Chico State University and Julian, who is a sophomore at Quartz Hill High School in Palmdale.

The Reverend Bob Hammond of St. Stephens Anglican Church will give the Inspirational Message.

Also assisting in the ceremony will be VFW Post 9637, Boy Scout Troop 406, Cub Scout Troop 3400 and Bill Morris. The Boy Scouts & Bardsdale 4H will put out the flags on Friday, May 26th and they will be picked up by the Bardsdale 4H on Tuesday, May 30th.

The Board of Trustees of the Cemetery District: Lani Farr, President, Lynda Edmonds, Secretary ,Lisa Hammond, Greg Taylor and Bill Morris would like to invite the community to this special event.

On May 19, 2023, West County Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) detectives were conducting directed enforcement of known subjects who are on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) with search terms.

During this operation, Special Enforcement Unit detectives contacted Doria Ferrer, 31, of Oxnard and Eric Martinez, 31, of Fillmore, in the 1000 block of North H Street in Oxnard. During this contact, Ferrer delayed and obstructed detectives in contacting Martinez, who was found to be in the process of destroying narcotics related evidence.

Detectives conducted a search of Martinez and his property pursuant to his PRCS search terms. During the search, detectives found a loaded 9mm caliber “ghost gun”, ammunition, and a half ounce of methamphetamine. The loaded firearm was found unsecured in an area accessible to small children who lived at the residence. Martinez is a convicted felon and is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms and ammunition.

Detectives arrested Martinez for being in possession of a loaded firearm by a convicted felon, possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of a manufactured firearm not properly registered, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with a loaded firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, destruction of evidence and conspiracy to commit a crime.

As a result of the investigation, detectives arrested Ferrer for resisting and delaying peace officers, child endangerment and conspiracy to commit a crime.
Martinez and Ferrer were booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility for their charges. On May 23, 2023, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office filed multiple felony and misdemeanor charges against Martinez and Ferrer for the case. Martinez remains in custody on $110,000 bail. Ferrer remains in custody on $20,000 bail.

The West County Special Enforcement Unit is comprised of eight detectives, whose focus is assisting patrol services with the investigation of various crimes including but not limited to the investigation of illegal firearms. The Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase of unlawful firearm activities in Ventura County, including illegal “ghost guns”. If you have any information about illegal weapons, please contact Detective Matt Smith at 805-797-2891.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships.

Join us in the fight on crime by following us on Twitter @VENTURASHERIFF, Facebook, Instagram @ VCSHERIFF, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.

Nature of Incident: Convicted Felon Arrested with Loaded Firearm and Narcotics
Report Number: 23-63566
Location: 1000 block of North H Street, Oxnard
Date & Time: 5/19/2023 @ 4:30 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Special Enforcement Unit - West

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent
(S) Martinez, Eric Fillmore 31
(S) Ferrer, Doria Oxnard 31

Prepared by: Senior Deputy Matt Smith
Approved by: Captain Ron Chips

All items approved 5-0

PRESENTATIONS

5.A VCTC - TRANSIT INTEGRATION AND EFFICIENCY STUDY (TIES) -
CLAIRE GRASTY - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC TRANSIT presented a detailed power point explanation of the TIES program.

Crime and other dangers and challenges due to an increasing homeless population were expressed by several citizens.
9.A New Business:

REQUEST
The City Council received the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Preliminary Budget on May 8, 2023. The City Council is now being requested to review and modify, as appropriate, the Preliminary Budget, and adopt a resolution approving the FY 2023-24 Annual Budget with the exception of the budget for the Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts and the Storm Drain Assessment Districts. Approval of the The Preliminary Budget is available for public review on the City Website and at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution No. 23-3940 approving the City of Fillmore FY 2023-24 Annual Budget, excluding the Landscape & Lighting Districts budgets and the Storm Drain.
Fiscal Year 2003-24 Annual Budget.

Assessment District budget; and 2. Adopt the attached Resolution Nos. 23-3941 approving new City Manager Department Senior Management Analyst and New Accountant classifications; reclassifying the Human Resources Assistant to Deputy City Clerk/ Office Manager; and adopting job descriptions for these positions. The following alternatives to the staff recommendation are available to the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached resolutions approving the City of Fillmore FY 2023-24 Annual Budget, establishing three new positions, and reclassification of one position with changes; 2. Do not adopt one or more of the attached resolutions; 3. Provide other direction to staff.

9.B PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 WITHIN THE CITY OF FILLMORE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 02 AND HERITAGE VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-1, RESPECTIVELY
REQUEST: Staff is requesting that the City Council hold a Public Hearing and adopt the attached resolutions approving the Engineer’s Annual Report for FY 2023-24 (“Engineer’s Report”) and ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for the City of Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No.02 (“LLD 02”) and Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District 2007-1 (“LLD 2007-1”), respectively.

9.C PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-3934 CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FILLMORE STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FY 2023 - 2.
REQUEST Staff requests that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 23-3934 confirming the Annual Budget and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Storm Drain Maintenance Assessment Districts for FY 2023-24.

9.D REQUEST: That the City Council: 1. Approve a contract in the amount not to exceed $1,870,000, including $630,000 for FY 2023-2024, to be effective July 1, 2023, with Willdan Engineering Services, Inc. (Willdan) for contract city engineering services.

AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES

REQUEST: That the City Council: 1. Approve a contract in the amount not to exceed $1,870,000, including $630,000 for FY 2023-2024, to be effective July 1, 2023, with Willdan Engineering Services, Inc. (Willdan) for contract city engineering services.

9.E EXTENSION OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION RESULTING FROM A SEWER LINE COLLAPSE, ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 23-01E, RATIFICATION OF A CONTRACT AWARDED TO TORO ENTERPRISES FOR SEWER REPAIR WORK AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution 23-3943 to extend the declaration of a local emergency based on the March 15, 2023 collapse of a sewer manhole which rendered the downstream pipeline unusable; 2. Adopt the plans and specifications for Project Specification No. 23-01E, “C” Street Emergency Sewer Repair Project; 3. Appropriate $1,100,000 from the Sewer Operating Fund, $1,500,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund, and $1,350,000 from the Sewer DIF fund for the “C” Street Emergency Sewer Repair Project; and 4. Ratify the award of a public works construction contract to Toro Enterprises for the construction of Project Specification No. 23-01E in an amount not to exceed $3,575,033.50 and authorize an amendment of the agreement to approve a contingency amount of $350,000 for unexpected changes, if needed due to field conditions.

All items approved 5-0

On Tuesday, May 16, the Fillmore Police and Fire Departments held “Coffee with the Badges” in support of the First Responders for Mental Health Awareness Initiative. Pictured (l-r) are Fillmore Council Member Christina Villasenor, Sergeant Will Hollowell, Assistant Sheriff Jose Rivera, Captain Eduardo Malagon, Sergeant Meixner, and Maya Zumaya. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News
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The Fillmore Police and Fire Departments proudly announce “Coffee with the Badges” event in support of the First Responders for Mental Health Awareness Initiative. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As First Responders, we will come together to promote awareness about the mental health issues affecting millions of people in the United States.

On Tuesday, May 16th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, Fillmore deputies and firefighters will be at Starbucks Coffee, located at 650 Ventura Street in the city of Fillmore, sharing a cup of coffee with our neighbors. Communication and community trust are key elements to the success of the Fillmore Police and Fire Departments. By sitting down and having a simple conversation with members of the community we serve, we can develop and build meaningful relationships.

The “Badges” invite the community to come out and ask questions, voice concerns, obtain crime and fire prevention advice, and get to know the “Badges” in your neighborhood. This is a relaxed, informal event and is not about speeches or agendas but simply about casual conversations. The goal of “Coffee with the Badges” is to engage our community, discuss concerns, and raise awareness for mental health."

Nature of Incident: Nature of Incident: Fillmore Police and Fillmore Fire Department Host ~ “Coffee with the Badges” in support of the First Responders for Mental Health Awareness Initiative

Location: Starbucks Coffee Balden Towne Plaza 650 Ventura Street, Fillmore,. CA 93015
Date & Time: May 16th, 2023, from 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Police Department / Fillmore Fire Department.

Prepared by: Sergeant Will Hollowell
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

On Tuesday, May 16 at 3:15pm the Flashes Baseball Team hosted and played in the CIF Semi-final game Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary. Fillmore fans filled the stands and enjoyed the game as they watch the Flashes defeat Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary and secure their spot for the Championship game to take place Friday, May 19 against Ganesha High time and location TBA. For updates visit https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmoreflashes/baseball/schedule/
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On Friday, May 12, Fillmore Flashes Baseball team defeated Artesia High School in the Division 7 CIF Quarter-Finals, score 7 – 1. This advanced the Flashes to the Semi-Final game at home against Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary on Tuesday, May 16, and defeated them 4 – 1. Above are the Flashes after a big win, they have now advanced to the championship game set for Friday, May 19, against Ganesha High School time and location TBA. For updates visit https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmore-flashes/ baseball/schedule/
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Courtesy FHS Head Baseball Coach Arye Kinberg
May 9, 2023 CIF Playoffs Round 2 - at Fillmore – Flashes vs. Animo Leadership
Fillmore 10 - Animo Leadership 0
Highlights: Ivan Becerra got the win pitching 6 innings with 6 K’s, 2 walks, 2 HBP, and 3 hits. He also went 1 for 2 with 2 RBI’s. Santi Avila went 1 for 4 with a double, a stolen base, and 3 runs scored. Matt Magana went 1 for 2 with a walk, 2 runs scored, and an RBI. Jarod Uridel went 1 for 1 with a walk, a sacrifice fly, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI’s. Jathan Magana went 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.
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Friday, May 12, 2023 CIF Quarterfinals at Artesia – Flashes vs. Artesia
Fillmore 7 - Artesia 1
Highlights: Jathan Magana got the win pitching a complete game with 5 K’s, 2 BB’s, 6 hits, and 1 run. He also went 2 for 3 with a single, a double, and a run scored. Matt Magana went 2-4 with an RBI. Santi Avila went 2-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Andrew Portugal went 1-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Ray Alcantar went 1-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
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May16, 2023 CIF Division 7 Semi-Finals at Fillmore – Flashes vs. Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary
Fillmore 4 - Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary 1
Highlights: Jathan Magana got the win pitching 7 innings with 11 Ks and 0 walks, giving up only 3 hits and 1 run. Anthony Chessani went 2-4 with 2 RBI’s. Ray Alcantar went 3 for 3. Matt Magana went 1-3 with a single, a walk, an RBI and 2 runs scored. Ivan Becerra went 1-1 with a double, 3 walks, and an RBI.
This will advance the Flashes to the Championship Game which will take place this Friday, May 19th against Ganesha High School time & location TBA. Info courtesy https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmore-flashes/baseball/schedule/.