MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 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: Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Kristy Buxkemper, City Clerk
Dave Klotzle, Public Works 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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Potential Case(s): 1
B. 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 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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The agenda was approved.
PRESENTATIONS
C. Red Cross Month Proclamation
Mayor Trembley presented the proclamation to representatives of the American Red Cross.
D. Las Personas Community Academy
Management Analyst Limon presented a PowerPoint reviewing the Las Personas Community Academy program to educate the community on the roles and responsibilities of the city and to promote opportunities for public participation. The presentation was received and filed.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings.
The Council reported the Miracle Le ague of the 805 Opening Day was a success , and thanked Rick and Jodie Peña, Co-Founders, for their work to make it happen.
Mayor Trembley requested a n agenda report on the Airport Layout Plan Update.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo supported his request.
CONSENT CALENDAR
E. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the special meeting of February 29, 2024.
F. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-13 approving disbursements.
G. Review and Adopt FY 2024/25 Council Goals & Objectives Adopted FY 2024/25 Council Goals and Objectives.
H. 2024 Fourth of July Fireworks Agreement and Street Closures
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Production Agreement 2024-22 with Pyro Spectaculars; and
2. Authorized the proposed street closures for the 2024 Fourth of July Fireworks Show, on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
I. Award Equipment Replacement for Specification No. AS -2023-14, Backhoe 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;
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and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the quote for AS-2023-14 from Quinn Company in the amount of $134,025; and authorize d a contingency up to $33,500 for a not to exceed total of $167,525; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future change orders or documents as necessary up to the authorized contingency amount.
J. Ditch, Culvert, and Detention Basin Maintenance MC -2023-4 - Agreement Amendment
1. Authorized an appropriation of $1,634 in the Sares Regis Fund from available fund balance; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-51B with United Storm Water, Inc. for an amount of $85,750 for a total agreement amount of $169,752.40; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the Agreement with United Storm Water, Inc. for unforeseen additional services up to the authorized contingency amount.
MOTION to approve Items E through J.
Councilmember Tennessen moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEM
K. Approval of the Addition of a Patrol Sergeant Cover Car Police Commander Tennessen presented a PowerPoint reviewing the Camarillo Police Department budget request to add a Patrol Sergeant Cover Car to provide effective law enforcement services within the city. The Council supported the recommended addition of a sergeant car, requiring two sergeant positions.
MOTION to a pprove the addition of a sergeant cover car, requiring the addition of two sergeant positions.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
JOINT DISCUSSION ITEMS WITH CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT L. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Limited Duration Employment Agreement for Retired Annuitant
Assistant City Manager Nichols provided an overview of the position of Assistant Finance Director. She indicated a retired Director of Finance is a candidate to fill a retired annuitant position of Assistant Director of Finance/Vacant Interim on a limited basis.
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MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 2024-14 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a limited duration agreement for employment with retired annuitant Christy Truelsen for the Assistant Director of Finance / Vacant Interim position.
Vice Mayor Kildee moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
M. Fiscal Year 2024/25 Preliminary Budget Review
Finance Director Uribe provided a PowerPoint reviewing the preliminary draft budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25. The report was received and filed.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from Closed Session items A and B.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk