Ventura County public meetings in 2021

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission Special Meeting

The Commission will hold public hearings on reorganization and annexation proposals for the City of Oxnard and the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. The body will also review the Camarillo Healthcare District sphere of influence and discuss the 2018-2022 Work Plan.

• Rio Urbana: Proposed annexation to City of Oxnard and Calleguas Municipal Water District for a 15,000-square-foot office and 167 condominiums
• Somis Ranch: Proposed annexation of approximately 18.41 acres to Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District for 360 dwelling units
• Camarillo Healthcare District: Review of sphere of influence to determine if updates are necessary
• Resolution for AB 361 to authorize remote teleconference meetings
• Closed session for performance evaluation of the LAFCo Executive Officer

The Ventura LAFCo approved the City of Oxnard reorganization for the Rio Urbana project, which includes annexation to the city and Calleguas Municipal Water District, detachment from several county districts, and construction of a 15,000-square-foot office building and 167 condominiums. The commission also approved the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District annexation and sphere of influence amendment for Somis Ranch, and determined no sphere of influence update was needed for the Camarillo Healthcare District. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved LAFCo 21-05 Oxnard reorganization for Rio Urbana (7-0)
• Approved LAFCo 21-11/21-11S PVRPD annexation and SOI amendment for Somis Ranch (7-0)
• Determined no SOI update needed for Camarillo Healthcare District (7-0)
• Approved directing staff to return with water/wastewater SOI reviews individually (7-0)
• Allowed alternate commissioners to attend closed session (7-0)
• Approved consent items including AB 361 remote meeting authorization and meeting cancellation (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss various county contracts and receive a summary report on COVID-19. The body will also review and approve meeting calendars for 2022 and early 2023.

• Contract with Cultivate Team, LLC for Sustainable Agricultural Land Conservation Strategy Development not to exceed $249,953
• Contract for Aging and Disability Resource Center Services with Independent Living Resource Center not to exceed $442,554
• Design services contract with Jviation for reconstruction of Connector Taxiways A-E at Oxnard Airport not to exceed $393,775
• Use of $2,662,573 in American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Area Agency on Aging programs
• Agreement for retail surveillance egg inspection services for the California Department of Food and Agriculture for $9,865.66

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to apply for and accept up to $4,024,800 in Homekey Round 2 funds to acquire and convert property at 400 Gorham Road in Ojai for transitional housing for homeless and at-risk transition-aged youth. The board also approved a 30-day extension of remote teleconference meetings (4-1), a 99-year ground lease for the Rancho Sierra Senior Apartments project, and numerous consent agenda items including contracts for healthcare, IT security, and public works projects.

• Approved Homekey Round 2 grant application for Ojai youth housing, up to $4,024,800 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (4-1)
• Approved 99-year ground lease for Rancho Sierra Senior Apartments at 1732 S. Lewis Road (5-0)
• Approved $10,951,875 contract for Check Point security platform (5-0)
• Approved $2,420,000 contract amendment for Tri-County Regional Energy Network (5-0)
• Approved $7,523,594/year contract for Anacapa Clinic operations (5-0)
• Approved $1,204,453.81 pretrial services agreement with Superior Court (5-0)
• Approved $633,390 Crisis Care Mobile Units grant contract (5-0)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is meeting to approve the 2022 rulemaking calendar and various grant agreements. The board will also consider a retention incentive and employment agreement for the Air Pollution Control Officer.

• Approval of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District 2022 Rulemaking Calendar
• Grant agreement amendment with Environmental Engineering Studies, Inc. for the Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program
• Supplemental Environmental Project Oversight Agreement with CARB for $3,750 for Marine Vessel Speed Reduction
• One-time $15,000 retention incentive and amended employment agreement for the Air Pollution Control Officer
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved four substantive items and adopted a resolution. It approved a $15,000 one-time retention incentive and an amended employment agreement for the Air Pollution Control Officer, extended a vehicle retirement program grant, approved the 2022 rulemaking calendar, accepted $3,750 in CARB funding for a marine vessel speed reduction program, and authorized remote teleconference meetings for 30 days. A closed session on the officer's performance evaluation resulted in no reportable action.

• Approved $15,000 retention incentive and amended employment agreement for APCO
• Approved fourth amendment to vehicle retirement program grant, extending completion to Dec 31, 2023
• Approved 2022 Rulemaking Calendar
• Approved $3,750 CARB funding for Marine Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days
• Closed session on APCO performance evaluation: no reportable action

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Director Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency will consider variance applications for groundwater extraction allocations. The Board will also hold hearings on appeals regarding civil penalties for unreported extractions and discuss potential state grants.

• Contract amendment for Dudek for an additional $150,075, bringing the total to $425,015
• Potential $7.6 million DWR SGM Implementation Grant for Oxnard Subbasin and Pleasant Valley Basin
• Variance applications for Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Allocation Ordinance from Jose Martinez/Reiter Brothers, Inc. and Fred Rosenmund et al/Eat Sweet Farms, LLC
• Civil penalty appeal hearings for Tanimura & Antle, J&P Douglas Family Trust, and The Nature Conservancy
• Approval of 2022 Board and Committee meeting schedules

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board approved a $150,075 increase to Dudek's consulting contract, denied two variance applications to the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Allocation Ordinance, and denied appeals of civil penalties for unreported extractions. The board also received updates on groundwater sustainability plan implementation and approved meeting schedules for 2022.

• Approved $150,075 amendment to Dudek consulting contract, new not-to-exceed $425,015 (4-0)
• Denied variance application by Jose Martinez and Reiter Brothers, Inc. (4-0)
• Denied variance application by Fred Rosenmund et al and Eat Sweet Farms, LLC (4-0)
• Denied appeal of civil penalties for unreported extractions from SWN 01N21W30K01 (3-0)
• Denied appeal of civil penalties for unreported extractions from SWN 01N21W30L01 (3-0)
• Denied appeal of civil penalties for unreported extractions from SWN 02N22W32M03 (4-0)
• Denied appeal of civil penalties for unreported extractions from SWN 02N22W15B01 (4-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedules and received/filed financial audit reports

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board Special Meeting

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board adopted a resolution approving the sale of real property at 500 Los Angeles Avenue in Moorpark by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark to the Thomas H. Lindstrom and Sara K. Lindstrom, Revocable Trust. The board also adopted a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period. Both actions were approved by motion and carried.

• Approved sale of property at 500 Los Angeles Avenue to Lindstrom Trust
• Authorized remote teleconference meetings for 30 days

Air Pollution Control Special Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is meeting to consider several items including a purchase of inspection technology and remote meeting authorizations. The agenda also includes receiving a presentation regarding commercial harbor craft regulation.

• Approval to purchase advanced optical gas imaging camera technology from Teledyne Flir for $118,521.13
• Adoption of a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period
• Presentation from California Air Resources Board staff regarding commercial harbor craft regulation
• Receipt of the unaudited financial status report for year-end fiscal year 2020-21

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board held a special meeting on December 8, 2021, and took several actions. It received a presentation from California Air Resources Board staff on the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation without a formal motion. The board adopted a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days, approved the purchase of advanced optical gas imaging camera technology from Teledyne Flir for $118,521.13, and received and filed the unaudited financial status report for fiscal year 2020-21. All actions were approved by motion, with Board Member LaVere absent.

• Received and filed presentation on Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation (no motion)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (motion by Zaragoza, seconded by Rollins)
• Approved $118,521.13 purchase of Teledyne Flir optical gas imaging camera (motion by Edmonds, seconded by Huber)
• Received and filed unaudited financial status report for FY 2020-21 (motion by Huber, seconded by Parks)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review a consent agenda featuring several high-value contracts and administrative approvals. Key items include facilities maintenance and healthcare IT services. The Board will also receive a summary report on COVID-19.

• General Job Order Contract for building repair and remodeling with MTM Construction, Inc. for $5,233,000
• Agreement for State Legislative Advocacy Services with Hurst Brooks Espinosa, LLC for $240,000
• Electronic Health Record System managed services with Cerner Corporation for $1,832,724
• Actuarial Consulting Services agreement amendment with Milliman, Inc. not to exceed $360,000
• Payment authorization for Southern California Edison construction services of $11,166.03

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the 2021 Final Supervisorial District Map, introduced an ordinance repealing the 2011 boundaries, and adopted a resolution establishing new boundaries. A motion to move map 81799 forward for adoption on December 14, 2021 failed for lack of a majority, with Supervisors LaVere, Long, and Huber dissenting. The Board then approved the recommendations as stated in the Board letter, with Supervisor Ramirez dissenting.

• Adopted resolution establishing new supervisorial district boundaries (4-1, Ramirez dissenting)
• Motion to move map 81799 forward for adoption on Dec 14 failed (2-3, LaVere, Long, Huber dissenting)
• Introduced ordinance repealing Ventura County Ordinance No. 4431 (2011 boundaries)
• Approved consent items 12-31, including $5,233,000 job order contract to MTM Construction, Inc.
• Approved $1,832,724 Cerner upgrade center managed services agreement
• Approved $4,331,988 psychiatric medical services agreement with Traditions Psychology Group, Inc.
• Approved $1,501,278 lead hazard reduction grant and created two new positions
• Authorized filing of cross-complaint in Josey Hollis Dorsey v. County of Ventura (unanimous)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to review applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The board will consider various property tax appeals and review several stipulation agreements.

• Request for approval of large reduction stipulation agreements for ROIC Park Oaks LLC
• Request for approval of large reduction stipulation agreements for The Los Angeles Rams, LLC
• Review and approval of stipulation agreements for items 91 through 107
• Hearings for applicants including Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. and Lineage Logistics, LLC
• Review of applications for SV Marketplace LLC and Milan Tuscany LLC

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on reorganizations and annexations to facilitate new housing and office developments. Other business includes approving an audit services contract and reviewing sphere of influence updates.

• Annexation to City of Oxnard for a 15,000-square-foot office and 167 condominiums at E. Vineyard Avenue and Rio School Lane
• Annexation of 18.41 acres to Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District at 2789 Somis Road for 360 dwelling units
• Audit services agreement with Eide Bailly LLP not to exceed $9,000
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per AB 361
• Sphere of influence review for the Camarillo Healthcare District

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) met on November 17, 2021, and approved routine consent items, including a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings, the September 15, 2021 minutes, the 2022 meeting calendar, an audit services agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for up to $9,000, and budget reports. Due to technical difficulties, the Commission voted unanimously to continue all public hearing and action items, including the City of Oxnard Rio Urbana reorganization and the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Somis Ranch annexation, to the December 15, 2021 meeting. No action was taken on two applications received for the Ojai Valley Sanitary District and the City of Ventura.

• Approved a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under AB 361 (7-0).
• Approved the minutes of the September 15, 2021 meeting (7-0).
• Approved the Ventura LAFCo 2022 meeting calendar (7-0).
• Approved a professional services agreement for audit services with Eide Bailly LLP for up to $9,000 (7-0).
• Received and filed budget to actual reports for September and October 2021 (7-0).
• Continued the City of Oxnard Rio Urbana reorganization (Item 12) to December 15, 2021 (7-0).
• Continued the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Somis Ranch annexation and sphere of influence amendment (Item 13) to December 15, 2021 (7-0).
• Continued all remaining action items, including the sphere of influence work plan update, LAFCo legislation update, and closed session item, to December 15, 2021 (7-0).

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several consent items, including facility maintenance and emergency service contracts. The session includes a summary report on COVID-19 and a moment of inspiration regarding a toy drive.

• Five repair and remodeling projects at various County facilities totaling $2,192,610
• Contract extension with TriTech Software Systems for Fire District dispatch services totaling $994,563
• VCTC Incident Responder Grant applications for traffic preemption equipment ($95,214) and extrication tools ($222,813)
• Contract modifications with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for Proposition 84 water management grants
• A $25,000 donation for patient transition teleservices from NSMD, Inc.

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a $5,933,701 construction contract with Cushman Contracting Corporation for the second phase of the Piru Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade, using $4,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding. The board also approved a consent agenda covering items 12-31, including contracts for water management, fire district software, and county facility repairs. A resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days was approved with Supervisor Long dissenting. The board continued the supervisorial redistricting hearing to 6:00 p.m., where it moved map 82647 forward for consideration at the next hearing.

• Approved $5,933,701 Piru wastewater plant upgrade contract with Cushman Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 12-31, including $2,192,610 in county facility repair projects
• Approved $705,483 Hueneme Road traffic signal and safety improvements contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data
• Approved $800,000 in federal Operation Stonegarden grant funds for Sheriff's Office
• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (Long dissenting)
• Approved $2,500 grants to microbusinesses impacted by COVID-19 via CalOSBA application
• Approved 2021-23 MOA with Ventura County Professional Peace Officers' Association - Patrol Unit
• Moved redistricting map 82647 forward for consideration at December 7 hearing

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors will hold a special meeting. The primary purpose is to meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding two existing litigation cases.

• Closed session: Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI0059700)
• Closed session: OPV Coalition et al v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. 56-2021-00555357-CU-PT-VTA)

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board met in special session and adjourned after convening closed session to discuss two existing lawsuits: Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA and OPV Coalition et al v. FCGMA. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural only.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA (Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. VENCI0059700)
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss OPV Coalition et al v. FCGMA (Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56-2021-00555357-CU-PT-VTA)
• Scheduled next special meeting for Friday, December 10, 2021

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several consent items, including grant funding for the District Attorney and a construction contract for the Fire Protection District. The meeting also includes a summary report on COVID-19.

• Grant of $330,202 from California Department of Insurance for Automobile Insurance Fraud Program
• Grant of $850,583 from California Department of Insurance for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program
• Contract of $222,500 to JTS Construction for Lockwood Valley Substation Garage Addition Project
• Contract of $207,500 with ECG Management Consultants, LLC for consulting services
• Donation of a surplus 2007 Ford F-450 to Oxnard College Fire Technology Program

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the 2021 supervisorial redistricting process and voted to move two draft maps forward for further consideration, with specific modifications. The Board also approved an additional $716,904 in General Fund appropriations for Climate Action Plan implementation. Numerous consent items were approved, including contracts, grants, and fee changes.

• Approved moving map 77412 forward for redistricting consideration with modifications (Supervisor Ramirez dissenting)
• Approved moving map 78227 forward for redistricting consideration with modifications
• Motion to move Map 1A forward failed for lack of a second
• Approved excluding Maps listed as Exhibits 3-7 from redistricting consideration
• Approved $716,904 in General Fund appropriations for Climate Action Plan implementation
• Approved $222,500 contract to JTS Construction for Lockwood Valley Substation Garage Addition
• Approved $617,751 contract to Sterndahl Enterprises for Horizontal Curve Warning Signs Countywide Project
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4588 placing Compliance Officer classification in unclassified service (5-0)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will discuss the purchase of remote inspection technology and review a financial status report. The body is also considering a resolution to allow remote teleconference meetings for 30 days.

• Purchase of Advanced Optical Gas Imaging Camera Technology from Teledyne Flir for $118,521.13
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period
• Presentation from California Air Resources Board on Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation
• Review of the unaudited financial status report for fiscal year 2020-21

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days. It continued three other items: a presentation on the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation, a purchase of optical gas imaging camera technology, and the unaudited financial status report. Board Member Pollock was absent.

• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days
• Continued item on Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation presentation
• Continued $118,521.13 purchase of Teledyne Flir optical gas imaging camera
• Continued unaudited financial status report for FY 2020-21

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to review applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The board will also receive and file decisions from a previous Hearing Officer meeting held on October 19, 2021.

• Hearings for property assessment applications including Semtech Corp., Moorpark Center LLC, and Skyworks Solutions Inc.
• Validity hearings for Lithia Motors regarding a request to reject applications due to invalid agent authorization
• Review of Hearing Officer decisions for items 60 through 108 from the October 19, 2021 meeting
• Hearings for residential and trust applications including the Marsh Weiss Family Trust and Keith Schulner

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is reviewing administrative cost budgets for eight successor agencies for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The board will also consider the sale of real property in Oxnard and review wind-down status reports for three cities.

• Proposed administrative cost budgets for the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks
• Resolution for the sale of real property at 544 Meta Street by the Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency to the Oxnard Housing Authority
• Wind-down status reports for the successor agencies of the cities of Fillmore, San Buenaventura, and Simi Valley
• Review of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) submissions for FY 2021-22

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board conditionally approved administrative cost budgets for eight successor agencies (Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks) for FY 2022-23, with Moorpark passing 5-1 and the rest 6-0. The board also approved the sale of Oxnard property at 544 Meta Street to the Oxnard Housing Authority, and received and filed letters regarding DOF reviews and wind-down status reports.

• Approved Moorpark admin cost budget (5-1)
• Approved Camarillo admin cost budget (6-0)
• Approved Fillmore admin cost budget (6-0)
• Approved Oxnard admin cost budget (6-0)
• Approved Port Hueneme admin cost budget (6-0)
• Approved San Buenaventura admin cost budget (6-0)
• Approved Simi Valley admin cost budget (6-0)
• Approved Thousand Oaks admin cost budget (6-0)

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors met on October 27, 2021, via videoconference. The agenda included standard items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda review, public comments, and board member comments, followed by a consent agenda and a closed session. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes; the meeting was procedural in nature.

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency will discuss updated sustainable yield estimates for the East Las Posas Management Area. The board will also consider adjustments to the reserve fee established by Resolution No. 2020-05.

• Proposed five-month installment plan for Coastal Fresh Farms, Inc. to pay $94,341.09 in surcharges
• Annual review of the reserve fee imposed by Resolution No. 2020-05
• Update on groundwater modeling and sustainable yield for the East Las Posas Management Area
• Closed session regarding litigation with City of Oxnard and Las Posas Water Rights Coalition

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer is meeting to review applications and stipulations for changed property assessments. The goal of these hearings is to equalize the assessment of property on the local roll.

• Hearing of 49 separate property assessment applications
• Swearing-in of Hearing Officer Patricia Little
• Review of application 19/11475 for Mark Brown
• Review of application 20/10505 for St. Joseph Trust
• Review of application 20/11699 for WH Creekside 131 LLC

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several consent agenda items including housing bonds, airport leases, and fire protection contracts. The meeting includes a summary report on COVID-19.

• Resolution for $57,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds for multifamily rental housing at 2789 Somis Road, Somis
• Lease amendment at Camarillo Airport to defer rent payments for 12 months with RKR Incorporated
• Contract for fire specialty props for the Regional Training Center with Fireblast Global, Inc. for $1,310,822.25
• Construction contract for Fire Station No. 57 building addition at 3356 Somis Road with Waisman Construction, Inc. for $787,000
• Contract for fire communications center remodel and audiovisual upgrades at 160 Durley Avenue with AVI-SPL, LLC for $735,720

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 12-34, including a resolution authorizing up to $57 million in tax-exempt bonds for a multifamily rental housing project at 2789 Somis Road in Somis. The board also approved several contracts, including a $1.31 million fire training props contract and a $787,000 contract for Fire Station No. 57 construction. Additionally, the board adopted Ordinance No. 4587 amending animal services regulations and Ordinance No. 4586 amending the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, and approved funding for a fourth business assistance grant program.

• Approved $57M tax-exempt bond issuance for AMCAL Somis Ranch housing (consent)
• Awarded $1,310,822.25 fire training props contract to Fireblast Global (consent)
• Awarded $787,000 Fire Station No. 57 construction contract to Waisman Construction (consent)
• Approved $3.7M unused funds plus $4M general fund for fourth business grant program
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4587 amending animal services code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4586 amending Coastal Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved redistricting direction, eliminating Maps 3 and 4 (4-1, Long dissenting)
• Approved $951,000 contract modification for Medical Center Pediatric Unit design

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss various county administrative matters and infrastructure projects. Key actions include approving grant funding for housing and water debt relief, as well as transportation improvements.

• Acceptance of $847,000 in funds for Ventura Avenue Pedestrian and Bike Lane Improvements
• Application for State Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding up to $357,756
• Water Arrearages Residential Debt Relief Program applications for $54,133 (Waterworks District No. 1) and $19,926 (Waterworks District No. 17)
• Contract modification with GEI Consultants, Inc. for $427,850 for detention dams and debris basins investigation
• Establishment of 'No Parking Any Time' zones along El Roblar Drive and Fernando Drive

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2021-2029 Housing Element, which includes amendments to the 2040 General Plan and its background report, along with Addendum No. 1 to the EIR. The approval included specific revisions to funding program language and wage data. The Board also approved a series of consent items, including grant applications, appointments, and contracts, and received reports on various topics.

• Approved 2021-2029 Housing Element with amendments to 2040 General Plan (motion by Parks, seconded by Long)
• Approved consent items 12-21, including ESG grant application up to $357,756 (motion by Ramirez, seconded by Long)
• Approved subcommittee to explore updated County seal (4-1, Long dissenting)
• Reappointed Jesse Finkbeiner to Behavioral Health Advisory Board (motion by Huber, seconded by LaVere)
• Approved redirection of $2,331,446.28 in HHAP-3 funds to VCCoC and application for up to $4,829,424.43 (motion by Ramirez, seconded by LaVere)
• Approved removal of four fire facility projects from Pilot Project Labor Agreement (motion by Long, seconded by Ramirez)
• Received MEHKO report and directed return in 180 days with additional analysis (4-1, Huber dissenting)
• Adopted ordinance placing Assistant Planning Director RMA in unclassified service (motion by Huber, seconded by LaVere)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is meeting to discuss the adoption of service rates and fees for fiscal year 2021-2022. The body will also consider grant funding for marine air quality projects and the appointment of members to the District Hearing Board.

• Public hearing for adoption of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 service rates and fees
• Three grant funding requests for marine air quality projects totaling $552,115.00
• Appointment of Valarie Grossman and Keith Millhouse to the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board
• Review of the Ventura County 2022 Air Quality Management Plan
• Status report on application for State Subvention Funds

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved three grant funding requests totaling $552,115 for new marine air quality projects under the Carl Moyer program, and authorized the APCO to sign grant agreements. The board also adopted the FY 2021-2022 service rates and fees resolution, and received and filed status reports on state subvention funds and the 2022 Air Quality Management Plan.

• Approved appointment of Valarie Grossman as Attorney Member and Keith Millhouse as Alternate Attorney Member to the Hearing Board (unanimous)
• Approved $552,115 in grants for three marine air quality projects under Carl Moyer program (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2021-2022 service rates and fees resolution (unanimous)
• Received and filed status report on state subvention funds application (unanimous)
• Received and filed 2022 Air Quality Management Plan (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review a consent agenda featuring various grants, contracts, and appointments. Key items include funding for fire equipment, public health programs, and workforce development.

• Authorization for 14 projects under existing job order contracts with ACCO, J&H Engineering and MTM Construction, Inc. totaling $2,071,776
• Acceptance of FEMA grants for handheld radios ($595,980) and cardiac monitors/defibrillators ($143,000) for the Fire Protection District
• Acceptance of $115,822 in one-time funding for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
• Ratification of a $500,000 National Dislocated Worker Grant application for marginalized communities
• Ratification of three workforce development services contracts totaling $415,899

The Board approved increasing the legal representation agreement with Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP from $1,000,000 to $2,058,000 to defend 11 lawsuits challenging the 2040 General Plan and oil and gas zoning amendments. The initial motion failed 3-2 for lack of a 4/5ths vote, but a revised motion adding settlement discussion requirements passed 5-0. The Board also approved a resolution opposing the US Forest Service's Pine Mountain-Reyes Peak Fuel Reduction Project 4-1, with Supervisor Long dissenting.

• Approved $2.058M legal contract increase for 2040 General Plan lawsuits (5-0, after initial 3-2 failure)
• Adopted opposition to US Forest Service Pine Mountain-Reyes Peak Fuel Reduction Project (4-1)
• Approved $1.96M Fillmore Library Expansion Project contract to Monet Construction (5-0)
• Approved $8.3M return to US Treasury for continued state rental assistance participation (5-0)
• Approved $3.43M COVID-19 vaccine distribution funding and 9 new positions (5-0)
• Approved $1.51M COVID-19 workforce development funding and 5 new positions (5-0)
• Approved $791,194 health equity initiative award and 3 new positions (5-0)
• Approved $2.07M for 14 job order contract projects (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to hear applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The board will also conduct a validity hearing for Saticoy Properties LLC and file findings of fact for AHS Property Inc.

• Hearing for Saticoy Properties LLC regarding application validity
• Findings of Fact for AHS Property Inc. (Appeal denied)
• Hearings for PetSmart, Inc. (Applications 19/11185, 20/11300, 20/10903, 20/10904)
• Hearings for Sysco Corporation and Subsidaries (Application 19/11308)
• Hearings for Waste Management of California, Inc. (Application 20/10444)

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is considering an ordinance to extend the reduction of potential surcharges for water extractions in the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins. The Board will also review a professional services contract and discuss several active litigation cases in closed session.

• Proposed ordinance to extend reduction of potential surcharges for extractions in Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins
• Ratification of $6,400 contract with Larry Walker Associates for water rights regulatory assessment
• Closed session regarding Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA
• Closed session regarding City of Oxnard v. FCGMA
• Closed session regarding OPV Coalition et al v. FCGMA

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board denied a proposed ordinance that would have extended the reduction of potential surcharges for extractions exceeding allocations in the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins. The board also ratified a $6,400 contract with Larry Walker Associates to assess regulatory requirements for securing rights to water discharged by the City of Simi Valley. The meeting included closed session discussions on four pending lawsuits.

• Ratified $6,400 contract with Larry Walker Associates (5-0)
• Denied ordinance to extend surcharge reduction for Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins (3-2)

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is meeting to receive and file eight proposed administrative cost budgets for successor agencies. These budgets cover the period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

• Review of eight proposed Successor Agency Administrative Cost Budgets for July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board received and filed eight proposed successor agency administrative cost budgets for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, pending review and approval by the board. The motion was made by Board Member Griffin, seconded by Board Member Mishler, and carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed eight proposed successor agency administrative cost budgets for FY 2022-23 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss various county administrative matters, including a COVID-19 summary report. The meeting includes a consent agenda with several proposed contract amendments and grant applications for public safety and health services.

• Amendment to Camarillo Airport Northeast Hangar Development contract with Mead and Hunt, Inc. increasing total to $1,459,267
• FEMA grant application for a $1,250,000 Rapid Response Fire and Rescue Boat at Port of Hueneme
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant awards for three communication towers totaling $562,500
• Healthcare staffing contract amendments with AMN Healthcare, Inc. ($150,000) and XPRT Staffing, Inc. ($360,000 for FY 2020-21)
• Approval of Fire Hazard Reduction Program 2021 Account of Expenses for property tax bills

The Board approved a $9.1 million increase in appropriations for COVID-19 emergency response and authorized the County Executive Officer to execute contracts exceeding $500,000 with several providers, including American Medical Response and Maxim Healthcare Services. The Board also approved a Level 2 water supply shortage declaration for five waterworks districts, and approved a $2.48 million increase to the Sheriff's medical services contract with Wellpath. A public hearing on the Old Creek Ranch Winery code violation appeal resulted in approval of staff's recommended actions.

• Approved $9.1M COVID-19 emergency response appropriation and contract authorizations
• Approved $2,480,828 increase to Wellpath inmate medical services contract, new annual max $14,883,166
• Declared Level 2 water supply shortage for five Ventura County waterworks districts
• Approved Old Creek Ranch Winery appeal resolution upholding staff findings
• Approved $94,527 change order for TEKsystems vote center support for 2021 gubernatorial election
• Approved $1,459,267 total contract for Camarillo Airport hangar development with Mead & Hunt
• Approved $1.25M FEMA grant application for fire/rescue boat with $250,000 Fire District cost share
• Approved 2022 flexible benefits program and health plan rates

Ventura LAFCo Meeting - September 15, 2021

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission will hold public hearings regarding the annexation of land for sewer services and a review of the Bell Canyon Community Services District. The body will also review financial reports and budget updates.

• Annexation of approximately 2.7 acres (Parcels A-F) to the Ojai Valley Sanitary District for public sewer service
• Sphere of Influence review and provisional adoption for the Bell Canyon Community Services District
• Review of Budget to Actual Reports for May through August 2021
• Receipt of Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020

The Commission approved the annexation of six parcels (about 2.7 acres) to the Ojai Valley Sanitary District, allowing public sewer service to replace private septic systems. It also continued the Bell Canyon Community Services District sphere of influence review for six months to address deficiencies in the municipal service review. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved LAFCo 21-09 annexation of six parcels to Ojai Valley Sanitary District (7-0)
• Continued Bell Canyon CSD sphere of influence review for six months (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Received and filed budget-to-actual reports for May-August 2021 (7-0)
• Received and filed audited financial statements for FY ended June 30, 2020 (7-0)
• Received and filed update on LAFCo legislation (7-0)
• Received and filed Executive Officer's report on future agenda items (7-0)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is meeting to approve representatives for the District Advisory Committee and a contract extension for software development. The board will also receive reports on wildfire smoke alerts, air quality and agriculture, EPA grants, and charging infrastructure.

• Appointment of Kristin Marble (Camarillo) and Rainford Hunter (Simi Valley) to the Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee
• Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Contract for Software Development and Support with Rick Lewis Dot Com, Inc. (term extended to June 30, 2022)
• Report on the Ventura County Wildfire Smoke Text Alert System for Farmworkers
• Status report on a Section 105 Grant application from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Report on participation in the Southern California Edison Charge Ready Charging Infrastructure and Rebate Program

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved the appointment of Kristin Marble (Camarillo) and Rainford Hunter (Simi Valley) to the Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee for terms ending September 13, 2025. The board also approved Amendment No. 7 to the professional services contract with Rick Lewis Dot Com, Inc., extending the term to June 30, 2022, and authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign the amendment. Item No. 10 was removed from the agenda by motion. The board received and filed reports on the wildfire smoke text alert system, a roundtable discussion on air quality and agriculture, a Section 105 grant application status, and participation in Southern California Edison's Charge Ready program.

• Approved appointments of Kristin Marble and Rainford Hunter to the Advisory Committee (motion by Edmonds, second by Huber)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to software development contract with Rick Lewis Dot Com, Inc., extending term to June 30, 2022
• Authorized Air Pollution Control Officer to sign the contract amendment and make minor administrative changes
• Removed item No. 10 from the agenda (motion by Blatz, second by Huber)
• Received and filed report on wildfire smoke text alert system for farmworkers
• Received and filed report on roundtable discussion on air quality and agriculture
• Received and filed status report on Section 105 grant application to U.S. EPA
• Received and filed report on participation in Southern California Edison Charge Ready program

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several consent items, including healthcare staffing contracts and public works amendments. The meeting includes a summary report on COVID-19 and various administrative resolutions.

• Authorization for temporary emergency staffing services up to $16,550,000
• Approval of 12 projects under job order contracts totaling $2,311,571
• Grant application authorization for Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council for $175,000
• Amendment to CSU Channel Islands Student Health Center agreement increasing payment to $326,514
• Approval of the Channel Islands Harbor Public Works Plan Seventh Amendment

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda of routine items and several regular agenda items, all by 5-0 votes. Key actions included adopting an ordinance updating animal services provisions, approving three labor agreements with probation, fire, and SEIU 721 employees, and ratifying participation in a Clean Transportation Program grant for an EV Ready Blueprint project. The board also denied a conditional use permit appeal for the Crestview Mutual Water Company and approved responses to a grand jury report on sheriff's policing.

• Adopted animal services ordinance updating terminology, kennel permitting, and hearing processes (5-0)
• Approved 2021-2024 labor agreements with Probation Peace Officers, Firefighters, and SEIU 721 (5-0)
• Ratified $1,052,890 EV Ready Blueprint grant with $323,267 county match (5-0)
• Denied Crestview Mutual Water Company CUP and appeal (5-0)
• Approved response to grand jury report on Sheriff's Office policing (5-0)
• Approved tree mitigation fund distribution program revisions (5-0)
• Approved 12 job order contract projects totaling $2,311,571 (consent)
• Approved $109,062,000 substance use disorder services agreement (consent)

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is meeting to discuss groundwater extraction grants and payment plans for surcharges. The board will also receive updates on the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Variance Review Committee and hold closed sessions regarding existing litigation.

• Letter of support for United Water Conservation District's Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant for the Oxnard Subbasin
• 24-month installment plan for $5,028.76 in surcharges for Wayne J. Sand & Gravel, Inc. in the Las Posas Valley Basin
• Update and potential changes to the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley (OPV) Variance Review Committee
• Closed session regarding Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA
• Closed session regarding City of Oxnard v. FCGMA

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board approved the July 28, 2021 meeting minutes, authorized the Chair to submit a letter of support for United Water Conservation District's Proposition 1 grant application, and approved a 24-month installment plan for Wayne J. Sand & Gravel, Inc. to pay $5,028.76 in surcharges. The Board also received an update on the OPV Variance Review Committee and provided direction, though the specific direction was not recorded. The Board then adjourned to closed session to discuss four pending lawsuits.

• Approved minutes of the July 28, 2021 Board meeting (5-0).
• Authorized the Chair to submit a letter of support for UWCD's Proposition 1 grant application for coastal brackish groundwater wells in the Oxnard Subbasin (5-0).
• Approved a 24-month installment plan for Wayne J. Sand & Gravel, Inc. to pay $5,028.76 in surcharges for exceeding allocation in the Las Posas Valley Basin (5-0).
• Received and filed the update on the OPV Variance Review Committee and provided direction on potential changes (motion passed, vote not recorded).
• Met in closed session to discuss four existing lawsuits, including Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA and City of Oxnard v. FCGMA.

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board Meeting

The Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board is meeting to address a petition from the City of Santa Paula. The board will consider an extension of a previously granted variance for the Santa Paula Water Recycling Facility regarding permit violations.

• Petition for extension of Regular Variance #885 for Santa Paula Water Recycling Facility (WRF)
• Review of violation of Permit to Operate Number 08044
• Swearing-in of Board Member Dr. Lewis Kanter

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is reviewing the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley variance process and the Las Posas Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The board is also considering funding for the digitization of agency account files.

• Authorization of up to $40,000 for the County of Ventura General Services Agency to digitize account files
• Proposed $39,840 contract increase with Dudek for Las Posas Valley groundwater modeling, bringing the total to $274,940
• Review of the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley (OPV) Variance Review Committee and variance process
• Closed session regarding litigation: Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA
• Closed session regarding litigation: City of Oxnard v. FCGMA

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board approved a $40,000 transfer for digitizing account files and rejected a $39,840 amendment to the Dudek consulting contract for Las Posas Valley groundwater modeling. The board also continued discussion on the OPV Variance Review Committee with a 3-2 vote. Closed session items on four lawsuits were listed but no action was reported.

• Approved minutes of June 23, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 for file digitization and transfer from contingency (5-0)
• Rejected $39,840 Dudek contract amendment for Las Posas Valley GSP (5-0)
• Continued OPV Variance Review Committee discussion (3-2)

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is meeting to review agency sales and financial reports. The board will consider authorizing the City of Fillmore Successor Agency to sell a theater property and review debt schedules and state finance department correspondence.

• Authorization for City of Fillmore Successor Agency to sell Fillmore Towne Theater to Mudturtle Theatrical, Inc. for $100,000
• Review of California Department of Finance responses to Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) submissions for FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22
• Review of debt service schedules for outstanding bonds issued by Successor Agencies
• Summary of Assembly Bill 1486
• Swearing-in of Board Member John Griffin

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board approved the City of Fillmore Successor Agency's sale of the Fillmore Towne Theater to Mudturtle Theatrical, Inc. for $100,000, below fair market value. The board also directed staff to send a letter to the California Department of Finance regarding ROPS submissions and received and filed several informational items, including debt service schedules and a summary of Assembly Bill 1486.

• Approved sale of Fillmore Towne Theater to Mudturtle Theatrical, Inc. for $100,000 (motion carried)
• Directed staff to send letter to California Department of Finance (motion carried)
• Received and filed debt service schedules for outstanding bonds (no motion)
• Received and filed summary of Assembly Bill 1486 (no motion)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review a consent agenda featuring several funding allocations for housing and homeless services. The body is also considering construction and service contracts for the Oxnard Airport and general county facilities.

• Acceptance of $369,068 in HUD Continuum of Care Grants and $1,762,942 in HHAP-2 funding for homeless housing
• Construction administration contract for Oxnard Airport runway and taxiway reconstruction with Jviation for up to $1,086,169
• General Job Order Contract award to MTM Construction, Inc. for $5,233,000
• Whole Person Care Program services contract with Dr. Jerold Noah for $125,808
• Resolution committing Permanent Local Housing Allocation Year 1 Funds to the Housing Trust Fund and Rancho Sierra Senior Apartments

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 12-42, including a $5,233,000 general job order contract with MTM Construction, Inc., and a $1,086,169 construction administration services contract for Oxnard Airport runway reconstruction. The Board also approved a new five-year contract for County Executive Officer Michael Powers, effective August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2026, and a $250,000 contribution to the Economic Development Collaborative to secure a $375,000 federal grant. Several public hearings were held to adopt labor agreements with various employee associations, and the Board continued a response to the Grand Jury report on Sheriff's Office policing to September 14, 2021.

• Approved consent agenda items 12-42, including $5,233,000 contract to MTM Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $1,086,169 construction administration services contract for Oxnard Airport runway reconstruction to Jviation (5-0)
• Approved new five-year contract for County Executive Officer Michael Powers (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 contribution to Economic Development Collaborative for federal grant match (5-0)
• Adopted 2021-2024 MOUs with Specialized Peace Officers' Association, Deputy Sheriffs' Association, and Sheriff's Correctional Officers' Association (5-0)
• Adopted amendments to MOUs with California Nurses Association Regular and Per Diem Units (5-0)
• Adopted 2021-2024 MOU with SEIU Local 2015 for In-Home Supportive Services (5-0)
• Continued response to Grand Jury report on Sheriff's Office policing to September 14, 2021

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review a consent agenda featuring several high-value contracts and grant appropriations. The body will discuss airport infrastructure, healthcare software agreements, and housing fund allocations.

• Contract for Oxnard Airport runway and taxiway reconstruction awarded to Sully-Miller Contracting Company for $12,274,001
• Appropriation of $820,157 in grant funds for the Non-Congregate Shelter Program
• Reestablishment of $2,756,047 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program funds
• Software and support services agreement with Kronos Incorporated for $1,569,147
• Purchase orders for Pyxis equipment and HealthSight software with CareFusion Solutions, LLC for $212,784 per year

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a $12,274,001 contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company for runway and taxiway pavement reconstruction at Oxnard Airport, contingent on receiving sufficient FAA and/or Caltrans grants. The board also approved a $557,493 contract for pavement resurfacing on Lewis Road, adopted a multi-year pavement plan, and approved several other routine items including a $250,000 Safe Schools for All grant and an exclusive negotiation agreement with Many Mansions for property at 1732 S. Lewis Road. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $12,274,001 contract to Sully-Miller Contracting for Oxnard Airport runway reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved $557,493 contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal for Lewis Road pavement resurfacing (5-0)
• Adopted multi-year pavement plan for FY 2022-2026 (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 Safe Schools for All (AB 86) grant acceptance (5-0)
• Approved exclusive negotiation agreement with Many Mansions for property at 1732 S. Lewis Road (5-0)
• Approved $1,569,147 Kronos software and support services agreement (5-0)
• Approved $820,157 in grant funds for Non-Congregate Shelter Program (5-0)
• Approved $2,756,047 reestablishment of CDBG Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing funds (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Annual Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to elect leadership for Board No. 2 and approve the 2022 hearing calendar. The body will also conduct valuation and validity hearings and review various stipulation agreements for property assessment changes.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair to Assessment Appeals Board No. 2
• Approval of the 2022 Assessment Appeals Hearing Calendar
• Large reduction stipulation agreement request for Conejo Ventures LLC
• Large reduction stipulation agreement requests for Omninet PF Westlake LLC Et Al
• Review of stipulation agreements for 14 different applicants (Items 28-41)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board is considering several grant approvals and a new appointment to the District Hearing Board. The meeting also includes receiving reports on environmental grant applications and regional council minutes.

• $15,000 Clean Air Fund Grant for Lake Casitas Rowing Association boat repowering
• $10,000 Clean Air Fund Grant for battery electric landscaping equipment in the City of Ventura
• Appointment of Dr. Lewis Kanter to the District Hearing Board through July 12, 2024
• Report on $1,245,776 environmental grant application to the State of California Attorney General’s Office

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved two Clean Air Fund grants: $15,000 for repowering a gasoline-powered coaching boat with battery electric propulsion for the Lake Casitas Rowing Association, and $10,000 for replacing gasoline-powered landscaping blowers with battery electric equipment for City of Ventura residents and businesses. The board also appointed Dr. Lewis Kanter to the Hearing Board as the Medical Professional Member for a term ending July 12, 2024. All motions passed unanimously, with one member absent.

• Approved $15,000 Clean Air Fund grant for repowering a gasoline-powered coaching boat with battery electric propulsion for the Lake Casitas Rowing Association (9-0).
• Approved $10,000 Clean Air Fund grant for replacing gasoline-powered landscaping blowers with battery electric equipment for City of Ventura residents and businesses (9-0).
• Approved appointment of Dr. Lewis Kanter to the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board as Medical Professional Member, term ending July 12, 2024 (8-0).
• Approved minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting (9-0).

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to review applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The board will decide on various property tax appeals, approve stipulation agreements, and determine application validity.

• Request for approval of stipulation agreements for Inogen, Inc. (Items 8-66)
• Review of stipulation agreements for Valley Oak Charter, WinCo Foods, LLC, and Yara North America, Inc.
• Jurisdiction and validity determination for Doheny Leasing, Inc. (Item 133)
• Findings of Fact for Pinakin and Shalvi Patel sustaining a total value of $1,292,000 (Item 135)
• Hearings for Las Posas Country Club and Tierra Rejada LLC

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Board denied variance requests for CombCodes NOCLUE and YAM-2, and approved a variance for CISNROS up to 1 acre-foot per year. The Board also approved the FY 2021-22 Work Plan and Budget, and agreed to extend the replenishment fee implementation date to April 1, 2022.

• Approved consent agenda including May 26, 2021 minutes.
• Agreed to extend replenishment fee implementation to April 1, 2022.
• Approved FY 2021-22 Work Plan and Budget.
• Denied variance for Myerstein Trust/Ag Land Services (NOCLUE).
• Approved variance for Carmen Cisneros (CISNROS) up to 1 AF/year.
• Denied variance for Yamamoto Farms/Naumann Ranch (YAM-2).
• Received and filed GREAT Program report.

FCGMA Regular Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is meeting to adopt its budget and work plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also consider variance applications for water extraction allocations and receive updates on drought conditions and infrastructure grants.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan and Budget
• Consideration of extraction allocation variance applications for Yamamoto Farms/Naumann Ranch, Myerstein Trust/Ag Land Services, and Carmen Cisneros
• Update on the development of a replenishment fee for supplemental water in Las Posas Valley, Oxnard, and Pleasant Valley Basins
• Review of the Groundwater Recovery Enhancement and Treatment (GREAT) Program and Advanced Water Purification Facility
• Closed session regarding litigation including Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA and City of Oxnard v. FCGMA

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review a consent agenda featuring various county contracts and administrative approvals. Key items include funding for senior services and health care agency technology and staffing.

• Increase of $2,844,386 for Area Agency on Aging's Meal Delivery Services Program
• Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Asian Citrus Psyllid monitoring in the amount of $146,007.26
• Contract for annual medical evaluations for Fire Protection District personnel with Life Scan Wellness Centers for $310,100 annually
• Purchase order for Cerner Corporation to implement AnesthesiaValet Solution at a cost of $555,641
• IT consulting agreement with Crossfuze for the implementation of Service Now in the amount of $311,738

The Board of Supervisors approved a modified conditional use permit for continued operation of an existing 3-well oil and gas facility with a 10-year term, with Supervisors Ramirez and Parks dissenting. The board also approved a conditional use permit for a wireless communication facility designed as a faux eucalyptus tree with a three-trunk design. All other items were approved as part of the consent agenda or individual motions.

• Approved modified conditional use permit for 3-well oil and gas facility with 10-year term (3-2, Ramirez and Parks dissenting)
• Approved conditional use permit for wireless communication facility with faux eucalyptus tree design
• Approved $2,844,386 increase for Area Agency on Aging meal delivery services
• Approved $5,000,000 for Fourth County Business Assistance Grant Program
• Approved $972,316 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant acceptance and 3 new forensic scientist positions
• Approved 6% sewer service charge increase for CSA No. 29 North Coast
• Approved 3.5% sewer service charge increase for CSA No. 30 Nyeland Acres
• Approved 5.3% sewer service charge increase for CSA No. 34 El Rio

Air Pollution Control Board Special Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 final budget. The body will also consider staffing allocations and a contract for site improvements.

• Public hearing regarding the adoption of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Final Budget
• Proposed resolution for one full-time equivalent fix-term Air Quality Specialist I position for two years
• Appointment of Alan Ballard as an extra-help employee for state and federal reporting
• Contract award to Toro Enterprises Inc. of Oxnard for $269,106.00 for parking lot and sidewalk repair
• Categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act for site improvements project P6T21003

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board held a public hearing and approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Final Budget, as recommended by staff. The board also approved a resolution to add one full-time equivalent Air Quality Specialist I position for a two-year term, and authorized the appointment of Alan Ballard as an extra-help employee after retirement to handle time-sensitive reporting. Additionally, the board approved plans and awarded a $269,106 contract to Toro Enterprises Inc. for parking lot and sidewalk repairs, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Approved the FY 2021-2022 Final Budget as recommended by staff.
• Approved a resolution for one full-time equivalent Air Quality Specialist I position for a fixed two-year term.
• Authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to appoint Alan Ballard as an extra-help employee after retirement for critical reporting needs.
• Approved plans and specifications for site improvements (parking lot and sidewalk repair), waived minor bid irregularities, and awarded a $269,106 contract to Toro Enterprises Inc.

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding public hearings to discuss and adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budgets. This includes the County of Ventura General Fund and several other district funds.

• Public hearing for the County of Ventura General Fund FY 2021-22 budget
• Public hearing for the Ventura County Fire Protection District FY 2021-22 budget
• Public hearing for the Ventura County Watershed Protection District FY 2021-22 budget
• Public hearing for Ventura County Waterworks Districts FY 2021-22 budget
• Public hearing for County Service Areas and all other non-general funds FY 2021-22 budget

The Board of Supervisors held public hearings and unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budgets for the County General Fund, Fire Protection District, Watershed Protection District, Waterworks Districts, County Service Areas, and all other non-General funds, as recommended by staff. The approval included Post Preliminary Adjustments and the addition of one fixed-term position ($100,000) in the County Executive Office Sustainability Division. The board also adopted the resolutions shown in Exhibit 3 to the Board Letter.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budgets for General Fund and all special districts (unanimous)
• Approved Post Preliminary Adjustments - Exhibit A
• Added one fixed-term position ($100,000) in County Executive Office Sustainability Division
• Adopted resolutions as shown in Exhibit 3 to the Board Letter

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several consent agenda items including COVID-19 recovery services and airport consulting contracts. The body is also considering a significant equipment upgrade for the Fire Protection District's radio dispatch system.

• Purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $2,488,814 to upgrade the Fire Protection District’s Radio Dispatch Console System
• First Amendment to contract with Ernst & Young LLP for COVID-19 Disaster Recovery Services not-to-exceed $1,250,000
• Authorization for 140 annual service agreements in excess of $200,000 for various services including IT and aviation support
• Annual consulting-services contracts for FY 2021-22 for Coffman Associates, Inc., Jviation, Mead and Hunt, Inc., and The Adams Companies, LLC
• Amendment to healthcare administration legal consultation contract with Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C. setting FY 2021-22 amount at $877,494

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including a $2,488,814 purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions to upgrade the Fire Protection District's radio dispatch console system, plus a $928,893 addendum for ten years of maintenance. The board also approved a $1.25M one-year extension of the COVID-19 disaster recovery contract with Ernst & Young, and authorized the purchase of three properties on Loma Vista Road in Ventura. A continued hearing on a modified conditional use permit for an oil and gas facility was postponed to June 22.

• Approved $2,488,814 radio dispatch console upgrade with Motorola Solutions (consent)
• Approved $928,893 ten-year maintenance addendum for radio dispatch system (consent)
• Approved $1,250,000 one-year extension of COVID-19 recovery contract with Ernst & Young (consent)
• Approved purchase of 3160, 3170, 3180 Loma Vista Road properties (motion by LaVere)
• Approved $2,892,000 Cerner HealtheEDW Advance Solution sales order (consent)
• Approved $4,931,750 hospitalist services agreement with Ventura County Hospitalists, Inc. (consent)
• Continued oil and gas facility conditional use permit hearing to June 22 (motion by LaVere)
• Approved 34 annual Public Works consulting contracts for FY 2021-22 (consent)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is conducting public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and a resolution regarding the 2015 Federal Ozone Standard. The board will also receive reports on emission reduction credits and a vacancy notice for the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
• Public hearing on Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR) compliance for the 2015 Federal Ozone Standard
• New Source Review Annual Report regarding Rule 26.11 (Emission Reduction Credit Evaluation)
• Vacancy notice for Marsha Meeker on the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and set a second public hearing for June 22, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. The board also approved a resolution certifying the district's Nonattainment New Source Review compliance demonstration for the 2015 federal ozone standard, to be forwarded to state and federal agencies. Additionally, the board received and filed a vacancy notice for a citizen representative on the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee.

• Adopted FY 2021-2022 budget and set second public hearing for June 22, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved resolution certifying Nonattainment NSR compliance demonstration for 2015 ozone standard (9-0)
• Received and filed unscheduled vacancy notice for Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee (8-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss various county contracts and administrative approvals. Key items include funding for COVID-19 emergency meal services and energy affordability programs. The body will also receive a summary report on the novel coronavirus.

• Proposed $7,770,678 appropriation increase for Area Agency on Aging’s Meal Delivery Services Program
• Proposed $920,000 contract with Association of Energy Affordability for the Residential Multi-Family Program
• Proposed $155,000 contract with Huron Consulting Services LLC for clinical documentation training
• Proposed $227,857 in local match payments over three years for the OSHPD WET Grant Program
• Proposed contract amendments for Amada Enterprises (up to $747,882) and Vista Woods Health Associates LLC (up to $438,601)

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2021-22 preliminary budget for the General Fund and other funds, along with consent items including contracts, grants, and appointments. They also adopted resolutions for new classifications, supported state legislation on retirement benefits, and approved public hearing items such as the benefit assessment program and CDBG-CV2 funding applications. No reportable action was taken in closed sessions.

• Approved FY 2021-22 preliminary budget for General Fund and other funds
• Approved consent items 12-35, including $7,770,678 for meal delivery services
• Approved $920,000 contract with Association of Energy Affordability for energy program
• Awarded pavement resurfacing contract to Toro Enterprises for $690,957.76
• Approved $3,446,969 in social services contracts for FY 2021-22
• Adopted resolution establishing three new classifications and salary ranges
• Supported legislation to include flexible benefit allowance in retirement calculations (Parks abstaining)
• Approved CDBG-CV2 funding applications up to $4,150,000 for two projects

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is conducting hearings to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes various individual and corporate applications, as well as findings of fact and stipulation agreements.

• Application 19/11002: Andrew Brody
• Application 19/11244: PerkinElmer Health Sciences Inc.
• Application 20/10430: Elite Fitness Consulting (request to vacate and correct a stipulation)
• Findings of Fact for County Center LTD and Oxnard Place LLC
• Review of 28 Stipulation Agreement items

FCGMA Regular Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency will receive staff presentations on water supply and infrastructure projects for the Las Posas Valley, Oxnard, and Pleasant Valley Basins. The Board will also meet in closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation.

• Presentation on Las Posas Valley Basin infrastructure and potential imported water from Calleguas Municipal Water District
• Presentation on Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins water supply projects and modeling results
• Closed session regarding Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI0059700)
• Closed session regarding Las Posas Basin Water Rights Coaltion v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. 20CV02036)
• Closed session regarding two cases of anticipated litigation

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency board heard presentations on water supply and infrastructure projects in the Las Posas Valley and Oxnard/Pleasant Valley basins, but took no formal action on these items. The board approved the minutes of the April 28 and May 14 meetings unanimously. The board also met in closed session to discuss litigation, with no reportable action.

• Approved minutes of April 28, 2021 board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2021 special board meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed Las Posas Valley water projects; no action taken
• Discussed Oxnard/Pleasant Valley water projects; no action taken
• Held closed session on litigation; no reportable action

Planning Commission Hearing

The Planning Commission will review an appeal by Bruce Dickinson regarding a terminated Coastal PD Permit application. Staff recommends denying the appeal to overturn the Planning Director's decision.

• Appeal regarding Coastal PD Permit application (Case No. PL16-0006) for 9899 Yerba Buena Road, Malibu, CA

The Ventura County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to deny Bruce Dickinson's appeal of the Planning Director's decision to terminate Coastal PD Permit application (Case No. PL16-0006) for property at 9899 Yerba Buena Road, Malibu. The commission approved staff recommendations, including finding the project statutorily exempt from CEQA. The April 15, 2021 minutes were also approved 5-0.

• Approved April 15, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Denied appeal of Planning Director's termination of Case No. PL16-0006 (5-0)
• Certified review of staff report and evidence for the appeal
• Found project statutorily exempt from CEQA under PRC section 21080(b)(5)
• Specified Clerk of the Planning Commission as custodian of the record

Ventura LAFCo Meeting - May 19, 2021

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission will hold a public hearing to approve the final budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The body will also review budget-to-actual reports from February through April 2021.

• Public hearing for the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Budget to Actual Reports for February, March, and April 2021
• Proposed cancellation of the June 9, 2021 meeting

The Ventura LAFCo approved its recommended final budget for fiscal year 2021-22 and directed staff to transmit it to the County, each city, and each independent special district. The commission also approved the cancellation of the June 9, 2021 meeting, with the next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2021. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Received and filed budget-to-actual reports for Feb, Mar, Apr 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution approving FY 2021-22 final budget (7-0)
• Approved cancellation of June 9, 2021 LAFCo meeting (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 5/18/2021

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several consent agenda items including healthcare contracts and personnel appointments. The meeting includes a summary report regarding COVID-19.

• Appointment of Leonardo Selvaggi as PRISM Board Representative
• Petition for certification from the Union of American Physicians and Dentists
• Amendment to Blue Cross of California/Anthem Blue Cross facility agreement
• Agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families up to $5,134,498
• Agreement with Turning Point Foundation for Oak Place up to $669,675

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 12-28, including contracts, leases, and grants. They also approved a $200 million tax and revenue anticipation note issuance, a $19.34 million third business assistance grant program, and a $2.74 million contract with Axon for body-worn cameras. A resolution of intention to purchase property for a Family Justice Center was adopted.

• Approved consent items 12-28, including contracts and leases (4-0, Huber absent)
• Approved $200M tax and revenue anticipation notes issuance (4-0)
• Approved $19.34M for third Business Assistance Grant Program (4-0)
• Approved $2.74M 5-year contract with Axon for body-worn cameras (4-0)
• Approved $3.15M fire suppression agreement with Coulson Aviation (4-0)
• Adopted resolution of intention to purchase Loma Vista Road property for $3.9M (4-0)
• Approved Channel Islands Harbor cooperation and tax sharing agreements (4-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 fees and directed staff to explore fee waivers for COVID-impacted businesses (4-0)

FCGMA Board Special Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors is holding a special meeting. The session includes a closed meeting with legal counsel regarding two existing lawsuits.

• Closed session regarding Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI0059700)
• Closed session regarding Las Posas Basin Water Rights Coaltion v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. 20CV02036)

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency board met in special session and immediately recessed to closed session to confer with legal counsel on two existing lawsuits: Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA and Las Posas Basin Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA. The board reconvened at 2:44 p.m. with no reportable action from the closed session, then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed session to discuss two pending water rights lawsuits
• Reconvened with no reportable action from closed session
• Adjourned meeting at 2:44 p.m.

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will consider amendments to Rule 71 and Rule 71.3 regarding crude oil and reactive organic compound liquids. The body is also deciding on funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and website maintenance.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Rule 71 (Crude Oil and Reactive Organic Compound Liquids)
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Rule 71.3 (Transfer of Reactive Organic Compound Liquids)
• Agreement with Center for Sustainable Energy for CALeVIP funding commitment of $1,605,000
• Agreement with Community Environmental Council for ElectricDrive805.com hosting up to $1,835 annually
• Approval of the 2020 Annual Report on the Air Toxics “Hot Spots” Program

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board unanimously approved amendments to Rule 71 (Crude Oil and Reactive Organic Compound Liquids) and Rule 71.3 (Transfer of Reactive Organic Compound Liquids), finding them exempt from CEQA. The board also approved a $1,605,000 agreement for the CALeVIP electric vehicle infrastructure project and a $1,835 annual website hosting agreement. All votes were 10-0.

• Adopted amendments to Rule 71, Crude Oil and Reactive Organic Compound Liquids (10-0)
• Adopted amendments to Rule 71.3, Transfer of Reactive Organic Compound Liquids (10-0)
• Approved $1,605,000 CALeVIP electric vehicle infrastructure agreement with Center for Sustainable Energy (10-0)
• Approved $1,835 annual ElectricDrive805.com website hosting agreement with Community Environmental Council (10-0)
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Hernandez to APCD Advisory Committee for City of Fillmore (10-0)
• Approved 2020 Annual Report on Air Toxics 'Hot Spots' Program (10-0)
• Received and filed Comprehensive Audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 (10-0)
• Received and filed correspondence supporting Port of Hueneme's MODERNIZATION Project INFRA grant (10-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 5/11/2021

The Board of Supervisors will review a consent agenda featuring multiple service contracts and budgetary transactions. The meeting includes a summary report on COVID-19 and a proposed water pipeline franchise.

• Audit agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP not to exceed $373,713
• Patient Satisfaction Survey Services contract with National Research Corporation for $381,004 (Year 1), $390,530 (Year 2), and $400,293 (Year 3)
• Resolution of Intention to grant Water Pipeline Franchise No. 1.10.117 to California-American Water Company
• Agreement for Health Care Services with the California Department of Veterans Affairs
• Assignment of Emergency Ambulance services for EMS Area 1 – Ojai from Lifeline to Gold Coast Ambulance Service

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a revised resolution condemning the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, with amendments adding 'some' before 'white supremacists and anti-Semitics' and superseding a prior resolution. The board also approved numerous consent items, including contracts, appointments, and budget-related actions, and held public hearings on fire hazard reduction, stormwater assessments, and housing plans.

• Approved revised resolution condemning Jan. 6 Capitol attack (motion by Parks, seconded by LaVere)
• Approved consent items 12-28, including audit agreement with Eide Bailly ($373,713) and health care contracts
• Approved appointments: Cheryl Heitmann to Behavioral Health Advisory Board, Donald Becker to Civil Service Commission
• Approved appointments: Pedro Chavez to HIV/AIDS Advisory Committee, Gary Blum to Cultural Heritage Board
• Authorized planning for up to $200M tax and revenue anticipation notes for FY 2021-22
• Adopted resolution for $4,171,400 in CDBG-MIT-RIP funds from California HCD
• Appointed Supervisor Ramirez as alternate representative to Ventura Council of Governments
• Approved $10M in federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grants for four projects

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to hear applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The board will also review hearing officer decisions and approve various stipulation agreements.

• Request by LGP Hillcrest JV-T, LLC to vacate and correct a large reduction stipulation
• Bifurcated hearing on classification for CIT Finance, LLC
• Review of stipulation agreements with non-original signatures for Michael B. Wurtzel, Bassem Jabr, and Dulcinea 108 LLC
• Review and approval of 36 stipulation agreements for various applicants including Bloom Energy and ESA Project Company, LLC
• Hearing officer decision to deny application 20/10420 (Four Terrace LLC) due to lack of appearance

FCGMA Regular Board Meeting

The Board will receive a presentation regarding Groundwater Sustainability Plan annual reports for water year 2019/20. Additionally, the Board will review a report on stakeholder engagement within the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley groundwater basins.

• Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Annual Reports for Water Year 2019/20
• Stakeholder Engagement in the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Groundwater Basins report
• Closed session regarding existing litigation: Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA
• Closed session regarding existing litigation: Las Posas Basin Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA
• Closed session regarding existing litigation: City of Oxnard v. FCGMA

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes. It received and filed the Groundwater Sustainability Plan annual reports for water year 2019/20 and discussed the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley stakeholder facilitation process, with members agreeing to continue stakeholder engagement in some form and accelerate projects. The board then went into closed session to discuss litigation and reconvened with no reportable action.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed GSP annual reports for water year 2019/20
• Received and filed stakeholder facilitation report; consensus to continue engagement and accelerate projects
• Held closed session on litigation; no reportable action

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 4/27/2021

The Board of Supervisors will consider several funding increases for senior services and behavioral health. The meeting includes a report on COVID-19 and various contract amendments for county agencies.

• Increase of $2,325,000 for Area Agency on Aging’s Meal Delivery Services Program
• Contract increase for Independent Living Resource Center from $199,000 to $468,924
• Increase in expenditures for five Health Care Plan providers from $2,880,000 to $3,720,000
• Behavioral Health contract increase for MHSA funded stipends from $128,150 to $242,000
• Approval of the Area Agency on Aging Strategic Plan Update for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a third Business Assistance Grant Program, providing $5,000 grants to recipients of the first two programs, totaling $30.7 million in additional assistance. The board also approved an additional $3.65 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Fund moneys for the Farmworker Household Assistance Program, revising the program to provide $1,000 grants per eligible household. Staff will return with a final program and budgetary transactions for approval.

• Approved third Business Assistance Grant Program, $5,000 grants totaling $30.7M
• Approved $3.65M additional federal funds for Farmworker Household Assistance Program
• Revised Farmworker Household Assistance Program to $1,000 per eligible household
• Approved consent items 12-27, including Area Agency on Aging contracts and budget increases
• Approved $2.325M increase for Area Agency on Aging meal delivery services
• Approved contract amendment for Aging and Disability Resource Center services, increase to $468,924
• Approved three-year contract with Praeses for inmate phone/tablet/video visitation services, $135,000 annually
• Approved $213,851 for HVAC updates at Ray D. Prueter Library

Ventura LAFCo Meeting - April 21, 2021

The Commission will review the proposed budget and fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Additionally, the body will receive an application regarding the City of Ventura on Aster Street.

• LAFCo Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2021-22
• LAFCo Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Application: LAFCo 21-04 OASA City of Ventura – Aster Street

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission approved the FY 2021-22 fee schedule and proposed budget, both by unanimous votes. The budget resolution directs staff to transmit it to the County, cities, and independent special districts. The commission also approved the March 17, 2021 minutes and received and filed an update on LAFCo legislation. No action was taken on a new application from the City of Ventura for Aster Street.

• Approved LAFCo Fee Schedule for FY 2021-22 (6-0)
• Approved LAFCo Proposed Budget for FY 2021-22 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Received and filed update on LAFCo legislation (6-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 4/20/2021

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a consent agenda featuring airport improvements, housing grants, and pandemic-related service extensions. The meeting includes a report on the novel coronavirus and public comment sessions.

• Estimated $25,288,951 FAA grant for Runway 7-25 and taxiway reconstruction at Oxnard Airport
• Application for $3,434,070 in CDBG-DR MHP funds for multifamily housing
• $855,000 MOU amendment with F.O.O.D. Share, Inc. to extend services through June 30, 2021
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Camarillo and Oxnard Airports
• Adoption partner agreement between Animal Services and PetSmart Charities, Inc.

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution adding 70 full-time equivalent physician and pediatrician positions for the Health Care Agency's Ambulatory Care Clinic Integration Project, effective April 20, 2021. The board also approved a memorandum of agreement with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists, established new classifications and salary ranges for primary care clinic physicians, and approved multiple consent items including airport grants, water district projects, and a farmworker assistance program.

• Approved 70 new physician and pediatrician positions for Ambulatory Care Clinic Integration Project
• Approved 2021-2024 Memorandum of Agreement with Union of American Physicians and Dentists
• Established Primary Care Clinic Physician and Pediatrician classifications and salary ranges
• Approved $25,288,951 FAA grant authorization for Oxnard Airport runway reconstruction
• Approved $1,112,501 contract to Associated Tank Constructors for reservoir coating and repair
• Approved $2,370,000 contract to Bowe Contractors for Waterworks District No. 19 well project
• Approved $1,214,026 coronavirus emergency supplemental funding grant for Sheriff's Office
• Approved $1,000,000 grant for criminal justice responses to sexual assault and domestic violence

Planning Commission Hearing

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a resolution regarding the County General Plan and NCZO. The body will also hear an appeal concerning lot coverage and the legality of structures at a Moorpark property.

• Resolution regarding the County General Plan and NCZO
• Case PL1 8-0007: Appeal by Daniel McHugh regarding lot coverage and structure legality at 2182 Tierra Redjada, Moorpark

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 4/13/2021*

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, contracts, and grants, including a $5M+ child care contract increase, a $2.1M road contract, and a $1.35M grant for the El Rio bridge project. They also adopted a resolution supporting SB 290 for wildlife crossings, reappointed a member to a board, and approved a resolution adding 610.90 positions for the Health Care Agency. The Board also held public hearings on zoning amendments and received correspondence.

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2021 Marine Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program, including a payment of $329,545.45, and authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to execute related agreements. The board also appointed Jan Hauser, Jay Berger, and Richard Nick to the APCD Advisory Committee, and received and filed reports on air monitoring audits and grant applications. All votes were unanimous (8-0), with two members absent.

FCGMA Regular Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is discussing updates to reporting requirements for water companies and exemptions for domestic operators regarding advanced metering. The board will also review the FY 2020-21 budget and explore water purchasing feasibility for the Las Posas Valley Basin.

• Proposed ordinance to modify reporting requirements for the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Groundwater Basins allocation system
• Proposed ordinance to exempt domestic operators from the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Ordinance
• Feasibility study on purchasing imported in-lieu replenishment water in the Las Posas Valley Basin
• FY 2020-21 Budget Review report through February 2021
• Closed session regarding litigation including Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency board approved amendments to the allocation ordinance for the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins, exempting certain agricultural water purveyors from reporting requirements, and adopted an ordinance exempting domestic operators from advanced metering infrastructure requirements. The board also directed the Operations Committee to explore purchasing imported in-lieu replenishment water for the Las Posas Valley Basin, and received and filed the FY 2020-21 budget report. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of prior meeting (unanimous).
• Received and filed FY 2020-21 budget review report (unanimous).
• Directed Operations Committee to explore feasibility of purchasing imported in-lieu replenishment water in Las Posas Valley Basin (unanimous).
• Adopted ordinance amendment to allocation system for Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins, exempting certain agricultural purveyors from reporting, and found it CEQA-exempt (unanimous).
• Adopted ordinance exempting domestic operators from Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) requirements, and found it CEQA-exempt (unanimous).
• Held closed session on litigation; no reportable action.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 3/23/2021

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several consent agenda items, including funding for meal delivery services. The meeting includes discussions on healthcare agreements, personnel appointments, and property leases.

• Contract amendment to increase Jordano's Foodservice meal delivery contract from $1,900,000 to not to exceed $3,300,000
• Increase in appropriations of $2,163,933 for Area Agency on Aging meal delivery through March 8, 2021
• Lease agreement for office space at 4245 Market Street, Suites 201-213, with monthly rent of $35,626.50
• Appointment of Robert Rust to the Ventura County Community Health Center Board
• Appointment of James Importante to the Ventura County In-Home Supportive Public Authority Services Advisory Committee

The Board approved a consent agenda including a $2.16M increase for meal delivery services and a contract amendment raising meal delivery funding to $3.3M. It also approved new ambulance service agreements with three providers for 2021-2024, and a $200,000 behavioral health grant. A proposal to study cannabis retail in Nyeland Acres failed due to lack of majority.

• Approved contract amendment with Jordano's Foodservice for meal delivery, increasing contract to $3,300,000.
• Approved $2,163,933 increase in appropriations for Area Agency on Aging meal delivery services.
• Approved appointment of Robert Rust to Ventura County Community Health Center Board.
• Approved amendments to hospital and medical services agreements with Gold Coast Health Plan.
• Approved lease for office space at 4245 Market Street, Ventura, with monthly rent of $35,626.50.
• Approved $200,000 DHCS Behavioral Health Pilot Project Grant and added two fixed-term positions.
• Approved ambulance service agreements with Ojai Ambulance, American Medical Response, and Gold Coast Ambulance for 2021-2024.
• Failed to approve tentative scope for cannabis retail in Nyeland Acres; motion failed for lack of majority.

Ventura LAFCo Meeting - March 17, 2021

The Commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021 and adopt legislative policies. The body will also hold public hearings to review the spheres of influence for three local districts.

• Sphere of Influence reviews for Oxnard Drainage District No. 1, Oxnard Drainage District No. 2, and Piru Public Cemetery District
• Contract for website redesign with County of Ventura IT Services and transfer of $8,000 from Travel Expense to IT ISF
• Election of 2021 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of 2021 legislative policies
• Preliminary support for San Diego LAFCo's proposed amendment to Government Code 56133(e)

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) held its March 17, 2021 meeting and unanimously elected Mary Anne Rooney as Chair and Carmen Ramirez as Vice-Chair for 2021. The Commission approved consent items, including minutes and budget reports, and approved sphere of influence reviews for Oxnard Drainage Districts No. 1 and No. 2 and the Piru Public Cemetery District. It also adopted legislative policies for 2021, authorized a website redesign with Spanish translation, and directed staff to provide two analyses to the Rio School District regarding a proposed transportation facility and school expansion.

• Elected Mary Anne Rooney as Chair for 2021 (7-0).
• Elected Carmen Ramirez as Vice-Chair for 2021 (7-0).
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2020 meeting and received and filed budget reports for Nov/Dec 2020 and Jan 2021 (7-0).
• Approved sphere of influence reviews for Oxnard Drainage District No. 1 and No. 2, determining no update or municipal service review needed (7-0).
• Approved sphere of influence review for Piru Public Cemetery District, supporting its continuation under current structure (7-0).
• Directed staff to provide Rio School District with two analyses: one on an Out of Agency Service Agreement and one on an Annexation for the proposed development (no formal vote recorded).
• Adopted legislative policies for 2021, with Section 4.6 modified to support disaster preparedness (7-0).
• Authorized website redesign contract with County IT and approved $8,000 transfer from Travel Expense to Information Technology ISF, with direction for user-friendly and Spanish translation option (7-0).

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 3/16/2021

The Board of Supervisors will discuss increasing broadband access for underserved communities. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a garage conversion in La Conchita and operational changes at the Toland Road Landfill.

• Resolution to increase broadband access to underserved communities
• Public hearing for fair housing reasonable accommodation at 7099 Sunland Avenue
• Public hearing for modified Conditional Use Permit for Toland Road Landfill
• Refund of $22,004.95 in Documentary Transfer Tax to RLJ Lodging Trust LP
• Acceptance of $206,928 in WIC Program funding from California Department of Public Health

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a modified conditional use permit for the Toland Road Landfill, adding a new condition for off-site air monitoring and revising waste transport and traffic calming requirements. The board also denied a fair housing reasonable accommodation request for a garage conversion in La Conchita, and adopted Ordinance No. 4579 placing the Chief Operations Officer - Hospital classification in the unclassified service. In closed session, the board unanimously voted to dismiss the five remaining COVID-19 lawsuits against non-compliant businesses.

• Approved modified conditional use permit for Toland Road Landfill with added air monitoring condition (motion by Long, seconded by Huber)
• Denied fair housing reasonable accommodation request for garage conversion at 7099 Sunland Avenue, La Conchita (motion by LaVere, seconded by Huber)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4579 placing Chief Operations Officer - Hospital in unclassified service (5-0 vote)
• Approved consent items 12-19, including $22,004.95 documentary transfer tax refund to RLJ Lodging Trust LP
• Approved $206,928 in additional WIC program funding from California Department of Public Health
• Approved MOU for public health guidance implementation in Ventura County public schools
• Approved appointment of John Griffin to Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board
• Voted unanimously to dismiss 5 remaining COVID-19 lawsuits against non-compliant businesses (closed session)

City Selection Committee Meeting

The City Selection Committee met remotely and took no substantive votes. It accepted the agenda as modified, noting letters of interest from Laura D. Hernandez and Meagan L. Harmon for the California Coastal Commission, and nomination letters from John C. Zaragoza for Vianey Lopez and Gabriela Basua. No public comments or member comments were made.

• Accepted agenda as modified (no vote recorded)
• Noted letters of interest for Coastal Commission from Laura D. Hernandez and Meagan L. Harmon
• Noted nomination letters from John C. Zaragoza for Vianey Lopez and Gabriela Basua

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting - 3/12/2021

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting on March 12, 2021. The primary scheduled item is a closed session discussion regarding a public employment appointment for the County Counsel.

• Closed session discussion regarding the appointment of County Counsel

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors met in special closed session on March 12, 2021, with all five members present. The board voted 5-0 to appoint Tiffany N. North as County Counsel for a 4-year term, effective April 21, 2021. No other decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• Appointed Tiffany N. North as County Counsel for a 4-year term, effective April 21, 2021, by a 5-0 vote.

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will consider the appointment of Leslie Cornejo to the Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes reviews of air monitoring audits and electric vehicle infrastructure reports.

• Appointment of Leslie Cornejo to the APCD Advisory Committee as Santa Paula representative (term ending March 9, 2025)
• California Air Resources Board’s Final Technical Systems Audit Report for the Ambient Air Monitoring Program
• Status report on Ventura County Air Quality Incentive Programs
• Status report on the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) for the South Central Coast Incentive Project (SCCIP)
• Correspondence supporting the 2021-22 Proposed State Budget & Cap and Trade Expenditure Plan

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved the appointment of Leslie Cornejo to the APCD Advisory Committee as the Santa Paula representative for a term ending March 9, 2025. The board also received and filed several reports, including a vacancy notice, a state audit report, and status updates on incentive programs and the CALeVIP electric vehicle project. All votes were unanimous at 10-0. The meeting was held remotely from the district's new headquarters at 4567 Telephone Road in Ventura.

• Approved appointment of Leslie Cornejo to APCD Advisory Committee (Santa Paula rep, term to 2025)
• Received and filed vacancy notice for Andy Sobel's APCD Advisory Committee seat
• Received and filed California Air Resources Board's final technical systems audit report
• Received and filed status report on Ventura County air quality incentive programs
• Received and filed status report on CALeVIP South Central Coast Incentive Project
• Received and filed correspondence supporting the 2021-22 state budget and cap-and-trade plan
• Approved minutes of the January 12, 2027 meeting
• Approved the agenda

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 3/9/2021

The Board approved all consent items 12-29, including participation in the state emergency rental assistance program with $18,658,690 in federal funds, and various contracts and grants. It also approved the Santa Ana Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project contract with Security Paving Company, Inc. for $11,478,753.65. The Board denied a conditional use permit for an AT&T wireless facility near Mussel Shoals. It also adopted ordinances amending the civil service system and landscaping requirements.

• Approved participation in state emergency rental assistance program, remitting $18,658,690 in federal funds
• Approved $11,478,753.65 contract for Santa Ana Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project
• Denied AT&T conditional use permit for wireless facility near Mussel Shoals
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4578 placing five medical classifications in unclassified service
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4577 updating non-coastal zoning landscaping requirements
• Approved Growing Works Demonstration Gardens as a county park with $280,000 in funding
• Approved various contracts, grants, and appointments as consent items 12-29
• Received and filed correspondence and investment reports

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to review applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The board will also receive and file Hearing Officer decisions from January 26 and February 23, 2021.

• Hearing on application 20/11508 from Dulcinea 108, LLC to accept an application as timely filed
• Review of Hearing Officer decision for Hashmat Azmery sustaining a value of $324,360
• Review of Hearing Officer decision for Stuart and Nancy Horwitz Trust sustaining a value of $1,951,098
• Review of Hearing Officer decision for Amar Nadig reducing value to $510,000
• Hearings for multiple applicants including Peter Gomez, Andrew Brody, and Sarkis Grigoryan

Planning Commission Hearing

The Planning Commission will review proposed amendments to the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance and a conditional use permit for a wireless communication facility. These changes affect rooster keeping, zoning clearances, and swimming pool setbacks in unincorporated areas.

• Conditional Use Permit for AT&T wireless facility at 3450 Pleasant Valley Road, Camarillo
• Proposed NCZO amendments to incorporate rooster keeping provisions from Ordinance No. 4535
• Proposed NCZO revisions to zoning clearance regulations
• Proposed NCZO revisions to setback requirements for inground swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for AT&T to build a wireless communication facility at 3450 Pleasant Valley Road, Camarillo, with added conditions requiring graffiti removal within 48 hours, an 8-foot screened equipment enclosure, and a landscape plan including at least one new eucalyptus tree. The Commission also approved amendments to the County's Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance regarding rooster keeping, zoning clearances, and pool setbacks, recommending the Board of Supervisors adopt them. The January 14, 2021 minutes were approved with a 3-0-2 vote.

• Approved the January 14, 2021 minutes (3-0-2, with two abstentions).
• Approved AT&T's Conditional Use Permit for a wireless facility, with added conditions for graffiti removal, equipment screening, and landscaping (4-1).
• Approved staff recommendations and PL20-0141, recommending the Board of Supervisors adopt NCZO text amendments (5-0).

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting - 2/25/2021

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss a public employment appointment for the County Counsel.

• Closed session regarding Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment for County Counsel

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors met in a special closed session on February 25, 2021, to consider the appointment of the County Counsel under the public employment exemption. All board members were present. No action was taken on the appointment.

• Held closed session to consider County Counsel appointment — no action taken

FCGMA Regular Board Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings and consider two ordinances regarding groundwater extraction and pumping allocation systems for the Las Posas Valley Basin. The meeting also includes the selection of a 2021 Board Chair and Vice Chair. Closed session items include discussions on existing and anticipated litigation.

• Proposed ordinance to amend the pumping allocation system for the Las Posas Valley Basin
• Proposed ordinance to adjust extraction allocations for transition to water year reporting
• Selection of 2021 Board Chair, Vice Chair, and committee assignments
• Approval of 2021 Board Special Meeting Schedule
• Closed session regarding litigation including Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA and City of Oxnard v. FCGMA

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency board unanimously adopted two ordinances affecting the Las Posas Valley Basin: one amending the pumping allocation system with a new operative date and surcharge language, and another adjusting extraction allocations for the transition from calendar-year to water-year reporting. The board also approved the 2021 special meeting schedule, reappointed Eugene West as Chair and David Borchard as Vice Chair, and made committee assignments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from January 27 and February 8, 2021 meetings, with corrections noted.
• Approved the 2021 Board special meeting schedule with a time certain of 1:30 pm.
• Reappointed Eugene West as Chair and David Borchard as Vice Chair for calendar year 2021.
• Assigned Directors Ramirez and Mobley to the Operations Committee and Director Trembley and Chair West to the Fiscal Committee.
• Adopted the ordinance amending the Las Posas Valley Basin pumping allocation system, with a new operative date and revised surcharge language.
• Adopted the ordinance adjusting extraction allocations for the transition from calendar-year to water-year reporting in the Las Posas Valley Basin.
• Approved the Executive Officer's Report.
• Held a closed session on litigation; no reportable action was taken.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 2/23/2021

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review a consent agenda featuring several service contracts and administrative appointments. Key items include a large general job order contract for construction and increased funding for legal representation regarding the 2040 General Plan.

• General Job Order Contract award to MTM Construction, Inc. for $5,233,000
• Increase in legal representation agreement with Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP to $1,000,000 for 2040 General Plan and zoning lawsuits
• Contract for services with WT Foley Consulting, LLC not to exceed $234,000 per contract year
• Amendment to ECG Management Consultants, LLC contract increasing not-to-exceed amount to $2,352,000
• Agreement for Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Evaluation Services with Evalcorp for $200,000

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 12-13 and 15-35, including contracts, appointments, and reports. A public hearing led to approval of an agreement with Tesla, Inc. for the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 16 (Piru), including a resolution authorizing the district director to sign and a CEQA categorical exemption. The Board also approved the Planning Division Work Plan but removed the Nyeland Acres cannabis retail sales pilot project, directing staff to return on March 23, 2021 with revised options.

• Approved Tesla, Inc. agreement for Waterworks District No. 16 (Piru) (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Division Work Plan, removed Nyeland Acres cannabis retail pilot (unanimous)
• Approved $5,233,000 job order contract with MTM Construction, Inc. (consent)
• Approved $1,000,000 legal representation increase with Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP (consent)
• Approved $234,000/yr consulting contract with WT Foley Consulting, LLC (consent)
• Approved $200,000 mental health grant evaluation agreement with Evalcorp (consent)
• Approved $486,911 augmented board and care services agreement with Turning Point Foundation (consent)
• Approved $396,600 family emergency shelter services contract with River Community Church (consent)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 2/9/2021

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several consent items, including funding increases for COVID-19 emergency services and healthcare contracts. The meeting also includes a report on the novel coronavirus.

• Increase of $7,565,573 for Area Agency on Aging’s Meal Delivery Services Program
• Increase of $2,980,300 for VCMC Ambulatory Care Behavioral Health Integration Program
• Contract increase for Ventura County Hospitalists, Inc. by $260,750 to a new maximum of $4,862,160
• Agreement for Assistant Chief Medical Informatics Officer services with Nathan Carroll, M.D. for $238,140 per fiscal year
• Contract amendment for Jennifer Wortham with Lean Health Care Associates increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $330,000

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved the final terms for a second Business Assistance Grant Program providing $20,000,000 in relief to local businesses and nonprofits, with the County Executive Officer authorized to make minor program modifications. The board also approved a consent agenda covering items 12-30, including funding for meal delivery services, behavioral health programs, and various contracts. Additionally, the board directed staff to include a potential Nyeland Acres cannabis retail sales pilot program in the RMA Planning Division Two-Year Work Plan, with Supervisors Parks and Huber dissenting.

• Approved $20M second Business Assistance Grant Program for businesses and nonprofits
• Approved $7,565,573 increase for Area Agency on Aging meal delivery services
• Approved $2,980,300 for VCMC Ambulatory Care Behavioral Health Integration Program
• Approved $260,750 increase for Ventura County Hospitalists contract, new max $4,862,160
• Approved $238,140 per year contract for Assistant Chief Medical Informatics Officer
• Directed staff to include Nyeland Acres cannabis retail pilot in two-year work plan (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4575 placing Assistant Director Public Works in unclassified service (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4576 on Civil Service Commission per diem procedure (5-0)

FCGMA Board Special Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is meeting to discuss policy issues regarding replenishment fees and a grant extension for water metering. The board will also enter closed session to discuss multiple pieces of existing and anticipated litigation.

• Discussion of policy issues related to replenishment fees
• Proposed second extension of a subaward agreement with The Nature Conservancy for a NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant
• Implementation of a Water Market and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System
• Closed session regarding Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA
• Closed session regarding City of Oxnard v. FCGMA

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency board unanimously directed staff to work with its Executive Committee on policy issues related to replenishment fees, and unanimously authorized the Executive Officer to sign a second extension of a subaward agreement with The Nature Conservancy for a water market and metering project. The board also met in closed session to discuss four litigation items, with no reportable action.

• Directed staff to work with Executive Committee on replenishment fee policy issues (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Officer to sign second extension of subaward agreement with The Nature Conservancy (unanimous)
• Held closed session on four litigation items; no reportable action

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 2/2/2021

The Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several consent agenda items and regular agenda business. Key topics include psychiatric service agreements, water management amendments, and a revolving credit agreement amendment.

• Psychiatric services agreement with Traditions Behavioral Health for $21,740,821
• Amendment to the Long-Term Water Supply Contract with California Department of Water Resources
• Stockton Reservoir Replacement Project at 12120 Stockton Road, Moorpark
• First Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank involving $85,000 in expenditures
• Ceremonial swearing-in of District Attorney Erik Nasarenko

The Board of Supervisors approved a 360-unit farmworker housing complex at 2789 Somis Road, including a tentative parcel map, conditional use permit for a wastewater treatment facility, and a planned development permit, along with the project's Environmental Impact Report. The approval included conditions for the applicant to coordinate with Caltrans on a potential traffic signal and consider adding a backup generator. The Board also approved submitting oil and gas zoning ordinances to voters in June 2022, and authorized settlements in several COVID-19 health order lawsuits against gyms and cafes.

• Approved 360-unit farmworker housing project at 2789 Somis Road with EIR (motion by Long, seconded by Huber)
• Approved submitting oil and gas zoning ordinances to voters at June 7, 2022 election
• Authorized settlements in lawsuits against Endo Fitness TO LLC, House of Gains Gym, Allison's Country Cafe, Good Morning Cafe, WW Newbury LLC, Sohail Abdali, Camarillo ATF Inc., Thousand Oaks Corporate Fitness (5-0)
• Approved $21,740,821 psychiatric services agreement with Traditions Behavioral Health
• Approved $8,771,111 fifth amendment to Traditions agreement
• Approved Waterworks District No. 1 Stockton Reservoir Replacement Project with mitigated negative declaration
• Approved 2021 state and federal legislative agendas with amendments
• Approved revolving credit agreement amendment with Wells Fargo and $85,000 in related expenditures

FCGMA Regular Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is meeting to approve consulting contracts for basin reports and groundwater augmentation fees. The board will also receive an update on stakeholder engagement for the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins and hold closed sessions regarding multiple lawsuits.

• Proposed $235,100 contract with Dudek for technical consulting and Groundwater Sustainability Plan Annual Reports
• Proposed $75,000 contract modification with Jarvis Fay & Gibson for groundwater augmentation fees in Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins
• Update on stakeholder engagement in the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley (OPV) Basins
• Closed session regarding litigation: Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA
• Closed session regarding litigation: City of Oxnard v. FCGMA

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency board approved a contract with Dudek for technical consulting services, a contract modification with Jarvis Fay & Gibson for legal services related to groundwater augmentation fees, and received an update on OPV stakeholder engagement. The board also approved the consent agenda and the Executive Officer's report. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Dec 2 and Dec 14, 2020 meetings (Borchard absent, Ramirez abstained)
• Approved contract with Dudek for technical consulting services (unanimous)
• Approved contract modification with Jarvis Fay & Gibson for legal services on groundwater augmentation fees (unanimous)
• Received and filed OPV stakeholder engagement update (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Officer's report (unanimous)

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is meeting to review various agency financial documents. The board will consider resolutions to approve recognized obligation payment schedules and administrative budgets for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

• Payment schedule and budget for City of Camarillo Successor Agency
• Payment schedule for City of Fillmore Successor Agency
• Payment schedule and budget for Moorpark Successor Agency
• Payment schedule and budget for Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency
• Payment schedule and budget for Port Hueneme Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board unanimously approved Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules and administrative budgets for eight successor agencies to former redevelopment agencies for fiscal year 2021-22. All votes were 4-0, with two members absent. The board also approved the minutes of its January 13, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Camarillo successor agency ROPS and admin budget (4-0)
• Approved Fillmore successor agency ROPS (4-0)
• Approved Moorpark successor agency ROPS and admin budget (4-0)
• Approved Oxnard Community Development Commission successor agency ROPS (4-0)
• Approved Port Hueneme successor agency ROPS and admin budget (4-0)
• Approved San Buenaventura successor agency ROPS (4-0)
• Approved Simi Valley Community Development Agency successor agency ROPS (4-0)
• Approved Thousand Oaks successor agency ROPS and admin budget (4-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 1/26/2021

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several consent items, including funding for homeless services and infrastructure projects. The body will also receive a report on COVID-19 and consider various service contract extensions.

• Ratification of $820,157 in Project Roomkey and Rehousing Strategy funding and $3,000,000 in appropriations for the Motel Voucher Program
• Rent relief up to $356,945 for airfield tenants impacted by the 2021 Runway Reconstruction Project at Oxnard Airport
• Increase of annual service agreement dollar amounts by $8,380,500 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
• Custodial services contract extension with Servicon Systems, Inc. for $2,314,000 per contract year
• Agreement with the City of San Buenaventura for the County to provide homeless services social work

The Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Erik Nasarenko as District Attorney after interviews. They also approved a $50 million increase in COVID-19 emergency appropriations and a $20 million business assistance grant program. Several consent items were approved, including contracts for road projects and custodial services.

• Appointed Erik Nasarenko as District Attorney
• Approved $50M increase for COVID-19 emergency response
• Approved $20M for Business Assistance Grant Program
• Approved $1,155,602 contract for Rose Avenue Bike Lanes Phase I
• Approved $1,175,382.70 contract for Norway Tract pavement resurfacing
• Approved $8,380,500 increase in annual service agreements
• Approved $979,965 contract for Clerk-Recorder system upgrade
• Continued Toland Road Landfill hearing to March 16, 2021

Planning Commission Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold its annual meeting to elect leadership and set the 2021 hearing schedule. The body will also consider a proposal for a farmworker housing complex and associated infrastructure.

• Case PL19-0046: Proposed 360-unit farmworker housing complex by Somis Ranch Partners, LLC
• Case PL19-0046: Proposed community waste water treatment facility (CWWTF)
• Case PL19-0046: Proposed four-lot subdivision of an existing legal lot
• Election of the Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 17, 2020 minutes

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board - 1/13/2021

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is meeting to consider the proposed administrative cost budgets for the cities of Fillmore and Port Hueneme. These budgets cover the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

• Approval of proposed successor agencies' administrative cost budgets for the City of Fillmore (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)
• Approval of proposed successor agencies' administrative cost budgets for the City of Port Hueneme (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board conditionally approved the November 18, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0) and accepted the agenda as presented. The board then considered proposed administrative cost budgets for the Cities of Fillmore and Port Hueneme for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The motion to approve Fillmore's budget failed due to lack of a seconder, and the motion to approve Port Hueneme's budget failed unanimously (0-6). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2020 meeting (6-0)
• Accepted agenda as presented without motion
• Motion to conditionally approve Fillmore administrative cost budget failed (no seconder)
• Motion to conditionally approve Port Hueneme administrative cost budget failed (0-6)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will meet to establish service rates and fees for fiscal year 2020-2021. The board will also elect its 2021 Chair and Vice Chair and appoint members to a standing committee and the South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution establishing FY 2020-2021 service rates and fees
• Agreement on subrogation and assignment of claims from the Thomas Fire with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
• Nomination and election of the 2021 Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of two members to the APCB Standing Committee
• Appointment of one member to the South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - 1/12/2021

The Board of Supervisors will conduct the ceremonial swearing-in of Kelly Long, Matt LaVere, and Carmen Ramirez and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021. The body will also review COVID-19 reports and consider several health care agency contracts and budget increases.

• Capital budget increase of $902,918 for Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital for critical equipment
• Crisis staffing agreements with Aya Healthcare, Inc. and Medical Solutions, LLC not to exceed $6,900,000
• Amendment to Traditions Psychology Group, Inc. agreement increasing contract by $173,130 for FY 2020-21
• Amendment to Leah Kory, M.D. agreement increasing maximum contract amount from $183,000 to $243,000
• Adoption of the Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Simi Valley Unified School District

The Board of Supervisors gave conceptual approval to a new Business Assistance Grant Program aimed at providing $20 million in relief to Ventura County businesses, directing staff to return with a final program for approval. The board also approved a resolution to redirect the county's entire allocation of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 2 (HHAP-2) funding, up to $1,762,942, to the Ventura County Continuum of Care. In closed session, the board voted 4-1 to direct County Counsel to initiate litigation against 10 businesses for repeated violations of state health orders and closure orders.

• Approved conceptual $20M Business Assistance Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved redirecting up to $1,762,942 HHAP-2 homeless funding to Ventura County CoC (5-0)
• Directed litigation against 10 businesses for health order violations (4-1, Huber dissenting)
• Approved $4,127,000 contract to MIK Construction for VCMC Fainer Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $1,175,382.70 Norway Tract pavement resurfacing contract (removed from agenda)
• Approved $902,918 capital budget increase for VCMC and Santa Paula Hospital equipment (5-0)
• Approved $6.9M temporary emergency staffing agreements with Aya Healthcare and Medical Solutions (5-0)
• Approved $38,000 annual funding for Ventura County Resource Conservation District (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting - 1/5/2021

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the appointment of a District Attorney to fill a vacancy and the appointment of Supervisor Carmen Ramirez to the Southern California Association of Governments. The body is also considering a contract for the COVID-19 Expanded Great Plates Program.

• Agreement with World Central Kitchen for the Expanded Great Plates Program in an amount not to exceed $1,440,350
• Appointment of Supervisor Carmen Ramirez to the Southern California Association of Governments
• Discussion on appointing a District Attorney to complete the term following Gregory D. Totten's retirement
• Closed session regarding the initiation of five litigation cases

The Board approved a recruitment timeline and process for appointing a new District Attorney, selecting option 2 for interviews with a modification that all applicants will be interviewed unless the pool exceeds 15, in which case each Board member may select up to three. It also approved a $1,440,350 agreement with World Central Kitchen for the COVID-19 Expanded Great Plates meal program. In closed session, the Board authorized litigation against five businesses for repeated health order violations, with a 4-1 vote, Supervisor Huber dissenting.

• Approved DA recruitment timeline and interview process (option 2, modified)
• Approved $1,440,350 meal agreement with World Central Kitchen
• Authorized litigation against 5 businesses for health order violations (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Supervisor Carmen Ramirez to SCAG (motion by Parks)