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San Buenaventura (Ventura)CA averageUS Census ACS
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$778,700 👤 Members & officials (125)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Appointments Recommendation Committee
- Campos — Councilmember
- Duran — Councilmember
- McReynolds — Councilmember
- Halter — Vice Mayor
- Johnson — Councilmember
- Mangone — Councilmember
- Sanchez-Palacios — Councilmember
- Schumacher — Councilmember
Who’s on the Arts & Culture Commission
- Kitchel — Commissioner
- Lakin — Commissioner
- Sesma — Commissioner
- Monguio — Commissioner
- Moorehaul — Commissioner
- Rodriguez — Commissioner
- Senter — Commissioner
- Karnitsky — Commissioner
- Atkinson — Commissioner
- Monguid — Commissioner
- Rodriquez — Commissioner
- Mullen
Who’s on the City Council
- Halter — Councilmember
- Sanchez-Palacios — Vice Mayor
- Campos — Councilmember
- McReynolds — Councilmember
- Duran — Councilmember
- Johnson — Councilmember
- Schroeder — Mayor
- Schumacher — Councilmember
- Mangone — Councilmember
- Sanchez — Mayor
Who’s on the City Council Rules Committee
- Duran — Councilmember
- McReynolds — Councilmember
Who’s on the City Council Streetlighting Ad Hoc Committee
- Campos — Councilmember
- Duran — Councilmember
- McReynolds — Councilmember
Who’s on the Design Review Committee
- Antelman — Board Member
- Tomasello — Board Member
- Growdon — Board Member
- Kiesel — Board Member
- Culqui — Board Member
- Dunbar — Board Member
- Hsu — Board Member
- Cormane — Board Member
- Berg — Board Member
- Culqui Rec — Board Member
- Culqui Recor — Board Member
- Growden — Board Member
Who’s on the Economic Development Subcommittee
- McReynolds — Councilmember
- Duran — Councilmember
- Sanchez-Palacios — Vice Mayor
- Halter — Vice Mayor
- Mangone — Councilmember
- Sanchez — Vice Mayor
Who’s on the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee
- Halter — Vice Mayor
- McReynolds — Councilmember
- Sanchez-Palacios — Councilmember
- Duran — Councilmember
- Mangone — Councilmember
Who’s on the Historic Preservation Committee
- Soriano — Board Member
- Stratton — Board Member
- Thomas — Board Member
- Uhlar — Board Member
- Huston — Board Member
- Krieg — Board Member
- Welch — Board Member
- Krieg-Wysaski — Board Member
- Houston — Board Member
Who’s on the Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee
- Halter — Councilmember
- Campos — Councilmember
- Duran — Councilmember
Who’s on the Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee
- Campos — Councilmember
- Schroeder — Mayor
- Halter — Councilmember
- McReynolds — Councilmember
Who’s on the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee
- Geraldine Rubey — Board Member
- Andrew Conli — Board Member
- Kathleen Paulson — Board Member
- Raymond Gutierrez — Board Member
- Ben Halvorsen — Board Member
- Kathy Bailey — Board Member
- Leah Tubb — Board Member
- Swan — Board Member
- Marco Cuevas
- LaShara Cordero
- Barbara Mather
- Kowalishen
- Michael Marostica
Who’s on the Parking Advisory Committee
- Kevin Clerici
- Michael Stump
- Karen Schott
- Marina Porter
- Carl Morehouse
- Nanette Hutchison
Who’s on the Parks & Recreation Commission
- Tovar — Commissioner
- Shelton — Commissioner
- Wood — Commissioner
- Miller — Commissioner
- Turner — Commissioner
- Velez — Commissioner
- Christensen — Commissioner
- Nelson — Commissioner
- Bremer — Commissioner
- Overley
- Tuner
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Abbe — Commissioner
- McCarty — Commissioner
- Zucker — Commissioner
- Lagerquist — Commissioner
- Bussa — Commissioner
- Comden — Commissioner
- Winegar — Commissioner
- Farley — Commissioner
- Langerquist — Commissioner
Who’s on the Water Commission
- Mulligan — Commissioner
- Ackerman — Commissioner
- Eranio — Commissioner
- Savage — Commissioner
- Shellenbarger — Commissioner
- Namikas — Commissioner
- Clite — Commissioner
- Handy — Commissioner
- Arnbrister — Commissioner
- Amandola — Commissioner
- Anselm — Commissioner
- Shellenberger — Commissioner
Upcoming
Wed Sep 2, 2026
Design Review Committee
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September 2, 2026
Design Review Committee Agenda
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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 …
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 …
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.
- Prohousing Designation application to state for housing-friendly policies
- PROJ-25-0914: 19-unit apartment development at APN 073-0-058-030 with 3 warrants and 1 exception
- PROJ-25-0933: Major Variance for 1,903-sq-ft second-story addition at 1193 Colina Vista, continued to Oct 28, 2026
- Approval of draft minutes from June 24, 2026 meeting
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August 26, 2026
Planning Commission Agenda
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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 …
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.
- City Hall East boiler replacement: choose between natural gas boilers ($564,074), natural gas with future heat pump evaluation, or delay for heat pump
- Ordinance to allow banking/financial services drive-throughs in Victoria Avenue Corridor
- Ordinance to allow general retail up to 140,000 sq ft in T5.3 zone of Victoria Avenue Corridor
- Ordinance to allow paid parking and time limit changes in city-owned parking lots
- Contract amendment with Cognizant Worldwide Limited: $145,800 for Statement of Work 2, total not-to-exceed $590,130
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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 …
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.
- Use Permit and Minor Design Review for day care at 1973 E Main Street, including off-street parking agreement and outdoor play area
- Alcohol Use Permit, Minor Design Review, and Minor Variances for parklet at GiGi's Cocktail Lounge, 2493 Grand Avenue
- Approval of draft minutes from July 20, 2026 meeting
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August 24, 2026
Director’s Hearing Agenda
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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 …
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.
- Public workshop on draft objective design standards
- Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comment on non-agenda items (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
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August 20, 2026
Planning Commission Agenda
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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- …
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.
- Approval of minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting
- Catalyst Project Survey update for feedback
- Economic Development Focused Updates to receive and file
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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 …
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.
- Regular meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: September 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Santa Cruz Conference Room, City Hall, 501 Poli Street
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August 20, 2026
Parking Advisory Committee
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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.
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recording
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meeting
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available
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website
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https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos.
This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member
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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.
- Recommendation to apply for 2024 and 2025 Second Cycle Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds for Downpayment Assistance Program
- Informational update on Encampment Resolution Funding for Pasteur Court
- Proactive Street Outreach presentation (informational)
- Westside Community Development Corporation presentation (informational)
- Approval of July 13, 2026 special meeting minutes
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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.
- Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (all ayes)
- Received and filed 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
- Discussed draft Prohousing designation application and provided feedback to staff
- Received Emergency Rental Assistance Program closeout report
- Received Patrol Task Force update presentation
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August 19, 2026
Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee Agenda
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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
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
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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.
- Construction contract with AMG & Associates, Inc. for Interim Fire Station No. 7 in the amount of $6,586,128
- Ordinance to allow banking/financial services drive-throughs in Victoria Avenue Corridor
- Ordinance to allow general retail up to 149,000 sq ft in T5.3 zone of Victoria Avenue Corridor
- Ordinance to allow paid parking in city-owned lots and establish downtown employee parking permit program
- General Services Agreement with Interstate Striping & Signs, Inc. for citywide traffic striping, not to exceed $330,000
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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.
- Approved $6,586,128 construction contract with AMG & Associates for Interim Fire Station No. 7 (all ayes)
- Approved $622,047 construction management agreement with Kitchell Corporation (all ayes)
- Approved $86,710 engineering services agreement with RRM Design Group (all ayes)
- Adopted Ordinance 2026-14 implementing housing element program for shelters and supportive housing (all ayes)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-15 allowing drive-through banking in Victoria Avenue Corridor (all ayes)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-16 allowing general retail up to 140,000 sq ft in T5.3 zone (6-1, Campos no)
- Introduced Ordinance 2026-17 for parking lot changes and employee permit program, amended to delete street parking section (all ayes)
- Approved $330,000 traffic striping contract with Interstate Striping & Signs (all ayes)
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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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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.
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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.
- Regular Director's Hearing cancelled
- Next hearing scheduled for August 24, 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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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 …
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.
- Historic Design Review for Minnie P. Gales Residence, 793 Poli Street (PROJ-26-1077)
- Historic Landmark designation request for 1057 Poli Street (PROJ-26-1071)
- Approval of draft minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting
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Historic Preservation Committee Agenda
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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 …
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 …
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.
- Approve minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting
- Review draft objective design standards (ODS) and provide feedback
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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 …
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.
- Proposed amendments to allow General Retail uses (100,000-140,000 sq ft) in the Victoria Avenue Corridor Urban Center Zone
- Proposed amendments to allow Banking and Financial Services to use existing drive-through facilities in the Victoria Avenue Corridor
- Major Design Review for a 19-unit apartment development at Lorretta Court
- Major Design Review and Coastal Development Permit for a 3-unit development at 349 Poli Street
- Draft application for state Prohousing Designation to accelerate housing production
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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
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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
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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.
- PROJ-25-0779: Request for Coastal Development, Major Design Review, and Planned Development Permits for The Lineup at 51 S Oak Street
- PROJ-23-0251: Request for Major Design Review and Planned Development Permit for 44-unit multifamily building at 1931 Alameda Avenue
- Approval of draft minutes from the July 1, 2026 meeting
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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.
- Approved July 1, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Continued Alameda Avenue Apartments to Sept. 2, 2026 (4-0)
- Continued The Lineup to Sept. 2, 2026 with conditions (4-0)
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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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Design Review Committee
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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
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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
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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.
- Approve draft minutes from the June 29, 2026 meeting
- Continue to September 14, 2026 the Planned Development Permit for Ventura Reliability battery storage at 4158 Transport Street
- Approve planned development permit for Oak Grove Residence (2,970‑sq‑ft home) on APN 065-0-160-200
- Approve demolition of Chase Bank building at 2497 Harbor Blvd (Marina Village)
- Approve Ventura Avenue Apartments mixed‑use project at 624 N Ventura Avenue (19,286 sq ft, 20 rental units, 3 affordable units)
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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 …
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 …
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.
- Dahlin Group, Inc. architecture services for Olivas Links Golf Course up to $248,600
- Security and traffic control agreement for 2026 Ventura County Fair up to $315,000
- Jilk Heavy Construction Inc. on-call pier repairs increase of $307,227
- ZENON Environmental Corporation membrane replacement at Avenue Water Treatment Plant up to $690,500
- Camino Real Park tennis court rebuild added to Capital Improvement Program
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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.
- Approved $315,000 agreement for Ventura County Fair security and traffic control (Agreement 2026-109)
- Approved $226,000 architecture and design services for Olivas Links permanent structures (Agreement 2026-106)
- Approved $140,000 amendments to professional services agreements with Rincon Consultants and MNS Engineers (Agreements CD2025-05.1, CD2025-06.1)
- Approved $275,395 amendment to NovaCoast contract for Tanium Platform services (Agreement 2021-028.3)
- Approved $72,735 amendment to CDW‑G cooperative purchasing for Cohesity data management (Agreement 2026-108.1)
- Approved $307,227 amendment to General Services Agreement for on‑call pier repairs (Agreement P2023-085.5)
- Adopted resolution supporting Opportunity Zone nomination for census tracts 06111002302 and 06111002400 (Resolution 2026-46)
- Received and filed the final 2026 Comprehensive Water Resources Report
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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 …
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution 2026-48 Vote:
2 yea · 1 nay
Campos yea · Duran yea · Deputy Mayor Halter nay
[context] Vote:
11 yea · 1 nay
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:
2 yea · 1 nay
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…
2 yea · 1 nay
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.
- Approval of Committee minutes for the June 17, 2026 regular meeting
- Receipt and filing of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
- Discussion of the draft Prohousing designation application
- Receipt and filing of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Community Development Block Grant – CARES Act program closeout report
- Patrol Task Force presentation
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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.
- Approved June 17, 2026 Committee minutes (all Ayes)
- Received and filed 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
- Provided feedback on Draft Prohousing Designation Application
- Received and filed Emergency Rental Assistance Program Closeout Report
- Received Patrol Task Force presentation
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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 …
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.
- Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of public art design for utility box at N. Palm Street and E. Main Street
- Review and discussion of the Arts and Culture Commission 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.
- Approved June 11, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved utility box art design at N. Palm Street and E. Main Street (5-0)
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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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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.
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FORMAL ITEM (S )
2. Review and Recommendation: Public Art Design Rendering for Utility Box at Palm &
Main Street
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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.
- Approval of draft minutes from April 9 and June 11, 2026 meetings
- Discussion and possible approval of letter supporting Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey
- Direction to staff to attach letter to July 14 City Council staff report
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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.
- Approved minutes from April 9, 2026 (4-0)
- Approved minutes from June 11, 2026 (3-0-1, Vice Chair Thomas abstained)
- Approved letter of support for Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey with amendments (4-0)
- Voted to have Member Welch attend July 14, 2026 City Council meeting
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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
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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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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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
[context] Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows:
4 yea
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.
- Approval of June 10, 2026, meeting minutes
- Review and discussion of the Parks & Recreation Commission Workplan
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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.
- Approved June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, one abstention)
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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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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 …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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…
1 abstain
Overley abstain
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.
- Public hearing on new Tree Protection Ordinance (Chapter 20.155 and 24.582) with fees and penalties
- Consent item: $900,000 encampment cleanup services agreement with Woods Maintenance Services Inc.
- Consent item: $547,500 increase to legal services agreement for Padilla v. City lawsuit
- Formal item: Accept $1.5 million additional state grant for Surfers Point Phase II project
- Consent item: Appointments to Parks & Recreation and Arts & Culture commissions
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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.
- Approved legal services amendment for Padilla v. City of San Buenaventura (All Ayes)
- Approved Parks & Recreation Commission appointments and reappointments (All Ayes)
- Approved Arts & Culture Commission appointments and reappointments (All Ayes)
- Approved $900,000 encampment cleanup services agreement with Woods Maintenance Services, Inc. (All Ayes)
- Authorized advertisement for bids for the Santa Paula Branch Line – Rails with Trails Project (All Ayes)
- Approved Mills Act contract for John P. McGonigle Residence (All Ayes)
- Approved historic landmark designation for Walter M. Jones Residence (All Ayes)
- Directed staff to conduct three public workshops regarding Tree Protection Ordinance (6-0)
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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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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Vote:
7 yea · 1 nay
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.
- Discussion on City Hall East Boiler Replacement Project with cost analysis and alternatives
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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.
- Recommended heat pump option for City Hall East boiler replacement by reallocating Police and Fire Headquarters CIP funding (2-1)
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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. …
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.
- Approval of draft minutes from May 6, 2026 meeting
- Continuance of 44-unit Alameda Avenue Apartments at 1931 Alameda Avenue to July 21
- Continuance of The Lineup redevelopment at 51 S Oak Street to July 21
- Formal item: 36,870 sq ft industrial building with mezzanine and reduced front yard setback at APN 084-0-132-365
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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.
- Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
- Approved redevelopment of 51 S Oak Street including building renovations and new retail space (4-0)
- Approved 36,870-square-foot industrial building at APN: 084-0-132-365 with requirements for Channel Island Oak trees and light shields (4-0)
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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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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the minutes as presented. Member Hsu seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll the vote was as follows:
3 yea · 1 abstain
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:
4 yea
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…
4 yea
Antelman yea · Dunbar yea · Berg yea · Hsu yea
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.
- Appeal of Planning Commission approval for 75-unit Thompson Court Apartments at 1655 E Thompson Blvd (includes 8 very low-income units)
- Resolution determining reasonable efforts to encourage public participation in City Council meetings
- Side Letter of Agreement with Ventura City Firefighters' Association on ocean rescue pay to align with CalPERS requirements
- Closed session on three existing lawsuits: Nunez v. City, Kimball v. City, Seawright v. City
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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.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-44 determining reasonable efforts for public participation in meetings (unanimous)
- Authorized side letter agreement with Ventura City Firefighters’ Association on ocean rescue pay to align with CalPERS (unanimous)
- Denied appeal of Thompson Court Apartments project (75 units, 8 very low-income) at 1655 E Thompson Blvd and upheld Planning Commission approval (5-2; Mangone and Campos opposed)
- Closed session: No reportable action on three litigation items (Nunez, Kimball, Seawright)
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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 …
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.
- Item 2: Ventura Ninja Academy – Use Permit for indoor sports/recreation in 7,584 sq ft of a 20,688 sq ft building at 4450 Dupont Ct
- Minor Variance to reduce parking from 38 to 15 spaces for the Indoor Sports use
- Located in Manufacturing Planned Development (M-P-D) zone, General Industrial land use designation
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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.
- Approved meeting minutes from June 15, 2026
- Approved Resolution No. CD-2026-35 for Ventura Ninja Academy use permit and parking variance (UP-04-26-0110, V-05-26-0062)
- Adopted revised Condition 19: operating hours as stated in application with intermittent extended hours for special events
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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 …
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.
- Interviews for two upcoming vacancies on Parks & Recreation Commission
- Interviews for three upcoming vacancies on Arts & Culture Commission
- Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026 special meeting
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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.
- Approved minutes from May 28, 2026 Special Meeting (all ayes)
- Recommended appointment of Patty Overley to Parks & Recreation Commission (all ayes)
- Recommended reappointment of Tanner Shelton to Parks & Recreation Commission (all ayes)
- Recommended appointment of Laura Mullen to Arts & Culture Commission (all ayes)
- Recommended appointment of Friday Treur to Arts & Culture Commission (all ayes)
- Recommended reappointment of Rafael Perea de la Cabada to Arts & Culture Commission (all ayes)
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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 …
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.
- Public hearing on PROJ-26-1129: citywide amendments to public notice procedures in the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan and Title 24 of the Municipal Code
- Approval of draft minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting
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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.
- Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes with edits (4-0-1)
- Rejected staff recommendation for PROJ-26-1129 Citywide Public Notice Procedures Ordinance Amendments (5-0)
- Requested City Council require all noticing costs be borne by the applicant (5-0)
- Requested City Council increase applicant deposit to $1,000 (5-0)
- Requested City Council extend coastal development permit noticing to 300 feet (5-0)
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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 …
🗳️ 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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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)
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