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“Las Personas Son La Ciudad ~ The People Are The City”

CamarilloCity Council

Department Directory

Jan. - Feb. 2018Volume 24~Number 3

Mayor Charlotte Craven

482-4730 (home)

Vice Mayor Kevin Kildee

482-2124 (office)

Jan McDonald

389-1813 (home)

Mike Morgan

482-0589 (home)

Tony Trembley

987-9040 (home)

On November 8, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, known as the “Control,Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act” (“AUMA”) which includes many changes to State law in regard to recreational use of marijuana. On June 27, 2017, SB 94 combined themedical marijuana and recreational marijuana law into the Medicinal and Adult Use CannabisRegulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”) and also renamed marijuana to cannabis.

On November 15, 2017, the City of Camarillo adopted an Ordinance which includes a number of provisions regarding recreational cannabis. This article summarizes some of the provisions ofProposition 64 regarding the use of cannabis and the City Ordinance in regard to cannabis businesses, cultivation and delivery.

Proposition 64 includes the following restrictions:(1) NO smoking or ingesting cannabis or cannabis products in a public place which includes anyplace, public or private, reasonably accessible to the public without a barrier. (Examples: streets,sidewalks, parks, parking lots, unfenced front yards);

(2) NO smoking cannabis in a location where smoking tobacco is prohibited by state or locallaws;

(3) NO smoking cannabis within 1,000 feet of a school, day care center, or youth center, whilechildren are present at those locations unless in or upon the grounds of a private residence andthe smoke is not detectable;

(4) NO smoking, ingesting, or possessing cannabis at a school, day care center, or youth centerwhile children are present;

(5) NO smoking or ingesting cannabis while the driver of, or a passenger in, a motor vehicle,boat, or aircraft;

(6) LIMITS on possession: 28.5 grams of non-concentrated cannabis or 8 grams of cannabis in a concentrated form. One ounce = 28.3495 grams.

The City Ordinance includes the following restrictions: (1) NO cannabis businesses of any type are allowed in the City including, but not limited to, cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and testing laboratories;

(2) NO outdoor cultivation;

(3) LIMITS on indoor cultivation. No more than six plants inside a private residence (or in asecured residential accessory structure) subject to three requirements: (a) written consent ofProperty Owner; (b) compliance with Building Code; and (c) no gas products (CO2, butane,etc.);

(4) NO delivery of cannabis except for deliveries of medical cannabis by a caregiver to a qualified patient subject to the following requirements: (1) Deliveries are only permitted tooccur from the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; (2) The delivery must be in an unmarked vehicle and(3) Deliveries are only permitted to a private residence.

For the full text of the City’s Ordinance, visit visit www.cityofcamarillo.org. City Attorney Brian Pierik may be contacted with any questions regarding the Ordinance at (805) 388-5308.

Summary of Cannabis Law in the City of Camarillo

“L a s P e r s o n a s S o n L a C i u d ad”

Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event

It’s Time to Stomp Out Cigarette Butts!Everyone has seen cigarette butts littering our roadways, sidewalks, parks, streams, and beaches, but not everyone realizes how bad for the environment they can be. Cigarettes constitute a large portion of the litter found in our neighborhoods and surrounding ecosystems. Though small, they have a large impact on the health and beauty of the environment. Cigarette waste contains toxic chemicals that, when not disposed of properly, stay present in the environment for many years, traveling by stormwater runoff through drains to pollute our rivers and ocean, which may harm aquatic life

You can help! To prevent cigarette litter, place cigarettes in a designated waste receptacle. A clean and healthy watershed is a beautiful watershed, which is why it is important to prevent litter from entering our storm drains. For more information on how you can help keep our waterways clean, call the City’s Stormwater Program Manager at 805-383-5659, or visit www.cleanwatershed.org.

If you’re like most of us, you probably have a few old electrical gadgets accumulating in your closet or garage, right? If so, here’s your chance to dispose of them properly. Saturday, Jan. 6, PC Recycle and the Cats Cradle Rescue are teaming up with the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District to host a free e-waste collection event. This event will be held rain or shine, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 Burnley Street; open to all City residents and businesses, no appointment needed.

What to bring: computers and computer components, fax machines, VCR/DVD/CD players, keyboards, MP3 units, power supplies, server cabinets, stereo equipment, TVs, Walkmans, pagers,speakers, telephone equipment, wireless devices, monitors, scanners, video game systems, audio/visual equipment, cellularphones, copiers, corrupted flash drives, and digital cameras.

What NOT to bring: Household/commercial appliances such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers, or any hazardous material waste such as paint and household batteries.

Funds from selling the collected e-waste after the event will benefit the Cats Cradle Rescue. For more information about thisevent, please call PC Recycle at (805) 499-0050.

Discounted Pricing on Rain Barrels and Compost BinsIf you’ve been considering using rain and/or compost bins, now is the time! Ventura County’s Communityfor a Clean Watershed is pleased to announce that they are again offering 50-gallon rain barrels and 65-gallon compost bins at big discounts. The rain barrels typically retail for $149, but during this special promotion they are only $75 (plus tax). Additionally, compost bins are being offered at a discounted priceof $55 (plus tax). We hope these super-low prices will encourage residents to use these two great methodsof conserving precious water resources, reducing environmental impacts, and protecting water quality.

Barrels and compost bins can be purchased at www.rainbarrelprogram.org/venturacounty. To place a phone order, call (919) 835-1699 and ask for the price offered through the Ventura County rain barrel and/or compost bin program. Order by January 28 for a February 3 pickup at your choice of two locations: Ventura or Thousand Oaks. All rain barrels and compost bins must be pre-purchased.

Rain barrel features: The rain barrels are 42.5” H x 22” W x 18” L, made of 100% recycled plastic, have a child and bug-proof lid, include a 3/4" ball valve that easily connects to a garden hose, is gravity fed so no pumps are required, are linkable using existing overflow hose, and include all parts.

For more information on Ventura County’s Community for a Clean Watershed program, please visit:www.cleanwatershed.org; to order a rain barrel, please visit www.rainbarrelprogram.org/venturacounty.

Safe and Secure Medicine Disposal Program

You’re in Control When Your Dog Is Securely Leashed

Did You Know?

Do you like to let your dog walk leash-free? Here are three reasons why you should reconsider. First, it’s the law: alldogs must be on a leash no longer than 6-feet while in public. It is important that all dog owners follow the law outof respect for other dog owners and public safety. By securely fastening a leash on a dog, the dog is kept out ofharm’s way and avoids placing citizens at risk. Second, dogs are not always compliant: dog owners may think thattheir dogs are not like other dogs, but the reality is that dogs can be unpredictable and may attack or bite other dogs when they feel threatened or intimidated, and no matter how well trained or behaved a dog is, it can still be

frightened by strange situations or loud noises. Third, it keeps your dog safe: a dog that has a securely fastened leash may prevent it from getting lost, running into traffic, and potentially causing an accident. Always use a leash that is 6-feet long orshorter as drawn-out leashes can make it challenging for dog owners to control their dog’s movement effectively. A leash is anessential tool of restraint and protection for a dog and its owner.

Remember, it’s the law (Camarillo Municipal Code 7.20.010) for all dogs to be on leash in public places, except dog friendlyparks (where signs permitting off-leash play are clearly posted). For dog parks info., visit www.pvrpd.org/parks/dog/default.asp.

When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? If you’re like most people, you probablycan’t remember that far back. One reason we disregard this task is that we don’t know what to do withoutdated medications. We suspect they shouldn’t simply be flushed down the toilet or dumped in thetrash—and that’s true. But what do we do instead?

Here’s the answer: The Camarillo Police Department provides a convenient and confidential disposaldrop-box where residents can deposit unused or expired pharmaceuticals (medicines). The drop-box isaccessible in the lobby at the police station, 3701 E. Las Posas Road, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This safe and secure disposal program prevents meds from entering the “waste stream,”reducing harmful impacts on our water and ocean life. You’ll also help to prevent accidental overdoses and increase child safety in your home. Items to drop off include prescription drugs, such as narcotic pain killers, stimulants, opioids,antidepressants, and antibiotics; over-the-counter medications, such as pain relievers and cold/flu remedies.

Please note that “sharps” (needles/syringes) are not allowed in the drop-box. These should be returned to the City’s hazardouswaste center. (Hazardous waste drop-off is by appointment only; (805) 987-0717.) To learn more about the safe and secure medicine disposal program, please call the City’s Recycling Coordinator at (805) 388-5392.

Did you know that in Southern California, it costs more to produce electricity insummer, when energy demand is at its peak, and less to produce electricity in winter, during periods of lower demand? When you understand facts like this, youcan use energy more wisely—for example, in cooler weather, set your thermostat to68 degrees when home, and 55 degrees when away.

Using energy wisely in our everyday lives is a smart way to ensure that our planetand its natural resources are protected—and you’ll save money, too. That’s why theCity of Camarillo and Southern California Edison (SCE) encourage energy efficiency and conservation.

Simple changes to how and when you use electricity can make a difference. For example, make it a habit to switch off unnecessary lights when you leave theroom and power down office equipment at the end of the day. Even using yourwashing machine, dryer, or dishwasher before noon or after 6 p.m. can help conserve energy for when demand is highest.

Energy management is key not only at home but also at work. It can help create a brighter future for us all. By becoming more energy conscious, you’ll helpCalifornia conserve valuable resources now and well into the future for ourselvesand for our children to enjoy.

“The People Are The City”

Youth and Family Programs

• Tween Scavenger Hunt: Explore, solve clues and figure out mysteries in the library. Thursday, Jan. 4, 3 to 5 p.m. • Sean Gaskell Plays West African Kora: Kora is a West African harp, Sean will perform and tell stories. Sunday, Jan. 7,

2 to 3 p.m.• Toddler Storytime: Join in a special time of stories and songs for wiggly toddlers. Mondays, resumes Jan. 8 (except Jan. 15),

10 to 11 a.m.• Maker Mondays: Join us for a new series of events! Crafty teens and adults can join us for a new craft each month. Meets the

2nd Monday of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Book Folding Art, Jan. 8 and Bath Bombs, Feb. 12.• Preschool Storytimes: Enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, resumes Jan. 9, 10 to 11 a.m.• PAWs for Reading: Children read to certified therapy dogs. Mondays and Wednesdays, resumes Jan. 9, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.• PJ’s & Pillow Pets Storytime: Our storytellers present stories, songs and crafts. Wear your pj’s! Tuesdays, resumes Jan. 9,

7 to 8 p.m.• Guards of Imagination: A reading club for kids ages 8 to 12. We’ll also do crafts! Thursdays, resumes Jan. 11, 4 to 5 p.m.• Winnie the Pooh: Bring your Teddy Bear to celebrate everybody’s favorite bear Winnie-the-Pooh. Saturday, Jan. 20,

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. • Valentine’s Day Storytime: Listen to some Valentine’s Day Stories and make heart shaped crafts. Saturday, Feb. 10,

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Teen Programs (ages 12–17)• Teen Book Club: Get a free book each month then return to discuss it the following month. Saturday, Jan. 20, 1 to 2:30 p.m.• Teen Advisory Board: Join the TAB as a fun way to earn community service hours. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.• Teen Book Club: Get a free book each month and discuss it the next month. Saturday, Feb. 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m.• Teen Advisory Board: Join the TAB and earn community service hours. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Adult Programs • Introduction to Mindfulness: Find out more about this stress reduction practice for everyone, Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 6:30 p.m. • Volunteer Orientation: Are you interested in volunteering at the library? Join us! We meet in the Homework Center.

Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m.• Composer and Pianist, Robert Correll, in Concert: Latin music, soft rock, soft country and jazz. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2 to 3p.m.• VCGS DNA Special Interest Group: Open to all interested in DNA and family history. New time! Saturday, Jan. 20,

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.• VCGS Free Lecture: “They Became Citizens: An Overview of American Naturalization Records. Saturday, Jan. 20,

1 to 2:30 p.m. • VCGS Free Workshop: “1904 Iowa Tragedy links with Camarillo.” Saturday, Jan. 20, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Must See Movies for Adults, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.)Jan. 4 – The Glass Castle (PG-13) Feb. 1 – Oscar Contender (TBD)Jan. 11 – American Made (R) Feb. 8 – Oscar Contender (TBD)Jan. 18 – Citizen Kane (1941) (3rd Thursday) Feb. 15 – In the Heat of the Night (1967) (3rd Thursday)Jan. 25 – Victoria and Abdul (PG-13) Feb. 22 – Oscar Contender (TBD)

Russell Fischer Business Collection Presentations• Camarillo Business Expo: Local businesses will showcasing their products and services. Free! Tuesday, Jan. 16, 4 to 6:30 p.m.• 2018 Tax Laws and Regulations: Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners are invited to attend this free half-day event.

Register by contacting: gwinkler@camarillolibrary.org, Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Ongoing Library Programs • Camarillo Camera Club: Join photographers of all ages and experiences on Wednesdays, Jan. 10 and Feb. 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m.• Tuesday Morning Book Club: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick, Tuesday, Jan. 9,

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.• Thursday Evening Book Club: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro on Thursday, Jan. 25 , 7 to 8 p.m.• Veterans Resource Center: Benefits coaches assist veterans and their families. For more info, call (805) 388–5884

All programs are free and open to the public. The library is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fridaythrough Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Library will be closed all day the following dates: Monday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day;Monday, Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day; and Monday, Feb. 19, President’s Day. Contact us at (805) 388–5222 or visit usonline at www.camarillolibrary.org. We are located at 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010.

A New Year at the Camarillo Library

Panel Discussion on Vietnam War

The City of Camarillo will host a panel discussion titled "The Vietnam War: WhatIt Means for Us Today" on Saturday,February 10, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.at the Rancho Campana High SchoolPerforming Arts Center in Camarillo.Doors open at 9:30 a.m. This event is thefifth in a series of six events to honor Camarillo-area veteranswho served during the Vietnam War period, and is free andopen to the public.

Panelists will speak to the legacy of the Vietnam War by providing an array of perspectives about its lasting impacts onour country. A variety of topics will be explored, including:public treatment of today's veterans as compared to Vietnamera veterans, the impact of protests on morale, implications ofthe Vietnam War on how current conflicts are executed, amongothers. Audience Q&A will follow the moderator-led discussion. Refreshments will be served after the event, andpanel members will be available for follow-on conversations.

The panel discussion will be moderated by KVTA radio hostLyn Fairly. Panel participants include Ted Bagley, author andVietnam veteran; Dr. P. Scott Corbett, PhD, CSU ChannelIslands History Lecturer; and Larry Hawley, local Vietnam veteran. Additional panelists will be announced closer to theevent date.

Veterans and their families from all branches and all eras ofservice as well as the general public and students are welcome.For more information, contact Kathy Talley at (805) 388-5312or ktalley@cityofcamarillo.org, or visit www.cityofcamarillo.org.

January 20186, 13, 20, 27 CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET

SPONSORED BY CAMARILLO HOSPICE

8 A.M. - 12 P.M., CAMARILLO OLD TOWN, 987-3347

6 FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION/RECYCLING EVENT

FUNDRAISER FOR CATS CRADLE

9 A.M. - 1 P.M., 1605 BURNLEY ST.FOR INFORMATION, CALL 499-0050

12, 13 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, 987-0717 OR ONLINE

WWW.CITYOFCAMARILLO.ORG

13 FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION/RECYCLING EVENT

FUNDRAISER FOR ACHS RUGBY CLUB

8 A.M. - 12 P.M., CAMARILLO HIGH SCHOOL

FOR INFORMATION, CALL 499-0050

3, 10, 17, 24 CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET

SPONSORED BY CAMARILLO HOSPICE

8 A.M.- 12 P.M., CAMARILLO OLD TOWN, 987-3347

9, 10 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, 987-0717 OR ONLINE

WWW.CITYOFCAMARILLO.ORG

February 2018

CERT Training

No one expects disasters when they happen, but you can learn how to be preparedand to help others by takingCommunity EmergencyResponse Team (CERT) training. CERT training teaches people to preparethemselves and their homes for a disaster, including hazards such as earthquake and fire. Participants learn basic disaster response skills, suchas fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, anddisaster first aid and triage.

CERT training is provided by the Ventura County FireDepartment in coordination with FEMA. FREE TRAININGwill be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 7 throughMarch 14. Final exercise is Saturday, March 17. Register onlineat www.cityofcamarillo.org.

For more information, please contact Heidi Zahrt athzarht@cityofcamarillo.org.

Although it doesn’t get all that cold in Southern California, westill use various heating sources to keep warm, but precautionsmust be taken to ensure your’s and your family’s safety. If you have a fire place and burn wood or wood products, it is advisable to have your chimney cleaned by a professionalchimney sweep annually. Creosote, which is a flammable substance, can build up on the inside of your flue from burningwood and once it builds up enough, it can start a chimney fire.Make sure you keep your fire small, a big fire can createflames that escape outside of the burn box and start a housefire. Lastly, ensure your flue is open so smoke drafts up andout, not into your home.

Space heaters are a great way to warm up a small room, butthey draw a lot of electricity and can get very hot. Make sureyou leave plenty of room between the heater and anything that can burn such as curtains, a bed or other furniture. Try to put the heater on a floor surface rather than on a rug;the heat coming downwards can also start a fire if positionedon a rug.

Christmas trees can dry out and cause a house fire within twominutes of being ignited. Make sure to check your tree dailyfor water in the stand and keep it filled, even though the treehas been cut, it still needs water to keep it from drying out.Never use a live flame, such as candles for decorations on aChristmas tree because they can easily ignite a branch andthen the entire tree, which can lead to a home fire. Lastly,NEVER burn your Christmas tree in a fire place, that is arecipe for disaster!

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Spectrum: (805) 388-5349Frontier: (805) 388-5349

City Cable TV Representative: 388-5349

Economic Development: 388-5349

Trash Collection (E.J. Harrison): 647-1414

Recycling & Hazardous Waste: 388-5392

Hazardous Waste Appt. Line: 987-0717

Community Development 388-5360

Code Compliance: 383-5660

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Accounts Payable: 388-5352

Business Licenses: 388-5330

Utility Billing/Customer Service: 388-5325

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Streets: 388-5338

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Water Reclamation: 388-5332

Abandoned Vehicles 388-5150

Airport Noise Complaints 947-6803

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