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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 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 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR
DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER
DISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS
DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN
DISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE
Bill Ayub
City Manager
Javan N. Rad
City Attorney
Michael B. MacDonald
City Clerk
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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
Name of Case: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper v. State Water Resources Control Board and City of San Buenaventura
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 19STCP01176 (previously San Francisco County Superior Court Case No.: CPF-14-513875) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Wishtoyo Foundation/Ventura Coastkeeper and Heal the Bay Inc. v. City of San Buenaventura
U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case No.: CV 10 -02072-GHK (PJWx) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Mid-Century Insurance Co. v. City of San Buenaventura Ventura County Superior Court Case No.: 56-2020-00544711-CU-IC-VTA Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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:
• General Plan Advisory Committee Acknowledgement
• Sister Cities Proclamation Presentation
• Transgender Day of Remembrance Proclamation
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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 Rep ort.
1. Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2024 -062 with Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP for Representation of the City in Johnson v. City of San Buenaventura
Staff: Javan N. Rad, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Attorney to enter into a Second A mendment to Legal Services Agreement P2024-062 with Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP to increase the compensation to an amount not -to-exceed $180,000 (increase of $50,000), to continue representation of the City in Johnson v.
City of San Buenaventura.
2. City Council Minutes – Regular Meetings held on October 7, 2025, October 14, 2025 and October 21, 2025
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Approve City Council Minutes for Regular Meetings held on October 7, 2025, October 14, 2025 and October 21, 2025.
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3. Ordinance for Second Reading - Ordinance Amending San Buenaventura Municipal Code for Alcoholic Beverage
Establishments Use Permits Chapter 24.460 and Director’s Permit Procedure Chapter 24.505
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt an Ordinance Amending San Buenaventura Municipal Code for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments Use Permits Chapter 24.460 and Director’s Permit Procedure Chapter 24.505.
Ordinance titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 24.460
(ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS – USE PERMITS) AND
24.505 (DIRECTOR’S PERMIT PROCEDURE) OF THE SAN
BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE AND TO DETERMINE THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”
4. Ordinances for Second Reading - Ordinances to Amend and Adopt the 2025 State Building Standards Code
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt the Ordinances adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Residential Code, Existing Building Code, Wildland -Urban Interface Code, Fire Code, Energy Code, Green Building Standards Code, Referenced Standards Code, Administrative Code, and Historical Building Code, and the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, including amendments to certain provisions based on expre ss findings of local necessity.
Ordinances titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF THROUGH EXPRESS
FINDINGS OF LOCAL NECESSITY”
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“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE AND
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF THROUGH EXPRESS
FINDINGS OF LOCAL NECESSITY”
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AND
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF THROUGH EXPRESS
FINDINGS OF LOCAL NECESSITY”
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE AND
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF THROUGH EXPRESS
FINDINGS OF LOCAL NECESSITY”
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE AND
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF THROUGH EXPRESS
FINDINGS OF LOCAL NECESSITY”
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2025
EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN STANDARDS CODE, THE 2025
EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE,
THE 2025 EDITION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE”
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND -URBAN INTERFACE
CODE AND AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF THROUGH
EXPRESS FINDINGS OF LOCAL NECESSITY”
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND AMENDING
CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF THROUGH EXPRESS FINDINGS
OF LOCAL NECESSITY”
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“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF THROUGH EXPRESS
FINDINGS OF LOCAL NECESSITY”
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE AND AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF”
5. Ordinance for Second Reading - First Amendment to Franchise Agreement with E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc. for Solid Waste Hauling Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt an Ordinance approving the First Amendment to Franchise Agreement with E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc. for Solid Waste Hauling to expand the scope of services. Ordinance titled:
“AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDED AND RESTATED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR THE
COLLECTION, STREET SWEEPING, DIVERSION, AND DISPOSAL OF
SOLID WASTE AND COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT FOR
PROCESSING OF ORGANIC WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS”
6. Eighth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2019 -116 with Raimi + Associates, Inc. for Creation of an Interim Zoning Ordinance Related to the General Plan Update
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Eighth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2019 -116 with Raimi + Associates, Inc. to include a revised scope of services to create an Interim Zoning Ordinance to ensure consistency between the newly adopted General Plan and existing Zoning Ordinance, increasing the total agreement amount by $218,643 for a new not -to-exceed amount of $3,433,656, and to extend the end term of the agreement to December 31, 2026.
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b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to the Agreement up to a total maximum contingency of $19,822 (10 percent of the scope of work’s proposed amount).
7. Professional Services Agreement with the Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau to Proactively Promote the City of Ventura Staff: Bill Ayub, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with the Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau to proactively promote the City of Ventura for a 5 -year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031 and an estimated minimum amount of $4,296,506 (Transient Occupancy Tax collections could exceed estimate in any year); with an option to extend for an additional 5 -year term.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee , to amend the agreement for any year in which Transient Occupancy Tax collections exceed estimates.
8. Closest Resource Automatic Aid Agreement Between City of San Buenaventura Fire Department, Oxnard Fire Department and Ventura County Fire Protection District to Assist with Emergency Responses within the County
Staff: David Endaya, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Closest Resource Automatic Aid Agreement between City of San Buenaventura, City of Oxnard Fire Department, and Ventura County Fire Protection District to provide an exchange of like resources from fire agencies for emergency responses within the County.
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9. Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW24 -1126 with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for the Santa Paula Branch Line – Rails with Trails Project (ST23-1230)
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW24 -1126 with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for the Santa Paula Branch Line project to extend the contract to June 30, 2026, with no additional funds requested.
10. Lease Agreement with Micah and Allison Overmon for Use of City - Owned Property Adjoining 1658 Buena Vista Street
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease Agreement with Micah and Allison Overmon for continued use of a small portion of City-owned property adjoining their residence at 1658 Buena Vista Street, for use as a family basketball and play area, consistent with the terms outlined in this report and the attached Agreement.
11. Relief of Bid for Blois Construction, Inc. for Sewerline Repair/Replacement – Monmouth Way Project (WW25-1270)
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve the relief of bid submitted by Blois Construction, LLC submitted on October 7, 2025 for subject project and Authorize the subsequent release of their bid bond in accordance with the requirements set forth in California Public Contract Code, Chapter 5, Relief of Bidders, Sections 5101 through 5107.
b. Find that the subject project was appropriately noticed and bid in accordance with Section 1006(a) of the City Charter and that no responsive bids were received.
c. Authorize staff to facilitate a negotiated bid procurement for the project in accordance with Section 20166 of the California Public Contract Code.
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12. Lease Agreement with Downtown Ventura Partners, Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2026 -2030 Capital Improvement Project to Add Downtown Ventura Partners Leased Building Re-Roofing Project (FA26-1284), and Construction Contract with Southland Roofing, LLC Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Lease Agreement and any subsequent administrative Amendments. for the Agreement between the City of San Buenaventura and Downtown Ventura Partners for continued occupancy of the City - owned building located at 420 East Santa Clara Street.
b. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2026 -2030 Capital Improvement Program Project List to add Downtown Ventura Partners Leased Building Re-Roofing (FA26-1284).
c. Waive all Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an Agreement with Southland Roofing Inc. for the re -roofing project at the Downtown Ventura Partners leased building in the amount of $350,999 with a contract completion date of April 30, 2026.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to the Agreement up to a total maximum contingency of $52,650 for a total not-to-exceed Agreement amount of $403,649 and a total time extension of 60 calendar days.
e. Find the Downtown Ventura Partners Leased Building Re -Roofing Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Article 19 Section 15301 because it is considered to be repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of an existing public facilit y involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use. 9 CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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13. Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2023 -073 with La Salle Solutions LLC for Owner Controlled Insurance Program Management Services for the VenturaWaterPure Program and Membrane Bioreactor Project
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2023 -073 with La Salle Solutions LLC for Owner Controlled Insurance Program Management Services for the VenturaWaterPure Program and Membrane Bioreactor Project to extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2028 with no additional funds added.
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.
14. Resolution Approving Fourth Amendment to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to Reallocate Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus CDBG-CV Funding
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Adopt a Resolution a pproving the F ourth Amendment to the 2019 - 2020 Annual Action Plan to reallocate $453,683 of CDBG -CV funding to the following activities: $329,754 for non -congregate shelter services (motel stays, meals, case management) for those experiencing homelessness; $50,000 for non -congregate shelter security services during the evening hours to ensure safety for participants using the non -congregate shelter services; Alternate program that provides rental assistance and rental deposits for households facing eviction, and others at -risk of losing their housing – only if the other programs are unable to expend the funds in a timely fashion; and, $25,000 for administration of the program and other support services required to successfully manage the program. b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the 2019 -2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment and its required certifications, agreements, and other pertinent documents for a successful submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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c. Authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary changes to revenues and expenditures in the 2025 -2026 Operating Budget, per the approved 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan that details the goals and use of funds.
d. Authorize the Community Development Director, or their designee, to execute subrecipient, professional or general services, and loan agreement documents, as necessary, and to adjust the funding of each activity, as needed, in accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan, including adjustments to the allocations within current balance of funds within the third or fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
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.
15. Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for Design of Groundwater Well Equipment and Pipeline
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design of groundwater well equipment and pipeline; term November 19, 2025 to December 31, 2027; not -to-exceed $1,680,669 during the duration of the contract pursuant to section 4.600.140 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendments to the Professional Service Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. up to $168,000 for a total contract not -to-exceed amount of $1,848,669 during the total duration of the contract, pursuant to Section 4.600.200 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code and a total time extension of 365 calendar days.
16. Update on Matrix Report, Adopted Council Policies, and 2023 -2024 Grand Jury Report
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the update.
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17. Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Tenant Protections Outreach and Education Plan.
18. Public Information Consultant Contract with CliffordMoss LLC for Public Information and Engagement Services Pertaining to Potential Ballot Measure
Staff: Greg Morley, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an Agreement with CliffordMoss LLC for public information and engagement services in a not-to-exceed amount of $304,350.
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 general 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
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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.
Resource Items for the Public:
• City Council Protocols which includes Rules of Decorum for the Public • City Council Strategic Priorities
• Budget Principles
• City Charter/Municipal Code
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This agenda was posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.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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