Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov
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.
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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. 1 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov
CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION – 4:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Mangone,
Schumacher, Campos, and Mayor Dr. S ánchez-
Palacios
Absent: Halter
Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios presiding
Deputy Mayor Halter present at 4:06 p.m.
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: Kahn, Brittney v. City of San Buenaventura Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2025CUPO036935
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios recused due to a conflict.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
ADJOURNMENT: 4:31 p.m.
____________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION: 5:03 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember McReynolds
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Pier Into the Future Special Presentation
• Black History Month Proclamation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Javan N. Rad reported that City Council met in closed session on the two items and announced that there was no reportable action.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Speakers: Derek Turner, John Sanders Jones, Chris Amendt, Pattie Braga, Phillip Fields, Nervonica, Trevor Gotsman
CONSENT ITEMS:
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Action: No speakers. M/S/C (Schumacher/Mangone) to approve the consent items, as presented.
Vote: All Ayes
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
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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.
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-13, Agreement 2013-13.1, Agreement 2024-74.3, Agreement 2026-14
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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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2015-17.1
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.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
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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.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
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 au thorize 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.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Resolution 2026-06
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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.
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.
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Action: No speakers. M/S/C (Schumacher/Campos) to
approve the staff recommendation and further
direct staff to conduct a 90-day outreach period
to promote the program; implement a lottery -
based selection process for applicant selection;
amend the program term from 20 years to 30
years; and convert the loan structure to a
forgivable loan. Resolution 2026-07
Vote: Ayes: Duran, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. S ánchez-
Palacios; Noes: McReynolds; Abstain: None;
Absent: None
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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.
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.
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Gary Carlton, Ahsan Mirza, Bob Tobias, Zachary Kitt, Stephen Schafer, Steven Tobias,
Spencer Noren , Kara Brunzell, Trevor
Gotsman
Action: M/S/C ( McReynolds/Sánchez-Palacios) to
approve staff recommendation b, authorizing
the Third Amendment with Historic Resources
Group, LLC.
Vote: All Ayes
Action: M/S/C (Halter/Campos) to continue the item to
April 28, 2026, to allow for greater outreach to
the properties identified.
Vote: Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Campos,
Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-
Palacios; Noes: Schumacher; Abstain: None;
Absent: None
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Action: M/S/C (Duran/Campos) to direct staff to return
with parcel 10452 in 6z status when the
Resolution returns to the City Council for
approval.
Vote: Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Campos,
and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios; Noes: Deputy
Mayor Halter , Schumacher; Abstain: None;
Absent: None
Council Recess 9:02 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
FORMAL ITEMS:
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.
Public Speakers: Spencer Noren, Glenn Overley, Wendy Chatto, Trevor Gotsman
Action: M/S/C ( Duran/McReynolds) to approve the staff
recommendation.
Vote: All Ayes
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
a. M/S/C (Campos/Mangone) direct staff to return with an item, language access plan. Vote:
All Ayes
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ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. in memory of Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on February 3, 2026.
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Michael B. MacDonald, MMC
City Clerk
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