Gabriela Ornelas

City Manager Dan Singer's contract will not be extended

An executive search could cost taxpayer dollars and introduce transition inefficiencies, speakers warned.

FY 2026/27 mid-cycle budget and rising insurance costs

Net positive $58,289 to the general fund; sales tax running slightly under projection.

November 3, 2026 municipal election called

The city spent an estimated $8,000–$10,000 in staff time getting here; the ballot path would have cost $25,000–$90,000 in exchange for a projected $300,000–$600,000 a year in cannabis tax revenue.

Dissolution of the cannabis standing committee

Unknown pending the April 6 discussion.

Vacancies on city boards and commissions

No direct cost — these are unpaid volunteer positions.

Proposition 43 Opposition

No immediate city revenue impact; affects future voter-proposed special taxes.

Interim City Attorney transition

Two-way remote meeting participation under SB 707

Unbudgeted costs for streaming equipment and staffing at off-site meetings; state provides no funding.

City AI use policy

The city isn't paying for AI software yet, but securing licensed tools for staff is on the horizon.

City Manager 2026 Performance Evaluation

None announced — any compensation decision wasn't reported publicly.

Ventura County fire contract and property tax share

City insurance and fire contract costs weigh heavily on the general fund, per speaker claims.

Council Term Limits Request

Temporary labor agreements for emergencies

No set budget — would be case-by-case, potentially reimbursable during declared emergencies.