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MINUTES CITY OF CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor McDonald called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m.
Councilmembers Present:
Staff Present:
Jeanette McDonald, Mayor Charlotte Craven, Vice Mayor Kevin Kildee, Councilmember Mike Morgan, Councilmember Tony Trembley, Councilmember
Dave Norman, City Manager Tom Fox, Assistant City Manager Dave Klotzle, Public Works Director Jeffrie Madland, City Clerk David Moe, Assistant Community Development Director Dave Murray, Police Department Commander Richard Petropulos, Administrative Services Director Brian Pierik, City Attorney Genie Rocha, Finance Director
I. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA — City Manager Norman asked the Council to discuss Item IV B first.
II. PRESENTATIONS — NONE
IV. CITY COUNCIL
B. Amendments to City Council Policy 1.15 Guidelines for City Support of Community Events
City Manager Norman stated the Policy Committee reviewed the Policy as directed by Council and recommended adoption of one amendment and requested discussion of a second amendment.
Councilmember Kildee stated he supported the Policy as drafted which added paragraph D2 — which stated that councilmembers serving on boards or as officers of non-profits requesting funding under the policy cannot participate in the funding decision. Councilmember Morgan, Vice Mayor Craven, and Mayor McDonald concurred.
Councilmember Trembley stated he supported the amendment, but he felt the amendment did not go far enough and would like to revisit the issue in the future.
Vice Mayor Craven moved, seconded by Councilmember Morgan, to adopt the redlined policy as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmembers Kildee, Morgan, Trembley, and Vice Mayor Craven did not support amendment D3, which would prevent two councilmembers from serving at the same time on a non-profit board requesting City funding. The Council took no action on
the amendment.
Councilmember Kildee commended the councilmembers that have worked extremely hard to put on these events for the benefit of the community.
Councilmember Kildee left the meeting at 5:30 p.m. due to a family commitment.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Craven moved, seconded by Councilmember Trembley, to approve Consent Calendar Items A through J.
A. Minutes
Approved the minutes of the City Council meeting held April 26, 2017, as presented.
B. Resolution — Approval of Disbursements
Adopted Resolution No. 2017-49 approving disbursements dated on or before May 3, 2017. (Councilmember Trembley abstained from approval of the Disbursements as a number of the payees are clients of his firm.)
C. Award Bid - AS-2016-15 Custodial Services at City Hall, Corp Yard, and Library
Authorized the City Manager to enter into Agreement No. 2017-22 with Coastal Building Services for a total 3-year contracted amount of $409,392.
D. Award Bid - AS-2016-16 Half Ton Pickup Truck
Awarded bid to Vista Ford at the total amount of $25,454.14.
E. Alcoholic Beverage License - Sprouts Farmers Market 2400 Las Posas
Adopted Resolution No. 2017-50 determining public convenience and necessity in support of the application for an off-sale alcoholic beverage license.
F. Amendments to City Council Policy 3.08 Payment Methods
Adopted the revised Payment Methods Policy.
G. State Coastal Conservancy Proposition 1 Funding Program Grant - SD-5046 Stormwater Infiltration Basin Design
Adopted Resolution No. 2017-51 authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application for the design of the project.
H. Resolution Accepting and Exonerating Securities - LD-527 FF Realty LLC (Northeast Corner of Lewis Road and Mike Loza Drive)
Adopted Resolution No. 2017-52 accepting and exonerating securities.
Resolution - Camarillo Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1 through 10
Adopted Resolution No. 2017-53 preliminarily approving the Engineers Report; declaring the City's intent to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2017/18 in Camarillo Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; and fixing the time and place for a public hearing on June 14, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
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J. Resolution Accepting Public Improvements and Exonerating Performance Securities - Tract 5655, Hiji Investment Company LLC and TFR Investment Company LLC (Southwest Corner of Village at the Park Drive and Petit Street)
Adopted Resolution No. 2017-54 accepting public improvements and exonerating performance securities.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Kildee absent). IV. CITY COUNCIL
A. Camarillo Ranch Foundation Annual Report
Martin Daly, CEO, and Michael Drews, Treasurer, presented the Camarillo Ranch Foundation's Annual Report. They reported on the Board's reserve study, audit, and amendments to the investment policy, and noted that Throw Back Thursdays continues to be their best event and attendance is growing every year.
Mayor McDonald stated she reviewed the financials closely given the concerns raised by a member of the public and asked several questions for clarification. She stated the accounts could be organized better which would make them easier for the public to understand.
The Council commended the Board for all of their efforts at the Ranch.
Vice Mayor Craven moved, seconded by Councilmember Morgan, to receive and file the annual report.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Kildee absent),
C. Studio Channel Islands Art Center - Funding for the 2017 Arts Alive Festival
City Manager Norman stated Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART), a non-profit organization, is seeking Community Events funding for its free-to-the-public Arts Alive Festival taking place Memorial Day weekend.
Mayor McDonald stated the City received a letter expressing concern over this event which claimed the event is to help artists sell their art.
Peter Tyas, SCIART, indicated the purpose of the Festival is to expose the community to a wide range of art. There are free activities over the weekend including live music, children's activities, workshops, and booths for artists to show their art with no obligation to purchase, and informational booths on how to become an active member in the art community.
The Council felt the event benefits the public by providing a free cultural activity to the community, highlights the Old Town area, and provides exposure to local businesses.
Vice Mayor Craven moved, seconded by Councilmember Morgan, to approve a $24,750 appropriation for Studio Channel Islands' 2017 Arts Alive Festival program.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Kildee absent). V. FINANCE NONE
VI. PUBLIC WORKS — NONE
VII. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT --NONE
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VIII. CITY ATTORNEY NONE
IX. CITY MANAGER — NONE
X. CITY CLERK — NONE
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES — NONE
RECESS/RECONVENE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
The Council recessed to a Study Session at 6:26 p.m. The Mayor called the Study Session to order at 6:33 p.m.
XIV. STUDY SESSION
B. National Night Out and Neighborhood Watch Update
Commander Murray provided a review of the Police Department's current Neighborhood Watch Program, past National Night Out events, and options for the upcoming 2017 National Night Out event.
The Council supported holding National Night Out on Saturday, July 29th.
A. Constitution Park Plaque Policy
Administrative Services Director Petropulos presented a PowerPoint on the plaques in Constitution Park and possible options for a future policy.
After discussion, the Council supported removing the plaques in the Park with the exception of the original five councilmembers whose plaques will be relocated to the rose garden area.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Trembley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA NONE
XV. PRESENTATIONS
A. Gremlin Boys Relay Team
Mayor McDonald presented certificates to Joey Bueno, Andrew Jones, Benjamin Middleton, and Vincent Pizza in recognition of breaking a long-standing Cosmos 4x100 relay record.
B. Startup Weekend Ventura County Winners
The winners from Startup Weekend 2017 presented their winning concepts:
Health care: Haley Jeffers, Spritely Agriculture: Francisco Casarubias, Julio Cesar Orozco, and Mario Rodriquez
Melendez, Field Force
XVI. PUBLIC SAFETY/INFORMATION — NONE
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Miranda Patton, the City's representative on the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee, stated she would be presenting the annual transit needs findings to the Ventura County Transportation Commission.
Jill Ingram stated her concern regarding a local business was resolved.
The following people expressed concern about the proposed location of the desalter and the possible impacts and hazards to their neighborhood. They requested an update on the status of a presentation to the community regarding alternate sites and responses to their questions:
Phil Birdsell Rita Zhalybina Phil Hamilton Gavin Jones Hal Campbell Shallon Cerf
Two non-verbal cards were submitted by Jonathan and Evita Kunke.
Assistant City Manager Fox indicated the City is in discussions with respect to an alternate site. The City hopes to have an answer later this month.
The following people opposed the Kmart GPA referral. They expressed concern over the negative impacts to the community such as reduction of property values, traffic and parking impacts, air quality, impact to local schools, and increase in crime. The developers have not spoken to the community:
Richard Barroso Patricia Barroso
Matt Lorimer recommended a revision to the City's notification radius, expressed concern over crime, the need for a new senior center, and the lot closure at In-N-Out Burger.
Assistant City Manager Fox indicated staff is working with Caltrans to gain access to the parking lot.
XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
XIX. DEPARTMENTAL NONE
XIII. NEW BUSINESS — ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. City Manager
Senior Center— City Manager Norman indicated the City is working with the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District's Liaison Committee to perform a needs assessment regarding a senior center. Both agencies are fully engaged and working cooperatively through the process
B. City Attorney — None
C. Members of City Council
AB 1234 — Reports on Meetings Attended — The Councilmembers reported on attendance at outside agency and Council committee meetings.
Richard Aceves — Vice Mayor Craven requested the meeting adjourn in memory of
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Richard Aceves. Richard worked for the City from October 1979 to February 2002 when he retired from his position of Public Works Maintenance Leadworker.
Ducks — Mayor McDonald requested staff look into moving the family of ducks on Las Posas Road to a safe location.
Uber — Mayor McDonald questioned whether Uber drivers need a city business tax certificate. Finance Director Rocha indicated Uber drivers are regulated by the State.
Weeds — Mayor McDonald stated there are several properties which have weeds that need to be cleaned up. Public Works Director Klotzle reviewed the areas where cleanup has taken place.
Policy Committee — Mayor McDonald requested review of the City Manager evaluation forms,
XII. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:54 p.m. to consider the following item:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2); Number of Potential Cases: one
There was no need to meet on Closed Session Item XII A.
B. Conference with Labor Negotiators
1. Authority - Government Code Section 54957.6(a) 2. Agency designated representatives - City Manager, Administrative Services
Director, and Finance Director 3. Unrepresented employees - City Employees
XX. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. in the memory of Richard Aceves with no action to report from the Closed Session.
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