CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:30 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
CLOSED SESSION
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
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)
Name of case: OPV Coalition, et. al. vs. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Potential Case(s): 1
5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
Mayor Kildee announced that today marks the 61 st anniversary of the City's incorporation.
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FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo led the salute to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council regarding license plate readers and immigration: Joseph Dobzynski, Blanca 0., Claudia G., and David Gilbertson.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS ANO INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS Sheriff Fryhoff addressed the Council regarding immigration enforcement by federal agencies and the practices of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department to follow Senate Bill 54.
C. Library Activity Updates - Receive and File
Lisa Givan, Assistant Library Director, reviewed the activities atthe Library.
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo requested the meeting adjourn in the memory of Stacey Guzman.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
D. Meeting Minutes (City, CSD, CLB)
E.
F.
G.
Approved minutes of the meeting of September 24, 2025, Library Board and the meeting of October 7, 2025, Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District.
Disbursements (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-79 approving disbursements.
Investment Reports for September 2025 (City)
Received and filed reports.
Revenue & Expenditure Report for September 2025 - Preliminary (City) Received and filed report.
H. Annual Review of Policy 3.09 Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB) Trust Investment (City)
Received and filed the annual review of Investment Policy 3.09 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
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Received and filed the annual review of Investment Policy 3.16 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
J. Revised City Council Policy 1.05 - Non-Conflict Abstention Votes (City) Approved the revised City Council Policy 1.05, City Council Meetings.
K. Award CC Agreement No. 2025-157 for Elevator Maintenance at the Police Station with Republic Elevator (City)
L.
1. Found the Police Department elevator maintenance exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)93); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute CC Agreement No. 2025-57 with Republic Elevator in the amount of $67,201 including $10,000 contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $77,207; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement for unforeseen additional costs and services up to the authorized contingency amount.
Placer.ai Location Analytics -Amendment to Agreement No. 2022-207 with Placer Labs. Inc. (City)
1. Found the Placer.ai software subscription renewal exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3)of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Amendment to Agreement No. 2022-207 A with Placer Labs, Inc., in the amount of $24,255 for a one-year term beginning October 17, 2025; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute future agreements, amendments, and purchase orders with Placer Labs, Inc. for Placer.ai licensing, subject to available budget appropriations and City purchasing policies, to avoid the need for future Council actions for routine renewals.
M. Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program - Loan Approval (City)
N.
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. 2025-80 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.
RPD-195, Lennar Homes Public Art (City)
1 . Found the public art for RPD-195 exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), which exempts from CEQA review the construction of limited numbers of new, small structures; and
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2. Approved the proposed public art, subject to the condition that the art must be maintained in good condition, including removal of graffiti.
0. Camarillo Signal Painting and Yellow Borders Project (TM-2025-2) - Award of Contract (City)
P.
1. Found Specification No. TM20252, Camarillo Signal Painting and Yellow Borders Project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Rejected Perfection Painting Corp.'s bid and authorized the City Manager to execute Public Works Contract No. 2025-181 with Streetlight Restoration Specialists as the next apparent low bidder in the amount of $195,373 and execute contract change orders for project contingencies in the amount of $19,537 for a total authorized expenditure of $214,910.
PlanetBids, LLC - Electronic Procurement (Vendor Management & Bid Management), Advanced eBidding for Public Works, Project Evaluation Management, Contract Management. Insurance Certificate Management. and Prequalification Management Software (City)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2022-209A with PlanetBids, LLC to: a) extend the term for two (2) additional years, through October 30, 2027; b) continue the contractual three percent (3%) annual price increase each year; and c) add one (1) additional user license in the amount of $2,512.06. The cost for Years 4 and 5, inclusive of the additional license and annual increases is $92,387.07; and
2. Authorized a 15% contingency of up to $32,900 for future administrative changes such as addition/removal of user licenses, software modules, or other similar adjustments; and
3. Authorized the total contract not-to-exceed (NTE) amount at $251,913.99 for the full five-year term (Years 1-5) and authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments for administrative changes, including the addition or removal of user licenses, software modules, or other similar adjustments, provided the total contract does not exceed the new NTE.
Q. Extension of Agreement with Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District for the Summer Concert Series (City)
R.
Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-6A with Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District for the Summer Concerts Series.
Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Park Impact Fee Annual Report FY 2024-25 (City)
Received and filed the report.
S. Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund. L.P. and AMCAL Somis Ranch Fund. L.P. for Common Driveway. and Quitclaim Deed (City)
1. Found the proposed Joint Use Agreement with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, LP. and AMCAL Somis Ranch Fund, L.P. for Common Driveway is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant City Council, Sanitary District, and Library Board Minutes - October 22, 2025 Page 4 of 10 r
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
2. Authorized City Manager to execute Joint Use Agreement No. 2025-213 with AMCAL Terra Campagna Fund, L.P. and AMCAL Somis Ranch Fund, LP. for Common Driveway; and
3. Authorized City Manager to execute the Quitclaim to Ventura County of the Easement Deed recorded on July 10, 197 4, in Book 4285 page 529 as No. 45373 in the Official Records of the County of Ventura; and
4. Authorized City Manager to execute the necessary easement to AMCAL for the southern driveway gate.
The following people provided public testimony: Joseph Dobzynski, Jackson Piper. Sylvia Schnopp, and Bev Dransfeldt.
T. Award Professional Services Agreement to S.L. Leonard & Associates , Inc. for the Construction Management, Inspection Services, and Materials Testing for CUP- 400, Arneill Road Mixed-Use (City)
U.
1. Found the award of a Professional Services Agreement for the Construction Management, Inspection Services, and Materials Testing 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 No. 2025-187 with S.L.
Leonard & Associates Inc. in the amount of $1,093,559.70; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments, documents, and Change Orders if required, up to the total not to exceed amount.
Award Agreement 2025-183 for Data Governance Framework and Implementation to Berry, Dunn, McNeil, & Parker LLC (City)
1. Found the Data Governance Framework and Implementation project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061 (b)93); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute CC Agreement No. 2025-183 with Berry, Dunn, McNeil, and Parker LLC in the amount of $336,000 including 10% contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $369,600; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement for unforeseen additional costs and services up to the authorized contingency amount.
MOTION to approve Items D through U.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS-CITY COUNCIL
V. Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 Revised Building Codes by Reference and Setting a Public Hearing on Adoption of Such Ordinance (Gov.
Code § 50022.3) (City)
Building Official gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Health and Safety Code requirements and proposed Ordinance which adopts updated building standards and administrative amendments, incorporates local amendments.
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 approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
2. Introduced Ordinance No. 2034 adopting the 2025 Revised Building Codes by reference and setting a public hearing on adoption of such ordinance for November 12, 2025.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Vice Mayor Tennessen seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL
w. Engagement Plan for General Plan Update (City)
Senior Planner Sinkula gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Community Engagement Plan, prepared to ensure that the community has ample opportunity to provide input on the General Plan update, formation of a General Plan Advisory Committee, and the General Plan Update timeline. The presentation was received and filed.
X. Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Rent Increases above 3.2 Percent at Mobilehome Parks in the City of Camarillo for 180 Days (City)
Senior Planner Fowler gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the background of the proposed Mobilehome Land Rent Interim Urgency Ordinance.
The following people provided public testimony: Zusset Marroquin, Marta Almazan, Rosalia Baez, Mike Cirillo, Terrie Connell, Brandon Noirot, Mirna Fuentes, Devo Brown, Lynn Corul, and George Garcia.
Councilmember Santangelo, Councilmember Martinez-Bravo, and Mayor Kildee expressed support for the proposed moratorium on mobilehome rent increases, emphasizing the need for more time to complete ongoing work and review data.
Councilmember Trembley stated that while he is generally not supportive of rent City Council, Sanitary District, and Library Board Minutes - October 22, 2025 Page 6 of 10 control, he recognizes the unique challenges faced by mobile home residents. He expressed concern that the current 3.2 percent increase tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is insufficient, as CPI reflects consumer spending rather than landlord operating costs. He recommended 3.2 percent CPI plus one percent additional to account for the increase in operating expenses. He requested staff bring back to the Council a proposed permanent ordinance but clarified that he would oppose both an extension of the current moratorium and any ordinance that restricts space rent from resetting to market value after a mobile home is sold.
Vice Mayor Tennessen agreed with concerns raised by Councilmember Trembley.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found the Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Rent Increases above 3.2 Percent at Mobilehome Parks in the City of Camarillo for 180 Days is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under the State CEQA Guidelines§§ 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3); and
2. Adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2033 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Rent Increases above 3.2 percent at Mobilehome Parks in the City of Camarillo effective upon approval of 4/5 of the Council for 180 days.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Kildee
No: Tennessen, Trembley
The motion failed, as it did not receive the four-fifths majority vote required for Council approval.
After further Council discussion, Vice-Mayor Tennessen made a motion to approve a 3.2 percent, plus an additional one percent annual increase.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found the Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Rent Increases above 4.2 percent at Mobilehome Parks in the City of Camarillo for 180 Days is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under the State CEQA Guidelines§§ 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3); and
2. Adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2033 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Rent Increases above 4.2 percent at Mobilehome Parks in the City of Camarillo effective upon approval of 4/5 of the Council for 180 days.
Vice Mayor Tennessen moved, Councilmember Trembley seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. in memory of Stacey Guzman.
ATTEST:
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Mayor
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