MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: Shawn Mulchay, Mayor
Susan Santangelo, Vice Mayor
Charlotte Craven, Councilmember
Kevin Kildee, Councilmember
Tony Trembley, Councilmember
Staff Present: Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Kristy Buxkemper, City Clerk
Dave Klotzle, Public Works Director
Rachel Richman, Assistant City Attorney
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Finance Director
Joe Vacca, Community Development Director
Carrie Weal, Deputy City Clerk
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Craven led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOGNITIONS
A. Recognize and Bestow the Honorary Title of Mayor Emeritus to Councilmember Charlotte Craven
Councilmember Trembley moved, Vice Mayor S antangelo seconded, to a dopt Resolution No. 2022 -116 b estowing the honorary title of Mayor Emeritus to Councilmember Charlotte Craven.
Yes: Craven, Kildee, Mulchay, Santangelo, Trembley
No: None
Mayor Mulchay presented a plaque honoring Charlotte Craven as Mayor Emeritus. The Council commented on Charlotte Craven’s remarkable 36 years of dedicated service and the impact she had on the City.
Charlotte Craven provide the history of the Mayor Emeritus title.
B. Recognize Outgoing Mayor Shawn Mulchay
Vice Mayor Santangelo presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Shawn Mulchay
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and recognitions received in honor of his service.
Mayor Mulchay noted it was an honor and privilege to serve as Mayor.
The following people spoke and presented recognitions to Charlotte Craven and Shawn Mulchay in recognition of their public service:
Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Alex Cernas Mendoza, Deputy District Director for Congresswoman Julia Brownley, and Supervisor Kelly Long
C. Remarks by Outgoing Councilmembers
Charlotte Craven thanked her family, City Staff, fellow and past Councilmembers who helped make Camarillo a city to be proud of.
Shawn Mulchay stated he was proud of the Council’s accomplishments during his term and thanked his wife and family.
The Council thanked both Charlotte and Shawn for their service.
ELECTION RESULTS
D. General Municipal Election of November 8, 2022 – Resolution Declaring Results City Clerk Buxkemper stated the Ventur a County Elections Division completed the canvass of election returns for the General Municipal Election held November 8, 2022, in the City of Camarillo and the City Council must certify the election results.
This year there were three council seats up f or election in District 1, District 2, and District 5. The election results were canvassed by the County of Ventura Elections Division and the final results are:
DISTRICT 1
Candidates for City Council Vote Count
Vishnu K. Patel
David M. Tennessen
Sylvia A. Schnopp
1,426
2,727
1,037
DISTRICT 2
Candidates for City Council Vote Count
Susan Santangelo
Jeffrey Walker
1,457
646
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Dirk Z. Lay
Sylvia C. Garcia
1,269
458
DISTRICT 5
Candidates for City Council Vote Count
Billy A. Camarillo
Charles Sandlin
Timothy K. Sprinkles
Martha Martinez-Bravo
1,510
1,721
709
1,742
Councilmember Craven moved, Mayor Mulchay seconded to a dopt Resolution No. 2022-115 reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held November 8, 2022, and declaring the results.
Yes: Craven, Kildee, Mulchay, Santangelo, Trembley
No: None
BRIEF RECESS / RECONVENE
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
E. Installation of Elected Councilmembers
City Clerk Buxkemper administered the Oath of Office and seat ed the newly elected Councilmembers:
David Tennessen – representing District 1
Susan Santangelo – representing District 2
Martha “Martita” Martinez-Bravo – representing District 5 F. Remarks by Incoming Councilmembers
The Council congratulated Susan Santangelo on her re -election and David Tennessen and Martita Martinez-Bravo on their election.
Susan Santangelo, Martita Martinez-Bravo, and David Tennessen thanked their constituents, campaign volunteers, and family.
G. Reorganization of the City Council
City Clerk Buxkemper opened nominations for the position of Mayor.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Kildee seconded, to nominate Susan Santangelo for the position of Mayor.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
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Susan Santangelo was appointed as Mayor by acclamation.
City Clerk Buxkemper opened nominations for the position of Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Mayor Santangelo seconded, to nominate Tony Trembley for the position of Vice Mayor.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Tony Trembley was appointed as Vice Mayor by acclamation.
H. Remarks by Incoming Mayor
Susan Santangelo stated it was an honor and privilege to be chosen as Mayor and thanked the Council. She noted this is the first Council fully elected by District and asked the new Council Members to consider the importance of representing the City as a whole.
CONSENT CALENDAR
I. Resolution Appointing Trustees to the Camarillo Library Board Vice Mayor Trembley moved, Councilmember Kildee seconded to a dopt Resolution No. 2022 -117 appointing David Tennessen and Martita Martinez - Bravo as Trustees to the Camarillo Library Board to fill the terms of outgoing Trustees Shawn Mulchay and Charlotte Craven.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the Council:
Angel Garcia
KC Rodriguez
Ruth Luevanos
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk