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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: Tony Trembley, Mayor
Kevin Kildee, Vice Mayor
Martita Martinez-Bravo, Councilmember
Susan Santangelo, Councilmember
David Tennessen, Councilmember
Staff Present: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Kristy Buxkemper, City Clerk
Dave Klotzle, Public Works Director
David Moe, Assistant Community Development Director
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
David Sanchez, Community Development Director
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Finance Director
Silvia Jaquez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney read the closed session item s into the record. Council recessed to Closed Session.
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: OPV Coalition, et. al. vs. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56-2021-00555357-CU-PT-VTA B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(2)
Number of Potential Case: 1
Closed session relates to facts and circumstances of the Appeal filed December 14, 2023, by Lozeau Drury, LLP for SAFER and Appeal filed December 15, 2023, by Darshann Wienick for VCCAMG both related to the Costco Project 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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The agenda was approved.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and events.
The Council announced several upcoming events in Camarillo.
Mayor Trembley announced that starting February 1, 2024, all City and Board regularly scheduled public meetings will be temporarily relocated to the Camarillo Public Library Community Room due to a planned remodel of the City Hall Council Chambers. Additional information can be found on the City’s website.
Mayor Trembley commended George Winkler, Economic Development Manager, for receiving the Award of Excellence by the West Ventura County Business Alliance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 2024.
D. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-4 approving disbursements.
E. Investment Report for December 2023
Received and filed the reports.
F. Revenue & Expenditure Report for December 2023
Received and filed the report.
G. Award Equipment Replacement for Project Number AS-2023-8 Front Loader
1. Found the purchase exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized City Manager to execute the quote for AS -2023-8 from Coastline Equipment in the amount of $196,507; and authorize d a contingency up to $49,125 for a not to exceed total of $245,632; and
3. Authorized City Manager to execute future change orders or documents as necessary up to the authorized contingency amount.
H. Award Equipment Purchase for Project Number AS -2023-12 New TeleHandler Forklift
1. Found the equipment purchase exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized City Manager to execute the quote for AS -2023-12 from Quinn Company in the amount of $119,089; and authorize d a contingency up to
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$29,771 for a not to exceed total of $148,860; and
3. Authorized City Manager to execute future change orders or documents as necessary up to the authorized contingency amount.
I. Park Restriction – 1326 Del Norte Road
1. Found the “No Parking” signs exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-5 establishing parking restriction in front of 1326 Del Norte Road.
J. Park Restrictions – City-Owned Property
1. Found the “No Parking” signs exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pu rsuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-6 establishing parking restrictions on City-owned properties.
MOTION to approve Items C through J.
Councilmember Tennessen moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
K. Camarillo Train Station Undercrossing (Project No. ST-14-05) – Grant Funding Baseline Agreement
Principal Civil Engineer Grubb presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Camarillo Train Station Undercrossing project to construct a new pedestrian tunnel at the Camarillo Train Station , grant fundin g baseline agreement, and the next steps of the project. Staff addressed the Council’s questions.
MOTION to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Baseline Agreement CC 2024-3 and all associated documents between the following parties: Ventura County Transportation Commission, California Department of Transportation, California Transportation Commission, Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor, and City of Ventura, that are deemed necessary for the Senate Bill 1 Solutions for Co ngested Corridors Program grant.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
L. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Title 19 and the Addition of Chapter 19.37 to the Camarillo Municipal Code
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Senior Planner Fowler presented a PowerPoint reviewing the Senate Bills that require updates to the Camarillo Municipal Code and proposed amendments, consistent with State law. He noted a clerical formatting error on the proposed ordinance. A motion to introduce the ordinance would include the revision to the ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
The following people addressed the Council and provided public testimony on this item: Charlotte Craven.
Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
The Council supported the state mandated amendments but expressed concern over the loss of local control.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found the proposed Ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c); and
2. Waived further reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2018 amending certain sections and adding Chapter 19.37 Residential Development in Commerci al Zones to Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code to implement state law related to residential development in commercial zones, accessory dwelling units, density bonus, parking requirements, and urban dwelling units , with the approved revision to correct stated clerical formatting error.
Vice Mayor Kildee moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council:
Heather Lancaster – Homelessness
Sarah – Noise pollution caused by military aircraft.
Mayor Trembley requested a presentation by the Naval Base Ventura County to provide an update on aircraft activity.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk