MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Applies to all bodies noted in the heading.
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
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Mitchell Cameron, Director of Administrative Services
David Sanchez, Director of Community Development
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Director of Finance
Carrie Weal, City Clerk
Shaun Kroes, Public Works Administrator
Georg Winkler, Economic Development Manager
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney read the closed session items into the record. Council recessed to Closed Session.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4)
Number of Potential Case(s): 2 (City)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency
Resources Director, and Finance Director
Unrepresented Employees: City Employees (City, CSD)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
1. OPV Coalition, et. al. vs. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA (City)
2. VCCAMG v. City and Costco et al. 2nd District Court of Appeal Case Number B344843 (City
5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Trembley led the salute to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS
D. Older Americans Month
Mayor Kildee presented the proclamation to members of the Camarillo Council on Aging.
E. Trinity Tipton - CIF State Wrestling Champion
Mayor Kildee presented a certificate of recognition to Trinity Tipton.
Barbara "Barb" Swetek - Camarillo Citizen Patrol
Mayor Kildee presented a certificate of recognition to Barbara "Barb" Swetek.
Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff thanked the Camarillo Citizen Patrol and DART volunteers for their service and thanked the city for providing seniors opportunities to be engaged in. He indicated the Ventura County Sheriff's Department is fully staffed. The Council thanked the Sheriff's Department for the service they provide to Camarillo.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council regarding city trees impacting their pool:
Debbie and Jim Manuel.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo requested staff to follow up on this issue and report back to the Council.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
The following people provided public testimony on Item O: Ezra Katzab, Diana Bradley, Julie Mohr, Ricardo Hernandez, Karen Anzalone, Jerry Barrett, Suzette Marroquin, Blanca Macias, and Judy Estrada.
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Approved the minutes of the regular Camarillo City Council and Camarillo Sanitary District meetings of April 23, 2025.
H. Local Appointment Recommendations for Volunteer Advisory Boards (City) Confirmed the recommended appointments with an effective date of July 1, 2025.
I. Adopt Ordinance 2030, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Amending Certain Sections and Adding Chapters 19.39 and 19.41 to Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations, Ministerial Subdivision Processes, Urban Dwelling Unit Standards, Objective Design Standards for New Residential Structures, and Enhanced Land Use Noticing Requirements (City)
Adopted Ordinance 2030, which constituted reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
J. Disbursements (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-33 approving disbursements.
K. Traffic Signal Improvements at Las Posas and Temple (Project No. TS-5094) = Adopt a Resolution Exonerating Warranty Securities (City Adopted Resolution 2025-34 exonerating warranty securities for Traffic Signal Improvements at Las Posas and Temple - Project No. TS-5094 with Taft Electric Company.
L. Award CC Agreement No. 2025-27 Fire Suppression & Fire Alarm System Inspections and Maintenance/Repair for Specification AS-2024-9 (City) Found fire suppression and alarm system inspections and maintenance exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute CC Agreement No. 2025-27 with Legendary Fire Systems for a three-year agreement in the amount of $37,395.00; and
Authorized a contingency in the amount of $58,000; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to extend Agreement No. 2025-27 for an additional two years upon mutual agreement between the City and Legendary Fire Systems for a total not to exceed contract amount of $122,227.00; and
Authorized the City Manager to execute future change orders or documents as necessary up to the authorized contingency amount.
M. Award Vehicle/Equipment Purchase for Specification AS-2024-8 (City)
1. Found purchasing vehicles exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized the purchase of vehicles and equipment in the amount of City Council and Sanitary District Minutes- May 14, 2025 Page 3 of 8 $536,981.90 and authorized a contingency in the amount of $125,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $661,981.60; and
Authorized an appropriation of $125,000 in Account No.
540-5540-455.36-11 from available Vehicles & Equipment Fund Balance; and
Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments or documents up to the not to exceed amount.
N. Award CC Agreement No. 2022-157A Carpet Cleaning Services at the Camarillo Public Library Renewal for Specification AS-2021-21 (City) Found the carpet cleaning services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized City Manager to execute CC Agreement 2022-157A with Pacific Breeze ChemDry for a three-year agreement in the amount of $229,919.10, and
Authorized a contingency for $34,000, for a total not to exceed agreement amount of $263,919.10; and
4. Authorized City Manager to execute future change orders or documents as necessary up to the authorized contingency amount.
O. Formation of a Mobile Home Land Rent Ad Hoc Committee and Confirmation of the Mayor's Appointments (City)
Established the Mobile Home Land Rent Ad Hoc Committee and confirmed the appointment of Councilmember Susan Santangelo and Councilmember Dr. Martita Martinez-Bravo to the Committee.
P. Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Confidence Consulting (City)
1. Authorized a $10,000 increase to Second Amendment to Agreement No.
CC 2022- 177B; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to Agreement No. CC 2022-177C with Confidence Consulting, in an amount of $30,000, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $100,000, and to the Agreement through June 30, 2026.
Q. Chemical System Improvements (Project No. SS-5078-1) - Adopt a Resolution Approving Final Pay Estimate and Accepting Improvements (CSD) Adopted CSD Resolution No. 2025-5 accepting improvements, approving Final Pay Estimate No. 11 to Spiess Construction Co., Inc., and authorized the Chair to sign the Notice of Completion.
R. Approve CSD Agreement 2025-11 with California Boiler, Inc. and Ratify Urgency Purchase and Installation of a Rite Boiler (CSD)
1. Found the Maintenance Contract exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines as maintenance of CSD equipment; and
2. Ratified Urgency Purchase from California Boiler, Inc. for $223,579.35; and City Council and Sanitary District Minutes- May 14, 2025 Page 4 of 8 Authorized the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 2025-11 with California Boiler, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a Rite boiler in the amount of $223,579.35 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $11,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $234,579.35; and Authorized the District Manager to execute future change orders and documents with California Boiler, Inc. up to the authorized contingency amount.
Pump Station 5 - Pump Replacement (CSD)
Found the Maintenance Contract for the purchase and installation of a Grundfos pump with Muniquip LLC exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities; and
2. Waived the Formal Bid Solicitation requirement of Policy 4.01, Section G.3.;
3. Authorized the District Manager to approve the purchase of a Grundfos pump from Muniquip LLC in an amount not to exceed $57,783.48.
MOTION to approve Items G through S.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Council seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL / CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT The following City Council and Camarillo Sanitary Public Hearing Items) will be presented as a joint discussion and any motion taken on an item will apply to both bodies.
T. Water Service Rates - Setting the Amount of Water Rates and Charges for July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028
Sewer Service Rates - CSD Ordinance Amending Chapter VII, Section 7001, of the Operations Code Relating to Sewer Service Charges
Finance Director Uribe and Kevin Kostiuk, Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc., gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Water, Airport, and Sewer public hearing including the timeline, history, rate setting process, cost factor. Assistant Finance Director Townsend provided an overview of the Public Outreach and Proposition 218 and AB 2257.
Mayor Kildee stated, in order to facilitate the discussions during the joint hearing of the Council and the Board, it would be more effective to authorize the Mayor to serve as the chair for both the Council and the Board.
MOTION to authorize the Mayor to serve as the Chair of the Sanitary District for the joint hearing.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Vice Mayor Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
The following people provided public testimony: Denise Hribar, Ken Hanson, Jeff City Council and Sanitary District Minutes- May 14, 2025 Page 5 of 8 Nettleton, Patricia Griffin, Matt Flood, Doug Bloyce, Thomas Matsumura, Phyllis Anderson, Randy Gilbert, Cheryl Johnson, Nancy Hullihan, John Greenwood.
Staff responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Kildee asked the Council if there was a need to make any clarifications or reductions to the proposed Water Rates, Airport Water Rates, or Sewer Rates based on written objections and responses presented by staff. Seeing none, the Mayor made a last call for protests.
Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the JOINT PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. No further written protests would be accepted.
The Council acknowledged concerns about the proposed rate increases and deemed the increases both responsible and necessary to ensure the city's ability to maintain and replace critical infrastructure.
Assistant Finance Director Townsend reported on the count of protests for each of the rates.
For Water Rates, the City serves 13,669 parcels, a majority protest would require 6835 protest votes and the City received 200 written protests.
For airport water rates, the City serves 105 parcels, a majority protest would require 53 protest votes, and the city received 0 written protests.
For sewer rates, the District serves 15,002 parcels, a majority protest would require 7502 protest votes and the District received 223 written protests.
There was NO majority protest for water rates, airport water rates, or sewer rates.
MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 2025-35 setting the amount of water rates and charges for July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 2025-36 setting the amount of the airport water system rates and charges for July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
MOTION to introduce CSD Ordinance No. 98 of the Board of the Camarillo Sanitary District amending Chapter VII, Section 7001, of the District's Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley
RECESS/RECONVENE
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DISCUSSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL
V. Approval of the Camarillo Tourism Marketing District Annual Report Georg Winkler, Economic Development Manager and Yuliana Garcia, Executive Director, Camarillo Hotel & Tourism Association, gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Camarillo Tourism Marketing District Annual Report including the 2023 Impact Report, Lodging Performance and New Developments, and Marketing and Key Initiatives.
MOTION to approve the FY 2024/25 Camarillo Tourism Marketing District Annual Report, including the proposed budget reallocation, as submitted by the Camarillo Hotel and Tourism Association.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
W. Transit Operation and Maintenance Services Agreement No. 2024-28, Contingency Request
Public Works Administrator Kroes gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Camarillo Area Transit service updates including Ridership, RideCo App, RTW Management, Transit Fleet Updates, and Revenue Hours. He responded to questions by the Council.
1. Found the contingency of $1.1 million for the Agreement for Transit Operations and Maintenance Services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments up to the authorized contingency amount of $1,100,000 for Agreement No. 2024-28 with RTW Management, Inc. for transit operations and maintenance services for a four-year term for an amount not to exceed $12,966,219.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
The Council supported postponing the discussion of one of the anticipated litigation items until the next meeting.
ADJOURN
Vice Mayor Tennessen requested the meeting adjourn in the memory of Daniel Schoenewald.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. in memory of Daniel Schoenewald.
City Council and Sanitary District Minutes- May 14, 2025 Page 7 of 8 ATTEST:
Kevin Kildee
Mayor
ATTEST:
A Wal
Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Assistant Secretary
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