City Council — September 23, 2026

Meeting Summary

Present: 2-Santangelo, 5-Martinez-Bravo, Cold, 4-Trembley, 1-Tennessen

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The City Attorney reported three items for closed session: two related to existing litigation and one real property matter.
The Council recessed to closed session and returned to open session.
The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.

The City Attorney reported three items for closed session: two related to existing litigation (OPV Coalition v. Fox Canyon and REAL v. City of Camarillo) and one real property matter concerning the property at 2222 Ventura Boulevard. The Council recessed to closed session. Upon returning, the City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.

Four speakers addressed the Council.
One speaker requested a Council statement condemning ICE activities and extending condolences to victims, and requested a statement from the Police Department refusing to cooperate with ICE. This speaker also commented on street planting, suggesting native, attractive plants without wood chips, and requested more pedestrian amenities such as benches, drinking fountains, and shade.
One speaker provided statistics regarding ICE enforcement in the 805 area code and Camarillo, stating that inaction by the Council constitutes tacit approval or collaboration.
Two speakers representing a local high school student organization presented the "Start Strong Zambia" initiative, a UNICEF-supported campaign focused on early child development, nutrition, and education in Zambia. They requested community support through donations and awareness. The Mayor invited the speakers to contact the City for an introduction to a local Rotary Club.

Council members reported on meetings attended and events participated in during the preceding period.
One member reported attending a volunteer recognition dinner, a VRSD board meeting, and an investment committee meeting.
One member reported attending meetings with the Airport Authority, Ventura County Transportation Commission, Peavey Historical Museum, Utilities Committee, and a Fox Canyon GMA board meeting.
One member reported attending the Taste of History fundraiser, a VCAS meeting, CSUCI site authority meetings, a Calistoga apartment ribbon cutting, a press conference at Temple Beth Torah, the Springs Firewise Expo, an AAUW kickoff meeting, and a scholarship fundraiser.
One member reported attending the Ventura County Airport Authority meeting, Donas and Donas Awards, a Clean Power Alliance auditor interview, a LAFCO meeting, the volunteer dinner, a CPA Executive Committee meeting, the Calixa Grand Opening, a Clean Power Alliance Board Retreat, and the Investment Committee meeting.
One member reported attending the Regional Defense Partnership General Membership meeting, Ventura Council of Governments meetings, the Utilities Committee, the volunteer recognition dinner, and the Calixa Grand Opening.

One speaker addressed the Council regarding the Camarillo Council on Aging bylaws item on the consent calendar. The speaker expressed support for the Council on Aging and the county Area Agency on Aging but raised concerns regarding immigration enforcement impacts on senior residents, specifically mentioning VCSO contracts and data sharing with ICE.
The Council moved to approve the consent calendar. The motion was seconded. The item passed unanimously.