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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: David Tennessen, Mayor
Martita Martinez-Bravo, Vice Mayor
Kevin Kildee, Councilmember
Susan Santangelo, Councilmember
Tony Trembley, Councilmember
S
taff Present: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Mitchell Cameron, Administrative Services Director
Dave Klotzle, Public Works Director
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Bradley Calvert, Community Development Director
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Finance Director
Wendy Levy, Human Resources Director
Silvia Jaquez, Assistant City Clerk
FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo led the salute to the flag.
AP
PROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Review Progress on FY 2025/26 Strategic Plan - City Council Goals and Objectives (Third Quarter) and Adopt FY 2026/27 Strategic Plan: Council Goals and Objectives
Assistant City Manager Nichols gave a PowerPoint presentation overview of the Annual Strategic Plan and provided third-quarter progress updates. She indicated that the first portion of the workshop included updates based on feedback from January 28, 2026, Goal Setting Session, and the second portion focused on reviewing the draft Fiscal Year 2026/27 Strategic Plan goals and objectives. She noted that no changes were proposed to the goals, but revisions were included for clarity and convenience. N ichols also provided a performance summary Doc ID: b3038965cb56b46e4390b79c55e55e04954a3248
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Principal Management Analyst Ramirez provided an update on grants management activities for 2026. He reported that staff submitted 13 grant applications totaling approximately $65.2 million, with total grant awards received in Fiscal Year 2026 amounting to $8,339,116, including grants applied for during Fiscal Year 2025. He stated that the largest awarded grant was $4 million for the Pleasant Valley Bike Lanes project and the largest pending grant request was $20 million for the Las Posas Bridge project. He also noted that four grant applications were unsuccessful.
Councilmember Kildee asked about grant applications that were not funded this year and whether they could roll over into the next year. Ramirez responded that timelines vary depending on the project.
Library Director Nasr provided updates on Teen Civic Engagement initiatives. Vice Mayor Martinez -Bravo expressed support for engaging youth within the community.
Commander Tennessen provided an overview on Camarillo Police Department community engagement efforts and innovative technology used to combat crime.
Human Resources Director Levy provided an update on personnel initiatives, including wellness programs, professional development, and personnel process enhancements.
Councilmember Kildee encouraged staff to continue pursuing grant opportunities for major capital improvement projects.
Assistant City Manager Nichols reviewed proposed revisions to goals, objectives, key values, and action strategies. Councilmember Trembley emphasized the importance of developing an infrastructure strategic financial plan and requested a future update.
Bart Stern provided public testimony about the Pleasant Valley Historical Society (PVHS) ongoing facility improvements. He discussed the need for investment and partnership with the City to complete the project, which has been in progress for the past five years. He stated that the project supports the City Council’s goals of community enrichment by providing residents with opportunities to learn about local history and gather as a community. The Council expressed interest in working with the PVHS to explore potential cost -saving measures, including waiving underground utility permitting fees, which may result in savings of up to $80,000, to help expedite the project. The Council directed staff to work with the PVHS to support its project and return with additional information.
Assistant City Manager Nichols also provided information on public safety and emergency resilience, including proposed revisions to related goals.
The Council requested that the remainder of the presentation be continued to a Doc ID: b3038965cb56b46e4390b79c55e55e04954a3248
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor City Clerk
ATTEST:
Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Assistant Secretary
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