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CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor calledthe meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: Kevin Kildee, Mayor
David Tennessen, Vice Mayor
Martita Martinez-Bravo, Councilmember
Susan Santangelo, Counciimember
Tony Trembiey, Councilmember
Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Carmen Nichois,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
Mark Uribe, Finance Director
Carrie Weal, InterimCityClerk
SilviaJaquez, Deputy CityClerk
Staff Present:
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ROLL CALL
AllCity Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at events, conferences, outside agency and Council committee meetings.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regularmeeting of February 12, 2025.
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City Council Policy 1.01 - City Council Reorganization. Committees, and Appointments
Reyiewed and adopted the amendments to CityCouncil Poiicy 1.01.
Disbursements
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Adopted Resolution No. 2025-13 approying disbursements.
Inyestment Reports for January 2025
Receiyed and filedreports.
Reyenue & Expenditure Report for January 2025 - Preliminary Receiyed and filedreport.
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Pegasus Studios - Agreement for Video Production Sen/lcesF.
Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2025-6 with Pegasus Studios foryideo productionservicesfora totalnot-to-exceedamount of $238,500 for Fiscal Years 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27.
Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program - LoanG.
IApproyal
1. Found the Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program is exempt from the CaliforniaEnyironmental QualityAct (“CEQA”) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3);and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-14 authorizinga budget appropriation,approying the $50,000 loan disbursement, and authorizingthe City Manager to execute allassociated documents, includingacceptance ofthe associated deed of trust.
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Application Support. Grant Funds Match, and Authorization to Accept Future Grant Funds
1. Found the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) is exempt from the CaliforniaEnyironmental QualityAct (CEQA) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3):and
2. Adopted ResolutionNo. 2025-15 authorizingthe CityManager, or hisdesignee, to execute the necessary agreements and/or documents required to secure and accept the grant;and
3. Adopted ResolutionNo. 2025-16 appropriating$25,000 from the General Fund to satisfythe TBRA match requirement inthe eyent the grant isawarded.
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Tree Maintenance Sen/ices MC-2021-2-Second Amendment CC2021-112B With West Coast Arborists. Inc.
IAuthorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2021-112B with West Coast Arborist,Inc.in the amount of $42,307.70 for a totalagreement amount of $3,041,182.70.
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I North Pleasant Valiev Groundwater Desalter - Construction (Project No. WT-11- 01) - Adopt a Resolution Approving Final Pay Estimate and Accepting Improvements
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-17 approving FinalPay Estimate No. 43 to W.M.
Lyles Co., accepting improvements for ProjectWT-11-01; and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion.
Camarillo Area Transit - Purchase Authorization for Three Class V Transit Vans J.
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1. Found the CAT vehicleprocurement exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA (CEQA) Guidelines;and
2. Authorized an appropriationof $221,404 forthe purchase of three transitvans and contingency inthe Transit Fund, CapitalPurchases, Vehicle Account No. 206-3801-438.91-33; and
3. Authorized a revenue budget increase of $473,000 in the SB 125 Revenue Fund, CapitalPurchases, Vehicle Account No. 206-0000-336.36-18; and
4. Authorized the purchase of three transitvans from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, inthe amount of $367,907.67; and
5. Authorizeda contingencyof up to$35,000 forpotentialadditionalprocurement costs.
Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Peckham and McKennev to Conduct Recruitment Services
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement 2023-132B with Peckham and McKenney foran amount of $55,000 fora totalauthorizedexpenditure of $136,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute futureamendments to the authorized contracted amount; and
3. Authorized an appropriationof $55,000 in the Human Resources Division, Account No. 101-1601-418.32-52 from available General Fund Unassigned Fund balance.
MOTION to approve Items A through L.
Councllmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravoseconded.
Yes: Kildee,Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley None
Absent: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
M. Repeal of City Council Policy 7.01 - General Plan Amendments (Non-City Initiated) Planning Manager Lee gave a PowerPoint presentationreviewing the referraland General Plan Amendments process and explanation forthe proposed repeal of Policy7.01 - General Plan Amendments.
The followingpeople addressed the Council on thisitem: Dennis Hardgrave.
The Council supported staffsrecommendations.
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IMOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Determined the repeal of Policy 7.01 is not subjectto CEQA review under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,because itcan be seen with certaintythatthere isno possibilitythat this may have a significanteffect on the environment. General Plan Amendments willeach be separatelysubjectto an environmental assessment.
2. Repealed City Council Policy 7.01 - General Plan Amendments (Non-City Initiated).
Councilmember Martinez-Bravomoved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee,Martinez-Bravo,Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
Fee Waivers for Mountain Fire Properties
Community Development Director Sanchez gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed fee waivers for propertiesdamaged or lost as a result of the Mountain Fire.
The Council supported assisting residents within the community that have experienced loss.They thanked staffformoving the item forward and helping the community.
MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 2025-17 waiving certain permit fees for properties that sustained structural damage or loss as a result of the Mountain Fire through December 31, 2026
Councilmember Trembley moved. Vice Mayor Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee,Martinez-Bravo,Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Report
Budget and Purchasing Manager Robertson gave a PowerPoint overview of the fiscalyear 2024/25 mid-year budget review and recommended adjustments.
MOTION to approve the FY 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Report and authorize the City Manager to adjust the FY 2024/25 Budget and make the necessary appropriations.
Vice Mayor Tennessen moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee,Martinez-Bravo,Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
FY 2024/25 Water and Sewer Rate Study Preliminary Results ' AssistantFinance DirectorTownsend gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing ' the background and resultsof the proposed FiscalYear 2024/25 water and sewer rates.
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I Kevin Kostiuk, Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc., was available to answer questions from the Council.
The Council thanked staff for an excellent presentation. They supported incremental increases over multipleyears as a fiscallyresponsible way to cover risingoperational maintenance expenses and planned capital improvements expenditures. They confirmed there willbe a robust community engagement outreach to review the informationwiththe community.
RECESS
The Mayor announced a briefrecess at 6:19 p.m. and reconvened at 6:27 p.m.
Water Rate Setting Procedures - Adopt a Resolution Establishing a Procedure for Property Owner Objections to Proposed Water Fees
Finance DirectorUribe gave a PowerPoint presentationreviewing procedures for propertyowner objectionsto proposed water fees.
MOTION to adopt a Resolution Establishing a Procedure for Property Owner Objections to Proposed Water Fees.
CouncilmemberTrembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee,Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley None
Absent: None
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No:
I PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 Senior Planner McClaren gave a PowerPoint reviewing the proposed moratorium extension.
In response to Vice Mayor Tennessen’s concerns about further extensions, Senior Planner McClaren stated he anticipatesthe proposed policychanges willcome forward priorto the expirationof thisextension.
MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
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Hearing no requests to speak, eitherfor or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION OF HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found the proposed Urgency Ordinance is not subject to CEQA review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3)because itcan be seen with certaintythatthere is no possibilitythat the proposed Urgency Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
2. Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2029 of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, Californiato extend a moratorium on the issuance of any new permit, license,approval, or entitlementpertainingto the retail sale of beer and wine
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3. Received and issued this report pursuant to Government Code section 65858(d).
CouncilmemberTrembley moved, CouncilmemberSantangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee,Martinez-Bravo,Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley None
Absent: None
Mayor Kildee announced beginning March 26, 2025, allCamarillo City Council and Planning Commission meetings willreturnto Camarillo City Hall at 601 Carmen Drive.
Mayor Kildeerequested the meeting adjourn inthe memory of Randy Churchilland invited the Council to provide comments.
ADJOURN
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The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. inthe memory of Randy Churchill.
ATTEST:
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