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Ventura City Council (May 12, 2026) adopts coastal LCP changes, approves contracts and ordinances, and receives reports

VenturaMay 12, 20264 min read

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The Council accepted California Coastal Commission modifications to the City’s Local Coastal Program regarding short-term rentals, approved labor and vendor agreements (including website hosting and accessibility services), received and renewed the Police Department’s Military Equipment Report and policy, authorized additional funding for a beach parking structure project, advanced multiple ordinances (including a kratom sales ban and ending certain CIP contributions to the Public Art Fund), and set items for future agendas. Meeting adjourned at 11:37 p.m.

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Accepted the California Coastal Commission’s suggested modifications to the City’s Local Coastal Program amendment and amended San Buenaventura Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 6.455 (Short-Term Vacation Rentals and Homestays) to make Chapter 6.455 applicable in the coastal zone; Ordinance 2026-08 (Vote: Approved).
Authorized execution of a Side Letter Agreement between the Ventura Fire Management Association and the City regarding holiday pay to align with CalPERS special compensation requirements (Agreement 2026-52) (Vote: Approved).
Authorized three-year Master Services Agreement(s) with CivicPlus, LLC for website hosting, support, maintenance (not-to-exceed $232,476 through June 30, 2029) and DocAccess accessibility services (not-to-exceed $83,500 through June 30, 2029), plus up to $10,000 contingency; Agreements 2026-53 and 2026-54 (Vote: Approved).
Received and filed the Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Report as required by AB 481 and renewed Ordinance 2022-005 establishing the Military Equipment Policy for the Police Department (Vote: Approved).
Authorized additional appropriation of $98,923 for Construction Contract PW25-1184 with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for Beach Parking Structure Southeast Stair Tower Replacement due to unforeseen field conditions; authorized First Amendment to Task Order 001 of Agreement PW22-1009 with Cannon Corporation, Inc. increasing the amount by $9,350 to a not-to-exceed $66,350 for structural engineering services; finance department authorized to adjust budget accordingly (Agreement PW22-1009.1). No vote recorded by Councilmember McReynolds on this item.
Approved replacement of existing natural gas boilers in City Hall East with Energy Star certified natural gas boilers, approved contract plans/specifications, and authorized advertisement of bids (Specification 2022-018). The Council established a standing committee (Councilmembers Schumacher, McReynolds, and Campos) to review and make a recommendation on the item prior to the Council recess in late July (committee to dissolve upon completion) (Action: M/S/C Halter/Schumacher).
Introduced and set for second reading an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 8.420 (Prohibition on Sale of Kratom) to ban sales of kratom within the City (Ordinance 2026-10) (Vote: All Ayes).
Introduced and set for second reading an ordinance ending contributions from Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan projects to the Public Art Fund (Ordinance 2026-12) (Vote: All Ayes).
Directed staff to return on June 16 for a special meeting on discussion regarding 'Main Street Moves'; referred the Items for Future Agendas provisions within the City Council Protocols to the Rules Committee for review.

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City Council Meeting on May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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