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Emergency repairs for Well No. 7 — approved
City staff reported unusual knocking, elevated temperatures and falling pumping capacity at Well No. 7 after a Jan. 7 inspection. The council adopted Resolution No. 25‑4045 to declare an emergency condition and authorized contracts to repair and rehabilitate Well No. 7, not to exceed $350,000. Staff said the cost will be funded from the water reserve account (identified in the meeting as fund 40,504). The city authorized an expedited contract process to get the well rebuilt; staff said the wellhead components and column pipe were pulled for inspection, the pump’s bowls will be rebuilt and the work is to prevent reliance on a single operating well.

Boys & Girls Club ceiling repair contract — approved
The council authorized the interim city manager to sign a contract with Wyatt Trapp, Inc., to repair ceiling sheathing and install protective netting at the Fillmore Boys & Girls Club in a contract amount reported at $217,124.08, and approved a $25,000 transfer from general fund reserves to the recreation fund to cover the project. Staff said asbestos testing of the material returned negative; the scope includes insulation/ceiling repairs and netting to prevent future dislodgement. The contract schedule will require several days when the facility is unavailable; staff suggested spring break timing to minimize service disruption.

Planning Commission appointments — approved
The council confirmed two mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission — Ashley Connolly and Derek Faraj — for terms beginning Feb. 1, 2025 and expiring Jan. 31, 2029. The council moved and approved the appointments by voice vote.

Tennis court use for Fillmore High School — approved
The council approved a multi‑week period of exclusive use for the Fillmore High School girls’ tennis program at the Tennis & Swim Center during specified summer and early‑fall windows, and directed staff to draft facility use agreement terms with Fillmore Unified School District and to temporarily remove pickleball nets during the approved school use times. Staff said courts remain available to the public outside the agreed hours and directed city staff to post schedules and notify the public via website and social channels.

Ordinance first reading — development impact fee timing for residential projects — approved (first reading)
The council conducted and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 25‑978, amending Fillmore Municipal Code section 6.07.060 to align with recently enacted state law (Senate Bill 937) that changes the timing of collection of development impact fees for residential development from building permit issuance to certificate of occupancy. Council clarified the city will withhold a certificate of occupancy until fees are paid; the ordinance will return for final reading as required by law.

Other actions and procedural votes
The council approved the consent calendar and budget development guidelines and schedule for FY 2025‑26 (staff recommended policies to maintain balanced budgets and reserves). The council also appointed primary and alternate representatives to the Southern California Association of Governments general assembly and approved a contract award and fund transfer for the Boys & Girls Club (described above). Several items were adopted by voice vote; staff recorded no detailed roll‑call tallies in the public transcript.

What to watch next: staff told the council it will move quickly to execute the emergency repair contracts for Well No. 7 and will return with a maintenance plan and funding details for longer‑term water system scheduling. The boys & girls club repair will be scheduled to minimize program disruption, and the fee study on parks/facility rentals will return later in 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fillmore City Council Meeting - 1/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Jan. 28 meeting the Fillmore City Council approved a set of actions including an emergency declaration and contract for repairs to Well No. 7, awarded ceiling repairs at the Boys & Girls Club, appointed two planning commissioners, and approved tennis‑court use and an ordinance first reading on development impact fee timing.","taxTitle","Fillmore City, Ventura County, California","taxId",71920,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6365346,"Nonprofits and residents urge affordable park and event fees as council begins fee study",4823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160208-580b965e569219dea21c7512272849f6&start=4823&end=4823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160208-580b965e569219dea21c7512272849f6/thumbnail_4823000.jpg","/articles/6365346/Fillmore-City/Ventura-County/California/Nonprofits-and-residents-urge-affordable-park-and-event-fees-as-council-begins-fee-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365346-5f9eba33380e21fdd17c9ebee515cb46/orig.mp4?Expires=1775307445&Signature=j3FCxEMI~4tAj5DqdDLh94WsPA16Rffxee0osdiiCO1VAX9wvN0vohje5IPjG8jaVhGRzu9~b7RjgLFQCYmn-Rl7mf3dhum4qx0SRv7ziulGypL3gxf1G~IrvkHP-jIBzePLDBK-rPtYgFYscdL8fec2MJwByRFhAsRLssUDTvWlDdeYOu8kSoMHOJRwxrWxo3jcdZJOLf8f2TIpinsQJg0vVXXZeJ0v0UHELyFwu3htWKlV9rzK6qLQUG8AaS0ZOxBcGOf5UucZiYKtu1JvThzxhCvlvFU5iCE6lrV8~Cb2qHu2T~fqUMK7Cb-r6uT2xjwvmnQoKP0nWqln44KG1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a review of Fillmore’s current facility and special‑event fee schedule on Jan. 28 and said the city is conducting a comprehensive new fee study; nonprofits, event organizers and residents urged the council to preserve low‑cost access to city properties for community groups and to consider bundled rates.

Erica (staff) told the council the city’s fees are set through a third‑party fee study (WellDone Financial Services) and that the city plans to return later this year with updated recommendations. She said comparisons to nearby Moorpark and Santa Paula show differences driven in part by the dates of the other cities’ studies and local policy choices.

Why it mattered: local nonprofit groups said affordable access to parks and facilities is essential to fundraising and community events. Several speakers asked the council to keep waivers or low fees for organizations that provide demonstrable public benefit and to consider a return of the city’s May Festival.

Speakers representing local nonprofits and event organizers described the budget pressure that higher rental fees create. Sophia Alvarado, speaking for local nonprofit groups, asked that the city ‘‘continue evaluating waivers on a case‑by‑case basis to ensure that non profits with a demonstrated community benefit are not hindered by the financial constraints’’ and said affordable access is critical to reviving the May Festival.

Jose Martinez, an event organizer, urged the council to consider bundled pricing for multi‑day events and said private entertainment groups lack resources to carry multi‑day rental costs alone. Resident speakers described practical comparisons with neighboring cities (an attendee noted Moorpark uses different hourly bands by park size) and suggested a setup‑day or multi‑day bundle to reduce duplicate charges.

City staff described practical and legal limits on fee waivers: Erica said outright waivers may risk being deemed a prohibited or improper gift of public funds — especially if an event generates revenue — and emphasized the city aims to balance fiscal stewardship with public access. Staff also agreed to ask the consultant to evaluate multi‑day bundles and reduced fees for setup days, and to review deposit and hold options with finance staff to reduce the burden on community groups while preserving protections for city assets.

Council direction and follow‑up: councilmembers asked staff and the consultant to consider (1) bundle pricing for multi‑day events, (2) a reduced or staged deposit schedule (for example paying a deposit closer to the event date rather than many months in advance), and (3) clearer definitions of ‘‘small’’ versus ‘‘large’’ special events. Staff said the completed fee study will return later this year for council consideration.

No formal city action was taken at the meeting; the item was informational and will be part of the consultant’s study and later council discussion.","City staff briefed council on a formal fee‑study update; nonprofits urged continued low‑cost or waived rental fees for community events including a revived May Festival, and council members asked staff and the consultant to consider bundled multi‑day rates and revised deposit practices.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":42,"_43":87,"_45":87,"_46":88,"_48":89,"_50":90,"_52":91,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6365352,"Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors presents Fillmore housing market snapshot: median price rises to about $750,000",212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160208-580b965e569219dea21c7512272849f6&start=212&end=212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160208-580b965e569219dea21c7512272849f6/thumbnail_212000.jpg","/articles/6365352/Fillmore-City/Ventura-County/California/Ventura-County-Coastal-Association-of-Realtors-presents-Fillmore-housing-market-snapshot-median-price-rises-to-about-750000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365352-a8aea06832d67012388cc7a7cef07e8c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775307445&Signature=IFoAETAnu2a5PcHkeFuT8nj0Z0ZgYP61r3nWxm1eXbP-kSVU-XFPFum7MGN1i3tT42zPA9UYBgedIZahcLAGEBUdqCpqgDim2SqhL6OJmF~B1Xn55DiIXmACjxGm6Vr53AaZd7CWPqzRjaCUnO6lbotiQpSH7OhwuYEaS6-5B6ExNjzVaV2M-QAMnFUw07QOA5-nSQP8OWL-4R4Zy90~7n9syiqbuh~r3UChFuogrhV~rKEHuyUpzUM4rqTESPuLdlJNoiidY3geuK2FvvQNO2GaFLKoTcaEHTQrOJG09NTc59ldjYVlsbG33aamjM9HkGgCWj-aa66DEJxrFqoaZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors presented an end‑of‑year housing market update to the Fillmore City Council on Jan. 28, reporting that the median single‑family home price in Fillmore rose from about $700,000 to $750,000 year‑over‑year and that the number of homes sold in 2024 stayed flat at 78.

Rebecca Elliott, president of the Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors, told the council the market mix reflects strong demand and very limited inventory. ‘‘This growth reflects a combination of demand for housing and very limited inventory,’’ she said. The association’s report noted that a healthy market typically requires about six months of supply; in Fillmore, reported inventory was roughly 2.9 months in 2024 and was projected at about 3.8 months in 2025.

Why it mattered: the presentation put local values and sales volume into the broader county context and described local policy levers the association believes could support more housing supply and affordability.

The report highlighted affordability pressures across Ventura County: wages are not keeping pace with housing costs; rental costs have increased and challenge working families; and first‑time buyers face significant competition for limited listings. The association recommended several policy approaches to expand housing options, including zoning flexibility, incentives for workforce housing and streamlined regulatory approvals for projects that produce affordable units.

The presenters also described consumer‑protection activities and community work: the association cited its role in forming the Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT) with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, and noted volunteer and relief efforts following major local fires.

Council response and follow‑up: council members welcomed the quarterly report series the association plans to offer to west Ventura cities and encouraged the group to share copies for posting on the city website. No city action was requested at the meeting.","VCCAR presented a year‑end housing market update to Fillmore city council showing a roughly 7.5% median price increase, flat sales volume and tight inventory; the association urged zoning flexibility and public‑private collaboration to boost affordability.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":99,"_46":100,"_48":101,"_50":102,"_52":103,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":104,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":105,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6365356,"Southern California Edison explains public safety power shutoffs, says improvements underway",1228,772000,2000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160208-580b965e569219dea21c7512272849f6&start=772&end=2000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160208-580b965e569219dea21c7512272849f6/thumbnail_772000.jpg","/articles/6365356/Fillmore-City/Ventura-County/California/Southern-California-Edison-explains-public-safety-power-shutoffs-says-improvements-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365356-ba8c995c84bd77902f538aea9d2520b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775307445&Signature=i-5Srgv6FvzQu70Qhag-NuoHglchntCyHse1eIKww51DVJyfyHIXHn9Oo2v25oCsnxjAE0yeokqegoac4raPMzNgAA-0FPtVCA5H8gqkGNyAU0qss5OQcQcuX9TB8WXMkt0w-7hxoKhRIDPKgfN26QGpIjFiZ9pJG2iAiylHKt0vvoaEYRmt5~Th6NM6x5g8cfHH62kq~5E49vt~dImZhSs0AnfWdk9-1iKNvIdos-tVCDiYpNlnDOEw5TB9nP~XZiqKhOe~seOTy1zftYdmc0AK74BuEqgNqv~Niq2lEb2Dg04z3QTMnTxd4cUYagQd0uV469SFFszTjz4q9DHGuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Southern California Edison (SCE) told the Fillmore City Council on Jan. 28 that public safety power shutoffs, or PSPS events, remain a necessary but imperfect tool to reduce wildfire risk and said it is expanding grid-hardening and customer resources.

SCE’s local government relations manager, Natalie Lones, presented an overview of the utility’s wildfire mitigation plan, saying SCE has installed covered conductor, deployed weather stations and high-definition wildfire cameras, and stood up community resource centers including one in Fillmore.

Lones said SCE has completed ‘‘over 6,000 miles of covered conductor’’ and deployed more than ‘‘14,000 critical care backup batteries to our medical baseline customers.’’ She described covered conductor as ‘‘a coated or insulated wire’’ and said studies estimate it ‘‘is about 70% more effective in reducing the chance of a significant wildfire’’ compared with bare wire. She emphasized that covered conductor is faster and less costly to install than undergrounding: SCE’s materials compared covered conductor at roughly a circuit-mile cost in the low hundreds of thousands versus undergrounding that can reach into the millions per circuit mile.

Why it mattered: residents and council members in Fillmore have experienced multiple multi‑day outages in recent wind events. The utility’s presentation addressed both technical fixes and community supports — backup batteries, community resource centers and notification tools — while acknowledging recent failures in timeliness and clarity of customer notices.

The presentation laid out how SCE decides on shutoffs. Lones said an incident management team monitors weather and field inspections, runs models twice daily and analyzes incoming data on 10‑minute cycles; if a circuit reaches a de‑energization threshold the incident commander may order a PSPS. Lones cautioned that covered conductor ‘‘does not eliminate public safety power shutoffs. It just increases the threshold of the wind speeds to deenergize those circuits.’’

Council members pressed SCE on practical questions about the Buckhorn circuit, a long circuit that serves parts of Fillmore, Piru and Los Angeles County and has contributed to wide-area outages. ‘‘Is there a way ... to break the circuit up so that it’s more targeted as opposed to being this giant circuit?’’ asked Councilmember Rodriguez, who said parts of the circuit are de‑energized while other nearby sections remain powered. Lones said SCE uses sectionalizing devices where feasible and that sometimes the incident commander must de‑energize an entire circuit for safety; she said SCE is looking at adding more sectional devices and would follow up with Fillmore‑specific circuit and scope data.

Council members and residents urged improvements to customer notification and battery availability. Lones acknowledged that notifications were imperfect in recent events and that outage mapping was not updated fast enough during the largest recent windstorm; she described a temporary microsite SCE deployed and encouraged residents to use the SCE outage map and mobile app. She also confirmed that the critical‑care backup battery program is funded on cycles and depends on available funding; the program is not continuously open.

Council direction and follow-up: Councilmembers asked SCE to provide Fillmore‑specific lists of completed and planned covered‑conductor and undergrounding work and to re‑send access to the partner public‑safety portal that shows circuits and customers in scope during PSPS events. Lones said she would provide Fillmore‑specific data and the executive‑call FAQs, and she offered to help register city staff and fire personnel for the portal.

What remains uncertain: SCE reiterated cost and rate constraints limit rapid deployment of widespread undergrounding. The utility said undergrounding can take longer (roughly four years per circuit mile, by SCE’s estimate) and cost substantially more than covered conductor, a constraint staff cited repeatedly when explaining pace of work.

Council members asked SCE to continue providing updates and to coordinate with the city on community outreach and identification of residents with critical medical equipment.","Southern California Edison told the Fillmore City Council that PSPS events remain a tool of last resort, outlined wildfire-mitigation work including covered conductor and targeted undergrounding, and acknowledged notification and duration problems during recent shutoffs.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Fillmore council approves emergency well repairs, Boys & Girls Club ceiling work, planning appointments and other actions

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