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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the closed session meeting to order at 4:00 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
Carmen Nichols, Assistant 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
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 Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (1 potential case)
5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Santangelo.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
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PRESENTATIONS
B. City of Camarillo 60^^^ Anniversary Proclamation
Supervisor Jeff Gorell and Brian Miller, Chief of Staff for Supervisory Kelly Long, presented a proclamation to the City in recognition of its 60'^ Anniversary.
Councilmembers expressed their pride in the City's history and accomplishments and recognized past Councilmembers and all who have contributed throughout the community. A video was shown commemorating the City's End of Summer Block Party and 60*^ anniversary celebration, and Mayor Trembley thanked KidStream for their generous gift of a Gratitude Tree.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings.
Councilmembers commented on the reopening of the Lokker Park playground noting the exceptional updated structure and popularity of the newly renovated park.
Cpuncilmember Martinez-Bravo announced October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Residents can contact the Ventura County Family Justice Center and United Way by dialing 211 for more information.
Vice Mayor Kildee requested the meeting adjourn in the memory of Angela Ortiz and Marilyn Gallagher.
Mayor Trembley announced that the City of Camarillo, Camarillo Health Care District, and the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partake in the Healthy Camarillo initiative.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C. Citv Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 2024.
D. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-74 approving disbursements.
E. Wash Water Recoverv Unit Cover Addition (Project No. MC-2024-3) - Authorization to Solicit Bids for Construction
1. Found Project No. MC-2024-3 is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19 Categorical Exemptions Section 15301 Class 1; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-75 approving Wash Water Recovery Unit Cover Addition - Project No. MC-2024-3, the plans, specifications, notice inviting bids, and authorizing staff to invite bids.
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F- Camarillo Area Transit - Approve the Purchase of a 16-Passenaer Cutaway Bus
1. Found the CAT vehicle procurement exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the purchase of a 16-Passenger Starcraft Cutaway from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. for a total amount of $157,477.80; and
3. Authorized a contingency of $14,000 for unforeseen additional vehicle procurement costs.
G. Award Agreement 2024-180 for Technologv Modernization Plan (IMP) and Agreement 2024-182 for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) to Berrv. Dunn.
McNeil & Parker. LLC
1. Found both awarding agreements 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 Agreement No. 2024-180 with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC for the Technology Modernization Plan for a not to exceed amount of $167,590; and
3. Authorized City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-182 with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC for Enterprise Asset Management for a not to exceed amount of $98,310; and
4. Authorized City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreements.
H. Traffic Circulation Improvement Plan Update for Allocation of Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-76 modifying the Traffic Circulation Improvement Plan.
I. League of California Cities 2024 Resolution
Approved a support position for the City of Glendora's proposed League of California Cities 2024 Resolution..
MOTION to approve Items C through I.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
J. Introduction of Ordinances to Set Reduced Speed Limits on Various Streets in Camarillo as Authorized Under AB 43
Transportation Engineer Samonte provided an overview of the recommendations of the 2023 Speed Limit Program and the proposed ordinances to reduce speed limits on various streets within the city as authorized by Assembly Bill 43, Traffic Safety (AB43). He responded to the Council's questions.
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The following people addressed the Council and provided public testimony on this item: Gerry Barnett.
The Council unanimously supported staffs recommendations.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Determined the Ordinances establishing the speed limits exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Waived further reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2023 establishing the speed limit at 30 MPH on Davenport Street between Village at the Park Drive and Bridgehampton Way and set for adoption at next council meeting; and
3. Waived further reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2024 establishing the speed limit at 30 MPH on Ventura Boulevard between Camarillo Center Drive and Carmen Drive and set for adoption at next council meeting; and
4. Waived further reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2025 establishing the speed limit at 25 MPH on Ventura Boulevard between Carmen Drive and Cedar Drive and set for adoption at next council meeting.
CouncilmemberTennessen moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
RECESS
The Mavor announced a brief recess at 5:45 p.m.
6:00 P.M. - GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council: Donny Aiken.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m. in memory of Angela Ortiz and Marilyn Gallagher.
ATTEST:
City CTerk
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