San Buenaventura (Ventura) public meetings in 2025

Parking Advisory Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 15.

Planning Commission

The Ventura Planning Commission will consider and vote on three development projects: a coastal permit for the Trade Desk office expansion at 507 East Main Street, a mixed‑use Maple Court project with a density bonus and inclusionary housing at 255‑290 Maple Court, and a quadplex project at 333 Poli Street. The commission will also approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. All items are recommended for approval with conditions.

• Approve November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve Trade Desk coastal development permit, major design review, exception, warrant and lot merger for 507 East Main Street
• Approve Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit, Major Design Review, Density Bonus Concession and Inclusionary Housing Plan for 255‑290 Maple Court
• Approve Major Design Review, Historic Design Review, warrant, exceptions and coastal development permit for 333 Poli Street

The commission approved the Maple Court mixed‑use project, including a 224‑unit rental building, a 59‑unit townhome development, a density‑bonus concession and an inclusionary‑housing plan, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The Trade Desk coastal development permit was approved after a second motion passed 6‑0, following an initial 3‑3 tie. The Poli Quadplex project received conditional approval for its design, historic, warrant, exception and coastal permits with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting minutes were adopted with a 5‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Trade Desk coastal permit: first motion failed 3-3; second motion approved 6-0
• Approved Maple Court mixed‑use development, density‑bonus and inclusionary housing (6-0)
• Approved Poli Quadplex design, historic, warrant, exception and coastal permits (6-0)

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will discuss and recommend amendments to the Midtown Corridors Development Code, including a height limit of three stories, and approve funding for the Community Development Block Grant Program.

• Recommendation to amend San Buenaventura Municipal Code Section 24.595.150 regarding residential building height
• Recommendation to approve FY 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Program funding
• Recommendation to adopt a Substantial Amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funding Plan
• Approval of Committee minutes for the November 19, 2025 Special Meetings
• Receive and file the report on Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Units Plan

The subcommittee approved a substantial amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funding Plan and authorized the City Manager and Finance Department to implement related agreements and appropriations. It also approved an amendment to Municipal Code Section 24.595.150 establishing height limits and design standards for the Midtown Corridors Residential Overlay One. The committee recommended City Council approve FY 2023‑2024 Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations. The November 19, 2025 committee minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved November 19, 2025 committee minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved FY 2023‑2024 Community Development Block Grant funding recommendation (All Ayes)
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code Sec. 24.595.150 Residential Overlay One (All Ayes)
• Approved substantial amendment to Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funding Plan (All Ayes)

City Council

The council will consider several consent items, including adopting a water and wastewater tariff ordinance for fiscal years ending 2027 and 2031. They will also approve a purchase order for bolardos and planters on Main Street Moves totaling $603,358. Additional items include approving recent meeting minutes, updating campaign‑contribution rules, and authorizing professional service agreements up to $430,609.

• Adopt water and wastewater tariff ordinance modifying Title 22 of the Municipal Code
• Approve purchase order with Rhino Security Solutions, LLC for bolardos and planters on Main Street Moves – $548,507 plus $54,851 contingency, total $603,358
• Approve minutes of the regular council meetings held on November 4 2025 and November 18 2025
• Exempt second reading and adopt ordinance updating campaign contributions, expenses, and accounts for officials
• Authorize fourth amendment to Disaster Cost Recovery Services agreement, not to exceed $430,609

City Council

The Ventura City Council will vote on a series of consent items, including adopting two ordinances—one updating campaign contribution rules and another adjusting water and wastewater rates through 2031. It will also adopt a resolution to keep Council meetings at the Wright Event Center and approve multiple contracts and professional services agreements totaling several million dollars. The agenda includes a $603,358 single‑source purchase order for bollards and planters in the Main Street Moves area.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 2.215 to update the Campaign Reform Act
• Ordinance amending Title 22 to adjust water, water‑shortage surcharge, and wastewater rates
• Resolution extending the temporary relocation of Council meetings to the Wright Event Center
• Purchase order with Rhino Security Solutions, LLC for bollards and planters – $603,358 total
• Professional Services Agreement with County of Ventura Human Services Agency for street outreach – up to $368,294

The council adopted two ordinances waiving second readings on campaign‑reform and utility‑rate changes. It approved a $603,358 purchase order for bollards and planters, a $368,294 street‑outreach agreement, a $430,609 amendment to a disaster‑recovery services contract, and a $1,005,852 agreement for ocean‑monitoring compliance. It also extended the temporary relocation of council meetings to the Wright Event Center.

• Approved City Council minutes for Nov. 4 and Nov. 18, 2025 (all Ayes)
• Waived second reading and adopted Campaign Reform Ordinance (Ordinance 2025‑18)
• Waived second reading and adopted Water & Wastewater Rates Ordinance (Ordinance 2025‑17)
• Approved $603,358 purchase order with Rhino Security for bollards and planters (all Ayes)
• Approved $368,294 professional services agreement for street outreach (Agreement 2025‑124)
• Approved $430,609 amendment to Disaster Cost Recovery Services agreement (Agreement 2023‑029.4)
• Approved $1,005,852 professional services agreement with MBC Aquatic Sciences for ocean monitoring (Agreement 2025‑125)
• Adopted resolution extending council meetings at Wright Event Center (Resolution 2025‑77)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director's Hearing will approve the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and three project requests: a Coastal Development Permit to relocate outrigger canoe equipment to Harbor Parcel 8 at 1999 Spinnaker Drive; minor variances for setback and lot coverage at 415 Jones Street; and a Historic Design Review for the Silver Sands Motel at 3215 East Main Street. All items are recommended for approval as presented. Public comment will be accepted on each agenda item.

• Approve November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve Coastal Development Permit for Harbor Parcel 8 (1999 Spinnaker Drive) – approx. 11,500 sf on a 2.07‑acre site
• Approve minor variances for a 4‑ft setback and 36.7% lot coverage at 415 Jones Street
• Approve Historic Design Review for Silver Sands Motel remodel and addition at 3215 East Main Street

The Hearing Officer moved agenda items 2, 3, and 4 to the consent calendar and approved each as presented. The November 17, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Moved Harbor Parcel 8 coastal development permit (1999 Spinnaker Drive) to consent calendar and approved it
• Moved minor variances for 415 Jones Street to consent calendar and approved them
• Moved historic design review for Silver Sands Motel (3215 East Main Street) to consent calendar and approved it

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will consider three items: approval of the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes; a historic design review of the Lineup redevelopment (Project PROJ-25-0779) at 51 South Oak Street, which proposes renovation and new construction on a 0.826‑acre site in the Urban Core zone; and a recommendation that the City Council adopt the 2025 Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey.

• Approve November 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented.
• Historic Design Review of The Lineup (51‑71 Oak Street Redevelopment) – renovation of a 10,466‑sq ft building, addition of a 3,637‑sq ft second story, a 4,043‑sq ft covered outdoor dining area, and new retail buildings (1,571 sq ft, 400 sq ft, 869 sq ft) plus 23,000 sq ft of outdoor gathering space on a 0.826‑acre site.
• Recommend City Council adopt the 2025 Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey.

The Historic Preservation Committee approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It voted to continue the historic design review of The Lineup project to a later date, also 3‑0. Finally, the committee recommended that City Council adopt the 2025 Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Continued historic design review of The Lineup project to a later date (3-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt the 2025 Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey (3-0)

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet to review and provide feedback on the Catalyst Projects Program Update. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 Committee Minutes
• Catalyst Projects Program Update

The Economic Development Subcommittee approved the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting, with all members voting aye. The subcommittee also received and filed the Catalyst Projects Program Update as recommended.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (all Ayes)
• Received and filed Catalyst Projects Program Update

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed five-year rate increases for water, sewer, and water shortage surcharges. The body is also considering several contract amendments and spending limits for the 2026 general elections.

• Public hearing on water and sewer rate increases effective July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2030
• Proposed 2026 general election spending limit of $55,000 and single-source contribution limits of $425 or $225
• Contract amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for labor services increasing the amount to $300,000
• Agreement with TY Lin International for a Bridge Preventive Maintenance Plan for $203,403
• Proposed $200,000 allocation from the Disaster Recovery Fund for a November 2025 water 'do not use' emergency

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider a public hearing on proposed water and wastewater rate increases for the next five years and approve several contracts and lease amendments. The meeting will also include a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Public hearing on water and wastewater rate increases for FY 2027-2031
• Authorize $300,000 extension for legal services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
• Authorize $203,403 contract for bridge preventative maintenance with TY Lin International
• Authorize $673,800 extension for EnerGov system enhancements with Park Consulting Group
• Authorize $71,749 broker fee for extending lease at 505 Poli Street to 2030

The council approved a series of consent items, extending legal services, election spending limits, and professional agreements. It also approved a casino fee amendment with payment and credit requirements, a park easement, a lease extension, and a bridge preventative‑maintenance project with a $203,403 contract. An additional $200,000 was added to the Disaster Recovery Fund.

• Approved Eighth Amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2022-122, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount to $300,000
• Adopted 2026 General Election Expenditure Ceiling of $55,000 and contribution limits of $425/$225
• Approved Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2021-031 with John Kaliski Architects, increasing total to $172,300 and extending term to Dec 31 2026
• Approved First Amendment to Fee Agreement 2021‑084 with Players Casino, extending operating date to Dec 31 2026, adding a $32,000 payment and an $800,000 letter of credit (vote 3‑4)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2022‑025 with Park Consulting Group, raising total to $673,800
• Approved Reciprocal Easement Agreement with Ventura Land Trust for Hall Canyon Road at 3200 Hall Canyon Road
• Approved Third Amendment to Lease Agreement 2019‑083 with The Trade Desk, extending lease to Dec 31 2030 and authorizing $71,749 brokerage fee
• Approved Resolution adding Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program to the FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program and a $203,403 contract with TY Lin International

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will review four major development projects, including a drive-thru establishment, a hospital office building, and two apartment complexes, and will approve the November 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

• Approval of November 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Major Design Review of Drive-thru Establishments at 760 South Seaward Avenue
• Major Design Review of Commercial Office Building at 2819 East Main Street
• Major Design Review of Thompson Court Apartments at 1655 East Thompson Boulevard
• Major Design Review of Cedar Apartments at 799 Cedar Street

The Design Review Committee approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It then voted to continue five major project reviews—one to Jan 7, 2026 and four to Feb 4, 2026—each by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Continued PROJ-25-0802 (drive‑thru/retail) to Jan 7, 2026 (3-0)
• Continued PROJ-24-0735 (hospital office building) to Feb 4, 2026 (3-0)
• Continued PROJ-25-0780 (Thompson Court Apartments) to Feb 4, 2026 (3-0)
• Continued PROJ-23-0262 (Cedar Apartments) to Feb 4, 2026 (3-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will discuss a proposed ordinance to adjust water, wastewater service rates, and water shortage surcharges. The body will also consider whether to recommend continuing the annual rate check-in process for fiscal years ending 2027-2030.

• Proposed Ordinance to Adjust Water, Water Shortage Surcharge, and Wastewater Service Rates and Charges
• Annual rate check-ins for fiscal years ending 2027-2030 rate schedule
• VenturaWaterPure Groundwater Project update
• Adoption of the 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule

The commission approved the minutes of the October 27, 2025 meeting. They approved a motion to schedule an annual rate check for the fiscal year ending 2028, with the option for additional checks. They adopted the 2026 regular meeting schedule, setting meetings for every fourth Monday and adjusting dates for January, May, and November.

• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (4 AYES, 1 ABSTAIN, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved scheduling a rate check for fiscal year ending 2028 (6 AYES, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved 2026 regular meeting schedule (6 AYES, 1 ABSENT)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is considering two major design reviews. The body will discuss a carwash expansion and a mixed-use development featuring apartments and commercial spaces.

• PROJ-24-0629: 1,440-square-foot carwash addition at 605 South Mills Road, including parking and setback variances
• PROJ-23-0424: 49-unit apartment building (7 affordable units) at southeast corner of Wells Road and Darling Road
• PROJ-23-0424: 10,000-square-foot market and gas station at southeast corner of Wells Road and Darling Road
• PROJ-23-0424: Two fast service drive-thru dining establishments (4,000 and 2,355 square feet) at southeast corner of Wells Road and Darling Road

The Design Review Committee voted 3‑0 to recommend that the decision maker approve the Major Design Review for the Saticoy East Village project, with suggested changes to site layout, architecture, and landscaping. The committee also voted 3‑0 to recommend approval of the Major Design Review for the Arco Carwash addition, with specific design recommendations. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommend approval of Major Design Review for Arco Carwash with changes (3-0)
• Recommend approval of Major Design Review for Saticoy East Village with changes (3-0)

Parking Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting. It will receive a staff and consultant presentation updating the Downtown Parking Improvements Plan and Parking Study. It will also receive a staff presentation on the updated Downtown Parking District budget revenue and overall program status.

• Approve minutes of the October 16, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive staff and consultant presentation update on the Downtown Parking Improvements Plan and Parking Study
• Receive staff presentation on updated Downtown Parking District budget revenue and program overview

The Parking Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the October 16, 2025 meeting, with all members voting aye. No action was taken on the Downtown Parking Improvements Plan and Parking Study update. No action was taken on the Downtown Parking District budget revenue update. The meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on Downtown Parking Improvements Plan and Parking Study
• No action taken on Parking Management Program Monthly Budget Update

Planning Commission

The Ventura Planning Commission will approve the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the 2026 meeting calendar. Staff will move the Housing Element Implementation Program item (PROJ-25-0784) off the agenda and continue the Anti-Harassment Ordinance (PROJ-25-0859) to a Dec. 17, 2025 hearing. An informational presentation on State Density Bonus Law will be received. The commission will hold a public hearing and recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance amendment to permit three-story development in Residential Overlay One.

• Approve October 22, 2025 minutes
• Adopt 2026 Planning Commission calendar
• Remove PROJ-25-0784 Housing Element Implementation Program item from agenda
• Continue PROJ-25-0859 Anti-Harassment Ordinance to Dec. 17, 2025
• Public hearing on PROJ-25-0749 Midtown Corridor Overlay Ordinance amendment to allow three stories

The Commission approved the October 22, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑1) and the consent calendar items, including the 2026 meeting schedule (6‑0). A motion to adopt the Midtown Corridor Overlay amendment with height‑limit changes failed 3‑3. A second motion to adopt the amendment as presented passed 4‑2, recommending the City Council allow three‑story development in Residential Overlay One with specific 35‑ft height limits on certain parcels.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 2-4, including 2026 calendar (6-0)
• Motion to adopt Midtown Corridor Overlay amendment with amendments failed (3-3)
• Motion to adopt Midtown Corridor Overlay amendment as presented carried (4-2)

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the release of a funding notice for the FY2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Program. The body will also consider the meeting schedule for 2026.

• Notice of Funding Availability for FY2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Program
• Proposed 2026 Subcommittee Meeting Schedule
• Approval of Committee Minutes for September 30, 2025, and October 29, 2025 Special Meetings

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the September 30 and October 29, 2025 special meetings. It voted unanimously to release the FY 2023‑2024 Community Development Block Grant Notice of Funding Availability. The 2026 meeting schedule was approved, moving the March meeting to March 11, 2026, and the Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan was recommended for City Council. All votes were recorded as all Ayes.

• Approved consent agenda (all Ayes)
• Approved committee minutes for Sep 30 and Oct 29, 2025 special meetings (all Ayes)
• Approved staff recommendation to release FY 2023‑2024 Community Development Block Grant NOFA (all Ayes)
• Approved revised 2026 subcommittee meeting schedule, moving March meeting to March 11, 2026 (all Ayes)
• Approved recommendation to forward Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan to City Council (all Ayes)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider a second amendment to the legal services agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP, raising the fee by $50,000 to a maximum of $180,000 for representation in Johnson v. City of San Buenaventura. It will also approve the minutes from the October 7, 14, and 21, 2025 regular meetings. Several ordinances will be adopted without a second reading, including changes to alcohol beverage permit regulations and the adoption by reference of the 2025 California Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Residential, and related codes. An amendment to the franchise contract with E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc. will expand solid‑waste collection services.

• Second amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2024‑062 with Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP, increasing compensation up to $180,000 (increase of $50,000)
• Approval of City Council minutes for meetings held on Oct. 7, 14, and 21, 2025
• Ordinance modifying Chapter 24.460 (alcohol beverage establishment permits) and Chapter 24.505 (director permit procedure)
• Adoption by reference of the 2025 California Building Code and related codes (construction, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• First amendment to franchise contract with E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc. for expanded solid‑waste transport services

City Council

The council will consider several consent items, including a $180,000 amendment to a legal services contract, waiving second readings on multiple 2025 California building‑code ordinances, a solid‑waste franchise amendment, a $3.43 million amendment to a zoning‑services agreement, and a $4.3 million tourism‑promotion agreement with the Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau. All items are presented for approval without discussion unless a council member or the public requests it. The meeting also includes public communications and special proclamations.

• Second amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2024‑062 with Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP to increase compensation to $180,000 (increase of $50,000).
• Waive second reading and adopt ordinances adopting the 2025 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential, Existing Building, Wildland‑Urban Interface, Fire, Energy, Green Building Standards, Referenced Standards, Administrative, Historical Building Codes and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code.
• First amendment to franchise agreement with E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc. to expand solid‑waste hauling services.
• Eighth amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2019‑116 with Raimi + Associates, Inc., increasing total agreement amount to $3,433,656 and extending term to Dec 31 2026.
• Professional Services Agreement with Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau for a 5‑year term (July 1 2026‑June 30 2031) with an estimated minimum amount of $4,296,506, plus option to extend another 5 years.

The council approved several consent items, including a second amendment to the legal services agreement that raises compensation to $180,000 and the October 7, 14 and 21, 2025 council minutes. It also adopted an ordinance amending alcohol beverage establishment permits and a series of ordinances adopting the 2025 California building, residential, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, green standards, fire, existing building, wildland‑urban interface, and related codes. Additional approvals covered a solid‑waste franchise amendment, an amendment to the Raimi + Associates zoning services agreement, and a new visitors‑bureau promotion contract.

• Approved Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement, increasing compensation to $180,000 (Councilmember Schumacher voted No)
• Approved City Council minutes for Oct. 7, 14 and 21, 2025 (Councilmember Schumacher voted No)
• Adopted Ordinance amending Alcoholic Beverage Establishments Use Permits (Ordinance 2025-05)
• Adopted building‑code ordinances 2025-06 through 2025-15 (approved)
• Approved First Amendment to Franchise Agreement with E.J. Harrison & Sons for solid‑waste services (Ordinance 2025-16)
• Approved Eighth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2019-116 with Raimi + Associates, raising total to $3,433,656
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau (Agreement No. 2025-112)
• All consent items were approved with all Ayes

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Ventura Director's Hearing will consider three consent items: approval of the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes, adoption of the 2026 hearing calendar, and a use permit for Onshore Properties to temporarily store battery energy storage system units on a 15.3‑acre parcel at 1689 Olive Street in the M‑2 (General Industrial) zone. The staff recommendation is to approve the use permit with conditions. Public comments may be submitted in person, by Zoom, or via email before the hearing.

• Approve October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopt the 2026 Director's Hearing calendar
• Approve Use Permit for Onshore Properties Battery Energy Storage Systems at 1689 Olive Street (15.3‑acre, M‑2 zone)

The Hearing Officer approved the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the 2026 Director's Hearing calendar. The officer also approved Resolution No. CD-2025-68, granting Onshore Properties a use permit to temporarily store Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units at 1689 North Olive Street, with the condition that permanent battery facilities require a separate application.

• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (as presented)
• Approved 2026 Director's Hearing calendar (as presented)
• Approved Resolution No. CD-2025-68 for temporary BESS storage at 1689 North Olive Street (conditioned)
• Denied no other items

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will consider a design review for the Silver Sands Motel and receive a status update on the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey. The body will also establish its 2026 meeting schedule.

• Historic Design Review for Silver Sands Motel at 3215 E. Main St. involving a re-roof, remodel, and conversion of a 1,550 square foot garage into 4 motel rooms
• Status update report on the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey
• Adoption of the 2026 Hearing Calendar with meetings on the second Thursday of each month
• Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Committee unanimously approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted the 2026 hearing calendar, setting regular meetings at 4:00 p.m. on the listed dates. The committee received and filed a status update on the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey, noting no further action is required at this time. It also unanimously recommended approval of the Historic Design Review for the Silver Sands Motel project with specific preservation conditions.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Hearing Calendar, meetings at 4:00 p.m. on listed dates (4-0)
• Received and filed status update on Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey (no vote)
• Recommended approval of Silver Sands Motel Historic Design Review with preservation recommendations (4-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission is reviewing proposed policies to support local arts, including funding programs and incentives for public art and cultural facilities. The meeting agenda outlines strategic priorities for the city's cultural identity and tourism.

• Cultural Funding Grant Program awards $90,000 annually
• Special Event Grant Program awards $10,000 annually
• Proposed policy to integrate arts into city planning and development
• Proposal to waive development fees for cultural facility activation
• Discussion on incentives for private property owners to install murals

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will review and approve conceptual design renderings for public art at the VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification Facility. The body will also approve the 2026 meeting calendar and review status updates for its Workplan.

• Conceptual design renderings for public art at the VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification Facility
• 2026 Arts & Culture Commission Meeting Calendar
• Arts & Culture Commission Workplan status updates

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to adopt the 2026 meeting calendar dates. The commission accepted the artist's conceptual design for the VenturaWaterPure facility, requiring an enhanced design that better integrates water elements.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar dates (7-0)
• Accepted artist design presentation with condition for enhanced concept (4-3)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to approve the 2026 meeting calendar and the minutes from October 8, 2025. The body will also review and discuss future action items related to the 2025 Workplan.

• Approval of 2026 Commission Meeting Calendar
• Review and discussion of the 2025 Workplan
• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from its September 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved the schedule of commission meetings for 2026, listing specific dates. Both actions passed unanimously among the five commissioners present. No other matters were decided.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Commission meeting calendar (5-0)

Design Review Committee

The committee will approve the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the 2026 hearing calendar. It will review and recommend approval of major design review requests for five projects: the Ventura Fish Market at 1449 Spinnaker Drive, 1279 Meta Street Apartments, Saticoy East Village, The TradeDesk at 507 E. Main Street, and Maple Court. Recommendations will be forwarded to the decision‑making authority with any suggested changes.

• Major Design Review for Ventura Fish Market, 1449 Spinnaker Drive (Harbor Commercial zone)
• Major Design Review for 1279 Meta Street Apartments (15 units, 2 inclusionary units)
• Major Design Review for Saticoy East Village (49‑unit apartment, 7 affordable units, market and commercial space)
• Major Design Review for The TradeDesk at 507 E. Main Street (renovation and expansion)
• Major Design Review and Planned Development for Maple Court (283 residential units, 2,020 sq ft commercial space)

The committee appointed Member Dunbar as acting chair of the special meeting (3-0). It approved the October 1 minutes and the 2026 hearing calendar (both 3-0). Several projects were continued to future dates, and the committee recommended approval of The TradeDesk and Maple Court projects with specific comments (both 4-0).

• Appointed Member Dunbar as acting chair of special meeting (3-0)
• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2026 hearing calendar (3-0)
• Continued Ventura Fish Market project to Jan 7, 2026 (3-0-1 abstain Chair)
• Continued 1279 Meta Street Apartments project to Jan 7, 2026 (4-0)
• Continued Saticoy East Village project to Nov 20, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of The TradeDesk project with comments (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Maple Court project with comments (4-0)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will vote on several consent items, including a fifth amendment to the legal services agreement with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP for up to $1,135,000. Other items include extending the Vista del Mar development deadline, accepting a state alcohol‑control grant, and approving a contract for sedimentation studies in Ventura Keys. The council will also consider an ordinance to modify alcohol‑beverage permit rules and adopt multiple building‑code updates.

• Fifth amendment to Legal Services Agreement 100007807 with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP – authorize up to $1,135,000 for litigation representation
• First amendment to memorandum with KB Home for 2325 Vista Del Mar (APN 080-0-020-275) – extend deadline to Dec 31 2026
• Resolution to accept California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control grant under the ABC‑OTS program
• Professional services agreement with Rincon Consultants for sedimentation characterization in Ventura Keys – $80,361 plus up to $8,036 contingency
• Proposed ordinance modifying Chapter 24.460 and 24.505 on alcohol‑beverage establishment permits, citing CEQA exemption

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider authorizing a $1.135 million increase for legal representation in groundwater litigation and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting will also include consent items for a housing project agreement and a sedimentation study, as well as public hearings on alcohol permit procedures and state building codes.

• Authorize $1.135M increase for legal services in Oxnard Plain groundwater litigation
• Adopt 2026 City Council regular meeting schedule
• First Amendment to MOA with KB Home for Vista Del Mar Project (2325 Vista Del Mar)
• Accept ABC-OTS grant funds from California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
• Public hearing on amending alcohol beverage establishment use permits

The council approved a first amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with KB Home for the Vista Del Mar project, adding $2.5 million in‑lieu funds for safety at the Seaward railroad crossing and requiring protection of mature trees and monarch overwintering sites. It also approved a $1.135 million increase to the legal services agreement for groundwater litigation, adopted the 2026 City Council meeting schedule, accepted a state Alcoholic Beverage Control‑OTS grant, and authorized a professional services contract for sedimentation characterization on Ventura Keys. All actions were approved by vote, with one councilmember voting no on the Vista Del Mar amendment.

• Approved First Amendment to KB Home agreement for Vista Del Mar, adding $2.5 M in‑lieu funds (Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Halter, Sánchez‑Palacios; No: Campos)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to Legal Services Agreement, increasing funding by $350,000 to a total not‑to‑exceed $1,135,000 (Approved recommendation)
• Adopted 2026 City Council regular meeting schedule (Approved revised recommendation)
• Authorized acceptance of State ABC‑OTS grant funds (Approved recommendation)
• Authorized Professional Services Agreement PW26‑1201 with Rincon Consultants for $80,361 (Approved recommendation)
• Approved ordinance amending alcohol beverage establishment permits and CEQA exemption (All Ayes)

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its May 5, 2025 meeting. It will then receive a financial update from staff, including a capital project summary, a budget‑versus‑actual report by cost center, and a focus‑area detail for fiscal year 2026. The committee may also discuss items to place on future agendas.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting of Monday, May 5, 2025
• Receive Measure O capital project summary
• Review Measure O budget vs. actual by cost center
• Examine Measure O detail by focus area for FY 2026
• Consider items for future agendas

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will hear a presentation on three options for reallocating Community Development Block Grant Program funds that were not spent on time, and will recommend a course of action to the City Council. The committee will also consider recommending approval of the Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan to the City Council.

• Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant Program funds due to untimely expenditure
• Recommendation to approve the Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan

The Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee voted 2‑1 to approve staff option one, increasing funding for existing Home Repair and Rehabilitation projects under the Community Development Biock Grant Program. The subcommittee also unanimously approved the Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan to be recommended to City Council.

• Approved staff option one to increase funding for Home Repair and Rehabilitation projects (Mobile Home Rehabilitation Grant Program, Habitat Home Repair) (2-1)
• Approved Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Ventura Water Commission will consider a written report and presentation on the City Council's request to study a possible sale of the Water Department and its effect on customer rates. The commission will also approve revised minutes from August and September meetings, receive updates on capital improvement projects, the Membrane Bioreactor/UV Light Disinfection Project, and the VenturaWaterPure program, and vote on moving the November meeting date to December 1. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the agenda items.

• Approve revised minutes of the August 7 and September 22, 2025 Water Commission meetings
• Receive written report and presentation on the theoretical sale of the Water Department and potential rate impact
• Receive update on Ventura Water Capital Improvement Projects
• Receive report and oral presentation on the Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Project
• Receive update on the VenturaWaterPure program

The commission approved the revised minutes of the August 7, 2025 special meeting (4 Ayes, 1 abstain, 1 absent). It also approved the minutes of the September 22, 2025 regular meeting (3 Ayes, 2 abstain, 1 absent). Finally, commissioners voted to change the November 24, 2025 regular meeting date to Monday, December 1, 2025 (5 Ayes, 1 absent).

• Approved revised minutes of Aug 7, 2025 Special Meeting (4 Ayes, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of Sep 22, 2025 Regular Meeting (3 Ayes, 2 abstain, 1 absent)
• Moved Nov 24, 2025 meeting to Dec 1, 2025 (5 Ayes, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider continuances for two housing‑related ordinance amendments, a recommendation on a Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan, approvals of two coastal development permits with variances, and a recommendation to adopt an Anti‑Harassment Ordinance with civil penalties. It will also hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to alcohol‑use permit fees and procedures. All items are presented for Commission recommendation to the City Council.

• PROJ-25-0784 – Continuance of HE 15 / By Right Approval ordinance amendment for affordable housing (continuance to Nov 19, 2025).
• PROJ-25-0749 – Continuance of Midtown Corridors Development Code Residential Overlay One amendment (continuance to Nov 19, 2025).
• Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan – recommendation to City Council for approval.
• PROJ-24-0564 – Approval of Coastal Development Permit and Administrative Variances for 978 Brockton Lane.
• PROJ-25-0859 – Recommendation to City Council to adopt Anti‑Harassment Ordinance and schedule of civil penalties.

The Planning Commission approved the Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan with a 5‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). It also approved the 2025‑2026 Workplan and several project permits, including two coastal development permits and an amendment to alcohol‑use permit ordinances, each by a 6‑0 vote. The Anti‑Harassment Ordinance was tabled for further review and set for a November 19 hearing.

• Approved Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan (5-0-1 abstain)
• Approved 2025-2026 Planning Commission Workplan (6-0)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit and Administrative Variances for 978 Brockton Lane (6-0)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit and Variances for 1057 Belfast Lane (6-0)
• Approved amendment to alcohol‑use permit ordinances with 10‑day notification change (6-0)
• Continued Anti‑Harassment Ordinance to November 19 for review (5-0-1 abstain)
• Approved Consent Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (including minutes approvals) (6-0)
• Approved August 27, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the General Plan 2050 to replace the 2005 version and the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The body is also deciding on several legal service amendments and equipment leases.

• Adoption of General Plan 2050 and certification of its Final Environmental Impact Report
• Construction contract with R2BUILD for SCADA improvements totaling $1,274,500
• Lease agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for Stotz heavy equipment at municipal golf courses not to exceed $1,712,593
• Legal service amendment for Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP for $290,000 (total not to exceed $350,000)
• Legal service amendment for Best, Best & Krieger, LLP not to exceed an additional $220,000

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2050 General Plan to replace the 2005 version and approve the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The body will also vote on several legal service amendments and infrastructure contracts.

• Adoption of the 2050 General Plan and certification of its Final Environmental Impact Report
• Approval of the Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP)
• Construction contract with R2BUILD for SCADA Improvements totaling up to $1,402,500
• Lease agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for Stotz heavy equipment at municipal golf courses not to exceed $1,712,593
• Legal service amendments for Olivarez Madruga Law Organization ($290,000) and Best, Best & Krieger, LLP (up to $220,000)

The council approved multiple consent items, including amendments to legal services agreements for $290,000 and $220,000, a lease for heavy equipment at the municipal golf courses up to $1,712,593, and a third change order for additional Workday support services costing $145,800. It also adopted the Ventura 2050 General Plan with its final Environmental Impact Report, adopted the Climate Action and Resilience Plan, and approved a $1,274,500 SCADA improvements contract with a $128,000 contingency. All votes recorded were unanimous (All Ayes).

• Approved First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement SC-0000516 for up to $350,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved Thirteenth Amendment to Legal Services Agreement 100003210 for up to $220,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved lease agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for heavy equipment, total not‑to‑exceed $1,712,593 (All Ayes)
• Approved third change order to Cognizant for 600 support hours, $145,800 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Ventura 2050 General Plan and its Final Environmental Impact Report (All Ayes)
• Adopted Climate Action and Resilience Plan (All Ayes)
• Approved SCADA Improvements contract with R2BUILD for $1,274,500 and $128,000 contingency (All Ayes)
• Approved City Council minutes for September 16 and 23, 2025 (All Ayes)

Parking Advisory Committee

The committee will receive staff updates on the Downtown Parking Improvement Plan and a new downtown parking structure. Members will also review the Parking Management Program monthly budget and parking activities at the Beach Parking Structure during the Ventura County Fair.

• Downtown Parking Improvement Plan and Parking Study update
• New Downtown Parking Structure update
• Ventura County Fair time parking at the Beach Parking Structure
• Parking Management Program monthly budget update
• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parking Advisory Committee met on October 16, 2025. The committee approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 regular meeting, with all members voting aye. No action was taken on any of the other agenda items. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (all Ayes)

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The cancellation notice was posted on the clerk’s posting board and the City website on Tuesday, October 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will review proposed water, wastewater, and water shortage surcharges for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The body is also considering contracts for homeless shelters and security services, and an amendment to the Local Coastal Program regarding affordable housing.

• Proposed water, wastewater, and water shortage surcharges for FY 2027-2031
• Professional Services Agreement with River Community Church for Bad Weather Shelter Program: $100,000 annually, not to exceed $300,000
• Second Amendment to Contract 2024-74 with A&A Security Group for unarmed security guards: $69,769 increase, total not to exceed $735,769
• Public hearing on amending the Local Coastal Program to reflect Municipal Code Chapter 24.445 'Affordable Housing Regulations'
• First Amendment to Agreement 2024-43 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to reinstall Ventura River water level gauges

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss water and wastewater rate proposals, approve funding for a foul weather shelter, and consider amendments to local coastal housing regulations.

• Approval of $100,000 annual contract for Foul Weather Shelter Program
• Second Amendment to security contract with A & A Security Group ($69,769 increase)
• Public hearing on Local Coastal Program affordable housing regulations
• Receive proposed water and wastewater rates for Fiscal Years 2027–2031
• Receive results of Tertiary Treated Flows Consent Decree meet-and-confer process

The City Council approved several consent items, including a professional services agreement for the Foul Weather Shelter program and amendments to security and water‑level gage contracts. They adopted a resolution to amend the Local Coastal Program for affordable housing. The council also accepted the water and wastewater rate study, updated the Proposition 218 notice procedures, and scheduled a public hearing for December 9, 2025. The rate study vote was 4‑3.

• Received Tertiary Treated Flows Consent Decree meet‑and‑confer results – approved (All Ayes)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with River Community Church for Foul Weather Shelter ($100,000 annual, $300,000 total) – approved (All Ayes, Duran recused)
• Received and filed 2025 Point‑in‑Time Count Summary and Ventura County Homelessness Plan update – approved (All Ayes, Mayor recused)
• Approved Second Amendment to Contract 2024‑74 with A & A Security Group, increasing amount by $69,769 – approved (All Ayes)
• Approved First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2024‑43 with Stantec to reinstall Ventura River water level gages – approved (All Ayes)
• Adopted resolution to amend Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan for affordable housing – approved (All Ayes)
• Approved Water and Wastewater Rate Study, adopted Proposition 218 notice resolution, and set public hearing for Dec 9, 2025 – vote 4‑3 (Ayes: McReynolds, Schumacher, Halter, Mayor; Noes: Duran, Mangone, Campos)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The City of San Buenaventura Director’s Hearing will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider a request for a Type 41 Alcohol Use Permit for La Raza at 2271 N. Ventura Ave., Suite F. It will also consider an amendment to a major design review and a minor variance for the SCE Edison Maintenance Facility at 10060 Telegraph Road, including a proposed eight‑foot CMU wall.

• Approval of the September 15, 2025 minutes (Consent Item).
• Request for an Alcohol Use Permit (Type 41) for La Raza at 2271 N. Ventura Ave., Suite F, in the Mixed‑Use zoning district (Project PROJ-25-0867).
• Amendment to the Major Design Review and Minor Variance for SCE Edison Maintenance Facility at 10060 Telegraph Road to allow an eight‑foot CMU wall, exceeding the six‑foot fence limit in the Professional Office zone (Project PROJ-25-0793).

The Hearing Officer approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. He approved an alcohol‑use permit for La Raza restaurant at 2271 N. Ventura Avenue, Suite F, under Resolution CD‑2025‑61. He also approved an amendment to the major design review, planned development and use permits, plus a minor variance for the SCE Edison Maintenance Facility at 10060 Telegraph Road, adding Condition 18, under Resolution CD‑2025‑62.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (as presented)
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for La Raza, 2271 N. Ventura Ave. Suite F (Resolution CD‑2025‑61)
• Approved amendment to major design review, planned development permit, use permit, and minor variance for SCE Edison Maintenance Facility, 10060 Telegraph Rd, with added Condition 18 (Resolution CD‑2025‑62)

Economic Development Subcommittee

The City of San Buenaventura Economic Development Subcommittee regular meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation was announced by Assistant City Clerk Darrick Ryser in a notice posted on September 18, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. on the clerk’s posting board and the city website.

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes, review Phase 2 of the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey to comment on potential historic districts, and adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve a historic landmark designation for the John P. McGonigle House at 1613 East Main St. Public comments may be submitted by 3:30 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Approve September 11, 2025 minutes (Consent Item).
• Review Phase 2 Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey – draft list of potential historic districts.
• Recommend City Council approve historic landmark designation for John P. McGonigle House, 1613 East Main St.
• Public Communications: open time for residents to address planning‑related topics.
• Public comment submission via online form or QR code by 3:30 p.m. on Oct 9, 2025.

The Historic Preservation Committee approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0). It accepted the Phase 2 historic context presentation and directed staff to pursue identified district studies (5-0). The committee adopted Resolution CD‑2025‑66 recommending City Council approve a historic landmark designation for the John P. McGonigle House at 1613 East Main St. (5-0).

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Phase 2 historic context presentation; directed further district studies (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution CD‑2025‑66 recommending landmark designation for John P. McGonigle House (5-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will review a design rendering for a public art mural and discuss updates to the 2025 Work Plan. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new commission member.

• Recommendation on design rendering for proposed mural at 396 N. Ventura Avenue
• Review and discussion of 2025 Work Plan updates
• Introduction of new Commission member Rafael Perea de la Cabada
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It voted to approve the design rendering for the proposed public art mural at 396 N. Ventura Avenue. The commission also created two subcommittees—Arts Priorities and Culture Priorities—to guide future policy work.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5 AYES, 2 abstain)
• Approved design rendering for proposed mural at 396 N. Ventura Ave (6 AYES, 1 NO)
• Established Arts Priorities Subcommittee (unanimous AYES)
• Established Culture Priorities Subcommittee (unanimous AYES)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and finalize two reports for submission to the City Council. The body will also discuss future action items for its 2025 Workplan.

• Draft Tree Protection Ordinance Report
• Draft Ceremonial Lighting at City Hall Report
• Parks & Recreation Commission 2025 Workplan

The commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted the Ceremonial Lighting at City Hall report with wording changes, directing staff to develop program guidelines. It also approved the Tree Protection Ordinance report with revisions, directing staff to prepare an ordinance for public right‑of‑way trees. All actions were recorded with vote counts.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 abstain)
• Approved Ceremonial Lighting at City Hall report with revisions (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Tree Protection Ordinance report with revisions (4 AYES, 2 NAYS)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss the draft Tree Protection Ordinance and consider public comments submitted before the meeting. Commenters asked for low‑water tree replacements, use of California native species, removal of 3‑D mapping requirements, and for the draft to be reviewed by the Planning Department and Design Review Committee before city council consideration.

• Public comment supporting the Tree Protection Ordinance and urging protection of mature trees on public and private property
• Suggestion to require replacement trees with low water needs, referencing 22 species from the 8/2019 City of Ventura Recommended Tree List
• Request to prioritize California native trees in the ordinance
• Recommendation to drop 3‑D mapping software requirements in favor of simple crown‑spread and trunk‑circumference measurements
• Call for the draft ordinance to be sent to the Planning Department and Design Review Committee for review before city council action

City Council

The City Council will discuss an emergency storm drain project on Kalorama Street and a new relocation assistance program for qualified tenants. The body is also reviewing several technology contracts and an ordinance regarding parklet encroachments.

• Kalorama Street Emergency Storm Drain Project (SW25-1279) totaling $1,091,449
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement amendment not to exceed $1,942,804 through September 30, 2028
• Purchase of 60 Getac mobile data computers for Ventura Police Department for $326,342
• Professional Services Agreement with Cloudburst Consulting Group for $75,000
• Proposed ordinance creating a Relocation Assistance Program for Qualified Tenants

The City Council approved the Kalorama Street Emergency Storm Drain Project, adding it to the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program, confirming urgent necessity, and allocating $1,091,449 in funding. The council also adopted a parklet encroachment ordinance, approved a $75,000 HUD services contract, a $1.94 M Microsoft enterprise amendment, and a $326,342 purchase of 60 Getac computers for the police department. Additionally, the council adopted the final Chumash Land Acknowledgment and approved the first reading of a Relocation Assistance Ordinance.

• Adopted Ordinance creating Section 18.400 for parklet encroachments (Ordinance No. 2025‑04) – Approved
• Approved $75,000 professional services agreement with Cloudburst Consulting Group for HUD programs (Agreement No. 2025‑101) – Approved
• Approved three‑year amendment to Microsoft Enterprise Agreement via CDW‑G, up to $1,942,804 total (Agreement No. 2025‑102) – Approved
• Approved purchase of 60 Getac mobile data computers for Police Department, up to $326,342 (Agreement No. 2025‑103) – Approved
• Adopted final Chumash Land Acknowledgment and directed posting and signage – All Ayes
• Approved first reading of Relocation Assistance Program ordinance; vote: 2 Ayes, 3 Noes – First reading approved
• Approved Kalorama Street Emergency Storm Drain Project, funding $1,091,449, urgent necessity determination, and related agreements (Resolution No. 2025‑63, Agreements No. 2025‑98 & PW26‑1202) – All Ayes
• Directed staff to prepare future ordinances on rodent trapping and food‑vendor regulation – All Ayes

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider a parklet ordinance with new fees and a $1.09 million emergency drainage project on Kalorama Street. The meeting also includes a vote on a new tenant relocation assistance program and a three-year renewal of a Microsoft software agreement.

• Parklet ordinance and new regulatory fees
• Emergency drainage project on Kalorama Street ($1,091,449)
• New tenant relocation assistance program
• Microsoft software agreement renewal ($1,942,804)
• Hiring Cloudburst Consulting Group ($75,000)

City Council Rules Committee

The City Council Rules Committee meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. was cancelled, as announced by City Clerk Michael MacDonald. No agenda items were presented or decided.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will first approve the September 3 and amended June 4 meeting minutes. It will then consider three major design review proposals: the Vello Retreat development of 117 units north of Cedar Street, the Thompson Cruz Apartments amendment adding seven units at 1926 East Thompson Boulevard, and The TradeDesk office renovation at 507 East Main Street. Public comment will be accepted on each item during the meeting.

• Approve September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve amended June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Vello Retreat (117 units, annexation, zone change, tentative tract map) north of Cedar Street and south of Dakota Drive
• Review Thompson Cruz Apartments (increase from 12 to 19 units) at 1926 East Thompson Boulevard
• Review The TradeDesk (office renovation and expansion) at 507 East Main Street

The committee approved the September 3 and June 4 meeting minutes. It recommended approval of the Vello Retreat and Thompson Cruz Apartments major design reviews, each with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The TradeDesk project was postponed to November 5, 2025 with a 4‑0 vote and a list of design revisions.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved amended June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved Major Design Review for PROJ-23-0414 Vello Retreat with conditions (4-0)
• Approved Major Design Review for PROJ-25-0737 Thompson Cruz Apartments, recommending color palette revision (4-0)
• Continued PROJ-25-0901 The TradeDesk to Nov 5, 2025 with design recommendations (4-0)

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will meet to discuss and vote on contracts for shelter and outreach services, as well as a proposed ordinance regarding relocation assistance. The meeting will also include updates on homelessness data and funding.

• Professional Services Agreement with River Community Church for Foul Weather Shelter Program
• Professional Services Agreement with County of Ventura Human Services Agency for Street Outreach Services
• Relocation Assistance Ordinance
• Fourth Amendment to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for CDBG-CV funding
• 2025 Point-in-Time Count Summary and Ventura County Homelessness Plan Progress Update

The subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve the Fourth Amendment to the 2019‑2020 CDBG‑CV Action Plan, adding a temporary shelter project. Motions to approve the Relocation Assistance Ordinance and to amend its language both failed because they lacked a second. The consent agenda items were approved by unanimous consent, except Item 1 where Chair Duran recused himself. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved all consent agenda items by unanimous consent, except Item 1 (Chair recused)
• Recommended City Council approve Professional Services Agreement with River Community Church (Item 1)
• Recommended City Council approve Professional Services Agreement with County of Ventura Human Services Agency (Item 4)
• Recommended City Council approve Professional Services Agreement with Cloudburst Consulting Group (Item 5)
• Received and filed 2025 Point‑in‑Time Count Summary and Ventura County Homelessness Plan update (Item 3)
• Received and filed Encampment Resolution Funding Update (Item 5 continuation)
• Approved unanimously the recommendation to City Council for Fourth Amendment to 2019‑2020 CDBG‑CV Action Plan (Item 8)
• Motions to approve and amend the Relocation Assistance Ordinance (Item 7) failed due to lack of a second

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Economic Development Subcommittee will convene to approve prior meeting minutes and receive an update on the Waterfront Request for Qualifications process. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at City Hall.

• Approval of Committee Minutes for August 28, 2025
• Receive and file update on Waterfront RFQ process

The Economic Development Subcommittee approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting, with all members voting aye. The subcommittee also received and filed an update on the Waterfront Project RFQ process as an information item. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Received and filed Waterfront Project RFQ update

Planning Commission

The City of San Buenaventura Planning Commission announced that the special meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025 was cancelled due to a power outage at 5:00 p.m. The cancellation notice was filed by the Community Development Director. The next regular Planning Commission meeting is set for October 22, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending the approval of the City of San Buenaventura’s General Plan Update and the certification of its associated Environmental Impact Report. The update establishes the community's development vision through 2050, covering land use, housing, mobility, and safety.

• Public hearing for PROJ-23-0399: City of San Buenaventura General Plan Approval
• Certification of the associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
• Proposed adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

The commission voted 6‑0‑1 to adopt Resolution CD‑2025‑59, recommending the City Council certify the Ventura General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report, and Resolution CD‑2025‑60, recommending the City Council adopt the 2050 General Plan Update. The adopted resolutions include four specific amendments to the General Plan covering energy infrastructure, monarch butterfly overwintering protection, industrial‑residential compatibility, and sensitive land uses near air pollution sources.

• Adopted Resolution CD‑2025‑59 recommending City Council certify the General Plan Update EIR (vote 6‑0‑1)
• Adopted Resolution CD‑2025‑60 recommending City Council adopt the 2050 General Plan Update (vote 6‑0‑1)
• Added Energy Infrastructure amendment (ED‑1.18) to Economic Development Element
• Added Monarch Butterfly overwintering protection amendment (POS‑A.22) to Parks, Open Space, and Conservation Element
• Added Industrial Compatibility amendment (LU‑6.2) to Land Use Element
• Added Sensitive Land Uses near air pollution sources amendment (EJ‑2.1) to Environmental Justice Element

City Council

The City Council will discuss professional service agreements for housing rights and migrant services. The meeting includes a closed session to negotiate the sale of harbor parking structures and discuss opioid litigation.

• Proposed $578,529 contract with Housing Rights Center for landlord and tenant legal services
• Proposed $175,000 agreement with Ventura County Community Foundation for 'Know Your Rights' migrant services
• Closed session negotiations for harbor parking structures at 330 S California St, 364 S California St, and 500 Harbor Blvd
• Proposed $284,116 contract increase for Kemper Sports Management to operate Buenaventura and Olivas Links golf courses
• Contract amendments for US 101-Oak Street off-ramp project totaling $86,135

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider a series of consent items, including approvals of recent meeting minutes and appointments to local commissions. Major items include a $578,529 professional services agreement with the Housing Rights Center for tenant counseling and eviction prevention, a $175,000 agreement with the Ventura County Community Foundation for a Know Your Rights fund, and a $284,116 amendment to the Kemper Sports Management contract for the city golf courses. Additional actions cover a $500,000 increase to an emergency purchase order for a bypass pump, and amendments to US 101 Oak Street off‑ramp contracts. The meeting also includes closed‑session discussions on existing and anticipated litigation.

• Approve $578,529 Housing Rights Center contract for property owner and tenant counseling services
• Approve $175,000 Ventura County Community Foundation agreement for immigration rights “Know Your Rights” fund
• Second Amendment to Kemper Sports Management contract adding $284,116, raising total to $4,868,050
• Increase Emergency Purchase Order #0003576 with Rain for Rent by $500,000 (new total $2,221,670.11)
• Fifth Amendment to US 101 Oak Street Off‑Ramp contracts: $38,330 (David Evans) and $47,805 (Galvin Preservation)

The council approved a resolution updating the Inclusionary Housing Program In‑Lieu fees for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It also approved several professional services and management contracts, reappointed commission members, and directed staff to follow Surplus Land Act requirements for a waterfront property. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved City Council minutes for regular meetings on Aug 19 & 26 2025 (All Ayes)
• Reappointed Michael Savage & appointed Arne Anselm to Water Commission; reappointed Diana Sparagna & John Polansky to Housing Authority Board; appointed Rafael Perea de la Cabada to Arts & Culture Commission (All Ayes)
• Approved $578,529 Housing Rights Center services contract (All Ayes)
• Approved $175,000 Ventura County Community Foundation Know‑Your‑Rights Fund agreement (All Ayes)
• Approved $284,116 amendment to Kemper Sports Management golf‑course management agreement, raising total to $4,868,050 (All Ayes)
• Approved $38,330 Fifth Amendment to US 101‑Oak Street Off‑Ramp project contract (total $386,993) (All Ayes)
• Approved $47,805 Ninth Amendment to US 101‑Oak Street Off‑Ramp project contract (total $592,353) (All Ayes)
• Adopted resolution updating Inclusionary Housing In‑Lieu fee amounts for FY 2025‑2026 (All Ayes)

Water Commission

The Ventura Water Commission will act on three agenda items. It will approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 regular meeting and the September 8, 2025 special meeting, receive a report on the benefits of completing the VenturaWaterPure program’s remaining projects, and receive a report and presentation on the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study, including final base rates, a water shortage surcharge, an affordability study, and draft Proposition 218 materials, with a recommendation that the City Council adopt updated procedures.

• Approve minutes of the August 25, 2025 regular meeting and the September 8, 2025 special meeting
• Receive report and presentation on Benefits of Completing the VenturaWaterPure Program’s remaining projects
• Receive 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study report and oral presentation by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
• Review and recommend approval of final water and wastewater base rates and water shortage surcharge rates to the City Council
• Recommend City Council adopt a resolution updating the City’s Proposition 218 notice and hearing procedures; receive draft Proposition 218 notice

The commission approved the minutes from the August 25 regular meeting and the September 8 special meeting. It accepted the recommendations of the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study, including final rates and a Proposition 218 notice update. Commissioners also nominated Commissioner Mulligan to attend upcoming City Council meetings on the rate recommendations.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (6 AYES, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (6 AYES, 1 ABSENT)
• Accepted 2025 water and wastewater rate study recommendations (5 AYES, 1 NAY, 1 ABSENT)
• Nominated Commissioner Mulligan to attend Oct 14 and Dec 9 City Council meetings (6 AYES, 1 ABSENT)

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Santa Cruz Conference Room, City Hall, was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The notice lists committee members including Chair Kevin Cleric and Vice Chair Marina Porter.

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider several consent items, including a legal services amendment, an update to council protocols, and a construction contract for a Portland Loo. The council will also act on a water‑storage memorandum amendment and a new parklet ordinance with associated fees. All items are presented for approval without public debate unless a member requests discussion.

• Fourth amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2024‑021 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for up to $155,000 (recommended $95,000).
• Resolution to adopt updated City Council protocols for public presentations and policy review.
• Contract with Sam Hill & Sons, Inc. for Portland Loo installation: $204,630 base amount, $32,000 contingency, and $115,131 budget allocation increase.
• Second amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding on Castaic Lake flexible storage, raising the storage charge to $30.35 per acre‑foot through Dec 1 2030.
• Ordinance creating Chapter 18, Section 18.400 for parklet occupations and a resolution adopting new parklet user fees, exempt from CEQA.

City Council

The City Council will discuss whether to reopen or maintain the Main Street Moves closure area. The body is also deciding on a contract for downtown restrooms and updates to lot line adjustment fees for affordable housing.

• Contract with Sam Hill & Sons, Inc. for $204,630 to install Downtown Portland Loo Restrooms
• Proposed fee waivers for lot line adjustments on projects at least 50% affordable
• Proposed ordinance and fees for parklet encroachments in public rights-of-way
• Legal services amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for $95,000
• Potential $118,200 contract amendment with RRM Design Group for the Main Street Moves Vision Plan

The City Council approved a construction contract with Sam Hill & Sons, Inc. for a downtown Portland Loo restroom project at a not‑to‑exceed amount of $204,630 and authorized a $115,131 increase to the Measure O budget to fund it. The Council also adopted a fourth amendment to a legal services agreement for $95,000, updated council protocols, and approved a second amendment to a water‑storage memorandum increasing the charge to $30.35 per acre‑foot. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $204,630 construction contract with Sam Hill & Sons (All Ayes)
• Authorized $115,131 Measure O budget increase for the same contract (All Ayes)
• Approved $95,000 fourth amendment to Legal Services Agreement (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution updating City Council protocols (All Ayes)
• Approved second amendment to water‑storage MOU, raising charge to $30.35 per acre‑foot (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution to waive and reduce lot‑line adjustment fees for affordable housing projects (All Ayes)
• Approved first reading of Parklet Encroachment Ordinance and associated fee resolution (All Ayes)
• Adopted revised benefits and compensation for unrepresented employees (All Ayes)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Community Development Director will review requests for alcohol use permits at two commercial locations. The hearing also includes a request for a minor variance to allow a home addition that exceeds lot coverage limits.

• Alcohol Use Permit for Round One Entertainment at 3295 East Main Street
• Alcohol Use Permit for Residence Inn at 788 S Seaward Avenue
• Minor Variance for lot coverage to allow a residence addition at 422 S. Evergreen Road

The Hearing Officer approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 Director’s Hearing. The officer also approved conditioned Alcohol Use Permits for Round One Entertainment, Inc. at 3295 East Main Street and for the Residence Inn at 788 South Seaward Avenue. A conditioned minor variance was approved for the Skene Residence at 422 South Evergreen Drive.

• Approved August 18, 2025 Director’s Hearing minutes
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for Round One Entertainment, Inc. at 3295 East Main Street (Resolution CD-2025-58)
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for Residence Inn at 788 South Seaward Avenue (Resolution CD-2025-57)
• Approved Minor Variance for Skene Residence at 422 South Evergreen Drive (Resolution CD-2025-56)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will consider three formal actions. Members will vote to approve the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes, elect a chair and vice‑chair for the remainder of 2025, and adopt the 2025‑2026 workplan. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a staff update on the Ventura Historic Context Statement and Survey.

• Approve draft minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting
• Elect a new Chair and Vice‑Chair for the remainder of 2025
• Review and approve the 2025‑2026 Historic Preservation Committee Workplan
• Public comment period for any agenda‑related topics
• Staff update on the updated Ventura Historic Context Statement and Survey

The committee unanimously approved the July 10, 2025 minutes (5-0). Ann Huston was elected Chair with a 4-1 vote. Daniel Uhlar was elected Vice‑Chair with a 5-0 vote. The 2025‑2026 Workplan was adopted unanimously (5-0), including a request for Mills Act training.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Elected Ann Huston as Chair (4-1)
• Elected Daniel Uhlar as Vice‑Chair (5-0)
• Adopted 2025‑2026 Workplan (5-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will review and approve meeting minutes from July 10 and August 14, 2025. It will provide input on integrating public art into the Main Street Bridge Replacement project presented by the City of Ventura Public Works Department and HDR. The commission will also discuss updates to its 2025 Workplan to align with City Council’s strategic priorities. An informational item introduces new commissioner Diann Karnitsky.

• Approval of minutes from the July 10 and August 14, 2025 meetings
• Input on integration of public art in the Main Street Bridge Replacement project
• Review and discussion of the Arts & Culture Commission 2025 Workplan
• Introduction of new commission member Diann Karnitsky

The commission voted to approve the minutes from its July 10 and August 14, 2025 meetings. Vice Chair Kitchel moved to approve, Chair Sesma seconded, and the motion carried. Six members voted aye and Commissioner Lakin abstained on the August 14 minutes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 10 and August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6 ayes, 1 abstain)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss ceremonial lighting at City Hall and the Tree Protection Ordinance. The body intends to form two temporary ad hoc committees to develop recommendations for these items. The Commission will also review its 2025 Workplan.

• Formation of a Ceremonial Lighting at City Hall Ad Hoc Committee
• Formation of a Tree Advisory Ad Hoc Committee regarding the Tree Protection Ordinance
• Review of the Parks & Recreation Commission 2025 Workplan
• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It created a temporary Ceremonial Lighting at City Hall Ad Hoc Committee limited to three members—Vice Chair Turner, Commissioner Velez, and an invitation to either Commissioner Miller or Commissioner Tovar. It also established a temporary Tree Advisory Ad Hoc Committee composed of Chair Wood, Commissioner Velez, and Commissioner Shelton. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Formed Ceremonial Lighting Ad Hoc Committee (Turner, Velez, invite Miller/Tovar) (unanimous)
• Reopened discussion on Ceremonial Lighting assignment (unanimous)
• Formed Tree Advisory Ad Hoc Committee (Wood, Velez, Shelton) (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The provided text consists of supplemental public comment submissions for the September 10, 2025, meeting. Residents are proposing a new pump track at Ventura Community Park and a children's play space in the Sycamore Village neighborhood.

• Proposal for an asphalt pump track at Ventura Community Park
• Request for a children's play space in Sycamore Village adjacent to the Ojai-Ventura bike path

Water Commission

The Ventura Water Commission will hold a special meeting to review a preliminary study on water and wastewater rates, including base rates and water shortage rates. Commissioners will receive a presentation from Raftelis Financial Consultants and provide feedback. No decisions are scheduled; this is an advisory review session.

• 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study presentation by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
• Review of preliminary water and wastewater base rates
• Review of preliminary water shortage rates

The commission voted to recommend staff proceed with a 25% fixed revenue recovery for water and wastewater rates. The motion passed with five AYES, one NAY, and one absent member. The commission also approved staff's recommendation to adopt the preliminary water shortage rates. That motion carried with six AYES and one absent member.

• Approved 25% fixed revenue recovery for water and wastewater rates (5 AYES, 1 NAY, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved recommendation to adopt water shortage rates (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)

Design Review Committee

The Ventura Design Review Committee will decide on major design reviews for three new developments: a 428-space downtown parking garage at Palm and Santa Clara Streets, a 49-unit apartment complex with retail at Wells Road and Darling Road, and a 15-unit apartment building at 1279 Meta Street. The committee will also review and vote on its 2025–2026 workplan.

• Downtown Parking Structure at Palm and Santa Clara Streets: 428-space garage with commercial space
• Saticoy East Village at Wells Road and Darling Road: 49-unit apartment building with 7 affordable units and 14,355 sq ft of retail
• Meta Street Apartments at 1279 Meta Street: 15-unit multi-family development with 2 inclusionary units
• Approval of July 2 and July 16 meeting minutes
• Adoption of 2025–2026 Design Review Committee Workplan

The committee approved the July 2 and July 16 meeting minutes and gave architectural comments for the downtown parking structure project. It moved the Saticoy East Village and Meta Street Apartments projects to a November 5 review with required design revisions. The committee also adopted its 2025‑2026 workplan and scheduled a December 2 agenda item on application checklist requirements.

• Approved July 2 & July 16 minutes (3-0)
• Provided architectural comments for Downtown Parking Structure project (3-0)
• Continued Saticoy East Village project to Nov 5 with design revision requests (3-0)
• Continued Meta Street Apartments project to Nov 5 with design revision requests (3-0)
• Adopted Design Review Committee 2025‑2026 Workplan (3-0)
• Added Dec 2 agenda item on application checklist requirements (3-0)

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee will interview candidates and make appointment recommendations for several city bodies. The committee is filling vacancies across water, housing, and arts sectors.

• Recommendation for one Water Commission vacancy
• Recommendation for two upcoming and one unscheduled Housing Authority Board vacancies
• Recommendation for one unscheduled Arts & Culture Commission vacancy
• Approval of August 15, 2025, Special Meeting minutes

The Appointments Recommendation Committee approved the August 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously recommended reappointing Michael Savage and appointing Arne Anselm to the Water Commission. It also recommended reappointing Diana Sparagna and John Polanskey to the Housing Authority Board and appointing Daniel Carrillo to fill a vacancy. Finally, it recommended appointing Rafael Perea de la Cabada to the Arts & Culture Commission.

• Approved August 15, 2025 meeting minutes – all ayes
• Recommended reappointment of Michael Savage to Water Commission (2‑year term) – all ayes
• Recommended appointment of Arne Anselm to Water Commission (2‑year term) – all ayes
• Recommended reappointment of Diana Sparagna to Housing Authority Board (4‑year term) – all ayes
• Recommended reappointment of John Polanskey to Housing Authority Board (4‑year term) – all ayes
• Recommended appointment of Daniel Carrillo to Housing Authority Board (vacancy ending Oct 15, 2026) – all ayes
• Recommended appointment of Rafael Perea de la Cabada to Arts & Culture Commission (vacancy ending Jun 30, 2026) – all ayes

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet to receive updates on the city's startup ecosystem and economic indicators. No formal action will be taken on the information items presented.

• Update on StartUp Ventura / gener8tor Accelerator Program
• FY 2024-25 Economic Indicators Data Report
• Approval of April 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Subcommittee approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting, with Councilmember McReynolds and Deputy Mayor Halter voting yes and no opposition. The committee also received and filed an update on the StartUp Ventura / gener8tor Accelerator Program. Additionally, it received and filed a Year‑to‑Date Economic Development data report for FY 2024‑25.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Received and filed StartUp Ventura / gener8tor Accelerator Program update
• Received and filed FY 2024-25 economic indicators data report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a 96-unit mixed-use development and several affordable housing regulations. The body is also considering a new relocation assistance ordinance and updates to inclusionary housing fees.

• Proposed 96-unit condominium and 18,755 sq ft commercial development at E Harbor Blvd and S Seaward Ave
• Coastal Development Permit and variances for a home addition at 1012 Brockton Lane
• Proposed Relocation Assistance Ordinance providing an extra month of aid to vulnerable groups
• Proposed increase to Inclusionary Housing Program In-Lieu Fees for FY 2025-2026
• Initiation of Local Coastal Program Amendment for affordable housing regulations

The Planning Commission approved a temporary relocation of its meetings and adopted minutes from July meetings. It continued the Anti‑Harassment Ordinance to a later date. It approved the Clark Residence coastal permit and the Anastasi Harbor mixed‑use project, and recommended the City Council adopt affordable‑housing regulations and a relocation assistance ordinance.

• Approved Revised 2025 Planning Commission Calendar (6-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Continued Anti‑Harassment Ordinance to an uncertain date (5-0-1)
• Approved Clark Residence Coastal Development Permit and variances (6-0)
• Approved Anastasi Harbor project resolutions CD-2025-52, CD-2025-53, CD-2025-54 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution CD-2025-55 recommending LCPA affordable‑housing amendment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution CD-2025-50 recommending Relocation Assistance Ordinance (5-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several legal settlements and city appointments. The body is deciding on multiple contract amendments for public works and a grant application for fire risk mitigation.

• First Amendment to legal services agreement with Rutan & Tucker for XUS, LP v. City of San Buenaventura not to exceed $2,000,000
• Grant application for Fire Hazard Reduction and Slope Stabilization Project requesting up to $1,500,000 in federal funds with a $375,000 city match
• Fourth Amendment to contract with Central Coast Engineering, Inc. for street and sidewalk construction services for $225,000
• Reimbursement agreement with Shea Homes, LP for a sound wall on Blackburn Road with a potential $150,000 budget increase
• Third Amendment to agreement with Ventura Unified School District for FY 2026 crossing guards for $117,971

City Council

The City Council will discuss funding options for future budgetary needs and a merit increase for the City Manager. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and a grant application for fire hazard reduction.

• Legal services amendment with Rutan & Tucker for XUS, LP v. City of San Buenaventura not-to-exceed $2,000,000
• Grant application for Fire Hazard Reduction and Slope Stabilization Project requesting up to $1,500,000 with a $375,000 city match
• General Services Agreement with Peter Lapidus Construction, Inc. for Ventura River Fish Passage debris removal not-to-exceed $700,000
• Reimbursement Agreement with Shea Homes, LP for Blackburn Road soundwall with a potential $150,000 budget increase
• Fourth Amendment to Central Coast Engineering, Inc. for street and sidewalk services in the amount of $225,000

The Council approved a $4,000,000 Priority Legislative Budget Grant to fund the Santa Paula Branch Line – Rails with Trails project. It also authorized a $2,000,000 amendment to the city’s legal services agreement, adopted the hazard‑mitigation grant resolution, and made several committee and delegate appointments. Additional actions included approving a soundwall reimbursement with Shea Homes and authorizing a $225,000 amendment to a street‑construction contract. The reciprocal easement with Ventura Land Trust was tabled for further consideration.

• Approved acceptance of $4,000,000 grant for Santa Paula Branch Line – Rails with Trails (all Ayes)
• Approved First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement PO‑0007205 up to $2,000,000 (all Ayes)
• Approved resolution authorizing $375,000 local match for a federal fire‑hazard grant (all Ayes)
• Appointed Mayor Dr. Sanchez‑Palacios as voting delegate and Councilmember Campos as alternate for 2025 Cal Cities General Assembly (all Ayes)
• Approved appointments to Design Review, Historic Preservation, Parks & Recreation, Arts & Culture, Measure O Oversight, and Ventura County Air Pollution committees (all Ayes)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Shea Homes for soundwall construction and a $150,000 budget adjustment (all Ayes)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to General Services Agreement P2022‑003 with Central Coast Engineering for $225,000 (all Ayes)
• Tabled Reciprocal Easement Agreement with Ventura Land Trust for further consideration (all Ayes)

Water Commission

The Ventura Water Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes and receive a report on the 2025 Public Health Goals for water quality. The meeting follows standard procedures for public comment and Commission communications.

• Approve minutes of June 23, 2025 and August 7, 2025 meetings
• Receive and hear presentation on Ventura Water’s 2025 Public Health Goals Report

The Water Commission approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting with 7 AYES and 1 ABSTAIN. Commissioners also agreed to bring back the August 7, 2025 minutes for revision at the September 22, 2025 regular meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (7 AYES, 1 ABSTAIN)
• Agreed to revisit August 7, 2025 minutes at September 22, 2025 meeting

Parking Advisory Committee

The Ventura Parking Advisory Committee did not meet in August 2025; the next regular meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025. The committee’s role is to advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and staff on citywide parking policies and programs.

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee is reviewing several proposed ordinances and agreements to be recommended to the City Council. Key items include tenant protections, relocation assistance, and housing fee updates.

• Proposed Anti-Harassment Ordinance and Civil Penalties for Administrative Citations Resolution
• Proposed Relocation Assistance Ordinance
• Professional Services Agreement with the Housing Rights Center for counseling, legal, and mediation services
• Updated Inclusionary Housing Program In-Lieu Fee amounts for FY 2025-2026
• HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Timeline and Allocation Plan

The Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee unanimously approved staff recommendations to adopt the updated Inclusionary Housing Program In‑Lieu Fee amounts for FY 2025‑26 and to allow those fees to be a consent item in future council meetings. The committee also voted 2‑1 to direct staff to meet with the Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors on the Tenant Protections Outreach plan and 2‑1 to convene a stakeholder working group on an anti‑harassment ordinance. Several consent items, including the June 18 minutes, a professional services agreement with the Housing Rights Center, and the HOME‑ARP allocation plan, were approved unanimously, while the Relocation Assistance Ordinance was postponed to September.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes – All Ayes
• Recommended City Council approve Housing Rights Center services agreement – All Ayes
• Recommended City Council approve HOME‑ARP Timeline and Allocation Plan – All Ayes
• Received and filed New Beginnings Safe Sleep presentation – Action taken
• Directed staff to meet with Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors on Tenant Protections Outreach (2‑1: Duran, Halter yes; Campos no)
• Adopted updated Inclusionary Housing In‑Lieu Fee amounts for FY 2025‑26 – All Ayes
• Directed staff to convene stakeholder working group on Anti‑Harassment Ordinance (2‑1: Duran, Halter yes; Campos no)
• Continued Relocation Assistance Ordinance to September meeting – No vote

City Council

The City Council will discuss debt structuring options and financial plans for the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study. The body is also considering several professional service contracts and grant applications for city infrastructure and coastal planning.

• 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study regarding debt structuring and the VenturaWaterPure Program
• Grant application for $675,400 for the SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaption Grant and a $775,400 contract with Rincon for Local Coastal Plan updates
• Grant application for up to $7,012,500 for the Ventura River Intake Structure Project
• Contract with Blais & Associates, LLC for grant management services totaling $505,200 over five years
• Three-year IT services contract with CDW-G for Arctic Wolf security operations not to exceed $373,074

The Council approved authorizing the City Manager to apply for and receive a federal Hazard Mitigation Grant of up to $7,012,500, with a $2,337,500 city match, for the Ventura River Intake Structure Relocation Project. It also adopted Resolution 2025-51 to temporarily move Council meetings to the Wright Event Center, approved several professional services agreements totaling over $1.5 million, and approved the reappointment of a Ventura Port District member.

• Approved Resolution 2025-51 to temporarily relocate Council meetings to Wright Event Center (All Ayes)
• Approved reappointment of Chris Stephens to Ventura Port District and appointment of a new resident (Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Schumacher, Halter, Sanchez-Palacios; Noes: Mangone, Campos)
• Approved Blais & Associates grant‑management services agreement up to $505,200 (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-52 to apply for SB 1 Sea Level Rise Grant $675,400 and Rincon consulting up to $775,400 (All Ayes)
• Approved Willdan Financial Services Development Impact Fee Study up to $63,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved side letter with Ventura Fire Management Association for CalPERS pay modifications (All Ayes)
• Approved CDW‑G IT services contract up to $373,074 plus $37,307 contingency (All Ayes)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant up to $7,012,500 with $2,337,500 city match (All Ayes)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will meet to decide on several contracts and grants, including a $202,080 grant-management deal, a $675,400 coastal resilience grant application, and a $775,400 consulting contract for local coastal program updates. The council will also vote on relocating meetings to the Wright Event Center during accessibility renovations and approve a $373,074 IT services agreement.

• Approve $202,080 grant-management contract with Blais & Associates, LLC for two years ($505,200 max over five years)
• Apply for $675,400 SB1 coastal resilience grant and approve $775,400 consulting contract with Rincon Consultants
• Relocate City Council meetings to Wright Event Center (57 Day Road) during accessibility renovations
• Approve $373,074 IT services agreement with CDW-G for Arctic Wolf security operations
• Approve $113,000 contract with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for Urban Water Management Plan 2025

City Council

The Regular City Council meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, has been cancelled. It will instead be held as a Special City Council Meeting at the Wright Event Center.

• Meeting location changed to Wright Event Center, 57 Day Road, Ventura, CA 93003

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Community Development Director will consider permits for the modernization of the E.P. Foster Library and two new alcohol use permits for businesses on E Thompson Blvd. The body will also address the temporary relocation of future 2025 hearings due to construction.

• Historic Design Review and Coastal Development Permit for E.P. Foster Library modernization at 651 E Main Street
• Alcohol Use Permit (Type 41 ABC License) for Room Service Coffee at 1155 E Thompson Blvd
• Alcohol Use Permit (Type 47 ABC License) for Ruff House BBQ at 1133 E Thompson Blvd
• Temporary relocation of remaining 2025 Director's Hearings to the Community Meeting Room

The Hearing Officer approved a temporary relocation of the 2025 Director’s Hearings and adopted the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes. The City also approved conditioned Alcohol Use Permits for Room Service Coffee and Ruff House Hospitality at East Thompson Boulevard. Additionally, a historic design review and coastal development permit for the E.P. Foster Library modernization was approved with conditions.

• Approved temporary relocation for 2025 Director’s Hearings (calendar change)
• Approved July 14, 2025 Director’s Hearing minutes
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for Room Service Coffee at 1155 E Thompson Blvd (Resolution CD-2025-47) conditioned
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for Ruff House Hospitality LLC at 133 E Thompson Blvd (Resolution CD-2025-48) conditioned
• Approved Historic Design Review and Coastal Development Permit for E.P. Foster Library at 651 E Main Street (Resolution CD-2025-49) conditioned

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee will select its 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also discuss and recommend candidates to fill vacancies on several city commissions and committees.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair for Calendar Year 2025
• Recommendation for one vacancy on the Design Review Committee
• Recommendation of Shannon Welch for a 4-year term on the Historic Preservation Committee
• Recommendations for one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission and two on the Arts & Culture Commission
• Recommendation of Paul Meehan for a 4-year term on the Ventura County’s Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee selected Councilmember Campos as Chair and Councilmember Mangone as Vice‑Chair. It recommended appointments and reappointments to the Design Review, Historic Preservation, Parks & Recreation, Arts & Culture, Measure O Citizens Oversight, and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Advisory committees. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Selected Councilmember Campos as Chair and Councilmember Mangone as Vice‑Chair (All Ayes)
• Recommended Jeremy Ireland to the Design Review Committee (All Ayes)
• Recommended Shannon Welch to the Historic Preservation Committee (All Ayes)
• Recommended Anthony Miller for reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission (All Ayes)
• Recommended Karen Kitchel for reappointment to the Arts & Culture Commission (All Ayes)
• Recommended Diann Karnitsky to the Arts & Culture Commission (All Ayes)
• Recommended Jeff Kowalishen and David Swan to the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee (All Ayes)
• Recommended Paul Meehan for reappointment to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee (All Ayes)

Historic Preservation Committee

The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee scheduled for August 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025.

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will review design renderings for two proposed public murals. The body will also provide feedback on a draft Chumash Land Acknowledgement and develop its 2025 Work Plan.

• Proposed mural design at 301 E. Main Street
• Proposed mural design at 51 S. Oak Street
• Draft Chumash Land Acknowledgement and related policy from Councilmember Campos
• Development of the Arts & Culture Commission 2025 Work Plan

The Arts & Culture Commission approved a revised Chumash Land Acknowledgement and directed the Chair and Vice Chair to prepare a recommendation memo for City Council. It declined to recommend the proposed mural at 301 E. Main Street, but approved the mural at 51 S. Oak Street with a design modification. The discussion on the list of monthly cultural proclamations was tabled.

• Approved revised Chumash Land Acknowledgement (ayes: Chair Sesma, Vice Chair Kitchel, Commissioners Lakin, Monguié, Rodriguez)
• Directed Chair Sesma and Vice Chair Kitchel to prepare a memo recommending the Chumash acknowledgment to City Council (ayes: Chair Sesma, Vice Chair Kitchel, Commissioners Lakin, Monguié, Rodriguez)
• Did not recommend the proposed mural at 301 E. Main Street (ayes: Chair Sesma, Vice Chair Kitchel, Commissioners Monguié, Rodriguez)
• Recommended the mural at 51 S. Oak Street with a modification to add a Chumash tomol silhouette (ayes: Chair Sesma, Vice Chair Kitchel, Commissioners Monguié, Rodriguez)
• Tabled discussion on the List of Monthly Proclamations to Enhance Cultural Awareness (ayes: Chair Sesma, Vice Chair Kitchel, Commissioners Lakin, Monguié; noes: Commissioner Rodriguez)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will discuss a draft land acknowledgement recognizing the Chumash people as the original stewards of the land now called Ventura. The draft was prepared by Commissioner Rodriguez and includes examples from other California cities. Public input letters from Chumash community members highlight cultural elements and call for explicit recognition of historical injustices and ongoing harm.

• Draft Chumash land acknowledgement reviewed by Arts & Culture Commission
• Examples from West Hollywood, Berkeley, Lafayette, and San Diego provided for reference
• Public input letters from Chumash community members Alikoi Parra and Jonita Lynn "GiGi" Garcia included
• Discussion of Chumash cultural elements: basketry, tomol-making, matrilineal society, and astronomers
• Mention of 7,000 sq. miles of stolen Chumash land and 4 Channel Islands

Arts & Culture Commission

The Commission is reviewing a second draft of a Chumash Land Acknowledgement and considering revisions from community members. The body is also reviewing recommendations for proposed murals at two city locations.

• Discussion of Chumash Land Acknowledgement Draft 2 and community revisions
• Review and recommendation for proposed mural at 301 E. Main St
• Review and recommendation for proposed mural at 51 S. Oak St

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission is reviewing a second draft of the Chumash Land Acknowledgement for future City Council consideration. The body is also evaluating design renderings for two public art murals and discussing a monthly heritage calendar.

• Review of Chumash Land Acknowledgement Draft 2
• Proposed public art mural at 301 E. Main St by artist SUPERBLOOM
• Proposed public art mural at 51 S. Oak Street by artist SUPERBLOOM
• Discussion on adopting a monthly heritage calendar for proclamations
• Report on the completed Lower Seaward Enhancement Project by artist Frank Bauer

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025.

Water Commission

The Water Commission will evaluate debt structuring options for the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study. The body will also consider recommending a memorandum of understanding amendment regarding the Castaic Lake Flexible Storage Program.

• 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study debt structuring options (Option 1: no deferral; Option 2: modest deferral of principal repayment)
• Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for the Castaic Lake Flexible Storage Program

The commission voted to recommend to the City Council the existing financing scenario (Option 1) for the 2025 water and wastewater rate study, with no principal deferral. The motion passed with six votes in favor and one against. The commission also voted to authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for the Castaic Lake Flexible Storage Program. That motion passed unanimously with seven votes in favor.

• Recommend Option 1 debt structure to City Council (6‑1)
• Authorize City Manager to execute Second Amendment to Castaic Lake storage MOU (7‑0)

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Design Review Committee scheduled for August 6, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The regular meeting of the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

Water Commission

The regularly scheduled Water Commission meeting on July 28, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for a Major Design Review and Tentative Map for a condominium project. The body will also review minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.

• PROJ-23-0478: Request for eight residential units and two accessory dwelling units at 10861 Blackburn Road
• Request for an Exception to modify the T3.3 Building Placement standard at 10861 Blackburn Road
• Request for a Warrant to modify the Building Type standard at 10861 Blackburn Road
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission adopted the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. It also approved the Major Design Review, Tentative Map, Exception and Warrant for the Del Sol Phase 5 project at 10861 Blackburn Road, adding several conditions, by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved June 17, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved Major Design Review, Tentative Map, Exception and Warrant for Del Sol Phase 5 at 10861 Blackburn Road, with conditions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation and provide feedback on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2050 General Plan. The meeting will use an open house format with discussion stations to gather comments from the commission and the public.

• Presentation and feedback on the 2050 General Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
• Discussion of the Draft General Plan Noise Element

The commission reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the 2050 General Plan and its Draft Noise Element, both released on June 30, 2025. A 45‑day public comment period runs until August 14, 2025. The commission received and filed the presentation but took no further action.

• No action taken on 2050 General Plan EIR presentation (no vote required)

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will receive staff updates on a new downtown parking structure and a parking study regarding the expansion of paid parking. The committee is also asked to approve a list of projects and programs within the Ventura Parking Work-Plan.

• Update on the New Downtown Parking Structure
• Update on the Expansion of Paid Parking and the Parking Study
• Approval of projects and programs in the Ventura Parking Work-Plan
• Budget update for the Downtown Parking District and overall program budget

The Parking Advisory Committee approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes with all members voting aye. The committee also approved the Ventura Parking Work‑Plan, adding specific wording changes and ordering adjustments, again with all members voting aye. No action was taken on the New Downtown Parking Structure update, the Parking Expansion & Parking Study update, or the Parking Management Program monthly budget update.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved Ventura Parking Work‑Plan with wording and ordering conditions (All Ayes)
• No action taken on New Downtown Parking Structure update
• No action taken on Parking Expansion & Parking Study update
• No action taken on Parking Management Program monthly budget update

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct a second open house workshop. The committee will discuss the crafting and creation of the City's Objective Design Standards.

• Objective Design Standards Workshop - Second Open House

The Design Review Committee appointed Member Laura Kay Dunbar as Acting Chair for the July 16, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Member Yves Radames Culqui, seconded by Member Penn Hsu, and carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Appointed Laura Kay Dunbar as Acting Chair (vote 3-0)

General Plan Advisory Committee

The General Plan Advisory Committee will receive an overview of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. The body will discuss the report by section and review the remaining steps in the environmental review process.

• Presentation on CEQA overview
• Review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Community Development Director will review requests for a new daycare center and several residential property modifications. The body is deciding on use permits, coastal development permits, and zoning variances.

• Use permit and Historic Design Review for a daycare center and office at 557 East Thompson Boulevard
• Coastal Development Permit for a 175 sf addition and remodel at 1113 Bath Lane
• Variances for setback, yard, and lot coverage for a 252 square-foot deck and hedge at 2229 Sunset Drive

The Hearing Officer approved the June 16 meeting minutes. The officer also approved, with conditions, an administrative coastal development permit for a residence at 1113 Bath Lane, minor variances for a deck and hedge at 2229 Sunset Drive, and a use permit with historic design review for a day‑care center at 557 East Thompson Boulevard.

• Approved June 16, 2025 Director’s Hearing minutes (as presented)
• Approved Administrative Coastal Development Permit for 1113 Bath Lane (conditioned)
• Approved Minor Variances for Powers Residence at 2229 Sunset Drive (conditioned)
• Approved Use Permit and Historic Design Review for Little Blue Creche at 557 East Thompson Boulevard (conditioned)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee is reviewing two requests for Historic Design Review to analyze building and site modifications. The body will provide recommendations to the Community Development Director and decision-making authority regarding these landmarks.

• Historic Design Review for a day care center and office space at 557 E. Thompson Blvd (The Little Blue Creche)
• Historic Design Review for window and storefront rehabilitation at E.P. Foster Library (651 E. Main Street)
• Approval of June 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Committee approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑2). It voted 5‑0 to recommend the Community Development Director approve a Historic Design Review for the Little Blue Creche daycare/office project with specific door and trim conditions. It also voted 5‑0 to recommend the decision‑making authority approve a Historic Design Review for the E.P. Foster Library modernization with detailed façade and roof recommendations.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Recommended approval of Historic Design Review for Little Blue Creche project with door/trim conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Historic Design Review for E.P. Foster Library modernization with façade and roof recommendations (5-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will consider approving artist design renderings for the Westpark Skatepark Expansion Project. The body will also discuss its 2025 Workplan and receive updates on the Cultural Funding Grant Program.

• Approval of artist design renderings for the Westpark Skatepark Expansion Project
• Updates on the Cultural Funding Grant Program
• Development of the 2025 Workplan
• Discussion of recommendations to City Council regarding a Land Acknowledgement
• Discussion of Monthly Proclamations that support Cultural Awareness

The commission approved the meeting minutes from May 8, 2025. It accepted additional artist design renderings for the Westpark Skatepark expansion. Commissioners formed a Chumash Land Acknowledgement Subcommittee and added a land‑acknowledgement item to the August agenda, both with unanimous affirmative votes. Staff support for the public‑input process was also accepted.

• Approved May 8 minutes (3 Ayes, 1 Abstain)
• Approved Westpark Skatepark design renderings (3 Ayes, 1 Abstain)
• Formed Chumash Land Acknowledgement Subcommittee (4 Ayes)
• Added Chumash Land Acknowledgement agenda item (4 Ayes)
• Accepted staff support for public‑input process

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission is reviewing a recommendation from Councilmember Liz Campos to implement a Chumash Land Acknowledgement at the start of City Council meetings. The agenda includes multiple public communications requesting that the Chumash community be directly involved in drafting the statement.

• Proposal to give a Chumash Land Acknowledgement at the beginning of each Council meeting
• Proposal to allow a Chumash elder or designee to offer words of encouragement during annual Council Reorganizing meetings
• Public correspondence from Robyne Redwater, Diego Magana, Arthur Valenzuela Jr., Kate Levinstein, Ally Alejo, Valeria Resendiz, and Wayne R. Ferren Jr. regarding Chumash participation in the drafting process

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission is reviewing artist designs for the Westpark Skatepark Expansion Project. The body is also discussing the adoption of a monthly heritage calendar and a formal Chumash Land Acknowledgement for City Council meetings.

• Approval of additional artist design renderings for the Westpark Skatepark Expansion Project
• Review of a draft monthly heritage calendar for cultural awareness proclamations
• Discussion of a draft Chumash Land Acknowledgement for City Council meetings
• Introduction of new Public and Community Arts Coordinator Stephanie Jacinto
• Update on an artwork survey for the Surfers Point Phase II Project

City Council

The City Council will discuss several water infrastructure projects and a 2025 water and wastewater rate study. The body is deciding on multiple construction and engineering contracts for water purification and supply projects.

• Contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Project up to $87,871,549
• Contract with Kennedy Jenks for engineering support up to $3,198,015
• Contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for Advanced Water Purification Facility preconstruction up to $1,320,000
• Purchase order with Carahsoft Technology Corp for Procore software up to $424,817.25
• Amendment to Hamner, Jewell & Associates agreement for State Water Interconnection Project increasing total to $149,260

The Ventura City Council approved several water‑related contracts and a resolution. A $79,883,226 contract for the Membrane Bioreactor/UV Light Disinfection Project was approved unanimously. Additional contracts for engineering support, software, and a pre‑construction phase were also approved, with one vote split. The council adopted the third addendum to the environmental impact report and approved all consent items.

• Approved $79,883,226 Membrane Bioreactor/UV Light Disinfection contract with PCL Construction (All Ayes)
• Approved $2,898,015 engineering support contract with Kennedy Jenks (All Ayes)
• Approved $424,817.25 purchase order with Carahsoft for Procore software (All Ayes)
• Approved Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2022-007, increasing max compensation by $27,000 to $149,260 (All Ayes)
• Approved $1,200,000 pre‑construction phase contract with PCL Construction for Advanced Water Purification Facility (Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Halter, Sanchez‑Palacios; Noes: Campos)
• Adopted Resolution approving Third Addendum to Certified Final EIR for Ventura Water Supply Projects (All Ayes)
• Approved all consent items (All Ayes)
• Approved response to Grand Jury Report on Subsurface Dam in Foster Park (All Ayes)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss and identify future action items related to the 2025 Workplan. The body is also scheduled to approve minutes from a June 25, 2025, special meeting.

• Review and discussion of the Parks & Recreation Commission 2025 Workplan
• Approval of June 25, 2025, special meeting minutes

Commissioners Christensen, Miller, Tovar, and Velez elected Commissioner Tovar as Chair Pro-Tem by unanimous vote. The commission then approved the minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting, also unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Commissioner Tovar elected Chair Pro-Tem (4-0)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss water supply projects and potential changes to water and wastewater rate structures. The body is deciding on several high-value contracts for water purification and bioreactor projects.

• Contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for $79,883,226 for the Membrane Bioreactor/UV Disinfection Project
• Contract with Kennedy Jenks for $2,898,015 for engineering support
• Contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for $1,200,000 for the Advanced Water Purification Facility preconstruction phase
• Contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for $424,817.25 for Procore software services
• Contract amendment with Hamner, Jewell & Associates increasing total compensation to $149,260

City Council

The City Council will consider several professional services agreements for plan check reviews and public works projects. The body is also reviewing a security agreement for the 2025 Ventura County Fair and a food recovery collaboration with Ventura County.

• Plan check review agreements with Bureau Veritas ($937,560), CSG Consultants ($551,506), m6 Consulting ($1,093,819), and Willdan Engineering ($1,093,819)
• Agreement with 31st District Agriculture Association for 2025 Ventura County Fair security and traffic control not-to-exceed $300,000
• Construction contract with Advanced Industrial Services, Inc. for Foothill Tanks Project for $1,946,000
• Agreement with Flowers & Associates, Inc. for Waterline – Eastside to Midtown Interconnection Project for $668,500
• General Services Agreement with Trimble Unity Construct for project management software for $130,000

The council approved a slate of consent items, including the June meeting minutes and multiple professional‑services agreements. It authorized a $2.14 million construction contract for the Foothill Tanks project and related amendments. All items passed, with Councilmembers Campos and Schumacher voting no on two amendments and the mayor recused from the waste‑recovery MOU.

• Approved City Council minutes for June 10, 24 and special June 26 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreements with Bureau Veritas, m6 Consulting and Willdan (total not‑to‑exceed $3.1 M, unanimous)
• Approved side‑letter with Ventura City Firefighters’ Association (unanimous)
• Approved Ventura County Fair security and traffic contract up to $300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Waste‑Free Ventura County (Mayor recused, unanimous among others)
• Approved Foothill Tanks construction contract $2.14 M, CEQA exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to TRC Parkitects downtown parking contract (Campos and Schumacher voted no)
• Approved Trimble Unity Construct project‑management software agreement $130,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several professional service agreements for plan verification and infrastructure projects. The body is also reviewing security agreements for the Ventura County Fair and a regional food recovery partnership.

• Plan verification contracts with m6 Consulting, Inc. ($1,093,819), Willdan Engineering ($1,093,819), Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. ($937,560), and CSG Consultants, Inc. ($551,506)
• Construction contract with Advanced Industrial Services, Inc. for Foothill Tanks project up to $2,141,000
• Security and traffic control agreement with District 31 Farm Bureau for the 2025 Ventura County Fair up to $300,000
• Contract extensions for the Santa Clara and Palm downtown parking structure and Boardwalk repair design
• Memorandum of Understanding with Ventura County for the Ventura County Waste Free food recovery collaboration

City Council Rules Committee

The Ventura City Council Rules Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, discuss potential revisions to City Council protocols, and consider policy proposals including a tree protection ordinance and a public safety reentry partnership. The committee may also review a draft amendment to the municipal code based on a Measure O oversight committee recommendation.

• Approval of June 2, 2025 Rules Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion of possible revisions to City Council Meeting Protocols (referred from January 28, 2025)
• Draft amendment to Municipal Code Section 4.129.160(F) to expand Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee’s role
• Policy consideration for Public Safety Burden Equity and Reentry Partnership Policy (PSBERP)
• Policy consideration for proposed Tree Protection Ordinance

The Rules Committee approved the June 2 2025 special meeting minutes. It referred revisions to council meeting protocols, heritage recognition and Chumash acknowledgment, a municipal code amendment, the Public Safety Burden Equity and Reentry Partnership Policy, and a proposed tree protection ordinance to the appropriate bodies for further consideration. All votes were unanimous except the PSBERP item, which recorded two Ayes and no opposition. Mayor Dr. Sánchez‑Palacios recused herself from the PSBERP discussion.

• Approved June 2 2025 Special Meeting minutes (all Ayes)
• Referred council meeting protocol revision recommendations to City Council (vote not recorded)
• Referred Chumash Land Acknowledgement discussion to Arts & Culture Commission (all Ayes)
• Referred monthly heritage calendar discussion to Arts & Culture Commission (all Ayes)
• Referred municipal code Section 4.129.160(F) amendment to Council Ad Hoc Committee (all Ayes)
• Referred Public Safety Burden Equity and Reentry Partnership Policy to City Council with recommendation to approve (Ayes: Duran, McReynolds; Noes: none)
• Referred proposed Tree Protection Ordinance to Parks & Recreation Commission (all Ayes)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a conceptual design for a new apartment complex and a permit request for a Starbucks cafe. The body is also tasked with approving minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting.

• Conceptual Design Review for a 19-unit multi-family residential development at 1042 East Main Street
• Permit requests for a ~2,300 square foot Starbucks Cafe with drive-through at 2148 Harbor Boulevard
• Approval of June 4, 2025 Meeting Minutes

The Design Review Committee approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to continue the Harbor Starbucks coastal development permit request to a later date. The committee recommended specific design changes for the Loretta Court Apartments project.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Continued Harbor Starbucks permit request (4-0)
• Recommended design changes for Loretta Court Apartments (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on the Saticoy East Village mixed-use development. The body is also reviewing a policy to reform how members are appointed to city boards and commissions.

• Proposed denial of Saticoy East Village mixed-use development and associated permits
• Contract with Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. for Leo Robbins Community Boating Center dock replacement for $297,379
• Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for GIS software and services for $307,050
• Legal services amendment with Nossaman, LLP for Consent Decree compliance not to exceed $250,000
• Annual contracts with San Buenaventura Housing Authority for Affordable Housing ($230,000) and Housing Preservation ($7,500) programs

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on the Saticoy East Village Mixed Use Development. The body is also considering reforming the appointment process for city boards and commissions to a district-based nomination model.

• Proposed denial of Saticoy East Village Mixed Use Development and associated permits
• Contract with Housing Authority for Affordable Housing Program ($230,000 annually) and Housing Preservation Program ($7,500 annually)
• Construction contract with Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. for Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center Dock Replacement (up to $327,117)
• Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for GIS software and services ($307,050 plus $30,705 contingency)
• Ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones across the City

The council approved a new ordinance that designates fire‑hazard severity zones across the city. It also denied the Saticoy Village mixed‑use development and instructed staff to revise the proposal. Additional actions included approving several contracts for legal services, affordable housing, GIS software, and a dock replacement, as well as extending the meeting past 10 p.m. and creating an ad‑hoc committee to review advisory groups.

• Approved Thirteenth Amendment to Nossaman LLP legal services agreement (up to $250,000)
• Approved $230,000 annual contract for Affordable Housing Program and $7,500 annual Housing Preservation contract (3‑year terms)
• Approved Ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Ordinance No. 2025‑02)
• Approved Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute for GIS software ($307,050 plus $30,705 contingency)
• Approved Construction Contract for Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center dock replacement ($297,379, up to $327,117 total)
• Denied Saticoy Village Mixed‑Use Development; directed staff to revise project (vote all Ayes)
• Approved staff recommendation on 2050 General Plan EIR presentation (vote all Ayes)
• Extended meeting beyond 10 p.m. (Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Campos, Halter, Mayor; No: Schumacher)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially adopt an updated Community Autonomy, Rights, and Equality (CARE) policy. This policy aims to establish the city as a safe community for LGBTQ+ residents, immigrant residents, and individuals seeking reproductive healthcare.

• Resolution to adopt the updated Community Autonomy, Rights, and Equality (CARE) policy

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a resolution to adopt the Community Autonomy, Rights, and Equality (CARE) policy. This policy aims to establish the city as a safe community for immigrant and LGBTQ+ residents, as well as individuals seeking reproductive healthcare.

• Resolution to adopt the Community Autonomy, Rights, and Equality (CARE) Policy

The City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-47, adopting the updated Community Autonomy, Rights, and Equality (CARE) policy. The resolution adds the phrase “or perceived to be” to sections 2 and 7, deletes the original section 6, and renumbers the former section 7 as section 6. The vote was 6 in favor, 1 against.

• Adopted CARE policy resolution (6-1)
• Amended sections 2 and 7 to add “or perceived to be”, deleted section 6, renumbered section 7 as section 6

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to review conceptual design alternatives for the Buenaventura Golf Course Improvements Project. The body will provide input and feedback on the proposed designs.

• Presentation and feedback on Buenaventura Golf Course Improvements Project conceptual design alternatives
• Approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the San Buenaventura Planning Commission scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The provided document consists of supplemental public communications for the June 25, 2025, meeting. Residents submitted requests regarding the redevelopment of the Buena Ventura Golf Course and repairs to tennis courts.

• Requests for an 18-hole golf course at Buena Ventura Golf Course
• Proposals to add a disc golf course at the Buena Ventura Golf Course property
• Request for a private equity developed clubhouse and restaurant at Olivas
• Request for repair or construction of new tennis courts and pickleball courts at Camino Real Park

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to rename and update affordable housing regulations in the Municipal Code. The body is also reviewing multiple service agreements for legal research, animal control, and police security services.

• Ordinance to rename Chapter 24.445 to Affordable Housing Regulations and incorporate state laws
• Five-year agreement with CAPS Media for video production and PEG access services totaling $3,364,875
• Service Level Agreement with County of Ventura for animal control services estimated at $859,542
• Security services contract extension with Ventura County Medical Center estimated at $670,612
• Three-year agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research and software up to $330,370

The council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 24.445 to rename the Residential Density Bonus Regulations as Affordable Housing Regulations and to incorporate state affordable‑housing laws. It also approved several service agreements, including legal research contracts with Thomson Reuters and West Publishing, a five‑year PEG media services contract with CAPS Media, and extensions for animal control, school resource officers, and security services.

• Approved Ordinance Amending Chapter 24.445 to Affordable Housing Regulations (Ordinance No. 2025-03)
• Approved three‑year Thomson Reuters legal research agreement ($300,336 FY26‑28, up to $330,370) (Agreement No. 2025-50)
• Approved five‑year West Publishing print products agreement ($20,028 FY26‑30, up to $22,031) (Agreement No. 2025-51)
• Approved five‑year CAPS Media PEG services agreement ($630,000 FY26, total $3,364,875) (Agreement No. 2025-52)
• Approved Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with David M. Ceppos (Agreement No. PO-0002152.2)
• Approved Service Level Agreement with County of Ventura for animal control services ($859,542) (Agreement Nos. 2025-54 and 2020-018.1)
• Approved Fourth Extension to School Resource Officer agreement with Ventura Unified School District (Agreement No. 2021-077.4)
• Approved Fourth Extension to Security Services contract with Ventura County Medical Center ($670,612) (Agreement No. 2021-057.4)

City Council

The City Council will consider updating the municipal code to incorporate state affordable housing laws and inclusive housing programs. The body is also reviewing several professional service contracts for legal research, animal control, and community media.

• Ordinance to rename Chapter 24.445 to Affordable Housing Regulations and incorporate state laws
• Five-year contract with CAPS Media for PEG access and community media center estimated at $3,364,875
• Service agreement with Ventura County for animal control services estimated at $859,542
• Three-year agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research and HighQ software up to $330,370
• Professional services agreement with Kim Evans for police behavioral health services for $69,300

Water Commission

The Water Commission will discuss revised financial plans and rate structure options for water and wastewater services. The body will also receive updates on water purification projects and a Grand Jury response regarding water rates and the Foster Park underground dam.

• 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study including residential water tiers and wastewater flow charge caps
• Grand Jury Report Response Letter regarding water rates and the underground dam in Foster Park
• Update on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and utility billing
• Findings from the VenturaWaterPure Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Updates on the Advanced Water Purification Facility and Membrane Bioreactor project

The Water Commission approved three motions to maintain the current residential water tier structure, to model total fixed revenue recovery at 30% and 25%, and to reduce residential wastewater flow caps to 10 units per month for single‑family and 8 units for multi‑family customers. The commission also authorized the VenturaWaterPure Ad Hoc Subcommittee to attend a City Council special meeting. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved maintaining current residential water tier structure (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved modeling total fixed revenue recovery at 30% and 25% (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved reducing residential wastewater flow caps to 10 units/month single‑family and 8 units/month multi‑family (5 AYES, 1 NAY, 1 ABSENT)
• Authorized VenturaWaterPure Ad Hoc Subcommittee to attend July 9 City Council special meeting (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSTAIN, 1 ABSENT)

Parking Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the Parking Advisory Committee scheduled for June 19, 2025, has been cancelled.

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will review a progress report on the 2024 Housing Element and discuss funding for encampment responses. The body is also considering a recommendation for City Council to contract with Mercy House Living Centers, Inc. to operate the Safe Sleep Program.

• Proposed contract with Mercy House Living Centers, Inc. for Safe Sleep Program at 2323 Knoll Drive
• Authorization to support Ventura County Continuum of Care’s application for HHAP-6 encampment response funding
• 2024 Annual Progress Report on the Housing Element – General Plan Compliance Update

The subcommittee approved the May 21, 2025 minutes and received the 2024 Annual Progress Report. It authorized the Housing Services Division to support Ventura County’s HHAP‑6 funding application. It denied the staff recommendation to approve a contract with Mercy House Living Centers for the Safe Sleep Program and instructed staff to arrange a presentation from New Beginnings.

• Approved May 21, 2025 committee minutes (All Ayes)
• Received and filed the 2024 Annual Progress Report
• Authorized support for Ventura County Continuum of Care HHAP‑6 application (All Ayes)
• Denied Mercy House contract for Safe Sleep Program; directed staff to schedule New Beginnings presentation (All Ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider permits for a new gas station and a detached accessory dwelling unit. The body will also receive the 2024 Annual Progress Report regarding housing needs.

• Request for Major Design Review and permits for a two-story corner market, four gas pumps, and car wash at 11004 Telegraph Road
• Request for Coastal Development Permit and variances for a 1,042-square-foot detached ADU at 2754 Pierpont Blvd
• Receipt and filing of the 2024 Annual Progress Report on Housing Element implementation
• Approval of May 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the May 28 meeting minutes. It approved the Shell gas station design review, use permits, warrant and exception at 11004 Telegraph Road with a 5‑0 vote. It denied the 2574 Pierpont accessory dwelling unit request with a 5‑0 vote. The 2024 Annual Progress Report was received and filed.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Approved Resolution CD-2025-37 for Shell PLC at 11004 Telegraph Road (5-0)
• Denied 2574 Pierpont ADU request and associated variances (5-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Annual Progress Report

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Community Development Director will consider several administrative permits for residential construction and business operations. The body is deciding on coastal development permits, an alcohol use permit, a preschool use permit, and a sign variance.

• Coastal Development Permit for a new 3,058 sq ft home at 2711 Seahorse Ave
• Coastal Development Permit for an exterior remodel at 1339 Nathan Lane
• Alcohol Use Permit (Type 47 License) for La Duquesa Steak House at 1718 East Main Street
• Use Permit for a 6,943 sq ft preschool at 1981 South Victoria Avenue
• Sign Variance for a wall sign over 32 inches at 6500 Auto Center Drive

The Hearing Officer approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 Director’s Hearing. Six permit applications were approved with conditions, covering coastal development, alcohol sales, a preschool, and a sign variance. Each approval was recorded as a resolution with a specific case number. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved May 19, 2025 Director’s Hearing minutes (Consent Item 1)
• Approved Administrative Coastal Development Permit at 2711 Seahorse Ave (Resolution CD-2025-41) with condition to obtain a building permit contingent on California Coastal Commission approval
• Approved Administrative Coastal Development Permit at 1339 Nathan Lane (Resolution CD-2025-38) with conditions
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for La Duquesa Steak House at 1718 E. Main Street (Resolution CD-2025-39) with conditions
• Approved Use Permit for Growing Minds Children’s Center at 1981 S. Victoria Ave (Resolution CD-2025-40) with conditions
• Approved Sign Variance for Kirby’s Subaru at 6500 Auto Center Drive (Resolution 2025-42) with conditions

Economic Development Subcommittee

The regular meeting of the City of San Buenaventura Economic Development Subcommittee scheduled for June 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will review draft results from Phase 2 of the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey. The body is asked to provide recommendations regarding the identification of potential historic properties in the Westside planning community.

• Review of Citywide Historic Survey - Westside Community draft results

The committee approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3-0 vote. It also accepted the Citywide Historic Survey Westside Community presentation, also by a 3-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Accepted Citywide Historic Survey Westside Community presentation (3-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission on June 12, 2025, is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2025.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will consider several professional service agreements for water system rehabilitation, beach safety, and legislative advocacy. The body is also reviewing updates to council protocols regarding disruptive behavior and the 2025 Comprehensive Water Resources Report.

• Contracts with Central Coast Engineering and Toro Enterprises for water system paving, each not-to-exceed $1,500,000
• Agreement with Performance Pipeline Technologies for sewer line rehabilitation not-to-exceed $1,500,000
• Beach lifeguard and patrol services agreement with CA State Dept of Parks and Recreation not-to-exceed $757,546
• Construction contract with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for Beach Parking Structure stair replacement for $592,500
• Legislative advocacy services agreement with Nossaman LLP not-to-exceed $396,000 over two years

The Ventura City Council approved a resolution updating disruptive‑behavior protocols (6‑1 vote) and adopted several professional‑services amendments, increasing two contracts by $296,496 each. It also approved a legislative‑advocacy agreement with Nossaman LLP (up to $396,000) and renewed the Downtown Ventura Business Improvement District assessments. Additional approvals included a lifeguard services agreement for city beaches, a CEQA‑exempt beach parking stair tower replacement project with contracts totaling $681,375, and on‑call paving agreements for the water system.

• Approved Resolution 2025-35 updating Council disruptive‑behavior protocols (6‑1)
• Approved amendments to Agreements 2022‑032 (Shums Coda) and 2022‑034 (NV5), each increasing contract by $296,496
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Nossaman LLP for legislative advocacy, up to $396,000 over two years
• Approved Resolution 2025-36 renewing Downtown Ventura Property‑Based Business Improvement District assessments
• Approved Resolution 2025-37 acknowledging 2024 state‑mandated fire inspections report
• Approved beach lifeguard and patrol services agreement, not‑to‑exceed $757,546 (first year $244,363)
• Approved Beach Parking Structure Southeast Stair Tower Replacement project, CEQA exemption, contracts $592,500 (Jilk) and $84,870 (CSG), plus $45,165 CIP increase
• Approved on‑call asphalt and concrete paving agreements with Central Coast Engineering and Toro Enterprises, each up to $1,500,000

City Council

The City Council will consider several professional service agreements and infrastructure projects. Key items include beach lifeguard services and repairs to a beach parking structure.

• Agreement with California Department of Parks and Recreation for lifeguard and beach patrol services up to $757,546
• Contract with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for $592,500 to replace the southeast stair tower of the beach parking structure
• On-call asphalt and concrete paving agreements with Central Coast Engineering, Inc. and Toro Enterprises, Inc. up to $1,500,000 each
• Legislative management services agreement with Nossaman LLP not to exceed $396,000 over two years
• Plan check service amendments for Shums Coda Associates, Inc. (up to $1,598,777) and NV5, Inc. (up to $1,900,302)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a 117-unit residential development outside city limits and a request to increase units at an apartment complex. The body will also review schematic designs for pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

• Vello Retreat: Proposed 117 residential units on 17.61 acres north of Cedar Street and south of Dakota Drive
• Thompson Cruz Courtyard Apartments: Request to increase residential units at 1926 E. Thompson Blvd
• Pre-Approved ADU Designs: Presentation of schematic plans for city-approved accessory dwelling units
• Arco Carwash: Proposed 1,440-square-foot addition for a drive-through carwash at 605 South Mills Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 9, 2025 and May 7, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the April 9 and May 7 meetings. It voted to continue the Arco Carwash project, the Thompson Cruz Courtyard Apartments project, and the Vello Retreat Subdivision project, setting the latter’s review for August 6 2025. The committee also received and filed the pre‑approved accessory dwelling unit design report. Vice Chair Kiesel recused himself from the Thompson Cruz item.

• Approved April 9 and May 7 meeting minutes (3‑0‑1)
• Continued Arco Carwash major design review (4‑0)
• Continued Thompson Cruz Courtyard Apartments project (3‑0‑1)
• Continued Vello Retreat Subdivision project to Aug 6 2025 (4‑0)
• Received and filed pre‑approved ADU design report
• Vice Chair Kiesel recused from Thompson Cruz Courtyard Apartments item

City Council Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is discussing updates to City Council protocols regarding disruptive behavior and a proposal to change how members are appointed to city boards and commissions. The committee is also considering referring a proposal for ceremonial lighting of City Hall to the Parks and Recreation Committee.

• Proposed ordinance to sunset the Appointments Recommendation Committee (ARC)
• Proposal to transition 7-member advisory groups to a district-based nomination model
• Resolution to update City Council Protocols pertaining to disruptive behavior
• Discussion on establishing a program for ceremonial lighting of City Hall
• Approval of April 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The Rules Committee approved its April 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution updating council protocols for disruptive behavior. The committee referred a proposal to reform the appointments process for boards, commissions and committees to the City Council, recommending it is ready without changes. It also referred the development of a ceremonial lighting program for City Hall to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Approved April 14, 2025 Committee Minutes (2‑0 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Recommended City Council adopt resolution updating disruptive‑behavior protocols (2‑0 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Referred appointments‑process reform proposal to City Council, ready without changes (2‑0 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Referred ceremonial lighting program for City Hall to Parks and Recreation Commission (2‑0 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold the second of two discussion sessions to review and provide feedback on the draft General Plan. This session focuses on specific chapters regarding mobility, environmental justice, parks, public facilities, and safety.

• Review of Draft General Plan Ch. 6 (Mobility Element)
• Review of Draft General Plan Ch. 7 (Environmental Justice Element)
• Review of Draft General Plan Ch. 8 (Parks and Open Space Element)
• Review of Draft General Plan Ch. 9 (Public Facilities and Services Element)
• Review of Draft General Plan Ch. 10 (Safety Element)

The Planning Commission voted to approve the April 1, 2025 Special Meeting minutes and the April 23, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes. Both motions carried with three affirmative votes, no negative votes, and one abstention. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 1, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved April 23, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (3-0-1)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will meet to approve minutes, repeal a 2022 development agreement with Hofer Properties and others, and hold a workshop on the FY2026 budget. The closed session will address existing and anticipated litigation. Public hearings will cover fire hazard zones and an underground utility district on Park Row Avenue.

• Repeal Ordinance No. 2022-023 regarding a development agreement with Hofer Properties, LLC, Ventura Olivas Company, LLC, and WF Golf Course, LLC
• Approve FY2026 budget workshop and provide direction on Measure O inquiries ($50M+ operating budget)
• Adopt a resolution establishing an underground utility district along Park Row Avenue west of Olive Street
• Renew Ordinance No. 2022-005 and approve the Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Report per AB 481
• Reject all bids for Barranca Vista Center HVAC Replacement and authorize rebidding

The council voted to repeal Ordinance No. 2022-023 that authorized a development agreement. It also approved the first reading of a fire‑hazard‑severity‑zones ordinance and a resolution creating an underground utility district on Park Row Avenue. Several contract actions were approved, including a lot transfer to Shea Homes, a public‑works services amendment, a software amendment, and a purchase‑order increase, while all bids for a HVAC replacement were rejected.

• Repealed Ordinance No. 2022-023 (vote: Ayes Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Halter, Sanchez-Palacios; Noes Campos)
• Approved first reading of Fire Hazard Severity Zones Ordinance (vote: all Ayes)
• Approved Resolution establishing underground utility district on Park Row Ave (vote: all Ayes)
• Approved transfer of Lots 251 & 253 in Parklands Phase 4 to Shea Homes (affirmative vote of five members required)
• Approved amendment to public‑works on‑call services, raising per‑agreement limit to $500,000 (vote not specified)
• Rejected all bids for Barranca Vista Center HVAC replacement (vote not specified)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to TriTech software agreement, increasing total to $380,639 (vote not specified)
• Approved $50,000 increase to water blanket purchase order for ferrous chloride (vote not specified)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones throughout the city. The body is also reviewing several contracts, including police military equipment policies and water management software.

• Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Proposed repeal of Ordinance No. 2022-023 regarding a development agreement with Hofer Properties, LLC, Ventura Olivas Company, LLC, and WF Golf Course, LLC
• Renewal of Ordinance No. 2022-005 and approval of the Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report
• Contract increase of $55,850 for Lucity asset management software with TriTech Software Systems
• Increase of $50,000 for a purchase order with California Water Technologies, LLC for ferrous chloride

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will review proposed amendments to the municipal code and the fee schedule for lot line adjustments. The body is also considering the renewal of contracts for affordable housing and housing preservation programs.

• Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapters 24 and 25 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code
• Contract renewal for the Affordable Housing Program in the amount of $230,00
• Contract renewal for the Housing Preservation Program in the amount of $7,500
• Resolution to amend Fee Schedule for Lot Line Adjustments to meet Housing Element Goal

The Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 19 and April 16 regular meetings. It also approved a proposed amendment to Chapters 24 and 25 of the municipal code, renewed a contract with the Housing Authority for $230,00 and $7,500, and voted to forward a resolution amending the lot‑line adjustment fee schedule to the City Council.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all Ayes)
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Ayes: Duran, Campos; Abstain: Halter)
• Approved proposed ordinance amendment to Chapters 24 and 25 (all Ayes)
• Approved renewal of Housing Authority contract: $230,00 for Affordable Housing Program and $7,500 for Housing Preservation Program (all Ayes)
• Approved to take fee‑schedule resolution to Council for lot‑line adjustments (all Ayes)

Finance, Audit & Budget Committee

The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee will review the proposed FY 2026 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget. The committee will also provide direction on responses to City Council inquiries regarding Measure O.

• FY 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget workshop
• Response to City Council's April 22nd Measure O inquiries
• Approval of April 15, 2025 Special Meeting minutes

The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 special meeting, with all members voting aye. The committee also received and filed the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop materials as recommended. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Received and filed FY 2026 Budget Workshop

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review financial plan updates for a 2025 water and wastewater rate study and a comprehensive water resources report. The body is also considering recommendations for a sewer system management plan and several construction project contracts.

• 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study financial plan updates
• Final Draft 2025 Comprehensive Water Resources Report
• Updated Sewer System Management Plan for the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility
• Preconstruction contract for the Advanced Water Purification Facility project
• Early guaranteed maximum price construction contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for Project WW22-1215

The Water Commission approved moving forward with a preconstruction contract for the Advanced Water Purification Facility project, with a vote of 5‑yes, 1‑no, and 1 absent. It also approved the final draft 2025 Comprehensive Water Resources Report, confirming no water shortage stage is triggered (6‑yes, 1 absent). The commission approved the updated Sewer System Management Plan for the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility (6‑yes, 1 absent). Additional motions supporting early work on the Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Project and the Owner Controlled Insurance Program were each approved with 6‑yes and 1 absent.

• Approved preconstruction contract recommendation for Advanced Water Purification Facility (5 AYES, 1 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved recommendation to confirm no water shortage stage per 2025 Comprehensive Water Resources Report (6 AYES, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved updated Sewer System Management Plan for Ventura Water Reclamation Facility (6 AYES, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved motion to support early work on Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Project (6 AYES, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved motion supporting Owner Controlled Insurance Program concept (6 AYES, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 meeting (4 AYES, 2 ABSTAIN, 1 ABSENT)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Hearing Officer will consider several land use requests, including an increase in residential units for an apartment complex and multiple alcohol use permits. The body will also review coastal development permits for harbor and water infrastructure projects.

• Laurel Courts Apartments (1028 E Front St): Proposal to increase units from 46 to 62
• Buster’s OG BBQ (2855 Johnson Drive Suite X): Request for Type 41 Alcohol Use Permit
• Yard Bar & Grill (328 E Main Street): Modification of alcohol permit for 2,780 sq ft of outdoor dining
• Art's Corner Cafe (1907 E Thompson Blvd): Amendment to alcohol permit for amplified sound
• Safe Harbor (1551 Spinnaker Drive): Coastal Development Permit for fuel system replacement

The Hearing Officer approved the Director’s Hearing Protocols and the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. He also approved several permits and amendments, including alcohol use permits for Buster’s OG BBQ and Yard Bar & Grill, a coastal development permit for Safe Harbor, a park design review for Harbor Parcel 5, an amendment for Art’s Corner Cafe, and a water‑treatment project amendment. All approvals were granted with conditions as outlined in the respective resolutions.

• Approved Director’s Hearing Protocols (as presented)
• Approved April 21, 2025 Director’s Hearing minutes (as presented)
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for Buster’s OG BBQ (Resolution CD‑2025‑30) with conditions
• Approved Modified Alcohol Use Permit for Yard Bar & Grill (Resolution CD‑2025‑31) with conditions
• Approved Coastal Development Permit for Safe Harbor fuel system replacement (Resolution CD‑2025‑32) with conditions
• Approved Major Design Review and Coastal Development Permit for Harbor Parcel 5 Park (Resolution CD‑2025‑33) with conditions
• Approved Amendment to Alcohol Use Permit for Art’s Corner Cafe (Resolution CD‑2025‑34) with conditions
• Approved Amendment to Administrative Coastal Development Permit for Ventura Water Membrane Bioreactor (Resolution CD‑2025‑35) with conditions

City Council

The City Council will hold a session to receive presentations and provide feedback on the General Plan project. The meeting includes periods for general public communications.

• General Plan project discussion and feedback session

Parking Advisory Committee

The committee will receive staff updates on a new downtown parking structure and a request for proposal to expand paid parking. Members will also provide direction on prioritizing projects within the Ventura Parking Work Plan and review the parking management budget.

• Update on the New Downtown Parking Structure
• Update on the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Expansion of Paid Parking
• Prioritization of projects and programs in the Ventura Parking Work Plan
• Monthly budget update for the Downtown Parking District and overall program

The Parking Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting with all Ayes. No action was taken on the new downtown parking structure update, the RFP for expanded paid parking, the Ventura Parking Work Plan, or the monthly budget update. Chair Kevin Clerici left at approximately 3:50 p.m., and Vice Chair Marina Porter presided over the remainder of the meeting.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (all Ayes)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a special meeting to receive presentations and provide feedback on the Public Draft General Plan. No voting or formal action is scheduled; the session is intended for discussion and input. The meeting also includes periods for public communications on any city business.

• Public Draft General Plan – Council discussion session: receive presentations, ask questions, and provide comments and feedback.

The City Council received a presentation on the draft General Plan. Council members discussed Chapter 4 (Land Use), Chapter 6 (Mobility), Chapter 9 (Public Facilities and Services), and Chapter 10 (Safety). They provided comments and feedback on each element. No vote was taken on the draft.

• Received draft General Plan presentation and provided feedback (no vote)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists mainly of procedural items and public comment periods. The only concrete item is a mention of a potential soccer field site on city-owned property (APN 138-0-050-090) of approximately 37 acres, with 20 acres considered usable. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Potential soccer field site at city property (APN 138-0-050-090) with 37-acre site, 20 acres usable

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear an informational presentation on the City Council's strategic priorities and policy focus areas. They will also review and identify action items for their 2025 Workplan. The meeting includes approval of April 9, 2025 minutes and public comment period.

• Presentation on City Council Strategic Priorities and Policy Focus Areas by Senior Management Analyst Katrina Titus
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Review and discussion of Parks & Recreation Commission 2025 Workplan and future action items

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It selected Commissioner Velez and Vice Chair Turner to serve on the 2025‑26 Special Event Grant Program review panel, amending the appointment to include both as members. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Nominated Commissioner Velez to grant review panel, Vice Chair Turner as alternate (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Amended panel appointments to include both Vice Chair Turner and Commissioner Velez (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a discussion session on the public draft General Plan. Staff will present the draft, and councilmembers will ask questions and provide feedback. No formal action is expected; the meeting is for discussion and comment.

• Public Draft General Plan – Council discussion session to receive presentations and provide feedback

The council received a presentation on the public draft General Plan and discussed its vision and guiding principles. Feedback was provided on Chapter 5 (Economic Development), Chapter 8 (Parks and Open Space), and Chapter 7 (Environmental Justice). No formal vote or approval was recorded.

• Received draft General Plan presentation and provided feedback (no vote)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will receive presentations and provide feedback on the draft General Plan during a public discussion. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is a working session for council input.

• Public discussion on the draft General Plan – council to receive presentations and provide feedback

City Council

The City Council will hold discussion sessions regarding the public draft General Plan and a public hearing on 2024 position vacancies. The body is also considering several contracts for emergency radio upgrades and facility maintenance.

• Purchase of Police Department mobile radios and accessories from Commline, Inc. up to $996,211
• Purchase of Fire Department mobile radios and accessories from Commline, Inc. up to $538,434
• Purchase of a metal building structure for Interim Fire Station No. 7 from Clearspan Fabric Structures International up to $525,973
• Legal services agreement amendment with Nossaman LLP for VenturaWaterPure Program up to $1,615,000
• HVAC repair and maintenance contract amendment with ACCO Engineered Systems Inc. up to $1,914,810

The City Council approved a $1,615,000 amendment to the legal services agreement with Nossaman LLP. It also adopted a resolution to renew the Ventura Tourism Marketing District and authorized several procurement contracts for fire and police mobile radios, a pre‑engineered fire station building, elevator maintenance, and HVAC services. The council approved an impact‑fee deferral for the Arrive Ventura project and authorized a public hearing on the 2024 vacancy report.

• Approved Third Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Nossaman LLP (up to $1,615,000) – Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Schumacher, Halter, Mayor; Noes: Campos, Mangone
• Adopted Resolution of Intention to renew Ventura Tourism Marketing District – approved
• Approved Fire Department mobile radio purchase (up to $538,434) – approved
• Approved Police Department mobile radio purchase (up to $996,211) – approved
• Approved Clearspan Fabric Structures contract for Interim Fire Station No. 7 (up to $525,973) – Ayes: Duran, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Halter, Mayor; Noes: McReynolds
• Approved Fifth Amendment to General Services Agreement with Next Level Elevator (up to $484,170) – approved
• Approved Fourth Amendment to General Services Agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems (up to $1,914,810) – approved
• Approved Arrive Ventura impact‑fee deferral loan resolution – Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Campos, Halter, Mayor; Noes: Schumacher

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider a request from the Arrive Ventura development project to defer development impact fees and authorize a loan agreement. The council will also vote on consent items including a $475,000 increase for legal services for the VenturaWaterPure program, purchases of radios for the fire and police departments, and contracts for a fire station structure and elevator/HVAC maintenance. A public hearing will be held on the annual vacancy and recruitment report.

• $1.615M legal services amendment for VenturaWaterPure (increase of $475,000)
• $538,434 for 56 new police mobile radios from Commline Inc.
• $996,211 for fire department mobile radios and accessories from Commline Inc.
• $525,973 for a pre-engineered metal building for Fire Station 7 apparatus bay
• Fee deferral request (loan agreement) for the Arrive Ventura development project

Historic Preservation Committee

The regular meeting of the San Buenaventura Historic Preservation Committee scheduled for May 8, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will review a design rendering for the Phase III Mosaic Project at Lower Seaward Avenue. The body will also consider award recommendations for the 2025-26 Cultural Funding Grant Program and discuss its 2025 Workplan.

• Recommendation on artist design for Phase III Mosaic Project at Lower Seaward Avenue
• Approval of 2025-26 Cultural Funding Grant Program peer review panel award recommendations
• Development of the Arts & Culture Commission 2025 Workplan
• Informational presentation on City Council Strategic Priorities and Policy Focus Areas

The commission voted to accept the Cultural Funding Grant Program award recommendations presented by the peer‑review panel. The motion passed with four ayes (Chair Sesma, Vice Chair Kitchel, Commissioners Lakin and Senter) and two noes (Commissioners Monguio and Rodriguez). No other action items were voted on. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.

• Approved Cultural Funding Grant award list (4-2)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a Major Design Review for a 215-unit condominium project (125 detached homes and 90 townhomes, 20% affordable) at 2325 Vista Del Mar Drive, and a new park with playground and stage at Harbor Parcel 5 near 1591 Spinnaker Drive. The committee is also scheduled to continue a carwash expansion at 605 South Mills Road to June 4, and provide conceptual design feedback on a six-level downtown parking garage with 428 spaces and ground-floor commercial space at Palm and Santa Clara Streets. The consent item to approve prior meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• Major Design Review for 215-unit condominium development (Del Mar KB) with 43 affordable units at 2325 Vista Del Mar Drive
• Conceptual Design Review for a six-level parking garage with 428 spaces and liner commercial space at Palm and Santa Clara Streets
• Major Design Review and Coastal Development Permit for a new park (playground and stage) at Harbor Parcel 5, north-adjacent to 1591 Spinnaker Drive
• Continuance to June 4 of the Arco Carwash Major Design Review, Use Permit, and Minor Variance for a 1,440-sf addition at 605 South Mills Road

The Design Review Committee approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to continue the Arco Carwash design review to June 4, 2025, and to recommend approval of the Harbor Parcel 5 park project with specific considerations. The committee also recommended that the decision‑making body deny the Del Mar KB residential development. No formal action was taken on the downtown parking structure concept.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Continued Arco Carwash project to June 4, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Harbor Parcel 5 park with conditions (4-0)
• Recommended denial of Del Mar KB residential project (4-0)
• No formal action on Downtown Parking Structure concept

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar including multiple contract amendments for legal services, IT, street improvements, and a historic preservation study. A key item is a bid protest for HVAC improvements at Fire Stations 1, 3, 4, and 6, with staff recommending rejecting the protest and awarding a construction contract and a construction management agreement. The council will also update council protocols and hear a presentation from Interface Children and Family Services.

• Bid protest and contract award for HVAC improvements at Fire Stations 1, 3, 4, 6; recommended rejection of $1,889,438 bid from Comfort International, award construction contract to lowest responsible bidder, and execute $238,110 construction management agreement with CSG Consultants.
• Amendment to legal services contract with Best, Best & Krieger for on-call services; increase to $1,575,000 (increase of $550,000).
• Third amendment to legal services contract with Rutan & Tucker for Open Main Street litigation; increase to $305,000 (additional $90,000).
• First amendment to IT services master agreement with AllConnected; increase to $828,000 (increase of $528,000).
• Fifth amendment to street and sidewalk construction services agreement with BSN, Inc.; increase to $1,586,315 (additional $370,000).

City Council

The City Council will review several contract amendments for legal representation, IT services, and public works. The body is also deciding on a bid protest regarding HVAC improvements for four fire stations.

• Increase compensation for Best, Best & Krieger on-call legal services to a not-to-exceed amount of $1,575,000
• Decision on bid protest for HVAC Phase 1 at Fire Stations 1, 3, 4, and 6
• Contract increase of $750,000 for Rain for Rent emergency bypass pumping
• Increase for Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. sidewalk grinding services to a total of $1,725,792
• Amendment to AllConnected IT services contract to increase the amount by $528,000

The City Council approved several amendments to legal services, professional services, and master services agreements, increasing contract amounts and extending terms. It also adopted a resolution updating City Council meeting protocols. A public hearing was authorized and the 2025‑2029 Regional Consolidated Plan and related housing and revitalization drafts were approved for HUD submission. No reportable action was taken in the closed session.

• Approved First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2024-062, increasing compensation to $130,000
• Approved Sixth Amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2022-014, increasing compensation to $1,575,000 and allocating $187,000 General Fund
• Approved Third Amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2024-095, increasing compensation to $305,000
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-28 updating City Council protocols
• Approved Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2019-120, increasing amount to $178,806
• Approved First Amendment to Master Services Agreement P2024-084, increasing contract to $828,000
• Approved Third Amendment to General Services Agreement P2023-091, increasing amount by $1,425,792 to $1,725,792
• Approved Sixth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2021-058, increasing contract by $689,308 to $3,101,497

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee will review and approve its annual work plan, consider the proposed FY2026 Measure O budget, and discuss a draft amendment to the Measure O ordinance. The committee will forward its recommendation on the budget and the ordinance amendment to the City Council.

• Approve minutes from February 3, 2025 meeting
• Approve annual work plan covering August 2025 through May 2026
• Review FY2026 Measure O proposed budget and affirm consistency with Measure O Ordinance
• Discuss and select one of three proposed amendments to Section 4.129.160 of Ordinance No. 2016-016

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the proposed Measure O budget for fiscal year 2026. The agenda includes a budget overview document.

• Proposed FY 2026 Measure O Budget

General Plan Advisory Committee

The committee will receive an overview presentation of the Public Draft General Plan. Members and the public will discuss the draft and suggest potential changes to its chapters and elements.

• Overview presentation of the Public Draft General Plan
• Discussion of potential changes to General Plan chapters and elements
• Review of remaining steps in the General Plan Update process

Water Commission

The Water Commission will discuss proposed rate increases for 2025 and the audit of the VenturaWaterPure program. The body will also review the draft 2025 Comprehensive Water Resources Report and receive a presentation on City Council strategic priorities.

• Proposed Year Five rate increases: 7% for water service and 6% for wastewater service effective July 1, 2025
• Request to re-initiate the VenturaWaterPure Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for a program cost audit
• Review of the draft 2025 Comprehensive Water Resources Report
• Selection of a Commissioner to attend the California Water Association Symposium in Sacramento

The commission approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. It established the VenturaWaterPure Ad Hoc Subcommittee to review the program and cost estimates. It adopted a 7% water and 6% wastewater rate increase effective July 1, 2025. It approved Vice Chair Shellenbarger to attend the California Water Association symposium, with Commissioner Handy as alternate.

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 meeting (4 AYES, 1 ABSTAIN, 2 ABSENT)
• Approved VenturaWaterPure Ad Hoc Subcommittee (5 AYES, 2 ABSENT)
• Approved Year Five water rate increase of 7% and wastewater rate increase of 6% effective July 1, 2025 (5 AYES, 2 ABSENT)
• Approved recommendation for Vice Chair Shellenbarger to attend CWA symposium; Commissioner Handy as alternate (5 AYES, 2 ABSENT)

City Council

This is a special closed-session meeting with no public agenda items. The City Council will evaluate the performance of the City Attorney and hold a conference with labor negotiators regarding the unrepresented City Attorney position. No decisions or public discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session performance evaluation of City Attorney (Gov. Code §54957)
• Closed session labor negotiation conference for unrepresented City Attorney position (Gov. Code §54957.6)

The City Council met in a closed session on April 24, 2025 and discussed the City Attorney's performance evaluation and a conference with labor negotiators. The council reported that no reportable action resulted from the discussion. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and provide feedback on several chapters of the draft General Plan. The body will also receive a presentation on City Council Strategic Priorities.

• Discussion of draft General Plan chapters: Process, Vision, Land Use, Economic Development, Arts and Culture, and Historic Preservation
• Presentation on City Council Strategic Priorities
• Approval of March 26, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the March 26, 2025 Planning Commission minutes with a 3‑0‑2 vote. It received a presentation on the City Council Strategic Priorities. The commission held the first discussion session on the draft General Plan, reviewing several chapters and providing comments.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Received City Council Strategic Priorities presentation
• Held first General Plan discussion session and gave feedback

City Council

The City Council will receive the FY 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and a presentation on funding options for future budgetary needs. The body is also considering revisions to city service fees and the 2025-2026 Annual Action and Funding Plan for CDBG and HOME programs.

• Public hearing on revising the schedule of user and regulatory fees effective July 1, 2025
• Contract increase of $403,025 for Woods Maintenance Services, Inc. for encampment cleanup
• Agreement with Earth Systems Pacific for $69,660 for Surfers Point Managed Retreat Phase II
• Proposed vacation of public right-of-way at 6201 Leland Street between Golf Course Drive and Hofer Drive
• Increase of $70,000 for JCI Jones Chemicals Inc. for the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility

The council directed staff to return within four months with information on using debt service for projects in $50 million increments. It approved a resolution authorizing a master standard agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Encampment Resolution Funding program. Several contract amendments and increases were approved, including a $403,025 increase for Woods Maintenance Services and a $69,660 agreement with Earth Systems Pacific. The council also adopted a fee‑revision resolution, approved the vacation of a portion of Leland Street, and ordered a rebid of Project WA20‑1177 after rejecting the sole bid.

• Directed staff to explore debt‑service funding for $50 M projects (no vote recorded)
• Approved master agreement for Encampment Resolution Funding program (Resolution 2025‑25)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to contract with Woods Maintenance Services, increasing amount by $403,025
• Rejected single bid for Project WA20‑1177 and authorized rebid in summer 2025
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Earth Systems Pacific for $69,660 (contingency up to $6,966)
• Increased blanket purchase order limit for JCI Jones Chemicals by $70,000
• Adopted fee‑revision resolution (Resolution 2025‑26) – all Ayes
• Approved vacation of portion of Leland Street (Resolution 2025‑27); Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Halter, Sanchez‑Palacios; Noes: Campos

City Council

The City Council will review financing options for future budget needs and consider several consent items. These include agreements for permanent supportive housing and the maintenance of homeless camps on city properties.

• Contract increase of $403,025 with Woods Maintenance Services, Inc. for homeless camp cleanup (total not to exceed $823,025)
• Agreement with Earth Systems Pacific for $69,660 for Surfers Point Managed Retreat Phase II inspection
• Purchase order increase of $70,000 with JCI Jones Chemicals Inc. for Ventura Water reclamation plant
• Contract increase of $207,226 with Environmental Science Associates for VenturaWaterPure program (total not to exceed $2,373,478)
• Proposed rejection of R2Build bid for Project WA20-1177 (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition improvements)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Director's Hearing will consider a public hearing item for an amendment to an approved multi-family development at 275 South Laurel Street, increasing units from 46 to 85, along with a Coastal Development Permit and Major Design Review. Consent items include approval of minutes, several alcohol use permits, an ADU, a historic window replacement, and two tentative parcel maps. The hearing officer will also receive public communications on other planning matters.

• Public hearing on an amendment to the Front & Laurel project (275 S. Laurel St.) to increase units from 46 to 85
• Alcohol Use Permits for Singing Sun (21 W. Mission Ave.), Luke's Deli (1807 E. Main St.), BroBasket (2264 Goodyear Ave.), and Tacos Mendoza (6336 Bristol Rd.)
• ADU and carport at 273 Kalorama St. requiring a Coastal Development Permit
• Historic Design Review for window replacement at the C.D. Bonestel Residence (84 N. Palm St.)
• Tentative Parcel Maps to subdivide lots at 505 N. Kalorama Dr. and 4200 E. Main St.

The Hearing Officer approved the March 17, 2025 Director’s Hearing minutes and a series of permits and plans. Notably, the amendment to increase residential units from 46 to 85 at 275 South Laurel Street, along with a coastal development permit and major design review, was approved with conditions. Additional approvals included several alcohol use permits, tentative parcel maps, and a historic design review for the Bonestel Residence.

• Approved Director’s Hearing March 17, 2025 minutes
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for Singing Sun LLC at 21 W Mission Ave (Resolution CD-2025-19)
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for Luke’s Deli LLC at 1807 E Main St (Resolution CD-2025-20)
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for The BroBasket at 2264 Goodyear Ave, Suite C (Resolution CD-2025-22)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map for 505 N Kalorama Dr (Resolution CD-2025-25)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map for 4200 E Main St (Resolution CD-2025-26)
• Approved Historic Design Review for Bonestel Residence at 84 N Palm St (Resolution CD-2025-24)
• Approved amendment increasing units to 85, coastal permit and major design review for 275 S Laurel St (Resolution CD-2025-27)

Parking Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the Parking Advisory Committee scheduled for April 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The committee typically advises the City Council and Planning Commission on citywide parking issues.

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will review and recommend projects for CDBG and HOME funding for FY2025-26, consider the 2025-2029 Regional Consolidated Plan, and discuss a new Safe Sleep Program operator. They will also decide whether to recommend approval of a fee deferral for affordable units in the Arrive Ventura project and authorize an encampment cleanup contract extension with increased funding.

• Adoption of 2025-2026 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan with project recommendations
• Fourth Amendment to Woods Maintenance Services contract for encampment cleanup, adding $153,025 (FY24-25) and $250,000 (Measure O), new not-to-exceed $823,025
• Recommendation to approve Mercy House as new Safe Sleep Program operator at ARCH Shelter (2323 Knoll Drive)
• Development impact fee deferral request for affordable units in Arrive Ventura (PROJ 22-0156)
• Authorization to enter into Master Standard Agreement for Encampment Resolution Funding Program

The subcommittee reordered the agenda and approved the staff recommendation to reallocate CDBG and HOME funds. It also approved the recommendation to adopt the 2025‑2029 Regional Consolidated Plan priorities and to enter a master agreement for the Encampment Resolution Funding program. The committee authorized a fourth amendment to the Woods Maintenance Services contract and appropriated $153,025 plus $250,000 of Measure O funds. Finally, it recommended that the City Council approve the developers’ request to defer impact fees, except for the Quimby Fees.

• Reordered agenda to Item 6, Item 2, Item 1, Item 3, Item 4, Item 5 (vote 2‑0)
• Approved reallocation of CDBG/HOME funds per staff recommendation (vote 2‑0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt 2025‑2029 Regional Consolidated Plan priorities (vote 2‑0)
• Approved resolution authorizing master agreement for Encampment Resolution Funding (vote 2‑0)
• Approved fourth amendment to Woods Maintenance Services contract and appropriation of $153,025 FY24‑25 and $250,000 Measure O funds (vote 2‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve developers’ fee‑deferral request, except Quimby Fees (vote 2‑0)

Finance, Audit & Budget Committee

The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee will review the proposed FY 2026 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget to make recommendations for the Full Council. The committee will also select its Chair and Vice Chair for 2025.

• Review of FY 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2025
• Approval of May 23, 2024 Special Meeting minutes

The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee unanimously selected Deputy Mayor Darrick Halter as Chair and Councilmember Alex Mangone as Vice Chair for calendar year 2025. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from the May 23, 2024 special meeting. Staff presented the FY 2026 operating and capital improvement budget, which the committee received and filed for further recommendation to the full council.

• Chair selection: Deputy Mayor Darrick Halter elected Chair (All Ayes)
• Vice Chair selection: Councilmember Alex Mangone elected Vice Chair (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes of May 23, 2024 special meeting (All Ayes)
• Received and filed FY 2026 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget presentation

City Council Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will review and recommend revisions to the draft City of Ventura Legislative Platform for full Council approval. They will also discuss potential changes to City Council Meeting Protocols and may forward recommendations. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior special meeting.

• Review draft City of Ventura Legislative Platform
• Discuss possible revisions to City Council Meeting Protocols
• Approve February 10, 2025 Special Meeting minutes

The committee approved its February 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend approval of the draft City of Ventura Legislative Platform with specific wording changes and added items on economic vitality and infrastructure. It also directed staff to forward recommendations on council meeting protocols, signage, public‑comment procedures, and committee composition to the full City Council. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved February 10, 2025 Rules Committee minutes (All Ayes)
• Recommended approval of draft Legislative Platform with revisions to General Principles 2 and 6, added Economic Vitality item, and added Infrastructure gas‑tax item (All Ayes)
• Referred existing Appointments Recommendation Committee procedures to City Council for inclusion in Council protocols (All Ayes)
• Directed staff to forward a recommendation on meeting‑room signage to City Council (All Ayes)
• Directed staff to provide information on public‑comment procedures from other Ventura County cities (All Ayes)
• Directed staff to report on Rules Committee composition in other Ventura County cities (All Ayes)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will review and consider endorsing the Draft Historic Preservation Element of the General Plan before its public release. The meeting also includes approval of the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes as a consent item. Public comment is accepted in person or by email.

• Review and possible endorsement of the Draft Historic Preservation Element of the General Plan
• Approval of the March 13, 2025 Historic Preservation Committee meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Committee approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It also voted 3‑0 to endorse the Draft Historic Preservation Element of the Draft General Plan, using the staff’s redlined comments. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Endorsed Draft Historic Preservation Element of General Plan (3-0)

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Ventura Economic Development Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from March 13, 2025, and receive informational updates on upcoming council items and the Main Street Moves initiative. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of committee minutes for March 13, 2025
• Update on upcoming Economic Development Council items
• Update on Main Street Moves from Community Development

The Economic Development Subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting, with all members voting aye. The committee also received and filed updates on upcoming Council items and the Main Street Moves project. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (All Ayes)
• Received and filed update on upcoming Council items
• Received and filed Main Street Moves update

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted to nominate Commissioner Ryan Senter to serve on the 2025‑26 Special Event Grant Program review panel. The commission also approved a request to revise its Cultural Funding Grant proposal, outlining two funding options of $500,000 and $315,000.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Nominated Commissioner Ryan Senter to serve on Special Event Grant Program review panel (motion carried)
• Authorized revision of Cultural Funding Grant request with $500,000 and $315,000 options (motion carried)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is holding a special public workshop to begin crafting the City of Ventura's Objective Design Standards. This is the only formal item on the agenda; the meeting also includes public communications and committee communications. No decisions or votes are scheduled on specific projects.

• Objective Design Standards Open House – a public workshop to commence the creation of the city's Objective Design Standards

Members nominated Laura Kay Dunbar to serve as Chair for the April 9, 2025 Design Review Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Hsu and carried unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the special meeting.

• Nominated Laura Kay Dunbar as Chair (motion carried 3-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider approving minutes from March 12, select up to two commissioners for the 2025-26 Special Event Grant Program review panel, and discuss potential action items for their 2025 workplan. Public comments are invited on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Selection of up to two commissioners for the 2025-26 Special Event Grant Program review panel
• Review and discussion of the Parks & Recreation Commission 2025 Workplan to identify future action items

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved its 2025 workplan, including the prioritized list of unfunded capital improvement projects. Both motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 abstain)
• Approved 2025 workplan prioritized unfunded CIP list (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 abstain)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on designating the Ventura Savings and Loan building as a historic landmark and on a mixed-use project with density bonuses. Formal items include approving a $2.24 million increase for the VenturaWaterPure program and discussing tenant protection measures. Consent items cover a pedestrian mall resolution for the Main Street Moves area, Players Casino relocation, and several contract amendments.

• Sixth Amendment to Carollo Engineers for VenturaWaterPure, increase from $3.5M to $5.7M
• Public hearing for Maple Court Mixed-Use Project (MDR-12-22-0013) with density bonus concessions
• Resolution of Intention to establish a pedestrian mall in the Main Street Moves Closure Area
• Players Casino relocation to 1440 Eastman Avenue pending state approvals
• Historic Landmark designation request for 250 S. Mills Road (Ventura Savings and Loan building)

The Ventura City Council approved a resolution to relocate Players Casino to 1440 Eastman Avenue, pending state approvals. It also adopted a resolution to create a pedestrian mall in the Main Street closure area and approved several contract amendments and program agreements. All actions were taken during the regular session on April 8, 2025.

• Approved Players Casino relocation to 1440 Eastman Ave (Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Halter, Sanchez-Palacios; Noes: Schumacher, Campos)
• Approved Resolution of Intention for a pedestrian mall in Main Street closure area (Resolution 2025-20)
• Approved First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement 2023-103, increasing compensation up to $80,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, increasing amount to $335,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024-07 with Pun Group, LLP, increasing amount to $687,847 (All Ayes)
• Approved Clean Power Alliance Reach Code Program Participation Agreements (All Ayes)
• Approved Historic Landmark designation for 250 S. Mills Road (Resolution 2025-22, All Ayes)
• Approved General Plan Amendment to include 2022 Ventura County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2025-24, All Ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a pedestrian shopping mall in the Main Street Moves area and the relocation of Players Casino. The body will also review several contract amendments and a historic monument designation.

• Resolution of intent to establish a pedestrian shopping mall in the Main Street Moves area
• Proposed relocation of Players Casino to 1440 Eastman Avenue
• Designation of 250 S. Mills Road (Ventura Savings and Loan building) as a Historic Monument
• Contract increase of $20,000 for Haverkamp Law, APC for workers' compensation matters
• Contract increase of $150,000 for Rincon Consultants Inc. regarding the Sinclair gas station fuel leak

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a conceptual design for a six-level parking garage downtown. The body will also review a carwash expansion and a request to build eight single-family homes.

• Conceptual design for a 428-space parking garage at Palm Street and Santa Clara Street
• Major Design Review and Use Permit for a drive-through carwash at 605 South Mills Road
• Major Design Review and Tentative Tract Map for 8 homes at 10861 Blackburn Road
• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from its March 5 meeting. It voted unanimously to continue the Downtown Parking Structure and Arco Carwash projects to May 7, 2025, providing design recommendations. It also adopted a recommendation that the decision‑maker approve the Major Design Review for the Del Sol Phase 5 housing development, subject to specific design changes.

• Approved March 5, 2025 Design Review Committee minutes (5-0)
• Continued Downtown Parking Structure Conceptual Design Review (PROJ-24-0488) to May 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Arco Carwash Major Design Review (PROJ-24-0629) to May 7, 2025 with design recommendations (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Major Design Review for Del Sol Phase 5 (PROJ-23-0478) with design recommendations (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend municipal code changes to the City Council. These proposals aim to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element and the 'Infill First Strategy.'

• Proposed amendment to allow three-story development in the Midtown Corridors Residential Overlay One
• Proposed waiver of lot line adjustment fees for affordable housing and multi-family/mixed-use lots under 0.5 acres
• Proposed updates to Municipal Code Chapters 24 and 25 regarding State Density Bonus Law and the Inclusionary Housing Program
• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑2 vote. It directed staff to study lots on the north side of Thompson and Main Streets (6‑0). It adopted a fee‑schedule amendment reducing lot‑line adjustment fees by 50% for certain projects and waiving fees for 50% affordable projects (4‑2). Finally, it approved Resolution 2025‑29 to amend Municipal Code sections 24.445 and 25.20 (6‑0).

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Directed staff to study north side Thompson and Main Street lots (6-0)
• Adopted fee‑schedule amendment: 50% fee reduction and waivers for affordable projects (4-2)
• Approved Resolution 2025-29 to amend Code sections 24.445 and 25.20 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major proposals: a 20,673-square-foot commercial office building at 2895 East Main Street (5 Points Major Design Review) and a 36-unit residential condominium development at 1010 Cachuma Avenue (Cachuma Townhomes). The commission will also vote on approving the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a staff update on recent Director's Hearings.

• 5 Points Major Design Review and Parking Determination for a 20,673 sq ft, 3-story commercial office building at 2895 East Main Street
• Cachuma Townhomes Planned Development Permit and Tentative Tract Map for 36 residential condominium units at 1010 Cachuma Avenue
• Both projects are categorically exempt from CEQA as infill development (Class 32)
• Consent item: approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff update on Director's Hearings from February 18 and March 17, 2025

The commission approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote. It approved the major design review and parking determination for a three‑story commercial office building at 2895 East Main Street, adding a condition for a possible future third ADA space, by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the planned development permit, major design review, and tentative tract map for the Cachuma Townhomes at 1010 Cachuma Avenue, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 1)
• Approved Major Design Review & Parking Determination for 2895 East Main St (5‑0)
• Approved Planned Development Permit, Major Design Review, and Tentative Tract Map for Cachuma Townhomes at 1010 Cachuma Ave (5‑0)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program and consider a Local Coastal Program amendment for short-term vacation rentals. Consent items include funding increases for groundwater litigation legal services ($785,000), well pump repair services ($1,225,000), and disaster cost recovery services ($342,500). Formal items continue the budget workshop and discussion of the General Plan update land use designations.

• Delta Conveyance Project: up to $714,505 for pre-construction planning and design, with CEQA findings
• Amendment to legal services with Best, Best & Krieger for Oxnard Plain groundwater litigation, increase to $785,000
• Second Amendment to well pump repair contract with General Pump Company, total not-to-exceed $1,225,000
• Third Amendment to disaster cost recovery services agreement with Disaster Cost Recovery Services, new not-to-exceed $342,500
• Public hearing on Local Coastal Program amendment for Short-Term Vacation Rental and Homestay Ordinance

The City Council approved the FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program, adding projects FA19‑1149, ST24‑1269 and ST25‑1276. It also approved a resolution authorizing up to $714,505 for the Delta Conveyance Project planning and design. Several consent items were approved, including a $785,000 amendment to the legal services agreement, a $342,500 disaster‑cost recovery amendment, and a $1,225,000 well‑pump services amendment.

• Approved FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program adding projects FA19‑1149, ST24‑1269, ST25‑1276 (All Ayes)
• Approved Delta Conveyance Project funding up to $714,505 (Resolution No. 2025-17, Mayor recused)
• Approved amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Best, Best & Krieger LLP, not‑to‑exceed $785,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2023‑029 with Disaster Cost Recovery Services, not‑to‑exceed $342,500 (All Ayes)
• Approved amendment to General Services Agreement P2024‑069 with General Pump Company, Inc., not‑to‑exceed $1,225,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved designation of Mayor Dr. Sanchez‑Palacios as voting delegate for 2025 SCAG General Assembly (All Ayes)
• Approved City Council minutes for February meetings (All Ayes)
• Approved Local Coastal Program amendment submission to California Coastal Commission (All Ayes)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan related to short-term vacation rentals and family accommodations. The consent calendar includes several contract amendments and funding approvals, such as $785,000 for legal services in groundwater litigation and $714,505 for Delta Conveyance project planning. Closed session covers two litigation matters and a performance evaluation of the city attorney.

• Public hearing on amendment to Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan for vacation rentals and short-term family accommodations (Ordinance 2024-09)
• Consent item: Amendment to legal services agreement with Best, Best & Krieger for groundwater litigation, increase of $300,000 (total $785,000)
• Consent item: Third amendment to professional services agreement with Disaster Cost Recovery Services, new amount $342,500
• Consent item: Second amendment to pump maintenance contract with General Pump Company, increase of $925,000 (total $1,225,000)
• Consent item: Authorization of $714,505 for continued planning and design of the Delta Conveyance Project (State Water Project)

Water Commission

The Ventura Water Commission will discuss and provide feedback on several key water-related items, including the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, the Draft Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Ventura Water Budget, the status of the VenturaWaterPure Program, and capital improvement project reprioritization for FY 2027-2031. The meeting will also include approval of the February 24, 2025 minutes.

• Approve minutes of February 24, 2025 regular session meeting
• Receive report and provide feedback on 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
• Receive presentation on Draft Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Ventura Water Budget
• Receive update on VenturaWaterPure Program status and upcoming Council items
• Review and recommend changes to Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Programs for FY 2027-2031

The commission approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting with six votes in favor and one member absent. It also approved the recommendation to reprioritize water and wastewater capital improvement projects for fiscal years 2027‑2031, with five votes in favor, one against, and one member absent.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (6 AYES, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved FY2027‑2031 capital improvement reprioritization (5 AYES, 1 NAY, 1 ABSENT)

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will receive a staff presentation on a Request for Proposal for expanding paid parking and an update on the Downtown Parking Utilization Study. The committee will also consider appointing a member to the RFP evaluation panel. Other business includes approving February meeting minutes and reviewing the Parking Management Program monthly budget update.

• Approval of February 20, 2025, meeting minutes
• Downtown Parking Request for Proposal – Expansion of Paid Parking
• Downtown Parking Utilization Study update
• Appointment of PAC member to RFP evaluation panel
• Parking Management Program monthly budget update

The Parking Advisory Committee unanimously approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also unanimously appointed Carl Morehouse to the RFP evaluation panel for the downtown paid‑parking expansion. No action was taken on the monthly budget update for the Parking Management Program.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Appointed Carl Morehouse to RFP evaluation panel (All Ayes)
• No action taken on parking management program monthly budget update

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will review tenant protection options and recommend projects for CDBG and HOME funding for 2025-2026. The body will also consider priorities for the 2025-2029 Regional Consolidated Plan and fair housing analysis.

• Recommendations to City Council on tenant protection measures
• Review of applications for 2025-2026 CDBG and HOME funding
• 2025-2029 Regional Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing drafts
• Presentation from the Moving In Project
• Presentation from the Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the October 21, 2024, November 18, 2024, and January 15, 2025 regular meetings with unanimous votes. It received presentations from the Moving In Project and the Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund. The members provided recommendations on tenant protection measures and voted to continue work on the 2025‑2026 CDBG/HOME action plan and the 2025‑2029 Regional Consolidated Plan.

• Approved October 21, 2024, November 18, 2024, and January 15, 2025 minutes (Ayes: Duran, Halter, Campos)
• Received Moving In Project presentation (no vote recorded)
• Received Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund presentation (no vote recorded)
• Provided tenant‑protection recommendations to City Council (Ayes: Duran, Halter, Campos)
• Continued review of 2025‑2026 CDBG and HOME action plan (Ayes: Duran, Halter, Campos)
• Continued review of 2025‑2029 Regional Consolidated Plan and related studies (Ayes: Duran, Halter, Campos)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a closed session to discuss four pending lawsuits, then consider a consent calendar of 13 items. Notable actions include approving water-wheeling agreements with Metropolitan Water District and Calleguas MWD for the State Water Interconnection Project, extending a cost-share with Ventura County for the ARCH emergency shelter, and entering a ten-year pact to replace city-owned EV charging stations.

• Closed session: four existing litigation cases (Steven Merrill, Livier Garcia, White, OPV Coalition).
• Water wheeling agreements with Metropolitan Water District and Calleguas MWD for State Water Project interconnection.
• Second amendment to cost-share MOU with County for ARCH emergency shelter at 2323 Knoll Drive.
• Exclusive agreement with PositivEnergy to replace nine city-owned EV charging stations.
• Second amendment to legal services agreement with Civica Law Group, increasing compensation to $310,000 for code enforcement receivership.

The City Council voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the Saticoy East Village Mixed-Use Development denial to July 1, 2025, rather than deciding on the denial. The council also approved a series of consent items, including contracts for design services, a lease extension, and water agreements. The CARE Policy was discussed and directed to be edited by the City Attorney with Councilmembers Campos and Schumacher, with a return by end of April.

• Continued Saticoy Village Mixed-Use Development denial to July 1, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved consent items except Item 7 (all ayes)
• Approved lease extension with Congressman Salud Carbajal for Room 201 of 505 Poli Street (6-1, Duran no)
• Approved $310,000 legal services amendment with Civica Law Group (consent)
• Approved $76,255 design services agreement with Encompass for Olivas Links Clubhouse (consent)
• Approved $73,740 design services agreement with CSG for golf course pro shop (consent)
• Approved second amendment to ARCH shelter cost-share with County (consent)
• Directed City Attorney to edit CARE Policy with Campos and Schumacher, return by end of April (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several professional service agreements, including design work for golf facilities and legal representation. The body is also reviewing a cost-sharing agreement for an emergency shelter and updates to public meeting accessibility procedures.

• Increase compensation for Civica Law Group, APC to not exceed $310,000
• Design agreement with ECG Consultants Inc. for Olivas Links clubhouse and bathrooms up to $83,880
• Design agreement with CSG Consultants Inc. for Buenaventura Golf Course pro shop and bathrooms up to $81,114
• Cost-sharing agreement with Ventura County for the ARCH emergency shelter at 2323 Knoll Drive
• 10-year agreement with PositivEnergy to replace nine city-owned electric vehicle charging stations

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

This Director's Hearing on March 17, 2025 will decide on several planning permits, including a consent item for a new restaurant's alcohol permit at Northbank Plaza and a use permit for animal boarding. The main public hearing item is a request to increase the number of units from 46 to 85 at 275 South Laurel Street through an amendment, coastal development permit, and design review. All actions are recommended for approval as conditioned.

• Public hearing on Front & Laurel Amendment to increase units from 46 to 85 at 275 South Laurel Street (PROJ-24-0542)
• Alcohol Use Permit for Type 41 license at 2950 Johnson Drive Suite 125 for new restaurant (PROJ-24-0717)
• Use Permit for animal boarding and grooming at 2171 Portola Road (PROJ-25-0744)
• Coastal Development Permit for 235 sq. ft. addition at 1194 Winthrop Lane (PROJ-24-0638)

The Director's Hearing approved three permits: an alcohol use permit for SIPS restaurant, a use permit for Groom Masters animal services, and a coastal development permit for a residence remodel. The hearing officer continued the Front & Laurel housing project to April 21, 2025. No public speakers or emails were received on the consent items.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved alcohol use permit for SIPS at 2950 Johnson Drive, Suite 125 (Resolution CD-2025-13)
• Approved use permit for Groom Masters at 2171 Portola Road (Resolution CD-2025-14)
• Approved coastal development permit for Calderone Residence at 1194 Winthrop Lane (Resolution CD-2025-15)
• Continued Front & Laurel project (275 South Laurel Street) to April 21, 2025

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will review and provide recommendations on Phase 2 of the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey, focusing on potential historic properties in the Downtown planning community (Batch 2). The consent item is approval of the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes. A public comment period is open before and during the meeting.

• Review draft survey results for potential historic properties in Downtown (Batch 2) — Phase 2 of Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey
• Public comment deadline by 3:30 pm on March 13 via online form or in person at 501 Poli Street
• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (consent item)

The Historic Preservation Committee approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections (3-0-1). The committee also directed staff to continue the Citywide Historic Survey (Phase 2, Downtown Batch 2), allowing members to submit comments as needed (4-0). No public comments were made.

• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes with corrections (3-0-1, Thomas abstained)
• Directed staff to proceed with Citywide Historic Survey, with member comments allowed (4-0)

Economic Development Subcommittee

The subcommittee will consider approving minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting and receive informational updates on the Catalyst Project criteria research process and on Main Street Moves from Community Development. No formal action is scheduled on the information items.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2025 meeting
• Receive update on Catalyst Project criteria research process
• Receive update on Main Street Moves from Community Development

The subcommittee met with two of three members present and approved the minutes from its February 13, 2025 meeting. It received informational updates on the Catalyst Project criteria research and the Main Street Moves program, but took no other formal action.

• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Received and filed Catalyst Project update
• Received and filed Main Street Moves update

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will provide feedback on the draft Arts and Culture Element of the General Plan Update. The body will also vote on the 2025-26 Public Art Program Annual Project Plan and a specific mural design.

• Recommendation on design rendering for proposed mural at 2788 E. Main Street
• Approval of Public Art Program 2025-26 Annual Project Plan
• Input on draft Arts and Culture Element of the General Plan Update
• Selection of one member for the 2025-26 Cultural Funding Grant Program peer review panel
• Development of the 2025 Work Plan

The Arts & Culture Commission voted unanimously not to approve the current design for a proposed public art mural at 2788 E. Main Street, stating it resembled a traditional advertisement rather than a mural. The commission also approved the Public Art Program 2025-26 Annual Project Plan with a condition that a Chumash Elder be invited to participate in Phase I of the Surfer's Point Project. Additionally, the commission recommended a list of monthly proclamations to City Council.

• Rejected mural design at 2788 E. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Public Art Program 2025-26 Annual Project Plan with Chumash Elder participation in Surfer's Point Phase I
• Recommended monthly proclamations list to City Council
• Approved minutes of the regular meeting

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss the Draft Arts and Culture Element. The agenda includes a public comment from Autism Society Ventura County proposing a new goal: Inclusive Arts Access (4.4) to ensure all residents can participate regardless of ability, income, language, or background. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public comment by Ashley Pope, President of Autism Society Ventura County, proposing amendment to Goal AC-4
• Proposed addition of 4.4 Inclusive Arts Access to the Draft Arts and Culture Element

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review and discuss its 2025 Workplan to identify future action items. The body will also receive a presentation from the City Clerk’s Office regarding the roles and responsibilities of Council Advisory Groups.

• Review and identification of 2025 Workplan action items
• Presentation on Roles and Responsibilities of Council Advisory Groups
• Approval of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting and finalized its 2025 Workplan and Goals, both by unanimous vote (6-0, with one commissioner absent). The commission also received presentations on the draft Parks and Open Space Element and the draft Climate Action and Resilience Plan, but took no action on these items.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Workplan and Goals (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

This Parks & Recreation Commission meeting consists of a training session led by the City Clerk on the roles and responsibilities of Council Advisory Groups (CAGs). Topics include setting annual workplans, advocacy and press engagement, alignment with City Council priorities, and constructive handling of disagreements. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is entirely procedural and instructional.

• Training on annual workplan objectives aligning with City Council's budget and strategic priorities
• Guidance on press communication and engagement with outside agencies
• Discussion of recent tensions between CAGs and Council and how to maintain advisory roles
• Key takeaways: prepare for meetings, focus on city’s general interest, support Council leadership

Design Review Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a Major Design Review for a 215-unit residential condominium project at 2325 Vista Del Mar Drive, including 43 affordable units. They will also review a conceptual design for a new downtown parking garage at Palm and Santa Clara streets, but staff recommends continuing that item to April 2, 2025. A consent item to approve the previous meeting's minutes is also on the agenda.

• PROJ-23-0455: Major Design Review to demolish former citrus packing plant and build 215-unit multi-family condominium (125 single-family detached homes, 90 townhomes) with 43 affordable units on 15.2 acres in the Manufacturing Planned Development zone
• PROJ-24-0488: Conceptual Design Review for demolition of 84-space parking lot and construction of 428-space, six-level parking garage with ground-floor commercial space and public restrooms at corner of Palm and Santa Clara Street
• Recommendation on parking garage project to continue to April 2, 2025
• Consent item: Approval of February 5, 2025 Design Review Committee meeting minutes
• Projects are within the coastal zone

The Design Review Committee voted 5-0 to continue the Del Mar KB Major Design Review (215-unit residential project at 2325 Vista Del Mar Drive) to May 7, 2025, with a list of design recommendations. The committee also voted 5-0 to continue the Downtown Parking Structure Conceptual Design Review to April 2, 2025. The February 5, 2025 meeting minutes were approved 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, Hsu abstained)
• Continued Del Mar KB Major Design Review to May 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Downtown Parking Structure Conceptual Design Review to April 2, 2025 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a hazard mitigation plan and short-term rental regulations. The body will also consider a large mixed-use development and review drafts for the General Plan Land Use Map Element.

• PROJ-22-0156: Mixed-use development at Olivas Park Drive and South Victoria Avenue with 285 residential units, 12 live-work units, and 15,900 sqft of commercial space
• PROJ-25-0771: General Plan Amendment to incorporate the 2022 Ventura County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• PROJ-25-0757: Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan amendment for Short Term Vacation Rentals (Ordinance No. 2024-09)
• General Plan Land Use Map Element Review for the April 2025 draft General Plan release

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Arrive Ventura project, a mixed-use development with 285 residential units, 12 live-work units, and 15,900 square feet of commercial space at the northeast corner of Olivas Park Drive and South Victoria Avenue. The commission also recommended City Council approval of a General Plan Amendment incorporating the 2022 Ventura County Hazard Mitigation Plan and an amendment to the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan for short-term vacation rentals. Additionally, the commission endorsed draft land use designations and the Land Use Element of the General Plan Update with specific policy edits.

• Approved Resolution CD-2025-10 recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2025-01 to incorporate the 2022 Ventura County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element, with a CEQA exemption finding (5-0).
• Approved Resolution CD-2025-09 recommending City Council authorize submittal of a Local Coastal Program amendment for Chapter 6.455 (Short-Term Vacation Rentals and Homestays) to the California Coastal Commission (5-0).
• Approved Resolutions CD-2025-07 and CD-2025-08 for the Arrive Ventura project, granting a Planned Development Permit, Major and Minor Design Review, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map (5-0).
• Endorsed the draft Land Use Designations, Land Use Designations Map, and Goals, Policies and Actions for the Land Use Element of the General Plan Update, with edits to Policy 8.4 (Agriculture and Open Space) and Policy 30.4 (SR 126/Wells) for City Council review (5-0).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend City Council approval of a 350-unit mixed-use development at 290 Maple Court, with 32 affordable units and 4,850 square feet of commercial space. They will also discuss amendments to short-term vacation rental regulations, a hazard mitigation plan update, tenant protections, and review the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan for General Plan conformance.

• Public hearing on 350-unit mixed-use development at 290 Maple Court with 32 affordable units and 4,850 sq ft commercial
• Amendment to Local Coastal Program to regulate short-term vacation rentals and homestays
• General Plan amendment to incorporate 2022 Ventura County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Discussion on potential tenant protection policies based on community feedback
• General Plan conformance review of 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan projects (Beach Parking Structure stair tower, Downtown Parking Structure at Santa Clara and Palm, bridge seismic retrofit at Victoria and Telephone, police/fire boilers)

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend a package of tenant protections to the City Council, including anti-harassment rules, expanded legal services, and relocation assistance. It also recommended approval of the Maple Court mixed-use project with 350 units, and approved the Capital Improvement Plan conformance. Two items were continued to March 4, 2025.

• Recommended tenant protection policies to City Council (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Maple Court mixed-use project (5-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan conformance resolution (4-0)
• Continued short-term vacation rental LCP amendment to March 4, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued hazard mitigation plan amendment to March 4, 2025 (4-0)
• Re-elected Jenny Lagerquist as Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Estelle Bussa as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a study session on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program and consider endorsing the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. Formal items also include an LED streetlight conversion agreement with Southern California Edison, a deferred Quimby impact fee for the College Community Courts affordable housing project, and receipt of the updated Broadband Master Plan. Consent items cover contracts for updating the Local Coastal Program ($499,675 with Rincon Consultants), water lab services (up to $1,025,000 with Eurofins and $475,000 with Aquatics Bioassay), and bike path license agreements with Southern California Edison.

• Approve $499,675 contract with Rincon Consultants to update Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan
• Authorize up to $1,025,000 for water lab services with Eurofins and $475,000 with Aquatics Bioassay through 2029
• Endorse the Climate Action and Resilience Plan
• Approve LED streetlight conversion agreement with Southern California Edison
• Authorize deferred Quimby impact fee agreement for College Community Courts affordable housing project

The City Council endorsed the Climate Action and Resilience Plan, approved a contract for LED streetlight conversion with a modification to use 22-watt bulbs on residential streets, and approved a resolution for deferring Quimby impact fees for the College Community Courts affordable housing project. All votes were unanimous except for the LED streetlight item, which passed 4-3 after an amendment.

• Endorsed Climate Action and Resilience Plan (all ayes)
• Approved LED streetlight conversion with SCE, amended to use 22-Watt bulbs on residential streets (4-3)
• Approved resolution authorizing deferred Quimby impact fee agreement for College Community Courts (all ayes)
• Approved $499,675 contract with Rincon Consultants for Local Coastal Program update (all ayes)
• Approved revised salary resolution for unrepresented employees (all ayes)
• Approved license agreements with SCE for bike paths adjacent to Highway 126 and Walker Street (all ayes)
• Approved amendments for water chemistry lab services up to $1.5M total (all ayes)
• Received and filed updated Broadband Master Plan (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Program and consider endorsing the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The body is also reviewing several professional service contracts and utility agreements.

• Contract with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Local Coastal Program updates not to exceed $499,675
• Water chemistry lab support contracts with Eurofins, Inc. (up to $1,025,000) and Aquatics Bioassay Consulting, Inc. (up to $475,000)
• Agreement with Southern California Edison for LED streetlight conversion
• Revised salary resolution for non-represented employees effective March 1, 2025
• Quimby impact fee credit and deferral for College Community Courts affordable housing project

Water Commission

The Water Commission will receive a staff report and oral presentation on Katz and Associates Strategic Communications Planning and Outreach Services. Commissioners were previously sent a questionnaire to complete, and the results will be presented at this meeting. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information item.

• Discussion of Katz and Associates strategic communications planning and outreach services
• Review of questionnaire results on public engagement for VenturaWaterPure program, rate adjustments, and conservation goals
• Survey topics include barriers to public participation, effective messaging, and outreach priorities among water topics

Water Commission

The Water Commission will consider approving the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes, receive a presentation on the General Plan Update's Public Facilities and Services Element for feedback, and discuss a recommendation to City Council to adopt a resolution directing the Ventura County Watershed Protection District to send a contribution letter for State Water Project Delta Conveyance Facilities planning and design. Commissioners will also receive a report on Katz and Associates strategic communications planning and outreach services.

• Approve minutes of January 27, 2025 regular meeting
• Presentation and input on Draft Public Facilities and Services Element of the General Plan Update
• Recommendation to City Council for resolution to send contribution letter for Delta Conveyance project planning and design
• Report on Katz and Associates Strategic Communications Planning and Outreach Services

The Water Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council adopt a resolution directing the Ventura County Watershed Protection District to send a contribution letter to the Department of Water Resources for Delta Conveyance planning and design costs. The commission also approved the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes with an amendment, and received informational reports on the General Plan Update and Katz and Associates outreach services without voting.

• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes with amendment (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended City Council adopt resolution for Delta Conveyance funding letter (7-0)
• Filed and received General Plan Update presentation (no vote)
• Filed and received Katz and Associates outreach report (no vote)

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will receive staff presentations on a downtown parking occupancy study conducted in December 2024 and January 2025. The body will also receive updates on the expansion of paid parking and the Parking Management Program monthly budget.

• Update on Expansion of Paid Parking
• Presentation on Downtown Parking Occupancy Study (Dec 2024 - Jan 2025)
• Downtown Parking District and overall program budget update
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025

The committee approved minutes from prior meetings and elected Kevin Clerici as Chair and Marina Porter as Vice Chair for 2025. No action was taken on updates regarding paid parking expansion, a downtown parking occupancy study, or the parking program budget.

• Approved minutes from November 21, 2024 and January 16, 2025 meetings (all ayes)
• Elected Kevin Clerici as Chair for 2025 (all ayes)
• Elected Marina Porter as Vice Chair for 2025 (all ayes)

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

This meeting was cancelled; no business was conducted or discussed.

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Hearing Officer will review requests for alcohol use permits and a residential setback variance. The body is also considering an amendment to increase the number of units for a project at 275 South Laurel Street.

• PROJ-24-0542: Request to increase units from 46 to 85 at 275 South Laurel Street
• PROJ-24-0709: Alcohol Use Permit for Corazon Cocina at 278 East Main Street
• PROJ-24-0687: Alcohol Use Permit for Bodega at 1803 East Main Street
• PROJ-24-0691: Minor Variance for setback reduction at 238 South Dos Caminos
• Approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes

The Director's Hearing approved alcohol use permits for two new restaurants: Corazon Cocina at 278 E. Main Street (Type 47 license) and Bodega at 1803 E. Main Street (Type 41 license), both subject to conditions. The hearing officer also approved a minor variance for a residence at 538 S. Dos Caminos Avenue and continued a proposal to increase units at 275 South Laurel Street to March 17, 2025. The December 19, 2024 meeting minutes were approved as presented.

• Approved Resolution CD-2025-02: Alcohol Use Permit for Corazon Cocina at 278 E. Main Street
• Approved Resolution CD-2025-03: Alcohol Use Permit for Bodega at 1803 E. Main Street
• Approved Resolution CD-2025-04: Minor variance for Reinhardt residence at 538 S. Dos Caminos Avenue
• Continued Front & Laurel Amendment (PROJ-24-0542) to March 17, 2025
• Approved December 19, 2024 Director's Hearing minutes

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Economic Development Subcommittee will select its chair and vice chair for 2025, approve previous meeting minutes, and decide whether to maintain its current meeting schedule. Members will also receive a high-level update on the 2025-2030 Economic Development Strategy, though no action will be taken on that item.

• Select a Chairperson and Vice Chair for the Economic Development Committee for 2025
• Approve minutes of the November 14, 2024 meeting
• Discuss and decide on maintaining the current meeting schedule (2nd Thursday every other month, except August)
• Receive high-level update on 2025-2030 Economic Development Strategy (information item, no action)

The Ventura Economic Development Subcommittee met on February 13, 2025, and took several administrative actions. It unanimously selected Deputy Mayor Doug Halter as Chairperson and Councilmember Bill McReynolds as Vice Chair for 2025. The committee also approved the minutes from its November 14, 2024, meeting and adjusted its meeting schedule to include additional meetings in March and May 2025. An update on the 2025-2030 Economic Development Strategy was received and filed without formal action.

• Selected Deputy Mayor Halter as Chairperson (all ayes)
• Selected Councilmember McReynolds as Vice Chair (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved meeting schedule with added March and May meetings (all ayes)
• Received and filed Economic Development Strategy Work Plan update

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will review draft results of Phase 2 of the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey, focusing on the Downtown planning community (Batch 1). They will also consider a Historic Design Review to replace 18 incompatible vinyl windows with wood windows at the Bonestel Residence at 84 N. Palm Street. Additionally, the committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025 and approve the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
• Historic Design Review for window replacement at Bonestel Residence, 84 N. Palm Street — 18 vinyl windows to be replaced with compatible wood windows
• Review of Phase 2 Citywide Historic Survey results for Downtown planning community (Batch 1)
• Approval of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Committee voted 4-0 to recommend the Community Development Director approve a Historic Design Review for the Bonestel Residence at 84 N. Palm Street, allowing replacement of incompatible vinyl windows with wood or wood-clad vinyl windows on the south and west elevations. The committee also approved the January 9, 2025 meeting minutes, re-elected Elizabeth Soriano as Chair and Ann Huston as Vice-Chair for 2025, and directed staff to continue the Citywide Historic Survey with comments from members. No public comments were made.

• Approved January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Re-elected Elizabeth Soriano as 2025 Chair (4-0)
• Re-elected Ann Huston as 2025 Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Recommended approval of window replacement at 84 N. Palm Street (4-0)
• Directed staff to continue Citywide Historic Survey with member comments (4-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will consider approving January meeting minutes and continue developing its 2025 workplan, including updates from the advocacy subcommittee on city arts and culture issues. A draft Arts and Culture Element of the General Plan was moved to the March 13, 2025 meeting. Public comments are invited on arts and culture items.

• Approve minutes of January 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Continue developing 2025 Work Plan and receive advocacy subcommittee update
• Draft Arts and Culture Element – General Plan moved to March 13, 2025 meeting
• Public communications on city arts and culture items (3-minute limit)

The Arts & Culture Commission approved minutes from November 14, 2024, and elected Seana-Marie Sesma as Chair and Karen Kitchel as Vice Chair for 2025. The Commission also voted to support increasing funding for the Cultural Funding Grant Program at the upcoming City Council Strategic Priority Setting Meeting. A presentation on the Brown Act and commissioner roles was received without action.

• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Seana-Marie Sesma as Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Karen Kitchel as Vice Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Supported increasing Cultural Funding Grant Program funding at City Council Strategic Priority Setting Meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a supplemental information packet cover page for the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. It notes that any agenda-related public documents received after the main agenda packet was printed are included here. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will receive presentations on the draft Parks and Open Space Element and the draft Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) of the General Plan Update, providing input on urban forestry goals. The Commission will also review and finalize its 2025 Workplan and Goals, and vote to approve the minutes from the January 8 regular meeting. Public comments are accepted on items not on the agenda during the public communications portion.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Input on draft Parks and Open Space Element of the General Plan Update
• Feedback on draft Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) regarding urban forestry and trees
• Review and finalize 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Workplan and Goals

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes with an added note about adding an August 2025 meeting. They re-elected Don Wood as Chair and Derek Turner as Vice Chair for 2025. Commissioner Shelton was appointed to represent the commission at the City Council Strategic Priority Setting Meeting. The Brown Act presentation was informational only.

• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes with added August 2025 meeting note (5-0)
• Re-elected Don Wood as Chair for 2025 (6-0)
• Re-elected Derek Turner as Vice Chair for 2025 (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Shelton to represent commission at City Council Strategic Priority Setting Meeting (6-0)