Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Negotiators: Bill Ayub, City Manager and Valerie Barroso, Human Resources Director
Employee Organizations:
a. Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 CTW,CLC, representing “G” (General), “S” (Supervisory), and “Q” (Professional) Units b. Ventura Maintenance Employees Association (VMEA)
c. Ventura Fire Management Association (VFMA)
d. Ventura City Firefighters’ Association (VCFA)
e. Ventura Police Management Association (VPMA)
f. Ventura Police Officers’ Association (VPOA)
Unrepresented Employees:
a. All Unrepresented Employees
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting.
___________________________________________________________________ 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:
• Museum of Ventura County Presentation
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. 2 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov
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 Report.
1. City Council Minutes – Regular Meetings held on January 13, 2026, and January 27, 2026
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Approve City Council Minutes for Regular Meetings held on January 13, 2026, and January 27, 2026
2. Ordinance for Second Reading - 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
Waive the second reading in full and adopt 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. 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”
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3. Ordinance for Second Reading - Proposed Anti -Harassment Ordinance adding Chapter 8.1200 to the San Buenaventura Municipal Code
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt 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”
4. Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW26 -1193 with COM3 Consulting Inc. for Project Management Services Supporting Interim Fire Station No. 7
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW26 -1193 with COM3 Consulting Inc. in the amount of $26,000 for a new contract total of $85,750 and a contract completion date of January 31, 2027.
5. Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW24 -1124 with RRM Design Group for Design Services Supporting Interim Fire Station No. 7
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW24 -1124 with RRM Design Group in the amount of $41,980 for a new contract total of $108,510 and a contract completion date of July 31, 2026. 4 CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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 $3,670 for a total not -to-exceed contract amount of $112,180 and a total time extension of 180 calendar days.
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.
6. Annual Position Vacancy Update and Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Staff: Valerie Barroso, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public heating and receive and file the City’s Annual Position Vacancy Update and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Report to comply with AB 2561.
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.
7. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit Results and Related Financial Reports Staff: Greg Morley, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDATION
a. Receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) with the Independent Auditors’ Report for the City of San Buenaventura for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
b. Receive the Measure O Financial Statements report with the Independent Auditors’ Report and Report on Internal Controls for the City of San Buenaventura for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. 5 FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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8. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop #1
Staff: Greg Morley, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the staff report and provide direction, as needed, about the Fiscal Year 2027 draft base budget, with the proposed budget to be submitted to the City Council in April 2026.
9. Study Session for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 -2031 Capital Improvement Program
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a study session regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2027 -2031 and provide staff with feedback on the proposed Program.
10. At-Large Elected Mayor Discussion
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
This item is presented for information only, but the Council could provide staff direction for future agenda items, if desired.
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 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. 6 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov
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.
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, February 11, 2026, at 5:10 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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