City Council and Sanitary District Board Minutes – May 13, 2026 Page 1 of 7
MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
RE
GULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
A
pplies 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
Dave Klotzle, Director of Public Works
Wendy Levy, Director of Human Resources
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Director of Finance
Silvia Jaquez, Assistant City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney read the closed session item s 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 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)
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City Council and Sanitary District Board Minutes – May 13, 2026 Page 2 of 7 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
All City Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS
D. American Public Works Association Award – Dizdar Park Joseph Dib, American Public Works Association , presented the 2025 Ventura County Project of the Year Award to the City of Camarillo for the Dizdar Park Renovation and Expansion Project.
E. California Water Environment Association – Person of the Year Award The Mayor recognized Fred Parr, Water Reclamation Plant Mechanic, for receiving the California Water Environment Association’s Mechanical Technician of the Year Award.
F. Ventura County Leadership Academy – Public Sector Leader of the Year The Mayor presented a C ertificate of R ecognition to Mark Stadler, Program Administrator, V entura County Sheriff’s Office, Crisis Intervention Training Program, for receiving the Public Sector Leader of the Year Award.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council regarding immigration and the CityScene Newsletter: Siddharth Mehrotra and Don Becker.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS G - Q
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
The following people addressed the Council and provided public testimony on this item:
Siddharth Mehrotra.
G. City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of special and regular meeting of April 22, 2026.
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City Council and Sanitary District Board Minutes – May 13, 2026 Page 3 of 7 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) Adopted Ordinance 2038 which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
I. Local Appointment Recommendations for Volunteer Advisory Boards (City) Confirmed the recommended appointments with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
J. Legislative Platform Updates (City)
Reviewed and approved the updates to the Legislative Platform.
K. Disbursements (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-28 approving disbursements.
L. Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program – Loan Approval (City)
1. Found 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
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-29 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.
M. Amendment to Interagency Reimbursement Agreement No. 2025-161 – Ventura County Transportation Commission (City)
1. Found the Reimbursement of Equipment and Installation Agreement exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized 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
3. Authorized a decrease in Transit Fund appropriations in the amount of $61,000; and
4. Authorized a decrease in SB125 Fund budgeted revenues in the amount of $61,000.
N. Award Professional Services Agreement to Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. for Water and Sewer Standard Specifications and Details Update (City, CSD)
1. Found 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
2. Authorized 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 Doc ID: b3038965cb56b46e4390b79c55e55e04954a3248
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3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement up to the authorized contingency amount.
O. Stormwater Trash Compliance (Project No. SD-5032- 1) – Exonerate Warranty Securities (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 30 exonerating warranty securities for Stormwater Trash Compliance - Project No. SD-5032-1 with Downstream Services, Inc.
P. Pleasant Valley Road Bike Lanes Project No. ST-5006, CML- 5393(036) – Award Construction Contract (City)
1. Authorized 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 authorized a contingency in the amount of $1,396,516, for a total contract authorization of $10,706,624.80; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute future contract change orders to the contract for unforeseen additional work up to the authorized contingency amount; and
3. Authorized 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 authorized a contingency in the amount of $160,057, for a total agreement authorization of $1,227,100.33; and
4. Authorized 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 authorized a contingency in the amount of $66,725, for a total agreement authorization of $984,007.68; and
5. Authorized 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 authorized a contingency in the amount of $42,853, for a total agreement authorization of $613,196.13; and
6. Authorized 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.
Q. 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Show Street Closures (City) Authorized the proposed street closures for the 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Show on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
MOTION to approve Items G through Q.
Councilmember Santangelo moved, Councilmember Kildee seconded.
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es: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
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City Council and Sanitary District Board Minutes – May 13, 2026 Page 5 of 7 DISCUSSION ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
R. Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas Resolution
Principal Management Analyst Ramirez gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed Climate First Replacing Oil and Gas (CFROG) R esolution. The resolution urges Governor Newsom and the Ventura County Board of Supervisors to stop issuing permits for oil and gas production, accelerate the phaseout of oil and gas extraction, support 3,200- foot health and safety setbacks between oil extraction and sensitive sites, ensure fossil fuel polluters are held accountable for timely plugging idle and orphan wells , and recognize climate change and climate justice issues in Ventura County, and support the transition to renewable energy sources.
The following people addressed the Council and provided public testimony on this item: Doug Boise, Kristen Kessler, Kathleen Wheeler, Anna Orsa, Michelle Sebastian, Elisa Turner, Abrah Steward, Kathy Flynn, Alex Mantanona, Alexandra Masci, Almeda Coates, David Compton, Carol Pelletier, Natalie Johnston, Merrill Berge, Brooke Balthaser, David Gilbertson, Cesar Campos, Lauri Kamiel, Clif Simonson, Kat Selm, Kathryn Masci, Marvin Johnson, Peter Johnson, Todd Collart, Siddharth Mehrotra, Luis Jimenez, Melissa Munoz, Cara Sandford and Peggy Morgan.
RECESS
The Mayor announced a brief recess at 6:57 p.m. and reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
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ouncilmember Santangelo stated the Ad Hoc committee members had differing views and concerns related to jurisdiction authority; t herefore, no recommendation
was provided. She expressed support for the Resolution and its intent, stating she believed the issue was relevant to the City noting climate change impacts Camarillo through wildfires, landslides, health concerns, and taxpayer costs.
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ice Mayor Martinez -Bravo expressed support for the R esolution and its intent, stating it aligned with protecting public health, future generations, and community well-being.
Councilmember Kildee stated that he supported certain elements of the Resolution, including funding for orphan well cleanup and SB 1137 setback protections. He recommended developing a city -specific resolution through broader collaboration with youth, seniors, industry representatives, and other stakeholders, and stated he remained open to future discussions.
Councilmember Trembley stated he could not support the R esolution due to jurisdictional concerns, noting oil and gas permitting authority does not rest with municipalities. He noted this is consistent with his past position on matters outside the city’s jurisdiction.
Mayor Tennes sen opposed the resolution as written, stating that while he supported environmental protection and appreciated youth advocacy, Camarillo does not issue oil permits and has no active oil wells within city limits. He expressed support exploring a city -focused resolution that addressed local concerns and involved broader community participation.
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City Council and Sanitary District Board Minutes – May 13, 2026 Page 6 of 7 MOTION to adopt the Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas Resolution Councilmember Santangelo moved, Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo seconded .
Yes: Martinez-Bravo and Santangelo
No: Kildee, Tennessen and Trembley
Motion failed.
Vice Mayor Martinez -Bravo directed staff to bring back a city -specific climate resolution developed with broader stakeholder input and suggested involving youth in the process and working with the library to provide educational programming on the topic.
Mayor Tennessen directed the City Manager to work with staff and various stakeholders over the next few months before bringing the resolution back, Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo and Council concurred.
S. Wireless Assessment
Assistant to the City Manager D’Anna gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the City’s evaluation of wireless service throughout the community. The City retained ENTRUST Engineering to assess existing wireless coverage and capacity. Staff reviewed Municipal Code Chapter 19.76, consulted with City departments, evaluated approved but unconstructed sites, and interviewed applicants to better understand deployment challenges.
Matt Steedman, ENTRUST Engineering, provided an overview of the assessment methodology, findings, and factors affecting wireless providers’ willingness to invest in infrastructure in the City.
The Council supported staff’s recommendations emphasizing the importance of reliable cellular service, particularly during emergencies.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Re
ceive and file the Technical Memorandum (Attachment 1); an d
2. D
irect staff to continue evaluating whether targeted updates to the City’s wireless siting framework are warranted
; a
nd
3. Dir
ect staff to conduct a focused review of Municipal Code Chapter 19.76; an d
4. D
irect staff to further evaluate areas of the city with recurring cellular service issues and collaborate with wireless providers, technical experts, and other local agencies to identify options for improving coverage.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo seconded Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
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) Director of Human Resources Levy gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the annual report relating to City of Camarillo Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts for Calendar Year 2025, pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
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MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
The report was received and filed.
CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor City Clerk
ATTEST:
Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Assistant Secretary
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