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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 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
Silvia Jaquez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney read the closed session items into the record and announced Councilmember Kildee would recuse himself from one of the cases due to a conflict of interest. Council recessed to Closed Session.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Two potential cases
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority – Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives – City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Director
Unrepresented Employees – City Employees
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
The Council reconvened with no reportable action taken from the Closed Session.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
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PRESENTATIONS
C. Wings Over Camarillo Plaque Presentation
Bill Thomas, Wings Over Camarillo, presented a plaque to the City Council in appreciation of the City’s support of the Wings Over Camarillo air show.
D. City Tile Presentation to Steven Cruz for 35 Years of Service and Retirement Mayor Santangelo presented Steven Cruz with a plaque for thirty-five years of service to the City of Camarillo and the Council thanked him for his time and commitment to the City.
E. Uniform Crime Statistics
The Council received a presentation from Commander Tennessen regarding the annual crime statistics.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency meetings, Council committee meetings, and events.
Councilmember Kildee asked the meeting to be adjourned in memory of Coach James “Jim” Bittner.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo announced upcoming events. She asked the meeting to be adjourned in memory of Carl Eugene Smith.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council: John Phillips, Muriel Phillips, Ricardo Zambrana, Anthony Timpe, and Michael Zabarsky.
CONSENT CALENDAR
F. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 8, 2023.
G. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-24 approving Disbursements.
H. Investment Reports for February 2023
Received and filed reports.
I. Revenue & Expenditure Report for February 2023
Received and filed report.
J. Amendment to City Council Policy 7.11 for Food Trucks and Temporary Food Facilities
Adopted the proposed amendments to City Council Policy 7.11 pertaining to food trucks and temporary food facilities.
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K. Purchase of Automated License Plate Readers System Hardware and Software Ratified the purchase of 2 automated License Plate Readers (LPR) System Hardware and Software with Vigilant Solutions LLC.
L. General Plan Annual Progress Report
Received and filed the report.
M. Authorization to Purchase a Camarillo Area Transit Vehicle
1. Authorized the issuance of a purchase order to Creative Bus Sales in the total amount of $71,975.67 for the purchase of one transit vehicle; and
2. Authorized a contingency of up to $7,000 in additional vehicle procurement costs.
N. Weed Abatement Services – Agreement Amendment
Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2019-51B with Charles Van Nortwick Weed Abatement Inc. for an amount of $72,339 for a total agreement amount of $360,762.
O. Annual Street Overlay - Project No. ST-5023
1. Authorized an appropriation of $88,616 from available Camarillo Ranch Events Fund Balance and $81,600 from available Camarillo Sanitary District Fund Balance; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Public Works Contract No. 2023-16 with Toro Enterprises Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $3,272,556, and authorized a contingency in the amount of $657,400 for a total authorization expenditure of $3,929,956; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future contract change orders to the contract for unforeseen additional work up to the authorized contingency amount; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-17 with Filippin Engineering Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $307,447.95 for construction management, inspection, and material testing services and authorized a contingency in the amount of $46,000 for a total agreement authorization of $353,447.95; and
5. Authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-1A with Flowers & Associates Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 for additional design support services during construction and authorized a contingency in the amount of $9,000 for a total agreement authorization of $178,240; and
6. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the Agreements with Filippin Engineering Inc. and Flowers & Associates Inc. for unforeseen additional services up to the authorized contingency amounts.
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P. Tract 6038 Barry60, LP (2800 Barry Street) – Resolution Approving Improvement Plans, Acknowledging Receipt of Agreements, Securities and Other Necessary Documents
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-25 approving improvement plans and acknowledging receipt of agreements, securities, and other necessary documents; and
2. Authorized staff to process all documents; and
3. Authorized the City Engineer to sign improvement plans; and
4. Authorized the issuance of a Water Will-Serve letter for Tract 6038.
MOTION to approve Items F through P.
Vice Mayor Trembley moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Q. Camarillo Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 5.16 Amendment to Create a Massage Establishment Permit
Economic Development Manager Winkler presented a PowerPoint reviewing proposed amendments to CMC Chapter 5.16, which regulates massage establishments and massage therapists by creating a Message Establishment Permit.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo indicated she supports the Ordinance. She recommended adding language to Section B4 to make the Ordinance stronger.
Debra Updike asked the Council to postpone their vote to allow for further study of the Ordinance.
MOTION to approve staff recommendations as listed below.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen Trembley No: None
1. Requested a reading of the title of the Ordinance and waived further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance.
City Attorney Richman read the title of Ordinance 2005:
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo Amending Chapter
5.16 of the Camarillo Municipal Code Pertaining to Massage Business and Establishments, Massage Practitioners, and Massage Therapists
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-26 approving the fee for a Massage Establishment Permit.
R. Request By The Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo for a Reimbursement Grant Assistant City Manager Nichols provided an overview of the request by The Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo for a Reimbursement Grant and whether a grant meets
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a public purpose and consideration of prevailing wage.
Roberto Martinez, Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, responded to questions from the Council. Dave Nirenberg, Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, thanked the Council for their support.
MOTION to approve staff recommendations as listed below:
1. Approved a Reimbursement Grant Agreement with BGCC for $125,000 f
or the reimbursement of furniture and equipment purchases.
2. Approved an appropriation of $125,000 from available General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to City Manager Office Department budget (Professional Services/Youth Employment Services) #101-1401-414.32-
59. Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Y
es: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
S. Urgency Ordinance to Update Water Conservation Measures Public Works Director Klotzle provided an overview of the Urgency Ordinance for water conservation measures to allow residential outdoor watering two days per week and continue limiting water times. The new Urgency Ordinance would repeal Urgency Ordinance No. 1198.
At Councilmembers’ request, City Attorney Richmond read the title of Ordinance No.
2006.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Declaring W
ater Conservation Measures with a Goal of 20-30% Reduction in Water Use MOTION to waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2006 im
plementing water conservation measures restricting residential outdoor watering to two days per week and repealing Urgency Ordinance No. 1198.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded.
Y
es: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
T. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Life Science and Advanced Technology Industries
Economic Development Manager Winkler presented a PowerPoint reviewing a proposed amendment to Camarillo Municipal Code Chapters 10.34, 19.04, 19.22,
19.28, 19.30, and 19.44 for life science and advanced technology industries. He responded to questions from the Council.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
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At Councilmembers’ request, City Attorney Richmond read the title of Ordinance No. 2007.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Amending the Cama
rillo Municipal Code Chapters 10.34, 19.04, 19.22, 19.28, 19.30, and 19.44 to Support the Growth of Advanced Technology and Life Science Industries MOTION to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2007 a
mending the Camarillo Municipal Code Chapters 10.34, 19.04, 19.22, 19.28,
19.30 and 19.44 to support the growth of advanced technology and life science industries.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded.
Y
es: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen Trembley No: None
U. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amending and Adding to Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code
Justin Tamayo, City Attorney Associate, presented a PowerPoint reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amending and adding to Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code. He indicated Program 16 of the Housing Element identified several bills that were passed through State Legislature between 2016 and 2022, which mandates revisions to the City’s Municipal Code that have yet to been implemented. As required by State law, the proposed Ordinance will implement those bills in compliance with State law and Program 16 of the Housing Element by the end of March 2023.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION to approve staff recommendations as listed below:
Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311. Further, the Ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making; and At Councilmembers’ request, City Attorney Richmond read the title of Ordinance No.
2008.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Amending Certa
in Sections of Title 19 the Camarillo Municipal Code to Implement State Law Related to Employee Housing, Supportive Housing, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, and Emergency Shelters
MOTION to waive further reading and introduce omnibus Ordinance No. 2008 amending certain sections of Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code to implement state law related to employee housing, supportive housing, low barrier navigation centers, and emergency shelters.
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Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen Trembley No: None
V. By-Right Affordable Housing Developments Ordinance
Senior Planner Fowler presented a PowerPoint reviewing the implementation of Program 21 and Program 16. He indicated Program 21 commits the City to amend the Municipal Code to allow by-right processing of housing developments containing a minimum of 20% affordable units to lower income on sites identified in previous housing elements, and Program 16 commits the City to amend the Municipal Code to incorporate state legislation.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
The following people provided public testimony: Betsy Metzger, Dennis Alvarado, James Woisard, Edgar Arrellano, and Lynn Rosche.
Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Councilmember Kildee hoped staff will work with development applicants to provide sufficient parking for future development.
MOTION to approve staff recommendations as listed below:
Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311. Further, the Ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3); and At Councilmembers’ request, City Attorney Richmond read the title of Ordinance No.
2009.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, Adding Chapter 19.35 to the Camarillo Municipal Code Creating a By-Right Overlay Zone Allowing Ministerial Approval of Residential Development that Includes Affordable Housing to Lower Income Households on Certain Real Property Identified in the 2021-2029 Housing Element and One Adjacent Lot
MOTION to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2009 adding Chapter 19.35 - creating a by-right overlay zone allowing ministerial approval of residential development that includes affordable housing to lower income households on certain real property identified in the 2021-2029 Housing Element and one adjacent lot.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Kildee seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen Trembley No: None
W. Dizdar Park Renovation and Expansion - Project No. CP-5095 Principal Civil Engineer Grubb provided a PowerPoint reviewing the background and timeline, project design update, and environmental review on the Dizdar Park
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Renovation and Expansion Project and proposed agreement amendment with Goodale Architecture Planning for additional design and environmental services.
David Goodale, Goodale Architecture Planning and Jennifer Haddow, Rincon Consultants, Inc., were available to answer questions by the Council.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
The following people provided public testimony: Jeff Walker and James Woisard Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION to approve staff recommendations as listed below:
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-46B with Goodale Architecture Planning in the amount not-to-exceed $85,344 for additional design services and environmental support through the bidding phase and authorize a contingency in the amount of $13,000 for a total agreement authorization of $682,625; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement with Goodale Architecture Planning for unforeseen additional services up to the authorized contingency amounts; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-27 certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report; and
4. Authorized the Director of Public Works to sign Notice of Determination (to be filed with County Clerk).
RECESS BACK TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The Council adjourned with no reportable action taken from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. in the memory of Carl Eugene Smith and Coach James “Jim” Bittner.
ATTEST:
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ayor City Clerk