MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: Susan Santangelo, Mayor
Tony Trembley, Vice Mayor
Kevin Kildee, Councilmember
Martita Martinez-Bravo, Councilmember
David Tennessen, Councilmember
Staff Present: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Kristy Buxkemper, City Clerk
Dave Klotzle, Public Works Director
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Finance Director
Joe Vacca, Community Development Director
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - The agenda was approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Review FY 2022/23 City Council Goals and Objectives and Establish FY 2023/24 Council Goals and Objectives
Assistant City Manager Nichols provided an overview of the progress on FY 2022/23 Goals and Objectives and an introduction on the roadmap for the development and execution of the strategic plan. Nichols reviewed action strategies, work plans, and performance measures then turned it over to each department Director to provide a progress report on current projects.
RECESS at 6:35 P.M. / RECONVENE AT 6:54 P.M.
Mayor Santangelo led the Council in an extensive discussion reviewing the FY 2022/2023 Goals and Objectives and the Council provided direction to staff on changes to the objectives for the draft FY2023/24 Goals and Objectives to be presented for adoption at a future meeting.
Council’s direction included:
• Mission Statement:
oProposed an amendment to add “for all” at the end of the Mission Statement to address diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Approved the establishment of a Healthy Camarillo Ad Hoc Committee
City Council Minutes – January 25, 2023 Page 2 of 2
• Community Enrichment:
o Removed FY 22/23 Objective #1 due to the completion of the kidSTREAM project.
o Councilmember Kildee requested progress this year on Objective #3 regarding continued work with Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks District to address Senior Center and community recreation facility needs. • California State University Channel Island:
o Councilmember Kildee requested the University President be invited to a future Council meeting to provide an update.
o Added language to Objective #1 to include “research opportunities,” to further encourage partnerships and opportunities to work with students. • Environment/Resource Management:
o Added language “in the city” to Objective #3 to further clarify the desire to ensure EV charging requirements are included with applicable development projects.
o Discussed community barriers and efforts to increase educational opportunities around the City.
• Employee Relations:
o Changed the language of the goal to remove “effective workforce,” and replace it with “optimum work environment,” to help ensure continued support and retention of employees.
o Requested the addition of an objective to develop and present proposed incentives for City employees who engage in work-related sustainability practices.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Kildee requested an update on the downtown sidewalks and the library café.
Vice Mayor Trembley announced a free Metrolink transit day honoring Rosa Park’s birthday, which tied in to the Council’s goal to provide cost-effective, efficient services to the public while minimizing impacts on the environment.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo suggested expanding the school tours program to include field trips for Girl Scouts and other non-school groups.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor Cit y Clerk