CITY OF CAMARILLO
AMENDED REGULAR MEETINGAGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
CAMARILLO CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
601 CARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 5:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION & PUBLIC COMMENTS The City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 601 Carmen Drive. Members of the City Council (City) also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District (CSD), Camarillo Library Board (CLB), and Successor Agency (SA). When these boards are scheduled to meet, it will beindicated in the agenda heading. Agendas, minutes, and recordings of meetings can be found at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo. The Meetings are livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be watched live at:www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live. Regular meetings will be broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29.
3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting in closed session as indicated in the matters listed below.
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager (City)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager (City, CSD)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Potential Case(s): 1 (City)
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting as indicated in the agenda heading.
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
D. Recognition of Las Personas Community Academy Participants GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the public to address the City Council, Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency, if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading, on any item not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the council from addressing any issue not on the Agenda. Testimony may be received and referred to staff or scheduled for a future meeting.
COUNCIL, STAFF, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Includes informational which do not require action, such as verbal reports by City Council on council committee and events; and informational reports by staff and intergovernmental agencies.
E. Library Activity Updates – Receive and File
F. Interface 211 Program Update
G. Economic Development Collaborative Update
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon without discussion, unless removed by a Council Member for discussion. Members of the City Council also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency boards if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar items applies to all bodies.
H. Meeting Minutes (SA, CLB, City, CSD)
Recommendation : Approve minutes of the special meeting of the February 26, 2025, Successor Agency, regular meeting of April 23, 2025 Library Board, and the regular meeting of May 14, 2025, Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District.
I. Disbursements (SA, City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving disbursements.
J. Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District Amending Chapter VII, Section 7001 of the District’s Operations Code Relating to Sewer Service Rates (CSD)
Recommendation : Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
K. Traffic Control Services CSD Agreement 20254 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for traffic control services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20254 with Total Barricade Services Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $98,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manger to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $168,000.
L. CPD226M(5), Costco (northeast corner of Ventura Boulevard and Springville Drive) – Resolution Approving Improvement Plans, Acknowledging Receipt of Agreements, Securities and Other Necessary Documents (CSD, City)
Recommendation :
1. Adopt a City Resolution approving improvement plans and acknowledging receipt of agreements, securities and other necessary documents for CPD226M(5); authorizing the City Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing City Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
2. Adopt a CSD Resolution approving the sewer improvement plans, acknowledging receipt of agreement, securities and other necessary documents for CPD 226M(5); authorizing the District Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing District Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
M. Investment Reports for April 2025 (City)
Recommendation : Receive and file reports.
N. Revenue & Expenditure Report for April 2025 Preliminary (City) Recommendation : Receive and file report.
O. MC20212, Tree Maintenance Services – Approve CC Agreement 2021112C with West Coast Arborist (City)
Recommendation :
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2021112C with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount of $851,590 for a total agreement amount of $3,892,772.70; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute future amendments or other documents up to the total agreement amount.
P. RPD189M(3), Williams Homes (near the southwest corner of Petit Street and Village at the Park Drive) – Adopt a Resolution Exonerating Securities (City) Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution exonerating securities for RPD189M(3), Williams Homes.
Q. Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act – Fiscal Year 2025/26 Projects (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2025/26 list of projects planned to be funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
R. Adopt FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan CouncilGoals and Objectives (City) Recommendation : Adoption of the FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan – Council Goals and Objectives.
S. Sewer Line Chemical Root Control CSD Agreement 20255 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for sewer line chemical root control, exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20255 with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $900,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manager to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $1,500,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL
T. Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1 through 10 – Resolution Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessments
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, as shown in the Engineer’s Report.
U. Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation
Recommendation :
1. Find the Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) because designating the structure will serve to preserve it.
2. Adopt a resolution approving a historic landmark designation for the Scholle Farmhouse located at 650 Edward Scholle Drive.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CITY COUNCIL
V. Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052) – Adopt a Resolution Approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan for Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052).
W. Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway, and Quitclaim Deed
Recommendation :
1. Council conduct the Agenda item and obtain additional information from the County and Developer. If Council determines there is sufficient information, approve entering into the Agreement consistent with items 35 below.
2. If the Council determines it needs further information prior to approving the Agreement, Council should direct staff to work with the County and AMCAL on those items and bring the Agreement back to Council once Staff has been able to clarify the information needed.
3. Find that the proposed Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, and the execution of a Quitclaim Deed is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
4. Authorize City Manager to execute Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway; and
5. Authorize City Manager to execute the Quitclaim to Ventura County of the Easement Deed recorded on July 10, 1974, in Book 4285 page 529 as No. 45373 in the Official Records of the County of Ventura.
MEMORIAM
Former City Manager / Mayor James William “Bill” Little (*item added) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURN
*California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Unless otherwise notated with an applicable California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statement, agenda items without statements are not subject to CEQA review.
**Levine Act – Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308, also known as the Levine Act. No City Council Member [Planning Commissioner] may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or agent for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. This prohibition commences when your application has been filed, or the proceeding is otherwise initiated. A party to a City proceeding—which includes both applicants and agentsmust disclose on the record of during the City Council meeting any contribution of more than $500 made to any Council Member by the applicant or agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, may make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. Prior to making a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or agent, to a proceeding must disclose that fact on the record of the City Council meeting, and is disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification, and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member is permitted to participate in the proceeding. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records related to agenda items are available on the City’s website at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo, and at City Hall located at 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meetings are broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29, and livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live.
Public Comment O ptions
Electronic Comments : To submit electronic public comments please visit www.cityofcamarillo.org/publiccomment or follow the QR Code.
Written Comments: You may submit written comments to the City Clerk, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, California 93010. If your written comment is received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date, the City Clerk will distribute copies of your comments to all Councilmembers prior to the meeting. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the Councilmembers.
Verbal Comments: Verbal Comments will be received on any item on the agenda at the time the agenda item is heard. Comments are limited to three minutes for each speaker, unless extended by the Chair/Mayor, and each speaker may only speak once on each item. The City Council will receive public comments for items not on the agenda during the General Public Comment time. Action cannot be taken on any item that is not on the agenda but may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda.
Speaking
When it is your turn to speak, the Chair/Mayor will call your name. When your name is called, approach the podium and begin your comments by stating your name for the record. The timer will count down your 3 minutes. When the timer signals your time is up, we will move onto the next speaker.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 3885397. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Camarillo Council Agendas – May 28, 2025
CITY OF CAMARILLO
AMENDED REGULAR MEETINGAGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
CAMARILLO CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
601 CARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 5:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION & PUBLIC COMMENTS The City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 601 Carmen Drive. Members of the City Council (City) also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District (CSD), Camarillo Library Board (CLB), and Successor Agency (SA). When these boards are scheduled to meet, it will beindicated in the agenda heading. Agendas, minutes, and recordings of meetings can be found at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo. The Meetings are livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be watched live at:www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live. Regular meetings will be broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29.
3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting in closed session as indicated in the matters listed below.
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager (City)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager (City, CSD)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Potential Case(s): 1 (City)
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting as indicated in the agenda heading.
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
D. Recognition of Las Personas Community Academy Participants GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the public to address the City Council, Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency, if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading, on any item not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the council from addressing any issue not on the Agenda. Testimony may be received and referred to staff or scheduled for a future meeting.
COUNCIL, STAFF, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Includes informational which do not require action, such as verbal reports by City Council on council committee and events; and informational reports by staff and intergovernmental agencies.
E. Library Activity Updates – Receive and File
F. Interface 211 Program Update
G. Economic Development Collaborative Update
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon without discussion, unless removed by a Council Member for discussion. Members of the City Council also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency boards if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar items applies to all bodies.
H. Meeting Minutes (SA, CLB, City, CSD)
Recommendation : Approve minutes of the special meeting of the February 26, 2025, Successor Agency, regular meeting of April 23, 2025 Library Board, and the regular meeting of May 14, 2025, Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District.
I. Disbursements (SA, City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving disbursements.
J. Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District Amending Chapter VII, Section 7001 of the District’s Operations Code Relating to Sewer Service Rates (CSD)
Recommendation : Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
K. Traffic Control Services CSD Agreement 20254 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for traffic control services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20254 with Total Barricade Services Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $98,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manger to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $168,000.
L. CPD226M(5), Costco (northeast corner of Ventura Boulevard and Springville Drive) – Resolution Approving Improvement Plans, Acknowledging Receipt of Agreements, Securities and Other Necessary Documents (CSD, City)
Recommendation :
1. Adopt a City Resolution approving improvement plans and acknowledging receipt of agreements, securities and other necessary documents for CPD226M(5); authorizing the City Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing City Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
2. Adopt a CSD Resolution approving the sewer improvement plans, acknowledging receipt of agreement, securities and other necessary documents for CPD 226M(5); authorizing the District Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing District Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
M. Investment Reports for April 2025 (City)
Recommendation : Receive and file reports.
N. Revenue & Expenditure Report for April 2025 Preliminary (City) Recommendation : Receive and file report.
O. MC20212, Tree Maintenance Services – Approve CC Agreement 2021112C with West Coast Arborist (City)
Recommendation :
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2021112C with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount of $851,590 for a total agreement amount of $3,892,772.70; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute future amendments or other documents up to the total agreement amount.
P. RPD189M(3), Williams Homes (near the southwest corner of Petit Street and Village at the Park Drive) – Adopt a Resolution Exonerating Securities (City) Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution exonerating securities for RPD189M(3), Williams Homes.
Q. Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act – Fiscal Year 2025/26 Projects (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2025/26 list of projects planned to be funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
R. Adopt FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan CouncilGoals and Objectives (City) Recommendation : Adoption of the FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan – Council Goals and Objectives.
S. Sewer Line Chemical Root Control CSD Agreement 20255 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for sewer line chemical root control, exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20255 with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $900,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manager to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $1,500,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL
T. Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1 through 10 – Resolution Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessments
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, as shown in the Engineer’s Report.
U. Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation
Recommendation :
1. Find the Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) because designating the structure will serve to preserve it.
2. Adopt a resolution approving a historic landmark designation for the Scholle Farmhouse located at 650 Edward Scholle Drive.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CITY COUNCIL
V. Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052) – Adopt a Resolution Approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan for Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052).
W. Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway, and Quitclaim Deed
Recommendation :
1. Council conduct the Agenda item and obtain additional information from the County and Developer. If Council determines there is sufficient information, approve entering into the Agreement consistent with items 35 below.
2. If the Council determines it needs further information prior to approving the Agreement, Council should direct staff to work with the County and AMCAL on those items and bring the Agreement back to Council once Staff has been able to clarify the information needed.
3. Find that the proposed Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, and the execution of a Quitclaim Deed is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
4. Authorize City Manager to execute Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway; and
5. Authorize City Manager to execute the Quitclaim to Ventura County of the Easement Deed recorded on July 10, 1974, in Book 4285 page 529 as No. 45373 in the Official Records of the County of Ventura.
MEMORIAM
Former City Manager / Mayor James William “Bill” Little (*item added) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURN
*California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Unless otherwise notated with an applicable California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statement, agenda items without statements are not subject to CEQA review.
**Levine Act – Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308, also known as the Levine Act. No City Council Member [Planning Commissioner] may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or agent for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. This prohibition commences when your application has been filed, or the proceeding is otherwise initiated. A party to a City proceeding—which includes both applicants and agentsmust disclose on the record of during the City Council meeting any contribution of more than $500 made to any Council Member by the applicant or agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, may make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. Prior to making a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or agent, to a proceeding must disclose that fact on the record of the City Council meeting, and is disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification, and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member is permitted to participate in the proceeding. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records related to agenda items are available on the City’s website at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo, and at City Hall located at 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meetings are broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29, and livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live.
Public Comment O ptions
Electronic Comments : To submit electronic public comments please visit www.cityofcamarillo.org/publiccomment or follow the QR Code.
Written Comments: You may submit written comments to the City Clerk, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, California 93010. If your written comment is received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date, the City Clerk will distribute copies of your comments to all Councilmembers prior to the meeting. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the Councilmembers.
Verbal Comments: Verbal Comments will be received on any item on the agenda at the time the agenda item is heard. Comments are limited to three minutes for each speaker, unless extended by the Chair/Mayor, and each speaker may only speak once on each item. The City Council will receive public comments for items not on the agenda during the General Public Comment time. Action cannot be taken on any item that is not on the agenda but may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda.
Speaking
When it is your turn to speak, the Chair/Mayor will call your name. When your name is called, approach the podium and begin your comments by stating your name for the record. The timer will count down your 3 minutes. When the timer signals your time is up, we will move onto the next speaker.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 3885397. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Camarillo Council Agendas – May 28, 2025
CITY OF CAMARILLO
AMENDED REGULAR MEETINGAGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
CAMARILLO CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
601 CARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 5:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION & PUBLIC COMMENTS The City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 601 Carmen Drive. Members of the City Council (City) also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District (CSD), Camarillo Library Board (CLB), and Successor Agency (SA). When these boards are scheduled to meet, it will beindicated in the agenda heading. Agendas, minutes, and recordings of meetings can be found at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo. The Meetings are livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be watched live at:www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live. Regular meetings will be broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29.
3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting in closed session as indicated in the matters listed below.
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager (City)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager (City, CSD)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Potential Case(s): 1 (City)
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting as indicated in the agenda heading.
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
D. Recognition of Las Personas Community Academy Participants GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the public to address the City Council, Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency, if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading, on any item not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the council from addressing any issue not on the Agenda. Testimony may be received and referred to staff or scheduled for a future meeting.
COUNCIL, STAFF, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Includes informational which do not require action, such as verbal reports by City Council on council committee and events; and informational reports by staff and intergovernmental agencies.
E. Library Activity Updates – Receive and File
F. Interface 211 Program Update
G. Economic Development Collaborative Update
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon without discussion, unless removed by a Council Member for discussion. Members of the City Council also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency boards if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar items applies to all bodies.
H. Meeting Minutes (SA, CLB, City, CSD)
Recommendation : Approve minutes of the special meeting of the February 26, 2025, Successor Agency, regular meeting of April 23, 2025 Library Board, and the regular meeting of May 14, 2025, Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District.
I. Disbursements (SA, City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving disbursements.
J. Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District Amending Chapter VII, Section 7001 of the District’s Operations Code Relating to Sewer Service Rates (CSD)
Recommendation : Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
K. Traffic Control Services CSD Agreement 20254 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for traffic control services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20254 with Total Barricade Services Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $98,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manger to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $168,000.
L. CPD226M(5), Costco (northeast corner of Ventura Boulevard and Springville Drive) – Resolution Approving Improvement Plans, Acknowledging Receipt of Agreements, Securities and Other Necessary Documents (CSD, City)
Recommendation :
1. Adopt a City Resolution approving improvement plans and acknowledging receipt of agreements, securities and other necessary documents for CPD226M(5); authorizing the City Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing City Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
2. Adopt a CSD Resolution approving the sewer improvement plans, acknowledging receipt of agreement, securities and other necessary documents for CPD 226M(5); authorizing the District Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing District Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
M. Investment Reports for April 2025 (City)
Recommendation : Receive and file reports.
N. Revenue & Expenditure Report for April 2025 Preliminary (City) Recommendation : Receive and file report.
O. MC20212, Tree Maintenance Services – Approve CC Agreement 2021112C with West Coast Arborist (City)
Recommendation :
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2021112C with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount of $851,590 for a total agreement amount of $3,892,772.70; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute future amendments or other documents up to the total agreement amount.
P. RPD189M(3), Williams Homes (near the southwest corner of Petit Street and Village at the Park Drive) – Adopt a Resolution Exonerating Securities (City) Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution exonerating securities for RPD189M(3), Williams Homes.
Q. Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act – Fiscal Year 2025/26 Projects (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2025/26 list of projects planned to be funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
R. Adopt FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan CouncilGoals and Objectives (City) Recommendation : Adoption of the FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan – Council Goals and Objectives.
S. Sewer Line Chemical Root Control CSD Agreement 20255 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for sewer line chemical root control, exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20255 with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $900,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manager to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $1,500,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL
T. Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1 through 10 – Resolution Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessments
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, as shown in the Engineer’s Report.
U. Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation
Recommendation :
1. Find the Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) because designating the structure will serve to preserve it.
2. Adopt a resolution approving a historic landmark designation for the Scholle Farmhouse located at 650 Edward Scholle Drive.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CITY COUNCIL
V. Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052) – Adopt a Resolution Approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan for Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052).
W. Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway, and Quitclaim Deed
Recommendation :
1. Council conduct the Agenda item and obtain additional information from the County and Developer. If Council determines there is sufficient information, approve entering into the Agreement consistent with items 35 below.
2. If the Council determines it needs further information prior to approving the Agreement, Council should direct staff to work with the County and AMCAL on those items and bring the Agreement back to Council once Staff has been able to clarify the information needed.
3. Find that the proposed Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, and the execution of a Quitclaim Deed is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
4. Authorize City Manager to execute Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway; and
5. Authorize City Manager to execute the Quitclaim to Ventura County of the Easement Deed recorded on July 10, 1974, in Book 4285 page 529 as No. 45373 in the Official Records of the County of Ventura.
MEMORIAM
Former City Manager / Mayor James William “Bill” Little (*item added) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURN
*California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Unless otherwise notated with an applicable California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statement, agenda items without statements are not subject to CEQA review.
**Levine Act – Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308, also known as the Levine Act. No City Council Member [Planning Commissioner] may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or agent for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. This prohibition commences when your application has been filed, or the proceeding is otherwise initiated. A party to a City proceeding—which includes both applicants and agentsmust disclose on the record of during the City Council meeting any contribution of more than $500 made to any Council Member by the applicant or agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, may make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. Prior to making a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or agent, to a proceeding must disclose that fact on the record of the City Council meeting, and is disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification, and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member is permitted to participate in the proceeding. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records related to agenda items are available on the City’s website at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo, and at City Hall located at 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meetings are broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29, and livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live.
Public Comment O ptions
Electronic Comments : To submit electronic public comments please visit www.cityofcamarillo.org/publiccomment or follow the QR Code.
Written Comments: You may submit written comments to the City Clerk, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, California 93010. If your written comment is received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date, the City Clerk will distribute copies of your comments to all Councilmembers prior to the meeting. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the Councilmembers.
Verbal Comments: Verbal Comments will be received on any item on the agenda at the time the agenda item is heard. Comments are limited to three minutes for each speaker, unless extended by the Chair/Mayor, and each speaker may only speak once on each item. The City Council will receive public comments for items not on the agenda during the General Public Comment time. Action cannot be taken on any item that is not on the agenda but may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda.
Speaking
When it is your turn to speak, the Chair/Mayor will call your name. When your name is called, approach the podium and begin your comments by stating your name for the record. The timer will count down your 3 minutes. When the timer signals your time is up, we will move onto the next speaker.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 3885397. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Camarillo Council Agendas – May 28, 2025
CITY OF CAMARILLO
AMENDED REGULAR MEETINGAGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
CAMARILLO CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
601 CARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 5:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION & PUBLIC COMMENTS The City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 601 Carmen Drive. Members of the City Council (City) also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District (CSD), Camarillo Library Board (CLB), and Successor Agency (SA). When these boards are scheduled to meet, it will beindicated in the agenda heading. Agendas, minutes, and recordings of meetings can be found at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo. The Meetings are livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be watched live at:www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live. Regular meetings will be broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29.
3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting in closed session as indicated in the matters listed below.
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager (City)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager (City, CSD)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Potential Case(s): 1 (City)
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting as indicated in the agenda heading.
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
D. Recognition of Las Personas Community Academy Participants GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the public to address the City Council, Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency, if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading, on any item not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the council from addressing any issue not on the Agenda. Testimony may be received and referred to staff or scheduled for a future meeting.
COUNCIL, STAFF, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Includes informational which do not require action, such as verbal reports by City Council on council committee and events; and informational reports by staff and intergovernmental agencies.
E. Library Activity Updates – Receive and File
F. Interface 211 Program Update
G. Economic Development Collaborative Update
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon without discussion, unless removed by a Council Member for discussion. Members of the City Council also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency boards if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar items applies to all bodies.
H. Meeting Minutes (SA, CLB, City, CSD)
Recommendation : Approve minutes of the special meeting of the February 26, 2025, Successor Agency, regular meeting of April 23, 2025 Library Board, and the regular meeting of May 14, 2025, Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District.
I. Disbursements (SA, City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving disbursements.
J. Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District Amending Chapter VII, Section 7001 of the District’s Operations Code Relating to Sewer Service Rates (CSD)
Recommendation : Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
K. Traffic Control Services CSD Agreement 20254 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for traffic control services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20254 with Total Barricade Services Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $98,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manger to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $168,000.
L. CPD226M(5), Costco (northeast corner of Ventura Boulevard and Springville Drive) – Resolution Approving Improvement Plans, Acknowledging Receipt of Agreements, Securities and Other Necessary Documents (CSD, City)
Recommendation :
1. Adopt a City Resolution approving improvement plans and acknowledging receipt of agreements, securities and other necessary documents for CPD226M(5); authorizing the City Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing City Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
2. Adopt a CSD Resolution approving the sewer improvement plans, acknowledging receipt of agreement, securities and other necessary documents for CPD 226M(5); authorizing the District Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing District Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
M. Investment Reports for April 2025 (City)
Recommendation : Receive and file reports.
N. Revenue & Expenditure Report for April 2025 Preliminary (City) Recommendation : Receive and file report.
O. MC20212, Tree Maintenance Services – Approve CC Agreement 2021112C with West Coast Arborist (City)
Recommendation :
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2021112C with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount of $851,590 for a total agreement amount of $3,892,772.70; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute future amendments or other documents up to the total agreement amount.
P. RPD189M(3), Williams Homes (near the southwest corner of Petit Street and Village at the Park Drive) – Adopt a Resolution Exonerating Securities (City) Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution exonerating securities for RPD189M(3), Williams Homes.
Q. Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act – Fiscal Year 2025/26 Projects (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2025/26 list of projects planned to be funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
R. Adopt FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan CouncilGoals and Objectives (City) Recommendation : Adoption of the FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan – Council Goals and Objectives.
S. Sewer Line Chemical Root Control CSD Agreement 20255 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for sewer line chemical root control, exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20255 with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $900,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manager to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $1,500,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL
T. Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1 through 10 – Resolution Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessments
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, as shown in the Engineer’s Report.
U. Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation
Recommendation :
1. Find the Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) because designating the structure will serve to preserve it.
2. Adopt a resolution approving a historic landmark designation for the Scholle Farmhouse located at 650 Edward Scholle Drive.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CITY COUNCIL
V. Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052) – Adopt a Resolution Approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan for Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052).
W. Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway, and Quitclaim Deed
Recommendation :
1. Council conduct the Agenda item and obtain additional information from the County and Developer. If Council determines there is sufficient information, approve entering into the Agreement consistent with items 35 below.
2. If the Council determines it needs further information prior to approving the Agreement, Council should direct staff to work with the County and AMCAL on those items and bring the Agreement back to Council once Staff has been able to clarify the information needed.
3. Find that the proposed Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, and the execution of a Quitclaim Deed is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
4. Authorize City Manager to execute Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway; and
5. Authorize City Manager to execute the Quitclaim to Ventura County of the Easement Deed recorded on July 10, 1974, in Book 4285 page 529 as No. 45373 in the Official Records of the County of Ventura.
MEMORIAM
Former City Manager / Mayor James William “Bill” Little (*item added) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURN
*California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Unless otherwise notated with an applicable California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statement, agenda items without statements are not subject to CEQA review.
**Levine Act – Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308, also known as the Levine Act. No City Council Member [Planning Commissioner] may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or agent for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. This prohibition commences when your application has been filed, or the proceeding is otherwise initiated. A party to a City proceeding—which includes both applicants and agentsmust disclose on the record of during the City Council meeting any contribution of more than $500 made to any Council Member by the applicant or agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, may make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. Prior to making a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or agent, to a proceeding must disclose that fact on the record of the City Council meeting, and is disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification, and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member is permitted to participate in the proceeding. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records related to agenda items are available on the City’s website at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo, and at City Hall located at 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meetings are broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29, and livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live.
Public Comment O ptions
Electronic Comments : To submit electronic public comments please visit www.cityofcamarillo.org/publiccomment or follow the QR Code.
Written Comments: You may submit written comments to the City Clerk, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, California 93010. If your written comment is received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date, the City Clerk will distribute copies of your comments to all Councilmembers prior to the meeting. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the Councilmembers.
Verbal Comments: Verbal Comments will be received on any item on the agenda at the time the agenda item is heard. Comments are limited to three minutes for each speaker, unless extended by the Chair/Mayor, and each speaker may only speak once on each item. The City Council will receive public comments for items not on the agenda during the General Public Comment time. Action cannot be taken on any item that is not on the agenda but may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda.
Speaking
When it is your turn to speak, the Chair/Mayor will call your name. When your name is called, approach the podium and begin your comments by stating your name for the record. The timer will count down your 3 minutes. When the timer signals your time is up, we will move onto the next speaker.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 3885397. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Camarillo Council Agendas – May 28, 2025
CITY OF CAMARILLO
AMENDED REGULAR MEETINGAGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
CAMARILLO CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
601 CARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 5:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION & PUBLIC COMMENTS The City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 601 Carmen Drive. Members of the City Council (City) also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District (CSD), Camarillo Library Board (CLB), and Successor Agency (SA). When these boards are scheduled to meet, it will beindicated in the agenda heading. Agendas, minutes, and recordings of meetings can be found at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo. The Meetings are livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be watched live at:www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live. Regular meetings will be broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29.
3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting in closed session as indicated in the matters listed below.
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager (City)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager (City, CSD)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Potential Case(s): 1 (City)
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting as indicated in the agenda heading.
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
D. Recognition of Las Personas Community Academy Participants GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the public to address the City Council, Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency, if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading, on any item not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the council from addressing any issue not on the Agenda. Testimony may be received and referred to staff or scheduled for a future meeting.
COUNCIL, STAFF, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Includes informational which do not require action, such as verbal reports by City Council on council committee and events; and informational reports by staff and intergovernmental agencies.
E. Library Activity Updates – Receive and File
F. Interface 211 Program Update
G. Economic Development Collaborative Update
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon without discussion, unless removed by a Council Member for discussion. Members of the City Council also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency boards if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar items applies to all bodies.
H. Meeting Minutes (SA, CLB, City, CSD)
Recommendation : Approve minutes of the special meeting of the February 26, 2025, Successor Agency, regular meeting of April 23, 2025 Library Board, and the regular meeting of May 14, 2025, Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District.
I. Disbursements (SA, City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving disbursements.
J. Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District Amending Chapter VII, Section 7001 of the District’s Operations Code Relating to Sewer Service Rates (CSD)
Recommendation : Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
K. Traffic Control Services CSD Agreement 20254 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for traffic control services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20254 with Total Barricade Services Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $98,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manger to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $168,000.
L. CPD226M(5), Costco (northeast corner of Ventura Boulevard and Springville Drive) – Resolution Approving Improvement Plans, Acknowledging Receipt of Agreements, Securities and Other Necessary Documents (CSD, City)
Recommendation :
1. Adopt a City Resolution approving improvement plans and acknowledging receipt of agreements, securities and other necessary documents for CPD226M(5); authorizing the City Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing City Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
2. Adopt a CSD Resolution approving the sewer improvement plans, acknowledging receipt of agreement, securities and other necessary documents for CPD 226M(5); authorizing the District Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing District Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
M. Investment Reports for April 2025 (City)
Recommendation : Receive and file reports.
N. Revenue & Expenditure Report for April 2025 Preliminary (City) Recommendation : Receive and file report.
O. MC20212, Tree Maintenance Services – Approve CC Agreement 2021112C with West Coast Arborist (City)
Recommendation :
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2021112C with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount of $851,590 for a total agreement amount of $3,892,772.70; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute future amendments or other documents up to the total agreement amount.
P. RPD189M(3), Williams Homes (near the southwest corner of Petit Street and Village at the Park Drive) – Adopt a Resolution Exonerating Securities (City) Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution exonerating securities for RPD189M(3), Williams Homes.
Q. Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act – Fiscal Year 2025/26 Projects (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2025/26 list of projects planned to be funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
R. Adopt FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan CouncilGoals and Objectives (City) Recommendation : Adoption of the FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan – Council Goals and Objectives.
S. Sewer Line Chemical Root Control CSD Agreement 20255 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for sewer line chemical root control, exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20255 with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $900,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manager to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $1,500,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL
T. Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1 through 10 – Resolution Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessments
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, as shown in the Engineer’s Report.
U. Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation
Recommendation :
1. Find the Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) because designating the structure will serve to preserve it.
2. Adopt a resolution approving a historic landmark designation for the Scholle Farmhouse located at 650 Edward Scholle Drive.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CITY COUNCIL
V. Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052) – Adopt a Resolution Approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan for Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052).
W. Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway, and Quitclaim Deed
Recommendation :
1. Council conduct the Agenda item and obtain additional information from the County and Developer. If Council determines there is sufficient information, approve entering into the Agreement consistent with items 35 below.
2. If the Council determines it needs further information prior to approving the Agreement, Council should direct staff to work with the County and AMCAL on those items and bring the Agreement back to Council once Staff has been able to clarify the information needed.
3. Find that the proposed Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, and the execution of a Quitclaim Deed is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
4. Authorize City Manager to execute Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway; and
5. Authorize City Manager to execute the Quitclaim to Ventura County of the Easement Deed recorded on July 10, 1974, in Book 4285 page 529 as No. 45373 in the Official Records of the County of Ventura.
MEMORIAM
Former City Manager / Mayor James William “Bill” Little (*item added) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURN
*California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Unless otherwise notated with an applicable California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statement, agenda items without statements are not subject to CEQA review.
**Levine Act – Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308, also known as the Levine Act. No City Council Member [Planning Commissioner] may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or agent for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. This prohibition commences when your application has been filed, or the proceeding is otherwise initiated. A party to a City proceeding—which includes both applicants and agentsmust disclose on the record of during the City Council meeting any contribution of more than $500 made to any Council Member by the applicant or agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, may make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. Prior to making a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or agent, to a proceeding must disclose that fact on the record of the City Council meeting, and is disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification, and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member is permitted to participate in the proceeding. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records related to agenda items are available on the City’s website at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo, and at City Hall located at 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meetings are broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29, and livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live.
Public Comment O ptions
Electronic Comments : To submit electronic public comments please visit www.cityofcamarillo.org/publiccomment or follow the QR Code.
Written Comments: You may submit written comments to the City Clerk, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, California 93010. If your written comment is received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date, the City Clerk will distribute copies of your comments to all Councilmembers prior to the meeting. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the Councilmembers.
Verbal Comments: Verbal Comments will be received on any item on the agenda at the time the agenda item is heard. Comments are limited to three minutes for each speaker, unless extended by the Chair/Mayor, and each speaker may only speak once on each item. The City Council will receive public comments for items not on the agenda during the General Public Comment time. Action cannot be taken on any item that is not on the agenda but may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda.
Speaking
When it is your turn to speak, the Chair/Mayor will call your name. When your name is called, approach the podium and begin your comments by stating your name for the record. The timer will count down your 3 minutes. When the timer signals your time is up, we will move onto the next speaker.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 3885397. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Camarillo Council Agendas – May 28, 2025
CITY OF CAMARILLO
AMENDED REGULAR MEETINGAGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
CAMARILLO CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
601 CARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 5:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION & PUBLIC COMMENTS The City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 601 Carmen Drive. Members of the City Council (City) also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District (CSD), Camarillo Library Board (CLB), and Successor Agency (SA). When these boards are scheduled to meet, it will beindicated in the agenda heading. Agendas, minutes, and recordings of meetings can be found at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo. The Meetings are livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be watched live at:www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live. Regular meetings will be broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29.
3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting in closed session as indicated in the matters listed below.
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager (City)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager (City, CSD)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Potential Case(s): 1 (City)
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting as indicated in the agenda heading.
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
D. Recognition of Las Personas Community Academy Participants GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the public to address the City Council, Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency, if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading, on any item not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the council from addressing any issue not on the Agenda. Testimony may be received and referred to staff or scheduled for a future meeting.
COUNCIL, STAFF, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Includes informational which do not require action, such as verbal reports by City Council on council committee and events; and informational reports by staff and intergovernmental agencies.
E. Library Activity Updates – Receive and File
F. Interface 211 Program Update
G. Economic Development Collaborative Update
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon without discussion, unless removed by a Council Member for discussion. Members of the City Council also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency boards if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar items applies to all bodies.
H. Meeting Minutes (SA, CLB, City, CSD)
Recommendation : Approve minutes of the special meeting of the February 26, 2025, Successor Agency, regular meeting of April 23, 2025 Library Board, and the regular meeting of May 14, 2025, Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District.
I. Disbursements (SA, City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving disbursements.
J. Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District Amending Chapter VII, Section 7001 of the District’s Operations Code Relating to Sewer Service Rates (CSD)
Recommendation : Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
K. Traffic Control Services CSD Agreement 20254 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for traffic control services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20254 with Total Barricade Services Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $98,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manger to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $168,000.
L. CPD226M(5), Costco (northeast corner of Ventura Boulevard and Springville Drive) – Resolution Approving Improvement Plans, Acknowledging Receipt of Agreements, Securities and Other Necessary Documents (CSD, City)
Recommendation :
1. Adopt a City Resolution approving improvement plans and acknowledging receipt of agreements, securities and other necessary documents for CPD226M(5); authorizing the City Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing City Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
2. Adopt a CSD Resolution approving the sewer improvement plans, acknowledging receipt of agreement, securities and other necessary documents for CPD 226M(5); authorizing the District Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing District Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
M. Investment Reports for April 2025 (City)
Recommendation : Receive and file reports.
N. Revenue & Expenditure Report for April 2025 Preliminary (City) Recommendation : Receive and file report.
O. MC20212, Tree Maintenance Services – Approve CC Agreement 2021112C with West Coast Arborist (City)
Recommendation :
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2021112C with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount of $851,590 for a total agreement amount of $3,892,772.70; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute future amendments or other documents up to the total agreement amount.
P. RPD189M(3), Williams Homes (near the southwest corner of Petit Street and Village at the Park Drive) – Adopt a Resolution Exonerating Securities (City) Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution exonerating securities for RPD189M(3), Williams Homes.
Q. Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act – Fiscal Year 2025/26 Projects (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2025/26 list of projects planned to be funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
R. Adopt FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan CouncilGoals and Objectives (City) Recommendation : Adoption of the FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan – Council Goals and Objectives.
S. Sewer Line Chemical Root Control CSD Agreement 20255 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for sewer line chemical root control, exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20255 with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $900,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manager to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $1,500,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL
T. Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1 through 10 – Resolution Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessments
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, as shown in the Engineer’s Report.
U. Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation
Recommendation :
1. Find the Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) because designating the structure will serve to preserve it.
2. Adopt a resolution approving a historic landmark designation for the Scholle Farmhouse located at 650 Edward Scholle Drive.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CITY COUNCIL
V. Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052) – Adopt a Resolution Approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan for Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052).
W. Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway, and Quitclaim Deed
Recommendation :
1. Council conduct the Agenda item and obtain additional information from the County and Developer. If Council determines there is sufficient information, approve entering into the Agreement consistent with items 35 below.
2. If the Council determines it needs further information prior to approving the Agreement, Council should direct staff to work with the County and AMCAL on those items and bring the Agreement back to Council once Staff has been able to clarify the information needed.
3. Find that the proposed Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, and the execution of a Quitclaim Deed is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
4. Authorize City Manager to execute Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway; and
5. Authorize City Manager to execute the Quitclaim to Ventura County of the Easement Deed recorded on July 10, 1974, in Book 4285 page 529 as No. 45373 in the Official Records of the County of Ventura.
MEMORIAM
Former City Manager / Mayor James William “Bill” Little (*item added) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURN
*California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Unless otherwise notated with an applicable California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statement, agenda items without statements are not subject to CEQA review.
**Levine Act – Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308, also known as the Levine Act. No City Council Member [Planning Commissioner] may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or agent for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. This prohibition commences when your application has been filed, or the proceeding is otherwise initiated. A party to a City proceeding—which includes both applicants and agentsmust disclose on the record of during the City Council meeting any contribution of more than $500 made to any Council Member by the applicant or agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, may make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. Prior to making a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or agent, to a proceeding must disclose that fact on the record of the City Council meeting, and is disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification, and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member is permitted to participate in the proceeding. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records related to agenda items are available on the City’s website at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo, and at City Hall located at 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meetings are broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29, and livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live.
Public Comment O ptions
Electronic Comments : To submit electronic public comments please visit www.cityofcamarillo.org/publiccomment or follow the QR Code.
Written Comments: You may submit written comments to the City Clerk, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, California 93010. If your written comment is received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date, the City Clerk will distribute copies of your comments to all Councilmembers prior to the meeting. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the Councilmembers.
Verbal Comments: Verbal Comments will be received on any item on the agenda at the time the agenda item is heard. Comments are limited to three minutes for each speaker, unless extended by the Chair/Mayor, and each speaker may only speak once on each item. The City Council will receive public comments for items not on the agenda during the General Public Comment time. Action cannot be taken on any item that is not on the agenda but may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda.
Speaking
When it is your turn to speak, the Chair/Mayor will call your name. When your name is called, approach the podium and begin your comments by stating your name for the record. The timer will count down your 3 minutes. When the timer signals your time is up, we will move onto the next speaker.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 3885397. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Camarillo Council Agendas – May 28, 2025
CITY OF CAMARILLO
AMENDED REGULAR MEETINGAGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
CAMARILLO CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
601 CARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 5:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION & PUBLIC COMMENTS The City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 601 Carmen Drive. Members of the City Council (City) also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District (CSD), Camarillo Library Board (CLB), and Successor Agency (SA). When these boards are scheduled to meet, it will beindicated in the agenda heading. Agendas, minutes, and recordings of meetings can be found at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo. The Meetings are livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be watched live at:www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live. Regular meetings will be broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29.
3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting in closed session as indicated in the matters listed below.
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager (City)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager (City, CSD)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Potential Case(s): 1 (City)
5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting as indicated in the agenda heading.
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
D. Recognition of Las Personas Community Academy Participants GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the public to address the City Council, Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency, if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading, on any item not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the council from addressing any issue not on the Agenda. Testimony may be received and referred to staff or scheduled for a future meeting.
COUNCIL, STAFF, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Includes informational which do not require action, such as verbal reports by City Council on council committee and events; and informational reports by staff and intergovernmental agencies.
E. Library Activity Updates – Receive and File
F. Interface 211 Program Update
G. Economic Development Collaborative Update
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon without discussion, unless removed by a Council Member for discussion. Members of the City Council also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency boards if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar items applies to all bodies.
H. Meeting Minutes (SA, CLB, City, CSD)
Recommendation : Approve minutes of the special meeting of the February 26, 2025, Successor Agency, regular meeting of April 23, 2025 Library Board, and the regular meeting of May 14, 2025, Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District.
I. Disbursements (SA, City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving disbursements.
J. Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District Amending Chapter VII, Section 7001 of the District’s Operations Code Relating to Sewer Service Rates (CSD)
Recommendation : Adopt CSD Ordinance 98, which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
K. Traffic Control Services CSD Agreement 20254 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for traffic control services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20254 with Total Barricade Services Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $98,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manger to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $168,000.
L. CPD226M(5), Costco (northeast corner of Ventura Boulevard and Springville Drive) – Resolution Approving Improvement Plans, Acknowledging Receipt of Agreements, Securities and Other Necessary Documents (CSD, City)
Recommendation :
1. Adopt a City Resolution approving improvement plans and acknowledging receipt of agreements, securities and other necessary documents for CPD226M(5); authorizing the City Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing City Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
2. Adopt a CSD Resolution approving the sewer improvement plans, acknowledging receipt of agreement, securities and other necessary documents for CPD 226M(5); authorizing the District Manager to sign other necessary documents and authorizing District Engineer to sign improvement plans for CPD226M(5).
M. Investment Reports for April 2025 (City)
Recommendation : Receive and file reports.
N. Revenue & Expenditure Report for April 2025 Preliminary (City) Recommendation : Receive and file report.
O. MC20212, Tree Maintenance Services – Approve CC Agreement 2021112C with West Coast Arborist (City)
Recommendation :
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2021112C with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount of $851,590 for a total agreement amount of $3,892,772.70; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute future amendments or other documents up to the total agreement amount.
P. RPD189M(3), Williams Homes (near the southwest corner of Petit Street and Village at the Park Drive) – Adopt a Resolution Exonerating Securities (City) Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution exonerating securities for RPD189M(3), Williams Homes.
Q. Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act – Fiscal Year 2025/26 Projects (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2025/26 list of projects planned to be funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
R. Adopt FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan CouncilGoals and Objectives (City) Recommendation : Adoption of the FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan – Council Goals and Objectives.
S. Sewer Line Chemical Root Control CSD Agreement 20255 (CSD) Recommendation :
1. Find the Maintenance Contract for sewer line chemical root control, exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities;
2. Authorize the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 20255 with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $900,000; and
3. Authorize the District Manager to execute any subsequent agreement amendments for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $1,500,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL
T. Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1 through 10 – Resolution Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessments
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, as shown in the Engineer’s Report.
U. Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation
Recommendation :
1. Find the Scholle Farmhouse Historic Landmark Designation exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) because designating the structure will serve to preserve it.
2. Adopt a resolution approving a historic landmark designation for the Scholle Farmhouse located at 650 Edward Scholle Drive.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CITY COUNCIL
V. Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052) – Adopt a Resolution Approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan (City)
Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan for Bridge Replacement at Las Posas Road and Ventura Boulevard (Project No. SD5052).
W. Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway, and Quitclaim Deed
Recommendation :
1. Council conduct the Agenda item and obtain additional information from the County and Developer. If Council determines there is sufficient information, approve entering into the Agreement consistent with items 35 below.
2. If the Council determines it needs further information prior to approving the Agreement, Council should direct staff to work with the County and AMCAL on those items and bring the Agreement back to Council once Staff has been able to clarify the information needed.
3. Find that the proposed Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, and the execution of a Quitclaim Deed is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
4. Authorize City Manager to execute Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway; and
5. Authorize City Manager to execute the Quitclaim to Ventura County of the Easement Deed recorded on July 10, 1974, in Book 4285 page 529 as No. 45373 in the Official Records of the County of Ventura.
MEMORIAM
Former City Manager / Mayor James William “Bill” Little (*item added) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURN
*California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Unless otherwise notated with an applicable California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statement, agenda items without statements are not subject to CEQA review.
**Levine Act – Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308, also known as the Levine Act. No City Council Member [Planning Commissioner] may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or agent for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. This prohibition commences when your application has been filed, or the proceeding is otherwise initiated. A party to a City proceeding—which includes both applicants and agentsmust disclose on the record of during the City Council meeting any contribution of more than $500 made to any Council Member by the applicant or agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, may make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered by the City. Prior to making a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or agent, to a proceeding must disclose that fact on the record of the City Council meeting, and is disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification, and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member is permitted to participate in the proceeding. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records related to agenda items are available on the City’s website at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo, and at City Hall located at 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meetings are broadcast on Local Government Channels, Spectrum Channel 10 and Frontier Channel 29, and livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcamarillo/live.
Public Comment O ptions
Electronic Comments : To submit electronic public comments please visit www.cityofcamarillo.org/publiccomment or follow the QR Code.
Written Comments: You may submit written comments to the City Clerk, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, California 93010. If your written comment is received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date, the City Clerk will distribute copies of your comments to all Councilmembers prior to the meeting. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the Councilmembers.
Verbal Comments: Verbal Comments will be received on any item on the agenda at the time the agenda item is heard. Comments are limited to three minutes for each speaker, unless extended by the Chair/Mayor, and each speaker may only speak once on each item. The City Council will receive public comments for items not on the agenda during the General Public Comment time. Action cannot be taken on any item that is not on the agenda but may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda.
Speaking
When it is your turn to speak, the Chair/Mayor will call your name. When your name is called, approach the podium and begin your comments by stating your name for the record. The timer will count down your 3 minutes. When the timer signals your time is up, we will move onto the next speaker.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 3885397. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Camarillo Council Agendas – May 28, 2025