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-1\DMINISTRATIVf. Rf.PORT Date: Agenda Item No.: Council Action Date:

To:

Honorable Mayor and City Council

From:

Mark D. Watkins, City Manager Cynthia M. Rodriguez, MMC, City Clerk

Subject:

Approval of Minutes

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RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the minutes of the special meeting of November 30, 2015, and the special and regular meetings of December 7 and December 14, 2015.

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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Cheryl Heitmann Erik Nasarenko, Deputy Mayor Neal Andrews, Councilmember Jim Monahan, Councilmember

Carl E. Morehouse, Councilmember Mike Tracy, Councilmember Christy Weir, Councilmember

Mark D. Watkins, City Manager Gregory G. Diaz, City Attorney Cynthia M. Rodriguez, City Clerk

NOVEMBER 30, 2015 The San Buenaventura (Ventura) City Council met in special session in the Council Chambers, 501 Poli Street, Ventura at 5:13 p.m.

ROLL CALL Present:

Councilmembers Morehouse, Andrews, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Nasarenko, and Mayor Heitmann.

Absent:

Councilmembers Weir and Tracy.

Mayor Heitmann presided. Mayor Heitmann stated that Councilmembers Tracy and Weir were absent because of a potential conflict of interesting arisi11g out of ownership of property located within 500 feet of the proposal.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Heitmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 1.

General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Prescreen determination to modify the existing General Plan land use designation from Neighborhood Low to Specific Plan and Hillside Management plan policy consideration related to the timing of Infrastructure Analysis as part of a Residential Development on approximately 40 acres and open space with public access trails on approximately 175 acres on an overall site of 215.94 acres located North of Hillcrest Drive, West of Hall Canyon Road, East of Lincoln Drive; MR Ventura Estates, LLC/Regent Properties. Applicant (PROJ-8385) (62)

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RECOMMENDATION Adopt a Resolution approving a Preliminary Screening for a proposed General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan for a hillside single-family development that would change Land Use designation from Neighborhood Low to Specific Plan and allow the timing of infrastructure analysis concurrently with project evaluation and the CEQA review for a project located North of Hillcrest Drive, West of Hall Canyon Road, East of Lincoln Drive, Project 8385, Case Number GPA-5-15-28198. The public hearing was opened. Affidavits of publication, mailing, and posting were on file in the City Clerk's Office. SPEAKERS· Staff: City Attorney Gregory G. Diaz, City Manager Mark D. Watkins, Community Development Director Jeffrey Lambert, Planning Manager Dave Ward, Senior Planner lain Holt, Public Works Director Rick Raives, and Ventura Water General Manager Shana Epstein. Members of the public: Daniel Gryczman, Regent Properties; Tamsen Plume, Holland & Knight, LLP; Dr. Daniel Pradel, Shannon & Wilson, Inc.; Detty Peikert, RRM Design Group; Craig Whittaker, Alliance Land Planning & Engineering; and Haseeb Qureshi, Urban Crossroads.

RECESS The City Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:03 p.m. SPEAKERS (Continued) Members of the public: Manny Edgar Beltran; Wendell Liljedahl; Claudia Armann; Matthew Graczyk, Ventura Chamber of Commerce; Diana Russell, Neighbors for the Hillside; Stephanie Caldwell, Ventura Chamber of Commerce; Susan C. Donnelly; Bob Ridgway; Steve Richardson; Betsy Chess; Don Rodrigues; Mark Chacon; Spencer Burke; Doug Halter; Jim Dembowski; Ron Whitehurst, Ventura County Climate Hub; Calvin Meuser, Sr., Ventura Hillside Neighbors; Barbara Williams, Camarillo Springs; Judee Hauer; Lyle Elliott, Berkshire Hathway Real Estate; Nick Bonge; Ellyn Dembowski; Patty Turnage; Allen Dobbins, Mariano Ranch; Kellye Patterson; Will Thompson, Ventura Hillside Neighbors; Murph Walshe; Pam Nothwang; Robert L. Chianese; Sophia Bella Nebroski; Phil Ranger; Carol Lindberg; Wayne Eichele; Heather Shields; Wayne Wallace; Douglas Burke, Ventura Hillside Neighbors; B.J. Ward, VCCAR; Pam Ellen Hudson; and Jim Barnes. The City Council concurred to continue beyond 11 :00 p.m. November 30, 2015

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SPEAKERS (Continued) Members of the public: Diane Underhill; Paul Caron, Ventura Hillside Neighbors; Greg Hemming; Robert Kwong; Spencer Duffy; Kathy Bremer; and Alison Carlson. DOCUMENTS Comment Forms: Dr. Vonda Lozano, Delia Todd, Kena Gonzalez, Margaret A. Peterson, M.D., Christopher Grant, Staci Kaye-Carr, Julie Horne, William J. McDonald, Michael Hilborn, Lynn Fogel, Alex Olsen, John Burgman, Ann McKillican, Kevin Clerici, John Hofer, Rebeca Elliott, Janet Chapman Eaton, Jesse Flores, Philip Lodstrom, Peter Pommer, Heather Ferris, B.L. Heckenlively, Susan C. Donnelly, Don Shorts, Lisa Myers, Kent Whipple, Naz Madaen, T.J. Treloar, Jane Sievert, Susanna Corez Regaldo, Mary Liane Froerer, Jennifer Gadberry-Hadrys, Peyton Reynolds, Joe Tayag, Di McGarvey, Bill Hadrys, Ronald W. Thornhill, Susan Gaddie, Erin Kraus, Kenneth Shaner, Elaine Stephenson, Sharon Ray, Valerie Higgenbotham, Elizabeth Scarbrough, Kathy Bremer, Diane Underhill, Douglas Burke, Diana Russell, Heidi Johnston, Pam Nothwang, Pamela Eichele, Spencer Burke, Wayne Eichele, Lisa Dodge, Tori Pearson, Alyssa Fava, Adele Bonge, Shannon Dybuig, Paul Caron, Terrence C. Foley, Judi Kroeger, Scott Fish, Wendell Liljedahl, Julieanne A. Case, Deborah Beers, Mark Abbe, Bruce Hooker, Ruth 0. Johnson, Paul Vacca, Karen Bednorz, John Sanders Jones, Matt Guthrie, Don . Henniger, Melody O'Leary-Namikas, Katarine Bodnar, Richard Wibbelmann, Lynda Girtman, Martin Armstrong, Jim Barroca, Helen Yunker, Camille Harris, Aubry Briggs, Donna Nelson Zuls, Jiz Chen, Mark Ouchi, Mike Delamater, Kayla M. Arnold, Suzanne Jellison, Parker Jellison, Karen Kirch, Ryan Oritz, Joe Butler, Mary Cutting, Bob Farewell, Nicole Wigton, Ellen Farewell, Linda Wigton, James Griffin, Patrick Kennedy, Claire Lewis, Samuel S. Sadovesi, Michael Szakos, Mike Takeda, Jeri Dunham, Joseph Dunham, Jeffrey Sukay, Michael Miller, William Kracht, Riki Kapp, David Hilty, Monique Webster, Darcy Byrnes, Bob Cole, Theresa Porter, N.H. Porter, Karen Campbell, Sandra Laby, Jordan Laby, Michael Anderson, Danny Belitski, Adela Trainor, Dan Tapia, Karen Flock, and Matt Capritto. Correspondence Received before November 12, 2015: William McReynolds, Bob Cole and Carol Cole, Janet Eaton, Gregory Carson, Murph and Sarah Walshe, and Cameron Goettsche, Ventura Police Officers' Association; Rick Murray, Ventura Police Management Association; Shawn Hughes, Ventura Fire Association; and Doug Miser, Ventura Fire Management Association. Correspondence Received November 12 through Noon on November 30, 2015: Cameron Goettsche, Ventura Police Officers' Association; Rick Murray, Ventura Police Management Association; Shawn Hughes, Ventura Fire Association; and Doug Miser, Ventura Fire Management Association; Marc Brown, Diane Underhill, Regina Sherrill, Maria Combs, Signature Illegible, C. Fareed, Diana Oakland Farrel, Jo Anne Tipps, Tristan Leo, Mary Jo Coe, Pamela A. Eichele, Denise Noell, E. Null, Ann K. Salduddin, S. Salduddin, Elizabeth Scarbrough, Ryan Oritz, Steven Snyder, November 30, 2015

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Cheryl Brown, Signature Illegible, Signature Illegible, Casey Sterns, Ted K., Ruth 0. Johnson, Mary M., Douglas Burke, Kevin Keigwin, Clark Owens, Steve Doll, Kerri Davis, Allen Merriam, Amy Crittenden and Lorelle Dawes, Bob and Paula Chianese, Brenda Allison, Cathleen Ingham, Daniel Gryczman, Diane Underhill (2), Erika Corette, Brad Golden, Douglas Burke, Murph Walshe, Rick Fausset, Ron Voytek, Diane Underhill, Greg Van Ness, Steven C. Cook and Carol L. Cook, Rick Ray, Benjamin T. Benumof, PhD, Esq. on behalf of Victoria Pearson, Claire Chouinard, Patagonia (petition); Pam Nothwang, Robert N. Kwong,, Alison Carlson, Signature Illegible (3140 Breaker Drive), Signature Illegible (3140 Breaker Drive), Wendy Fayne, Kimberly Milett, Signature Illegible (311 East Breaker Drive), Signature Illegible (134 Donner Avenue), Signature Illegible (134 Donner Avenue), Nicholas Bonge and William Growdon. Correspondence Received November 30, 2015, after Noon: Lynn Kenton, Charles Spraggins, Mary Liane Froerer, Diane Underhill, Douglas Burke, and Tom and Mary Mellem. Handout (Calvin Meuser). Petitions to the Ventura City Council (Will Thompson). Photographs (Phil Ranger). PowerPoint (Staff, Applicant, Douglas Burke). The public hearing was closed. Deputy Mayor Nasarenko moved to approve the recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 2015-061, entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY A PROPOSED SCREENING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND ASSOCIATED SPECIFIC PLAN AN MODIFYING THE EXISTING LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD LOW TO SPECIFIC PLAN AND ALLOWING THE TIMING OF INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS CONCURRENTLY WITH PROJECT EVALUATION AND CEQA REVIEW FOR THE LA VIERA PROJECT LOCATED NORTH OF HILLCREST DRIVE, WEST OF HALL CANYON ROAD, EAST OF LINCOLN DRIVE, PROJECT 8385, CASE NO. GPA-5-15-28198. November 30, 2015

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Councilmember Morehouse seconded. The vote was as follows: AYES:

Councilmembers Morehouse, Andrews, Deputy Mayor Nasarenko, and Mayor Heitmann.

NOES:

Councilmember Monahan.

ABSENT:

Cou~cilmembers

Weir and Tracy.

Mayor Heitmann declared the motion carried. Deputy Mayor Nasarenko moved to direct the applicant and/or the appropriate consultant to: 1. Explore traffic circulation both through Hall Canyon and Lincoln Streets; 2. Expand the use of 3:1 slopes, where feasible; 3. Minimize grading and the artificial creation of steep slopes through low terracing and retaining walls, and varied lot and pad sizes; 4. Consider reserving lots for custom homes to create a broad mixture of housing styles/designs; 5. Assure substantial and meaningful funding for development through an inlieu fee to create affordable housing opportunities in Ventura; 6. Explore expansion of the open space public benefit component; 7. Conform the homes and streets, when feasible and safe to do so, to the existing hillside topography; 8. Streets may exceed a 15% slope gradient and/or alternative design standards, in short stretches; 9. Explore potential circulation improvements with the neighborhood prior to the CEQA review and analysis; and 10. Allow development within slope areas in excess of 30% slope gradient, as long as it results in better overall design and is instituted only when necessary. Councilmember Morehouse seconded. The vote was as follows; AYES:

Councilmembers Morehouse, Andrews, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Nasarenko, and Mayor Heitmann.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

Councilmembers Weir and Tracy.

Mayor Heitmann declared the motion carried.

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ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:03 a.m.

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CITY OF VENTURA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Cheryl Heitmann Erik Nasarenko, Deputy Mayor Neal Andrews, Councilmember Jim Monahan, Councilmember

Carl E. Morehouse, Councilmember Mike Tracy, Councilmember Christy Weir, Councilmember

Mark D. Watkins, City Manager Gregory G. Diaz, City Attorney Cynthia M. Rodriguez, City Clerk

DECEMBER 7, 2015 The San Buenaventura (Ventura) City Council met in special session in the Council Chambers, 501 Poli Street, Ventura at 5:45 p.m.

ROLL CALL Present:

Councilmembers Morehouse, Weir, Tracy, Andrews, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Nasarenko, and Mayor Heitmann.

Absent:

None.

Mayor Heitmann presided.

PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL ON AGENDIZED ITEMS FOR THIS SPECIAL MEETING There were no speakers.

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened in a closed session for the following purpose:

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Interest, Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2014-00460385-CU-WMVTA and Second District Court of Appeals Case No. (Pending)

Authority:

Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).

RECESS The City Council recessed at 5:50 p.m. and reconvened in public session at 6:08 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Gregory G. Diaz stated that the City Council met in closed session to consider the City's defense in the matter of Ventura Realty and Investment Company v. City of San Buenaventura and Community Memorial Hospital as real party in interest. The petitioner, Ventura Realty and Investments, has filed a notice of appeal of the Superior Court's decision in the City's favor that validated the City Council's actions in approving the agreements, land use entitlements, and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act associated with Community Memorial Hospital's construction of the parking structure on City-owned property. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1, the City Attorney sought and received authority from the City Council to defend the City's position during the appeals process, using the same defense counsel as during the trial court process and subject to the same indemnity agreement. The City Council unanimously authorized this action with all members present, excepting Councilmember Tracy.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Cheryl Heitmann Carl E. Morehouse, Councilmember Mike Tracy, Councilmember Christy Weir, Councilmember

Erik Nasarenko, Deputy Mayor Neal Andrews, Councilmember Jim Monahan, Councilmember

Mark D. Watkins, City Manager Gregory G. Diaz, City Attorney Cynthia M. Rodriguez, City Clerk

·DECEMBER 7, 2015 The San Buenaventura (Ventura) City Council met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Poli Street, Ventura at 6:08 p.m.

ROLL CALL Present:

Councilmembers Morehouse, Weir, Andrews, Tracy, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Nasarenko, and Mayor Heitmann.

Absent:

None.

Mayor Heitmann presided.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Nasarenko led the Pledge of Allegiance.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Heitmann introduced Economic Development Manager Leigh Eisen and Ventura Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Caldwell who presented a video about Laundry Love. Mayor Heitmann presented a certificate of recognition to Shayna Metzner, representative of Laundry Love. Mayor Heitmann introduced Mayor for a Moment Bryce Hickerson, a fifth grade student at Citrus Glen School, who read her work piece on the topic of understanding. A Community Access Partners (CAPS) video about Bryce and Citrus Glen School was shown. Mayor Heitmann and Councilmember Tracy presented a proclamation to Nanci and Didier Poirier, owners of 71 Palm Restaurant, which closed in October 2015 after 19 years. December 7, 2015

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CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Gregory G. Diaz stated that the City Council met in closed session to consider the City's defense in the matter of Ventura Realty and Investment Company v. City of San Buenaventura and Community Memorial Hospital as real party in interest. The petitioner, Ventura Realty and Investments, has filed a notice of appeal of the Superior Court's decision in the City's favor that validated the City Council's actions in approving the agreements, land use entitlements, and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act associated with Community Memorial Hospital's construction of the parking structure on City-owned property. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 .1, the City Attorney sought and received authority from the City Council to defend the City's position during the appeals process, using the same defense counsel as during the trial court process and subject to the same indemnity agreement. The City Council unanimously authorized the action with all members present, excepting Councilmember Tracy.

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Monahan represented the City Council at the Founders Day Celebration and Sixth Annual Birthday of the Veterans Home of California located in Saticoy. Councilmember Andrews requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ret. USN Commander Joseph T. Glabb and Norma Lagomarsino. Councilmember Morehouse recognized Aloha Steakhouse for providing meals to the homeless on Thanksgiving Day. Mayor Heitmann spoke about the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Street Fair, and Winter Wine Walk that was held in Downtown Ventura and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Peter Jaffe.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS SPEAKERS Members of the public: John S. Jones; Russell Sidney, James Reach, Kent Bollard, Ron Merkord, and Warren Matsui, Electric Vehicle Advocates of Ventura County; John Stewart, and Jennifer Sage. DOCUMENTS Handout: Helen Yunker.

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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS 1.

2016 Election Cycle Expenditure Ceiling and Contribution Limits (55) RECOMMENDATION Receive the report setting the 2016 election cycle single source contribution limit of $300 for a City Council candidate who accepts the voluntary expenditure ceiling of $27,000 and $150 for a City Council candidate who declines the voluntary expenditure ceiling.

Councilmember Morehouse moved to approve the recommendation. Councilmember Weir seconded. The vote was as follows: AYES:

Councilmembers Morehouse, Weir, Tracy, Andrews, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Nasarenko, and Mayor Heitmann.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

None.

Mayor Heitmann declared the motion carried.

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Amend Title 24, Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code. for a Text Amendment to Establish a Harbor Mixed Use (HMXD) Zone District, Pertaining to the Sondermann Ring Partners Mixed-Use Development Located within the Northeast Harbor Area of the Ventura Harbor Community; City of Ventura. Applicant, PROJ-04326; OA-10-15-31199; Coastal Commission Case No. SBVMAJ-1-11 (70/80) RECOMMENDATION Waive the second reading in full and adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 24.248, "Harbor Mixed Use Zone," to the San Buenaventura Municipal Code.

Councilmember Morehouse moved to approve the recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. 2015-015 entitled,

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA ADDING CHAPTER 24.248, "HARBOR MIXED USE ZONE," TO THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE. Councilmember Weir seconded. The vote was as follows: December 7, 2015

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AYES:

Councilmembers Morehouse, Weir, Tracy, Andrews, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Nasarenko, and Mayor Heitmann.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

None.

Mayor Heitmann declared the motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 3.

Extension of Moratorium on Massage Establishments for a Period of 12 Months (70) RECOMMENDATION (Requires Six Affirmative Votes) Adopt as an urgency measure by a four-fifths vote an extension of Ordinance No. 2015-002 which extended a Citywide moratorium on the establishment or expansion of massage establishments for a period of ten months and fifteen days, title as follows: "An Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Buenaventura, California, Extending for An Additional 12 Months A Moratorium on the Establishment or Expansion of Massage Establishments Unless Earlier Repealed or Superseded."

The public hearing was opened. Affidavits of publication and posting were on file in the City Clerk's Office. The public hearing was closed. Deputy Mayor Nasarenko moved to approve the recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. 2015-016 entitled, AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA EXTENDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 12 MONTHS A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS UNLESS EARLIER REPEALED OR SUPERSEDED. Councilmember Morehouse seconded. The vote was as follows:

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AYES:

Councilmembers Morehouse, Weir, Tracy, Andrews, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Nasarenko, and Mayor Heitmann.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

None.

Mayor Heitmann declared the motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS 4.

Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Cheryl Heitmann a. b.

Deputy Mayor Nasarenko presentation to Cheryl Heitmann. Comments by Mayor Heitmann.

Deputy Mayor Nasarenko invited Representative Brad Hudson of Congresswoman Julia Brownly's office to present a certificate of congressional recognition to Mayor Heitmann. Deputy Mayor Nasarenko presented Mayor Heitmann with a photograph of Pierpont Beach on behalf of the City Council. City Manager Watkins presented the Mayor with a shadow box framed Key to the City on behalf of the City organization. Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Caldwell acknowledged Mayor Heitmann for her leadership and Board Member Steven Brown presented her with a flower bouquet. Councilmembers Morehouse, Weir, Tracy, Andrews, Monahan, and Deputy Mayor Nasarenko expressed appreciation to Mayor Heitmann for her service to the City of Ventura. Mayor Heitmann thanked her colleagues on the Council and her family and friends for their support. Mayor Heitmann also thanked City employees, with special thanks to Anne Simmons and Kelly Flanders of the City Manager's Office, City Clerk Cyndi Rodriguez, City Manager Mark Watkins, and Parks, Recreation, and Community Partnerships Director Elena Brokaw for her work on the City's 150th Anniversary. Mayor Heitmann spoke about the City Council's accomplishments during her term.

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Nominations for Mayor SPEAKERS Staff: City Clerk Cynthia M. Rodriguez.

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City Clerk Rodriguez called for nominations for Mayor. Councilmember Andrews nominated Deputy Mayor Nasarenko to serve as Mayor. Councilmember Monahan seconded. Councilmember Monahan moved to close the nominations. Councilmember Morehouse seconded. The vote was as follows: AYES:

Councilmembers Morehouse, Weir, Tracy, Andrews, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Nasarenko, and Mayor Heitmann.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

None.

By acclamation, Deputy Mayor Nasarenko was appointed as Mayor for a term of two years.

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Nominations for Deputy Mayor SPEAKERS Staff: City Clerk Cynthia M. Rodriguez.

Mayor Nasarenko presided and called for nominations for Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Morehouse nominated Councilmember Andrews to serve as Deputy Mayor. Mayor Nasarenko seconded. Councilmember Monahan moved to close the nominations. Councilmember Morehouse seconded. The vote was as follows: AYES:

Councilmembers Morehouse, Weir, Tracy, Andrews, Monahan, Heitmann, and Mayor Nasarenko.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

None.

By acclamation, CouncilmemberAndrews was appointed as Deputy Mayor for a term of two years.

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Presentation of Gavel to Mayor by Glenn Stallings Family

City Clerk Rodriguez introduced City Manager Watkins who presented the gavel to Mayor Nasarenko on behalf of the Glenn Stallings Family.

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Comments by Newly Appointed Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Mayor Nasarenko expressed his appreciation to his fellow Councilmembers and introduced his wife and family. He also expressed thanks to his supporters.

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Deputy Mayor Andrews thanked his fellow Councilmembers for appoirtting him and promised to serve the City well.

REPORTS - REGIONAL BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES Councilmember Morehouse reported on his attendance at meetings of the Gold Coast Transit, Southern California Association of Governments, and Ventura County Transportation Commission.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. in memory of Peter L. Jaffe, Joseph T. Glabb (USN Ret.) and Norma Lagomarsino.

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CITY COUNCIL MINUTf.S Mayor Erik Nasarenko Neal Andrews, Deputy Mayor Cheryl Heitmann, Councilmember Jim Monahan, Councilmember

Carl E. Morehouse, Councilmember Mike Tracy, Councilmember Christy Weir, Councilmember

Mark D. Watkins, City Manager Gregory G. Diaz, City Attorney Cynthia M. Rodriguez, City Clerk

DECEMBER 14, 2015 The San Buenaventura (Ventura) City Council met in special session in the Council Chambers, 501 Poli Street, Ventura at 5:16 p.m.

ROLL CALL Present:

Councilmembers Weir, Tracy, Heitmann, Andrews, and Mayor Nasarenko.

Absent:

Councilmember Morehouse.

Monahan,

Deputy Mayor

Mayor Nasarenko presided.

PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL ON AGENDIZED ITEMS FOR THIS SPECIAL MEETING There were no speakers.

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened in a closed session for the following purposes:

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Name of Case: McNulty v. City of San Buenaventura Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56-2015-00472635-CU-PA-VTA Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Name of Case: Fallon v. City of San Buenaventura et al Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56-2014-00461698-CU-E1-VTA Name of Case: Hardesty v. City of San Buenaventura et al Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56-2014-00461704-CU-E1-VTA Name of Case: Johnson v. City of San Buenaventura et al Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56-2014-00461696-CU-E1-VTA Authority:

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Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 505 Poli Street, Ventura, CA Agency Negotiator: Mark Watkins, City Manager; Gregory Diaz, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Edward Clift, President, Brooks Institute Holding LLC Under Negotiation: Lease Rate(s) and Terms Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8

RECESS The City Council recessed at 6:12 p.m. and reconvened in public session at 6:13 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Gregory G. Diaz stated there was no reportable action for the first two items on the Closed Session Agenda and that the City Council will reconvene in closed session at the end of the regular City Council meeting for the third item, but no reportable action is anticipated.

RECESS The City Council recessed at 6:56 p.m. and reconvened in closed session.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Erik Nasarenko Neal Andrews, Deputy Mayor Cheryl Heitmann, Councilmember Jim Monahan, Councilmember

Carl E. Morehouse, Councilmember Mike Tracy, Councilmember Christy Weir, Councilmember

Mark D. Watkins, City Manager Gregory G. Diaz, City Attorney Cynthia M. Rodriguez, City Clerk

DECEMBER 14, 2015 The San Buenaventura (Ventura) City Council met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Poli Street, Ventura at 6:13 p.m.

ROLL CALL Present:

Councilmembers Weir, Tracy, Heitmann, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Andrews, and Mayor Nasarenko.

Absent:

Councilmember Morehouse.

Mayor Nasarenko presided.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Andrews led the Pledge of Allegiance.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Nasarenko presented Certificates of Recognition to the 2015 City of Ventura Digital Photography Contest winners Tammy Sims, Hector Vargas, Tom Robinson, Hayden Berger, Jeff Paluga, Joshua Duarte, and Michael McMahan.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Gregory G. Diaz stated there was no reportable action for the first two items on the Closed Session Agenda and that the City Council will reconvene in closed session at the end of the regular City Council meeting for the third item, but no reportable action is anticipated.

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CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Weir encouraged everyone to shop local and purchase gasoline in Ventura. Councilmember Heitmann spoke about the Parade of Lights at the harbor and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Deputy Mayor Andrews also wished all citizens a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and spoke about the 1oth Annual Homeless Persons Memorial Service which wiH be held at Plaza Park in Oxnard on December 20, 2015. Councilmember Monahan reported on his attendance at a meeting of the Ventura County Animal Regulation Commission.

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS 1.

2016 Regular City Council Meetings Schedule (40) RECOMMENDATION Approve the City Council's regular meeting schedule for the calendar year 2016: July 11, 18, and 25 August 1 September 12, 19, and 26 October 10, 17, and 24 November 7, 14, and 21 December 5 and 12

January 11 and 25 February 8, 22, and 29 March 7, 14, and 21 April 11, 18, and 25 May 9, 16, and 23 June 6, 13, and 20

Councilmember Heitmann moved to approve the recommendation. Councilmember Weir seconded. The vote was as follows: AYES:

Councilmembers Weir, Tracy, Heitmann, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Andrews, and Mayor Nasarenko.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

Councilmember Morehouse.

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City Council Quarterly Travel Report (40) RECOMMENDATION Receive and file the July through September 2015 City Council Quarterly Travel Report.

Councilmember Heitmann moved to approve the recommendation. Councilmember Weir seconded. The vote was as follows: AYES:

Councilmembers Weir, Tracy, Heitmann, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Andrews, and Mayor Nasarenko.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

Councilmember Morehouse.

Mayor Nasarenko declared the motion carried. 3.

Adoption of Updated Salary Resolution for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 (31) RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution providing for a systematic classification of positions and a standardization of salaries of certain paid officers and employees of the city for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

Councilmember Heitmann moved to approve the recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 2015-062 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEMATIC CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS AND A STANDARDIZATION OF SALARIES OF CERTAIN PAID OFFICERS AND EMPOLYEES OF THE CITY FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. Councilmember Weir seconded. The vote was as follows:

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A YES:

Councilmembers Weir, Tracy, Heitmann, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Andrews, and Mayor Nasarenko.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

Councilmember Morehouse.

Mayor Nasarenko declared the motion carried. 4.

Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between the City and eNABLE Systems (50)

RECOMMENDATION a.

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2013048.2, an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with eNABLE Systems, to increase the amount of the agreement from $400,000 to an amount not to exceed $530,000 and extend the termination date from December 31, 2015, to June 30, 2017, for on-call professional technology services, as required.

b.

Authorize the Finance and Technology Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.

Councilmember Heitmann moved to approve the recommendation. Councilmember Weir seconded. The vote was as follows: AYES:

Councilmembers Weir, Tracy, Heitmann, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Andrews, and Mayor Nasarenko.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

Councilmember Morehouse.

Mayor Nasarenko declared the motion carried. 5.

License Agreement for Ojai Valley Sanitation District to Install and Maintain an Underground Data Conduit in the City-owned Ventura-Ojai Bicycle Trail to Connect to its Wastewater Treatment Plant (50)

RECOMMENDATION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2015-061, a License Agreement with Ojai Valley Sanitation District to install and operate an underground data conduit within the City-owned Ventura-Ojai Bicycle Trail in order to connect to its wastewater treatment plant. December 14, 2015

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Councilmember Heitmann moved to approve the recommendation. Councilmember Weir seconded. The vote was as follows: AYES:

Councilmembers Weir, Tracy, Heitmann, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Andrews, and Mayor Nasarenko.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

Councilmember Morehouse.

Mayor Nasarenko declared the motion carried.

6.

Sewerline Replacement Project, Main and Brent Street Area, Authorization to Advertise (94) RECOMMENDATION Approve the contract plans and specifications for the Sewerline Replacement Project, Main and Brent Street Area, Specification No. 2014-047, and authorize the advertisement for bids to be received on February 4, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Clerk's Office.

Councilmember Heitmann moved to approve the recommendation. Councilmember Weir seconded. The vote was as follows: AYES:

Councilmembers Weir, Tracy, Heitmann, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Andrews, and Mayor Nasarenko.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

Councilmember Morehouse.

Mayor Nasarenko declared the motion carried.

7.

Professional Services Agreement between the City and ENS Resources, Inc. (50)

RECOMMENDATION a.

Approve an agreement between the City of Ventura and ENS Resources, Inc., for legislative lobbyist services in the amount of $96,000 per year for two years with an extension to renew for a third year for a total potential cost of $288,000.

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b.

Increase appropriations by $96,000 from Wastewater retained earnings and authorize the Finance and Technology Department to assign increased appropriations to the proper funds, projects, and accounts.

This item was removed from the agenda. 8.

Alta Mutual Water Company Separation of Water Services Agreement (50) RECOMMENDATION a.

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2015062, a Separation of Water Services Agreement with the Alta Mutual Water Company, including Exhibit A, City-Alta Shareholders Agreement.

b.

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute individual Water Service Agreements with the Alta Mutual Water Company shareholders identified in the Separation of Water Services Agreement to become City water customers.

Councilmember Heitmann moved to approve the recommendation. Councilmember Weir seconded. The vote was as follows: A YES:

Councilmembers Weir, Tracy, Heitmann, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Andrews, and Mayor Nasarenko.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

Councilmember Morehouse.

Mayor Nasarenko declared the motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING 9.

Adopt by Reference the Swimming Pool Standards of the 2013 Edition of the California Building Code and Amend Ordinance No. 2013-014 by Adding Chapter 31AA (70} RECOMMENDATION Remove item from the agenda.

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APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY GROUPS 10.

Appointments to City Council Advisory Groups (30) RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the following appointments recommended by the Appointments Recommendation Committee: a.

Banks Staples Pecht to the Cultural Affairs Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2017.

b.

Wanda Sumner and Barbara Keller to the Housing Authority Board for terms expiring January 12, 2018.

c.

Paul Feldman to the Library Advisory Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2019.

d.

William Growdon and Hilda Freyre-Kilpatrick to the Public Art Commission for terms expiring June 30, 2019.

Councilmember Weir moved to approve the recommendation. Councilmember Heitmann seconded. The vote was as follows: AYES:

Councilmembers Weir, Tracy, Heitmann, Monahan, Deputy Mayor Andrews, and Mayor Nasarenko.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

Councilmember Morehouse.

Mayor Nasarenko declared the motion carried. Councilmember Monahan presented certificates of appointment to the newly appointed members.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS SPEAKERS Staff: Public Works Director Rick Raives.

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DOCUMENTS PowerPoint.

CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Mark D. Watkins stated officers from the Israeli police force visited the Ventura Police Department to receive training on body worn video; Fire Marshal Brian Clark was retiring after 29 years of service; and encouraged residents to stay informed on the El Nino weather pattern via VC Alert.

RECESS The City Council recessed at 6:56 p.m. and reconvened in closed session.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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