REGULAR MEETING 
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017   06:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
Devin Kress, Boy Scout Troop 119, Ventura

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Mayor for A Moment – Junipero Serra Elementary School – Responsibility

Boys Scouts of America Sespe District – Eagle Scouts Recognition


CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
 
Per Government Code Section 54954.2 (a)(2), the Council Communications section of the agenda provides City Council the opportunity to ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities.

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS
 
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon by the City Council at one time, without discussion, unless a Councilmember, the Administration, or a member of the public requests an opportunity to address any given item. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be discussed at the beginning of the Formal Items. Approval by the City Council of Consent Items means that the recommendation of the Administration is approved along with the terms and conditions described in the Administrative Report.

1.
Westpark Turf and Lighting Improvement Project – Mitigated Negative Declaration (76)

Adopt a resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for the proposed Westpark Community Center Improvements Project. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN FOR THE WESTPARK COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-___

2.
Westpark Community Center Sports Lighting Renovation (50)

a.
Authorize the City to enter into a contract, not to exceed $275,000 with Venco Electric, a lighting contractor, to install new LED Luminary Fixtures at Westpark, and to re -locate the lighting control panels.

b.
Authorize the Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships Director to act as the agent for the City to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned.

3.
Acceptance of Ventura Police K -9 Unit Additional Team and Community Outreach Grant from the National Police Dog Foundation (31)

a.
Accept a grant from the National Police Dog Foundation (NPDF) to assist funding for a Police K -9 Officer and/or vehicle in the amount of $180,000.

b.
Authorize the City Manager to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including without limitation, applications, agreements, and billing statements that may be necessary to accept the grant and complete the project.

c.
Authorize Finance and Technology to assign the increased appropriations and revenues to the General Grant and Categorical Fund, Police Department budget, in the amount of $180,000.

4.
Community Partnerships Granting Program (31)

a.
Approve the Community Partnerships grants as recommended; with second year funding contingent upon Council budget appropriation as part of the 2017 -2018 Fiscal Year Operating Budget.

b.
Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute individual contracts with grant recipients.

5.
Buenaventura Golf Course Emergency Repair Project – Appropriations (50)

a.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to spend up to $250,000 for repairs to Buenaventura Golf Course.

b.
Authorize the appropriation and transfer of $250,000 from the Insurance Reserve in the Public Liability Fund to the Golf Fund for funding the repairs.

c.
Authorize Finance and Technology to adjust the associated budgetary accounts in the Public Liability Fund and Golf Fund to ensure proper accounting for the transfer, encumbered contracts and other expenses necessary to complete the repair.

d.
Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate an amendment to the Kemper Sports Management agreement to accomplish the emergency repairs on an expedited basis and find pursuant to City Charter Section 1006 that the repairs are necessary to preserve property at the Buenaventura Golf Course such that the repairs can be let without competitive bidding.

6.
Police/Fire Headquarters Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning  Renovations Project; Authorization to Advertise (88)

a.
Approve the contract plans and specifications for the Police/Fire Headquarters Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Renovations Project, Specification No. 2016 -030 and authorize the advertisement for bids to be received on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., in the City Clerk’s Office.

b.
Authorize the Finance and Technology Department to transfer funds and adjust expenditure and revenue appropriations to the proper programs and accounts.

7.
Ordinance for Second Reading - Firearms and Ammunition Sales (70)

Waive the second reading in full and adopt an ordinance, titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 6, ‘BUSINESS REGULATIONS,’ OF THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 6.211, ‘SECURITY MEASURES FOR AMMUNITION RETAILERS,’ THERETO (Introduced 3/6/17; Vote 6- Yes: 1- No ) ORDINANCE NO. 2017-___

8.
Ordinance for Second Reading - Measure N - Election Process for City Council (70)

Waive the second reading in full and adopt an ordinance, titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 2.100, “CITY COUNCIL – GENERAL PROVISIONS, AND SECTION 2.100.010, ELECTIONS PROCESS FOR CITY COUNCIL, AS A RESULT OF THE VOTERS’ ADOPTION OF MEASURE “N” AT THE NOVEMBER 8, 2016 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION (Introduced 3/13/17; Vote: 6-Yes; 0-No; 1-Absent) ORDINANCE NO. 2017-___ APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY GROUP


9.

Approve the reappointment of Paul Meehan to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee, term January 9, 2017- January 9, 2021. PUBLIC HEARINGS


10.

a.
Conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2016 - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

b.
Add the following projects to the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2016 - 2022:

1.
74081 Wastewater Plant Security Fence;

2.
74082 Wastewater Seaside Transfer Station Improvements;

3.
73090 Circulation Improvements – Canyon Reservoir.

c.
Due to potential conflicts of interest with individual Councilmembers,  adopt the following resolutions approving the CIP:

1.
Adopt resolution approving project 72210 in the Fiscal Year 2016 - 2022 CIP.

2.
Adopt Resolution approving project 91048 and 92912 in the Fiscal Year 2016 - 2022 CIP.

3.
Adopt Resolution approving project 73079 in the Fiscal Year 2016 - 2022 CIP.

d.
Adopt Resolution adopting the remaining Fiscal Year 2016 - 2022 CIP including projects: 66121 - Stanley Avenue/Highway 33 Interchange improvement, 75218 - Montalvo Safe Routes to School Improvements, 75219 - Harmon Barranca Bike Path Corridor, 74081 - Wastewater Plant Security Fence, 74082 - Wastewater Seaside Transfer Station Improvements, and 73090 - Circulation Improvements – Canyon Reservoir, and excluding projects 72210, 91048, 92912, and 73079. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CA, ADOPTING PROJECT NUMBER 72210 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 -2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN  RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -___ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CA, ADOPTING PROJECT NUMBER 91048 AND 92912 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 -2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN  RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -___ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CA, ADOPTING PROJECT NUMBER 73079 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 -2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN  RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -___ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFIORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 -2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, INCLUDING PROJECT NUMBERS 66121, 75218, 75219, 74081, 74082, AND 73090, BUT EXCLUDING PROJECT NUMBERS 72210, 91048, 92912, AND 73079            RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -___

11.

a.
Adopt the Negative Declaration and all related actions, to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15074, Case No. EIR -1 -17 -3866 as contained in the Ordinance.

b.
Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance approving an Emergency Shelter Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment, Case No. OA -1 -17 -3866 and authorize staff to revise/amend Section 26 of the Ordinance to incorporate appropriate comments and issues raised by the public at the hearing, or by the City Council. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 24, “ZONING REGULATION,” OF THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN CERTAIN ZONES; ADDING BY A CHANGE OF ZONE THE EMERGENCY SHELTER (ES) OVERLAY ZONE TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES; AND CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE ES OVERLAY ZONE ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -___

c.
Set the proposed ordinance for a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting of April 10, 2017.

d.
Authorize the Finance and Technology Director to make a one -time transfer of $35,000 from General Fund Contingency to the Community Development General Fund appropriations in Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 to be used for the permit entitlement process of an Emergency Shelter with Full Support Services established in the Emergency Shelter Overlay District.

Recess


12.

Review and provide comment/direction regarding the budget report.

13.

a.
Approve and authorize Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for services associated with performing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/ National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental review for the VenturaWaterPure Advanced Treatment, Reuse and Diversion Infrastructure Project in an amount not -to -exceed $1,030,989.96, including a $93,726.36 contingency.

b.
Authorize the Finance and Technology Department to transfer $1,030,990 in appropriations from CIP Project No. 96940, Recycled Waterline – Purewater Pipelines to Project No.  74059, Wastewater Plant - Advanced Treatment Potable Reuse.

14.

Authorize Ventura Water General Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement to Implement Tertiary Treated Flows Consent Decree and Stipulated Dismissal in Wishtoyo Foundation/Ventura Coastkeeper and Heal the Bay Inc., v. City of San Buenaventura (MOA).


CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/ REPORTS – REGIONAL BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
 
Per Government Code Section 54954.2 (a)(2), the Council Communications section of the agenda provides City Council the opportunity to ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. Councilmembers serving on regional boards, commissions, or committees to present a verbal report to the full City Council on the activities of the respective boards, commissions, or committees upon which they serve.