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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the 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, Councilmember
Tony Trembley, 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
Mark Uribe, Finance Director
Carrie Weal, Interim City Clerk
Silvia Jaquez, Deputy City Clerk
ROLL CALL
All City 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
A.City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of February 12, 2025.
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B.City Council Policy 1.01 – City Council Reorganization, Committees, and Appointments
Reviewed and adopted the amendments to City Council Policy 1.01.
C.Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-13 approving disbursements.
D.Investment Reports for January 2025
Received and filed reports.
E.Revenue & Expenditure Report for January 2025 - Preliminary Received and filed report.
F.Pegasus Studios – Agreement for Video Production Services Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2025-6 with Pegasus Studios for video production services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $238,500 for Fiscal Years 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27.
G.Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program – Loan Approval
1. Found 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
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-14 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-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 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-15 authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the necessary agreements and/or documents required to secure and accept the grant; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-16 appropriating $25,000 from the General Fund to satisfy the TBRA match requirement in the event the grant is awarded.
I.Tree Maintenance Services MC-2021-2 - Second Amendment CC 2021-112B With West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2021-112B with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount of $42,307.70 for a total agreement amount of $3,041,182.70.
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J.North Pleasant Valley Groundwater Desalter – Construction (Project No. WT-11- 01) – Adopt a Resolution Approving Final Pay Estimate and Accepting Improvements
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-17 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
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 an appropriation of $221,404 for the purchase of three transit vans and contingency in the Transit Fund, Capital Purchases, Vehicle Account No. 206-3801-438.91-33; and
3. Authorized 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. Authorized the purchase of three transit vans from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, in the amount of $367,907.67; and
5. Authorized 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
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement 2023-132B with Peckham and McKenney for an amount of $55,000 for a total authorized expenditure of $136,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the authorized contracted amount; and
3. Authorized an appropriation of $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.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: 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 presentation reviewing the referral and General Plan Amendments process and explanation for the proposed repeal of Policy 7.01 – General Plan Amendments.
The following people addressed the Council on this item: Dennis Hardgrave.
The Council supported staff’s recommendations.
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MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Determined 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. Repealed City Council Policy 7.01 – General Plan Amendments (Non-City Initiated).
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
N.Fee Waivers for Mountain Fire Properties
Community Development Director Sanchez gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed fee waivers for properties damaged or lost as a result of the Mountain Fire.
The Council supported assisting residents within the community that have experienced loss. They thanked staff for moving 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
O.Fiscal Year 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Report
Budget and Purchasing Manager Robertson gave a PowerPoint overview of the fiscal year 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
P.FY 2024/25 Water and Sewer Rate Study Preliminary Results Assistant Finance Director Townsend gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the background and results of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 water and sewer rates.
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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 multiple years as a fiscally responsible way to cover rising operational maintenance expenses and planned capital improvements expenditures. They confirmed there will be a robust community engagement outreach to review the information with the community.
RECESS
The Mayor announced a brief recess at 6:19 p.m. and reconvened at 6:27 p.m.
Q.Water Rate Setting Procedures - Adopt a Resolution Establishing a Procedure for Property Owner Objections to Proposed Water Fees
Finance Director Uribe gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing procedures for property owner objections to proposed water fees.
MOTION to adopt a Resolution Establishing a Procedure for Property Owner Objections to Proposed Water Fees.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
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 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 anticipates the proposed policy changes will come forward prior to the expiration of this extension.
MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing no requests to speak, either for 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 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. Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2029 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 City Council Minutes – February 26, 2025 Page 6 of 6
for off-site consumption.
3. Received and issued this report pursuant to Government Code section 65858(d).
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
Mayor Kildee announced beginning March 26, 2025, all Camarillo City Council and Planning Commission meetings will return to Camarillo City Hall at 601 Carmen Drive.
Mayor Kildee requested the meeting adjourn in the memory of Randy Churchill and invited the Council to provide comments.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. in the memory of Randy Churchill.
ATTEST:
Mayor Interim City Clerk