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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 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
Council Absent: 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
David Moe, Assistant Community Development Director
Carrie Weal, Assistant City Clerk
4:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
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 Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)
Number of Potential Cases: 1
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
OPV Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater; Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56-2021-00555357-CU-PT-VTA
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54959.9(d)(4)
Number of Potential Cases: 1
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5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
PRESENTATIONS
D. Coastal Cleanup Day
Stormwater Program Manager Ouellette presented a PowerPoint reviewing the events in Camarillo for the annual Coastal Cleanup Day.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings.
Councilmember Kildee noted the need to review potential improvements to the Camarillo Air Show before next year’s event.
CONSENT CALENDAR
E. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 26, 2023.
F. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-69 approving disbursements.
G. Investment Reports for July 2023
Received and filed the reports.
H. Revenue & Expenditure Report for July 2023
Received and filed the reports.
I. Customer Service Training Agreement
Authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-127 with Shibumi Consulting Services, LLC. in the amount not -to-exceed of $39,050.
J. Ventura Countywide Stormwater Program Implementation Agreement Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023 -129, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Implementation Agreement, Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program.
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K. Tract 5903/RPD-177 KB Home (southwest corner of Ponderosa Drive and Earl Joseph Drive)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023 -70 exonerating warranty security for Tract 5903/RPD-177.
L. Heated Asphalt Trailer – Purchase Order
Authorized the issuance of a purchase order to Crafco I nc. in the amount of $34,996.70 for the purchase of a two-ton heated asphalt trailer.
M. Authorization to Purchase Camarillo Area Transit Vehicles
1. Found the CAT vehicle procurement exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the issuance of a purchase order to Creative Bus Sales in the total amount of $143,957.35 for the purchase of two transit vehicles; and
3. Authorized a contingency of up to $14,000 in additional vehicle procurement costs.
N. Charter Oak Pump Station Nos. 1 & 2 – Project No. WT -5081– Agreement for Engineering Services
1. Authorized an appropriation of $434,988.10 for the Professional Services Agreement and contingencies with Wood Rodgers, Inc. in the Water Capital Projects Fund, 8638710487.9221 and Project WT-5081 from available Water Capital Fund Balance; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-128 with Wood Rodgers Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $378,238.10 for professional engineering services and authorize d a contingency in the amount of $56,750 for a total agreement authorization of $434,988.10; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the Agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. for unforeseen additional services up to the authorized contingency amount.
O. Approve Professional Services Agreement 2023 -123 with Andrew Goodwin Designs for Architectural and Design Services for City Facility Projects
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-123 with Andrew Goodwin Designs for an amount not -to-exceed $750,000 and;
2. Authorized City Manager to execute future amendments and contract change orders.
MOTION to approve Items E through O.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Vice Mayor Trembley seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Trembley
No: None
Absent: Tennessen
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
P. Purchase of Tax Default Property – 2361 Barry Street Assistant Community Development Director Moe reviewed the recommended purchase of a tax default property to be utilized for affordable housing purposes.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Find the purchase of the Tax Default Property located at 2361 Barry Street exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA under Class 32 “In -Fill Development Projects”, CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR 15332; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -71 approving the agreement to purchase and authorize the submittal of t he agreement to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and all other involved parties; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete the purchase of the Property located at 2361 Barry Street; and
4. Authorize a transfer out of $3,100 from the Low -Moderate Income Housing Fund and an appropriation of $51,100.00 from the “Camarillo Corridor Project Area” Fund 429 tax-exempt bond proceeds.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Vice Mayor Trembley seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Trembley
No: None
Absent: Tennessen
JOINT DISCUSSION ITEM WITH CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
Q. Water and Wastewater Financial Plan Updates
Finance Director Uribe reviewed the required Proposition 218 notifications and scheduled public hearing to implement increases in rates.
Consultant Kevin Kostiuk, Raftelis, presented a PowerPoint reviewing the comprehensive process to analyze the water and wastewater rates to determine the appropriate rate changes for the upcoming year. The proposed rates will include drought rates that can be implemented at the discretion of the City Council during periods of declared shortages, mandatory conservation, or other water emergencies.
MOTION to authorize notification of the October 11, 2023 Public Hearing to discuss water and wastewater rates pursuant to Proposition 218.
Vice Mayor Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Trembley
No: None
Absent: Tennessen
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Magyar, Linda Anglin, and Mike Mishler.
RECESS BACK TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
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