CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4: 00 p. m .
ROLL CALL
Applies to all bodies noted in the heading.
Council Present: Kevin Kildee, Mayor
David Tennessen, Vice Mayor
Martita Martinez- Bravo, Councilmember
Susan Santangelo, Councilmember
Tony Trembley, Councilmember
Staff Present: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION
Mitchell Cameron, Director of Administrative Services
Dave Klotzle, Director of Public Works
Wendy Levy, Director of Human Resources
Thomas Miller, Police Department Sargeant
David Sanchez, Director of Community Development
Mark Uribe, Director of Finance
Carrie Weal, City Clerk
The City Attorney read the closed session items into the record. Council recessed to Closed Session.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9 ( d)( 1) OPV Coalition, et. al. vs.
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA ( City)
B. 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
All City Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Tennessen led the salute to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS- NONE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
C. Ventura County Animal Services
Esteban Rodriguez, Director of Ventura County Animal Services, gave a PowerPoint presentation on City of Camarillo data, Mountain Fire response, mobile vet and new shelter, language access, and capacity issues.
D. Studio Channel Islands Art Center
Peter Tyas, Studio Channel Islands Art, gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the objectives of working with the City including engaging the community, building links with community groups, growing a volunteer base, growing creative economy, supporting arts education, and Mountain Fire response program.
E. Ventura County Airport Update
Keith Freitas, Director of Airports, gave a PowerPoint presentation on aerial support response efforts during recent wildfires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties and FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study update.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Kildee announced that translation services were available to the public. The following people addressed the City Council regarding:
Proposed Nitrous Oxide Ordinance - Gabe Teran, Oxnard City Councilmember Fossil Fuel Phase- out - Elise Swarts, Melissa Munoz, Mel Espinoza, and Evelyn Tsang
U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) - Andrea Soriano, Amy Dobzynski, Denae Lassen , Patricia Griffin, Noemi Tungui, Josue, Fernando Hernandez, Claudia, Kasey Lorance, Cory Dransfeldt, Libby Higgins, Karen Sher, Doug McDowell, Laura Rasey Miller, Sharon Rasey, Alondra Mendoza, Lynn Dines, Gloria Miele, Joanne Center, Kathy Long, Victor Solis, Jack Ito, Mary Kennedy, Kay Ito, Jorge Toledano, Terry Lynn, Rose Watson, Veronica Prado, Genevieve Flores Haro, James Donlon, Wendy Rubio, Juan Carlos Diaz, Denise Sobolik, Blanca Ortega, Linda Piera, Westin Montano, Riley Janell Barlow, Cassiewanda Mich, John Caravello, Angelmarie Taylor, Kim Stephenson, Yolanda Brizendine, Riley Stotko, Willie Lubka, Joshua Cortez, Joseph Dobzynski Jr., Gene Scheppner, Bev Dransfeldt, Douglas Davis, Richard Lucas, and Nicholas Bednarski.
RECESS - The Mayor called for a 25- minute recess at 8: 58 p. m.
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COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
The Council addressed the public comments regarding immigration and concerns over ICE tactics in Camarillo.
Councilmember Santangelo formally requested staff to report back on what neighboring cities are doing to support the community regarding ICE activity concerns and to return to the Council with legally viable actions the City can take to safeguard the safety, dignity, and rights of its residents.
Councilmember Martinez- Bravo shared her email addressed to Sheriff Jim Fryhoff and subsequent meeting with the Sheriff and Vice Mayor Tennessen to discuss urgent public safety concerns over ICE immigration enforcement actions. She noted the Sheriffs intentions to release information to help address community concerns.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
F. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved minutes of the regular Camarillo City Council and Camarillo Sanitary District meeting of June 25, 2025.
G. Adopt Ordinance No. 2032, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Amending the Camarillo Municipal Code Chapters 1. 13,
9. 17, 16. 04 and Adding Chapter 16. 58 to implement State law related to Appeals from Building Code Orders and Determinations ( City)
H.
Adopted Ordinance 2032, which constituted reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
Disbursements ( City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 58 approving disbursements .
I. Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program - Loan Approval ( City)
J.
1 . Found the Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA") under the State CEQA Guidelines§§ 15061( b)( 3); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 59 authorizing a budget appropriation, approving three $ 50, 000 loan disbursements, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all associated documents, including acceptance of the associated deeds of trust.
Microsoft: Office 365 Software Licensing Subscription Renewal Pricing Agreement No. 2025- 114 ( City)
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1. Found that Microsoft licensing subscriptions are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Pricing Agreement 2025- 114 with CompuWave, in the amount of $ 494, 046; and authorized a contingency in the amount of $ 98, 809, for a total amount of $ 592, 855; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute future agreements , amendments, and purchase orders with CompuWave for Microsoft licensing in accordance with the pricing negotiated by the County of Riverside at the time of renewal.
MOTION to approve Items F through J.
Vice Mayor Tennessen moved, Councilmember Trembley seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez- Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Trembly indicated that due to the lateness of the hour he wanted to make a motion to move on Discussion Items Kand L without hearing staffs presentations. Vice Mayor Tennessen seconded the motion.
K. Award of Professional Services Agreement to Dyett & Bhatia Urban and Regional Planners for the Completion of a Comprehensive Update to the General Plan MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found the award of a Professional Services Agreement to prepare a comprehensive update to the General Plan exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061 ( b)( 3);
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute CC Agreement No. 2025- 150 with Dyett & Bhatia Urban and Regional Planners in the amount of $ 1, 557, 026; and
3. Authorized a contingency in the amount of $ 311, 405, for a total not to exceed amount of $ 1, 868, 431; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement up to the approved contingency amount.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Vice Mayor Tennessen seconded .
Yes: Kildee, Martinez- Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
L. Annual Fleet and Equipment Purchase Authorization
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1 . Found purchasing vehicles exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061 ( b)( 3); and
2. Approved the purchasing plan for vehicles and equipment in the amount of 1, 764 , 000 and authorized contingency in the amount of $ 176, 400 for a total not to exceed amount of $ 1, 940, 400; and
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3. Authorized an appropriation of $ 109, 400 in Account No. 540- 5540- 455 . 91- 33 from available Vehicle & Equipment Fund Balance; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments or documents up to the not to exceed amount.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Vice Mayor Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez- Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
M. Camarillo Train Station Undercrossing ( Project No. ST- 14- 05) - Design Consideration
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Principal Civil Engineer Andrew Grubb gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Camarillo Train Station Undercrossing project description, funding, project update, and next steps. He responded to questions from the Council.
Martin Erickson, VCTC, was available to answer questions from the Council.
Councilmember Trembley recommended the item return to the Council once the project reaches the 60% design state. The Council concurred.
Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
Economic Development Manager Georg Winkler gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Economic Development Strategic Plan implementation to guide sustainable, high- quality growth and business vitality within the city.
Sustainability Master Plan for Municipal Operations Update Assistant to the City Manager Michelle D' Anna gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the 2024 Annual Status Report.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS- CITY COUNCIL/ CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT The motion taken on any public hearing item applies to both bodies.
P. Fiscal Years 2025- 2030 Capital Improvement Program ( CIP} Councilmember Trembly recommended approving the motion without staffs presentation due to the lateness of the hour as the Council is familiar with the Capital Improvement Program within the context of recent budget approval. The Council concurred.
MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION to adopt City Resolution No. 2025- 60 and Camarillo Sanitary District Resolution No. 2025- 13 approving the Fiscal Years 2025- 2030 Capital Improvement Program.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez- Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 10: 52 p. m.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 10: 52 p. m.
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