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Fillmore council unanimously approves Crimson pipeline franchise, extends winery license and authorizes $2.2M in paving bids
Summary
At its April 28 meeting the Fillmore City Council adopted Ordinance No. 26‑994 granting a non‑exclusive franchise to Crimson California Pipeline LP after closing a public hearing with no speakers; extended a license allowing winery use of a small right‑of‑way parcel through June 14, 2031; and authorized advertisement for bids on roughly $2.2 million in pavement rehabilitation and preservation projects funded by a mix of CHRISA/local, SB1 and VCTC TDA dollars.
The Fillmore City Council on April 28 moved through several action items unanimously.
Ordinance franchise: After opening and finding no public comment, council closed the public hearing and adopted Ordinance No. 26‑994, granting a non‑exclusive franchise to Crimson California Pipeline LP to construct, operate, maintain and, as needed, change or remove a pipeline in the city right‑of‑way. Staff told council the ordinance was updated to align certain emergency and federal law‑driven obligations; the council approved the ordinance by voice vote.
Winery license extension: Staff presented a proposed second amendment to an existing license that permits a winery to maintain grape vines on a defined section of the public right‑of‑way adjacent to City Hall. The extension the council approved would run from June 15, 2026 through June 14, 2031 and includes a termination provision allowing either party to end the arrangement with at least ten business days’ written notice; staff said there is no direct fiscal impact. Council discussed a prior minor insurance/repair claim and clarified the license requires the winery to be responsible for damages to the public improvement.
Pavement projects: Public Works staff asked council to adopt plans, specifications and cost estimates for FY 25/26 pavement rehabilitation and preservation (specifications 24‑03A and 24‑03B) and to authorize advertisement for construction bids. The estimated total project cost is roughly $2.2 million. Funding sources cited in the staff presentation included $300,000 in CHRISA funds plus $300,000 local match for a $600,000 slurry component, roughly $900,000 in SB1 local streets funding, and about $1.0 million in VCTC TDA funds. Council discussed technical components (grinding/overlay, asphalt rubber aggregate membrane, slurry/cape seals), ADA stall work behind city hall and a possible additive alternative to grind and pave Santa Clara Street, then authorized staff to advertise for bids.
Procedure and votes: All three items were moved, seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote; the public hearing for the Crimson franchise had no speakers.
Next steps: Ordinance adoption is final as read into the record; staff will advertise the pavement project(s) and return with bid results and a recommendation for award. The winery license amendment is effective per the written terms and remains subject to its termination clause.
