ACTION AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 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 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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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Mangone,
Schumacher, Campos, and Deputy Mayor Halter
Absent: Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios
Deputy Mayor Halter presiding
Mayor Dr. Sánchez-Palacios present at 4:05 p.m.
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: Blackwell, et al. v. County of Ventura et al.
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2024CUEI031690
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Negotiators: Bill Ayub, City Manager; Valerie Barroso, Human Resources Director Employee Organizations:
a. Ventura Fire Management Association (VFMA)
b. Ventura City Firefighters’ Association (VCFA)
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
ADJOURNMENT: 4:57 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION: 5:04 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Deputy Mayor Halter
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Ventura Girls 10U All-Star Fastpitch National Title Recognition
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Javan N. Rad reported that City Council met in closed session on items 1 and 2, and announced that there was no reportable action.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Speakers: Ameer Atrash, James, John Sanders Jones, Ted Alan, Phillip Fields, Adriene, Teresa Olmsted, Timothy Ernest, Kevin Daly, Jeff Shettler, Alice T., Jeff Miller, Wayne Morgan, Abrah Steward , Aaron Funez, Wendy Lofland
CONSENT ITEMS:
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Phillip Fields, Nervonica, Kristen Kessler
Action: M/S/C (Duran/McReynolds) to approve the Consent Items as presented.
Vote: All Ayes
1. City Council Minutes – Regular Meetings held on July 7, 2026 and July 14, 2026
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Approve City Council Minutes for Regular Meetings held on July 7, 2026 and July 14, 2026.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
2. Ordinance for Second Reading – An Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code for Victoria Avenue Corridor Plan and Development Code Amendments - Banking and Financial Services Drive-Through Uses
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt 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 FACILITI ES AS A
PERMITTED USE”
Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance 2026-15
3. Ordinance for Second Reading – 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: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt 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,” SECTION
24.600.180, “LAND USE TABLE,” TO ALLOW GENERAL RETAIL USES BETWEEN 100,000 AND 140,000 SQUARE FEET WITHIN THE URBAN CENTER ZONE (T5.3)”
Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance 2026-16
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
4. Ordinance for Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Section
16.210.070 of the Municipal Code to Support Changing of Time Limits in City -Owned Parking Lots, and Allowing for Paid Parking in City - Owned Parking Lots
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending San Buenaventura Municipal Code Section 16.210.070 to support changing of time limits in City -owned parking lots and allowing paid parking to be implemented in City-owned parking lots. Ordinance titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 16, SECTION
16.210.070, ‘CITY PARKING LOTS,’ TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR OFF -STREET
PARKING IN THE CITY”
Vote: Approved recommendation. Ordinance 2026-17
5. Revised Salary Resolution for Unrepresented Employees
Staff: Valerie Barroso, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt 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 August 30, 2026.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Resolution 2026-63
6. First Amendment to Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work 2 with Cognizant Worldwide Limited
Staff: Mike Shaffer, Chief Technology Officer
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Master Services Agreement with Cognizant Worldwide Limited, dated September 5, 2024, extending the term of the Agreement to September 4, 2027.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Statement of Work 2 with Cognizant Worldwide Limited in the amount of $145,800 through August 31, 2027, increasing the total not-to-exceed Agreement amount to $590,130.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Master Services Agreement First Amendment; Statement of Work 2
7. Grand Jury Response - Countywide Response to Public Complaints About Fireworks
Staff: David Dickey, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit the City’s response to the Ventura County Civil Grand Jury Report.
Vote: Approved recommendation.
8. Fourth Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement 2022 -053 Between the Ventura Unified School District and the City of Ventura Regarding Crossing Guards for Fiscal Year 2027
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement 2022 -053 with the Ventura Unified School District allowing for additional reimbursement for crossing guard services through the end of Fiscal Year 2027 (Jun e 30, 2027) in the amount of $117,619 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $521,679.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2022-053.4
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
9. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2026 -24 with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. for the Water Treatment Evaluation and Corrective Action Plan Support to Address Selenium at the Saticoy Country Club Water System
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2026 -24 with Kennedy /Jenks Consultants, Inc. to conduct a water treatment evaluation for the Saticoy Country Club water system, extending the term through June 30, 2027, with no change to compensation.
Vote: Approved recommendation. Agreement 2026-24.1
FORMAL ITEMS:
10. City Hall East Boiler Replacement Project (FA19 -1149) Alternatives Analysis
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Select one of the following three options pertaining to the City Hall East boiler replacement project:
a. Option A – Approve Natural Gas Boilers (estimated $564,074) and advertise bids for construction, or
b. Option B – Approve Natural Gas Boilers (estimated $564,074), where staff would advertise bids for construction (FA19-1149), and evaluate a heat pump system when the City Hall East chiller units are due for replacement with replacement of the natural gas boilers in Option A, or
c. Option C – Delay the replacement of the natural gas boilers (FA19 - 1149) with a heat pump system until funding is available within an indeterminate time.
Public Speakers: Kathleen Wheeler, Judee Hauer, Kristen Kessler, Mike Acquarelli, Todd Collart, Abrah Steward, Phillip Fields, Donald Price, Almeda Coates, Wayne Morgan,
Rebecca Kofman, George Naugles, Karba Eckley
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FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
Action: M/S/C (Duran/McReynolds) to approve Option B; direct staff to return within six months with a proposed plan
for the electrification of City facilities, including
information regarding the Clean Power Alliance; direct
the Finance Department to develop options for
establishing an environmental reserve fund; and direct
staff to return with a Resolution supporting Climate
Super Fund legislation.
Vote: All Ayes
11. 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Update
Staff: Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
This item is for information only. No action is required.
Public Speakers: Phillip Fields, Nervonica, Wendy Lofland
Action: Presentation made; discussion held.
12. El Niño Preparation Update
Staff: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
This item is for information only. No action is required.
Public Speakers: Nervonica, Phillip Fields, Wendy Lofland, Christopher Torres, Trevor Gotsman
Action: Presentation made; discussion held.
Councilmember Duran recused himself from the Foul Weather Shelter portion of the presentation due to a conflict of interest related to his employment with River Community Church.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Speakers: Nervonica, Trevor Gotsman
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ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. in honor of Dolly Parton.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on August 25, 2026.
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Michael B. MacDonald, MMC
City Clerk
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