Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 19, 2026·Board meeting
City of Ventura Director's Hearing
The hearing included the consideration of a minor variance request for the Ewing Corcoran residential project to reduce the rear yard setback for a home addition. Additionally, the Director reviewed a use permit application for the La Avenida event facility to operate within an existing industrial development, which involved discussions regarding off-site parking arrangements, event frequency limits, and noise mitigation strategies.
Oct 15, 2026·Board meeting
Parking Advisory Committee Meeting
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The committee discussed administrative procedures regarding the formation and approval of meeting minutes, emphasizing the importance of recording actionable items and maintaining video archives for transparency. The primary focus of the meeting was the evaluation of the downtown free parking program. The committee reviewed data concerning different parking models, specifically comparing 60-minute versus 90-minute free parking scenarios and their projected impacts on revenue. Detailed analysis of parking transaction data and revenue loss under various free parking structures was presented to guide future program recommendations.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Arts & Culture Commission Meeting
The commission heard presentations from members of the public, including a proposal for a new, privately funded annual arts festival and a recommendation to consider implementing percent for art requirements for local developments. The primary agenda focused on the appointment of commissioners to serve on evaluation panels for a new community grants project. Staff presented a detailed timeline for the grant application process, including information on information sessions, application deadlines, and the specific grant categories for organizations, cultural projects, and individual artists.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Economic Development Subcommittee Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting
The committee reviewed the economic indicator mid-year data report for the first and second quarters, focusing on business license statistics, active business counts, and license closures. Key discussion topics included performance metrics for commercial vacancy rates in office, industrial, and retail sectors, and an analysis of unemployment rates relative to regional and state benchmarks. The subcommittee also evaluated industry trends, tourism and visitor data, including hotel lodging inventory, occupancy rates, and foot traffic patterns for key areas such as Midtown, Main Street, Ventura Harbor, and the Pacific View Mall.