MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
CAMARILLO LIBRARY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 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 (arrived at 4:48 p.m. directly from FCGMA Board Meeting)
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
Thomas Miller, Police Department Sergeant
Mark Uribe, 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 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: Insurance on Property Price and Terms C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
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Manager, Assistant City Manager, Human Resources Director, and Finance Director Unrepresented Employees: City Employees (City, CSD)
5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Trembley led the salute to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS
D. Community Emergency Response Team Graduates
Mayor Tennessen presented certificates of recognition to Community Emergency Response Team Graduates.
E. Older Americans Month Proclamation
Mayor Tennessen presented the proclamation to members of the Camarillo Council on Aging.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council regarding: e-bike safety, Grand Opening of kidSTREAM Museum, mental health and suicide awareness, teen-friendly community events, CFROG, and immigration: Axyl Zimmerman, Barry VanDeman, Evan Rivera, Maria Elizondo Gutierrez, and Siddharth Mehrotra.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
Library Activity Updates
Librarian Nasr reviewed the activities at the Library. The Board received and filed the report.
Camarillo Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program Update Management Analyst Cepak gave a PowerPoint update on the Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program. Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo encouraged staff to explore alternative repayment options, and Councilmember Kildee expressed interest in expanding the program. The Council received and filed the update.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Agenda Items H-R
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
Lorenzo Perez provided public comment on Item M. Siddharth Mehrotra provided public comment on Item O.
H. City Council Meeting Minutes (CC, CSD)
Approved the minutes of the regular and special meetings of May 13, 2026, Camarillo City Council and Camarillo Sanitary District.
1. November 2026 Elections Resolutions (City)
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-31 calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-32 requesting the Ventura County Board of Supervisors consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; and
3. Received and filed previously adopted Resolutions No. 2004-61 establishing regulations for candidate statements and Resolution No. 2018-55 regarding tie votes; and
4. Authorized the City Clerk to file all necessary paperwork with the County of Ventura Elections Division.
J. Disbursements (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-33 approving disbursements.
K Revenue & Expenditure Report for April 2026 (City)
Received and filed the report.
L. Investment Reports for April 2026 (City)
Received and filed the reports.
M. Maintenance Contract with SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping for Professional Tree Maintenance Services MC-2026-1 (City)
1. Found Professional Tree Maintenance Services exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Maintenance Contract 2026-40 with SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping in the amount of $2,355,247.83 with Consumer Price Index increases for Fiscal Years 2027/28 and 2028/29; and
3. Authorized a contingency in the amount of $353,287.17 for the complete term of the agreement for a total authorized expenditure of $2,708,535.00; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments or documents up City Council, Sanitary District, and Library Board Minutes - May 27, 2026 Page 3 of 8 Doc ID: 2e4361070f3ec674ce4ee940db4935b42d429d5b
to the total authorized expenditure.
N. Chemical System Improvements Project No. SS-5078-1 - Exonerate Warranty Securities (CSD)
Adopted a CSD Resolution No. 2026-3 exonerating warranty securities for Chemical System Improvements - Project No. SS-5078-1 with Spiess Construction Co., Inc.
O. Amendment to Agreement with Dial Security (CC, CSD)
1. Found the annual security services with Dial exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized the City/District Manager to execute the Second Amendment, 2022- 29B with Dial Security in the amount of $22,908 for a total agreement not-to- exceed of $273,232; and
3. Authorized the City/District Manager to negotiate and execute future amendments with Dial Security up to the authorized contingency amount.
P. Standby Power at City Facilities at City Hall CH-5067 - Approve Final Pay Estimate No. 3 and Accept Improvements (City)
1. Found the approval of the Final Pay Estimate and Acceptance of Improvements for the Standby Power at City Facilities at City Hall Project (CH-5067) exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)93); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-34 Accepting Improvements and approving the Final Pay Estimate No. 3 to J&H Engineering General Contractors, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion.
Q. Amendment to Pricing Agreement with CDW-Government LLC for Verkada Equipment and Software (City)
1. Found that Verkada software and equipment are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute First Amendment No. 2025-212A with CDW-G, in the amount of $195,206.29, for a total authorized amount of $245,206.29; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute future amendments with CDW-G for Verkada Software and Equipment in accordance with the pricing negotiated with Omnia contract #121923 for a contingency amount of $50,000, and a total not to exceed amount of $295,205.49.
R. Agreement with BKM Office Environments, Inc., for Purchase and Install Office Furniture in Building A Corporation Yard Remodel Phase 1 Project No. CY-5163.1 (City)
1. Found the procurement and installation of furniture exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline City Council, Sanitary District, and Library Board Minutes - May 27, 2026 Page 4 of 8 Doc ID: 2e4361070f3ec674ce4ee940db4935b42d429d5b
150301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Public Works Contract No. 2026-44 with BKM Office Environments, Inc. in the amount of $122,434.46 and approve contingency for contract change orders in the amount of $24,487 for a total authorized expenditure of $146,921.46; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments and change orders up to the authorized contingency amount.
MOTION to approve Items H through R.
Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL
S. City Council Policy 1.05 - SB707 Revisions
City Attorney Richman reviewed the provisions of Senate Bill 707 which takes effect on July 1, 2026, and permits online public participation during City Council meetings, and explained the proposed policy revisions necessary to comply with the new legislation.
MOTION to approve revisions to Policy 1.05.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL
T. Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1 through 10 - Resolution Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessments
Public Works Administrator Kroes gave a PowerPoint overview of the proposed landscape maintenance assessments for Camarillo Landscape Maintenance Districts, Zones 1 through 10.
MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-35 ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, as shown in the Engineer's Report.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
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19.56 of Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code
Management Analyst Cepak gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amending and adding Certain Sections to Chapter
19.56 of Title 19 of the City Municipal Code.
MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against the item, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions
1. Found the proposed Ordinance No. 2039 is exempt trom the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines S§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b) (3), and 15378; and
2. Waived further reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2039 amending certain sections and adding to Chapter 19.56 of Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code pertaining to Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.
Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Trembley seconded.
Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
David Tennessen sos
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Mayor Acting City Clerk
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ATTEST:
Gatory sulley sos
Chair Acting City Clerk
CALIFORNIA
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ATTEST:
Asantantingels sos
President, Camarillo Library Board Acting City Clerk
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