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6.23.26: City Council
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Council Extends Parklet Deadlines, Introduces New Parklet Type, and Forms Ad Hoc Subcommittee Amidst Business Concerns
The council discussed amendments to the citywide parklet design guidelines and standards. Key changes include clarifying the distinction between parklets and outdoor dining, updating standards to align with state law (daylighting requirements) and fire code (restrictions in high fire severity zones), and simplifying design standards. A new 'non-ABC parklet' type is introduced for businesses without alcohol service, aiming for simplified installations. The deadline for temporary parklets to be removed or have a complete application submitted was extended from July 31, 2026, to January 7, 2027. The council also considered establishing a Main Street Moves ad hoc subcommittee, directing staff to return with an item regarding a minimum three-year lease term for parklets, and keeping the existing deadlines for application submission and parklet removal. Ultimately, the council passed a motion to approve staff recommendations A, B, and C, establish the ad hoc subcommittee, and direct staff to return with an item regarding a three-year lease term. The creation of the ad hoc subcommittee was clarified to be advisory and composed of council members representing districts 1, 2, and 7.
City Council Adopts Technology Disruption Policy for Meetings, Citing SB707 Compliance
The council adopted a resolution establishing a city council meeting disruption policy, in compliance with Senate Bill 707. The policy outlines procedures in the event of technology disruptions impacting public participation. Key provisions include a 1-hour recess, city efforts to restore service, council findings to proceed if service is not restored, and documentation of the disruption. The policy applies only to city council meetings, not subcommittees or other city boards. The city has already implemented many SB707 requirements, including remote participation via Zoom and Spanish-translated agendas.
City Council Considers New Fees for Zoning Clearances, ADU Plan Checks, and Parklet Programs
The council considered a resolution to amend the planning, construction permit, and parklet user and regulatory fee schedule. The proposed changes include adding a new zoning clearance fee of $235, a fixed fee of $600 for pre-approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plan checks, and updating the parklet fee schedule to incorporate outdoor dining and merchandising programs while removing the specific term 'parklet' from certain fees. The rationale behind these changes is to ensure cost recovery, maintain transparency, standardize processes, and align with the city's strategic priority of revenue enhancement and full cost recovery. The changes are expected to streamline permitting processes and account for staff time and resources.
Council Delays Vote on Housing Element Amendments for Shelters and Supportive Housing Amidst Conflict of Interest Concerns
The council discussed proposed amendments to the municipal code to align local zoning with state laws concerning emergency shelters, supportive housing, transitional housing, low-barrier navigation centers, and group care facilities. These amendments are intended to comply with Assembly Bills 139, 101, and 2162, and fulfill objectives of the city's housing element program. The proposed changes include revising provisions for emergency shelters, identifying specific by-right areas for them (initially the entire downtown specific plan area, later refined to T4.3 zones and the east side workplace overlay), and establishing clear chapters for low-barrier navigation centers and supportive/transitional housing. The ordinance also addresses group care facilities for seven or more persons. Several specific plans and development codes are affected, including the Downtown Specific Plan, Parkland Specific Plan, UC Hansen Specific Plan, Midtown Corridors Development Code, Victoria Avenue Corridor Development Code, and Sakcoin Wells Community Plan. The council ultimately voted to continue the item to July 14th to allow for further review of potential conflicts of interest for council members residing in areas affected by the proposed zoning changes.
Ventura Water Seeks Budget Increase to Expand Customer Assistance Program for Low-Income Residents
Ventura Water presented an update on its Customer Assistance Program (CAP), detailing its current status and proposed expansions. The CAP provides financial assistance to low-income customers, funded by late payment penalties, with a current budget of $75,000 and 468 customers enrolled. An additional Medical Assistance Program with similar benefits and no water shut-offs for past due balances has eight participants. Staff also introduced a Billing Relief Initiative during a government shutdown, assisting three participants. An affordability assessment identified 971 households not meeting the affordability target, which was reduced to 597 after applying the CAP discount. To expand the program, staff is collaborating with Southern California Edison to auto-enroll low-income customers (adding 60 households) and working with the Ventura Housing Authority to potentially include multifamily residences (adding 355 households), which would require an additional $300,000. Staff recommended approving a $35,000 budget increase for the CAP, bringing the total budget to $110,000. Future plans include a customer assistance program summit, a water conservation plan for CAP participants, and continued outreach.
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