Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 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, MAYORCouncilmembers: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. MacDonaldCity 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 meet 1 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 p.m.ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Campos,Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios Absent: Councilmember Schumacher Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios presiding 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: Garland v. County of Ventura, et al. Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2025CUPO051365 Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) ADJOURNMENT: 4:15 p.m. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION:5:01 p.m. ROLL CALLPresent: Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios Absent: None Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios presiding PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Duran SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Robotics Team Champions Recognition Pride Month Proclamation CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Javan N. Rad reported that City Council met in closed session on the one item and announced that there was no reportable action.2 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONSCITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:Public Speakers:Wendy Chatto, Sharyn Cooper, John Sanders Jones,Phillip Fields CONSENT ITEMS: Supplemental Packet:Communications posted online. Public Speakers: Glenn Overley, Carlos Landeros-Angel, Phillip Fields Action: M/S/C (Schumacher/Mangone) to approve the Consent Items as presented. Vote: All AyesNo votes recorded on Item 4 and 5 by Councilmember Campos 1.Ordinance for Second Reading - 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 CityStaff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk RECOMMENDATION Waive the Second reading in full and adopt an Ordinance adding to Title 8 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code a new 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” Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance 2026-10 3
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2.Ordinance for Second Reading -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 CityStaff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk RECOMMENDATION Waive the second reading in full and adopt 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”Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance 2026-11 3.Ordinance for Second Reading - Ordinance Ending Contributions from Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan Projects to the Public Art Fund Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk RECOMMENDATION Waive the Second reading in full and adopt 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”Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance 2026-12 4
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4.First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement CD2025-13 with Downtown Ventura Partners for Street Outreach to Homeless Encampments in the City of VenturaStaff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATIONAuthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement CD2025-13 with Downtown Ventura Partners that increases the total Agreement amount by $100,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 and extends the term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 for a Homeless Services Social Worker (HSSW). Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement CD2025-13.1 No vote recorded on Item 4 by Councilmember Campos 5.Resolution Providing City Event Support Services for Jackalope Block Party Ventura 2027 and 2028 Staff: Bill Ayub, City Manager RECOMMENDATIONAdopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to provide City event support services for Jackalope Block Party Ventura 2027 and 2028.Vote:Approved recommendation. Resolution 2026-27No vote recorded on Item 5 by Councilmember Campos 6.Resolution to Adopt Annual Assessment Renewal for the Downtown Ventura Property-Based Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2027 Staff: Bill Ayub, City Manager RECOMMENDATIONAdopt a Resolution approving the Annual Streets & Highway Report, readopting the District’s annual assessments, and levying assessments under the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994.Vote:Approved recommendation. Resolution 2026-285
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7.Revised Salary Resolution for Unrepresented EmployeesStaff: Valerie Barroso, Human Resources Director RECOMMENDATIONAdopt a revised Resolution Providing for a Systematic Classification of Positions and a Standardization of Salaries of Certain Paid Officers and Employees of the City (Salary Resolution) as of June 20, 2026.Vote:Approved recommendation. Resolution 2026-298.Professional Services Agreement PW26-1220 with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Construction Inspection Services on 2026 Slurry-Cape Seal Street Resurfacing Project (ST15-1084)Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director RECOMMENDATION a.Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Professional Service Agreement PW26-1220 with MNS Engineers, Inc. to provide inspection services in the amount of $146,080 with a contract completion date of January 29, 2027. b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to subject Agreement up to a total maximum contingency of $14,608 for a total not-to-exceed Agreement amount of $160,688. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement PW26-1220 FORMAL ITEMS: 9.Resolutions Calling the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for Four City Council Seats and One City Revenue MeasureStaff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk RECOMMENDATIONa.Adopt a Resolution calling for a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, to elect City Councilmembers for Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6, and to submit one measure to the voters, with the measure (a transactions and use tax) requiring two-thirds (2/3) supermajority vote of all members of the City Council. 6
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov b. Adopt a Resolution requesting the Ventura County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election on the same date, in accordance with Elections Code Sections 10403, 10403.5, and 10418. c. Adopt a Resolution adopting regulations for candidates pertaining to Candidate Statements submitted to the voters for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election. d.Adopt a Resolution setting priorities for filing a written argument and rebuttal argument regarding the City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis for the measure.e. Designate up to three City Councilmembers to file written arguments and rebuttals for the ballot measure on behalf of the City of San Buenaventura for the November 3, 2026 ballot. Public Speakers: Phillip Fields, Glenn Overley, Jeff Kowalishen, Stephanie Caldwell, Alyssa GutierrezAction: M/S/C (Schumacher/Mangone) to approve the revised Election Resolutions provided by staff during the meeting. Resolutions 2026-30, 2026-31, and 2026-32 Vote: All AyesAction: M/S/F (McReynolds/Duran) to approve the revised City Revenue Measure Resolution provided by staff during the meeting. Vote: Ayes: Mangone, Schumacher, Campos; Noes: McReynolds, Duran, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios; Abstain: None; Absent: None 7
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10.Assembly Bill 1572 Outreach and ImplementationStaff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General ManagerRECOMMENDATIONReceive a report on Assembly Bill 1572 and provide feedback on the draftAB 1572 Strategic Outreach and Communications Plan. No action isrequired. Public Speakers: Phillip FieldsVote:Presentation made; discussion held.ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Public Speakers: Glenn OverleyADJOURNMENT:Meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on June 2, 2026. ___________________________Darrick Ryser, CMC Assistant City Clerk 8