Planning commissions, housing projects, zoning, environmental review, and the slow-moving fights that decide what gets built where.
Maruja Clensay, the city's assistant director since 2024, took over as interim Community Development Director on Aug. 27, succeeding Rachel Dimond.
The council certified the final EIR and introduced an ordinance for a 240-unit residential and hotel project at the Civic Arts Plaza, clearing construction to start in 2027.
The city began construction on a permanent supportive housing community for residents experiencing homelessness, with completion expected in October 2027.
Council denies appeal of Planning Commission approval for the 75-unit apartment building at 1655 East Thompson Boulevard, clearing the way for the density-bonus project to proceed.
The city released its application for the state's Prohousing Designation Program, opening a 30-day public comment period from July 8 through August 8, with a community workshop scheduled for July 8.
The Ventura City Council voted 5-2 to approve a four-story, 75-unit apartment complex on East Thompson Boulevard after more than four hours of debate, rejecting a neighborhood appeal that cited procedural errors and concerns about density and parking.
The KPFF, Inc. design contract has a February 28, 2027 completion date; up to $27,934 in additional contingency was also authorized.
FPA Ventura Olivas plans 181 market-rate units, 104 affordable units, 12 live-work units and 15,900 square feet of commercial space on a 13.75-acre parcel.
EVGateway will own, operate, and maintain the new electric vehicle charging stations under a 10-year agreement that may extend to 20 years.
The construction contract has an August 31, 2026 completion date and authorizes up to $208,625 in contingency funding on top of the $1,390,830 base.
The sixth amendment to Chen Ryan's design contract extends the completion date to November 30, 2026 and brings the cumulative total to $4.6 million.
Council received the final vision document, confirmed parklet implementation timing, and authorized $49,730 in additional consultant work from RRM Design Group.
Council issued a Work Order to CSG Consultants for environmental services on the long-pending parking structure at Santa Clara and Palm, completing in May 2027.
The construction contract carries an August 31 completion date and a separate consulting amendment extends Flowers and Associates' work through September.