July 9, 2026 Historic Preservation Committee

The City of Ventura Historic Preservation Committee met on July 9, 2026, primarily to discuss the future role and powers of the committee in light of recent City Council motions. Public comments focused on concerns about the potential reduction of the committee's decision-making authority, particularly regarding historic landmark reviews and the designation of properties. The committee reviewed and approved meeting minutes from April 9 and June 11, 2026, and discussed a draft letter encouraging City Council to adopt the citywide historic resources survey, which identifies properties of historic significance. The committee approved sending a representative to present this letter at the upcoming City Council meeting. Staff provided updates on potential ordinance changes to align with City Council directives and mentioned ongoing efforts to provide Mills Act training for committee members. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement actions were discussed during the meeting.