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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. City Council
      1. City Council Meeting Agendas
      2. City Council Meeting Videos
      3. City Council Protocols
      4. City Council Public Hearings/Supplementals
      5. Council Subcommittees
        1. Appointments Recommendation Committee
          1. ARC Supplemental Packets
        2. Economic Development Strategy Committee
        3. Finance, Audit & Budget Committee
        4. Hope & Solutions Subcommittee
        5. Legislative Committee
      6. State of the City
      7. Elected Official Compensation
      8. Form of Government
      9. Form 803 Behested Payment Report
      10. Form 806 Public Official Appointments
      11. Interactive District Map
      12. Selection of Mayor
      13. Electronic Public and Agenda Item Comment Form
    3. Boards, Commissions & Committees
      1. How to Participate
      2. Administrative Hearing Officer
      3. Boards
        1. Local Appeals Board / Housing Appeals Board
        2. Mobile Home Rent Review Board
        3. Oversight Board
        4. Tree Advisory Board
      4. Commissions
        1. Arts & Culture Commission
        2. Library Advisory Commission
        3. Parks & Recreation Commission
        4. Planning Commission
        5. Water Commission
          1. Water Commission Public Hearing Notices/Supplemental Packet
      5. Committees
        1. City Council Subcommittees
        2. Design Review Committee
        3. Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
        4. General Plan Advisory Committee
        5. Historic Preservation Committee
        6. Investment Committee
        7. Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee
      6. Recruitments
      7. Supplemental Packets / Hearing Notices
      8. Videos
    4. Departments
      1. City Attorney
        1. Claim Form
        2. About the City Attorneys
      2. City Manager's Office
        1. COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
          1. City, County, & State Updates
          2. Virtual Services
          3. Business Information & Support
            1. Reopening of Businesses
            2. Financial Resources
            3. Print & Digital Resources
            4. Economic Development Newsletters
            5. Events & Webinars
            6. Business Tax Information
              1. Apply for Business License
              2. Renew Your Business License
              3. Update or Close your Business License
              4. Business-Related Programs
            7. City, County, & State Updates
            8. Business Partners & Additional Resources
            9. Expanded Temporary Retail & Restaurant Program
          4. Safety Service Updates
          5. Ventura Water Updates
          6. Homeless Service Updates
          7. Utility Payment Updates
        2. City Clerk
          1. Election
            1. Ventura District-Based Map (Interactive Map)
            2. Redistricting Process with 2020 Census Data
            3. Campaign Disclosure Statements
              1. Elected City Councilmember Campaign Statements
                1. Councilmember Sofia Rubalcava - District 1
                2. Councilmember Erik Nasarenko - District 4
                3. Councilmember Jim Friedman - District 5
                4. Councilmember Lorrie Brown - District 6
                5. Councilmember Cheryl Heitmann - At-Large
                6. Councilmember Matt LaVere - At-Large
                7. Councilmember Christy Weir - At-Large
                8. PRIOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
                  1. Jim Monahan Campaign Statements
                  2. Neal Andrews Campaign Statements
                  3. Mike Tracy Campaign Statements
                  4. Carl Morehouse Campaign Statements
              2. Committee Campaign Statements
                1. Police Officers Association PAC
                2. Ventura City Firefighters PAC
                3. Ventura Chamber of Commerce PAC
                4. Committee for a Better Ventura (Measure O)
                5. SOAR
                6. Democratic Club of Ventura
              3. 2020 Candidate Campaign Disclosure Statements
                1. District 2 Campaign Disclosure Statements
                2. District 3 Campaign Disclosure Statements
                3. District 7 Campaign Disclosure Statements
              4. 2018 Candidates Campaign Disclosure Statements
                1. Campaign Disclosures District 1
                2. Campaign Disclosures District 4
                3. Campaign Disclosures District 5
                4. Campaign Disclosures District 6
              5. 2016 Council Candidates Campaign Disclosures
                1. Unqualified Candidates Campaign Disclosures
            4. Voter Registration
            5. Ventura County Elections Division
            6. Transitioning to District Elections-Process
          2. Ventura District-Based Map (Interactive Map)
          3. Redistricting Process with 2020 Census Data
            1. REDISTRICTING SCHEDULE - PUBLIC MEETINGS
            2. DRAFT MAPS
            3. DRAW A MAP
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. District-Based Elections
            1. Transitioning to District-Based Elections - 2017
              1. How District Map Were Drawn by the Public - 2017
              2. Draft District Maps-During Transition Process-2017
              3. Frequently Asked Questions-Moving to Districts2017
              4. Election
            2. Elections
            3. Ventura Interactive District-Based Map
          5. City Council Meeting Agendas
          6. City Council Meeting Electronic Comment Form
          7. City Council Public Hearing Notices/Supplementals
          8. City Council Meeting Videos
          9. Boards and Commissions
          10. City Charter
            1. Charter Governance
          11. City Claim Form and Process
          12. Conflict of Interest Code
          13. Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests
          14. Form 806 Public Official Appointments
          15. Public Records Request
            1. Ticket & Pass Distribution Policy
            2. Submit an Online Request
            3. Records-Public Access Portal
          16. SB272 - Enterprise System Catalog
          17. Records Management
          18. Public Records Access Portal
        3. Census 2020
        4. Economic Development
        5. Office of Emergency Services
        6. Homeless Services
        7. Safe & Clean Initiative
          1. What We Do
          2. Safe & Clean 2.0
          3. Community Partnerships
          4. How to Help
          5. Frequently Asked Questions
          6. Connect to Services
        8. Municipal Code
      3. Community Development
        1. Permit Services
        2. Building & Safety
          1. Building Records Disclosure Report (BRDR)
          2. Permits, Forms & Documents
          3. Photovoltaic Information
            1. Photovoltaic Ordinance Press Release
          4. Seismic Retrofit Program
          5. Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
          6. Current Inspection Schedule
          7. Archives
          8. Thomas Fire Information
            1. Thomas Fire Rebuild
            2. FAQ Thomas Fire
            3. Financial Assistance
          9. Construction Waste Management
        3. Code Enforcement
          1. Violation Descriptions
          2. Reporting Code Violations
          3. Handouts
          4. Property Maintenance Code
          5. Resources
        4. Grants & Housing
          1. CDBG and HOME Programs
            1. CARES Act Information
            2. Fair Housing
            3. Public Notice - Ventura Springs Project
          2. Affordable Housing Program
          3. Inclusionary Housing
          4. Housing Public Notice
          5. CDBG-DR MHP Funding NOFA
        5. Planning
          1. General Plan
            1. Housing Element
          2. Historic Preservation
            1. Historic Resource Protection
          3. Planning Documents
          4. Environmental Documents
            1. Current Environmental Documents for Review
          5. Application Materials and Forms
          6. Pending Projects
        6. Successor Agency
          1. Redevelopment Agency
          2. Successor Housing Agency
        7. Municipal Code
        8. Cannabis Information
        9. Thomas Fire Information
          1. Financial Assistance
          2. Thomas Fire Rebuild
        10. My Ventura Access
        11. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
      4. Finance & Technology
        1. Business Licenses
        2. Financial Transparency
        3. Information Technology
          1. Enterprise System Catalog
        4. Purchasing
        5. Treasury
          1. Accounts Receivable
          2. Bus Passes
          3. Code Enforcement Citations
          4. Pay My Utility Bill
          5. Pet Licenses
          6. Traffic Citations
          7. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
            1. TOT Forms
            2. Short Term Vacation Rentals
          8. Utility Users Tax (UUT)
      5. Fire Department
        1. About Us
          1. Fire Department History
        2. Fire Operations
          1. Fire Stations
          2. Hazardous Materials Unit
        3. Community Involvement
          1. Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
          2. Press Releases
          3. Spark of Love Toy Drive
          4. Ventura Fire Foundation
        4. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Earthquake Preparedness
          2. Evacuation Terminology
          3. Fireworks Safety
          4. Ready for Rain
          5. Heat Wave Safety
          6. Holiday Safety
          7. Ocean Safety
          8. Office of Emergency Services
          9. Public Safety Power Shutoffs
          10. Ready, Set, Go
          11. Red Flag Warnings
        5. Fire Prevention
          1. Fire Prevention Forms
          2. Plan Review / Permits
          3. Fire Hazard Reduction Program (FHRP)
          4. Special Events
          5. State Mandated Annual Inspections
          6. CUPA
            1. Operating Permit
            2. Process Specific Guidance Documents
            3. Underground Storage Tank Compliance Documents
          7. Fire Prevention Week
        6. Contact Us
      6. Human Resources
        1. Compensation / Labor Relations
          1. Employment Contracts, Resolutions & MOUs
        2. Career Opportunities
        3. Benefits
          1. COBRA Open Enrollment
          2. Retiree Open Enrollment
        4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
      7. Parks & Recreation
        1. Activity Guide
          1. Activity Guide Archive
        2. Parks, Beaches & Facilities
          1. Historic Sites
            1. Olivas Adobe
              1. Events
                1. Murals & Roses al Fresco Art Exhibit
              2. History
                1. Olivas Adobe - Exterior
                2. Olivas Adobe - Interior
              3. Preservation
              4. Rentals
              5. The Heart of Ventura County Video Series
              6. Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters (OAHI)
              7. Interpretive Outreach Programs
            2. Albinger Archaeological Museum
            3. Ortega Adobe
            4. City Hall
            5. Ventura Pier
            6. Dudley House
          2. Community Centers
            1. Barranca Vista Center
              1. Fairy Tales in the Park
            2. Ventura Avenue Adult Center
            3. Westpark Community Center
          3. Community Gardens
          4. City Beaches
          5. City Parks
          6. City Sports Field Status
          7. City Parks & Facilities Map
          8. Ventura Aquatic Center
          9. Urban Forestry/Trees
            1. Insects & Diseases
            2. Mulching & Pruning
            3. Tree Advisory Board
            4. Tree Maintenance
            5. Trees & Drought
        3. Classes, Camps & Programs
          1. Aquatics
          2. Programs - Youth
            1. After-School Programs
            2. Camps - Youth
            3. Classes - Youth
            4. Children's Celebration of the Arts
            5. Interpretive Outreach Program
            6. Police Activities League (PAL)
          3. Programs - Adults & Seniors
            1. Senior Programs
              1. Senior Resources
              2. Senior Strategic Plan
              3. Santa to a Senior
            2. Classes - Adult
            3. Bus & Walking Tours
          4. Sports
            1. Tennis & Pickleball
            2. City Golf Courses
            3. Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center (LRCSC)
            4. Sports - Adult
            5. Sports - Youth
              1. Ventura Youth Basketball Association (VYBA)
            6. Corporate Games
          5. Virtual Activities
            1. Parks Scavenger Hunt Challenge
          6. Public Art
            1. Municipal Art Collection
            2. Public Art Murals
            3. Utility Box Program
        4. Events, Permits & Rentals
          1. Events
          2. Permits, Special Events, Film & More
            1. Film & Photo Permits
            2. Special Event Permits
            3. Temporary Banner Permits and Flag Permits
            4. Temporary Outdoor Business Expansion Program
          3. Rentals
        5. Opportunities
          1. Employment Opportunities
          2. Independent Contract Instructor (ICI)
          3. Grant Programs
            1. Community Partnership Grant
            2. Cultural Funding Grant
            3. Special Event Grant Program
            4. Community Beautification Grant
          4. Scholarships
          5. Volunteer Opportunities
            1. Volunteer Challenges
        6. Virtual Activities
        7. Waivers, Forms & Policies
        8. Projects
          1. Community Park 2nd Entrance & Parking Lot
          2. Arroyo Verde Park Inclusive Play Area
      8. Police Department
        1. About The VPD
          1. Our Units
            1. Investigations
            2. School Resource Officers
            3. Records
            4. Volunteers
            5. K9 Unit
            6. Alcohol Enforcement Unit
            7. Organizational Chart
            8. SWAT Team
            9. Patrol Beat Map
          2. Strategic Plan
          3. Public Postings
          4. Join Our Team
          5. Command Staff
          6. Firearms Training
          7. District Commanders
        2. Crime Info
          1. Beat Maps & Coordinators
          2. Community Crime Map
          3. Crime Prevention
          4. Hate Crimes
          5. Megan's Law & Sex Offender Information
          6. Press Releases
          7. Red Light Photo Enforcement
        3. Community Involvement
          1. Alcohol Enforcement Unit
          2. Community Academy
          3. Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship
          4. Evacuation Maps
          5. Explorer Program
          6. K9 Unit
          7. National Night Out
          8. School Resource Officers
          9. Volunteers
        4. Services
          1. Alarm Program
          2. Animal Control Services
          3. Pay Your Administrative Citation
          4. Trespass Authority Letter
          5. Medication Disposal
          6. How did we do?
          7. File a Police Report
            1. Drug Drop Off
          8. Fingerprinting (Live Scan)
          9. Oversized Vehicle Permit
          10. Pay Your Parking Ticket
          11. Register Your Bicycle
          12. Report Abandoned Vehicles
          13. Graffiti Information
          14. Report Narcotics
          15. Records Request
          16. Vehicle Impounds
          17. Vacation Check Request
      9. Public Works
        1. Public Works Thomas Fire Information
        2. Capital Projects
          1. Public Utilities
          2. SB1 Road Projects
          3. Bid Abstracts
          4. Adopted 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
          5. Adopted 2018-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
          6. Adopted 2016-2022 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
        3. Land Development 
          1. Forms, Permits, Documents
            1. Encroachment Permits
            2. Grading Plans & Permits
            3. Improvement Plans
            4. Fees
            5. Residential Parkway Bioswale Permits
            6. Stormwater Forms
            7. Submittal Requirement - Planning Application (PDF)
            8. Wireless Facilities in the Right-Of-Way (PDF)
            9. SCE Wireless Carrier Attachments
            10. Autocad Files
            11. Small Wireless Facilities Ordinance (PDF)
          2. City Standard Construction Details
          3. City Engineering Design Standards
          4. Small Cell Wireless Facilities
        4. Engineering
          1. Survey
          2. Floodplain Management
          3. Small Cell Wireless Facilities
        5. Environmental Sustainability
          1. Programs
            1. Stormwater Quality Management
              1. MS4 Permit
              2. Stormwater Programs
              3. Reducing Cigarette Butts in Ventura
              4. Construction & Demolition Stormwater Controls
                1. Erosion Control and Fire-Safe Landscaping
              5. Swimming Pool and Spa Draining
              6. Rainwater Harvesting
            2. Ocean Water Quality
            3. Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction
              1. Hazardous Househole Waste (HHW) Events
              2. Motor Oil
            4. Green Business Program
              1. Green Business Certification Program
              2. Environmental Excellence Award
            5. Green Schools Program
              1. Classroom Education and Outreach
              2. Green School Award
              3. Keep California Beautiful Challenge
              4. Sustainable You! Summer Camp
              5. Links for Kids
            6. Construction & Demolition Waste Management
              1. Construction & Demolition Stormwater Controls
              2. Waste Management Plan - Form 1 (Fillable)
              3. Waste Management Plan - Form 1
              4. Waste Management Plan - Form 2 (Fillable)
              5. Waste Management Plan - Form 2
            7. Energy Efficiency & Renewables
              1. Energy Action Plan
              2. Clean Power Alliance
              3. Commercial Energy Benchmarking
          2. Residential Services
            1. Residential Services
            2. California Refund Value (CRV) - Redemption Centers
            3. Food Waste Prevention
            4. Backyard Composting
            5. Bulky Item Collection
            6. Recycle Coach
          3. Business Services
            1. EPS Ban
            2. Waste & Recycling Regulations
            3. Organics Recycling
            4. Food Recovery Program
          4. Events
            1. Community Cleanup & Recycling Events
            2. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Events
              1. January 15th, 2022 HHW Event Registration Page
            3. Sustainability Speaker Series
          5. Stay Connected
            1. Sustainable Ventura Blog
        6. Floodplain Management
        7. Transportation
          1. Active Transportation
          2. Active Transportation Plan
          3. Bicycling & Walking
            1. Bicycling Education
            2. Cycling Stats and Master Plan
            3. Requesting Bike Trail or Road Maintenance
          4. Current Capital Projects
            1. California Street Off-Ramp Relocation Project
          5. Parking
            1. Parking Permits
            2. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
          6. Public Transit
          7. Shared Streets for Health & Safety During COVID-19
        8. Streets & Sidewalks
          1. Safe Sidewalks Program
          2. Streets & Sidewalks
        9. Fleet & Facilities
          1. Preserving Public & Historic Buildings
        10. Property Management
        11. RFP & RFQs
        12. City Standard Construction Details
        13. Survey
          1. Legacy Tie Sheets
          2. Planning
          3. City Survey Index Map
          4. Final Map Submittal Checklist
      10. Ventura Water
        1. Billing
          1. My Bill
          2. Set-Up/Cancel Service
          3. Rates
            1. Water and Wastewater Rate Study
          4. Customer Assistance Program
          5. Leak Adjustment
          6. Thomas Fire Billing Adjustment
          7. Discontinuation of Water Service Policy
        2. Community
          1. Rebates & Incentives
            1. Washing Machine Rebate
            2. High Efficiency Toilet Rebate
          2. Water Take 1 Film Festival
          3. Newsletter
          4. Events & Outreach
          5. Education
            1. Classroom Presentations
            2. Field Trips
            3. Free Gardening Classes
            4. Water Wise Landscaping
          6. Emergency Preparedness
          7. Report Water Waste
            1. Find & Fix Leaks
        3. About Your Water
          1. Water Shortage Update
          2. Library of Reports
          3. Water Sources
            1. Ventura River Watershed
          4. Consumer Confidence Report
          5. Net Zero
            1. Water Shortage Update
            2. COVID-19 Water and Wastewater
          6. Frequently Asked Questions
          7. Long-Term Conservation Legislation
          8. COVID- 19 Water and Wastewater
          9. Santa Clara River Estuary Monitoring
        4. Services
          1. Drinking Water
            1. Ventura River Watershed
          2. Wastewater
            1. Recycled Water
              1. Mobile Reuse Program
            2. Estuary Studies
            3. Working Together To Protect Public Health
            4. Source Control
              1. Industrial Pretreatment
              2. Commercial Dischargers
              3. Residential Dischargers
                1. Think Before You Flush
          3. Capital Improvement Projects
            1. Smart Meters
            2. State Water Interconnection
            3. VenturaWaterPure
          4. Water Efficiency Survey
          5. Temporary Water Meter
          6. Flow Test
          7. Backflow & Cross-Connection
    5. Major Initiatives
      1. General Plan
      2. Water Rate Study
      3. Ventura Water Pure
      4. Police Strategic Plan
      5. Senior Strategic Plan
      6. City Tree Master Plan
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  3. Services

    1. Americans With Disabilities Act
    2. Permit Services
    3. Emergency Preparedness
    4. Employment Opportunities
    5. Environmental Sustainability
    6. Fire Department
    7. Homeless Services
    8. Household Hazardous Waste
    9. Pet Licenses
    10. Police Department
    11. Public Parking
    12. Senior Services
    13. Transportation
    14. Water & Wastewater
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  4. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Business License
      1. Apply for Business License
      2. Renew Your Business License
        1. Renewal Instructions
      3. Update or Close your Business License
      4. Business-Related Programs
        1. Short-Term Vacation Rentals
          1. List of STVRs and Nuisance Response Plans
          2. STVR Violation Report
          3. STVR Community Outreach
          4. STVR Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Forms
          5. TOT Online Payment
    3. Community Development
    4. Economic Development
      1. About Us
      2. Start & Grow Your Business
      3. Ventura by the Numbers
      4. Culture & Lifestyle
      5. Projects in Development
      6. Outdoor Dining Program
    5. Green Business Programs
      1. Business Waste & Recycling
      2. Go Green With Your Business
    6. Hotel Tax Forms
    7. Licenses / Codes
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Permits & Licenses
    8. Short Term Vacation Rentals
    9. Visitors
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  5. Community

    1. City Information
      1. About Ventura
        1. State of the City
        2. VENTURA Maps
      2. 2021 - Business Hours & Location
      3. City Directory
      4. Financial Transparency
      5. Measure O
      6. Municipal Code
      7. Demographics & Stats
    2. Community Resources
      1. Chamber of Commerce
      2. County of Ventura
      3. Downtown Ventura
      4. Electrical & Gas Services
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Financial Transparency
      7. Library
      8. Measure O
      9. Municipal Code
      10. Museum of Ventura County
      11. Resource Directory
      12. Trash & Recycling
      13. Ventura County Animal Services
      14. Visit Ventura
      15. VC Alert - Emergency Notification
    3. Donation & Sponsorship Opportunities
    4. Employment Opportunities
    5. Golf Courses
    6. Neighborhood Community Councils
    7. Parks & Recreation
      1. Activity Guide
      2. Parks, Beaches & Facilities
      3. Classes, Camps & Programs
      4. Events, Permits & Rentals
      5. Opportunities
      6. Virtual Activities
      7. Waivers, Forms & Policies
      8. Projects
    8. Press Releases
    9. Thomas Fire Information
    10. Social Media
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Business Permits & Licenses
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Film & Photography Permits
      4. Grant
      5. Housing Grants
      6. Land Development Permits
      7. Massage License
      8. Parking Permits
      9. Short Term Vacation Rental
      10. Special Event Permit
      11. Temporary Banner or Flag
      12. Temporary Outdoor Business Expansion Program
    2. Contact
      1. All Departments
      2. City Council
      3. City Manager
      4. Community Development
      5. Finance & Technology
      6. Fire
      7. Human Resources
      8. Mayor
      9. Parks & Recreation
      10. Police
      11. Public Works
      12. Water Department
    3. Permit Services
      1. Ventura OPS
      2. Permits, Forms, and Documents
    4. Find
      1. Address Checker
      2. Budget Information
      3. City Hall Business Hours and Location
      4. Election / Voting Information
      5. Emergency Preparedness
      6. Facilities
      7. Historic Sites
      8. Homeless Services
      9. Maps
      10. Municipal Code
      11. Parking
      12. Parks
      13. Public Records
      14. Public Transit
      15. Senior Services
    5. Pay
      1. Bus Passes
      2. Business License
      3. Code Enforcement Citations
      4. Pet Licenses
      5. Traffic Citations
      6. Water Bill
        1. My Bill
        2. Set-Up/Cancel Service
        3. Rates
        4. Customer Assistance Program
        5. Leak Adjustment
        6. Thomas Fire Billing Adjustment
        7. Discontinuation of Water Service Policy
    6. Reserve
      1. BBQ
    7. Sign Up For
      1. Adult Sports Leagues
      2. Aquatics Classes
      3. Email Newsletters
      4. Environmental Activities
      5. Gardening / Water Efficiency Classes
      6. Notifications
      7. Recreation Classes & Camps
    8. Submit
      1. Donations & Sponsorships for Worthy Causes
      2. Public Records Request
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Public Works Projects Out to Bid
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    1. Apply for License
    2. Renew your License
    3. Update/Close your License
    4. Business-Related Programs
    5. Search Licenses Online
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    1. Council Subcommittees
    2. Administrative Hearing Officer
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