July 25, 2022 Ventura City Council Agenda 1
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Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
Andy Heglund, City Attorney
Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2022
CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 P.M.
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
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS – VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON OPTIONS
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2. Watch a live stream of the meeting at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos, YouTube at https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live or on Cable TV – Channel 15, live and replayed as listed on CAPS media schedule.
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.
4. When watching the live stream or WebEx meeting, submit a Public Comment using this form www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput
. Those emails will be provided to City Council following the meeting.
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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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS to help reduce the spread of COVID-19:
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] (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.
The Public can only attend the Public Comments portion of Closed Session VIRTUALLY. Council Chambers are closed for this meeti ng. Join the Webex Meeting using the URL on page 2, at 4:45 p.m. to provide live Public Comments at the Closed Session.
Closed Session Meetings are not broadcasted or recorded.
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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 t he 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 b ox 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 t he meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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CS1. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 p.m.
CS2. ROLL CALL
CS3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Public comments on Closed Session Items only – may be submitted electronically prior to the closed session starting. Refer to
Clerk for the Closed Session If you wish to speak at Closed Session, you must join the Webex at 4:45 pm.
CS4. CLOSED SESSION – Teleconference/Video Conference Meeting. The Public may not participate in the Closed Session, other than for Public Comments.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Name of Case: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper v. State Water Resources Control Board and City of San Buenaventura
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.: 19STCP01176
(previously San Francisco Superior Court Case No.: CPF-14-513875) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Initiation of Litigation: One
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
CS5. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Regular Meeting.
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1. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
4A. Employee and Supervisor of the Year
6. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
Per Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), the Council Communications section of the agenda provides City Council members the opportunity to ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or provide a brief report on his or her activities or the activities of the respective boards, commissions, or committees upon which they serve.
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7. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
9. CONSENT ITEMS
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon by City Council at one time without discussion unless a Councilmember, the Administration, or a member of the public requests an opportunity to address any given item. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be discussed at the beginning of the Formal Items. Approval by the City Council of Consent Items means the recommendation of the Administration is approved along with the terms and conditions described in the Administrative Report.
9A. Move all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be deemed read by title only and all further reading be waived.
9B. Approve Appointment and Reappointment Recommendations – Arts & Culture Commission and Design Review Committee
Introduced by: Councilmember Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve the re appointments of Ines Monguio and Marie Lakin to the Arts & Culture Commission for a term of June 30, 2022 through June 30, 2026 and appointments of Qori Moore and Paul Atkinson for a term of July 25, 2022 through June 30, 2026.
b. Approve the appointments of Curtis Cormane and Jack Kiesel to the Design Review Committee for a term of Ju ly 25, 2022 through June 30, 202 3 and July 25, 2022 through June 30, 2025
respectively.
9. CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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9C. Approve Memoranda of Understanding Between the City and Ventura City Firefighters’ Association, and Ventura Fire Management Association; and Adopt Revised Salary Resolutions for Fi re and Fire Management Unit Employees
Staff: Danielle Keys, Director of Human Resources
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City the Memorandum of Understanding between the City a nd the Ventura City Firefighters’ Association.
b. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Ventura Fire Management Association.
c. Adopt a revised resolution Providing for a Systematic Classification of Positions and a Standardization of Salaries for Fire Unit Employees for the City (Salary Resolution) to reflect salary increases proposed herein for the Ventura City Firefighters’ Association effective July 23, 2022. Resolution titled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BUENAVENTURA PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEMATIC
CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS AND A
STANDARDIZATION OF SALARIES OF FIRE UNIT
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA AS
OF JULY 23, 2022.
”
d. Adopt a revised resolution Providing for a Systematic Classification of Positions and a Standardization of Salaries for Fire Management Employees for the City (Salary Resolution) to reflect salary increases proposed herein for the Ventura Fire Management Association effective July 23, 2022. Resolution titled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BUENAVENTURA PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEMATIC
CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS AND A
STANDARDIZATION OF SALARIES OF FIRE
MANAGEMENT UNIT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA AS OF JULY 23, 2022.
”
9. CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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e. Authorize the Finance Department to increase the General Fund appropriation by $114,979 from the City Investment Plan to support the balance of the off-schedule, lump sum payments referenced in the Key Proposed Components below.
9D. Consideration of Professional Services Agreement PW22 -1066 with Cannon Corporation for Civil Engineering Consulting Services on Project 69030 Pierpont Stormwater Lift Station -Weymouth Lane Upgrade Project
Staff: Phillip L. Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute subject Agreement with Cannon Corporation in the amount of $150,759 with a contract completion date of June 30, 2023.
b. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute future amendments to subject Agreement up to a total maximum
contingency of $60,000 for a total not to exceed Agreement amount of $210,759.
9E. Authorization for Payment to Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency and United Water Conservation District
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to make any and all payments required by the California Water Code to Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency and United Water Conservation District.
9F. Professional Services Agreement with Hopkins Groundwater Consultants Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Hopkins Groundwater Consultants, Inc. to provide on-going hydrogeological groundwater services; agreement term July 1, 2022 to June 30,2023, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $110,000, including a contingency of $10,000.
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12. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
12A. Revised Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance as it Applies to Properties in the High Fire Zone
Staff: Peter Gilli, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a Public Hearing.
b. Determine that the ADU Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guideline
Section 15282(h) as an
action intended to implement Government Code Section 65852.2, as well as the “common sense exemption” in CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), because the modification to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations could not have a significant effect on the environment.
c. Introduce and approve the first reading of the O rdinance, titled as follows:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING, IN
PART, DIVISION 24, CHAPTER 24.430 FOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS”
d. Set the second reading and adoption of this Ordinance at the City Council meeting on August 1, 2022.
13. FORMAL ITEMS
13A. Update and Next Steps on Homelessness and Vagrancy
Staff: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Receive and file presentation on homelessness and vagrancy.
b. Direct staff to prioritize the creation of a Homelessness Strategy Plan and amend the Housing Element to shift the Planning Commission’s review and recommendation of the plan to Cit y Council from 2024 to 2023, shifting the tenant protection task to 2024.
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c. Assign the HOPE & Solutions Subcommittee with oversight over continued efforts to address the homelessness issue during the development of the Homelessness Strategy Plan.
13B. 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.
13C. Amendment of the Compensation and Terms of the City Attorney’s and City Manager’s Employment Agreements; and Adopt a Revised Salary Resolution for Unrepresented Employees
Staff: Danielle Keys, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Adopt a R esolution amending the compensation and terms of the City Attorney’s Employment Agreement No. 2022- 019, providing a 5% cost-of-living adjustment, and a one- time, off- schedule lump sum payment of 1.75% in accordance with the City Attorney’s Employment Agreement, Section 4.3.
b. Adopt a Re solution amending the compensation and terms of the City Manager’s Employment Agreement No. 2018- 77, providing a 5% cost -of-living adjustment, and a one- time, off- schedule lump sum payment of 1.75% in accordance with the City Manager’s Employment Agreement, Section 3.2.
c. Adopt a revised Resolution Providing for a Systematic Classification of Positions and a Standardization of Salaries of Certain Paid Officers and Employees of the City (Salary Resolution) to reflect salary and pay range increases proposed herein for the City Manager and City Attorney effective July 25, 2022. Resolution titled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BUENAVENTURA PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEMATIC
CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS AND A
STANDARDIZATION OF SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PAID
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA AS OF JULY 25, 2022.”
13. FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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8. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Refer to Page 2 of the Agenda on how to submit your Public Comments electronically to the City Clerk or scan this QR Code to access the form.
17. ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. on the City website, in the Public Meetings/Agenda Center: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/AgendaCenter and on the Public Notice Board at City Hall.