Jim Duran

Flock Camera Security Breach

Speakers said Ventura has paid about $200,000 since 2021, including $71,000 this year, for leased cameras.

Foothill Tech High School solar array concerns

The district reportedly spent $186,762 to lower the arrays within a $40 million clean energy contract.

Nuisance abatement cost recovery ordinance

Potential savings on litigation costs; no direct new spending.

El Niño Storm Preparedness

The foul weather shelter contract is $100,000 per year for three years.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan

No direct cost to the city named; the plan is designed to unlock outside grant funding for mitigation projects.

Police-Fire Headquarters Locker Room Renovation

The headquarters infrastructure project is estimated at $2.2 million as of May 2026.

Kratom and nitrous oxide sales bans

Minimal — enforcement is expected to run within existing police and code enforcement resources.

SAFER grant for firefighter staffing

$6.6 million grant; city match of $550,000 in each of the first two years and $1.43 million in year three.

Technology disruption policy for public participation

Jackalope event accountability and future city support

The city spent less than the $150,000 budgeted for 2026 event support; 2027-28 support amounts are in the approved resolution.

Harassment of homeless residents downtown

Storm flooding and homeless shelter capacity

2025 Crime Trends and Homelessness Response