City Council, Successor Agency, and Sanitary District Minutes – August 13, 2025 Page 1 of 7
MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Applies to all bodies noted in the heading.
Council Present: Kevin Kildee, Mayor
David Tennessen, Vice Mayor
Martita Martinez-Bravo, Councilmember
Susan Santangelo, Councilmember
Tony Trembley, Councilmember
Staff Present: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Mitchell Cameron, Director of Administrative Services
Jason Hendren, Police Department Captain
David Sanchez, Director of Community Development
Mark Uribe, Director of Finance
Lisette Torres, Senior Management Analyst
Carrie Weal, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
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)
1. Name of Case: Roy Allan Slurry Seal Inc. v. City of Camarillo, Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2024CUBC021386 (City)
2. Name of Case: OPV Coalition, et. al. vs. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA (City)
3. Name of Case: Camarillo Sanitary District et al., Petitioners/Plaintiffs, v.
State Water Resources Control Board, Respondent/Defendant Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District F087362 (CSD)
5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
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FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Tennessen led the salute to the flag.
INTERPRETER SERVICES AVAILABLE
Mayor Kildee announced translation services were available to the public.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Kildee recommended hearing regular business items after Presentations with General Public Comments being heard afterwards. The Council concurred.
PRESENTATIONS
B.Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo
Roberto Martinez, CEO/President, Boys and Girls Club presented a PowerPoint thanking the City Council and Staff for their support during Service Day and the award of a Community Service Grant which allowed the club to improve exterior lighting and provide STEM kits for club members.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
Sheriff Fryhoff addressed the Council regarding immigration enforcement by federal agencies. He indicated that the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department follows Senate Bill
54. He provided an update on the Glass House raid on July 10. He recommended the community contact their legislators to talk about immigration reform.
Mayor Kildee read a statement to the community relating to the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. Councilmember Martinez-Bravo read the message in Spanish.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo requested the following items for consideration:
•Refer the environmental Fossil Fuel Phase Out and Polluters Pay resolution to the Policy Committee for review. Councilmember Santangelo supported her request. •Direct staff to present information on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors proposed Ventura County Immigration Legal Defense Fund if any portion of the request is approved. Vice Mayor Tennessen supported her request. •Direct staff to place the ACLU lawsuit on a Closed Session for discussion with the City Attorney. Councilmember Santangelo supported her request. •Adjourn the meeting in memory of Jaime Alanis Garcia.
Councilmember Santangelo requested a future informational agenda item on Ventura County Community Foundation’s Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo stated that she would be recusing herself from discussion as she has a conflict related to her position as Executive Director for the non- profit Friends of the Fieldworkers. Vice Mayor Tennessen supported the request.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
C.Meeting Minutes (SA, CC, CSD)
Approved minutes of the special meeting of June 25, 2025, Successor Agency and the regular meeting of July 9, 2025, Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District.
D.Disbursements (SA, CC)
Adopted Successor Agency Resolution No. 2025-61 and City Resolution No. 2025- 62 approving disbursements.
E.Local Appointment Recommendation for Volunteer Advisory Board – Camarillo Council on Aging (City)
Confirmed the appointment of Richard Kelman for a two-year term expiring June 2027.
F.Revenue & Expenditure Report for June 2025 - Preliminary (City) Received and filed report.
G.Professional Services Agreement with The Mejorando Group (City) Authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement No. 2025-104 with The Mejorando Group, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the implementation of high-impact workforce and organizational development programs.
H.Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program – Loan Approval (City)
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. 2025-63 authorizing the approval of a $50,000 loan disbursement and authorizing the City Manager to execute all associated documents, including acceptance of the associated deed of trust.
The following people provided public testimony: Maria Acosta. Community Development Director Sanchez answered her questions.
I.Camarillo Public Library Exterior Painting AS-2023-5 - Exonerating Warranty Securities - (City)
1. Found exonerating warranty securities exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-64 exonerating warranty securities for the Camarillo Public Library Exterior Painting, AS-2023-5 with Perfection Painting Corp.
City Council, Successor Agency, and Sanitary District Minutes – August 13, 2025 Page 4 of 7 J.Tract 5956 Comstock Properties – Resolution Exonerating Securities for Future Traffic Signal (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-65 accepting the cash-out of $122,129 and exonerate the security for the traffic signals at Verdugo Way and Camino Ruiz and Adolfo Road and Camino Ruiz for Tract 5956.
K.Camarillo Area Transit Safety Plan – Annual Review (City) Adopted Resolution No. 2025-66 approving the annual review and update to the Camarillo Area Transit Agency Safety Plan.
L.Wastewater System Generator Replacement at Pump Station 3 and Pump Station 5 Project No. SS-5120-1 – Authorization to Solicit Bids for Construction (CSD)
1. Found Project No. SS-5120-1 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19 Categorical Exemptions Section 15301 Class 1; and
2. Adopted CSD Resolution No. 2025-14 approving Wastewater System Generator Replacement at PS3 & PS5 - Project No. SS- 5120-1, plans, specifications, notice inviting bids, and authorizing staff to invite bids.
MOTION to approve Items C through L.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Trembley seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEM – CITY COUNCIL
M.Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with County of Ventura for Homekey+ Permanent Supportive Housing Project Partnership
Senior Management Analyst Torres presented a PowerPoint reviewing the Homekey+ Partnership Opportunity with the County of Ventura for an 88-unit permanent supportive housing project. She responded to questions from the Council.
Kimberly Albers, Homelessness Solutions Director, County of Ventura and Senior Deputy Jason Havelka, Project HOPE, were available to answer questions from the Council.
The following people provided public testimony: Maria Acosta and Brian Schumacher, Autism Society of Ventura County.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Ventura to provide the City's $2,000,000 capital contribution to the Homekey+ Permanent Supportive Housing Project at 1732 Lewis Road; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the MOU and related Enforceable Funding Commitment Letter; and
3. Authorized an appropriation of $2,000,000 in the General Fund, Account No. 101- 4340-446.32-01.
City Council, Successor Agency, and Sanitary District Minutes – August 13, 2025 Page 5 of 7 Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM – CITY COUNCIL
N.Annual User Fee Update
Finance Director Uribe presented a PowerPoint reviewing the Master Fee Schedule update.
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 Resolution No. 2025-67 approving the Master Fee Schedule for fees and charges.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities.
Claudia Gonzalez, Sarah Wilczewski, Kim Stephenson, Julie Hanson, Dirk Lay, Rennee Dehesa, Spencer Richey, Blanca Ortega, Nicole Raden, Amy Dobzynski, Joseph Dobzynski, Gloria Miele, Danae Lassen, Cynthia Salas, Peggy Morgan, Steven Auclair, Bev Dransfeldt, Libby Higgins, Maria Acosta, Doug Blois, and Christie Abney.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. in memory of Jaime Alanis Garcia.
ATTEST:
Mayor City Clerk
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Mayor, Successor Agency City Clerk
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Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Assistant Secretary