09.14.2026: Director's Hearing

The City of Ventura Director’s Hearing was held October 19, 2026, according to the meeting metadata. The hearing officer declined to approve the draft minutes because they appeared to be from a Historic Preservation Committee meeting, and said the correct August 24 Director’s Hearing minutes would be reviewed at a later meeting. The main project item was Ventura Reliability at 4158 Transport Street: a proposed 100 MW Edison-owned substation and battery storage facility, including about 600 feet of underground generation-tie connection. Staff recommended approval of the planned development, major design review, and minor variance permits, with conditions addressing fire access and safety, an emergency response plan, landscaping, lighting, and stormwater management. The hearing officer moved to approve; the transcript excerpt does not record the vote outcome.

The hearing also considered the Silverman residence at 1136 Cornwall Lane, seeking coastal development approval and an administrative variance to legalize an existing 164-square-foot addition and attached patio cover, which increased lot coverage to 44.9%. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including removal of a noncompliant roof overhang, and the hearing officer moved to approve; no vote outcome is captured in the excerpt. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, budget allocations, or other procurement activity were identified.