Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Agenda www.cityofventura.ca.gov
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001
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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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: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper v. State Water Resources Control Board and City of San Buenaventura
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 19STCP01176 (previously San Francisco County Superior Court Case No.: CPF-14-513875) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2. 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 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)
g. Unrepresented employees
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
Authority: Government Code Section 54957
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
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Ventura County Fair Poster 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.
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) 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.
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. Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement P2023-025 with the Law Firm of Wood & Finck in the case of Guzman v. State of California, et al., VCSC case no. 56-2021-00560435-CU-PA-VTA
Staff: Javan N. Rad, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Attorney to enter into the Second Amendment to Agreement P2023-025 with the law firm of Wood & Finck, in an amount not-to-exceed a total of $390,000, to continue and conclude its representation of the City in the Guzman v. State of California, et al litigation matter.
CONSENT ITEM (CONTINUED)
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2. Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement 2023 -103 with the Law Firm of Haverkamp Law, APC for Representation of the City in Workers’ Compensation Matters
Staff: Javan N. Rad, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve the Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement 2023 -103 with Haverkamp Law, APC by increasing the compensation to an amount not -to-exceed $88,000 (increase of $8,000).
3. City Council Minutes – Regular Meetings held on May 12, 2026 and May 19, 2026
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Approve City Council Minutes for Regular Meetings held on May 12, 2026 and May 19, 2026.
4. Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Annual Reporting Requirement and Status of the Mobile Home Rent Review Board
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.
CONSENT ITEM (CONTINUED)
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5. Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2021 -031 with John Kaliski Architects, Inc. For Objective Design Standards Services
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee , to execute the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2021 -031 with John Kaliski Architects, Inc. to prepare a written and illustrated citywide planning overlay of measurable and quantifiable design standards for commercial, mixed -use, and multifamily zoning districts , increasing the total agreement amount by $35,442 (including a 10 percent contingency) for a new not -to-exceed amount of $207,742, and extend the end term of the agreement to June 30, 2027.
6. Resolution Acknowledging Receipt and Filing of the Fiscal Year 2027 Statement of Investment Policy
Staff: Greg Morley, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt and filing of the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 Statement of Investment Policy.
7. Professional Services Agreement with Athens Administrators for Third Party Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration for Fiscal Years 2027-2029
Staff: Valerie Barroso, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Athens Administrators for Third Party Worker’s Compensation Claims Administration; July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; for a not -to-exceed amount of $917,065 plus an additional cumulative not -to-exceed amount of $10,000 for possible surcharges for unanticipated high claim volume, subrogation and/or Managed Care fees.
CONSENT ITEM (CONTINUED)
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8. Ninth Amendment to License and Services Migration Agreement 2018-023 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for EnerGov Software
Staff: Mike Shaffer, Chief Technology Officer
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to retroactively execute the Ninth Amendment to License and Services Migration Agreement 2018- 023 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for three years from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, in an amount not -to-exceed $415,024, for a total Agreement amount not-to-exceed $2,131,192.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute additional Amendments to the Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for modifications in an amount not -to-exceed $30,000 for a new total Agreement amount not-to-exceed $2,161,192.
9. Amendments to General Services Agreements for Landscape Maintenance Services
Staff: Stacey Zarazua, Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to General Services Agreement 2024 -30 with Garcia’s Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2029 and increase the Agreement total to the five - year amount, including annual Consumer Price Index increases after the first year, to an Agreement amount not-to-exceed $1,931,421.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to General Services Agreement 2024 -31 with Natural Green Landscape, Inc. to extend the term of the Agreement through October 31, 2026 and increase the Agreement total, which includes a Consumer Price Index increase, to an Agreement amount not -to- exceed $1,704,257.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to General Services Agreement 2024 -32 with Sunridge Landscape Maintenance, Inc. to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2029 and increase the Agreement total to the five - year amount, including an annual Consumer Price Index increase after the first year, to an Agreement amount not-to-exceed $4,125,058.
CONSENT ITEM (CONTINUED)
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10. Agreement between the County of Ventura and the City of Ventura for the Ventura County Medical Center Services for Fiscal Year 2026 - 27 Staff: David Dickey, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an Agreement between the City of Ventura and the County of Ventura for Ventura County Medical Center services from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 for the estimated cost of $677,498.
b. Authorize the Finance Department to increase expenditure and revenue appropriations in the General Categorical and Grant Fund, Police Department budget.
12. Counseling Agreement with Gina Gallivan for Behavioral Health and Wellness Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Staff: David Dickey, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the FY 26 -27 Agreement with Gina Gallivan in the amount not to exceed $75,000.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute four additional one-year extensions with Gina Gallivan for a total not -to-exceed amount of $336,000.
11. Second Amendment to Animal Services Agreement 2020 -018 and Approve Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Service Level Agreement between the City of Ventura and the County of Ventura for Animal Services
Staff: David Dickey, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Animal Services Agreement 2020-018.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Service Level Agreement between the City of Ventura and the County of Ventura for animal services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, for the estimated cost of $995,448.
CONSENT ITEM (CONTINUED)
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13. Seventh Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW23-1072 with Noble Consultants, Inc. for Pier Fire Water Line Replacement (FA11-1268)
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee , to execute the Seventh Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW23 -1072 with Noble Consultants, Inc. for the pier fire water line replacement for a new contract completion date of July 30, 2027.
14. Integrated Supply Agreement with Genuine Parts Company, DBA NAPA Integrated Business Solutions to Operate the City’s On -Site Store and Warehouse
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to award the contract and execute an Agreement with Genuine Parts Company DBA NAPA Integrated Business Solutions, in the amount of $175,000 for an initial term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and an option to extend for up to four one -year terms for a total contract not -to-exceed amount of $929,100.
b. Authorize the City Manager , or designee , to execute up to four one - year contract extensions.
15. Five-Year On-Call Professional Service Agreements with 66 Firms for 29 Professional Services
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute On-Call Professional Service Agreements with 66 firms for scopes of work in 29 professional service categories with a $60,000 per task order limit and $500,000 aggregate total per Agreement for a term ending on June 30, 2031.
CONSENT ITEM (CONTINUED)
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16. State Road and Rehabilitation Account Act of 2017 Project List (SB - 1) - Fiscal Year 2027
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve the FY 2027 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project List.
b. Adopt a Resolution for the FY 2027 Project List to include Ondulando Area Resurfacing Projects.
17. Purchase Order with MTM Construction Inc. under Job Order Contract PW24-1142 for Buenaventura Golf Course – Flood Recovery and Mitigation Integration Project (PM24-1260)
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a purchase order in the amount of $700,493 and a contingency of $105,074 with MTM Construction, Inc. for the Buenaventura Golf Course - Flood Recovery and Mitigation Integration project (PM24 -1260) under Job Order Contract PW24-1142 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $805,567.
b. Find project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as defined in California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Article 19 - Section 15301(a) Existing Facilities Interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances. Staff will file a notice of exemption with the County and State Clearinghouse within five business days of approval of this action.
CONSENT ITEM (CONTINUED)
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18. Fourth Amendment to General Services Agreement 2024 -74 with A&A Security Group and Nova One Protection Group dba Skyline Vision Security Alliance for Unarmed Citywide Security Guard Services
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment to General Services Agreement 2024 -74 with Skyline Vision Security Alliance for unarmed Citywide security guard services in the amount of $366,000, including living wage costs, to exercise the second of four one -year options to extend the term through June 30, 2027 for a not-to-exceed agreement amount of $1,141,469.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to exercise the remaining two one -year options to extend for an annual amount of $366,000 and cumulative total of $1,873,469.
19. General Services Agreement with Servicon Systems Inc. for City - Wide Janitorial Services
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a General Services Agreement with Servicon Systems Inc., for city -wide janitorial services in an amount not -to-exceed $4,756,292, including annual living wage increases for base services, for an initial term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and options to extend for up to four one - year terms for a total five-year Agreement.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to the Agreement through June 30, 2031.
CONSENT ITEM (CONTINUED)
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20. Sixth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2022 -022 with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Completion of Water and Wastewater Connection Fee Studies
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Sixth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2022 -022 with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for connection fee study services to extend the term through June 30, 2027 with no change to compensation.
21. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2025 -06 with Bodewell Group, LLC (formerly Katz and Associates, Inc.) for Strategic Communications Planning and Outreach Support for Ventura Water
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2025 -06 with Bodewell Group, LLC for strategic communications planning and outreach for Ventura Water to extend the contract term through June 30, 2027 and to increase the contract total by $151,166, for a new contract total amount of $627,736.
22. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2025 -49 with Hopkins Groundwater Consultants for Hydrogeological Consulting Services
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2025 -49 with Hopkins Groundwater Consultants, Inc. to provide on -going hydrogeological groundwater services, extending the Agreement term through June 30, 2027 , with no change to compensation.
CONSENT ITEM (CONTINUED)
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23. Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2024 -51 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to Provide Environmental and Permitting Support for the Ventura River Fish Passage Debris Removal
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2024 -51 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to provide environmental and permitting support for the Ventura River Fish Passage Debris Removal Project; to extend the Agreement term through June 30, 2027, and to increase the contract total by $26,775 for a new contract not-to-exceed total amount of $197,422.
24. Sixth Amendment to Agreement 2021 -038 with TriTech Software Systems to Provide Lucity Asset Maintenance Management
Software, Licensing, and Consulting Services for Fiscal Year 2027
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the S ixth Amendment to Service Agreement 2021 -038 with TriTech Software Systems, a Central Square Technologies, LLC company, to provide Lucity Asset Management Software, licensing, and consulting services on demand for Ventura Water, extending the term through June 30, 2027, and a contract increase of $61,626 for a total contract not -to-exceed amount of $442,226.
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.
25. Ordinance Implementing Housing Element Program 19:
Transitional/Supportive Housing, Emergency Shelters, and Group Care Facilities
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a public hearing.
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b. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance to comply with recent State housing laws related to emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, and group care facilities. Ordinance titled: Ordinance titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 24, “ZONING
REGULATIONS,” OF THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL
CODE, THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, PARKLANDS SPECIFIC
PLAN, AND SATICOY & WELLS DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO
ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS,
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, LOW
BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS, RESIDENTIAL CARE, AND
GROUP CARE; TO REPEAL THE EMERGENCY SHELTER
OVERLAY ZONE; AND TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT
PROGRAM 19”
c. Set the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance on the next date upon which adequate notice can be provided.
d. Authorize staff to initiate a Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan Amendment (LCPA) to Title 24 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code, Downtown Specific Plan, and Midtown Corridors Development Code.
e. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (the “State CEQA Guidelines”) in that the adoption merely implements a regulatory process that will not foreseeably result in construction activities or other physical activities, either directly or indirectly. It can therefore be foreseen that the enactment of these Ordinances does not have the potential to result in significant effects on the environment.
26. Resolution Approving Revisions to the Planning, Construction Permit, and Parklet User and Regulatory Fees Schedules
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a public hearing.
b. Adopt a Resolution approving revisions to the Planning, Construction Permit, and Parklet User and Regulatory Fee Schedules, effective August 23, 2026.
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27. Resolution to Enter into an Energy Services Agreement with FFP BTM Solar, LLC for Solar Services at the VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification Facility
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed Energy Services Agreement and General Terms and Conditions with FFP BTM Solar, LLC.
b. Adopt a Resolution approving an Energy Services Agreement between the City of Ventura and FFP BTM Solar, LLC, for solar services at the VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification Facility and find that the installation of solar at the VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification Facility is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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.
28. Resolution Adopting a City Council Policy for Technology Disruptions Impacting Public Participation at City Council Meetings
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution establishing a City Council Meeting Disruption Policy, as required by Senate Bill 707, establishing a policy for technology disruptions impacting public participation during City Council meetings.
29. Customer Assistance Program Update
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the presentation and approve an increase to the Customer Assistance Program annual authorized amount by $35,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $110,000.
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30. Resolution to Adopt Amendments to the Citywide Parklet Design Guidelines and Standards
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Adopt a Resolution adopting Amendments to the Citywide Parklet Design Guidelines and Standards.
b. Direct staff to allow existing parklets to remain until a required removal deadline of January 7, 2027, while allowing businesses to apply for and build new parklets at any time per the design guidelines, within the Main Street Moves area.
c. Determine that the proposed amendments to the Standards are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the commonsense exemption set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
PUBLIC NOTICES: Items listed under Public Notices are a matter of public record only. These items do not require City Council action.
31. Public Notice – Approval of Final Map for Tract No. 5937
This serves as Public Notice that the City Engineer has received the subdivision final map for the project described below in accordance with Section 26.100.220 of the City of San Buenaventura Municipal Code. See site location map attached.
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).
Location: 0.95-acre parcel at 10861 Blackburn Road
Tract Number: 5937
Developer: Shea Homes Limited Partnership
Description: Eight residential units and two accessory dwelling units
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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, speakers may not cede their time to another speaker. If a person speaks during the first general public communications period, they do not have an opportunity to speak again during this second period, even if their time was shortened to two (2) minutes during the first period. 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 Clerk’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
• City Charter
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This agenda was posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board and on the internet.
Michael B. MacDonald, MMC
City Clerk