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Council reviews FY27 draft work plan; asks staff for clearer metrics, housing emphasis and community programs
Summary
Assistant City Manager Carlen Saxton presented a draft fiscal 2027 work plan aligned to council priorities; council asked staff to add measurable targets, strengthen business retention and housing reporting, pursue a community academy, improve language access and clarify timelines for Main Street and public‑safety items.
Assistant City Manager Carlen Saxton and Senior Management Analyst Katrina Titus presented the city’s draft fiscal year 2027 work plan, which staff said aligns proposed projects with council strategic priorities including climate and environmental stewardship, economic vitality, housing and homelessness, infrastructure, and public safety.
"This plan is what will be started on July 1st of this year," Saxton said, summarizing the expected implementation window and the October reporting cadence. Staff highlighted several items for next year’s work plan: a Clean Power Alliance municipal building electrification agreement (estimated at about $250,000 over three years), the launch of a citywide community academy to prepare residents for boards and commissions, continuation of the Ventura Housing Connection workshop series and a…
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