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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. Safe & Clean/Homelessness & Affordable Housing Com
        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. 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
            3. Voter Registration
            4. Ventura County Elections Division
            5. Transitioning to District Elections-Process
            6. Redistricting Process with 2020 Census Data
          2. Ventura District-Based Map (Interactive Map)
          3. 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
          4. City Council Meeting Agendas
          5. City Council Meeting Electronic Comment Form
          6. City Council Public Hearing Notices/Supplementals
          7. City Council Meeting Videos
          8. Boards and Commissions
          9. City Charter
            1. Charter Governance
          10. City Claim Form and Process
          11. Conflict of Interest Code
          12. Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests
          13. Form 806 Public Official Appointments
          14. Public Records Request
            1. Ticket & Pass Distribution Policy
            2. Submit an Online Request
            3. Records-Public Access Portal
          15. SB272 - Enterprise System Catalog
          16. Records Management
          17. Redistricting Process with 2020 Census Data
            1. REDISTRICTING SCHEDULE - PUBLIC MEETINGS
            2. DRAFT MAPS
            3. DRAW A MAP
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. Census 2020
        4. Economic Development
        5. Homeless Services
        6. 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
        7. Measure O
        8. Municipal Code
      3. Community Development
        1. Permit Services
        2. Building & Safety
          1. Building Records Disclosure Report (BRDR)
          2. 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
        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 - CDBG and CDBG-CV April 12, 2021
          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
      4. Finance & Technology
        1. Business Licenses
        2. Debt Management
        3. Financial Transparency
        4. Information Technology
          1. Enterprise System Catalog
        5. Measure O
        6. Purchasing
        7. 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. Just for Kids
          2. NEW! Safety and Health Activities
          3. Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
          4. Press Releases
          5. Fireworks Safety
          6. Ventura Fire Foundation
        4. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Ready, Set, Go
          2. Public Safety Power Shutoffs
          3. Evacuation Terminology
          4. Heat Wave Safety
          5. Red Flag Warnings
          6. Earthquake Preparedness
        5. Fire Prevention
          1. CUPA
            1. Operating Permit
            2. Process Specific Guidance Documents
            3. Underground Storage Tank Compliance Documents
          2. Fire Prevention Forms
          3. Fire Hazard Reduction Program (FHRP)
          4. Plan Review / Permits
          5. Special Events
          6. Billing Program
        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. The Heart of Ventura County Video Series
              2. Murals & Roses al Fresco Art Exhibit
            2. Albinger Archaeological Museum
            3. Ortega Adobe
            4. City Hall
            5. Ventura Pier
            6. Dudley House
          2. Community Centers
            1. Barranca Vista Center
            2. Ventura Avenue Adult Center
            3. Westpark Community Center
          3. Community Gardens
          4. City Beaches
          5. City Parks
            1. Arroyo Verde Park Inclusive Play Area
          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. National Parks & Recreation Month
        4. 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 Programs
            6. Police Activities League (PAL)
          3. Programs - Adults & Seniors
            1. Senior Programs
              1. Senior Resources
              2. Senior Strategic Plan
            2. Classes - Adult
            3. 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. Public Art Murals
            2. Utility Box Program
        5. 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
        6. Opportunities
          1. Employment Opportunities
          2. Independent Contract Instructor (ICI)
          3. Grant Programs
            1. Community Beautification Grant
            2. Community Partnership Grant
            3. Cultural Funding Grant
            4. Special Event Grant
          4. Scholarships
          5. Volunteer Opportunities
        7. Virtual Activities
        8. Waivers, Forms & Policies
      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. Required Public Postings
          4. Join Our Team
          5. Command Staff
          6. Firearms Training
          7. District Commanders
        2. Crime Info
          1. Community Crime Map
          2. Beat Maps & Coordinators
          3. Megan's Law & Sex Offender Information
          4. Hate Crimes
          5. Press Releases
          6. Red Light Photo Enforcement
        3. Community Involvement
          1. Alcohol Enforcement Unit
          2. Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship
          3. Community Academy
          4. Crime Prevention
          5. Evacuation Maps
          6. K9 Unit
          7. National Night Out
          8. Neighborhood Watch
          9. School Resource Officers
          10. Volunteers
        4. Services
          1. Alarm Program
            1. Alarm Permits
          2. Animal Control Services
          3. Pay Your Administrative Citation
          4. Trespass Authority Letter
          5. Medication Disposal
          6. File a Complaint
          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. City Projects
          1. Non-Municipal Utility Projects
          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. Environmental Sustainability
          1. Programs & Services
            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
              3. Free HHW Bin for City Residents
            4. Green Business Program
              1. Green Business Certification Program
              2. Commercial Organics Recycling
              3. Commercial Business Recycling
              4. Environmental Excellence Award
            5. Green Schools Program
              1. Classroom Education and Outreach
              2. Green School Award
              3. Sustainable You! Summer Camp
              4. Links for Kids
              5. Keep California Beautiful Challenge
            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. Waste & Recycling Information
            1. California Refund Value - Redemption Centers
            2. Food Waste
            3. Composting & Organic Waste
            4. Bulky Items
          3. Regulations
            1. EPS Ban Information
            2. Waste & Recycling Regulations
          4. Events
            1. Community Cleanup & Recycling Events
            2. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Events
              1. August 21st, 2021 Event Registration Page
              2. September 18th, 2021 Event Registration Page
            3. Sustainability Speaker Series
          5. Stay Connected
            1. Sustainable Ventura Blog
        4. Floodplain Management
        5. 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
        6. Streets & Sidewalks
          1. Safe Sidewalks Program
          2. Streets & Sidewalks
        7. Land Development Engineering
          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
        8. Fleet & Facilities
          1. Preserving Public & Historic Buildings
        9. Survey
          1. Legacy Tie Sheets
          2. Planning
          3. City Survey Index Map
          4. Final Map Submittal Checklist
        10. Property Management
        11. RFP & RFQs
        12. Small Cell Wireless Facilities
      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
          6. Frequently Asked Questions
          7. Long-Term Conservation Legislation
          8. COVID- 19 Water and Wastewater
        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
    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. Events, Permits & Rentals
    7. Fire Department
    8. Homeless Services
    9. Household Hazardous Waste
    10. Pet Licenses
    11. Police Department
    12. Public Parking
    13. Senior Services
    14. Transportation
    15. 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
    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. National Parks & Recreation Month
      4. Classes, Camps & Programs
      5. Events, Permits & Rentals
      6. Opportunities
      7. Virtual Activities
      8. Waivers, Forms & Policies
    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. Submit Your Application
      2. Permits, Forms, and Documents
      3. Make a Payment
      4. Current Inspection Schedule
    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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