Camarillo City Council - 05/13/2026

The Camarillo City Council meeting on May 13, 2026, included several key procurement and policy discussions. The council recognized public works achievements, including the Dizdar Park Renovation project awarded by the American Public Works Association. A significant agenda item was the consideration of a "Climate First Replacing Oil and Gas" resolution, which urged support for phasing out oil and gas production, defending health protection setbacks, and holding polluters accountable through a climate super fund. The resolution was debated extensively with public comments both supporting and opposing it, reflecting concerns about environmental impacts, public health, and economic effects on local oil industry jobs. The motion to adopt the resolution failed with a 2-3 vote. Council members expressed interest in developing a more inclusive resolution involving youth and industry stakeholders. Additionally, the council reviewed a consultant report on improving wireless infrastructure in Camarillo, highlighting challenges with current municipal codes affecting technical efficiency and carrier investment decisions. The council unanimously approved staff recommendations to explore updates to wireless siting policies and facilitate deployment on public land. Lastly, the council received a report on public employee vacancies and recruitment efforts, noting a low vacancy rate and ongoing hiring activities. No direct contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, but the discussions on infrastructure and climate policy could influence future procurement and capital projects.