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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. City Council Committees
      2. Cultural Affairs Commission
      3. Design Review Committee
      4. Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
      5. Historic Preservation Committee
      6. Investment Committee
      7. Library Advisory Commission
      8. Local Appeals Board / Housing Appeals Board
      9. Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee
      10. Mobile Home Rent Review Board
      11. Oversight Board
      12. Parks & Recreation Commission
      13. Planning Commission
      14. Public Art Commission
      15. Tree Advisory Committee
      16. Water Commission
      17. Recruitments
      18. Videos
    3. Departments
      1. City Attorney
        1. Claim Form
        2. About the City Attorneys
      2. City Manager's Office
        1. City Clerk
          1. Election
            1. Ventura District-Based Map (Interactive Map)
            2. Campaign Disclosure Statements
              1. Elected City Council Member 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 Statements
                1. Committee for a Better Ventura (Measure O)
                2. Police Officers Association PAC
                3. SOAR
                4. Ventura Chamber of Commerce PAC
                5. Ventura City Firefighters PAC
                6. Democratic Club of Ventura
              3. 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
              4. 2016 Council Candidates Campaign Disclosures
                1. Unqualified Candidates Campaign Disclosures
            3. Nomination Period
            4. 2018 Candidate Statements
            5. 2018 Election Calendar
            6. Voter Registration
            7. Ventura County Elections Division
            8. Transitioning to District Elections-Process
          2. Ventura District-Based Map (Interactive Map)
          3. District-Based Elections
            1. Transitioning to District-Based Elections
              1. How District Map Were Drawn by the Public
              2. Draft District Maps-During Transition Process
              3. Frequently Asked Questions - Moving to Districts
              4. Election
            2. Elections
            3. Ventura Interactive District-Based Map
          4. City Council Meeting Agendas
          5. City Council Meeting Videos
          6. Boards and Commissions
          7. City Charter
            1. Charter Governance
          8. City Claim Form and Process
          9. Conflict of Interest Code
          10. Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests
          11. Form 806 Public Official Appointments
          12. Public Records Request
            1. Ticket & Pass Distribution Policy
            2. Submit an Online Request
            3. Records-Public Access Portal
          13. SB272 - Enterprise System Catalog
          14. City Council Public Hearing Notices/Supplementals
          15. Records Management
        2. Municipal Code
      3. Community Development
        1. 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
        2. Code Enforcement
          1. Violation Descriptions
          2. Reporting Code Violations
          3. Handouts
          4. Property Maintenance Code
          5. Resources
        3. Economic Development
          1. Start & Grow Your Business
          2. Ventura By the Numbers
          3. Culture & Lifestyle
          4. Projects in Development
        4. Homeless Services
          1. New Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone
          2. Panhandling and How to Help the Homeless
          3. Safe & Clean Initiative
        5. Neighborhood Communities
          1. Downtown
            1. Ventura Botanical Gardens
          2. Eastside
            1. Parklands Project
            2. Saticoy & Wells
            3. Victoria Avenue Corridor Plan & Development Code
          3. Midtown
            1. La Viera
          4. Montalvo
          5. Pierpont
          6. Westside
            1. Community Plan & Development Code
            2. Maps
            3. Summer Code Refinement Public Workshop
            4. Westside & North Avenue Plans & Documents
            5. Westside Community Planning Project
            6. Westside Historic Resource Survey
            7. Westside Workshop Storyboard Comments
        6. Planning
          1. Development Review Process
            1. Application Materials and Forms
            2. Planning Documents
              1. Environmental Documents
                1. Current Environmental Documents for Review
                2. Past Adopted Environmental Documents
            3. Pending Projects
            4. Historic Preservation
              1. Historic Preservation Committee
              2. Historic Resource Protection
              3. Landmarks, Points of Interest & Districts (PDF)
              4. Historic Resources Map
            5. Cannabis Fact Sheet
            6. Triangle Project
          2. General Plan
            1. Housing Element
            2. General Plan Implementation
            3. General Plan Foundation & Background
            4. 2050 General Plan Update
              1. Schedule and Additional Information
              2. Infill Policies
              3. How to get Involved
          3. Policy Programs
            1. Adult Use of Marijuana Act
            2. Emergency Shelter Overlay and Map Ordinance
            3. General Plan Refinement
          4. CDBG and HOME Programs
            1. Fair Housing
            2. Public Notice
          5. Grants & Housing
            1. Affordable Housing Program
            2. Inclusionary Housing
        7. Successor Agency
          1. Oversight Board
          2. Redevelopment Agency
        8. Successor Housing Agency
        9. Thomas Fire Information
          1. Financial Assistance
          2. Local Fire Debris Removal Program
          3. Press Releases
          4. Rain Ready
          5. Sewerline Capping
          6. Thomas Fire Community Meetings
          7. Thomas Fire Rebuild
          8. Thomas Fire Water Billing Adjustment
          9. Thomas Fire FAQ's
        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. Pay My Utility Bill
          2. Accounts Receivable
          3. Pet Licenses
          4. Bus Passes
          5. Business License and Business-Related Permits
            1. New Business Information
              1. Contractor (State Licensed)
              2. Non-Profit Exemption
              3. Exempt From Business Tax?
              4. Limited Income Exemption
              5. Disabled Veteran Exemption
              6. Apportionment Guidelines
            2. Business-Related Permits
              1. Short Term Vacation Rentals
                1. Registered Nuisance Response Plans
                2. STVR Violation Report
                3. STVR Community Outreach
                4. STVR TOT Forms
              2. Massage License Information
              3. Bingo Permit
              4. Solicitors
              5. Mobile Home Parks
              6. Taxi Cab Licenses
              7. Adult Performer and Non-Performer Licenses
              8. Alcohol Permit
              9. Stormwater Permit
            3. Business Resources
            4. Cancel Business License
          6. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
            1. TOT Forms
            2. Short Term Vacation Rentals
              1. Registered Nuisance Response Plans
              2. STVR Violation Report
              3. STVR Community Outreach
              4. STVR TOT Forms
          7. Code Enforcement Citations
          8. Traffic Citations
          9. Utility Users Tax (UUT)
      5. Fire Department
        1. Administration Division
        2. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
          2. Ready Ventura County
        3. Fire Prevention
          1. Fire Prevention Forms
          2. Hazmat Forms
            1. Operating Permit
            2. Process Specific Guidance Documents
            3. Underground Storage Tank Compliance Documents
          3. Permits
        4. Hazmat Program
        5. Press Releases
        6. Ready Set Go! (Wildland Fire)
        7. Just for Kids
      6. Human Resources
        1. Compensation / Labor Relations
          1. Employment Contracts, Resolutions & MOUs
          2. Salary & Compensation Information
        2. Employment Center
          1. Salaries
          2. Job Descriptions
        3. Benefits
          1. Retiree Medical Information
      7. Parks, Recreation & Community Partnerships
        1. Aquatics, Camps & Sports
          1. Aquatics
            1. Aquatic Center Jobs
            2. Aquatic Teams & Camps
            3. Classes & Programs
            4. Pool Parties & Rentals
            5. Swim Lessons
            6. American Red Cross Safety Classes
          2. Camps
          3. Sports
            1. Corporate Games
            2. Golf
            3. Sail, Kayak, Paddleboard
              1. Instructor Biographies
            4. Sports-Adult
            5. Sports-Youth
              1. Ventura Youth Basketball Association
              2. Ventura Pirates Youth Lacrosse
              3. California Gold Coast Lacrosse Club
        2. Arts & Tours
          1. Barranca Vista Imagination Center
          2. Bus & Walking Tours
          3. Children's Celebration of the Arts
          4. Mayor's Arts Awards
          5. Public Art Program
            1. Art Opportunities
        3. Contests, Events & Permits
          1. Contests
            1. Art Tales Writing Contest
            2. Photo Contests
          2. Events
            1. Corporate Games
            2. Music Under the Stars
            3. Street Fair
          3. Permits
            1. Film & Photography Permits
            2. Special Events, Block Parties & City Hall Rentals
            3. Temporary Banners & Flag Display on Light Poles
        4. Employment, Grant & Volunteer Opportunities
          1. Employment
          2. Granting Programs
          3. Grants-Special Events
          4. Volunteer
        5. Facilities, Historic Sites & Parks
          1. Facilities
            1. Barranca Vista Center
            2. City Golf Courses
            3. Community Gardens
            4. Library Services
              1. Library Advisory Commission
            5. Westpark Community Center
          2. Historic Sites
            1. Albinger Archaeological Museum
            2. Olivas Adobe
              1. History & Preservation
              2. Volunteer Docents
            3. Ortega Adobe
            4. Ventura City Hall
            5. Ventura Pier
          3. Parks
            1. Kellogg Park
            2. Parks Reservations & Use Policy
              1. Mountain Lion Safety
            3. Sports Field Status
            4. Urban Forestry/Trees
              1. Insects & Diseases
              2. Mulching & Pruning
              3. Tree Advisory Committee
              4. Tree Maintenance
              5. Trees & Drought
        6. Programs & Services
          1. Adult & Senior Services
          2. Programs
            1. After School Programs
            2. Interpretive Outreach Program
            3. Police Activities League (PAL)
            4. Teen Voice
      8. Police Department
        1. About The VPD
          1. Command Staff
          2. Memorial for Fallen Officer Sergeant "Dee" Dowell
          3. Administrative Services Division
          4. Field Services Division
          5. Organizational Chart
          6. Records
        2. Crime Info & Stats
          1. Beat Maps & Coordinators
          2. Press Releases
          3. Performance Measures
          4. Crime Analysis Unit
          5. Arrest Log & Interactive Crime Map
          6. Crime Prevention Information
          7. Investigations Unit
          8. Megan's Law & Sex Offender Information
          9. Red Light Photo Enforcement
        3. Programs / Community Involvement
          1. Recruitment - Join Our Team!
          2. K9 Unit
          3. SWAT
          4. Emergency Preparedness - Evacuation Maps
          5. Nextdoor: Virtual Neighborhood Watch Program
          6. Alcohol Enforcement Unit
          7. School Resource Officers
          8. Community Academy
          9. Safe and Clean
          10. National Night Out
        4. Services
          1. File a Police Report
          2. Request a Copy of Police Report/Record
          3. Oversized Vehicle Permit Form
          4. Report Abandoned Vehicles
          5. Authority Letter/Trespass Form
          6. Animal Control Services
          7. Pay/Contest Your Administrative Citation
          8. Traffic Collision Report Retrieval
          9. Pay Your Parking Ticket
          10. File a Citizen Complaint
          11. Alarm Program
          12. Report Narcotics/Drug Activity
          13. Fingerprinting (LiveScan)
          14. Towed Vehicle & Impound Fees
          15. Report Graffiti & Graffiti Information
          16. Vacation Check Request
          17. Register Your Bicycle
          18. VC Alert
            1. Pay/Contest Your Administrative Citation
            2. Pay/Contest Your Administrative Citation
          19. Video Camera Registration
          20. Alarm Permits
      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 2018-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
          5. Adopted 2016-2022 Capital Improvement Plan
        3. Environmental Sustainability
          1. Residential Services
            1. California Refund Value - Redemption Centers
            2. Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste
            3. Motor Oil
            4. Rainwater Harvesting
            5. Food Waste
          2. Business Services
            1. Become a Green Certified Business
            2. Commercial Organics Recycling
            3. Commercial Business Recycling
            4. Environmental Excellence Award
            5. Construction & Demolition
            6. Need Help Getting Your Business to "Go Green?"
          3. Stormwater Quality Management
            1. MS4 Permit
            2. Construction & Demolition Stormwater Controls
            3. Stormwater Programs
            4. Reducing Cigarette Butts in Ventura
            5. Erosion Control and Fire-Safe Landscaping
          4. Green Schools Program
            1. Classroom Education and Outreach
            2. Lunch Recycling Program
            3. Green School Award
              1. Green School Award Applicaiton
            4. Sustainable You! Summer Camp
            5. Field Trip Inquiry
            6. Links for Kids
            7. Keep California Beautiful Challenge
          5. Construction & Demolition Waste Manaement
          6. Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction
            1. Motor Oil
            2. February 16, 2019 Event Registration
          7. Energy Efficiency & Renewables
            1. Clean Power Alliance
            2. Energy Action Plan
            3. Commercial Energy Benchmarking
          8. Organic Waste
            1. Food Waste
            2. Food Waste Prevention
            3. Yard Waste
          9. Stay Connected
        4. Floodplain Management
        5. Transportation
          1. Bicycling & Walking
            1. Bicycling Education
            2. Cycling Stats and Master Plan
            3. Requesting Bike Trail or Road Maintenance
          2. Current Capital Projects
            1. California Street Off-Ramp Relocation Project
          3. Parking
            1. Parking Permits
            2. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
          4. Public Transit
        6. 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
          2. City Standard Construction Details
          3. City Engineering Design Standards
        8. Fleet & Facilities
          1. Preserving Public & Historic Buildings
        9. Survey
          1. Legacy Tie Sheets
        10. Property Management
        11. RFP & RFQs
      10. Ventura Water
        1. Billing
          1. My Bill
          2. Set-Up/Cancel Service
          3. Rates
          4. Leak Adjustment
          5. Thomas Fire Billing Adjustment
        2. Community
          1. Rebates & Incentives
          2. Water Take 1 Film Festival
          3. Newsletter
          4. Education
            1. Classroom Presentations
            2. Field Trips
            3. Free Gardening Classes
            4. Water Wise Landscaping
          5. Public Outreach
          6. Emergency Preparedness
          7. Report Water Waste
            1. Find & Fix Leaks
        3. About Your Water
          1. Drought Updates
            1. Historical Drought Information
            2. Yearly & Monthly Water Saving Numbers
          2. Consumer Confidence Report
          3. Water Sources
            1. Protecting Local Water Resources
          4. Net Zero
          5. Library of Reports
            1. (Archive)Santa Clara River Estuary Special Studies
        4. Services
          1. Drinking Water
            1. Protecting Local Water Resources
          2. Wastewater
            1. Recycled Water
              1. Mobile Reuse Program
            2. Estuary Studies
            3. Working Together To Protect Public Health
          3. Water Efficiency Survey (FREE)
          4. Capital Improvement Projects
            1. Smart Meters
            2. State Water Interconnection
            3. VenturaWaterPure
    4. City Council
      1. Boards and Commissions
      2. City Council Meeting Agendas
      3. City Council Meeting Videos
      4. City Council Protocols
      5. City Council Public Hearings/Supplementals
      6. Council Subcommittees
        1. Appointments Recommendation Committee
        2. Economic Development Committee
        3. Finance, Audit & Budget Committee
        4. Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee
        5. Legislative Committee
      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
    5. Financial Transparency
    6. Measure O
    7. Municipal Code
    8. Employment Opportunities
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  3. Services

    1. Americans With Disabilities Act
    2. Bicycling Services
    3. City Hall Business Hours and Location
    4. City of Ventura Employment
    5. County of Ventura
    6. Emergency Preparedness
    7. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
    8. Library
    9. Pet Licenses
    10. Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships
    11. Public Parking - Free & Paid Options
    12. Safety Measures
      1. Beach Safety & Rip Current Awareness
    13. Senior Services
    14. Short Term Vacation Rentals
      1. Registered Nuisance Response Plans
      2. STVR Violation Report
      3. STVR Community Outreach
      4. STVR TOT Forms
    15. Trash and Recycling
    16. Using Public Transit
    17. Ventura County Animal Services
    18. VC Alert - Emergency Notification System
    19. Water & Wastewater
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  4. Community

    1. About Ventura
      1. State of the City
      2. VENTURAmaps
    2. City of Ventura Employment
    3. City Hall Business Hours and Location
    4. Community Items
      1. Community Events
      2. Community News
    5. Donation & Sponsorship Opportunities
    6. District Elections
      1. Transitioning to District-Based Elections
      2. Elections
      3. Ventura Interactive District-Based Map
    7. Golf Courses
    8. Measure O
    9. Neighborhood Community Councils
    10. Parks & Facilities
    11. Press Releases
    12. Senior Services
    13. Short Term Vacation Rentals
      1. Registered Nuisance Response Plans
      2. STVR Violation Report
      3. STVR Community Outreach
      4. STVR TOT Forms
    14. Visitors
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  5. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. City Employment Opportunities
    3. City Hall Business Hours and Directions
    4. Environmental / Green Efforts
      1. Business Waste & Recycling
      2. Go Green With Your Business
    5. Economic Development
      1. Start & Grow Your Business
      2. Ventura By the Numbers
      3. Culture & Lifestyle
      4. Projects in Development
    6. Hotel Tax Forms
    7. STVR TOT Forms
    8. Licenses / Codes
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Obtain a Business License
      3. Permits & Licenses
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Business Permits & Licenses
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Housing Grants
      4. Land Development Permits
      5. Massage License
      6. Parking Permits
      7. Grant
      8. Special Event Permit
      9. Film & Photography Permits
      10. Temporary Banner or Flag
      11. Short Term Vacation Rental
    2. Contact
      1. All Departments
      2. City Council
      3. City Manager
      4. Fire
      5. Human Resources
      6. Mayor
      7. Police
      8. Public Works
      9. Water Department
      10. Parks and Rec
    3. Find
      1. Budget Information
      2. City Hall Business Hours and Location
      3. Election / Voting Information
      4. Emergency Preparedness
      5. Maps
      6. Municipal Code
      7. Parking
      8. Public Transit
      9. Senior Services
      10. Parks
      11. Historic Sites
      12. Facilities
      13. Public Records
    4. Pay
      1. Code Enforcement Citations
      2. Pet Licenses
      3. Traffic Citations
      4. Water Bill
        1. My Bill
        2. Set-Up/Cancel Service
        3. Rates
        4. Leak Adjustment
        5. Thomas Fire Billing Adjustment
      5. Bus Passes
    5. Reserve
      1. BBQ
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Aquatics Classes
      2. E-Newsletters
      3. Gardening / Water Efficiency Classes
      4. Notifications
      5. Recreation Classes & Camps
      6. Adult Sports Leagues
      7. Short Term Vacation Rentals
        1. Registered Nuisance Response Plans
        2. STVR Violation Report
        3. STVR Community Outreach
        4. STVR TOT Forms
    7. Submit
      1. Donations & Sponsorships for Worthy Causes
      2. Public Records Request
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Storm Preparedness
      1. Evacuation Maps
      2. Rain Ready
      3. Erosion Control
    2. City Clerk
    3. Planning
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