M A Y 2 0 2 0 I S S U E 2 V O L . 4 A newslTetteHr for Ethe CaBmarEillo EcomCmunHity T O W N P R E JulyS - ASugust 2021 www.cityofcamarillo.org Volume 27 | Number 6 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF BEECHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Camarillo City Council July 4th Park & Watch Firework Display Mayor Charlotte Craven Fireworks are back!! Please join us Sunday, July 4, for Camarillo’s 2021 Fireworks (805) 482-4730 (home) Show! This year, PARK & WATCH the fireworks with family and friends from the Camarillo Premium Outlet parking lots. Vice Mayor Shawn Mulchay (805) 419-3370 (cell) Fireworks will also be visible from the surrounding areas, so we encourage you to find a safe location to view the show. The 20-minute fireworks display begins Susan Santangelo promptly at 9:00 p.m. (805) 232-4183 (cell) Parking is first come, first served. Parking spaces cannot Kevin Kildee be reserved, so arrive early for best selection. If you (805) 482-2124 (office) choose to view the show from the Camarillo Premium Tony Trembley Outlets parking lots, please understand that no entry will (805) 987-9040 (home) be permitted after 8:45 p.m. when road closures go into effect. Admission is FREE; no ticket is needed. There are Email all Council Members no additional activities planned. [email protected] Please, for your safety and the safety of others: What's In This Issue No large picnic setups (blankets, chairs, E-Z Up, etc.). No smoking, alcohol or cannabis allowed. Pool Draining Protocols No personal fireworks allowed. Personal fireworks are Volunteer - Camarillo Ranch illegal throughout the city. For their safety, no pets are allowed. Paper Shred Event For more information about the fireworks show, please visit the City’s website at Paperless Utility Billing cityofcamarillo.org/fireworks2021 or call (805) 383-5696. New Weekly Residential Recycling Thank you to the Hiji Family and the Camarillo Premium Outlets for making this Residential Property Inspections year’s location possible, and to the Gold Coast Veterans Foundation and Drought Tolerant Landscaping 95.1 KBBY for providing the soundtrack LIVE over the air! Camarillo Library Programs The City of Camarillo wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable 4th of July! Coyotes In Our Community Fireworks Pet Safety Tips Programs for Adults 50+ Community Calendar While we are thrilled for Connect with Us! the opportunity to host a 2021 Summer Concert Series fireworks show this year, we recognize that fireworks can SCAM Alerts cause fear and anxiety for City Directory animals. Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) recommends pet owners to Follow Us On Social Media! follow their Pet Safety Tip City of Camarillo Government sheet to help reduce fear and anxiety in companion animals during the 4th of July season. Please send inquiries to: If a pet should go missing, CityScene Editor please visit VCAS’s Lost and 601 Carmen Drive Found webpage at: Camarillo, CA 93010 vcas.us/LostAndFound. [email protected] Las Personas Son La Ciudad | The People Are The City Think Before You Drain As summer pool season approaches, the City of Camarillo would like to remind our residents of proper pool maintenance and draining regulations relating to swimming pool discharges. We always want to ensure that pool waste pollutants don’t end up in our waterways which can be very harmful to our creeks and the ocean. If you own or maintain a swimming pool, please review the following pool maintenance and draining protocols. Properly maintained pools should require draining no more than once every 10 years. It is illegal to discharge the water from salt-water chemistry pools into the storm drain or sewer systems. This water must be hauled to an ocean- discharging disposal facility. Prior to draining a fresh water pool, ensure water is clean of algae, mosquitoes, leaves and debris, and reduce the chlorine level to .1 ppm and pH to 7-8. Clean the drainage path (curb/gutter/street) to remove any debris that may wash out to the storm drain with the pool water. Pool filter backwash (diatomaceous earth) should never be washed into the street, gutter or storm drain system; bag it wet and dispose of it in your trash receptacle. Follow the directions before using any pool chemical. Before draining your swimming pool or if you have any further questions, Please notify the city's Stormwater Division at (805) 383-5659 or (805) 388-5373. Volunteers Wanted: Camarillo Ranch Camarillo Ranch Foundation (CRF) is seeking volunteers to share the legacy of Adolfo Camarillo and the CRF mission with our community! Currently, Administrative Volunteers are much needed for specific and various tasks on a regular and recurring basis. All volunteers will receive training. Administrative Volunteers: Work in CRF office for scheduling and outreach to arrange school tours and public tours, weekly volunteer shifts. (Total time: approx. 9 hours per week, including Saturday and Sundays. This job could be covered by a team to share the schedule and responsibility.) Support the Docents while they are at the Ranch House with tours. Other support includes: Answering and reviewing emails and voicemails, archiving of CRF Documents, volunteer recruitment drives, staff the CRF booth at public events, and assist with historical research and more. The Ranch House Exterior Docent volunteers: Preservation Project has been Give tours of the historic 1892 Camarillo Ranch House for education c o m p l e ted. The project included and enjoyment, weekly volunteer shifts as tours are scheduled. painting the exterior, repair work to the exterior wood deck and To apply, contact [email protected] | (805) 389-8182 ceiling as well as the floor of the camarilloranchfoundation.org/contact-us/#volunteer 2nd floor balcony. Secure Paper Shred Event Opt In For Paperless Billing Saturday, August 14, 2021 Save time and paper by signing up for paperless billing 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Autopay! When you pay your City of Camarillo utility 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo bill online, it's free, safe, saves time and you’ll never have to worry about a late payment! Open to all City residents & businesses. The cost is $5 (cash) per vehicle, To register, visit cityofcamarillo.org. Select the payable when you enter the event area. “I Want To” tab from the top menu bar. Click “Pay", Access Corp will shred documents with then “Utility Bill” and that will direct residents to a per-vehicle maximum of 10 boxes register for an online account. For further assistance, (15”x12”x9”) or 12 grocery bags. When please call Customer Service at (805) 388-5325. shred trucks are filled, collection will stop. All proceeds benefit the Camarillo Council on Aging to support senior education and senior needs. New Weekly Residential Recycling Beginning Monday, July 5, 2021, E.J. Harrison & Sons will begin weekly curbside collection of all three carts: trash, recycling, and yard waste. Previously, Camarillo, trash and yard waste carts were collected curbside on a weekly basis, while recycle containers were serviced bi-weekly. There has been a notable increase in cardboard due to deliveries during the pandemic, which has contributed to the push in this direction because recycle carts appear to fill up before the scheduled pickup day. Weekly service will replace the alternate-week recycling service that has been standard in Camarillo the past few years. For further info, call E.J. Harrison & Sons at (805) 647-1414. More info on City Trash & Recycling Services at cityofcamarillo.org (Select Residents / Trash & Recycling). September Residential Property Inspections If it’s tough to see the address of your home or property from the street, this can cost first responders valuable minutes when responding to a medical emergency or police call to your home. This is the main reason why Building and Fire Codes require every house and building have its address visible from the road so the Police and Fire Departments are able to easily see your address in case of an emergency. Every Spring and Fall, Code Compliance conducts Residential Pro-Active Inspections citywide. During these inspections, Code Compliance Officers drive every street within Camarillo’s city limits to ensure properties are in compliance with the Camarillo Municipal Code. In preparation for the Fall 2021 pro-active inspections, the City’s Code Compliance team asks you to Help Us Help You. Here are some common items to check your property for, prior to September inspections: Is your address easily visible? Numbers must be visible on the house and be at least 4 inches tall and ½ inch wide. Do you have an inoperable vehicle on your property? The vehicle must be repaired or removed from the property. Are your lawns and landscaping maintained? Lawns must be mowed and plants and trees trimmed back 10 feet above sidewalk area. Is a basketball hoop blocking the sidewalk? Relocate the hoop to a designated location on your property to allow for clear passage on the sidewalk. Are recreational vehicles/trailers/cars parked on the lawn? Recreational vehicles and cars must be removed from lawn and parked on an approved surface or at another location. Do you have visible discarded furniture, boxes, scrap wood? Dispose of trash and debris properly or contact EJ Harrison at (805) 647-1414 to arrange bulky item pickup. City Code Compliance Officers will begin the Residential Pro-Active inspections in September. If violations are found, you will receive a letter requesting you make the necessary corrections within 14 days. By simply taking a few minutes to look at your property and correct any noted violations, you are doing your part to help keep Camarillo the safe, clean city you are proud to call home.