City Council and Sanitary District Special Meeting Minutes – July 8, 2026 Page 1 of 7
MINUTES
JOINT CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL AND
SANITARY DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING
WATER RECLAMATION PLANT UPGRADES PROGRAM WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Applies to all bodies noted in the heading.
Council Present: David Tennessen, Mayor
Martita Martinez-Bravo, Vice Mayor
Kevin Kildee, Councilmember
Susan Santangelo, Councilmember
Tony Trembley, Councilmember
Staff Present: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Dave Klotzle, Director of Public Works
Jackie Lee, Assistant Director of Community Development Tommy Miller, Camarillo Police Department Sergeant
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Mark Uribe, Director of Finance
Silvia Jaquez, Acting City Clerk
FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo led the salute to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
DISCUSSION ITEMS – CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
A.Water Reclamation Plant Upgrades Project Workshop
Public Works Director Klotzle introduced and facilitated the presentation, provided a PowerPoint overview of the Water Reclamation Plant Upgrades project, and responded to Council questions.
Community Relations Officer Castles and Rachel Dickman, RMG Communications provided an overview of the communications and public outreach strategy to be utilized throughout the project including communication priorities, program branding, communication tools and tactics, and the communications timeline and next steps.
City Council and Sanitary District Special Meeting Minutes – July 8, 2026 Page 2 of 7 Water Resources Manager Maple provided an update on the City’s water regulatory compliance requirements and related water quality matters. Robert Porr and Lora Nichols, Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, provided a financial overview of the project, including Capital Funding Options summary and responded to Council questions.
Zita Yu, Jacobs Project Management Co., provided an extensive overview of Phase 1A and program delivery, including the scope of work, project roles and decision authority, and progress to date. She responded to Council questions.
The City Council received and filed the Water Reclamation Plant Upgrades Project presentation.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney read the closed session items into the record. Council recessed to Closed Session.
B.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of case: OPV Coalition, et al. vs. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA C.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (2) Number of Potential Cases: 1
5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS
D.Ventura County Fair Poster Presentation
Guillermo Ceja Jr., President of the Ventura County Fairgrounds Board, announced that Annalise Cheng, a ninth-grade student from Camarillo, won the 2026 Ventura County Fair Youth Poster Contest and presented the City with the poster.
E.Ventura County Area Housing Authority Outgoing Executive Director The Mayor presented a Certificate of Recognition to Michael Nigh for his years of service to the Area Housing Authority.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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COUNCIL, STAFF, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
Councilmember Trembley requested that the meeting adjourn in memory of David Anton Bratz and Lance Sanders Kistler.
RECESS
The Mayor announced a brief recess at 6:15 p.m. and reconvened at 6:24 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR – Agenda Items F-R
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
Siddharth Mehrotra provided public comment on Item H. Spencer Richey provided public comment on Items H and I.
F.City Council Meeting Minutes (CC, CSD)
Approved minutes of the regular meeting of June 24, 2026.
G.Local Appointment Recommendations for Volunteer Advisory Boards (City) Confirmed the recommended appointments with an effective date of July 8, 2026.
H.Adopt Ordinance No. 2040, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Amending and Restating Section 11.20.220 of Title 11 of the Camarillo Municipal Code Relating to Prohibiting Parking of Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Public Streets and Highways and Permit Procedures (City)
Adopted Ordinance No. 2040 which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
I.Adopt Ordinance No. 2041, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Amending Section 2.08.040 of the Camarillo Municipal Code Relating to the Salaries of City Councilmembers Pursuant to Government Code Section 36516 (City)
Adopted Ordinance No. 2041 which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
J.Adopt Ordinance No. 2042, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Camarillo, California, Amending Camarillo Municipal Code Chapter 14.12 (Water Conservation Measures) Related to Implementation of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (City)
Adopted Ordinance No. 2042 which constitutes reading of the title as stated in the agenda and waiver of the reading of the Ordinance.
K.Disbursements (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-52 approving disbursements.
City Council and Sanitary District Special Meeting Minutes – July 8, 2026 Page 4 of 7 L.Heritage Days Fiesta 2026 Special Event Permit for Street Closure (City)
1. Found that the Heritage Days Fiesta 2026 Special Event Permit is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA under the State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized issuance of a Special Event Permit for the 2026 Old Town Heritage Days, subject to the attached conditions of approval; and
3. Approved associated parking and street closures for the event, including Ventura Boulevard from Palm Drive to Fir Street on Saturday, July 18, 2026, starting at 5:00 a.m. through Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.; and
4. Authorized issuance of a Special Event Permit for Camarillo Old Town Association to operate a beer and wine service as identified in the Special Event Site Plan and in accordance with the attached conditions of approval.
M.Professional Services Agreement with Dyett & Bhatia Urban and Regional Planners for Preparation of Camarillo Commons Strategic Plan Update (City)
1. Found the award of a Professional Services Agreement to prepare the Camarillo Commons Strategic Plan Update exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061 (b)(3); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute CC Agreement No. 2026-58 with Dyett & Bhatia Urban and Regional Planners in the amount of $759,111; and
3. Authorized a contingency in the amount of $100,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $859,111; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments, documents, and change orders, if required, up to the total not-to-exceed amount.
N.Authorize Pricing Agreement Amendment with Automox Inc. – Cloud-based Patch Management Subscription Services (City)
1. Found that Automox Inc., software is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute CC Agreement No. 2024-141B with Automox Inc., in the amount of $33,696 plus contingency of $3,369.60 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $57,805.60; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute future amendments and agreements with Automox Inc., up to the authorized contingency amount.
O.Approve Final Pay Estimate No. 4 and Accept Improvements – Standby Power at City Facilities at City Hall CH-5067 (City)
1. Found the approval of the Final Pay Estimate and Acceptance of Improvements for the Standby Power at City Facilities at City Hall Project CH-5067 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061 (b)(3); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-53 Accepting Improvements and approving the Final Pay Estimate No. 4 to ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions, Inc. and authorized the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion.
City Council and Sanitary District Special Meeting Minutes – July 8, 2026 Page 5 of 7 P.Support City’s Application for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Nomination (City)
1. Found that the action is not a project subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and alternatively exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-54 supporting the City’s application for Opportunity Zone 2.0 nomination of Census Tract 06111005502; and
3. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit the Local Authority Recommendation Form and take all administrative actions necessary to support the City’s Opportunity Zone 2.0 nomination request.
Q.Amendment to Agreement No. 2025-180 – MOU with County of Ventura for Homekey+Lewis Road Project (City)
1. Approved the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement No. 2025-180 with the County of Ventura for the Homekey +Permanent Supportive Housing Project at 1722-1736 Lewis Road, amending Sections 4.B., 6, and 8.B. to update the triggering events for the City’s $2,000,000 capital contribution and related payment and termination provisions; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment on behalf of the City; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve and execute future amendments and nonsubstantive changes to the MOU with the County of Ventura that make corrections, clarifications, and technical changes consistent with the original purpose of the agreement and that do not result in additional cost or liability to the City.
R.Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with HDL Coren and Cone for Property Tax Consulting (City)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Agreement No. 2015-47A with HDL Coren and Cone in the amount of $22,519.05 for FY 2026/27, increasing the total agreement amount to $199,720.49; and
2. Approved annual fee adjustments each June beginning in 2026 based on the lesser of the percentage change in the California Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CCPI-U) or five percent (5%).
MOTION to approve Items F through R.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
S.Speed Limit Reductions on Various Streets
Public Works Director Klotzle provided an overview of the proposed speed limit updates and explained that, pursuant to the California Vehicle Code, speed limits must be reviewed every seven years to remain enforceable by radar.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
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1. Found the Ordinance establishing the speed limits exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Waived further reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2043 establishing a speed limit of 30 MPH on Paseo Camarillo between Carmen Drive and Lantana Street; and establishing a speed limit of 30 MPH on Paseo Camarillo between Lantana Street and Rosewood Avenue; and
3. Established a speed limit of 30 MPH on Paseo Camarillo between Rosewood Avenue and its western terminus; and
4. Established a speed limit of 35 MPH on Temple Avenue between Ponderosa Drive and Las Posas Road; and
5. Established a speed limit of 40 MPH on Flynn Road between Upland Road and Avenida Acaso; and
6. Established a speed limit of 40 MPH on Flynn Road between Avenida Acaso and Adolfo Road; and
7. Authorized staff to change the posted speed limit signs per the adopted Ordinance.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
T.No Stopping Except by Permit Restriction on El Capitan Place and El Corazon Court
Sergeant Miller gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed parking program and modifications on the existing parking restrictions on El Capitan Place and El Corazon Court.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found the establishment of a preferential parking program and modification of existing parking restrictions exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-55 rescinding Resolutions Nos. 1998-211, 1999- 70, and 2000-87; and establishing a no stopping except by permit restriction and residential preferential parking program on El Capitan Place and El Corazon Court.
Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo moved, Councilmember Trembley seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
U.Climate Action Plan
Hannah Mize, Rincon Consultants, Inc., gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed Climate Action Plan including the development process and purpose, work completed, and implementation.
Siddharth Mehrotra provided public comment on this item.
City Council and Sanitary District Special Meeting Minutes – July 8, 2026 Page 7 of 7 MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found the Climate Action Plan is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-56 approving the Climate Action Plan.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. in memory of David Anton Bratz and Lance Sanders Kistler.
ATTEST:
Mayor Acting City Clerk
ATTEST:
Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Acting City Clerk