City Council, Sanitary District, and Successor Agency Minutes – August 12, 2026Page 1 of 6
MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Santangelo led the salute to the flag.
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
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Mitchell Cameron, Director of Administrative Services
Dave Klotzle, Director of Public Works
Eric Tennessen, Police Department Commander
Mark Uribe, Director of Finance
Silvia Jaquez, Acting City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney read the closed session items into the record. The Council recessed to Closed Session.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of case: OPV Coalition, et al. vs. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 2222 Ventura Boulevard City Negotiator: City Manager Negotiating Party: Pleasant Valley School District Under Negotiation: Instructions on Property Price and Terms
City Council, Sanitary District, and Successor Agency Minutes – August 12, 2026Page 2 of 6 C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney (City)
5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
All City Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo led the salute to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as to form.
PRESENTATIONS
D. Teen Video Contest & Community Photo Contest Winners Senior Planner Sinkula introduced the winning video and photograph for the Our Camarillo 2050 Community Contest. Mayor Tennessen presented certificates of recognition to Glenda Sandberg, winner of the Community Photo Contest, and Jacqueline Gutierrez, winner of the Teen Video Contest.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people addressed the City Council regarding immigration, Flock cameras, and public safety: Blanca O., Sarah Mathew, Liliya Mikhaltsevich, Melissa Hinds, Siddharth Mehrotra, and Spencer Richey.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORTS The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings and provided general comments.
E. Food Share Ventura County
Monica White, President of Food Share Ventura County, provided an update on the current state of food insecurity in Camarillo, how Food Share Ventura County is currently addressing community needs, and strategies to continue meeting those needs in the future.
CONSENT CALENDAR – Agenda Items F - O
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar applies to all bodies.
F. Meeting Minutes (City, CSD, SA)
Approved minutes of the meetings of the special Successor Agency meeting of June 24, 2026, and regular meetings of July 8, 2026.
G. Disbursements (City, SA)
Adopted CC Resolution No. 2026-57 and SA Resolution No. 2026-58 approving City Council, Sanitary District, and Successor Agency Minutes – August 12, 2026Page 3 of 6 disbursements.
H. Second Amendment to Pricing Agreement 2021-113 with Governmentjobs.com dba NEOGOV (City)
1. Found that NEOGOV professional services and SSO are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 2021- 113B with NEOGOV in the amount of $10,179.41 plus contingency of $5,000.00 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $193,692.81; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute future amendments and agreements with NEOGOV up to the authorized contingency amount.
I. Annual Fleet and Equipment Purchase Authorization (City, CSD)
1. Found that the purchase of vehicles is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Approved the purchasing plan for vehicles and equipment in the amount of $1,226,800 and authorized contingency in the amount of $122,680 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,349,480; and
3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute future amendments or documents up to the not-to-exceed amount.
J. First Amendment to Agreement 2026-12 with American Made Clean, Inc. – Concrete Sidewalk and Building Pressure Washing Services (City)
1. Found that the Amendment to the Maintenance Contract for Pressure Washing Services is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2026-12A with American Made Clean, Inc. in the amount of $18,425 plus the original 10% contingency for a total not-to-exceed amount of $110,165; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute future agreements or amendments with American Made Clean, Inc. up to the authorized amount.
K. Second Amendment Agreement with Convergint Technologies LLC for Annual Security Camera Preventive Maintenance Services (City)
1. Found that Convergint Technologies LLC preventive maintenance 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 Agreement No. 2022-44B with Convergint Technologies LLC in the amount of $180,978.89, plus a 15% contingency of $27,146.83, for a total not-to-exceed amendment amount of $208,125.72, and a revised total agreement amount of $645,640.72; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute future amendments and agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC up to the authorized contingency amount.
City Council, Sanitary District, and Successor Agency Minutes – August 12, 2026Page 4 of 6 L. Sixth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont Realty for Real Estate Advisory Services (City)
1. Found that approval of Agreement No. 2021-105F with Kosmont Realty is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-105 with Kosmont Realty, adding $80,000 in compensation authority for a total not-to-exceed agreement amount of $130,000; and
3. Approved a budget appropriation of $50,000 from General Fund, Fund 101, to 101-6501-465.69-28 for real estate consulting services.
M. Approval of Agreement with County of Ventura for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP-6) Subrecipient Grant Award (City)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2026-71, the HHAP-6 Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Ventura; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to take all necessary actions on behalf of the City in furtherance of HHAP-6 grant activities; and
3. Authorized an appropriation of $136,804 to HHAP Fund Professional Services Account No. 101-4341-443.32-01 (Project GR1003) for year one of the grant.
N. Accept Public Improvements and Accept Bond Rider Reducing the Amount for Performance Securities for Brixmor Holdings 1 SPE LLC dba Brixmor Property Group 453 Carmen Drive CPD-5M(28) (City)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-59 accepting public improvements and accepting a bond rider reducing the amount of performance securities for CPD-5M (28).
O. Adopt Ordinance No. 2043 Establishing Reduced Speed Limits on Various Streets (City)
1. Adopted and waived full reading of Ordinance No. 2043 establishing a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on Paseo Camarillo between Carmen Drive and Lantana Street; and
2. Established a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on Paseo Camarillo between Lantana Street and Rosewood Avenue; and
3. Established a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on Paseo Camarillo between Rosewood Avenue; and
4. Established a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on Paseo Camarillo between Rosewood Avenue and its western terminus; and
5. Established a speed limit of 35 miles per hour on Temple Avenue between Ponderosa Drive and Las Posas Road; and
6. Established a speed limit of 40 miles per hour on Flynn Road between Upland Road and Avenida Acaso; and
7. Established a speed limit of 40 miles per hour on Flynn Road between Avenida Acaso and Adolfo Road.
MOTION to approve Items F through O.
Councilmember Kildee moved, Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
City Council, Sanitary District, and Successor Agency Minutes – August 12, 2026Page 5 of 6 DISCUSSION ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
P. Review of Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the Our Camarillo 2050 General Plan Update
Senior Planner Sinkula introduced the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the Our Camarillo 2050 General Plan Update.
Andrew Hill, Dyett & Bhatia, Urban and Regional Planners, gave a PowerPoint overview of the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles including background information, a review of community engagement, and an overview of the next steps in the General Plan Update process. He responded to clarifying questions from the City Council.
Councilmember Trembley recommended aligning the Guiding Principles with the City Council’s annual goals and objectives, noting that the Council’s goal-setting process is an important part of establishing its aspirational priorities. He recommended including language in the Guiding Principles that reflect the Council’s annual goals and objectives. In addition to the Healthy Green City focus outlined in the General Plan, he recommended including a greater emphasis on community wellness.
Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo emphasized the importance of using the outreach process as an opportunity to engage and inform the community about issues that need to be addressed. She recommended that the phrase “for all” at the end of the Council’s Mission Statement be considered when conducting outreach to diverse groups throughout the community to ensure the process is inclusive and representative.
Councilmembers Santangelo and Kildee, and Mayor Tennessen expressed support for continuing outreach efforts with local youth, including private and faith- based high schools, social media outreach, and reaching out to young families.
MOTION to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Found that in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, acceptance of the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the Our Camarillo 2050 General Plan Update is exempt from CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment; and
2. Reviewed and provided feedback on the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the Our Camarillo 2050 General Plan Update; and
3. Accepted the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles as the policy foundation for the next phase of the General Plan Update, subject to any revisions directed by the City Council.
Councilmember Trembley moved, Councilmember Santangelo seconded.
Yes: Kildee, Martinez-Bravo, Santangelo, Tennessen, Trembley No: None
City Council, Sanitary District, and Successor Agency Minutes – August 12, 2026Page 6 of 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of case: OPV Coalition, et al. vs. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56202100555357CUPTVTA C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney (City)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richman indicated there was no reportable action resulting from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. in memory of Soghomon “Sol” Kosrof Chooljian.
ATTEST:
Mayor Acting City Clerk
ATTEST:
Mayor, Successor Agency Acting City Clerk
ATTEST:
Chair, Camarillo Sanitary District Acting City Clerk