MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Applies to all bodies noted in the heading.
Council Present: David Tennessen, Mayor
Martita Martinez-Bravo, Vice Mayor
Kevin Kildee, Councilmember
Susan Santangelo, Councilmember
Tony Trembley, Councilmember
Staff Present: Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Mitchell Cameron, Director of Administrative Services
Dave Klotzle, Director of Public Works
Philip Lanzafame, Interim Director of Community Development Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Director of Finance
Carrie Weal, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney read the closed session items into the record. Council recessed to Closed Session.
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.
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FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Trembley led the salute to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS
C. Retirement Tile Presentation - Kevin Jorgensborg
Mayor Tennessen presented Kevin Jorgensborg with a plaque for nineteen years of service to the City of Camarillo and the Council expressed their gratitude for his time and commitment to the City.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council regarding immigration and Dial-A-Ride and route bus schedules: Spencer Richey and Claudia G.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
D. State of the Region Report - Ventura County Civic Alliance David Maron, Vice Chair, Ventura County Civic Alliance gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Report.
E. Library Activity Updates
Lisa Givan, Assistant Library Director, reviewed the activities at the Library.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
F. Meeting Minutes (City, CSD, CLB, SA)
Approved minutes of the meeting of February 11, 2026, Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District and the meeting of January 28, 2026, Library Board and Successor Agency.
G. Disbursements (SA, City)
Adopted SA Resolution 2026-11and CC Resolution 2026-12 approving disbursements.
H. Investment Reports for January 2026 (City)
Received and filed reports.
1. Revenue & Expenditure Report for January 2026 (City) Received and filed the report.
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J. Central Avenue Bike Lane Project ST-5102 - Approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan (City) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-13 approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan for Central Avenue Bike Lane project ST-5102.
K. Award CC Agreement No 2026-12 - Concrete Sidewalk and Building Pressure Washing Services (City)
1. Found the Maintenance Contract for Pressure Washing Services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute CC Agreement No. 2026-12 with American Made Clean, Inc. for a three-year term in the amount of $83,400 plus 10% contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $91,740; and
3. Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute future agreements or amendments with American Made Clean, Inc. up to the authorized amount.
MOTION to approve Items F through K
Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Trembley seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL
L. Amending Home Occupation Permit Fees (City)
Economic Development Manager Winkler presented proposed amendments to the Home Occupation Permit fee structure following a cost review. The analysis found that efficiencies and updated service cost calculations support lowering the fees to better align with actual administrative costs.
MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 2026-14 approving the Amendment to Home Occupation Fees.
Councilmember Santangelo moved, Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITY COUNCIL
M. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Certain Sections of Title 19, the Removal of Chapter 19.40, and the Addition of Chapters 19.09, 19.59, and 19.67 to the Camarillo Municipal Code Concerning Zoning Requirements, Development Standards, and Development Review for Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts (City)
Senior Planner Sinkula gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to sections of Title 19 pertaining to Zoning Requirements, Development Standards, and Development Review for Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts. She explained the recommended changes are intended to make the development review process more efficient and business-friendly, while also providing staff with additional tools to improve the City Council, Sanitary District, and Successor Minutes - February 25, 2026 Page 3 of 6 Doc ID: 8d0865090866$1249924988856583429dab
administration and enforcement of zoning regulations.
MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
The following people addressed the Council and provided public testimony on this item: Spencer Richey.
Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3); and
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 2037 amending Title 19, Chapters 19.02, 19.04, 19.12,
19.14, 19.16, 19.20, 19.21, 19.22, 19.23, 19.24, 19.25, 19.26, 19.27, 19.28,
19.30, 19.32, 19.44, 19.46, 19.54, 19.60, 19.61, 19.62, 19.63, 19.66, 19.68,
19.70, 19.76, and 19.84, removing Chapter 19.40, and adding new Chapters
19.09 (Land Use Matrix), 19.59 (Planned Development Permits), and 19.67 (Appeals).
Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Trembley seconded.
Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
David Tennessen sos For Carrie Weal
Mayor City Clerk
ATTEST:
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David Tennessen soa For Carrie Weal
Mayor, Successor Agency City Clerk
ATTEST:
Gatiny swally Weal
Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Assistant Secretary
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ATTEST:
sar tentangels sog For Carrie Weal
President, Camarillo Library Board Secretary
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