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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
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CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION: 4:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Mangone,
Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter , and
Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios
Absent: None
Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios 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 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: 4:44 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION: 5:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. S ánchez-
Palacios
Absent: None
Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios presiding
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Schumacher
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: Mary Ann, Kevin Daly, Nikki Katz, Patty Overley, Spencer Noren, KC Rodriguez, Carol, Leslie
CONSENT ITEMS:
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Patty Overley, Spencer Noren, Ed Alamillo
Action: M/S/C ( McReynolds/Duran) to approve the consent items, excluding Items 5 and 10, as presented.
Vote: All Ayes
Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios recused on Item 6 due to her employment with the County of Ventura.
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.
Vote: Approved the recommendation, with a revision to Item 3 of the November 4, 2025 minutes to reflect the Seaward Avenue
Corridor.
CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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”
Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance No. 2025-18
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”
Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance No. 2025-17
CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Resolution No. 2025-77
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.
Public Speakers: Christy Weir, Alyssa Gutierrez, Zachary Kitt, Nick Herson
Action: M/S/C ( McReynolds/Mangone) to approve the staff recommendation.
Vote: All Ayes
CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2025-124
Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios recused on Item 6 due to her employment with the County of Ventura.
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2023-029.4
CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Resolution No. 2025-78
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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.
Public Speakers: Wendy Chatto, KC Rodriguez, Zachary Kitt, Christy Weir, Spencer Noren
Action: M/S/C ( Duran/Halter) to approve the staff
recommendation.
Vote: All Ayes
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Resolution No. 2025-79
CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2025-125
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2025-33.1
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 te rm 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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2022-007.3
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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 th e 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.
Action: M/S/C (Halter/Mangone) to approve the staff recommendation.
Resolution No. 2025-81
Vote: All Ayes
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.
Public Speakers: Alyssa Gutierrez, Priya Jae, Spencer Noren, Patty Overley
Action: M/S/F (McReynolds/Halter) direct staff to return with an item to implement an Entertainment Zone pilot program
from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2026.
Vote: Ayes: McReynolds, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor
Dr. S ánchez-Palacios; Noes: Duran, Mangone,
Schumacher, Campos; Abstain: None; Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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Action: M/S/C (Schumacher/Duran) to direct staff to return at the end of 2026 with an Ordinance to consider
implementing an Entertainment Zone.
Vote: Ayes: Duran, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos; Noes:
McReynolds, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr.
Sánchez-Palacios; Abstain: None; Absent: None
Council Recess 8:08 p.m. – 8:19 p.m
FORMAL ITEMS:
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.
FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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.
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Mark Sirota, Brian Brennan, Amy Cherrie, Robert Mather, Christy Weir, Jared Sapp ,
Spencer Noren
Action: M/S/C (McReynolds/Halter) to approve the staff
recommendation, refer the project as the
“Ventura Waterfront Project, ” and direct staff to
report back to Council with options for public
engagement and the potential establishment of a
Citizens Committee. Resolution 2025-80
Vote: Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Schumacher, Deputy
Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios;
Noes: Mangone, Campos; Abstain: None; Absent:
None
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.
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.
Public Speakers: Burt Handy
Action: M/S/C ( Halter/Duran) to approve the staff
recommendation. Agreement No. PW26-1209
Vote: All Ayes
FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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 pu rsuant to Section
4.600.140 of the Municipal Code.
Action: No speakers. M/S/C (Schumacher/Mangone) to
approve the staff recommendation. Agreement
No. 2025-126 and Agreement No. 2025-130
Vote: All Ayes
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
a. M/S/C (Duran/Campos) to direct staff to place an item, no later than February, for an initial informational only discussion to discuss an elected city-wide Mayor. Vote: All Ayes PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Speakers: Michelle Kennedy, Burt Handy
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ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m. in memory of Steve Pilic.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on December 16, 2025.
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Michael B. MacDonald, MMC
City Clerk