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San Buenaventura (Ventura)CA averageUS Census ACS
Population
109,900
Per-capita income
$49,411
Median home value
$778,700
Bachelor's or higher
41%
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Wed Sep 2, 2026

Design Review Committee

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September 2, 2026 Design Review Committee Agenda Page 1 of 4 Albert Antelman, Chair Laura Kay Dunbar, Vice-Chair Eric Berg, Member Penn Hsu, Member Maruja Clensay, Acting Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 – 5:00 PM COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, 501 POLI ST The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2746/Chumash-Land-Acknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING: The public has the opportunity to address the Committee on any item appearing on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Committee should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you wish to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Committee, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. This form will be located on the table inside the Community Meeting Room. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols, each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL: Submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the meeting time to ensure they are provided to the Committee in advance. Please submit comments using this form: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput or you may scan the QR Code to access the form. Publi …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026

Appointments Recommendation Committee

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Ryyn Schumacher, Councilmember Keely Royas, Assistant City Clerk Jim Duran, Councilmember Ashley Pereda, Deputy City Clerk Doug Halter, Deputy Mayor AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING – 3:30 P.M. ANACAPA MEETING ROOM CITY HALL – 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject. Please be mindful that the meeting will be recorded, and all rules of procedure and decorum apply for in- person attendees. A recording of the meeting will be available on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk, (805) 654-4787. The Committee may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. CALL TO ORDER – SPECIAL SESSION – 3:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: In compliance with …
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Recent meetings

Wed Aug 26, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 19-unit apartment project and Prohousing application

The Ventura Planning Commission will consider consent items including approval of minutes, a Prohousing Designation application, a 19-unit apartment development at Lorretta Court, and a continuance for a hillside addition at 1193 Colina Vista. The meeting is a regular hearing with public comment opportunities.

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August 26, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda Page 1 of 4 Estelle Bussa, Chair Lucas Zucker, Vice-Chair Mark Abbe, Commissioner David Comden, Commissioner Jenny Lagerquist, Commissioner Scott McCarty, Commissioner Hollee King Winegar, Commissioner Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 – 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET / ZOOM CHUMASH LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ChumashLandAcknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING: The public may address the Planning Commission on any item on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you would like to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Planning Commission, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. Forms can be found on the table by the door inside the meeting room. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols, each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. August 26, 2026 JOIN THE HEARING VIRTUALLY (LIVE): Option 1: Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86838304775 Option 2: By phone 1-669-900-6833 or 1 …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

City Council

Council to decide City Hall East boiler replacement options

The Ventura City Council will hold a closed session on litigation and labor negotiations, then a regular meeting with consent items and formal items. Key decisions include selecting an option for the City Hall East boiler replacement project, adopting ordinances on Victoria Avenue corridor uses and parking lot regulations, and approving several contracts. Informational updates on the 2025 Housing Element and El Niño preparation are also scheduled.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR Councilmembers: DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOS DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE Bill Ayub, City Manager Javan N. Rad, City Attorney Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION. The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings are available on Cable TV (Channel 15) and via internet accessible video stream at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos or on YouTube a https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095569075. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 840 9556 9075. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the City Cle …
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ACTION AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR Councilmembers: DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOS DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE Bill Ayub, City Manager Javan N. Rad, City Attorney Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION. The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings are available on Cable TV (Channel 15) and via internet accessible video stream at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos or on YouTube a https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095569075. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 840 9556 9075. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the City Clerk. Translated closed captions are available through Zoom for both in-person and virtual participants. In-person atten …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

Ventura hearing to decide day care parking, parklet alcohol permits

The Ventura Director's Hearing will consider two public hearing items: a use permit and design review for a day care at 1973 E Main Street with an off-site parking agreement, and an alcohol use permit, design review, and variances for a parklet at GiGi's Cocktail Lounge at 2493 Grand Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 20, 2026, and public comment opportunities.

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August 24, 2026 Director’s Hearing Agenda Page 1 of 3 Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 – 4:00 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET / ZOOM The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ChumashLandAcknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING: The public has the opportunity to address the Hearing Officer on any item on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Hearing Officer should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you wish to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Hearing Officer, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. Forms can be found on the table by the door inside the Council Chambers. Pursuant to the Directors Protocols, each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. August 24, 2026 JOIN THE HEARING VIRTUALLY (ZOOM) Option 1: Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87872279135. Option 2: By phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 868 3830 4775. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT VIRTUALLY (LIVE): To speak during the meeting, you must join the Zoom Meeting with your computer or device's audio connected. T …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review draft objective design standards at public workshop

The Ventura Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to host an open house/public workshop on the city's draft objective design standards. The commission will provide feedback on the draft, which is intended to guide future development. The agenda also includes approval of the July 22, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

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August 20, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda Page 1 of 3 Estelle Bussa, Chair Lucas Zucker, Vice-Chair Mark Abbe, Commissioner David Comden, Commissioner Jenny Lagerquist, Commissioner Scott McCarty, Commissioner Hollee King Winegar, Commissioner Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 – 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET / ZOOM CHUMASH LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ChumashLandAcknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING: The public may address the Planning Commission on any item on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you would like to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Planning Commission, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. Forms can be found on the table by the door inside the meeting room. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols, each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. August 20, 2026 JOIN THE HEARING VIRTUALLY (LIVE): Option 1: Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86838304775 Option 2: By phone 1-669-900-6833 or 1- …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Economic Development Subcommittee

Economic Development Subcommittee to review Catalyst Project survey results

The Economic Development Subcommittee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive an update on the Catalyst Project Survey, and review economic development updates. No formal action is expected on the information items, which are for discussion and feedback only.

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August 20, 2026 EDS AGENDA 1 Doug Halter, Deputy Mayor Meredith Hart, Economic Development Manager Bill McReynolds, Vice Chair Darrick Ryser, Assistant City Clerk Alex Mangone, Chair THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 P.M. ANACAPA CONFERENCE ROOM – CITY HALL 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk, (805) 654-4787. The Committee may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. CALL TO ORDER – 3:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: In compliance with Government Code Section 54954.3, Public Communications is that portion of Council meetings set aside for members of the public to address City Council on items of any City business other than scheduled agenda items. Comments are limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City and are limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Per the City Council Protocols, speakers may not cede their time to another …
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August 20, 2026 EDS AGENDA 1 Doug Halter, Deputy Mayor Meredith Hart, Economic Development Manager Bill McReynolds, Vice Chair Darrick Ryser, Assistant City Clerk Alex Mangone, Chair ACTION AGENDA THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 P.M. ANACAPA CONFERENCE ROOM – CITY HALL 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk, (805) 654-4787. The Committee may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. CALL TO ORDER: 3:33 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Mangone, McReynolds, and Deputy Mayor Halter Absent: None Chair Mangone presiding PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Amy Cherrie, Brian Brennan DRAFT August 20, 2026 EDS AGENDA 2 FORMAL ITEMS: 1. Approval of Subcommittee Minutes for June 11, 202 …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Parking Advisory Committee

Ventura Parking Advisory Committee meeting cancelled for August 20

The August 20, 2026 regular meeting of the Parking Advisory Committee is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Santa Cruz Conference Room at City Hall, 501 Poli Street, Ventura.

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August 20, 2026 Parking Advisory Committee 1 CANCELLATION NOTICE THURSDAY, August 20, 2026 REGULAR MEETING – 3:00 P.M. The next regular scheduled meeting is September 17, at 3:00 pm SANTA CRUZ CONFERENCE ROOM CITY HALL – 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 Parking Advisory Committee The committee considers and makes advisory recommendations on issues or questions related to Citywide parking to the City Council, Planning Commission, and sta upon request of those bodies including recommendations on parking management strategies and programs, maintenance and operations, capital budgets, hours of operations, parking pricing policies, valet programs, and employee commuter parking policies for the City of Ventura. To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email parking@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Committee name and Agenda Item Number in the subject. Please be mindful that the meeting will be audio recorded, and all rules of procedure and decorum apply for in- person attendees. A recording of the meeting will be available on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Quest …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

Subcommittee to weigh applying for state funds for downpayment assistance

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will consider recommending that staff apply for 2024 and 2025 Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds to continue the Downpayment Assistance Program. They will also receive informational updates on encampment resolution funding for Pasteur Court, proactive street outreach, and a presentation from the Westside Community Development Corporation. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Housing subcommittee approves minutes, receives APR and reports

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee approved the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes, received and filed the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and discussed the draft Prohousing designation application, providing feedback to staff. It also received information items on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program closeout and a Patrol Task Force update. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

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August 19, 2026 Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee Agenda 1 Liz Campos, Chair Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Doug Halter, Vice Chair Jennifer Harkey, Housing Services Manager Jim Duran, Councilmember Keely Royas, Assistant City Clerk AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 REGULAR MEETING – 3:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: News Flash • City Council adopts Chumash Land Acknowledgment. To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject. Please be mindful that the meeting will be recorded, and all rules of procedure and decorum apply for in-person attendees. A recording of the meeting will be available on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk, (805) 654-4787. The Committee may take action related …
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Wednesday, July 13, 2026 HHS Action Agenda Liz Campos, Chair Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Doug Halter, Vice Chair Jennifer Harkey, Housing Services Manager Jim Duran, Councilmember Keely Royas, Assistant City Clerk ACTION AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING – 3:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: News Flash • City Council adopts Chumash Land Acknowledgment. To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject. Please be mindful that the meeting will be recorded, and all rules of procedure and decorum apply for in-person attendees. A recording of the meeting will be available on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk, (805) 654-4787. The Committee may take action related to any subject list …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026

City Council

Council to consider $6.6M contract for interim Fire Station No. 7

The Ventura City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: allowing drive-through banking in the Victoria Avenue Corridor, permitting large general retail up to 149,000 sq ft in the T5 zone, and enabling paid parking and a downtown employee permit program. They will also consider consent items including a $330,000 traffic striping contract, water and wastewater master plan updates, and a $6.6 million construction contract for Interim Fire Station No. 7. Formal items include a 3% merit raise for the City Manager and approval of a new Arts and Culture Policy Framework.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $6.6M interim fire station contract

The City Council approved a $6.6 million construction contract for Interim Fire Station No. 7, along with related construction management and engineering services. They also adopted ordinances to allow drive-through banking and larger retail uses in the Victoria Avenue Corridor, and introduced a parking ordinance amendment. Several consent items were approved, including a housing ordinance and a traffic striping contract.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR Councilmembers: DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOS DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE Bill Ayub, City Manager Javan N. Rad, City Attorney Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION. The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings are available on Cable TV (Channel 15) and via internet accessible video stream at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos or on YouTube a https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095569075. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 840 9556 9075. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the City Cl …
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Action Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR Councilmembers: DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOS DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE Bill Ayub, City Manager Javan N. Rad, City Attorney Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION. The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings are available on Cable TV (Channel 15) and via internet accessible video stream at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos or on YouTube a https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095569075. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 840 9556 9075. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the City Clerk. Translated closed captions are available …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

Ventura Director's Hearing cancelled for Aug 17, 2026

The regular Director's Hearing scheduled for August 17, 2026 has been cancelled. The next hearing is scheduled for August 24, 2026. This notice was posted on August 5, 2026.

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Director’s Hearing – August 17, 2026 Notice Of Cancellation Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk NOTICE OF CANCELLATION CANCELLEDMEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the following meeting has been cancelled: REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 4:00 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET / VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM I, Rachel F Dimond, declare as follows: That I am the Community Development Director of the City of San Buenaventura; the Regular Director’s Hearing of the City of San Buenaventura scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026 has been cancelled. The next specially scheduled Director’s Hearing is Monday, August 24, 2026. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. ______________________ Rachel F Dimond, Community Development Director This notice was posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 on the City Hall Public Notices Board and the City website in the Public Meetings/Agenda Center: August 17, 2026 https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/Administrative-Hearing-Officer-34
Thu Aug 13, 2026

Arts & Culture Commission

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Page 1 of 2 Karen Kitchel, Chair Seana-Marie Sesma, Vice Chair Diann Karnitsky, Commissioner Laura Mullen, Commissioner Rafael Perea de la Cabada, Commissioner KC Rodriguez, Commissioner Friday Treur, Commissioner Rebecca Ellis, Recreation Manager Elena Waller, Arts & Culture Supervisor Katrina Titus, Senior Management Analyst ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, August 13, 2026, 5:30 pm Santa Cruz Meeting Room, Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli Street The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2746/Chumash-Land-Acknowledgment. ROLL CALL SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation on the City Council Strategic Priorities PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the portion of the meeting set aside for members of the public to address the Commission on any city arts & culture items that are not scheduled on the agenda. Comments are limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Arts & Culture Commission and are limited to no more than three (3) minutes. The Commission can only act on scheduled agenda items. Please refer to the last page of this agenda on how to submit your public comments electronically or how to attend and provide comments in-person. CONSENT ITEM(S) 2. Approval of Minutes RECOMMENDATION: This is an action item. It is recommended that the Arts & Culture Commission approve the meeting minutes of the regular me …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Historic Preservation Committee

Historic Preservation Committee to review two Poli Street projects

The Historic Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on two items: a historic design review for a proposed addition and modifications to the Minnie P. Gales Residence at 793 Poli Street, and a request to designate the 1888 residence at 1057 Poli Street as a Historic Landmark. The committee will also consider approving the July 9, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comment is invited on all agenda items.

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August 13, 2026 Historic Preservation Committee Agenda Page 1 of 3 Ann Huston, Chair Noah Thomas, Vice Chair Susan Stratton, Member Daniel Uhlar, Member Shannon Welch, Member Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 – 4:00 PM CITY HALL - COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, 501 POLI STREET The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ChumashLandAcknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING: The public has the opportunity to address the Committee on any item appearing on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Committee should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you wish to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Committee, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. This form is located on the table inside the Community Meeting Room door. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols, each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. August 13, 2026 SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL: Comments must be submitted 2 hours prior to the meeting to ensure they are provided to the Committee in advance. Submit a comment using this form: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput or you may scan …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026

Water Commission

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Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager Yesania Anderson, Assistant City Attorney Amelia Gomez, Recording Secretary WATER COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2026, 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL – COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM 501 POLI STREET The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2746/Chumash-Land-Acknowledgment. Lara Shellenbarger Commission Chair Arne Anselm Commission Vice Chair William “Jim” Ackerman Commissioner VACANT Crawford Coates Commissioner Alex Namikas Commissioner Michael Savage Commissioner The public has the opportunity to address the Commission on any item appearing on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Commission should fill out a "Speaker Form." If you wish to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Commission, you may complete the "Comment" portion of the form. This form is located on the table at the entrance of the room. The Chairperson will acknowledge comments for the record. Comments may also be submitted using the City’s Public Comment Form online: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput The Water Commission has adopted Meeting Protocols and are available at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/VenturaWater. Evidence must be submitted to the Water Commission Secretary for agenda items provided they are complian …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026

Design Review Committee

Design Review Committee to give feedback on new city design standards

The Design Review Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes and provide feedback on the draft objective design standards for Ventura. The public can comment in person or via email before the meeting.

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August 5, 2026 Design Review Committee Agenda Page 1 of 3 Albert Antelman, Chair Laura Kay Dunbar, Vice Chair Eric Berg, Member Penn Hsu, Member Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 – 5:00 PM CITY HALL - COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, 501 POLI STREET The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council- adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ChumashLandAcknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING : The public has the opportunity to address the Committee on any item appearing on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Committee should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you wish to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Committee, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. This form will be located on the table inside the Community Meeting Room. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols , each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. August 5, 2026 SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL : Submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the meeting time to ensure they are provided to the Committee in advance. Please submit comment s using this form: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput or you may scan the QR Code to access the f …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee meeting for August 3, 2026 cancelled

The Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee’s regular meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026 was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on July 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the City Clerk’s Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board, and online.

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_ CITY OF VENTURA MEASURE O CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AGENDA Marco Cuevas, Chair Jeffrey Kowalishen, Member TBD, Vice Chair Kathleen Paulson, Member TBD, Member David Swan, Member TBD, Member REGULAR MEETING DATE: Monday, August 3, 2026 TIME: 5:30 -7:00PM CITY HALL — COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Regular Meeting of the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026 has been cancelled. July 30, 2026 |, Greg Morley, declare as follows: That | am the Chief Financial Officer of the City of San Buenaventura; Regular Meeting for the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee of the City of San Buenaventura scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026, has been cancelled. | declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Chief minanggyomest Posted on July 30, 2025, at 9am in the City Clerk’s Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board and on the internet.
Wed Jul 22, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Victoria Avenue Corridor code amendments

The Planning Commission will consider recommendations for the City Council regarding development code amendments for the Victoria Avenue Corridor. The body will also review several residential development projects and a state Prohousing Designation application.

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July 22, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda Page 1 of 6 Estelle Bussa, Chair Lucas Zucker, Vice-Chair Mark Abbe, Commissioner David Comden, Commissioner Jenny Lagerquist, Commissioner Scott McCarty, Commissioner Hollee King Winegar, Commissioner Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 – 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET CHUMASH LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council -adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ChumashLandAcknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING: The public may address the Planning Commission on any item on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you would like to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Planning Commission, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. Forms can be found on the table by the door inside the meeting room. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols , each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. July 22, 2026 JOIN THE HEARING VIRTUALLY (LIVE): Option 1: Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86838304775 Option 2: By phone 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 …
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July 22, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes - FINAL Page 1 of 7 Estelle Bussa, Chair Lucas Zucker, Vice-Chair Mark Abbe, Commissioner David Comden, Commissioner Jenny Lagerquist, Commissioner Scott McCarty, Commissioner Hollee King Winegar, Commissioner Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 – 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET / ZOOM Chair Bussa called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM ROLL CALLJuly 22, 2026 Present: Chair Bussa, Vice Chair Zucker, Commissioner Comden, Commissioner Lagerquist Absent: Commissioner Abbe, Commissioner McCarty, Commissioner Winegar Staff: Adams Bernhardt, Senior Planner Grant White, Acting Senior Planner Shanna Farley, Planning Manager Maruja Clensay, Assistant Community Development Director Darrick Ryser, Recording Clerk PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Speakers: None Communications to the Planning Commission: mailed letter, book donation CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2026. Recommendation: Approve, as presented. Action: Commissioner Comden motioned to continue the minutes to a date certain of August 26, 2026. Vice Chair Zucker seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows: AYES: Chair Bussa, Vice Chair Zucker, Commissioner Comden, Commissioner Lagerquist NOES: None July 22, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes - FINAL Page 2 of 7 AB …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Design Review Committee

Committee reviews redevelopment plans for 51 S Oak Street

The Design Review Committee is considering a request to redevelop a site at 51 S Oak Street. The body will also address a residential project on Alameda Avenue and approve previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee continues three projects to Sept. 2, including 44-unit apartment

The Design Review Committee voted 4-0 to approve the July 1, 2026 minutes. It continued the Alameda Avenue Apartments project (44 units at 1931 Alameda Ave) to September 2, 2026, and continued The Lineup project (51 S Oak St) to the same date with conditions. No substantive approvals or denials were made.

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July 21, 2026 Design Review Committee Agenda Page 1 of 3 Albert Antelman, Chair Laura Kay Dunbar, Vice Chair Eric Berg, Member Penn Hsu, Member Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 – 5:00 PM CITY HALL - COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, 501 POLI STREET The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council- adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ChumashLandAcknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING : The public has the opportunity to address the Committee on any item appearing on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Committee should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you wish to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Committee, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. This form will be located on the table inside the Community Meeting Room. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols , each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. July 21, 2026 SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL : Submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the meeting time to ensure they are provided to the Committee in advance. Please submit comment s using this form: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput or you may scan the QR Code to access the form. …
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July 21, 2026 Design Review Committee Page 1 of 4 Special Meeting Minutes - FINAL Albert Antelman, Chair Laura Kay Dunbar, Vice Chair Eric Berg, Member Penn Hsu, Member Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, CITY HALL, 501 POLI STREET Chair Antelman called the meeting to order at 5:22 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Antelman, Vice-Chair Dunbar, Member Berg, Member Hsu Absent: None Staff: Valerie Darbouze, Principal Planner Brian Garvey, Associate Planner Yesania Anderson, Assistant City Attorney Kayli Paniccia, Recording Clerk PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Speakers: None CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of the Minutes Approval of the draft minutes from the July 1, 2026 meeting. Recommendation: Approve, as presented. Action: Vice Chair Dunbar motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Member Berg seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows: AYES: Chair Antelman, Vice-Chair Dunbar, Member Berg, Member Hsu NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Recording Clerk Paniccia declared the motion carried 4-0. July 21, 2026 Design Review Committee Page 2 of 4 Special Meeting Minutes - FINAL 2. PROJ-23-0251 Alameda Avenue Apartments Located at 1931 Alameda Avenue Request for a Major Design Review, a Planned Development Permit, and a Lot Line Adjustment and associated Density Bonu …
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to approve the minutes as presented. Member Berg seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows:
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

Ventura Avenue Apartments mixed-use project approved with conditions

The Director's Hearing will consider several consent items, including approval of June 29 minutes and continuances for pending permits. Public hearing items include approvals for an Oak Grove residence, a Marina Village bank demolition, a GiGi's Parklet alcohol permit, and the Ventura Avenue Apartments mixed‑use development with affordable units. Each item will be reviewed and voted on by the Hearing Officer.

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July 20, 2026 Director’s Hearing Agenda Page 1 of 4 Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 – 4:00 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET / ZOOM The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ChumashLandAcknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING : The public has the opportunity to address the Hearing Officer on any item on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Hearing Officer should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you wish to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Hearing Officer, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. Forms can be found on the table by the door inside the Council Chambers. Pursuant to the Directors Protocols, each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. July 20, 2026 JOIN THE HEARING VIRTUALLY (ZOOM) Option 1: Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87872279135. Option 2: By phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 868 3830 4775. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT VIRTUALLY (LIVE) : To speak during the meeting, you must join the Zoom Meeting with your computer or device's audio connected. To request to sp …
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Rachel Dimond, Hearing Officer Michael MacDonald, City Clerk Regular MEETING Monday, July 20, 2026 – 4:00 PM City Hall - Council Chambers, 501 Poli Street / ZOOM CALL TO ORDER July 20, 2026 The Hearing Officer called the meeting to order at 4:01PM. Staff: Maruja Clensay, Acting Community Development Director and Hearing Officer Adams Bernhardt, Senior Planner Shanna Farley, Planning Manager PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Speakers: None CONSENT ITEMS Approval of the Meeting Minutes from June 29, 2026. Recommendation: Approve, as presented. Action: The Hearing Officer approved the minutes as presented. PROJ-24-0566 Ventura Reliability Located at 4158 Transport Street Request for a Planned Development Permit, a Major Design Review, and a Minor Variance to develop a vacant, 4.56-acre property with an unmanned, 100 MW/4-hr battery energy storage system (BESS) facility, enclosed by an 8-foot-tall perimeter fence, to be connected to the existing SCE San Miguel Substation. The property is in the M-P-D (Manufacturing Planned Development) zoning district with a land use designation of General Industrial (6 Story) and commonly identified as Assessor Parcel Number 084-0-104-085. Recommendation: Continue the item to a date certain of September 14, 2026. Planner: Valerie Darbouze, Principal Planner Applicant: Savion for Ventura Reliability Action: The Hearing Officer continued the item to a date certain of September 14, 2026. PROJ-25-0913 383 Walnut Drive TPM Located at 383 …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Parking Advisory Committee

The July 16, 2026, Parking Advisory Committee meeting is cancelled

The scheduled regular meeting for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular scheduled meeting will take place on September 17 at 3:00 p.m.

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July 16, 2026 Parking Advisory Committee 1 CANCELLATION NOTICE THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 REGULAR MEETING – 3:00 P.M. The next regular scheduled meeting is September 17, at 3:00 pm SANTA CRUZ CONFERENCE ROOM CITY HALL – 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 Parking Advisory Committee The committee considers and makes advisory recommendations on issues or questions related to Citywide parking to the City Council, Planning Commission, and sta upon request of those bodies including recommendations on parking management strategies and programs, maintenance and operations, capital budgets, hours of operations, parking pricing policies, valet programs, and employee commuter parking policies for the City of Ventura. To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email parking@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Committee name and Agenda Item Number in the subject. Please be mindful that the meeting will be audio re corded, and all rules of procedure and decorum appl y for in- person attendees. A recording of the meeting will b e available on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos . This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions re garding th …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026

City Council

Ventura City Council discusses water reports, park upgrades, and city contracts

The City Council will review several consent items including water resource reports and infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes special presentations regarding Food Share and Kaiser Permanente grants.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $315,000 contract for Ventura County Fair security and traffic control

The council approved a $315,000 agreement with the 31st District Agriculture Association for security and traffic control at the 2026 Ventura County Fair. It also approved multiple contract amendments, including $226,000 for Olivas Links design, $140,000 for on‑call planning services, and $275,395 for Tanium platform services. A resolution supporting Opportunity Zone nominations for two census tracts was adopted, and the final 2026 Water Resources Report was received.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR Councilmembers: DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOS DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE Bill Ayub City Manager Javan N. Rad City Attorney Michael B. MacDonald City Clerk PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN -PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION. The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council – adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings are available on Cable TV (Channel 15) and via internet accessible video stream at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos or on YouTube at https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095569075. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1 -833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 840 9556 9075. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the City Clerk. Please be mindful that …
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Action Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR Councilmembers: DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOS DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE Bill Ayub City Manager Javan N. Rad City Attorney Michael B. MacDonald City Clerk PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION. The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings are available on Cable TV (Channel 15) and via internet accessible video stream at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos or on YouTube at https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095569075. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 840 9556 9075. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the City Clerk. Please be mindful that the meet …
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Resolution 2026-48 Vote:
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Campos yea · Duran yea · Deputy Mayor Halter nay
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Campos yea · Duran yea · Deputy Mayor Halter nay · Duran yea · Campos yea · Deputy Mayor Halter yea · Duran yea · Campos yea · Deputy Mayor Halter yea · Duran yea · Campos yea · Deputy Mayor Halter yea
to approve the staff recommendation as outlined in items a and b. Vote:
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Duran yea · Deputy Mayor Halter yea · Campos nay
to approve the staff recommendation as outlined in Items c through i, award the contract to Sam Hill & Sons, direct staff to notify the City Council of any use of the contingency, and require City…
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Duran yea · Deputy Mayor Halter yea · Campos nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 13, 2026

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

Subcommittee will discuss the draft Prohousing designation application

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will approve minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting, file the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and discuss the city’s draft Prohousing designation application to forward comments to the City Council. It will also receive the Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Community Development Block Grant – CARES Act program closeout report and a presentation from the Patrol Task Force. Public comments are allowed on each agenda item.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves June 17 minutes and files several housing reports

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee approved the June 17, 2026 committee minutes with all votes in favor. It received and filed the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program closeout report. Members discussed the draft Prohousing designation application and gave feedback to staff. The committee also received a presentation from the Patrol Task Force.

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Liz Campos, Chair Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Doug Halter, Vice Chair Jennifer Harkey, Housing Services Manager Jim Duran, Councilmember Keely Royas, Assistant City Clerk AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING – 3:00 P.M. CIT Y COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council –adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: News Flash • City Council adopts Chumash Land Acknowledgment. To submi t written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject. Pleas e be mindful that the meeting will be recorded, and all rules of procedure and decorum apply for in-person attendees. A recording of the meeting will be available on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk, (805) 654-4787. The Committee may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. CALL TO ORDER – 3:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PUBLIC …
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Wednesday, July 13, 2026 HHS Action Agenda Liz Campos, Chair Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Doug Halter, Vice Chair Jennifer Harkey, Housing Services Manager Jim Duran, Councilmember Keely Royas, Assistant City Clerk ACTION AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING – 3:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: News Flash • City Council adopts Chumash Land Acknowledgment. To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject. Please be mindful that the meeting will be recorded, and all rules of procedure and decorum apply for in-person attendees. A recording of the meeting will be available on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk, (805) 654 -4787. The Committee may take action related to any subject listed o …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Arts & Culture Commission

Arts Commission reviews public art design for utility box

The Ventura Arts & Culture Commission will review and discuss a public art design for a utility box at N. Palm Street and E. Main Street. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a review of the commission's work plan.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved utility box art design at Palm and Main Street

The Commission approved the June 11, 2026, meeting minutes and a public art design rendering for a utility box. The workplan was reviewed, but no changes were proposed.

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Page 1 of 2 Karen Kitchel , Chair Seana-Marie Sesma , Vice Chair Diann Karnitsky, Commissioner Rafael Perea de la Cabada, Commissioner KC Rodriguez, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner Vacant , Commissioner Rebecca Ellis, Recreation Manager Elena Waller , Recreation Supervisor ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thur s day , Ju ly 9 , 202 6 , 5: 3 0 pm Santa Cruz Meeting Room , Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli Street The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2746/Chumash-Land-Acknowledgment . ROLL CALL SPECIAL PRES EN TATIONS PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the portion of the meeting set aside for members of the public to address the Commission on any city arts & culture items that are not scheduled on the agenda. Comments are limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Arts & Culture Commission and are limited to no more than three (3) minutes. The Commission can only act on scheduled agenda items . Please refer to the last page of this agenda on how to submit your p ublic c omments electronically or how to attend and provide comments in-person. CONSENT ITEM(S) 1. Appro v al of Mi n u tes RECOMMENDATION: This is an action item. It is recommended that the Arts & Culture Commission approve the meeting minutes of the regular meeting on June 11 , 2026. FORMAL ITEM (S ) 2. Review and Recommendation: Publ ic Art Design …
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Page 1 of 2 Karen Kitchel , Chair Seana-Marie Sesma , Vice Chair Diann Karnitsky, Commissioner Laura Mullen , Commissioner Rafael Perea de la Cabada, Commissioner KC Rodriguez , Commissioner Friday Treur , Commissioner Rebecca Ellis, Recreation Manager Elena Waller, Arts & Culture Supervisor ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thur s day , Ju ly 9 , 5: 3 0 p.m. City Hall, 501 Poli Street, Santa Cruz Conference Room Chair Kitchel called the meeting to order at 5:3 0 p.m. Attachment : PowerPoint Presentation – July 09, 2026 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Vice Chair Sesma, and Commissioners Karnitsk y , Mullen , Perea de la Cabada , Rodriguez and Treur . ABSENT : Chair Kitchel STAFF PRESENT: Rebecca Ellis and Elena Walle r SPECIAL PRES EN TATIONS INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S) PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT ITEM(S) 1. Approval of Minu tes RECOMMENDATION: This is an action item. It is recommended that the Arts & Culture Commission review and approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting held on June 11, 2026 . Commissioner Karnitsky made a motion to approve June 11 , 2026, meeting minutes as presented. Vice Chair Sesma seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Vice Chair Sesma and Commissioners Karnitsky , Mullen, Perea de la Cabada ,R odriquez and Treur . NO: None ABSTAIN : None ABSENT: Chair Kitchel Vice Chair Sesma declared the motion carried. Page 2 of 2 FORMAL ITEM (S ) 2. Review and Recommendation: Public Art Design Rendering for Utility Box at Palm & Main Street RECOMME …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Historic Preservation Committee

Committee to vote on letter supporting citywide historic survey

The Historic Preservation Committee will consider approving a letter of support for the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey, to be presented at the July 14 City Council meeting. The committee will also vote on minutes from its April and June meetings.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves letter supporting citywide historic survey

The Historic Preservation Committee approved a letter of support for the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey, to be attached to the staff report for the July 14, 2026 City Council hearing. The letter was approved with specific amendments, including correcting the project name and clarifying that there are 400 individual properties plus six historic districts. The committee also voted to have Member Welch attend the City Council meeting to communicate the committee's support.

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July 9, 2026 Historic Preservation Committee Agenda Page 1 of 3 Ann Huston, Chair Noah Thomas, Vice Chair Susan Stratton, Member Daniel Uhlar, Member Shannon Welch, Member Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026 – 4:00 PM CITY HALL - COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, 501 POLI STREET The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2746/Chumash-Land-Acknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING : The public has the opportunity to address the Committee on any item appearing on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Committee should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you wish to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Committee, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. This form is located on the table inside the Community Meeting Room door. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols , each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. July 9, 2026 SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL : Comments must be submitted 2 hours prior to the meeting to ensure they are provided to the Committee in advance. Submit a comment using this form: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput or you may scan …
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July 9, 2026 Historic Preservation Committee Minutes – FINAL Page 1 of 3 Ann Huston, Chair Noah Thomas, Vice Chair Susan Stratton, Member Daniel Uhlar, Member Shannon Welch, Member Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026 – 4:00 PM CITY HALL - COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, 501 POLI STREET Chair Huston called the meeting to order at 4:10 PM ROLL CALL July 9, 2026 Present: Chair Huston, Vice Chair Thomas, Member Uhlar, Member Welch Absent: Member Stratton Staff: Jared Rosengren, Principal Planner Yesania Anderson, Assistant City Attorney Hunter Canales, Recording Clerk PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Speakers: Stephen Schafer, Jim Monahan CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes from April 9, 2026 Recommendation: Approve, as presented. Action: Member Uhlar motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Member Welch seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows: AYES: Chair Huston, Vice Chair Thomas, Member Uhlar, Member Welch NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Member Stratton Recording Clerk Canales declared the motion carried 4-0. Approval of the Meeting Minutes from June 11, 2026 July 9, 2026 Historic Preservation Committee Minutes – FINAL Page 2 of 3 Recommendation: Approve, as presented. Action: Member Uhlar motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Member Welch seconded the motion. Upon call …
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to approve the minutes as presented. Member Welch seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows:
7 yea · 1 abstain
Huston yea · Thomas yea · Uhlar yea · Welch yea · Huston yea · Uhlar yea · Welch yea · Thomas abstain
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Huston yea · Thomas yea · Uhlar yea · Welch yea
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission reviews workplan and meeting minutes

The Commission will review and discuss its current Workplan to add status updates or revisions. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from June 10, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Parks & Recreation Commission approved June meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 10, 2026. No substantive decisions were made regarding the Parks & Recreation Commission Workplan.

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Page 1 of 2 Derek Turner , Chair Steven De Fratus, Recreation Manager Leslie Velez , Vice Chair Heather Melton, Parks Manager Chad Christensen , Commissioner Christie Abney , Recording Secretary Anthony Miller, Commissioner Tanner Shelton, Commissioner Sandra Tovar, Commissioner (Vacant) Commissioner PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION R E G U L A R MEETING W ednesday , J u ly 8 , 202 6 , 4 :0 0 pm City Hall, 501 P oli S treet , S anta C ruz C onference R oom The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2746/Chumash-Land-Acknowledgment . ROLL CALL SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the portion of the meeting set aside for members of the public to address the Commission on any C ity parks & recreation items that are not scheduled on the agenda. Comments are limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Parks & Recreation Commission and are limited to no more than three (3) minutes. The Commission can only act on scheduled agenda items. Please refer to the last page of this agenda on how to submit your public comments electronically or how to attend and provide comments in-person. CONSENT ITEM(S) 1. Approval of Minut e s RECOMMENDATION: This is an action item. It is recommended that the Parks & Recreation Commission approve the meeting minutes of the regular meeting on June 10 , 202 6 …
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Page 1 of 2 Derek Turner, Chair Heather Melton, Parks Manager Leslie Velez, Vice Chair Steven De Fratus, Recreation Manager Chad Christensen, Commissioner Christie Abney, Recording Secretary Anthony Miller, Commissioner Patty Overley, Commissioner Tanner Shelton, Commissioner Sandra Tovar, Commissioner PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, July 08 , 202 6 , 4:00 PM Santa Cruz Meeting Room, Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli Street Chair Turner called the meeting to order at 4:0 2 PM. Attach ment: PowerPoint Presentation – July 08, 2026 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Turner , Vice Chair Velez , and Commissioners Chr is tensen , Miller, Overley , and Tovar ABSENT: Shelton STAFF PRESENT: Steven De Fratus, Heather Melton , and Christie Abne y PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes RECOMMENDATION: This is an action item. It is recommended that the Parks & Recreation Commission approve the meeting minutes of the regular meeting on June 10 , 202 6 . C hair Turner made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented . Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion . The vote was as follows: AYES: Chair Turner , Vice Chair Velez , and Commissioners Christensen, Miller , and Tovar N AY S: None ABSTAIN: Overley ABSENT: Shelton Chair Turner declared the motion carried. FORMAL ITEM (S ) 2. Parks & Recreation Commission Workplan RECOMMENDATION: This is an action item. It is recommended that the Parks & Recreation Commission review, discuss, and identify future …
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motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented . Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion . The vote was as follows: AYES: Chair Turner , Vice Chair Velez , and Commissioners Christensen…
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

Council to consider new Tree Protection Ordinance regulating pruning and removal

The Ventura City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting a new Tree Protection Ordinance that replaces the existing chapter and adds regulations, permit fees, and civil penalties. The council will also vote on consent items including a $900,000 encampment cleanup contract, a $547,500 increase for legal services in a lawsuit, and appointments to commissions. Formal items include accepting an additional $1.5 million grant for the Surfers Point Phase II project and receiving updates on strategic priorities.

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✓ Decided: Council approves historic landmark designations and encampment cleanup services

The City Council approved several consent items, including commission appointments and a $900,000 agreement for encampment cleanup. Additionally, the Council approved two historic landmark requests and directed staff to hold workshops regarding a proposed tree protection ordinance.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov AMENDED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ADD CLOSED SESSION ITEM “6” ON JULY 2, 2026 TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR Councilmembers: DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOS DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE Bill Ayub City Manager Javan N. Rad City Attorney Michael B. MacDonald City Clerk PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN -PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION. The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council – adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings are available on Cable TV (Channel 15) and via internet accessible video stream at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos or on YouTube at https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095569075. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1 -833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 840 9556 9075. To provide public comment, …
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Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov Tuesday, July 7, 2026 AMENDED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ADD CLOSED SESSION ITEM “6” ON JULY 2, 2026 TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR Councilmembers: DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOS DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE Bill Ayub City Manager Javan N. Rad City Attorney Michael B. MacDonald City Clerk PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION. The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council– adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings are available on Cable TV (Channel 15) and via internet accessible video stream at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos or on YouTube at https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095569075. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 840 9556 9075. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be r …
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Duran yea · Mangone yea · Campos yea · Deputy Mayor Halter yea · Duran yea · Mangone yea · Campos yea · Deputy Mayor Halter nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jul 1, 2026

Council Committee Reviewing City Hall East Boiler Project

Committee to discuss City Hall East boiler replacement options

This committee will receive a staff presentation on cost analysis and alternatives for replacing the City Hall East boilers, then discuss and provide a recommendation to the City Council. No other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends heat pump for City Hall East boilers, funding from police/fire project

The City Council Committee Reviewing the City Hall East Boiler Project discussed cost analysis and alternatives. By a 2-1 vote, the committee recommended that the City Council proceed with the heat pump option and reallocate funding from the Police and Fire Headquarters Capital Improvement Project.

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Committee Reviewing City Hall East Boiler Project 1 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Liz Campos, Councilmember Michael MacDonald, City Clerk Ryyn Schumacher, Councilmember Bill McReynolds, Councilmember AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 REGULAR MEETING – 2:00 P.M. COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM – CITY HALL 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: News Flash • City Council adopts Chumash Land Acknowledgment. To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject. Please be mindful that the meeting will be recorded, and all rules of procedure and decorum apply for in- person attendees. A recording of the meeting will be available on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk, (805) 654-4787. The Committee may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. CALL TO ORDER – 2:00 P.M. …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026

Design Review Committee

Committee to review 36,870 sq ft industrial building on Dupont Court with variance

The Design Review Committee will consider a Major Design Review, Planned Development Permit, and Minor Variance for a new 36,870-square-foot industrial building with a 5,730-square-foot mezzanine at APN 084-0-132-365. Consent items include approval of May 6 minutes and continuances of the Alameda Avenue Apartments (44 units at 1931 Alameda Avenue) and The Lineup redevelopment (51-71 Oak Street) to July 21, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves redevelopment of 51 S Oak Street and Dupont Court industrial building

The Design Review Committee approved a redevelopment project for 'The Lineup' on Oak Street and a new industrial building on Dupont Court. The committee also approved the May 6, 2026, meeting minutes.

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July 1, 2026 Design Review Committee Agenda Page 1 of 4 Albert Antelman, Chair Laura Kay Dunbar, Vice Chair Eric Berg, Member Penn Hsu, Member Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 – 5:00 PM CITY HALL - COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, 501 POLI STREET The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council- adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2746/Chumash-Land-Acknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING : The public has the opportunity to address the Committee on any item appearing on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Committee should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you wish to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Committee, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. This form will be located on the table inside the Community Meeting Room. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols , each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. July 1, 2026 SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL : Submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the meeting time to ensure they are provided to the Committee in advance. Please submit comment s using this form: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput or you may scan the QR Code to access the …
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July 1, 2026 Design Review Committee Minutes - FINAL Page 1 of 3 Albert Antelman, Chair Laura Kay Dunbar, Vice Chair Eric Berg, Member Penn Hsu, Member Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 – 5:00 PM CITY HALL - COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, 501 POLI STREET Chair Antelman called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM ROLL CALLJuly 1, 2026 Present: Chair Antelman, Vice Chair Dunbar, Member Berg, Member Hsu Absent: None Staff: Brian Garvey, Associate Planner Valerie Darbouze, Principal Planner Yesania Anderson, Assistant City Attorney Hunter Canales, Recording Clerk PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Speakers: None CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes from May 6, 2026. Recommendation: Approve, as presented. Action: Vice Chair Dunbar motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Member Hsu seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows: AYES: Chair Antelman, Vice Chair Dunbar, Member Hsu NOES: None ABSTAIN: Member Berg ABSENT: None Recording Clerk Canales declared the motion carried 3-0-1. 2. PROJ-23-0251 Alameda Avenue Apartments Located at 1931 Alameda Ave July 1, 2026 Design Review Committee Minutes - FINAL Page 2 of 3 Request for a Major Design Review, a Planned Development Permit, and a Lot Line Adjustment and associated Density Bonus Waivers and Concessions and Inclusionary Housing Plan for a 50,694-square-foot, 44-un …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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to approve the minutes as presented. Member Hsu seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows:
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Antelman yea · Dunbar yea · Hsu yea · Berg abstain
to approve as presented. Member Berg seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows:
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Antelman yea · Dunbar yea · Berg yea · Hsu yea
to approve with the following changes: • Use alternative species for large trees (Channel Island Oak) on Dupont Court • Include light shields on all lighting fixtures Vice Chair Dunbar seconded the…
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Tue Jun 30, 2026

City Council

Council to hear appeal of 75-unit Thompson Court Apartments

This special meeting includes a closed session for three pending lawsuits, consent items on public participation and firefighter ocean rescue pay, and a public hearing on the appeal of the Thompson Court Apartments project. The Council is recommended to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's approval of a 75-unit apartment building with eight very low-income units at 1655 East Thompson Boulevard.

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✓ Decided: Council denies appeal, upholds 75-unit Thompson Court Apartments approval

The City Council denied the appeal and upheld the Planning Commission's approval of the Thompson Court Apartments, a 75-unit multifamily project with eight very low-income units at 1655 East Thompson Boulevard, by a 5-2 vote. The council also approved consent items including a resolution on public participation efforts and a side letter aligning ocean rescue pay for firefighters with CalPERS requirements. Closed session litigation items had no reportable action.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Ventura Special City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING - 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR Councilmembers: DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOS DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE Bill Ayub City Manager Javan N. Rad City Attorney Michael B. MacDonald City Clerk PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN -PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION. The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council – adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings are available on Cable TV (Channel 15) and via internet accessible video stream at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos or on YouTube at https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095569075. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1 -833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 840 9556 9075. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized …
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Mon Jun 29, 2026

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

Use permit and parking variance for Indoor Sports at 4450 Dupont Ct

The Director's Hearing will consider a request for a Use Permit to allow an Indoor Sports and Recreation use in a portion of a building at 4450 Dupont Ct, and a Minor Variance to reduce required parking from 38 to 15 spaces. The consent item includes approval of the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Approved use permit for Ventura Ninja Academy with reduced parking

The Hearing Officer approved a use permit for an indoor sports and recreation use (Ventura Ninja Academy) at 4450 Dupont Ct, along with a minor variance to reduce required parking from 38 to 15 spaces. The approval was adopted as Resolution No. CD-2026-35 with a revised condition specifying operating hours: Monday-Friday 3-8 PM, Saturday-Sunday 8 AM-5 PM, with intermittent extended hours for special events. The meeting minutes from June 15, 2026, were also approved.

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June 29, 2026 Director’s Hearing Agenda Page 1 of 2 Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 – 4:00 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET / ZOOM The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council-adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2746/Chumash-Land-Acknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING : The public has the opportunity to address the Hearing Officer on any item on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Hearing Officer should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you wish to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Hearing Officer, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. Forms can be found on the table by the door inside the Council Chambers. Pursuant to the Directors Protocols, each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. June 29, 2026 JOIN THE HEARING VIRTUALLY (ZOOM) Option 1: Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87872279135. Option 2: By phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 868 3830 4775. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT VIRTUALLY (LIVE) : To speak during the meeting, you must join the Zoom Meeting with your computer or device's audio connected. To reques …
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Mon Jun 29, 2026

Appointments Recommendation Committee

Committee to interview candidates for Parks & Arts commission vacancies

The Appointments Recommendation Committee will conduct interviews and make recommendations to fill two vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Commission and three vacancies on the Arts & Culture Commission. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from the prior special meeting. No other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends five appointments to two commissions

The Appointments Recommendation Committee approved minutes from May 28, 2026, and made recommendations to fill vacancies on the Parks & Recreation and Arts & Culture Commissions. Patty Overley and Tanner Shelton (reappointment) were recommended for Parks & Recreation; Laura Mullen, Friday Treur, and Rafael Perea de la Cabada (reappointment) for Arts & Culture. All votes were unanimous.

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Ryyn Schumacher, Councilmember Keely Royas, Assistant City Clerk Jim Duran, Councilmember Ashley Pereda, Deputy City Clerk Doug Halter, Deputy Mayor AG ENDA MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING – 2:00 P.M. AN ACAPA MEETING ROOM CITY HALL – 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council–adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA. To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the Committee’s consideration and inclusion in the public record, email cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov two hours before the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject. P lease be mindful that the meeting will be recorded, and all rules of procedure and decorum apply for in- person attendees. A recording of the meeting will be available on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos. T his meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk, (805) 654-4787. The Committee may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. CALL TO ORDER – SPECIAL SESSION – 2:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: In compliance with Governmen …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider public notice procedure amendments

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to the City Council amendments to the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan and Municipal Code to consolidate, clarify, and streamline public notice requirements. The changes aim to establish consistent noticing across entitlement types and update rules for mailed, published, posted, and electronic notice. A consent item to approve the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission rejects staff recommendation on public notice ordinance

The Planning Commission rejected staff's recommendation regarding amendments to public notice procedures. Instead, the Commission voted to request that the City Council require applicants to bear all noticing costs, increase applicant deposits to $1,000, and extend coastal development permit noticing to 300 feet.

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June 24, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda Page 1 of 3 Estelle Bussa, Chair Lucas Zucker, Vice-Chair Mark Abbe, Commissioner David Comden, Commissioner Jenny Lagerquist, Commissioner Scott McCarty, Commissioner Hollee King Winegar, Commissioner Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 – 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET CHUMASH LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council -adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2746/Chumash-Land-Acknowledgment. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE HEARING: The public may address the Planning Commission on any item on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission should fill out a “Speaker Form.” If you would like to comment on an item and do not want to speak before the Planning Commission, you may complete the “Comment” portion of the form. Forms can be found on the table by the door inside the meeting room. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols, each speaker will have 3 minutes to make any comments on an agenda item. When there are more than 20 speakers for an item, the speaker time will be automatically reduced to 2 minutes. June 24, 2026 JOIN THE HEARING VIRTUALLY (LIVE): Option 1: Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86838304775 Option 2: By phone 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-56 …
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June 24, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes - FINAL Page 1 of 3 Estelle Bussa, Chair Lucas Zucker, Vice-Chair Mark Abbe, Commissioner David Comden, Commissioner Jenny Lagerquist, Commissioner Scott McCarty, Commissioner Hollee King Winegar, Commissioner Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director Michael MacDonald, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 – 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET / ZOOM Chair Bussa called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM ROLL CALL June 24, 2026 Present: Chair Bussa, Commissioner Abbe, Commissioner Comden, Commissioner McCarty, Commissioner Winegar Absent: Vice Chair Zucker, Commissioner Lagerquist Staff: Adams Bernhardt, Senior Planner Shanna Farley, Planning Manager Rachel Diamond, Community Development Director Christopher de la Vega, Assistant City Attorney Darrick Ryser, Recording Clerk PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Speakers: Glenn Overley CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2026. Recommendation: Approve, as presented. Action: Commissioner Winegar motioned to approve the minutes with the following changes: • Edit to Consent Item #1: Commissioner Winegar voted ‘yes’ and Commissioner McCarty abstained. Commissioner McCarty seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows: June 24, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes - FINAL Page 2 of 3 AYES: Chair Bussa, Commissioner Abbe, Commissioner McCarty, Commissioner Winegar …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the minutes with the following changes: • Edit to Consent Item #1: Commissioner Winegar voted ‘yes’ and Commissioner McCarty abstained. Commissioner McCarty seconded the motion. Upon call…
3 yea · 1 abstain
Bussa yea · Abbe yea · Winegar yea · Comden abstain
that the applicant deposit is increased to $1,000 to encourage removal of notices, and (c) to extend the coastal development permit noticing to 300 feet. Commissioner Abbe seconded the motion. Upon…
4 yea
Bussa yea · Abbe yea · Comden yea · Winegar yea

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🌐 County-level context (Ventura County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-3,961 people (-$154.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)18 ({"Fire": 28, "Flood": 10, "Severe Storm": 7, "Freezing": 3, · last Mon May 18, 2026)
Business establishments22,992 (273,697 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,569/mo (1,852 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy25.8% (low numeracy 32% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

💰 Local campaign finance
7,230 filings · $1.4M total · 23 filers · latest Thu Aug 6, 2026

NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.

City profile

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5,647
Recorded votes
93
Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.474
All kids
0.429
Black kids
0.370

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