City Council - Regular Meeting

I believe I'm about one minute late, but I'd like to call the regular meeting of Camarillo City Council and CSD to order. Let the record reflect that all council members are present, and I am going to ask Mr. Kildee to lead us in the flag salute.

All right.

Place your right hand over your heart. Ready, begin. I pledge allegiance.

Thank you, Mr. Kildee. Are there any changes to the agenda?

No changes.

Seeing and hearing none, we will move on. And... We have one presentation this evening proclaiming Pride Month for the city of Camarillo. And so I would like to invite any representatives to meet me up under the city seal on the stage. Good evening. Welcome. As a city dedicated to inclusivity and a safe environment for all, we recognize the importance of equality and respect for every resident. And that's what makes me really proud to be in Camarillo. We respect everybody's rights to live their lives as they choose to live them. Whether we agree or disagree, that is our society, that is our city. and that's what makes Camarillo a great place and it takes all of us, every single one of us. Tonight we're joined by representatives of LAWIC and the foundation in the Camarillo Pride which hosted the annual Camarillo Pride Festival last Saturday, I believe here in Constitution Park. We welcome you as we present you a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month in the city and Now I'm gonna present you the proclamation and ask you to introduce yourself and make a few comments. Absolutely.

Thank you, Mayor Tennyson.

You're welcome.

I appreciate you. My name is Michelle Burns. I'm the director of the Lawick Foundation. Lawick stands for Love Always Wins in Camarillo. We were founded just over a year ago in February of 2025 as a nonprofit organization solely focused on ensuring that all members of the LGBTQ plus community within Camarillo understood that they are included, that they are welcomed, that they are seen, and that they are safe. Currently in our world, we can't say that everywhere, but we can say it here in Camarillo. And we are very fortunate to have leadership over and over, Mayor Tennyson, Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo, Council Member Santangelo, Council Member Kildee, and Council Member Tremblay, who have all worked towards ensuring that people know they have a safe space here in Camarillo. If you're not familiar with the gay community, one way that you used to be able to ask if you were a member of the community without being obvious was to ask somebody if they were family. That word means a great deal to me as the director of the organization and one of the co-founders of Camarillo Pride. This is our fifth year, and each year our family grows. Each year people feel safer to celebrate their families within Camarillo. And each year we gather with an understanding that community and family, which are touchstones, keystones of Camarillo, belong to everyone. I started this as a mom wanting to protect my children. And this family, which accepted me long before I had those children, now embraces my family and we come together to support one another, to keep one another safe. Pride is not about changing people who wish to live one way into people who want to live another way. Pride is simply about the opportunity to not hide, To not live in shame, but to be accepted and welcomed and loved for exactly what Mayor Tennyson said. People have their own ideas and their own definitions of family and all should be honored as long as no one is hurting anybody else. If you came to our event on Saturday, I'm going to say it out loud. I think we cracked between 1,500 and maybe 1,700 people. So in our fifth year, we have said to this city, we welcome you and members of the city have responded in kind. We've created community that is lasting. We've raised funds. And in the next year, We will be putting together a PFLAG organization, Parents of Lesbian and Gay Children, through the sponsorship of the New Beginnings Center. We will be extending our event to an event in October, and we will be doing the very best that we can, not only to have Camarillo Pride 2027, but to also make more safe spaces in Camarillo throughout the year, because Pride is all year long. So thank you, thank you, thank you again. I'm so happy to be able to say again to all of you. And for those of you who have the count, the only Camarillo council member that we need to see at our event next year is you, sir. Everyone else has made an appearance. Thank you so much to Mr. Tremblay and to Dr. Martinez-Bravo for coming again. And thank you very much for giving us the time.

Next year, make sure it's on my calendar before I have something else on the calendar. Welcome to our family and to our community, and thank you for your words. And now I'm gonna turn it over to fellow council members to make any comments.

first yay Michelle thank you so much for being here and thank you for all that you have done I have watched you over the years I've seen you take an idea and turn it into action and you should be really proud of all your efforts thank you for what you've brought to Camarillo

There's some more that I have in my council communications but for now I will just say I'm just so so proud of you, of Leandra, of every single person who put their time and efforts into making this happen and in truly creating a safe community for the LGBTQ plus community in Camarillo. Thank you for that.

Mr. Kildee.

Michelle, thanks for, I think I've been to four out of the five. I think I missed the first one, I think, but I've been to the other ones. And I think I talked to you before, I apologize for the electricity, but really well attended, you know, event. And you're absolutely right. Everybody, and I mean everybody, not only in our community, but the state and our country should be treated equally. That's what's really important in our council. the current council in the past previous councils have worked very hard to make sure that everybody is welcome in our city and everybody has a place so um the event's growing and that's a really good thing i can remember i think you had it the first one i think was at the bob kildee park i think it was i think that was the first one that i attended yeah and then it's it's uh moved over to here but the event's growing and and I congratulate you and all your helpers. I know it takes a lot of effort to put it on.

Mr. Tremblay. The council members will normally see me saying ditto, but I actually have three things I want to say. First of all, Michelle, thank you for your leadership. Number two, I enjoyed myself at the festival, and I was appreciative of being the vice mayor's, I don't want to say wingman, support person up on stage, but I enjoyed the festival very much. And thirdly, and most importantly... Michelle, it relates to what you said in your remarks, and that is that some of the keystones of this city are community and family, and those terms should resonate with all. They do, and they should resonate with all of us. So again, thank you for being here. Thank you for your leadership, and we appreciate you.

Thank you very much, Michelle. Congratulations. Madam Clerk, are there any speakers on items not on the agenda?

Yes, Mayor, we received three requests to speak. Each speaker will have three minutes. Once your time has expired, the microphone will be muted, and we will move on to the next speaker. General public comment will be heard for an initial 20-minute period, and if needed, we'll continue after all agenda items. The first speaker is Doug Blois. Please come to the podium. The speaker after that would be Jacob Anglin.

Welcome, Mr. Blois.

Hello again. First, I want to preference my comments with all due respect to the gay and lesbian people we have in our audience here tonight. And I say this with all love and respect. I have a brother who's gay, and I love him like my other two brothers, and I would defend him. I did defend him. When I was in seventh grade and he was in fourth grade, the neighborhood bully in our little street where we were growing up, had him down on the ground and kneed him in the jaw right as he's getting up. I was standing right there and my reaction, the guy was two years older than me and about a foot taller, but I threw him down on the ground, I pinned him down and I said, don't you ever do that again or think about doing that. So I love and respect all people here in this city. But I just got to wonder, this is the 250th year of our country. We have survived as a constitutional republic much longer than anybody else in the world. We are a beacon of light for the world. I don't think that the city, to my knowledge, has even mentioned anything about this celebration of our 250-year anniversary. So I'm wondering, why are we giving all this publicity to one small percent of our community when we should be celebrating for the whole year as proud Americans? Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Blois, next.

Jacob England followed by Spencer Ritchie.

Welcome, Jacob. Mayor, city council, city, again in tenderness I share this. Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. Everyone who is arrogant in heart is detestable to the Lord. Be assured they'll not go unpunished by God, but by the mercy, loving kindness, and truth of Jesus. Sin and its wickedness is cleansed and atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil. There's a way that seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but in its end is the way of death. The highway of the upright turns away and departs from evil, and whoever guards their life and way preserves their life. Whoever gives thought to this word of truth will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord our God. So why are we celebrating any form of pride? Again, I share these truths in love today, and I bless this city, its leaders, and its people to turn from any level of pride, to seek humility in what is right and just, and that we would walk in the ways that are upright as we welcome the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. I plead for the mercy and loving kindness and truth of Jesus to shield this people and this city from destruction. I bless this city and its people to know the cleansing and healing power of Jesus and the love of Jesus to not only be forgiven, but to discover what is good and walk in God's truth in all of our decisions as a city and as a people so we would truly experience the fullness of life in Jesus' name. This would be good for all people when we learn to trust in God as our Lord and refuge, not just individually, but a refuge for this city. So may Camarillo truly become this type of refuge and dwelling place. Thank you.

Spencer Ritchie.

Welcome, Spencer.

Hi. Hi. Hold on. I'm looking. Sorry. Okay. Hi. Sorry. Hi. I'm Spencer. Spencer Ritchie. I live here in Camarillo. Hi. Good evening. I'm here. Sorry. I've had a rough day. Okay.

Take your time, Spencer. You're fine.

Okay. So, as of this week, so far, ISIS kidnapped 491 people from Camarillo, 1,009 people from Ventura County, and 2,116 people from... from the whole 805 area code, which is Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and San Luis Obispo County. And then, so basically that's, So those are the updated figures according to 805 and DocuFund who I volunteer with. And then on to the pride thing. First off, well, first off to the first speaker, the 250th anniversary isn't until next month and Yeah, and then second of all, thank you so incredibly much for still declaring June to be Pride Month here in Camarillo. Like, as an LGBTQIA Cameroonian, all my identity is right here. I cannot appreciate it enough, especially in the face of it no longer being the in thing to stand with LGBTQIA people either on the federal level or in more conservative circles, of which I know at least three of you are in, going off of what you said in city council meetings. So thank you. And also, it's huge because even five short years ago, this was beyond my wildest dreams living in a city like this, like Camarillo. But again, it's not... Long story short, ICE has said that it could go after trans people for quote unquote misrepresenting their identity. So that definitely puts all your lack of action against ICE in a worse light.

Thank you. Happy Pride.

Thank you. Madam Clerk.

There are no more speakers.

We will move on in the agenda then. We'll move on to council, staff, and intergovernmental reports. We have no intergovernmental reports. Any reports from staff, Mr. City Manager? He's gonna shake his head no. And we will go to council member, no, I'm gonna go to Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo first.

THANK YOU, MAYOR. THANK YOU, MAYOR. JUNE 2ND, I ATTENDED THE JUNE 2ND, I ATTENDED THE CAMARILLO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. CAMARILLO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. I WAS ABLE TO SERVE AS ONE OF I WAS ABLE TO SERVE AS ONE OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO WAS HELPING THE INDIVIDUALS WHO WAS HELPING TO PASS OUT THE DIPLOMA. TO PASS OUT THE DIPLOMA. SO IT WAS VERY, VERY REWARDING, SO IT WAS VERY, VERY REWARDING, AND I WAS ABLE TO DO THAT AGAIN AND I WAS ABLE TO DO THAT AGAIN ON JUNE 3RD AT THE RIO MESA HIGH ON JUNE 3RD AT THE RIO MESA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. SCHOOL GRADUATION. SO CONGRATULATIONS and then June 6th, I also attended the Camarillo Pride event along with Council Member Kildee and with Council Member Tremblay. And I do have something to say about Pride Month. So about two weeks ago, I went out in a partnership event with the city of Oxnard Fire Department, with Ventura County Fire Department, United Farm Workers, Friends of Field Workers, and also with the American Red Cross. And what we did is we got together through a grant. We were able to install... smoke alarms at different homes in the unincorporated part of Ventura County and so as we gathered our teams and we went out to different homes and just so you know the rates of home fires in the city of Oxnard are five times greater than that of the state of California so this was our initiative to attend to that. My daughter who is 16 years old She joined me as a volunteer on those efforts. And at the end of the event, she said, Oh my gosh, mom, you know what? It was such a simple thing. And it made such a big impact. And I was so proud because I'm like, oh my gosh, she totally got it. She totally got that moment. And she talked about how she wanted for the next time to bring in her friends from Camarillo High School and participate in that. And in the same way, what we're doing here today, it's a small act, but it has such a big impact. And so I do want to talk a little bit about that impact today. The LGBTQ plus community individuals continue to experience disproportionate rates of mental health challenges, discrimination, bullying, and housing instability. National surveys show that nearly 40% of the LGBTQ plus youth seriously considered suicide in the past year. LGBTQ plus youth who reported high levels of community acceptance have significantly lower rates of suicide attempts. Many LGBTQ plus students report experiencing bullying or harassment at schools because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. And many LGBTQ plus young people also report difficulties accessing affirming mental health services and supportive environments. And so what we do know from research is that it consistently demonstrates that acceptance and inclusion are protective factors for LGBTQ plus youth and LGBTQ plus young people who feel supported by their communities report lower rates of depression, anxiety and suicide attempts. Conversely, experiences of rejection, bullying, and invisibility contribute to poor mental health outcomes and increased risk of self-harm. So given the documented benefits of community acceptance on the LGBTQ plus youth and their well-being and mental health, a Pride Month proclamation is a meaningful way for the city of Camarillo to affirm that all residents are welcome, valued and deserving of dignity and respect. Through our recognition, we play an important role in fostering a culture of belonging for our Camarillo residents. And more symbolic than a gesture, it communicates that LGBTQ plus residents are valued members of the community and that diversity is welcomed and respected. for our LGBTQ plus youth, especially seeing elected officials, such as all of us here today, publicly affirm that their identities can send a powerful message of safety, acceptance and hope. So we hope that this small act on behalf of the city of Camarillo continues to provide a tremendous impact in the well-being of every single person here in Camarillo. Thank you.

Thank you. Mr. Trimbley. THANKS, MR. MAYOR. IN TERMS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED, JUNE 3, THE POLICY COMMITTEE. ON JUNE 5, THE VENTURA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. AND THEN A VISIT TO THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY, A RECEPTION LATER THAT EVENING. ON JUNE 6, THE PRIDE FESTIVAL. ON JUNE 7, HAD THE CHANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME TO VOLUNTEER AT CASA PACIFICA'S WINE, FOOD AND BREW FESTIVAL. AND THAT WAS A LOT OF FUN. It was very well attended. June 8th, a call with the auditors for Metrolink. And on June 9th, yesterday, a meeting involving Healthy Camarillo, which is the community health and wellness initiative that the city is putting together and getting off the ground with Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District and Camarillo Health Care District and more to come on that. And that's it.

Thank you, sir.

Mr. Kildee. Thank you. Meetings attended June 2nd, the VRSD Personal and Finance Committee. June 4th, the VRSD regular board meeting, I attended that. June 6th, last Saturday, I attended the Pride Festival event. I was a little late, but I had to work, but I was able to make it, and ditto to what our vice mayor said about that as well, and that's all I have.

Thank you, Mr. Kildee. I'm just going to point out that I believe that my vice, oh, I'm sorry, Councilmember Sant, I thought I started with you. Hi. Go ahead, Councilmember Santangelo.

That's all right. Okay, on June 3rd, I attended the Policy Committee with Councilmember Tremblay, and June 4th, the CPA Board of Directors. I missed Pride this year due to my day job, and I'm sorry I missed it, Thank you. But I just wanted to, you know, hearing what Dr. Martinez-Bravo just spoke about, you know, I did my, I have a master's in nursing, and I did my capstone project on the health disparities of LGBTQ population. So those things that she was speaking about are very real, and I know them from the research that I did. Also in my work, I think I've mentioned this before, I am a psychiatric nurse. And so I take care of people that are suffering every day from bullying, from lack of inclusion, suicidality, depression, and anxiety. So it is very real. I take my work very seriously. So thank you for what you're doing and for creating that safe spaces and the spaces of inclusion. Pride is more than just celebration. It's connection, it's inclusivity, and it's resources. So thank you.

Council Member Santangelo, I am so sorry for almost passing by. All right, thank you. What Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo didn't point out, and if I'm inaccurate, I'm sure she'll correct me, one of the graduates of Cam High was related to her. Who was that?

Yes, my son graduated, actually.

Oh, he did?

Yes.

Could that be why you were there?

That was a reason. Yeah.

Okay. Well, congratulations on getting your firstborn out of high school.

Thank you very much. You're welcome. And he's off to UC Irvine, my alma mater.

There you go, your alma mater.

Exactly.

I want to point out on May 28th, and I'm sad that she's so shy and didn't want public attention, but on... The end of May, Carrie Wheel, a 25-year employee of the city of Camarillo, in the city clerk's office, retired quietly, and she didn't want attention. It probably backfired on her because on the 28th of May, I showed up at City Hall, and Mr. Kildee was with me. and I was able to present her with a very special gift, one that very few people get, and that's the City of Camarillo tile and a plaque. And when I walked into the city manager's office knowing Carrie, I was shocked she didn't run out because it was packed WITH STAFF FROM CITY HALL. SHE WAS SUCH A HARD WORKER, SO QUIET, SO UNASSUMING, SO THOROUGH IN HER JOB. AND I'M SURE THAT ALONG WITH MY FELLOW COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF, NOT THAT SILVIA ISN'T GOING TO DO AN EXCELLENT JOB, BUT CARRIE WAS a mainstay at the city of Camarillo. I first worked with her 25 years ago when I was the commander at the Camarillo Police Department. Just a wonderful person and I want to wish her tremendous luck and happiness and nothing but good fortune going forward. So I wanted to point that out. Carrie isn't here, but I'm sure Sylvia will share these comments with her. On June 4th, I attended the Regional Defense Partnership General Membership Meeting. I also attended the Museum of Ventura County new exhibit last Friday evening, was it? Thursday evening, the Museum of Ventura County is a phenomenal place. Please visit it. They now have a footprint in Camarillo. They have office space off of Flynn Road that's going to be their research and archive center. Phenomenal, phenomenal museum depicting the history of Ventura County, the indigenous Chumash people that first settled this area, and it's well worth your time to go down to Ventura and visit it. And with that, I think I will end my comments. And congratulations, Vice Mayor, on your son's graduation.

Thank you.

And selection to UCI.

Thank you.

All right, consent calendar. Madam Clerk, are there any public comments on consent?

There are no public comments.

Hearing that, any questions from council? We have a motion and we have a second. Call the roll, Madam Clerk.

Council Member Santangelo? Yes. Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo? Yes. Council Member Kildee?

Yes.

Council Member Trembley? Yes. Mayor Tennyson?

Yes.

That passes unanimously.

Thank you. Now we will move on to item R, one that I'm really interested in. I'm sure the rest of council is. The Arneal Road Housing Project CUP 400 award construction contract. And that'll be Mr. James Fowler, our housing manager.

GOOD EVENING. THANK YOU FOR THE INTRODUCTION. TONIGHT, AS YOU SAID, I'LL BE DISCUSSING THE ARNIEL ROAD HOUSING PROJECT AND SPECIFICALLY THE AWARD OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR. SO GETTING A LITTLE BACKGROUND, SO AFTER A COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS INITIATED IN APRIL, THE CITY RECEIVED FIVE BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION. THE LOWEST BIDDER, SPS CORPORATION, SUBMITTED A BID TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $5.94 MILLION. SUBSEQUENTLY, STAFF RECEIVED A BID PROTEST FROM RIVERA CONSTRUCTION GROUP PROTESTING SPS CORPORATION'S BID. THEREAFTER, SPS CORPORATION PROVIDED A REBUTTAL TO RIVERA'S PROTEST AND THEN ON MAY 27TH, STAFF RESPONDED WITH A LETTER RESPONDING TO RIVERA'S PROTEST. FOR THE REASONS ARTICULATED IN THE RESPONSE TO RIVERA AND ATTACHED TO THE AGENDA REPORT, STAFF RECOMMEND THE REJECTION OF RIVERA'S BID PROTEST. NOW MOVING DIRECTLY TO THE BUDGET, SO APPROXIMATELY $5.69 MILLION IN ERF GRANT FUNDING ARE AVAILABLE TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. AN ADDITIONAL APPROXIMATELY 248,000 IN CONTINUUM OF CARE RESERVE FUNDS IS REQUESTED TO COVER THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE BASE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. and then with another approximately 891,000 is requested to cover a 15% construction contingency. This totals to approximately 1.14 million requested from the Continuum of Care Reserve Fund of which there is currently $3.8 million available. The total for the construction contract award inclusive of the 15% contingency IS $6.83 MILLION. AN ADDITIONAL $1.09 MILLION OF ERF GRANT FUNDS HAVE ALREADY BEEN ALLOCATED TO SL LEONARD CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS FOR INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING. SO VERY SHORT PRESENTATION, BUT THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS ARE ARTICULATED ON THE SLIDE, AND THERE'S SIX RECOMMENDED ACTIONS IN TOTAL, TOO MUCH FOR THE SLIDE, BUT THE REMAINING THREE ACTIONS RELATE TO THE EXECUTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AUTHORIZATION OF THE 15% CONTINGENCY, AND APPROPRIATION OF 1.14 MILLION FROM THE CONTINUUM OF CARE GENERAL FUND RESERVE COMMITMENT, AND THEY'RE LAID OUT IN THE AGENDA REPORT. That concludes my presentation.

Thank you. This is a time if council has questions. Any questions?

Mr. Trimbley had his finger up first, Mr. Kildee. Thanks, Mr. Mayor. James, thanks for the presentation. Can you go back one slide? So we're going to commit out of the existing 3.8 million in continuum of care funds, about 1.14 million of the, so the question is, though, from an ongoing O&M standpoint, because we will have expenses associated GO FORWARD BASIS WITH THESE UNITS. ARE WE TALKING ABOUT TAKING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE RESERVE, FROM THE CONTINUUM OF CARE RESERVE, LOOKING FORWARD, OR IS IT GOING TO BE, ARE THERE GOING TO BE OTHER GENERAL FUND UNCOMMITTED EXPENDITURES? IN OTHER WORDS, LOOK FORWARD AND HOW WE'RE GOING TO BE HANDLING THAT FROM A FISCAL STANDPOINT?

SURE. SO FOR THE FIRST KIND OF START OF OPERATIONS, WE DO HAVE ERF GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE TO FUND OPERATIONS FOR THE FIRST THREE OR FOUR MONTHS. IN THIS INTERIM, GIVEN THAT WE HAVE SOME TIME, WE'RE GOING TO BE WORKING TO IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING TO fund operations. Thereafter, if grant funding couldn't be identified, then potentially the continuum of care reserve could be looked at.

I know there was a prior staff report on this that detailed all those potential or future costs going forward, but I'm thinking then we would continue to draw down from the continuum of care reserve.

Yes.

Okay, that's what I wanted to know. Thank you.

Thanks, Mr. Mayor.

Mr. Kildee. Are there any other funding mechanisms that we expect in the timeline for this or pretty much what's been shown to us today is pretty much where we are as far as this particular project goes?

As far as concrete funding, this is where we're at. Staff are looking at additional funding at the state level from grants that are coming out to hopefully continue to not require additional general fund expenditure as it relates to operations going into the future. But as I said, for the first four months or so, there is grant funding for operations.

And we'll have enough money to... Carry this this project to fruition in your opinion. Yes. Yeah. Yeah. Okay.

Thank you. Thank you anything else from council Madam clerk any public comments on this item?

No comments.

No comments council discussion Hearing none We have a motion from vice mayor I'll second in the second from councilmember kill D Adam clerk roll I

Council Member Santangelo.

Yes.

Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo. Yes. Council Member Kildee.

Yes.

Council Member Trembley. Yes. Mayor Tennyson.

Yes.

That passes unanimously.

Thank you. Now we will move on to item S and our esteemable Assistant city manager Carmen Nichols will do the review progress on FY 25 26 strategic plan City Council goals and objectives Thank you.

Thank you mayor members of the City Council This item was continued from the May 13th workshop that afternoon. You received an update on the fiscal year 2025 26 progress through quarter three And we also began to discuss fiscal year 2026-27 strategic goals and objectives. I wanted to just kind of close the loop on a request that was made at the May 13th session. If you recall, Barton Stern, Pleasant Valley Historical Society board member, presented a request for city council to consider city funding to narrow the gap for the construction of infrastructure and site improvements at 720 Lost Postage Road. This is a city property leased by the Historical Society for their operations, which serves as a museum, providing Camarillo and regional historical information and exhibits. It also serves as a place where small community events can be held. The request is consistent with goal number two, community enrichment, specifically supporting two objectives by promoting arts, culture, and community identity, and strengthening support for nonprofits and community services. So the overall project of the Pleasant Valley Historical Society is estimated to cost 2.1 million. Pleasant Valley Historical Society funds HAVE SO FAR RAISED 1.4 MILLION WITH A TOTAL 727 REMAINING, 727,000 THAT IS REMAINING FOR COST OF CONSTRUCTION. YOU REQUESTED COUNCIL AT THE WORKSHOPS AT THE SESSION THAT CITY LOOK INTO AN ACTION STRATEGY OR LOOK INTO AN ITEM for you to hear this and so what we are recommending is that the city has identified funds in the current year in the amount of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and Staff and the city city attorney's office are evaluating the request for consistency with state laws So we are looking into it again for this current fiscal year and so we'll bring an item to the council and a future agenda Okay, so taking off where we last left off, we left off with goal number four. This goal, Mayor and City Council, is on land use. Land use and community development focuses on thoughtful growth by improving transportation, supporting redevelopment, and advancing housing development. opportunities. This school ensures development aligns with Camarillo's vision while enhancing livability, economic vitality, and mobility through the city. Now as part of the packet you received a draft changes in red line. for your evaluation so for this goal number four we replace an existing objective with a more updated modernized version now that the old town strategic plan was adopted and some additional action strategies were updated added or completed mayor turn it to you for any questions on goal number four questions from council continue carmen Thank you. Goal number five, technology and city facilities. It focuses on modernizing systems and infrastructure to support efficient operations and public access. This includes strengthening cybersecurity, improving digital services, and ensuring city facilities are reliable, sustainable, and ready to support emergency operations. Due to environmental sustainability being a focus, Objective 8 was added to reinforce the expectation that environmental sustainability should be considered for every project under this section. Mayor?

Council? Continue, Carmen.

Thank you. Goal number six, natural resource infrastructure management ensures reliable, cost-effective water and wastewater services. The goal emphasizes conservation, infrastructure planning, and regulatory compliance to protect public health while reducing reliance on imported water. Similarly, under this goal, Objective 5 was added to reinforce the expectation that environmental sustainability should be consistent for every project under this section. Mayor.

Questions, comments? Continue, Carmen.

Thank you. Under goal number seven, sustainability environmental stewardship focuses on reducing environmental impacts while building long-term resilience. This includes clean energy initiatives, water conservation, sustainable infrastructure, and community education to support a healthy future. Some objectives were added for duplication since they already exist under a different goal like natural resource infrastructure management and technology and city facilities. Mary, I turn it over to you. Thank you. Under goal number eight, economic development focuses on strengthening Camarillo's economy by supporting existing businesses, attracting new industries, and promoting tourism. These efforts help expand revenue, create jobs, and support long-term economic vitality. A couple of major areas impacting economic development. First, we are currently in recruitment for a principal development concierge. In a highly collaborative environment, this position will provide exceptional customer services to businesses and residents. This will be achieved through assisting applicants and projects through the development process by serving as a liaison and coordinating with internal departments as well as external stakeholders and review authorities. The added objective sets this expectation. Additionally, with economic development strategic plan in full implementation, it is expected in the next year that the plan will be updated and that process improvements will continue.

Mayor.

questions one quick go ahead Mr. Kildee.

Quickly Carmen support and implement a business-friendly process improvement customer service enhancements and streamline permitting and business tax administration I'm in the process of redoing mine it is all online now so is that correct that pretty much the goal is to have that pretty much online?

Yes, our application process is done online. And for those that may need assistance with that, we have city staff that are here to help them. But yes, we're putting everything through online. We built workflows that help make that process more efficient and effective.

Thank you.

Quick question. The development concierge, I think that's what the title you gave was?

Yes.

Will that work under the Director of Planning and Community Development?

Yes, under Mr. Bradley Calvert, Committee Development Director, yes.

And do we have a timeline on the expectation of onboarding someone?

I'll turn that over to Mr. Calvert.

Good evening, Mayor and Council Members. We plan to onboard probably in the second week of July, it looks like. We plan on making an offer at the end of this week.

Sounds great. Thank you. Continue.

Thank you. Under goal number nine, community relations, it focuses on strengthening engagement through open communication, improved outreach, and better customer service. A key emphasis is engaging youth and ensuring residents feel informed, connected, and heard. A revision eliminates a redundant objective. Otherwise, no revisions to the goal or objective is recommended. We will continue to improve our communication and engagement through various means and continue to expand on youth education and participation. Mayor.

Questions? Continue.

Thank you. And finally, goal number 10, intergovernmental relations, focuses and emphasizes collaboration and advocacy to protect and advocate, I'm sorry, to advance Camarillo's interests. Strong partnerships with regional, state, and federal agencies help deliver services and address shared challenges. At the January 28th meeting, Vice Mayor Martinez-Bravo requested an objective related to an in-governmental focus and partnership with PVRPD, Oxnard Union High School District, and Pleasant Valley School District to support youth and family well-being. New objective number eight will support staff time exploring the feasibility of that partnership. Mayor?

Questions? Continue.

Okay, I apologize. I said the last one was the last goal, but goal 11 is the last goal.

Continue.

Okay, so goal 11 is employee relationships. It focuses on supporting a skilled, engaged, and inclusive workforce through professional development, wellness initiatives, and succession planning. The city strengthens organizational capacity and service delivery. And there has been a significant amount of work, especially in this area, by the Human Resources Department, supporting Council's goal to maintain an optimum work environment. And at the May 13th workshop, Director Levy discussed the success of various programs with you. So she's updated you through quarter three. Couple of objectives have been revised and three new action strategies were proposed may I turn this one finally over to you?

questions Okay. Now we will go to any questions from counsel on any of the things that mrs. Nichols has provided Seeing none. Are there any public comments?

No public comments.

No public comments council discussion Seeing none THERE'S A CALL TO ACTION.

I'LL MOVE THE SUGGESTED I'LL MOVE THE SUGGESTED ACTION. ACTION.

I'LL SECOND IT. I'LL SECOND IT.

WE HAVE A MOTION AND A WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND, MADAM CLERK. SECOND, MADAM CLERK.

COUNCIL MEMBER SANTANGELO? COUNCIL MEMBER SANTANGELO? YES. YES. VICE MAYOR MARTINEZ-BRAVO? VICE MAYOR MARTINEZ-BRAVO? YES. YES. COUNCIL MEMBER KILDE? COUNCIL MEMBER KILDE?

YES. YES.

COUNCIL MEMBER TREMBLEY? COUNCIL MEMBER TREMBLEY? YES. MAYOR TENNESON? MAYOR TENNESON?

YES. YES.

THAT PASSES UNANIMOUSLY.

THAT PASSES UNAN

There are none.

There are none. With that, we will recess this city council meeting and return to closed session after a report from our city attorney.

We did go into closed session, but we're going to return into closed session on the four items that are listed on the agenda. So if there's reportable action from that, I will make that report.

Thank you. Have a good evening.