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What's In This Issue:
Spark of Love Toy Drive
Credit Card Service Fees
Desalter Learning Center Open House
Community Service Grant Applications
Camarillo Job Fair & Career Expo
Graffiti Abatement Program
Become a Camarillo Ranch Volunteer
Library Programs
Camarillo CONNECT
Holiday Safety Tips
Trash & Recycling Services
City Meetings & Holidays
Community Event Calendar
City Departments Directory
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City Council
Mayor Susan Santangelo
(805) 232-4183
Vice Mayor Tony Trembley
(805) 701-9768
Kevin Kildee
(805) 482-2124
Martita Martinez-Bravo
(805) 910-0192
David Tennessen
(805) 754-4320
Email all Council Members
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Light up a Child's Holiday With A Spark of Love |
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The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and giving. Supporting the Spark of Love Toy Drive is a wonderful way to share the spirit of giving with your fellow community members.
The City of Camarillo, in partnership with the Ventura County Fire Department, invites you to donate new, unwrapped toys to children in need throughout Ventura County.
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Collection boxes are available during regular business hours:
- Camarillo City Hall, 601 Carmen Drive
- Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road
Donations will be accepted through December 8, 2023. Together, we can keep the Spark of Love alive for children in Ventura County this holiday season!
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Since 2007, the City of Camarillo has been absorbing the service fees for all city payments. The volume of transactions has grown over the past several years and the payment trend is expected to increase. The City experiences significant costs associated with the processing of credit card transactions. In order to offset those costs, the City will be implementing a service fee for payments made by credit card and e-check, effective January 1, 2024.
No-cost payment options include cash, check, and auto-pay. We encourage you to learn about your options and choose the method that best suits your needs. If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Service Division at 805-388-5325.
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Camarillo Desalter Learning Center Open House! |
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On Thursday, November 9, 2023, the Camarillo Learning Center at the Desalter proudly opened its doors to the community in a grand opening ceremony that marked a significant step towards water education and conservation. The event exceeded expectations with a fantastic turnout, showcasing our community's dedication to the importance of water and water education.
Attendees, representing a diverse range of age groups, were treated to an outside tour of the Desalter facility, gaining insights into all the different water treatment processes. In the Learning Center, guests engaged in an activity that demonstrated the workings of a watershed using a model and interactive element to gain a better understanding of the importance of local watershed management. As one of the few communities with such a dedicated space, we take pride in providing an accessible place for our community to encourage continuous learning about water efficiency and conservation.
The success of the grand opening echoes the community's shared commitment to a sustainable future. The Camarillo Learning Center at the Desalter is not just a place; it's a testament to our dedication to education on preserving our most precious resource—water. We look forward to future opportunities for education and collaboration, ensuring a resilient and water-wise community for generations to come. If you are interested in visiting the Camarillo Learning Center and a tour of the Desalter facility, please contact Debra Gallegos at 805-383-5601 or dgallegos@cityofcamarillo.org.
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Community Service Grant Applications |
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? Or perhaps your business is on the lookout for top-notch talent? Look no further! Join us at the Camarillo Job Fair & Career Expo on Thursday, January 11, from 11 am to 1 pm, located at Constitution Park at the corner of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo.
What to Expect?
Get ready to make a lasting impression with your future employer! Aspiring job seekers, come dressed in your business best, with resumes in hand, ready to seize the endless possibilities that await you.
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Why Attend?
- Free for All: This event is free for both job seekers and Camarillo businesses.
- Endless Opportunities: Connect with multiple employers offering hundreds of diverse job opportunities.
- Secure your spot by registering at www.cityofcamarillo.org/localjobs.
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Join Us on Saturday, December 2
9:00am - 11:00am
The City of Camarillo is excited to announce the next volunteer day for the Graffiti Abatement Program! Please join us on Saturday, December 2, from 9:00am to 11:00am to remove graffiti in the City of Camarillo. Through this program, residents will work together with the city to maintain and enhance their local areas and common paths of travel through the removal of graffiti. We are eager to work on this project with everyone who is interested in maintaining the beauty of our City! To sign up, or for more information, please visit our volunteer website or contact Code Compliance at (805) 383-5660. |
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Become a Camarillo Ranch Volunteer |
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Camarillo History comes alive at the Camarillo Ranch! Learn and teach the legacy of Juan Adolfo Camarillo. Become a docent and give tours of the beautiful Camarillo Ranch House, built in 1892 by the founder of our City. No prior knowledge is necessary, as you will learn about the history of the area and Adolfo Camarillo and his family. |
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Camarillo Public Library
4101 Las Posas Road
Camarillo, California 93010
Hours:
Mon – Thurs 10am – 8pm
Fri – Sun 10am – 5pm
Phone: (805) 388-5222
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Get the Mobile App: CamarilloCONNECT |
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The CamarilloCONNECT mobile app makes connecting with the City of Camarillo easier than ever. You can quickly report non-emergency issues such as potholes, damaged street signs, graffiti, damaged trees and more, or request other local services. This app uses your phone’s GPS to recognize your location and offers you a menu of common quality-of-life conditions to select from. You can easily upload pictures from your mobile device, which helps to quickly identify and address your concern. You may also track the status of requests submitted by you or other members in the community.
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Rainy Season Ahead! Be Prepared! |
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After the warm summer months, you may be looking forward to the cooler weather and rainy days ahead. Instead of waiting for rain to be in the forecast or as a storm starts, prepare your property ahead of time!
Stabilize and maintain slopes, clean out storm drain inlets, lines, and v-ditches before that first storm comes. Failure to keep these water flow pathways clear of debris could result in damage to your property or your downhill neighbors.
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Sediment and pollutants that erode from slopes or private drains can make their way into the storm drain system, our creeks, and ultimately into our ocean where fish and other sea creatures are forced to deal with the consequences.
To ensure public safety and to protect the environment as well as to prevent erosion, and avoid potential flooding, the City of Camarillo advises that all property owners stabilize, repair, and maintain the slopes, ditches, and drainage facilities on their property. Drought conscious residents who have taken steps to reduce their water consumption by installing drought tolerant landscaping should apply erosion controls prior to major rain events. Doing so will help prevent loose mulch, woodchips, dirt, or other debris from washing out into the street and storm drain system. For more about stormwater issues or to report potential stormwater problems, call the City’s Stormwater Program Manager at (805) 383-5659, or report any concerns via CamarilloCONNECT .
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This holiday season, cherish the moments and avoid the mishaps!
Practice these fire safety tips for a worry-free festive season!
- Remain in the kitchen when cooking on stovetop.
- Test your smoke alarms to make sure they work properly.
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- Don’t overload electrical outlets.
- Decorate with flame-resistant or non-combustible materials.
- Turn off, unplug, and extinguish all decorations when going to sleep or leaving the house.
- Place Christmas tree at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, and heat sources.
- Keep trees fresh by watering them daily.
- Throw out any light strands with broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.
- Keep a screen in front of fireplace at all times.
- Make sure fire is out before going to bed or leaving the house.
- Ensure you have a working fire extinguisher in your home and know how to use it.
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Trash & Recycling Services |
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Double Trash Weeks Ahead
E.J. Harrison will pick up twice the usual amount of residential customers’ trash, at no extra cost, during the two weeks after Christmas. From Tuesday, Dec. 26, through Saturday, Jan. 6 you can place bags of extra trash alongside your waste cart at the curb on your scheduled pickup day. Please make sure to put the extra trash in bags. Extra recyclables may also be placed next to your blue cart, but please flatten all boxes.
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree |
E.J Harrison provides Christmas tree recycling for residential customers and we encourage you to participate in this important effort. During the two weeks after Christmas (Dec. 26 through Jan. 6) simply remove everything, including ornaments, tinsel and other items you
put on the tree. Then, cut the tree into 4-foot sections and put them in your organics/yard waste cart. Or, place the whole Christmas tree at the curb on collection day. Flocked trees are accepted.
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City Meetings and Local Events |
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City Council meetings are open to the public and can be viewed on the City's YouTube channel, on cable TV (Spectrum channel 10 and Frontier channel 29), or on the Camarillo Community Channel mobile app.
City Council meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. and the general public comment time has been adjusted to 6:00 p.m. (formerly 7:00 p.m.), in an effort to make it more convenient for the community.
Meeting agendas and participation instructions are available at
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City Meetings & Holidays
Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, December 6
City Council Reorganization
Wednesday, December 13, 5:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Monday & Tuesday, December 25 - 26
City Hall Closed - Christmas
City Council & Planning Commission meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held at:
Camarillo City Hall, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
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Community Event Calendar
Saturday, December 2, 9:00 a.m.
Graffiti Abatement Program Event
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Old Town Camarillo
Friday & Saturday, December 8 - 9
Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Full Event Calendar and Event Details:
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The City is committed to keeping our community informed!
Follow us on Social Media for frequent news updates!
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Please send inquiries to:
CityScene Editor
601 Carmen Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
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