Camarillo is at risk of adverse effects from earthquake rupture, ground shaking, liquefaction, and landslides associated with active and/or potentially active Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones in the region. However, the CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Additionally, the effects of seismic hazards on structures and land development within the city are mitigated by adhering to adopted building codes. The California Building Standards Code regulates the design and construction of foundations, building frames, retaining walls, excavations, and other building elements to mitigate the effects of seismic shaking and adverse soil conditions. The CAP envisions small-scale sustainable infrastructure development and redevelopment that would generally be limited to previously developed and disturbed areas of Camarillo which would therefore not materially affect the physical environment.
All future projects within the city would be required to comply with General Plan Safety Element Goal SAF-2 regarding geologic and seismic hazards. Notably, Policy SAF-2.1d requires the preparation of a geologic/geotechnical investigation performed by a Certified Engineering Geologist and/ or Geotechnical Engineer) for all new development or redevelopment projects located in areas of potential hazards. That investigation should include adequate analysis and appropriate mitigation of potential hazards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer or their designer. Special consideration should be given to terrain, soils, slope stability, and erosion issues, where applicable.
29 Camarillo, City of. 2021. Camarillo Emergency Operations Plan. Available:
https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/2021%20Camarillo%20Emergency%20Operations%20Plan.pdf. Accessed September 2025.
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Compliance with these requirements would ensure that future projects, and the people that would occupy them, would not be exposed to significant impacts from such effects. New development would also be subject to the CBC standards to protect people and structures from loss, injury or death due to rupture, ground shaking, ground failure and landslides. With continued compliance with the City’s General Plan policy and actions, and the CBC, implementation of the project would not expose people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to fault rupture, ground shaking, or seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction or landslides.
The City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) assesses hazards and includes actions to reduce risks prior to a disaster event, including seismic and related geologic hazards. The City has also adopted an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) which addresses the City’s planned response to emergency situations such as earthquakes. The EOP requires that all City departments are prepared to respond promptly and effectively to any foreseeable emergency, including the provision and utilization of mutual aid. The City has adopted a variety of policies to reduce seismic and related geologic hazards.
Therefore, although there are seismic and related geologic hazard risks, compliance with the California Building Standards Code, Safety Element policies, the CMC, LHMP, and EOP, would result in no impact related to fault rupture, ground shaking, seismic-related ground failure, liquefaction, and landslides.
NO IMPACT
e. Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil during project construction and/or operation?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP would not directly result in ground-disturbing activities that could cause substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would undergo project-specific developmental review to address potential impacts and would be reviewed for consistency with CMC, California Building Code, EPO, and other State and local erosion and grading regulations prior to final siting and construction. The potential for substantial erosion would be minimized because future projects would be required to comply with General Plan Safety Element Goal SAF-2 regarding geologic and seismic hazards. Specifically, Policy SAF-2.1d requires the preparation of a geologic/ geotechnical investigation performed by a Certified Engineering Geologist and/ or Geotechnical Engineer) for all new development or redevelopment projects located in areas of potential hazards. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to soil erosion or the loss of topsoil.
NO IMPACT
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50 f. Would the project be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in onsite or offsite landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
g. Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? Major storm events and floods within the city could lead to additional hazards including erosion, subsidence, and expansive soils. These infrequent, but heavy rainfall events will rapidly saturate soils and could cause more unstable soils, which could result in landslides, subsidence, and liquefaction of soils within the city. Consequently, these events could cause damage to City properties, residential areas, and critical infrastructure throughout Camarillo.
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP would not directly result in development that would be in an area susceptible to lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, collapse, or expansive soils. Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would undergo project-specific developmental review to address potential impacts and would be reviewed for consistency with CMC, California Building Code, EPO, and other State and local erosion and grading regulations prior to final siting and construction.
These sites, and risk to life and property, would be avoided because future projects would be required to comply with General Plan Safety Element Goal SAF-2 regarding geologic and seismic hazards. Specifically, Policy SAF-2.1d requires the preparation of a geologic/ geotechnical investigation performed by a Certified Engineering Geologist and/ or Geotechnical Engineer) for all new development or redevelopment projects located in areas of potential hazards. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, collapse, or expansive soils.
NO IMPACT
h. Would the project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP would not involve the development of habitable structures and, thus, no use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems would be required. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to soil capability support of alternative wastewater disposal systems.
NO IMPACT
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i. Would the project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
Paleontological resources, or fossils, are the evidence of once-living organisms preserved in the rock record. They include both the fossilized remains of ancient plants and animals and the traces thereof (e.g., trackways, imprints, burrows, etc.). Paleontological resources are not found in “soil” but are contained within the geologic deposits or bedrock that underlies the soil layer. As described in Section 5, Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources, the CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the CAP does not involve or approve physical development, it would not result in impacts related to paleontological resources or unique geologic features. The CAP would promote sustainable infrastructure development and redevelopment within previously developed areas of Camarillo. Any future projects undertaken to implement the CAP would be in previously developed areas, subject to project-level geological review, and required to comply with applicable State and local regulations governing the unanticipated discovery of paleontological resources. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to directly or indirectly destroying a unique paleontological resource or site, or unique geologic feature.
NO IMPACT
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52 8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions,
either directly or indirectly, that may
have a significant impact on the
environment? □ □ □ ■
b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of
reducing the emissions of greenhouse
gases? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Gases that absorb and re-emit infrared radiation in the atmosphere are GHGs. The gases widely seen as the principal contributors to human-induced climate change include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxides, fluorinated gases such as hydrofluorocarbons and perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). Water vapor is excluded from the list of GHGs because it is short-lived in the atmosphere, and natural processes, such as oceanic evaporation, largely determine its atmospheric concentrations. GHGs are emitted by natural processes and human activities. Of these gases, CO2 and CH4 are emitted in the greatest quantities from human activities. Emissions of CO2 are usually by-products of fossil fuel combustion, and CH4 results from off-gassing associated with agricultural practices and landfills. Human-made GHGs, many of which have greater heat-absorption potential than CO2, include fluorinated gases and SF6.30 Different types of GHGs have varying global warming potentials. The global warming potential of a GHG is the potential of a gas or aerosol to trap heat in the atmosphere over a specified timescale (generally, 100 years). Because GHGs absorb different amounts of heat, a common reference gas (CO2) is used to relate the amount of heat absorbed to the amount of the gas emitted, referred to as “carbon dioxide equivalent” (CO2e), which is the amount of GHG emitted multiplied by its global warming potential. Carbon dioxide has a 100-year global warming potential of one. By contrast, methane has a global warming potential of 30, meaning its global warming effect is 30 times greater than CO2 on a molecule per molecule basis.
Applicable plans, policies, and regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions include SB 32, AB 1279, and the California Air Resources Board Change Scoping Plans. SB 32 establishes a Statewide GHG emissions reduction target of 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, and AB 1279 establishes a target of carbon neutrality by 2045. The California Air Resources Board 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan outlines a pathway to achieving the 2030 reduction targets set
30 United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2023. Overview of Greenhouse Gases. Available:
https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases. Accessed September 2025.
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under SB 32, and the California Air Resources Board 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan outlines a pathway for achieving the 2045 carbon neutrality goal established by AB 1279.
Impact Analysis
a. Would the project generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
b. Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions. Adoption of the would not generate GHG emissions that may have a significant impact on the environment and would not conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. Rather, the CAP would result in a reduction of GHG emissions within Camarillo and allow the City to make substantial progress towards meeting its fair share of the Statewide GHG reduction goals. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to GHG emissions.
NO IMPACT
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54 9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Create a significant hazard to the public
or the environment through the routine
transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials? □ □ □ ■
b. Create a significant hazard to the public
or the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the
environment? □ □ □ ■
c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or waste within
one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school? □ □ □ ■
d. Be located on a site which is included on
a list of hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it
create a significant hazard to the public
or the environment? □ □ □ ■
e. Not comply with the Adopted Land Use
Compatibility Standards in the Safety
Zones of the Airport Comprehensive Land
Use Plan for Ventura County and/or the
Height Restriction Zones for Camarillo
Airport? □ □ □ ■
f. Substantially physically interfere with the
City’s designated evacuation routes? □ □ □ ■
g. Expose people or structures, either
directly or indirectly, to a significant risk
of loss, injury or death involving wildland
fires? □ □ □ ■
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Environmental Setting
The Department of Toxic Substances Control regulates hazardous waste in California primarily under the authority of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the California Health and Safety Code. The Department of Toxic Substances Control also administers the California Hazardous Waste Control Law to regulate hazardous waste. The Hazardous Waste Control Law lists 791 chemicals and approximately 300 common materials that may be hazardous; establishes criteria for identifying, packaging, and labeling hazardous wastes; prescribes management controls; establishes permit requirements for treatment, storage, disposal, and transportation; and identifies some wastes that cannot be disposed of in landfills.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control EnviroStor database contains information on properties in California where hazardous substances have been released or where the potential for a release exists. The California State Water Resources Control Board GeoTracker database contains information on properties in California for sites that require cleanup, such as leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites, which may impact water quality, with emphasis on groundwater.
According to databases of hazardous material sites maintained by the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the California State Water Resources Control Board, Camarillo contains the following types of hazardous sites that are still active or need further investigation: voluntary cleanup, corrective action, cleanup program sites, LUST cleanup sites, and military cleanup sites. 31,
32 These sites are dispersed throughout the city. Camarillo’s General Plan Safety element includes the following objectives related to hazardous waste and contamination:
▪ Objective SAF-5.1 Protect the community from the harmful effects of hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and environmental contamination.
▪ Objective SAF-5.2 Minimize threats to public health and safety and to the environment posed by a release of hazardous materials.
▪ Objective SAF-5.3 Promote Interagency Collaboration, Training, and Coordination of Hazardous Materials Response and Clean Up.
33 As required by State law, the City of Camarillo has adopted a Standardized Emergency Management System and National Incident Management System for managing response to multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional emergencies, and to facilitate communications and coordination among all levels of government and affected agencies. The Camarillo Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) addresses the City’s planned response to emergency situations related to major natural and man-made disasters. The EOP is designed to comply with the California Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System. In addition, the Ventura County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was added to the Camarillo General Plan Safety Element in 2025 in response to the Disaster Mitigation Act 2000, which requires State and local governments to develop hazard mitigation plans and update them every 5 years.
31 Department of Toxic Substances Control. 2025. EnviroStor. Available:
https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/map/?myaddress=camarillo. Accessed September 2025. 32 State Water Resources Control Board. 2025. GeoTracker. Available:
https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/map/?CMD=runreport&myaddress=camarillo#. Accessed September 2025. 33 Camarillo, City of. 2025. General Plan Safety Element Update. Available: https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/CC%20-%20RESOLUTION%20- %202025-73%20SAFETY%20ELEMENT%20UPDATE.pdf?t=202509251502180. Accessed September 2025.
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56 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b. Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the CAP does not involve or approve physical development, it would not result in impacts related to hazardous material transport, use, or disposal. The storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials are regulated by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, U.S. EPA, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would be required to comply with all local, State, and federal regulations regarding the handling of potentially hazardous materials, including but not limited to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 22, Division 4.5 of the CCR, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program for construction activities, 29 CFR Part 1910, National Fire Protection Association standards, and Camarillo Fire Department review and conditions. Additionally, future projects involving the use or storage of hazardous materials would be subject to existing regulations in the CMC and Camarillo General Plan, including policies and development standards that would limit the allowable locations of such uses. Such projects would also require discretionary permit approvals and project-level CEQA review. With adherence to existing policies and regulations, the CAP would result in no impact related to hazardous materials.
NO IMPACT
c. Would the project emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? There are several schools located within the City of Camarillo, such as Phoenix School, Las Posas Elementary School, Monte Vista Middle School, University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands, Camarillo Heights Elementary, and Rancho Campana High School, amongst others.
The CAP is a policy document containing strategies to reduce GHG emissions. The CAP does not include site-specific proposals and development that would emit or handle hazardous materials.
Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would be reviewed to require the appropriate location of projects in relation to existing development in Camarillo and would be reviewed for consistency with the Camarillo General Plan, CMC, and applicable federal, State, and local regulations related to hazardous materials. Therefore, the CAP would result in no hazardous materials-related impacts to schools.
NO IMPACT
d. Would the project be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the CAP does not involve or approve physical development, adoption of the proposed plan would not Environmental Checklist
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result in impacts related to hazardous waste sites. Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would be reviewed to require the appropriate location in relation to existing development and hazardous contamination and would be reviewed for consistency with the Camarillo General Plan Safety Element Objectives SAF-5.1 through 5.3. Notably, Policy SAF-5.1g requires that “proponents of projects on sites with the potential for soil and/ or groundwater contamination to perform soil and groundwater contamination assessments, and if contamination exceeds regulatory action levels, require the proponent to undertake remediation procedures prior to grading and development under the supervision of the County Environmental Health Division, CUPA, County Department of Toxic Substances Control, or Regional Water Quality Control Board depending upon the nature of any identified contamination)”. In addition, for future development that could occur on hazardous materials sites, in accordance with existing regulations, the City would coordinate with oversight agencies to address contamination of soil and groundwater from hazardous materials and require that contamination be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the City and other responsible agencies prior to issuance of permits for new development. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to location on a listed hazardous materials site.
NO IMPACT
e. Would the project not comply with the Adopted Land Use Compatibility Standards in the Safety Zones of the Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Ventura County and/or the Height Restriction Zones for Camarillo Airport?
The City of Camarillo has one airport within city limits: Camarillo Airport. According to the City’s General Plan Safety Element, Camarillo Airport is classified in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems as a general aviation reliever airport for the Los Angeles metropolitan area.34 The Ventura County Airport Land Use Commission adopts plans to protect and promote the safety and welfare of airport users and residents in the airport vicinity. The Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Ventura County establishes policies applicable to land use compatibility planning in the vicinity of airports throughout Ventura County.35
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development or changes to General Plan land use and zoning, the Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan, or the Height Restriction Zones for Camarillo Airport. The CAP would not increase airport activity or result in additional habitable development or commercial development that could increase potential exposure of residents and employees to aircraft-related hazards. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to risks associated with noncompliance with the Adopted Land Use Compatibility Standards in the Safety Zones of the Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Ventura County and/or the Height Restriction Zones for Camarillo Airport.
NO IMPACT
f. Would the project substantially physically interfere with the City’s designated evacuation routes?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the
34 Camarillo, City of. 2025. General Plan Safety Element Update. Available: https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/CC%20-%20RESOLUTION%20- %202025-73%20SAFETY%20ELEMENT%20UPDATE.pdf?t=202509251502180. Accessed September 2025. 35 Ventura, County of. 2000. The Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan (ACLUP) for Ventura County. Available:
https://www.goventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2000-airport-land-use-for-ventura-county.pdf. Accessed October 2025.
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58 CAP does not involve or approve physical development, adoption of the proposed plan would not interfere with emergency response or evacuation within the city. Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would be required to comply with General Plan Safety Element Objective SAF- 4.3, ensuring that Ventura County Fire Protection District provides adequate fire and emergency response services and facilities for new developments as they occur. Future projects involving work in the public right-of-way would be required to coordinate with the City through street use permits, encroachment permit review, and construction permitting processes to confirm adequate vehicular and pedestrian access on adjacent roadways and that emergency evacuation routes would not be substantially impacted. Additionally, the CAP includes strategies such as Measure Building Energy 4, Measures Water and Wastewater 1 and 2, and Measure Carbon Sequestration 2 that aim to improve infrastructure resilience, reduce environmental stressors, and enhance emergency response capacity. For example, Measure Building Energy 4 promotes local renewable energy generation and battery storage, which could support backup power for critical facilities such as fire stations. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to impairment or interference with the City’s designated evacuation routes.
NO IMPACT
g. Would the project expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
According to CAL FIRE, there are Very High, High, and Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones within State Responsibility Areas within and to the north, east, and south of the City. There is also a Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone located in the southwest portion of the city near the Camarillo Airport which is classified as a Local Responsibility Area.36 The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Any future projects related to the CAP would be required to comply with General Plan Safety Element policies including:
▪ Policy SAF-4.3a: Refers development plans to the Fire Department to assure adequacy of structural fire protection, access for firefighting, water supply, and vegetation clearance ▪ Policy SAF- 4.3f: Ensures that, after a large fire, re-development of damaged property complies with the requirements of construction in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and includes adequate provisions for emergency access, vegetation management, and firefighting, in compliance with current fire codes.
All applicable regulations, policies, and review processes related to fire prevention and fire protection would continue to apply to future development carried out subsequent to adoption of the project. Additionally, the CAP includes strategies such as Measure Building Energy 3, Measure Mobility and Land Use 6, Measure Water and Wastewater 1, Measure Solid Waste 1, and Measure Carbon Sequestration 2 that aim to reduce wildfire hazards by reducing combustible fuels, increasing water capacity, reducing hazard contamination in landfills, and establishing standard procedures for municipal tree maintenance. Therefore, the CAP would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to wildfires.
NO IMPACT
36 CALFIRE. 2022. Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility Area. Available: https://calfire- forestry.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4466cf1d2b9947bea1d4269997e86553. Accessed September 2025.
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10 Hydrology and Water Quality
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Violate any water quality standards or
waste discharge requirements or
otherwise substantially degrade surface
or ground water quality? □ □ □ ■
b. Substantially decrease groundwater
supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such that the
project may impede sustainable
groundwater management of the basin? □ □ □ ■
c. Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river or through the addition of
impervious surfaces, in a manner which
would result in substantial erosion or
siltation onsite or offsite? □ □ □ ■
d. Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river or through the addition of
impervious surfaces, in a manner which
would substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a manner
which would result in flooding onsite or
offsite? □ □ □ ■
e. Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river or through the addition of
impervious surfaces, in a manner which
would create or contribute runoff water
which would exceed the capacity of
existing or planned stormwater drainage
systems or provide substantial additional
sources of pollutant runoff? □ □ □ ■
f. Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including □ □ □ ■
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Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river or through the addition of
impervious surfaces, in a manner which
would impede or redirect flood flows?
g. Be located in a flood hazard zone and risk
the release of pollutants due to project
inundation? □ □ □ ■
h. Conflict with or obstruct implementation
of a water quality control plan or
sustainable groundwater management
plan? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Surface Water and Groundwater
The City of Camarillo is within the jurisdiction of the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Region 4. The RWQCB provides permits for projects potentially affecting surface waters and groundwater and is responsible for preparing the Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the Central Coast Basin. The Basin Plan designates beneficial uses of water in the region and establishes narrative and numerical water quality objectives. The State has developed total maximum daily loads (also called TMDLs), which are a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant a water body can contain and still meet water quality objectives established by the region. Although Calleguas Creek passes through the city, Camarillo doesn’t contain any large bodies of water.37 The City currently supplies water to residents via groundwater from the Fox Canyon Aquifer from four community wells and imported water from the Calleguas Municipal Water District.38 Water is used for human consumption as well as crop irrigation for the agricultural fields outside the CURB.
Flooding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) establishes base flood elevations (BFE) for 100-year and 500-year flood zones and establishes Special Flood Hazard Areas. Special Flood Hazard Areas are those areas within 100-year flood zones or areas that will be inundated by a flood event having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. The 500-year flood zone is defined as the area that could be inundated by the flood which has a 0.2 percent probability of occurring in any given year, or once in 500 years, and is not considered a Special Flood Hazard Areas. The majority of the city is within Flood Zone X, an area of minimal flood hazard that is outside the 0.2 and 1.0 percent chance of annual flood hazard zones, except the south and east portions of
37 Camarillo, City of. 2021. City of Camarillo 2021-2029 Housing Element, Draft Initial Study –Negative Declaration. Available:
https://files.ceqanet.lci.ca.gov/271685-1/attachment/S8qd37d4xR4gVmR3v0MJ3HLJdayzWDQOEFlLK93ICgcZXUO1eANByMiUY0ftN5- 0uGu1Qb2ZevOWj85e0. Accessed October 2025.
38 City of Camarillo. 2025. Water Service and Supply. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/departments/public_works/water_service/water_service.php. Accessed September 2025.
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the city which are uncharacterized. However, many of the roadways in the city are within Zone AE or AO, which both represent regulatory floodways classified as Special Flood Hazard Areas. 39 Dam Inundation
According to the Safety Element of the Camarillo General Plan, the east half of the city is threatened by flooding from approximately 20 different dams/reservoirs throughout Ventura County. Notably, the Bard Reservoir and Pyramid Dam, which hold approximately 11,000 and 179,000 acre-feet of water, respectively, could result in flooding in the city. Should an inundation event occur, the City of Camarillo manages requirements for Flood Damage Protection via the CMC. CMC Chapter 16.34 outlines requirements for Flood Damage Protection. CMC Title 16 incorporates the Uniform Building Code to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas.
Impact Analysis
a. Would the project violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the CAP does not involve or approve physical development, adoption of the CAP would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality. Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would be reviewed for consistency with the applicable requirements of State, regional, and local regulations, including the NPDES permitting program that requires implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), as well as CMC Section 12.220, Grading Requirements, which would require the development and implementation of either a SWPPP or a Storm Water Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP). These plans require BMPs to reduce water quality impacts from construction activities. With compliance with these regulations, future projects would not result in new or different waste discharge that would violate water quality standards, waste discharge requirements, or otherwise degrade surface or groundwater quality. Additionally, the CAP would improve water quality through Measures Solid Waste 1 and 2 and Measures Water and Wastewater 1 and 2 which would reduce the amount of organic and inorganic material going to landfill and ensure the City saves and reuses water when possible. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to surface or groundwater water quality.
NO IMPACT
b. Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? h. Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Construction activities for future projects that could occur during implementation of the CAP would be subject to
39 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 2025. FEMA Flood Maps. Available:
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search?AddressQuery=beverly%20hills. Accessed September 2025 City of Camarillo
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62 the permits, programs, and regulations described under Impact 10.a. Implementation of erosion and sediment control BMPs, as required pursuant to the NPDES Construction General Permit, would reduce the potential for construction activities to exacerbate existing surface water quality impairments. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to surface or groundwater water quality.
NO IMPACT
c. Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would result in a substantial erosion or siltation onsite or offsite? d. Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding onsite or offsite? e. Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner that would create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
f. Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would impede or redirect flood flows? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the proposed plan does not involve or approve physical development, adoption of the CAP would not substantially alter existing drainage patterns in Camarillo, resulting in erosion or siltation, flooding, polluted runoff, or redirected flood flows.
Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would be required to comply with Ventura County’s MS4 permit and implement recommended BMPs from the Ventura County Technical Guidance Manual to improve the quality of runoff from future project sites. During operation, future projects would be subject to the requirements of the NPDES MS4 Permit issued to the County of Ventura. The NPDES program requires stormwater permits for point source discharges, and the County’s MS4 Permit establishes limits for the concentrations of contaminants entering the storm drain system. Under the MS4 Permit, any project applicant who discharges stormwater runoff from a site is required to pre-treat runoff on-site through BMPs such as landscaping and infiltration. New development is required to include at least five percent pervious surface area on-site to control pollutants and runoff volume from impervious surfaces. With incorporation of standard MS4 permit requirements during construction and operation, future project sites would not discharge polluted stormwater in excess of City and County requirements.
Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to drainage patterns in a way that would lead to erosion or siltation, flooding, polluted runoff, or redirected flood flows.
NO IMPACT
g. Would the project be located in a flood hazard zone and risk the release of pollutants due to project inundation?
Environmental Checklist
Hydrology and Water Quality
Common Sense Exemption Report 63
As described above under Environmental Setting, there is risk of flooding from several dams/reservoirs located in the vicinity of the city. The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the CAP does not involve or approve physical development, it would not result in the release of pollutants due to inundation. Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would be reviewed for compliance with the applicable State and local regulations related to flooding and hazardous materials use and storage, as well as California Building Code standards for construction within flood-prone areas. Additionally, future development would need to comply with all of Goal SAF-3 of the Safety Element which regulates planning for floods and the ways to protect the community from flood hazards.40.
Therefore, the CAP would have no impact related to any risk of pollutant release from being located in a flood hazard zone.
NO IMPACT
40 Camarillo, City of. 2025. General Plan Safety Element Update. Available: https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/CC%20-%20RESOLUTION%20- %202025-73%20SAFETY%20ELEMENT%20UPDATE.pdf?t=… Accessed September 2025.
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64 11 Land Use and Planning
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Physically divide an established
community? □ □ □ ■
b. Cause a significant environmental impact
due to a conflict with any land use plan,
policy, or regulation or applicable goal or
policy from the City of Camarillo General
Plan that was adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an environmental
effect? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Camarillo contains a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, conservation and public facilities. 41 The Camarillo General Plan Land Use Element includes policies regulating the land use characteristics of the city.42
Impact Analysis
a. Would the project physically divide an established community? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the CAP does not involve or approve physical development, adoption of the proposed plan would not physically divide an established community. Furthermore, the CAP includes strategies such as Measure Cornerstone 1 and Measures Mobility and Land Use 1 and 2, which aim to improve pedestrian infrastructure, expand bicycle networks, and enhance public transit coverage throughout Camarillo thereby increasing community connectivity. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to the division of an established community.
NO IMPACT
41 City of Camarillo. 2023. General Plan Land Use Map. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/GenPlan_July2023_24x53_AOIinsert_SpecificPlan_NAD83.pdf?t=202308141322420. Accessed September 2025.
42 City of Camarillo. 2003. General Plan Land Use Element. Available:
https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/Departments/Community%20Development/General%20Plan/landuse.pdf?t=202109021328510. Accessed September 2025.
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b. Would the project cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation or applicable goal or policy from the City of Camarillo General Plan that was adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP does not propose new land uses or zoning changes that conflict with the General Plan Land Use Element.
CAP measures, such as building electrification, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, and water conservation initiatives, are fully compatible with the zoning standards outlined in the city’s General Plan. These measures align with the permitted uses and development standards within residential zones like R-1 and RPD, as well as commercial and industrial zones such as CPD and M-1. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to consistency with land use plans, policies, regulation, or goals or policies from the City of Camarillo General Plan that were adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect.
NO IMPACT
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66 12 Mineral Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in the loss of availability of a
known mineral resource that would be of
value to the region and the residents of
the state? □ □ □ ■
b. Result in the loss of availability of a
locally important mineral resource
recovery site delineated in the City of
Camarillo General Plan, specific plan, or
other applicable land use plan? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
According to the City’s General Plan, Camarillo does not contain any regionally or statewide significant mineral resource zones. The City of Camarillo’s General Plan Conservation Element does not designate any Mineral Resource Zones (MRZ) within the city limits.43 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated in the City of Camarillo General Plan, specific plan, or other applicable land use plan?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP focuses on GHG reduction, electrification, water reuse, and urban greening, none of which involve excavation, land conversion, or zoning changes that would impact mineral recovery operations.
Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to mineral resources.
NO IMPACT
43 City of Camarillo. 2006. General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/Departments/Community%20Development/General%20Plan/OpenCons.pdf?t=202109021328520.
Accessed September 2025.
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Noise
Common Sense Exemption Report 67
13 Noise
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project result in:
a. Generate construction noise levels that
exceed the Noise Ordinance exterior or
interior noise standards at residential
properties during the hours specified in
Section 10.34.120 of the City of Camarillo
Municipal Code?? □ □ □ ■
b. Generate a substantial temporary
(nonconstruction) or permanent increase
in noise levels at existing sensitive
receptors in the vicinity of the project
site? □ □ □ ■
c. Generation of excessive ground borne
vibration? □ □ □ ■
d. Expose people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise levels
from aircraft operations from Camarillo
Airport? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Environmental noise levels in Camarillo fluctuate over time, with noise-sensitive areas including residences, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and libraries. Noise is measured in decibels (dB) on a logarithmic scale. The city uses Community Noise Equivalent Level and Day-Night Average Sound Level (Ldn) metrics to assess long-term exposure.
The City of Camarillo General Plan Noise Element and the CMC establish noise standards and land use compatibility guidelines to protect the community from excessive noise. According to the Noise Element, roadway traffic, particularly along U.S. Highway 101, Lewis Road, and other major arterials, is the primary source of environmental noise in Camarillo. The City of Camarillo includes railroad operations, air traffic noise from Camarillo Airport and the Naval Base Ventura County, which also contribute to noise levels in the city.44 The City’s Land Use/Noise Compatibility Matrix identifies 60 dBA Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) as the normally acceptable exterior noise level for residential and other sensitive land uses. Noise levels between 60–70 dBA CNEL are conditionally
44 City of Camarillo. 2015. General Plan Noise Element. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/Departments/Community%20Development/General%20Plan/Noise.pdf?t=202109021328520. Accessed September 2025.
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68 acceptable with mitigation, while levels above 75 dBA CNEL are considered clearly unacceptable without substantial noise reduction measures.45
Construction noise in Camarillo is regulated by the City’s Noise Ordinance and policies outlined in the General Plan Noise Element. The city limits the allowable hours for construction activities and maintenance operations to minimize noise impacts on residential and other noise-sensitive land uses. Additionally, developers are required to incorporate noise mitigation measures such as sound barriers or scheduling adjustments into project designs when construction occurs adjacent to sensitive receptors.
While people have varying sensitivities to vibrations at different frequencies, in general they are most sensitive to low-frequency vibration. Vibration in buildings, such as from nearby construction activities, may cause windows, items on shelves, and pictures on walls to rattle. Vibration of building components can also take the form of an audible low-frequency rumbling noise, referred to as groundborne noise.46 Although groundborne vibration is sometimes noticeable in outdoor environments, it is almost never annoying to people who are outdoors. The primary concern from vibration is that it can be intrusive and annoying to building occupants and vibration-sensitive land uses.
Impact Analysis
a. Would the project generate construction noise levels that exceed the Noise Ordinance exterior or interior noise standards at residential properties during the hours specified in Section 10.34.120 of the City of Camarillo Municipal Code??
b. Would the project generate a substantial temporary (nonconstruction) or permanent increase in noise levels at existing sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the project site? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the CAP does not involve or approve physical development, adoption of the proposed plan would not result in generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in excess of the applicable standards. Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would be reviewed for consistency with the applicable requirements of the General Plan Noise Element and the City’s Noise Ordinance and policies. Furthermore, the CAP would not facilitate future projects that would result in substantial operational noise. Rather, the CAP includes GHG reduction strategies such as Measures Mobility and Land Use 1 and 2 that aim to reduce VMT by expanding active transportation infrastructure and enhancing public transit access, which helps lower roadway noise, the primary source of environmental noise in Camarillo as identified in the
45 Ibid.
46 California Department of Transportation. 2020. Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual. Available:
https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/environmental-analysis/documents/env/tcvgm-apr2020-a11y.pdf. Accessed September 2025.
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Noise
Common Sense Exemption Report 69
General Plan Noise Element.47 Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to noise exposure.
NO IMPACT
b. Would the project result in generation of excessive ground borne vibration? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the CAP does not involve or approve physical development, adoption of the proposed plan would not result in generation of excessive ground borne vibration. Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP would be reviewed for consistency with the applicable requirements of the General Plan Noise Element, the City’s Noise Ordinance and policies and construction activities would be required to comply with applicable federal, State, and local regulations to confirm that temporary construction impacts related to ground borne vibration would not occur. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to ground borne vibration.
NO IMPACT
c. Expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels from aircraft operations from Camarillo Airport?
The nearest airports to Camarillo include Los Angeles International Airport located approximately 40 miles southeast, Hollywood Burbank Airport about 40 miles east, and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport roughly 50 miles northwest. The City of Camarillo is home to Camarillo Airport, a general aviation reliever airport with no scheduled commercial airline service. Additionally, Naval Air Station Point Mugu and Oxnard Airport are located within a short distance of the city. Camarillo is not located within the airport land use compatibility zones or noise contours of Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport, or Santa Barbara Municipal. The Camarillo Airport is subject to its own Noise Compatibility Program and Noise Exposure Maps, developed under Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150. These documents identify current and projected aircraft noise levels and recommend land use planning strategies to minimize impacts on surrounding communities.48
The CAP would not increase airport activity or result in additional habitable development or commercial development that could increase potential exposure of residents and employees to aircraft-related noise. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to aviation-related noise exposure from the Camarillo Airport.
NO IMPACT
47 City of Camarillo. 2015. General Plan Noise Element. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/Departments/Community%20Development/General%20Plan/Noise.pdf?t=202109021328520. Accessed September 2025.
48 City of Camarillo. 2023. Airport Noise study Fact Sheet. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/Airport%20Updates/One%20Pager%20Handout%20Part%20150%20Study%20September%202023_FINA L.pdf. Accessed September 2025.
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70 14 Population and Housing
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Induce substantial unplanned population
growth in an area, either directly or
indirectly? □ □ □ ■
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing
people or housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Table 4 provides the latest estimates of population and housing for Camarillo. Camarillo has an estimated population of 68,927 and 28,236 housing units, with an average household size of 2.25 people.49
Table 4 Population and Housing Stock for Camarillo
City of Camarillo Ventura County
Population 68,927 829,005
Average Household Size (persons/household) 2.25 2.85
Total Housing Units 28,236 300,727
Vacant Housing Units 1,128 (4%) 14,134 (4.7%)
Source: California Department of Finance. 2025. E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2020-2024 Available: https://dof.ca.gov/Forecasting/Demographics/Estimates/e-5-population-and-housing-estimates-for-cities-counties-and-the- state-2020-2025/. Accessed September 2025.
49 California Department of Finance. 2025. E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2020-2024 Available:
https://dof.ca.gov/Forecasting/Demographics/Estimates/e-5-population-and-housing-estimates-for-cities-counties-and-the-state-2020- 2025/. Accessed September 2025.
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Common Sense Exemption Report 71
Impact Analysis
a. Would the project induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly or indirectly?
b. Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP does not include any programs or policies that would result in new housing or jobs or alterations to existing housing. In addition, the CAP does not propose new infrastructure, such as roadways or utilities, which could indirectly lead to new population growth or development. The proposed plan would not directly increase the population, indirectly induce additional unplanned population growth, or displace people or housing. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to population and housing.
NO IMPACT
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72 15 Public Services and Recreation
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of
new or physically altered government
facilities, need for new or physically
altered government facilities, the
construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts, in
order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times, or other
performance objectives for any of the
following public services?
1 Fire Protection □ □ □ ■
2 Police Protection □ □ □ ■
3 Schools □ □ □ ■
4 Parks □ □ □ ■
5 Other Public Services □ □ □ ■
b. Increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or
other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated? □ □ □ ■
c. Include recreational facilities or require
the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have
an adverse physical effect on the
environment? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
The Ventura County Fire Department provides fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and hazardous materials response for the City of Camarillo. The Ventura County Fire Department operates four fire stations within the City of Camarillo, Stations 50, 52, 54, and 55.
These stations are equipped to respond to a wide range of emergencies and work closely with the Environmental Checklist
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Common Sense Exemption Report 73
community through programs like the Fire Hazard Reduction Program.50 Law enforcement services in Camarillo are provided by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff’s Office offers patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, and community outreach programs. The police station is located at 3701 East Las Posas Road.51
Public education in Camarillo is primarily served by the Pleasant Valley School District, which operates multiple elementary and middle schools, including Camarillo Heights STEM Academy and Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School. High school education is provided by the Oxnard Union High School District, which includes Adolfo Camarillo High School.52 The Camarillo Public Library, located at 4101 Las Posas Road, offers a wide range of services including study rooms, a technology lab, a homework center, and community programs for all ages.53 Parks and recreational services are managed by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District, which oversees 28 parks and over 300 acres of recreational space. Facilities include the Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center, Camarillo Grove Park, Freedom Park, and the Camarillo Community Center. The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District also offers classes, camps, senior programs, and adaptive activities for residents of all ages.54 Camarillo is a suburban community with a well-integrated system of parks and recreational spaces distributed throughout the city. The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District maintains over 256 acres of parkland across 28 parks, offering a diverse range of amenities including picnic areas, playgrounds, athletic fields, hiking trails, a skate park, and specialized facilities such as the Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center and Freedom Park BMX Raceway. The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District also operates a senior center, a community center, and hosts year-round recreational programs for residents of all ages.55 The city’s General Plan Recreation Element emphasizes the importance of neighborhood and community parks and outlines objectives to provide a balanced and accessible park system.56 The city’s Open Space and Conservation Element identifies goals and policies to preserve open space resources, protect scenic areas, and coordinate land use planning with environmental conservation efforts.57
Impact Analysis
a.1. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for fire protection?
50 Ventura County Fire Department. 2025. Ventura County Fire Department. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/departments/fire_department/index.php. Accessed September 2025. 51 City of Camarillo. 2025 Camarillo Police. Available: https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/departments/police/index.php. Accessed September 2025.
52 Pleasant Valley School District. 2025. Home. Available: https://www.pleasantvalleysd.org/. Accessed September 2025. 53 City of Camarillo. 2025. Camarillo Public Library. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/departments/administrative_services/camarillo_public_library.php. Accessed September 2025. 54 Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. 2025. Home. Available: https://www.pvrpd.org/. Accessed September 2025. 55 Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District. 2025. Home. Available: https://www.pvrpd.org/. Accessed September 2025. 56 City of Camarillo. 2002. General Plan Recreation Element. Available:
https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/Departments/Community%20Development/General%20Plan/Recrtn.pdf?t=202109021328530. Accessed September 2025.
57 City of Camarillo. 2006. General Plan Open Space & Conservation Element. Available:
https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/Departments/Community%20Development/General%20Plan/OpenCons.pdf?t=202109021328520.
Accessed September 2025.
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74 a.2. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for police protection?
a.3. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for schools?
a.4. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for parks?
a.5. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for other public services?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP would not result in increases in population or new employment opportunities that could induce population growth, as discussed in Section 14, Population and Housing. As such, the CAP would not require the construction of new or physically altered governmental facilities (i.e., fire protection, police protection, schools, parks, and libraries) to serve additional population, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to public services in terms of need for the construction of new or altered governmental facilities.
NO IMPACT
b. Would the project the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
c. Would the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. As described in Section 14, Population and Housing, the CAP would not result in substantial population growth or direct land use changes. As such, implementation of the CAP would not result in a substantial physical deterioration of parks or other recreational facilities or result in the need to expand recreational facilities. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact to recreational facilities.
NO IMPACT
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Transportation
Common Sense Exemption Report 75
16 Transportation
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance
or policy addressing the circulation
system, including transit, roadway,
bicycle and pedestrian facilities? □ □ □ ■
b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.3(b) for the
reduction of vehicle miles travelled
(VMT)? □ □ □ ■
c. Substantially increase hazards due to a
geometric design feature (e.g., sharp
curves) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)? □ □ □ ■
d. Result in inadequate emergency access? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
The City of Camarillo General Plan Circulation Element outlines the existing transportation infrastructure, including roadways, bicycle paths, pedestrian trails, and transit services, and establishes policies to guide the future development of the city’s circulation system. Camarillo is served by a diverse transportation network, including the U.S. 101/Ventura Freeway, Amtrak, and Metrolink passenger rail services, with a station located in Old Town Camarillo. The City has adopted principles consistent with Complete Streets planning, aiming to enhance mobility for all users including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders by improving connectivity, safety, and accessibility throughout the community. Streetscape improvements and pedestrian-friendly design elements are emphasized in the General Plan Circulation Element to support mixed-use development and reduce reliance on automobiles. 58
Public transit services in Camarillo are provided by Camarillo Area Transit, which offers Fixed Route, Trolley, and Dial-A-Ride services within the city. For regional travel, residents and visitors can access Ventura County Transportation Commission intercity buses, which connects people throughout the city and neighboring cities such as Oxnard, Ventura, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley.59
58 City of Camarillo. 2014. General Plan Circulation Element. Available:
https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/Departments/Community%20Development/General%20Plan/05%20Circulation%20Element%202014.pdf? t=202109021328450. Accessed September 2025.
59 City of Camarillo. 2025. Public Transportation. Available: https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/residents/public_transportation/index.php.
Accessed September 2025.
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76 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(b) for the reduction of vehicle miles travelled (VMT)??
The City of Camarillo has adopted Complete Streets principles through the General Plan Circulation Element to enhance active transportation and create a safer, more accessible environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The City aims to improve connectivity across the city by expanding and upgrading bicycle and pedestrian networks, integrating streetscape improvements, and promoting multi-modal travel options.
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP includes strategies such as Measure Cornerstone 1 and Measures Mobility and Land Use 1 through 4 that are consistent with the City’s General Plan Circulation Element, promoting multi-modal transportation, active travel, and public transit. These measures aim to reduce VMT, single- occupancy vehicle use, and traffic congestion, while lowering air pollutants and GHG emissions in alignment with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3(b). Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to conflicts with plans addressing the transportation circulation system and CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b).
NO IMPACT
c. Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
d. Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. Because the CAP does not involve or approve physical development, adoption of the proposed plan would not result in roadway transportation hazards or inadequate emergency access. Future projects that occur during implementation of the CAP involving work in the public right-of-way would require an encroachment permit from the City's Public Works Department. Compliance with the City of Camarillo General Plan Circulation Element would require that future projects avoid significant impacts to the design and function of the circulation system, including maintaining safety, emergency access, and overall mobility. Furthermore, the CAP includes strategies such as Measure Cornerstone 1 and Measures Mobility and Land Use 1 and 2 that would promote active transportation and public transit use and decrease VMT within Camarillo. These measures would help reduce potential transportation hazards and congestion conditions that can hinder emergency response. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to transportation hazards and emergency access.
NO IMPACT
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Utilities and Service Systems
Common Sense Exemption Report 77
17 Utilities and Service Systems
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Require the relocation or construction of
new or expanded water, wastewater
treatment, or storm water drainage,
electric power, or natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the
construction or relocation of which could
cause significant environmental effects? □ □ □ ■
b. Comply with the applicable water
purveyor water conservation ordinance
requirements for new development
projects? □ □ □ ■
c. Result in a determination by the
wastewater treatment provider which
serves or may serve the project that it
has inadequate capacity to serve the
project’s projected demand in addition to
the provider’s existing commitments? □ □ □ ■
d. Generate solid waste in excess of state or
local standards, or in excess of the
capacity of local infrastructure, or
otherwise impair the attainment of solid
waste reduction goals? □ □ □ ■
e. Comply with federal, state, and local
management and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid waste? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Energy Utilities
Camarillo is serviced by Southern California Edison and the Clean Power Alliance for electricity, and by the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) for natural gas.
Water
The City of Camarillo Department of Public Works -Water Division provides water service to a large portion of the city, while other areas are served by neighboring water purveyors such as Camrosa Water District, California American Water, and Pleasant Valley County Water District. Camarillo’s City of Camarillo
Camarillo Climate Action Plan
78 water supply is sourced from both local groundwater and imported water. Groundwater is pumped from four city wells, two of which supply the North Pleasant Valley Desalter. Imported water is delivered from the Calleguas Municipal Water District, which receives its supply from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, drawing from the State Water Project and the Colorado River Aqueduct.60, 61
Wastewater
The Camarillo Sanitary District is a division of the City’s Department of Public Works that maintains the sewer collection and distribution systems throughout the city. The Camarillo Sanitary District is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the city’s wastewater infrastructure, including pumping stations, sewer lines, and lift stations, using advanced monitoring systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition for real-time oversight.62 Wastewater generated within the city is treated at the Camarillo Water Reclamation Facility which processes approximately 3.5 million gallons per day to tertiary-treated levels. This facility produces high-quality reclaimed water used for agricultural and landscape irrigation, contributing to local water sustainability efforts.63 Stormwater Drainage
The City of Camarillo Department of Public Works- Stormwater Division maintains a system of storm drains, gutters, and catch basins throughout the city to manage stormwater runoff during rain events.
Telecommunications
The City of Camarillo is served by multiple telecommunications providers, including Spectrum, Frontier, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
Solid Waste
The Solid Waste Division of the City of Camarillo’s Public Works Department oversees solid waste policy and coordination, while E.J. Harrison & Sons is the contracted provider responsible for trash, recycling, and organic waste collection services for residential and commercial customers.64 Collected waste is processed and disposed of at regional facilities, including the Simi Valley Landfill, Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station in Ventura, and the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station in Oxnard.65
60 City of Camarillo. 2025. Water Service and Supply. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/departments/public_works/water_service/water_service.php. Accessed September 2025. 61 City of Camarillo. 2024. 2024 Annual Water Quality Report. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/Water%20Quality%20Report%202024%20-%20Web%20Version.pdf. Accessed September 2025. 62 City of Camarillo. 2025. Camarillo Sanitary District. Available:
https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/departments/public_works/sanitary_district.php. Accessed September 2025. 63 City of Camarillo. 2022. Wastewater Master Plan Approved by the Camarillo Sanitary District. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/news_detail_T2_R125.php. Accessed September 2025. 64 City of Camarillo. 2025. TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICES AND RESOURCES. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/residents/trash___recycling/index.php. Accessed September 2025. 65 County of Ventura. 2025. Landfills and Transfer Stations. Available: https://publicworks.venturacounty.gov/wp- content/uploads/2018/03/050814_Landfills_and_Transfer_Stations.pdf. Accessed September 2025.
Environmental Checklist
Utilities and Service Systems
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Impact Analysis
a. Would the project require the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment, or storm water drainage, electric power, or natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP outlines strategies such as Measures Building Energy 1 through 3, Measures Water and Wastewater 1 and 2, and Measures Solid Waste 1 and 2 that aim to reduce water use, energy consumption, and solid waste generation to lower GHG emissions. The CAP does not include site-specific infrastructure designs or project-level proposals but aligns with other City plans that support sustainable infrastructure improvements. Furthermore, the CAP would not result in an increase in population and housing as described in Section 14, Population and Housing. As such, the CAP would not create new demand related to water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, electric power, natural gas power, or telecommunications utilities. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to need for relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities.
NO IMPACT
b. Would the project comply with the applicable water purveyor water conservation ordinance requirements for new development projects?
c. Would the project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has inadequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP includes strategies such as Measures Water and Wastewater 1 and 2 that promote water conservation and expand access to recycled water. These measures aim to reduce water consumption and wastewater generation and align with the City’s Wastewater and Sustainability Master Plans.66 Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to water supply and wastewater treatment capacity.
NO IMPACT
d. Would the project generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
e. Would the project comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP
66 City of Camarillo. 2023. Sustainability Master Plan for Municipal Operations. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/Departments/City%20Manager/Sustainability/SMP_Final_Approved%2010-25-23%20CCReso2023-
83.pdf. Accessed October 2025.
City of Camarillo
Camarillo Climate Action Plan
80 includes strategies such as Measures Solid Waste 1 and 2 that aim to reduce solid waste generation and increase diversion and recycling of solid and organic waste. The CAP would align with federal, State, and local regulations including SB 1383 by supporting mandatory organic waste recycling programs and infrastructure improvements that reduce GHG emissions from landfilled waste.
Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to solid waste.
NO IMPACT
Environmental Checklist
Wildfire
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18 Wildfire
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
If located in or near areas or lands classified
in the City of Camarillo’s General Plan Safety
Element as very high or high fire hazard
severity zones, would the project:
a. Substantially impair an adopted
emergency evacuation plan? □ □ □ ■
b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other
factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and
thereby expose project occupants to
pollutant concentrations from a wildfire
or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? □ □ □ ■
c. Require the installation or maintenance
of associated infrastructure (such as
roads, fuel breaks, emergency water
sources, power lines or other utilities)
that may exacerbate fire risk or that may
result in temporary or ongoing impacts
to the environment? □ □ □ ■
d. Expose people or structures to significant
risks, including downslope or
downstream flooding or landslides, as a
result of runoff, post-fire slope instability,
or drainage changes? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
The Ventura County Fire Department provides fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and hazardous materials response for the City of Camarillo. The Ventura County Fire Department operates four fire stations within the City of Camarillo, Stations 50, 52, 54, and 55.
These stations are equipped to respond to a wide range of emergencies and work closely with the community through programs like the Fire Hazard Reduction Program. 67 Camarillo’s EOP outlines the city’s coordinated response to extraordinary emergency situations, including wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters. The EOP is aligned with the California Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System, and designates the
67 Ventura County Fire Department. 2025. Ventura County Fire Department. Available:
https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/departments/fire_department/index.php. Accessed September 2025.
City of Camarillo
Camarillo Climate Action Plan
82 Emergency Operations Center as the central hub for managing disaster response.68 In accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the City of Camarillo has integrated its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element of its General Plan. This ensures that hazard mitigation strategies are updated regularly and reflect current risks, including wildfire hazards.69 According to CAL FIRE 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, portions of the north and east areas of the city near the Santa Rosa Valley are designated as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones within Local Responsibility Areas.70
Impact Analysis
a. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project substantially impair an adopted emergency evacuation plan? b. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project, due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
c. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? d. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
The CAP does not propose specific development or new residential or commercial land uses that could be subject to wildland fire, nor would they result other physical changes to the environment that could increase the risk of a wildland fire. The CAP includes strategies such as Measure Building Energy 4, Measures Water and Wastewater 1 and 2, and Measure Carbon Sequestration 2 that aim to improve infrastructure resilience, reduce environmental stressors, and enhance emergency response capacity. For example, Measure Building Energy 4 promotes local renewable energy generation and battery storage, which could support backup power for critical facilities such as fire stations. Therefore, the CAP would result in no impact related to wildfire.
NO IMPACT
68 City of Camarillo. 2025. Emergency Operations Plan. Available: https://stories.opengov.com/camarilloca/published/fmfBwWtLO.
Accessed September 2025.
69 City of Camarillo. 2025. General Plan Safety Element. Available: https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/CC%20-%20RESOLUTION%20- %202025-73%20SAFETY%20ELEMENT%20UPDATE.pdf?t=202509251502180. Accessed September 2025. 70 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. 2025. Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. Available:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5065c998b4b0462f9ec3c6c226c610a9/page/Compare-old-and-new-LRA-FHSZ. Accessed September 2025.
Environmental Checklist
Mandatory Findings of Significance
Common Sense Exemption Report 83
19 Mandatory Findings of Significance
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Does the project:
a. Have the potential to substantially
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, substantially reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare
or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or
prehistory? □ □ □ ■
b. Have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
(“Cumulatively considerable” means that
the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the
effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects.)? □ □ □ ■
c. Have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or
indirectly? □ □ □ ■
a. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? The CAP involves the adoption of a policy document to reduce Camarillo’s GHG emissions and does not in and of itself propose or grant entitlements for specific projects or development. The CAP would align with the City’s General Plan and Sustainability Master Plan by promoting strategies that reduce energy and water use, fuel consumption, VMT, and solid waste generation in order to reduce GHG emissions. The CAP would not facilitate development that would degrade the quality of the environment (as addressed throughout this document), eliminate or threaten wildlife habitats or protected species (as addressed in Section 4, Biological Resources), or eliminate important examples City of Camarillo
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84 of the major periods of California history or prehistory (as addressed in Section 5, Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources).
Future development projects in Camarillo will undergo review through the City’s development process to assess potential direct and indirect impacts on biological and cultural resources, in accordance with CEQA and applicable regulations. Therefore, the CAP would not substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory.
NO IMPACT
b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.)? As discussed in the Environmental Checklist Sections 1 through 18, all impact areas were determined to have no impact as a result of the CAP. Thus, the CAP would not contribute to cumulative impacts.
NO IMPACT
c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
In general, impacts to human beings are associated with air quality, GHG emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, noise, transportation, and wildfire impacts. As detailed in this Environmental Checklist, the CAP would have no impact or beneficial impacts related to these resources.
Therefore, the CAP would not result in environmental effects which would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly.
NO IMPACT
List of Preparers
Common Sense Exemption Report 85
List of Preparers
Rincon Consultants, Inc. prepared this Environmental Assessment under contract to the City of Camarillo. Persons involved in data gathering, environmental impact analysis, project management, formatting, and quality control are listed below.
Matt Maddox, QA/QC Principal
Emily Marino, Project Manager
Monet Bernard, Environmental Planner
Maya Ziff, Environmental Analyst
Attachment A
Sources, Health Effects, and Typical Controls Associated with Criteria Pollutants
Sources, Health Effects, and Typical Controls Associated with Criteria Pollutants
Common Sense Exemption Report A-1
Sources, Health Effects, and Typical Controls Associated with Criteria Pollutants Pollutant Sources Health Effects Typical Controls
Ozone (O3) Formed when reactive organic
gases (ROG) and nitrogen
oxides react in the presence of
sunlight. ROG sources include
any source that burns fuels
(e.g., gasoline, natural gas,
wood, oil); solvents;
petroleum processing and
storage.
Breathing difficulties, lung
tissue damage, vegetation
damage, damage to rubber
and some plastics.
Reduce motor vehicle reactive
organic gas (ROG) and
nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions
through emission standards,
reformulated fuels,
inspections programs, and
reduced vehicle use. Limit
ROG emissions from
commercial operations,
gasoline refueling facilities,
and consumer products. Limit
ROG and NOX emissions from
industrial sources such as
power plants and
manufacturing facilities.
Carbon monoxide
(CO)
Any source that burns fuel
such as automobiles, trucks,
heavy construction and
farming equipment, residential
heating.
Chest pain in heart patients,
headaches, reduced mental
alertness.
Control motor vehicle and
industrial emissions. Use
oxygenated gasoline during
winter months. Conserve
energy
Nitrogen dioxide
(NO2)
See Carbon Monoxide. Lung irritation and damage.
Reacts in the atmosphere to
form ozone and acid rain.
Control motor vehicle and
industrial combustion
emissions. Conserve energy.
Sulfur dioxide
(SO2)
Coal or oil burning power
plants and industries,
refineries, diesel engines.
Increases lung disease and
breathing problems for
asthmatics. Reacts in the
atmosphere to form acid rain.
Reduce use of high sulfur fuels
(e.g., use low sulfur
reformulated diesel or natural
gas). Conserve energy.
Respirable
particulate matter
(PM10)
Road dust, windblown dust,
agriculture and construction,
fireplaces. Also formed from
other pollutants (NOX, SOX,
organics).
Increased respiratory disease,
lung damage, cancer,
premature death, reduced
visibility, surface soiling.
Control dust sources,
industrial particulate
emissions, woodburning
stoves and fireplaces. Reduce
secondary pollutants which
react to form PM10. Conserve
energy.
Fine particulate
matter (PM2.5)
Fuel combustion in motor
vehicles, equipment, and
industrial sources; residential
and agricultural burning. Also
formed from reaction of other
pollutants (NOX, SOX, organics,
and NH3).
Increases respiratory disease,
lung damage, cancer, and
premature death, reduced
visibility, surface soiling.
Particles can aggravate heart
diseases such as congestive
heart failure and coronary
artery disease.
Reduce combustion emissions
from motor vehicles,
equipment, industries, and
agricultural and residential
burning. Precursor controls,
like those for ozone, reduce
fine particle formation in the
atmosphere.
Lead Metal smelters, resource
recovery, leaded gasoline,
deterioration of lead paint.
Learning disabilities, brain and
kidney damage. Control metal
smelters.
No lead in gasoline or paint.
Sulfur Dioxide
(SO2)
Coal or oil burning power
plants and industries,
refineries, diesel engines.
Increases lung disease and
breathing problems for
asthmatics. Reacts in the
atmosphere to form acid rain.
Reduce use of high sulfur fuels
(e.g., use low sulfur
reformulated diesel or natural
gas). Conserve energy.
Sulfates Produced by reaction in the air
of SO2, (see SO2 sources), a
component of acid rain.
Breathing difficulties,
aggravates asthma, reduced
visibility.
See SO2
City of Camarillo
Camarillo Climate Action Plan
A-2
Pollutant Sources Health Effects Typical Controls
Hydrogen Sulfide Geothermal power plants,
petroleum production and
refining, sewer gas.
Nuisance odor (rotten egg
smell), headache and
breathing difficulties (higher
concentrations).
Control emissions from
geothermal power plants,
petroleum production and
refining, sewers, and sewage
treatment plants.
Visibility Reducing
Particulates
See PM2.5 Reduced visibility (e.g.,
obscures mountains and other
scenery), reduced airport
safety.
See PM2.5
Vinyl Chloride Exhaust gases from factories
that manufacture or process
vinyl chloride (construction,
packaging, and transportation
industries).
Central nervous system effects
(e.g., dizziness, drowsiness,
headaches), kidney irritation,
liver damage, liver cancer.
Control emissions from plants
that manufacture or process
vinyl chloride, installation of
monitoring systems.
Toxic Air
Contaminant
(TAC)
Combustion engines
(stationary and mobile), diesel
combustion, storage and use
of TAC-containing substances
(i.e., gasoline, lead smelting,
etc.)
Depends on TAC, but may
include cancer, mutagenic
and/or teratogenic effects,
other acute or chronic health
effects.
Toxic Best Available Control
Technologies (T-BACT), limit
emissions from known
sources.
Source: Compiled by Rincon Consultants, Inc. in September 2025
Attachment B
Description of Greenhouse Gases of California Concern
Description of Greenhouse Gases of California Concern
Common Sense Exemption Report B-1
Description of Greenhouse Gases of California Concern
Greenhouse Gas
Physical Description and
Properties
Global
Warming
Potential
(100 years)
Atmospheric
Residence
Lifetime
(years) Sources
Carbon dioxide
(CO2)
Odorless, colorless, natural gas. 1 50–200 Burning coal, oil, natural gas, and wood; decomposition of
dead organic matter;
respiration of bacteria, plants,
animals, and fungus; oceanic
evaporation; volcanic
outgassing; cement
production; land use changes
Methane
(CH4)
Flammable gas and is the main
component of natural gas.
28 12 Geological deposits (natural
gas fields) extraction;
landfills; fermentation of
manure; and decay of organic
matter
Nitrous oxide
(N2O)
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is
a colorless GHG.
298 114 Microbial processes in soil
and water; fuel combustion;
industrial processes
Chloro-fluoro-
carbons
(CFCs)
Nontoxic, nonflammable,
insoluble, and chemically
unreactive in the troposphere
(level of air at the Earth’s
surface); formed synthetically
by replacing all hydrogen
atoms in methane or ethane
with chlorine and/or fluorine
atoms.
3,800–8,100 45–640 Refrigerants aerosol
propellants; cleaning
solvents.
Hydro-fluoro-
carbons
(HFCs)
Synthetic human-made
chemicals used as a substitute
for CFCs and contain carbon,
chlorine, and at least one
hydrogen atom.
140 to 11,700 1–50,000 Automobile air conditioners;
refrigerants
Per-fluoro-
carbons (PFCs)
Stable molecular structures
and only break down by
ultraviolet rays about 60
kilometers above Earth’s
surface.
6,500 to 9,200 10,000–50,000 Primary aluminum
production; semiconductor
manufacturing
Sulfur
hexafluoride
(SF6)
Human-made, inorganic,
odorless, colorless, and
nontoxic, nonflammable gas.
22,800 3,200 Electrical power transmission
equipment insulation;
magnesium industry,
semiconductor
manufacturing; a tracer gas
Nitrogen
trifluoride
(NF3)
Inorganic, is used as a
replacement for PFCs, and is a
powerful oxidizing agent.
17,200 740 Electronics manufacture for
semiconductors and liquid
crystal displays.
Source: Compiled by Rincon Consultants, Inc. in September 2025