City Council and Sanitary District Minutes – April 8, 2026
MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:30 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
Dave Klotzle, Director of Public Works
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Pam Townsend, Assistant Director of Finance
Silvia Jaquez, Assistant 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 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Trembly led the salute to the flag
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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City Council and Sanitary District Minutes – April 8, 2026 The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS
B. Museum of Ventura County
Elena Brokaw, Museum of Ventura County , gave a PowerPoint overview of the museum’s art, history, and cultural programs and expressed interest in collaborating with the City to collect and preserve local history for future generations.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council regarding the Museum of Ventura County, immigration, bus route schedules and the Mobile Home Rent Control Stabilization Ordinance: Spencer Richey, Diana Bradley, Jordan Blake , Shirley Edwards, Siddharth Mehrotra and Devo Brown.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS Councilmembers reported on their attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
C. Interface 211 Program Update
Gerardo Gonzalez, Community Information Associate Director, Interface 211 Ventura County , gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the 211 Ventura County program.
D. Uniform Crime Statistics
Police Department Commander Tennessen gave a PowerPoint review of the annual crime statistics . Council comments highlighted the effectiveness of the cover car program, reduced response times, community engagement efforts, the proportion of crimes committed by residents versus non -residents, the use of loss-prevention reporting at the Camarillo Outlets, poten tial cost savings from assigning two motor officers, and the importance of youth engagement and strong community relationships.
CONSENT CALENDAR – Agenda Items E - G
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
E. City Council Meeting Minutes (City, CSD)
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 2026, for the Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District.
F. Disbursements (City)
Adopted Resolution No.2026-23 approving disbursements.
G. Agreement with U.S Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant (City)
1. Found the proposed agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Doc ID: d901c0bd5cb2e58c1410299a2523ca22b47e6187
City Council and Sanitary District Minutes – April 8, 2026 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No 2026 -28 with the U.S.
Department of Transportation under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, and all related documents and amendments thereto, for the Local Road Safety Plan Update.
MOTION to approve Items E through G.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Kildee seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
RECESS
The Mayor announced a brief recess at 6:45 p.m. and reconvened at 6:54 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS – CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
H. Water Reclamation Plant Upgrades (Project No. SS-5119) – Agreement Award for Owner’s Advisor/Program Manager Services
Public Works Director Dave Klotzle gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the background of the Water Reclamation Plant Upgrades project and outlining the proposed Professional Services Agreement for Owner’s Advisor/Program Manager services and associated Scope of Work.
He responded to questions by the Council, including the impact of not proceeding with the agreement, the roles of an Owner’s Advisor and Owner’s Representative, and whether the services applied to Phase 1. He also addressed questions about risks of delaying repairs to the Water Reclamation Plant, noting potential regulatory issues, and referenced similar projects completed by Jacobs Project Management Co., including work for the Las Virgenes Water District.
The following people addressed the Council and provided public testimony on this item: Doug Blois and Spencer Richey.
The Council thanked staff and the Ad Hoc Committee for their work on the project and emphasized the value of having an Owner’s Advisor, the importance of being well-prepared, and recognition that although the project is costly and complex, it is critical to the City’s long -term needs. The Council expressed support for the recommendation, n oted ongoing efforts to secure funding, and highlighted the importance of developing a sustainable water source and providing opportunities for future public input.
MOTION to approve the District Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No.2026-3 with Jacobs Project Management Co. in an amount not to exceed $3,959,553 for owner’s advisor/program manager services.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor City Clerk
ATTEST:
Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Assistant Secretary
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