San Buenaventura (Ventura) public meetings in 2024

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director's Hearing will consider several planning and coastal permits, including a 65-foot wireless monopole with variances for St. Paul's Church, a coastal development permit for storm drain outfall maintenance at San Buenaventura State Beach, a soil stockpile permit for 7,400 cubic yards at Harbor/Olivas, and design review with an alcohol use permit for Palomino restaurant on Palm Street. All items are recommended for approval with conditions.

• Coastal Development Permit for ongoing maintenance of Kalorama Outfall at San Buenaventura State Beach (APNs 073-0-280-180, etc.)
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit to stockpile 7,400 cubic yards of soil at southeast corner of Harbor Blvd and Olivas Park Drive
• Alcohol Use Permit and Major Design Review for Palomino restaurant (Type 47 license) at 33 South Palm Street
• Administrative Variance and Use Permit for a 65-foot monopine telecom facility at 3290 Loma Vista Road (St. Paul's Church)
• Minor Variance for garage parking exception at 350 South Brent Street (Kountz Residence)

The Director's Hearing approved all consent and formal items on the agenda, including coastal development permits, an alcohol use permit with design review, a wireless telecom facility variance, and several residential variances. All approvals were made as conditioned, with no public comments or substantive discussion. The meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections
• Approved Kalorama Outfall Maintenance Coastal Development Permit (Resolution CD-2024-82)
• Approved Stockpile Administrative Coastal Development Permit at Harbor Blvd and Olivas Park Dr (Resolution CD-2024-84)
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit and Major Design Review at 33 South Palm St (Resolution CD-2024-85)
• Approved St. Paul's Church Monopine Administrative Variance and Use Permit at 3290 Loma Vista Rd (Resolution CD-2024-83)
• Approved Kountz Residence Minor Variance at 350 South Brent St (Resolution CD-2024-86)
• Approved Troxell Residence Minor Administrative Variance at 915 Utica Ave (Resolution CD-2024-87)
• Approved Runcie Residence Coastal Development Permit and Minor Variance at 1408 Nathan Ln (Resolution CD-2024-88)

Parking Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is January 16.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a major design review, planned development permit, density bonus, and lot line adjustment for two mixed-use buildings at 290 Maple Court, totaling 350 multi-family units (32 affordable) and 4,850 square feet of commercial space. The consent agenda includes approval of the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes. An informational update on the Phase 2 Managed Beach Retreat at Surfer's Point will be presented; no action is requested.

• Maple Court project: 350 residential units with 32 affordable units and 4,850 sq ft commercial
• Lot line adjustment and density bonus request for the 5.75-acre site
• Adoption of a Sustainable Community Environmental Assessment for the project
• Approval of November 20, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Informational update on Surfer's Point Phase 2 Managed Beach Retreat

The Planning Commission approved the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0, with Chair Lagerquist abstaining). The sole formal item, a major design review and planned development permit for 350 residential units at 290 Maple Court, was removed from the agenda due to a noticing error, so no action was taken. The commission also received an informational update on the Phase 2 Managed Beach Retreat Project at Surfer's Point, with no action requested.

• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0, Chair abstained)
• Removed Maple Court project (PROJ-22-0237) from agenda due to noticing error; no action taken
• Received and filed informational update on Phase 2 Managed Beach Retreat Project

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss two workers' compensation lawsuits, followed by a reorganization reception honoring outgoing members and welcoming newly elected ones. During the regular meeting, the council will consider consent items including an ordinance to eliminate the zero net water resource fee for new developments, several contract amendments, and salary resolutions. The agenda does not include any public hearing items as the provided text cuts off before listing them.

• Ordinance eliminating zero net water resource fee requirements for new or intensified developments
• Ordinance codifying changes to Water Commission, Downtown Parking Advisory Committee, and transferring housing appeal board duties to council
• First amendment to Kaiser Permanente contract for employee medical exams, increasing total from $60,000 to $105,000
• Sixth amendment extending legal services contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore through December 2025
• Salary resolutions for unrepresented, supervisory, and general employees effective December 21, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt an urgency ordinance updating Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations to comply with recent state law changes. Consent items include removing the Water Resource Net Zero Fee for new development and approving several contract amendments. The council will also meet in closed session to discuss two workers' compensation lawsuits.

• Public hearing on urgency ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 24.430 (ADU regulations) to comply with state law
• Second reading of ordinance to remove Water Resource Net Zero Fee requirements for new or intensified development
• First Amendment to Kaiser Permanente agreement for employee medical exams, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $105,000
• Third Amendment to agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates for engineering on Golf Course BPS & Wells Upgrade for $51,056 (new total $280,209)
• Closed session on existing litigation: Mitchell v. City and Ortega v. City (workers' comp)

The City Council held a reorganization meeting, swearing in newly elected members and electing Dr. Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios as Mayor and Doug Halter as Deputy Mayor, both by 6-1 votes with Councilmember Campos dissenting. The council also approved a series of consent items, including ordinances on accessory dwelling units and water fees, and appointed Tony Lee as interim police chief.

• Elected Dr. Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios as Mayor (6-1)
• Elected Doug Halter as Deputy Mayor (6-1)
• Appointed Tony Lee as interim Police Chief (unanimous)
• Adopted urgency ordinance updating ADU regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance removing Water Resource Net Zero Fee (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including salary resolutions and contract amendments (unanimous)
• Declared official results of November 5, 2024 election (unanimous)

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The regular meeting of the Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee scheduled for December 16, 2024, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will consider a design review for a 4-unit apartment project on Poli Street. The body will also review draft results from Phase 2 of the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey.

• Historic Design Review for 4-unit apartment development at APN: 071-0-201-250 (Poli Street Apartments)
• Review of draft results for Phase 2 of the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey
• Staff communication regarding Washington Elementary School's potential historic designation hearing on February 7, 2025

The Historic Preservation Committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the Historic Design Review for the Poli Street Apartments project, with a condition requiring a qualified archaeologist to monitor ground-disturbing activities. The committee also approved the November 14, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed the citywide historic survey and a potential historic designation for Washington Elementary School, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Poli Street Apartments Historic Design Review with archaeological monitoring condition (4-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a consent item to approve its October and November 2024 meeting minutes. The sole formal item is a Major Design Review request for a mixed-use development with 297 residential units and 15,900 square feet of commercial space on a 14.4-acre site at the northeast corner of Victoria Avenue and Olivas Park Drive. The committee will recommend approval or modifications to the decision-making authority.

• Approval of October 16 and November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (consent item).
• Major Design Review for 297-unit mixed-use development (PROJ-22-0156) with 15,900 sq ft commercial space on 14.4 acres at Victoria Avenue and Olivas Park Drive.
• Applicant: FPA Ventura Olivas, LLC.
• Committee to recommend approval of the Planned Development Permit with recommendations.

The Design Review Committee voted 5-0 to continue the Major Design Review for a 297-unit mixed-use development at Victoria Avenue and Olivas Park Drive to January 8, 2025, with a list of recommendations. The committee also approved minutes from October 16 and November 13, 2024, and voted 5-0 to add a Design Award Program to a future agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued PROJ-22-0156 mixed-use project to January 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Added Design Award Program concept to future agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider consent items including the removal of the Water Resource Net Zero Fee for new development, adoption of a revised short-term vacation rental ordinance, and multiple contracts. Key decisions include a $2.06 million annual agreement for emergency shelter operations, a $2.79 million police equipment contract, and a $1.07 million multi-use path construction project. The council also will accept a California tobacco grant and modify commission structures.

• Introduce ordinance to eliminate Water Resource Net Zero Fee requirements for new or intensified development (Item 1)
• Adopt ordinance revising Short-Term Vacation Rentals and Homestays, including a minimum annual transient occupancy tax (Item 2)
• Approve $2,062,126/year agreement with Mercy House Living Centers for emergency shelter at 2323 Knoll Drive, term through 2027 (Item 5)
• Approve $2,786,824 five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises for police Tasers and body cameras (Item 6)
• Approve $1,069,955 contract with Toro Enterprises for Cabrillo Village Multi-Use Path, completion by August 2025 (Item 8)

The City Council adopted a revised short-term vacation rental ordinance and a resolution establishing a minimum annual transient occupancy tax for permit renewals, with Councilmember Halter voting no. The council also approved several consent items, including repealing the Water Resource Net Zero Fee, accepting a tobacco grant, and approving agreements for emergency shelter operations, police equipment, and construction projects. A public hearing on accessory dwelling unit regulations was continued to December 17, 2024.

• Adopted short-term vacation rental ordinance and minimum annual TOT resolution (5-1, Halter no)
• Approved ordinance removing Water Resource Net Zero Fee requirements
• Approved $2.06M/year emergency shelter agreement with Mercy House (2024-62)
• Approved $2.79M Axon agreement for body cameras and Tasers (2024-63)
• Approved $1.07M Cabrillo Village Multi-Use Path construction contract (PW25-1156)
• Approved $817,834 contribution amendment for Veterans Home project (2024-67)
• Continued ADU ordinance public hearing to December 17, 2024
• Directed staff to engage SCE on LED streetlight program, with public process

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances to eliminate water resource net-zero fee requirements and update regulations for short-term vacation rentals. The body is also considering several professional service contracts and infrastructure projects.

• Ordinance to eliminate Water Resource Net-Zero Fee requirements for new or intensified developments
• Revised ordinance for short-term vacation rentals and home stays, including a minimum annual transient occupancy tax for permit renewals
• Professional services agreement with Mercy House Living Centers for emergency shelter operations at 2323 Knoll Drive, not to exceed $2,062,126 per year
• Five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises for police Tasers totaling $2,786,824
• Construction contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for the Cabrillo Village Multi-Use Trail for $1,069,955

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review updates on water purification projects and the 2025 meeting schedule. The body is asked to recommend a contract amendment for a construction project and receive status reports on facility design.

• Proposed $73,227 increase to Contract No. 2023-070 with PCL Construction, Inc. for the Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Project
• Status update on the Advanced Water Purification Facility Design
• Adoption of the 2025 Regular Meeting schedule
• Approval of October 28, 2024 and November 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The Water Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve a $73,227 increase to the PCL Construction contract for the Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Project, raising the not-to-exceed amount to $1,723,227. The commission also approved the October 28 and November 21 meeting minutes and adopted the 2025 meeting schedule. No action was taken on the Advanced Water Purification Facility design update, which was received as information only.

• Approved minutes of Oct 28 and Nov 21 meetings (7-0)
• Recommended Council approve $73,227 contract increase to PCL Construction, total $1,723,227 (7-0)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule: fourth Monday monthly, except May (third Monday), no meetings in July and December (7-0)

General Plan Advisory Committee

The General Plan Advisory Committee will discuss and provide direction on final changes to the land use designation map, based on public comments collected during Fall 2024. The committee will also revisit and possibly revise the draft Vision Statement, Core Values, and Strategies to align with the final map. Public comment is accepted both in person and via email.

• Finalize land use designation map with specific changes directed by committee
• Review summary of themes from public comments on the draft map
• Present response to public comments and updated web map
• Revisit and potentially revise draft Vision Statement, Core Values, and Strategies
• Public hearing opportunity for residents to speak on land use map changes

Parking Advisory Committee

The committee will receive staff presentations regarding pay station implementation at the Beach Parking Structure and the status of a new downtown parking structure. Members will also review a parking occupancy and utilization study and the Downtown Parking District budget revenue.

• Pay Station Implementation update for the Beach Parking Structure
• Status update on New Downtown Parking Structure
• Parking Occupancy & Utilization Study update
• Downtown Parking District budget revenue and program budget update
• Discussion of Parking Payment Action Plan and meter maintenance

Water Commission

The Water Commission will receive a written report and oral presentation from Raftelis Financial Consultants on the 2025 Rate Study Overview for the Water and Wastewater Enterprise funds. No action is scheduled; the item is for information and discussion only.

• Presentation by Raftelis on 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director's Hearing will decide on several planning permits, including a new fast-food drive-thru restaurant and a wireless telecommunications monopine at a church. Consent items include an expanded alcohol permit for Art's Corner Cafe and coastal development permits for residential renovations and storm drain maintenance. Two items are continued to the December 19 hearing.

• Raising Cane's 2,899 sq ft drive-thru restaurant proposed at 4200 East Main Street (Major Design Review, Planned Development, Use Permit)
• St. Paul's Church monopine wireless facility (65-ft tall) at 3290 Loma Vista Road (Administrative Variance and Use Permit)
• Art's Corner Cafe expanded alcohol permit for on-site sales at 1907 East Thompson Boulevard
• Kalorama outfall maintenance coastal permit at San Buenaventura State Beach continued to December 19
• Troxell Residence lot coverage variance at 915 Utica Avenue continued to December 19

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss amendments to the city's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations and the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan to comply with state law. The body will also receive an annual update on the Housing Element implementation.

• Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 24.430 regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
• Proposed amendment to the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan for ADU regulations in the Coastal Zone
• Annual Housing Element implementation update
• Approval of the 2025 Hearing Calendar
• Approval of October 23, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The city council will conduct a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would replace the current short-term vacation rental chapter with new regulations including homestays. The agenda also includes extending the local emergency for the Bayshore/Sinclair fuel leak, approving additional legal fees for the Open Main Street litigation, and amending the capital improvement program to add a downtown parking structure study. The meeting begins with a closed session for existing and anticipated litigation.

• Public hearing on Short-Term Vacation Rentals Ordinance (replacing Chapter 6.455 with new homestay rules)
• Second Amendment to legal services agreement with Rutan & Tucker for Open Main Street v. City litigation (total not-to-exceed $215,000)
• Resolution extending local emergency for Bayshore Incident/Sinclair Gas Station fuel leak (originally proclaimed Sept. 27, 2024)
• First Amendment to lease with Ventura Botanical Gardens for phased leasing of designated areas in Grant Park
• Amendment to FY25-29 Capital Improvement Program to add Downtown Parking Structure at Santa Clara and Palm (ST05-1026) and approve parking occupancy study with Chen Ryan Associates

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss an ordinance revising short-term vacation rental rules. The body is also considering several contract amendments and a resolution to extend a local emergency declaration.

• Public hearing on an ordinance to revise short-term vacation rental rules in the Municipal Code
• Resolution to extend the local emergency for the Bayshore/Sinclair gas station fuel leak incident
• Contract amendment for Rutan & Tucker legal services not to exceed $215,000
• Environmental consulting agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for the Sinclair fuel leak not to exceed $135,000
• Contract amendment with Hamner, Jewell & Associates for the State Water Interconnect Project increasing total to $122,260

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee will meet to approve its 2025 meeting schedule and receive several updates. The body will review survey results regarding farmworker housing and updates on the Community Development Block Grant award cycle.

• Approval of the 2025 Subcommittee Meeting Schedule
• Update on Recreational Vehicle (RV) Dumping Stations
• Presentation on Ventura County Farmworker Housing Study and Action Plan survey results
• Update on Five-Year Regional Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
• Update on FY 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Award Cycle

Arts & Culture Commission

The Ventura Arts & Culture Commission will meet on November 14, 2024, to approve the 2025 meeting calendar and receive a status update on their workplan. The meeting will also include a Parks & Recreation Department update and a review of the October 24, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes from October 24, 2024, special meeting
• Approve 2025 Arts & Culture Commission meeting calendar (Jan–Nov)
• Review and approve status update to Commission Workplan

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will review draft survey results identifying potential historic properties in the Pierpont and Ventura River planning communities. The body will also consider the 2025 hearing calendar and a letter regarding the Washington School's potential state historic designation.

• Review of draft survey results for Pierpont and Ventura River planning communities
• Approval of the 2025 Hearing Calendar
• Receipt of an ad hoc committee letter regarding Washington School potential historic designation by the State of California
• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and receive two informational updates: a second-quarter 2024 sales tax report from the CFO and an update on the Economic Development Strategy Workplan. No formal action is expected on the informational items.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024 meeting
• Second Quarter 2024 Sales Tax Update received from CFO Greg Morley
• Economic Development Strategy Workplan Update

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on the Santa Paula Branch Trail Project from city staff and consultants, and will consider approving the 2025 meeting calendar and a 2024 workplan annual report for City Council. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.

• Special presentation on Santa Paula Branch Trail Project by City Public Works Senior Transportation Engineer Alejandro Puga and Pacific Coast Land Design Principal Eric Berg
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of 2025 Commission meeting calendar (dates listed: Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug dark, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec dark)
• Review and approval of 2024 Workplan and Goals Annual Report to City Council

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider three major design review requests: a 100 MW battery energy storage system at 4158 Transport Street, exterior changes to a commercial property at 33 South Palm Street, and an amendment to increase an approved multi-family development from 46 to 85 units at 275 South Laurel Street. The committee will also provide conceptual feedback on a proposed downtown parking garage with 277-428 spaces at the northeast corner of East Santa Clara Street and South Palm Street. Consent items include approval of previous meeting minutes and the 2025 hearing calendar.

• PROJ-24-0566: Major Design Review for a 100 MW/4-hr battery energy storage system with a 700-foot tie-line at 4158 Transport Street
• PROJ-24-0542: Major Design Review to increase units from 46 to 85 at 275 South Laurel Street
• PROJ-24-0618: Major Design Review for exterior changes to a commercial property at 33 South Palm Street
• PROJ-24-0488: Conceptual Design Review for a 4-6 level parking garage (277-428 spaces) at East Santa Clara and South Palm Streets
• Approval of 2025 Design Review Committee Hearing Calendar

City Council

The Ventura City Council meets in closed session at 4 PM to discuss pending litigation, then holds a regular meeting at 5 PM. The consent calendar includes contract amendments, equipment purchases, and ordinances, with the most significant item being a $170,000 legal services contract for the Livable Ventura lawsuit.

• Second amendment to legal contract with Rutan & Tucker for Livable Ventura lawsuit (up to $170,000)
• Ordinance to rename Subcommittee de Esperanzas y Soluciones to Housing and Homeless Committee
• Purchase of mobile radios for fire department from Commline, Inc. ($330,281.45)
• Roof replacement for Downtown Ventura Partners building ($329,535)
• Fourth amendment to waterline interconnection contract with Flowers & Associates ($265,400 increase)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items including legal funding, equipment purchases, and contract amendments. Key items include authorizing a partnership with CLEAN International to apply for up to $19,077,486 in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants, and a second reading to rename the Hopes & Solutions Subcommittee to the Housing and Homelessness Committee. The council also meets in closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• $170,000 amendment to legal services agreement for Livable Ventura lawsuit defense
• $330,281 purchase of new fire department mobile radios and support services
• $378,965 roof replacement for Downtown Ventura Partners building
• Water system on-call construction contract increases: Toro Enterprises +$1.95M, Sam Hill +$1.95M, Central Coast Engineering +$400K
• Partnership with CLEAN International to apply for up to $19,077,486 in climate justice grant funds

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee will meet to review financial reports and outreach options. The body will receive updates from the Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk.

• Approval of August 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Community outreach update from the City Clerk
• Measure O Financial Update including Budget to Actual by Cost Center as of October 30, 2024
• Detail by Focus Area for FY 2025

Water Commission

The Ventura Water Commission will consider approving the September 23, 2024 meeting minutes. They will receive a report on FY 2023-2024 accomplishments and adopt the FY 2024-2025 workplan for City Council submission. Staff also recommends the commission receive a capital improvement program update and recommend moving the Court Avenue sewerline repair from unfunded to the FY 2024-25 workplan. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of September 23, 2024 regular session
• Adopt Water Commission Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Work Plan
• Receive CIP update for Water and Wastewater projects
• Recommend City Council move Court Avenue sewerline repair to Workplan for FY 2024-25 CIP

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will hold a special meeting to review and make a recommendation on artist design renderings selected by an independent review panel for the Beautifying Trash Bin Public Art Project. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the September 12, 2024 regular meeting. Public comments on arts and culture items not on the agenda will be accepted.

• Review and recommendation of artist designs for the Beautifying Trash Bin Public Art Project
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 12, 2024

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director's Hearing will decide on 8 agenda items, including 5 consent items and 3 formal items. Notable among them are adding 7 housing units (3 apartments + 4 ADUs) at 72 West Ramona Street, a 65-foot telecom monopole at St. Paul's Church, and alcohol permits for two downtown restaurants. The hearing also considers a commercial condo conversion at 2889 Bunsen Avenue and a coastal permit for a water reclamation facility upgrade.

• Alcohol use permits for Rumfish y Vino (34 N Palm) and Happy Place Eatery (586 E Main)
• Tentative parcel map for 22-unit commercial condominium conversion at 2889 Bunsen Avenue
• Coastal development permit for Ventura Water MBR Project (membrane bioreactor) at 1400 Spinnaker Drive
• Planned development permit to add 3 multi-family units and 4 ADUs at 72 West Ramona Street
• Administrative variance and use permit for 65-ft telecom monopole at St. Paul's Church (3290 Loma Vista Road)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed amendments to Municipal Code regulations for short-term vacation rentals, including permit limits and zoning. The body will also consider a residential development project and a right-of-way abandonment.

• Proposed Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) regulations including permit limits per person and zone
• PROJ-23-0467: 124-unit residential development (Del Sol Phase 4) at Northwest of Blackburn and Wells Road
• PROJ-24-0688: Abandonment of public right-of-way at 6201 Leland Street
• Approval of September 25, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several consent items, including emergency funding for a fuel leak at a Sinclair gas station and a new radio dispatch system for police. The body is also considering ordinances regarding development impact fees and sidewalk vending regulations.

• Authorization of $2,700,000 from the General Fund Emergency Reserve for the Bayshore/Sinclair gas station fuel leak response
• Purchase of a new police radio dispatch console system from Commline, Inc. not to exceed $832,249, plus implementation services up to $1,478,549
• Contract with RE Schultz Construction Inc. for the Marina Park playground replacement for $439,900
• Agreement with WaterWise Consulting, Inc. for water conservation programs not to exceed $500,000
• Ordinances to allow deferral of development impact fees and to regulate sidewalk vending

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider consent items including an ordinance on development impact fee deferral, sidewalk vending regulation, and several contracts. A public hearing will be held on a resolution to approve up to $35 million in bonds for the College Community Courts affordable housing project. Formal items include survey results on the Main Street Moves downtown closure.

• Public hearing on bond issuance up to $35M for College Community Courts (57-unit affordable rental housing)
• Appropriation of $2.7M from emergency reserve for Bayshore/Sinclair gas station fuel leak cleanup
• Purchase of new radio dispatch console system for police department (up to $2.39M total)
• Second reading of ordinance to regulate sidewalk vending on public land
• Second reading of ordinance to defer certain development impact fees

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will consider expanding the Foul Weather Shelter Program by increasing motel room vouchers from 20 to 40 for FY 2024-2025. They will also discuss approving a Safe Sleep Program RFP and providing vendor recommendations, and hold a public hearing on proposed updates to the short-term vacation rental ordinance.

• Approve expansion of Foul Weather Shelter Program: increase motel vouchers from 20 to 40
• Approve Safe Sleep Program Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Recommend security guard company and ADA portable restroom vendor for Safe Sleep Program
• Public hearing on proposed updates to the Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVR) ordinance
• Approve minutes from September 16, 2024 meeting

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will review the draft Citywide Historic Survey results for the College Community and make recommendations to the City Council for potential historic landmark designations. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 19, 2024 meeting and receive an update on the National Register of Historic Places nomination for Washington School, which is scheduled for a state commission hearing in November.

• Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey draft results for the College Community
• Committee to recommend a list of potential historic landmarks to City Council
• Staff update on National Register nomination for Washington School at November 7, 2024 state hearing

Parking Advisory Committee

The Downtown Parking Advisory Committee will receive presentations on several parking management topics, including a proposed transition from pay stations to mobile payment, an RFP for a downtown parking utilization study, and parking meter maintenance. The committee will also review monthly parking program budget and utilization data, and hear updates on police and beach structure pay station implementation. These items are advisory recommendations to the City Council and staff.

• Downtown Parking Utilization Study RFP update
• Parking Payment Action Plan promoting mobile payment over pay stations
• Parking Meter Maintenance presentation
• Parking Management Program monthly utilization update with budget and revenue data
• Beach Structure Pay Station Implementation update

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is reviewing requests for a fast-food restaurant and a residential condominium complex. The body will also consider continuances for a housing project and a battery energy storage system.

• PROJ-24-0554: 2,899 square foot Raising Cane’s drive-thru restaurant at 4200 East Main Street
• PROJ-24-0610: 36 residential condominium units in 8 buildings at 1010 Cachuma Avenue
• PROJ-24-0542: Request to increase units from 46 to 85 at 275 South Laurel Street
• PROJ-24-0566: 100 MW/4hr battery energy storage system at 4158 Transport Street

City Council

The Ventura City Council meets October 15, 2024, with a closed session on two lawsuits. In open session, they will consider consent items including a supplementary labor agreement providing incentives for newly hired lateral police officers, appointments to boards, and a committee rename. Formal items include a proposed flag display policy and updates to traffic mitigation fees.

• Supplementary agreement with Ventura Police Officers Association for lateral hire incentives (no dollar amount given)
• Appointments: Alejandra Tellez to Housing Authority, Penn Hsu to Design Review, Ben Halvorsen, Kathleen Paulson, Marco Cuevas to Measure O Oversight Committee
• Ordinance to rename HOPES & Solutions Subcommittee to Housing and Homeless Committee
• Consideration of a community flag display policy
• Consideration of repealing Traffic Circulation Improvement Program and amending traffic mitigation fee code

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider a side letter agreement with the Ventura Police Officers' Association providing financial and benefit incentives for newly hired lateral police officers. Other items include an ordinance to rename the HOPES & Solutions Subcommittee to the Housing and Homelessness Committee, appointments to various boards, and policy discussions on a flag display policy and traffic mitigation fee update. The meeting begins at 4 p.m. with a closed session on two pending lawsuits.

• Side letter with Ventura Police Officers' Association for lateral police officer incentives
• Ordinance to rename HOPES Subcommittee to Housing and Homelessness Committee and codify its scope
• Appointments to Housing Authority Board, Design Review Committee, and Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee
• Policy consideration on a flag display policy for community flags
• Policy consideration to rescind Traffic Circulation Improvement Program and update Traffic Mitigation Fee code

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Ventura Director's Hearing will decide on 13 planning items, including coastal development permits, use permits, variances, and design reviews. Notable items include a proposed 78-unit mixed-use building at 701 East Santa Clara Street, a subdivision at 1044 Belfast Lane, a church use permit at 5280 Valentine Road, and amendments to the Ventura Harbor Village sign program. One item—a fence height variance at 232 South Santa Rosa Street—is recommended for denial.

• Park Plaza - 78-unit mixed-use building with 2 live-work units and commercial space at 701 East Santa Clara Street
• Ratinoff Residence subdivision (SB-9) at 1044 Belfast Lane
• Redeemer's Church use permit at 5280 Valentine Road
• Ventura Harbor Village sign program amendment at 1603 Anchors Way
• Polhemus Residence fence height variance recommended denial at 232 South Santa Rosa Street

Economic Development Subcommittee

The regular meeting of the City of San Buenaventura Economic Development Subcommittee scheduled for October 10, 2024, has been cancelled.

Arts & Culture Commission

The regularly scheduled October 10, 2024 meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is October 24, 2024.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on the Surfer's Point – Phase II Project from City Public Works Civil Engineer Cody Stults. The Commission will also discuss a status update on the 2024 Commission Workplan and determine attendance for upcoming events. Consent items include approval of the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Presentation on Surfer's Point – Phase II Project by Public Works Civil Engineer Cody Stults
• Status update on the 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Workplan
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 11, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation (McMillan v. Ventura County) and then consider a consent agenda of contract approvals and policy updates. Notable actions include a $1.4 million amendment to a fuel services contract with Merrimac Energy Group and a $374,754 payment for Microsoft enterprise fees. Also proposed are a design contract for seven accessory dwelling units ($147,635) and a rail trail design agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority ($169,999). A temporary change to the firefighters' uniform allowance is also on the consent list.

• Third amendment with Merrimac Energy Group for fuel services, increasing contract by $1,415,961 to $5,339,161
• Annual Microsoft Enterprise fees of $374,754 paid to CDW-G
• Professional services agreement with RRM Design Group to develop seven ADU designs, not to exceed $147,635
• Design services agreement with Southern California Regional Rail Authority for Santa Paula Branch Rail with Trail project, $169,999
• Supplemental letter with Ventura City Firefighters Association temporarily changing uniform allowance pay

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to allow deferral of certain development impact fees. The consent calendar includes contracts for ADU designs ($147,635), Microsoft enterprise fees ($374,754), fuel supplier services ($1.4M increase), and a water and wastewater rate study ($468,535). The Council will also discuss a side letter for firefighter uniform allowance and amendments for the Ventura Veterans Home project and Santa Paula Branch Line rails-with-trails design.

• Public hearing on a Development Impact Fee Deferral Program ordinance
• Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for 7 ADU designs, $147,635
• Approval of $374,754 final Microsoft Enterprise Agreement payment to CDW-G
• Third Amendment with Merrimac Energy Group increasing fuel supplier contract by $1,415,961 to $5,339,161
• Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis for water/wastewater rate study, $468,535

Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee

The Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee is meeting to receive a preliminary report on downtown closure survey results. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its September 23, 2024, meeting.

• Preliminary report of the Main Street Moves Downtown Closure Survey results
• Approval of Committee Minutes for September 23, 2024

Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee

The Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee is reviewing results of a survey of property and business owners on whether to keep Main Street closed to vehicles or reopen it. The survey, conducted September 12–October 4, 2024, found property owners slightly favor reopening (51.8% unweighted) while business owners slightly favor keeping closed (52.6% unweighted). Preferences shifted after hearing arguments and financial disclosures.

• Survey of 42 property owners (93% response) and 97 business owners (61% response)
• Initial property owner preference: 43.8% closed, 51.8% open (unweighted)
• Initial business owner preference: 52.6% closed, 44.3% open
• After arguments, business owners: 51.5% closed, 46.4% open
• Arguments for reopening include parking difficulty and harm to businesses; arguments for closure include pedestrian-friendly environment

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee will interview candidates and make recommendations to fill vacancies on the Housing Authority Board, Design Review Committee, and Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee. They will also discuss the mission, membership, and authority of the Local Construction Appeals Board.

• Approval of minutes from seven prior special meetings (January 31 through July 2, 2024)
• Interviews and recommendation for one upcoming vacancy on the Housing Authority Board
• Interviews and recommendation for one current unscheduled vacancy on the Design Review Committee
• Recommend appointment of Ben Halvorsen and Kathleen Paulson to full four-year terms on the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee, and interviews for one upcoming vacancy
• Discussion on the Local Construction Appeals Board's mission, membership, and authority

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution ratifying the City Manager's proclamation of a local emergency due to the Bayshore Incident / Sinclair Gas Station fuel leak. The resolution requests state funds for recovery. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution ratifying local emergency for Bayshore Incident / Sinclair Gas Station fuel leak
• Request to Governor to make funds available for recovery

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director's Hearing scheduled for September 26, 2024 was cancelled because of an AT&T internet outage. A special public meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, October 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion; it is purely a procedural cancellation and rescheduling notice.

• Meeting cancelled due to AT&T internet outage
• Special meeting rescheduled to October 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommending that the City Council adopt a Municipal Code Amendment to establish a Development Impact Fee Deferral Program. The program would allow deferral of impact fees for residential projects where at least 50% of units are deed-restricted for income-qualified households. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes. Staff will also report on approved projects at Director's Hearing and a draft Land Use Designation Map for public input.

• Development Impact Fee Deferral Program – recommendation to City Council to amend Municipal Code for fee deferral on projects with ≥50% affordable units
• Approval of August 28, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approved projects at Director's Hearing (staff communication)
• Land Use Designation Map Draft – public input opportunity

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt a Municipal Code Amendment creating a Development Impact Fee Deferral Program, allowing projects to defer impact fees when at least 50% of units are deed-restricted for income-qualified households. The motion included a direction for staff to edit the resolution language to include "redeveloped" projects in the program's scope. The commission also approved the August 28, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Municipal Code Amendment for Development Impact Fee Deferral Program (5-0)
• Directed staff to include 'redeveloped' projects in the fee deferral program resolution language

Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee

The Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee will receive updates on the downtown closure survey and program metrics. No formal action is expected on these information items. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its July 1, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of committee minutes from July 1, 2024
• Receive Main Street Moves Downtown Closure Survey Update
• Receive Main Street Moves Metrics Update

Water Commission

The Water Commission will vote on approving the August 26, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive an oral update on local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and the Santa Paula Basin Technical Advisory Committee. The main item is reviewing the Commission's FY2023-24 accomplishments and a draft FY2024-25 workplan, with a decision to either adopt the workplan for City Council submission or direct staff to return with revisions in October.

• Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Oral update on Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and Santa Paula Basin Technical Advisory Committee
• Consideration of FY2023-24 accomplishments and draft FY2024-25 workplan, with possible adoption for City Council

Parking Advisory Committee

The Downtown Parking Advisory Committee will receive a staff presentation on a Request for Proposals for a Downtown Parking Utilization Study and appoint a member to the evaluation panel. They will also hear updates on the Citywide Parking Advisory Committee and a monthly parking program update covering budget revenue, overall program budget, and utilization data. The meeting includes approval of the July 18, 2024, minutes and public communications.

• Downtown Parking Utilization Study RFP – receive staff presentation and appoint DPAC member to evaluation panel
• Citywide Parking Advisory Committee – staff update on committee status
• Parking Management Program Monthly Utilization Update – downtown parking district budget revenue, program budget, and utilization data
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 18, 2024
• Staff communications: public downtown parking GIS map, beach structure paystation implementation, stairwell replacement, Main Street Moves

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will review and provide comments on draft recommendations from Phase 2 of the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey. This phase identifies potential historic properties within the Arundell, Montalvo, Olivas, North Bank, Poinsettia, and Thille planning communities. The committee will also consider approval of the August 22, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approval of August 22, 2024 Historic Preservation Committee meeting minutes
• Review and comment on draft recommendations for Phase 2 of the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey, covering Arundell, Montalvo, Olivas, North Bank, Poinsettia, and Thille communities

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the City of San Buenaventura Design Review Committee scheduled for September 18, 2024, has been cancelled.

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee will receive updates on the Patrol Task Force and Urban Beautification, approve minutes from previous meetings, and discuss a Homelessness Community Update. The main action item is for the committee to provide feedback on moving forward with the Safe Sleep Program Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Receive and file Patrol Task Force update
• Receive and file Urban Beautification update
• Approve minutes from April 14, June 17, July 15, and August 19, 2024 meetings
• Receive and file Homelessness Community Update report
• Committee feedback on Safe Sleep Program RFP

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will review artist design renderings for a mosaic project at Lower Seaward Avenue. The body will also select members for a public art review panel and vote on a communication to City Council.

• Review and recommendation of artist designs for Retaining Wall Mosaic Project at Lower Seaward Avenue
• Selection of two to seven members for the Beautifying Trash Bin Public Art Project independent review panel
• Vote on request to send a communication to City Council

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the design rendering for a proposed public art mural at 83 S. Palm Avenue, with one commissioner voting no. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 29, 2024 meeting and an update to their workplan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved design rendering for proposed mural at 83 S. Palm Avenue (4-1)
• Approved meeting minutes of May 29, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Arts & Culture Commission Workplan Update (6-0)

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Economic Development Subcommittee will consider changing its meeting frequency from monthly to every other month. They will also approve minutes from June 13, 2024, and receive an update on the Vibrant Ventura Vision Economic Development Strategy Workplan.

• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2024
• Proposal to modify meeting frequency from every month to every other month
• Update on the Vibrant Ventura Vision Economic Development Strategy Workplan

The Ventura Economic Development Subcommittee approved changing its meeting frequency from monthly to every other month. It also approved the minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting and received an update on the Economic Development Strategy Workplan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2024 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved changing meeting frequency from monthly to every other month (all ayes)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive an overview of recent departmental organizational changes from Assistant Director Emily Fox and discuss a status update on the 2024 Commission Workplan. As an action item, the commission will select two to seven members to serve on the independent review panel for the Beautifying Trash Bin Public Art Project. Consent items include approving the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Special presentation on Parks and Recreation Department organizational updates
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Status update on the 2024 Commission Workplan
• Selection of commissioners for Beautifying Trash Bin Public Art Project review panel

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the June 12, 2024 meeting minutes and made three motions to send commissioners to community council meetings to discuss the 2024 workplan. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on Buenaventura Golf Course flood recovery.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Commissioner Shelton to attend Midtown Community Council July 11 meeting (5-0)
• Chair Wood to attend College Area Community Council July 24 or August 28 meeting (5-0)
• Vice Chair Turner to attend Montalvo Community Council August 13 meeting (5-0)

General Plan Advisory Committee

The General Plan Advisory Committee will review updated land use designation descriptions and the corresponding land use designation map. The meeting includes a presentation on these changes and a project schedule update.

• Review of updated land use designation descriptions
• Review of updated land use designation map
• Discussion of technical background memo summarizing map changes
• Review of responses to Spring 2024 public comments on the land use map

City Council

The Ventura City Council will vote on consent items including a $2.9 million contract for the Pierpont stormwater pump station repair, several legal service agreements, and a golf course design contract. A public hearing will consider updated in-lieu fees for the Inclusive Housing Program. The council will also hold a closed session on litigation.

• Construction contract with Cushman Contracting Corporation for $2,933,500 for Pierpont stormwater pump station repair
• Second amendment to legal services agreement with Manning Kass for Hays v. City litigation, not to exceed $376,000
• Professional services agreement with Pascuzzo & Pate Golf Design for Buenaventura Golf Course improvements, $223,680
• Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services to repair and reinstall Ventura River level meters, $71,450
• Public hearing on revised in-lieu fee rates for the Inclusive Housing Program

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt revised in-lieu fee amounts under the Inclusionary Housing Program. Consent items include approving a $2.9 million contract for the Pierpont Stormwater Lift Station repair, a $223,680 golf course design contract, and amendments to legal services agreements totaling over $645,000. The council will also appoint a voting delegate for the Cal Cities General Assembly.

• Public hearing to adopt revised In-Lieu Fee Schedule for Inclusionary Housing Program
• Construction contract with Cushman Contracting Corp. for $2,933,500 for Pierpont Stormwater Lift Station repair
• Professional services agreement with Pascuzzo & Pate for $223,680 for Buenaventura Golf Course improvements
• Second amendment to legal services agreement in Hays v. City of San Buenaventura for $376,000
• Second amendment to legal services agreement in Merrill v. City of San Buenaventura for $269,500

The Ventura City Council approved a revised schedule of in-lieu fees for the Inclusionary Housing Program, allowing developers to pay fees instead of providing affordable units. The council also approved several consent items, including contracts for golf course improvements, stormwater lift station repairs, and legal services. A voting delegate for the Cal Cities General Assembly was appointed.

• Approved revised Inclusionary Housing in-lieu fee schedule (Resolution 2024-49) (6-0)
• Approved $223,680 golf course design contract with Pascuzzo & Pate (6-0)
• Approved $2,933,500 stormwater lift station repair contract with Cushman Contracting (6-0)
• Approved $71,450 contract with Stantec for Ventura River level gage reinstallation (6-0)
• Approved $70,109 amendment for Nye Wells pipeline environmental support (5-1, Johnson no)
• Approved $376,000 legal services amendment for Hays litigation (6-0)
• Approved $269,500 legal services amendment for Merrill litigation (6-0)
• Appointed Councilmember McReynolds as voting delegate for Cal Cities General Assembly (6-0)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director's Hearing will decide on several planning items including a time extension for a storage facility, an alcohol use permit, multiple variances and coastal development permits, and a continuation of the Park Plaza mixed-use project. Notable items include a request to deny a fence height variance and approval of a sign variance for American Tire.

• Time extension for Extra Space Storage at 4316 Transport Street (124,965 sq ft storage facility)
• Alcohol Use Permit for Night Owl Ciderworks at 607 East Main Street Unit C
• Denial recommendation for fence height variance at 232 South Santa Rosa Street
• Continuation of Park Plaza mixed-use project (78 residential units, 2 live-work units) at 701 East Santa Clara Street to September 26, 2024
• Coastal Development Permit for Surfer's Knoll Beach access improvements at 1580 Spinnaker Drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the Inclusionary Housing Program in-lieu fees for fiscal year 2024-2025. The body will also review its workplan for the 2024-2025 period.

• Update of Inclusionary Housing Program in-lieu fees for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Review and approval of the Planning Commission 2024-2025 Workplan
• Approval of March 27 and April 24, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several public works contracts, legal service amendments, and a resolution for council member benefits. The body is also reviewing the purchase of four fire trucks and the approval of a work plan for the HOPE & Solutions Subcommittee.

• Work order contract with MTM Construction Inc. for public works projects not to exceed $3 million
• Agreement with MSO Technologies, Inc. for VenturaWaterPure and Membrane Bioreactor projects for $342,040
• Purchase of four fire trucks
• Additional $200,000 for legal services with Best, Best & Krieger for Oxnard Plain Groundwater litigation
• Resolution to provide medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance benefits to Council members starting January 1, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent and formal items, including the purchase of four fire engines for $4,569,862 from South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc. and a tenant protections workplan. Other notable consent items include amendments to legal services agreements, crossing guard reimbursement, and infrastructure contracts. The meeting also includes a closed session on two existing litigation cases.

• Purchase of four fire engines from South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc. for $4,569,862 (item 12)
• Tenant Protections Workplan and professional services agreement with Housing Rights Center (item 13)
• Amendment to legal services agreement with Best, Best & Krieger for $200,000 for Oxnard Plain groundwater litigation (item 1)
• Reimbursement agreement with Ventura Unified School District for crossing guards in FY2025 for $103,837 (item 5)
• Job Order Contract with MTM Construction Inc. for up to $3 million for public works projects (item 7)

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. The council will discuss the appointment of a City Attorney (public employment) and confer with labor negotiators regarding the City Attorney as an unrepresented employee. No public action or open-session items are scheduled.

• Closed session item on public employment for the City Attorney position
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for the unrepresented City Attorney employee

Water Commission

The Ventura Water Commission will receive informational updates on the net zero fee repeal, water supply needs, lead and copper rule revisions, and the Membrane Bioreactor and VenturaWaterPure projects. Commissioners will also consider moving the November 25 regular meeting to December 9. The agenda includes approval of June 24 minutes and a discussion on commissioner roles.

• Update on net zero fee repeal and water supply needs for the City
• Lead and Copper Rule revisions and lead service lines inventory submittal
• Status report on Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Project
• VenturaWaterPure program update
• Consideration to move November 25 regular meeting to December 9

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will review and potentially approve the Top Hat Preservation and Rehabilitation Plan for the Anacapa Courts property at 299 East Main Street. They will also receive and comment on Phase 2 of the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey covering the Wells, Saticoy, Juanamaria, and Serra communities. The committee will vote on its 2024-2025 workplan and approve the May 16, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approval of Anacapa Courts Top Hat Preservation and Rehabilitation Plan at 299 East Main Street
• Review and comment on Phase 2 Citywide Historic Survey (Wells, Saticoy, Juanamaria, Serra communities)
• Approval of 2024-2025 Historic Preservation Committee Workplan
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

This special meeting consists solely of a closed session under Government Code Section 54957 to discuss the appointment or employment of the City Attorney. No public business or voting items are scheduled on the regular agenda. The meeting will be conducted in person with remote participation options for the closed session.

• Closed session: public employment – City Attorney (Gov. Code § 54957)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will recommend approval for several major projects, including an amendment to increase units at 275 South Laurel Street from 46 to 85, a 100 MW battery storage system at 4158 Transport Street, a remodel of restaurant spaces at 1575 Spinnaker Drive, and a sign program amendment at 1603 Anchors Way. The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair for 2024 and approve its annual workplan.

• Front and Laurel Amendment at 275 S Laurel Street: increase from 46 to 85 units (PROJ-24-0542)
• Ventura Reliability battery storage: 100 MW/4-hr system on 4.56 acres at 4158 Transport Street (PROJ-24-0566)
• Harbor Master Sign Program amendment at 1603 Anchors Way (PROJ-24-0561)
• Restaurant remodel and addition at 1575 Spinnaker Drive: 369 sq ft addition and second story roof deck (PROJ-24-0543)
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including a $13.9 million construction contract for Surfers Point Phase 2, a public hearing on annexation of a 2.78-acre property near Brown Barranca, and formal items such as updating council protocols and amending the city manager's compensation. The meeting also includes a closed session for existing litigation.

• $13.9M construction contract with CA Rasmussen Inc. for Surfers Point Managed Retreat Phase 2 (consent item 5)
• Annexation of 2.78 acres (Northbank Vanoni Barranca) near Telephone Road and Lirio Extension (public hearing item 6)
• Amendment to City Manager employment agreement for compensation and terms (formal item 10)
• Updated Council Protocols to take effect September 1, 2024 (formal item 8)
• Additional $250,000 for Nossaman LLP legal services for consent decree compliance (consent item 1)

City Council

The city council will consider awarding a $13.9 million construction contract for Surfers Point Managed Retreat Phase 2 to CA Rasmussen, Inc. The consent agenda also includes amendments to legal services for consent decree compliance, a traffic signal upgrade reimbursement, and a lease negotiation contract. A public hearing is scheduled for the Northbank Vanoni Barranca annexation. Formal items include a 2% merit increase for the city manager and updates to council protocols.

• $13.9M construction contract (up to $15.3M with contingency) for Surfers Point Managed Retreat Phase 2
• $250,000 amendment to Nossaman, LLP for consent decree and NPDES permit legal services
• $236,883 reimbursement agreement with Bajo Ventura, LLC for Telegraph Road/Wells Road traffic signal upgrade
• $170,400 professional services agreement with CBRE Inc. for lease negotiation and property management
• Public hearing on Northbank Vanoni Barranca annexation of a 2.78-acre property for storm drain maintenance

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee is meeting to provide direction on a Development Impact Fee Deferral Program. The body will also consider a recommendation for the City Council to update Inclusionary Housing Program In-Lieu Fee amounts for fiscal year 2024-2025.

• Development of Impact Fee Deferral Program
• Updated Inclusionary Housing Program In-Lieu Fee amounts for fiscal year 2024-2025

City Council

The City Council will first hold a closed session to discuss the employment of a City Attorney. In the regular session, the council will participate in mandatory workplace behavior training as directed by Council Resolution 2023-051. No other substantive items are on this special meeting agenda.

• Closed session: discussion of City Attorney employment (Gov. Code § 54957)
• Formal item: Workplace Behavior Training per Council Resolution 2023-051

Parking Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Arts & Culture Commission

The Commission will consider approving an update to its workplan, the only action item on the agenda. Commissioners will also receive an informational update on city capital improvement projects that include public art components. The meeting includes introductions for new Commissioner Ryan Senter. No consent items are scheduled.

• Review and vote on Arts & Culture Commission Workplan Update
• Informational update on Capital Improvement Projects with Public Art Components
• Welcome and introductions for newly appointed Commissioner Ryan Senter
• Public comment period for items within the commission's jurisdiction

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee will consider approving minutes from its May 6, 2024 meeting and will review budget updates for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025. Public comment is invited on both agenda items and on matters not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the May 6, 2024 regular meeting
• Review budget updates for FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY 2025

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director's Hearing will consider an Alcohol Use Permit for a new family fun center (Loose Cannon) in the Harbor Commercial zone, a Variance for a rear-yard setback reduction at 7018 Etna Court, and continuances for a sign variance at 4640 Telephone Road and a fence height variance at 232 South Santa Rosa Street. Consent includes approval of the June 27, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Alcohol Use Permit (Type 41) for Loose Cannon at 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Harbor Commercial zone
• Variance to reduce rear yard setback for residence addition at 7018 Etna Court (R-1-10 zone)
• Sign Variance for American Tire at 4640 Telephone Road – continued to August 29, 2024
• Fence height variance from 3.5 ft to 6 ft at 232 South Santa Rosa Street – continued to a date certain

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of San Buenaventura Planning Commission scheduled for July 24, 2024, has been cancelled.

Water Commission

This agenda is a cancellation notice. The July 22, 2024 regularly scheduled Water Commission meeting was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2024.

Parking Advisory Committee

The Downtown Parking Advisory Committee will consider approval of minutes from April and May 2024 meetings and receive a staff presentation on updated Downtown Parking District budget revenue, overall program budget, and parking utilization data. The meeting also includes committee and staff communications on various parking operations updates.

• Approval of minutes from April 18 and May 16, 2024 meetings
• Parking Management Program Monthly Utilization Update covering budget revenue and utilization data
• Discussion of timed parking and license plate reader (LPR) upgrades in downtown lots
• Update on Beach Parking Structure
• Special event agreement with State Beach

Historic Preservation Committee

The regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Committee meeting for the City of San Buenaventura on July 18, 2024, was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is August 22, 2024.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a Major Design Review, Planned Development, and Use Permit for a 2,899-square-foot Raising Cane's fast-food drive-thru restaurant on a portion of a 10.5-acre site in the Commercial Planned Development zone. The committee's recommendation would go to the Community Development Director for final approval. The consent item includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes.

• Major Design Review, Planned Development, and Use Permit for a Raising Cane's drive-thru restaurant at 4200 East Main Street
• Proposed restaurant is 2,899 square feet on a 10.5-acre site in the CPD zone
• Approval of June 19, 2024 meeting minutes (consent item)

City Council

The City Council will consider consent agenda items including a $3.1 million street repaving contract, a $644,000 police security services extension for Ventura County Medical Center, and a $275,000 security agreement for the Ventura County Fair. They will also discuss closed session items such as the city manager's performance evaluation and pending litigation, and hold presentations and proclamations.

• $3,102,915 contract with Toro Enterprises for repaving streets: Northbank, Ventura Blvd to Johnson, Navigator, Spinnaker/Anchors Way, and Valentine Rd.
• $644,000 third extension for police security services at Ventura County Medical Center for FY 2024-25
• $275,000 agreement with District 31 Agricultural Association for security and traffic control at the 2024 Ventura County Fair
• First amendment to legal services contract with Engle Carobini for $200,000 to continue defending the city in Horton v. City of San Buenaventura litigation
• Third extension of School Resource Officer agreement with Ventura Unified School District for FY 2024-25

City Council

The Ventura City Council will meet to decide on multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $3.1M street resurfacing project and a tourism district renewal. The meeting includes closed-session discussions on litigation and public employee evaluations, followed by consent items like security agreements and grant scopes.

• First Amendment to legal services agreement for Horton v. City of San Buenaventura litigation, up to $200,000
• Street resurfacing projects on Northbank, Ventura Blvd to Johnson, Navigator, Spinnaker/Anchors Way, and Valentine Rd., totaling $3,413,207
• Security services agreement for 2024 Ventura County Fair, not-to-exceed $275,000
• Renewal of Ventura County Coast Tourism Business Improvement District and lodging assessment
• Third extension to School Resource Officer Agreement with Ventura Unified School District

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will receive a presentation on the 2024 Ventura County Homeless Point-in-Time Count, an update on Portland Loos public restrooms, and discuss the Development Impact Fee Deferral Program and Tenant Protections Workplan. The committee may provide direction to staff on the fee deferral program and tenant protections.

• Presentation on 2024 Ventura County Homeless Point-in-Time Count
• Update on Portland Loos (public restroom project)
• Development Impact Fee Deferral Program update and request for direction
• Tenant Protections Workplan discussion and direction to staff

Arts & Culture Commission

The commission is scheduled to review the design rendering for a proposed public art mural at 83 S. Palm Avenue. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 29, 2024, special meeting.

• Review and recommendation for a proposed mural at 83 S. Palm Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the May 29, 2024, special meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review progress on the 2024 workplan and determine attendance for upcoming meetings and events. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 12, 2024, regular meeting.

• Approval of June 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Update on the 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Workplan

City Council

The council will discuss resolutions for upcoming municipal elections and potential changes to the City Charter. Other items include approving various commission appointments and authorizing grant applications. The meeting also includes a review of legal service contracts and medical equipment purchases.

• $1,286,579 purchase order with Stryker for Lifepak-35 cardiac monitors/defibrillators
• Resolutions to convene municipal elections for Districts 2, 3, and 7 on November 4, 2024
• $150,000 total contract amendment with Rutan & Tucker for litigation defense
• $499,675 grant application to the California Coastal Commission
• $220,000 total contract amount for Michael Baker International planning services

City Council

The Ventura City Council will review the 2022-2030 Vibrant Ventura Vision economic development strategy and plan for a U.S. Semiquincentennial celebration. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding the November 5, 2024, municipal election and several commission appointments.

• Purchase of Stryker Lifepak-35 cardiac monitors up to $1,286,579
• Resolutions for the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election and City Charter amendments
• $499,675 grant application to the California Coastal Commission
• Amendment to Rutan & Tucker legal services contract up to $150,000
• Adoption of the 2025-2030 Vibrant Ventura Vision economic development strategy

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee will meet to discuss and recommend candidates for several upcoming vacancies. The committee is reviewing positions for the Ventura Port District Board, Arts and Culture Commission, Design Review Committee, and Historic Preservation Committee.

• One vacancy for Ventura Port District Board
• One vacancy for Arts and Culture Commission
• Three vacancies for Design Review Committee
• One vacancy for Historic Preservation Committee

Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee

The Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee will review performance metrics criteria and an update on the Downtown Closure Survey. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the March 18 and May 6, 2024, meetings.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 18, 2024, and May 6, 2024
• Review of Main Street Moves performance metrics update
• Update on the Main Street Moves Downtown Closure Survey

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director’s Hearing will consider several development and land use requests in Ventura. Proposed items include an apartment expansion on North Garden Street and a childcare conversion on Henderson Road. Some applications, including a tattoo parlor permit, have been continued to future dates.

• Increase unit count from 19 to 29 for Garden Street Apartments at 102 North Garden Street
• Alcohol Use Permit for Rubicon Theatre at 1006 East Main Street
• Convert pool building to childcare at 10730 Henderson Road
• Historic Design Review and Coastal Development Permit for a deck at 331 Poli Street
• Administrative Variance for a fence height increase at 3169 Foothill Road

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the San Buenaventura Planning Commission scheduled for June 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The provided notice contains only this cancellation announcement.

City Council

The City Council will review several service agreements, including contracts for citywide security and urban forestry. The agenda also includes a $750,000 grant for the E.P. Foster Library and an ordinance to renew the Ventura County Coast Tourism Business Improvement District.

• Urban forestry and tree trimming services agreement with West Coast Arborists up to $6,367,535
• Citywide security guard services contract with American Global Security, Inc. up to $1,699,688
• Acceptance of a $750,000 HUD grant for the E.P. Foster Library project
• Ordinance to renew the Ventura County Coast Tourism Business Improvement District
• Mediation services for Ventura River Watershed Adjudication up to $155,000

City Council

The City Council will review several service agreements and financial updates. Key items include approving a security guard contract for the entire city and accepting $750,000 in federal funds for the EP Foster Library renovation. The council will also consider an ordinance to renew the Coast Tourism Business Improvement District.

• Citywide security services contract with American Global Security, Inc. up to $1,699,688
• $750,000 HUD grant for EP Foster Library renovation project
• Mediation services for Ventura River Basin up to $155,000
• Contract amendment for environmental analysis at 2325 Vista Del Mar Drive
• Ordinance to renew the Ventura County Coast Tourism Business Improvement District

Water Commission

The Water Commission will receive an update on the State Water Interconnection Project. The Commission will also consider recommending a contract to an artist team for the Advanced Water Purification Facility design.

• Update on the State Water Interconnection Project
• Recommendation of artist team Lachlan Turczan, Kevin Izard, and Lily Clar for facility design
• Approval of May 20, 2024, meeting minutes

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee will discuss filling several vacancies. The committee will consider recommendations for the Water Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Recommendation for one upcoming Water Commission (Professional) vacancy
• Recommendations for two current and one upcoming Water Commission (Non-professional) vacancy
• Recommendation for two upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission vacancies

Historic Preservation Committee

The June 20, 2024 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 18, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: July 18, 2024

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will approve minutes from March and April 2024. The primary decision involves a Major Design Review for a three-story commercial office building at 2895 East Main Street. Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the project with recommendations.

• Approval of March 20 and April 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Major Design Review for PROJ-24-0500 at 2895 East Main Street
• Proposal for a 20,673 sf three-story commercial office building
• Site is 0.25 acres in the T5.2 zone with a Commerce land use designation

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The committee is reviewing reports on five city-funded homelessness programs, including the paused Safe Sleep Program. The meeting also includes a presentation of homelessness trends and demographics in Ventura from 2007 to 2024. Additionally, members will provide direction on the subcommittee's proposed workplan.

• Update on City-Funded Homeless Programs, including the paused Safe Sleep Program
• $60,000 allocation from Measure O for the Foul Weather Shelter Program starting FY 2024-2025
• Report on homelessness trends and demographics in Ventura from 2007 to 2024
• Upcoming RFP for a new ARCH Shelter operator in July 2024
• $250,000 annual allocation via Measure O for River Bottom Clean Ups

Arts & Culture Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission for June 13, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2024, at 5:30 PM.

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Economic Development Subcommittee will review the final draft of the Vibrant Ventura Vision Economic Development Strategy. The committee is asked to approve this draft and recommend its adoption at the July 16, 2024, City Council meeting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 16, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of May 16, 2024, committee minutes
• Review and approval of the Vibrant Ventura Vision Economic Development Strategy final draft
• Recommendation for adoption of the strategy at the July 16, 2024, City Council meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive a presentation regarding the status of Buenaventura Golf Course following floods in January 2023. The meeting also includes an update on the progress of the 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Workplan.

• Presentation on Buenaventura Golf Course flood impacts and remediation efforts
• Update on the 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Workplan progress
• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ventura City Council will vote on consent items including a $4 million software contract amendment, HVAC maintenance extensions, and grant applications for active transportation and water pipeline projects. A public hearing covers renewing the local tourism business improvement district. During formal discussion, council members will review stakeholder feedback on short-term vacation rentals and consider deferring impact fees for the Valentine Road Apartments project.

• Ordinance second reading for California Coastal Commission Local Coastal Program streamlining amendment
• Second Amendment to Master Services Agreement 2022-072 with Collaborative Solutions, Inc.: adds $287,474, new total not-to-exceed $4,033,552 for Workday software implementation
• Third Amendment to General Services Agreement 2022-029 with ACCO Engineered Systems: increases contract by $459,490 to a new total of $1,056,016 for HVAC maintenance through June 30, 2025
• Public hearing to renew the Ventura County Coast Tourism Business Improvement District (VCCTBID)
• Formal discussion on short-term vacation rental stakeholder engagement and policy direction

City Council

The council will consider an ordinance to streamline procedures in the coastal zone. The agenda also includes amendments to several service contracts and grant applications for transportation and water projects.

• Ordinance to adopt California Coastal Commission changes for coastal zone streamlining
• $287,474 amendment to Workday software implementation contract with Collaborative Solutions, Inc.
• $459,490 increase to ACCO Engineered Systems HVAC maintenance contract
• Caltrans Active Transportation Grant application for Eastside neighborhood greenway
• Grant application for Nye Wells 7 and 8 pipeline redirection project

Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee

The regular meeting of the Main Street Moves Subcommittee scheduled for June 3, 2024, has been cancelled. This notice was posted by the City Clerk on May 31, 2024.

• Cancellation of the June 3, 2024, subcommittee meeting

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will hold a special meeting to review and make recommendations on two public art projects: a proposed mural at 396 N. Ventura Avenue and the artist team for integrating public art into the VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification Facility. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting and public communications.

• Review and recommendation on design rendering for proposed mural at 396 N. Ventura Avenue
• Recommend artist team for public art integration into VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification Facility
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 9, 2024

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee is meeting to provide feedback on specific City Council protocols. The body will also discuss membership and eligibility requirements for the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee and the Water Commission.

• Discussion on ARC Specific City Council Protocols
• Discussion on Downtown Parking Advisory Committee mission, membership requirements, and authority
• Discussion on eligibility requirements for the Water Commission

Finance, Audit & Budget Committee

The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee will hold a special meeting to receive staff's presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and provide feedback. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the April 11, 2024 special meeting. No formal action is expected on the budget workshop item.

• Approval of minutes for April 11, 2024 special meeting
• FY 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget workshop

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Hearing Officer will consider several land-use permits, including a 41-unit affordable housing project and a paid parking plan for Ventura Harbor. The meeting also covers various design reviews for residential and commercial properties.

• Paid parking plan for Ventura Harbor on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
• Major Design Review for a 41-unit affordable public housing development at 1216 East Santa Clara Street
• Alcohol Use Permit for Mother’s Tacos at 1177 East Thompson Boulevard Unit 101
• Permits for a 21,582 square-foot SCE vehicle maintenance facility at 10060 Telegraph Road
• Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide 3.4 acres at 4300 Telegraph Road into two parcels

Planning Commission

The May 22, 2024 regular meeting of the Ventura Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2024.

City Council

The Ventura City Council will decide whether to extend the Main Street Moves closure of portions of Main and California Streets through January 31, 2025, and adopt a resolution declaring them no longer needed for vehicular traffic. The council will also hold a public hearing on accepting California Coastal Commission changes to streamline development in the coastal zone, and consider several consent items including professional services agreements for ADU designs, planning services, and water program support. A closed session will address labor negotiations with the firefighters' association and existing litigation.

• Extend Main Street Moves closure through Jan 31, 2025
• Accept Coastal Commission changes to streamline coastal development
• Approve $110,780 for RRM Design Group to develop 5 ADU designs
• Approve $290,000 amendment with Bureau Veritas for inspection services
• Adopt revised salary resolution for general unit employees

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on extending the Main Street and California Street closure by Main Street Moves until January 31, 2025. The consent agenda includes several professional service contracts, including $110,780 for ADU designs and $290,000 added to a Bureau Veritas inspection contract. The council will also receive the 2024 water resources report and confirm no water shortage stage is triggered.

• Extend Main Street and California Street closure to Jan 31, 2025
• Approve $110,780 contract with RRM Design Group for ADU designs
• Add $290,000 to Bureau Veritas inspection contract (total $1,065,000)
• Adopt revised salary resolution for general unit employees effective May 25, 2024
• Accept California Coastal Commission changes to local coastal program for streamlining

Water Commission

The Commission will review a status report on the VenturaWaterPure Program. Members will also discuss fiscal year 2023-24 financial plan results and consider recommending a new water rate study to the City Council.

• VenturaWaterPure Program status update
• Review of FY 2023-24 annual water and wastewater rate check-in
• Recommendation to initiate a new rate study
• Selection of Commission Chair Robert Eranio to speak at the June 25, 2024 City Council meeting

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The regular meeting of the HOPE & Solutions Subcommittee scheduled for May 20, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will consider a request for Historic Design Review and a Coastal Development Permit to build a 516-square-foot rear deck on the Morrison House, a designated landmark at 331 Poli Street. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its March 21, 2024 meeting. Public comment is invited on all agenda items.

• Historic Design Review for a 516 sq ft rear deck at 331 Poli Street (Morrison House, Landmark No. 57)
• Coastal Development Permit for the same project
• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Economic Development Subcommittee will approve the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting. The agenda consists primarily of informational updates regarding the X Games Ventura 2024 event, the National Small Business Week Campaign, and Q4 2023 sales tax figures. No formal action will be taken on the informational items.

• Approval of Committee Minutes for April 11, 2024
• Status update on X Games Ventura 2024, scheduled for June 28-30, 2024
• Update on the 2024 National Small Business Week Campaign
• Update on 4th Quarter 2023 Sales Tax

Parking Advisory Committee

The Downtown Parking Advisory Committee is meeting to receive staff presentations on Parking Authority finances, monthly parking utilization and budget data, and to approve the March 21, 2024 minutes. They will also discuss general parking program updates, including downtown timed parking and the Beach Parking Structure. The committee makes advisory recommendations to the City Council and staff on parking-related issues.

• Receive presentation on Parking Authority Finances
• Approve minutes from March 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Receive updated Downtown Parking District budget revenue and utilization data
• Discussion of Beach Parking Structure maintenance (paving) and expanding access
• Special event considerations for Beach Parking Structure

Design Review Committee

The regular Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 19, 2024. This notice is procedural only; no items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled for May 15, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for June 19, 2024

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a closed session on city attorney employment and litigation, followed by a regular meeting with consent items, a public hearing on the 2024-2025 CDBG/HOME annual action plan, and formal items including proposed charter amendments, council protocol updates, and a policy to dissolve the HOPE & Solutions subcommittee and create one focused on affordable housing and homelessness.

• Third amendment to professional services agreement with Kent Behrends DBA BEHR Consulting International for guard support, extending one year for $25,000, total not to exceed $150,000, with option to extend up to $250,000
• Agreement with Ventura County for regional radio system use and purchase of 105 portable radios, not to exceed $399,999
• Change Order No. 1 to Contract PW23-1101 with Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. for pier corrosion repairs, increasing contract to $1,139,525
• Public hearing to adopt 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan: CDBG grant of $677,690 and HOME award of $393,673
• Policy to dissolve HOPE & Solutions subcommittee and create one on affordable housing and homelessness, with work plan due by September 2024

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, consent items, a public hearing on the 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME funding plan, and formal items including proposed charter amendments, updates to council protocols, and a policy consideration to disband the HOPE & Solutions Subcommittee and create a new one focused on affordable housing and homelessness. The meeting also includes several routine approvals for contracts and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing to adopt 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for CDBG ($677,690) and HOME ($393,673) funds
• Consider disbanding HOPE & Solutions Subcommittee and creating a new subcommittee on Affordable Housing and Homelessness
• Approve $399,999 for 105 portable radios and agreement with County of Ventura for regional radio system use
• Approve change order for Pier Corrosion Repairs, increasing contract to $1,139,525
• Discuss proposed charter amendments and ballot strategy

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The special meeting of the City of San Buenaventura Appointments Recommendation Committee scheduled for May 10, 2024, has been cancelled.

Arts & Culture Commission

The Ventura Arts & Culture Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving its April meeting minutes, adopting its annual workplan, and selecting one commissioner for the 2024-25 Special Event Grant Program review panel. The agenda also includes an update on the Arts & Culture Section and upcoming workshops, plus public comment time.

• Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of annual Commission Workplan
• Selection of one commissioner for 2024-25 Special Event Grant Program review panel
• Arts & Culture Section update presentation
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Economic Development Subcommittee

The City of San Buenaventura has cancelled its regular Economic Development Subcommittee meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024. The agenda for this specific date is procedural only, as no substantive items were listed in the cancellation notice. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

• Meeting originally scheduled for May 9, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. is cancelled
• Meeting rescheduled for May 18, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider consent items including two $360,000 legal service agreements with Wood & Finck, an ordinance modifying water connection policy for Saticoy, and changes to the 2024 meeting schedule. They will also hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME funding plan, and receive updates on stormwater regulations and the Pierpont Beach Management Plan. A policy item on building and safety permitting improvements is also on the agenda.

• Approve $360,000 legal services amendment for Guzman v. State of California
• Approve $360,000 legal services amendment for McMillan v. County of Ventura
• Adopt ordinance modifying water connections policy for Saticoy Community
• Approve 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan
• Receive update on Pierpont Beach Management Plan

City Council

The Ventura City Council is meeting on May 7, 2024, to decide on consent items including legal service contracts, a water connection policy change for Saticoy, and a resolution to renew the tourism business improvement district. They will also hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME funding plan, and receive updates on stormwater compliance and Pierpont Beach management. The agenda includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• First Amendment to legal services agreement with Wood & Finck for $360,000 in Guzman v. State of California
• First Amendment to legal services agreement with Wood & Finck for $360,000 in McMillan v. County of Ventura
• Ordinance to modify water connection policy for Saticoy community (Section 22.110.055)
• Resolution of intent to renew Ventura County Coastal Tourism Business Improvement District
• Public hearing on 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME grant funding plan

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee will review the FY 2022-23 audit, hear a presentation on the proposed FY 2025 Measure O budget, and consider approving the annual work plan. They will also select a chair and vice-chair for 2024 and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes from November 7, 2023 meeting
• Receive FY 2022-23 Measure O Fund financial statements audit report
• Select Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Approve Annual Work Plan covering August 2024 through May 2025
• Review FY 2025 proposed Measure O budget and recommend to City Council

Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee

The Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee will review recent council actions and staff report summaries. The committee is also scheduled to consider approving a proposed subcommittee work plan.

• Review of Council Action and Staff Report Summaries
• Approval of the proposed subcommittee work plan
• Update on Main Street Moves Frequently Asked Questions

Water Commission

The Water Commission will receive a presentation on the 2024 Final Draft Comprehensive Water Resources Report and consider recommending to the City Council that no water shortage stage be triggered. They will also hear a presentation on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Ventura Water Budget. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• 2024 Final Draft Comprehensive Water Resources Report – recommendation to City Council on water shortage stage
• Ventura Water Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget presentation
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2024 Regular session and April 15, 2024 Workshop/Regular session

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Hearing Officer will consider several land use requests, including a 30-unit apartment complex and a new charter school. The body will also review coastal development permits and an alcohol use permit for a restaurant.

• 30-unit multi-family residential development at 54 Day Road
• 8,478-square-foot charter school at 725 South Victoria Avenue
• 6,848-square-foot mixed-use building at 1644 Anchors Way
• Alcohol Use Permit for Kuu Sushi at 4990 Telephone Road
• Paid parking plan for Ventura Harbor (recommended to be continued to May 23)

Planning Commission

The Ventura Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two formal items: initiating annexation proceedings for a 2.78-acre property at the eastern terminus of Northbank Drive, and approving a warrant and exception for an ornamental accessory structure at 256 South Ann Street. The commission will also approve the minutes from the March 27, 2024 meeting. Public comments are invited in person, virtually, or by email.

• Annexation of 2.78-acre property at Northbank Drive (PROJ-24-0507)
• Warrant and exception for accessory structure at 256 South Ann Street (PROJ-23-0433)
• Approval of March 27, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider approving a $12.09 million professional services agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for advanced water purification design, part of the VenturaWaterPure Program. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to modify water connection policies for the Saticoy community, a review of the FY 2025 proposed budget, and several consent items including contracts for fire equipment, audits, and golf carts. Closed session items involve litigation and labor negotiations.

• Professional Services Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for advanced water purification design, not-to-exceed $12,090,297
• Ordinance to modify policy for water connections outside city limits for Saticoy community
• Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus from Bauer Compressors, not-to-exceed $1,403,062
• Lease agreement with PNC Bank for 82 lithium golf carts, total $661,945
• FY 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget transmittal

City Council

The Ventura City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss a public employee discipline, dismissal, or release matter. The agenda contains only this closed session item and no public action items.

• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a closed session on personnel and litigation, then an open session with consent items and formal topics. Key decisions include a $12.09 million professional services agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for advanced water purification design, an ordinance modifying water connection policy for Saticoy, and several contracts and leases. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, appointments, and salary resolutions.

• $12,090,297 contract with Hazen and Sawyer for VenturaWaterPure advanced purification design
• Ordinance to modify water connection policy for Saticoy community (first reading)
• $1,403,062 purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) from Bauer Compressors
• Lease of 80 EZ-GO RXV Elite lithium golf carts from PNC Bank for $622,338 total
• Second amendment to Pierpont Nuisance sand removal contract with Sam Hill & Sons for $681,807

Historic Preservation Committee

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the April 18, 2024 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for May 16, 2024. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024

Parking Advisory Committee

The Downtown Parking Advisory Committee will receive updates on timed parking restrictions in downtown lots, a public outreach plan, City Council direction on the beach parking structure, and monthly parking utilization and budget data. The committee also will vote on approving the March 21, 2024 meeting minutes. No final decisions are expected; most items are informational.

• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on timed parking restrictions in downtown district parking lots
• Update on downtown parking public outreach plan
• Update on City Council direction on beach parking structure
• Monthly parking utilization and budget revenue update

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider three design review requests, including a major design review for a 41-unit affordable housing development on East Santa Clara Street, a vehicle maintenance facility on Telegraph Road, and a historic home on Simpson Street. The committee will also approve the previous meeting's minutes. Public comments are accepted in person or via email before the meeting.

• Major Design Review for 41-unit affordable housing at 1216 East Santa Clara Street, replacing 28 units, with community room and 30 parking spaces
• Major Design Review for 21,582 sq ft vehicle maintenance facility at 10060 Telegraph Road
• Historic Design Review for 1,508 sq ft single-family home at Simpson Street and North Olive Street in Simpson Tract Historic District
• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes

General Plan Advisory Committee

The General Plan Advisory Committee will review the Safety Element goals, policies, and actions, and brainstorm goals and policies for residential neighborhoods. The meeting includes a presentation, Q&A, public comment, and small group discussions.

• Review of Safety Policy Framework
• Brainstorming goals and policies for residential neighborhoods
• Public comment period for agenda items

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee is meeting to discuss and make recommendations for filling three vacancies on the Measure “O” Citizens Oversight Committee.

• Recommendation for appointments to fill three vacancies on the Measure “O” Citizens Oversight Committee

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from March 5, 2024, and discuss whether to hold regular meetings quarterly for the remainder of 2024, as previously directed in October 2023.

• Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on 2024 meeting frequency, with staff recommendation to continue quarterly schedule

Water Commission

The Water Commission will receive a presentation from an ad hoc subcommittee that reviewed cost estimates for the VenturaWaterPure program. The subcommittee found the prior 2022 estimate of $374.7 million rose to $556.9 million in 2024 due to design refinements, regulatory requirements, and inflation. The presentation explains the cost drivers and identifies potential savings of up to $48 million.

• Cost estimate increased from $374.7M (2022) to $556.9M (2024)
• Outfall costs rose from $57M to $116M due to storm-flow and tsunami requirements
• AWPF costs rose from $119M to $185M, including non-project elements like a lab and trails
• MBR/UV costs rose from $144M to $198M due to seismic and flood requirements
• Subcommittee identified up to $48M in potential savings by eliminating non-project elements

Water Commission

The Water Commission will receive a report and recommend implementing Year Four rate increases of 7% for water service and 6% for wastewater service, effective July 1, 2024, as part of the five-year rate schedule adopted by the City Council in 2021. Commissioners will also hear an update from the VenturaWaterPure Ad Hoc Subcommittee.

• Recommend implementation of Year Four rate increases: 7% for water service, 6% for wastewater service, effective July 1, 2024
• Receive VenturaWaterPure Ad Hoc Subcommittee update via PowerPoint presentation
• Presentation by Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc. on annual water and wastewater rate check-in and financial plan updates

City Council

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Ventura City Council, held in person, to discuss a single item: public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. The public may comment only on the closed-session item before the session begins. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and 54954.5(e) regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Meeting held at City Hall, 501 Poli Street, Ventura, CA 93001
• Public comments accepted on closed-session items only

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will review and vote on artist design renderings for the Westpark Skatepark Expansion and the Ventura River Trail Improvements Project, and approve grant awards for the 2024-25 Cultural Funding Grant Program. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Approve artist design renderings for Westpark Skatepark Expansion public art
• Approve 2024-25 Cultural Funding Grant Program awards from peer review panel
• Select artist and design for Ventura River Trail Improvements Project public art mural
• Approve minutes from February 8, 2024 meeting

Finance, Audit & Budget Committee

The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee will receive the FY 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget as an information item, meaning no formal action will be taken. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its February 8, 2024 special meeting. Public comments are invited on each agenda item.

• Review of FY 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2024 special meeting

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting new user and regulatory fees, and consider several formal items including a business tax ordinance review, stormwater and Pierpont Beach updates, and a deferred impact fee loan for the College Community Courts project. Consent items include a $13.35 million traffic signal communications system upgrade contract, legal services amendments, and emergency declarations for recent storms.

• Construction contract with Taft Electric, Inc. for $13,350,226 for traffic signal communications system upgrade
• Legal services agreement amendment with Best, Best & Krieger increasing compensation to $1,025,000
• Public hearing on adoption of user and regulatory fees effective July 1, 2024
• Resolution to defer impact fees for College Community Courts project
• Business tax analysis and ordinance review, possibly for November ballot measure

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider consent items including a $13,350,226 construction contract with Taft Electric for the Traffic Signal Communications System Upgrade project, plus a $65,000 professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn. The council will also hold a public hearing on proposed utility rate changes effective July 1, 2024, and discuss a business license tax analysis and ordinance review. Other items include renewing local emergency declarations for recent storms and high surf, and receiving an investigation report on a councilmember complaint.

• Contract with Taft Electric, Inc. for $13,350,226 for traffic signal communications upgrade (PW24-1134)
• Public hearing on proposed utility rates and regulations effective July 1, 2024
• Business license tax analysis and ordinance review, with possible ballot measure in November
• Renewal of local emergency declarations for high surf (Dec 2023-Jan 2024) and storms (early Feb 2024)
• Deferred impact fee loan agreement for University Community Courts project

City Council

The Ventura City Council is meeting for a special closed session at 4:00 p.m. to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case Open Main Street v. City of San Buenaventura. No other business is on the agenda. The public may comment only on closed session items before the session begins.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on Open Main Street v. City of San Buenaventura (case 2024CUWM021824)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director's Hearing for the City of San Buenaventura scheduled for March 28, 2024, has been cancelled. This meeting was procedural boilerplate and no items were decided.

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program and 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant applications, and consider adopting the Ventura County Homeless Plan. They will also discuss a new downtown parking structure, options for the beachfront parking structure, and a General Plan update on growth projections. Consent items include parklet design guidelines and contract amendments for HVAC and pier repair projects.

• Adopt 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program with resolutions for projects 91134, 91136, 91160-91163
• Public hearing on 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant applications
• Adopt Ventura County Homeless Plan
• Discuss new downtown parking structure and beachfront parking structure options
• Reject bids and re-bid HVAC project for Fire Stations 3 and 4; amend contract with JL Skye Inc. by $31,400 to $220,300

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program and 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant applications, then vote on funding. They will also consider adopting the Ventura County Homelessness Plan, a new downtown parking structure, and several contract amendments. The agenda includes consent items, formal items, and a closed session.

• Adopt FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (resolutions for projects 91134, 91136, 91160-91163)
• Review 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant applications and provide funding direction
• Adopt Ventura County Homelessness Plan by resolution
• Authorize deferred impact fee loan agreement for Westview Village II project
• Approve contract amendments: JL Skye ($31,400) and Noble Consultants ($62,170) for pier repairs

Water Commission

The Ventura Water Commission will consider recommending an ordinance to modify the policy for water connections outside city limits for the Saticoy community. They will also receive a draft 2024 Comprehensive Water Resources Report for review and comment. Additionally, the commission will hear an oral update on emergency repairs to the Nye Wells 7/8 pipeline.

• Ordinance to modify policy for water connections outside city limits for the Saticoy community
• 2024 Draft Comprehensive Water Resources Report for review and comment
• Update on Nye Wells 7/8 pipeline emergency repairs

Historic Preservation Committee

The Committee will review a request for a historic design review regarding a new residence. The project involves constructing a 1,508 square-foot single-family home on a 5,320 square-foot site within the Simpson Tract Historic District.

• Historic Design Review: Tan Residence at W. Simpson and N. Olive (APN 071-0-061-630)
• Approval of February 22, 2024, meeting minutes

Parking Advisory Committee

The Downtown Parking Advisory Committee will discuss implementing additional timed parking restrictions in downtown district lots, following City Council direction. They will also review a letter sent to City Council from committee members, a public outreach plan, and monthly parking utilization and budget data. The meeting is advisory, with recommendations going to the City Council and Planning Commission.

• Discussion of letter to City Council from DPAC members and replies
• Staff presentation on timed parking restrictions in downtown core lots
• Downtown Parking Public Outreach Plan presentation
• Monthly update on parking district budget revenue and utilization

Design Review Committee

The Committee will review major design requests for a commercial building in the Harbor Commercial zone and a new charter school on Victoria Avenue. Staff recommends that the Community Development Director approve both projects with recommendations.

• Major Design Review for a 6,848 square foot commercial building at 1644 Anchors Way
• Major Design Review for an 8,530 square-foot charter school at 725 South Victoria Avenue
• Approval of the February 21, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold workshops on city charter amendments, the FY 2025 budget, and citywide utility undergrounding, including considering Park Row Avenue for Rule 20A funds. The consent agenda includes contract amendments for financial advisory services and an emergency pipeline repair, plus a grant application for the VenturaWaterPure project. The closed session covers employee performance evaluations and two lawsuits against the city.

• Workshop on city charter amendments for potential November 2024 ballot
• Budget workshop #2 for FY 2025, with proposed budget due April 23, 2024
• Workshop on utility undergrounding and consideration of Park Row Avenue for Rule 20A funds
• Second amendment to P2023-075 with NHA Advisors, LLC, adding $240,000 for financial advisory services (new total $285,000)
• Change order with Peter Lapidus Construction, Inc. for $70,000 for emergency Nye Wells pipeline repair (total not to exceed $350,000)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold workshops on proposed city charter amendments for the November 2024 ballot, the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, and city-wide undergrounding of overhead utilities, including selecting a project for Rule 20A funds. The council will also receive updates on the VenturaWaterPure program and consider consent items such as contract amendments and grant applications. A closed session will cover legal matters and a performance evaluation.

• Second Amendment to NHA Advisors contract for VenturaWaterPure financial services, adding $240,000 for a new not-to-exceed $285,000
• Change order of $70,000 for emergency Nye Wells Pipeline repair, total not-to-exceed $350,000
• Resolution to apply for up to $15,000,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Recycled Water Grant for VenturaWaterPure Treatment-Oxnard Plain Basin Storage Project
• Workshop on city charter amendments for November 2024 election
• Workshop on undergrounding utilities and possible Park Row Avenue project for Rule 20A funds

Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Subcommittee

The Main Street Moves Subcommittee will select its 2024 leadership and meeting schedule. The committee will also consider recommendations for citywide parklet design standards and the initiation of a Slow Streets Program. These recommendations are intended for City Council approval on March 26, 2024.

• Selection of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of the 2024 meeting schedule
• Recommendation for citywide parklet design guidelines and standards
• Recommendation to initiate a Slow Streets Program by ordinance

General Plan Advisory Committee

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss economic development goals, policies, and actions. The agenda includes a presentation on economic development and an overview of a draft policy framework, followed by public comment and committee discussion in break-out groups.

• Discussion of economic development goals, policies, and actions
• Presentation on economic development background and policy framework
• Public comment period
• Break-out group discussion and report back

Arts & Culture Commission

The regularly scheduled Arts & Culture Commission meeting for March 14, 2024, is canceled. The next scheduled meeting is April 11, 2024, at 5:30 pm. This notice is the only substantive content on the agenda.

• Meeting of March 14, 2024 canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Economic Development Subcommittee

The regular meeting of the City of San Buenaventura Economic Development Committee scheduled for March 14, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The notice was posted by City Clerk Michael MacDonald on the clerk's posting board and the city's website on the same day at 12:30 p.m. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent items, and formal items. The main actions are approving the February 14, 2024 meeting minutes and establishing the 2024 workplan. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of February 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Establish 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission workplan

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. The regular City Council meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting of March 12, 2024, cancelled

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 and consider approving minutes from the November 21, 2023 meeting. Members will discuss whether to continue quarterly meetings as directed in October 2023. The main action item is a staff recommendation to change Safe Sleep Program eligibility to require that unsheltered individuals and families have an operable personal or recreational vehicle and a valid driver's license.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Approval of November 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion on 2024 meeting frequency (staff recommends quarterly)
• Staff recommendation to change Safe Sleep Program eligibility to require an operable vehicle and valid driver's license

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee is meeting to elect its own leadership. The body will also discuss and recommend candidates to fill vacancies on two city boards.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Recommendation for one vacancy on the Water Commission
• Recommendation for two vacancies on the Housing Authority Board

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Hearing Officer is considering several development permits, including a multi-family residential project and a hotel renovation. The body will also review requests for an alcohol use permit and residential additions in the coastal zone.

• Planned Development Permit for 32-unit apartment complex at 985 North Olive Street
• Alcohol Use Permit for The Little Lion restaurant at 5952 Telegraph Road
• Historic Design Review and Coastal Development Permit for Pierpont Inn at 550 Sanjon Road
• Coastal Development Permit for home addition at 2950 Bayshore
• Use Permit for a caretaker unit at 2176 N Ventura Avenue

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two formal items: recommending City Council adoption of the Ventura County Homelessness Plan, a guiding document with no land-use changes, and approving a General Plan conformance review for the proposed 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The commission will also hear an update from the Housing Authority on its organization and the Valentine Road project, and vote on approving the January 24, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Recommend City Council adopt the Ventura County Homelessness Plan, a strategic guiding document with no land-use entitlements
• Approve General Plan conformance for the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, including specific project numbers 91164, 91139, 96922, 96973, 95130, 96971, and remaining projects
• Presentation from Housing Authority CEO Jeffrey Lambert on the organization and upcoming Valentine Road project
• Approval of January 24, 2024 meeting minutes as a consent item

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a closed session on litigation, then an open meeting to decide on consent items and formal topics. Key actions include renewing a local emergency for high surf, approving contract amendments for Main Street Moves and water projects, and considering a 6% merit raise for the city manager. The council will also discuss adopting 2024-2025 goals, a capital improvement program study session, and a policy to pause paid parking expansion and study downtown parking.

• Renew local emergency for high surf and associated damages, seeking state funds
• Approve $100,000 amendment for Main Street Moves consultant (total $250,000) and $105,467 for CEQA documentation (total $326,316)
• Approve $68,260 contract for Foothill Tank Rehabilitation design (total up to $75,086)
• Consider 6% merit raise for City Manager Bill Ayub
• Direct staff to pause paid parking expansion and issue RFP for downtown parking study

City Council

The City Council will consider pausing paid parking expansion and implementing time limits in full lots. Other items include adopting 2024-2025 goals, reviewing a local emergency for high surf conditions, and discussing the Capital Improvement Program.

• Resolution to renew local emergency status for high surf conditions
• Resolution providing event support services for X Games Ventura 2024
• $100,000 amendment for Main Street Moves consultants
• $105,467 amendment for Main Street Moves environmental documentation
• Policy consideration to pause paid parking implementation and study downtown utilization

Water Commission

The Ventura Water Commission will discuss the VenturaWaterPure program and a proposed $15 million grant application for a Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Project, and will hold a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2025 Water and Wastewater Operations Budget.

• VenturaWaterPure Program and Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Project presentation and recommendation to apply for up to $15 million in state recycled water grants
• Workshop on the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 Water Operations and Wastewater Operations Budget
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2023, January 22, 2024, and February 12, 2024 meetings

Historic Preservation Committee

The committee will elect its Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024. Members will also consider a Mills Act contract request to provide financial incentives for maintenance to the Brigg's Residence.

• Election of the 2024 Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Mills Act contract request for Brigg's Residence at 856 East Thompson Boulevard
• Approval of August 17 and October 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of the 2024 Hearing Calendar

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will hold a special meeting to consider two major design review requests: a Shell gas station with convenience store and car wash on Telegraph Road, and a three-story office building on East Main Street. The committee will also elect its chair and vice-chair for 2024 and approve prior meeting minutes and the 2024 hearing calendar. Public comments are invited.

• Shell Gas Station Major Design Review (PROJ-22-0103) at 11004 Telegraph Road: two-story 3,390 sq ft convenience store, 8 gas pumps, automatic car wash on 27,612 sq ft site
• 5 Points Major Design Review (PROJ-24-0500) at 2895 East Main Street: three-story 20,673 sq ft commercial office building on 0.25-acre site
• Election of Design Review Committee Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2024 hearing calendar

Parking Advisory Committee

The committee will receive staff presentations regarding a recent City Council update on Paid Parking Expansion. Members will also review results from a recent Parking Utilization Study and updates on the Downtown Parking District budget revenue.

• Review of Paid Parking Expansion update from City Council
• Presentation of recent Parking Utilization Study data
• Update on Downtown Parking District Budget revenue and program budget
• Approval of January 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Main Street Moves update

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review its 2023 workplan and goals, prepare an annual report to the City Council, and create the 2024 workplan and goals. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 10, 2023, and public communications.

• Approval of January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review 2023 Workplan and Goals and prepare annual report to City Council
• Create 2024 Workplan and Goals
• Determine attendance for upcoming meetings

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent items, including emergency ratifications and service contracts. Formal business includes a public hearing for a historical monument designation and a workshop regarding the fiscal year 2025 budget.

• Ratification of a local emergency for early February 2024 storms
• $244,332 contract with Ventura County Human Services Agency for street outreach
• $420,000 total contract for homeless encampment cleaning with Woods Maintenance Services, Inc.
• $70,200 maximum contract for architectural services at Interim Fire Station 7
• Public hearing for designating the Patagonia Blacksmith Shed as a historical monument

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a closed session and regular meeting on February 13, 2024. The regular meeting includes consent items, a public hearing, and formal items. Key actions include ratifying a local emergency for early February storms, approving contracts for street outreach and encampment cleanup, and discussing the FY 2025 budget and capital improvement program.

• Ratify local emergency for early February 2024 storms
• Approve $244,332 agreement with County of Ventura for street outreach services
• Approve $120,000 increase (to $420,000) for Woods Maintenance Services for encampment cleanup
• Approve $58,500 contract with RRM Design Group for Interim Fire Station 7 design review
• Public hearing on historic landmark designation for Patagonia Blacksmith Shop at 235 West Santa Clara Street

Water Commission

The Water Commission will hold a workshop to review and provide feedback on proposed changes to wastewater and water projects in the Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. They will also consider establishing a VenturaWaterPure Ad Hoc Subcommittee to review cost estimates, and select two commissioners to serve on it.

• Workshop to review proposed changes to the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program for water and wastewater projects
• Establish a VenturaWaterPure Ad Hoc Subcommittee to review program cost estimates
• Select two Water Commissioners to serve on the VenturaWaterPure subcommittee

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will meet to select one member to serve on the 2024 Cultural Funding Grant Program peer review panel. The meeting also includes a special presentation regarding the grant program and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Selection of a Commissioner for the 2024 Cultural Funding Grant Program peer review panel
• Special presentation on the Cultural Funding Grant Program
• Approval of January 25, 2024, meeting minutes

Finance, Audit & Budget Committee

The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee will hold a special meeting to receive and file the FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the FY2024 bi-annual financial report, and to receive a presentation on the FY2025 budget development process and pension updates. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. No formal action is expected on the information items.

• Approval of minutes for May 30, 2023 special meeting
• Receive and file FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Receive presentation on FY2025 Budget Development Process and General Fund One-time Investment Plan
• Receive update on pensions
• Receive and file FY2024 bi-annual financial report

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee is meeting to review and provide feedback on proposed amendments to the City Council Protocols. This follows a July 24, 2023, directive from the City Council.

• Review of proposed amendments to City Council Protocols
• Review of Ethics Policy Draft
• Review of Legislative Item Process Draft
• Approval of minutes from the January 31, 2024 Special Meeting

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, receive the FY 2022-23 audit report for the Measure O fund, continue discussing a draft letter to the City Council recommending a granting program, and select a chair and vice-chair for 2024. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes from November 7, 2023 meeting
• Receive FY 2022-23 Measure O Fund audit report
• Discuss draft letter to City Council on Measure O granting program
• Select Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024

City Council

The Ventura City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide input on the 2024-2025 Council Goals. The city manager recommends that the council direct staff to present the final goals list for adoption at a future meeting. The agenda contains only this one formal item, so the meeting is focused solely on goal setting.

• 2024-2025 City Council Goal Setting Session

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Ventura City Council dedicated to a goal-setting session for fiscal years 2024-2025. The council will provide input on the 2024-2025 Council Goals and direct staff to present the final list for adoption at a future meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Goal-setting session for 2024-2025 Council Goals
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Written comments accepted until 4:00 p.m. on February 2, 2024

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and review proposed amendments to the City Council Protocols. This discussion follows a July 2023 directive from the City Council regarding protocol changes.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from the December 5, 2023 special meeting
• Review of proposed amendments to City Council Protocols

General Plan Advisory Committee

The General Plan Advisory Committee will continue its discussion on goals, policies, and actions for parks and open space, and will also discuss environmental justice goals, policies, and actions. The meeting includes a presentation on environmental justice and public comment.

• Continued discussion on parks and open space goals, policies, and actions
• Discussion of environmental justice goals, policies, and actions
• Environmental justice presentation and overview
• Public comment period

General Plan Advisory Committee

The General Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update on the land use designation map process, discuss the project schedule and remaining meeting topics, and review the draft General Plan outline. The main discussion will focus on brainstorming goals, policies, and actions for parks and open space, including a draft map. Public comment is invited.

• Update on land use designation map process
• Review of draft General Plan outline and structure
• Discussion of parks and open space goals, policies, and actions
• Draft parks and open space map (ArcGIS online)
• Public comment period

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director's Hearing will consider approving alcohol use permits for Harbor Cove Cafe and Taqueria Cuernavaca Express, as well as coastal development permits for two residential remodels and an interim fire station. All items are recommended for approval as conditioned, and each is categorically exempt from CEQA. Public comments can be submitted in person, virtually, or by email before the hearing.

• Alcohol Use Permit for Harbor Cove Cafe at 1867 Spinnaker Drive (Type 47 on-sale general eating place)
• Alcohol Use Permit for Taqueria Cuernavaca Express at 607 East Main Street Unit E (Type 41 on-sale beer & wine eating place)
• Coastal Development Permit for McCallick Residence at 2853 Surfrider Avenue (remodel and 153 sq ft sunroom conversion)
• Coastal Development Permit for MacCorkle Residence at 1107 Pittsfield Lane (remodel and 111 sq ft addition)
• Coastal Development Permit for Interim Fire Station No. 7 at 2269 Alessandro Drive

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will approve prior minutes, select a member for the Ventura River Trail mural review panel, elect a chair and vice chair for 2024, approve the 2024 meeting calendar, and review the Public Art Program's 2024-25 annual projects plan. All items are action items, meaning the commission will vote on them.

• Select one commissioner for the Ventura River Trail Improvements Project Public Art Mural review panel
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Approve 2024 meeting dates: Feb 8, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14
• Review and approve Public Art Program's 2024-25 Annual Projects Plan
• Approve minutes of Nov 14, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approving a Major Design Review and Exception for a new 5,980-square-foot AutoZone commercial building at 2610 East Main Street. The item includes a request to allow required parking within the front 50% of the lot. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Major Design Review and Exception for a 5,980-square-foot AutoZone at 2610 East Main Street
• Exception to allow required parking within the front 50% of the lot in the Urban Center (T5.2) zone
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Approval of November 29, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $161,005 professional services agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited to expand paid parking downtown, plus a $70,000 increase to a legal services contract for analyzing options to acquire streetlights, including eminent domain. The council will also hold a second reading of ordinances restricting large vehicle parking and solicitation, and receive updates on the VenturaWaterPure project and the proposed 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program.

• Contract with Dixon Resources Unlimited for downtown paid parking expansion: $161,005 (total with contingency $169,055)
• Amendment to legal services agreement with California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC: +$70,000 (total not to exceed $325,000) for streetlight acquisition analysis
• Ordinance to increase prohibited parking hours for large vehicles to 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, seven days a week
• Ordinance to clarify solicitation definitions and restrict aggressive solicitation in high-risk areas like medians and roadways
• Update on VenturaWaterPure program and Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light project

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2024, with a closed session first. The council will consider consent items including a $70,000 amendment for legal analysis of streetlight acquisition, an ordinance restricting oversized vehicle parking, an ordinance clarifying solicitation rules, and a $161,005 contract for expanding paid parking downtown. Formal items include updates on the VenturaWaterPure project and the proposed 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program.

• Legal services amendment with California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC, increasing compensation by $70,000 to $325,000 for streetlight acquisition analysis
• Ordinance to increase prohibited parking hours for oversized vehicles to 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, seven days a week
• Ordinance to clarify solicitation definitions and restrict solicitation in high-risk areas like medians and shoulders
• Professional Services Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited for $161,005 to expand paid parking downtown
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program transmitted for review

Water Commission

The Water Commission will consider recommending the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program to the City Council, including changes to water and wastewater projects. It will also receive updates on the VenturaWaterPure program and the Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Project, and may recommend awarding design contracts for the Advanced Water Purification Facility. The commission will elect a chair and vice chair for 2024 and hear a report on local limits evaluation at the water reclamation facility.

• Recommend City Council approve changes to the Water and Wastewater Workplan in the Proposed FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
• Recommend City Council award design contracts for the Advanced Water Purification Facility and Equalization Tankage for Advanced Water Purification Feed and Outfall Operations
• Receive update on VenturaWaterPure Program and Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Project
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2024
• Receive oral update on Local Limits Evaluation of the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 calendar year. The committee will also receive presentations regarding a new parking structure and the expansion of paid parking.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Presentation on new parking structure update
• Presentation on Paid Parking Expansion update
• Update on Downtown Parking District budget revenue and utilization data
• Updates on Main Street Moves, meter maintenance, and Beachfront Parking Structure

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The special meeting of the City of San Buenaventura Appointments Recommendation Committee scheduled for January 17, 2024, has been cancelled.

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Ventura Economic Development Subcommittee is holding a regular meeting to handle administrative items: selecting a chair and vice chair for 2024, approving the minutes from the November 28, 2023 meeting, and adopting the 2024 meeting calendar. No substantive policy or project decisions are on the agenda.

• Select Chair and Vice Chair for the Economic Development Committee for 2024
• Approve minutes from November 28, 2023 meeting
• Adopt 2024 Economic Development Subcommittee meeting calendar

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The special meeting of the City of San Buenaventura Appointments Recommendation Committee scheduled for January 10, 2024, has been cancelled.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and the 2024 meeting calendar, review the 2023 workplan and goals to prepare an annual report to the City Council, create the 2024 workplan and goals, and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. Public comments are invited in person or via email.

• Approval of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2024 meeting calendar (second Wednesdays, dark in August and December)
• Review 2023 Workplan and Goals and prepare annual report to City Council
• Create 2024 Workplan and Goals
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider approving $2,181,665 in city contributions for the EP Foster Library renovation, funded by reallocations from the Wedgewood Event Center and Community Beauty funds. The council will also hold first readings of ordinances to restrict panhandling in high-risk areas and expand parking limits for large vehicles. A resolution supporting Medicare for All, continued from a previous meeting, is also on the agenda.

• Approve $2,181,665 for EP Foster Library renovations, including $1,431,665 in new funds and $750,000 from Community Project Funds
• First reading of ordinance to clarify solicitation definitions and restrict panhandling in medians and road shoulders
• First reading of ordinance to increase large-vehicle parking restrictions to 6 a.m.–6 p.m. daily
• Resolution in support of Medicare for All expansion (continued from Dec. 18, 2023)
• Approve $219,040 amendment to Disaster Cost Recovery Services contract for FEMA/state reimbursements

City Council

The Ventura City Council will vote on several funding and ordinance items, including emergency pier repairs, library renovation funding, and new restrictions on solicitation and oversized vehicle parking. They will also consider endorsing Medicare for All and ratifying a local emergency for high surf damage.

• Approve $1,431,665 in additional funding plus $750,000 for EP Foster Library renovations, with total city contribution not to exceed $2,181,665
• Approve $1,450,000 second amendment for Ventura Pier emergency repairs, increasing agreement to $1,750,000 with $175,000 contingency
• Introduce ordinance to clarify solicitation rules, restricting solicitation in high-risk areas like medians and shoulders
• Introduce ordinance to prohibit oversized vehicle parking on city streets from 6 am to 6 pm, seven days a week
• Ratify local emergency for high surf conditions and request state funds for recovery