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CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025
CAMARILLO PUBLIC LIBRARY – COMMUNITY ROOM
4101 LAS POSAS ROAD, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS NONE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time for public comments for items not on the agenda. Please note that the City Council cannot take action on items that are not on the agenda; however, these items may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Informational items including committee reports, which do not require action, will be reported by members of staff and the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED 5-0
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be general business and will be acted upon at one time without discussion unless an Item is pulled for discussion.
A. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of the special and regular meetings of February 12, 2025.
B. City Council Policy 1.01 – City Council Reorganization, Committees, and Appointments Recommendation: Review and adopt the amendments to City Council Policy 1.01.
C. Disbursements Resolution 2025-13
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving disbursements.
D. Investment Reports for January 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file reports.
E. Revenue & Expenditure Report for January 2025 - Preliminary Recommendation: Receive and file report.
F. Pegasus Studios – Agreement for Video Production Services Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2025-6 wit h Pegasus Studios for video production services for a total not-t o
-e
xceed amount of
$238,500 for Fiscal Years 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27.
G. Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program – Loan Approval Recommendation:
1. Find that the Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); and Resolution 2025-14
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing a budget appropriation, approving the $50,000 loan disbursement, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all associated documents, including acceptance of the associated deed of trust.
H. Tenant-B ased Rental Assistance (TBRA) Application Support, Grant Funds Match, and Authorization to Accept Future Grant Funds
Recommendation:
1. F
ind that the Tenant -B
ased Rental Assistance (TBRA) is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); and
2. A
dopt a Resolution appropriating $25,000 from the General Fund to satisfy the TBRA match requirement in the event the grant is awarded. Resolution 2025-15
I. Tree Maintenance Services MC -2021 -2 - S econd Amendment CC 2021 -1 12B With West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2021 -1 12B with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount of $42,307.70 for a total agreement amount of $3,041,182.70.
J. North Pleasant Valley Groundwater Desalter – Construction (Project No. WT-11 -0 1) – Adopt a Resolution Approving Final Pay Estimate and Accepting Improvements Resolution 2025-16
R
ecommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving Final Pay Estimate No. 43 to W.M.
Lyles Co., accepting improvements for Project WT-11
-01
; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign the Notice of Completion.
K. Camarillo Area Transit –Purchase Authorization for Three Class V Transit Vans Recommendation:
1. Find 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. A
uthorize an appropriation of $221,404 for the purchase of three transit vans and contingency in the Transit Fund, Capital Purchases, Vehicle Account No. 206 -
380
1 -438
.91
-3
3; and
3. A
uthorize a revenue budget increase of $473,000 in the SB 125 Revenue Fund,
Capital Purchases, Vehicle Account No. 206 -0000 -336. 36 -18; and
4. A
uthorize the purchase of three transit vans from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, in the amount of $367,907.67; and
5. Authorize a contingency of up to $35,000 for potential additional procurement costs.
L. Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Peckham and McKenney to Conduct Recruitment Services Agreement 2023-132B
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment with Peckham and McKenney for an amount of $55,000 for a total authorized expenditure of $136,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments to the authorized contracted amount; and
3. A
uthorize an appropriation of $55,000 in the Human Resources Division, Account No. 101
-1601
-418.
32 -5
2 from available General Fund Unassigned Fund balance.
DI
SCUSSION ITEMS
M. Repeal of City Council Policy 7.01 - G eneral Plan Amendments (Non -C ity Initiated) Recommendation: Approved 5-0
1. Determine that the repeal of Policy 7.01 is not subject to CEQA review under Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this may have a significant effect on the environment. General Plan Amendments will each be separately subject to an environmental assessment.
2. R
epeal City Council Policy 7.01 – General Plan Amendments (Non-C ity Initiated).
N. Fee Waivers for Mountain Fire Properties Approved 5-0 ; R esolution 2025-17 Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution waiving certain permit fees for properties that sustained structural damage or loss as a result of the Mountain Fire through December 31, 2026.
O. Fiscal Year 2024/25 Mid -Y ear Budget Report Approved 5-0 Recommendation: Approve the FY 2024/25 Mid -Y ear Budget Report and authorize the City Manager to adjust the FY 2024/25 Budget and make the necessary appropriations.
P. FY 2024/25 Water and Sewer Rate Study Preliminary Results Approved 5-0 Recommendation: Provide feedback and further direction to staff.
Q. Water Rate Setting Procedures - A dopt a Resolution Establishing a Procedure for Property Owner Objections to Proposed Water Fees
Approved 5-0 ; R esolution 2025-18
R
ecommendation: Adopt a Resolution Establishing a Procedure for Property Owner Objections to Proposed Water Fees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
R. An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California to Extend a Moratorium on the Issuance of Any New Permit, License, Approval, or Entitlement Pertaining to the Retail Sale of Beer and Wine for Off-site Consumption Approved 5-0; Urgency Ord No. 2029
1. Find the proposed Urgency Ordinance is not subject to CEQA review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed Urgency Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
2. Adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California to extend a moratorium on the issuance of any new permit, license, approval, or entitlement pertaining to the retail sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption.
3. Receive and issue this report pursuant to Government Code section 65858(d).
ADJOURN