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People's Self-Help Housing Project Gets One-Year Extension on Off-Site Improvement Agreement
The City Council considered and approved extending the off-site improvement agreement for the People's Self-Help Housing Corporation project. The original agreement, approved in March, required the developer to post performance bonds and labor/material bonds for public improvements like streets, parking, and sidewalks. The extension pushes the sunset date from December 2027 to December 2028, accommodating the developer's need for more time after securing funding. The core terms of the agreement, including the bonding requirements and construction standards, remain unchanged.
Fillmore Approves CoStar Subscription to Boost Economic Development Efforts
The City Council considered and approved the appropriation of funds for a CoStar Real Estate Research subscription to support economic development activities. The subscription aims to consolidate property ownership, leasing, sales, and market data into a single tool to aid in economic development efforts, business attraction, and downtown revitalization. The council approved a one-year term for the subscription at a cost of $10,320, rather than a two-year term, to evaluate its return on investment.
Fillmore Approves Study to Explore New Funding for Parks, Downtown, and Economic Vitality
The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Will Dan Financial Services for a municipal funding feasibility study. The study, estimated to cost $227,155 over 24-28 months and spread across two fiscal years (FY26-27 and FY27-28), will explore sustainable funding mechanisms for parks and recreation, downtown economic vitality, and evaluate citywide sales tax feasibility. The first phase, costing $113,577.50, will be funded by a one-time general fund reserve appropriation. The study's findings will not obligate the city to any specific tax measures or bonds, but will provide data for future council decisions.
Fillmore Approves $649,000 Waterline Project on Santa Clara Street
The City Council approved an appropriation of funds and awarded a contract to Toro Enterprises for the Santa Clara Street Waterline Improvement Project. The project involves replacing an aging 1955 cast iron waterline with new pipe, connecting to a recently replaced portion by Mountain View Apartments. The bid results showed Toro as the low bidder among eight bidders, with a cost of $555,000 for construction, plus soft costs and contingency, totaling approximately $649,000. This cost is higher than initially estimated due to underestimated linear foot costs for pipe installation in Fillmore's aged infrastructure and known underground complexities. Funding will come from TDA Article 8A funds for paving and the Water Replacement Reserve Fund for the rest. The project also includes paving, drainage improvements, and ADA curb ramp replacements.
Resident Demands Traffic Lights for Rancho Sespe Entrances Citing Safety Hazard
A public commenter, Jimena Cortez, presented an independent infrastructure demand and a petition signed by over 115 residents, including legal professionals, demanding dual traffic lights for the eastbound and westbound entrances of Rancho Sespe. Cortez cited Caltrans' acknowledgment of the danger and the city's obligation to act, highlighting a 50-year neglect of safety in the area. The commenter shared a story of a resident's accident due to the lack of safe passage and argued that the city's inaction violates Caltrans' "Complete Streets" mandate. Cortez also noted a 4.4-mile infrastructure dead zone in Fillmore with seven traffic lights spaced 0.1 miles apart, with Rancho Sespe located within this void. The commenter urged the council to direct Public Works to partner with Caltrans, utilize capital improvement grants, and fund the installation before a fatal collision occurs.
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