4.16.2026: Parking Advisory Committee

The City of Ventura's Parking Advisory Committee met on September 10, 2026, to discuss various parking management and financial matters. Key procurement-related topics included the hiring of CSG Consulting for environmental studies related to a new parking structure, funded by borrowing from the general fund. The committee reviewed a financial model developed by consultants to project revenue impacts from expanding paid parking, including off-street facilities, with potential revenue increases estimated at approximately $1.36 million. Discussions highlighted the need for municipal code updates to authorize staff-level changes to parking time limits and the expansion of paid parking. The committee also addressed contract considerations with LAZ Parking for enforcement services, noting current costs and potential future savings. Additionally, the committee discussed equipment upgrades for the beach parking structure through a national procurement cooperative, allowing for streamlined purchasing without an RFP. Other operational topics included signage plans, ADA parking space additions, and coordination with state authorities for event parking permits. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several action items were identified, including municipal code revisions and future rate recommendations to city council.