Adoption of three-year plan to balance the budget including $1.5 million in annual reductions and $2 million in revenue increases.

Web-based Ventrepreneur E-Zine launched, evolves into monthly info tool.

City’s Business Assistance Program grants 17 loans to 10 businesses.

City partners with Economic Development Collaborative – Ventura County to provide a Business Enhancement Program.

Building of 166,161 sq. ft. of Commercial Space.

Issuance of 246 building permits for new residential buildings. Since some buildings are multiple units, the number of new dwelling units was 566. 

Approval of the entitlement of 256 residential units in Downtown.

City Council/Redevelopment Agency conditionally commit $1.5 million to Artspace Projects, Inc.

Approval of Chapel Lane Senior Housing Project.

Approval of downtown Olson Renaissance Walk project.

Approval of Santa Paula – Ventura Greenbelt amendment.

6 historic properties receive Mills Act approval.

Adoption of the 2005 ten-year Cultural Plan.

Completion of phase I of the Ventura Community Park (Aquatics Center).

Renovation and reopening of the Buenaventura Golf Course.

“Mad Science” school outreach program reaches more than 3,000 students per year.

Increased voter turnout by 19,356 in the November 2005 election (13,467 ballots cast in 2003). 

Launched first annual Resident Satisfaction Survey to determine benchmarks.

Successfully put out the School Canyon Fire with minimal damage to life and property and with minimal disruptions to City services for residents.

Creation of Downtown Beat 5.

Introduction of Volunteers In Policing (VIP).

Addition of ABC Officer via approval of Alcohol Sales Permit Ordinance.

WorkingArtistsVentura (WAV) acquisition of property for affordable artist live/work housing downtown.

Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) response available to residents.

Relocation of residents from the Ventura River to River Haven and approval of permit allowing River Haven community on City property.

Tree-planting project funded by a $92,000 grant from Ventura County Transportation Commission.

New solar electricity system installed at the city maintenance yard.

First electronic waste collection event held. Over 200 residents and businesses participated in this event in which over 55,000 lbs. of waste collected.

Free household hazardous waste collection service for homeboundand disabled Ventura residents.

The City used $140,000 in grant money from the State to construct a permanent household hazardous waste (HHW) collection facility at Gold Coast Recycling.

Fleet Maintenance modified 22 diesel-powered trucks to comply with the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.

Expansion of Neighborhood Watch program with over 300 Block Captains.

City launches new on-line employment center.

Adoption of green building standards, resolutions, and policy for city and private construction projects. 

Construction of Avenue Treatment Plant/Foster Park CIP began using funds from the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan.

Ventura Pier repaired from damages sustained during winter of 2004/2005.

Street resurfacing projects: Market (Telephone to Callens Rd), Varsity, College Drive, Mackay and Dorothy neighborhoods. Paved 85 lane miles.

Adoption of budgeting for outcomes principles and elimination of structural budget deficit 1 year ahead of 3-year plan.

Generation of $2.5 million in new annual revenue sources.

Downtown Ventura Organization (DVO) established.

Ventura Prospector Launched (GIS). Site Selector for business location website.

Approval of the entitlement of 146 housing units, 20,000 sq. ft of office/commercial and 91,000 sq. ft. of industrial space.

Issuance of 81 building permits for new residential buildings, which added up to 117 new dwelling units.

Issuance of 15 permits for new commercial/industrial buildings.

Replacement of RGMP process with new Housing Approval Program (HAP).

Adoption of Inclusionary Housing Program. (requiring new residential projects to include affordable housing)

Completion of Olivas Adobe Restoration Project.

City and PLACE raises $600,000 locally for WAV (Working Artists Ventura) project.

Public Art Installed:

• Making Lemonade at Thille Park
• Westside Stories, two locations at Westside
• Big Swing at Buenaventura Golf Course
• Entrance Art at Marina Park

Citywide wayfinding signage program installed; Downtown, Oceanfront and Harbor districts launched.

Culmination of the $1 million fundraising campaign for the Community Park.

Ventura Aquatic Center wins the 2006 SCMAF (Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation) Outstanding New Sports Facility Award.

Ventura Community Park generates over $500k in revenue in 2006.

Camino Real Parkrenovated ($1.4 Million project).

Design of new sports fields at Ventura Community Park completed. 

Renovation and reopening of Olivas Links Golf course.

Program for Enrichment for After school Kids (PEAK) expands to seven schools, serving 485 students daily.

City partners with Ventura Unified School District to create 4^th Grade city government curriculum.

Launch of My Ventura Access online.

Police Activities League serves over 2,800 youth.

City Communication rating improved by 10% to 76% satisfaction rating.

My Ventura Magazine launched serving more households with no increase in cost.

45 trained volunteers serve in VIP (police) program. 

Fire Boat 1 launched to provide safety services to Ventura Harbor.

Ventura Fire Department responds to 9,986 incidents. 8% increase from the year before.

Team Ready created, representatives from all departments meet monthly to plan emergency training exercises, coordinate communications, and forge stronger inter-department relationships.

• 378 new street trees planted
• Surfer’s Point/ Bike Trail repair and restoration of sensitive habitat
• Surfer’s Point Runoff Diversion Project.

Energy Conservation: The City replaced over 2,700 old lights with super energy efficient lights at five major City buildings.

Collection of over 700,000 pounds of household hazardous waste from residents.

City saves 1,500 gallons of gasoline and prevented 30,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions through its acquisition of 15 hybrid vehicles.

Expansion of linear park system including more than 2 miles of bike paths.

Street improvements in the College and Varsity Neighborhoods. Foothill Road is repaved. 

Paved 75 lane miles.

Waterline replacements: Poli Street, Seaward/101 and Harbor Monmouth.

City Hall Terracotta restored.

New water wells at Ventura County Maintenance Yard and Foster Park constructed.