Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 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 meeting. 1 Tuesday, June 23, 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, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter Absent: Mayor Dr. Sánchez-PalaciosDeputy Mayor Halter presiding Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios present at 4:19 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:Erin Burdine, Peter Shallenbarger, Kyle Cortez, Phillip Fields 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 DirectorEmployee 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 EVALUATIONTitle: City ManagerAuthority: Government Code Section 54957 ADJOURNMENT: 5:06 p.m.____________________________________________________________________________________ 2 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION: 5:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-PalaciosAbsent: None Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios presiding PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Deputy Mayor Halter SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ventura County Fair Poster Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT:City Attorney Javan N. Rad reported that City Council met in closed session on items 1, 2, and 3, and announced that there was no reportable action. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Public Speakers: Phillip Fields, Randy Cook, Marilyn Cook, Sharyn Cooper, Brian Brown, Kelsey, John Sanders Jones, Burt handy, Nervonica, Lisa Grouter CONSENT ITEMS: Public Speakers: Phillip FieldsAction:M/S/C (McReynolds/Campos) to approve the Consent Items as presented.Vote:All Ayes 3
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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-VTAStaff: 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. Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement P2023-025.2 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). Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2023-103.2 3.City Council Minutes –Regular Meetings held on May 12, 2026 and May 19, 2026Staff: Michael MacDonald, City ClerkRECOMMENDATION Approve City Council Minutes for Regular Meetings held on May 12, 2026 and May 19, 2026.Vote:Approved recommendation. 4
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4.Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Annual Reporting Requirement and Status of the Mobile Home Rent Review BoardStaff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATIONReceive and file the report. Vote:Approved recommendation. 5.Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2021-031 with John Kaliski Architects, Inc. For Objective Design Standards ServicesStaff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATIONAuthorize 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.Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2021-031.3 6.Resolution Acknowledging Receipt and Filing of the Fiscal Year 2027 Statement of Investment Policy Staff: Greg Morley, Chief Financial Officer RECOMMENDATIONAdopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt and filing of the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 Statement of Investment Policy. Vote: Approved recommendation. Resolution 2026-38 5
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7.Professional Services Agreement with Athens Administrators for Third Party Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration for Fiscal Years 2027-2029Staff: Valerie Barroso, Human Resources Director RECOMMENDATIONAuthorize 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.Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-91 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. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2018-023.9 6
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9.Amendments to General Services Agreements for Landscape Maintenance ServicesStaff: 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. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2024-30.2, Agreement 2024-31.2, Agreement 2024-32.2 10.Agreement between the County of Ventura and the City of Ventura for the Ventura County Medical Center Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27Staff: David Dickey, Chief of PoliceRECOMMENDATION 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. 7
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov b.Authorize the Finance Department to increase expenditure and revenue appropriations in the General Categorical and Grant Fund, Police Department budget.Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-92
12.Counseling Agreement with Gina Gallivan for Behavioral Health and Wellness Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Staff: David Dickey, Chief of PoliceRECOMMENDATION 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. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-94
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 PoliceRECOMMENDATIONa.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 estimatedcost of $995,448. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2020-018.2, Agreement 2026-93 8 CONSENT ITEMS (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.Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement PW23-1072.7 14.Integrated Supply Agreement with Genuine Parts Company, DBA NAPA Integrated Business Solutions to Operate the City’s On-Site Store and WarehouseStaff: 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. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-95 9
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15.Five-Year On-Call Professional Service Agreements with 66 Firms for 29 Professional ServicesStaff: 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.Vote: Approved recommendation. 16.State Road and Rehabilitation Account Act of 2017 Project List (SB-1) - Fiscal Year 2027Staff: 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.Vote:Approved recommendation. Resolution 2026-39 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. 10
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov 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.Vote: Approved recommendation. 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 ServicesStaff: 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. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2024-74.4 19.General Services Agreement with Servicon Systems Inc. for City-Wide Janitorial ServicesStaff: 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.11
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov b.Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to the Agreement through June 30, 2031.Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-96 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 RECOMMENDATIONAuthorize 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. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2022-022.6 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 WaterStaff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager RECOMMENDATIONAuthorize 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. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2025-06.1 12
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22.First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2025-49 with Hopkins Groundwater Consultants for Hydrogeological Consulting ServicesStaff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager RECOMMENDATIONAuthorize 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. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2025-49.1 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 RemovalStaff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager RECOMMENDATIONAuthorize 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. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2024-51.213
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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 2027Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager RECOMMENDATIONAuthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Sixth 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. Vote:Approved recommendation. Agreement 2021-038.6 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 25.Ordinance Implementing Housing Element Program 19: Transitional/Supportive Housing, Emergency Shelters, and Group Care FacilitiesStaff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATIONa. Conduct a public hearing. 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: “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” 14
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov 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. Public Speakers: Phillip FieldsAction: M/S/C (Schumacher/Mangone) to continue the item until July 14, 2026. Vote: Ayes: Duran, Mangone, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: McReynolds, and Mayor Dr.Sánchez-Palacios Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios and Councilmember McReynolds recused to the proximity of their personal residence. 26.Resolution Approving Revisions to the Planning, Construction Permit, and Parklet User and Regulatory Fees Schedules Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATIONa. Conduct a public hearing. 15
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov b.Adopt a Resolution approving revisions to the Planning, Construction Permit, and Parklet User and Regulatory Fee Schedules, effective August 23, 2026. Public Speakers:Phillip Fields, Kate Faulkner Action:M/S/C (McReynolds/Schumacher) to approvethe staff recommendation. Resolution 2026-40 Vote: All Ayes 27.Resolution to Enter into anEnergy Services Agreement with FFP BTM Solar, LLC for Solar Services at the VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification FacilityStaff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager RECOMMENDATIONa. 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. Public Speakers: Burt Handy, Phillip FieldsAction: No discussion. The item was continued to a future meeting. 16 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov FORMAL ITEMS: 28.Resolution Adopting a City Council Policy for Technology Disruptions Impacting Public Participation at City Council MeetingsStaff: 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. Public Speakers:Phillip Fields Action: M/S/C (Schumacher/Duran) to approve the staffrecommendation. Resolution 2026-42 Vote: All Ayes 29.Customer Assistance Program Update Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager RECOMMENDATIONReceive 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. Public Speakers: Burt Handy, Phillip Fields Action: M/S/C (Halter/Campos) to approve the staffrecommendation.Vote: All Ayes 30.Resolution to Adopt Amendments to the Citywide Parklet Design Guidelines and Standards Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATIONa.Adopt a Resolution adopting Amendments to the Citywide Parklet Design Guidelines and Standards. 17
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ventura City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov 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.Supplemental Packet:Communications posted online.Public Speakers: Debbie Fox, Kate Bello, Kenan Rubenstein, Edith Espejo, Tina Thayer, Phillip Fields, Alyssa Gutierrez, Aaron Duncan, Kate Faulkner, Christy Weir, Emily White, Zachary Kitt, Whitney Reed Action: M/S/C (McReynolds/Campos) move to approve the staff recommendation; establish a Main Street Moves Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Councilmembers Campos and Mangone and Deputy Mayor Halter to engage with and receive input from property owners, business owners, residents, and other stakeholders both in support of and opposed to the Main Street Moves program; direct the Ad Hoc Committee to complete its work by October 16, 2026, and return to the City Council with its recommendations on November 10, 2026; and direct staff to return to the City Council by the end of August 2026 with an item regarding parklet lease terms. Resolution 2026-43 Vote: Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios; Noes: Mangone; Abstain: None; Absent: None 18 Tuesday, June 23, 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 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: NonePUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Kathy McKean, Whitney Reed ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m. in honor of Don Mills. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on June 23, 2026. ___________________________Michael B. MacDonald, MMC City Clerk Location: 0.95-acre parcel at 10861 Blackburn RoadTract Number: 5937Developer:Shea Homes Limited Partnership Description:Eight residential units and two accessory dwelling units 19