CITY O F VENTURA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Sofia Rubalcava
Mayor
Doug Halter
Councilmember District 2
Mike Johnson
Councilmember District 3
Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios
Councilmember District 4
Jim Friedman
Councilmember District 5
Lorrie Brown
Councilmember District 6
Joe Schroeder, Deputy Mayor
Councilmember District 7
Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
Andy Heglund, City Attorney
Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS -VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON OPTIONS
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3. Submit your comments via email by 4:00 p.m. on the City Council meeting date to allow the comments to be read before the Meeting. Please submit your comment to the City Clerk using this form www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput or send an email to [email protected] (up to 1000 characters) When sending an email, please indicate in the Subject Line, the Agenda item number (i.e. Item No. 8A). Your form/email will be read by City Council and placed into the item's record at the meeting.
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5. Provide Public Comment Live when attending Virtually: You must attend the WebEx Meeting with audio connected to your computer/device, you will see Chat feature on your screen. You can write, "I would like to speak on Agenda Item#_" in the Chat feature. During the discussion of that item, the Mayor will call for public comment. The City Clerk will announce those requesting to speak, speakers will be promoted to "panelist" allowing you to turn on your camera. When you are finished, your mic will be muted and your camera disabled. For your audio to work, you MUST connect to the meeting with audio connected on your device - audio only connect will not work for this process. NOTE: When on a cell phone, you may need to scroll your screen to see the chat feature.
6. Attend the meeting at City Hall. Please note that the meeting will be a hybrid meeting, with attendees both in-person and virtually.
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Instructions for CLOSED SESSION ONLY
Submit your comments via email by 4:00 p.m. on the City Council meeting date to allow the comments to be read before the Meeting. Please submit your comment to the City Clerk using this form www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput or send an email to [email protected] .gov (up to 1000 characters) When sending an email, please indicate in the Subject Line, the CLOSED SESSION Agenda item number (i.e.
Item No. CS4). Your form/email will be read by City Council and placed into the item's record at the meeting.
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The Public can only attend the Public Comments portion of Closed Session VIRTUALLY. Council Chambers are closed for this meeting. Join the Webex Meeting using the URL on page 2, at 4:45 p.m. to provide live Public Comments at the Closed Session.
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3 The Regular Meetings of the San Buenaventura (Ventura) City Council also serve as regular meetings of the Successor Agency, Public Facilities Financing Authority and Parking Authority when Successor Agency, Public Facilities Financing Authority and Parking Authority items are listed on the agenda.
The public has the opportunity to address the City Council on any item appearing on the agenda.
Persons wishing to address the City Council are limited to three minutes on any agenda item with a cumulative total of five minutes for all agenda items, except if there are one or more Successor Agency, Public Facilities Financing Authority and Parking Authority items on the agenda, members of the public shall have an additional total of three minutes on any agenda item with a cumulative total of five minutes for all agenda items to address all Successor Agency, Public Facilities Financing Authority and Parking Authority matters .
At the first regular meeting of the month, City Council has allocated a total of 30 minutes for members of the public to address City Council on items of City business other than scheduled agenda items near the beginning of the agenda and will continue speakers beyond the 30 minutes until the end of the agenda under the heading of "Public Communications". Individuals may not acquire additional time from other speakers during Public Communications but may do so on formal agenda items per City Council Protocols. City Council cannot take action on any items not on the agenda. These items may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda. Refer to box above on how to submit comments, including public comments, to City Council. You may also scan the QR Code to access the form to submit public comments or comments related to a specific agenda item via email before the meeting or during the meeting.
Administrative Reports relating to this agenda are available on the City's website - https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/AgendaCenter
Public Hearing Notices and any materials related to an agenda item submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet (Supplementals) are available on the City's website - https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1236/City-Council-Public-Hearing-NoticesSuppl Resource Items for the Public:
• City Council Protocols which includes Rules of Decorum for the Public • City Council Goals 2021-2022
• Budget Principles 2021-2022
• City Charter
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (805) 658-4787 or the California Relay Service at (866) 735-2929 .
Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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4 CS1. CALL TO ORDER- CLOSED SESSION: 5:03 p.m.
CS2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Sanchez-Palacios, Brown, Johnson, Halter, Friedman, Deputy mayor Schroeder, and Mayor Rubalcava
Absent: None
Mayor Rubalcava presiding
CS3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: None
CS4. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Gonzalez v. City of San Buenaventura
Ventura County Superior Court No.: 56-2019-00524094-CU-PO-VTA Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Action: No reportable action
CS5. ADJOURNMENT: 5:15 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER- REGULAR SESSION: 6:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Sanchez-Palacios, Brown, Johnson, Halter, Friedman, Deputy Mayor Schroeder, and Mayor Rubalcava
Absent: None
Mayor Rubalcava presiding
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Sofia Rubalcava
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
4A. Ventura Visitor's Bureau Update
4B. Ventura Port Update
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5 5. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Andy Heglund reported that there was no reportable action taken.
6. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
Councilmember Sanchez-Palacios
• Welcomed new City Clerk Michael MacDonald.
• Acknowledged new Fire Department recruits.
• Shared on National Volunteer Week and recognized 40 volunteers with Ventura Police Department.
• Attended Earth Day at Harmon Canyon and thanked the Ventura Land Trust for their work.
• Thanked the administrative staff in honor of Admin Professionals Day of Recognition.
Councilmember Brown
• Acknowledged Earth Day.
• Shared that the General Plan Advisory Committee wants to hear from the public about land use designations, announced that they held their first in person meeting.
Councilmember Halter
• Attended ribbon cutting for the Ventura Land Trust and wished them luck on their fundraising campaign.
• Attended the General Plan Advisory Committee meeting in-person and encouraged the public to participate.
Deputy Mayor Schroeder
• Attended the Ronald McDonald walk and congratulated them on being the only Ronald McDonald residence in a publicly owned hospital in the United States and the largest.
Mayor Rubalcava:
• Attended the event at Harmon Canyon for Earth Day and shared that they had Spanish language tours available.
• Attended a ribbon cutting for a trail for children, created by United way, at West Park in partnership with First 5 and encouraged all to enjoy our public spaces.
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6 7. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager Akbar Alikhan provided the following update:
• Welcome to two new city employees: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk; Peter Sheydayi, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer. • Brief tenant eviction update regarding Center Street and Cedar. • Deadline extension for City Board, Commission, and Committee recruitments to May 9, 2022.
• Special meeting on May 3, 2022 to discuss the proposed budget with departmental projects and goals.
• May 9, 2022 budget workshop #2.
9. CONSENT ITEMS
Action:
Vote:
M/S/C (Schroeder/Brown) to approve the Consent Items in one motion as presented.
All Ayes
9A. Move all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be deemed read by title only and all further reading be waived.
98. Consideration of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Buenaventura, California, Reconfirming the Existence of a Local Emergency and Extending it Until July 6, 2022
April 25, 2022
Staff: Andy Heglund, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution, title as follows:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, RECONFIRMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND EXTENDING IT UNTIL JULY 6, 2022"
Public Speakers: Spencer Noren
Action: Approved recommendation.
Adopted Resolution 2022-025
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7 9. CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
9C. Consider Contract Amendment No. 2 with Mustang Marketing for Strategic Planning Services
Staff: Alex D. McIntyre , City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the mayor to sign Amendment No. 2, for an additional $45,000 with Mustang Marketing , for a total not-to-exceed amount of $105,000.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
Agreement No. P2022-091.2
90. Professional Services Agreement Work Order with Rincon Consultants to Prepare Environmental Documentation for a Mixed Use Proiect Located at East Harbor Boulevard and South Seaward Avenue
April 25, 2022
Staff: Peter Gilli, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the Community Development Director to issue a Work Order under Professional Services Agreement No. 2019-014 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare environmental documentation in compliance with CEQA for the Anastasi Project in an amount not to exceed $89,883.28, including the 25% administrative fee of $17,976.66, to be paid by Anastasi Development Company, LLC (Applicant).
b. Upon receipt of the payment from the applicant, authorize the Finance and Technology Department to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations as necessary for the execution of this Professional Services Agreement Work Order.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
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8 9. CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
9E. Contract Amendment with Historic Resources Group, LLC for Historic Preservation Context Statement and Survey
Staff: Peter Gilli, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize Mayor to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement number 2019-120 with Historic Resources Group, LLC for historic preservation context statement and survey to extend the term through June 30, 2024, and to update the City's Designated Representative.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
Agreement No. 2019-120.1.
9F. WaterSMART FY22 Small-Scale Water Efficiency Proiects Grant Staff: Susan Rungren, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
April 25, 2022
a. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Ventura Water General Manager, or designee, to apply for, receive grant funds, enter into a cooperative agreement, and administer a grant for up to $100,000 for the 2022 Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects funding.
Resolution titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE VENTURA
WATER GENERAL MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR,
RECEIVE FUNDS, ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT,
AND ADMINISTER A GRANT FOR THE BUREAU OF
RECLAMATION WaterSMART FISCAL YEAR 2022 SMALL-SCALE
WATER EFFICIENCY PROJECTS GRANT"
b. Authorize the Ventura Water General Manager, or designee, to act as agent for the City to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, without limitation, applications, agreements, amendments, and billing statements that may be necessary to accept these grants and complete the project under the grant.
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c. Authorize Finance and Technology to assign increased appropriations to the proper funds, projects, and accounts if the grant is awarded.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
Adopted Resolution 2022-026
9G. Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Financial Plan Updates and Long-Term VenturaWaterPure Program Support
April 25, 2022
Staff: Susan Rungren , Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants , Inc. for professional services associated with the annual rate check-in and other financial support, initial term January 24, 2022 to June 30, 2024 , for a not-to-exceed amount of $144,927, including $13,175 in contingency.
b. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute amendments, if necessary, to extend the term of the agreement or modify the Schedule of Compensation in an amount not-to-exceed $13,175 in order to accommodate the need for further analysis or additional scope if required, pursuant to San Buenaventura Municipal Code section 4.600.200.
b. Direct staff to request the Water Commission to provide feedback and direction on the financial plan update for the annual rate structure review.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
Agreement No. 2022-022
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10 13. Formal Items
Council Recess: 9:35 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Action:
Vote:
Action:
Vote:
M/S/C (Brown/Friedman) to consider new agenda items
beyond 10 p.m., per the City Council Protocols.
Ayes: Sanchez-Palacios, Brown, Johnson, Friedman, Deputy mayor Schroeder, Mayor Rubalcava; Noes: Halter; Abstain:
None; Absent: None
M/S/C (Friedman/Schroeder) to extend the meeting beyond 11 p.m.
Ayes: Sanchez-Palacios, Brown, Friedman, Deputy Mayor
Schroeder, Mayor Rubalcava; Noes: Johnson, Halter;
Abstain: None; Absent: None
13A. Consideration of Approval of a Citywide Broadband License Agreement with SiFi Networks
April 25, 2022
Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Determine that the following exemptions to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in the State's CEQA Guidelines apply to the proposed agreement with SiFi Networks Ventura LLC for installation of fiberoptic lines and supporting structures in the City's rights-of-way and on private property: Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land). c. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to sign a Master License and Encroachment Agreement for Fiber Optic Infrastructure with SiFi Networks Ventura LLC.
Supplemental Packet: Supplemental material submitted by the Department of Public Works and posted online.
Public Speakers: George Amandola, Spencer Noren, and Burt Handy
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11 13. FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
Action:
Vote:
Action:
Vote:
M/S/F (Johnson/Brown) to receive and file the
item.
Ayes: Sanchez-Palacios, Johnson; Noes:
Brown, Halter, Friedman, Deputy Mayor
Schroeder, Mayor Rubalcava; Abstain: None;
Absent: None
M/S/C (Brown/Friedman) to the continue the
item to a future meeting.
Ayes: Sanchez-Palacios, Brown, Halter,
Friedman, Deputy Mayor Schroeder, Mayor
Rubalcava; Noes: Johnson; Abstain: None;
Absent: None
138. Path Forward on Solvency for the Street Lighting District 36 Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to investigate the potential purchase of the Southern California Edison operated and maintained streetlights and report back to City Council after putting together an accurate inventory of lights, current assessment of their value, and potential methods for funding their purchase.
Action: No discussion. The item was continued.
13C. State Water Proiect Multi-Year Transfer Program with San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency
April 25, 2022
Staff: Susan Rungren , Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Determine that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as defined in Article 19 Section 15301 (b) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines because it is considered the operation of existing public water utility structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
b. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to effectuate an Agreement for a multi-year transfer of a portion of the City's State Water Project Table A Allocation with San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency
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12 13. FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
Councilmember Brown absent at 11 :56 p.m.
Public Speaker: Burt Handy
Action: M/S/C (Sanchez-Palacios/Friedman) to approve the staff recommendation.
Vote: Ayes: Sanchez Palacios, Johnson, Halter, Friedman, Deputy Mayor Schroeder, Mayor Rubalcava; Noes:
None; Abstain: None; Absent: Brown
13D. POLICY CONSIDERATION - Spanish Language Interpretation at Council Meetings
April 25, 2022
Introduced by: Mayor Sofia Rubalcava, District 1
Lorrie Brown, Councilmember, District 5
Mike Johnson, Councilmember, District 3
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to return with initial and on-going cost estimates for providing live, two-way Spanish-English interpretation at Council meetings, including estimates for both hiring interpreters as employees, and issuing an RFP to hire an outside firm to provide the service.
Public Speaker: Maria Navarro, Liz Campos
Action:
Vote:
M/S/C (Schroeder/Friedman) to approve the
recommendation.
Ayes: Sanchez Palacios, Johnson, Halter, Friedman,
Deputy Mayor Schroeder, Mayor Rubalcava; Noes:
None; Abstain: None; Absent: Brown
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13 13. FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
13E. POLICY CONSIDERATION - Moratorium on Evictions for Renovation April 25, 2022
Introduced by: Lorrie Brown, District 6
Mayor Sofia Rubalcava, District 1
Mike Johnson, District 3
RECOMMENDATION
A. Direct staff to return as early in May 2022 as possible with a proposal, preferably an Urgency Ordinance , imposing a retroactive moratorium on evictions related to substantial renovation including the following:
a. The landlord must have the necessary permits;
b. Definition of substantial remodel;
c. Minimum noticing and relocation assistance;
d. Fine for owners violating the urgency ordinance; and Additional requirements that are applicable to tenant protection of residents being evicted related to substantial renovations.
B. Direct staff to study implementing a rental registry.
Supplemental Packet: All Public Communications are listed and posted online .
Public Speakers: Christina Lopez, Sayani Leblanc, Michael Felix, Juan Vazquez, Elsy Iniguez, Paul
Iniguez, Elvita Alvarez, Juan Valenzuela, Luis
Conchas, Maria Felix, Carl Bloxsom, Liz
Campos, Matthew Bello, Ian, Yoland Alvarez,
Maria Navarro, Ryan Drury, John Caravello,
Qori Moorehaul, Helen Eloyan, Maria Davalos,
Vandel Alvarez, Andrea Alvarez, Steve
Almaraz, Rosi Morales, Norma Ramirez, Adela
Trainor, Jon Franco, Madeline Alvarez, Victoria
Alvarez, Doug Micale, Daniel Wilson, Bob
Davis, Katherine Peik, Holly Johnson, matt,
Janet Sprissler , Sonja Flores, Danielle Leidner
Peretz, Dawn Dyer.
Action: M/S/C (Brown/Johnson) to direct staff to return to Council by the end of May with: ( 1) an
urgency ordinance that includes the enhanced
tenant protections outlined in the policy's
recommendation and (2) additional information
on the legality of making that ordinance
retroactive.
Vote: All Ayes
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14 13. FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
13F. 2022-2023 City Council Goals Progress Update
Staff: Alex D. McIntyre , City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file progress update on the 2022-2023 City Council goals .
Action: No discussion. The item was continued.
8. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Speakers: Spencer Noren and Trevor Gotsman
17. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 12:29 a.m.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on April 25, 2022.
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Michael B. MacDonald, CMC
City Clerk
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