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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 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
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Mitchell Cameron, Administrative Services Director
Jason Hendren, Police Department Captain
Dave Klotzle, Public Works Director
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
David Sanchez, Community Development Director
Carrie Weal, Assistant City Clerk
Silvia Jaquez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney read the closed session items 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 County Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
PRESENTATIONS
B. The Arc of Ventura Countv - 70'^ Anniversary Proclamation Mayor Trembley presented a Proclamation to Esther Anaya, Executive Director, City Council Minutes - August 28, 2024 Page 1 of 5
Sheryl Abayon, Program Manager, Yasmin Corral, Director of Human Resources, and Samuel Wiener, an Individual served.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
The Councllmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings.
Councllmember Tennessen thanked the Camarlllo Police Department for their community outreach throughout the summer events.
Mayor Trembley reported the Council attended the Congresswoman Julia Brownley check presentation for the Las Posas Bridge Replacement Project. He thanked the Congresswoman for procuring the funds.
Mayor Trembley distributed a Los Angeles Times article by William Fulton entitled Environmental Law Needs Real Reform, Not Loopholes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C. City Council Meeting Minutes
_ Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August 14, 2024.
D. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-61 approving disbursements.
E. Investment Reports for July 2024
Received and filed.
F. Revenue & Expenditure Report for June 2024
Received and filed.
G. Adoption of Resolution Approving the Continuation of the School Resource Officer Program with Oxnard Union High School District
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-59.
H. Resolution Approving Final Pav Estimate and Accepting Improvements, Camarlllo Public Library Exterior Painting AS-2023-5
1. Found approving pay estimates and accepting Improvements 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. 2024-62 approving the final pay estimate and accepting Improvements; and
3. Authorized the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion.
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I. Groundwater Well Monitoring Services - Professional Services Agreement Amendment
1. Found the Professional Services Agreement Amendment with Blaine Tech Services Inc. for groundwater monitoring services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement Amendment No. 2020-162B with Blaine Tech Services Inc. in the amount of $43,731 for a total agreement amount of $209,619.16, and authorized a contingency in the amount of $6,560 for a total agreement authorization of $216,179.16; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement for unforeseen additional services up to the authorized contingency amount.
MOTION to approve Items C through I.
Councilmember Santangelo moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
J. Underground Waiver for Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District (PVRPD) Pickleball Courts
Senior Planner McClaren presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing a request by PVRPD to waive the requirement for removal of existing poles and undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities and waive the in-lieu fee.
Mary Often, PVRPD, provided an overview of the project and answered questions from the Council.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Waived the requirement for removal of the existing poles and undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities and waive the in-lieu fee; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 2024-63 approving a waiver of the requirement to underground existing overhead utility lines and poles, including a waiver of underground utility in-lieu fees, located at 535 Houck Street.
Vice Mayor Kildee moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
K. Ordinance Amending Camarillo Municipal Code Section 17.04.100 - Sign Regulations for Public Facilities in Residential Zones
Senior Planner McClaren presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 17.04 of the Camarillo Municipal Code City Council Minutes - August 28, 2024 Page 3 of 5
pertaining to Sign Regulations.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
The following people addressed the Council and provided public testimony on this item; Dave Nirenberg, Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo.
Hearing no additional requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
The Council supported the proposed ordinance amendment, stating it would streamline the sign application review and approval process while also supporting non-profits.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Determined that in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the proposed sign ordinance amendment is not subject to CEQA review because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed changes may have a significant effect on the environment; and
. 2. Waived further reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2022 amending Chapter
17.04 of the Camarillo Municipal Code pertaining to Sign Regulations.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, CouncilmemberTennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess at 5:52 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council:
Neil Congello - Batting cage noise
Ryan McNerney - Pedestrian safety at Calle La Roda and East Ponderosa Drive.
The Mayor requested referring the item to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for review. He requested Mr. McNerney be notified when the item is agendized. CouncilmemberTennessen supported the request.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
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