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A 250-gallon water tank and Skidmore pump have been donated to the Fillmore Fire Department by GlobalFire of Canada.

According to Fillmore Fire Chief Keith Gurrola, when the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires broke out a number of these tanks were delivered to Los Angeles, and one was offered to Fillmore. Fillmore Fire already had a 40-gallon tank and pump that they use often, according to Gurrola.

“We used it a lot on the 4th of July to put out trash can fires.”

Gurrola said the new tank will be loaded into the back of one of the department’s pickup trucks when needed. For instance, during fire season the tank will be loaded, but removed from the truck to make room for sandbags during rainy season.

GlobalFire’s mission is to strengthen the emergency response capacity of organizations and communities around the world through the provision of equipment and training. To learn more go to GlobalFire.ca.

Erika Herrera-Terriquez, New Fillmore City Manager
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CITY OF FILLMORE

CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025, 6:30 PM CITY HALL
AGENDA

Meeting of 2-11-2025

All items except for 9.B which resulted in no action taken, passed 5-0.

Erika Herrera-Terriquez, City Manager

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALL-EGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMEND-ATIONS, AND COMMENTS

8. CONSENT CALENDAR

RECOM-MENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8C. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.

8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-FEBRUARY 11, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-FEBRUARY 11, 2025.PDF

8.B JANUARY 14, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF

8.C ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-978 TO AMEND SECTION 6.07.060 OF THE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE REGULATIONS FOR
THE TIMING OF COLLECTION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

SR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE - NO.25-978.PDF

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.A CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FILLMORE FIRE HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT)

SR - FILLMORE FIRE HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT (1049721.1)_FINAL.PDF

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council: 1. Approve a fund transfer in the amount of $18,641.57 to be reallocated from General
Fund Reserves Fund 506 to Recreation Fund 304 for the Project; and 2. Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign
a contract with Angeles Contractor Inc. for the Fillmore Fire House Roof Replacement Project (“Project”), in the amount of
$58,641.57 in a form approved by the City Attorney. Alternatives: 1. Postpone the Project until the next fiscal year and
budget accordingly. 2. Take no action at this time.

9.B CONSIDERATION OF FORMATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS CONSIDERATION OF FORMATION NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS SR.PDF
RECOMMENDATION Staff is requesting that the City Council receive the proposed bylaws for the establishment of Neighborhood
Councils within the City of Fillmore, deliberate on the advisability of instituting such councils to enhance resident
participation in municipal governance, and provide feedback to staff

9.C CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERIKA HERRERA AS CITY MANAGER AND APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT CITY OF FILLMORE CM APPOINTMENT SR.PDF

10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS

11. CITY MANAGER

CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT

12. CLOSED SESSION

12.A FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF

13. ADJOURNMENT

MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025, CITY
HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.

February 11, 2025

Sierra Northern Railway’s Ventura Division is pleased to announce the recent relocation of its headquarters to Fillmore, Calif. from its former Santa Paula complex. The company provides transportation, rail-served real estate, and railcar storage services. The company owns and operates several rail lines in the state. The new Fillmore facility is located at 121 Santa Clara Street.

“This new office and shop provide our employees a relevant facility to serve the railroad and the communities along the line,” said Matt Blackburn, Ventura Division Manager.

Another component of the railroad, the Sunburst Train railbike operation, will remain headquartered in Santa Paula at the former Southern Pacific train station.

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The Sierra Northern Railway (reporting mark SERA) is a common carrier railroad company operating in California. The company owns and operates several rail lines originating from those of the former Sacramento Northern Railroad, Northern Electric Railway, Sierra Railway Company of California, Western Pacific Railroad, and Yolo Shortline Railroad. It handles all freight operations and track maintenance for its parent company, the Sierra Railroad Company. The tracks that are maintained by Sierra Northern are also used by the Sierra Railroad Company’s tourist trains

For additional information, contact Matt Blackburn at MBlackburn@Sierrarailroad.com.

Above is evidence police found during their service of a search warrant for the subject’s home. Photo credit Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
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The Ventura County Fentanyl and Overdose Crimes Units (VC FOCUS) concluded a narcotics sales investigation with the arrest of Mario Galvez who was actively selling fentanyl and methamphetamine to Ventura County residents.

The investigation began in December 2024 when VC FOCUS received information about Galvez selling narcotics from his residence in Fillmore. Detectives conducted covert surveillance of Galvez and observed multiple drug transactions occurring between him and customers outside of his house.

On January 21, 2025, detectives served a search warrant at Galvez’ residence and detained him while he was selling methamphetamine to a customer in a vehicle in front of his house. During the service of the search warrant detectives seized nearly 1 lb of methamphetamine, 20 grams of fentanyl and US Currency derived from drug sales.

Detectives arrested Galvez for Possession for Sales of a Controlled Substance and Possession for Sales of a Dangerous Drug. He was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility and posted $50,000 bail. He is currently out of custody and awaiting arraignment on February 4, 2025.

VC FOCUS is a task force made up of Ventura County regional law enforcement agencies, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, the California Highway Patrol, and federal law enforcement partners. The primary mission of this partnership is to combat fentanyl related crimes and opioid overdoses by targeting the supply chain of individuals and criminal organizations responsible for the sales of these drugs into Ventura County. In addition, the task force works to identify new trends of abuse among the younger population and educate the community at large on the lethal danger of this epidemic.

VC FOCUS has partnered with Ventura County Behavioral Health as an active member of the County Overdose Awareness & Solutions Team (COAST) in a campaign to reduce overdoses and educate the public about the dangers of opioids and other drugs. Comprehensive information can be found at www.ThinkAgainVC.com

The public may contact investigators from the VC FOCUS at (805) 383-8700 or VCFOCUS@ventura.org with additional information about this case, or any other information related to narcotics.

Prepared by: Sergeant John Hajducko
News Release Date: January 31, 2025
Approved by: Captain Ron Chips

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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

During the Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest on Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30pm, a victim reported being assaulted by one of the adult protesters on the corner of Ventura Street and A Street.

The victim was riding his motorcycle near the crowd when a male subject threw a water bottle at him. This caused a verbal exchange of some sort between the victim and the protestors.

The victim drove to the police station to report the incident. Additionally, the victim provided video from his GO PRO camera that captured the incident. Deputies viewed the video, confirmed the crime, and identified the suspect as a 42-year-old Fillmore resident.

Deputies returned to Ventura Street and A Street and arrested the subject for violation of Penal Code section 242- Battery and Vehicle Code section 23110(a)- Throwing substances at motorists.

The subject was booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and released a short time later after he posted $2500 bail. Information credit Fillmore Sheriff’s Office.

Above is the generator located behind Super A Foods, which was damaged in the fire set on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 12:30am. Police have made an arson suspect arrest, Jose Gilberto Vasquez, 32 of Fillmore. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
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On February 3, 2025, Fillmore patrol deputies arrested Jose Vasquez for an arson that occurred in the City of Fillmore.

On February 3, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Fillmore patrol deputies along with Fillmore Fire Department responded to a fire at the rear building of Super A Foods. The fire was quickly extinguished and did not spread to any other locations. As a result, the fire burned a generator causing approximately $100,000.00 in damage. Upon further investigation, the cause and origin of the fire appeared to be suspicious, and the fire was determined to be arson.

Fillmore patrol deputies collected and viewed evidence, and they were able to positively identify the arson suspect as Jose Vasquez. Fillmore arson investigators processed the crime scene and additional evidence was collected.

On February 03, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Fillmore patrol deputies located Vasquez in the 400 Block of Blaine Street where he was arrested for arson. Additional evidence was located further linking Vasquez to the arson.

Vasquez was booked at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility for one count of felony arson with his bail set at $50,000.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public to report suspicious behavior by calling Ventura County Sheriff’s Communications Center at (805) 654-9511 or 911 for any emergencies. When reporting suspicious behavior, please be a great witness and provide as much detail as possible.

Prepared by: Sergeant Will Hollowell
News Release Date: February 3, 2025
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon
Booking Photo Release: NO

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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

On 01/31/2025, a male juvenile was arrested for his involvement with gang graffiti which occurred at the Fillmore Historical Museum on 10/29/2024.

Graffiti vandalism is an eyesore that directly affects the quality of life in our communities. If left
unchecked, graffiti can decrease property values and lead to the deterioration of entire neighborhoods. Graffiti may also be the catalyst for additional, more serious crimes affecting our communities. The removal of graffiti costs homeowners, business owners and taxpayers thousands of dollars each year. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is committed to responding to public concerns in a manner that builds confidence in our agency and strengthens relationships to empower businesses and residents to be the eyes and ears of the community.

On 10/29/2024, diligent members of the community reported graffiti vandalism at the Fillmore Historical Museum located in the 300 block of Main Street in Fillmore. Fillmore patrol personnel responded to the area and confirmed a vandalism had occurred, and confirmed it was gang related. Detectives with the Fillmore Bureau of Investigation collaborated with patrol personnel on the investigation and quickly identified a suspect, a previous resident of Fillmore.

In January 2025, detectives obtained a search warrant for the male juvenile suspect, who is a criminal street gang member, and his residence located in the 9000 block of Trenton Lane in Ventura.

On 01/31/2025, Fillmore detectives and members of the Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit executed the search warrant at the juvenile’s residence and seized additional evidence linking the juvenile to the graffiti vandalism and participation in a criminal street gang. The juvenile was subsequently arrested for Penal Code § 594(b)(2)(A) – [Vandalism] and Penal Code § 186.22(d) – [Participation in a Criminal Street Gang].

The Fillmore Police Department encourages citizens to immediately report suspicious people and
vehicles, and to promptly report any graffiti they come across by calling our dispatch center at (805) 654-9511. Following a police investigation, all graffiti should be immediately removed. Anyone with information pertaining to any crimes is urged to contact The Fillmore Police Station at (805) 524-2233 or the listed detectives below. The reporting party may remain anonymous.

Graffiti Removal
The City of Fillmore removes all graffiti in public areas by either painting over it or by using a power washer, depending upon the location of the graffiti. Residents are encouraged to call the city graffiti hotline at (805) 524-1500, prompt number 4, then 3. Additionally, private property owners are encouraged to help combat vandalism by removing any graffiti visible on their properties.

Report Number: 24-138062
Location: 300 Block of Main Street, Fillmore
Date & Time: 01/31/2025, 7:10 AM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Bureau of Investigations, Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(V) Fillmore Historical Museum Fillmore
(S) Male Juvenile Ventura 16

Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

Above is Natalie Yanez, Fillmore’s local SoCal Edison Government Relations Manager, who spoke to the Fillmore City Council Tuesday night regarding everything Edison is doing to help prevent fires.
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CITY OF FILLMORE

CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025

City Council Meeting All Items Passed

6:30 PM CITY HALL AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.A END OF THE YEAR HOUSING MARKET UPDATE PRESENTED BY VENTURA COUNTY COASTAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

5.B SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON INFORMATIONAL ON PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFFS

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS

8. CONSENT CALENDAR

RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8C. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.

8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-JANUARY 28, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-JANUARY 28, 2025.PDF

8.B AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO MASTER AGREEMENT AND PROJECT SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR ROAD
REHABILITATION

SR CRRSAA FUND AGREEMENT.PDF

8.C (1) GRANT AND ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR ROADWAY OVER CITY OWNED LAND AT TRESTLE WAY AND STATE ROUTE 126; (2)
TRANSFER OF TITLE FOR REMAINDER PARCEL IN THE TR 5520 EAST ENTRY FROM HEARTHSTONE MULTI-ASSET ENTITY C, LP A CALIFORNIA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO THE CITY, AND (3) ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF- WAY ON STATE ROUTE 126

SR - TR 5520 TRESTLE WAY GRANDTING - ACCEPTING RIGHT-OF WAY ON CITY LAND.PDF

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.A APPOINTMENT OF TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION - 2025 TO 2029 TERM

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council confirm the recommendation of the Mayor and approve the appoint two
(2) people - Ashley Connolly and Dereck Fourage - to the Planning Commission for the term from February 1, 2025 through
January 31, 2029.

SR - PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 2025-2029.PDF

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve the Budget Development Guidelines below regarding
preparation of the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget for the City of Fillmore; and 2. Approve the attached Budget Development and
Review Schedule relative to preparation and approval of the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget. The following alternatives to the
staff recommendations have been identified: 1. Approve a revised proposed Budget Development Guidelines and/or the Budget
Development and Review Schedule; and / or 2. Provide staff with other direction.

9.B FY 2025-26 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULE

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve the Budget Development Guidelines below regarding
preparation of the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget for the City of Fillmore; and 2. Approve the attached Budget Development and
Review Schedule relative to preparation and approval of the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget. The following alternatives to the
staff recommendations have been identified: 1. Approve a revised proposed Budget Development Guidelines and/or the Budget
Development and Review Schedule; and / or 2. Provide staff with other direction.

SR - FY 2025 -2026 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW SCHEDULE.PDF

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation on the City’s current fees for use of City
facilities and special events.

9.C REVIEW OF CURRENT FEES FOR FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS SR REVIEW OF CURRENT FEES FOR PARK RENTALS AND SPECIAL
EVENTS.PDF

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation on the City’s current fees for use of City
facilities and special events.

9.D ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-4045 TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY CONDITION AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS FOR REPAIRS FOR WELL #7 PURSUANT
TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECIONS 1102, 20168, AND 22050

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-4045 that would declare an emergency condition based on
urgently needed repairs to Well No. 7 and to authorize contracts to perform the emergency repair work for Well No. 7 in a
not to exceed amount of $350,000.

SR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO WELL #7 (1046751.3) FINAL WITH ATTACHMENTS.PDF

9.E APPOINTMENT OF PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
(SCAG) SR_SCAG DELEGATE 2025.PDF

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Appoint an elected official to attend the SCAG General Assembly as
Primary Delegate and to serve as the regional representative; and 2 ) Appoint an Alternate.

9.F AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FILLMORE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB BUILDING CEILING REPAIR PROJECTRECOMMENDATION

That the City Council: 1. Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign a contract with Wyatt Trapp Inc. for the
Fillmore Boys and Girls Club Building Ceiling Repair Project (“Project”), in the amount of $21,724.08; and 2. Approve a fund
transfer in the amount of $25,000.00 to be reallocated from General Fund Reserves Fund 506 to Recreation Fund 304 for the
Project. Alternatives: 1. Postpone the Project until the next fiscal year and budget accordingly. 2. Take no action at this
time.

SR - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FILLMORE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB BUILDING CEILING REPAIR PROJECT.PDF

9.G HIGH SCHOOL USE OF TENNIS COURTS

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the Fillmore High School’s use of the Fillmore Tennis and Swim Center courts as
follows: 1. One tennis court from July 8, 2025, to July 24, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, and
July 29, 2025, to August 7, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 2. Both tennis courts
from August 12, 2025, to October 31, 2025, from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 3. Direct staff to draft
terms to include in the facility use agreement with Fillmore Unified School District; and 4. Direct staff to take necessary
actions, including temporarily removing the pickleball courts and installing tennis court nets to facilitate this use at the
appropriate time. Alternatives: 1. Approve with Modifications: Approve the high school’s request but allow limited access,
such as retaining one court for pickleball while permitting the other for high school use. 2. Deny the Request: Deny the
high school’s request, citing potential conflicts with existing court users or other considerations.

SR - HIGH SCHOOL USE OF TENNIS COURTS.PDF

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the Fillmore High School’s use of the Fillmore Tennis and Swim Center courts as
follows: 1. One tennis court from July 8, 2025, to July 24, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, and
July 29, 2025, to August 7, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 2. Both tennis courts
from August 12, 2025, to October 31, 2025, from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 3. Direct staff to draft
terms to include in the facility use agreement with Fillmore Unified School District; and 4. Direct staff to take necessary
actions, including temporarily removing the pickleball courts and installing tennis court nets to facilitate this use at the
appropriate time. Alternatives: 1. Approve with Modifications: Approve the high school’s request but allow limited access,
such as retaining one court for pickleball while permitting the other for high school use. 2. Deny the Request: Deny the
high school’s request, citing potential conflicts with existing court users or other considerations.

9.H CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-978 TO AMEND SECTION 6.07.060 OF THE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE REGULATIONS FOR
THE TIMING OF COLLECTION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

SR - PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE NO. 25-978.PDF

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the first reading of Ordinance 25-978, amending Section 6.07.060 of the
Fillmore Municipal Code (“FMC”) for compliance with State law pertaining to public facilities development impact fees: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6.07.060 OF THE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE
REVISING THE REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

9.I REVIEW FUNDING OPTIONS TO CONSTRUCT PHASE TWO SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING AND TURF REPAIRS AT TWO RIVERS PARK

RECOMMENDATION That the City Council review options to fund Phase Two of the Sports Field Lighting and Turf Repair Project
at Two Rivers Park and direct staff accordingly.

SR - TWO RIVER PARK LIGHTING & TURF IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.PDF

10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS

11. CITY MANAGER CITY

MANAGER VERBAL REPORT

12. CLOSED SESSION

12.A JANUARY 28, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION JANUARY 28, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF

13. ADJOURNMENT

MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY, 11 2025, CITY
HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.