City Council, Sanitary District, Library Board, Successor Minutes – June 25, 2025 Page 1 of 7
MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 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
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Mitchell Cameron, Director of Administrative Services
Jason Hendren, Police Department Captain
Dave Klotzle, Director of Public Works
Mark Uribe, Director of Finance
Carrie Weal, City Clerk
Lissette Torres, Senior Mangement Analyst
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Santangelo led the salute to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person addressed the City Council regarding immigration: Blanca Ortega (arrived at 6:02 p.m.)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
Vice Mayor Tennessen reported on the Ventura County Civil Grand Jury Final Report
City Council, Sanitary District, Library Board, Successor Minutes – June 25, 2025 Page 2 of 7 “Prioritizing Best Practice Street Maintenance,” which had favorable findings for Camarillo. He commended city staff and the City Council policies that contributed to the positive outcome.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo shared a photo of a recent city street paint spill cleanup and commended Public Works staff for their swift response.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo acknowledged community concerns about public safety and reports of federal law enforcement targeting U.S. citizens of Hispanic descent and requested a future agenda item for an anti-hate resolution. Councilmember Santangelo supported her request.
Mayor Kildee announced the Concert Summer Series will begin on June 28 and encouraged attendance.
A. Library Activity Updates
Librarian Nasr reviewed the activities at the Library. The Board received and filed the report.
B. Housing Trust Fund Ventura County Update
Linda Braunschweiger gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Revolving Loan Fund product. She requested the City consider a multi-year investment commitment into the Housing Trust Fund Ventura County.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo requested an item on the Economic Development and Land Use Committee agenda to discuss potential funding options.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
C. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular CLB and special SA meetings of May 28, 2025, special CC, CSD, and CLB meetings of June 4, 2025, and regular CC and CSD meetings of June 11, 2025.
D. Disbursements (SA, CC)
Adopted Successor Agency Resolution No. 2025-23 and City Resolution No. 2025-54 approving disbursements.
E. Appointing Trustees to the Camarillo Library Board (City) Adopted Resolution No. 2025-55 reappointing Susan Santangelo and David Tennessen as Trustees to the Camarillo Library Board for a three-year term effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.
F. Adopt Ordinance 2031, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Amending Chapter 14.04 of Title 14 of the Camarillo Municipal Code Relating to Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention to Comply with the State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-connection Control Policy Handbook (City)
Adopted Ordinance 2031, which constituted reading of the title as stated in the City Council, Sanitary District, Library Board, Successor Minutes – June 25, 2025 Page 3 of 7 agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
G. Ratification of Appointment of Resident Commissioner – Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (City)
Ratified the appointment of Angela Bradley as Resident Commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura.
H. Investment Reports for May 2025 (City)
Received and filed reports.
I. Revenue & Expenditure Report for May 2025 - Preliminary (City) Received and filed report.
J. Resolution of the West Camarillo Community Facilities District No. 1 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (City) Adopted Resolution No. 2025-56 of the West Camarillo Community Facilities District No. 1 authorizing the levy of a special tax for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
K. Agreement Between the County of Ventura on Behalf of its Behavioral Health Department and the City of Camarillo for Intensive Services Coordinator Services (City)
Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2025-109 with the County of Ventura, for a Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Intensive Services Coordinator position, for an amount not-to-exceed $96,425 for FY 25/26.
L. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for Building and Safety Services (City)
1. Found the First Amendment to the Building and Safety Services Agreement for building and safety services is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute CC Agreement First Amendment No. 2024-12A with Charles Abbott and Associates, Inc.
M. 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Plan Conformity and Coordination Review (City)
1. Found the item is exempt from the review of capital improvement projects located adjacent to or within the City of Camarillo for consistency with the General Plan is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); and
2. Found the proposed public improvements of the FY 2025-2030 City of Camarillo Department of Public Works Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, including, Camrosa Water District, the County of Ventura, Crestview Mutual Water Company, Oxnard Union High School District, Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks District and Southern California Gas Company CIPs are in conformance with the City of Camarillo General Plan.
N. Award of Professional Services Agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. for CDBG Entitlement Program Administration (City)
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1. Found the Professional Services Agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. for the administration of the CDBG Program is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuit to Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the administration of the CDBG program may have a significant effect on the environment; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a three-year professional services agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. for CDBG and CDBG-CV program administration in the amount of $185,760; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to extend Agreement No. 2025-108 for an additional two years upon mutual agreement between the City and Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $323,498.
O. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Camarillo Municipal Code Chapters
1.13, 9.17, 16.04 and Adding Chapter 16.58 Related to Appeals from Building Code Orders and Determinations (City)
1. Found the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); and
2. Waived further reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2032 amending certain sections of the Camarillo Municipal Code to implement State law related to appeals from the building code orders and determinations.
P. Heritage Days Fiesta 2025 Special Event Permit, Street Closure (City)
1. Found the Heritage Days Fiesta 2025 Special Event Permit is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized issuance of a Special Event Permit for the 2025 Old Town Heritage Days, including street closures on Ventura Boulevard from Palm Drive to Fir Street on Saturday, July 19, 2025, and Sunday, July 20, 2025; and
3. Allowed Camarillo Old Town Association to operate a beer and wine service area behind the courthouse.
Q. North Pleasant Valley Desalter Groundwater – Agreement for Well Sampling and Laboratory Analytical Services (City)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2025-91 with Blaine Tech Services, Inc., for groundwater monitoring and sampling analytical services in an amount of $99,258 for an initial three-year term; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute subsequent agreement amendments with Blaine Tech Services, Inc., for a period of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2030, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed $180,000.
R. RRM Design Group Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement - Arneill Road Mixed-Use Construction Support (City)
1. Found the Third Amendment to the Arneill Road Mixed Use Project Professional Services agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement City Council, Sanitary District, Library Board, Successor Minutes – June 25, 2025 Page 5 of 7 Amendment No. 2018-16C with RRM Design Group (RRM) to provide bidding support, construction support, construction observation, and civil and landscaping close out services through and at the end of the construction process for the Arneill Road Mixed-Use project in the amount of $151,750; and
3. Authorized a 15% contingency in the amount of $22,762.50, for a total not to exceed amount of $174,512.50 with a total agreement amount of $647,548; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments, documents and Change Orders if required, up to the total not to exceed amount.
S. Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for Citation Processing and Adjudication Services (City)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 2019-28E with Data Ticket, Inc.; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute subsequent agreement amendments up to the not to exceed amount of $168,300.
T. Camarillo Signal Network Supercapacitor Power Backup Procurement (TM-2024- 6) – Equipment Purchase (City)
1. Found Specification No. TM-2024-6, Camarillo Signal Network Supercapacitor Power Backup Procurement exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines as operation of existing facilities; and
2. Waived the Formal Bid Solicitation requirement of Policy 4.01, Section G.3; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve the purchase of supercapacitor and inverter equipment from Swarco Inc. in an amount not to exceed $592,000.
U. Recertification of the Sewer System Management Plan (CSD)
1. Found the recertification of the Sewer System Management Plan is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as an administrative action; and
2. Adopted CSD Resolution No. 2025-11 approving the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan.
V. Animal Services Agreement with the County of Ventura (City)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2020-51E with Ventura County Animal Services; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the current agreement if required.
MOTION to approve Items C through V.
Vice Mayor Tennessen moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
W. Approval of Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement with City Manager/District City Council, Sanitary District, Library Board, Successor Minutes – June 25, 2025 Page 6 of 7 Manager and Adoption of Conforming Resolution for Compensation, Classification and Benefits Program (City)
City Attorney Richman reviewed the amendment to the Employment Agreement.
The Council acknowledged Mr. Ramirez’s extensive knowledge and experience and supported approval of the Agreement Amendment.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Authorized the Mayor to sign a Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement No. 2020-52E with City/District Manager Gregory Ramirez; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-57 making conforming changes to Compensation, Classification and Benefits Program to reflect Contract amendment.
Vice Mayor Tennessen moved, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
X. Dizdar Park Interpretive Art Display Proposal (City) Senior Management Analyst Torres gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the project background including the project overview, historical context and purpose, and project specifications.
Peter Tyas, Studio Channel Islands Art, provided an overview of the requests for proposals, artist background, artistic concept, revised fabrications approach, community engagement, project timeline, and project cost.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Approved the interpretive art design by Elisa Torres for the Dizdar Park Interpretive Art Display project; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute agreements, documents, and change orders, if required, for this project.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
Y. Resolution Placing Direct Assessments on the Ventura County Secured Property Tax Roll FY 2025/26
Finance Director Uribe reviewed the report indicating there are eight delinquent outstanding utility balances that will be placed on the property tax roll.
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 CSD Resolution No. 2025-12 authorizing the Camarillo Sanitary District to place direct assessments on the property owner’s FY City Council, Sanitary District, Library Board, Successor Minutes – June 25, 2025 Page 7 of 7 2025/26 Ventura County Secured Property Tax Roll for delinquent utility balances.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Vice Mayor Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor, Successor Agency City Clerk