Agenda packet, regular meeting — Santa Paula City Council, February 4, 2026

City of Santa Paula
City Council Regular

MAYOR CARLOS JUAREZ

VICE MAYOR JENNY CROSSWHITE
COUNCILMEMBER PEDRO A. CHAVEZ

COUNCILMEMBER LESLIE CORNEJO

COUNCILMEMBER GABRIELA ORNELAS

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE

SANTA PAULA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
6:30 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

SANTA PAULA CITY HALL
970 VENTURA STREET
SANTA PAULA, CA 93060

JULIE LATSHAW, CITY CLERK

DAN SINGER, CITY MANAGER

MONICA CASTILLO, CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. INVOCATION

3. FLAG SALUTE

4. ROLL CALL

5. CLOSED SESSION REPORT

6. PUBLIC COMMENT
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REGULAR MATTERS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
City of Santa Paula - City Council Regular - City Council Regular Meeting 3 consideration. If a member of the public wishes to address a Consent Calendar item, please submit a Public Comment Form for that item. It may then be discussed separately by the Council, and the public will be invited to make comments at that time. At all times, please use the microphone and write your name and address on the Public Comment Form provided.

7. PRESENTATIONS

7.A WAYFINDING PRESENTATION
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests Council to file and receive a report on wayfinding and new brand kit.

8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

9. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Background information has been provided to the City Council on all matters listed under the Consent Calendar and these items are considered to be routine by the City Council and are normally approved by one motion. If discussion is requested by a Councilmember on any item, or a member of the public wishes to comment on an item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

10.A CEMEX LEASE AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager to sign a 5-year agreement with Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC to lease city property located at 1430 Santa Clara Avenue.

10.B CHANDLER ASSET INVESTMENT SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with Chandler Asset Investment Services, extending the term to June 30, 2029 and increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount to $244,000.

10.C SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1351
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(HARVEST AT LIMONEIRA)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

Conduct the second reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1351, finding that approving Amendment No. 4 to the Development Agreement will not result in new significant impacts or increase the severity of significant impacts addressed in the previously adopted Addendum No. 6 to the Final East Area 1 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Addendum No. 4 to the East Area 1 Specific Plan Supplemental EIR and approving Amendment No. 4 to the Development Agreement.

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10.D PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PARK AND ORCHARD STREET

WATER, SEWER AND PAVING PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Authorize staff to make all budget adjustments necessary to complete CIP 9405 - Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project .

2. Adopt Resolution No. 7601 approving the plans and specifications for the CIP 9405 - Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project;

3. Authorize Staff to advertise for Project bids.

11. ACTION ITEMS

11.A DISCUSSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE TO REGULATE MOBILEHOME

PARK RENT ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION FREQUENCY
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Discuss whether to direct the City Attorney to prepare an urgency ordinance regulating the frequency of mobilehome park rent adjustment applications.

Presented by: Monica Castillo, City Attorney

11.B 2025-2027 CITY COUNCIL TWO-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 25 6-MONTH
UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends City Council:

1. Receive and file a presentation report on the Council's Two-Year Strategic Plan Implementation Progress Report, Fiscal Year 6-Month Update
Presented by: Nicholle Azpera, Management Fellow

11.C POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY COMMITTEE FORMATION
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Provide feedback and consensus on guidelines and parameters of the Police Chief's Advisory Committee.

Prepared by: Police Chief Don Aguilar

12. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS

12.A FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
RECOMMENDATION:

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13. ADJOURNMENT
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I posted this City Council Agenda on the bulletin board near the front door of City Hall, 970 Ventura Street, Santa Paula, California.

On_________________ at______________Signed:_________________________ Julie Latshaw
City Clerk
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New Brand Kit
Sami Tapia
Management Fellow, City Manager’s Office
Feb 4, 2026
7 The Ask:

For council to file and receive a report on
Wayfinding and New Brand kit
8 Content
Background
Brand Kit
Applications and Components
Budget, Estimates, and Recommendation
Implementation
9 BACKGROUND
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11 APPLICATIONS AND COMPONENTS
Digital Updates | Small Printed materials | Internal & On-Site Branding | Equipment branding 12 Landmark

APPLICATIONS AND COMPONENTS
Identity Branding | On-Street Wayfinding | Citywide Signage | Landmark & Gateway Features SANTA
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13 Estimated Cost Ranges for Implementation
(estimates were sourced from various sites and are not Santa Paula specific) Digital Updates $10,000
Small Printed Materials $30,000
On-site and Equipment Branding $30,000
Street Wayfinding $150,000 - $500,000
City wide Sinage $200,000 - $500,000
Landmark & Gateway features $200,000 - 1M+

BUDGET, ESTIMATES,

AND RECOMMENDATIONS
$10,000 allocated funds for banners
$150,000 allocated towards wayfinding, from the council 14 PARKING SIGNAGE

CITY OF SANTA PAULA SIGNAGE ESTIMATE

WAYFINDING SIGNAGE
Sign Type #
V-10 V-10
V-15 V-15
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V-20 V-20
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Sign Description
Parking Directional (new posts/single-faced)
Parking Directional (existing post/single-faced)
Parking ID (new post/double-faced)
Mobilization
Sign Description
Vehicular Directional (new post/single-faced)
Vehicular Directional (existing post/single-faced)
Vehicular Directional (new posts/single-faced)
Vehicular Directional (existing post/single-faced)
Mobilization
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Unit Fabrication
$ 7,500
$ 3,800
$ 7,000
$ 3,000
$ 12,000

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Unit Fabrication
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Total Fabrication
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BUDGET, ESTIMATES, AND
RECOMMENDATIONS CONT.
$ 60,500
$ 9,000
$ 48,000
$ 10,000
$ 127,500
$ 97,500
$ 19,000
$ 42,000
$ 3,000
$ 12,000
$ 173,500
$ 5,500
$ 3,000
$ 8,000
$ 10,000

SUBTOTAL
15 IMPLEMENTATION
$10,000 allocated for banners have been used
Next:
$150k will be divided into 4 areas:
120k towards signage
10k towards murals and monument
tiles
10k towards small, printed
materials (swag)
10k towards equipment branding
decals and city promotional items
16 The Ask:

For council to file and receive a report on
Wayfinding and support its implementation
17 Thank You
Sami Tapia
Management Fellow, City Manager’s Office
[email protected]
18 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Monica Castillo, City Attorney
Subject: CEMEX LEASE AGREEMENT
Date: February 4, 2026
Agenda Item: 10.A

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager to sign a 5-year agreement with Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC to lease city property located at 1430 Santa Clara Avenue.

BACKGROUND:

Since 1995, the City has leased property located at 1430 Santa Clara Avenue (the "Property") to businesses for use as a concrete ready mix batch plant. Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC ("Cemex") assumed the lease rights of the original tenant some years after 1995.

On November 1, 2014, the City entered a new 10-year lease agreement with Cemex. Under this lease, Cemex's monthly base rent was $6,400 with an annual CPI adjustment beginning January 1, 2016. The funds generated by the lease are apart of the Harding Park Trust and work to offset maintenance and capital improvements of Harding Park.

In anticipation of the lease ending on November 1, 2024, the City contacted Cemex to offer a new lease but with higher rent and additional consideration to the city. Ultimately the lease was extended twice through August 1, 2025 in order to complete negotiations. The lease has continued on a month-to-month basis since then.

Before Council is the new lease agreement (Attachment A). The initial term is 5 years commencing with a lookback date of August 1, 2025, which may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties in 5-year terms for a total of 15 additional years.

ANALYSIS:

The extended negotiations have resulted in more favorable lease terms for the City.

For continued use as a concrete ready mix plant, Cemex will pay the City $8,950.56 in monthly base rent going back to August 1, 2025. The base rent will then increase each August 1 thereafter by the greater of either (1) 100% change in CPI or (2) two percent.

As additional consideration for lease of the Property, Cemex will pay the City $3,000 at the 19 same time base rent is due. The additional $3,000 will not be subject to an annual CPI adjustment.

To offset the cost to repair damage caused by its heavy trucks, Cemex has also agreed to pay a one-time sum of $10,000 toward roadway improvements along Santa Clara Street. The impacted roadway is shown in Exhibit B to the proposed lease.

In terms of utilities, Cemex is responsible for electricity, gas, telephone services, water, trash, and cable. Lessee must order, obtain, and pay for these utilities as well as service and installation charges necessary to operate.

Cemex must also properly dispose of trash generated from its operations, including in a manner that does not contaminate or restrict sewer lines, and use appropriate covered receptacles for refuse. It may not place piling boxes, cartons, boxes or similar items in public view.

In addition, Cemex must maintain the Property in a reasonable condition. To that end, the City, at a reasonable time and with 24 hours' notice, may enter the Property to ensure it is being maintained to the City's satisfaction. If the Property is not in a reasonable condition, Cemex must improve the the state of the Property within 30 days' written notice from the City.

After 30 days and if the condition is not cured, the City may perform maintenance, the costs for which Cemex must reimburse the City plus 10% for overhead.

Moreover, Cemex is prohibited from using, generating, storing, or disposing of hazardous material on the Property in violation of the law, and must indemnify the City for any claims resulting from breach of the lease.

Finally, the lease may be terminated either upon mutual agreement of the parties or if Cemex materially breaches the lease and fails to cure the breach within 30 days' written notice from the City.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item promotes Strategic Plan Category B. Economic Development, Objective 1: Revenue Opportunities - Actively pursue opportunities to increase the City's revenue base.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

The new lease will generate revenue of $8,950.56 starting on the rollback date of August 1, 2025, increasing each subsequent August 1 by the greater of either (1) 100% change in CPI or (2) two percent. In addition, the City will receive $3,000 each month for the duration of the lease. Finally, the City will receive $10,000 toward roadway improvements along portions of Santa Clara Street.

OPTIONS:

As an alternative to staff's recommendation, the City Council may:

1. Reject staff's recommendation and not enter the lease with Cemex

2. Direct staff to negotiate different terms with Cemex.

3. Take other desirable action.
20 ATTACHMENTS:

Att A - Santa Paula - Lease w Cemex w Exs
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LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SANTA PAULA AND

CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PACIFIC, LLC
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (“Lease”) is made and executed as of February 4, 2026 by and between CITY OF SANTA PAULA, a municipal corporation and general law city (“CITY”), and CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PACIFIC, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (“LESSEE”). CITY and LESSEE are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties.”

1. RECITALS. This Lease is made with reference to the following facts and objectives:

A. The City owns property located at 1430 Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Paula, CA 93060 (APN 104-0-220-115) (“Property”).

B. On or around July 21, 1995, CITY and Southdown TDI, Inc. dba Cal West Ready Mix, Inc. (“Southdown”) entered a ground lease (“Ground Lease”) to use the Property for a concrete ready mix batch plant, to commence when conditions set forth in Section 1 (Initial Term) of the Ground Lease were met. Conditions included entering a Development Agreement and obtaining a Conditional Use Permit.

C. Southdown was required to pay CITY a monthly base rent for the first eight years of $2,000, subject to CPI adjustment each year starting the first day of the lease’s fourth year. If extended an additional eight years, the base rent increased to a minimum of $3,000.

D. Southdown later assigned its interests in the Ground Lease to LESSEE.

E. On or around November 1, 2014, CITY and LESSEE entered a superseding 10- year lease agreement (“2014 Lease”) for the Property’s continued use as a commercial concrete ready mix batch plant. LESSEE was required to pay a monthly base rent of $6,400.00, commencing November 1, 2014, with an annual CPI adjustment beginning January 1, 2016.

F. On October 29, 2024, CITY and LESSEE entered that certain First Amendment to Lease Agreement extending the term of the 2014 Lease by six (6) months through May 1, 2025 in order to negotiate the terms of a new longer term lease. The 2014 Lease was extended a second time through August 1, 2025 pursuant to that certain Second Amendment to Lease Agreement dated June 5, 2025, and has continued on a month-to-month basis pursuant to the terms of the 2014 Lease, as amended.

G. The Parties now desire to enter this Lease according to the terms set forth herein.

2. LEASE. CITY leases to LESSEE the Property on the terms and conditions of this Lease.

The leased area of the Property is depicted on the attached Exhibit “A”, which is incorporated by this reference.

3. TERM. The initial term of this Lease will be for five (5) years (“Initial Term”), unless terminated earlier as provided by this Lease, commencing on August 1, 2025 (the “Commencement Date”). The Lease may be extended by written agreement of the Parties in 22

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additional five (5) year terms, up to a total of an additional fifteen (15) years. Any such extension shall be upon mutual agreement of CITY and LESSEE. At the final expiration of the Lease, all capital improvements, including any completed by the LESSEE, with the exception of the batch plant facility, shall become the property of CITY. The Initial Term and extensions thereto, if any, are together referred to as the “Term”.

4. RENT.

A. Base Rent. Beginning on the Commencement Date, LESSEE agrees to pay to CITY as rent for the Property the sum of EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND FIFTY-SIX CENTS ($8,950.56) (“Base Rent”) monthly, payable in advance on the 1
st day of each month during the Term, subject to annual increases as provided in Subsection B, below.

B. CPI Increase. Beginning on the first anniversary of the Commencement Date, and every year thereafter (each an “Adjustment Date”), the Base Rent shall be increased by the greater of (1) one hundred percent (100%) of the change in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) for the Los Angeles — Long Beach — Anaheim area, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the month of the Adjustment Date as compared with the value of the same index for such month in the prior year, or (2) two percent (2%). Additionally, in the event of any holding over beyond the Term, the Base Rent will increase by five percent (5%) above the Base Rent charged in the final month of the Term immediately preceding such holdover.

C. Late Payments; Administrative Charges. If LESSEE fails to make any payment to CITY required under this Lease within ten (10) days after such payment is first due and payable, then in addition to any other remedies of CITY, and without reducing or adversely affecting any of CITY’s other rights or remedies, LESSEE shall pay interest at an annual rate equal to the lesser of: (a) the effective federal funds rate published by the Federal Reserve as of the date the payment became past due, plus 5%; or (b) the highest rate of interest, if any, that law allows under the circumstances, to CITY on such late payment, beginning on the date such payment was first due and payable and continuing until the date when LESSEE actually makes such payment in full.

D. Holdover. Any continued occupancy by LESSEE of the Property after the expiration of the Term of this Lease, as provided herein, shall be only by the express written consent of the CITY and shall operate and be construed as a tenancy from month-to-month upon the same terms and conditions as this Lease, except that the Base Rent shall be adjusted as provided in Subsection B above at the commencement of such holdover.

5. OTHER MONETARY CONSIDERATION.

A. Additional Payment. As additional consideration for CITY leasing the Property to LESSEE for the specific use herein, LESSEE agrees to pay CITY $3,000.00 each month at the same time Base Rent is due (the “Additional Payment”). The Additional Payment shall be fixed during the Term and shall not be subject to annual increases. The Base Rent and Additional Payment are hereinafter collectively referred to as “Rent”.
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B. Santa Clara Street & South 12th Street. LESSEE shall pay CITY a one-time sum of $10,000.00 toward improvements to roadway along Santa Clara Street, a portion of where Santa Clara Street and South 12th Street intersect, and a portion of South 12th Street as shown in the attached Exhibit “B”.

6. USE OF PROPERTY. LESSEE may use the Property for a commercial concrete ready mix batch plant and related incidental activities, subject to compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, including without limitation the conditions of approval associated with any applicable conditional use permit. The Property may not be used for any other purpose without CITY review and approval.

7. IMPROVEMENTS.

A. LESSEE accepts the Property in “as is” condition without warranty of any kind, express or implied including any warranty as to title, physical condition soil conditions, zoning, land use restrictions, CEQA restrictions, the availability or location of utilities or services, the suitability of the Property for the use described in Section 6, above, or any other use, and with full knowledge of the physical condition of the Property and all laws applicable to the Property on the date LESSEE executes this Lease and agrees that CITY has no obligation to improve, repair, restore, refurbish, or otherwise incur any expense in improving, repairing or changing the condition of the Property at such time or thereafter unless otherwise provided for within this Lease. LESSEE has not relied and is not relying on any express or implied, oral or written representations or warranties made by CITY or its representatives, and all such representations and warranties are specifically disclaimed by CITY. Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, CITY makes no representations and warranties concerning the physical condition of the Property and the presence or absence of hazardous materials, lawsuits and other adverse facts or conditions relating to the Property.

8. UTILITIES.

A. LESSEE is responsible directly to the serving entities for all utilities required for its use of the Property. “Utilities” means electricity, gas, telephone services, water, trash, and cable television.

B. LESSEE agrees to order, obtain, and pay for all utilities and service and installation charges in connection with the development and operation of the Property.

9. TRASH AND GARBAGE. LESSEE will provide and pay all costs for the complete and proper disposal and timely removal of all refuse resulting from its operations. LESSEE will provide and use appropriate covered receptacles for all refuse at the Property. Piling boxes, cartons, barrels or other similar items in view of a public area will not be permitted. LESSEE is responsible for the proper disposal of its refuse in such a manner as not to contaminate or restrict sewer lines.

10. MAINTENANCE QUALITY. CITY’S designees may, at any reasonable time and with at least 24 hours prior notice, enter the Property to determine if satisfactory maintenance is being performed. If the quality of maintenance is unreasonable, CITY will provide written notice to 24

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LESSEE which includes the specific nature of the complaint. Should LESSEE fail to improve and sustain quality maintenance within thirty (30) days of CITY’s notice, CITY may enter upon the Property and perform such maintenance. LESSEE will promptly reimburse CITY for the cost of maintenance, plus ten percent (10%) for CITY’s administrative overhead.

11. HAZARDOUS WASTE.

A. CITY has not, nor, to CITY’s knowledge, has any third party used, generated, stored, or disposed of, or permitted the use, generation, storage, or disposal of, any hazardous material (as defined below) on, under, or within the Property in violation of any law or regulation. “CITY’s knowledge” means the actual knowledge of the CITY’s Economic and Development Director, James Mason, the CITY’s asset manager for the Property (“Designated Employee”), and shall not be construed, by imputation or otherwise, to refer to the knowledge of CITY, or to any other officer, agent, representative or employee of CITY or to impose upon Designated Employee any duty to investigate the matter to which such actual knowledge, or the absence thereof, pertains.

B. LESSEE agrees that it will not use, generate, store, or dispose of any hazardous material on, under, or within the Property in violation of any law or regulation.

LESSEE agrees to defend and indemnify CITY, as provided in this Lease, against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, and/or costs arising from any breach by LESSEE of any warranty or agreement contained in this section. As used in this section, “hazardous material” means any substance, chemical or waste that is or becomes regulated or identified as hazardous, toxic or dangerous in any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation, as adopted and amended (including, but not limited to, petroleum and asbestos).

12. QUIET ENJOYMENT. CITY agrees that LESSEE, upon making payments to be paid by LESSEE under the terms of this Lease and upon observing and keeping the agreements and each of the covenants of this Lease will lawfully and quietly hold, occupy, and enjoy the Property during the term of this Lease.

13. TAXES. LESSEE is informed by CITY pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code § 107.6 that its property interest in the Property may be subject to property taxation if created and that LESSEE may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on its interest. Any such imposition of a possessory interest tax shall be a tax liability of LESSEE solely and shall be paid for by LESSEE. LESSEE may not deduct such amount from payments to CITY. LESSEE shall also pay all interest and penalties any government entity assesses for late payment of any possessory interest taxes that this Lease requires LESSEE to pay. LESSEE shall within a reasonable time after written notice from CITY give CITY reasonable proof that LESSEE has paid any possessory interest taxes that this Lease requires LESSEE to pay. LESSEE shall pay and discharge all personal property taxes relating to any personal property stored at, used in the operation of or otherwise relating to the Property, before delinquency. LESSEE shall also pay all interest and penalties any governmental agency assesses for late payment of any such personal property tax.
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14. CITY’S LIMITED WARRANTY. CITY warrants that it is under no disability, restriction or prohibition, whether contractual or otherwise, with respect to its right to execute this agreement and perform its terms and conditions and has the legal right, power and authority to grant all of the rights granted herein.

15. BREACH OF CONTRACT.

A. In the event of any breach of the Lease by LESSEE that is not cured within thirty (30) days following LESSEE’s receipt of written notice of such breach (which shall be extended for a reasonable period if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within 30 days), CITY, besides other rights and remedies it may have, has the immediate right of re-entry and may remove all persons and property from the Property; such property may be removed and stored in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost of, and for the account of LESSEE. Should CITY elect to reenter the Property or should it take possession pursuant to legal proceedings or pursuant to any notice provided for by law, it may either terminate this Lease or may from time to time, without terminating this Lease, re-let Property or any part thereof for such term or terms and at such rental or rentals and upon such other terms and conditions as CITY, at its sole discretion, may deem advisable, and may make any alterations and repairs to the premises. Should CITY re-let the Property, LESSEE will immediately be liable to pay to CITY, in addition to any indebtedness other than Rent due hereunder, the cost and expenses incurred by CITY in effecting such re-letting. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Lease to the contrary, CITY agrees to use all reasonable efforts to mitigate its damages resulting from a default by LESSEE under the Lease.

B. No such re-entry or taking possession of the Property by CITY may be construed as an election on its part to terminate this Lease unless a written notice of such intention is given to LESSEE or unless the termination is decreed by a court of competent jurisdiction.

C. Notwithstanding any such re-letting without termination, CITY may at any time thereafter elect to terminate this Lease for any breach, in addition to any other remedy it may have.

D. In the event the Lease is terminated by CITY pursuant to this Section 15, CITY may recover from LESSEE any damages CITY may incur by reason of LESSEE’s breach, including the amounts payable to CITY for the remainder of the stated term of the Lease, which will immediately be due and payable from LESSEE to CITY.

16. TERMINATION. This Lease may be terminated as follows:

A. At the expiration of the Term;
B. Upon mutual written agreement between the Parties;
C. Upon the Property being condemned, subject to Section 19 of this Lease; or D. Should LESSEE materially breach this Lease and fail to cure such breach to CITY’s reasonable satisfaction within thirty (30) days of being notified in writing by CITY regarding such breach, subject to Section 15 of this Lease. 26

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17. CONDITION OF PROPERTY UPON TERMINATION. Upon termination of this Lease for any reason, LESSEE will vacate the Property and deliver it to CITY in good order and condition, damage by the elements, earthquake, and ordinary wear and tear excepted.

18. SALE OR TRANSFER BY CITY. Should CITY, at any time during the term of this Lease, sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise convey all or any part of the Property to any transferee other than LESSEE, then such transfer will be under and subject to this Lease and all of LESSEE's rights hereunder.

19. CONDEMNATION. If the whole of the Property shall be acquired or taken by eminent domain for any public or quasi-public purpose, or transferred by agreement in connection with such public or quasi-public use, with or without any condemnation proceeding being instituted, or by voluntary sale or conveyance under threat of condemnation but in lieu of condemnation, this Lease shall automatically terminate on the date that title vests in the condemning authority or purchasing entity and the liability of LESSEE for performance of this Lease shall terminate. If any part of the Property shall be taken and such taking, in LESSEE’s sole discretion, materially affects LESSEE’s operations, then LESSEE may (i) terminate this Lease by written notice to CITY and vacate the Property, and upon vacation of the Property, the liability of LESSEE for performance of this Lease shall terminate; or (ii) continue occupying the portion of the Property not taken, and the Rent shall be abated and adjusted accordingly as to that portion of the land taken on the date when title to such portion of the Property vests in the appropriate authority or on the date possession is required to be surrendered, whichever is earlier. If all or part of the Property is acquired by eminent domain or purchase in lieu thereof, LESSEE acknowledges that it will have no claim to any compensation awarded for the taking of the Property or any portion thereof or for loss or damage to LESSEE’s improvements to the Property other than the batch plant.

20. NO RELOCATION BENEFITS. LESSEE acknowledges that it was informed that CITY is a public entity and that the Property was previously acquired by CITY for a public purpose.

LESSEE further acknowledges that any rights acquired under this Lease arose after the date of CITY’s acquisition of the Property and that said rights are subject to termination when the Property is needed by CITY. LESSEE acknowledges that at the time of any termination of this Lease, LESSEE will not be a “displaced person” entitled to any of the relocation assistance or benefits offered to displaced persons under State or Federal law.

21. NO PUBLIC PROJECT. All rights given to LESSEE pursuant to this Lease are for LESSEE’s use of the public property identified herein. Any trespass, use, or other utilization of private property by LESSEE is done at its own risk; LESSEE is not an agent of CITY and this Lease is not intended, nor should it be construed, to constitute a public project.

22. FORCE MAJEURE. Except for payment obligations, neither Party shall be liable for failure of or delay in performing obligations set forth in this Lease, and neither shall be deemed in breach of its obligations, if such failure or delay is due to fire, flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, pandemic, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ control. In the event of such force majeure, the Party affected thereby shall use reasonable efforts to cure or overcome the same and resume performance of its obligations; provided, however, if a Party is prevented from performing its obligations under this 27

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Lease for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days due to a force majeure event, then, in such event, either Party may terminate this Lease upon written notice to the other.

23. NO FIXTURES. Improvements and facilities that currently exist, or may be constructed during the Term of this Lease, will not constitute fixtures attached to the Property. Any such improvements and facilities may be removed by LESSEE upon termination of the Lease. If removed, LESSEE shall repair or compensate CITY for any damage their removal causes to the Property.

24. ALTERATIONS, MECHANICS’ LIENS. Except as provided by this Lease, LESSEE will not make, or cause to be made, any alterations to the Property, or any part thereof, without CITY’s prior written consent. LESSEE will keep the Property free from any liens arising out of any work performed, material furnished, or obligations incurred by LESSEE.

25. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. This Lease may not be assigned, transferred, or sublet by LESSEE, court order, or through any other means without the written consent of CITY, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any such purported transfer will be null and void.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, LESSEE, without CITY’s consent, may assign this Lease (i) to any affiliate of LESSEE, (ii) to a purchaser of all or substantially all of LESSEE’s assets; (iii) to the successor, by merger or otherwise, to LESSEE or all or substantially all of LESSEE’s assets and liabilities.

26. INDEMNIFICATION.

A. LESSEE agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold CITY free and harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, expenses, losses, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees), liabilities, or injuries of any kind in law or equity, to persons or property, including wrongful death, in any manner (collectively, “Liabilities”) arising out of this Lease or its performance, the use or occupancy by LESSEE, LESSEE’s agents, employees, or invitees, and LESSEE’s breach of any condition of this Lease, except for Liabilities arising out of CITY’s sole active negligence. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be against it, by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of this Lease, or its performance pursuant to this Lease, LESSEE will defend CITY (at CITY’s request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify it for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise.

B. For purposes of this section, “CITY” includes CITY’s elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers.

C. LESSEE expressly agrees that this hold harmless and indemnification provision is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance will, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

D. It is expressly understood and agreed that this Section will survive termination of this Lease.

E. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by LESSEE as required by Section 27 below, and any approval of such insurance 28

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by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by LESSEE pursuant to this Lease, including but not limited to the provisions concerning indemnification.

27. INSURANCE. LESSEE must procure and maintain insurance of the type, for the period, with the coverages and limits, and in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements that follow:

A. LESSEE will provide Commercial General Liability, Broad Form General Liability and Business Automobile Liability insurance that meet or exceed the requirement of ISO Forms GL0002, GL0404 and CA0001, Code 1, respectively, in the most current State of California approved forms, in connection with LESSEE’s performance in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for each policy coverage.

B. Commercial General Liability, Broad Form General Liability and Business Automobile Liability policies required in this Lease will be endorsed to name CITY, its officials, volunteers, and employees as “additional insureds” under said insurance coverage, to state that such insurance will be deemed “primary” such that any other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be excess thereto, and to state that the policy(ies) will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.

C. LESSEE will furnish to CITY a certificate of insurance, in the standard form required by CITY, duly authenticated, evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Lease and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by CITY from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of “A: VII.”

28. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. LESSEE will, at its sole cost and expense, comply with all of the requirements of all federal, state, and local authorities now in force, or which may hereafter be in force, pertaining to the Property and will faithfully observe in the use of the Property all applicable laws. The judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction that LESSEE has violated any such ordinance or statute in the use of the Property will be conclusive of that fact as between CITY and LESSEE.

29. INSPECTIONS. Subject to Section 10 of this Lease, CITY has the right at all reasonable times, with at least 24 hours prior notice, to inspect the Property to confirm compliance with this Lease and (without any obligation so to do) to enter and to direct LESSEE to make such repairs as may be necessary to comply with this Lease and, in the event of an emergency, to take such action as may be required for the protection of persons or property.

30. WAIVER OF BREACH. Any express or implied waiver of a breach of any term of this Lease will not constitute a waiver of any further breach of the same or other term of this Lease.

31. INSOLVENCY; RECEIVER. Either the appointment of a receiver to take possession of all or substantially all of the assets of LESSEE, or a general assignment by LESSEE for the benefit 29

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of creditors, or any action taken or offered by LESSEE under any insolvency or bankruptcy action, will constitute a breach of this Lease by LESSEE, and in such event this Lease will automatically cease and terminate.

32. NOTICES. Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, all notices or other communications required or permitted by this Lease or by law to be served on or given to either party to this Lease by the other party will be in writing and will be deemed served when personally delivered to the party to whom they are directed, or in lieu of the personal service, upon deposit in the United States Mail, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to:

LESSEE at: CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC
4120 E. Jurupa St, Suite 202
Ontario, CA 91761
Attn: Vice President – Planning
With copy to: CEMEX
1720 Centrepark Drive East
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Attn: General Counsel
CITY at: City of Santa Paula
P. O. Box 569
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Attn: Community & Economic Development Director
With copy to: Best, Best, & Krieger LLP
300 South Grand Ave., 25th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attn: Monica Castillo, City Attorney
Either party may change its address for the purpose of this Section by giving written notice of the change to the other party.

33. ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Lease will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by electronic transmission.

Such electronic signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

34. GOVERNING LAW. This Lease has been made in and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and exclusive venue for any action involving this Lease will be in Ventura County.

35. PARTIAL INVALIDITY. Should any provision of this Lease be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be either invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Lease will remain in effect, unimpaired by the holding.
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36. INTEGRATION. Except for the 2014 Lease, as amended, this instrument and its attachments constitute the sole agreement between CITY and LESSEE respecting the Property, the use of the Property by LESSEE, and the specified term, and correctly sets forth the obligations of CITY and LESSEE. Any lease or representations respecting the Property or its leasing by CITY to LESSEE not expressly set forth in the 2014 Lease, as amended, or this instrument are void. The 2014 Lease, as amended, shall be deemed terminated and cancelled effective as of midnight on the day preceding the Commencement Date.

37. CONSTRUCTION. The language of each part of this Lease will be construed simply and according to its fair meaning, and this Lease will never be construed either for or against either party.

38. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Lease and to engage in the actions described herein. This Lease may be modified by mutual written amendment.

CITY’s city manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.

39. COUNTERPARTS. This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together will constitute one instrument executed on the same date.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have executed this Lease as of the date first written above.

CITY LESSEE

CITY OF SANTA PAULA CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

PACIFIC, LLC
_________________________________ ______ __________________ Dan Singer, Name:

City Manager Title:

Taxpayer ID No.

ATTEST:
___________________________________
Julie Latshaw,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Monica Castillo, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A

PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION, AERIAL AND ASSESSOR MAP
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33 LEGAL DESCRIPTION
An 88,342.83 square foot easterly portion of APN#: 104022011 which consists of:

All that property, called Parcel 2, in the City of Santa Paula, County of Ventura, State of California, being a part of the property conveyed to the Santa Paula Junior Chamber of Commerce as described per deed and recorded in Book 750 on Page 103 of the Official Records of the Ventura County Recorder, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the easterly line of the Abdelnour Tract and the southerly line of a 20 foot wide parcel “The Farmers Ditch”, said point also bears south 20° 18’ 49” East, 691.49 feet from the point of intersection of the easterly line of the Abdelnour Tract and the southerly line of Harvard Boulevard, 100 feet wide, thence along the southerly line of said Farmers Ditch 1 st South 89° 39 ’22” East, 168.96 feet, thence
2 nd North 80° 43’ East 275.00 feet, thence
3 rd North 75° 37’ East 114.00 feet, thence
4 th North 62° 08’ East 135.00 feet, thence still along the southerly line of the Farmers Ditch
5 th North 47° 04’ East 100.32 feet to the easterly line of said property conveyed to the Santa Paula Junior Chamber of Commerce, thence along said easterly line 6 th North 24° West, 180.18 feet, thence
7 th North 9° 37’ 40” West, 43.29 feet to the most southerly point of a parcel conveyed to the Ventura County Flood Control District described per deed and recorded in Book 4174 on

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of said Flood Control Parcel
8 th North 39° 48’ 24” West 175.15 feet, thence along the southerly line of said Flood Control Parcel
9 th South 56° 26’ 21” West, 674.14 to the easterly line (terminus) of the Frontage Road, 96 feet wide, thence
10th South 36° 16’ 20” East, 18.02 feet, thence
11th South 53° 43’ 40” West, 52.30 feet, thence
12th South 20° 55’ 30” East, 139.86 feet to the point of beginning.

Reserving and expecting from the above-described real property a strip of land 20 feet wide, lying adjoining and immediately north of the southerly line of the above-described real property and being the right of way over which is constructed the above-described “Farmers Canal”
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35 ASSESSOR MAP
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EXHIBIT B

IMPACTED ROADWAY
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37 CEMEX Entrance
Impacted R.O.W. (±54,000 sq. ft.)
Santa Paula Materials
County Flood Control District
N
SPM Entrance

IMPACTED ROADWAY
38 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Christy Ramirez, Finance Director
Subject: CHANDLER ASSET INVESTMENT SERVICES CONTRACT

AMENDMENT
Date: February 4, 2026
Agenda Item: 10.B

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

The City Council held a study session on April 1 to review the proposed Investment, Reserve, and Fiscal policies, in order to update and/or establish guidelines on the use of city funds. The purpose of the investment policy was to establish strategies, practices and procedures to be used in investing public funds in a prudent manner, which were intended to provide the maximum security while meeting daily cash flow needs and conforming to all statutes governing the investment of public funds. The policy also identified enhanced opportunities for a prudent and systematic investment of public funds, to guide the investment of City funds toward the goals of safety, liquidity and yield. The Council approved the Investment Policy on May 6, 2020 and has updated it periodically over the past 6 years to remain in compliance with all applicable laws.

ANALYSIS:

In September 2021 staff issued an RFP for Investment Advisory Services. Seven proposals were received and three best qualified firms with the lowest costs were asked to interview with a panel consisting of the City Manager, the Finance Director, and the Purchasing Agent. After a review of the proposals, pricing, and interviews, Council approved a contract with Chandler Asset Management.

Chandler is a California headquartered firm that has been providing investment advisory and management services for local governments in the state for over three decades. Since 1988, Chandler has assisted public agencies in fulfilling their fiduciary duty to their constituents by providing high quality fixed income portfolios in a prudent investment framework. They utilize investment strategies that conform to all applicable federal laws and California Government Codes regarding qualified investments for public entities. The City has benefited from direct access to their assigned team members that are fully committed to not only meeting but 39 exceeding the expectations for investment management of the City’s funds as a fiduciary as well as for client service during the engagement. Chandler has been proactive in their communication with City staff attending frequent meetings with both staff and providing presentations to the Finance Committee. As a Southern California-based investment adviser with an office in Ventura, Chandler serves one hundred twenty-nine (129) public agencies in California, including almost twenty in the Los Angeles area.

Chandler quickly increased the City's investment value via a diversified approach, maximizing the revenues received in comparison to the previous pooled cash investment in LAIF (the Local Area Investment Fund), as shown on page 4 of the Condensed Quarterly Investment report. The portfolio continues to exceed both benchmarks as originally adopted by Council, as well as LAIF yields. Staff recommends the City continue to engage with Chandler for investment services through the Fiscal Year 2028/29. We do not anticipate to materially increase the assets that Chandler is managing, and have recommended the increased not to exceed amount for a total of $244,000 (for the entire contract November 2021 through June 2029), which Chandler has agreed to and is in line with the previous agreement.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

Although this action is not identified in the adopted Strategic Plan, it works to support the Economic Development Goal to "strengthen Santa Paula's economy through business attraction, retention, expansion, job creation and revenue growth..." FISCAL IMPACTS:

The increased revenue from return on investments stemming from the diversified portfolio Chandler has managed more than offsets the cost of services. All costs associated with this contract for the next two years has been budgeted and included in the Finance GL 100-5- 2002-209.

OPTIONS:

Council may reject the contract amendment recommendation and instead direct staff with additional guidance.

ATTACHMENTS:

Professional Services Agreement_Chandler Asset Management, Inc._November....pdf 2025.12.31_Quarterly Report_Santa Paula_Condensed.pdf
Amendment_No._1_-Chandler_Asset_Mangement-c1.docx
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62 INVESTMENT REPORT
City of Santa Paula | As of December 31, 2025
CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT | chandlerasset.com
Chandler Team:

For questions about your account, please call (800) 317-4747, or contact [email protected]
Information contained herein is confidential. We urge you to compare this statement to the one you receive from your qualified custodian. Please see Important Disclosures at the end of the statement. 63

ECONOMIC UPDATE
■ Labor Markets
▪ The December Nonfarm Payrolls report showed weaker-than-expected job growth, with payrolls rising by 50,000 compared with the consensus estimate of 70,000. This follows a downwardly revised gain of 56,000 in November. Employment declines were most pronounced in retail trade and construction, while leisure and hospitality posted the strongest gains. Notably, the unemployment rate edged down to 4.4% after increasing to 4.6% in November. ■ Inflation
▪ The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that inflation remained relatively subdued in December, with headline CPI and core CPI holding at 2.7% and 2.6% respectively year-over-year. Shelter has continued to play a central but gradually moderating role in services inflation. December data keeps inflation close to the prior month’s pace and consistent with a trend of easing price pressures. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index for September, released on December 5, showed headline inflation up 0.3% from August and 2.8% year over year. Core PCE rose 0.2% on the month and 2.8% on an annual basis. ■ Federal Reserve
▪ The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to a target range of 3.50% to 3.75% at its December meeting, citing concerns about emerging weakness in the labor market. A few policymakers dissented, arguing that tighter monetary policy may still be warranted to ensure progress on price stability. Beginning December 1, the Fed also halted its balance sheet runoff, announcing that principal and interest payments from its holdings will be reinvested in Treasury securities to maintain ample reserves and support market stability. ■ Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
▪ The U.S. inflation adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) report demonstrated continued strength in the third quarter, with the first estimate showing a 4.3% annualized quarter-over-quarter increase, up from 3.8% in the second quarter. Consumer spending accelerated, while exports contributed 1.6 percentage points to growth—both key drivers of the quarter’s performance. The stronger-than-expected result represented the fastest pace of U.S. economic expansion in two years. The consensus projection calls for 1.1% growth in the fourth quarter and 2.0% growth for the full year 2025. 1 64
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US Treasury Yield Curve
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At the end of December, the 2-year yield was 77 basis points lower, and the 10-year yield was 40 basis points lower, year-over-year. The spread between the 2-year and 10-year Treasury yield points on the curve increased to +69 basis points at December month-end versus +52 basis points at November month-end. The prior 2-year/10-year yield curve inversion, which spanned from July 2022 to August 2024, was historically long. The average historical spread (since 2005) is about +95 basis points. The spread between the 3-month and 10-year Treasury yield points on the curve was +54 basis points in December versus +21 basis points in November.

BOND YIELDS
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Sector Allocation
Performance Review
Total Rate of Return** 1M 3M YTD 1YR 2YRS 3YRS 5YRS 10YRS Since Inception (07/01/22)
City of Santa Paula 0.33% 1.14% 5.58% 5.58% 5.02% 4.93% -- -- 4.09% Benchmark Return 0.32% 1.12% 5.09% 5.09% 4.58% 4.48% -- -- 3.57% City of Santa Paula | Account #10939 | As of December 31, 2025 Portfolio Characteristics Account Summary
Maturity Distribution
Top Issuers
Credit Quality*
Average Modified Duration 1.87
Average Coupon 4.11%
Average Purchase YTM 4.34%
Average Market YTM 3.70%
Average Credit Quality* AA
Average Final Maturity 2.32
Average Life 2.01
End Values as
of 06/30/2025
End Values as
of 12/31/2025
Market Value 33,493,392.33 34,283,689.69
Accrued Interest 282,589.35 302,287.86
Total Market Value 33,775,981.68 34,585,977.55
Income Earned 700,062.99 731,085.28
Cont/WD 0.00 0.00
Par 33,365,938.04 34,013,317.26
Book Value 33,202,595.95 33,912,715.97
Cost Value 33,006,348.25 33,755,984.27
United States 38.02%
Farm Credit System 9.75%
FHLMC 5.70%
Federal Home Loan Banks 5.09%
Citigroup Inc 1.95%
Florida Power & Light 1.62%
John Deere Owner Trust 1.62%
Chase Issuance Trust 1.58%
*The average credit quality is a weighted average calculation of the highest of S&P, Moody’s and Fitch. **Periods over 1 year are annualized.

Benchmark: ICE BofA 1-3 Year US Treasury & Agency Index 3 66

PURCHASE YIELD VS LAIF
City of Santa Paula | Account #10939 | As of December 31, 2025 -

0.50 1.00

1.50 2.00

2.50 3.00

3.50 4.00

4.50 5.00
Percent (%)
LAIF Yield Portfolio Purchase Yield
4 67

ACQUISITIONS
Purchase 07/07/2025 9128284V9 800,000.00

UNITED STATES
TREASURY 2.875
08/15/2028

97.152 3.86% (777,218.75) (9,022.10) (786,240.85) 0.00
Purchase 07/17/2025 47800UAD8 260,000.00 JDOT 2025-B A3 4.17 12/17/2029 99.977 4.52% (259,939.58) 0.00 (259,939.58) 0.00 Purchase 08/15/2025 14913UBB5 400,000.00

CATERPILLAR

FINANCIAL SERVICES
CORP 4.1 08/15/2028
100.092 4.07% (400,368.00) 0.00 (400,368.00) 0.00
Purchase 08/25/2025 63743HFZ0 215,000.00

NATIONAL

RURAL UTILITIES

COOPERATIVE
FINANCE CORP 4.15
08/25/2028

99.888 4.19% (214,759.20) 0.00 (214,759.20) 0.00
Purchase 09/15/2025 437076DH2 210,000.00 HOME DEPOT INC 3.75 09/15/2028 99.935 3.77% (209,863.50) 0.00 (209,863.50) 0.00 Purchase 09/18/2025 58768YAD7 400,000.00 MBALT 2025-A A3 4.61 04/16/2029 101.551 3.80% (406,203.13) (153.67) (406,356.80) 0.00 Purchase 09/18/2025 63743HFZ0 200,000.00

NATIONAL

RURAL UTILITIES

COOPERATIVE
FINANCE CORP 4.15
08/25/2028
100.583 3.93% (201,166.00) (530.28) (201,696.28) 0.00
Purchase 09/18/2025 437076DH2 200,000.00 HOME DEPOT INC 3.75 09/15/2028 99.941 3.77% (199,882.00) (62.50) (199,944.50) 0.00 Purchase 09/26/2025 34532BAG6 165,000.00 FORDO 2025-B A3 3.91 04/15/2030 99.989 4.27% (164,982.20) 0.00 (164,982.20) 0.00 Purchase 10/10/2025 17305EHA6 400,000.00 CCCIT 2025-A1 A1 4.3 06/21/2030 101.000 3.90% (404,000.00) (4,968.89) (408,968.89) 0.00 Purchase 10/15/2025 05594HAD5 175,000.00 BMWLT 2025-2 A3

3.97 09/25/2028 100.000 4.32% (174,999.51) 0.00 (174,999.51) 0.00 Purchase 10/24/2025 161571HZ0 200,000.00 CHAIT 2025-1 A 4.16 07/15/2030 101.102 3.76% (202,203.13) (208.00) (202,411.13) 0.00 Purchase 10/24/2025 69371RT63 400,000.00 PACCAR FINANCIAL CORP 4.55 03/03/2028 101.926 3.69% (407,704.00) (2,578.33) (410,282.33) 0.00 Purchase 11/06/2025 02079KAV9 135,000.00 ALPHABET INC 3.875 11/15/2028 99.914 3.91% (134,883.90) 0.00 (134,883.90) 0.00 5 68

TRANSACTION LEDGER
City of Santa Paula | Account #10939|07/01/2025 Through 12/31/2025| Transaction
Type
Settlement
Date CUSIP Quantity Security Description Price Acq/DispYield Amount Interest Pur/Sold Total Amount Gain/Loss Purchase 11/20/2025 023135CS3 205,000.00 AMAZON.COM INC 3.9 11/20/2028 99.978 3.91% (204,954.90) 0.00 (204,954.90) 0.00 Purchase 11/20/2025 023135CS3 200,000.00 AMAZON.COM INC 3.9 11/20/2028 100.243 3.81% (200,486.00) 0.00 (200,486.00) 0.00 Purchase 12/05/2025 91282CPK1 1,000,000.00

UNITED STATES
TREASURY 3.5
11/15/2028

99.891 3.54% (998,906.25) (1,933.70) (1,000,839.95) 0.00 Purchase 12/16/2025 24422EXB0 400,000.00 JOHN DEERE CAPITAL CORP 4.95 07/14/2028 102.627 3.87% (410,508.00) (8,360.00) (418,868.00) 0.00 Purchase 12/16/2025 58933YBW4 400,000.00 MERCK & CO INC 3.85 03/15/2029 99.913 3.88% (399,652.00) (513.33) (400,165.33) 0.00 Total Purchase 6,365,000.00 (6,372,680.05) (28,330.80) (6,401,010.85) 0.00 TOTAL
ACQUISITIONS 6,365,000.00 (6,372,680.05) (28,330.80) (6,401,010.85) 0.00

DISPOSITIONS
Maturity 07/29/2025 459058EP4 (500,000.00)

INTERNATIONAL BANK

FOR RECONSTRUCTION
AND DEVELOPM 2.5
07/29/2025
100.000 3.30% 500,000.00 0.00 500,000.00 0.00
Maturity 08/15/2025 26442UAA2 (550,000.00)

DUKE ENERGY
PROGRESS LLC 3.25
08/15/2025
100.000 3.67% 550,000.00 0.00 550,000.00 0.00
Maturity 09/09/2025 931142EW9 (480,000.00) WALMART INC 3.9 09/09/2025 100.000 4.49% 480,000.00 0.00 480,000.00 0.00 Maturity 09/18/2025 912797PX9 (260,000.00) UNITED STATES TREASURY 09/18/2025 100.000 4.32% 260,000.00 0.00 260,000.00 0.00 Maturity 10/16/2025 912797QF7 (400,000.00) UNITED STATES TREASURY 10/16/2025 100.000 4.30% 400,000.00 0.00 400,000.00 0.00 Maturity 11/03/2025 594918BJ2 (625,000.00) MICROSOFT CORP

3.125 11/03/2025 100.000 4.28% 625,000.00 0.00 625,000.00 0.00 Maturity 11/15/2025 91282CFW6 (600,000.00)

UNITED STATES
TREASURY 4.5
11/15/2025
100.000 4.55% 600,000.00 0.00 600,000.00 0.00
6 69

TRANSACTION LEDGER
City of Santa Paula | Account #10939|07/01/2025 Through 12/31/2025| Transaction
Type
Settlement
Date CUSIP Quantity Security Description Price Acq/DispYield Amount Interest Pur/Sold Total Amount Gain/Loss Maturity 12/14/2025 92826CAD4 (500,000.00) VISA INC 3.15 12/14/2025 100.000 3.56% 500,000.00 0.00 500,000.00 0.00 Maturity 12/15/2025 91282CGA3 (335,000.00)

UNITED STATES
TREASURY 4.0
12/15/2025
100.000 3.92% 335,000.00 0.00 335,000.00 0.00
Total Maturity (4,250,000.00) 4,250,000.00 0.00 4,250,000.00 0.00 Sale 07/07/2025 91282CAB7 (200,000.00)

UNITED STATES
TREASURY 0.25
07/31/2025

99.734 2.85% 199,468.75 216.85 199,685.60 (203.69)
Sale 07/07/2025 91282CFK2 (500,000.00)

UNITED STATES
TREASURY 3.5
09/15/2025

99.891 4.27% 499,453.13 5,421.20 504,874.33 175.53
Sale 07/14/2025 912797PX9 (240,000.00) UNITED STATES
TREASURY 09/18/2025 99.222 4.32% 238,132.20 0.00 238,132.20 (18.79) Total Sale (940,000.00) 937,054.08 5,638.05 942,692.13 (46.95) TOTAL
DISPOSITIONS (5,190,000.00) 5,187,054.08 5,638.05 5,192,692.13 (46.95) 7 70

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AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CITY OF SANTA PAULA
AND
CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

This Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Santa Paula and Chandler Asset Management, Inc. ( “First Amendment”) is made and entered into effective on February 4, 2026 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Santa Paula, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City" and Chandler Asset Management, Inc. a Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant".

1. RECITALS. This First Amendment is made with reference to the following facts and objectives:

A. City and Consultant entered into a professional service agreement for investment advisory services, effective November 8
th
, 2021 and ending June 30, 2026 (“Agreement”).

B. City and Consultant mutually desire to extend the term of the Agreement.

C. City and Consultant have agreed to continue the same rate schedule as noted in the Agreement and increase the not-to-exceed compensation from $108,000 to $244,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, City and Consultant do hereby mutually agree as follows:

1. The Term of the Agreement shall be extended June 30, 2029.

2. City and Consultant agree to not-to-exceed contract amount of $244,000 for fixed fees without City Manager’s express approval as detailed in the Agreement.

3. Except as modified by this First Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between this First Amendment and the Agreement, the provisions of this First Amendment shall control. From and after the date of this First Amendment, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by the First Amendment.
(Signatures on the following page)
73 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this First Amendment to be effective as of February 4 th
,
2026.

CITY OF SANTA PAULA CHANDLER ASSET
MANAGEMENT, INC. a
Corporation
Approved By:

Dan Singer
City Manager
Approved as to Form:
[If Corporation, TWO SIGNATURES, President
OR Vice President AND Secretary OR Treasurer
REQUIRED]
By:

Its:

Printed Name:

Monica Castillo
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
Attested By:

By:

Its:

Julie Latshaw
City Clerk
Printed Name:
74 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Monica Castillo, City Attorney
Subject: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1351 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE DEVELOPMENT

AGREEMENT (HARVEST AT LIMONEIRA)
Date: February 4, 2026
Agenda Item: 10.C

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

BACKGROUND:

Limoneira Lewis Community Builders, LLC (“LLCB") has initiated a fourth amendment to the current Development Agreement (“Amendment No. 4”) for the planned community development known as the Harvest at Limoneira (hereafter, “Harvest”). Home builder Lennar Homes of California, LLC (“Lennar”) is also a party to the proposed Amendment No. 4.

The proposed Amendment No. 4 will confer several benefits on the City, namely providing a long-term, perpetual, funding source for future City services, including maintenance and upkeep of the new Sports Park. In exchange, the City is making certain assurances about the expediting of future plan checks and permitting as well as the turnover of public improvements. The Amendment also provides for developer reimbursements and releases the $2 million deposit made by LLCB upon the initiation of the Harvest development, once the 1000
th certificate of occupancy is achieved. The City will begin receiving a minimum of $250,000 in fiscal year 2028-29, with annual 4% escalators, to be utilized toward City services such as public safety, landscape maintenance, park maintenance and upgrades, etc.

On November 25, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3879 recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment No. 4 and finding that the proposed changes to the current Development Agreement will not result in new 75 significant impacts or substantial increase in the severity of significant impacts identified in Addendum No. 6 to the certified EIR and Addendum No. 4 to the East Area 1 Supplemental EIR adopted in March 2024. The Planning Commission also recommended that Paragraph (b) of Section 3.2.2 (Dedication of Water Rights) in proposed Amendment No. 4 require that the actual water use accounting for Sports Park irrigation occur five years instead of two years after the City's final acceptance of Phase 2 of the Sports Park.

On January 14, 2026, the City Council introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance No. 1351 approving proposed Amendment No. 4 with an amendment to add a new section 13 stating "This Fourth Amendment will not go into effect unless the amendment to the CFD No. 1 acquisition agreement in RMA's for improvement areas Band C is approved." On closer inspection of the original ordinance presented for introduction, however, Section 10 of Amendment No. 4 entitled "Effective Date" accomplishes this request. Section 10 states:
"The effective date of this Fourth Amendment shall be the effective date of the City ordinance adopted to authorize approval and execution of this Fourth Amendment and will not go into effect unless and until all property owners vote in favor of changes to the Acquisition Agreement described in Section 2.A. of this Fourth Amendment." Therefore, the new Section 13 Council directed staff to add would be duplicative and is not needed. The version before Council tonight removes that technical amendment and restores the Ordinance to the form it was originally introduced in. No substantive changes are being made to the Ordinance. The Council is now asked to conduct the second reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1351 attached as Attachment A, which omits the new Section 13.

ANALYSIS:

Current Development Agreement
On February 26, 2015, the City and Limoneira Company entered into an Amended and Restated Development Agreement to govern development of Harvest (“Development Agreement”). The development would include up to 1,500 residential units, approximately 240,000 square feet of office, retail, light industrial and assisted living facilities, approximately 19 acres for educational and other civil facilities, and approximately 223 acres of undeveloped land, including open space and agricultural preserves, parks and greenways. On September 21, 2015, LLCB became the successor in interest to the rights, duties and obligations of the Limoneira Company pertaining to the Development Agreement.

On March 18, 2020, the City and the LLCB entered Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”) amending Section 3.1.1(a) of the Development Agreement to provide for an extension of the timeframe within which to complete construction of the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park.

On April 21, 2021, the City and LLCB again amended the Development Agreement (“Amendment No. 2”) to, among other things, modify Section 3.3.2 to require that certain traffic improvements be completed prior to issuance of the 750
th certificate of occupancy within the
Project, including the improvements to the intersection of State Route 126 and Hallock Drive specified in Mitigation Measure T-1 (the “SR 126/Hallock Improvements”), and to modify the parties' obligations with respect to Public Benefit Housing. 76 Addenda and operating memoranda had also been executed throughout the years to clarify and interpret the Development Agreement terms, as permitted by the Development Agreement.

On February 21, 2024, the City Council approved a third amendment to the Development Agreement (“Amendment No. 3”), adding and modifying several terms. As a key change, Amendment No. 3 increased the 1,500 dwelling unit limit by 550 units for a new maximum of 2,050 units. It also granted credit for public infrastructure and utilities constructed by LLCB as part of the original 1,500 unit project. In exchange for the additional 550 units, LLCB agreed to make significant additional monetary contributions to the Sports Park and to help finance Rise Santa Paula, an affordable housing project under construction at 18004 E. Telegraph Road.

Additionally, the amendment modified timeframes to complete improvements for traffic circulation, established development impact fees for the added 550 units, and updated LLCB’s water rights obligations.

Following approval of Amendment No. 3, Lennar acquired real property known as “Phase II” (i.e. the Foothill Neighborhood) of the Harvest project and entered a Partial Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement with LLCB. As a result, Lennar is a party to the proposed Amendment No. 4.

Proposed Amendment No. 4 to the Development Agreement
A primary goal of proposed Amendment No. 4 is providing the City with long-term revenue sources for public facilities and services, particularly the Sports Park. The amendment also aims to facilitate the completion of traffic-related improvements, enhance efficiency in plan check and permitting, clarify existing reimbursement obligations to LLCB, and address other aspects of Harvest’s buildout.

Community Facilities District No. 1 Amendment
Referenced in what will be new section 6.3.4 of Development Agreement is a proposed future amendment to the Community Facilities District No. 1 (“CFD No. 1”) Funding, Construction, and Acquisition Agreement (“Acquisition Agreement”) and the Rate and Method of Apportionment (“RMA”) that apply to property within Harvest. A Community Facilities District (CFD) is a special taxing district that cities and developers use to levy special taxes on parcels in order to finance public facilities and services or repay bonds. The RMA is the formula that determines how the special tax per parcel is calculated.

The Acquisition Agreement divides Harvest into three areas: Improvement Areas A, B and C.

Current homeowners, those in Improvement Area A, are assessed an annual CFD special tax on their County property tax bill. This tax pays for debt service on bonds that were sold to investors, proceeds of which are used to reimburse LLCB for the public facilities it is responsible to construct, such as streets, traffic signals, water, sewer, and storm drainage, parks, and landscaping associated with the Harvest. Special taxes leveed that exceed the amount required to pay debt service on outstanding bonds and other permitted expenses are referred to as “surplus special taxes.”
If approved early next year, the amendment to the Acquisition Agreement and RMA would provide decades of substantial and reliable revenue for city facilities and services. Starting fiscal year 2028-2029, the City would receive $250,000 (increased 4% annually) in surplus special taxes levied on Improvement Areas B and/or C to pay for ongoing services and 77 maintenance costs, including for the Sports Park. Improvement Area B covers the Foothill Neighborhood, while Improvement Area C covers the future Santa Paula Creek Neighborhood.

The yearly $250,000 and 4% annual increase from Improvement Area B would continue until either of the following occurs: (1) the end of Fiscal Year 2067-68 or (2) bonds secured by Area B special taxes are fully repaid (“Transition Event”). The same would presumably apply for Improvement Area C.

Once the Transition Event occurs, the City will begin receiving annual proceeds which will bolster the City’s opportunity to continue municipal services. While these estimates are contingent upon various market factors, it is anticipated that they will begin to accrue close to $1 million per year and will grow on an annual basis up to $10 million per year in later years.

This event is described in section 6.3.4(ii) as follows:
(ii) calculated separately for each of Improvement Area B and C and as set forth in the applicable RMA, in the fiscal year following the Transition Event (as defined in the applicable RMA to be agreed to by the Parties), the following shall occur: (a) an amount equal to, or equivalent to, approximately fifty percent (50%) of the then applicable maximum annual Special Tax A will become an authorized addition to be added to the then applicable annual Special Tax B maximum tax (and subject to the Annual Escalation Factor defined in the applicable RMA), to be levied perpetually in Improvement Areas B and C, as applicable, to fund ongoing Public Services (as defined in the applicable RMA) (b) Special Tax A in the applicable RMA shall be reduced to $0 and shall no longer be levied against the subject properties in Improvement Areas B and C.

Sports Park
In exchange for the above long-term funding coming from CFD No. 1, should it be amended, the City must permanently maintain the Sports Park as a first-class sports park for the benefit of Santa Paula residents. To meet this standard, the City is required to comply with the Sports Park Maintenance Program attached as Exhibit A to Amendment No. 4.

Also related to the Sports Park, Amendment No. 4 would give General Plan Maintenance Fee credit to LLCB and Lennar in exchange for using the fees to fund construction and maintenance of the park.

Additionally, amended Section 3.2.2(b) requires LLCB to perform an accounting of actual water use for the Sports Park five years after City’s final acceptance of Phase 2 of the park.

The accounting will be used to adjust the amount of water rights transferred to the City in an amount equal to any shortfall or overage in City’s water rights existing at the time of the accounting. And if the City uses reclaimed water to irrigate the park, the City would be required to credit or convey to LLCB the amount of water no longer needed to irrigate the park.

Reimbursement Agreements for Public Improvements
The current Development Agreement entitles LLCB to reimbursement for costs it incurred in constructing public facilities that exceed LLCB’s fair share. New Section 7.1.5(e) in Amendment No. 4 would require the City to enter into reimbursement agreements shortly after approval of Amendment No. 4. Specifically, the agreements would reimburse LLCB for 78 excess construction costs of the Santa Paula Creek Bridge, Hallock and Telegraph intersection improvements, Hallock and SR-126 intersection improvements, certain Santa Paula Street improvements, and a 20-inch water line in Santa Paula Street. Also as a form of reimbursement, rather than pay a $1000/unit traffic impact fee for the 550 units added by Amendment No. 3 to fund a bike trail extension to the Sports Park, LLCB would receive a credit in the equivalent amount.

Expedited Review
Under Section 9.1.2 of the current Development Agreement, the City must develop and implement fast-track municipal development procedures so that design and construction of public improvements and other development proceed expeditiously. Amendment No. 4 creates timelines for expedited review in amended Section 9.1.2 and new Section 7.2.4.

Amended Section 9.1.2 establishes turnaround times and maximum number of reviews for all plan check, permitting, and inspection processes. (See Attachment B.) It also requires the City to provide a deposit amount for plan check within five City working days. The number of “City working days” commences following submission and excludes weekends and government holidays recognized by the City, ending at 5:00 p.m. on the final day of the period. For weeks when City Hall is closed on a Friday, submissions received after noon on Thursdays will be considered submitted on the next weekday that City Hall is open.

Section 7.2.4 addresses the acceptance of public facilities constructed by LLCB and Lennar.

It requires City and consultants to use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to expedite all actions necessary for City acceptance of the public facilities. These efforts include City staff and consultants responding to communications from LLCB and Lennar within three (3) City working days and scheduling a meeting to address any unresolved issues with the City Manager and City Attorney within five (5) City working days of LLCB’s or Lennar’s request.

Traffic Circulation Infrastructure
For easier control and coordination of citywide projects coinciding with LLCB street widening and intersection improvements, the City and LLCB agreed that LLCB may pay its fair share toward such improvements instead of building them. Those improvements, which would now be completed by the City, are listed below.

1. Santa Paula Street from 11
th Street to the Santa Paula Creek Bridge – improve both sides of Santa Paula Street, including curbs, gutters, pavement, and landscaping.

2. Ojai Road (SR-150)/10
th Street and Santa Paula Street – reconfigure and widen intersection.

Road Improvement Delays
Santa Paula Street Improvements
New Section 3.3.2 addresses delays to the following three Santa Paula Street improvements that LLCB remains responsible for building: the Santa Paula Creek Bridge, the Palm Avenue and Santa Paula Street intersection, and the 12
th Street and Santa Paula Street intersection.

Should there be delays in their completion due to delays in City’s acquisition of right-of-way or 79 outside LLCB’s reasonable control, the City is required to treat them as excusable delays.

Further, the City may not use these excusable delays as a basis to delay or deny permits or certificates of occupancy for residential units, unless it would cause significant traffic circulation impacts or create a clear and immediate risk of harm to residents.

SR-126/Hallock
In amended Section 3.3.2(b)(i) concerning the widening and reconfiguration of SR-126 and Hallock, Developer is required to make traffic improvements upon City’s request if completion of the intersection improvements are delayed for causes beyond LLCB’s control.

Additional Terms
Public Storm Drains
New Section 8.6.7 requires the City, upon completion of the entire Harvest project, to take ownership of 24 acres of land containing storm drain basins 1, 2, 3, 4, and Orcutt Channel, with the homeowners association responsible for ongoing maintenance. It also requires the City to consider accepting and maintaining the entire storm drain system after the Transition Event described in the proposed CFD No. 1 Amendment occurs, should it be approved.

Linear Park
Under New Section 8.6.9, LLCB and City will study, analyze. and discuss additional potential improvements to the Santa Paula Creek Linear Greenway and its transfer to the City. The City has proposed a dog park, a maintenance yard, a new community garden, and overflow parking. Additionally, the parties will discuss improvements at the Sports Park, which may include small retail.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The Harvest Project has been the subject of comprehensive environmental review since 2008 conducted in conformance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) analyzing the impacts of the East Area 1 Specific Plan as originally proposed and approved was certified in 2008 (2008 EIR). The City prepared two addendums to the 2008 EIR evaluating minor changes to the approved project.

In 2015, the City prepared a Supplemental EIR (2015 SEIR) to analyze an amendment to the approved Specific Plan involving reconfiguration of the approved uses. Since 2015, the City has also prepared three additional Addendums to the 2015 SEIR and six to the 2008 EIR evaluating minor changes to the approved Specific Plan.

Most recently, in March 2024, the City adopted Addendum No. 6 to the certified EIR and Addendum No. 4 to the East Area 1 Supplemental EIR. Upon review of the previous environmental documents, Staff finds that the proposed changes to the Development Agreement will not result in new significant impacts or substantial increase in the severity of significant impacts identified in Addendum No. 6 to the certified EIR and Addendum No. 4 to the East Area 1 Supplemental EIR. Amendment No. 4 does not create new uses or intensities of use, nor does it provide for the construction of new public infrastructure. 80 STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item furthers the following Strategic Plan general goal: "Create an environment within the City in which our residents feel safe and which promotes the City as a location of choice for living, working, visiting and recreating."
FISCAL IMPACTS:

A net gain/loss to the city is difficult to quantify as some fiscal impacts will be short term costs and others long term gains. Amendment No. 4, for instance, contemplates CFD changes that will lead to millions in future permanent revenue. It also includes a commitment to enter reimbursement agreements with LLCB, which are paid for with other projects impact fees and could involve payments over several years. Yet there are also more short-term fiscal impacts associated with the city taking responsibility from LLCB to complete street improvements.

OPTIONS:

In addition to the recommended action, the City Council has the following available alternative options:

1. Do not adopt Ordinance No. 1351
ATTACHMENTS:

Att A - Ordinance re Harvest DA Am. 4
Att B - Plan Review and Approval Table
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ATTACHMENT A
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ORDINANCE NO. 1351
AN ORDINANCE FINDING THAT APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO

THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WILL NOT RESULT IN NEW

SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS OR INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF

SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS ADDRESSED IN THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ADDENDUM NO. 6 TO THE FINAL EAST AREA 1 ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND ADDENDUM NO. 4 TO THE EAST AREA 1

SPECIFIC PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL EIR, AND APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
The City Council of the City of Santa Paula does resolve as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that:

A. On February 26, 2015, the City entered into that certain First Amended and Restated Development Agreement, recorded on April 27, 2015 as Instrument No. 20150427 (“Development Agreement”) with Limoneira Company for the development of what is commonly known as Harvest at Limoneira, a master-planned residential development in Santa Paula, California. The original development included up to 1,500 residential units, an estimated 240,000 square feet of office, retail, light industrial and assisted living facilities, 19 acres for educational and other civic facilities and approximately 223 acres of undeveloped land including open space and agricultural preserves, parks and greenways (“Project”).

B. On or about September 21, 2015, Limoneira Lewis Community Builders, LLC (“LLCB”) became the successor in interest to the rights and obligations of Limoneira Company pertaining to the Development Agreement.

C. On or about March 18, 2020, the City and LLCB entered Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”) amending Section 3.1.1(a) of the Development Agreement to provide for an extension of the timeframe within which to complete construction of the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park.

D. On April 21, 2021, the City and LLCB again amended the Development Agreement (“Amendment No. 2”) to, among other things, modify Section 3.3.2 to require that certain traffic improvements be completed prior to issuance of the 750th certificate of occupancy within the Project, including the improvements to the intersection of State Route 126 and Hallock Drive specified in Mitigation Measure T-1 (the “SR 126/Hallock Improvements”), and to modify the parties obligations with respect to Public Benefit Housing.

E. Addenda and operating memoranda had also been executed throughout the years to clarify and interpret the Development Agreement terms, as permitted by the Development Agreement.
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F. On February 21, 2024, the City Council approved a third amendment to the Development Agreement (“Amendment No. 3”), to among other things (i) vest the Applicant’s right to construct the Project with up to 550 additional units consistent with the then pending Specific Plan Amendment, (ii) secure certain additional public benefits to the City, including additional funding for the sports park and affordable housing, (iii) require LLCB to enter into an offsite improvement agreement and post bonds to ensure the timely completion of the Santa Paula Creek Bridge, and (iv) require LLCB to continue to ensure adequate emergency access to the Project, including using good faith efforts to construct an additional emergency access between the project site and E. Telegraph Road along Dike Road and/or Texas Lane, as approved by the City and the Ventura County Fire Department.

G. Following approval of Amendment No. 3, Lennar Homes of California, LLC (“Lennar”) acquired real property known as “Phase II” (i.e. the Foothill Neighborhood) of the Project and entered a Partial Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement with LLCB.

H. In 2025, LLCB initiated a fourth amendment to the Development Agreement (“Amendment No. 4”). Lennar, as an assignee of the Development Agreement, is a party to the proposed Amendment No. 4.

I. Proposed Amendment No. 4 references a future amendment to Community Facilities District No. 1 (“CFD No. 1”), which would provide a substantial long-term, perpetual, funding source for future City services, including maintenance and upkeep of the Sports Park. The amendment, among other terms, also (i) makes assurances about the expediting of future plan checks and permitting as well as the turnover of public improvements, (ii) provides for developer reimbursements for excess costs of public facilities, (iii) releases a $2 million deposit made by LLCB once the project reaches the 1000th certificate of occupancy, and (iv), should the CFD No. 1 amendment be approved, promises the City a minimum of $250,000 starting in fiscal year 2028-29, with an annual 4% escalator, along with significant more funding in later decades, to be utilized toward City services such as public safety, landscape maintenance, park maintenance and upgrades.

J. On November 25, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Paula conducted a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65867, notice of which was provided in accordance with Government Code Section 65090 and 65091, at which hearing all persons wishing to testify in connection with Amendment No. 4 were heard and at which time Amendment No. 4 was comprehensively reviewed.
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SECTION 2: Development Agreement Findings. The City Council makes the following findings pursuant to SPMC Sections 16.234.070 and 16.234.090 and the Government Code:

A. Amendment No. 4 is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The amendment is consistent with the following objectives, polices, and land uses of the 2040 General Plan:
a. Policy LU 1.8 Quality development. Encourage quality development that:
i. Contributes significant social, economic and aesthetic benefits to Santa Paula and its citizens.
b. Policy LU 3.2 Public amenities. Provide sufficient land for amenities to enrich the lives of citizens, such as parks, open space, community gardens and farmers markets, cultural facilities such as theaters and museums, and preservation of natural and historic places.
c. Goal CM 1 A safe, efficient and well-funded circulation network correlated with existing and future land uses to support the mobility needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists, children, seniors, persons with disabilities, movers of commercial goods, and emergency vehicles. d. Goal PSU 6.1 Parks and recreational amenities. Enhance existing amenities such as parks, trails and recreational facilities, and encourage the provision of additional facilities to enrich the quality of life for current and future residents, visitors and employees in Santa Paula. Parks, recreational areas, open spaces, natural areas, civic and cultural resources should be accessible to all, including children, adults, seniors and those with disabilities.

In addition, the project site is designated “Specific Plan” in the General Plan Land Use Map. It is zoned SP-3 which makes it subject to the regulations and standards in the East Area 1 Specific Plan. Amendment No. 4 does not conflict with the specific plan, and does not require changes to land uses or provide for the addition of new homes or structures. Amendment No. 4’s changes pertain to permit processing, developer reimbursement, redefined roles for certain street improvements, funding for public facilities and services, and other changes related to buildout of the approved project. Amendment No. 4 is therefore consistent with the East Area 1 Specific Plan.

B. Amendment No. 4 is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for the zone in which the real property is or will be located. The project site affected by Amendment No. 4 is designated “Specific Plan” in the General Plan Land Use Map. It is zoned SP-3 which makes it subject to the regulations and standards in the East Area 1 Specific Plan. Amendment No. 4 does not conflict with the specific plan, and does not require changes to land uses or provide for the addition 85 65283.00302\44554955.1
of new homes or structures. Amendment No. 4’s changes pertain to permit processing, developer reimbursement, redefined roles for certain street improvements, funding for public facilities and services, and other changes related to buildout of the approved project. Amendment No. 4 is therefore compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, zone SP-3.

C. Amendment No. 4 will promote public convenience, general welfare and good land use practice. Amendment No. 4 will promote public convenience, general welfare and good land use practice. Amendment No. 4 documents a future CFD No. 1 amendment, which, if approved, will provide a substantial long-term, perpetual, funding source for future City services, including maintenance and upkeep of the new Sports Park. The proposed amendment also promotes efficient, expedient coordination between LLCB and City for the completion of public facilities, including the Santa Paula Creek Bridge.

D. Amendment No. 4 will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preservation of property values. Amendment No. 4 will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preservation of property values. Amendment No. 4 documents a future CFD No. 1 amendment, which, if approved, will provide a substantial long-term, perpetual, funding source for future City services, including maintenance and upkeep of the new Sports Park. The proposed amendment also promotes efficient, expedient coordination between LLCB and City for the completion of public facilities, including the Santa Paula Creek Bridge, and establishes a maintenance program for the Sports Park. The significant, ongoing funding source, contributions and care for the Sports Park, and processes to facilitate faster construction encourage orderly development and preserve property values.

E. Amendment No. 4 will promote and encourage the development of the proposed project. Amendment No. 4 will promote and encourage the development of the proposed project because it establishes timeframes for expedited plan check and permitting.

F. Amendment No. 4 is consistent with the provisions of Government Code sections 65864 through 65869.5 for the reasons cited in Subsections A through E, above.

SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. The Planning Commission recommends City Council make the following environmental findings:

A. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) analyzing the impacts of the EA1 Specific Plan as originally proposed and approved was certified in 2008 (2008 EIR). The City prepared two addendums to the 2008 EIR (FEIR) evaluating minor changes to the approved project. In 2015, the City prepared a Supplemental EIR (2015 SEIR) to analyze an amendment to the approved Specific Plan involving reconfiguration of the approved uses. Since 2015, the 86 65283.00302\44554955.1
City has also prepared two additional Addendums to the 2015 SEIR and 2008 EIR evaluating minor changes to the approved Specific Plan. In March 2024, the City adopted Addendum No. 6 to the 2008 EIR and Addendum No. 4 to the 2015 SEIR.

B. Proposed Amendment No. 4 is within the scope of the project analyzed in Addendum No. 6 to the previously certified 2008 EIR and Addendum No. 4 to the previously certified 2015 SEIR. None of the conditions described in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 15162 call for preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Therefore, no further CEQA documentation is required.

SECTION 4: Approval. The City Council hereby approves Amendment No. 4 attached as Exhibit “A”, incorporated herein by this reference, and authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 on behalf of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney.

SECTION 5: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 6: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 7: Notice. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of the Ordinance, make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting, and within fifteen days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance cause it to be published and posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 8: Recording. The City Clerk is further directed to record Amendment No. 4with the Ventura County Recorder within ten calendar days after the City enters into Amendment No. 4 with the LLCB and Lennar.

SECTION 9: This Ordinance will become effective on the 31st day following its passage and adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this ______ day of _________ 2026.
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Carlos Juarez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julie Latshaw, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Monica Castillo, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Development Agreement Amendment No. 4
[attached behind]
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1 RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Santa Paula
970 Ventura Street,
Santa Paula, California 93060
Attn: City Clerk
Exempt from Fees Per Gov. Code § 6103
_____________________________________________________________________________ Space above this line for Recorder’s Use Only
AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SANTA PAULA,

LIMONEIRA LEWIS COMMUNITY BUILDERS, LLC, AND

LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC
This Amendment No. 4 to the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”), dated ____________, 2026 for reference purposes only, is made by and between the CITY OF SANTA PAULA, a California municipal corporation (“City”), and LIMONEIRA LEWIS COMMUNITY BUILDERS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“LLCB”), and LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Lennar”), and with reference to the following facts and objectives:

R E C I T A L S
A. On or about February 26, 2015, the City and Limoneira Company entered into a First Amended and Restated Development Agreement, recorded on April 27, 2015 as Document No. 20150427 of the Official Records (“Original Development Agreement”) for developing the area commonly known as “East Area 1.” On or about September 21, 2015, Developer became the successor in interest to the rights and obligations of Limoneira Company pertaining to the Development Agreement.

B. On March 18, 2020, Section 3.1. l(a) of the Original Development Agreement was amended to provide for an extension of the timeframe within which to complete construction of the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park (“Amendment No. 1”).

C. On April 21, 2021, the City and LLCB again amended the Original Development Agreement, recorded April 29, 2021 as Document No. 20210429-00086553-0 of the Official 90 65283.00302\44554927.1
2 Records (“Amendment No. 2”) to, among other things, modify Section 3.3.2 to require that certain traffic improvements be completed prior to issuance of the 750th certificate of occupancy within the project, including the improvements to the intersection of State Route 126 and Hallock Drive specified in Mitigation Measure T-1 (the “SR 126/Hallock Improvements”), and to modify the parties obligations with respect to Public Benefit Housing.

D. On March 23, 2024, the City and LLCB further amended the Original Development Agreement, recorded April 29, 2021 as Document No. 2024000019101 of the Official Records (“Amendment No. 3”) to, among other things, revise the mix of allowed uses to increase the maximum number of residential units within the Project Site by 550 units for a total of 2050 units consistent with Specific Plan Amendment No. 3, and to revise the Original Development Agreement, as previously amended, to address these additional units. The Original Development Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1, 2 and 3, as clarified and supplemented with all Operating Memoranda executed by the parties as of the Effective Date of this Fourth Amendment, are collectively referred to herein as the “Development Agreement”.

E. On or about April 30, 2024, Lennar acquired real property known as “Phase II” of East Area 1 that is subject to the Development Agreement. In connection therewith, a Partial Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement from LLCB to Lennar was recorded in the Official Records on April 30, 2024, as Document No. 2024000024929 (the “Assignment”).

F. Pursuant to the Assignment and Section 6.3 of the Development Agreement, the City must in good faith cooperate with Lennar to establish a Mello-Roos District or other financing mechanism upon Lennar’s request. Additionally, except for Sections 7.1.7 (Reimbursement of City Funds) and 7.1.6 (Dedications), the Assignment entitles Lennar to rights and subjects it to obligations in Article 7 (Commitments of City and Developer Related to Public Improvements) to the extent contractually agreed upon by Lennar and LLCB.

G. The purpose of this Fourth Amendment is to, among other changes, (i) enhance the City’s long-term ability to fund maintenance costs for the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park by providing for a reallocation of a portion of the special taxes collected from CFD No. 1 to fund a portion of the City’s ongoing maintenance costs, (ii) clarify and adjust certain traffic related LLCB requirements to better coincide with the anticipated completion of the Santa Paula Street Bridge, (iii) improve the efficiency of plan check and permitting to facilitate project buildout, (iv) facilitate enhanced cost recovery for public facilities constructed by LLCB, and (v) correct the date of the Potable Water System Master Plan Amendment in Section 3.2.2.

In consideration of the foregoing and pursuant to Section 10.1.2 of the Development Agreement, the Development Agreement is hereby further amended as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Revisions to Article 3. Article 3 (Public Benefits) of the Development Agreement is amended as follows:
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3 A. Paragraph (b) of Section 3.2.2 (Dedication of Water Rights) of the Development Agreement, as previously amended in Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“(b) Final Maps After January 1, 2024. This paragraph governs the dedication of water rights to the City with respect to final maps recorded after January 1, 2024. That certain East Area One Potable Water System Master Plan dated August 2017 (“PWMP”) for the Project was updated in 2023 by that certain Potable Water System Master Plan Amendment dated December 29, 2023 based on actual water usage data for the 316 single-family homes occupied for all of 2022. The PWMP has been approved by the City (the “Final PWMP”), and the final water usage numbers are subject to further adjustment as specified herein.

Upon recordation of the first final map recorded after January 1, 2024, Developer must transfer groundwater production equivalent to the Demand Rates set forth in Table 1 of the Final PWMP for the uses encompassed in that tract map, which includes the additional 25% buffer required under the SPMC. Developer must perform a water use study and monitoring program one year after issuance of the last certificate of occupancy for said tract to determine the actual per capita water use for the residential users within the Project, and City agrees to cooperate in good faith by timely providing all necessary information regarding actual water use. To the extent that the actual per capita residential use exceeds the 64 gpd rate, then Developer must transfer additional water rights to the City. To the extent that the actual per capita residential use is less than the transferred water rights, such excess transferred water rights can be applied as a credit toward satisfying the water rights transfer required for the second tract map. The actual per capita residential use rate for the first tract map or 64 gpd, whichever is less, will be used to calculate the projected water demand for the for the second final tract map, and the water rights for the second tract map must be transferred to the City prior to recordation of the second final tract map. This procedure must be repeated for each subsequent final map through buildout of the Project.

Five years after City’s final acceptance of Phase 2 of the Sports Park, including approval and acceptance of the turf and irrigation, Developer will perform an accounting of actual water use for the Sports Park and adjust the amount of water rights transferred to the City in an amount equal to any shortfall or overage in City’s water rights existing at the time of the accounting. In the event the City uses reclaimed water to irrigate the Sports Park in the future, the parties will perform an updated accounting of water use, and the City will convey an amount of water rights equal to or grant credit to Developer for the water rights no longer needed to irrigate the Sports Park. The groundwater rights transferred to City pursuant to this section are subject to Developer’s right to use such water for construction and irrigation purposes as set forth in Section 8.6.1 of the Development Agreement. As of September 1, 2023, Developer has transferred approximately 155.16 AFY to the City pursuant to this Section 3.2.2.”
B. Paragraph (b) of Section 3.3.1 (Santa Paula Street) of the Development Agreement, as previously amended in Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“(b) Off-Site Improvements. Before or concurrent with the completion of the Santa Paula Street Bridge, or at such later date as may be directed by the City Manager to facilitate 92 65283.00302\44554927.1
4 completion of the City’s planned improvements to Santa Paula Street, Developer must pay an in lieu fee for the Project’s fair share costs for improving both sides of the City’s existing right-ofway of Santa Paula Street from 11th Street to the Santa Paula Street Bridge, including curbs, gutters, pavement and landscaping. Developer does not have any obligation to pay any fees or costs associated with undergrounding any utilities along Santa Paula Street, or to construct any improvements in this location.”
B. Subparagraph (b)(i) of Section 3.3.2 (Traffic Circulation Infrastructure) of the Development Agreement, as previously amended in Amendment No. 2 and Amendment No. 3 to the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“(i) SR-126/Hallock. Notwithstanding Mitigation Measure T-1 set forth in the EAO FEIR, which requires Developer to pay its pro rata share of the costs, Developer must widen and reconfigure the intersection of SR-126 and Hallock Drive, as described in said Mitigation Measure, before City issues a final certificate of occupancy for the 1,000th residential dwelling unit in the Project. Developer represents and City agrees that the widening and reconfiguring of the SR-126 and Hallock Drive intersection in conformance with the final improvement plans approved by City (to the extent outside the Caltrans-approved plans) and Caltrans (e.g. Encroachment Permit No. 07-23-N-OP-1845 issued September 18, 2023, as may be further modified and approved by Caltrans prior to completion of construction) shall satisfy the requirements of Mitigation Measure T-1. Should completion of the intersection improvements be delayed for causes beyond Developer’s control (e.g., needed property acquisitions and agency approvals), and the delay causes significant traffic circulation impacts, Developer agrees to make traffic improvements necessary to mitigate those impacts. Such improvements shall be made upon City’s request and at no cost to the City.”
C. Subparagraph (c)(vi) of Section 3.3.2 (Traffic Circulation Infrastructure) of the Development Agreement, as previously amended in Amendment No. 2 and Amendment No. 3 to the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“(vi) SR-150/10th/Santa Paula. Consistent with Mitigation Measure T-7 set forth in the EAO FEIR, before or concurrent with the completion of the Santa Paula Street Bridge, or at such later date as may be directed by the City Manager to facilitate completion of the City’s planned improvements to Santa Paula Street, Developer may instead of completing the improvements pay an in lieu fee for the Project’s fair share costs for reconfiguring and widening the intersection of Ojai Road (SR-150)/10th Street and Santa Paula Street as described in Mitigation Measure T-7.

D. Subparagraph (f) of Section 3.3.2 (Traffic Circulation Infrastructure) of the Development Agreement, as previously amended in Amendment No. 2 and Amendment No. 3 to the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“(f) City Assistance. City must cooperate with Developer and exercise its powers to implement the traffic and circulation mitigation measures set forth above and in the SEIR and EAO 93 65283.00302\44554927.1
5 FEIR. Such cooperation shall be as set forth in Section 7.2.1, including acquiring any additional right-of-way from any third-party property owners required for the improvements to be constructed by Developer.”
E. A new Subparagraph (g) of Section 3.3.2 (Traffic Circulation Infrastructure) of the Development Agreement, as previously amended in Amendment No. 2 and Amendment No. 3 to the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement, is added to read as follows:
“(g) Delays to Santa Paula Street Improvements. In the event of any delays in completion of a Santa Paula Street Improvement required in this Article resulting from delays associated with the City’s acquisition of required right-of-way, or other causes outside Developer’s reasonable control, such delays shall be considered excusable delays, and in no event shall such excusable delays be used by the City as a basis for delaying or denying the issuance of any permits or certificates of occupancy for residential units within the Project, unless the City determines doing so would cause significant traffic circulation impacts or a clear and immediate risk of harm to the health, safety, and welfare of residents. The term “Santa Paula Street Improvement” is defined as any one of the following:

1. The Santa Paula Street Bridge, described in Section 3.3.1(a);

2. Improvements to Santa Paula Street from 11th Street to the Santa Paula Street Bridge for which the City is responsible, described in Section 3.3.1(b);

3. Reconfiguration and widening of the intersection at Ojai Road (SR-150)/10 th Street
and Santa Paula Street for which the City is responsible, described in Section

3.3.2(c)(vi), provided that Developer pays its fair share;

4. Reconfiguration of the intersection at Palm Avenue and Santa Paula Street, described in Section 3.3.2(c)(vii); and/or

5. Installation of a traffic signal and reconfiguration of the intersection at 12th Street and Santa Paula Street, described in Section 3.3.2(d)(i).”

2. Revisions to Article 6. Article 6 (Financial Commitments of City and Developer) of the Development Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

A. A new Section 6.3.4 is added to the Development Agreement to state as follows:
“6.3.4 Amendment of Community Facilities District No. 1. Concurrently with approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement, the City agrees to amend the Community Facilities District No. 1 (“CFD No. 1”) Funding, Construction, and Acquisition Agreement (“Acquisition Agreement”) and Rate and Method of Apportionment for Improvement Areas B and C (each an “RMA”) to increase the long-term revenue to the City for ongoing maintenance and operations costs, including for the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park, to provide for 94 65283.00302\44554927.1
6 the following: (i) annually, beginning with special tax collections from fiscal year 2028-29, the first available aggregate amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) (increased at 4% per annum) of surplus special taxes generated from Improvement Areas B and/or C, will be allocated to and retained by the City to fund ongoing services and maintenance costs, including without limitation maintenance costs of the Sports Park and other parkways in the Project area; (ii) calculated separately for each of Improvement Area B and C and as set forth in the applicable RMA, in the fiscal year following the Transition Event (as defined in the applicable RMA to be agreed to by the Parties), the following shall occur: (a) an amount equal to, or equivalent to, approximately fifty percent (50%) of the then applicable maximum annual Special Tax A will become an authorized addition, and shall be added, to the then applicable annual Special Tax B maximum tax (and subject to the Annual Escalation Factor defined in the applicable RMA), to be levied perpetually in Improvement Areas B and C, as applicable, to fund ongoing Public Services (as defined in the applicable RMA), including maintenance of the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park, and (b) Special Tax A in the applicable RMA shall be reduced to $0 and shall no longer be levied against the subject properties in the applicable Improvement Area. At the Developer’s request prior to the close of escrow of the first home in Improvement Area C, the City shall agree to conduct change proceedings to increase the Special Tax A and Special Tax B rates in order to adjust to increased expected base sales prices of the homes in Improvement Area C and provided that, with such increases, the total effective tax rate for the homes in Improvement Area C will not exceed 2% of the expected base sales prices of such homes. In consideration for this additional long-term funding, the City agrees to permanently maintain the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park in accordance with the Sports Park Maintenance Program attached as Exhibit N to ensure the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park remains a first-class sports park for the benefit of the City’s residents.”

3. Exhibit A (Sports Park Maintenance Program) to this Fourth Amendment is added as Exhibit N to the Development Agreement.

4. Revisions to Article 7. Article 7 (Commitments of City and Developer Related to Public Improvements) of the Development Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

A. A new subsection (e) is added to Section 7.1.5(e) of the Development Agreement to state as follows:
“(e) Consistent with the requirements of this Section 7.1.5 to facilitate reimbursement to Developer for costs incurred by Developer in constructing public facilities that exceed Developer’s fair-share obligation, the City agrees to enter into a reimbursement agreement with Developer, either concurrently with approval of the Fourth Amendment to this Agreement or as soon as feasible thereafter, providing for the reimbursement of costs incurred by Developer in excess of its fair share for the Santa Paula Street Bridge, the Hallock and Telegraph Road intersection improvements, the Hallock and SR-126 intersection improvements, the Santa Paula Street Improvements (defined in 3.3.2(g)(1), (4) & (5) above), and the twenty inch (20”) off-site water line improvements in Santa Paula Street. The reimbursement to Developer shall come from DIF or other fair share payments from other benefitted developments/property owners, as well as a full credit to Developer for the $1,000/unit traffic DIF required for the final 550 residential units in the Project under the last sentence of Section 3.9.2(f) of the Third Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this 95 65283.00302\44554927.1
7 subsection shall require the City to reimburse Developer from funds other than cash reimbursements from, or fee credits toward, applicable City DIF fees. If the City uses the foregoing sources to reimburse Developer, Developer shall not request reimbursement from CFD No. 1 bond proceeds absent an accounting that prevents duplicative payment.” B. Section 7.2.4 of the Development Agreement is amended to add the following at the end of the Section:
“To facilitate timely acceptance of all public facilities as required by this Section and Subdivision Map Act, the City agrees to use its good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to expedite all inspections, reviews, punch lists, notices, signatures, and other actions by City employees and third party consultants necessary for acceptance of all public facilities constructed by Developer, including without limitation responding to all communications from Developer within three (3) City working days and scheduling a meeting to address any unresolved issues with the City Manager and City Attorney within five (5) City working days of a request for same by Developer. “City working days” will be calculated as described in Section 9.1.2. Nothing in this Section voids the procedure for dedication and acceptance of facilities set forth in Section 11 of the Acquisition Agreement.”

5. Revisions to Article 8. Article 8 (Other Commitments of City and Developer) of the Development Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

A. New Sections 8.6.7, 8.6.8, and 8.6.9 are added to the Development Agreement to state as follows:
“8.6.7 City Ownership of Public Storm Drain Basins. Upon completion of the Project, City agrees to promptly take fee title to the land containing storm drain basins 1, 2, 3, 4, and Orcutt Channel, consisting of a total of approximately 24 acres, which title shall be subject to the ongoing maintenance obligations of the Project homeowners association. The parties shall cooperate in executing such additional documents and taking such further actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Section. Furthermore, upon the occurrence of paragraph (ii) of Section 6.3.4 above the City shall consider accepting and maintaining the entire storm drain system in the Project.
“8.6.8 Additional Sports Park Contribution. In exchange for General Plan Maintenance Fee credit, Developer (which term includes any applicable builder) will pay an amount equivalent to the General Plan Maintenance Fee due to the City, calculated based upon applicable development plans for the Project. Payment for the Foothill Village and Independence at Limoneira neighborhoods calculated at $5.26 per $1,000 permit valuation of each residential unit and non-residential building, shall be due within 30 days upon City’s request. Funds shall only be used to fund the construction or maintenance of the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park. “8.6.9 Santa Paula Creek Linear Greenway. LLCB and City agree to study, analyze, and discuss improvements to and transfer of the Santa Paula Creek Linear Greenway to City, as well as improvements to the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park which may include small retail uses at the park.”
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8 B. The last sentence of Section 8.8 (Fiscal Impact Deposit) is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety by the following:
“Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section 8.8, upon issuance of the one thousandth (1,000th) certificate of occupancy within the Project, City shall promptly release and refund to Developer the Two Million Dollar ($2,000,000) Fiscal Shortfall Deposit, including any remaining interest earned thereon.”

6. Revisions to Article 9. Article 9 (Consideration of Permits and Approvals) of the Development Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

A. Section 9.1.2 of the Development Agreement is amended to add the following at the end of the Section:
“To facilitate the expedited review required by this Section 9.1.2, City agrees to coordinate with Developer and establish agreed turn-around times and the maximum number of reviews for all plan check, permitting, and inspection processes applicable to the Project, which the City will apply to all internal staff reviews and all third party contract firms and personnel, and will endeavor to incorporate such terms into the applicable agreements with all third party consultants retained by the City to perform services in connection with the Project. At a minimum, these limits shall include the following: (i) all initial submissions shall be reviewed for completeness within five (5) City working days and shall be deemed complete unless City provides written notification of the information needed for completeness within such period; (ii) the City’s first plan check process must be completed and all comments provided within twenty (20) City working days from a complete submission, after which comments shall be limited to issues raised by City’s comments, Developer’s responses, or plan revisions; (iii) the City’s second plan check process must be completed and all comments on plan revisions provided within ten (10) City working days from resubmission by Developer that is responsive and includes written responses to all City comments; (iv) the City’s third and final plan check and plan approval must occur within ten (10) City working days from resubmission by Developer upon confirmation that all applicable project conditions, codes, regulations and engineering standards are met. Non-compliance shall require subsequent review; (v) following City plan approval and during construction, the City shall have one-half the time periods specified above in paragraphs (ii), (iii), and (iv) for any subsequent plan changes and the City shall have five (5) City working days to respond to Developer-required submittals of materials specifications to the City. City shall provide a deposit amount for plan check within three (3) City working days of receipt of an initial submittal.

As used in this Section, the number of “City working days” commences on the weekday following submission and excludes weekends and government holidays recognized by the City, and each specified period ends at 5:00 p.m. on the final day of the period. As of the writing of this Agreement, City Hall is closed every other Friday. For a week when City Hall is closed Friday, submittals must be delivered by noon on the Thursday of that week. If they are submitted after 97 65283.00302\44554927.1
9 noon, they will be treated as though submitted on the next weekday City Hall is open, generally a Monday.

7. Relationship to Lennar Assignment. Except for Sections 2, 4, and 6, and new Section 8.6.8 (Additional Sports Park Contribution) in Section 5, the amendments made in this Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement are not applicable to Lennar.

8. Cooperation; Further Acts. Each party agrees to provide reasonable assistance to the other and cooperate to carry out the intent and fulfill the provisions of this Fourth Amendment. Each of the parties shall promptly execute and deliver all documents and perform all acts as necessary to carry out the matters contemplated by this Fourth Amendment.

9. Integration. This Fourth Amendment reflects the complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. To the extent this Fourth Amendment conflicts with the Development Agreement, or any operating memorandum thereto, this Fourth Amendment supersedes the Development Agreement, the prior amendments thereto, and all operating memoranda. In all other respects, the parties hereto re-affirm and ratify all other provisions of the Development Agreement. From and after the Effective Date of this Fourth Amendment, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Development Agreement, it shall mean the Development Agreement as amended by the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, Third Amendment, and this Fourth Amendment. This Fourth Amendment shall be recorded against the Project Site following its full execution.

10. Effective Date. The effective date of this Fourth Amendment shall be the effective date of the City ordinance adopted to authorize approval and execution of this Fourth Amendment and will not go into effect unless and until all property owners vote in favor of changes to the Acquisition Agreement described in Section 2.A. of this Fourth Amendment.

11. Counterparts. This Fourth Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all such counterparts, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement.

12. Authority. The person or persons executing this Fourth Amendment on behalf of the City, LLCB, and Lennar warrant and represent that they have the authority to execute this Fourth Amendment and the authority to bind the City, LLCB, and Lennar, as applicable, to the performance of their respective obligations hereunder.
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10 SIGNATURE PAGE
TO

FOURTH AMENDMENT
TO

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have signed this Fourth Amendment, by and through the signatures of their authorized representatives as of the dates indicated below.

CITY OF SANTA PAULA,
a California municipal corporation
By:____________________________
Dan Singer
City Manager
Date: ___________________________
ATTEST:

Julie Latshaw
City Clerk
Date: ___________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Monica Castillo
City Attorney
Date: ___________________________

LIMONEIRA LEWIS COMMUNITY

BUILDERS, LLC,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
By:_____________________________________
Limoneira Authorized Agent
Date: ___________________________
By:_____________________________________
Lewis Authorized Agent
Date: ___________________________

LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
By:_____________________________________
Its: ____________________________________
Date: ___________________________
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Sports Park Maintenance Program
[attached behind]
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SPORTS PARK

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

1. Warm Season (June to August)

1. Active Sports Areas (Soccer and Baseball field)

1. Irrigation schedule and saturation

1. Programs to be adjusted based on weather and soil saturation.

2. Watering scheduled for night and early morning.

3. Every day for 15 minutes adjusted for saturation levels.

2. Mowing 2 x week for active sports areas (soccer and baseball)

1. 1/2”-5/8” on Bermuda. Recommend scaping of turf once every two months in growing season.

2. Mowing pattern to be varied

3. Fertilizing once every 8 weeks, or as needed using 12-8-16 ratio of 1LB nitrogen/1,000 sq. ft.

4. Aeriation (coring) every two months using 3⁄4- to 1-inch-diameter tines that remove soil cores. Reminder that anything below 3” depth will run into subgrade rocks.

5. Weed abatement treated as needed in spring and fall using. Product to be based on what type of weeds are being eradicated.

2. Passive Areas

1. Irrigation schedule and saturation

1. Programs to be adjusted based on weather and soil saturation.

2. Watering scheduled for night and early morning.

3. Every day for 15 minutes adjusted for saturation levels. This can be a baseline dependent on the activities scheduled and weather. Longer cycles and less frequent creates healthier turf.

2. Mowing 1 x week for passive areas (all other turf including berm)

1. 1 1/2” to 2 ½” mowing height

2. Mowing pattern to be varied

3. Fertilizing once every 8 weeks, or as needed using 12-8-16 ratio of ½-¾ LB nitrogen/1,000 sq. ft.

4. Aeriation (coring) every six months using 3⁄4- to 1-inch-diameter tines that remove soil cores. Aerification in these areas will be a challenge due to rock in soil. Recommend only solid tine to reduce risk of coring rock to the surface.

5. Weed abatement treated as needed in spring and fall using product selection will be based upon what you are trying to treat post emergent.

2. Mild/Winter (Sept to May)

1. Similar to warm season except:

1. Reduced irrigation depending on weather.

2. Reduced mowing frequency depending on growth.

3. Reduced fertilization frequency

4. No weed abatement

5. No aeriation
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ATTACHMENT B
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PLAN REVIEW, APPROVALS, AND PERMITS
Process Step Timing Requirement
Initial Submission Completeness Review Reviewed for completeness within 5 City working days; deemed complete unless written notice of
missing information is provided within that period.

First Plan Check Completed within 20 City working days from a complete submission; comments limited to issues
raised by City's comments, Developer’s responses, or
plan revisions.

Second Plan Check Completed within 10 City working days from a responsive resubmission with written responses to
all comments.

Third & Final Plan Check / Approval Completed within 10 City working days from responsive resubmission confirming all conditions,
codes, regulations, and standards are met.

Non‑compliance requires subsequent review.

Construction Phase – Subsequent Plan
Changes / Approval
City has one-half of the time periods described
above for First, Second, and Third/Final.

Construction Phase – Materials
Specifications / Approval
City shall respond within 5 City working days to
Developer‑required materials specification
submittals.

Plan Check Deposit City shall provide a deposit amount for plan check within 5 City working days of receipt of an initial
submittal.
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Dale Goodman, Public Works Director
Subject: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PARK AND ORCHARD

STREET WATER, SEWER AND PAVING PROJECT
Date: February 4, 2026
Agenda Item: 10.D

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Authorize staff to make all budget adjustments necessary to complete CIP 9405 - Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project.

2. Adopt Resolution No. 7601 approving the plans and specifications for the CIP 9405 - Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project;

3. Authorize Staff to advertise for Project bids.

BACKGROUND:

The City’s water and sewer systems consist of a network of pipelines that provide for domestic potable water delivery and waste collection for the community. This water and sewer infrastructure is aged in excess of 100 years in many areas and in need of continuing repair to maintain service and function to the City’s residences and businesses. The City’s capital improvement program (CIP) and associated budget provides for the incremental replacement of aging infrastructure over time. The 2005 Potable Water System Master Plan and the 2005 Wastewater System Master Plan identified needed water and sewer utility improvements for Park and Orchard based on both current and future demands. Subsequent design surveys and related investigation of sewer mains in Park and Orchard Streets revealed additional deficiencies that will be addressed with the proposed project.

Water and sewer pipeline replacement efforts are generally coordinated with the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP) to allow for efficiencies in construction process and minimize disruption to the adjacent community associated with multiple infrastructure construction projects. However, the general cost escalations that have impacted water infrastructure construction have created challenges with water and sewer replacement projects keeping pace with citywide paving efforts associated with the PMP. Pavement conditions along Park and Orchard Streets have continued to deteriorate over time, and the comprehensive rehabilitation of street paving has been awaiting the completion of required water and sewer improvements.

ANALYSIS:
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The Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project (Project) is located in a residential portion of the City bounded by Ojai Road (SR150) on the east and Virginia Terrace on the south (see Exhibit A). The Project contemplates the installation of 1,535 lineal feet of new water main, as well as the replacement of 360 lineal feet of sewer main within Park and Orchard Streets. These systems, which were generally installed in the early 1920’s, have exceeded their useful life and are under-sized and in a state of advanced deterioration. Sewer mains located in Park and Orchard Streets have been investigated, and portions of these sewer mains are proposed for replacement as part of the Project. The existing 2” and 3” water mains in Park and Orchard Streets will be replaced with 8” water mains throughout, and these updated water distribution lines will be tied into existing mains in Ojai Road (SR 150) and Virginia Terrace, as well as the lower portion of the Mill Street water main.

Following water and sewer replacement and repair efforts, portions of Park and Orchard Streets damaged by utility trenching will be repaired, and the streets comprehensively overlayed with asphalt paving.

Project Status and Schedule
The Project is currently at 100% Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), with release for bid pending City Council approval of Resolution No. 7601 contained in Exhibit B, as well as Council authorization to advertise for public bid.

The engineer’s construction estimate is $1,630,400, which includes a 15% contingency. An additional allowance for engineering, construction management, inspection and materials testing is estimated at $175,000, for a total of $1,805,400. The anticipated construction schedule is approximately 6 months.

Once bids are received, Staff will review the results and select a recommended responsible bidder. Upon adoption of Resolution No. 7601 approving the plans and specifications for the Project, Staff anticipates returning to Council in April to request construction contract award.

The Project plans and specifications are available electronically for public review, utilizing a file link contained in Exhibit C.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

The Project supports the currently adopted Strategic Plan in achieving the following goals:

Infrastructure, Transportation & Mobility
Goal: Maintain and develop the City’s infrastructure to be safe, sustainable, innovative and cost-efficient.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

The estimated project cost is $1,805,400 which will require budget transfers as show below on 105
2025-2026 CIP Program Account No. Decrease Increase
CIP 9180 - Water Main Replacement 620-5-9180-660 $1,205,400 CIP 9215 Sewer Pipeline Rehab
Program
610-5-9215-660 $400,000
CIP 9359 Citywide Street Preservation
and Maintenance
108-5-9359-660 $200,000
CIP 9405 - Park & Orchard Street, Water, Sewer, Paving Project (Water funded portion)
620-5-9405-660 $1,205,400
CIP 9405 - Park & Orchard Street, Water, Sewer, Paving Project (Sewer funded portion)
610-5-9405-660 $400,000
CIP 9405 - Park & Orchard Street, Water, Sewer, Paving Project (Streets funded portion)
108-5-9405-660 $200,000
Table 1.

Table 1: Budget Transfers Required
OPTIONS:

In addition to the recommended action, the Council has available to it the following alternative options:

1. Do not approve the plans and specifications for the Park and Orchard Street Water, Sewer and Paving Project, which would delay the release of the project for public bid.

2. Do not approve staff to advertise for Project bids, which will delay the completion of the project.

ATTACHMENTS:

EXHIBIT A - Project Location Map.docx
EXHIBIT B - Resolution_7601-
__Approval_of_Plans_and_Specifications_Park_and_Orchard_Water_Sewer_Paving-c2.docx EXHIBIT C - Project Plans and Specifications (Link).docx 106

EXHIBIT A
Project Location Map
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EXHIBIT B
Resolution No. 7601
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RESOLUTION NO. 7601

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PARK

AND ORCHARD STREET WATER, SEWER AND PAVING PROJECT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6
The City Council of the City of Santa Paula does resolve as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. The City Engineer reviewed the completed plans and specifications for the Project, and finds said plans and specifications complete, and the Project may be constructed;
B. The City Council wishes to obtain the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6 with regard to the plans, specifications, and construction of the Project.

SECTION 2: The plans and specifications for the Project attached to the February 4, 2026 Staff Report as Attachment C are determined to be consistent with the City standards and are approved by both the Public Works Director, or designee, and the City Council based on the recommendation of the Public Works Department.

SECTION 3: The design approval set forth in this Resolution occurred before actual work on the Project construction commenced.

SECTION 4: The approval granted by this Resolution conforms to the City’s General Plan and the City Standards.

SECTION 5: The City Engineer, or designee, is authorized to act on the City’s behalf in approving any alterations or modifications of the plan approved by this Resolution.

SECTION 6: The approval and authorization granted by this Resolution is intended to avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.

SECTION 7: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution.

SECTION 8: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption. 110
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___________ day of February, 2026.

Carlos Juarez, Mayor
ATTEST:

Julie Latshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Monica Castillo, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Dan Singer, City Manager
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EXHIBIT C
Project Plans and Specifications (Link)
Project plans and specifications are available at the link below:
https://app.box.com/s/rt957s3vwxdmdi6n09gejxfvik8fjcta
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Monica Castillo, City Attorney
Subject: DISCUSSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE TO REGULATE

MOBILEHOME PARK RENT ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION

FREQUENCY
Date: February 4, 2026
Agenda Item: 11.A

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Discuss whether to direct the City Attorney to prepare an urgency ordinance regulating the frequency of mobilehome park rent adjustment applications.

Presented by: Monica Castillo, City Attorney
BACKGROUND:

At its January 6, 2026 meeting, the Housing and Homelessness Standing Committee ("Committee") discussed an urgency ordinance to restrict how often a mobilehome park may file a rent adjustment application. The Committee voted to refer the item for placement on the City Council's agenda for discussion with the full Council.

The Committee's referral is in response to mobilehome owner concerns about mobilehome parks applying for rent increases repeatedly within a short period of time.

ANALYSIS:

Santa Paula Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance
The City's mobilehome park rent stabilization ordinance, codified at Santa Paula Municipal Code ("SPMC") Chapter 152 (the "Ordinance"), was adopted in 1986. There are six mobile home parks in Santa Paula with approximately 771 units. These parks include Rancho Santa Paula, Santa Paula West, The 400 Mobile Estates, the Oaks Mobile Home Estates, and the Anacapa Mobile Home Park.

Annual Permissive CPI Increases
Under SPMC § 152.07(A), on February 1
st of every year, park owners are allowed to increase
rent within a certain amount which is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI measures inflation and is recalculated annually. The allowable rent increase is 75% of the 113
change in CPI between October of the previous year and October of the year before that.

However, regardless of the rise in inflation, the rent increase may not exceed 7% of the current rent amount. Park owners are free to implement a CPI increase every year on their own, if they so choose. These CPI increases do not require park owners to file an application with the City.

Other Rent Increases
For other types of rent increases, park owners must file an application with the City. The City’s ordinance allows for two types of increases: (1) increases based on the cost of a completed capital improvement and (2) increases to permit a just and reasonable return and maintain net operating income. See SPMC §§ 152.07(B) and 152.08. Santa Paula's ordinance does not contain a cap on the number of these applications a park owner may file within a fixed period of time.

Neighboring Jurisdictions
A survey of jurisdictions in Ventura County, summarized below, shows that ordinances generally limit the frequency of rent increases by type, and not the frequency of applications.

Jurisdiction First Adopted Regulation
Ventura County 1983
Limits frequency based on increase type:

1. CPI - once per year (§81005(b)(1))

2. Change of Ownership - once every four years
(§81005(c))
Moorpark 1993
Limits frequency based on increase type:

1. Standard CPI - no sooner than 1 year since last
increase (§5.52.050(A))

2. Operational, Maintenance, Remainder - no
sooner than 1 year since last increase
(§5.52.060)

3. Fair Return - no stated limit (§5.52.070)
Oxnard 1982
Limits frequency based on increase type:

1. CPI Increase - once per year (§24-9)

2. Change of Occupancy - once every 5 years (§24-
11)

3. Fair Return - no stated limit (§24-10)
Thousand Oaks 1980
Limits frequency based on increase type:

1. CPI - once every 12 months (§5-25.06)

2. Fair Return - no stated limit (§5-25.09)
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Ventura early 1980s
Limits frequency based on increase type:

1. Housing Services - once per year (§6.600.070(B)
(1))

2. Capital Improvements - once per year effective on
park's rent increase anniversary date
(§6.600.070(B)(2) & (G)(5))

3. CPI - every park's rent increase anniversary date
(§6.600.070(F))

4. Increases Other Than The Above - no stated limit
(§6.600.080(C))
To be constitutionally valid on its face, all ordinances must allow the park owner to obtain a fair rate of return on their property, Birkenfeld v. City of Berkeley (1976) 17 Cal. 3d 129, 165.

Therefore, the city may limit the frequency of rent increase applications, but in doing so it must not deny the owner a fair return.

Applying this law, the following is an example of provision that would most likely be upheld in court:
“No park owner may apply for a rent increase within 12 months after a decision on the merits of a previous application, absent unusual circumstances.” The “unusual circumstances” exception allows the owner to still apply where unforeseen circumstances could deny the owner a fair return. For example, to calculate a fair return, the City’s Ordinance takes into account a park’s operating expenses. Operating expenses include utility costs that are not passed through to residents. If these utility costs dramatically spiked in the 6 months following the prior application, then the “unusual circumstances” exception would provide a way for owners to recover a fair return.

Urgency Ordinance Process
Should Council have interest in having the City Attorney prepare an urgency ordinance, the following circumstances apply. Urgency ordinances take effect immediately and require a four-fifths vote of the City Council. They must be for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety, and contain a declaration of facts constituting this urgency.

Because a four-fifths vote is required for the urgency ordinance to pass, support from less than four councilmembers this evening would suggest the ordinance would fail if brought back at a future meeting. Council should therefore provide direction to staff on your interest to move this matter forward or to defer it until a complete ordinance revision is considered.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item promotes Strategic Plan Category D. Healthy, Connected, & Thriving Community, Objective 13: Rent Stabilization - Study rent stabilization options relative to current state laws.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

If the proposed urgency ordinance is later adopted, a potential decrease in the frequency of applications may alleviate staff time associated with processing and the costs of legal services 115
generally born by the applicant.

OPTIONS:

Not applicable.

ATTACHMENTS:
116
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Nicholle Azpera, Intern
Subject: 2025-2027 CITY COUNCIL TWO-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 25 6-MONTH
UPDATE
Date: February 4, 2026
Agenda Item: 11.B

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends City Council:

1. Receive and file a presentation report on the Council's Two-Year Strategic Plan Implementation Progress Report, Fiscal Year 6-Month Update Presented by: Nicholle Azpera, Management Fellow
BACKGROUND:

On July 2, 2025, the City Council adopted six overarching categories and goals and forty-nine objectives as an operational framework for the City of Santa Paula. The Strategic Goals guide the development of the budget and departmental plans, which drive the allocation of resources and staff time.

The 2025-2027 Strategic Plan (the "Plan") contains the following six categories with goals:

A. INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
Goal: Maintain and accelerate the City's infrastructure to be safe, sustainable, resilient, and cost-efficient.

B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Goal: Strengthen Santa Paula's economy through business attraction, retention, expansion, job creation, revenue growth, and cultivating a thriving business environment.

C. PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Goal: Provide and maintain a thriving and resilient City that ensures safety, opportunity, and a vibrant quality of life.

D. HEALTHY, CONNECTED & THRIVING COMMUNITY
Goal: Create a thriving and inclusive Santa Paula by delivering sustainable programs, promoting health and safety, and fostering meaningful connections among residents, 117
businesses, and regional partners.

E. ARTS, CULTURE, AND ENTERTAINMENT
Goal: Become a regional leader of arts, culture, and entertainment that celebrates our unique history and community.

F. OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Goal: Provide excellent service to the community in a cost-effective manner with an engaged workforce with a focus on continuous improvement and outstanding customer service.

The Plan contains 49 strategic objectives. Many objectives intersect across multiple categories, highlighting the importance of cross-departmental coordination and collaboration.

These ensure alignment with state and local requirements, especially for goals that require action in the near term.

ANALYSIS:

The 2025-2027 City Council Strategic Plan Progress Report (Exhibit A - Strategic Plan Progress Report) identifies progress made in the first six months since the Plan's adoption towards the six overarching goals and the 49 objectives contained within.

Milestone Metrics
Each objective within the Plan contains defined metrics which are used to gauge staffs efforts towards completion of the objectives. As notated in Exhibit A, the "Status" column assists Council and the public in tracking the progress of each objective. A key is provided below and also displayed as following:

Orange - Completed
Yellow - In Progress/Ongoing
Green - On Track
Dark Green/Black - Not Started
Now 6-months into the 2-year plan, staff can report that 2 objectives have been completed while progress on 35 objectives, with notable success in the following areas:

Completed Strategic Plan Objectives
C. Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Objective #3 - SPPD Facility Upgrades - Pursue funding to complete facility upgrades for Phase II.

Complete and ongoing - Funding was approved at the November 5th City Council Meeting.

D. Healthy, Connected, & Thriving Community
Objective #9 - SPUSD Partnerships - Work with Santa Paula Unified School District to create a joint use agreement for school and city facilities.

Complete - The City successfully advanced its partnership with the Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) to support the development of a joint use agreement for school and City facilities. City staff met with District representatives to resume and advance the joint-use process, reestablishing 118
coordination and shared goals. Progress updates were regularly provided to both the SPUSD Board and City Council through the 2x2 Committee, ensuring transparency, alignment, and consistent communication throughout the process. These collaborative efforts culminated in the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which was brought forward to City Council for consideration, marking a key milestone in strengthening shared use of public facilities and enhancing community access. In addition to these core initiatives, SPPD expanded community engagement through new and enhanced events, including Cones with the Cops, Student and Parent Awareness Forums, and Immigration Forums. New Neighborhood Watch groups are also being formed, further reinforcing community partnerships and shared responsibility for public safety.

In addition to these completed objectives, staff has made notable progress on the following items as identified in Exhibit A:

A. Infrastructure, Transportation, & Mobility
Objective #1 - Streets, Sidewalks, & Storm Drains - Accelerate the City's funding and investments to improve infrastructure.

Objective #2 - Green Initiatives Explore funding opportunities and partnerships to implement Energy Efficiency projects, solar, and electric vehicle (EV) technologies.

Objective #3 - *Downtown Parking Lot Experience - Improve and maintain lighting, safety measures, and parking lots within the downtown keeping in mind historical aesthetics. (GP EDD 4.c.)
Objective #4 - Bike Master Plan - Create a Class I and II Bike Trail Master Plan and work towards expansion of our existing trails.

Objective #5 - Rail Corridor Beautification & Improvements - Work with partners to make improvements to the existing rail corridor.

Objective #6 - Bike Trail Beautification & Improvements - Work with partners to beautify and make improvements to the existing and future bike trail pathways.

Objective #7 - Public Restrooms - Pursue upgrades to City public restrooms.

Objective #8 - Mobility - Engage with Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) re: Short Range Transit Plan to improve mobility options for residents.

B. Economic Development
Objective #1 - Revenue Opportunities - Actively pursue opportunities to increase the City's revenue base.

Objective #2 - Regional Employment - Growth and attraction of regional employment hubs.

Objective #3 - Downtown Enhancements - Develop guidelines which address architecture, landscaping, streets, and hardscape elements in partnership with the Property Business Improvement District (PBID).

Objective #4 - Marketing - Work with partners to invest in the marketing of Santa Paula collectively to promote Santa Paula to increase economic vitality.

Objective #5 - Permitting - Streamline application and permitting processes.

Objective #6 - Navigational Signage - Attract "passthrough" traffic by improving and implementing new wayfinding or "gateway" signage throughout the City and SR126 to promote business and tourist opportunities.

Objective #7 - Business Attraction - Identify and attract businesses that create jobs, increase revenues, and provide services that meet consumer needs.

Objective #9 - Economic Development Staff - Explore the creation of a position 119
dedicated to Economic Development and Vitality goals.

C. Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Objective #1 - Cameras - Pursue funding opportunities to expand safety cameras to cover critical infrastructure & public spaces.

Objective #2 - Tactical Response - Develop and fund a tactical response program within the department.

Objective #4 - SPPD Community Engagement - Develop methods and programs to connect our police with the community, local nonprofits, and businesses.

Objective #5 - Emergency Plan - Create an Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Plan
Objective #6 - Emergency Communications - Create community engagement strategies to educate residents prior to and during an emergency.

Objective #7 - Emergency Response - Seek funds and grant opportunities to upgrade our dispatch and emergency response systems.

Objective #8 - Extreme Weather Mitigation - Develop and explore ways to make the City and the residents more resilient to the impacts of extreme weather D. Healthy, Connected, & Thriving Community
Objective #2 - Youth Facilities - Explore expansion of youth facilities and resources at Las Piedras Park.

Objective #5 - Fagan Barranca Park Master Plan - Pursue funding and build partnerships to implement Master Restoration Plan.

Objective #7 - Water/Sewer Bill Assistance - Explore options for low-tomoderate or fixed income residents with programs to assist with water/sewer bills.

Objective #8 - Senior Master Plan - Identify goals based on feedback from Senior Master Plan.

Objective #10 - Pickle Ball Courts - Explore options for community recreational pickle ball courts.

Objective #11 - Housing - Advocate and seek resources for the implementation of the Housing Element 2029 Housing Action Plan.

Objective #12 - Unhoused - Address and support the needs of the unhoused including behavioral support.

Objective #15 - Community Dog Park - Explore options for a community dog park.

E. Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
Objective #1 - *Public Art & Murals - Support public art and the mural program and pursue methods to increase funding. (General Plan EDD 4.c) Objective #2 -*Advocacy & Education of Historic Resources - Adopt and implement standards and guidelines for new development, alterations to existing structures, and preservation of historic resources within historic districts. (GP ECR 4.c) Objective #3 - Percent for the Arts - Explore policies or programs which could establish a "percent for the arts" ordinance.

Objective #4 - Amphitheater Programming - Establish partnerships and collaborations for diverse programming for the Sports Park Amphitheater.

F. Operational Excellence
Objective #1 - Municipal Code - Review the City's municipal code to reduce irrelevant codes and update development codes.

Objective #2 - Staff Investment - Develop efforts related to employee retention, 120
engagement, and career development.

Objective #3 - Reduce Reliance on Outside Consultants - Ensure the City is providing adequate staffing and filling key positions to reduce reliance on outside consultants.

Objective #5 - Staffing - Return to Council with a strategic staffing plan based on the City's projected growth.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

Progress in all items contained in this report will continue to advance City Council's objectives.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

There are no direct costs associated with Strategic categories or goals. Specific objectives contained within the plan may have direct fiscal impacts, which have either been incorporated into the FY 2023-25 budget, may require additional funding sources or will need to be approved by Council once a budget has been developed and a project is ready for Council’s authorization.

PERSONNEL IMPACTS:

It is important to understand that the vast majority of time spent by City staff is dedicated to mandated, routine and/or responsive tasks. Especially in Santa Paula where staff ratios are extremely burdened and there is limited ability to pursue new initiatives, the capacity to complete the objectives contained in the Strategic Goals is often constrained.

OPTIONS:

The City Council has the following alternative options available:

1. No action is necessary.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit A - Strategic Plan Implemetation Progress report 2025-2027.pdf 121
Strategic Plan 2025-2027
Projects Status FY 25 Department 1
In Progress/Ongoing X Public Works
Status

1. Staff will provide 5-Year Pavement Management Plan updates to City Council on an annual basis. In Progress/Ongoing

2. Review Pavement Condition Index (PCI) changes year-over-year. In Progress/Ongoing Not Started

4. Explore efficiency methods and techniques which will extend the life of our roads. Not Started Not Started

6. Secure equipment to bring more sidewalk repairs in-house. In Progress/Ongoing In Progress/Ongoing X Public Works
Status
In Progress/Ongoing
Completed
Not Started
Not Started
In Progress/Ongoing X Public Works
Status
Not Started
Not Started
Not Started
In Progress/Ongoing X Public Works
Status
Not Started
Not Started

3. Explore opportunity to use Safe Streets for All (SS4A) funding to assist with these efforts. Not Started In Progress/Ongoing X Public Works
Status
Not Started

2. Collaborate with Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), Sierra Northern, and Sunburst Railcars. Not Started In Progress/Ongoing X Public Works
Status

1. Coordinate with Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and Planning to identify and prioritize improvement projects (e.g., landscaping, benches, lighting, wayfinding signs). Not Started

2. Work with the Police Department and Code Enforcement to increase patrol visibility, address illegal dumping, graffiti, and encampments along the trail. Not Started

3. Apply for relevant state/federal grants. Not Started In Progress/Ongoing Parks & Recreation
Status

1. Create a priority list of restrooms to rehabilitate. In Progress/Ongoing

2. Implement improvements as funding permits. In Progress/Ongoing Staff is working with VCTC and HVT to improve availability and coverage. HVT will be going to an all-electric fleet in 2031-32, and is looking for a location to secure, charge, and maintain the new vehicles. The eIn Progress/Ongoing Public Works Status

1. Create a priority list of restrooms to rehabilitate. Not Started

2. Implement improvements as funding permits. Not Started A1. Streets, Sidewalks, & Storm Drains - Accelerate the City's funding and investments to improve infrastructure.

1. Number of lights identified, procured, and is installed.

2. Re-pave and stripe public parking lots.

3. Explore use of shared use agreements for private lots.

5. Conduct a storm drain assessment.

3. Explore a sidewalk conditions index/dashboard

1. Complete street lighting project on 8th street (Phase I).

3. Explore and present findings related to solar options to Council.

4. Continue to seek EV funding and implementation options.

Projects

2. Apply for grant funding opportunities, provide matching City funding, and explore private/public partnerships to help fund and implement.

1. Provide milestone updates on progress related to master plan.

A5. Rail Corridor Beautification & Improvements - Work with partners to make improvements to the existing rail corridor.

A4. Bike Master Plan - Create a Class I and II Bike Trail Master Plan and work towards expansion of our existing trails.

A3. *Downtown Parking Lot Experience - Improve and maintain lighting, safety measures, and parking lots within the downtown keeping in mind historical aesthetics. (GP EDD 4.c.)
A2. Green Initiatives Explore funding opportunities and partnerships to implement Energy Efficiency projects, solar, and electric vehicle (EV) technologies.

Projects
Projects
Projects

2. Total number of miles of Class I/II bike lanes created.

1. Priority focus on area east of 10th St.

Projects
A8. Mobility - Engage with Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) re: Short Range Transit Plan to improve mobility options for residents.

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A6. Bike Trail Beautification & Improvements - Work with partners to beautify and make improvements to the existing and future bike trail pathways.

A7. Public Restrooms - Pursue upgrades to City public restrooms.

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B. Economic Development
A. Infrastructure, Transportation & Mobility
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1. Develop a plan to diversify and enhance various types of sales tax related revenues. In Progress/Ongoing

2. Evaluate options to diversify city's revenue base. In Progress/Ongoing

3. Research, develop and implement a short term rental (STR) ordinance. In Progress/Ongoing In Progress/Ongoing X CED
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1. Advocate and collaborate with Ventura County on Medical Center/Hospital. In Progress/Ongoing

2. Advocate and collaborate with Ventura College District on East Campus Expansion. In Progress/Ongoing

3. Promote and collaborate with developers related to SP West Business Park and East Area 2. In Progress/Ongoing

4. Promote and collaborate with developers related to Lemonwood Industrial Area. In Progress/Ongoing

5. Produce marketing materials specific to diverse job creation in Santa Paula as an employment hub. In Progress/Ongoing In Progress/Ongoing X CED
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1. Work with PBID to develop a list of downtown Property Business Improvement District (PBID) goals. In Progress/Ongoing In Progress/Ongoing

3. Identification of pavement, lighting, and parking needs, and opportunities. In Progress/Ongoing In Progress/Ongoing X CED
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3. Track performance data and adjust strategy based on reach, engagement, and economic impact. Not Started In Progress/Ongoing X CED
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2. Explore expansion of the downtown PBID.

4. Review existing highway SR-126 signage for opportunities to highlight "Santa Paula." B4. Marketing - Work with partners to invest in the marketing of Santa Paula collectively to promote Santa Paula to increase economic vitality.

2. Coordinate seasonal or themed campaigns to support local events, downtown promotions, and tourism (e.g., Citrus Festival, murals, agritourism).

1. Form a marketing coalition with key partners (e.g., Chamber of Commerce, Heritage Valley Tourism Bureau, PBID, local businesses, arts/culture groups) B5. Permitting - Streamline application and permitting processes.

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B1. Revenue Opportunities - Actively pursue opportunities to increase the City's revenue base.

B2. Regional Employment - Growth and attraction of regional employment hubs.

B3. Downtown Enhancements - Develop guidelines which address architecture, landscaping, streets, and hardscape elements in partnership with the Property Business Improvement District (PBID).

1. Review and prioritize Citygate recommendations for potential implementation.

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2. Implementation of software system to reduce cycle time for application and permitting processes.

3. Evaluate, adopt, implement an online permitting system for B8. Reduce Retail Vacancy within Commercial Corridors - Implement options for addressing empty storefronts.

1. Adopt strategies related to property owner outreach, education, and enforcement.

2. Potentially modify muni-code to require active uses on main floor CBD properties.

3. Number of reduced empty storefronts Year over Year in the Downtown and Harvard Blvd.

B7. Business Attraction - Identify and attract businesses that create jobs, increase revenues, and provide services that meet consumer needs.

1. Establish a quick response Welcome Team to engage, strategize, and streamline processes for potential businesses looking to come to Santa Paula.

2. Create Welcome Toolkit and assemble materials to better demonstrate the City and regions marketability.

3. Develop partnerships and advocate for better efficiencies with County Environmental Health to reduce permitting time.

4. Identify retail deficits and conduct outreach to representatives of potential operators.

5. Utilize data analytics capture software for informed decision making.

B6. Navigational Signage - Attract "passthrough" traffic by improving and implementing new wayfinding or "gateway" signage throughout the City and SR126 to promote business and tourist opportunities.

1. Identify critical locations for wayfinding signage to be installed.

2. Fund wayfinding signage and installation.

3. Explore opportunities to place monument signage off the 126 and at key entry ways into Santa Paula. 123
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1. Update the Emergency Operations Plan Manual. Completed In Progress/Ongoing
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1. Develop and implement a plan to educate and inform residents regarding evacuation preparations and preparedness. Not Started In Progress/Ongoing X PD
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1. Partner with SCAG to develop best practices Not Started

2. Partner with VC Fire Safe Council to assist in educating residents on home-hardening / mitigation. Not Started Projects Status FY 25 Department 1

1. Number of cameras installed.

2. Provide updates to Council on value of cameras.

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1. Focus on filling existing department vacancies.

2. Establish and identify a need and objectives for this position.

3. Consider adding an economic development specialist position as recommended by Citygate study.

C1. Cameras - Pursue funding opportunities to expand safety cameras to cover critical infrastructure & public spaces.

C2. Tactical Response - Develop and fund a tactical response program within the department.

C3. SPPD Facility Upgrades - Pursue funding to complete facility upgrades for Phase II.

1. Establish a tactical response team.

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C6. Emergency Communications - Create community engagement strategies to educate residents prior to and during an emergency.

C7. Emergency Response - Seek funds and grant opportunities to upgrade our dispatch and emergency response systems.

1. Strategize implementation through specific grants and Cal OES funding

2. Ensure Mark 43 RMS/CAD Technology compatibility with upgraded dispatch equipment.

2. Update General Plan to include safety element.

3. Establish SOP for each City department.

4. Perform a table top exercise and a live scenario exercise.

5. Annually conduct CERT program training for Santa Paula residents.

1. Creation of a Community Academy.

2. Seek to host one SPPD Community Academy course in English/Spanish.

3. Creation of a Police Chief's Advisory Board and number of meetings held.

4. Increase # of Citizen Patrol volunteers.

5. Increase # of Reserve Officers
C5. *Emergency Plan - Create an Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Plan. (GP)

1. Identify funding and initiate construction for Phase II.

2. Report quarterly on the progression of the project.

C4. SPPD Community Engagement - Develop methods and programs to connect our police with the community, local nonprofits and businesses.

3. Provide mandated tactical training to maintain
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4. Work with business property owners to improve/activate vacant storefront windows (i.e. temporary window displays).

B9. Economic Development Staff - Explore the creation of a position dedicated to Economic Development and Vitality goals.

D. Healthy, Connected, & Thriving Community
C8. Extreme Weather Mitigation - Develop and explore ways to make the City and the residents more resilient to the impacts of extreme weather C. Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness
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1. Provide updates to Council. Not Started

2. Utilize the County work to establish local metrics for the City to achieve. Not Started In Progress/Ongoing X Parks & Recreation
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1. Based on Council feedback in April 2025, conduct additional research and return to Council with more details. Not Started In Progress/Ongoing X Parks & Recreation
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2. Conduct community outreach events to obtain feedback from multiple stakeholders.

3. Present a phased plan, which identifies potential funding options, to both Council and the community.

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D3. Smoking - Explore updating City's "No Smoking" Ordinance.

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D1. Service Technology Enhancements - Improve connectivity between residents and public services.

1. Research options, software solutions and budget requirements to address communications needs with residents and business owners.

2. Explore technology applications which track and address resident concerns.

3. .Explore AI search engine enhancements for website.

D2. Youth Facilities - Explore expansion of youth facilities and resources at Las Piedras Park.

1. Working with an architect to provide a building design and estimated associated construction costs.

1. Research options and policies related to "No Smoking" ordinances.

2. Present findings to Council.

D6. Code Enforcement - Develop administrative hearing ordinance and public code education programs.

D5. Fagan Barranca Park Master Plan - Pursue funding and build partnerships to implement Master Restoration Plan.

D4. Climate Action Plan - Work with Ventura County to develop a plan.

1. Present master plan to City Council.

2. Identify funding to implement Master Plan.

3. Engage resident volunteer efforts around a community build plan.

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D11. Housing - Advocate and seek resources for the implementation of the Housing Element 2029 Housing Action Plan.

3. Bring MOU to Council.

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D8. Senior Master Plan - Identify goals based on feedback from Senior Master Plan.

D9. SPUSD Partnerships - Work with Santa Paula Unified School District to create a joint use agreement for school and city facilities.

D10. Pickle Ball Courts - Explore options for community recreational pickle ball courts.

1. Present Master Plan to Council.

1. Develop educational materials and compliance requirements through print and digital media.

2. Present processes for initiating a local code hearing officer to Council.

3. Number of educational events held.

4. Percent of tickets/fines adjudicated.

5. Percent of ticket/fines Year over Year.

D7. Water/Sewer Bill Assistance - Explore options for low-tomoderate or fixed income residents with programs to assist with water/sewer bills.

2. Work with the Senior Advisory Committee and staff to identify actions to be taken in the next two years.

1. Meet with district to resume the process.

2. Provide updates to the District and Council via 2x2 Committee.

1. Research viability, associated costs and possible locations for potential activities.

2. Present findings to Council.
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1. Seek State funding, including Prop 1, to support local efforts. In Progress/Ongoing In Progress/Ongoing

3. Review annual Point-in-Time count to determine if needs are being met. In Progress/Ongoing In Progress/Ongoing
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1. Maintain collaborative partnerships with the County, Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG), and EDC. Not Started In Progress/Ongoing X Parks & Recreation
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D12. Unhoused - Address and support the needs of the unhoused including behavioral support.

1. Visit and survey dog parks in the region.

2. Identify potential locations in Santa Paula.

3. Present findings and options during a Study Session with City Council to determine feasibility.

4. Enlist community volunteers and form a working group.

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4. Explore temporary and transitional housing options.

1. Conduct a study session with Council.

2. Explore funding and processes towards creation of a landlord registry.

3. Review current rent rolls.

4. Share communications/information for owners and renters to know their rights and responsibilities.

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D13. Rent Stabilization - Study rent stabilization options relative to current state laws.

D14. Broadband - Support broadband and other forms of broadband infrastructure connectivity options for the community.

D15. Community Dog Park - Explore options for a community dog park.

2. Continue to work with regional partners to support the needs of the unhoused in the Santa Clara River Valley.

1. Meet or exceed Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers.

2. Seek funding sources.

3. Utilize the Housing Element as a blueprint to address housing needs of the community.

E1. *Public Art & Murals - Support public art and the mural program and pursue methods to increase funding. (General Plan EDD 4.c) Projects
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E2. *Advocacy & Education of Historic Resources - Adopt and implement standards and guidelines for new development, alterations to existing structures, and preservation of historic resources within historic districts. (GP ECR 4.c) E3. Percent for the Arts - Explore policies or programs which could establish a "percent for the arts" ordinance.

1. Help facilitate production of at least one new mural per calendar year.

2. Number of grant applications vs. the number of grants won for Arts, Culture, and Entertainment.

3. Explore the potential for establishing via collaboration between the Santa Paula Arte & Cultura Collective/City, a public arts ordinance.

1. Research best practices and existing ordinances from peer cities to understand policy structures and funding mechanisms.

2. Conduct a study session with Council prior to steps 3-5.

3. Develop a policy framework outlining proposed percentage, project thresholds, eligible uses, and administrative structure.

4. Coordinate with Finance and Community Development to evaluate potential fiscal and legal implications.

5. Present an ordinance to City Council for consideration.

E4. Amphitheater Programming - Establish partnerships and collaborations for diverse programming for the Sports Park Amphitheater.

4. Provide funding, including in-kind support to move efforts forward.

5. Research funding options, including a Public Art Trust Fund.

1. Update the municipal code to include standards for historical preservation and resources (SPMC 816).

2. Expansion of the Mills Act to preserve historical structures.

3. Work with the community to identify properties that should be included in a historic registry.

4. Develop guidelines which address architecture, landscaping, streets, and hardscape elements within historic districts.

E. Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
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1. Engage in vendor demos or pilot programs for AI solutions. In Progress/Ongoing

2. Number of AI tools piloted or implemented. Not Started In Progress/Ongoing X Admin
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1. Number of partners, collaborations, or sponsorships established.

2. Number of events programmed
F1. Municipal Code - Review the City's municipal code to reduce irrelevant codes and update development codes.

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1. Number and/or percentage of codes reduced.

2. Review Mobile Rent Control ordinance and provide a presentation to Council.

5. Percent decrease in turnover YoY by department.

6. Work towards the implementation of the Compensation study.

1. Conduct internal exercise to develop plan.

2. Present staffing plan to City Council.

1. Consider FTEs versus consulting services related to Public Works Engineering (including cost comparisons).

2. Survey customer satisfaction for Finance/ CEDD/ PW to gain consensus on agreed-upon standards (turnaround times).

3. Work to improve communication/coordination between divisions/departments and consultants and measure results in 6 months.

4. Adopt a fee schedule for PWE review of building permit applications so plan review can commence upon submittal.

5. Establish a flat deposit schedule.

F. Operational Excellence
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F2. Staff Investment - Develop efforts related to employee retention, engagement, and career development.

F3. Reduce Reliance on Outside Consultants - Ensure the City is providing adequate staffing and filling key positions to reduce reliance on outside consultants.

F4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Explore AI technology to enhance resident and staff service needs.

F5. Staffing - Return to Council with a strategic staffing plan based on the City's projected growth.

1. Increase employee training and learning opportunities by at least 50%.

2. Establish a comprehensive citywide employee development plan and related policies.

3. Budget and conduct for a citywide employee engagement survey.

4. # of internal promotions.
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Donald Aguilar, Police Chief
Subject: POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY COMMITTEE FORMATION
Date: February 4, 2026
Agenda Item: 11.C

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Provide feedback and consensus on guidelines and parameters of the Police Chief's Advisory Committee.

Prepared by: Police Chief Don Aguilar
BACKGROUND:

On June 18, 2025 Council considered different approaches to establishing a Police Chief Advisory Committee and gave direction for staff to return with a basic framework and guidelines for an advisory committee. Discussion included the focus area of public safety and recent creation of a police department's establishment of an advisory committee in 2022.

Then, a Police Chief Advisory Committee was formed in Santa Paula. The Chief of Police selected the five-member committee with representation from the senior, business, and civic community as well as some at-large members. The committee was designed as a soundingboard and a means of gaining community input on various initiatives and topics. However, the advisory committee was suspended with the departure of the former Chief of Police.

In June 2023, the Council adopted it's two-year strategic plan which, in part, called for the "creation of a Police Chief's Advisory Board" (Objective E.5) as a means of enhancing community engagement with our police department.

At the February 19, 2025 Council meeting, Council reviewed a proposal by Mayor Chavez to consider the establishment of a Public Safety Committee. Council noted their willingness to have a further discussion on this topic and recommended it remain focused on police, not inclusive of fire or emergency preparedness, since the Citizen Corp was formed for the latter purpose and the former matter of fire services is now provided by the County.

Chief Advisory Committees encourage community input on services and issues. Committee members, typically made up of volunteer members of the community, may review proposed policies and practices, community concerns, and recommend public safety strategies.

Members typically include residents, business owners and community leaders. This engagement facilitates two-way communication between public safety and members of the 128
community. Members may meet regularly, depending on need, to discuss policies and topics important to the community.

The Santa Paula Police Department welcomes community engagement to ensure transparency with the support of a Police Chief Advisory Committee. This brings together diverse community members to provide feedback, insights, and perspectives to law enforcement leadership, strengthening communication and trust. The committee is usually five (5) in number, and typically meets quarterly, or more frequently if needed.

ANALYSIS:

The Police Chief Advisory Committee will serve under the direction of the Police Chief, based on established guidelines adopted and established by the police department. Committee members will be selected through an open application and interview/appointment process, by the Chief of Police.

In Santa Paula, the community welcomes trust, approachability and transparency of public safety leaders and their employees. The Police Chief Advisory Committee would benefit an ongoing open dialogue with valuable discussion and collaboration.

Below are the details of the Police Chiefs Advisory Committee proposal:

1. The committee consists of five (5) community leaders consisting of residents, business owners, established community leaders and members of non-profit organizations.

2. An application form will be created and required to be submitted by all candidates

3. The membership would be a commitment of 2 years, with required attendance at all meetings.

4. Meetings convene quarterly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in January, April, July, and October.

5. Agenda prepared before each meeting and focus on areas of the police department such as policy/standards, work environment, specific needs, staffing and equipment, community engagement, and other facets of law enforcement services helpful to build trust in the community.

6. Meeting objectives and goals will be focused according to an established mission and vision for the committee

7. Progress of the Police Chief Advisory Committee reported at Police Chief's Department Report to the City Council.

The contemplated scope and purpose of the committee, its size, and the appointment process is outlined in Exhibit A.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item supports City Council’s goal in Public Safety for the two-year Strategic Plan, to create an environment within the City in which our residents feel safe, and which promotes the City as a location of choice for living, working, visiting and recreating, identified in Category C, Objective 4, "Develop methods and programs to connect our police with the community, local nonprofits, and businesses."
Specifically, the Strategic Plan, Objective C.4, seeks to enhance community engagement to 129
"connect our police with the community, local nonprofits and businesses," and calls for the "creation of a Police Chief's Advisory Board."
FISCAL IMPACTS:

There are no increased fiscal impacts to conduct, facilitate, and coordinate Police Chief Advisory Committee meetings. Those committee members selected would volunteer their time for serving on the committee. Soft costs, including staff time, would be based on the frequency of committee meetings.

OPTIONS:

1. Approve the formation and proposal of the Police Chief Advisory Committee under the direction of the Chief of Police.

2. Do not approve the formation and proposal of the Police Chief Advisory Committee.

3. Direct staff to return with additional information and options and report back to Council.

ATTACHMENTS:

EXHIBIT A - SPPD Police Chief Advisory Committee 2026 Final.pdf 130

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SANTA PAULA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Advisory Committee

Background:

The Santa Paula Police Chiefs Advisory Committee, established in 2026, by Police Chief Don Aguilar, has been established to help enhance the level of communication and engagement in Santa Paula with community stakeholders.

The Santa Paula Police Chief's Advisory Committee will be composed of 5 members from the community. These members shall represent a broad cross section of the community, including residents, the business community, local community-based service groups, and other established components of the community.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the members of the Police Chief Advisory Committee is to work in partnership with the City of Santa Paula's Chief of Police to help assure that the Department maintains the highest standards of integrity, maintains open communications with the community, and assists in enhancing the quality of life through the continued delivery of professional, effective, and compassionate police services to the community. The committee will apply knowledge, skills, and resources to foster an environment where all of the community can live safely and sustain trusted relationships with members of the Santa Paula Police Department.

The mission of the Police Chief’s Advisory Committee is accomplished within the framework of the following core values:
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Commitment
• Compassion
• Prevention
• Protection
• Transparency
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Objective:

The objective of the Police Chief Advisory Committee is to advise and/or assist the Santa Paula Chief of Police to preserve the peace and protect & serve in a manner consistent with the freedoms secured by law.

Responsibilities:

The Police Chief Advisory Committee was established to provide the Santa Paula Police Chief a forum for police-community interaction and to address public safety and related issues in order to further enhance the quality of life in our community. The committee advises and assists the Santa Paula Chief of Police to:

1. Create dialog and explore the perceptions of the Santa Paula Police Department and the community concerning the inter-relationship with each other regarding public safety issues within the community.

2. Receive information concerning the Santa Paula Police Department programs and operations.

3. Provide input regarding new programs under development by the Santa Paula Police Department.

4. Provide input to the Santa Paula Police Chief regarding service needs within the community.

5. Assist the Santa Paula Police Chief in assessing the effectiveness of department operations/ programs.

6. Identify gaps in services and/or communication.

7. Enhance the community understanding of the capabilities of the Santa Paula Police Department in providing services to the community.

8. Identify potential police-community partnerships to address public safety related issues within the community.

9. Identify community resources and support for public safety activities; and give input concerning perceived effectiveness.

10.Help to raise awareness regarding new and future laws, trends, policies and practices of law enforcement agencies.
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Regular From: Dan Singer, City Manager
Subject: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Date: February 4, 2026
Agenda Item: 12.A

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends City Council review future agenda items.

BACKGROUND:

The attached Future Agenda Items forecast (Attachment A) identifies anticipated agenda items for upcoming Council meetings as well as Study Session topics and long-range discussion items. Placing this forecast on the agenda affords the Council and the public the opportunity to discuss such topics and to make any recommendations. It should be noted this is only a forecast and may change over the course of time or based on feedback by the Mayor and City Manager during review of future agendas.

ANALYSIS:

In accordance with the Council's adopted Manual of Procedural Guidelines, Section 5.1, both Vice Mayor Crosswhite and Councilmember Chavez have introduced new requests (see Attachments B & C). Council is provided the opportunity to review these requests and discuss placing them on a future agenda or taking other appropriate action. Staff and the City Attorney will be available to respond to questions posed by the Council in considering whether to agendize the requests and weigh any priorities.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

FISCAL IMPACTS:

OPTIONS:

ATTACHMENTS:

02.4.2026_Future_Agenda_Items_lm.pdf
Attachment B - Council Agenda Request - Nitrous Oxide Prohibition.pdf Attachment C_Resolution of Immigration.pdf
Sample Immigration Resolution.pdf
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Santa Paula City Council Tentative Agenda Schedule
Updated 1/29/26
Activities associated with the Council’s Strategic Plan* Special Meeting
February 18th - 4:00pm
Admin Study session: Downtown Event Guidelines
Regular Meeting
February 18th - 6:30pm
PW Public Works Department Report
P&R Parks & Recreation Department Report
P&R Leap Lab Amended Agreement
PW PMP Cycle 2 Improvements
Admin Legislative Platform Update
Regular Meeting
March 4th - 6:30pm
CDD Community Development Department Report
Finance Mid-Year Budget Report
Admin Study Session: Review of Council Recognition Policy

STUDY SESSION TOPICS
Admin No Smoking Ordinance 2nd Qtr.

Finance Development Impact Fees (DIF)* 1st Qtr.

Admin Municipal Code Update – Joint with Planning Commission* Ongoing CDD Use of Triangle Property on Housing TBD
CDD Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance Workshop Feb.

P&R Citywide Event Guidelines Feb/March

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CDD Athens Rate Adjustment Request TBD
PW EV Fast Charger Installation & Maintenance Agreement TBD CDD Central Business District Live Entertainment Ord 1339 TBD Legal Fire MOU Amendment for Station 26 TBD
CDD Downtown Vacancies Ordinance 1st Qtr.

CDD Downtown Parking Inventory and Options* TBD
PW Water & Sewer Rate Study 2nd Qtr.

Legal Mobile Home Rent Control Urgency Ordinance 1st Qtr.

PD & Legal Electric Bike/Scooter Ordinance Options 2nd Qtr. 134
Agenda Request Form
For Council Discussion Purposes
Name: Proposed Meeting Date: Date:

Type:

Recognition _______ Proclamation _______ Policy _______ Resolution ________ Ordinance _________ Other ____________________________ Title:

General Description:

Purpose / Objective:

Staff Use Only
Est. Fiscal Impact: $______________ Budgeted: Yes No Est. Time Impact:

Anticipated Start Date: Anticipated Completion Date:

Strat Plan Consistency? Gen Plan or SPMC Consistency?
Assigned to (Department): Assigned to (Person):

Committee Assignment:
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Agenda Request Form
For Council Discussion Purposes
Name: Proposed Meeting Date: Date:

Type:

Recognition _______ Proclamation _______ Policy _______ Resolution ________ Ordinance _________ Other ____________________________

Title:

General Description:

Purpose / Objective:

Staff Use Only
Est. Fiscal Impact: $______________ Budgeted: Yes No Est. Time Impact:

Anticipated Start Date: Anticipated Completion Date:

Strat Plan Consistency? Gen Plan or SPMC Consistency?
Assigned to (Department): Assigned to (Person):

Committee Assignment:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA PAULA

CONDEMNING UNFAIR AND DISCRIMINATORY IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO THE SAFETY,

DIGNITY, AND RIGHTS OF ALL RESIDENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Paula is home to a diverse community of residents, including immigrants who contribute significantly to the city’s economy, culture, families, and civic life; and
WHEREAS, many Santa Paula residents are immigrants or members of mixed-status families who live, work, worship, and attend school in the city; and WHEREAS, aggressive and discriminatory immigration enforcement practices have caused fear, family separation, economic instability, and emotional harm within immigrant communities; and
WHEREAS, such enforcement practices often undermine public safety by discouraging residents from reporting crimes, cooperating with law enforcement, accessing emergency services, or seeking medical care; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Paula commend the Santa Paula Police Department for not participating in any coordinated federal civil immigration enforcement; and WHEREAS, the United States Constitution and the California Constitution guarantee due process and equal protection under the law to all people, regardless of immigration status; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Paula has a strong interest in ensuring that all residents can live without fear of discrimination, harassment, or unjust treatment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Paula that the City hereby condemns unfair, discriminatory, and harmful immigration enforcement practices that target individuals based on race, ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Santa Paula reaffirms its commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive community where all residents are treated with dignity and respect; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City supports policies and practices that limit the use of local resources for federal civil immigration enforcement, consistent with state and federal law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City encourages collaboration with community-based organizations, schools, faith institutions, and service providers to ensure immigrant residents have access to accurate information, legal resources, and essential services; and 137
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City calls upon state and federal leaders to pursue humane, just, and comprehensive immigration policies that prioritize family unity, due process, and the well-being of communities; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to relevant state and federal representatives and made publicly available to affirm the City of Santa Paula’s position.
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Santa Paula City Council
February 4, 2026