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CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Staff Present:
Tony Trembley, Mayor
Kevin Kildee, Vice Mayor
Martita Martinez-Bravo, Councilmember
Susan Santangelo, Councilmember
David Tennessen, Councilmember
Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Kristy Buxkemper, City Clerk
Mitchell Cameron, Administrative Services Director
Dave Klotzle, Public Works Director
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
David Sanchez, Community Development Director
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Finance Director
Carrie Weal, Assistant 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 Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (1 potential case)
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 County Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA *ltem added by addendum 9/20/2024
5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
PRESENTATIONS
C. Service Club Month Proclamation
Mayor Trembley presented proclamations to the following local service clubs honoring the dedication, commitment, and community service of all members:
Camarillo/Somis Pleasant Valley Lions Club
Camarillo Amber's Light Lions Club
Kiwanis Club of Camarillo
Rotary Club of Camarillo Sunrise
Rotary Club of Camarillo
Soroptimist International of Camarillo
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings.
Councilmember Tennessen noted that last week included two important dates:
Constitution Day and ROW/MIA Recognition Day.
Mayor Trembley shared copies with Council of a 1958 city phone directory and a 1960s city map, which were provided to him by a Leisure Village resident.
CONSENT CALENDAR
D. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of September 11, 2024.
E. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-68 approving disbursements.
F. Investment Reports for August 2024
Received and filed reports.
G. Resolution Exonerating Warranty Securities - City Hall Parking Lot Lighting Replacement AS-2022-4
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-69 exonerating warranty securities for the City Hall Parking Lot Lighting Upgrades, AS-2022-4 with ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions, Inc.
H. Annual Review and Adoption of Investment Policy 3.04 for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Adopted Investment Policy 3.04 for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
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I- Amendment to City Council Policy 1.12. Community Grant Funding Adopted amendment to City Council Policy 1.12, Community Grant Funding.
J. Conflict of Interest Code Update
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-70 amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
K. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Ventura County Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2024/25
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-71 authorizing the Finance Director to file with the Ventura County Transportation Commission the Transportation Development Act Articles 8a & Be, the State of Good Repair and the State Transit Assistance claim for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
L. Amendment to Agreement for Financial Transparency, Online Permitting & Workflow Services Software with OpenGov
1. Found the renewal for Financial Reporting & Transparency, Online Permitting & Workflow Software and other professional services with OpenGov is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the 2nd Amendment with OpenGov in the amount of $218,347.40; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute future agreements and amendments for the Citizen Services Suite, with OpenGov for an annual five percent renewal increase and not to exceed ten percent contingency.
MOTION to approve Items D through L.
Vice Mayor Kildee moved, Councilmember Tennessen seconded.
Yes; Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
M. Legislative Review of Proposition 5 and 36
Principal Management Analyst Alonso Ramirez presented a PowerPoint reviewing the propositions and the Policy Committee's recommendations to support the propositions.
MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 2024-72 supporting Proposition 5 - Allows Local Bonds for Affordable Housing and Public Infrastructure with 55 Percent Voter Approval
Councilmember Tennessen moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
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Councilmember Martinez-Bravo stated she could see both the potential benefit and negative impacts of Proposition 36 and that she did not have enough information as to the long-term and short-term fiscal and social impacts on the proposition to inform her vote.
MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 2024-73 supporting Proposition 36 - The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
Councilmember Tennessen moved, Vice Mayor Kildee seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley
No: None
Abstain: Martinez-Bravo {abstain vote counted as a Yes per Council Policy 1.05)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from Closed Session Item B.
RECESS
Council recessed to continue discussion on Closed Session Item A at 7:01 p.m.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. with no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ATTEST:
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