Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M.
SPECIAL 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: Guzman v. State of California, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2021-00560435-CUPA Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: White v. City of San Buenaventura, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2022CUPO571660
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consideration of Initiation of Litigation: One Case
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Avila, Maria del Carmen v. Eric Ericsson’s Fish Co., City of Ventura, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2025CUPO047717
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Claimant: Thomas Vos v. City of Ventura
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Number: ADJ19027981 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
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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
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 give n 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 Administrative Rep ort.
1. Approval of Appointments to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council
Staff: Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the appointment of Ventura resident s Annette Halpern and Colleen Bogdanich to serve on the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council for a term of office from January 1, 2026 , through June 30, 2028.
2. Transmission of Fiscal Year 2026 2 nd Quarter Financial Update and General Fund Appropriations Increase
Staff: Greg Morley, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDATION
a. Receive the Fiscal Year 2026 2nd Quarter Financial Update.
b. Authorize a General Fund appropriations adjustment of $1,149,947 to support transferring the California Integrated Waste Management program from the General Grant and Categorical Fund.
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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.
4. Proposed Anti-Harassment Ordinance adding Chapter 8.1200 to the San Buenaventura Municipal Code
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a public hearing and introduce and waive the first reading of the Anti -Harassment Ordinance adding a new chapter to the San Buenaventura Municipal Code Chapter 8.1200. Ordinance Titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 8.1200,
“ANTI-HARASSMENT PROGRAM,” TO THE SAN BUENAVENTURA
MUNICIPAL CODE.”
b. Adopt a Resolution establishing a schedule of civil penalties imposed through administrative citations for violation of the Municipal Code relating to the Anti-Harassment Program, Chapter 8.1200.
3. Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of PROJ -25-0901/ Coastal Development Permit, Major Design Review, Exception, Warrant, and Lot Merger for TheTradeDesk Renovation Project at 507 E. Main Street
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a public hearing and a dopt a Resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of the Coastal Development Permit, Major Design, Waiver, Exception, and Lot Line Adjustment for TheTradeDesk Office Renovation at 507 E. Main Street (PROJ-25-0901/ Coastal Development (CDP -09-25-0101), Major Design Review (MDR-09-25-0064), Exception (E-09-25-0013,) Warrant (W-09-25-0011), and Lot Merger (LLA-09-25-0019).
b. Make a determination that this action is categorically exempt for the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities.
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c. Schedule a second reading and adoption of the Ordinance on the next date upon which adequate notice can be provided.
d. Find that adoption of the Ordinance and Resolution are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15321.
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.
5. Ordinance to Amend San Buenaventura Municipal Code Section
2.470.030 to Clarify Grant Program Authority Under the Arts & Culture Commission
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending San Buenaventura Municipal Code Section 2.470.030 to clarify the advisory role of the Arts & Culture Commission and align cultural funding grant program administration with the City’s standard grant governance practices and set the second reading at the next available meeting where notice can be given. Ordinance titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.470.030 OF CHAPTER 2.470, “ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION,” OF THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE”
6. Emergency Ordinance to Prohibit the Removal and Trimming of Trees within Protected Wildlife Habitats within the City and Declaring the Urgency Thereof
Staff: Stacey Zarazua, Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Introduce and adopt an Emergency Ordinance, after making the findings required by Section 706 of the Charter, prohibit ing the trimming and removal of trees within habitats of protected wildlife within the City. Ordinance titled:
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“AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTUA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER
20.155, “TREE PROTECTION IN HABITATS FOR PROTECTED
WILDLIFE,” TO THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROHIBIT THE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL OF TREES WITHIN
HABITATS OF PROTECTED WILDLIFE WITHIN THE CITY AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF”
b. Adopt a Resolution approving a schedule of civil penalties for trimming and removal of trees in habitats of protected wildlife. c. Find that adoption of the Ordinance and Resolution is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the action does not have the potential to result in significant effects on the environment.
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) speak ers, 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.
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.
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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, February 4, 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, CMC
City Clerk
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