MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:30 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
David Moe, Assistant Community Development Director
Rachel Richman, Assistant City Attorney
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Finance Director
Silvia Jaquez, 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 Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)
Number of Potential Cases: 2
As to one of the potential cases above the item relates to letters sent to the City dated October 24 and November 7, 2023, from Manatt, LLP on behalf of NUWI, LLC regarding the City’s Triennial Review.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) Number of Potential Cases: 1
6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Trembley led the salute to the flag.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lauren De La Torre addressed the Council.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
C. Remarks by Mayor Susan Santangelo
Mayor Santangelo stated it was an honor of a lifetime to serve as Mayo r. She thanked her family, city staff, and the Council for their support.
D. Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Susan Santangelo
Vice Mayor Trembley presented a plaque with a Mayor’s gavel and recognition certificates received in honor of her service to outgoing Mayor Santangelo.
The following officials spoke and pre sented certificates to Susan Santangelo in recognition of her public service:
Jeff Gorell, District 2 Supervisor
Anthony Avila, Representative for Congresswoman Julia Brownley Michelle Sevilla, Representative for Assemblymember Steve Bennett The Council thanked Mayor Santangelo for her leadership, collaboration, and dedication as Mayor.
E. Reorganization of the City Council – Nominations and Appointments City Clerk Buxkemper opened nominations for the Office of Mayor.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded, to nominate Tony Trembley for appointment to the Office of Mayor.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Tony Trembley was appointed as Mayor by unanimous acclamation.
City Clerk Buxkemper opened nominations for the Office of Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Santangelo moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded, to nominate Kevin Kildee for appointment to the Office of Vice Mayor.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Kevin Kildee was appointed as Vice Mayor by unanimous acclamation.
F. Remarks by Incoming Mayor
Tony Trembley stated it was a privilege to be chosen as Mayor and he thanked his family and the Council for their support. Mayor Tremb ley highlighted his dedication to working together to continue to represent the City and community.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk