Camarillo City Council
Camarillo Sanitary District
AGENDA REPORT
Date: April 23, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Chair and Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District
From: Greg Ramirez, City Manager/District Manager
Submitted by: Rachel Richman, City Attorney/General Counsel Subject: Resolution Appointing Justin Tamayo as Assistant City Attorney/Assistant General Counsel
BACKGROUND
The law firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP (“Burke”) provides City Attorney and General Counsel legal services to the City and Camarillo Sanitary District. Rachel Richman of the Burke firm serves as City Attorney and General Counsel.
The Assistant City Attorney and Assistant General Counsel positions have been open since Rachel was appointed City Attorney and General Counsel. The Agreement with the City provides that the City Attorney, with the consent of the Council and District may designate an Assistant City Attorney and Assistant General Counsel.
DISCUSSION
Justin Tamayo is being proposed to the City Council and District Board for the position of Assistant City Attorney and Assistant General Counsel. Justin has been serving as the Planning Commission’s legal counsel since the beginning of 2023 and assisting that department with its various planning projects. In addition, Justin has been assisting Rachel with other legal matters at the City.
As noted in his resume, Justin has experience in providing advice to Cities in a broad range of issues including open meeting laws (Brown Act), conflicts of interest, public records, planning and zoning and other matters relating to city government.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no budget impact as a result of this action.
Resolution Appointing Justin Tamayo Assistant City Attorney April 23, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution appointing Justin Tamayo as Assistant City Attorney and Assistant General Counsel.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Appointing Justin Tamayo
2. Resume of Justin Tamayo
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