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TUESDAY , MAY 21 , 2024
REVISED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ON MAY 17, 2024
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001
JOESCHROEDER , MAYOR
DISTRICT 1 - LIZ CAMPOS
DISTRICT 2 - DOUG HALTER
DISTRICT 3 - MIKE JOHNSON
Bill Ayub
City Manager
Councilmembers:
DISTRICT 6 - JIM DURAN
DISTRICT 5 - BILL MCREYNOLDS
DISTRICT 4 - DR. JEANNETTE SANCHEZ-
Miles Hogan
Interim City Attorney
PALACIOS, DEPUTY MAYOR
Michael B. MacDonald
City Clerk
PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION.
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To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the City Council 's consideration and inclusion in the public records, email [email protected] by 3:00 p. m. on the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953. Any member of the public may attend this meeting . Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Michael B. MacDonald , City Clerk, (805) 654-4787 . The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda . Meetings will adjourn at 11 :00 p. m. Any items outstanding at that time will be deferred until the next regularly scheduled meeting .
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CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION: 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Johnson, Halter,
Campos, Deputy Mayor Dr. Sanchez-Palacios and Mayor
Schroeder
None
Mayor Schroeder presiding
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION: Teleconference/Video Conference Meeting. The Public may not participate in the Closed Session, other than for Public Comments.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Bill Ayub, City Manager, and Danielle Keys, Human Resources Director
Employee Organization: Ventura City Firefighters' Association (VCFA) Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Open Main Street v. City of San Buenaventura (Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2024CUWM021824) Date of Injury: 4/20/2021
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
ADJOURNMENT: 4:56 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION: 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Johnson, Halter, Campos, Deputy Mayor Dr. Sanchez-Palacios and Mayor Schroeder
None
Mayor Schroeder presiding
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Interim City Attorney Miles Hogan May 21, 2024 Ventura City Council Minutes
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
• National Public Works Week Proclamation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: Interim City Attorney Miles Hogan reported that there was no reportable action.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT ITEMS:
Supplemental Packet: Communications Posted Online.
Public Speakers: Terrence Foley, Sheri Cecil, Patti Felker, Teri Willison, Matt Bello
Action:
Vote:
1. May 21 , 2024
M/S/C (Johnson/Halter) to approve consent
items, excluding Items 1, 2, and 9 in one motion
as presented.
All Ayes
Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for Accessory Dwelling Unit Designs
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group to develop five Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Designs and to approve a not-to-exceed amount of $110,780.
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2. 3.
May 21 , 2024
b. Authorize the Finance Department to appropriate $110,780 of General Funds to this service agreement.
Public Speakers:
Action:
Vote:
Marco Cuevas, Helen Eloyan
M/S/C (Campos/McReynolds) to push this item
to a date uncertain and request the Westside
Community Development Corporation to
consider all electric options and 400sq ft, 600sq
ft, and 800sq ft options for ADU designs.
All Ayes
Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-088 Second Amendment with SitesPacific, Inc. to provide Planning Services for the VenturaWaterPure Program
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (No. 2021-088) with SitesPacific, Inc. to extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2026.
Action:
Vote:
No Speakers. M/S/C (Sanchez-Palacios/Duran) to
approve the staff recommendation. Agreement 2021-
088.2
Ayes: Duran, Halter, Campos, Deputy Mayor Dr.
Sanchez-Palacios, Mayor Schroeder; Noes:
McReynolds, Johnson; Abstain: None; Absent: None
Housing Element Goal 33 - Short-Term Vacation Rental Impacts Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file this report as required by the City's Housing Element.
Action: Approved recommendation .
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4. Professional Services Agreement P2022-038 Fifth Amendment with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for Inspection and Technician Services Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement P2022-038 with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., adding $290,000 ($90,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025) for a new not to exceed total of $1,065,000.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2022-038.5
5. Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-032 Second Amendment with Shums Coda Associates, Inc and Professional Services Agreement 2022- 034 Third Amendment with NV5, Inc. for Plan Check Services Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement number 2022-032 with Shums Coda Associates, Inc and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2025 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,306,986. b. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement number 2022-034 with NV5, Inc. and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2025 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,603,806.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2022-032.2
and Agreement 2022-034.
6. Approval of City Council Minutes - Regular Meetings held on April 9, 2024, April 23, 2024, and May 7, 2024
May 21, 2024
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Approve City Council Minutes for Regular Meetings held on April 9, 2024, April 23, 2024, and May 7, 2024.
Action: Approved recommendation.
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5 CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
7. Ordinance for Second Reading - An Ordinance to Update Local Limits and Definitions in the City's Sewer Use Ordinance
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt an Ordinance modifying the City's Sewer Use Ordinance to reflect the revised final local limits and updated definitions required by the Regional Board and United States Environmental Protection Agency. Ordinance titled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 22.240.160 AND
22.240.240 OF THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE
THE LOCAL LIMITS AND DEFINITIONS IN THE CITY'S SEWER USE ORDINANCE"
Action: Approved recommendation . Ordinance 2024-04
8. Adoption of Revised Salary Resolution
May 21 , 2024
Staff: Danielle Keys, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution Providing for a Systematic Classification of Positions and a Standardization of Salaries of General Unit Employees as of May 25, 2024.
Resolution titled:
"A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEMATIC CLASSIFICATION OF
POSITIONS AND A STANDARDIZATION OF SALARIES OF GENERAL UNIT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA AS OF MAY 25, 2024" Action: Approved recommendation. Resolution 2024-25
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9. Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-015 Third Amendment with Carollo Engineers to provide Owner's Advisor Services for the VenturaWaterPure Program
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-015 with Carollo Engineers to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2025.
Action:
Vote:
No Speakers. M/S/C (Duran/Halter) to approve the
staff recommendation. Agreement 2022-015.3
Ayes: Duran, Halter, Deputy Mayor Dr. Sanchez
Palacios, Mayor Schroeder; Noes: McReynolds,
Johnson, Campos; Abstain: None; Absent: None
10. Final 2024 Comprehensive Water Resources Report and Water Shortage Event Update
May 21 , 2024
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Receive the Final 2024 Comprehensive Water Resources Report. b. Confirm that a water shortage stage is not triggered based on current supply and demand projections referenced in the Final 2024 Comprehensive Water Resources Report and triggers as described in the 2020 Water Shortage Event Contingency Plan.
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online .
Action: Approved recommendation.
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11. Acceptance of California Coastal Commission Changes to Local Coastal Program Amendment for Streamlining in the Coastal Zone May 21, 2024
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a Public Hearing.
b. The City Council shall (1) acknowledge receipt of the Commission's resolution of certification, including the modifications suggested for final certification; (2) accept and agree to such modifications; and (3) agrees to issue coastal development permits for the total area included in the certified Local Coastal Program.
c. Determine that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guideline Section 15061 (b)(3), because the modification to the development review process could not have a significant effect on the environment. d. Introduce and approve the first reading of the Ordinance, titled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 24.105.300,
"STREAMLINING PROCEDURES," AND THE CORRESPONDING
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
AMENDMENT, PURSUANT TO THE CONDITIONAL
CERTIFICATION ACTION TAKEN BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL
COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 7, 2024 IN ORDER TO OBTAIN FINAL
CERTIFICATION OF THE SUBMITTED LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO AMEND THE LOCAL
COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO IMPLEMENT
THE STREAMLINING OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IN THE
COASTAL ZONE; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO REQUIRE NO
FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND/OR TO BE EXEMPT
FROM SUCH REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (CONTINUED)
e. Set the second reading and adoption of this Ordinance at the City Council meeting on June 4, 2024.
Action:
Vote:
No speakers. M/S/C (Johnson/Campos) to
approve the staff recommendation. Ordinance
2024-05
All Ayes
FORMAL ITEMS:
Council Recess 9:05 p.m. - 9:27 p.m.
12. Main Street Moves Continued Closure (Supplemental Material) May 21, 2024
Staff: Bill Ayub, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Adopt a Resolution determining that specified portions of Main Street and California Street are no longer needed for vehicular traffic pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21101.
b. Approve extending the Main Street Moves closure of such streets through January 31, 2025, and find that the continued closure is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301, 15061, and 15300.2(c) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Mark Larsen, Jack Plasmyer, Erik Feingold, Randy Lewis, Christy Weir, Thomas Elewaut, Marco Cuevas,
Dave Wilkinson, Cammie Myers, Sky Sunner, Hugo
Ormachea, Wendell Liljedahl, Briana Critelli, William
Weirick, Michael Hernandez, Susan Malloy, JR Ford,
Michelle Ramirez, Paul Jordan, Clyde Mears, Donna
von Hoessling Pu'u, Shannon rice, David Armstrong,
John Stasiewicz, Carol Spector, Spencer Noren, Matt
Rascoe, Courtney Kittner, Kelsey Jonker, Lisa Wolf,
Darin Marx, Maria Davalos, Cynthia Sparagna, Jeffrey
Becker, Timothy Ellinger, Trevor Gotsman.
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Action:
Vote:
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Speakers:
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:54 p.m.
M/S/C (Johnson/Campos) to approve the staff
recommendation with the direction that the
survey to business and property owners will be
completed by August 30, 2024. The survey
results will then go to the Main Street Moves
Subcommittee for review on the first Monday in
October. The Main Street Moves Subcommittee
will present the survey results to the full City
Council on October 22, 2024 . On that Council
date, staff will provide an update to Council on
the progress of the EIR. The City Council will
have two weeks for consideration and then return
on the November 12, 2024 City Council meeting
to make a final decision. Resolution 2025-26
All Ayes
Dave Wilkinson, Shannon Rice, Spencer Noren
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on v:4- ~
Darrick Ryser
Deputy City Clerk
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