Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M.REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M.CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYOR Councilmembers:DISTRICT 1 – LIZ CAMPOSDISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYORDISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHERDISTRICT 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDSDISTRICT 6 – JIM DURANDISTRICT 7 – ALEX MANGONE Bill AyubCity ManagerJavan N. RadCity Attorney Michael B. MacDonald City ClerkPUBLIC 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.Live broadcasts of City Council meetings are available on Cable TV (Channel 15) and via internet accessible video stream at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videosor on YouTube at https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live. To access the meeting remotely use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095569075. To request to speak, use the “raise hand” function in Zoom. To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 840 9556 9075. To provide public comment, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the City Clerk. Please be mindful that the meeting will be recorded, and all rules of procedure and decorum apply for in-person attendees and those participating virtually.To submit written comments (up to 1,000 characters) for the City Council’s consideration and inclusion in the public records, email [email protected] 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date, or by using the public comment form at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/publicinput. Please include the Agenda Item Number in the subject. 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, May 12, 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, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios Absent: None Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios presidingPUBLIC 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: Aera Energy LLC, et al. v. City of Ventura, et al. Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2026CUWM061857Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) ADJOURNMENT:4:42 p.m. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION: 5:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios Absent: Councilmember Duran Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios presiding Councilmember Duran present at 6:31 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember McReynolds SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ventura Regional Sanitation District Services Presentation Green Business Awards Recognition2 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Javan N. Rad reported that City Council met in closed session on the item and announced that there was no reportable action. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONSCITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONSPUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:Public Speakers: Nick Tomasello, Emily Barany, Leslie Geller, Sharyn Cooper, Phillip Fields, Judee Hauer, Kate Bello, Diana Salzer, Firman Brown, Kirby Ward, Evelyn Arnold, Lisa O’Neill, Kate McDufee, Manual Bustamonte, Dana Worsnop, Erin Kraus, Oliver Council Recess 6:12 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS: Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online. Action: No speakers. M/S/C (McReynolds/Schumacher) to approve the Consent Items, excluding Item 6, as presented. Vote: Ayes: McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos,Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Duran Councilmember Duran absent at 6:50 p.m. No vote recorded on Item 5 by Councilmember McReynolds 1.Ordinance for Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.455and Adopting a New Chapter 24.499 in the Municipal Code and CoastalZoning CodeStaff: Michael MacDonald, City ClerkRECOMMENDATIONWaive the second reading in full and adopt an Ordinance that amends theMunicipal Code and Coastal Zoning Code to incorporate the CaliforniaCoastal Commission’s suggested modifications. Ordinance titled:3
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF, ACCEPTING, AND AGREEING TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION’S SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY’S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT BY AMENDING SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 6, CHAPTER 6.455, “SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS,” AND MAKING CHAPTER 6.455 APPLICABLE IN THE COASTAL ZONE THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 24.499” Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance 2026-082.Side Letter of Agreement Between the Ventura Fire ManagementAssociation and the City Regarding Holiday Pay to Align withCalPERS Special Compensation RequirementsStaff: Valerie Barroso, Human Resources DirectorRECOMMENDATIONAuthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute on behalf of the City aSide Letter of Agreement between the Ventura Fire ManagementAssociation and the City regarding holiday pay to align with CalPERSspecial compensation requirements.Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-523.Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for Website Hosting,Support, and Maintenance Services and DocAccess AccessibilityToolsStaff: Mike Shaffer, Chief Technology OfficerRECOMMENDATIONa. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three-year MasterServices Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC, in accordance with Statementof Work Q-123133-1, for website design, hosting, maintenance, andsupport services in an amount not-to-exceed $232,476 through June 30,2029.b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three-yearService Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for DocAccess accessibilityservices in an amount not-to-exceed $83,500 through June 30, 2029.4
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute additionalStatements of Work governed by the Master Services Agreement withCivicPlus, LLC for a contingency amount of up to $10,000 for the threeyears through June 30, 2029.Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-53 and 2026-544.Annual Report on Military Equipment Used by the Police Departmentin Compliance with AB 481 and Renewal of Ordinance 2022-005Staff: David Dickey, Chief of PoliceRECOMMENDATIONa. Receive and File the Police Department’s Annual Military EquipmentReport, as required by Assembly Bill 481.b. Renew Ordinance 2022-005, establishing a Military Equipment Policyfor the Police Department.Vote: Approved recommendation. 5.Project Status Update and Authorization of Additional Funding forConstruction Contract PW25-1184 with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc.for Beach Parking Structure Southeast Stair Tower ReplacementProject and First Amendment to Task Order 001 of Agreement PW22-1009 with Cannon Corporation, Inc.Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works DirectorRECOMMENDATIONa. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate an additional$98,923 in funding for Construction Contract PW25-1184 with JilkHeavy Construction, Inc. to address construction change ordersassociated with unforeseen field conditions that exceed the previouslyauthorized contingency.b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the FirstAmendment to Task Order 001 of Agreement PW22-1009 with CannonCorporation, Inc. increasing the contract amount by $9,350, from$57,000 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $66,350 for structuralengineering design services.5
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov c.Authorize the Finance Department to make any related budget adjustments necessary to complete the project.Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement PW22-1009.1 No vote recorded on Item 5 by Councilmember McReynolds 6.Natural Gas Boiler Replacement and Advertisement of Bids for City Hall East Boiler Replacement Project (FA19-1149)Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director RECOMMENDATION a. Approve the replacement of existing natural gas boiler units located in City Hall East with new Energy Star certified natural gas boilers in accordance with approved Capital Improvement Program description for Project No. FA19-1149 and identified in the 2020 Facilities Condition Assessment. b.Approve the contract plans and specifications for the City Hall East Boiler Replacement, Specification 2022-018, and authorize the advertisement of bids to be received on the QuestCDN bidding platform. Public Speakers:Kathleen Wheeler, Judee Hauer, Todd Collart, Kristen Kessler, Don Price, Phillip Fields, Wendy Chatto, Wayne Morgan Action: M/S/C (Halter/Schumacher) to establish a City Council standing committee consisting of Councilmembers Schumacher, McReynolds, and Campos, and to refer this item to the standing committee for review and recommendation to the City Council prior to Council recess in late July. The committee shall dissolve upon completion of its recommendation to the City Council. Vote: Ayes: McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos,Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Duran6
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7.Use of Contingency Funds for Project WW22-1215, Membrane Bioreactor/ Ultraviolet Light Disinfection ProjectStaff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager RECOMMENDATIONThis item is information only. Vote: Received and Filed. 8.Final 2025 Water Demand Factor StudyStaff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager RECOMMENDATIONReceive and File the Final 2025 Water Demand Factor Study. Vote: Received and Filed. 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. 9.Resolution to Adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management PlanStaff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager RECOMMENDATIONa. Conduct a public hearing. b. Adopt by Resolution the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan for the City of San Buenaventura with the addition of comments received by the City Council incorporated into the final Plan as deemed appropriate. Public Speakers: Phillip Fields Action: M/S/C (Schumacher/Mangone) to approve the staff recommendation. Resolution 2026-24 Vote: Ayes: McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Duran 7
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10.Resolution to Adopt the 2025 Water Shortage Event Contingency PlanStaff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General ManagerRECOMMENDATIONa. Conduct a public hearing.b. Adopt by Resolution the City of San Buenaventura’s 2025 WaterShortage Event Contingency Plan.Public Speakers: Phillip FieldsAction: M/S/C (Schumacher/Mangone) to approve the staff recommendation. Resolution 2026-25Vote: Ayes: McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Duran FORMAL ITEMS: 11.Pavement Management Plan and Sidewalk Maintenance Plan forFiscal Years 2026-2030Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works DirectorRECOMMENDATIONReceive and file the Pavement Management Plan and the SidewalkMaintenance Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. No action is required.Public Speakers: Evelyn Arnold, Wendy Chatto, Spencer NorenVote: Presentation made; discussion held.Councilmember Duran present at 8:33 p.m.Council Recess 9:24 p.m. – 9:35 p.m. Action: M/S/C (Mangone/Campos) to extend the meeting beyond 10 p.m. per the city council protocols.Vote: All Ayes 8
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12.Ordinance Adding to Title 8 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code a Chapter 8.430, “Regulation of the Sale of Nitrous Oxide,” in Order to Prohibit the Sale of Nitrous Oxide Outside of Legitimate Uses within the City Staff: David Dickey, Chief of PoliceRECOMMENDATION a. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance adding to Title 8 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code a Chapter 8.430, “Regulation of the Sale of Nitrous Oxide,” in order to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide outside of legitimate uses within the City. Ordinance titled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 8.430, “REGULATION OF THE SALE OF NITROUS OXIDE,” TO TITLE 8 OF THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE” b.Find that adopting the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the action consists merely of the adoption of regulations which implement an administrative process that will not foreseeably result in construction activities or other physical activities, either directly or indirectly; and that it can therefore be foreseen that the enactment of this Ordinance amendment does not have the potential to result in significant effects on the environment. c. Set the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption for the next meeting upon which adequate notice can be provided. Public Speakers: Phillip Fields, Spencer NorenAction: M/S/C (McReynolds/Schumacher) to approvethe staff recommendation. Ordinance 2026-10 Vote: All Ayes 9
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13.Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.420, “Reserved,” of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code, and Replacing it in its Entirety with Chapter 8.420, “Prohibition on Sale of Kratom,” in Order to Ban Sales of Kratom within the City Staff: David Dickey, Chief of PoliceRECOMMENDATION a. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance repealing Chapter 8.420, “Reserved,” of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code, and replacing it in its entirety with Chapter 8.420, “Prohibition on Sale of Kratom,” in order to ban sales of Kratom within the City. Ordinance titled:“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA REPEALING CHAPTER 8.420, “RESERVED,” AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 8.420, “PROHIBITION ON SALE OF KRATOM,” OF TITLE 8 OF THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE” b.Find that adopting the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the action consists merely of the adoption of regulations which implement an administrative process that will not foreseeably result in construction activities or other physical activities, either directly or indirectly; and that it can therefore be foreseen that the enactment of this Ordinance amendment does not have the potential to result in significant effects on the environment. c. Set the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption for the next meeting upon which adequate notice can be provided. Supplemental Packet:Communications posted online.Public Speakers: Allison Smith, Paige, James Adkins, Michelle Vazquez, Phillip Fields, Nicholas Carpentieri, Jennifer Gillis, Melody Woolf, Stephen McIntosh, Mike Fasano, Shannon Lee, John Robinson, Ryan ShermanAction: M/S/C (Schumacher/Duran) to approve the staff recommendation. Ordinance 2026-11Vote: All Ayes10
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14.Ordinance Ending Contributions from Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan Projects to the Public Art FundStaff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager RECOMMENDATIONa.Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance ending contributions from Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Projects to the Public Art Fund. Ordinance titled:"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4.610, SECTION 4.610.020 OF THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE, REMOVING WATER AND WASTEWATER PROJECTS FROM THE DEFINITION OF “ELIGIBLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT” FOR THE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM"b. Find that enactment of the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because its enactment implements an administrative process that will not foreseeably result in construction activities or other physical activities, either directly or indirectly. c. Set the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption for the next meeting upon which adequate notice can be provided. Public Speakers: Phillip Fields, Spencer Noren Action: M/S/C (McReynolds/Schumacher) to approve the staff recommendation. Ordinance 2026-12 Vote: All Ayes 11 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov PUBLIC NOTICES:Items listed under Public Notices are a matter of public record only. These items do notrequire City Council action. 15.Public Notice – Submittal of Final Map for Tract No. 5937This serves as Public Notice that the City Engineer has received thesubdivision final map for the project described below in accordance withSection 26.100.220 of the City of San Buenaventura Municipal Code. Seesite location map attached.ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS a. M/S/F (Mangone/Duran) to direct staff to return on June 16 for a special meetingon a discussion regarding Main Street Moves. Vote: Ayes: Mangone, McReynolds,and Duran; Noes: Campos, Schumacher, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr.Sánchez-Palacios; Abstain: None; Absent: Noneb. M/S/C (Halter/Schumacher) to refer “Items for Future Agendas” provisions withinthe City Council Protocols related to the introduction of new agenda items, to theRules Committee for review. Vote: Ayes: McReynolds, Schumacher, Campos,Duran, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios; Noes: Mangone;Abstain: None; Absent: NonePUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:Public Speakers: Patty Overley, Spencer NorenADJOURNMENT:Meeting adjourned at 11:37 p.m. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on May 12, 2026. ___________________________ Michael B. MacDonald, MMC City Clerk Location:0.95-acre parcel at 10861 Blackburn RoadTract Number:5937Developer:Shea Homes Limited PartnershipDescription: Eight residential units and two accessory dwelling units 12