Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 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
PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN -PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION.
The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Council – adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment in full, please visit: Chumash Land Acknowledgment | Ventura, CA.
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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
Name of Case: Singh, Chantal v. City of San Buenaventura, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2025CUPA041450
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION Potential Exposure to Litigation: One Case
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
3. 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)
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting.
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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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Per Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), the Council Communications section of the agenda provides City Council members with the opportunity to ask questions for clarification, make brief announcements, or deliver brief reports on their own activities, and pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d), Councilmembers will also provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
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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. City Council Minutes – Regular Meetings held on November 4, 2025, and November 18, 2025
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Approve City Council Minutes for Regular Meetings held on November 4, 2025, and November 18, 2025.
2. Ordinance for Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.215 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code Relating to Campaign Contributions, Expenditures, and Officeholder Accounts
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt an Ordinance updating the Campaign Reform Act in the San Buenaventura Municipal Code.
Ordinance titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.215 OF THE SAN
BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS, EXPENDITURES, AND OFFICEHOLDER
ACCOUNTS”
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3. Ordinance for Second Reading – Ordinance for Proposed Water and Wastewater Rates for Fiscal Year Ending 2027 to Fiscal Year Ending 2031
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt the proposed Ordinance to adjust utility rates by amending Title 22, “Public Utilities,” of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code relating to water, water shortage surcharge, and wastewater service rates and charges. Ordinance titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 22, “PUBLIC
UTILITIES,” OF THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADJUST WATER, WATER SHORTAGE SURCHARGE, AND
WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES”
4. Resolution Extending Temporary Relocation of City Council Meetings to the Wright Event Center
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution approving the extended temporary relocation of City Council meetings to the Wright Event Center.
5. Approval of a Purchase Order with Rhino Security Solutions, LLC for the Purchase of Bollards and Planters for the Main Street Moves Area
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a purchase order as a single source purchase for Bollards and Planters for the Main Street Moves (MSM) area in the amount of $ $548,507 and a contingency in the amount of $54,851 for a total of $603,358 with Rhino Security Solutions, LLC.
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6. Professional Services Agreement with the County of Ventura Human Services Agency for Street Outreach Services
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the County of Ventura Human Services Agency to conduct street outreach services for a not -to-exceed amount of $368,294 for a term from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 with the option to extend for two additional one -year periods from July 1, 2028, to June 30, 2029 and from July 1, 2029, to June 30, 2030.
7. Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2023 -029 with Bridgette McInally d.b.a. Disaster Cost Recovery Services to Maximize the Reimbursement of City Expenses Incurred Due to Declared Disasters
Staff: Greg Morley, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2023 -029 Bridgette McInally d.b.a. Disaster Cost Recovery Services to maximize the reimbursement of city expenses incurred due to declared disasters for a new not-to-exceed amount of $430,609.
8. Revised Resolution Providing for a Systematic Classification of Positions and a Standardization of Salaries of Certain Paid Officers and Employees of the City
Staff: Valerie Barroso, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
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) as of December 20, 2025.
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9. Development of a Ceremonial Lighting Program at City Hall (Referred by the Parks and Recreation Commission)
Staff: Stacey Zarazua, Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Direct staff to develop formal guidelines for a Ceremonial Lighting Program at City Hall, incorporating the Parks & Recreation Commission’s recommendations.
b. Direct staff to assess staffing and financial impacts to clarify how the program aligns with Council priorities and potential effects on existing service levels.
10. Develop a Tree Protection Ordinance and Assess Staffing and Financial Impacts
(Referred by the Parks and Recreation Commission)
Staff: Stacey Zarazua, Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to prepare and return with a Tree Protection Ordinance incorporating the Commission’s recommendations and return it to the Commission for review before submitting to City Council.
11. Contract Plans, Specifications and Advertisement of Bids for State Water Interconnection Project (WA08-1052)
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the contract plans and specifications for the State Water Interconnection Project (WA08-1052) and authorize the advertisement for bids to be received on the QuestCDN bidding platform.
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12. Resolution Ordering the Abandonment of a Portion of a Public Service Easement at 5818 Valentine Road
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution ordering the abandonment (vacation) of a portion of the public service easement at 5818 Valentine Road.
13. Professional Services Agreement with MBC Aquatic Sciences for NPDES Ocean Monitoring Compliance Services
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Professional Service Agreement with MBC Aquatic Sciences for the term January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 and a not -to-exceed amount of $1,005,852 during the total duration of the contract, with $335,284 anticipated spend for each year pursuant to Section 4.600.140 of the Municipal Code.
14. Blanket Purchase Order with Hill Brothers Chemical Co. for Iron - Based Chemical Treatment Supply
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve a Blanket Purchase Order with Hill Brothers Chemical Co. for the supply of an iron -based chemical for use in the wastewater process for a total not-to-exceed amount of $486,000.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve two additional one-year terms of approximately $486,000 each year for Blanket Purchase Orders with Hill Brothers Chemical Co. if the option to extend is exercised, for three -year in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,458,000, subject to the appropriation of funds, pursuant to Section
4.600.200 of the Municipal Code.
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15. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2025-33 with A2LA Workplace Training, Inc. - Water and Wastewater Laboratory Consulting Services
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2025-33 with A2LA Workplace Training, Inc. for Laboratory Consulting Services, to extend the term through June 30, 2028, and increase compensation by $166,670 for an amended total contract not-to-exceed amount of $196,670.
16. Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2022 -007 with Hamner, Jewell & Associates for Property Acquisition Services for the State Water Interconnection Project
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement 2022 -007 with Hamner, Jewell & Associates for property acquisition services for the State Water Interconnection Project to extend the contract term through June 30, 2026 and to increase the maximum compensation by $20,000, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $169,260, pursuant to Section
4.600.200 of the Municipal Code.
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.
17. Historic Landmark Designation Request for the “John P. McGonigle Residence” at 1613 East Main Street (PROJ-25-0868)
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a Public Hearing.
b. Adopt a Resolution designating the “John P. McGonigle Residence” at 1613 East Main Street (PROJ-25-0868) a historic landmark. 8 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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18. Ordinance Amending San Buenaventura Municipal Code Title 18, Adding Chapter 18.500, Entertainment Zones, to Establish an Entertainment Zone Pilot Program in the Public Right of Way
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file a report on the consideration of an Entertainment Zone in the Public Right of Way.
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.
19. Resolution Declaring Surplus Land for Assessor Parcel Numbers 073-0-252-045, 073-0-252-065, and 073-0-280-210
Staff: Bill Ayub, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Adopt a Resolution declaring that the Property is non -exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code Section 54221.
b. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Notice of Availability and compliance with the Surplus Land Act.
c. Find the surplus declaration to be Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15312 of the CEQA Guidelines.
20. Professional Services Agreement PW26 -1209 with Kennedy Jenks Consultants, Inc. for Engineering Design Services on Well – Repair and Restoration of Intake Structure Project (WA14-1079)
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Agreement PW26-1209 with Kennedy Jenks Consultants, Inc. for engineering design services in the amount of $1,185,903 with a contract completion date of January 31, 2028.
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b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to subject Agreement up to a total maximum contingency of $120,000 for a total not -to-exceed Agreement amount of $1,305,903.
21. Professional Services Agreements with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. and Environmental Science Associates for Assistance with Implementing the Monitoring, Assessment and Adaptive
Management Program for the VenturaWaterPure Project
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the term January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 with a not -to-exceed amount of $3,551,174 during the total duration of the contract pursuant to Section
4.600.140 of the Municipal Code.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates for the term January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 with a not -to-exceed amount of $600,213 during the total duration of the contract pursuant to Section
4.600.140 of the Municipal Code.
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 Clerk’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.
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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 .
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, December 10, 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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