San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

Planning Commission

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

• Proposed amendments to allow General Retail uses (100,000-140,000 sq ft) in the Victoria Avenue Corridor Urban Center Zone
• Proposed amendments to allow Banking and Financial Services to use existing drive-through facilities in the Victoria Avenue Corridor
• Major Design Review for a 19-unit apartment development at Lorretta Court
• Major Design Review and Coastal Development Permit for a 3-unit development at 349 Poli Street
• Draft application for state Prohousing Designation to accelerate housing production

Design Review Committee

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

• PROJ-25-0779: Request for Coastal Development, Major Design Review, and Planned Development Permits for The Lineup at 51 S Oak Street
• PROJ-23-0251: Request for Major Design Review and Planned Development Permit for 44-unit multifamily building at 1931 Alameda Avenue
• Approval of draft minutes from the July 1, 2026 meeting

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

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

• Approve draft minutes from the June 29, 2026 meeting
• Continue to September 14, 2026 the Planned Development Permit for Ventura Reliability battery storage at 4158 Transport Street
• Approve planned development permit for Oak Grove Residence (2,970‑sq‑ft home) on APN 065-0-160-200
• Approve demolition of Chase Bank building at 2497 Harbor Blvd (Marina Village)
• Approve Ventura Avenue Apartments mixed‑use project at 624 N Ventura Avenue (19,286 sq ft, 20 rental units, 3 affordable units)

Parking Advisory Committee

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

City Council

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

• Dahlin Group, Inc. architecture services for Olivas Links Golf Course up to $248,600
• Security and traffic control agreement for 2026 Ventura County Fair up to $315,000
• Jilk Heavy Construction Inc. on-call pier repairs increase of $307,227
• ZENON Environmental Corporation membrane replacement at Avenue Water Treatment Plant up to $690,500
• Camino Real Park tennis court rebuild added to Capital Improvement Program

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

• Approved $315,000 agreement for Ventura County Fair security and traffic control (Agreement 2026-109)
• Approved $226,000 architecture and design services for Olivas Links permanent structures (Agreement 2026-106)
• Approved $140,000 amendments to professional services agreements with Rincon Consultants and MNS Engineers (Agreements CD2025-05.1, CD2025-06.1)
• Approved $275,395 amendment to NovaCoast contract for Tanium Platform services (Agreement 2021-028.3)
• Approved $72,735 amendment to CDW‑G cooperative purchasing for Cohesity data management (Agreement 2026-108.1)
• Approved $307,227 amendment to General Services Agreement for on‑call pier repairs (Agreement P2023-085.5)
• Adopted resolution supporting Opportunity Zone nomination for census tracts 06111002302 and 06111002400 (Resolution 2026-46)
• Received and filed the final 2026 Comprehensive Water Resources Report

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

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

• Approval of Committee minutes for the June 17, 2026 regular meeting
• Receipt and filing of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Discussion of the draft Prohousing designation application
• Receipt and filing of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Community Development Block Grant – CARES Act program closeout report
• Patrol Task Force presentation

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

• Approved June 17, 2026 Committee minutes (all Ayes)
• Received and filed 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Provided feedback on Draft Prohousing Designation Application
• Received and filed Emergency Rental Assistance Program Closeout Report
• Received Patrol Task Force presentation

Historic Preservation Committee

El Comité de Preservación Histórica considerará aprobar una carta de apoyo para la Declaración y el Relevamiento del Contexto Histórico de toda la ciudad, que se presentará en la reunión del Concejo Municipal el 14 de julio. El comité también votará sobre las actas de sus reuniones de abril y junio.

• Aprobación de los borradores de las actas de las reuniones del 9 de abril y 11 de junio de 2026
• Discusión y posible aprobación de la carta de apoyo a la Declaración y el Relevamiento del Contexto Histórico de toda la ciudad
• Instrucción al personal para adjuntar la carta al informe del personal del Concejo Municipal del 14 de julio

Arts & Culture Commission

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

• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of public art design for utility box at N. Palm Street and E. Main Street
• Review and discussion of the Arts and Culture Commission Work plan

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

• Approved June 11, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved utility box art design at N. Palm Street and E. Main Street (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

La Comisión revisará y discutirá su Plan de Trabajo actual para agregar actualizaciones de estado o revisiones. El organismo también considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 10 de junio de 2026.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 10 de junio de 2026
• Revisión y discusión del Plan de Trabajo de la Comisión de Parques y Recreación

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

• Approved June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, one abstention)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Ventura llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y considerará la adopción de una nueva Ordenanza de Protección de Árboles que reemplaza el capítulo existente y añade regulaciones, tarifas de permisos y sanciones civiles. El concejo también votará sobre artículos de consentimiento que incluyen un contrato de limpieza de campamentos de $900,000, un aumento de $547,500 para servicios legales en una demanda y nombramientos para comisiones. Los artículos formales incluyen la aceptación de una subvención adicional de $1.5 millones para el proyecto Surfers Point Phase II y la recepción de actualizaciones sobre prioridades estratégicas.

• Audiencia pública sobre la nueva Ordenanza de Protección de Árboles (Capítulo 20.155 y 24.582) con tarifas y sanciones
• Artículo de consentimiento: Acuerdo de servicios de limpieza de campamentos de $900,000 con Woods Maintenance Services Inc.
• Artículo de consentimiento: Aumento de $547,500 al acuerdo de servicios legales para la demanda Padilla v. City
• Artículo formal: Aceptar subvención estatal adicional de $1.5 millones para el proyecto Surfers Point Phase II
• Artículo de consentimiento: Nombramientos para las comisiones de Parks & Recreation y Arts & Culture

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

• Approved legal services amendment for Padilla v. City of San Buenaventura (All Ayes)
• Approved Parks & Recreation Commission appointments and reappointments (All Ayes)
• Approved Arts & Culture Commission appointments and reappointments (All Ayes)
• Approved $900,000 encampment cleanup services agreement with Woods Maintenance Services, Inc. (All Ayes)
• Authorized advertisement for bids for the Santa Paula Branch Line – Rails with Trails Project (All Ayes)
• Approved Mills Act contract for John P. McGonigle Residence (All Ayes)
• Approved historic landmark designation for Walter M. Jones Residence (All Ayes)
• Directed staff to conduct three public workshops regarding Tree Protection Ordinance (6-0)

Council Committee Reviewing City Hall East Boiler Project

Este comité recibirá una presentación del personal sobre el análisis de costos y las alternativas para reemplazar las calderas de City Hall East, luego discutirá y proporcionará una recomendación al Concejo Municipal. No hay otros asuntos programados.

• Discusión sobre el Proyecto de Reemplazo de la Caldera de City Hall East con análisis de costos y alternativas

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

• Recommended heat pump option for City Hall East boiler replacement by reallocating Police and Fire Headquarters CIP funding (2-1)

Design Review Committee

El Comité de Revisión de Diseño considerará una Revisión de Diseño Mayor, un Permiso de Desarrollo Planificado y una Variación Menor para un nuevo edificio industrial de 36 870 pies cuadrados con una mezzanine de 5 730 pies cuadrados en la APN 084-0-132-365. Los asuntos de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de las actas del 6 de mayo y las prorrogas de Alameda Avenue Apartments (44 unidades en 1931 Alameda Avenue) y The Lineup redevelopment (51-71 Oak Street) hasta el 21 de julio de 2026.

• Aprobación de las actas borrador de la reunión del 6 de mayo de 2026
• Prórroga de 44 unidades de Alameda Avenue Apartments en 1931 Alameda Avenue hasta el 21 de julio
• Prórroga de The Lineup redevelopment en 51 S Oak Street hasta el 21 de julio
• Asunto formal: edificio industrial de 36 870 pies cuadrados con mezzanine y reducción del frente del patio de retiro en la APN 084-0-132-365

City Council

Esta reunión especial incluye una sesión cerrada para tres demandas pendientes, artículos de consentimiento sobre la participación pública y el pago de rescate oceánico de los bomberos, y una audiencia pública sobre la apelación del proyecto Thompson Court Apartments. Se recomienda al Concejo denegar la apelación y mantener la aprobación de la Comisión de Planificación de un edificio de apartamentos de 75 unidades con ocho unidades de ingresos muy bajos en 1655 East Thompson Boulevard.

• Apelación de la aprobación de la Comisión de Planificación para los Thompson Court Apartments de 75 unidades en 1655 E Thompson Blvd (incluye 8 unidades de ingresos muy bajos)
• Resolución que determina los esfuerzos razonables para fomentar la participación pública en las reuniones del Concejo Municipal
• Carta de Acuerdo Adjunta con la Ventura City Firefighters' Association sobre el pago de rescate oceánico para alinearse con los requisitos de CalPERS
• Sesión cerrada sobre tres demandas existentes: Nunez v. City, Kimball v. City, Seawright v. City

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

• Adopted Resolution 2026-44 determining reasonable efforts for public participation in meetings (unanimous)
• Authorized side letter agreement with Ventura City Firefighters’ Association on ocean rescue pay to align with CalPERS (unanimous)
• Denied appeal of Thompson Court Apartments project (75 units, 8 very low-income) at 1655 E Thompson Blvd and upheld Planning Commission approval (5-2; Mangone and Campos opposed)
• Closed session: No reportable action on three litigation items (Nunez, Kimball, Seawright)

Appointments Recommendation Committee

El Comité de Recomendación de Nombramientos llevará a cabo entrevistas y hará recomendaciones para llenar dos vacantes en la Comisión de Parques y Recreación y tres vacantes en la Comisión de Artes y Cultura. El comité también votará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial anterior. No hay otros asuntos programados.

• Entrevistas para dos vacantes próximas en la Comisión de Parques y Recreación
• Entrevistas para tres vacantes próximas en la Comisión de Artes y Cultura
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial del 28 de mayo de 2026

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

• Approved minutes from May 28, 2026 Special Meeting (all ayes)
• Recommended appointment of Patty Overley to Parks & Recreation Commission (all ayes)
• Recommended reappointment of Tanner Shelton to Parks & Recreation Commission (all ayes)
• Recommended appointment of Laura Mullen to Arts & Culture Commission (all ayes)
• Recommended appointment of Friday Treur to Arts & Culture Commission (all ayes)
• Recommended reappointment of Rafael Perea de la Cabada to Arts & Culture Commission (all ayes)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

La Audiencia del Director considerará una solicitud de Permiso de Uso para permitir un uso de Deportes y Recreación Interiores en una parte de un edificio en 4450 Dupont Ct, y una Varianza Menor para reducir el estacionamiento requerido de 38 a 15 espacios. El punto de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 15 de junio de 2026.

• Artículo 2: Ventura Ninja Academy – Permiso de Uso para deportes/recreación interiores en 7,584 sq ft de un edificio de 20,688 sq ft en 4450 Dupont Ct
• Varianza Menor para reducir el estacionamiento de 38 a 15 espacios para el uso de Deportes Interiores
• Ubicado en la zona de Desarrollo Planificado de Manufactura (M-P-D), designación de uso de suelo Industrial General

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

• Approved meeting minutes from June 15, 2026
• Approved Resolution No. CD-2026-35 for Ventura Ninja Academy use permit and parking variance (UP-04-26-0110, V-05-26-0062)
• Adopted revised Condition 19: operating hours as stated in application with intermittent extended hours for special events

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará recomendar al Concejo Municipal enmiendas al Plan de Implementación del Programa Costero Local y al Código Municipal para consolidar, aclarar y simplificar los requisitos de notificación pública. Los cambios tienen como objetivo establecer notificaciones consistentes en los diversos tipos de derechos de uso y actualizar las reglas para notificaciones por correo, publicadas, fijadas y electrónicas. También se encuentra en la agenda un punto de consentimiento para aprobar las actas de la reunión del 17 de junio de 2026.

• Audiencia pública sobre PROJ-26-1129: enmiendas en toda la ciudad a los procedimientos de notificación pública en el Plan de Implementación del Programa Costero Local y el Título 24 del Código Municipal
• Aprobación del borrador de las actas de la reunión del 17 de junio de 2026

City Council

El concejo se reunirá primero en sesión cerrada para discutir una demanda, negociaciones laborales con múltiples sindicatos y la evaluación de desempeño del administrador de la ciudad. La reunión regular consiste en un calendario de consentimiento con 13 artículos, destacando enmiendas a tres acuerdos de mantenimiento de paisajes por un valor combinado de $7.76 millones, una renovación de licencia de software con Tyler Technologies por $415,024 y un contrato de administración de reclamos de compensación para trabajadores por $917,065. Otros artículos incluyen extensiones de servicios legales, acuerdos intergubernamentales para control de animales y servicios del centro médico, y un informe de estabilización de alquiler de casas móviles.

• Enmiendas a los acuerdos de mantenimiento de paisajes: Garcia’s Landscaping ($1,931,421), Natural Green ($1,704,257) y Sunridge Landscape ($4,125,058)
• Novena Enmienda a la licencia de software EnerGov de Tyler Technologies, que no excederá los $415,024
• Acuerdo de servicios profesionales con Athens Administrators para reclamos de compensación laboral, $917,065 más un recargo de $10,000
• Segunda Enmienda a los servicios legales para el litigio de Guzman, $390,000
• Acuerdo con el Condado para los servicios del Ventura County Medical Center, $677,498

The Ventura City Council approved a series of consent items, including legal service agreements, landscape maintenance contracts, and agreements with the County of Ventura for medical and animal services. The meeting began with a closed session and concluded with the approval of the consent agenda.

• Approved Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2023-025 with Wood & Finck ($390,000)
• Approved Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement 2023-103 with Haverkamp Law, APC ($88,000)
• Approved City Council Minutes for May 12, 2026 and May 19, 2026
• Approved Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2021-031 with John Kaliski Architects, Inc. ($207,742)
• Adopted Resolution acknowledging receipt of Fiscal Year 2027 Statement of Investment Policy
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Athens Administrators for Workers’ Compensation ($917,065)
• Approved Ninth Amendment to License and Services Migration Agreement 2018-023 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. ($2,161,192)
• Approved Amendments to General Services Agreements for Landscape Maintenance Services

Water Commission

La Comisión de Agua recomendará que el Concejo Municipal apruebe un aumento de $35,000 para el Customer Assistance Program, elevando el tope anual a $110,000. También revisarán y proporcionarán comentarios sobre una ordenanza propuesta que modifica las prohibiciones de desperdicio de agua para cumplir con el Assembly Bill 1572. Adicionalmente, adoptarán su Plan de Trabajo para el Año Fiscal 2026-2027 y considerarán el Borrador Final del 2026 Comprehensive Water Resources Report, el cual recomienda confirmar que no se ha activado ninguna etapa de escasez de agua.

• Recomendar aumento de $35,000 para el Customer Assistance Program (total no excederá los $110,000)
• Recomendar la adopción de la ordenanza que modifica el Capítulo 22.170 sobre el desperdicio de agua y el cumplimiento del AB 1572
• Adoptar el Plan de Trabajo y logros del FY 2026-2027
• Recibir el Borrador Final del 2026 Comprehensive Water Resources Report; recomendar que no haya etapa de escasez de agua
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 18 de mayo de 2026

Parking Advisory Committee

Esta reunión del Comité Asesor de Estacionamiento incluye una presentación del personal sobre el próximo despliegue de nuevos parquímetros y una actualización financiera sobre la Citywide Parking Authority. El comité también considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 16 de abril. Todos los puntos son de naturaleza consultiva.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 16 de abril
• Presentación del personal sobre el despliegue de nuevos parquímetros
• Presentación del personal sobre la actualización financiera de la Citywide Parking Authority

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

El Subcomité de Vivienda y Personas sin Hogar considerará recomendar al Concejo Municipal una nueva ordenanza que modifica el Título 24 del Código Municipal, el Downtown Specific Plan, el Parklands Specific Plan y el Saticoy & Wells Development Code. Los cambios tienen como objetivo cumplir con las leyes estatales de vivienda recientes relacionadas con refugios de emergencia, viviendas transitorias, viviendas asistidas, Centros de Navegación de Baja Barrera y centros de cuidado grupal, implementando el Programa 19 del Elemento de Vivienda. El subcomité también escuchará actualizaciones sobre una propuesta de subvención de la Ronda 5 del Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) y una presentación de Mercy House ARCH, ambos solo para fines informativos.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 20 de mayo de 2026
• Ordenanza para modificar el Título 24 y múltiples planes específicos para establecer regulaciones para refugios de emergencia, viviendas transitorias, viviendas asistidas, centros de navegación de baja barrera y cuidado grupal
• Autorizar al personal a iniciar una Enmienda al Plan de Implementación del Programa Costero Local (LCPA) para los mismos cambios de código
• Actualización sobre la propuesta de subvención de la Ronda 5 del Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF)
• Presentación de Mercy House ARCH

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend to City Council an ordinance that would amend city codes to comply with recent state housing laws regarding emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, and group care facilities. The committee also directed staff to further explore where by-right emergency shelter areas can be located within the city. The minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting were approved as well.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended to City Council the ordinance amending Title 24, Downtown Specific Plan, Parklands Specific Plan, and Saticoy & Wells Development Code for emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, and group care (3-0)
• Directed staff to further explore where by-right emergency shelter area can be located within the city

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una propuesta de Ordenanza de Protección de Árboles (PROJ-26-1105) que reemplazaría la ordenanza de árboles de emergencia con nuevas reglas para la poda y remoción en toda la ciudad, y modificaría las regulaciones de zonificación. La comisión también podría recibir y archivar el Informe Anual de Progreso del Elemento de Vivienda 2025, el cual fue aprobado por el HCD el 16 de abril de 2026 y rastrea la producción de viviendas y las metas de RHNA. Los puntos de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 27 de mayo de 2026.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza de Protección de Árboles PROJ-26-1105 (en toda la ciudad) para regular la poda y remoción de árboles
• Recomendación al Concejo Municipal para adoptar enmiendas a los Títulos 20 y 24 del Código Municipal de San Buenaventura
• Recomendación de presentar la Enmienda del Programa Costero Local a la Comisión Costera de California
• Recibir y archivar el Informe Anual de Progreso del Elemento de Vivienda 2025 (aprobado por el HCD el 16 de abril de 2026)
• Aprobación del borrador de las actas de la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación del 27 de mayo de 2026

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the City Council adopt a new Tree Protection Ordinance, replacing the existing emergency tree ordinance and adding permit requirements. The commission also requested staff return with a detailed community outreach plan. Other actions included approval of prior minutes and receiving the Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

• Approved May 27, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-2, with two abstentions)
• Received and filed the Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Approved Resolution CD-2026-28 recommending City Council submit Local Coastal Program amendment for tree protection (5-0)
• Approved Resolution CD-2026-29 recommending City Council adopt amendments to Titles 20 and 24 for a new Tree Protection Ordinance (5-0)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

La Audiencia del Director considerará siete puntos, incluyendo un permiso de desarrollo costero para un edificio comercial de uso mixto de 6,848 sq ft en el puerto, un permiso de uso y una varianza para una instalación deportiva interior, y una revisión de diseño mayor para un café con autoservicio. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas y una solicitud de prórroga. Se aceptan comentarios públicos en persona, vía Zoom o por correo electrónico.

• Reaprobación de Derecktor Ventura para un edificio comercial de uso mixto de 6,848 sq ft, cambios en la fachada y mejoras en el estacionamiento en 1644 Anchors Way
• Café Makenna Koffee con autoservicio y asientos al aire libre en 2148 Harbor Boulevard (Revisión de Diseño Mayor, Permiso de Desarrollo Costero, etc.)
• Adición de 1,440 sq ft de Arco Carwash con varianzas de retranqueo y estacionamiento en 605 S Mills Road
• Permiso de uso de Ventura Ninja Academy para deportes interiores con reducción de estacionamiento de 38 a 15 espacios en 4450 Dupont Court
• Varianza menor para una adición de 306 sq ft dentro del retranqueo posterior en 278 Burl Avenue

The Hearing Officer approved four development permits and two minor variances for commercial and residential projects. One project was continued to a future date. The officer added specific conditions to two approved projects regarding noise and design.

• Approved Derecktor Ventura project (Resolution CD-2026-30)
• Approved Harmala Residence addition (Resolution CD-2026-31)
• Continued Ventura Ninja Academy to June 29, 2026
• Approved 278 Burl Avenue minor variance (Resolution CD-2026-32)
• Approved Arco Carwash with noise conditions (Resolution CD-2026-33)
• Approved Makenna Koffee with design conditions (Resolution CD-2026-34)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 11, 2026
• Next hearing scheduled for June 29, 2026

Arts & Culture Commission

La Comisión de Artes y Cultura se reúne el 11 de junio de 2026. El paquete de información suplementaria incluye comentarios públicos recibidos en apoyo a la propuesta “Windows to the Sea” del Adams Artist Team para Surfers Point, la cual figura como el Punto #3 de la Agenda en la reunión del Concejo Municipal del 11 de junio. La Comisión puede considerar estos comentarios como parte de su revisión. La agenda parece ser en otro sentido procedimental, sin que se proporcionen otros puntos sustantivos.

• Un comentario público de un cineasta apoya la escultura interactiva 'Windows to the Sea' del Adams Artist Team en Surfers Point, citando su atractivo para todas las generaciones y la inclusión de elementos Chumash.
• Un formulario de comentarios públicos en línea apoya el diseño del Adams Team por incorporar elementos Chumash y honrar el Shisholop Village Site en Surfers Point.

Arts & Culture Commission

La Comisión de Artes y Cultura considerará un elemento de consentimiento para aprobar las actas de la reunión del 9 de abril de 2026. La acción principal es revisar y aprobar a un artista o equipo de artistas y su representación del diseño para el Proyecto de Escultura de Mosaico/Azulejos de Arte Público de Surfers Point, Fase II. La comisión también recibirá una presentación del Grupo de Planificación Cultural sobre la Evaluación de Necesidades Comunitarias y el Resumen de Evaluación de Subvenciones para informar el Proyecto de Política de Artes y Cultura.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión regular del 9 de abril de 2026
• Recibir la presentación y proporcionar comentarios sobre la Evaluación de Necesidades Comunitarias y el rediseño del programa de subvenciones para el Proyecto de Política de Artes y Cultura
• Aprobar el artista y la representación del diseño de la lista corta para el proyecto de escultura de azulejos/mosaico de Surfers Point Fase II

The Arts & Culture Commission selected Joe Adams, Larissa Strauss, and Paul Lindhard as the artist team for the Surfers Point, Phase II Public Art Tile/Mosaic Sculpture Project. The commission also approved the April 9, 2026, meeting minutes and received a presentation on the Arts and Culture Policy Project.

• Approved April 9, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Selected artist team Joe Adams, Larissa Strauss, and Paul Lindhard for Surfers Point Public Art Project (7-0-0)

Historic Preservation Committee

El comité llevará a cabo una revisión de diseño histórico de la demolición propuesta de un edificio bancario de 11,027 pies cuadrados en 2497 Harbor Boulevard. También considerará la aprobación de un edificio de uso mixto de cuatro pisos con 20 unidades residenciales (3 asequibles) en 624 N Ventura Avenue. Adicionalmente, el comité recomendará que el Concejo Municipal adopte la Declaración y el Estudio de Contexto Histórico de toda la ciudad de 2025.

• Demolición del edificio bancario en Marina Village Shopping Center, 2497 Harbor Blvd – revisión de impacto histórico
• Edificio de uso mixto de 20 unidades en 624 N Ventura Avenue con 3 unidades asequibles y 3 espacios comerciales en la planta baja
• Ajuste de la línea de lote y permiso de desarrollo planificado para 624 N Ventura Avenue
• Recomendación para adoptar la Declaración y el Estudio de Contexto Histórico de toda la ciudad de 2025
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 9 de abril de 2026

Economic Development Subcommittee

El Subcomité de Desarrollo Económico recibirá presentaciones y proporcionará comentarios sobre los objetivos de divulgación para la propiedad del Proyecto Costero, buscará la designación de Zonas de Oportunidad 2.0 y revisará el plan de trabajo de la Estrategia de Desarrollo Económico 2025-2030. Otros temas incluyen una actualización sobre los datos de indicadores económicos y la aprobación rutinaria de las actas de las reuniones anteriores. No se esperan decisiones definitivas más allá de los comentarios y la dirección.

• Discusión sobre los objetivos de divulgación de la propiedad del Proyecto Costero y el compromiso con los interesados
• Actualización de Zonas de Oportunidad 2.0 y posible búsqueda
• Actualización del estado del Plan de Trabajo de la Estrategia de Desarrollo Económico para los objetivos 2025-2030
• Actualización del Informe de Datos de Indicadores Económicos (solo información)

The Economic Development Subcommittee approved staff to pursue Opportunity Zones 2.0 and approved the minutes from the April 9, 2026, meeting. The committee also received and filed presentations on the Waterfront Project outreach and the Economic Development Strategy Work Plan.

• Approved April 9, 2026, minutes (All ayes)
• Approved pursuing Opportunity Zones 2.0 (All ayes)
• Received and filed Waterfront Project outreach presentation
• Received and filed Economic Development Strategy Work Plan update
• Received and filed Economic Indicator Data Report update
• Received and filed Economic Development Focused Updates

Parks & Recreation Commission

Esta reunión de la Comisión de Parques y Recreación consiste únicamente en recibir comentarios públicos enviados a través de formularios en línea. No hay decisiones ni propuestas en la agenda. Los comentarios abordan problemas de seguridad y mantenimiento en Junipero Serra Park, Belaire Linear Park y Kennebec, así como una propuesta para construir canchas de futsal/baloncesto en ubicaciones de alto tráfico como Kimball Park.

• Comentario público sobre canchas de futsal/baloncesto en Kimball Park para abordar el espacio de los campos de fútbol
• Comentario público sobre el área infantil de Junipero Serra Park cerrada durante más de un año
• Comentario público sobre Belaire Linear Park en Petit parcialmente cerrado debido a piezas rotas
• Comentario público sobre el suelo del parque Kennebec roto, causando lesiones

Parks & Recreation Commission

La Comisión de Parques y Recreación discutirá y votará sobre una recomendación al Concejo Municipal con respecto a una propuesta de Ordenanza de Protección de Árboles. También revisarán y actualizarán su plan de trabajo y aprobarán las actas de la reunión del 8 de abril.

• Recibir y revisar la propuesta de la Ordenanza de Protección de Árboles y la Guía de Recursos
• Discutir la ordenanza y adoptar la recomendación al City Council
• Revisar y actualizar el Plan de Trabajo de la Parks & Recreation Commission
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión regular del 8 de abril de 2026

The Commission unanimously approved the Tree Protection Ordinance with several adjustments, including added flexibility for replacement planting, inclusion of valley oak, CA bay laurel, cottonwood, and black walnut as protected species, and tiered in-lieu fees. The minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting were also approved. The Commission discussed but took no action on the workplan.

• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Tree Protection Ordinance with amendments to Sec. 20.155.70A3, species list, and in-lieu fee structure (7-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre el Presupuesto de Operaciones y de Mejoras de Capital del año fiscal 2027 y el presupuesto del Programa de Refugios para Clima Adverso, y se espera que adopte los presupuestos y las tarifas actualizadas de pago en lugar de Vivienda Inclusoria. El Concejo también considerará autorizar una solicitud de subvención SAFER de $6.6 millones para 11 paramédicos bomberos y aprobar $1.37 millones en fondos HOME-ARP para los Pasteur Court Apartments. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen enmiendas a la ordenanza de trampas de pegamento, nombramientos de comités y enmiendas de contratos para los proyectos de Foothill Tanks Rehabilitation y Main Street Bridge Replacement.

• Audiencia pública y adopción del Presupuesto de Operaciones y de Mejoras de Capital del año fiscal 2027
• Solicitud de subvención SAFER de $6,600,000 para 11 paramédicos bomberos
• Adjudicación preliminar de HOME-ARP de $1,369,513 para Pasteur Court Apartments
• Enmienda a la ordenanza para excluir las trampas adhesivas para insectos de la prohibición de trampas de pegamento
• Cuarta enmienda al acuerdo para Main Street Bridge Replacement (extensión hasta el 31 de mayo de 2027)

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital improvement budget, including the Foul Weather Shelter Program, and adopted an ordinance clarifying the sale and use of glue traps. The council also appointed members to various commissions and approved amendments to contracts for bridge and tank rehabilitation projects.

• Approved FY 2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget (All Ayes)
• Adopted ordinance clarifying glue trap sale and use (All Ayes)
• Appointed Crawford Coates to Water Commission (All Ayes)
• Reappointed Katherine Simonson and Barbara Keller to Ventura Housing Board (All Ayes)
• Appointed Eric Berg to Design Review Committee (All Ayes)
• Approved $66,000 contract amendment for Foothill Tanks Rehabilitation (All Ayes)
• Approved $1,369,513 HOME ARPA funding for Pasteur Court Apartments (All Ayes)
• Approved Street Lighting District No. 36 assessment rates for FY 2027 (All Ayes)

City Council Rules Committee

La reunión regular del Comité de Reglas programada para el 8 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se discutirán ni decidirán puntos del orden del día en esta reunión.

• Reunión cancelada según lo publicado por la Secretaria Adjunta de la Ciudad Keely Royas

Finance, Audit & Budget Committee

El Comité de Finanzas, Auditoría y Presupuesto considerará la aprobación de las actas de su reunión especial del 23 de abril de 2026 y recibirá una presentación sobre la propuesta del Presupuesto de Operaciones y de Mejoras de Capital del año fiscal 2027, brindando comentarios al personal. No se ha programado la adopción final del presupuesto para esta reunión.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial del 23 de abril de 2026
• Taller sobre la propuesta del Presupuesto de Operaciones y de Mejoras de Capital del año fiscal 2027

The committee approved the minutes from the April 23, 2026 special meeting. Members received a staff presentation and provided feedback regarding the proposed FY 2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget.

• Approved April 23, 2026 Special Meeting minutes (All Ayes)

Design Review Committee

La reunión ordinaria del Comité de Revisión de Diseño programada para el 3 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se discutirán asuntos nuevos. La próxima reunión ordinaria es el 1 de julio de 2026.

• Reunión cancelada por la Directora de Desarrollo Comunitario Rachel Dimond el 22 de mayo de 2026

City Council

El Concejo considerará resoluciones para convocar a una elección municipal general el 3 de noviembre de 2026 para los escaños del Concejo Municipal en los Distritos 1, 4, 5 y 6, y para incluir en la boleta una medida de impuesto sobre transacciones y uso que requiere una supermayoría de dos tercios. Los elementos de consentimiento incluyen segundas lecturas de ordenanzas para prohibir la venta de óxido nitroso y kratom, y para poner fin a las contribuciones de los proyectos de capital de agua y aguas residuales al fondo de arte público.

• Convocatoria a la elección del 3 de noviembre de 2026 para cuatro escaños del Concejo y una medida de ingresos de la ciudad (impuesto sobre transacciones y uso que requiere supermayoría de 2/3)
• Segunda lectura: ordenanza que prohíbe la venta de óxido nitroso fuera de usos legítimos (Capítulo 8.430)
• Segunda lectura: ordenanza que prohíbe las ventas de kratom dentro de la ciudad (reemplazando el Capítulo 8.420)
• Primera Enmienda al CD2025-13 con Downtown Ventura Partners, agregando $100,000 para el alcance a personas sin hogar (nuevo total $150,000, plazo extendido hasta el 30 de junio de 2028)
• Resolución que adopta la renovación de la evaluación anual para el Downtown Ventura Property-Based Business Improvement District para el año fiscal 2027

The City Council approved consent items including bans on nitrous oxide and kratom sales, ended water/wastewater contributions to the public art fund, increased a homeless outreach contract by $100,000, and adopted election resolutions. A resolution to place a transactions and use tax measure on the November 2026 ballot failed on a 3-4 vote. Council received a report on Assembly Bill 1572 outreach with no action taken.

• Approved nitrous oxide sales ban (Ordinance 2026-10) as part of consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved kratom sales ban (Ordinance 2026-11) as part of consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved ending water/wastewater CIP contributions to Public Art Fund (Ordinance 2026-12) as part of consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved $100,000 increase to homeless outreach contract with Downtown Ventura Partners (Agreement CD2025-13.1) as part of consent agenda (all ayes; Campos no vote recorded)
• Approved City event support for Jackalope Block Party Ventura 2027 and 2028 (Resolution 2026-27) as part of consent agenda (all ayes; Campos no vote recorded)
• Approved election resolutions calling November 2026 general municipal election for four council seats (Resolutions 2026-30, 2026-31, 2026-32) (all ayes)
• Failed motion to approve City Revenue Measure Resolution for a transactions and use tax (3-4)
• Approved annual assessment renewal for Downtown Ventura Property-Based Business Improvement District (Resolution 2026-28) as part of consent agenda (all ayes)

Appointments Recommendation Committee

El Comité de Recomendación de Nombramientos llevará a cabo una reunión especial para entrevistar a candidatos para una vacante en la Comisión de Agua, dos vacantes en la Ventura Housing Board, y considerar una recomendación para una vacante en el Design Review Committee. El comité también aprobará las actas de la reunión especial del 20 de enero de 2026.

• Entrevista y recomendación para una vacante de la Comisión de Agua
• Entrevistas y recomendaciones para dos vacantes de la Ventura Housing Board
• Discusión y recomendación para una vacante del Design Review Committee
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial del 20 de enero de 2026

The Appointments Recommendation Committee approved the minutes from its January meeting and recommended four candidates to fill vacancies on the Water Commission, Ventura Housing Board, and Design Review Committee. Councilmember Duran was absent for all votes.

• Approved January 20, 2026, Committee minutes (2-0)
• Recommended Crawford Coates to Water Commission (2-0)
• Recommended Katherine Simonson to Ventura Housing Board (2-0)
• Recommended Barbara Keller to Ventura Housing Board (2-0)
• Recommended Eric Berg to Design Review Committee (2-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre un Permiso de Desarrollo Costero, una Revisión de Diseño Mayor y Exenciones/Concesiones de Bonos de Densidad para un edificio de apartamentos de alquiler de 75 unidades en 1655 East Thompson Boulevard, que incluye ocho unidades para personas de ingresos muy bajos. Los comisionados también considerarán prorrogar una enmienda a la Ordenanza de Protección de Árboles hasta el 17 de junio de 2026, y recomendar una enmienda a la ordenanza del Programa 19 para alinear los códigos de la ciudad con las leyes estatales de vivienda para refugios de emergencia y viviendas asistidas.

• Proyecto de apartamentos de 75 unidades (Thompson Court Apartments) en 1655 East Thompson Boulevard, con 8 unidades para personas de ingresos muy bajos, que solicita exenciones de altura (hasta 50.5 ft/3.5 pisos) y reducción de estacionamiento (de 107 a 57 espacios)
• Propuesta de enmienda a la Ordenanza de Protección de Árboles (PROJ-26-1105) para reemplazar la ordenanza de árboles de emergencia existente; prorrogada hasta el 17 de junio de 2026
• Enmienda a la ordenanza de Vivienda Asistida del Programa 19 para actualizar la zonificación de refugios de emergencia, viviendas transitorias, viviendas asistidas y Centros de Navegación de Baja Barrera
• Permiso de Desarrollo Costero, Ajuste de Línea de Lote y Revisión de Diseño Mayor solicitados para el desarrollo de Thompson Court
• Artículo de consentimiento: Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 22 de abril de 2026

The Planning Commission denied a Coastal Development Permit for the Thompson Court Apartments at 1655 E Thompson Boulevard, but approved a resolution recommending the City Council adopt housing regulations for shelters and supportive housing. The meeting was continued past 10 p.m. to complete the agenda.

• Continued Tree Protection Ordinance to June 17, 2026
• Denied Coastal Development Permit for Thompson Court Apartments (2-3)
• Continued meeting past 10 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution recommending City Council adopt housing regulations (4-0)

Committee Reviewing City Council Standing Committees

El Comité de Revisión de los Comités Permanentes del Concejo Municipal discutirá posibles modificaciones a la estructura y funciones del Comité de Preservación Histórica y del Comité de Revisión de Diseño. También recibirán una presentación sobre la alineación de los órganos asesores con la prioridad estratégica de Seguridad Pública del Concejo Municipal. El comité votará la aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del 7 de abril y el 5 de mayo de 2026.

• Discusión y comentarios sobre la estructura y futuras modificaciones del Comité de Preservación Histórica y del Comité de Revisión de Diseño
• Discusión sobre la alineación de los órganos asesores con la Prioridad Estratégica de Seguridad Pública del Concejo Municipal
• Aprobación de las actas del comité del 7 de abril de 2026 y del 5 de mayo de 2026
• Se permiten comentarios públicos en cada punto de la agenda (3 minutos por orador)
• Reunión celebrada en City Hall, 501 Poli Street, Ventura

The Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the full City Council several structural changes for the Historic Preservation Committee and Design Review Committee, including options to eliminate or limit their hearings. The committee also approved its April 7 and May 5, 2026 minutes with modifications and received a presentation on aligning advisory bodies with the public safety strategic priority, providing feedback to staff.

• Approved committee minutes from April 7, 2026 and May 5, 2026 with modifications (all ayes)
• Recommended to City Council Option 1 (eliminate) and Option 2 (limit scope) for the Historic Preservation Committee (all ayes)
• Recommended to City Council Options 1, 2, and 3 (limit hearings or eliminate) for the Design Review Committee (all ayes)
• Received and filed presentation on advisory body alignment with Public Safety strategic priority; feedback provided to staff

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

El Subcomité de Vivienda y Personas sin Hogar votará sobre recomendaciones al Concejo Municipal con respecto a dos acciones principales: una primera enmienda al contrato de alcance callejero con Downtown Ventura Partners que aumenta el monto en $1000,000 a $150,000, y la aprobación de una adjudicación preliminar de $1,369,513 del Plan de Rescate Americano HOME para Pasteur Court Apartments. El subcomité también recibirá y archivará actualizaciones sobre la Tarifa de Sustitución de Vivienda Inclusiva para 2026-2027 y el estado anual de la Estabilización de Alquileres de Casas Móviles.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 11 de marzo de 2026
• Primera Enmienda al Acuerdo de Servicios Generales CD2025-13 con Downtown Ventura Partners para el alcance callejero en campamentos de personas sin hogar: aumento de $1000,000 a un nuevo monto que no excederá los $150,000
• Carta de Adjudicación Preliminar de HOME-ARP para Pasteur Court Apartments: $1,369,513 para Ventura Housing, sujeto a revisión ambiental y confirmación de fondos
• Actualización de la Tarifa de Sustitución de Vivienda Inclusiva 2026-2027 (recibir y archivar)
• Informes anuales de Estabilización de Alquileres de Casas Móviles y estado de la Junta de Revisión de Alquileres de Casas Móviles (recibir y archivar)

The Subcommittee recommended that City Council approve a preliminary award of $1,369,513 in HOME American Rescue Plan funding for Pasteur Court Apartments. It also recommended increasing a street outreach agreement with Downtown Ventura Partners by $100,000.

• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Recommended City Council increase Downtown Ventura Partners street outreach agreement by $100,000 to a total of $150,000 (All Ayes)
• Recommended City Council approve $1,369,513 in HOME American Rescue Plan funding for Pasteur Court Apartments to Ventura Housing (All Ayes)
• Received and filed Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee 2026-2027 Update (All Ayes)
• Received and filed Mobile Home Rent Stabilization annual reporting and board status (All Ayes)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para presentar ordenanzas que crean un proceso de aprobación ministerial para proyectos de viviendas asequibles que proporcionen al menos un 20% de unidades para personas de bajos ingresos en sitios reutilizados y rezonificados. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen enmiendas a contratos para la limpieza de campamentos de personas sin hogar ($957,477), servicios de facturación de servicios públicos ($1.39 million), servicios legales para litigios ($470,000) y programas de aprendizaje expandido con el distrito escolar ($740,264).

• Audiencia pública sobre ordenanzas para establecer el proceso de permisos ministeriales para viviendas asequibles (al menos 20% de unidades para personas de bajos ingresos)
• Quinta Enmienda al contrato de limpieza de campamentos de personas sin hogar con Woods Maintenance Services, nuevo total $957,477
• Primera Enmienda al acuerdo de servicios legales con Wood & Finck, incrementado a $470,000 para la demanda Heermance v. Markov
• Primera Enmienda con Kubra America West para la impresión de facturas de servicios públicos, incrementada a $1,392,364
• Acuerdo de servicio con Ventura Unified School District para el Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, $740,264

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar of 11 items, including a $134,452 increase for homelessness encampment cleanup services, a $1.09 million amendment for utility bill printing and delivery, and a $740,264 agreement with Ventura Unified School District for expanded learning programs. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to create a ministerial permit process for affordable housing, but the minutes do not record a subsequent decision on that item.

• Approved $134,452 increase for encampment cleanup contract (6-0)
• Approved $1,092,364 amendment for utility bill printing and delivery (6-0)
• Approved $740,264 expanded learning program agreement with school district (6-0)
• Approved $410,000 increase for legal services in Heermance lawsuit (6-0)
• Approved $313,916 purchase order for enterprise asset management software (6-0)
• Approved $195,000 bond counsel agreement for water and wastewater projects (6-0)
• Approved $324,410 software support amendment for utility billing and metering (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 14 and April 28 meetings (6-0)

Water Commission

La Comisión de Agua revisará los informes de estado del VenturaWaterPure Program y del Membrane Bioreactor Project. El organismo también considerará el borrador del 2026 Comprehensive Water Resources Report y su propio plan de trabajo para el año fiscal.

• Actualizaciones de VenturaWaterPure y Membrane Bioreactor Project
• Borrador del 2026 Comprehensive Water Resources Report
• Logros del año fiscal 2025–2026 y Plan de Trabajo Final del año fiscal 2026–2027
• Propuesta para cancelar la reunión regular del 24 de agosto de 2026

The Water Commission approved the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes and voted to cancel the August 24, 2026 regular meeting. The commission also received updates on the VenturaWaterPure program and the draft 2026 Comprehensive Water Resources Report.

• Approved April 27, 2026 minutes (5 AYES, 1 ABSTAIN)
• Voted to cancel August 24, 2026 regular meeting (5 AYES, 1 ABSTAIN)
• Directed staff to return FY 2025-2026 accomplishments report to June meeting
• Received VenturaWaterPure and Membrane Bioreactor project updates
• Received draft 2026 Comprehensive Water Resources Report

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

Esta reunión de audiencia administrativa ha sido cancelada. En su lugar, se ha programado una Audiencia de Directores especial para el lunes 11 de mayo de 2026 a las 4:00 PM.

• Audiencia de Directores regular del 18 de mayo cancelada
• Audiencia especial programada para el 11 de mayo a las 4:00 PM

Historic Preservation Committee

La reunión ordinaria del Comité de Preservación Histórica programada para el 14 de mayo de 2026 ha sido cancelada. La próxima reunión programada regularmente está fijada para el 11 de junio de 2026.

Arts & Culture Commission

La reunión programada regularmente para el 14 de mayo de 2025 de la Comisión de Artes y Cultura ha sido cancelada. La próxima reunión está programada para el 11 de junio de 2025.

• Reunión cancelada; no se discutieron ni decidieron puntos

Parks & Recreation Commission

La reunión regular de la Comisión de Parques y Recreación del 13 de mayo de 2026 está cancelada. La próxima reunión regular está programada para el 10 de junio de 2026.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Ventura llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y votará la adopción del Plan de Gestión de Agua Urbana 2025 y el Plan de Contingencia para Eventos de Escasez de Agua 2025, los cuales describen estrategias de suministro de agua a largo plazo y medidas de respuesta ante sequías. El concejo también considerará una nueva ordenanza que prohíbe la venta de óxido nitroso para usos no legítimos y renovará la política de equipo militar del Departamento de Policía. Los elementos de acción adicionales incluyen la aprobación de contratos para servicios de sitios web y fondos para el reemplazo de la torre de escaleras de una estructura de estacionamiento.

• Adoptar el Plan de Gestión de Agua Urbana 2025 y el Plan de Contingencia para Eventos de Escasez de Agua
• Introducir una ordenanza que prohíbe la venta de óxido nitroso fuera de usos legítimos
• Renovar la política de equipo militar del Departamento de Policía según AB 481
• Aprobar el acuerdo de servicios maestros de $232,476 con CivicPlus para el alojamiento y soporte del sitio web
• Autorizar $98,923 adicionales para el reemplazo de la torre de escaleras sureste de la estructura de estacionamiento de la playa

The City Council approved the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Event Contingency Plan. Other actions included updating short-term rental ordinances for the coastal zone and approving several service contracts. A proposal to replace City Hall East boilers was referred to a new standing committee.

• Adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (Resolution 2026-24)
• Adopted 2025 Water Shortage Event Contingency Plan (Resolution 2026-25)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-08 amending short-term rental and coastal zoning codes
• Approved holiday pay side letter with Ventura Fire Management Association (Agreement 2026-52)
• Approved website and accessibility contracts with CivicPlus, LLC totaling up to $325,976
• Renewed Police Department Military Equipment Policy (Ordinance 2022-005)
• Approved $108,273 in additional funding for beach parking structure and engineering services
• Tabled City Hall East boiler replacement to a new standing committee

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

Esta Audiencia del Director decidirá sobre un permiso de uso para que Ventura County Christian School opere en una iglesia existente en un sitio de 3.25 acres en la zona R-1-7. El punto de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 13 de abril de 2026. La audiencia es administrativa y aborda asuntos relacionados con la planificación.

• Permiso de uso para Ventura County Christian School en 346 North Kimball Road
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 13 de abril de 2026

The Director's Hearing approved the use permit for Ventura County Christian School to relocate to an existing church facility at 346 N Kimball Road. The consent item approving the April 13, 2026 meeting minutes was also adopted. No public comments were received, and the next hearing is scheduled for June 15, 2026.

• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
• Approved Resolution CD-2026-24 granting use permit for Ventura County Christian School relocation at 346 N Kimball Road (PROJ-25-0997)

Design Review Committee

El Comité de Revisión de Diseño llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres propuestas principales de desarrollo: un café de 2,000 sq ft con drive-through en 2148 Harbor Boulevard, un apartamento multifamiliar de 19 unidades en 1042 East Main Street, y un desarrollo multifamiliar de 3 unidades en 349 Poli Street. El comité también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 1 de abril y discutirá los protocolos y deberes del comité.

• Revisión de Diseño Principal para el café Makenna Koffee con drive-through, asientos al aire libre y mejoras del sitio en 2148 Harbor Boulevard (Zona CTO, Zona Costera)
• Revisión de Diseño Principal para los Loretta Court Apartments de 19 unidades en 1042 East Main Street con 3 Garantías y 1 Excepción (Plan Específico del Centro)
• Revisión de Diseño Principal y Permiso de Desarrollo Costero para los 349 Poli Apartments de 3 unidades en 349 Poli Street con 2 Excepciones (Plan Específico del Centro, Zona Costera)
• Aprobación del borrador de las actas de la reunión del 1 de abril de 2026
• Discusión de los Protocolos y Deberes del Comité de Revisión de Diseño según el Código Municipal

The Design Review Committee recommended approval for a cafe project on Harbor Boulevard, the Lorretta Court Apartments on East Main Street, and the 349 Poli Apartments. The committee included specific design requirements for the cafe project regarding pedestrian access, tree canopy, and lighting. All three major items passed with 4-0 votes.

• Approved April 1, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Makenna Koffee cafe at 2148 Harbor Boulevard with changes (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Lorretta Court Apartments at 1042 East Main Street with changes (4-0)
• Recommended approval for 349 Poli Apartments at 349 Poli Street as presented (4-0)

Committee Reviewing City Council Standing Committees

Este comité está revisando recomendaciones previas de comités ad hoc sobre grupos asesores, las prioridades estratégicas actuales del concejo y los comités permanentes, y analizando un borrador del alcance para un posible nuevo Comité Permanente de Medio Ambiente del Concejo Municipal. La reunión se centra en la gobernanza interna en lugar de decisiones directas de política.

• Revisión de las recomendaciones del comité ad hoc anterior sobre los grupos asesores del concejo
• Revisión de las prioridades estratégicas y los comités permanentes actuales del Concejo Municipal
• Discusión sobre el posible alcance de un Comité Permanente de Medio Ambiente del Concejo Municipal
• Periodo de comunicaciones públicas para temas no incluidos en la agenda

The Committee reviewed recommendations regarding Council advisory groups and received a presentation on current strategic priorities and standing committees. The Committee voted to move forward with a proposal for an Environmental City Council Standing Committee.

• Approved presenting the proposed scope of an Environmental City Council Standing Committee to the full City Council (M/S/C Schumacher/Reynolds, All ayes)

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

El Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de la Medida O recibirá una presentación sobre una medida de impuesto sobre las ventas contemplada para 2026 y revisará el presupuesto propuesto de la Medida O para el año fiscal 2027. El comité aprobará su plan de trabajo anual y afirmará que los ingresos y gastos del presupuesto propuesto se alinean con la ordenanza de la Medida O, para luego hacer una recomendación al Concejo Municipal.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 2 de febrero de 2026
• Presentación del Administrador de la Ciudad sobre una medida de impuesto sobre las ventas contemplada para 2026
• Revisión y aprobación del plan de trabajo anual que cubre las reuniones hasta mayo de 2027
• Revisión del Presupuesto Propuesto de la Medida O para el año fiscal 2027 con recomendación al Concejo Municipal
• El presupuesto propuesto incluye el presupuesto de capital y resúmenes por área de enfoque, fondo, departamento y cuenta

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada para discutir seis demandas pendientes, incluyendo reclamos de compensación para trabajadores y litigios por opioides, y luego se reunirá en una sesión abierta para votar un calendario de consentimiento. Los puntos clave del consentimiento incluyen la enmienda del código de estacionamiento para permitir pagos móviles y una hora gratuita, la aceptación de una subvención estatal de $1.24 millones para el Pierpont Beach Management Plan, y la adjudicación de contratos para el diseño de las sedes de policía/bomberos y la recuperación de desastres en el campo de golf Buenaventura. No hay audiencias públicas ni asuntos controvertidos programados; la mayoría de las decisiones son rutinarias.

• Enmienda de la ordenanza de estacionamiento: pagos móviles, una hora de estacionamiento gratuito, programa de permisos actualizado
• Aceptar subvención estatal de $1,242,182 para el Pierpont Beach Management Plan; contrato con Rincon Consultants hasta $1,446,804
• Primera enmienda de arrendamiento con Community Memorial Health System para la estructura de estacionamiento (2014-053)
• Tercera enmienda para el diseño de infraestructura de las sedes de policía/bomberos con RRM Design Group (incremento de $31,770)
• Sesión cerrada: seis asuntos de litigio, incluyendo litigios por opioides y casos contra la ciudad

City Council

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre artículos de consentimiento que incluyen una actualización de la ordenanza de estacionamiento que permite pagos móviles y una hora de estacionamiento gratuito, la aceptación de una subvención de $1.24 millones para un plan de gestión de Pierpont Beach y varias enmiendas de contratos para instalaciones y servicios. La sesión cerrada incluye la discusión de casos de litigios en curso.

• Adoptar la ordenanza que modifica el código de estacionamiento para admitir pagos móviles, una hora de estacionamiento gratuito y un programa de permisos actualizado
• Aceptar la subvención de $1,242,182 de la California State Coastal Conservancy para desarrollar un Plan de Gestión de Pierpont Beach; autorizar el contrato de $1,446,804 con Rincon Consultants
• Autorizar la primera enmienda al contrato de arrendamiento de terreno con Community Memorial Health System para la estructura de estacionamiento
• Aprobar un aumento de $664,725 en la orden de compra general con Granite Construction para materiales de asfalto, nuevo total de $2,839,725
• La sesión cerrada discute seis casos de litigio existentes, incluyendo reclamos de compensación laboral y demandas

The City Council approved several consent items including municipal code updates, parking ordinances, and professional service agreements. Notable actions included accepting grant funding for the Pierpont Beach Management Plan and increasing asphalt material purchase orders.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes
• Adopted Resolution 2026-21 updating the Conflict of Interest Code
• Passed Ordinance 2026-07 regarding mobile parking payments and permit updates
• Authorized first amendment to Community Memorial Health System ground lease
• Approved Resolution 2026-22 accepting $1,242,182 grant for Pierpont Beach Management Plan
• Approved Agreement 2026-42 with Rincon Consultants, Inc.
• Approved amendment to increase Historic Resources Group contract by $20,600
• Approved amendment to increase Disasters, Inc. contract by $20,000

Water Commission

La Comisión del Agua considerará la aprobación de las actas del 23 de marzo, recibirá una presentación sobre el borrador del Presupuesto de Agua de Ventura para el año fiscal 2027, discutirá la divulgación del Proyecto de Ley de la Asamblea 1572 y proporcionará comentarios sobre el borrador del plan estratégico, y considerará recomendar al Concejo Municipal un aumento de $151,185.02 al contrato de comunicaciones de Bodewell Group.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión regular del 23 de marzo de 2026
• Recibir presentación oral sobre el Borrador Propuesto del Presupuesto de Agua de Ventura para el año fiscal 2027
• Proporcionar comentarios sobre el Plan de Comunicaciones y Divulgación Estratégica AB 1572 (borrador)
• Recomendar al Concejo Municipal una enmienda para extender el acuerdo 2025-06 hasta el 30 de junio de 2027 e incrementar el monto máximo no excedible en $151,185.02 (nuevo total $627,755.02) con Bodewell Group para la divulgación de comunicaciones

The Water Commission approved the minutes from the March 23, 2026 regular meeting. It also voted to recommend that the City Council amend an agreement with Bodewell Group (formerly Katz and Associates), increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $151,185.02 to a new total of $627,755.02 for the Updated Strategic Communications and Outreach Plan. The FY 2027 budget and AB 1572 were presented for discussion only, with no decisions made.

• Approved minutes of March 23, 2026 (4-0, two absent)
• Voted to recommend City Council extend and increase Bodewell Group contract by $151,185.02 (5-0, one absent)

Finance, Audit & Budget Committee

El Comité de Finanzas, Auditoría y Presupuesto recibirá la propuesta de Presupuesto de Operaciones y de Mejoras de Capital para el año fiscal 2027 para su revisión. El comité también recibirá el informe anual sobre las tarifas de impacto de los desarrolladores y considerará la reautorización de los fondos no gastados recaudados hace más de cinco años. Además, el comité votará sobre la aprobación de las actas de su reunión especial del 11 de febrero de 2026.

• Aprobación de las actas del comité de la reunión especial del 11 de febrero de 2026
• Recibir el Local Agency Developer Improvement Fee Report para el año fiscal 2024-25, incluyendo los hallazgos y la reautorización de los fondos no gastados
• Recibir la propuesta de Presupuesto de Operaciones y de Mejoras de Capital para el año fiscal 2027 según lo requiere la Sección 1205 de la City Charter

The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee approved the minutes from the February 11, 2026 Special Meeting, received the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, and approved the reauthorization of the intended use of retained developer fees.

• Approved February 11, 2026 Special Meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
• Approved reauthorization of developer fee use (3-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una revisión preliminar de un desarrollo comercial propuesto en 760 South Seaward Avenue, que incluye dos establecimientos con servicio al auto y un edificio comercial. La comisión también considerará aplazamientos para un proyecto de viviendas asequibles de 70 unidades en 1655 East Thompson Boulevard y una enmienda a la ordenanza de viviendas asistidas. Se presentará para su recepción y archivo una actualización de las tarifas sustitutivas del Programa de Vivienda Inclusiva para el año fiscal 2026-2027.

• Revisión preliminar del redesarrollo de 760 S. Seaward (Permiso de Desarrollo Costero, Revisión Mayor de Diseño, Permiso de Uso para servicios al auto y comercio)
• Thompson Court Apartments: edificio de alquiler de 70 unidades con 8 unidades para ingresos muy bajos en 1655 East Thompson Boulevard (aplazado al 27 de mayo de 2026)
• Actualización de la Tarifa Sustitutiva de Vivienda Inclusiva para 2026-2027, basada en el análisis de Keyser Marston Associates Inc.
• Enmienda a la ordenanza de Viviendas Asistidas del Programa 19 para cumplir con la ley estatal (aplazado al 27 de mayo de 2026)
• Aprobación del borrador de las actas de la reunión especial del 18 de marzo de 2026 (artículo de consentimiento)

This document is the agenda for the May 27, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, not minutes of a prior meeting. No votes or decisions are recorded. The agenda lists items for future action, including a 75-unit apartment project and a tree protection ordinance.

Committee Reviewing City Council Standing Committees

Esta reunión del Comité de Revisión de los Comités Permanentes del Concejo Municipal programada para el 21 de abril de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se llevará a cabo ningún asunto.

• Cancelación de la reunión del 21 de abril de 2026

Parking Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Estacionamiento discutirá dos puntos informativos: un modelo financiero para expandir el estacionamiento pago y una actualización presupuestaria mensual sobre el programa de estacionamiento pago. No se han programado acciones sobre estos puntos; son para recepción y archivo. El único punto de acción es la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Modelado Financiero para la Expansión del Estacionamiento Pago – presentación del personal sobre proyecciones de ingresos y costos
• Actualización Presupuestaria Mensual del Programa de Gestión de Estacionamientos – revisión de ingresos y pronóstico financiero
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 19 de marzo de 2026 (punto de consentimiento)

The committee approved the March 19 meeting minutes. Staff presented financial modeling and budget updates for paid parking, but no action was taken on these items.

• Approved March 19 meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Received financial modeling presentation (No Action)
• Received monthly budget update (No Action)

Appointments Recommendation Committee

La reunión especial del Appointments Recommendation Committee programada para el 16 de abril de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se consideraron ni discutieron puntos del orden del día.

• Reunión cancelada; no se tomó acción sobre ningún punto del orden del día

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

La reunión ordinaria del 15 de abril de 2026 del Subcomité de Vivienda y Personas sin Hogar ha sido cancelada. No se realizaron gestiones.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada para discutir ocho litigios existentes y una amenaza a los servicios públicos que involucra al jefe de policía. En la sesión ordinaria, el concejo considerará puntos de consentimiento, incluyendo un acuerdo de 10 años (potencialmente 20 años) con EVGateway para cuatro estaciones de carga de vehículos eléctricos en el Fritz Huntsinger Sports Complex, enmiendas a contratos de servicios legales que suman $347,600 para demandas en curso, un aumento de $3.4 millones para la reubicación temporal de las reuniones del concejo al Wright Event Center, y resoluciones salariales para empleados profesionales, supervisores y no representados.

• Acuerdo de 10 años con EVGateway para instalar cuatro estaciones de carga de vehículos eléctricos en Fritz Huntsinger Sports Complex (extensión potencial de 20 años)
• Aumento de contratos de servicios legales: $100,000 con Best Best & Krieger para el litigio de Carola L. Buhay; $207,600 con Engle Carobini para el caso de John Gilbert Vargas II
• Enmienda al contrato con Community Access Partners para la reubicación temporal de las reuniones del concejo al Wright Event Center, total $3,391,832
• Adopción de resoluciones salariales modificadas para empleados municipales profesionales, supervisores y no representados, efectivas el 25 de abril de 2026
• Cuarta enmienda con Konica Minolta para el sistema de gestión de contenidos OnBase, total hasta $650,589

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Ventura se reúne para considerar una agenda de consentimiento que incluye acuerdos para estaciones de carga de vehículos eléctricos en el Fritz Huntsinger Youth Sports Complex, un contrato de reparación de erosión de taludes para Hilltop Drive y enmiendas a los acuerdos de servicios legales para dos demandas. También están en la agenda los informes trimestrales de viajes, un resumen de la temporada del refugio para clima adverso y resoluciones salariales revisadas para los empleados de la ciudad. La reunión comienza con una sesión cerrada sobre siete asuntos de litigio.

• Acuerdo con EVGateway para instalar cuatro estaciones de carga rápida de CC para vehículos eléctricos en el Fritz Huntsinger Youth Sports Complex (plazo inicial de 10 años, posible extensión de 10 años)
• Contrato de construcción con Toro Enterprises para la reparación de erosión y estabilización de taludes en Hilltop Drive ($186,208, hasta $214,139 con contingencia)
• Primera Enmienda al acuerdo de servicios legales con Best Best & Krieger para la demanda de Carola Buhay (incremento a $100,000)
• Primera Enmienda al acuerdo de servicios legales con Engle Carobini para la demanda de John Gilbert Vargas (incremento a $207,600)
• Cuarta Enmienda con Konica Minolta para la actualización de OnBase ($61,070 adicionales, total no excedente de $650,589)

The City Council unanimously approved all consent items, including a $4.6M amendment for the Santa Paula Branch Line Rails with Trails project, a $186k contract for Hilltop Drive slope repair, and a $3.39M amendment for Wright Event Center meeting costs. No action was reported from closed session on six litigation items. All votes were 6-0 or 7-0 with one recusal.

• Approved $4,615,590 Sixth Amendment for Rails with Trails project (unanimous)
• Approved $186,208 construction contract for Hilltop Drive slope erosion repair (unanimous)
• Approved $3,391,832 First Amendment for Wright Event Center relocation costs (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 legal services amendment for Buhay case (unanimous)
• Approved $207,600 legal services amendment for Vargas case (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year EV charging station agreement with EVGateway at Fritz Huntsinger (unanimous)
• Approved revised salary resolutions for professional, supervisory, and unrepresented employees (unanimous)
• Approved $650,589 OnBase system upgrade with Konica Minolta (unanimous)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

En esta audiencia del Director, el Director de Desarrollo Comunitario considerará varios asuntos de consentimiento y dos audiencias públicas. La acción más significativa es una solicitud de Revisión de Diseño Mayor, Ajuste de Límites de Lote, Exenciones de Bono de Densidad y Plan de Vivienda Inclusiva para un desarrollo multifamiliar de 14 unidades en 1279 Meta Street. El Director también resolverá sobre un permiso de desarrollo costero para la modernización del Mercado de Pescados de Ventura en 1449 Spinnaker Drive. Los asuntos de consentimiento incluyen aprobaciones para un permiso de desarrollo costero para una adición residencial, un permiso de uso para cuidado de animales y una continuación de la reubicación de una escuela.

• Audiencia pública: Revisión de Diseño Mayor, Ajuste de Límites de Lote y Exenciones de Bono de Densidad para los apartamentos de Meta Street de 14 unidades en 1279 Meta Street
• Audiencia pública: Revisión de Diseño Mayor y Permiso de Desarrollo Costero para la modernización del Mercado de Pescados de Ventura en 1449 Spinnaker Drive
• Consentimiento: Continuación del Permiso de Uso para la reubicación de la Escuela Cristiana del Condado de Ventura en 346 North Kimball Road hasta el 11 de mayo de 2026
• Consentimiento: Permiso de Desarrollo Costero para una adición y remodelación de 138 pies cuadrados en 1049 Dover Lane (Residencia Silverston)
• Consentimiento: Permiso de Desarrollo Costero para pozos de monitoreo de agua subterránea cerca de Harbor Boulevard y Arundell Barranca

The Hearing Officer approved 9 land-use items, including Coastal Development Permits for a school relocation, a fish market renovation, and several residential projects. One project was continued to a future date.

• Approved Ventura County Christian School relocation to May 11, 2026
• Approved Silverston Residence Coastal Development Permit (Resolution CD-2026-19)
• Approved Harbor Groundwater Monitoring Wells Coastal Development Permit (Resolution CD-2026-18)
• Approved Kittyland Animal Boarding Use Permit (Resolution CD-2026-20)
• Approved Hanson Residence Coastal Development Permit and Minor Variance (Resolution CD-2026-21)
• Approved Behm Residence Minor Variance (Resolution CD-2026-22)
• Approved Meta Street Apartments Major Design Review with additional conditions (Resolution CD-2026-23)
• Approved Ventura Fish Market Modernization Major Design Review and Coastal Development Permit (Resolution CD-2026-17)

Arts & Culture Commission

La Comisión de Artes y Cultura recibirá un paquete suplementario que contiene una comunicación pública de un residente quien argumenta que excluir a las organizaciones para personas con discapacidad del financiamiento de las artes viola la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (Americans with Disabilities Act). La carta insta a la comisión a resolver el debate actual sobre la elegibilidad de Autism Society Ventura County y cita ejemplos de otras ciudades que financian programas inclusivos para personas con discapacidad.

• Carta de Ashley Pope abogando por la inclusión de la cultura de la discapacidad y el cumplimiento de la ADA en el financiamiento de las artes
• Cita a Pasadena, Oceanside y Santa Barbara como ejemplos de financiamiento de programas artísticos inclusivos para personas con discapacidad
• Hace referencia al Título II de la Americans with Disabilities Act que requiere el acceso equitativo a los programas públicos
• Debate actual sobre la elegibilidad de Autism Society Ventura County para el financiamiento de las artes
• Se destaca que el Comisionado KC Rodriguez abogó por una definición inclusiva de cultura

Economic Development Subcommittee

El Subcomité de Desarrollo Económico considerará la aprobación de las actas de su reunión del 12 de febrero de 2026 y recibirá dos presentaciones únicamente informativas: una Actualización de Arte y Cultura del Departamento de Parques y Recreación y las Actualizaciones Enfocadas en el Desarrollo Económico. No se espera ninguna acción formal sobre los elementos informativos.

• Aprobación de las actas del subcomité del 12 de febrero de 2026
• Recibir la presentación de la Actualización de Arte y Cultura de Parques y Recreación
• Recibir la presentación de las Actualizaciones Enfocadas en el Desarrollo Económico

The Economic Development Subcommittee approved the minutes from the February 12, 2026, meeting. The committee also received and filed presentations regarding the Parks and Recreation Department's Arts and Culture Update and Economic Development Focused Updates. No formal action was taken on the informational items.

• Approved February 12, 2026, minutes (All Ayes)
• Filed Parks and Recreation Arts and Culture Update
• Filed Economic Development Focused Updates

Arts & Culture Commission

La Comisión de Artes y Cultura escuchará una presentación sobre el Informe de Desarrollo Económico 2025 y luego aprobará las actas de dos reuniones anteriores. El punto principal es la revisión y discusión de su plan de trabajo, agregando actualizaciones o revisiones. Se ha programado una reunión especial para el 7 de mayo de 2026.

• Presentación especial: Informe de Desarrollo Económico 2025
• Consentimiento: Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 12 de marzo de 2026 y de la reunión especial del 19 de marzo de 2026
• Punto formal: Revisar y discutir el Plan de Trabajo de la Comisión de Artes y Cultura
• Información: Reunión especial el jueves 7 de mayo de 2026 de 5:30 a 8:00 pm

The Arts & Culture Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its March 12 and March 19, 2026 meetings. The Commission also voted to authorize Chair Kitchel and Commissioner Perea de la Cabada to wear their official identification badges at the ReFrame Summit in Camarillo on April 12, 2026. Commissioners discussed but did not decide on a possible special meeting on May 7, 2026.

• Approved March 12 and March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized Chair Kitchel and Commissioner Perea de la Cabada to wear city badges at ReFrame Summit (4-0)

Historic Preservation Committee

El Comité de Preservación Histórica llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una Revisión de Diseño Histórico para 'The Lineup' en 51 South Oak Street, una remodelación que implica la renovación y expansión de edificios existentes, nuevas estructuras comerciales y áreas de reunión al aire libre. El comité también aprobará el borrador de las actas de la reunión del 12 de marzo de 2026.

• PROJ-25-0779: Revisión de Diseño Histórico para un Permiso de Desarrollo Costero, Revisión de Diseño Mayor y Permiso de Desarrollo Planificado para remodelar tres propiedades en 51 South Oak Street con una renovación de 10,466-sq-ft, un segundo piso de 3,637-sq-ft, comedor cubierto al aire libre y nuevos edificios comerciales.
• Elemento de consentimiento: Aprobación del borrador de las actas de la reunión del 12 de marzo de 2026.

The Historic Preservation Committee approved a design review for the redevelopment of three properties at 51 South Oak Street. The project includes renovating an existing building and adding new retail and dining spaces. The committee also tasked members with preparing a draft letter regarding the citywide historic survey.

• Approved March 12, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Historic Design Review for The Lineup at 51 South Oak Street with archaeological monitors present around park areas (4-0)
• Approved motion for Chair Huston and Vice-Chair Thomas to prepare a draft letter regarding the historic survey for the Planning Commission (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

La Comisión de Parques y Recreación recibirá una presentación sobre las operaciones de golf en Buenaventura Golf Course y Olivas Links Golf Course. También considerarán aprobar las actas de la reunión de marzo y revisarán su plan de trabajo.

• Actualización sobre las operaciones de golf en Buenaventura Golf Course y Olivas Links Golf Course por parte del GM de KemperSports
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 11 de marzo de 2026
• Revisión y discusión del plan de trabajo de la Comisión de Parques y Recreación

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the February 11, 2026, meeting. The commission also decided that Commissioner Miller and Vice Chair Velez will provide public comment at the April 28, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting.

• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion for Commissioner Miller and Vice Chair Velez to provide public comment at April 28, 2026 City Council meeting (5-0)

Committee Reviewing City Council Standing Committees

El Comité Ad Hoc de Revisión de los Comités Permanentes del Concejo Municipal discutirá la posible creación de un Comité Permanente de Medio Ambiente del Concejo Municipal. El comité también seleccionará un presidente y un vicepresidente, y recibirá una presentación sobre los comités permanentes actuales. Se permite el comentario público en todos los puntos del orden del día.

• Selección de un Presidente y Vicepresidente para la duración del comité
• Presentación del City Clerk sobre los comités permanentes actuales del Concejo Municipal y su alcance
• Discusión sobre la creación de un Comité Permanente de Medio Ambiente del Concejo Municipal, con instrucciones al personal para un marco propuesto que incluya el alcance, la membresía y las enmiendas al código municipal

The Committee selected Councilmember Mangone as Chair and Councilmember Schumacher as Vice Chair. Staff received direction to develop a proposed framework for a potential Environmental City Council Standing Committee.

• Selected Councilmember Mangone as Chair (All Ayes)
• Selected Councilmember Schumacher as Vice Chair (All Ayes)
• Directed staff to develop a proposed framework for an Environmental City Council Standing Committee

Design Review Committee

The committee will first approve the draft minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting. It will then review a Major Design Review, Coastal Development, Planned Development, Use Permit, and Minor Variance for Makenna Koffee, a roughly 2,000‑square‑foot café with a drive‑through at 2148 Harbor Boulevard in the Commercial Tourist Oriented Zone. Finally, the committee will host the third Open House/Public Workshop on the City’s Objective Design Standards.

• Approve draft minutes from the March 4, 2026 Design Review Committee meeting.
• Consider approval of a Major Design Review, Coastal Development, Planned Development, Use Permit, and Minor Variance for Makenna Koffee (applicant Joshua Cardenas for Stephen Sobhani) at 2148 Harbor Boulevard, a ~2,000 sq ft café with drive‑through in the CTO Zone.
• Conduct Objective Design Standards Third Open House/Public Workshop #3.

The committee approved the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes by a 3‑0‑1 vote. It then approved, also by a 3‑0‑1 vote, to continue the review of Project 24‑0551 (Makenna Koffee) to May 6, 2026 with a list of recommended changes. No formal action was taken on the third Objective Design Standards public workshop.

• Approved March 4, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved continuation of Project 24-0551 with recommended changes, set for May 6, 2026 (3-0-1)
• No formal action taken on Objective Design Standards Workshop #3

Planning Commission

The City of Ventura Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on March 13, 2026. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is set for Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled – no agenda items were considered

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider a $1,390,830 contract with HSCC Inc. to fund the Main Street Moves project for bollards and planters on Main Street. It will also vote on several amendments that raise the maximum fees for legal services in ongoing lawsuits and for consulting on the Sinclair gasoline leak. Additional items include adopting an ordinance banning glue traps, ending the temporary relocation of council meetings, and approving the city’s 2026 legislative platform.

• Approve $1,390,830 contract with HSCC Inc. for Main Street Moves – bollards and planters (Project ST25-1276).
• First amendment to Legal Services Agreement SC-0000831 (Manning & Kass) to raise max to $379,500 for the Chantal Singh case.
• First amendment to Legal Services Agreement SC-0000664 (Best Best & Krieger) to raise max to $340,000 for the Karen Blackwell case.
• Fifth amendment to Professional Services Agreement PO-0003509 with Rincon Consultants, raising max to $587,500 for Sinclair gasoline leak consulting.
• Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 8.60 to prohibit the sale and use of glue traps (second‑reading exemption).

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider several consent items, including amendments to legal services agreements that raise spending limits, an ordinance banning glue traps, and a resolution ending temporary meeting relocation. The council will also vote on a $1,390,830 construction contract with HSCC Inc. for the Main Street Moves – Bollards and Planters project, and approve a $190,000 increase to a blanket purchase order for JCI Jones Chemicals. All items are presented as consent items and will be acted upon without discussion unless a council member or the public requests it.

• Approve First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement SC‑0000831 with Manning & Kass, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount to $379,500
• Adopt Ordinance adding Chapter 8.60 to prohibit the sale and use of glue traps
• Approve $1,390,830 construction contract with HSCC Inc. for Main Street Moves – Bollards and Planters, with up to $208,625 contingency
• Approve $190,000 increase to the JCI Jones Chemicals blanket purchase order, raising the limit to $490,000 for chlorine and sulfur dioxide
• Adopt resolution concluding temporary relocation of council meetings to Wright Event Center and resuming meetings at City Hall

The council approved several legal services amendments increasing representation funds, adopted a resolution to end the temporary relocation of meetings and resume at City Hall, approved the $1,390,830 Main Street Moves contract with HSCC Inc., and approved a $190,000 increase to the JCI Jones Chemicals blanket purchase order. Additional items approved included the 2026 legislative platform, a Stantec services amendment, and various professional services amendments related to the Sinclair gas leak and Ventura River emergency.

• Approved First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement SC-0000831, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $379,500
• Approved First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement SC-0000664, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $340,000
• Approved First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement SC-0005886, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $150,000
• Approved Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PO-0003509, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $587,500
• Approved Main Street Moves – Bollards and Planters contract with HSCC Inc. for $1,390,830 (not-to-exceed $1,599,455)
• Approved increase to JCI Jones Chemicals Inc. blanket purchase order by $190,000 to a total of $490,000
• Adopted resolution to conclude temporary relocation and resume City Council meetings at City Hall
• Approved the 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review a draft water demand study and a final urban water management plan, and will recommend ending contributions from water projects to the public art fund. The meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2026, at City Hall.

• Receive Draft 2025 Water Demand Factor Study
• Receive Final Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
• Recommend ending contributions from water projects to Public Art Fund
• Review and provide comments on Draft 2025 Demand Factor Study
• Recommend City Council adopt 2025 Urban Water Management Plan

The Water Commission approved the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting. It voted to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance ending contributions from Water and Wastewater CIP projects to the Public Art Fund. It also recommended that the City Council adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Event Contingency Plan. All three motions carried with six AYES.

• Approved February 23, 2026 minutes (6 AYES)
• Recommended ordinance ending Water/Wastewater CIP contributions to Public Art Fund (6 AYES)
• Recommended adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Event Contingency Plan (6 AYES)

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will review proposed municipal code changes to expand paid parking. The body will also discuss updates to the Beach Parking Structure and the Citywide Parking Authority's finances.

• Proposed municipal code changes to expand paid parking
• Proposed change to return the "movie theatre" lot time limit to All-Day
• Operations equipment and paid parking improvements update for the Beach Parking Structure
• Citywide Parking Authority Financial Update

The Parking Advisory Committee unanimously approved the February 19 meeting minutes. The committee voted to recommend to the City Council three actions: adopt municipal code changes to expand paid parking, revert the movie‑theatre lot time limit to an all‑day limit, and implement a payment system that offers the first hour free. All recommendations received unanimous support.

• Approved February 19 meeting minutes (all Ayes)
• Recommended municipal code changes to expand paid parking (all Ayes)
• Recommended reverting movie‑theatre lot time limit to all‑day (all Ayes)
• Recommended adopting a system with the first hour free for paid parking (all Ayes)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will hold a special meeting on March 19, 2026 at Ventura City Hall. The commission will receive a presentation from the Cultural Planning Group and provide input to guide the development of arts and culture policies, updates to city grant programs, and a five‑year implementation plan.

• Arts and Culture Policy Development Project – Consultant presentation and commission input

The commission considered a recommendation to receive a presentation from the Cultural Planning Group and to provide input on arts and culture policies, grant updates, and a five‑year implementation plan. No vote or formal decision was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

Planning Commission

The commission will first approve the minutes from its January 14 and January 28 meetings. It will then hold public hearings on three development projects: a four‑story medical office building at 2819 East Main Street, an addition to a residence at 1107 Pittsfield Lane, and a rear‑yard setback exception for a residence at 192 Reata Ave. Finally, the commission will vote on a resolution finding that the 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan projects conform to the General Plan.

• Approve January 14 and January 28 meeting minutes
• Major Design Review, Lot Line Adjustment, Warrant, and Exception for Community Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building at 2819 East Main Street
• Coastal Development Permit, Major Variance, and Minor Design Review for Pittsfield Residence at 1107 Pittsfield Lane
• Exception to reduce rear yard setback for Hajost Residence at 192 Reata Ave
• General Plan Conformance Review of the proposed 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (Projects WW14-1078, WW16-1097, and remaining projects)

The commission approved the January 28 minutes (4‑0‑2). It approved a major design review, warrant, exception and lot line adjustment for a four‑story medical office building at 2819 East Main Street, with a lighting condition, by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a coastal development permit, major variance and minor design review for a residence at 1107 Pittsfield Lane (7‑0) and an exception for a residence at 192 Reata Avenue (6‑1). Finally, it adopted statements of General Plan conformance for two sets of capital improvement projects (6‑0‑1 and 7‑0).

• Approved Jan 28, 2026 minutes, vote 4‑0‑2
• Approved medical office building project (Proj‑24‑0735) with lighting condition, vote 7‑0
• Approved Pittsfield residence coastal permit and variance (Proj‑25‑0795), vote 7‑0
• Approved exception for Hajost residence (Proj‑25‑0965), vote 6‑1
• Approved General Plan conformance for projects WW14‑1078 & WW16‑1097, vote 6‑0‑1 (abstain)
• Approved General Plan conformance for remaining capital projects, vote 7‑0

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Community Development Director will consider permits and design reviews for two multi-family residential developments. One project is recommended for approval, while the other is recommended for continuance.

• PROJ-24-0737: Coastal Development Permit and Major Design Review for 19 multi-family units at 1926 East Thompson Boulevard
• PROJ-25-0753: Major Design Review and Lot Line Adjustment for 14 multi-family units at 1279 Meta Street
• Approval of February 9, 2026 meeting minutes

The hearing officer approved the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes. The Meta Street Apartments project was continued to a hearing on April 13, 2026. The Thompson Cruz Apartments project received a coastal development permit, major design review and related waivers, with a condition that LED wall lights include side shields.

• Approved February 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Continued Meta Street Apartments project to April 13, 2026 hearing
• Approved coastal development permit, major design review and waivers for Thompson Cruz Apartments, conditioned on LED wall lights having side shields

Arts & Culture Commission

The commission will vote to approve the meeting minutes from February 12, 2026. It will also approve adding the Main Street Bridge Replacement Project to the 2026‑27 Public Art Program. Commissioners will review and make a recommendation on the design for a public art utility box at Telephone Road and Kimball Road. The workplan will be reviewed and discussed for updates or revisions.

• Approve minutes of the February 12, 2026 regular meeting
• Approve addition of the Main Street Bridge Replacement Project to the 2026‑27 Public Art Program
• Review and recommend design for public art utility box at Telephone Road and Kimball Road
• Review and discuss the Arts & Culture Commission Workplan

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes and added the Main Street Bridge Replacement Project to the 2026‑27 Public Art Program. It also approved the design for a public‑art utility box at Telephone and Kimball Roads. The commission adopted requests for staff to share subcommittee reports with the City Council and a meeting video with the Cultural Planning Group, and authorized Vice Chair Sesma to attend an Autism Society art exhibit.

• Approved Feb 12, 2026 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved addition of Main Street Bridge Replacement Project to 2026‑27 Public Art Program (5‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved design for public‑art utility box at Telephone & Kimball Roads (5‑0‑1 abstain)
• Requested staff share subcommittee reports with City Council (6‑0)
• Requested staff share meeting video with Cultural Planning Group (6‑0)
• Approved Vice Chair Sesma to represent commission at Autism Society Ventura County art exhibit (7‑0)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee is reviewing design requests for two properties. The body will consider facade renovations for a potential historic landmark and a redevelopment project in the Urban Core.

• PROJ-25-0794: Historic Design Review for facade and storefront renovations at 346 North Kimball Road
• PROJ-25-0779: Historic Design Review for The Lineup at 51 South Oak Street involving building renovations and new retail construction
• Approval of February 12, 2026 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Committee approved the February 12, 2026 minutes unanimously. It moved the review of Project PROJ-25-0779 (The Lineup) to a date certain of April 9, 2026, also unanimously. The committee voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of the historic design review for the Higher Vision Church façade renovations.

• Approved February 12, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Continued PROJ-25-0779 (The Lineup) to April 9, 2026 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PROJ-25-0794 Higher Vision Church façade renovation (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting. Commissioners will review and discuss their Workplan, adding status updates or revisions as needed. A special presentation will introduce the Arts & Culture Policy Development Project and outline ways the community can get involved.

• Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2026 regular meeting
• Review and discussion of the Parks & Recreation Commission Workplan
• Arts & Culture Policy Development Project – Introduction and Opportunities for Community Involvement

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting with a unanimous vote. The commission also approved a motion allowing a commission member to address a future City Council meeting on the commission’s behalf, again unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 PM.

• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion for a commission member to speak at a future City Council meeting (unanimous)

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee will first vote to approve the minutes from its February 18, 2026 meeting. It will then consider staff’s recommendation to adopt the 2026‑2027 Action and Funding Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The plan rolls over $255,896 of unused CDBG funds and allocates $960,554 to various projects, including a $250,000 business‑assistance loan program and $150,000 for Habitat for Humanity home repairs.

• Approve Committee minutes for the February 18, 2026 regular meeting
• Recommend approval of the 2026‑2027 CDBG‑HOME funding plan totaling $960,554
• Roll over $255,896 of previously unused CDBG funds
• Allocate $250,000 to Economic Development Collaborative Business Assistance Loan Program
• Allocate $150,000 to Habitat for Humanity Low‑Income Home Repairs

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to prohibit the sale and use of glue traps. The body is also reviewing several water infrastructure contracts and legal service amendments.

• Proposed ordinance to add Chapter 8.60 to the Municipal Code prohibiting the sale and use of glue traps
• Increase of $350,000 for legal services with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP, bringing the total to $9,378,000
• Emergency bank repair for Nye Well #8 with Peter Lapidus Construction, Inc. for up to $360,000 plus $40,000 in potential change orders
• Professional Services Agreement with Kennedy Jenks Consultants, Inc. for Saticoy Country Club water system evaluation for up to $82,265
• Water Well Agreement with Pinkerton Ranch at 10450 Telegraph Road

The City Council approved a fourteenth amendment to Legal Services Agreement No. 100003210, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount to $9,378,000. It also approved a water‑well agreement with Pinkerton Ranch, a resolution to concur on insurance claims over $25,000 for the VenturaWaterPure program, and a $360,000 emergency river‑bank repair purchase order with additional change‑order authority. Additional approvals included a professional services contract for water‑treatment evaluation ($82,265 total) and a motion to extend the meeting past 10 p.m.

• Approved amendment to Legal Services Agreement No. 100003210, increasing limit to $9,378,000 (all Ayes)
• Approved Water Well Agreement with Pinkerton Ranch (10450 Telegraph Road) (all Ayes)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026‑11 to concur on insurance claims > $25,000 for VenturaWaterPure (all Ayes)
• Approved emergency Ventura River bank repair purchase order for Nye Well #8, not‑to‑exceed $360,000 with up to $40,000 change‑order authority (all Ayes)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Kennedy Jenks Consultants, total not‑to‑exceed $82,265 (all Ayes)
• Approved motion to extend meeting beyond 10 p.m. (all Ayes)
• Directed staff to evaluate retail size limitations and report findings (all Ayes)
• Directed staff to develop a corrective action plan for Surfers Point (all Ayes)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider a 14th amendment to its legal services agreement, raising the maximum cap by $350,000 to $9,378,000 for the Santa Barbara Channelkeeper litigation. It will also vote on several water‑related items, including a water‑well agreement with Pinkerton Ranch, an emergency river‑repair purchase order up to $360,000, and a professional services contract for water‑treatment evaluation at Saticoy Country Club. Finally, the council will introduce a new ordinance prohibiting the sale and use of glue traps.

• Amend legal services agreement (Agreement 100003210) to increase cap by $350,000 to $9,378,000 for Channelkeeper case
• Authorize water‑well agreement with Pinkerton Ranch at 10450 Telegraph Road
• Approve emergency repair order for Ventura River and Nye #8 well, up to $360,000 with possible $40,000 change orders
• Execute professional services contract with Kennedy Jenks Consultants for water‑treatment study, $74,865 (up to $82,265 total)
• Introduce ordinance adding Chapter 8.60 to prohibit sale and use of glue traps

City Council Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will consider approving its July 7 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss and adopt a regular meeting schedule. Members will review the draft 2026 Legislative Platform and recommend revisions to the full City Council. The committee will examine possible revisions to City Council meeting protocols and forward recommendations.

• Approve Rules Committee minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting
• Adopt a regular meeting schedule for the Committee
• Review draft City of Ventura 2026 Legislative Platform and suggest revisions
• Discuss potential revisions to City Council meeting protocols

The committee approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It adopted the regular meeting schedule for the 2026 calendar year. The committee also approved staff’s recommendation on the draft 2026 Legislative Platform. All votes were unanimous (All Ayes).

• Approved July 7, 2025 Committee minutes (All Ayes)
• Adopted 2026 regular meeting schedule (All Ayes)
• Approved staff recommendation on 2026 Legislative Platform (All Ayes)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a major design review and coastal development permit for the Ventura Port District. The proposal involves renovating and expanding a commercial fish market and processing facility and part of Andria’s restaurant.

• Major Design Review for Ventura Fish Market Modernization at 1449 Spinnaker Drive
• Coastal development permit for renovation and expansion on a 7.24-acre site

The Design Review Committee approved the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It then recommended that the decision‑making authority approve the major design review for the Ventura Fish Market Modernization project, with specific design changes, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 4, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Ventura Fish Market Modernization major design review with changes (3-0)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider several consent items, including additional financing for a coastal retreat project and contracts for public improvements. They will also review a lease amendment for a city parking lot and a professional services agreement for water‑plant filter rehabilitation. Finally, the council will adopt a change to the rental assistance program to expand aid for qualifying tenants.

• Approve $1.5 million additional financing for Contract PW25-1143 with C.A. Rasmussen, Inc. for Surfers Point Managed Retreat Phase 2
• Authorize professional services agreement with ERS Industrial Services, Inc. for mixed‑media filter rehab at Ventura Water plant, up to $487,234
• Approve amendment to lease for 462 Poli Street parking lot: $2,500 monthly rent with 3% annual increase
• Accept public improvements for Lot 5883‑2 tied to Phase 2 of Westview Village and release related funds
• Adopt amendment to CDBG‑CV rental assistance program to provide up to three months rent, deposits, and utility aid

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider authorizing an additional $1.5 million for the Surfers Point Managed Retreat Phase 2 construction contract. The agenda also includes authorizing a $442,940 contract for water reclamation facility rehabilitation and amending a lease for City Hall parking.

• Authorize $1.5M for Surfers Point Phase 2 construction contract
• Authorize $442,940 for water reclamation facility filter rehabilitation
• Authorize lease amendment for City Hall parking at 462 Poli Street
• Adopt amended rental assistance program policies
• Receive FY 2027 Annual Workplan

The City Council voted unanimously to allocate an additional $1.5 million to the Surfers Point Managed Retreat Phase 2 construction contract. It also approved several consent items, including a rental assistance program, public‑improvement acceptance for Westview Village Phase 2, a parking lease amendment at 462 Poli Street, and a $487,234 water‑filter rehabilitation contract. All actions were approved by a vote of all ayes.

• Approved additional $1.5 M for Construction Contract PW25-1143, Surfers Point Managed Retreat Phase 2 (all ayes)
• Approved amended Community Development Block Grant Rental Assistance Program policies (all ayes)
• Approved acceptance of public improvements for Westview Village Phase 2 and release of related bonds (all ayes)
• Approved First Amendment to Lease Agreement 80-58 for parking at 462 Poli Street ($2,500/month, 3% escalation) (all ayes)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with ERS Industrial Services for water‑filter rehab ($487,234 total) (all ayes)
• Approved all consent items presented (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The City of San Buenaventura Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled. A special meeting date will be set later in accordance with Brown Act requirements. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Water Commission

The Water Commission is reviewing the Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Event Contingency Plan. The body is also considering additions to the FY 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Program and reviewing the FY 2026-2027 Work Plan.

• Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Event Contingency Plan
• Proposed addition: Water Treatment – Saticoy Country Club Selenium RO Project - WA26-1292
• Proposed addition: Replacement – Avenue Water Treatment Plant Chlorine Scrubber - WA26-1278
• Draft Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Work Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. It directed staff to provide updated accomplishments and a work plan at the April 2026 meeting. The commission asked staff to return with revisions to the Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. It recommended approval of the Avenue Water Treatment Plant chlorine scrubber project and an update to the Saticoy Country Club Selenium RO project.

• Approved January 12, 2026 minutes (6 AYES)
• Directed staff to return with updates to FY 2025‑2026 accomplishments and FY 2026‑2027 work plan (6 AYES)
• Requested staff to return with changes to Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (6 AYES)
• Recommended approval of Replacement – Avenue Water Treatment Plant Chlorine Scrubber Project (WA26-1278) as is (6 AYES)
• Recommended updating Water Treatment – Saticoy Country Club Selenium RO Project (WA26-1292) to include point‑of‑use implementation and evaluate alternatives (6 AYES)

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice chair for 2026 and review a contract for environmental consulting services for a downtown parking structure. The committee will also discuss selecting a contractor for paid parking operations.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consultants for environmental consulting
• Contract for paid parking operations and enforcement services
• Review of meeting minutes from November 20, 2025

The committee unanimously approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes. Members elected Kevin Clerici as Chair and Marina Porter as Vice Chair for 2026. The committee recommended the City Council approve an environmental consulting agreement for the downtown parking structure up to $211,170. It also appointed Carl Morehouse to the selection panel for paid‑parking services, with Chair Clerici as alternate.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Elected Kevin Clerici as Chair and Marina Porter as Vice Chair (All Ayes)
• Recommended City Council approve environmental consulting agreement up to $211,170 plus contingencies (All Ayes)
• Appointed Carl Morehouse to the RFP panel for paid‑parking operations; Chair Clerici as alternate (All Ayes)

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee will approve minutes from its January 21 meeting and consider several housing‑related actions. Items include proposed ordinances to add Chapters 24.501‑24.503 to the municipal code, establishing a ministerial permit process for certain affordable housing projects. The committee will also review an amendment to the CDBG‑CV Rental Assistance Program and an amendment to the 2025‑2026 CDBG/HOME Action Plan, and receive updates on encampment grant funding and the foul‑weather shelter.

• Proposed ordinances adding Chapters 24.501‑24.503 to create a ministerial permit process for certain affordable housing projects
• Amendment to CDBG‑CV Rental Assistance Program – unspecified per‑household allocation with up to three months arrears assistance
• First Amendment to the 2025‑2026 CDBG/HOME Action Plan for HOME‑funded activities
• Encampment Resolution Funding Grant update (receive and file)
• 2025‑2026 Foul Weather Shelter update (receive and file)

The Housing & Homelessness Subcommittee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. It adopted staff recommendations to forward proposed ordinances creating a ministerial permit process for certain affordable‑housing projects to the City Council. The committee also approved recommendations on rental assistance, the 2025‑2026 CDBG/HOME Action Plan, and updates on encampment funding and the foul‑weather shelter.

• Approved January 21, 2026 committee minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved recommendation to forward affordable‑housing ministerial permit ordinances to City Council (All Ayes)
• Approved recommendation for Rental Assistance Program parameters (All Ayes)
• Approved recommendation to adopt First Amendment to 2025‑2026 CDBG/HOME Action Plan (All Ayes)
• Approved receipt and filing of Encampment Resolution Funding Grant update (All Ayes)
• Approved receipt and filing of 2025‑2026 Foul Weather Shelter update (All Ayes)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a workshop for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and a study session for the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program. The body is also considering a new anti-harassment ordinance and amendments to arts and culture grant authority.

• Proposed Anti-Harassment Ordinance adding Chapter 8.1200 to the Municipal Code
• Amendment to Municipal Code Section 2.470.030 regarding Arts & Culture Commission grant authority
• $26,000 contract amendment with COM3 Consulting Inc. for Interim Fire Station No. 7
• $41,980 contract amendment with RRM Design Group for Interim Fire Station No. 7
• Public hearing on Annual Position Vacancy Update and Recruitment and Retention Efforts

The council approved Ordinance No. 2026-04 adding a new anti‑harassment program chapter to the municipal code and Ordinance No. 2026-05 clarifying the Arts & Culture Commission’s grant program authority. It also approved two contract amendments for interim fire station projects, adopted the minutes from the January meetings, and received the FY 2024‑2025 audit reports. A discussion was held on a possible charter amendment to shorten the mayor’s term, with a vote recorded.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-04 adding Chapter 8.1200 anti‑harassment program (approved recommendation)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-05 clarifying Arts & Culture Commission grant authority (approved recommendation)
• Approved Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW26‑1193 with COM3 Consulting for $26,000 (approved recommendation)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW24‑1124 with RRM Design Group for $41,980 and future amendments up to $3,670 (approved recommendation)
• Approved City Council minutes for Jan. 13 and Jan. 27, 2026 (All Ayes)
• Received FY 2024‑2025 Audit Results and Measure O financial statements (All Ayes)
• Directed staff to study FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Program (discussion held)
• Voted on At‑Large Mayor discussion: Yes – McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Halter, Sánchez‑Palacios; No – Duran, Campos

City Council

The Ventura City Council will consider several agenda items, including approving the minutes from the January 13 and 27, 2026 meetings, adopting two ordinances (one to clarify the Arts and Culture Commission grant authority and another to add a new anti‑harassment chapter), and authorizing contract amendments for fire‑station consulting services. Additional items include a budget workshop for FY 2027, receipt of the FY 2024‑2025 audit report, and a public‑audience discussion on elected mayoral matters.

• Approve City Council minutes for the regular meetings held on Jan 13 and Jan 27, 2026.
• Second‑reading ordinance to amend Section 2.470.030 of the municipal code to clarify the Arts & Culture Commission grant authority.
• Second‑reading ordinance to add Chapter 8.1200, “Program Against Harassment,” to the municipal code.
• Authorize a second amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW26‑1193 with COM3 Consulting Inc. for $26,000, bringing the contract total to $85,750, for interim Fire Station No. 7 project management.
• Authorize a fourth amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW24‑1124 with RRM Design Group for $41,980, raising the contract total to $108,510, with a contingency of $3,670 for the interim Fire Station No. 7 design.

Economic Development Subcommittee

The Economic Development Subcommittee will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2026. It will also approve the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting and confirm the existing meeting schedule. The committee will receive and file a Q4 2025 economic indicators report and updates on several development initiatives, including the Catalyst Project, Waterfront Property Project surplus land exemption, Startup Ventura, and Opportunity Zones 2.0.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2026
• Approval of subcommittee minutes from December 11, 2025
• Maintain current meeting schedule (2nd Thursday every other month, with August on the 3rd Thursday)
• Receive and file Economic Indicators Data Report – Q4 2025
• Receive and file updates on Catalyst Project, Waterfront Property Project surplus land exemption, Startup Ventura, and Opportunity Zones 2.0

The subcommittee selected Councilmember Cailin Garcia Mangone as Chair and Councilmember Bill McReynolds as Vice Chair for 2026. The committee approved the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. It also voted to keep the existing meeting schedule of every other Thursday, with a change only for August. All actions passed with unanimous approval.

• Selected Councilmember Mangone as Chair (All Ayes)
• Selected Councilmember McReynolds as Vice Chair (All Ayes)
• Approved December 11, 2025 subcommittee minutes (All Ayes)
• Maintained current meeting schedule (All Ayes)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Committee will consider a landmark designation for the Walter Jones Residence and a Mills Act contract for the John P. McGonigle Residence. The body will also review design requests for a mural and new residential construction in a historic district.

• Landmark Designation request for the Walter Jones Residence at 697 East Main Street
• Mills Act Contract request for the John P. McGonigle Residence at 1613 East Main Street
• Historic Design Review for an art mural at 39 North California Street
• Design Review for a second residence and ADU at 252 West Prospect Street
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026

The committee approved the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes and elected Ann Huston as Chair and Noah Thomas as Vice‑Chair for 2026. It continued the Francis Residence design review, recommended the City Council approve a Mills Act contract for the John P. McGonigle Residence, and adopted a resolution supporting historic landmark designation of the Walter Jones Residence. The committee also recommended approval of a mural at 39 North California Street. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved December 11, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Elected Ann Huston Chair (5-0)
• Elected Noah Thomas Vice‑Chair (5-0)
• Continued Francis Residence design review (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Mills Act contract for John P. McGonigle Residence (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve historic landmark designation for Walter Jones Residence (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ventura View Mural at 39 North California Street (5-0)

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 select members for a review panel regarding the Surfer’s Point Phase II Capital Improvement Project and update its workplan.

• Approval of conceptual design renderings for public art at the VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification Facility
• Selection of up to three commissioners for the Surfer’s Point Phase II Capital Improvement Project artist proposal review panel
• Review and approval of Arts & Culture Commission Workplan status updates

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the artist team’s conceptual design renderings for the VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification Facility. Commissioners Sesma, Karnitsky and Perea de la Cabada were appointed to the artist proposal review panel for the Surfer’s Point Phase II project. The commission also approved the February work‑plan status update and the minutes from the January 8 meeting.

• Approved Jan 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved artist conceptual design renderings for VenturaWaterPure facility (3 ayes, 3 noes; motion carried)
• Appointed Sesma, Karnitsky, and Perea de la Cabada to Surfer’s Point Phase II artist review panel (unanimous ayes)
• Approved February work‑plan status update (unanimous ayes)

Finance, Audit & Budget Committee

The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee will select its chair and vice‑chair for 2026 and approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 special meeting. It will also receive the FY 2024‑25 audit reports and Measure O financial statements, and hear a staff presentation on the FY 2027 budget development process.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2026
• Approval of Committee minutes for the May 20, 2025 special meeting
• Receipt of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Independent Auditors’ Report for FY 2024‑25
• Receipt of the Measure O Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ Report for FY 2024‑25
• Staff presentation on the FY 2027 Budget Development Process (Budget Workshop #1)

The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee elected Deputy Mayor Doug Halter as Chair and Councilmember Alex Mangone as Vice Chair for 2026, with all members voting aye. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 special meeting unanimously. Staff presented the FY 2024‑2025 audit reports and the FY 2027 budget workshop, which the committee received and filed.

• Deputy Mayor Halter elected Chair of Finance, Audit & Budget Committee (All Ayes)
• Councilmember Mangone elected Vice Chair of Finance, Audit & Budget Committee (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 special meeting (All Ayes)
• Received FY 2024‑2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Independent Auditors’ Report
• Received Measure O Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ Report for FY 2024‑2025
• Received FY 2027 Budget Workshop #1 presentation

Parks & Recreation Commission

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Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve meeting minutes and discuss the proposed FY 2027-31 Capital Improvement Program, which outlines future parks projects. The Commission will also review and update its own workplan.

• Approval of January 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of FY 2027-31 Capital Improvement Program
• Commission workplan review and updates

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. The commission received a staff report on the FY 2027‑31 Capital Improvement Program and discussed the workplan, but no votes were recorded on those items. The meeting adjourned at 5:17 PM.

• Approved Jan 14, 2026 meeting minutes (7‑0)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss an anti-harassment ordinance and an emergency ordinance prohibiting tree trimming in protected wildlife habitats. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a Planning Commission decision regarding a Main Street office renovation.

• Public hearing on proposed Anti-Harassment Ordinance
• Emergency Ordinance to prohibit tree trimming in protected wildlife habitats
• Public hearing on appeal of TheTradeDesk office renovation at 507 E. Main Street
• Approval of appointments to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council
• Authorization of $1,149,947 General Fund appropriations increase

The council approved two appointments to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council and authorized a $1,149,947 General Fund appropriation adjustment. It adopted an anti‑harassment ordinance, an amendment to the Arts & Culture Commission grant authority, and an emergency ordinance prohibiting tree removal and trimming in protected wildlife habitats with specified fines. The council also denied an appeal of a Planning Commission coastal development permit. All actions were recorded with vote totals, including one dissent on the tree‑protection ordinance.

• Approved appointments of Annette Halpern and Colleen Bogdanich to the Aging Advisory Council (All Ayes)
• Authorized $1,149,947 General Fund appropriations adjustment for waste‑management program (All Ayes)
• Adopted Anti‑Harassment Ordinance Chapter 8.1200 and related civil‑penalty resolution (All Ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 2.470.030 to clarify Arts & Culture Commission grant authority (All Ayes)
• Denied appeal of Planning Commission’s approval of the Coastal Development Permit for TheTradeDesk renovation (All Ayes)
• Adopted Emergency Tree‑Protection Ordinance and fines (Ayes: Duran, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Halter, Sánchez‑Palacios; No: McReynolds)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will receive the FY 2026 second‑quarter financial report and vote on a $1,149,947 budget adjustment to move funds for the Integrated Waste Management program. It will also approve two advisory‑board appointments, hold a public hearing on a coastal development permit appeal for TheTrade Desk at 507 E. Main Street, and consider two new ordinances—one addressing harassment and another protecting trees in wildlife habitats.

• Approve appointments of Annette Halpern and Colleen Bogdanich to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging advisory council (Jan 1 2026–Jun 30 2028)
• Authorize a $1,149,947 budget reallocation to the General Fund to support the Integrated Waste Management program transfer
• Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution denying the appeal and confirming approval of the coastal development permit for TheTrade Desk at 507 E. Main Street (Project PROJ‑25‑0901)
• Introduce an anti‑harassment ordinance adding Chapter 8.1200 to the municipal code
• Adopt an emergency ordinance (Chapter 20.155) prohibiting pruning and removal of trees in protected wildlife habitats

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The Ventura City Council Director's Hearing will approve the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes and consider several land use requests. Items include a use permit and alcohol license change for Vault Cocktails, a parcel split at 300 N Ventura Avenue, a coastal development permit at 1369 Nathan Lane, and minor variances for properties on Sunset Drive and East Main Street. Recommendations are to approve each item, some with conditions.

• Approval of December 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Use Permit and Alcohol License modification for Vault Cocktails at 394 E Main St, changing from restaurant to bar/nightclub
• Tentative Parcel Map to split a 15,750 sq ft lot at 300 N Ventura Avenue into two parcels
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit for an addition and remodel at 1369 Nathan Lane
• Minor variances for setbacks at 2335 Sunset Drive and for drive‑aisle signs at 4214 East Main St

The Hearing Officer approved the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting. The Director also approved a modified alcohol use permit for Vault Cocktails, a tentative parcel map for a lot split at 300 N Ventura Avenue, an administrative coastal development permit at 1369 Nathan Lane, a minor variance for a garage at 2335 Sunset Drive, and a minor variance for Raising Cane's signage at 4214 East Main Street. All approvals were granted subject to the conditions listed in the respective resolutions.

• Approved December 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved modified alcohol use permit for Vault Cocktails at 394 E Main St (Resolution CD-2026-06)
• Approved tentative parcel map for lot split at 300 N Ventura Ave (Resolution CD-2026-07)
• Approved administrative coastal development permit at 1369 Nathan Lane (Resolution CD-2026-08)
• Approved minor variance for garage at 2335 Sunset Drive, with strike of condition 13 (Resolution CD-2026-09)
• Approved minor variance for Raising Cane's signage at 4214 East Main St, with shrub addition condition (Resolution CD-2026-10)

Design Review Committee

The committee will approve the amended December 3, 2025 and January 7, 2026 meeting minutes. It will continue the hearing on the Ventura Fish Market Modernization project (PROJ-25-0911) at 1449 Spinnaker Drive. The body will also consider major design review requests for several apartment and office projects, and an update on the Objective Design Standards project.

• Continuance of hearing for PROJ-25-0911 Ventura Fish Market Modernization, 1449 Spinnaker Drive
• Major Design Review for PROJ-24-0705 Ventura Avenue Apartments, 624 N Ventura Avenue (20 units, 3 affordable)
• Major Design Review for PROJ-24-0735 Community Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building, 2819 East Main Street
• Major Design Review and Coastal Development Permit for PROJ-25-0780 Thompson Court Apartments, 1655 East Thompson Boulevard (70 units, 8 affordable)
• Major Design Review for PROJ-23-0262 Cedar Apartments, 799 Cedar Street (96 units, 15 affordable)

The committee approved the minutes from the December 3, 2025 and January 7, 2026 meetings. It continued the Ventura Fish Market Modernization hearing to March 4, 2026. It recommended approval of the Ventura Avenue Apartments, Community Memorial Hospital office building, and Cedar Apartments projects, while recommending denial of the Thompson Court Apartments project. The committee also nominated three members to the Objective Design Standards Working Architect Group.

• Approved amended Dec 3, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Jan 7, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Continued Ventura Fish Market Modernization hearing to Mar 4, 2026 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Ventura Avenue Apartments with conditions (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Community Memorial Hospital office building (3-0)
• Recommended denial of Thompson Court Apartments with design comments (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Cedar Apartments with conditions (3-0)
• Nominated three members to Objective Design Standards Working Architect Group (all 3-0)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will vote on several authorizations for contracts supporting a homeless relocation effort at the Motel 6/C6 site on Harbor Boulevard. Items include a $702,000 occupancy agreement with Ventura Lodging, Inc., a $39,700 increase for security services, and a $182,000 contract for meal preparation. The council also considers an emergency water purchase order increase to $2,971,670 and adopts the FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvements Program.

• Authorize up to $702,000 for the occupancy agreement with Ventura Lodging, Inc. dba Motel 6/C6
• Increase A & A Security Group contract by $39,700, raising total to $775,469 for security guards at the Motel 6 site
• Approve $182,000 for meal services with Rocks and Drams for participants at the Motel 6 location
• Increase Emergency Purchase Order 0003576 with Rain for Rent to $2,971,670 and add $250,000 to the Disaster Recovery Fund
• Adopt the Capital Improvements Program budget for fiscal years 2027‑2031

City Council

The council will appoint a member to the Ventura Housing Board and approve several funding agreements totaling $923,700 for motel accommodations, security, and meals for individuals experiencing homelessness. It will also increase an emergency purchase order by $750,000 and allocate $250,000 from the Disaster Recovery Fund for a bypass pump operation. Additional actions include adopting a housing allocation amendment, a historic context statement, and a capital improvement plan.

• Appointment of Pattie Braga to the Ventura Housing Board (vacancy term ends Oct 15, 2026)
• Approval of funding agreements with Ventura Lodging Inc. dba Motel 6/C6 totaling $923,700 for homeless relocation services
• Increase of Emergency Purchase Order 0003576 with Rain for Rent by $750,000 and $250,000 Disaster Recovery Fund appropriation
• Adoption of amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program with $234,868 appropriation
• Approval of 2025 Citywide Historic Context Statement and $52,312 increase to Professional Services Agreement with Historic Resources Group LLC

The Ventura City Council approved a suite of consent items, including an appointment to the Ventura Housing Board, funding for Motel 6 accommodations, a Watershed Protection District agreement, and an emergency purchase order increase. It adopted a resolution amending the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program, authorizing $234,868 of grant funds. Additional actions included filing the FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, waiving sole‑source purchasing rules for Ventura Water, and approving a $52,312 amendment to a historic resources services contract.

• Approved appointment of Pattie Braga to Ventura Housing Board (all Ayes)
• Approved funding agreements for Motel 6 accommodations, security, and meals totaling $1.413 M (all Ayes)
• Approved $429,326 increase to Watershed Protection District cooperative agreement (all Ayes)
• Received and filed FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (all Ayes)
• Approved $750,000 increase to Emergency Purchase Order 0003576 and $250,000 disaster fund appropriation (all Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑06 waiving sole‑source purchasing rules for Ventura Water equipment (all Ayes)
• Adopted amendment to Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program, allocating $234,868 (vote 6‑1)
• Approved $52,312 amendment to Historic Resources Group professional services agreement (all Ayes)

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee will consider three formal items. First, it will vote to approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 regular meeting. Second, the committee will select its chair and vice‑chair for 2024. Third, staff will present the FY 2024‑25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Measure O Fund.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting of Monday, November 3, 2025
• Select chair and vice‑chair for 2024
• Receive FY 2024‑25 Measure O Fund audit report

The Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. Members reappointed Marco Cuevas as chair and named Kathleen Paulsen as vice chair for 2026. The committee also unanimously received the FY 2024‑25 Measure O audit report. No members voted no; Vice Chair Rubey was absent.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Marco Cuevas as Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Named Kathleen Paulsen as Vice Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Received FY 2024-25 Measure O audit report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a continuance request for the Pittsfield Residence amendment to a coastal development permit, major variance, and minor design review. It will also vote on the Main Street Moves project’s coastal development permit and major design review, which proposes pedestrian safety devices and parklets in the downtown Urban Core zone.

• Continuance of PROJ-25-0795 Pittsfield Residence amendment (coastal permit, major variance, minor design review) – recommended to continue to Feb 25, 2026
• Approval (conditioned) of PROJ-25-0961 Main Street Moves coastal development permit and major design review for pedestrian safety devices and parklets in the Urban Core (T6.1) zone
• Major variance request to reduce required garage parking from two spaces to one at 1107 Pittsfield Lane
• CEQA subject to the Main Street Moves project with an addendum to the Environmental Impact Report
• Public comment period allowed for both agenda items

The commission voted 6‑0 to continue the Pittsfield Residence amendment (Project 25‑0795) to a hearing on February 25, 2026. It also voted 6‑0 to approve, with conditions, the coastal development permit and design review for the Main Street Moves project (Project 25‑0961).

• Continued PROJ-25-0795 Pittsfield Residence amendment to Feb 25, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved coastal development permit and design review for PROJ-25-0961 Main Street Moves (6-0)

City Council

The Ventura City Council will vote on a series of consent items, including legal services amendments, ordinances, salary resolutions, and contracts for cultural planning and accessibility improvements. A major formal item is a construction‑phase amendment that raises the Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Disinfection contract from $90.5 million to $251.6 million. Additional formal items include a $3.07 million street‑resurfacing contract and other infrastructure projects.

• First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP, increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount to $300,000 for the Ideal Construction lawsuit
• Fourth Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Rutan & Tucker, increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount to $400,000 for the Open Main Street lawsuit
• Ordinance amending Residential Overlay One (Chapter 24.595.150) to allow three‑story buildings in the Midtown Corridors
• Professional Services Agreement with The Cultural Planning Group, LLC up to $100,000 for arts and cultural policy development
• Amendment to water treatment contract increasing the total to $251,603,744 for the Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Disinfection project

The council approved a First Amendment to the Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Project contract, raising the total from $90.5 M to $251.6 M. It also approved two legal‑services amendments, two municipal‑code ordinances, a street‑resurfacing contract, revised salary resolutions, and a cultural‑planning services agreement. All items were adopted, with most votes recorded as all Ayes; Councilmember Duran recorded a "No" vote on two of the ordinances but the measures still passed.

• Approved First Amendment to Membrane Bioreactor contract, increasing total to $251,603,744 (All Ayes)
• Approved First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2024-118, raising not‑to‑exceed amount to $300,000 (Approved)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2024-095, raising not‑to‑exceed amount to $400,000 (Approved, Duran voted No)
• Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 24.595.150 to allow three‑story buildings (Approved, Duran voted No)
• Approved Ordinance repealing Chapter 6.800 disclosure requirement (Approved)
• Approved street‑resurfacing contract with Onyx Paving Company, $3,069,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved revised salary resolutions for professional and maintenance unit employees (Approved)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with The Cultural Planning Group, LLC, up to $100,000 (Approved)

City Council

The City Council will discuss modifying Midtown corridor development standards to allow three-story buildings. The body is also reviewing legal service contract increases and the repeal of a building record disclosure requirement for property resales.

• Proposed ordinance to allow three-story buildings in Midtown corridors (Section 24.595.150)
• Proposed repeal of Section 6.800 requiring construction record disclosure during property resales
• Legal service increase for Best Best & Krieger, LLP up to $300,000 (Ideal Construction v. City of San Buenaventura)
• Legal service increase for Rutan & Tucker up to $400,000 (Open Main Street v. City of San Buenaventura)
• Professional services agreement with The Cultural Planning Group, LLC up to $100,000

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will select a chair and vice chair for 2026 and discuss an anti-harassment ordinance. Staff will also present on disaster sheltering capabilities and update the committee on the HOME American Rescue Plan timeline.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2026
• Approval of Committee Minutes for December 17, 2025
• Recommendation to approve proposed Anti-Harassment Ordinance
• Presentation on Overview of Disaster Sheltering Capabilities
• Update on HOME American Rescue Plan Timeline

The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee selected Councilmember Jim Duran as Chair and Deputy Mayor Doug Halter as Vice Chair, with all members voting aye. It approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. The committee voted unanimously to endorse staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the proposed Anti‑Harassment Ordinance and its civil penalty schedule. It also approved the staff recommendation to file the HOME American Rescue Plan timeline update.

• Selected Councilmember Jim Duran as Chair and Deputy Mayor Doug Halter as Vice Chair (All Ayes)
• Approved December 17, 2025 subcommittee minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved staff recommendation to recommend Anti‑Harassment Ordinance to City Council (All Ayes)
• Received presentation on disaster sheltering capabilities (informational)
• Approved staff recommendation to file HOME American Rescue Plan timeline update (All Ayes)

Appointments Recommendation Committee

The Appointments Recommendation Committee will choose its Chair and Vice‑Chair for calendar year 2026. It will also approve the minutes from its September 3, 2025 special meeting. The committee will discuss interview candidates and make recommendations to fill a vacancy on the Design Review Committee and a vacancy on the Housing Authority Board.

• Selection of Chair for 2026
• Selection of Vice‑Chair for 2026
• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommendation for appointment to vacant Design Review Committee seat
• Recommendation for appointment to vacant Housing Authority Board seat

The committee selected Deputy Mayor Halter as chair and Councilmember Schumacher as vice‑chair for 2026, with unanimous approval. It approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes, also unanimously. The committee postponed recommendations for the Design Review Committee vacancy until the City Council Ad Hoc Committee reviews them in March, with unanimous consent. It recommended appointing Pattie Braga to the San Buenaventura Housing Authority Board to serve through October 15, 2026, and the recommendation was approved unanimously.

• Appointed Deputy Mayor Halter as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Schumacher as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2025 Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Design Review Committee appointment recommendation to City Council Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended Pattie Braga to Housing Authority Board for term through Oct 15 2026 (unanimous)

Parking Advisory Committee

The regular Parking Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2025 was cancelled. The notice states that the next regular meeting will be on February 19 at 3:00 p.m. in the Santa Cruz Conference Room, City Hall. No agenda items were considered at this cancelled meeting.

Historic Preservation Committee

The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee scheduled for January 15, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2026.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026 calendar year. Members will also review and discuss future action items related to the Commission Workplan.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Review and discussion of Parks & Recreation Commission Workplan progress

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners elected Vice Chair Turner as Chair and Commissioner Velez as Vice Chair for 2026. The commission also approved sending Chair Turner to the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting to represent the commission.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous AYES)
• Elected Vice Chair Turner as Chair for 2026 (unanimous AYES)
• Elected Commissioner Velez as Vice Chair for 2026 (unanimous AYES)
• Approved sending Chair Turner to Feb 3, 2026 City Council meeting (unanimous AYES)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed Anti-Harassment Ordinance and amendments to the Municipal Code regarding streamlined residential development. The body will also elect its 2026 Chair and Vice Chair.

• PROJ-25-0859: Draft Anti-Harassment Ordinance and Schedule of Civil Penalties
• PROJ-25-0784 and PROJ-25-0992: Ministerial approval processes for qualifying residential projects (SB 35 and AB 1397)
• Election of the Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Approval of December 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. It elected Estelle Bussa as Chair and Lucas Zucker as Vice‑Chair for 2026. The commission approved the staff recommendation for the Anti‑Harassment Ordinance and adopted two resolutions to create ministerial approval processes for qualifying residential projects under state housing laws.

• Approved Dec 17 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Elected Estelle Bussa as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Lucas Zucker as Vice‑Chair (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for Anti‑Harassment Ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution CD‑2026‑01 for ministerial housing process (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution CD‑2026‑02 for SB 35 ministerial review (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider a public comment submitted by Ronny Shields about the suspension of youth sports programs and a request for lighting at Ventura Community Park. No other agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Public comment on youth sports field usage and lighting at Ventura Community Park

City Council

The Ventura City Council will vote on a series of consent items, including mayoral appointments, accessory dwelling unit plans, and several professional services agreements. Public hearings will be held on a housing ordinance that would permit three‑story residential buildings in the Midtown Corridors, and on a reallocation of $503,859 in Community Development Block Grant funds. The council will also adopt a resolution confirming a local emergency for winter storms and approve a $28,750 amendment to the Hilltop Drive slope‑stabilization project.

• Side Letters of Agreement with the Ventura City Firefighters’ Association to modify specialty pay language (CalPERS requirements)
• Amendment to the FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program adding the Hilltop Drive Slope Erosion and Stabilization Project and increasing the Flowers and Associates contract by $28,750
• Professional Services Agreement for Foothill Tanks Rehabilitation: $66,000 for welding and coating inspection, with a possible $13,200 contingency
• Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Section 24.595.150, allowing three‑story buildings in the Midtown Corridors Development (Residential Overlay One)
• First Amendment to the 2023‑2024 CDBG Action Plan reallocating $503,859 to four subrecipients for facility upgrades, home repairs, playground equipment, and economic development services

The City Council ratified the Director of Disaster Services' proclamation of a local emergency due to the December 2025 winter storms. It also approved side‑letter agreements with the Ventura City Firefighters’ Association, a $28,750 amendment to the Hilltop Drive erosion project contract, a $66,000 welding inspection contract, and a $44,839 amendment for environmental services on the Sanjon and Harbor Boulevard vault project. All items were approved by unanimous or recorded votes.

• Approved resolution confirming a local emergency for winter storms (Resolution No. 2026-01) – vote: approved recommendation
• Approved side‑letter agreements with the Ventura City Firefighters’ Association (Agreement Nos. 2026-05, 2026-06) – vote: approved recommendation
• Adopted amendment to the FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program adding Hilltop Drive Slope project and authorized $28,750 contract increase (Resolution No. 2026-02) – vote: approved recommendation
• Authorized Professional Services Agreement PW26-1207 for welding and coating inspection ($66,000) and a $104,600 budget increase – vote: approved recommendation
• Approved First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2025‑23 with Rincon Consultants ($44,839) – vote: approved recommendation
• Approved pre‑approved accessory dwelling unit plans for future public use – vote: approved recommendation
• Approved mayoral appointments to city standing committees and regional bodies – vote: approved recommendation
• Approved consent items presented by staff – vote: all Ayes

City Council

The Ventura City Council will vote on a zoning ordinance that would amend Chapter 24.595.150 to permit three‑story buildings in the Midtown residential overlay zone. It will also adopt resolutions modifying the Capital Improvements Program and authorizing additional funds for erosion control on Hilltop Drive. Several professional‑services contracts will be approved, including a $66,000 weld‑inspection agreement for the Foothill tank rehab and a $44,839 amendment for environmental support on the Sanjon and Harbor Boulevard vault project. A closed‑session legal conference will address existing and anticipated litigation involving CalPERS, Conico Oil, Ventura Lodging, Marriott and Inn on the Beach.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 24.595.150, allowing three‑story buildings in the Midtown corridor (residential overlay zone)
• Resolution to add $28,750 (total not to exceed $107,087) to the Flowers & Associates contract for Hilltop Drive erosion‑control project
• Professional Services Agreement PW26‑1207 with Flowers & Associates: $66,000 for weld inspection of Foothill tank rehab, up to $13,200 contingency, and $104,600 FY 2025‑26 budget increase from Fund 1072 – Agua
• First amendment to contract with Rincon Consultants: $44,839 increase for environmental support on Sanjon and Harbor Boulevard vault replacement, total contract not to exceed $104,733
• Closed‑session legal conference on existing and anticipated litigation (CalPERS retirement appeal, Conico Oil claim #4810, Ventura Lodging/Motel 6 claim #4902, Ventura Beach Marriott claim #4911, Inn on the Beach claim #4907)

Water Commission

The Ventura Water Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026 and review the proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2027-2031. The body will also receive updates on a state water blending study and amendments to construction contracts for the Membrane Bioreactor project.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Review of proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2027-2031
• Update on State Water Interconnection Project Blending Study
• Amendments to Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with PCL Construction, Inc.
• First Amendment to Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Upper Ventura River Groundwater Agency

The Water Commission elected Commissioner Shellenbarger as Chair and Commissioner Anselm as Vice Chair for 2026, each with six affirmative votes. The commission approved the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑aye, 1‑abstention vote. It also voted to recommend that City Council approve contract amendments for the Membrane Bioreactor Project, with six affirmative votes.

• Elected Commissioner Shellenbarger as Chair (6 AYES)
• Elected Commissioner Anselm as Vice Chair (6 AYES)
• Approved December 1, 2025 minutes (5 AYES, 1 ABSTENTION)
• Recommended City Council approve contract amendments for Membrane Bioreactor Project (6 AYES)

Director's Hearing (Administrative Hearing)

The City of San Buenaventura has cancelled the regular Director’s Hearing that was set for Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room, City Hall. The next Director’s Hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. No other agenda items were listed.

• Cancellation of the regular Director’s Hearing on Jan 8, 2026

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026 calendar year. The body will also review workplan progress and receive updates regarding a policies consultant and the murals on private property process.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Update to the murals on private property process
• Arts and cultural policies consultant update
• Review and approval of Workplan status updates

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. The members elected Vice Chair Kitchel to serve as Chair for 2026 and Chair Sesma to serve as Vice Chair. They also approved the commission’s Workplan status update. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Vice Chair Kitchel as Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Chair Sesma as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved Workplan status update (7-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Ventura Arts & Culture Commission will approve the minutes from its November 13, 2025 meeting and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026. Commissioners will receive updates on the private‑property mural process, the arts and cultural policies consultant, and the commission’s workplan. The agenda also provides a public comment period for arts‑related topics.

• Approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 special meeting
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026 calendar year
• Receive and file update to the murals on private property process
• Receive and file update from the arts and cultural policies consultant
• Review and approve status updates to the commission workplan

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for 2026 and review two major development proposals: a 14-unit apartment complex at 1279 Meta Street and a drive-thru and retail project at 760 South Seaward Avenue.

• Election of Design Review Committee Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Major Design Review for 14-unit apartments at 1279 Meta Street
• Major Design Review for drive-thru and retail at 760 South Seaward Avenue
• Approval of November and December 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for agenda items

The Design Review Committee approved the November 20, 2025 special meeting minutes and the December 3, 2025 minutes with minor edits. Albert Antelman was elected Chair and Laura Kay Dunbar elected Vice‑Chair, each by a 4‑0 vote. The committee recommended approval of the 1279 Meta Street 14‑unit apartment project, contingent on specific design modifications. The drive‑thru and retail project at 760 South Seaward Avenue was postponed for the applicant to address design recommendations.

• Approved November 20, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved December 3, 2025 Meeting Minutes with edits (4-0)
• Elected Albert Antelman as Committee Chair (4-0)
• Elected Laura Kay Dunbar as Vice‑Chair (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 1279 Meta Street apartment project with design conditions (4-0)
• Moved to continue 760 South Seaward Avenue drive‑thru project to future date (4-0)