San Buenaventura (Ventura) public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council approved a staff recommendation to stop charging property owners fees for inspections under the Fire Hazard Reduction Program. The council also authorized the refund of all fees previously paid and the use of General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to cover program costs.

• Approved termination of Fire Hazard Reduction Program billing and inspection fees (Unanimous)
• Approved refund of all fees paid under the Fire Hazard Reduction Program (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing Fire Department budget appropriations from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to cover program costs (Unanimous)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Hearing Officer approved a major design review for a 71-unit residential development at 915 Goodman Ave. Additionally, permits were granted for alcohol use at two locations, a recycling facility expansion, and a residential yard setback variance.

• Approved Minor Change and Alcohol Use Permit for Leashless Brewery at 585 E. Thompson Blvd
• Approved Major Design Review, Variance and Planned Development Permit for 71-unit residential project at 915 Goodman Ave with one paving material modification
• Approved Alcohol Use Permit for Ventura Spirits at 1001 S. Petit
• Approved Use Permit amendment for Gold Coast Recycling at 5275 Colt St to increase solid waste volume and vehicle trips
• Approved Minor Variance Permit for rear yard setback encroachment at 625 Viewcrest Dr
• Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 Director's Hearing calendar

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for December 14, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 11, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a recommendation to the City Council to adopt an updated Inclusionary Housing Program Ordinance (Division 25). The approved version includes specific modifications to rental unit affordability, in-lieu fees, and rental covenants. The commission also approved the 2023 hearing calendar and previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of Inclusionary Housing Program Ordinance with modifications to rental affordability, in-lieu fees, and rental covenants (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Hearing Calendar (6-0)
• Approved November 09, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes with revisions (5-1)

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The subcommittee approved the minutes from November 8, 2022, and the meeting schedule for 2023. Staff reported that the Foul Weather Shelter has used approximately 50% of its $25,000 CDBG funding for the current season.

• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Johnson, Halter)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (Johnson, Halter)

City Council

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, election results and seated four new councilmembers. The body then reorganized, appointing a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for a term ending in December 2024. Additionally, the council approved several infrastructure contracts and water project funding applications.

• Appointed Councilmember Joe Schroeder as Mayor (All Ayes)
• Appointed Councilmember Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios as Deputy Mayor (All Ayes)
• Certified official results for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election (All Ayes)
• Approved $368,656.27 agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for 130 Tasers
• Approved $317,726.16 purchase of six Ford Utility Police patrol vehicles
• Approved $797,298 contract with Elite General Engineering Incorporated for Saticoy Country Club Well No. 2 Rehabilitation
• Authorized application for up to $143.5M from State Water Resources Control Board for Membrane Bioreactor Project
• Approved $150,000 settlement payment in a separation agreement with Alex McIntyre

City Council

The City Council held a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation for one case. No reportable action was taken during the meeting.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation: no reportable action

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee recommended the Planning Commission approve a 94-unit residential and commercial project with specific design modifications. Another mixed-use project on Santa Clara Street was continued to a later date.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Calendar (4-0)
• Recommended approval of PROJ-22-0092 (211, 231, 245 E. Thompson Blvd) with modifications to courtyard façade, pool deck engagement, landscaping, base columns, rooftop design, and fountain (3-1)
• Continued PROJ-15391 (701 Santa Clara Street) to January 18, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a development agreement for Olivas Park Drive and adopted an urgency ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The Council also approved several infrastructure contracts and a revised salary resolution for unrepresented employees. A proposal to clarify the number of permitted commercial cannabis businesses resulted in no action.

• Approved Olivas Park Drive Development Agreement (All Ayes)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (All Ayes)
• Took no action on amending cannabis business limits (5-2)
• Approved $810,000 Bridge Preventative Maintenance contract (All Ayes)
• Approved $900,000 contract amendment for street and sidewalk services (All Ayes)
• Approved $394,515 contract for Water Reclamation Facility filter rehabilitation (All Ayes)
• Adopted revised Salary Resolution for Unrepresented Employees (All Ayes)
• Authorized $30,000 for legal representation in California Water Impact Network litigation (All Ayes)

Water Commission

The Water Commission approved the meeting schedule for 2023 and the minutes from the October 25, 2022 session. The commission also received reports on updated Water and Wastewater Master Plans.

• Approved October 25, 2022 regular session minutes (6-0)
• Adopted 2023 Regular Meeting schedule to meet fourth Tuesday of every month, excluding July, August, and December (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several high-value professional services agreements for water infrastructure and enterprise software. They also adopted updated state building codes and extended the Thomas Fire emergency ordinances. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session.

• Approved $11,943,881 contract with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. for water disinfection design
• Approved $9,897,577 contract with Workday, Inc. and $3,357,925 with Collaborative Solutions, LLC for a new ERP system
• Adopted Ordinance Nos. 2022-013 through 2022-021 to adopt 2022 California and 2021 International building codes
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-014 extending Thomas Fire temporary housing and rebuild overlay ordinances to Dec 4, 2023
• Approved $475,000 agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. for Day Road Booster Pump Station relocation
• Approved $289,377 agreement with DKF Solutions, LLC for water and wastewater compliance training
• Approved $510,000 amended agreement with BKM Office Environments and $143,000 task order for MTM Construction for facility refurbishment
• Approved legal service increases: $50,000 for Haynes & Boone, $100,000 for Engle Carobini, and $175,000 for Best, Best & Krieger

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee recommended that the Community Development Director approve a three-story residential development called Colony Parc II. The approval includes requirements for low water usage plants and enhanced paving material for driveways. The committee also approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Recommended approval of PROJ-15409 (Colony Parc II) 71-unit residential development with two modifications (4-0)
• Approved September 21, 2022 and October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council placed City Manager Alex McIntyre on paid administrative leave and appointed Assistant City Manager Akbar Alikhan as Acting City Manager. The Council also overturned a Planning Commission denial to approve an 88-unit residential project and extended a local emergency proclamation.

• Placed City Manager Alex McIntyre on paid administrative leave (7-0)
• Appointed Assistant City Manager Akbar Alikhan as Acting City Manager
• Overturned Planning Commission denial and approved 88-unit Front and Kalorama residential project
• Extended local emergency proclamation until January 13, 2023 (6-1)
• Approved $60,000 agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for expense audit
• Approved $95,000 agreement with Kruger, Benson, Ziemer Architects, Inc. for Fire Station 5 egress
• Approved MOUs and salary resolutions for Police and Police Management units
• Authorized application for State Coastal Conservancy grant for Surfer's Point Managed Retreat - Phase 2

City Council

The City Council held a special closed session to conduct a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager. The minutes record no reportable action taken during this session.

• City Manager performance evaluation: No reportable action

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Hearing Officer approved a Major Design Review and Administrative Coastal Development Permit for a project at 141 N. Ventura Avenue. The project involves renovating a commercial building to include two commercial tenant spaces and nine apartments.

• Approved September 29, 2022 and October 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Major Design Review and Administrative Coastal Development Permit for PROJ-14897 (141 N. Ventura) with the addition of Condition #2

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Ventura Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with a special presentation on the Ventura Youth Basketball Association (VYBA), followed by public comment, consent approval of October meeting minutes, and an informational discussion to prepare for the next year's workplan. No major decisions or controversial items are on the agenda.

• Special presentation on Ventura Youth Basketball Association (VYBA) by Recreation Supervisor Chip Tarleton
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2022 regular meeting
• Informational presentation on Commission accomplishments, roles, and areas of focus for upcoming workplan development

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve a Development Agreement for the Olivas Park Specific Plan area. The agreement involves Hofer Properties LLC, Ventura Olivas Company LLC, and WF Golf Course LLC regarding a levee and road connections. The commission also received an informational update on the city's homelessness plan.

• Recommended City Council approve the Olivas Park Development Agreement (7-0)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Hearing Officer approved a personal storage facility and a garage conversion for an accessory dwelling unit. A design review for a mixed-use project at 141 N. Ventura Avenue was continued to a later date.

• Approved August 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Continued PROJ-14897 (141 N. Ventura Avenue) to November 10, 2022
• Approved PROJ-22-0118 (Extra Space Storage) Major Design Review, Planned Development Permit, Use Permit, and Minor Variances
• Approved PROJ-22-0128 (DeSario ADU) Administrative Coastal Development Permit

Water Commission

The Water Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Work Plan with specific edits to goals regarding groundwater basins and secondary limits. The commission also directed staff to proceed with a three-agency Interagency Agreement for the State Water Interconnection Project.

• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes with edits (6-0)
• Adopted FY 2022-2023 Work Plan with edits to Goal #8 and Goal #10 (6-0)
• Approved Option #1 for State Water Interconnection Project Interagency Agreement to include City of Ventura, Calleguas Municipal Water District, and United Conservation District (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a $126,500 contract with PFM Group Consulting LLC for an economic development strategy, and ratified several grant applications including $54.5 million for the Main Street Bridge Replacement Project. All consent items were approved unanimously. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved $126,500 economic development strategy contract with PFM Group Consulting LLC (unanimous)
• Ratified $54,522,400 grant application for Main Street Bridge Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Ratified $3,536,000 grant application for Residential Street Sidewalk and Hawk Signal Project (unanimous)
• Ratified $52,588 grant application for bicycle education programs (unanimous)
• Approved $492,000 amendment to Pierpont Nuisance Sand Removal contract with Sam Hill and Sons, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized application for up to $500,000 Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 transfer for Fire Training facility security gate purchase (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Administrative Policy & Procedure No. 14.7 on financial policies (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on the "OAKtober" tree planting event and an update on the VenturaWaterPure project. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 14, 2022, meeting.

• Overview of "OAKtober" tree planting event at Ventura Community Park
• Update on VenturaWaterPure project
• Approval of September 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Commission

The provided document contains procedural information and a public comment regarding tennis court repairs. There are no official city actions or decisions listed in this text.

• Public comment received from Marv King regarding the need for repairs to tennis courts at Camino Real Park

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee will meet to discuss and make recommendations for new appointments. The discussion includes the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee and the Housing Authority Board.

• Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee appointment recommendation
• Housing Authority Board appointment recommendation

Parks & Recreation Commission

The meeting agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The commission is scheduled to consider the approval of minutes from the June 8, 2022, regular meeting.

• Approval of June 8, 2022, meeting minutes

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee will interview candidates for various local boards and commissions. The committee is also scheduled to review the current recruitment process.

• Parks & Recreation Commission interviews
• Mobile Home Rent Review Board interviews
• Historic Preservation Committee interviews
• Water Commission interviews
• Review of the committee recruitment process

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission for August 10, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee is meeting to interview candidates and recommend appointments for two city commissions. The committee will also discuss strategies to diversify the applicant pool for city recruitments.

• Arts & Culture Commission interviews and appointment recommendations
• Design Review Committee interviews and appointment recommendations
• Discussion on recruitment strategies for diverse applicants
• Approval of June 7, 2022 committee minutes

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission on July 13, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee will meet to interview candidates and recommend appointments for the Ventura Port District. The committee will also discuss recommendations for Water Commission reappointments and elect a committee chair.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Interviews and appointment recommendations for Ventura Port District
• Discussion and recommendations for Water Commission reappointments
• Oral update on current committee recruitment status

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee is meeting to conduct an interview and make a recommendation for a tenant member of the San Buenaventura Housing Authority Board. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting.

• Interview and recommendation for San Buenaventura Housing Authority Board Tenant Member
• Approval of September 27, 2021 meeting minutes