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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:01 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
Carrie Weal, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney read the closed session item into the record. 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 Cases
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): 1 case OPV Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater;
Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved. The Mayor requested that Oral Communications be moved to the end of the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
C. City of Camarillo Scholarship Recipients from California State University Channel Islands
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Eva Gomez, Director of Annual Giving and Special Gifts at CSUCI, introduced several recipients who thanked the Council for their scholarships.
CONSENT CALENDAR
D. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 22, 2023.
E. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-28 approving disbursements.
F. Adopt Ordinance 2007, an Ordinance Amending 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
Adopted Ordinance 2007, which constituted reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
G. Adopt Ordinance 2008, an Omnibus Ordinance 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
Adopted Ordinance 200 8, which constituted reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
H. Adopt Ordinance 2009, an Ordinance 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 Adopted Ordinance 200 9, which constituted reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
I. Storm Drain Catch Basin Inspection and Maintenance MC -2019-4 Agreement Amendment
1. Found the Storm Drain Catch Basin and Maintenance Agreement is exempt from review under the Californi a Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines as maintenance of existing facilities; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2019-95C with Ocean Blue Environmental Services Inc. for an amount of $198,288 for a total agreement amount of $898,071.
J. Award Equipment Purchase for New Material Handler Unit for the Desalter Plant, AS-2022-21
1. Authorized City Manager to execute the quote for the new Teletruk from SoCal JCB in the amount of $71,552; and approve a contingency up to $10,735 for a Doc ID: b5ab889c3c0fc16b87c4bf508750eb56c92cbcb0
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not-to-exceed total of $82,287 and;
2. Authorized City Manager to execute future change orders up to the authorized contingency amount.
K. Award Vehicle Replacement for Unit #30, AS-2022-18
1. Authorized the City Manag er to execute a quote and payment for a new Chevrolet Bolt EV-1LT in the amount of $32,350 and approve a contingency up to $5,000, for a not-to-exceed total of $37,350; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute future change orders up to the authorized contingency amount.
MOTION to approve Items D through K.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Vice Mayor Trembley seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
L. Adopt Ordinance 2005, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.16 of the Camarillo Municipal Code Pertaining to Massage Business and Establishments, Massage Practitioners, and Massage Therapis ts and for the Creation of a Massage Establishment Permit
Vice Mayor Trembley requested changes to the wording in the introduced Ordinance to clarify that employees who work under the direct supervision of the exempt licensed professionals are also exempt and are not required to have a CAMTC certification.
The Council discussed whether the changes were necessary and if they would impact the strength of the ordinance to prevent human trafficking.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo noted that the current definition of an Employee already include d independent contractors and suggested the Ordinance be adopted as-is with consideration of revisions at a later date.
Public comments were provided by George Erb, physical therapist, who supported the recommended changes which would make it clear their employees are exempt and not subject to burdensome certification.
MOTION to introduce Ordinance 2005, with the recommended amendments and ask the City Attorney to read the changes into the record.
Vice Mayor Trembley moved, Councilmember Kildee seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley
No: Martinez-Bravo
City Attorney Richman read the requested changes to the Ordinance into the record:
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massage therapist” in the first sentence.
Section 5.16. 030(A) adding to the end of the paragraph “and persons working under their direct supervision including independent contractors.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this chapter, such persons are not required to possess a CAMTC certificate.”
Section 5.16.030 adding to the end of the Section “The exempt facilities described in this Section 5.16.030 are not massage businesses or establishments subject to this chapter.”
The Council discussed whether to include the recommended changes to
5.16.050(B)(6) to add “independent contractors.” Vice Mayor Trembley supported a New Motion without these changes since independent contractors are included under the Employee definition.
MOTION to introduce Ordinance 2005, with all requested changes with the exception of the requested changes to 5.16.050(B)(6).
Vice Mayor Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
RECESS/BREAK
The Mayor called for the Council to take a short recess.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
M. FY 2023/24 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program Erin Lay, consultant with Veronica Tan and Associates, reviewed the report.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 2023 -29 approving and authorizing submittal to HUD of the FY 2023/24 Action Plan for CDBG Councilmember Tennessen moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Erin Cardenas addressed the City Council.
The Mayor announced that agenda Item N would be moved to the end of the meeting due to the public attendance for agenda Item O.
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DISCUSSION ITEM
O. Annual Status Update of Existing General Plan Amendment (GPA) Referrals Community Development Director Vacca presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the annual status update for the following General Plan Land Use Element Amendment referrals : GPA 2017 -2, Ne w Urban West ; GPA 2017 -3, Roadrunner (Kenner, LLC); GPA 2019-1, RIC (Springville); GPA 2022-1, Claberg Ranch.
The following people addressed the Council regarding GPA 2017 -2, New Urban West (Camarillo Springs): Brian Morris, Max Fowler, Laura Sullivan, Bob Levine, Ken Simon, Jeanette Bradfield, Debbie Garrison, Cheryl Harwood, Jonathan Frankel, Gary Lewis, Gene Korekorian, Ron Kester, Ted Elliott, Cheryl Novak, Terry Buchen, Bob Harris, Kurt Zierhut, John Gardene r, Rob Kontoff, Andrew Cromer, Barbara Gryzl, Gerry Wilson, Ellen Owen, Sylvia Schnopp, Kathy Wertheim, Don Christl, Pier Forjet
The report was received.
RECESS/BREAK
The Mayor called for the Council to take a short recess.
N. General Plan Amendment (GPA 2019-2), Change of Zone (CZ-329), and Negative Declaration (ND 2023-1), Arneill Road Mixed-Use
Senior Planner Fowler reviewed the city-initiated request related to a 0.36-acre site addressed 248, 262, 268, and 276 Arneill Road for a p roposed mixed -use development consisting of nine affordable residential units and 500 square feet of commercial space in two buildings. In response to questions, he addressed the viability of the small com mercial spaces and that the units would be more conducive to individuals rather than families.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-30 approving Negative Declaration 2023-1; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-31 approving General Plan Amendment (GPA 2019-2) to change the Land Use Element designation from General Commercial to Commercial Mixed-Use; and
At the Councilmembers’ request, City Attorney Richmond read the title of Ordinance No. 2010.
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(CZ-329) from Commercial Planned Development (CPD) to Village Commercial Mixed -Use (CMU) for the Real Property located at 238 Arneill Road
Waive further reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2010 Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at events, outside agency and Council committee meetings.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman stated there was no reportable action from the Closed Sessions and that Councilmember Kildee recused himself from one of the anticipated litigation cases due to a conflict of interest.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
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