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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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ESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
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OSED 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 5 – BILL MCREYNOLDS
DISTRICT 2 – DOUG HALTER, DEPUTY MAYOR DISTRICT 6 – JIM DURAN DISTRICT 3 – RYYN SCHUMACHER 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: 4:01 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 presiding
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: 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: Morning Star Langdon v. City of Ventura, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2026CUPP062105
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case
(claim for damages no. 4889 from Susan Vinson)
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case
(workers compensation claim no. 20018226 from Darin Schindler) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
ADJOURNMENT: 4:33 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION: 5:01 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Present: 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 Campos
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• United Water Conservation District 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: Dr. Lisa Klein, Michelle Rosenblum, Henry Mattesich, Lynn Arneill-Brown, Phillip Fields, KC Rodriguez, Kevin Daly, Amber Thompson, Kristen Kessler, Elizabeth
Egbert, Therese, Adriene, Sawyer Cameron, Wayne
Morgan, Becca Reynolds
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Phillip Fields
Action: M/S/C ( McReynolds/Duran) to approve the Consent Items as presented.
Vote: All Ayes
On item 2, Deputy Mayor Halter disclosed a conflict of interest and recused from participating in the item, due to his ownership of a residential triplex with addresses of 1188 and 1190 Buena Vista Street, and 137 North Hemlock Street, as well as a commercial property at 2235 North Ventura Avenue.
1. Designation of Voting Delegate – 2026 Cal Cities General Assembly
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint City Councilmember Liz Campos as the City’s voting delegate for the 2026 Cal Cities General Assembly and may delegate up to two alternates if needed.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
2. Ordinance for Second Reading - Ordinance Implementing Housing Element Program 19: Transitional/Supportive Housing, Emergency Shelters, and Group Care Facilities
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt 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:
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“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”
Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance 2026-14
On item 2, Deputy Mayor Halter disclosed a conflict of interest and recused from participating in the item, due to his ownership of a residential triplex with addresses of 1188 and 1190 Buena Vista Street, and 137 North Hemlock Street, as well as a commercial property at 2235 North Ventura Avenue.
3. Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Community Development Block Grant Program Closeout Report
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.
Vote: Report received and filed.
4. Initiate the Street Naming Process for a Portion of an Unnamed Alley from South Ash Street to South Kalorama Street, south of E. Santa Clara Street, in Memory of Ivor Davis
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to initiate the street naming process so that a portion of the unnamed alley south of E. Santa Clara Street, from South Ash Street to South Kalorama Street (Assessor Parcel Number 888-8-193-200) would be named in memory of Mr. Ivor Davis.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
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5. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and Ventura Maintenance Employees’ Association and Revised Salary Resolution for Ventura Maintenance Employees’ Association
Staff: Valerie Barroso, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute on behalf of the City the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Ventura Maintenance Employees’ Association, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
b. Adopt a revised Resolution providing for a systematic classification of positions and a standardization of salaries, effective August 15, 2026, for Ventura Maintenance Employees’ Association.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-140 and
Resolution 2026-59
6. General Services Agreement 2026-90 with Interstate Striping & Signs, Inc. for Citywide Traffic Striping Maintenance
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a General Services Agreement with Interstate Striping & Signs, Inc. for citywide traffic striping maintenance in an amount not to exceed $330,000 (or $165,000 annually) for an initial two-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to exercise the remaining three one-year options, in the amount of $165,000 per year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $825,000.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-90
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7. Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW26 -1193 with COM3 Consulting Inc. for Project Management Services Supporting Interim Fire Station No. 7 (FA11-1061)
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement PW26-
1193 with COM3 Consulting
Inc. for project management services supporting Interim Fire Station No. 7 (FA11-1061) in the amount of $35,000 for a new contract total of $120,750 and a revised contract completion date of December 31, 2027.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement PW26-1193.3
8. Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to Update the 2023 Water Master Plan
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc., to provide consultant services to update the City’s 2023 Water Master Plan, term of August 18, 2026 through June 30, 2027, or a contract total amount of $85,000 for the update to the 2023 Water Master Plan.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute amendments to subject Agreement for up to an additional $8,500 in contingency funds.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-141
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9. Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to Update the 2022 Wastewater Master Plan
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to provide consultant services to update the City’s 2022 Wastewater Master Plan, term of August 18, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for a contract total amount of $233,200 for the update to the 2022 Wastewater Master Plan.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute amendments to subject Agreement for up to an additional $23,320 in contingency funds.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-142
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
10. Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code for Victoria Avenue Corridor Plan and Development Code Amendments - Banking and Financial Services Drive-Through Uses
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a Public Hearing.
b. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Victoria Avenue Corridor Development Code (Chapter 24.600) Ordinance titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24.600,
“VICTORIA AVENUE CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT CODE,” TO
ALLOW BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES USES TO UTILIZE
EXISTING LEGALLY ESTABLISHED DRIVE- THROUGH FACILITIE S AS A PERMITTED USE”
c. Set the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance at the next City Council meeting where adequate notice can be provided.
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d. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), the Common Sense Exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, as it allows use of existing facilities and does not alter the Corridor's underlying land use designations, transect zones, development standards, building form requirements, or overall development pattern.
Supplement Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Phillip Fields, Michelle Martinich, Stephanie Caldwell
Action: M/S/C ( Duran/Halter) to approve the staff
recommendation. Ordinance 2026-15
Vote: Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone,
Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and
Mayor Dr. Sánchez -Palacios; Noes: None;
Abstain: None; Absent: None
11. Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code for Victoria Avenue Corridor Plan and Development Code to allow General Retail Uses up to 140,000 SF as a Permitted Use in the T5.3 Zone
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a Public Hearing.
b. Introduce the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Victoria Avenue Corridor Development Code (Chapter 24.600). Ordinance titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE VICTORIA
AVENUE CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT CODE (CHAPTER 24.600) TO
ALLOW GENERAL RETAIL USES BETWEEN 100,000 AND 140,000
SQUARE FEET WITHIN THE URBAN CENTER ZONE (T5.3)”
c. Set the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance at the next City Council meeting where adequate notice can be provided.
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d. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the Commonsense Exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the amendments may have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments constitute limited revisions to the Victoria Avenue Corridor Development Code that modify certain use regulations within an existing commercial corridor and do not alter the Corridor's underlyi ng land use designations, transect zones, development standards, building form requirements, or overall development pattern.
Supplement Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Kristen Kessler, Phillip Fields, Stephanie Caldwell, KC Rodriguez
Action: M/S/C ( Duran/Halter) to approve the staff
recommendation. Ordinance 2026-16
Vote: Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone,
Schumacher, Deputy Mayor Halter, and Mayor
Dr. Sánchez-Palacios; Noes: Campos; Abstain:
None; Absent: None
12. Ordinance Amending Sections 16.210.070 and 16.215.030 of the Municipal Code to Support Changing of Time Limits in City -Owned Parking Lots, Allowing for Paid Parking in City -Owned Parking Lots, and Establishing a New Downtown Employee Parking Permit Program
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a Public Hearing.
b. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending San Buenaventura Municipal Code Sections 16.210.070 and 16.215.030 to support changing of time limits in City-owned parking lots, allowing paid parking to be implemented in City-owned parking lots, and establishing a new downtown employee parking permit program. Set the second reading at the next available meeting where notice can be given.
Ordinance titled:
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“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 16, SECTIONS
16.210.070, “CITY PARKING LOTS,” AND 16.215.030, “PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS,”
TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR THE ESTABLIS HMENT OF
REGULATIONS FOR OFF -STREET PARKING IN THE CITY, AND
IMPLEMENT A PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM FOR DOWNTOWN
EMPLOYEES”
c. Adopt a Resolution establishing a Downtown Employee Parking Permit Fee.
d. Find that adopting the Ordinance and Resolution 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 procedures and/or regulations which implement an a dministrative 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.
Supplement Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Melissa Bates Wilder, Spencer Noren, Phillip Fields, KC Rodriguez, Debbie Fox, Lynn Arniell-
Brown, Nervonica
Action: M/S/C (McReynolds/Duran) to conduct a first
reading of the ordinance, amended to only
include changes to San Buenaventura
Municipal Code Section 16.210.070 and not
Section 16.215.030, thereby deleting Section 2
of the proposed ordinance. The remainder of the
ordinance remains as presented; make the
CEQA finding in recommendation d; direct staff
to continue refining the Employ ee Parking
Permit Program, including consultation with the
Parking Advisory Committee and community
outreach; and direct staff to return to the City
Council with a future agenda item as soon as
possible regarding the 90- minute free parking
program. Ordinance 2026-17.
Vote: All Ayes
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Council Recess 8:42 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FORMAL ITEMS:
13. Amend the Compensation of the City Manager’s Employment Agreement and Adopt a Revised Salary Resolution for Unrepresented Employees
Staff: Valerie Barroso, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Adopt a Resolution amending the compensation and terms of the City Manager’s Employment Agreement 2023-
075, providing for a three
percent merit increase in accordance with Section 5.A.1.d. of the Agreement.
b. Adopt a revised Resolution providing for a systematic classification of positions and a standardization of salaries, effective August 29, 2026, for certain paid officers and employees of the City (Executive, Management, Confidential and Police/Fire Recruits).
Action: No speakers. M/S/C (McReynolds/Schumacher) to approve the staff recommendation. Resolution 2026- 61 and
Resolution 2026-62
Vote: All Ayes
14. Arts and Culture Policy Framework, Arts and Culture Definitions, and Grant Program Redesign
Staff: Stacey Zarazua, Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve the proposed Arts and Culture Policy Framework.
b. Approve the proposed definitions of “Arts” and “Culture” for use in City policies, programs, and grant-making.
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c. Approve the proposed redesign and consolidation of the Cultural Funding Grant Program and Community Partnerships Grant Program into a single Community Impact Grant Program, including the proposed funding categories and eligible applicants for each category.
Public Speakers: Laura Mullen, Karen Kitchel, KC Rodriguez, Marianne Parra, Brian Schumacher, Seana-
Marie Sesma, Donna Granata, Scott Miles,
Ashley Pope, Phillip Fields, Spencer Noren,
Nervonica
Action: M/S/C (Mangone/Campos) to extend the
meeting beyond 10 p.m. per the Council
protocols.
Vote: Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone,
Schumacher, Campos, and Mayor Dr. Sánchez-
Palacios; Noes: Deputy Mayor Halter; Abstain:
None; Absent: None
Action: M/S/C (Schumacher/Campos) to approve the
staff recommendation and direct staff to rename
Category 2 of the Grant Program to “ Cultural
Projects.”
Vote: All Ayes
15. Construction Contract with AMG & Associates, Inc., Professional Services Agreement PW26- 1221 with Kitchell Corporation for Construction Management, and Professional Services Agreement PW26-1227 for Engineering Services with RRM Design Group for Engineering Services During Construction for Interim Fire Station No. 7 (FA11-1061)
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Waive all minor bid irregularities, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute subject construction Agreement with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, AMG & Associates, Inc., in the low bid amount of $6,586,128 with a contract completion
date of 350
consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
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b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to subject construction contract Agreement up to a total maximum contingency of $987,919, which is 15% of the bid, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $7,574,047 and a total ext ension of 180 calendar days.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Professional Services Agreement PW2- 1221 with Kitchell Corporation for construction management and inspection services in the amount of $622,047 with a contract completion date of December 31, 2027.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to Professional Services Agreement PW26- 1221 with Kitchell Corporation up to a maximum contingency of $62,205 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $684,252.
e. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Professional Services Agreement PW26 -1227 with RRM Design Group. for engineering services during construction in the amount of $86,710 with a contract completion date of December 31, 2027.
f. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute future amendments to Professional Services Agreement PW26=1227 with RRM Design Group up to a maximum contingency of $8,671 for a total not exceed agreement amount $95,381.
g. A uthorize the Finance Department to increase appropriations as necessary in Measure O Fund (Fund 1005).
Public Speakers: Spencer Noren, Phillip Fields
Action: M/S/C (Duran/Schumacher) to approve the staff
recommendation. Agreement PW26- 122 and
Agreement PW26-1227
Vote: All Ayes
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16. VenturaWaterPure Program and Membrane Bioreactor/Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Project Updates and Third Amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk Contract 2025- 070 with PCL Construction, Inc. for Preconstruction Services for the Advanced Water Purification Facility
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Receive an update on the VenturaWaterPure Program and Membrane Bioreactor/ Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Project.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk Contract 2025- 070 with PCL Construction, Inc. to prepare a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal for construction based on the 90% design
of the
VenturaWaterPure Advanced Water Purification Facility, increasing the total Agreement amount by $421,143 for a new not to exceed amount of $1,741,143 and to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2026.
Public Speakers: Burt Handy, Phillip Fields, Spencer Noren , Nervonica
Action: M/S/C (McReynolds/Duran) to approve the staff
recommendation. Agreement 2025-70.3
Vote: Ayes: Duran, McReynolds, Mangone,
Schumacher, Campos, Deputy Mayor Halter, and
Mayor Dr. Sánchez -Palacios; Noes: None;
Abstain: None; Absent: None
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
a. M/S/C (Sánchez-Palacios/Schumacher) to direct staff to return with an information item on a potential moratorium on gas stations and required setbacks. Vote: All Ayes
b. M/S/C (McReynolds/Sánchez-Palacios) to direct staff to return with an information item regarding the safety of Flock cameras and the ability of outside agencies to place cameras within the City. Vote: All Ayes
c. M/S/C (Schumacher/Duran) to create an ad hoc committee regarding food vendor regulations, with the Mayor to appoint the members of the committee.
Vote: All Ayes
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d. M/S/C (Campos/ Sánchez-Palacios) direct s taff to return with information regarding a citywide ban on data centers and the proposal at the state fairgrounds. Vote: All Ayes
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Speakers: Burt Handy, Spencer Noren, Nervonica
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 11:54 p.m. in memory of Jackie the Bald Eagle.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on August 18, 2026.
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Michael B. MacDonald, MMC
City Clerk
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