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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: Susan Santangelo, Mayor
Tony Trembley, Vice Mayor
Kevin Kildee, Councilmember
David Tennessen, Councilmember
Council Absent: Martita Martinez-Bravo, Councilmember
Staff Present: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Kristy Buxkemper, City Clerk
Dave Klotzle, Public Works Director
David Moe, Assistant Community Development Director
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Finance Director
Silvia Jaquez, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
PRESENTATIONS
A. 2023 Ventura County Fair Poster Presentation
Shanté Morgan-Carter, Ventura County Fair Board, presented the 2023 Ventura County Fair poster to the Council.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings.
Councilmember Kildee commended city staff and the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District for their work on the Summer Concerts Series. The last concert is August 5.
Vice Mayor Trembley provided information about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSU Channel Islands for adults 50+ who want to continue the joy of learning.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
B. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 12, 2023.
C. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-64 approving disbursements.
D. Investment Reports for June 2023
Received and filed reports.
E. Revenue & Expenditure Report for June 2023
Received and filed reports.
F. Youth Employment Services Quarterly Report – April, May, and June 2023 Received and filed reports.
G. Adopt Ordinance 2013, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Amending the Camarillo Municipal Code Regarding Self -Storage Facilities
Adopted Ordinance 2013, which constitute d reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the full text of the Ordinance.
H. City Facilities Security Measures – Accept Improvements Adopted Resolution No. 2023-65 accepting improvements and authorized Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion.
I. Camarillo Area Transit Vehicles – Purchase Authorization
1. Authorized the issuance of a purchase order to Creative Bus Sales, Inc. in the total amount of $488,822.75 for the purchase of five transit vehicles; and
2. Authorized a contingency of up to $50,000 in additional vehicle procurement costs.
J. First Amendment with Integrated Fire & Safety for Citywide Fire Protection Services
1. Authorized City/District Manager to execute the First Amendment with Integrated Fire & Safety for an amount of $66,774 for a total authorized expenditure of $138,045; and
2. Authorized City/District Manager to execute future change orders up to the authorized contingency amount.
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K. First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Ventura and the City of Camarillo for Community Services Coordinator Services Authorized the City Manager to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. CC 2022-13A with the County of Ventura, for a Ventura County Behavioral Health Agency Community Services Coordinator, for an amount not -to-exceed $2,061.78 per pay period, or $53,606.28 annually.
L. CPD6M(23) Sphear Investments, LLC (700 -940 Arneill Road) – Resolution Approving Improvement Plans, Acknowledging Receipt of Agreements, Securities and Other Necessary Documents and Issuance of a Water Will-Serve Letter
1. Found that a Mitigated Negative Declaration for CPD6M(23) was previously approved and no further CEQA review is required pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15162; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2023 -66 approving improvement plans, acknowledging receipt of agreements, securities and other necessary documents, and issuance of a Water Will-Serve letter for CPD6M(23).
M. City Hall Council Chambers Remodel – Project No. CH-09-01
1. Found that Project No. CH-09-01 is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19 Categorical Exemptions Section 15301 Class 1; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2023 -67 approving City Hall Council Chambers Remodel Project No. CH-09-01; the plans, specifications, notice inviting bids, and authorizing staff to invite bids.
MOTION to approve Items B through M.
Yes: Kildee, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley
No: None
Absent: Martinez-Bravo
DISCUSSION ITEMS
N. Economic Development Website Launch
Economic Development Manager Winkler reviewed the launch of the City’s Economic Development website: www.choosecamarillo.com.
The Council thanked Economic Development Manager Winkler and Searle Creative Group for their work on the website which helps foster economic growth, successfully showcases the vision for the City, and aligns with its Economic Development Strategic Plan.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Judy Balisciano addressed the City Council regarding the Rescue Readers program sponsored by Ventura County Animal Services and Brenden Nelford addressed the City Council.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk