Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Ventura City Action Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
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LOSED 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
PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN- PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION.
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his 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. 1 DRAFT
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CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION: 4:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Mangone,
Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-
Palacios
Abs
ent: Councilmember Schumacher
Counc
ilmember Schumacher present at 4:05 p.m.
Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios presiding
PUB
LIC COMMUNICATIONS: Burt Handy
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OSED SESSION: Teleconference/Video Conference Meeting. The Public may not participate in the Closed Session, other than for Public Comments.
1. CONF
ERENCE 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. CONF
ERENCE 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. CONF
ERENCE 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: 5:05 p.m.
____________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION: 5:13 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Counc ilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. S ánchez-
Palacios
Ab
sent: None
Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios presiding
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Schumacher
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• General Plan Advisory Committee Acknowledgement
• Sister Cities Proclamation Presentation
• Transgender Day of Remembrance Proclamation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Javan N. Rad reported that City Council met in closed session on items 1, 2, and 3 and announced that there was no reportable action.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Speakers: Joe Schroeder, Glenn Overley, Kevin Daly, Phillip Fields, Lawrence Cruz, Betsy Stix, Helen Eloyan, Jakob, Kristen
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Glenn Overley, Phillip Fields, Lawrence Cruz, Kevin Daly
Action: M/S/C (Halter/Duran) to approve the consent items, as presented.
Vote: All Ayes
Councilmember Schumacher recorded a “No” vote on Item 1
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. P2024-062.2
Councilmember Schumacher recorded a “No” vote
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
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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”
Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance No. 2025-05
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 express findings of local necessity. Ordinances titled:
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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 BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING
CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF THROUGH EXPRESS FINDINGS OF
LOCAL NECESSITY” Ordinance No. 2025-06
“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” Ordinance No. 2025-07
“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” Ordinance No. 2025-08
“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” Ordinance No. 2025-09
“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” Ordinance No. 2025-10
“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 STAN
DARDS CODE,
THE 2025 EDITION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE”
Ordinance No. 2025-11
“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” Ordinance No. 2025-12
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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 FIRE CODE AND AMENDING
CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF THROUGH EXPRESS FINDINGS OF
LOCAL NECESSITY” Ordinance No. 2025-13
“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” Ordinance No. 2025-14
“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” Ordinance No. 2025-15
Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance Nos. 2025-06 through 2025-15
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 F OR
PROCESSING OF ORGANIC WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS”
Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance 2025-16
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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 th e 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.
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).
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2019-116.8
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2025-112
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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 fir e agencies for emergency responses within the County.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2025-113
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. PW24-1126.4
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2025-114
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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 A
uthorize 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.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
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).
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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. A uthorize 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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2025- 115 and Resolution No. 2025-74
Deputy Mayor Halter disclosed that he serves as the City’s appointed representative to Downtown Ventura Partners and receives no compensation or financial benefit from this role.
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2023-073.2
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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.
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 approving the Fourth 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).
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.
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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.
Supplemental Packet: Staff supplemental material posted online.
Action: No Speakers. M/S/C ( Duran/Halter) to a dopt a
Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to
the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to reallocate
$404,754 of CDBG-CV funding to the following
activities: $ 139,877.37 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 for up to
$189,877 with expenditures for either program
when other programs are unable to expend the
funds in a timely fashion; and, $25,000 for
administration of the programs and other support
services required to successfully manage the
programs. Resolution No. 2025-75
Vote: Aye
s: Duran, Mangone, Deputy Mayor Halter,
and Mayor Dr. S ánchez-Palacios; Noes:
McReynolds, Schumacher, Campos; Abstain:
None; Absent: None
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FORMAL ITEMS:
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.
Action: No Speakers. M/S/C (Halter/Schumacher) to approve the staff recommendation. Agreement No. 2025-116
Vote: All Ayes
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.
Public Speakers: Spencer Noren
Action: M/S/C ( Duran/Mangone) to approve the staff
recommendation.
Vote: All Ayes
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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.
Public Speakers: Dawn Durazo
Action: M/S/C (Duran/Halter) to approve the staff
recommendation.
Vote: Aye
s: Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Mangone,
Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-
Palacios; Noes: Schumacher; Abstain: None; Absent:
None
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 A greement with CliffordMoss LLC for public information and engagement services in a not- to-exceed amount of $304,350.
Public Speakers: Spencer Noren
Action: M/S/C ( Schumacher/Campos) to approve the staff recommendation. Agreement No. 2025-117
Vote: All Ayes
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Speakers: Burt Handy, Spencer Noren
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ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on November 18, 2025.
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Michael B. MacDonald, CMC
City Clerk
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