Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Ventura City Council Agenda
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M.
WRIGHT EVENT CENTER – 57 DAY ROAD, VENTURA, CA 93003
DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR
Councilmembers:
DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOS DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS
DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR
DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER
DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN
DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE
Bill Ayub
City Manager
Javan N. Rad
City Attorney
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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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) 658-4787. The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. Meetings will adjourn at 10:00 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 – 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Public comments on Closed Session Items only.
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
Claimant: Michael Hibdon v. City of San Buenaventura
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Number: ADJ12587160 Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Claimant: Eric Jackson v. City of San Buenaventura
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Number: ADJ18818058 Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
3. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: Ventura Police Department, Chief of Police, David Dickey Authority: Government Code Section 54957(a)
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting.
____________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION – 5:00 p.m The regular meetings of the San Buenaventura (Ventura) City Council also serve as regular meetings of the Successor Agency, Public Facilities Financing Authority, and the San Buenaventura Parking Authority when items are listed on the agenda.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Fire Prevention Week Recognition
• Indigenous People’s Month Proclamation
• Filipino American History Month Recognition
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Per Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), the Council Communications section of the agenda provides City Council the opportunity to ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on their own activities.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: In compliance with Government Code Section 54954.3, Public Communications is that portion of Council meetings set aside for members of the public to address City Council on items of any City business other than scheduled agenda items. Comments are limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City and are limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Per the City Council Protocols, this initial period for general public communications will be limited to twenty (20) speakers. If there are ten (10) or fewer speakers, each speaker will have three (3) minutes to speak; if there are more than ten (10) speakers, each speaker will have two (2) minutes to speak. Speakers may not cede their time to another speaker. City Council cannot act on any items not on the agenda.
CONSENT ITEMS: Matters appearing on the Consent Items are expected to be non -controversial and will be acted upon by City Council at one time without discussion unless a Councilmember, City Staff, or a member of the public requests an opportunity to address an 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 Staff is approved along with the terms and conditions described in the Administrative Report.
1. Tertiary Treated Flows Consent Decree Meet-and-Confer Results Staff: Javan N. Rad, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the results of the City’s meet -and-confer process under the Tertiary Treated Flows Consent Decree with the Wishtoyo Foundation / Ventura Coastkeeper and Heal the Bay.
2. Professional Services Agreement with the River Community Church for the Foul Weather Shelter Program
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the Professional Services Agreement with the River Community Church for the Foul Weather Shelter Program for an annual cost of $100,000 and a total not -to-exceed amount of $300,000 for a three year term from November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028.
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b. Authorize the Finance Department to assign increased budget appropriation and revenues in the General Fund by $49,857 for FY 2026.
3. 2025 Point -in-Time Count Summary and Ventura County Homelessness Plan Progress Update
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the update to comply with the objectives outlined in the certified Housing Element.
4. Second Amendment to Contract 2024 -74 with A & A Security Group for Additional Security Services for Unarmed Citywide Security Guard Services
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Contract 2024 -74 with A & A Security Group for unarmed Citywide security guard services for an increase in the amount of $69,769 for a not-to-exceed agreement amount of $735,769 through June 30, 2026.
b. Authorize the Finance Department to assign increased budget appropriation and revenues in the General Fund by $69,769 for FY 2026.
5. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2024 -43 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to Reinstall the Ventura River Water Level Gages
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2024 -43 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to reinstall the Ventura River Water Level Gages extending the term through June 30, 2026.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Staff shall introduce the public hearing item and present their report to Council.
Councilmembers may ask questions of staff if they desire. Any member of the public may speak or present evidence, after submitting a speaker card and being recognized by the Mayor. All rules of decorum apply during Public Hearings.
Each member of the Council shall verbally disclose all ex parte communications concerning the subject of the hearing.
6. Amendment to the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan to Reflect Municipal Code Section 24.445 “Affordable Housing Regulations”
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a public hearing.
b. Adopt a Resolution authorizing staff to amend the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan to reflect municipal code section 24.445 “Affordable Housing Regulations”.
c. Find the preparation and adoption of the Local Coastal Program Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.9 and as provided by Section 15265 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
FORMAL ITEMS: The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for Formal Items as the item is taken up. Formal Items may be reordered at the discretion of the Chair. The public may speak up to three (3) minutes on each agenda item. If there are 21 or more speakers, the time will be reduced to two (2) minutes.
7. 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study – Receive Proposed Water, Wastewater, and Water Shortage Surcharge Rates for Fiscal Years Ending 2027 – 2031 and Resolution to Authorize Proposition 218 Noticing
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Accept the final Water and Wastewater Cost of Service and Rate Design Study prepared by Raftelis Financial Consultants, in collaboration with staff and the Water Commission.
b. Receive the Water Commission recommendation to approve the proposed five -year water, wastewater, and water shortage surcharge rates for Fiscal Years Ending 2027 through 2031.
c. Adopt a Resolution updating the City’s Proposition 218 Notice and Hearing Procedures to incorporate Legal Objection Procedures. 5 FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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d. Authorize staff to proceed with a public notice and schedule a public hearing on December 9, 2025 for the proposed recommended five - year schedule of water and wastewater customer rates as outlined in the Cost of Service and Rate Design Study in compliance with Proposition 218 requirements.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS : Policy Considerations may be submitted by two Councilmembers jointly on Items for Future Agendas. Policy Considerations are to request that the City Council direct “staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda,” as allowed by Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(3).
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: In compliance with Government Code Section 54954.3, Public Communications is that portion of Council meetings set aside for members of the public to address City Council on items of any City business other than scheduled agenda items. Comments are limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City and are limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Per the City Council Protocols, speakers may not cede their time to another speaker. If a person speaks during the first g eneral public communications period, they do not have an opportunity to speak again during this second period, even if their time was shortened to two (2) minutes during the first period. City Council cannot act on any items not on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: Communications to the City Council are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: e -mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to the City Council, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your e -mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service to the City Cl erk’s Office at 501 Poli Street, Room 204, Ventura, CA 93001. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the City Clerk Department for further information.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 658 -4787 or the California Relay Service at 711. Notification 72 hours prior will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. AP&P 6.04, accessible at the link below, explains procedures for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation to participate in or conduct this meeting.
https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43474/APP-604-21225 Live Spanish interpretation will be available. No advanced request for interpretation services required.
La traducción al español estará disponible en vivo. No es necesario solicitar la traducción al español anticipadamente.
Administrative Reports relating to this agenda are available on the City’s website – https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/AgendaCenter.
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Resource Items for the Public:
• City Council Protocols (which includes Rules of Decorum for the Public) • City Council Goals 2025-2026
• Budget Principles 2021-2022
• City Charter/Municipal Code
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This agenda was posted on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 5:00p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board and on the internet.
Michael B. MacDonald, CMC
City Clerk
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