Camarillo City Council and Sanitary District - 5/13/2026 11:00:00 PM
CITY OF CAMARILLO
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
cAMARILLO cITY hALL – cOUNCIL cHAMBERS
601 cARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 5:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION & PUBLIC COMMENTS The City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 601 Carmen Drive. Members of the City Council (City) also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District (CSD), Camarillo Library Board (CLB), and Successor Agency (SA). When these boards are scheduled to meet, it will be indicated in the agenda heading. Agendas, minutes, and recordings of meetings can be found at www.cityofcamarillo.org/meetinginfo
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ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting in closed session as indicated in the matters listed below.
CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 PM
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Human Resources Director, and Finance Director Unrepresented Employees: City Employees (City, CSD)
C.
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Section 54957(a)
Consultation with: City of Camarillo Administrative Services Director Mitchell Cameron 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
The Roll Call applies to all bodies that are meeting as indicated in the agenda heading.
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
D.
American Public Works Association Award – Dizdar Park
E.
California Water Environment Association – Person of the Year Award F.
Ventura County Leadership Academy – Public Sector Leader of the Year
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time for members of the public to address the legislative body, identified in the agenda heading, on items not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. The City Council will hear general public comment for an initial time of twenty (20) minutes. Speakers who sign up during the initial 20-minute public comment period but are unable to be heard within that time period will be provided an opportunity to speak following completion of action on all other agenda items. The City Council may not take action on matters raised during this public comment period but may briefly respond, seek clarification, or refer matters to staff, as permitted by Government Code section 54954.3.
Public Comment - Katelyn Ochoa - May 13, 2026 City Council Meeting - General Comment Public Comment- Nicholas Bednarski - City-Council-Camarillo-Sanitary-Dist-Camarillo-Library-Board-Undocumented-immigrant-relief-grant Public-Comment- Siddharth Mehrotra - City-Council-Camarillo-Sanitary-Dist-Camarillo-Library-Board-Public-Works-Not-Applicable Public Comment- General - Blanca - City-Council-Camarillo-Sanitary-Dist-Camarillo-Library-Board Public Comment - General - Madison Mills - City Council Camarillo Sanitary District Camarillo City Library Board
COUNCIL, STAFF, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Includes informational items that do not require action, such as verbal reports by City Council on council committee and events; and informational reports by staff and intergovernmental agencies.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Agenda Items G - Q
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon without discussion, unless removed by a Council Member for discussion. Members of the City Council also sit as the Camarillo Sanitary District, Camarillo Library Board, and Successor Agency boards if those bodies are conducting a meeting as indicated on the agenda heading. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar items applies to all bodies.
G.
City Council Meeting Minutes
(CC, CSD)
Recommendation
: Approve minutes of the special and regular meeting of April 22, 2026. 042226 -- CC Special Meeting
042226 -- CSD CC CLB
H.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2038, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Adding Chapter 10.55 to the Camarillo Municipal Code Establishing Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization (City) Recommendation
: Adopt Ordinance 2038 which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
Ord. 2038 Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization
I.
Local Appointment Recommendations for Volunteer Advisory Boards (City) Recommendation
:
Confirm the recommended appointments with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Agenda Report Cover
J.
Legislative Platform Updates (City)
Recommendation
:
Review and approve the updates to the Legislative Platform.
Agenda Report Cover
Attachment 1 - Legislative Platform (Draft)
K.
Disbursements (City)
Recommendation
: Adopt a Resolution approving disbursements.
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving Disbursements
Attachment 2 - Disbursements List
L.
Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program – Loan Approval (City) Recommendation
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Find that 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 Adopt a resolution 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.
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Attachment 1 - Resolution
M.
Amendment to Interagency Reimbursement Agreement No. 2025-161 – Ventura County Transportation Commission (City) Recommendation
:
Find the Reimbursement of Equipment and Installation Agreement exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); and Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. CC-2025-161A with VCTC for the reimbursement of radio equipment and installation; and Authorize a decrease in Transit Fund appropriations in the amount of $61,000; and Authorize a decrease in SB125 Fund budgeted revenues in the amount of $61,000.
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Attachment 1 - 2025-161A -Interagency Reimbursement Agreement Amendment Attachment 2 - 2025-161 Interagency Reimbursement Agreement N.
Award Professional Services Agreement to Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. for Water and Sewer Standard Specifications and Details Update (City, CSD) Recommendation
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Find the Professional Services Agreement with Cornerstone Engineering Inc. for Professional Services to update City Water and Sewer standards exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2026-39 with Cornerstone Engineering Inc. in the amount of $93,200 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $9,320 for a total agreement authorization of $102,520; and Authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement up to the authorized contingency amount.
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Attachment 1 - CC CSD Agreement No. 2026-39 Cornerstone O.
Stormwater Trash Compliance (Project No. SD-5032-1) – Exonerate Warranty Securities (City) Recommendation
:
Adopt a Resolution exonerating warranty securities for Stormwater Trash Compliance - Project No. SD-5032-1 with Downstream Services, Inc.
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Attachment 1 - Resolution SD-5032-1
P.
Pleasant Valley Road Bike Lanes Project No. ST-5006, CML- 5393(036) – Award Construction Contract (City) Recommendation
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Authorize the City Manager to execute Public Works Contract No. 2026-41 with Toro Enterprises, Inc. (Toro), in an amount not-to-exceed $9,310,108.80, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $1,396,516, for a total contract authorization of $10,706,624.80; and Authorize the City Manager to execute future contract change orders to the contract for unforeseen additional work up to the authorized contingency amount; and Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2025-172 with UNICO Engineering in an amount not-to-exceed $1,067,043.33 for construction management, inspection services, and materials testing, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $160,057, for a total agreement authorization of $1,227,100.33; and Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2019-53D with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $186,221.77 for additional design support services during construction, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $66,725, for a total agreement authorization of $984,007.68; and Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2019-54B with Galvin Preservation Associates, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $285,688.05 for additional design support services during construction, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $42,853, for a total agreement authorization of $613,196.13; and Authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreements with UNICO Engineering, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and Galvin Preservation Associates, Inc. for unforeseen additional services up to the authorized contingency amounts.
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Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Plans and Specifications
Attachment 3 - CC Resolution
Attachment 4 - CC Agreement 2026-41
Attachment 5 - CC Agreement 2025-172
Attachment 6 - CC Agreement 2019-53
Attachment 7 - CC Agreement 2019-53D
Attachment 8 - CC Agreement 2019-54
Attachment 9 - CC Agreement 2019-54B
Q.
2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Show Street Closures (City) Recommendation
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Authorize the proposed street closures for the 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Show on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
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Attachment 1 - Fireworks 2026 Traffic Control Plan and Maps
DISCUSSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL
R.
Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas Resolution
Recommendation
: Review, discuss, and consider for adoption the Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas Resolution.
Agenda Report Cover
Attachment 1 - CFROG Youth End Oil Drilling Resolution
Public Comment - Abrah C Steward - Support of Item R
Public Comment - Catalina McFarland - Support of Item R Public Comment - David Masci - Support of Item R
Public Comment - Elizabeth Eversen - Support of Item R
Public Comment - Galilea Aranda - Support of Item R
Public Comment - Ann Dorsey - Support Item R
Public Comment - Elise - Support Item R
Public Comment - Elise Swarts - Support Item R
Public Comment - Hans Bach-Nguyen - Support Item R
Public Comment - Harnoor Singh - Support Item R
Public Comment - James Yarbrough - Support Item R
Public Comment - Liam H - Support Item R
Public Comment - Megan Nguyen - Support Item R
Public Comment - Natalie Dias - Support Item R
Public Comment - Taarika Sethee - Support Item R
Public Comment - Jack Masci - Support of Item R
Public Comment - Kathryn Masci - Support of Item R
Public Comment - Lexie Han - Support of Item R
Public Comment - McGarrah Willson - In Support of Item R Public Comment - Mel Espinoza - In Support of Item R
Public Comment - Natalie Johnston - In Support of Item R Public Comment - Tiana Jawok - Support of Item R
Public Comment - Tiana Jawork - Support of Item R
Public Comment- Abrah Steward (4) - Support
Public-Comment- Galilea Aranda - Item-R-Support
Public-Comment- Jacob Anglin - Oppose
Public-Comment- Siddharth Mehrotra - Support Item
Public Comment -Terry Hare - Support Item R
Public-Comment - Spenser Richey - Support Item R
Public Comment - Ryan Gru VCTA - - STRONG OPPOSITION
Public Comment - Olivia Simonson Cal-NRG - Opposition
Public Comment- Jordan Sobel - Oppose Item R
Public-Comment- Ariel Barbet - Oppose Item R
Public Comment - Frida Vergara - In support Item
Public Comment - Sofia Carrasco - In Support Item R
Public Comment - David G Gilbertson - Support Item R
Public Comment - Molly McCoy - Support Item R
Public Comment - Emma Dougherty - In Support Item R
PPT Item R Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas
S.
Wireless Assessment
Recommendation
:
Receive and file the Technical Memorandum (Attachment 1); and Provide direction to staff to continue evaluating whether targeted updates to the City’s wireless siting framework are warranted; and Direct staff to conduct a focused review of applicable provisions in Camarillo Municipal Code Chapter 19.76; and Direct staff to further evaluate areas of the city with recurring cell service issues and collaborate with wireless providers, technical experts, and other local government entities to identify practical options for improving coverage.
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Attachment 1 - Technical Memo by Entrust Solutions Group PPT Wireless Assessment 5-13-26
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITY COUNCIL
T.
Annual Report on Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts for Calendar Year 2025 (AB 2561 – Government Code Section 3502.3).
Recommendation
:
No formal action or policy adoption is requested at this time. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the informational report on City of Camarillo Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts for Calendar Year 2025, pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3. This public hearing is held for information purposes and is in compliance with the Brown Act reporting requirements.
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Attachment 1 - Full Text of Assembly Bill No. 2561
PPT - Item T AB 2561 Workforce Vacancies Recruitment Retention
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURN
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