CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: Kevin Kildee, Mayor
David Tennessen, Vice Mayor •
Martita Martinez-Bravo, Councilmember
Tony Trembley, Councilmember
Council Absent: Susan Santangelo, Councilmember
Staff Present: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
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, Interim City Clerk
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 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 Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Potential Case(s): 1
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 as to form.
PRESENTATIONS
C. Red Cross Month Proclamation
Mayor Kildee presented the proclamation to American Red Cross.
Representatives, Ken Bauer and Eileen Hernandez.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND REPORTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings.
The Council thanked city staff for their work on bringing the council meetings to the Camarillo Library Community Room during the remodel of the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo requested the meeting adjourn, on behalf of the City Council, in the memory of Fire Engineer Tommy Minadeo.
Vice Mayor Tennessen reported on his attendance at the double Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Aliva Boyd and Claire Erickson. He presented a picture of the occasion.
Mayor Kildee requested the meeting adjourn in the memory of Marcia Livingston Donlon.
CONSENT CALENDAR
D. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 2025.
E. Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-19 approving disbursements.
MOTION to approve Items D and E.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Tennessen, Trembley
No: None
Absent: Santangelo
DISCUSSION ITEMS
F. FY 2024/25 Water and Sewer Rate Study Preliminary Results Assistant Finance Director Townsend gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the timeline, history, rate impacts, and public engagement.
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questions from the Council.
In response to a question by Councilmember Martinez-Bravo, Assistant Finance Director Townsend confirmed there would be support for bilingual audiences during two informational open houses.
Councilmember Trembley thanked Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc., and city staff for their extensive work on public engagement and providing the information to the community.
The Council supported staff's recommended Public Outreach Plan as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. Proposed Substantial Amendments to the FY 2024/2025 and FY 2020/2021 CDBG Annual Action Plans
Erin Lay, Consultant with Veronica Tan and Associates, provided an overview of the proposed Substantial Amendments to FY 2024/2025 and FY 2020/2021 Annual Action Plans for CDBG funds.
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 adopt Resolution No. 2025-20 approving and authorizing submittal to HUD of the proposed Substantial Amendments to the FY 2024/25 and FY 2020/21 CDBG Annual Action Plans.
Vice Mayor Tennessen moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Tennessen, Trembley
No: None
Absent: Santangelo
Mayor Kildee asked if there was anyone that arrived after the general public comments time that wished to speak. The following people addressed the City Council: Sonia Weatherall.
Mayor Kildee announced the next City Council meeting will be at Camarillo City Hall Council Chambers at 601 Carmen Drive.
RECESS BACK TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed back to Closed Session for the discussion of this item.
Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of Potential Case(s): 1
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. in the memory of Marcia Donlon and Tommy Minadeo.
ATTEST:
Kevin Kilder Qual
Mayor Interim City Clerk
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