2026.05.20 | City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting of Santa Paula on May 20, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a lease agreement renewal with the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley for the use of city-owned property at 1400 East Harvard Boulevard, shifting maintenance and operational responsibilities to the club while retaining city access to facilities. The council also adopted Resolution 7615 to participate in the Ventura County Watershed Protection District's benefit assessment program, maintaining the current assessment rate to fund stormwater management. Additionally, the third quarter fiscal report was presented, highlighting adjustments including a $100,000 annual allocation for catch basin trash excluder projects over four years and budget updates related to staffing and capital improvements. The meeting also addressed housing element progress, emphasizing ongoing development and affordable housing initiatives, and discussed upcoming committee vacancies and city planning efforts. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the lease renewal and budget amendments represent key procurement actions.