City Council, Sanitary District and Library Board Minutes – April 22, 2026 Page 1 of 8
MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
LIBRARY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 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
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Mitchell Cameron, Director of Administrative Services
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Dave Klotzle, Director of Public Works
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
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 B.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 C.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): (1 potential case)
City Council, Sanitary District and Library Board Minutes – April 22, 2026 Page 2 of 8 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Santangelo led the salute to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS
D.Career Online High School Graduates
The Mayor presented certificates of recognition to the Career Online High School graduates. Library Director Nasr provided information on the program.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council regarding immigration, bus route schedules, tree trimming, and youth advisory committee: Spencer Richey, Diane Wiathrab, Evan Trafican, and Atty Fox.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS E.Library Activity Update
Library Director Nasr announced National Library Week and provided an update on the Teen Civic Engagement Program.
F.Chandler Asset Management Economic Update
Jason Schmit, Chandler Asset Management, gave a PowerPoint overview on the City’s quarterly economic update.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
G.City Council Meeting Minutes (City, CSD)
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of April 8, 2026.
H.Disbursements (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-24 approving disbursements.
I.Investment Reports for March 2026 (City)
Received and filed.
J.Revenue & Expenditure Report for March 2026 (City)
Received and filed Reports.
City Council, Sanitary District and Library Board Minutes – April 22, 2026 Page 3 of 8 K.Sole Source Purchase of Thioguard Pricing Agreement (CSD)
1. Found the pricing agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical Co. was exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15601(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the District Manager to execute CSD Agreement No. 2026-2 with Hill Brothers Chemical Co. for the purchase of Thioguard at the cost of $862.85 per ton ($0.25886 per pound), exclusive of taxes, for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 with possible increases of up to five percent (5%) for Fiscal Years 2027/2028 and 2028/2029, exclusive of taxes.
L.Biosolids Belt Filter Press and Conveyor Installation (Project No. MC-2022-1) (CSD) Adopted CSD Resolution No. 2026-2 exonerating warranty securities for Biosolids Belt Filter Press and Conveyor Installation - Project No. MC-2022-1 with GSE Construction Company, Inc.
M.Resolution Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Report; Declaring the City’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within Camarillo Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1 through 10; and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessments for May 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-25 preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report; declaring the City’s intent to levy and collect assessments for FY 2026/27 in Camarillo Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; and set a public hearing on May 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
N.Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Projects (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-26 establishing the Fiscal Year 2026/27 list of projects planned to be funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
O.Extension of Agreement with Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District for the Camarillo Christmas Parade (City)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-33A to extend the agreement with PVRPD for the Camarillo Christmas Parade for two additional one-year terms; and
2. Authorized the temporary closure of public streets on the annual day of the parade from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to accommodate the Camarillo Christmas Parade.
P.Amendment to Agreement with Morningstar Ventures (City)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2025-194A with Morningstar Ventures in the amount of $73,804, for a revised total not-to- exceed contract amount of $200,000 over a three-year term ending April 22, City Council, Sanitary District and Library Board Minutes – April 22, 2026 Page 4 of 8 2029; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments within the approved contract authority; and
3. Authorized an appropriation of $73,804 in the Human Resources Department, Account No. 101-1601-418.59-01 from available General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance.
Q.Amendment to Agreement with Arc Strategies, LLC to Provide State Legislative Advocacy, Funding Assistance, and Other Services (City) Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-5A with Arc Strategies LLC, for state legislative advocacy services, funding assistance, and other services, to extend the agreement by two (2) additional years, in the amount of $90,000 with a contingency amount of $10,000, for an annual amount not-to- exceed of $100,000.
R.Amendment to Agreement with Downs Government Affairs, LLC to Provide Federal Legislative Advocacy, Federal Funding Assistance, and Other Services (City)
Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-100A with Downs Government Affairs LLC, for federal legislative advocacy services, funding assistance, and other services, to extend the agreement by two (2) additional years, in the amount of $96,000 per year, with a contingency amount of $4,000 per year, for an annual amount not-to-exceed $100,000.
S.Amendment to Agreement with California Wood Recycling, Inc. DBA Agromin for SB 1383 Procurement (City)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-150A with Agromin for SB 1383 procurement for an amount not-to-exceed $105,000, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $10,500 for a total agreement amount of $341,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the Agreement with Agromin for unforeseen additional services up to the contingency amount.
MOTION to approve Items G through S.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo seconded Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITY COUNCIL
T.Draft FY 2026/27 Community Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan (City)
Erin Lay, Veronica Tam & Associates, provided an overview of the planned use of Community Development Block Grant funds for the upcoming year, including allocations for food services, emergency rental assistance, senior services, homeless services, and other housing-related programs.
City Council, Sanitary District and Library Board Minutes – April 22, 2026 Page 5 of 8 There were no public comments received on this public hearing.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found the FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-27 approving and authorizing submittal to HUD of the FY 2026/27 Action Plan and authorizing any necessary revision of the preliminary allocations based on the Contingency Strategy which is Appendix C to the Action Plan.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL
U.Adoption of the Camarillo Old Town Strategic Action Plan (City) Economic and Business Development Manager Winkler provided an overview of the Old Town Strategic Action Plan as a five-year roadmap developed through extensive community outreach. He explained the plan aims to revitalize Old Town while preserving its historic character, focusing on pedestrian improvements, updated streetscapes, improved lighting and signage, and the activation of underused spaces. Winkler noted the plan includes phased implementation steps, funding strategies, and clear performance measures to keep projects on track. He emphasized the plan strikes a balance between modernization and preservation, supporting both local businesses and the neighborhood’s unique identity.
The following people addressed the Council and provided public testimony on this item: Spencer Richey, Jeff Walker, and Andy Conly.
The Council supported the Strategic Action Plan and noted the plan allows for future growth of Old Town.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found adoption of the Camarillo Old Town Strategic Action Plan exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2.Received the Camarillo Old Town Strategic Action Plan; and
3. Adopted the Camarillo Old Town Strategic Action Plan as an aspirational framework for future Old Town decision-making and implementation; and
4. Directed staff to return to the City Council, as appropriate, through the applicable public process for future implementation actions that require City Council consideration or approval.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
City Council, Sanitary District and Library Board Minutes – April 22, 2026 Page 6 of 8 RECESS
The Mayor announced a brief recess at 6:23 p.m. and reconvened at 6:31 p.m.
V.Mobilehome Land Rent Stabilization Ordinance (City)
Senior Planner Fowler gave a PowerPoint overview of the background of the Mobilehome Land Rent Stabilization Ordinance and outlined the following proposed revisions: allowing a maximum 8% rent increase upon re-rental of an existing mobilehome to a new tenant; no vacancy adjustment for transfers to certain immediate family members, as defined; and adding language to establish the initial anniversary date to prevent delays in setting rent increases during the first year.
The following people addressed the Council and provided public testimony on this item: Zusset Marroquin, Rivera Laura, Melina Miranont, Chris Hill, Spencer Richey, Jarryd Gonzales, Maria Ramirez, Ariel Bedell, Mike Cirillo, Jordan Blake, Craig Walker, Diana Bradley, Edward Bluemenstock, Lyn Corum, Sonny Bignami, Blanca O., Devo Brown, David Gilbertson, and Gloria Provert.
The Council expressed support for the revisions to the Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance and stated the changes were reasonable.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA) under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3); and
2. Introduced Ordinance No. 2038 adding Chapter 10.22 to Title 10 of the Camarillo Municipal Code establishing mobilehome park land rent stabilization.
3. Take other actions related to this Ordinance.
Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo, Councilmember Santangelo seconded Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
City Council, Sanitary District and Library Board Minutes – April 22, 2026 Page 7 of 8 ATTEST:
Mayor City Clerk
ATTEST:
Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Assistant Secretary
City Council, Sanitary District and Library Board Minutes – April 22, 2026 Page 7 of 8 City Council, Sanitary District and Library Board Minutes – April 22, 2026 Page 8 of 8 ATTEST:
Chair, Camarillo Library Board Secretary