Planning commissions, housing projects, zoning, environmental review, and the slow-moving fights that decide what gets built where.
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.