Ventura City Council
June 30, 2026

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Ventura Special City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026CLOSED SESSION4:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING - 5:00 P.M.CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001DR. JEANNETTE SÁNCHEZ-PALACIOS, MAYORCouncilmembers:DISTRICT 1LIZ CAMPOSDISTRICT 2DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 3 RYYN SCHUMACHERDISTRICT 5BILL MCREYNOLDS DISTRICT 6 JIM DURAN DISTRICT 7 ALEX MANGONEBill Ayub City ManagerJavan N. Rad City AttorneyMichael B. MacDonald City ClerkPUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSONATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION.The City of Ventura acknowledges that we are gathered on unceded Chumash land. To read the City Counciladopted 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 athttps://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 thefunction 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.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 memberof 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 30, 2026 Ventura Special City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov CALL TO ORDERCLOSED SESSION:4:00 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 presiding PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: NoneCLOSED SESSION: Teleconference/Video Conference Meeting. The Public may notparticipate in the Closed Session, other than for Public Comments. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATIONClaimant: Rogelio Nunez v. City of San Buenaventura Compensation Appeals Board Number: ADJ18593806Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATIONName of Case: Kimball v. City of Ventura, et al.Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2024CUPP030931Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATIONName of Case: Seawright v. City of San BuenaventuraVentura County Superior Court Case No. 2024CUPP033851Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)ADJOURNMENT: 4:38 p.m. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL SESSION: 5:03 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 presiding 2 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Ventura Special City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember McReynolds 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: Sharyn Cooper, Philip Fields, KC Rodriguez, Amy Cherrie, Nervonica CONSENT ITEMS: Public Speakers: Philip Fields Action: M/S/C (McReynolds / Duran) to approve the Consent Items as presented. Vote: All Ayes 1.Resolution Determining Reasonable Efforts to Encourage PublicParticipation in City Council Meetings Pursuant to Government CodeSection 54953.4Staff: Michael MacDonald, City ClerkRECOMMENDATIONAdopt a Resolution determining that "reasonable efforts" have been madeto encourage participation in City Council meetings, particularly amongunderrepresented communities and non-English-speaking communities.Vote: Approved recommendation. Resolution 2026-443 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Ventura Special City Council Minutes www.cityofventura.ca.gov CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)2.Association and the City Regarding Ocean Rescue Pay to Align withCalPERS Special Compensation RequirementsStaff: Valerie Barroso, Human Resources DirectorRECOMMENDATIONAuthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute on behalf of the City,Association and the City regarding ocean rescue pay to align withCalPERS special compensation requirements.Vote: Approved recommendation. 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. 3.Residential Project with 75 Units Known as the Thompson CourtApartments Project (PROJ-25-0780) Case Nos. APL-06-26-0008,CDP-06-25-0097, LLA-09-25-0021, and MDR-03-25-0057 [PublicHearing No. 4]Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development DirectorRECOMMENDATIONa. Conduct a public hearing.b.Planning Commission approval of a Major Design Review, CoastalDevelopment Permit, Lot Line Adjustment, and Density BonusConcessions and Waivers in compliance with State Density BonusLaw (Government Code Section 65915 et. seq.) for the ThompsonCourt Apartments Project, a 75-unit apartment building with eight verylow-income units located at 1655 East Thompson Boulevard, andfinding the Project categorically exempt from California EnvironmentalQuality Act review pursuant to the Infill Development Projects Class32 exemption of the State CEQA Guidelines. (Project 25-0780/ APL-06-26-0008, Coastal Development Permit (CDP-06-25-0097), MajorDesign Review (MDR-03-25-0057) and Lot Line Adjustment (LLA-09-25-0021).)4 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Ventura Special City Council Minuteswww.cityofventura.ca.gov PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (CONTINUED)Ex Parte: Councilmember Mangone discussed the project with Josh Baker and the Appellant. Councilmember McReynolds discussed the project with Josh Baker. Deputy Mayor Halter discussed the project with Kelly Dorsey and Lisa Burton.Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.Public Speakers:Philip Fields, Nervonica, John Sanders Jones, Gean Getchell, Marcy, Bob Guthrie, Chris Fredric, Greg Seymour, Maria Luna, Alicia Knisley, Olga Perez, Lianette Avila, Josh Baker, Carly Lenain, Dan Detmer, Braden Adams, Karen Flock, Darrell Waycasy, Cathy Peterson, Senorina Zavala, Scott McCarty, Spencer Noren, Kim Vose, Doug McAllister, Kathleen Baker, Mark Morrison.Council Recess 9:21 p.m. 9:32 p.m.Action:M/S/C (Duran/McReynolds) to approve the staff recommendation. Resolution 2026-45Vote:Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Schumacher, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios; Noes: Mangone, Campos; Abstain: None; Absent: NoneITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:NonePUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:Glen OverleyADJOURNMENT:.Meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held onJune 30, 2026.Keely RoyasAssistant City Clerk5