Fillmore public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider several items including an interim urgency ordinance regarding medical marijuana dispensaries. The meeting also includes discussions on district-based elections, the selection of the 2024 Mayor, and various infrastructure and service contracts.
- Interim urgency ordinance establishing a 45-day moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries
- Fifth public hearing regarding a district-based election system and boundaries
- Selection of the 2024 Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
- Agreement for offsite development improvements with Nova Storage LP
- Energy and water savings performance contract with Willdan Energy Solutions
City Council and Successor Agency Special Meeting
The Fillmore City Council is holding its fourth public hearing to receive input regarding the adoption of a district-based election system. Public comments at this special meeting are limited to this specific subject matter.
- Fourth public hearing regarding the adoption of a district-based election system
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Creekside residential development. The item involves a tract map to create 134 parcels and a permit for 133 single-family homes. Staff recommends adopting resolutions to recommend approval of the project to the City Council.
- Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6053 for 134 residential parcels
- Development Permit 20-04 for 133 single-family homes ('Creekside')
- Resolution No. 23-1043 regarding CEQA exemption recommendation
- Resolution No. 23-1044 regarding VTTM 6053 approval recommendation
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting on November 14, 2023. The agenda includes a closed session, though specific topics for that session are not listed in the text provided.
- Closed Session
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a third public hearing regarding a district-based election system. Other business includes property annexations, a dedication agreement for 970 West Ventura Street, and an amendment to the Sonic restaurant project agreement.
- Third public hearing regarding adoption of a district-based election system
- Annexation of five properties to Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2
- Approval of irrevocable offer of dedication agreement and grant deed at 970 West Ventura Street
- First amendment to offsite development improvements agreement for Sonic restaurant project
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 23-955 to amend Fillmore Municipal Code chapters 7.12 and 11.20
City Council Special Meeting- District- Based Election Public Hearing
The City Council will hold a second public hearing to receive input on adopting a district-based election system. This special meeting is focused on this specific subject matter.
- Second public hearing regarding the adoption of a district-based election system
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency will conduct a public hearing to receive input on adopting a district-based election system. The agenda also includes discussions regarding water recycling plant contract amendments and sidewalk vending ordinances.
- Public hearing regarding the adoption of a district-based election system
- Contract amendment with Larry Walker Associates for water recycling plant permit support
- First reading of Ordinance No. 23-955 to amend sidewalk vending regulations
- Adoption of guidelines for the updated Hometown Hero Banner Program
- Approval request for a new marketing toolkit and usage policy
Planning Commission
The Fillmore Planning Commission will consider resolutions recommending zoning ordinance amendments. These proposals involve updating density bonus standards to align with state law and establishing new regulations for self-storage and recreational vehicle storage facilities.
- Resolution recommending Zoning Ordinance Amendment 23-01 regarding density bonus standards
- Resolution recommending Zoning Ordinance Amendment 23-02 regarding self-storage and RV storage facilities
- Approval of June 21, 2023, meeting minutes
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider a resolution to transition from at-large to district-based elections and a contract for demographer services. The agenda also includes an agreement for the purchase of the Equestrian Center property and an amendment to a remediation agreement for 461 Central Avenue.
- Resolution to move from at-large to district-based elections
- $42,000 contract with National Demographics Corporation for demographer services
- Purchase and sale agreement for Equestrian Center property at 308 Chambersburg
- Third amendment to the remediation agreement for 461 Central Avenue
- Presentation by Search and Rescue Team Captain Cliff Zone
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider terminating the local emergency declaration regarding a sewer line collapse and approving related funding. The agenda also includes property annexations and various service agreement amendments.
- Annexation of five properties to Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2
- Payment request for El Dorado Flood Control Channel improvements
- Reimbursement agreement for Pole Creek debris basin cleanout
- Termination of local emergency declaration regarding a sewer line collapse
- Approval of expenditures for holiday decorations
Planning Commission Regular meeting 09/20/23
The Commission will consider a resolution to update density bonus standards for state law consistency. They will also hold a public hearing regarding the 'Creekside' development, which proposes 133 single-family homes on 134 parcels. Staff recommends that architectural plans be revised to meet North Fillmore Specific Plan criteria before further action.
- Zoning ordinance amendment for density bonus standards
- Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6053 (Creekside)
- Development Permit 20-04 for 133 single-family homes
- Approval of June 21, 2023 meeting minutes
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Fillmore City Council will consider a professional service agreement for a comprehensive user fee and development impact fees study. The council will also discuss the sale of two acres of land at Mountain View and Santa Clara Streets for less than fair market value. Additionally, staff will provide a presentation regarding the Active Adult Center.
- Professional service agreement with Willdan Financial Services for user fee and development impact fees studies
- Sale of two acres of land at the northeast corner of Mountain View and Santa Clara Streets
- Proclamation of Constitution Week
- Active Adult Center presentation
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider extending the local emergency declaration related to a sewer line collapse and approving repair funding. The meeting also includes presentations on social media safety and the outcome of the Patriot River Bottom Clean Up.
- Extension of local emergency declaration for sewer line collapse
- Approval of Ventura County Stormwater Permit Implementation and Cost-Sharing Agreement
- Notice of Completion: Neighborhood Streets Rehabilitation and ADA Improvements at Two Rivers Park Project
- Notice of Completion: Fillmore Aquatic Center Pool Improvements Project
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 23-953
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency will consider several items, including the approval of a purchase and sale agreement for the Equestrian Center property at 308 Chambersburg, discussion of restoring the dog park at Two Rivers Park, and allocation of remaining American Rescue Plan funds. Consent items include approval of July 11 meeting minutes, an update on boron levels in water wells seven and eight, an easement for SCE Rule 20A, and the warrant register.
- Approval of agreement for purchase and sale of Equestrian Center property (308 Chambersburg)
- Discussion of restoration of the dog park at Two Rivers Park
- Staff update and proposed allocation of remaining American Rescue Plan funds
- Water wells seven and eight boron levels update
- Appointment to the Cultural, Arts, and Recreation Commission
City Council and Successor Agency Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Fillmore City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority with a single agenda item: a closed session. No public hearings, votes on ordinances, or contracts are scheduled. The meeting will adjourn to the next regular meeting on August 22, 2023.
- Closed session (no details provided in agenda packet reference)
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing on extending a temporary moratorium on new or expanded recreational vehicle and self-serve storage facilities for 10 months and 15 days. They will also consider extending a local emergency declaration due to a sewer line collapse, approve shade structures at two parks, and decide on funding requests for local events.
- Public hearing on interim urgency ordinance extending RV and self-storage moratorium for 10 months and 15 days
- Further extension of local emergency declaration from sewer line collapse
- Shade structures over tot-lots at Two Rivers and Dolores Day Parks
- Use of American Rescue Plan Act funds to support Spirit of Santa Paula for FY 2023-24
- Request to sponsor up to $25,000 for County of Ventura 150th Anniversary celebration
Planning Commission regular meeting
The Planning Commission will hold two training sessions: one on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and one on the city's land-use permit process. No public hearings or decision items are on the agenda. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting.
- CEQA training (oral presentation)
- City land-use permit process training (oral presentation)
- Approval of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency will consider several significant items, including a new employment agreement with City Manager David Rowlands, a resolution setting compensation for non-represented employees effective July 1, 2023, and an urgency ordinance on self-storage facilities. They will also discuss the SB-1 road funding for FY 2023-24, a restated Heritage Valley Express agreement, and amendments to the municipal code. The meeting includes a closed session on anticipated litigation.
- 2023 employment agreement with City Manager David Rowlands
- Resolution 23-3946 fixing compensation for non-represented management, mid-management, confidential, and part-time employees
- Urgency ordinance on self-storage facilities
- SB-1 FY 2023-24 staff report (road funding)
- Heritage Valley Express restated agreement
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency will consider adopting the FY 2023-24 annual budget, which includes adding a Senior Management Analyst and an Accountant position and reclassifying a position to Deputy City Clerk. They will also hold public hearings on annual assessments for landscape and lighting districts and storm drain maintenance districts, and consider awarding a contract for city engineering services. Additionally, they will act on extending a local emergency declaration due to a sewer line collapse and ratifying a contract for sewer repair work.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 23-3940 approving FY 2023-24 annual budget
- Resolution No. 23-3941 to add Senior Management Analyst and Accountant positions, reclassify to Deputy City Clerk
- Public hearings on annual levies for Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 and Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District 2007-1
- Public hearing on storm drain maintenance districts annual levy for FY 2023-24
- Ratification of contract with Toro Enterprises for sewer repair work and appropriation of funding
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance that prohibits camping and related activities in red line channels and critical public infrastructure. They will also vote on an agreement with Fillmore Unified School District to fund two school resource officers for the 2023-2024 year, and authorize the purchase of a maintenance vehicle for Public Works.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping in red line channels and critical public infrastructure
- Approve 2023-2024 agreement with Fillmore Unified School District to fund two school resource officers
- Authorization to purchase one Public Works and Facilities Department maintenance vehicle
- Amendment No. 1 to Winery License Agreement (Consent Calendar)
- Fillmore Library update presentation by Nancy Schram
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency will hold a continued public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases for 2023-2027 under Proposition 218. They will also consider issuing bonds for CFD No. 5 (Heritage Valley Parks) Improvement Area B, approving a professional services agreement with Water Resources Associates for well evaluation, and purchasing four Giant Talon E bikes. The consent calendar includes approval of the April 25, 2023 warrant register.
- Continued Prop 218 hearing on water and sewer rates for 2023-2027
- CFD No. 5 (Heritage Valley Parks) Improvement Area B bonds
- Professional services agreement with Water Resources Associates, Inc. for well evaluation and bid specs
- Purchase of four Giant Talon E bikes
- Approval of warrant register for April 25, 2023
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and decisions. Key items include declaring a property at Mountain View and Santa Clara Streets as surplus, initiating assessment levies for landscape and lighting districts, reviewing storm drain assessment increases, and holding a Proposition 218 hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases for 2023-2027. The agenda also includes routine consent items and presentations.
- Declare property at northeast corner of Mountain View and Santa Clara Streets as surplus (CEQA exemption)
- Initiate annual assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 and Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District 2007-1
- Review engineer's report on storm drain maintenance district assessment increases and set public hearing date
- Second amendment to property remediation agreement for 461 Central Avenue (Development Permit 21-02, Conditional Use Permit 21-02)
- Proposition 218 hearing on water and sewer rates for 2023 through 2027
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with several consent items and three new business items. Key decisions include a second reading of an ordinance to dissolve the Arts Commission and consolidate it with the Parks and Recreation Commission, approval of the 2023-2024 Ventura County animal service level request, and consideration of appointing a youth sports board member to the Cultural, Arts, and Recreation Commission. The council will also review the 2022 Annual Progress Report for the city's General Plan Housing Element.
- Second reading of Ordinance 23-947 to dissolve the Arts Commission and amend Fillmore Municipal Code Chapter 2.28
- Approve 2023-2024 Ventura County Animal Service Level Request
- Consider appointing a youth sports board member to the Cultural, Arts, and Recreation Commission
- Consideration of 2022 Annual Progress Report for the city's General Plan Housing Element
- Consent calendar includes warrant register and approval of minutes from January through March 2023
City Council and Successor Agency Special Meeting
The Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency hold a special meeting to consider affirming a local emergency declaration resulting from a sewer line collapse. The meeting is limited to this single new business item. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.
- Affirmation of local emergency declaration due to sewer line collapse
Planning Commission
The Fillmore Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a vesting tentative tract map and development permit for a 134-lot residential project called Creekside. The commission will receive public testimony and provide direction to staff, but will continue the hearing to the next meeting on April 15, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and general reports.
- Public hearing on Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6053 and Development Permit 20-04 for 134-lot Creekside residential development
- CEQA exemption finding under Guidelines Section 15182(c) and Government Code Section 65457
- Consent calendar: approval of February 15, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with consent items and new business. Key decisions include adopting the 2022 Uniform Building and Fire Codes with local amendments, and considering consolidation of the Arts and Parks and Recreation Commissions. The council will also discuss relocating the public comment period on the agenda.
- Approval of warrant register for March 14, 2023
- Approval of remedial grading agreement with Highway 126, LLC
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-945 adopting 2022 Uniform Building and Fire Codes with local amendments and CEQA exemption
- Discussion on consolidating Arts and Parks and Recreation Commissions
- Discussion on relocating council comment period on agenda