MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
LIBRARY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Mitchell Cameron, Director of Administrative Services
Wendy Levy, Human Resources Director
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
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)
Name of case: OPV Coalition, et. al. vs. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA
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
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 2222 Ventura Boulevard City Negotiator: City Manager; Negotiating Party: Pleasant Valley School District.
Under negotiation: Instructions on Property Price and Terms 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
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ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Kildee led the salute to the flag
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS
D. American Red Cross Month
Mayor Tennessen presented a proclamation to the American Red Cross Pacific Coast Chapter Representatives and thanked them for their dedication to the community.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council regarding immigration, Ventura County Sherrif's Department, closed captions, Spanish translation, Dial-A-Ride, bus route schedules and Bike Rodeo and Resource Fair on April 11, 2026: Michael Cordell, Spencer Richey, Siddharth Mehrotra and Michelle Seivilla.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
E. Ventura Regional Sanitation District (VRSD)
Eric Zetz, General Manager, VRSD, presented a PowerPoint reviewing the Water Supply/Wastewater Services and Landfill Services.
Library Activity Updates
Mandy Nasr, Camarillo Library Director, presented the "Every Story Counts" statewide survey on how and why residents use their public libraries, along with the survey results.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
City Council Meeting Minutes (City, CSD, CLB)
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 11, 2026, for the Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District, March 18, 2026, Camarillo City Council special meeting and the meeting of February 25, 2026, Library Board.
H. Disbursements (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-21 approving disbursements.
City Council, Sanitary District, and Library Board Minutes - March 25, 2026 I. Revenue & Expenditure Report for February 2026 (City) Received and filed.
J. Investment Reports for February 2026 (City)
Received and filed Reports.
K. Boards, Commissions, and Committees Annual Reports for 2025 (City) Received and filed Reports
L. Agreement No.2026-23 for Healthy Camarillo Consulting Services (City)
1. Authorized City Manager to execute CC Agreement No. 2026-23 with Chapman Consulting, LLC for a one-year term in the amount of $186,808.75 plus 10% contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $205,489.63; and
2. Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute future agreements or amendments with Chapman Consulting, LLC up to the authorized amount.
M. Agreement No.2026-26 with AC Pros, Inc. for HVAC Equipment Replacement (City, CSD)
1. Found the informal Public Works Contract for HVAC Equipment replacement 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. 2026-26 with AC Pros, Inc. for HVAC equipment replacement for $138,720 and approved a contingency of $20,812.50, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $159,532.50; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments as necessary up to the authorized contingency amount.
N. Amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to Establish New Job Classifications and Approve a Title Change (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-22 amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for City employees, effective March 25, 2026.
O. Amendment to Agreement No.2023-156C with Gladwell Government Services.
Inc. (City)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement Amendment No. 2023-156C with Gladwell Government Services, Inc. in the amount of $49,950 plus 10% contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $165,462; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to extend the term of the agreement to October 31, 2027, an additional 12 months; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement for unforeseen additional services up to the authorized contingency amount.
MOTION to approve Items G through O.
Vice Mayor Martinez-Brazo moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
RECESS
The Mayor announced a brief recess at 5:45 p.m. and reconvened at 5:52 p.m.
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DISCUSSION - CITY COUNCIL
P. Mobilehome Land Rent Stabilization Ordinance (City)
Senior Planner Fowler delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the background of the Mobilehome Land Rent Stabilization Ordinance. City Attorney Richman and staff responded to clarifying questions from the City Council.
The following people addressed the Council and provided public testimony on this item: Spencer Richey, Laura Rivera, Kris Hill, Jared Gonzales, Ed Bluemenstock, Zuset Marroquin, and Devo Brown.
Councilmember Martinez-Bravo stated that the Ad Hoc Committee, incorporating input from both tenants and park owners, developed an Ordinance that is fair and balanced. She indicated the proposed protections provide stability and predictability for residents while allowing park owners to maintain a fair rate of return. She expressed support for the ordinance, including waiving the cap upon transfer of home ownership to blood relatives.
Councilmember Santangelo stated that the proposed ordinance reflects extensive Ad Hoc Committee work with staff, park owners, and residents to balance competing interests. While noting her concerns with rent control, she supports adopting a rent stabilization ordinance for mobilehome parks due to their unique structure, emphasizing that rising space rents can erode home equity and disproportionately impact seniors and fixed-income residents, particularly given Camarillo's comparatively high rents.
Councilmember Kildee highlighted the need for further analysis of the proposed rate structure, including the 6% cap on rent increases at vacancy, flexibility in establishing anniversary dates for increases, impacts on long-term leases, vacancy control provisions, and limitations on eligible family member transfers.
Councilmember Trembley stated that while he supports limited protections for mobilehome residents, he could not support the ordinance in its current form, citing the vacancy control provisions as a major flaw, concerns that the ordinance is more restrictive than those in the City of Los Angeles and Thousand Oaks and instead mirrors the stricter approach used by Ventura, and that the proposed 6% cap and reliance on CPI do not reflect economic realities for park owners.
Councilmembers Kildee and Trembley with agreement from the Mayor, supported returning the ordinance to the Ad Hoc Committee to remove or revise vacancy control provisions, evaluate alternative models used in Los Angeles and Thousand Oaks, further analyze treatment of transfers to blood relatives, and address issues related to anniversary dates and overall balance in the ordinance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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ATTEST:
David Tennessen Weal
Mayor City Clerk
ATTEST:
Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Assistant Secretary
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ATTEST:
Mayor City Clerk
ATTEST:
Actory sulley. Weal
Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Assistant Secretary
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ATTEST:
Weal
Chair, Camarillo Library Board Secretary
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