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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 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
Jason Hendren, Captain Police Department
Mark Uribe, Finance Director
David Moe, Assistant Community Development Director
Carrie Weal, Assistant 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 Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: 2 Potential Cases
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
PRESENTATIONS
B. Camarillo Ranch Foundation Financial Review for 2022 David Schlangen and Helen Faul, Camarillo Ranch Foundation Board, presented the Financial Review report which was received and filed.
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COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and events.
Councilmember Kildee requested the meeting be adjourned in the memory of long -time Camarillo resident Walt McKinney.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 2023.
D. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-58 approving disbursements.
E. Camarillo Area Transit Safety Plan – Annual Review
Adopted Resolution No. 2023 -59 for the annual review and update of the Camarillo Area Transit Agency Safety Plan.
F. Camarillo Area Transit - Resolution Approving Updated Title VI Plan Adopted Resolution No. 2023-60 approving the updated Title VI Plan.
G. CPD-5M(28) Brixmor Holdings 1 SPE LLC dba Brixmor Property Group (453 Carmen Drive) – Resolution Approving Improvement Plans, Acknowledging Receipt of Agreements, Securities and Other Necessary Documents Adopted Resolution No. 2023-61 approving improvement plans, acknowledging receipt of agreements, securities and other necessary documents for CPD - 5M(28).
H. Stormwater Diversion to Water Reclamation Plant Feasibility Study Professional Services Agreement
1. Authorized an increase of $332,500 in revenues for the SGMA grant through FCGMA in the Reclaimed Water Fund in Account No. 861 -0000-335.39-20; and
2. Authorized an appropriation of $387,397.50 from available Reclaimed Water Fund Balance to the Reclaimed Water Fund, Pro fessional Services Account No. 861-3650-436.32-01; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-111 with Water Systems Consulting Inc. in an amount not -to-exceed $332,468.50 for the Stormwater Diversion to Water Recla mation Plant Feasibility Study and authorize a contingency in the amount of $49,900 for a total agreement authorization of $382,368.50; and
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with Water Systems Consulting Inc. for unf oreseen additional services up to the authorized contingency amount; and
5. Authorized the City Manager to execute other documents as may be necessary for the grand funding, and payments to FCGMA for grant administration fees.
I. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Confidence Consulting
Authorized the City Manager to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. CC 2022-177A with Confidence Consulting, for consultant services, for an amount not-to-exceed $30,000, and total Agreement amount of $60,000.
MOTION to approve Items C through I.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
J. Zoning Ordinance Amendment to the Camarillo Municipal Code for Self-Storage Facilities
Assistant Planner McMahon presented a PowerPoint reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment that would amend the Camarillo Municipal Code to include a definition of self -storage facilities (including storage of all vehicles), removing them as a permitted use in the L -M and M -1 Zones and designating them as a prohibited use in those zones, add clarifying language indicating them as a permitted use in the SC and M -2 Zones, and grant existing self -storage facilities an exemption from CMC Chapter 19.58 Nonconforming Use.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
David Edward provided public comment in opposition to the zoning amendment.
Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Find the proposed Ordinance is not subject to further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”).
2. Request a reading of the Title. At the Council’s request City Attorney Richman read the title:
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Amending the Camarillo Municipal Code Regarding Self-Storage Facilities
3. Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2 013 amending the Doc ID: 3f9ec1ef9899d5def6d8a878cf2b713e45fe067d
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Camarillo Municipal Code regarding self-storage facilities.
Vice Mayor Trembley moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
K. Annual Updates to the User Fee Schedule for Certain City Services Provided to the Public
Finance Director Uribe reviewed the staff report proposing an increase to the User Fees to reflect the year-over-year change in Labor Costs.
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. 2023-62 approving the Master Fee Schedule for fees and charges.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
L. Resolution Authorizing Defeasance of the Camarillo Public Finance Authority Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2019
Finance Director Uribe reviewed the staff’s proposal to defease the 2019 Bonds which would eliminate the requirement in the 2019 Bonds that the City maintain water rates sufficient to provide 125% debt service coverage in each fiscal year.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -63 authorizing payment and r edemption of the outstanding Camarillo Public Finance Authority Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2019; and authorize the preparation, execution and delivery of an Escrow Agreement; and approve related actions.
2. Authorize a transfer of $10 million from the Water Capital Projects Fund to the Water Debt Service Fund.
Vice Mayor Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Arthur Muñoz and Daniel Githens addressed the City Council.
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JOINT DISCUSSION ITEM WITH CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
M. 2023 Water & Sewer Rate Study Discussion
Finance Director Uribe presented a PowerPoint reviewing the progress of the Rate Study and Utilities Committee meetings held to revi ew the results and evaluate various rate scenarios. He noted the Financial Plan is projected over a 10-year horizon, but the Prop 218 hearing would only be considering the first two years of the plan for adoption.
Kevin Kostiuk, Raftelis Financial Consultants provided information on the Water Financial Plan and the three scenarios for annual rate increases. The annual percentage of increases in the scenarios differed based on the amount of money loaned from the General Fund. He also prese nted information on proposed temporary drought rates the City Council would have the discretion to implement during water shortages.
The Council provided comment and direction to staff, including support for drought rates and water rate Scenario 3 , which included a lesser general fund loan of $15 million.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman stated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. in the memory of Walter McKinney.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
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