Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
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: Kahn, Brittney v. City of San Buenaventura Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2025CUPO036935
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
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
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Pier Into the Future Special Presentation
• Black History Month Proclamation
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
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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, with priority given to in-person speakers over virtual 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 Admi nistrative Report.
1. Appointment Recommendation Committee Appointments to the Ventura Housing Board
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint Pattie Braga to the Ventura Housing Board to fill the remainder of an unscheduled vacancy term ending on October 15, 2026.
2.2. 2. 2. Funding for Agreements and Amendments for Motel Rooms, Security, and Food Required to Relocate Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in the Santa Clara River Bottom from August 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 as Part of the Encampment Resolution Fund Project
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to retroactively accept the Occupancy Agreement executed with Ventura Lodging, Inc dba Motel 6/C6 for participant accommodations for a not -to-exceed amount of $490,000.00 through December 31, 2025.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Occupancy Agreement with Ventura Lodging, Inc. dba Motel 6/C6 for an increase in the amount of $212,000 for a new not - to-exceed Agreement amount of $702,000 through March 31, 2026.
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c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Contract 2024 -74 with A & A Security Group for unarmed security guard services for an increase in the amount of $39,700 to cover the period retroactively starting January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 for a new not -to-exceed amount of $109,500 amount for the Motel 6/C6 Harbor Boulevard location and a new not -to- exceed Agreement total amount of $775,469.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the General Services Agreement with Rocks and Drams for meal preparation services in the amount of $182,000 from a retroactive date of August 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 for the participants at the Motel 6 Harbor Boulevard location.
3. First Amendment to Cooperative Agreement 2015 -017 with Ventura County Watershed Protection District to Fund Estimated County Inspection Costs During Construction and Define Future Roles and Responsibilities of Each Party
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Cooperative Agreement 2015 -017 with Ventura County Watershed Protection District to fund estimated County inspection costs during construction and further clarify roles and responsibilities of each party.
b. Increase funding for Cooperative Agreement 2015-017 in the amount of $429,326 to support estimated cost to provide Ventura County Watershed Protection District construction inspection services through the duration of construction.
4. Transmittal of the Fiscal Year 2027 -2031 Capital Improvement Program
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031.
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5. Increase in Emergency Purchase Order 0003576 with Rain for Rent for the Continuation of Operation of an Emergency Bypass Pumping
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve an increase to the Emergency Purchase Order 0003576 with Rain for Rent by $750,000 for the continuation of operation of an emergency bypass pumping for a new not to exceed amount of $2,971,670.
b. Authorize the Finance Department to increase appropriations in the Disaster Recovery Fund by $250,000 from the General Fund Catastrophic Reserve committed fund balance.
6. Renewal and Update of Single/Sole Source Purchasing of Standard Equipment for Ventura Water
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution finding that it is in the City’s best interest to waive formal purchasing requirements related to single/sole source and sole brand purchases, approve the Ventura Water Department’s Standard Equipment List for a three -year period, and authorize such purchases in accordance with Section 4.600.040 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code. The Standard Equipment List includes standardized equipment used across Ventura Water divisions for new installations and system replacements, as well as st andardized equipment for replacement-in-kind of existing installations where changing manufacturers is not financially or operationally feasible.
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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.
7. Resolution to Adopt Amendment to Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program to Accommodate New Requirements for
Ownership Activities Required by The California Department of Housing and Community Development for the 2023 Funding
Allocation Cycle
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Adopt a Resolution approving the Amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funding Plan.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the PLHA Program Application, the PLHA Standard Agreement and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, and other related documents.
c. Authorize the Finance Department to, upon written verification of the award, assign increased appropriations in the amount of $234,868 to revenues and to the proper programs and accounts for their use as provided in the grant.
8. Resolution to Approve the 2025 Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey and Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2019 -120 with Historic Resources Group LLC. to Complete Related Work
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey and determine that the City’s action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.9 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15262.
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b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) 2019 -120 with Historic Resources Group, LLC. (HRG) to complete work related to the historic context statement and survey, increasing the total agreement amount by $52,312 for a new not -to-exceed amount of $231,118, and extend the end term of the agreement to June 30, 2027.
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.
9. Update on Public Information and Engagement Services Pertaining to Potential Ballot Measure
Staff: Greg Morley, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDATION
a. Receive the report pertaining to the initial public engagement regarding community support and feasibility for potential new revenue measures.
b. Provide staff direction to continue with Phase II of the project, which includes additional public engagement, surveying, and ballot measure preparation.
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, this initial period for general public communications will be limited to twenty (20) speakers, with priority given to in-person speakers over virtual 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.
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 Cle rk’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. 7 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov
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 .
Resource Items for the Public:
• City Council Protocols (which includes Rules of Decorum for the Public) • City Council Strategic Priorities 2025 -2026
• Budget Principles 2021 -2022
• City Charter/Municipal Code
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This agenda was posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board and on the internet.
Michael B. MacDonald, MMC
City Clerk
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