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Laurie Corsi

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I would like the City to consider keeping Grant Park closed to

all motorized vehicles. They pose a danger to walkers, runners

and bicyclists as many are high or drunk when they drive in

and out. They also create all the litter, broken glass (and likely) ,

the graffiti. I was chatting with a City Parks employee today and

he suggested I submit my comment.


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Wendy Cogen

2772 Johnson Drive

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4/20/2020

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Please consider pet grooming as essential business

It is a health issue for pets and their human partners!!!

The groomers can do a handoff of pet as they are doing in

Veterinarian offices.

The groomers stations are usually several feet apart for social

distancing.

There are many that are unable to groom their pets or trim

nails.

I would think taking a pet to be groomed would be safer then

going to a liquor store, pot shop, grocery store, pharmacy

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Please implement ASAP

Than you for your Consideration in this try ing time for all of us.

Our pets are a part of our famil ies so their needs shou ld be

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Nelson Wallace

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4/20/2020

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At the meeting, it wou ld nice to have written information to pass

out about exactly what "social distancing norms" are, in

everyday language, not lawyer ta lk.

A list of frequently asked questions and their answers would

help to reinforce the communication .

Some examples of what are and are not acceptable. It is very

important not to confuse.


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Carol Brock

131 Hayes Avenue

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~u@lii I .::!!'I:' Monday, April 20, 2020 2:43 PM City Clerk -EXT- Agenda Item No. 7 Public Communications City Counci l Meeting April 20, 2020


Comment & Questions: From: George Amando la

A. COMMENTS: a. Today the US benchmark for Oil, West Texas intermediate (WTI) went negative. b. https://www.businessinsider.com/negative-oi l-prices-mean-producers-pay-people-to-take-oil -2020-4 c. Representing another big problem to our local economy and some residents, business owners, and City

of Ventura. d. EDC March 2020 www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/file/1fmonth/vent$pds.pdf, for the comparative

standings e. EDC March 2020 See below with highlights.

B. QUESTIONS: a. How is the City preparing for the financial impact relating to City services?

b. Will the City of Ventura be standing up a local Economic Task Force as a Council Subcommittee to meet daily or weekly?

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SefVice Provicing 266,100 266;900 269,200 Private Se,vice Provicing 218,200 219,100 220,500 Trade, Transportation & utilities 57,500 57,200 56,900 Wholesale Trade 13,000 13,100 13,300 Retail Trade 38,200 37,700 37,200 Food & Beverage stores 8,600 8,300 8,400 Clothing & Clothing Aocessmies stores 4,700 4,400 4,200 General Merchandise stores 5,600 5,700 5,400

Transportation, warehousing & utilities 6,300 6,400 6,400 Transportation & Warehousing 5,300 5,400 5,500

Information 4,900 4,'600 4,700 Financial Activities 15,800 15,800 15,900 Filance & Insurance 11,700 11,300 11,300 Credit Intermediation & Related Aclivilies 7,200 7,000 7,000 Insurance earners & Related 3,500 3,300 3,300

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natasha ikeda ~ ::atasl idllt@da~9al ,Ob.CCI ::s Sunday, April 19, 2020 5:34 PM City Clerk -EXT- 8A Public Comment

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I'm writing on behalf of my brother Arnold Ikeda Jr, who was murdered on 3/20/16. His case remains unsolved. We're desperately seeking closure for our family and those families with unsolved cases. We're reaching out to the City to hire more detectives to work some of these "old" cases. As the days pass, these cases become more and more irrelevant to the detectives as they have new crime each day. We pray our City can come up with a solution to help keep our commun ity safe and put these crimina ls behind bars for the crimes they've committed . I thank you for your time and have high hopes that my family will receive the justice that we're desperately in need of.

Sincerely,

Natasha Ikeda


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SHEILA IKEDA -.Jl,eils:iltd&@J I S?Tlt Sunday, April 19, 2020 5:56 PM City Clerk -EXT- BA public comment


My Name is Sheila Ikeda , I am here to beg for help in solving my son Arnold Ikeda Jr. Murder that occurred on March 20, 2016. Many Warriors have passed away with no closure. On many murders, Detectives state they know the identity of the murderer, But can't arrest them due to lack of information and would need someone to come forward. I'm pleading for the city to hire more detectives and/or volunteers to carry some of the workload on these unsolved murders. These murderers are still roaming our streets and we should make it a priority to protect our community. In 2013 and 2014 there were three unsolved murder cases in four months on Ventura Avenue. These include Zachary Lee shot to death on 10/6/13, Leonard Lopez Jr. Shot to death on 10/22/13 And Dray Plueger shot to death on 2/2/14. We need more resources so we can put these murders behind bars and the Victims families can receive the justice and the peace that is deserved.

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Abel Flore~ wl@l1Hfi18@g ·1 Sunday, April 19, 2020 10:00 PM City Clerk -EXT- Item 8A


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My name is Abel flares im a friend of the ikeda family im pleading on there behalf that due diligence be given them by ventura law enforcement agencies to bring to justice the murderer of there son Iii Arnold ,so far ventura pd has done nothing but give false hope to a grieving mother and friend who needs closure by allowing a murderer to run lose on our streets when we are supposed to feel safely protected ,how many more people dose this individual have to murder, How many more families have to suffer ,how safe can we all sleep at night before this murderer is brought to justice how many more families are going to have to edure what the ikeda family is still going thru plz help bring justice and closure to our friends May God richly bless you .


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Y G J l!Jiiil!M@! SCI.CCIII a Sunday, April 19, 2020 3:22 PM City Clerk -EXT- BA PUBLIC COMMENTS


Th is is a public request for the City of Ventura (Police Department) to help put more resources on unsolved murder cases in the area. There seems to be one murder after the next with no solved cases in sight. The lack of resources seems to be the excuse always. Perhaps retired detectives can be hired or volunteer to add "add itional resources" to at least help solve one of the murders in our area.


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AGENDA ITEM 12A

CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO PARK AND BEACH CLOSURE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE

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Name Bambi Ruebe

Address 50 n. Oak st. Ventura

Phone Number 8056430690

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Name of legislative body City Council

Meeting Date 4/20/2020

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Agenda Item Number/Topic 12a (if known)

Written Comments If you are to loosen restrictions, I am requesting a mandatory

mask for all over5 yrs old including bicyclists for the downtown,

beach promanade and parks. Scientific and real life reason: our

N/S sidewalks to the beach are not wide enough for 6ft. Clear.

Young adults in large groups today, no masks, no distancing.

Many seniors live and walk downtown and beach are at severe

risk.

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Peter J. Carlson

709 Aliso St

8054445207

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4/20/2020

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There is no purpose to the closure of parks, beaches, and

open-air public places, especially in th is city. Nobody is within

six feet of another person unless they are family or friends, in

wh ich case socia l distancing is already thrown out the door. If

you are going to keep people from working with no end in sight,

prohibiting them to live their lives in any form except house

arrest with a recess to buy groceries is simp ly unacceptable.



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Brian Farren ••••••----Monday, April 20, 2020 3:30 PM City Clerk -EXT- Open our city


With the numbers being low in our city I urge you to start to open our city back up. Start with the parks etc, then let our business's open and get people back to work.

Brian


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Name Laura Healy

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Agenda Item Number/Topic 12A Opening City Parks and Beaches (if known)

Written Comments Please explain your rationale for opening our city parks and

beaches when our neighbors in LA had 81 new deaths, setting

another record for single-day fatalities; the current death toll is

600 deaths as of noon today, 4/19; with 12,341 positive cases.

Compare that to Ventura County, with 13 deaths and 422

positive cases. Why are you willing to expose residents of the

City of Ventura to this type of public health risk with upcoming

warm weather and the LA County (and statewide) shutdown

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still in place? You should vote NO and keep our parks and

beaches closed until testing increases and the infection curve

starts trending downward .




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Anita Mair

Monday, April 20, 2020 8:49 AM City Clerk

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-----Original Message-----From: Fred Perez f II ·'5.ls1 ib.Sbii. 1 Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2020 4: 19 PM To: Council <[email protected]> Subject: -EXT- Parks, Beaches and Rise in cases

Hi, Last week at the BOS meeting Dr Levin stated that we're going to see a rise in the amount of positive cases infected with the virus. So why would the city and county open up the parks and beaches? Have any of you seen what has happened at Jacksonville Beach in Florida after they opened the beaches? Doesn't the doctors preach about staying home and keeping your distance? So much so that they extended the social distancing date to May 15th. I am confused on why Dr Levin says one thing and you all are doing the opposite. Thank you. Lori Perez.

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christine effimoff

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we are estimated to surge in a few weeks. this is the time the

virus is spread ing . we should remain closed for two weeks to

flatten the curve.




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Name Sue Hummer

Address 1307 Hanover Lane

Phone Number 805-340-4329

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Agenda Item Number/Topic 12A (if known)

Written Comments Please keep our beaches and parks closed until at least May

15. We are doing so well at keeping our Coronavirus numbers

down but we could still do better. Yes, we all want to get

outside but by opening our beaches and parks we are inviting residents from Los Angeles county to come enjoy our outdoor

spaces and bring their virus with them. It's just not smart.

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-----Original Message-----From: Marilyn Angelo < a "I§ 31 I I 8 21.ce: 11 a Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 1 :39 PM To: Council <[email protected]> Subject: -EXT- Reopening Beaches!

Please do not reopen the beaches in Ventura yet. We are doing well so far regarding the covit 19 crisis but opening the beaches precipitously will only draw people from LA which will bring more disease. Learn from the past ... from the 1917-1918 Spanish flu epidemic. Social distancing was the only thing that worked! Thank you! Marilyn Angelo


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Susan Balevre

31 Mission Plaza Drive, Ventura CA 93001

8057463684

City Council

4/20/2020

Public Comments

Please consider not opening up the city beaches, public parks

and open spaces for a few more weeks. The weather is going

to be very warm and I am extremely concerned opening up

these locations will provide opportunity for many persons

fleeing upon Ventura. Also, would you please consider mask

wearing in public for now. It's the responsible thing to do for

now. Thank you for consideration. Bless you , your families and

the citizens of Ventura.


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Deborah Downey

7570 Jackson St, Ventura, CA 93003

805-320-2832

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4/21/2020

Public Comments 12-,P,. The concern that I have is that LA County is not open ing their

parks and beaches, and they have a high infection rate. ·

Residents of LA County may decide to head up to Ventura.

Just wondering if anyone has considered that. I rea lize that

social distancing is up to each individual to maintain, and the

residents of Ventura County are likely desiring to have

recreation options also.



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Good afternoon, Please see below correspondence regarding Agenda ite

Thank you, }fnita fM.air Executive Assistant City Manager/City Council Office City of Ventura 501 Poli Street I Ventura, CA 93001 805-658-7819 www.cityofventura .ca.gov Stay Safe Ventura - We are Committed to Serving You

From: Arlene Horwit;- 1 I sh ·1 Os ·1 J Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 1:55 PM To: Council <[email protected]> Subject: -EXT- Do Not Open Community Parks At This Time

Please do not open the community parks and beaches at this time. I'm concerned that there will be too many people, possibly from other cities, not adhering to the rules and regu lations that are necessary to keep our Ventura citizens safe.

Thank you,

Arlene Horwitz


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Wendy Sauter <ti °F?ii$3731 ·: q Monday, April 20, 2020 2:07 PM City Clerk -EXT- Opening the Cities beaches and parks Item No. 8A

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I understand that there will be a discussion about opening the cities beaches and parks. As much as I would like to open these areas my concern is that we will be inundated by people from LA and surrounding areas that do not have access to their local parks and beaches. The residents of Ventura in my opinion have been really good about following the stay at home orders. Please protect the citizens of Ventura by not opening the above areas up. In addition, I believe that the City council should mandate that everyone wear masks while in public even if walking the neighborhood. Thank you, Wendy Sauter


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Name Jessica Militello

Address 1010 Poli St

Phone Number 805-515-6809

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Written Comments I am a resident of the downtown area and have noticed over

the weekend with the announcement of opening of parks that a large number of people were out making it difficult to maintain

social distance protocol.

Since the Stay at Home order is extended until May 15, we

should continue on for a couple more weeks with closures in order to taper the reopening.

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I do think beach clean ups are a good idea though , so maybe

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Robert Guthrie < [email protected] >

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I have heard the City of Ventura is considering opening our parks and beaches this week. I think to do so at this stage would not be wise for the following reasons:

- LA and Santa Barbara counties are keeping their parks and beaches closed until further notice. I do not believe they are planning to open them in the next week or two. Therefore, with a warm weekend forecast, it is predictable that a large number of LA and SBA county residents will visit our area, greatly increasing the risk of Covid 19 exposure to Vent ura residents. Given the study that just came out of USC, it appears a large percent of the population of LA county has been exposed to and is asymptomatic for Covid 19 (4%). Please keep that population in their county. Ventura has done a great job of controlling the spread here and it wouldn't make sense to throw away the hard work now.

I also think it would be proactive and very minimally inconvenient to require all residents to wear masks when visiting any and all businesses as we do relax the restrictions.

Thank you for your consideration .

Sincerely,

Bob Guthrie


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Agenda Item Number/Topic Item 12a (if known)

Written Comments Please consider opening our beaches and parks with social

distancing guidelines. If the county has already approved this,

then why not our city? Outdoor recreation is vital to our

physical and mental health and these closures have made our options so limited. Please loosen these restrictions for our

deserving community.

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Frank R Tallavas

1039 McHugh Ct.

8054079606

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4/20/2020

Public Comments

With regards to the current park and beach closures, I implore

the city council to consider reopening our public spaces. The

data for COVID-19 has shown our county and city has been

successful in terms of managing the spread of the virus. Social

distancing can still be practiced and adhered to with the

reopening of our open spaces. Some of the public and their

opinion has been skewed by their emotional response to the

virus and the constant media attention that has been placed on

it. It's time we put fear and paranoia aside and reopen these

spaces. Having these spaces open is important for people to

be able to engage nature and get out and exercise. Having

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these spaces gives people an outlet to be in calm and serene

places which will help their emotional and mental well being.

While I understand we need to continue to be vigilant in our

fight against COVID-19, we must also understand that nature is

a an outlet and helps many with anxiety and depression like

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Dear Counci l Members,

Lauren Taluy t ts! ; CJ ·1 I Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:26 PM Council; City Clerk -EXT- Please Re-Open City Parks and Beaches!


I am writing to urge you to open Ventura Parks and Beaches. Our community has proven it is able to follow the ru les of the Stay Well Orders and as a resu lt we have low numbers of cases reported in our city. There is no reason to believe that they can not continue to follow rules for safety at our parks and beaches.

Since the closure of the parks and beaches there has been a huge increase in people walking and biking on the sidewalks surrounding my home where it is much more difficult to safely distance. The open spaces of our PUBLIC lands is a much safer space as it allows for more responsible distancing. The county has opened parks which signa ls to me that our public hea lth officia ls believe this is safe. If the city does not follow their lead you will see an increase in peop le crowding at the few county spaces open instead of spreading out across all of our avajlable space.

I have heard from our council in the past that people coming from other communities is a big concern, however, there are plenty of options to help deal with that. Parking can be time limited, discouraging people from driving from other communities for a short visit and resources that are currently enforcing the closures can instead remind people to respect distancing.

I worry about our resident's mental health and well being during this stressful time. People have a right to walk on the beach, run around on the grass with their children and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. That is why we have chosen to live in this wonderful place. Please reopen our parks and beaches. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Lauren Taluy H3S CICGI JILii 93001


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Mike Merewether <a•--•••!!JI"'••• Monday, April 20, 2020 8:47 AM City Clerk [email protected]; [email protected] -EXT- Agenda item 12 a Comment to Council 4-20-20 meeting


I support re-open ing of public parks including restrooms for those who may need to use limited restroom facilities

I object to age discrimination of limits for those age 70 or above when the true test should be underlying health conditions or physical fitness I am age 78 going on 79 and in excellent health with no underlying hea lth concerns comparably younger than many 60 year olds

Thanks for your service

Mike Merewether

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Thank you, jlnita :Mair Executive Assistant City Manager/City Counci l Office City of Ventura 501 Po li Street I Ventura, CA 93001 805-658-7819 www.cityofventura.ca.gov Stay Safe Ventura - We are Committed to Serving You

From: Jaimie Watson ,; · · lg II Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2020 6:33 PM To: Council <[email protected]> Subject: -EXT- OPEN THE BEACHES

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Please, if you care about this community, open the parks and beaches. People are becoming depressed. Children are lonely and isolated. No one goes to the beach and walks away feeling sad. This is the medicine we need right now. Look at our hospitals. Empty. Look at our covid numbers. WAY under any the best of expectations. We aren't stupid. We know it is time to move forward with opening our community and getting back to life. The beaches and parks are the first logical step in doing this. Please, for the love of God, and country and community, open it up!! WE are at our breaking point. Jaimie Watson


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Subject: FW: -EXT- Vote to Open Beaches


Good morning, Please see below correspondence related to Agenda ite


-----Original Message-----From: Kimberly Castro -<Iii. bs l;ssast. s"g:: ·1 a Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:17 PM To: Council <[email protected]>; Council <[email protected]>; Matt Lavere <[email protected]> Subject: -EXT- Vote to Open Beaches

Dear City Council Tomorrow night you will be voting on whether or not to open city beaches. As a resident of the Ventura Keys for 14 years, I hope that you vote to open the beaches. Many of the residents of the Keys and Pierpont neighborhoods use the beaches as our backyard (since many of us don't have much of one.) It's a place where we can exercise and walk our dogs. I understand the importance of social distancing but I truly hope that you allow the beaches to be used for exercise and physical activity. I understand the negative implications of large gatherings or even small gatherings, therefore if you can stipulate that the beaches can be used for physical activity that would be ideal.

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I believe that the city beaches should reopen to small, single

household groups. No multi-household gatherings should be

allowed, and violators should be ticketed to the maximum

extent of the law. There is plenty of room out there, especially if

the parking correctly remains closed, for groups of two-to-four

to keep lots of distance from each other. Are harbor beaches

considered city beaches? Can a single person fish from the

surf, if they consider it essential for physical and mental health?


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Gina Tanner ~- I p @ C Sunday, April 19, 2020 11 :08 PM Council -EXT- Parks & Beaches

My name is Gina Tanner. I live and work in Ventura. My husband and I have 5 school aged children living with us here in Ventura. I appreciate what our county has done taking steps to protect us. I also appreciate what our city is doing. My hopes are that the beaches and parks will open up soon, with other restrictions easing over time. Social distancing should stay in place. If residents are told to maintain social distancing, most of us will continue to do so. Those who don't will be avoided.

I will continue to enforce my children's restrictions until the county chooses to allow restrictions lifted.

I am unable to walk without crutches, due to a recent surgery but I can take the kids and let them play while I sit. I wouldn't let them play at a playground-type park at this time; however I would let them play in the sand or kick a ball around with their siblings. My 3 older boys were using the park & beach to work out and stay fit while they are unable to work out with the VHS football team.

Thank you for your consideration.

Gina Tanner

Ventura, CA 93001 I IA ASS SUL I

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Natalie Oman mstslin ff I Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:22 PM Council

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Thank you for all you do for our community. Thank you for guidance during this Coronavirus Pandemic.

As you meet tomorrow to make decisions that affect our community, I want to urge you to open our city beaches. Please remember this is the reason we bought property here. Please remember we pay taxes for access. Please remember we are not asking for gatherings or any unsafe activities. We are asking to walk our dogs, let our homeschooled kids get their energy out, and use the space responsibly.

Thank you for your consideration, Natalie Oman


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Subject: FW: -EXT- Reopening city parks


Good morning, Please see below correspondence related to Agenda item 12A.

Thank you, Anita Mair Executive Assistant City Manager/City Council Office City of Ventura

-----Original Message-----From: Chris Denger I I 211§5 I@!§ ldll.C5!11Jd Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 10:07 AM To: Council <[email protected]> Subject: -EXT- Reopening city parks

Hello, Please vote to reopen the parks. Many like myself, just need a place to sit in my car that's pretty. Our parks are beautiful and bring peace of mind. I'm also part of essential supply chain for grocery and other stores and I work out in the field. I often use city restrooms at Kimball, Camino, and Arroyo Verde when I'm out working. If it's possible to open the restrooms as well ASAP. Thanks for listening. Chris Denger City of Ventura resident.

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Carolyn Kirby

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4/20/2020

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1) If parks are reopened I feel that parking and bathrooms

should be as well. There can still be restrictions and safe

distancing. What I have noticed is people are parking in

neighborhoods adjacent to the parks and walking into the areas

anyway. Why put all this extra traffic and people in our

neighborhoods. Kimball Park is a good example. Even though

closed, people are driving to neighborhoods across the street

and walking in. If you open the parks it's just going to get

worse. Parking lots should be open.

2) Golf courses should be open with golf carts in compliance

with ADA and the bathrooms as well.

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Agenda Item Number/Topic 12A. Consideration of Amendment to Park and Beach Closure

(if known) Emergency Ordinance - Permitting Certain Activities and Uses

Written Comments I encourage you to open the Olivas Links and Buenaventura

golf courses, subject to the conditions outlined in the County

Health Officer's order of 18 April 2020.

While the County order authorizes the opening of golf courses

your amendment does not appear to, specifically, order the

opening of the courses.

Opening the golf courses, subject to the County order, can be

accomplished without subjecting staff and golfers to

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unnecessary risk. Doing so will provide a valuable outlet for

residents and limit further financial loss related to the courses.

The County owned Sou le Park golf course was opened on 19

April.

The City owned golf courses have a very loyal following .

Members of the Olivas Men 's and Olivas Senior Men's Clubs

donated over $7000 to a fund to support golf course employees

who were laid off as a result of the recent crisis. That money

has already been distributed to those folks. You , now, shou ld

take action to open the golf courses to support the staff and

loyal patrons.




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Name B. Kemble

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Agenda Item Number/Topic 12A. Consideration of Amendment to Park and Beach Closure (if known)

Written Comments Our family of six support the April 20 Amendment as proposed.

This appears to follow along with Ventura County's approach in

a gradual re-opening of certain areas and activities to maintain

health and allow families to begin to resume normal activities,

all in light of the success of our social-distancing efforts to date.

Several cities and counties throughout California and moving in

this direction, and we would like to see the city of Ventura

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move in that direction as well. Thank you for your

consideration .




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Monday, April 20, 2020 11 :20 AM City Clerk -EXT- idea for parks and beaches


In an effort to get our sanity back, we really need our parks and beaches. However, it seems that "a few bad eggs" can spoil it for everyone, when they frequent these spots and ignore social distancing.

It also seems that we get a lot of out of town traffic flooding to look for open space.

What about opening parks and beaches Monday through Friday but closing them for weekends for the next few weeks to discourage the really big crowds?

Just an idea.

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Public Comments llAr My concern is the City has many closures which you are

obviously aware. The issue is this has created a bit of a

distancing log jam on the roads and walkways. It has had an

impact on the Pierpont Community. Walkers, riders have

condensed down here since the community is very limited in

places to go? Our beaches are open or there isn't much

enforcement which there shouldn't, I am glad ... but it has put

pressure on our community.

I would like to see public parks, trails, bike paths and the

Ventura promenade area opened, including surfers point. The

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pay parking should be open . It could be limited only al lowing

every other space to be fi lled ... If you don't want to staff it, post

the rules and al low permit holders only and have the meter

police enforce ticketing like they are already doing in the 24

minute zone. Probably generate more revenue. Also the

Harbor area should be oped and boats shou ld be ab le to

launch.

By opening up some of our resources and promoting

distancing, it wou ld help t




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City Council

Gordon Broberg ----~---•• Monday, April 20, 2020 12:04 PM City Clerk -EXT- ITEM #12A


Support reopening trails, parks, beaches, and golf courses.

Gordon Broberg

Ventura, CA


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Blake Merryman

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/2-,Pr I am a 5-6 times/week golfer and am very pleased about the

possible re-opening of our city golf courses. In speaking with

other regular golfers, the feeling is that in order to contain the

spread of the virus and further protect our progress, we'd like

the City Council to consider limiting local golf play to city

residents, at least for now. The number of cases of the virus in

east county are worrisome and we'd hate to see our Ventura#

of cases grow after some restrictions are lifted. Thank you for

your consideration.

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Written Comments Please vote to YES to open the parks, beaches, tennis courts

and golf courses. I believe opening those enable more room for

residents to be outside and not run into each other on

sidewalks in more confined neighborhoods. Tennis and golf are very social distance friendly sports. I don't play golf but do play

tennis and we (before the courts were closed) were very

careful with sanitizer and distance. Thank you for all you do.

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Kimberly Castro Monday, April 20, 2020 1 :45 PM City Clerk

Subject: -EXT- Fwd: Vote to Open Beaches



I have written the city council, Matt Lavere and Cheryl Heitmann on the re-opejping of the beashr. It feels like there is voice for the residents of the Pierpont and Ventura Keys area on the city council so I hope the council will listen to the voices of the residents that live in this area. Sincere ly Kim Castro

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From: Kimberly Castro <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Vote to Open Beaches Date: April 20, 2020 at 1 :41 :55 PM PDT To: "Heitmann, Cheryl" <[email protected]>

Cheryl I know the re -districting came into affect after you were voted in on the city counci l but I'm writing you specifically, since you not only reside in Pierpont, but hopefully feel its your civic duty to represent our area. I have lived in the Ventura Keys for our 14 years. One of the reasons we moved to the Key's was the close proximity to the beach. It has been hard to not be able to visit the beach, when, in all actua lity, its practically our back yard . I implore you to vote "yes" to open the beaches tonight at the city council meeting. It would really help all the kids who live in the neighborhood to have a healthy exercise opportunity to go back to boogie boarding and surfing when most have been cooped up in their houses. It seems quite unfair that all other neighborhoods can use their walks way's and streets for exercising but the residents of Pierpont and Ventura Keys are not ab le to use their loca l beach for the same outlet. The weather is suppose to reach 87 degrees this week at the beach ... it would seem almost cruel to not allow people to visit the beach for relief. I hope you vote to have the beaches reopened for the well being of not only the residents of Pierpont and the Ventura Keys but for all of Ventura .

Sincere ly Kimberly Castro

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Dear City Council Tomorrow night you will be voting on whether or not to open city beaches. As a resident of the Ventura Keys for 14 years, I hope that you vote to open the beaches. Many of the residents of the Keys and Pierpont neighborhoods use the beaches as our backyard (since many of us don't have much of one.) It's a place where we can exercise and walk our dogs. I understand the importance of social distancing but I truly hope that you allow the beaches to be used for exercise and physical activity. I understand the negative implications of large gatherings or even small gatherings, therefore if you can stipulate that the beaches can be used for physical activity that would be ideal.

Thank youj Kimberly Castro


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Kimberly Castro

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12A

As a resident of the Ventura Keys for 14 years, I hope that you

vote to open the beaches. Many of the residents of the Keys

and Pierpont neighborhoods use the beaches as our backyard

(since many of us don't have much of one.) It's a place where

we can exercise and walk our dogs. I understand the

importance of social distancing but I truly hope that you allow

the beaches to be used for exercise and physical activity.

Please remember that the ocean is a great place for kids to

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surf, boogie board, body surf, etc. Most of the kids in th is area

use the ocean for their exercise and that has been taken away

from them for weeks. Please reopen the beaches and let the

beach residents enjoy the very reason they purchased homes

here in the first place.




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Joan Lopez

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Item 12 - Agenda mentions beaches and parks. County parks

are open now. We only have two golf courses and golfers

would love to be outside in the park settings of our two Golf

Locations. Would be easy to keep social distancing! Also allow

golf carts for seniors who cannot walk the distance. My

husband golfs with a group of guys and he needs a cart. Social

distancing is easy to do. Golf courses will generate income for

the city, some employment for the staff, etc. Spraying golf carts

by staff is easy (stores are do this now on shopping cart). Bring

in a food truck (will help a small business to stay open; or open

the restaurant for food & drinks "to go" . The golfers will go to

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other locations in the county who have opened their golf

course.




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Please consider reopening the beaches & parks for use by

res idents. It is essential for all Ventura res idents to be able to

safely be outside for both physical & menta l health.



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Liz Watts · Monday, April 20, 2020 3:19 PM City Clerk -EXT- Supporting to amend city closures

I am a resident of Ventura and would like to voice my support in favor of reopening city closures in reference to 12a.


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Name Kelly Wilmer

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Written Comments Ventura has low numbers of COVID19, Please reopen the

parks and beaches with at least limited hours for exercise. We

also need to support opening our small businesses as soon as

we can.

Thank you!

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