Boiler replacement

Commented that the heat pump discussion kept getting derailed and urged focus.

Thanked staff for dialogue, acknowledged the fiscal bind, but asked for a City Hall electrification fund with a set timeline.

Urged the council to choose the heat pump despite the cost, framing it as a small step for the planet.

Reminded the council of its CARP climate commitment and suggested an electrification fund if they don't pick the heat pump now.

Argued the boiler project is overbuilt — one boiler could handle demand — and offered phased alternatives including geothermal and solar preheating.

CFROG's Stewart asked the council to honor CARP commitments and establish an electrification fund, and mentioned Climate Superfund legislation.

Passionate opposition to the gas boiler, citing cancer risks from methane and demanding the heat pump within three months.

Quoted the CARP's city leadership section and supported option C — delay for the heat pump — but with a time limit.

A Ventura High student and CFROG youth leader asked the council to think about her generation and create an electrification fund.

Suggested temporary boilers now, heat pump when the chiller dies in ~10 years, plus electrical upgrades, battery backup, and solar.

Asked why the CARP is hard to find on the city website and questioned locking in gas combustion for 20-30 years.

District 6 resident who agreed diverting police-fire funds was inappropriate, suggested a minimal boiler setup, and pushed for an electrification fund and battery storage.

Demanded transparency on the City Hall boiler/heat pump costs and criticized the piecemeal handling of over $1 billion in water projects and PFAS contamination.