Ventura County public meetings in 2022

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will hold public hearings and consider adopting the final 2022 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the federal ozone standard, along with a Negative Declaration under CEQA. The board will also set FY 2022-2023 service rates and fees, approve the 2023 Rule Development Calendar, and consider labor agreements with two employee unions. Several procedural items, including adoption of a resolution for remote meetings and cancellation of the January 2023 meeting, are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2022 Ventura County Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the 2015 federal 8-hour ozone standard
• Adoption of a resolution establishing FY 2022-2023 service rates and fees for the Air Pollution Control District, effective December 13, 2022
• Public hearings on 2022-2025 MOUs with SEIU Local 721 and Ventura Employees Association, with impact on retirement system funding
• Approval of the 2023 Rule Development Calendar for the Air Pollution Control District
• Adoption of a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period

The Board approved the Final 2022 Ventura County Air Quality Management Plan and established service rates and fees for fiscal year 2022-2023. Additionally, the Board adopted several labor agreements and salary adjustments for district employees.

• Approved Final 2022 Ventura County Air Quality Management Plan
• Adopted FY 2022-2023 service rates and fees effective December 13, 2022
• Adopted 2022-2025 Memorandum of Agreement with SEIU Local 721
• Adopted 2022-2025 Memorandum of Agreement with Ventura Employees Association
• Approved general salary adjustments and flexible benefits for unrepresented management employees
• Approved 2023 Rule Development Calendar
• Authorized remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period
• Cancelled the January 10, 2023 regular meeting

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider consent agenda items including certifying the November 8, 2022 general election results, approving a combined $451,188 increase for senior nutrition meal delivery service contracts, and authorizing a $247,924 contract for aging and disability resource services. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as minutes approval and public comment periods.

• Certification of the 2022 General Election held on November 8, 2022
• Two service contract amendments for restaurant and senior nutrition meal delivery services, combined increase of $451,188
• One service contract for aging and disability resource services through June 30, 2023, in the amount of $247,924
• Report on the count of cash in custody of the Treasury for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022-23
• No regular meetings scheduled for December 20, 2022, December 27, 2022, and January 3, 2023

The Board adopted ordinances to place the Chief Probation Officer in the unclassified service and modify the County Executive Officer's appointment authority. The Board also approved 2022-25 Memorandums of Agreement with SEIU Local 721 and the Ventura Employees Association. Multiple health care contracts, grant acceptances, and public works projects were approved via consent.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4609 to place Chief Probation Officer in unclassified service (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4610 to modify County Executive Officer appointment authority (5-0)
• Approved 2022-25 Memorandum of Agreement with SEIU Local 721
• Approved 2022-25 Memorandum of Agreement with Ventura Employees Association
• Awarded $7,769,750 contract to Menemsha Development Group for VCMC Pediatric Unit
• Approved $2,086,500 change order for Todd Road Jail Health & Programming Unit
• Approved $275,000 annual funding agreement with Museum of Ventura County
• Approved $262,672 plan to install 200 trees and three gardens at Government Center

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission Special Meeting

The Commission will consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings. The agenda also includes the annual performance evaluation for the LAFCo Executive Officer in a closed session.

• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (AB 361)
• Approval of November 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Public Employee Annual Performance Evaluation: LAFCo Executive Officer

The Commission approved a resolution to allow remote teleconference meetings under the Ralph M. Brown Act. The minutes from the November 16, 2022, meeting were also approved.

• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (4-0)
• Approved November 16, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will consider approving a $1,417,410 contract with Dudek for 5-year evaluations of three basins and technical consulting. Other action items include ratifying a $20,000 audit contract and a $24,500 grant assistance contract, and voting on a Ventura LAFCo representative. The board will also receive updates on seawater intrusion impacts and variance applications.

• Approve $1,417,410 contract with Dudek for 5-year GSP evaluations and technical consulting through June 2025
• Ratify $20,000 contract with Vasquez & Company for biennial audit
• Ratify $24,500 amendment with Kennedy Jenks for DWR grant application assistance
• Vote on Ventura LAFCo special district election for one Regular and one Alternate Member seat
• Closed session to discuss litigation in City of Oxnard v. FCGMA and Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA

The Board authorized a new contract with Dudek for technical consulting and GSP evaluations through 2025. Other actions included approving the 2023 meeting schedule and ratifying audit and grant application contracts.

• Approved $1,417,410 contract with Dudek for 5-Year GSP evaluations and technical consulting (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Agency Board, Special, and Committee meeting schedules (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign LAFCo Ballot selecting Mr. Avila (Regular) and Mr. Hasan (Alternate)
• Ratified $20,000 professional services contract with Vasquez & Company for biennial audit (unanimous)
• Ratified $24,500 contract amendment with Kennedy Jenks Consultants, Inc. for DWR SGM Round 2 grant application (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to continue using remote teleconferencing in meetings (unanimous)
• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Officer’s Report (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including $5,000 bonds for Oxnard Harbor District commissioners and contract modifications for water management grants. The agenda also includes adoption of conflict-of-interest codes for Oxnard School District and Port Hueneme Water Agency, and receiving the UC Cooperative Extension annual report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of Oxnard Harbor District Commissioners' Bonds in the Amount of $5,000 each for term January 2, 2023 through January 4, 2027
• Adoption of Amended Conflict of Interest Codes for Oxnard School District and Port Hueneme Water Agency
• Approval of Modification Number 2 to contract with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for 2015 Proposition 84 Integrated Regional Water Management Grant, extending term through December 31, 2025
• Approval of Modification Number 2 to contract with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for Proposition 84 Drought Round Integrated Regional Water Management Grant, extending term through December 31, 2023
• Receive and File the University of California Cooperative Extension Ventura County Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items including medical service contracts, fire department staffing increases, and public works projects. It also held public hearings regarding animal service ordinances and agricultural preserve designations.

• Approved 30 new positions for Fire Protection District (1 Captain, 1 Senior Fire Control Worker, 28 Fire Control Workers)
• Approved $12.18M 10-year software maintenance contract for Fire Protection District Regional Communications Center
• Approved $1.6M COSSAP grant and one fixed-term Program Administrator III position for Sheriff's Office
• Approved $5.3M general job order contract for building repairs to MTM Construction, Inc.
• Approved $792,032.51 Hueneme Road Widening contract with Galvin Preservation Associates, Inc.
• Approved $301,732 Rose Avenue Bike Lane contract with Rincon Consultants, Inc.
• Approved ordinance for free dog licenses for ADA service animals and kennel evacuation plan requirements
• Approved creation of Agricultural Preserve AGP 8-9 and most new farmland contracts, except FSZA LCA Contract No. 53-2: 16-1

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will hear applications from property owners challenging their assessed values, including several cases postponed multiple times. The board will also receive findings of fact from prior hearings and approve stipulation agreements for changed assessments without discussion unless pulled.

• Hearing for Carmike Cinemas, LLC (application 20/11064) postponed multiple times since June 2021
• Hearing for PPF Amli Ponderosa Dr LP (applications 20/11462-20/11467) continued multiple times with data due to Assessor by July 27, 2022
• Validity hearing for Steve and Evann Lutz (application 21/11341) to determine if application was timely filed
• Findings of fact for 5 prior hearings, including reduced values for Eriberto Rios ($90,000) and Cal World Thousand Oaks LLC ($7,300,000)
• 20 stipulation agreements for changed assessments to be approved without discussion

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission will hold public hearings to accept Municipal Service Reviews and consider sphere-of-influence updates for Casitas Municipal Water District, Meiners Oaks Water District, and Ventura River Water District. The commission will also vote on several annexations to the Ojai Valley Sanitary District and a contract for audit services.

• Public hearings on Municipal Service Reviews for Casitas Municipal Water District, Meiners Oaks Water District, and Ventura River Water District
• Sphere-of-influence review and update for Meiners Oaks Water District (LAFCo 22-23S) and Ventura River Water District (LAFCo 22-26S)
• Annexation of seven parcels totaling 11.66 acres to Ojai Valley Sanitary District (LAFCo 22-21A and 22-21B)
• Contract for professional audit services with Eide Bailly LLP for up to $12,000
• Annexations of residential parcels at 918 Cuyama Road and 442 Burnham Road to Ojai Valley Sanitary District

The commission conducted procedural opening items. The only substantive action recorded was the appointment of a temporary chair for the session.

• Appointed Linda Parks as Chair Pro Tem (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider approving the March 2023 through February 2024 meeting calendar and any adjustments to the 2022 calendar. They will also vote on a request for election services for a City of Oxnard District 6 special municipal vacancy election on March 7, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with consent items including routine approvals and conflict of interest code adoptions.

• Approval of request for election services for City of Oxnard District 6 special municipal vacancy election on March 7, 2023
• Review and approval of March through December 2023 and January through February 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting calendars
• Adoption of conflict of interest codes for 127 local agencies
• Approval of 2022 biennial notices for Board of Supervisors district office staff and Ventura County Public Financing Authority

The Board passed Ordinance No. 4608 updating the County Building Code, including all-electric appliance requirements. It also approved zoning changes for the Upper Ojai Ranch and updated regulations for beekeeping and fences. Additionally, the Board authorized a $7.2M agreement for the Community Information Exchange.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4608 updating the 2022 Building Code (Huber and Long voted 'no' on all-electric provisions)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4606 revising beekeeping, fence, and retaining wall regulations (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4607 changing zoning for Upper Ojai Ranch parcels to Agricultural Exclusive (5-0)
• Approved $7.2M agreement for Ventura County Community Information Exchange
• Approved $3.37M contract with GEMS Environmental Management Services for new fuel station
• Approved $2.78M contract with Toro Enterprises for rumble strip and high friction surface project
• Approved $228,800 purchase of 2.89 acres to expand Public Oak Park
• Approved 7% base pay increase for 13 classifications including Animal Control and Crisis Team staff

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 will hold a hearing to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes one request for reconsideration and numerous regular agenda items, most of which are continuances or postponements from previous meetings. The board will also consider a request to vacate and correct a stipulation for Newbury Terrace, LP.

• Request to reconsider denial of application 21/10293 (Shahram Fatemi) due to lack of appearance
• Request to vacate and correct a stipulation for Newbury Terrace, LP (application 21/10081)
• Multiple postponed and continued applications for properties including Ventura Retail V LLC, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., and Moorpark Center LLC
• Validity hearing for Saticoy Properties LLC (application 19/11332), rescheduled multiple times due to COVID-19

Fox Canyon GMA Board Mtg

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will consider adopting a resolution to increase tiered groundwater extraction surcharge rates, effective January 1, 2023, consistent with Calleguas Municipal Water District's rate increase. The board will also vote on a $47,250 contract for auditing services, discuss continuing hybrid remote meetings, and consider applying for a state grant for the Las Posas Valley Basin. Closed session will address four pending lawsuits against the agency.

• Proposed Resolution No. 2022-06 to increase tiered groundwater extraction surcharge rates starting Jan 1, 2023
• Approve $47,250 contract with Vasquez & Company LLP for two-year audit, allocating $37,250 from contingency funds
• Consider Resolution to continue hybrid in-person and remote teleconference board meetings
• Adopt Resolution No. 2022-07 to apply for DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Implementation Round 2 Grant for Las Posas Valley Basin
• Closed session to discuss four active lawsuits: City of Oxnard v. FCGMA and three water rights coalition cases

The Board adopted Resolution 2022-06 to increase tiered groundwater surcharge rates to discourage over-pumping. Other actions included approving a professional auditing proposal and authorizing a grant application for the Las Posas Valley Basin.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-06 to increase tiered groundwater surcharge rates (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07 to apply for DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Implementation Round 2 Grant for Las Posas Valley Basin (unanimous)
• Approved proposal for professional auditing services from Vasquez & Company, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to continue using remote teleconferencing in meetings (unanimous)
• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed update on Resolution No. 2020-05 Reserve Fee annual review (unanimous)
• Received and filed update on Groundwater Sustainability Plan implementation (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Officer’s Report (unanimous)

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board will consider conditionally approving administrative cost budgets from the cities of Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura for fiscal year 2023-24. The board will also vote on resolutions to confirm its chair and vice-chair and to authorize remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Conditional approval of successor agency administrative cost budgets for Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
• Resolution confirming re-election of David El Fattal as Chair and Scott Powers as Vice-Chair
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e)

The Board conditionally approved administrative cost budgets for the cities of Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The Board also re-elected its leadership and authorized remote teleconference meetings.

• Re-elected David El Fattal as Chair and Scott Powers as Vice-Chair
• Authorized remote teleconference meetings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953
• Conditionally approved administrative cost budgets for Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura for FY 2023-24

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will hear seven property assessment appeals to equalize valuations on the local roll. Several cases have been continued from earlier dates, and some applicants have confirmed Zoom appearances. The meeting includes opening procedures and public comment.

• Appeal 20/11019: James B. and Nancy L. Hicks, continued multiple times
• Appeals 21/10314–21/10316: John T. Williams, postponed and continued
• Appeal 21/10332: Maria Renteria, continued from February and May 2022
• Appeal 21/10335: N92714 LLC (Brandon Hansen), confirmed Zoom appearance
• Appeal 21/11455: Robert Slavin, preliminary stipulation on file

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will consider several items including grant funding requests and a remediation fund administration application. The agenda also includes the swearing-in of member Vianey Lopez and a posthumous service award.

• Swearing-in of Air Pollution Control Board Member Vianey Lopez
• Approval of seven grant funding requests for six marine air quality projects and one off-road project totaling $967,705
• Application to become a Remediation Fund Administrator for ocean-going vessels at the Port of Hueneme
• Authorization to receive funds not to exceed $3 million each fiscal year through 2034-2035

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved seven grant funding requests totaling $967,705 for six marine and one off-road air quality project under the Carl Moyer Program. The board also authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign grant agreements and the Auditor-Controller to process budget transactions. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to become a Remediation Fund Administrator for ocean-going vessels at the Port of Hueneme, allowing the district to receive and administer up to $3 million per fiscal year through 2034-2035. The board also adopted a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days and received a status report on a state subvention fund application.

• Approved seven grant funding requests for six marine and one off-road air quality project totaling $967,705 under the Carl Moyer Program.
• Authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to prepare and sign grant agreements and make minor administrative changes.
• Authorized the Auditor-Controller to process necessary budgetary transactions for the grants.
• Approved the district's application to CARB to become a Remediation Fund Administrator for ocean-going vessels at the Port of Hueneme.
• Adopted a resolution authorizing the district to participate in the At Berth Regulation remediation fund program.
• Authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with CARB for the remediation fund program.
• Authorized the district to receive up to $3 million per fiscal year from the Oxnard Harbor District and cargo ship operators for the remediation fund through fiscal year 2034-2035.
• Adopted a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including a consent agenda and CEO comments. The agenda includes the approval of various municipal appointments and the acceptance of state housing funds.

• Approval of Municipal Advisory Council Members, District Directors, Harbor Commissioners and Library Trustees
• Acceptance of Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP-3) 2022 Funds from the State of California not to exceed $4,829,424.43
• Authorization for HHAP-3 2022 contracts effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026

The Board of Supervisors adopted the 2022 Ventura County Building Code, including a requirement for all-electric appliances and equipment in new buildings, with exceptions for for-profit kitchens. The vote was 4-1, with Supervisor Long dissenting. The Board also approved a $164.3 million American Rescue Plan Act funding plan and adopted the Ventura County Master Plan for Aging.

• Adopted 2022 Building Code with all-electric requirement for new buildings (4-1)
• Approved $164.3M American Rescue Plan Act funding plan
• Adopted Ventura County Master Plan for Aging
• Approved $2.35M Channel Islands Harbor revetment repair contract with Larison Contracting Corp.
• Accepted $4.83M in HHAP-3 homeless housing funds from state
• Approved $18.86M medical specialty care contract with Oceanview Medical Specialists
• Approved $1M Family Justice Center grant for Oxnard location
• Adopted Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 32 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including the ceremonial swearing-in of Supervisor Vianey Lopez. The body will also consider routine consent items related to airport construction and housing funds.

• Ceremonial swearing-in of Supervisor Vianey Lopez
• Construction administration services contract for Oxnard Airport Taxiway Connectors Pavement Reconstruction Project with Jviation in an amount not to exceed $716,589
• Resolution to apply for and accept Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds
• Secretary of State's Agreement for Voting System Replacement Grant Funds

The Board of Supervisors approved increasing a legal representation agreement with Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP from $2,058,000 to $2,800,000 to continue defending lawsuits challenging the 2040 General Plan and asserting constitutional takings claims. The vote was 3-2, with Supervisors Long and Huber dissenting. The Board also approved consent items including a $716,589 construction contract for Oxnard Airport taxiway reconstruction, a $1.6 million affordable housing award for the Casa Aliento project, and authorized a request for proposals for a homelessness analysis not to exceed $100,000.

• Approved $2.8M legal contract increase for General Plan lawsuits (3-2)
• Approved $716,589 construction contract for Oxnard Airport taxiway reconstruction
• Approved $1.6M affordable housing award for Casa Aliento project
• Authorized RFP for homelessness analysis, county share up to $100,000
• Approved $25M tax-exempt bond for multifamily housing at 1732 S. Lewis Road
• Approved $53M tax-exempt bond for multifamily housing at 2787 Somis Road
• Reappointed Carol Thomas to Behavioral Health Advisory Board through 2025
• Reappointed Supervisor Long as CSAC representative, Supervisor LaVere as alternate

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is considering a fee increase to fund a groundwater sustainability program. The board will also review the agency's mission statement and discuss the use of remote teleconferencing for meetings.

• Proposed Resolution No. 2022-05 to increase groundwater sustainability fee from $14.00 to $29.00 per acre-foot
• Proposed total extraction charge of $55.00 per acre-foot effective October 1, 2022
• Review of the agency mission statement for potential revision
• Resolution to continue the use of remote teleconferencing for Board meetings

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board voted 3-2 to adopt Resolution 2022-05, increasing fees on groundwater extractions to fund the Groundwater Sustainability Program. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes from three prior meetings, and directed staff to take the mission statement to the Executive Committee for review.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-05 increasing groundwater extraction fees (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including remote teleconferencing resolution and minutes from August 12, August 24, and September 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to take mission statement to Executive Committee for review and possible modification (unanimous)

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board will review proposed administrative cost budgets for successor agencies in Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura. These budgets cover the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

• Bi-annual election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair for terms ending July 1, 2024
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953
• Review of four proposed Successor Agency Administrative Cost Budgets for Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura

The board approved a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act and received proposed administrative cost budgets from the cities of Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura for fiscal year 2023-2024. No vote tally was recorded for the resolution; the budgets were received without a motion.

• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (unanimous, no tally recorded)
• Received proposed administrative cost budgets from Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura (no vote taken)

Campaign Finance Ethics Commission Meeting

The Campaign Finance Ethics Commission will vote on a revised conflict of interest code and review recommendations regarding two campaign finance complaints. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of two commissioners and the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Approval of the Revised Ventura County Campaign Finance Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Code
• Recommendation to dismiss Complaint Number C-20-101 (Campaign of Veronica Solis for Supervisor 2020)
• Recommendation to accept a proposed stipulation and voluntary settlement for Complaint Number C-22-101 (NCIR Action)
• Swearing-in of Commissioners Nora Aidukas and Janis Gardner
• Election of 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair

The Ventura County Campaign Finance Ethics Commission approved three items: its Conflict of Interest Code, dismissal of a complaint against the Veronica Solis for Supervisor 2020 campaign, and a stipulated settlement for a separate complaint. All votes were unanimous among present commissioners.

• Approved Conflict of Interest Code (unanimous)
• Dismissed Complaint C-20-101 against Campaign of Veronica Solis for Supervisor 2020 (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed stipulation and voluntary settlement for Complaint C-22-101, NCIR Action (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including the election of leadership for the remainder of 2022. The agenda includes routine consent items regarding community payments and airport lease amendments.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Board of Supervisors and County Governed Special Districts
• Annual payments of $150,000 each to Three Boys and Girls Clubs in Nyeland Acres, Saticoy, and Piru
• Report on potential development of two aviation parcels at Oxnard Airport
• Third amendment to lease for 65A Durley Avenue at Camarillo Airport with Studio Wings

The Board of Supervisors approved consent items 12-29 and 31-38, including $150,000 annual payments to each of three Boys & Girls Clubs in unincorporated areas (Nyeland Acres, Saticoy, Piru). They also approved a $2.47 million increase for the Area Agency on Aging, adopted 2023 health benefits, and appointed Supervisor LaVere to oversee District 5 after Supervisor Ramirez's passing. A legal contract for defending the 2040 General Plan was continued to October 4, 2022.

• Approved $150,000 annual payments to each of three Boys & Girls Clubs in unincorporated areas (Nyeland Acres, Saticoy, Piru)
• Approved $2,465,931 increase in appropriations for Area Agency on Aging programs and creation of five fixed-term positions
• Approved County of Ventura Flexible Benefits Program and health benefits, rates, and contract providers for Plan Year 2023
• Appointed Supervisor Matt LaVere to provide oversight of District 5 pending Governor's action on vacancy
• Approved revisions to Ventura County Sidewalk Repair Standards (Proposed Changes 3, 4, and 5)
• Continued Item No. 45 (legal representation agreement for 2040 General Plan lawsuits) to October 4, 2022
• Approved transfer of State Water Project water allocations from City of Ventura to San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency
• Received and filed presentation on Climate Emergency Council proposals; directed staff to support public outreach and seek funds to cap wells

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board is considering the acceptance of federal grants and the approval of several contracts and grants for clean air initiatives. The meeting includes status reports on EPA applications and a resolution to declare a Clean Air Day.

• Acceptance of American Rescue Plan funding from the EPA under Section 103 of the Clean Air Act for $21,000
• Sponsorship of the 2022 California Clean Air Day Project for $2,000
• Contract amendment with CIM Willis Enterprises for software support increasing the total amount to $185,000
• Grant agreement with the City of Port Hueneme for battery electric landscaping tools not to exceed $5,850
• MOU for the 2022 Marine Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program including a payment of $275,310.23

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved several items, including accepting a $21,000 EPA grant, funding a $275,310.23 marine vessel speed reduction program, and extending a software contract by $90,000. All motions passed unanimously with Board Member Blatz absent.

• Approved acceptance of $21,000 EPA Section 103 grant (unanimous)
• Approved $275,310.23 for 2022 Marine Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #3 to CIM Willis contract, increasing by $90,000 to $185,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,850 grant to Port Hueneme for battery-electric landscaping tools (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring Oct 5, 2022 Clean Air Day and $2,000 sponsorship (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (unanimous)
• Received and filed status reports on EPA Section 103 and 105 grant applications (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss various county administrative matters. Key items include approving contract amendments for senior meal delivery services and establishing tax rates for Fiscal Year 2022-23.

• Five vendor contract amendments for restaurant meal delivery services totaling a cumulative increase of $203,420
• One vendor contract amendment for meal delivery service increasing by $302,811
• Adoption of a resolution establishing tax rates for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Review of the Auditor-Controller’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Internal Audit Plan
• Approval of two new stipend amounts for election day service

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 11-18 and 20-61, including a $5,308,500 paving contract with All American Asphalt, a $90,000 funding increase for Conflict Defense Associates, and a $350,000 grant for the Ventura River Watershed Giant Reed Removal Project. The board also approved a three-year employment agreement for Dr. Sevet Johnson as County Executive Officer, adopted the 2022 California Fire Code via Ordinance No. 32, and approved an ordinance prohibiting camping in red line channels. All votes were unanimous with no dissenting votes recorded.

• Approved $5,308,500 paving contract with All American Asphalt
• Approved 3-year CEO employment agreement for Dr. Sevet Johnson
• Adopted Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 32 (2022 Fire Code)
• Approved $350,000 grant for Ventura River Giant Reed Removal
• Approved $90,000 funding increase for Conflict Defense Associates
• Approved ordinance prohibiting camping in red line channels
• Approved $100M tax-exempt bond financing for Simi Valley Landfill
• Approved $1.4M for EV charging infrastructure with SCE

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is deciding on a fee increase for groundwater extractions to fund sustainability programs. The Board is also considering authorizing grant agreements for sustainability projects in the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins.

• Proposed Resolution No. 2022-05 to increase groundwater sustainability fee from $14.00 to $29.00 per acre-foot
• $7.6 million SGMA Implementation Grant Agreement for the Oxnard Subbasin
• $7.6 million SGMA Implementation Grant Agreement for the Pleasant Valley Basin
• Subgrant agreements with City of Camarillo, Pleasant County Water District, and United Water Conservation District
• Staff presentation on challenges of extraction facilities under 'CombCodes'

The Board unanimously authorized the Executive Officer to sign SGMA Implementation Grant Agreements with DWR and subgrant agreements with City of Camarillo, Pleasant Valley County Water District, and United Water Conservation District. A proposed resolution to increase groundwater extraction fees was unanimously continued to the next meeting. The Board also held a workshop on challenges of Combined Operation of Extraction Facilities (CombCodes) and approved the Executive Officer’s report.

• Authorized Executive Officer to sign SGMA Implementation Grant Agreements with DWR and subgrant agreements with City of Camarillo, Pleasant Valley County Water District, and United Water Conservation District (unanimous)
• Continued Proposed Resolution No. 2022-05 (increasing fee on groundwater extractions) to next scheduled Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Officer’s Report (unanimous)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Board of Directors will discuss a proposed increase to the groundwater sustainability fee. Other agenda items include updates on groundwater levels in several basins and a resolution regarding remote teleconferencing for meetings.

• Increase groundwater sustainability fee from $14.00 to $29.00 per acre-foot, bringing total extraction charge to $55.00 per acre-foot effective October 1, 2022
• Proposed increase of the charge to $70.00 per acre-foot effective October 1, 2023
• Resolution regarding hybrid in-person and remote teleconferencing for Board meetings
• Presentation on groundwater levels and trends in Las Posas Valley, Oxnard, and Pleasant Valley Basins
• Resolution honoring Agency Director Carmen Ramirez

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board discussed a proposed resolution to increase fees on groundwater extractions to fund the sustainability program. After debate about the fee process and potential legal challenges, the Board voted to continue the item to the September 9, 2022 special meeting without further notice. The Board also unanimously approved a resolution allowing remote teleconferencing for meetings for 30 days under AB 361.

• Approved unanimously the Consent Agenda, including the July 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopted unanimously Resolution 2022-04 honoring Carmen Ramirez
• Adopted unanimously Resolution Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings for 30 days under Government Code Section 54953
• Continued item on proposed Resolution 2022-05 (groundwater extraction fee increase) to September 9, 2022 special meeting
• Approved unanimously the Executive Officer's Report

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting/Workshop

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors will hold a special meeting and workshop. The primary focus is a staff presentation regarding the development and implementation of groundwater replenishment fees.

• Workshop on the preparation of a fee for the purchase of water to augment basin sustainable yields

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board held a special meeting/workshop to discuss the preparation of a fee for purchasing water to augment basin sustainable yields. Presentations covered legal requirements under Proposition 218 and fee development methodology. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is meeting to approve payment schedules and property transactions. The board will also vote on resolutions regarding remote meeting authorizations and conflict of interest codes.

• Purchase and sale agreement for real property at 538 S. Meta Street (APN 201-0-213-100)
• Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the former Camarillo Community Development Commission
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period
• 2022 Local Agency Biennial Notice for the Board's Conflict of Interest Code
• Review of FY 2022-23 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule submissions from the California Department of Finance

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board approved four items and received one report. It adopted the final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the former Camarillo Community Development Commission, approved a property sale agreement for 538 S. Meta Street in Oxnard, authorized remote teleconference meetings for 30 days, and approved the 2022 Conflict of Interest Code. The board also received and filed letters from the California Department of Finance regarding ROPS submissions and staff summaries.

• Approved final ROPS for Camarillo CDC successor agency
• Approved property sale at 538 S. Meta Street to Many Mansions
• Authorized 30-day remote teleconference meetings
• Approved 2022 Conflict of Interest Code
• Received and filed DOF letters and staff summaries

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting including an open session and closed session items. The agenda includes discussions regarding public employee employment and anticipated litigation.

• Public employee employment and appointment: County Executive Officer
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on August 2, 2022, and made two decisions in closed session. They unanimously selected Dr. Sevet Johnson as the County Executive Officer, subject to final approval of an employment contract at the next meeting on September 13. They also unanimously authorized partnering with other public entities in pre-litigation activities to potentially enforce cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory site to background levels.

• Selected Dr. Sevet Johnson as County Executive Officer (unanimous)
• Authorized pre-litigation activities with cities and county to enforce Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct regular county business and receive a report on the status of COVID-19 in Ventura County. The agenda includes several consent items for routine approval.

• Contract with Social Finance, Inc. for $196,000 to redesign the Venture Home Program using a Second Chance Act Grant
• Semiannual Report of Employee Fraud Hotline Activity for January through June 2022
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Continuing Disclosure Compliance report
• Report on the current status of COVID-19 in Ventura County

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a large consent agenda covering items 12-54 and 56-59, including contracts for airport improvements, road resurfacing, healthcare staffing, and a $3.25 million allocation for four economic vitality programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The board also adopted ordinances prohibiting camping in flood channels, approved a $1 million cash flow loan between water districts, and directed staff to study making water wells discretionary. Several appointments and reappointments to advisory bodies were confirmed.

• Approved $3.25M ARPA funding for four economic vitality programs
• Approved $7.7M contract to Granite Construction for Oxnard Airport taxiway reconstruction
• Approved $5.3M job order contract to MTM Construction for facilities projects
• Approved $2.36M road resurfacing contract to C.A. Rasmussen for Las Posas Valley & Balcom Canyon
• Approved ordinance prohibiting camping in red line channels and critical infrastructure
• Approved $1M cash flow loan from CSA No. 34 to Waterworks District No. 16
• Approved $3.86M Public Health funding award from California Department of Public Health
• Approved $196K contract with Social Finance for Venture Home Program redesign

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting

The Board of Directors will receive a presentation on emergency water recovery plans for the Las Posas Valley Basin. They will also consider authorizing a contract for grant administration services related to groundwater management projects.

• Presentation from Calleguas Municipal Water District regarding operation plan for emergency recovery of stored imported water in Las Posas Valley Basin
• Contract with Kennedy Jenks Consultants, Inc. for grant administration services not to exceed $229,909
• Direction on funding for DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management grants in Oxnard Subbasin and Pleasant Valley Basin

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board unanimously approved a three-year contract with Kennedy Jenks Consultants for grant administration services for DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants. The Board also voted 4-1 to have subgrantees pay the administrative fees for these grants, with Director Maulhardt dissenting. The Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes from June 10 and June 22, 2022, and received a presentation from Calleguas Municipal Water District on its emergency recovery plan for stored imported water.

• Approved consent agenda including June 10 and June 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Officer to execute contract with Kennedy Jenks for grant administration (unanimous)
• Directed that grant administrative fees be paid by subgrantees (4-1, Maulhardt no)

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission will discuss administrative updates, including remote meeting authorizations and handbook amendments for disadvantaged unincorporated communities. The body is also deciding on a residential parcel annexation to the Camarillo Sanitary District.

• Annexation of 1659 Ramona Drive to the Camarillo Sanitary District for a residence expansion and accessory dwelling unit
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Amendments to the Commissioner’s Handbook regarding Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities
• Authorization of the 2022 Local Agency Biennial Notice for the Conflict of Interest Code
• Review of Budget to Actual Reports for May and June 2022

The Ventura LAFCo approved amendments to its Commissioner's Handbook adding Section 2.6.1 on Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities and amending Section 3.2.5 on annexation of such communities, waiving a second meeting for consideration. The Commission also approved the Camarillo Sanitary District annexation at 1659 Ramona Drive, authorized remote teleconference meetings under AB 361, and adopted the 2022 Conflict of Interest Code. A nomination for the Bell Canyon Community Services District Municipal Service Review for a CALAFCO project of the year award failed 3-4.

• Approved handbook amendments for disadvantaged unincorporated communities (7-0)
• Approved Camarillo Sanitary District annexation at 1659 Ramona Drive (7-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under AB 361 (7-0)
• Adopted 2022 Conflict of Interest Code (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Received and filed budget reports for May and June 2022 (7-0)
• Received and filed update on LAFCo legislation (7-0)
• Denied nomination of Bell Canyon CSD MSR for project of the year award (3-4)

Assessment Appeals Boards and Hearing Officer Annual Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Boards and Hearing Officer are meeting to organize the 2023 hearing schedule and adopt 2022 conflict of interest codes. The body will also review property tax assessment applications, stipulations, and findings of fact for specific property owners.

• Approval of the 2023 Assessment Appeals Hearing Calendar
• Adoption of 2022 Conflict of Interest Codes for Board No. 1, Board No. 2, and the Hearing Officer
• Findings of Fact for Thousand Oaks Marketplace, L. P. sustaining enrolled value of $62,200,094
• Review of stipulation agreements for Baywood Development LP, fev1aa Inc., Sterling J Meredith, BJS Restaurants Inc, and Raymond B. Egan & Becky J. Iott
• Discussion on remote attendance options for board and hearing officer meetings

The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Boards and Hearing Officer annual meeting on July 18, 2022, was informational and procedural, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. Staff presented an overview of the Clerk of the Board's operations, 2021 accomplishments, and detailed statistics on assessment appeal applications, resolution times, and the two-year expiration report. The meeting also reviewed the California State Board of Equalization's guidance on remote hearings and the county's current remote attendance procedures, including challenges and benefits.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational and procedural

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct regular business, including a report on the status of COVID-19 in Ventura County. The agenda includes routine consent items regarding agency by-laws, election services, and contract modifications.

• Approval of amended by-laws for the Area Agency on Aging
• Approval of local agency requests for election services for the November 8, 2022 General Election
• Certification of the June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election
• Modification No. 2 to the Kennedy/Jenks Consultants contract for Proposition 84 Round 2 Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Administration to extend the term through December 31, 2023

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 12-48, including a $4,229,800 Homekey grant application for the Mesa Ojai housing project, a $4.5M energy services contract, and multiple health care agreements. They also approved a solar array agreement at the Government Center with Supervisor Parks dissenting, and appointed Scott Gilman as Behavioral Health Director in closed session.

• Approved $4,229,800 Homekey grant application for Mesa Ojai project (unanimous)
• Approved $4,557,750 contract with Frontier Energy for energy services (unanimous)
• Approved $9,653,150 CalMHSA health record services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $15M in health care plan expenditures for FY 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Approved solar array agreement with FFP BTM Solar, LLC (4-1, Parks dissenting)
• Appointed Scott Gilman as Behavioral Health Director (unanimous)
• Approved cultural heritage ordinance repeal and reenactment (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan update (unanimous)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 is meeting to review applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The board will consider a series of postponed or continued hearings and review several stipulation agreements.

• Review of 87 regular agenda applications for changed assessments, including applicants such as SV Marketplace LLC and Milan Tuscany LLC
• Request for approval of a Large Reduction Stipulation Agreement for Dusenberg Investment Co. (Application 21/10804)
• Review and approval of stipulation agreements for items 94 through 112, including applicants like Wells Fargo Bank NA and Valley Properties LLC
• Hearing for PPF Amli Ponderosa Dr LP (Applications 20/11462 – 20/11467)
• Hearing for Sunset Hills Country Club LLC (Applications 21/11195 – 21/11201)

Emergency Planning Council Regular Meeting

The Council is receiving a status report on the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan update, which aims to reduce risks from natural and man-made hazards. The updated plan is scheduled for presentation to the Board of Supervisors for adoption on July 12, 2022.

• Status report on the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Presentation on Joint Mass Care & Shelter Enhancement Efforts by Steven Karnazes and Ivan Rodriguez
• Presentation of the new Disability, Access & Functional Needs Working Group
• Review of the 2022 update process involving Tetra Tech consultants and 17 steering committee members
• Report on public engagement including 5 community workshops and a 3-week public comment period

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will consider and adopt the Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The Board will also receive an update on groundwater replenishment fees and hold a closed session regarding property negotiations.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Budget
• Proposed loan of funds from the Designated Surcharges Account to the Operating Account
• Update on Development and Implementation of Groundwater Replenishment Fees
• Closed session regarding Simi Valley Water Quality Control Plant Treated Wastewater Discharge at 600 West Los Angeles Avenue

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Budget, including a loan to the Operating Budget, after discussion of new positions and consultant contracts. The Board also received and filed an update on groundwater replenishment fees and held a closed session on property negotiations with the City of Simi Valley, reporting no action taken.

• Approved FY 2022-23 Work Plan and Budget with loan to Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed update on groundwater replenishment fees (unanimous)
• Closed session on Simi Valley wastewater discharge property negotiations; no action taken

Air Pollution Control Board Special Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will conduct a special meeting regarding the district's budget and grant agreements. The agenda includes a second public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 final budget.

• Second Public Hearing: Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Final Budget
• Grant Amendment: Increasing total amount to Boething Treeland Farms, Inc. from $93,632 to a not-to-exceed $144,656 for agricultural loaders and tractors
• Annual Comprehensive Audit: Receipt of the audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board unanimously adopted the district's proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Final Budget. It also approved a grant amendment for Boething Treeland Farms, increasing funding for lower-emission agricultural equipment, and received the annual comprehensive audit for FY 2020-2021. All votes were 10-0.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 Final Budget (10-0)
• Approved $144,656 grant amendment for Boething Treeland Farms (10-0)
• Received and filed annual comprehensive audit for FY ended June 30, 2021 (10-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a regular meeting including a consent agenda and public comment. The agenda includes administrative actions regarding the Area Agency on Aging.

• Resolution delegating authority to the Area Agency on Aging Director for contracts through June 30, 2023
• Increase in appropriations of $195,742 for Area Agency on Aging meal delivery services through June 30, 2022
• Authorization for fifteen contract amendments for restaurant and food delivery services through June 30, 2022

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 11-61, including contracts for fire suppression, security services, and healthcare. It also approved a $17.7M contract for inmate medical services and a $2.8M jail-based competency treatment program. A resolution to add climate change to the county mission statement was adopted.

• Approved consent agenda items 11-61 with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved $17,673,909 contract for inmate medical services with California Forensic Medical Group (unanimous)
• Approved $2,833,736 jail-based competency treatment program contract and added deputy sheriff position (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution adding climate change guiding principle to county mission statement (unanimous)
• Approved $3,638,250 fire suppression assets agreement with Coulson Aviation (consent)
• Approved $10,163,489 annual security guard services contract with Allied Universal (consent)
• Approved $1,000,000 extension for Casa Aliento shelter operations (consent)
• Approved $195,742 increase for meal delivery services (consent)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the adoption of several budgets for the 2022-23 fiscal year. These include the Ventura County General Fund, Fire Protection District, Watershed Protection District, Waterworks Districts, and County Service Areas.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2022-23 County of Ventura General Fund budget
• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Fire Protection District budget
• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Watershed Protection District budget
• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Waterworks Districts budget
• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2022-23 County Service Areas and all other non-general funds budget

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budgets for the County General Fund and several special districts. After receiving testimony from two residents and considering the Post Preliminary Adjustments, the Board unanimously approved all budgets as recommended by staff, including the adjustments, and adopted the associated resolutions.

• Approved FY 2022-23 budgets for County General Fund and all listed special districts (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions as shown in Exhibit 2 to the Board Letter (unanimous)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will meet to conduct regular business and consider an employment agreement for the appointment of Ali R. Ghasemi as the APCD Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer.

• Approval of an Employment Agreement and the Appointment of Ali R. Ghasemi as the APCD Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved an employment agreement and appointed Ali R. Ghasemi as the Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer. The motion passed unanimously with an 8-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved employment agreement and appointment of Ali R. Ghasemi as APCO/Executive Officer (8-0)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Hybrid Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors will meet to consider a resolution allowing the use of remote teleconferencing for meetings. The Board will also receive a staff presentation on the challenges of combined operation of extraction facilities under "CombCodes."

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconferencing for Board meetings
• Staff presentation on extraction facility operation challenges under "CombCodes"

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board unanimously approved a resolution allowing remote teleconferencing for board meetings. The board also discussed challenges with Combined Operation Codes (CombCodes) for groundwater extraction facilities, hearing public comments and directing staff to return with recommendations, with any changes not expected before 2023.

• Adopted resolution for remote teleconferencing in meetings (unanimous)
• Directed staff to return with recommendations on CombCode changes
• Discussed limiting CombCode changes to start of water year (no formal action)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct regular county business and review consent items. The agenda includes routine administrative approvals and reports from the Auditor-Controller and Health Care Agency.

• Independent Audit of Basic Financial Statements of the Ventura County Treasury Investment Pool for the Year Ended June 30, 2021
• Revision to the County of Ventura Internal Audit Charter
• First Amendment to the agreement with the City of Oxnard for a permanent, year-round homeless shelter
• Agreement to provide Sexual Assault Response Team Services

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 11-41, including a $5,582,735 contract for pavement resurfacing on Lockwood Valley Road and a $209,466 habitat mitigation project. They also approved several public hearing items, including sewer service charge increases for County Service Area No. 29 and Waterworks District No. 16, and received the FY 2022-23 recommended budget. Closed session actions included authorizing CalFire to initiate two lawsuits on behalf of the Fire Protection District.

• Approved $5,582,735 contract to Griffith Company for Lockwood Valley Road resurfacing
• Approved $209,466 contract to Habitat Restoration Sciences for Arroyo Simi habitat mitigation
• Approved 6% sewer service charge increase for CSA No. 29 North Coast
• Approved 3% sewer service charge increase for Waterworks District No. 16 (Piru)
• Received FY 2022-23 recommended county budget
• Authorized CalFire to initiate two lawsuits for Fire Protection District
• Approved $400,000 legal representation agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon
• Appointed Jerrold Abramson to Aviation Advisory Commission

Air Pollution Control Board Special Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will hold a special meeting to discuss several items including the district budget and remote meeting authorizations. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.

• Adoption of a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period
• Public hearing regarding the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
• Receipt and filing of the New Source Review Annual Report regarding Rule 26.11

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved a resolution allowing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period. The board also approved the minutes from its May 10 and May 20, 2022 meetings. A public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget was held, with a second hearing scheduled for June 21, 2022. The board received and filed the New Source Review Annual Report regarding Rule 26.11.

• Approved remote teleconference meetings resolution (9-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10 and May 20, 2022 meetings (9-0)
• Set second public hearing on FY 2022-2023 budget for June 21, 2022
• Received and filed New Source Review Annual Report on Rule 26.11

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 review specific applicant requests and a series of stipulation agreements.

• Application 20/10969 (Rebecca S. Ortega): Request to vacate a 3/7/2022 stipulation and approve a corrected agreement
• Application 21/11255 (Cortazzo, Inc.): Request for approval of a large reduction stipulation agreement
• Applications 21/11019 – 21/11021 (Wells Fargo Bank NA): Confirmed in-person appearance
• Applications 21/11147 – 21/11168 (BPP Alphabet MF Rancho): Confirmed appearance
• Stipulation Agreement Items 77 through 93: Review and approval of agreements for applicants including Sunrise Growers Inc. and ROIC California LLC

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency will discuss amending its ordinance code to require monthly extraction reporting for facilities with advanced metering devices. The board will also review surcharge waiver requests and variance applications for the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins.

• Proposed Ordinance 8.10 requiring monthly extraction reporting for facilities with Advanced Metering Infrastructure
• Surcharge waiver requests for CombCode NAUMANN-PV (Naumann Ranches) and CombCode DUDA-OX (Duda Farm Fresh Foods)
• Appeal of Executive Officer's variance decision for Wonderful Citrus (CombCodes PCA-2 and PCA-ARC)
• Authorization for temporary variances and suspension of surcharges for operators in Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins
• Delegation of authority to sign letters of support for grant applications from other water purveyors

The Fox Canyon GMA Board unanimously approved suspending surcharge payments for operators with pending variance applications in the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins until those applications are decided. It also authorized the Executive Officer to approve temporary variances for the current water year based on historical extraction levels. The Board adopted Ordinance 8.10 requiring monthly extraction reporting by all non-exempt facilities, and granted surcharge waivers to two CombCodes (NAUMANN-PV and DUDA-OX). A variance request by Wonderful Citrus for CombCodes PCA-2 and PCA-ARC was approved with a 1,500 AF allocation, with two directors voting against.

• Suspended surcharges for pending variance applicants in OPV Basins (unanimous)
• Authorized EO to approve temporary variances for current water year (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 8.10 requiring monthly extraction reporting (unanimous)
• Granted surcharge waiver for CombCode NAUMANN-PV (unanimous)
• Granted surcharge waiver for CombCode DUDA-OX (4-1, West opposed)
• Approved Wonderful Citrus variance for 1,500 AF (3-2, Ramirez and Perello opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including April 27, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Officer's report (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a regular meeting including a consent agenda. Items include authorizations for animal services agreements and appointments to the Gold Coast Health Plan commission.

• Authorization for Animal Services Director to sign agreements with several cities through June 30, 2025
• Appointment of Sara Sanchez and re-appointment of Shawn Atin to the Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 11-48, including animal services agreements, airport capital improvements, and various contracts. They also adopted Ordinance No. 4603 approving military equipment use policies for the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office, and Ordinance No. 4602 changing zoning for 27.13 acres in the Ojai Valley. Additionally, they selected a new county seal design and approved several appointments and resolutions.

• Approved consent agenda items 11-48, including animal services agreements and airport CIP (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4603 approving military equipment use policies (4-0, Huber absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4602 changing zoning for 27.13 acres at 1802 McNeil Rd and 4205 Thacher Rd (5-0)
• Selected revised Design 4 for new county seal with 'Est. 1873' and 'California' (4-1, Long dissenting)
• Approved revised form hangar lease agreements at Camarillo and Oxnard airports
• Approved water rate increases for Waterworks District No. 19 (Somis)
• Approved transfer of $343,406 to City of San Buenaventura for Montalvo CSD dissolution
• Approved appointments to various boards and commissions

Air Pollution Control Board Special Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is holding a special meeting to conduct official business. The agenda includes an opening session and a closed session regarding a public employee appointment.

• Public Employee Appointment: APCD Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board met in closed session on May 20, 2022, to consider the appointment of an Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer. No reportable action was taken during the closed session. The minutes record no substantive decisions from the open meeting.

• Held closed session for public employee appointment (APCD Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer) - no reportable action

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission

The Commission will consider several municipal service reviews and sphere of influence updates for various water districts. Additionally, the agenda includes a proposed annexation of 6.3 acres to the Calleguas Municipal Water District.

• Annexation of 6.3 acres (Parcels A and B) to Calleguas Municipal Water District
• Municipal Service Reviews for six Ventura County special districts
• Sphere of Influence reviews for Hidden Valley Municipal Water District and several Waterworks Districts
• Approval of the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23

The Ventura LAFCo approved the annexation of a 6.3-acre area to the Calleguas Municipal Water District, including a 5.28-acre parcel for a 150-unit residential development and a 1.02-acre park parcel. The commission also accepted municipal service reviews and adopted sphere of influence updates for six water districts, and approved the FY 2022-23 final budget. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved Calleguas Municipal Water District Annexation – Cypress Place at Garden City/Garden City Acres Park (Parcels A and B) (6-0)
• Accepted Municipal Service Reviews for six Ventura County special districts (6-0)
• Adopted sphere of influence resolutions for Hidden Valley MWD and VCWD Nos. 1, 16, 17, 19, 38 (6-0 each)
• Approved Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (6-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under AB 361 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Received and filed budget-to-actual reports for March and April 2022 (6-0)
• Approved cancellation of June 8, 2022 LAFCo meeting (6-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review routine consent items, including healthcare staffing and equipment. The body will also consider a resolution to levy assessments for the Oak View School Preservation and Maintenance District.

• Resolution of Intention to Levy Assessments for the Oak View School Preservation and Maintenance District for FY 2022-23
• Sales order for Cerner Connectivity Engine Device Replacement and maintenance fees with Cerner Corporation for $51,583
• Amendment No. 14 to the contract for temporary healthcare staff with Mission Search Contract Services, Inc. for $549,800 for FY 2022-23

The Board of Supervisors approved consent items 11-25, including contracts for healthcare, public works, and tax matters, and adopted two ordinances repealing and reenacting county code chapters on county parks and the Rincon Parkway. It also declared a Level 3 water supply shortage for four waterworks districts, approved a $2.9 million agreement with Oxnard for a homeless shelter, and allocated housing funds. Closed sessions on litigation reported no action.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4600 on county parks (4-0, LaVere absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4601 on Rincon Parkway (4-0, LaVere absent)
• Declared Level 3 water supply shortage for Waterworks Districts 1, 17, 19, 38
• Approved $2,935,265 agreement with City of Oxnard for permanent homeless shelter
• Approved $838,936 in PLHA funds for housing projects
• Approved $1,776,585 increase for Area Agency on Aging meal delivery
• Approved $200M tax and revenue anticipation notes resolution
• Approved $51,583 Cerner connectivity device purchase

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will meet to discuss personnel changes and program reports. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the 2021 Annual Report on the Air Toxics 'Hot Spots' Program.

• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period
• Personnel change to delete one vacant Supervising Air Quality Specialist position and add one Supervising Air Quality Engineer position
• Public hearing regarding the 2021 Annual Report on the Air Toxics 'Hot Spots' Program
• Presentation regarding gas imaging camera capabilities for crude oil, natural gas, and landfill inspections
• Closed session regarding a public employee appointment for the Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer position

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved the 2021 Annual Report on the Air Toxics 'Hot Spots' Program after a public hearing. It also adopted resolutions to authorize remote teleconference meetings for 30 days and to reclassify a vacant position from Supervising Air Quality Specialist to Supervising Air Quality Engineer. The board received a presentation on the gas imaging camera and held a closed session on the Air Pollution Control Officer appointment with no reportable action.

• Approved 2021 Annual Report on Air Toxics Hot Spots Program (motion by Long, second by Ramirez)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (motion by Ramirez, second by Zaragoza)
• Adopted resolution to delete one vacant Supervising Air Quality Specialist position and add one Supervising Air Quality Engineer position, effective May 10, 2022 (motion by Ramirez, second by Long)
• Received presentation on Optical Gas Imaging camera for enhanced inspection use (motion by Long, second by Parks)
• Held closed session on APCD Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer appointment; no reportable action taken

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 is meeting to hear applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The board will review regular applications, validity hearings, and a series of stipulation agreements.

• Review of applications for Lineage Logistics, LLC and Moorpark Center LLC
• Request for approval of large reduction stipulation agreements for Westlake Park Place Inc.
• Request for approval of large reduction stipulation agreements for ROIC Park Oaks LLC
• Validity hearings for applications from Douglas H - Ariel B Tr Coates and Lance G. Watkins
• Review and approval of stipulation agreements for items 61 through 84, including BMW of North America, Inc.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a regular meeting that includes the review of previous meeting minutes and consent agenda items. Discussion topics include audit agreements and health care agency sales orders.

• Audit Agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for a not-to-exceed total of $376,923
• Amendment to the Eide Bailly, LLP audit agreement increasing compensation by $41,840 for a revised total of $415,553
• Sales order with Cerner Corporation for Cerner Practice Management and Experian eCare NEXT estimated at $3,931,488

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved several consent items, including a $200 million tax and revenue anticipation note issuance for fiscal year 2022-23, and a $3.93 million software contract with Cerner Corporation. They also approved a conditional use permit for outdoor events at 1050 Potrero Road, with Supervisor Parks dissenting, and adopted the amended Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Supervisor Huber absent.

• Approved $200M tax and revenue anticipation notes for FY 2022-23
• Approved $3.93M Cerner software contract for health care agency
• Approved conditional use permit for outdoor events at 1050 Potrero Road (Supervisor Parks dissenting)
• Approved amended Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan
• Approved $376,923 audit agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP
• Approved $41,840 amendment to audit agreement, increasing total to $415,553
• Approved $250,000 grant application for summer training program for students with disabilities
• Approved $43,762 contract modification for Fillmore Library Expansion Project

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct hearings to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes several continued, postponed, and new appeal applications.

• Appeal 20/10536: Jose Luis Cisneros
• Appeal 20/11019: James B. and Nancy L. Hicks
• Appeal 20/11270: Edgar R. - Sara L. Marroquin
• Appeal 21/10283: Robert L. & Susan L. Werner
• Appeal 21/10746: Claudia & Alvin Cunningham

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is meeting to review several resolutions. These include authorizing remote teleconference meetings and approving financial schedules and property sales for successor agencies.

• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period
• Resolution approving the final obligation payment schedule for the Simi Valley Community Development Agency successor agency
• Resolution approving the sale of real property at 15404 Princeton Avenue to Quail Capital Investments, LLC

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board approved the sale of real property at 15404 Princeton Avenue in Moorpark to Quail Capital Investments, LLC. The board also adopted resolutions authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days and approving the final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Simi Valley Community Development Agency successor. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved sale of 15404 Princeton Avenue property to Quail Capital Investments, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (5-0)
• Adopted final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Simi Valley successor agency (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Fox Canyon GMA April 27, 2022

The Board of Directors will review a contract for the destruction of a state well in Oxnard and a contract modification for legal and consulting services. Additional items include discussions on drought executive orders, water extraction variances, and various litigation matters.

• Contract for destruction of State Well No. 01N22W04K01S at 936 W. 5th Street, Oxnard for $64,756.20
• Five-month installment plan for Fujii Growers, Inc. surcharges of $518.92
• Contract modification with Jarvis Fay & Gibson for groundwater augmentation fee services up to $68,291
• Variance request for unreported extractions from State Well Number 01N21W17B02
• Update on Governor Newsom’s Drought Executive Order N-7-22

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board approved a contract modification with Jarvis Fay & Gibson for legal and consulting services related to groundwater augmentation fees, not to exceed $68,291. The Board also received an update on Governor Newsom's drought executive order N-7-22 and adopted a resolution honoring retiring Groundwater Specialist Kathleen Riedel. A proposed installment plan for Fujii Growers' surcharge payment failed.

• Approved contract modification with Jarvis Fay & Gibson for $68,291 (4-0)
• Received update on Governor Newsom's Drought Executive Order N-7-22 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-03 honoring Kathleen Riedel (4-0)
• Denied installment plan for Fujii Growers' surcharge payment (3-0 failed)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to conduct a regular meeting including the approval of consent agenda items. Discussion includes updates to the Area Agency on Aging Strategic Plan and reports regarding treasury cash counts.

• Increase in revenue and appropriations for the Department of Animal Services Spay and Neuter Program
• Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Strategic Plan Update for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Report on the Count of Cash in Custody of the Treasury for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2021

The Board approved a $7.07 million Homekey Round 2 application for transitional housing for homeless and at-risk transition age youth with Casa Pacifica as co-applicant, including a $640,000 local match from ARPA funds. It also approved a $5.3 million job order contract for facilities projects, adopted military equipment policies for Sheriff and DA, and approved a 2.5% dental premium rate reduction. The Board authorized $65.3 million in ARPA fund reservations and confirmed a $250 payment to In-Home Supportive Service providers.

• Approved Homekey Round 2 application for transitional housing with Casa Pacifica, up to $7,070,000 (motion by Long, seconded by Huber)
• Awarded $5,308,500 job order contract to MTM Construction for facilities projects (consent item 24)
• Adopted military equipment policies for Sheriff's Office and DA's Office (motion by Long, seconded by Huber)
• Approved 2.5% dental premium rate reduction from MetLife for 2022 (consent item 18)
• Authorized $65,300,000 ARPA fund reservation and confirmed $1,718,000 for IHSS provider payments (motion by Long, seconded by Huber)
• Approved $182,000 voter outreach contract with California Secretary of State (consent item 16)
• Approved $1,663,712 HRSA grant for Magnolia Medical Clinic West renovations (consent item 26)
• Approved $1,134,679 engineering contract for Live Oak Acres Levee System with Tetra Tech (consent item 42)

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 hear from various individual and corporate applicants regarding property valuations.

• Review of large reduction stipulation agreements for Amgen, Inc.
• Findings of Fact for Royal Wine Corp. reducing enrolled value to $5,240,200
• Request to approve a facsimile signed stipulation for Nesbit Pacific Inc.
• Hearings for SV Marketplace LLC and Milan Tuscany LLC
• Review of 56 stipulation agreements for applicants including Starbucks Corporation and J C Penney Properties Inc.

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission

The Commission will conduct a Municipal Service Review and sphere of influence review for the Camrosa Water District. The body is also deciding on the fee schedule and proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23.

• Municipal Service Review for the Camrosa Water District
• Sphere of Influence Review for the Camrosa Water District
• Readoption of the LAFCo Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Approval of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Authorization of remote teleconference meetings per AB 361

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board is reviewing several grant funding requests for air quality projects and marine vessel speed reduction. Additionally, the Board will consider establishing annual compensation for the interim Air Pollution Control Officer.

• Approval of seven air quality project grants totaling $442,898
• Approval of 15 agricultural air quality project grants totaling $1,899,797
• Approval of a $9,872.50 Supplemental Environmental Project oversight agreement for marine vessel speed reduction
• Establishment of annual salary of $190,142.69 for the interim Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved seven community air quality grants totaling $442,898 and 15 agricultural grants totaling $1,899,797, both under state programs. It also approved a supplemental agreement for marine vessel speed reduction incentives ($9,872.50) and set the interim APCO/Executive Officer's annual salary at $190,142.69. All actions were approved by motion, with members Long and Pollock absent.

• Approved 7 community air quality grants totaling $442,898 (motion by Zaragoza, seconded by Edmonds)
• Approved 15 agricultural air quality grants totaling $1,899,797 (motion by Zaragoza, seconded by Rollins)
• Approved SEP oversight agreement with CARB for $9,872.50 (motion by Zaragoza, seconded by Rollins)
• Approved interim APCO/Executive Officer annual salary of $190,142.69 (motion by Edmonds, seconded by Zaragoza)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (motion by Huber, seconded by Ramirez)
• Received and filed executed Carl Moyer Program grant agreement with CARB (no motion)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The board is meeting to review applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The session includes the election of a Chair and Vice Chair for Board No. 2. Members will also review various stipulation agreements for approval.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Assessment Appeals Board No. 2
• Request to vacate and correct stipulation agreements for Poke To Me and Paradigm 6653 Darby LLC
• Request for approval of a large reduction stipulation agreement for 225 Hillcrest, LP
• Review of 32 stipulation agreements for applicants including Cool-Pak LLC and various individual trusts
• Request to approve a facsimile signed stipulation for Ross A. Lydecker

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will meet to select a 2022 stewardship award recipient and appoint the year's Chair, Vice Chair, and committee members. The agenda also includes updates on Groundwater Sustainability Plans and potential project additions for the Las Posas Valley Basin.

• Selection of the 2022 John K. Flynn Groundwater Stewardship Award recipient
• Appointment of 2022 Board Chair, Vice Chair, and committee assignments
• Report on DWR approval of Groundwater Sustainability Plans for Las Posas Valley Basin, Oxnard Subbasin, and Pleasant Valley Basin
• Addition of projects to the Las Posas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan list
• Contract modification with Jarvis Fay & Gibson up to $63,000 for groundwater augmentation fee services

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors met in closed session and, by a 5-0 vote, selected Dr. Sevet Johnson to serve as Interim County Executive Officer effective March 23, 2022, and also voted 5-0 to conduct a nationwide recruitment for a permanent County Executive Officer. The board authorized disclosure of confidential information from a March 8 closed session, revealing that former County Executive Officer Michael Powers was placed on paid administrative leave and later resigned before a special meeting could be held. No reportable action was taken on existing litigation or medical staff privileges items.

• Selected Dr. Sevet Johnson as Interim County Executive Officer (5-0)
• Authorized nationwide recruitment for permanent County Executive Officer (5-0)
• Authorized disclosure of March 8 closed session info on Michael Powers' leave and resignation (5-0)
• No reportable action on Pacific Bell litigation
• No reportable action on medical staff privileges

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is addressing a vacancy in the County Executive Officer position. Discussions include selecting executive recruitment services, determining compensation for an interim officer, and adopting a transition management plan.

• Selection of executive recruitment services for the County Executive Officer position
• Direction on compensation for an appointed Interim County Executive Officer
• Adoption of an initial Transition Management Plan regarding HR policies and organizational roles
• Grant agreement with Humane Society of the United States for $255,675 for Pets for Life Program
• Increase of appropriations by $3,004,908 for Area Agency on Aging meal delivery services

The Board of Supervisors selected CPS HR Consulting to conduct executive recruitment services for the County Executive Officer position, authorizing a contract not to exceed $75,000. They also directed that the interim CEO receive the same total compensation as the former CEO, and approved a review of human resources policies and whistleblower protections. A large consent agenda was approved with a revised letter for item 22 and item 17 approved except for recommendation No. 6, which was continued.

• Selected CPS HR Consulting for CEO recruitment, contract up to $75,000
• Directed interim CEO compensation equal to former CEO's total package
• Approved HR policy review and independent consultant for employee complaint process
• Approved consent items 14-44, with item 22 revised and item 17 partially continued
• Approved $255,675 grant for Pets for Life program with Humane Society
• Approved $9.7M in job order contracts for county facility repairs
• Approved $5.233M general job order contract with MTM Construction
• Approved 48 new and 48 deleted full-time positions in Human Services Agency

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission

The Commission is considering a municipal service review for the Bell Canyon Community Services District. The body will also discuss support for state legislation regarding LAFCo law and authorize remote teleconference meetings.

• Public hearing on Bell Canyon Community Services District Sphere of Influence Review (LAFCo 20-09S)
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per AB 361
• Proposed support for Senate Bill 938 regarding LAFCo law protest provisions
• Review of February 2022 Budget to Actual Report

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission met on March 16, 2022, and conducted only procedural opening actions: call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and agenda review. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several consent agenda items including housing project funding, healthcare staffing agreements, and behavioral health service adjustments. The meeting includes a summary report on COVID-19.

• Allocation of $867,698 in PLHA funding for Casa Aliento ($61,298) and Mesa Ojai ($806,400)
• Redirection of $806,400 in Home Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan Funds from Mesa Ojai to Casa Aliento
• $85,800 for Kronos Workforce Dimensions implementation project management support
• Increase of Mission Search Contract Services, Inc. temporary healthcare staff contract to $539,700
• Increase of Dennis M. Giroux & Associates, Inc. drug medi-cal service agreement from $587,327 to $840,110

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution requesting state legislators support relief from the local transaction and use tax cap, with a modification adding a 0.5% limit on how much the cap could be exceeded. The board also approved a mid-year budget report with adjustments, adopted a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings, and continued a conditional use permit hearing for outdoor events at 1050 Potrero Road to May 3, 2022.

• Adopted resolution requesting state relief from transaction tax cap, with 0.5% limit added (3-2, Parks and Huber dissenting)
• Approved mid-year budget report and FY 2021-22 budget adjustment recommendations
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings, with hybrid meetings starting April 26, 2022
• Approved $867,698 in PLHA funding for Casa Aliento and Mesa Ojai Homekey projects
• Approved $85,800 for Kronos Workforce Dimensions implementation support
• Approved amendments to temporary healthcare staffing contracts, increasing Mission Search to $539,700
• Approved $790,000 agreement with City of Oxnard for encampment outreach and motel vouchers
• Continued conditional use permit hearing for Epona LLC outdoor events to May 3, 2022

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is meeting to approve grant funding for agricultural projects and reappoint members to the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee. The board will also consider a resolution to allow remote teleconference meetings for 30 days.

• Approval of 32 grant funding requests for agricultural air quality projects totaling $2,827,886
• Reappointment of six members to the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee for terms ending January 1, 2026
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period
• Closed session to consider an Interim APCD Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer appointment

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved 32 grant requests for new agricultural air quality projects under the Carl Moyer Program, totaling $2,827,886, and authorized the APCO to sign grant agreements. The board also reappointed six members to the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee, adopted a resolution allowing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days, and appointed Ali Ghasemi as interim APCD Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer effective April 1, 2022. All actions were approved by motion and carried, with no recorded opposition.

• Approved 32 agricultural air quality grants totaling $2,827,886 (motion carried)
• Reappointed Kent Bullard, Gene Rubin, Ron Merkord, Marv King, John Kromka, and Mike Stubblefield to Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (motion carried)
• Appointed Ali Ghasemi as interim APCD Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer effective April 1, 2022 (unanimous, Zaragoza absent)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 1 is meeting to review applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the term ending July 17, 2023.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Assessment Appeals Board No. 1
• Review of assessment applications for Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. and Moorpark Center LLC
• Review of assessment applications for Thousand Oaks Marketplace, L. P. and Cal World Thousand Oaks LLC
• Approval of a facsimile stipulation agreement for Marguerite L. Heydt, Tr.
• Review and approval of 58 stipulation agreements for various applicants (Items 72-129)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors is voting on a consent agenda containing 28 routine items. Key decisions include authorizing a $40 million tax-exempt bond for a multifamily rental project in Camarillo and a $5.3 million grant for transitional housing for homeless youth. The board also approves a $1.475 million contract for energy services and ratifies pandemic-era motel voucher agreements.

• Approval of $40,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds for the Vintage at University Glen multifamily rental project at 45 Rincon Drive, Camarillo
• Authorization to apply for $5,300,000 in Homekey Round 2 funding for transitional housing for homeless and at-risk transition age youth
• Approval of a $1,475,000 contract with Recurve Analytics Inc. for the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) Residential Single Family Home Program
• Ratification of Project Roomkey motel voucher agreements with Premier Inn, Best Western, Ventura Vagabond, and Rex Motel, with amendments up to $20,000,000
• Approval of a $201,800.57 amendment to the Oxnard Airport PFAS soil and groundwater investigation contract with Ninyo & Moore

The Board approved amendments to the Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance relating to agricultural worker housing and employee housing, with modifications. An initial motion to approve with different modifications failed for lack of majority vote. The approved version limits surviving household members who may continue to reside in agricultural worker housing after a farmworker's death to a 'surviving spouse or domestic partner' and directs staff to include an analysis of best practices regarding laundry, kitchen, and posting requirements for Group Quarters in the Farmworker Housing Study. The Board also approved all consent items 12-39, including a $1,475,000 contract for the 3C-REN Residential Single Family Home Program, a $5,300,000 Homekey Round 2 funding application for transitional housing, and a $40,000,000 tax-exempt bond issuance for a multifamily rental housing project in Camarillo.

• Approved agricultural worker housing ordinance amendments with modifications (3-2, Parks and Ramirez dissenting)
• Approved $1,475,000 contract with Recurve Analytics for 3C-REN program (consent)
• Authorized application for $5,300,000 Homekey Round 2 funding for transitional housing (consent)
• Approved $40,000,000 tax-exempt bond issuance for Vintage at University Glen housing project (consent)
• Ratified COVID-19 motel voucher agreements up to $20,000,000 (consent)
• Approved $2,807,067 equipment buyout for Ventura County Medical Center (consent)
• Approved $315,000 for idle reduction systems on 19 patrol vehicles (consent)
• Approved lease of Old Fire Station 20 to Sheriff's Volunteer Search & Rescue (consent)

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer is meeting to hear applications to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The body will determine whether to proceed with hearings, continue items to future dates, or address postponed applications.

• Hearing for application 20/10493 & 20/10494 (Greg Mazza)
• Hearing for application 20/10536 (Jose Luis Cisneros)
• Hearing for application 21/10022 (Harold F. Neff)
• Hearing for application 21/10278 (Renee D. Higgins)
• Hearing for application 21/10879 (Mark Lee Gastineau)

Fox Canyon GMA February 23, 2022 Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will discuss updating policies for extraction allocation variances and review the FY 2021-22 mid-year budget. The meeting also includes a presentation on water-supply sustainability in the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins.

• Amended Resolution No. 2020-03 to delegate authority to the Executive Officer to adjust civil penalties for non-reporting violations
• FY 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Review report
• Resolution to authorize the use of remote teleconferencing for Board meetings
• Presentation on achieving water-supply sustainability in the OPV basins before 2030

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board adopted Amended Resolution No. 2020-03, delegating authority to the Executive Officer to adjust certain civil penalties for non-reporting violations related to extraction allocations. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and a resolution for remote teleconferencing, and received a mid-year budget report and a presentation on water-supply sustainability.

• Adopted Amended Resolution No. 2020-03 delegating penalty adjustment authority to Executive Officer
• Adopted resolution allowing remote teleconferencing for Board meetings
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2021 Board meeting
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2022 Board meeting
• Received and filed FY 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Review report
• Received presentation on water-supply sustainability by United Water Conservation District staff

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission

The Commission will elect its 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair and adopt legislative policies. Discussion includes a residential parcel annexation for the Camarillo Sanitary District and several municipal service reviews.

• Camarillo Sanitary District annexation of 708 Calle Del Norte
• Municipal Service Reviews for eight Ventura County special districts
• Sphere of Influence updates for Camarillo, Ojai Valley, and Saticoy sanitary districts
• Sphere of Influence reviews for Ventura County Service Areas 29, 30, 32, and 34
• Applications received for S. Ventu Park Rd. and 1200 Kathleen Dr. in Thousand Oaks

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) approved municipal service reviews (MSRs) for eight special districts, including Camarillo Sanitary District, Ojai Valley Sanitary District, Saticoy Sanitary District, Triunfo Water & Sanitation District, and Ventura County Service Areas No. 29, 30, 32, and 34. The Commission also adopted resolutions updating or reviewing the spheres of influence for these districts, all with unanimous votes. Additionally, the Commission elected Carmen Ramirez as chair and Pat Richards as vice-chair for 2022, and approved the annexation of 708 Calle Del Norte to the Camarillo Sanitary District. A motion to continue the Camarillo Sanitary District MSR to April 20, 2022, failed 5-2.

• Approved municipal service reviews for eight special districts (Camarillo, Ojai Valley, Saticoy, Triunfo Water & Sanitation, CSA 29, CSA 30, CSA 32, CSA 34) with CEQA exemptions.
• Adopted resolutions updating spheres of influence for Camarillo Sanitary District, Ojai Valley Sanitary District, Saticoy Sanitary District, and CSA 29.
• Adopted resolutions reviewing spheres of influence for Triunfo Water & Sanitation District, CSA 30, CSA 32, and CSA 34, determining updates were not necessary.
• Elected Carmen Ramirez as chair and Pat Richards as vice-chair for 2022, both by 7-0 votes.
• Approved LAFCo 21-13 annexation of 708 Calle Del Norte to the Camarillo Sanitary District, with CEQA exemption.
• Adopted 2022 legislative policies by a 4-3 vote.
• Authorized remote teleconference meetings under AB 361 and approved December 2021 minutes and budget reports.
• Failed motion to continue the Camarillo Sanitary District MSR to April 20, 2022, by a 5-2 vote.

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 is meeting to hear applications and stipulations for changed property assessments to equalize the local roll. The board will also conduct the swearing-in of members for Boards No. 1 and No. 2.

• Swearing-in of Board No. 1 members Norman Chung, Anthony Furino, Brian Sisk, and Mary Ferris
• Swearing-in of Board No. 2 members Chung Cam, Patricia Little, and Bradley Lunetta
• Request for Large Reduction Stipulation Agreements for Westlake Park Place Inc.
• Request for Large Reduction Stipulation Agreements for MRT Services Company
• Review of stipulation agreements for items 94 through 126, including Black Angus Steakhouses LLC

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will review previous meeting minutes and consider updates to general operating procedures. The agenda includes a resolution for remote teleconference meetings and an advisory committee appointment.

• Amendments to General Operating Procedures regarding District office addresses and public speaking time limits
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period
• Appointment of Aracely Preciado to the APCD Advisory Committee for Supervisorial District No. 5
• Recognition of Stephen Craig Hurlock, Ph.D., for 20 years of service on the Hearing Board
• Correspondence regarding the Port Access Route Study: The Pacific Coast From Washington to California

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved amendments to its operating procedures, including updating the district's headquarters address and changing public speaker time limits. It also adopted a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days and appointed Aracely Preciado to the APCD Advisory Committee. The board recognized Stephen Craig Hurlock for 20 years of service and received correspondence regarding a Coast Guard port access route study.

• Approved amendments to Policy No. 2 updating district headquarters address and Policy No. 16(A) changing public speaker time limits
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days
• Approved appointment of Aracely Preciado to APCD Advisory Committee for Supervisorial District No. 5, term ending January 6, 2025
• Recognized Stephen Craig Hurlock, Ph.D., for 20 years of service on the Hearing Board
• Received and filed correspondence to U.S. Coast Guard regarding Port Access Route Study

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several consent items including budget adjustments and facility contracts. The body will also receive a summary report on COVID-19.

• Financial support of $775,000 to the City of San Buenaventura for a permanent, year-round homeless shelter
• Eight facility repair and remodeling projects totaling $1,886,620 and ratification of three projects totaling $2,056,719
• Increase of 30 annual service agreements by $4,991,500 and emergency flood mitigation services of $1,900,000
• Sales order for Cerner Corporation estimated at $503,962
• Grant application for the Soule Park Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Tree Replacement Project

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 12-32, including budget adjustments, contracts, and grants. They also approved a $16.5 million increase for COVID-19 mitigation and testing, and authorized a $2.1 million contract amendment with Mercy House Living Centers. Additionally, they approved the Agromin-Limoneira organics processing project with a 5-0 vote, and continued a public hearing on a conditional use permit for outdoor events to March 8, 2022.

• Approved $16.5M increase for COVID-19 emergency response (unanimous)
• Approved $775,000 for year-round homeless shelter with City of San Buenaventura (consent)
• Approved $1,886,620 for eight facility repair projects under job order contracts (consent)
• Approved $4,991,500 increase for 30 annual service agreements (consent)
• Approved $503,962 sales order with Cerner Corporation for communications (consent)
• Approved Agromin-Limoneira organics processing project, Ordinance No. 4595 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for outdoor events at 1050 Potrero Road to March 8, 2022
• Approved $2,498,907 grant for Sexual Assault Kit Initiative and new positions (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss several healthcare agency contract amendments and appointments to the Assessment Appeals Board. The body will also receive a summary report on COVID-19 and review the county budget timeline through Fiscal Year 2022-23.

• Amendment to Cross Country Staffing, Inc. contract adding $200,000 for FY 2021-22
• Increase of Trane U.S. Inc. HVAC repair purchase order from $200,000 to $300,000
• Amendment to Traditions Psychology Group, Inc. agreement increasing compensation by $188,142 and $451,541 for subsequent periods
• Amendment to Gold Coast Neonatal Services agreement increasing compensation by $150,000 and $225,000 per fiscal year
• Appointment of four new members and reappointment of three existing members to the Assessment Appeals Board

The Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Ventura County Fire Protection District Board, unanimously appointed Dustin Gardner as County Fire Chief in closed session. The board also approved several consent items, including healthcare staffing contract amendments, a psychiatric services agreement amendment, and a resolution regarding the McFarlane gas compressor facility. No other substantive decisions were made outside of routine approvals.

• Appointed Dustin Gardner as County Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to healthcare staffing contracts (Cross Country, AMN, McCall & Lee) and HVAC repair purchase order increase
• Approved first amendment to psychiatric services agreement with Traditions Psychology Group, increasing compensation by $188,142
• Approved second amendment to neonatology services agreement with Gold Coast Neonatal Services, increasing compensation by $150,000
• Approved reappointment of three and appointment of four members to Assessment Appeals Board
• Directed staff to modify Cultural Heritage Board appointment process and evaluate Airport Advisory Commission/Airport Authority
• Adopted resolution requesting state agencies assess McFarlane gas compressor facility and consider relocation
• Received and filed budget timeline and various reports

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer is meeting to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The body will review various applications to determine if property valuations should be adjusted.

• Hearing for Estate of Carla H. Dizon (Application 19/11497)
• Hearing for Black Angus Steakhouses LLC #1073 (Application 21/10565)
• Hearing for Fox Oaks LLC/Hsiao Lung Tang (Application 20/11534)
• Hearing for Lamb Family Trust (Application 21/10408)
• Hearing for Stewart Family Trust (Application 21/10528)

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is meeting to approve recognized obligation payment schedules and administrative budgets for several city successor agencies for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. The board will also consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings for 30 days.

• Payment schedules and budgets for Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Port Hueneme, and Thousand Oaks successor agencies
• Payment schedules for Oxnard, San Buenaventura, and Simi Valley successor agencies
• Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Thousand Oaks Redevelopment Successor Agency
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board approved staff recommendations for Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules (ROPS) and administrative budgets for the 2022-2023 fiscal year for eight successor agencies, including Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks. It also approved a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period. All votes were unanimous, with Board Member Griffin absent for several items.

• Approved ROPS and administrative budget for Camarillo Successor Agency (unanimous)
• Approved ROPS and administrative budget for Fillmore Successor Agency (unanimous)
• Approved ROPS and administrative budget for Moorpark Successor Agency (unanimous)
• Approved ROPS for Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency (unanimous)
• Approved ROPS and administrative budget for Port Hueneme Successor Agency (unanimous)
• Approved ROPS for San Buenaventura Successor Agency (unanimous, Griffin absent)
• Approved ROPS for Simi Valley Community Development Agency Successor Agency (unanimous, Griffin absent)
• Approved ROPS and administrative budget for Thousand Oaks Redevelopment Successor Agency (unanimous, Griffin absent)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is reviewing annual reports and adding projects to sustainability plans for the Oxnard Subbasin and Pleasant Valley Basin. The Board will also consider grant applications for these basins and hear an appeal regarding civil penalties.

• Hearing on appeal by ET Agricultural Associates, LLC and Marz Farms, Inc. regarding $730,000.00 in civil penalties
• Proposed adoption of Resolutions Nos. 2022-01 and 2022-02 to apply for DWR SGM Implementation Round 1 Grants
• Approval of Groundwater Sustainability Plan Annual Reports for Water Year 2021
• Addition of water supply and infrastructure projects to the Oxnard Subbasin and Pleasant Valley Basin lists
• Resolution to authorize the use of remote teleconferencing for Board meetings

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board approved the addition of projects to the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) lists for the Oxnard Subbasin and Pleasant Valley Basin, and approved the GSP Annual Reports for Water Year 2021. The Board also adopted resolutions authorizing the Executive Officer to apply for state grants for both basins. Additionally, the Board approved a letter of support for a grant application and denied an appeal of civil penalties for unreported extractions.

• Approved addition of projects to GSP lists for Oxnard Subbasin and Pleasant Valley Basin (5-0)
• Approved GSP Annual Reports for Water Year 2021 for both basins (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-01 and 2022-02 authorizing grant applications for SGM Implementation Round 1 (5-0)
• Denied appeal of $730,000 civil penalties for unreported extractions (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Garden Acres MWC 'SWAN' grant application (4-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review routine consent items and receive a summary report on COVID-19. Key decisions include funding for housing strategies and authorizations for emergency healthcare staffing.

• Ratification of $4,315,276 from CDSS for Project Roomkey and Rehousing Strategy Program
• Authorization for emergency staffing services agreements not to exceed $20,550,000
• Authorization for temporary nurse staffing services not to exceed $5,650,000
• Authorization for temporary clinical laboratory staffing services not to exceed $2,950,000
• Lease amendments for 65A, 65B, and 65C Durley Avenue at Camarillo Airport

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 12 and 14-32, including contracts for temporary healthcare staffing, behavioral health services, and a wireless lease. They also adopted two ordinances: one reestablishing the County Organized Health System (Ordinance No. 4593) and another amending commercial weighing and consumer protection rules (Ordinance No. 4594). Additionally, they approved a $9.7 million contract for the Thousand Oaks Fire Station No. 34 and a $14.5 million helicopter purchase.

• Approved consent items 12 and 14-32 (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4593 reestablishing County Organized Health System (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4594 amending commercial weighing and consumer protection rules (5-0)
• Awarded $9,715,001 contract to Telacu Construction for Fire Station Thousand Oaks No. 34
• Approved $14,509,798 purchase of Bell 412EPX helicopter from Bell Textron
• Approved $2.5M local match for Quality Inn supportive housing project
• Approved 100% renewable electricity policy for county lessees (Supervisor Long dissenting)
• Approved sending letter to support solar rooftops

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 owners and corporate entities seeking assessment adjustments.

• Review of applications for Cool-Pak LLC, Semtech Corp., and Apple Inc
• Review of applications for Moorpark Center LLC and Lineage Logistics, LLC
• Review of applications for Welltower Victory II Landlord LP and Welltower Prop Co Group LLC
• Stipulation agreements for 13 items including Marsh Weiss Family Trust and Scarborough Farms Inc
• Hearings for individual applicants including Mark Richards and Christina Shaffer

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will elect its leadership for 2022 and assign members to various boards and commissions. The meeting includes a summary report on COVID-19 and several consent items regarding healthcare staffing and housing loans.

• Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair for the Board of Supervisors and County governed Special Districts for 2022
• Increase of aggregate not-to-exceed amount for temporary staffing and laboratory services by $1,535,000 to $2,829,098 for FY 2021-22
• Modification of loan terms with Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura for Rancho Verde Farmworker Apartment
• Increase of agreement amount for Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention Support Services with Idea Engineering, Inc. from $150,000 to $295,000
• Increase of purchase order with R and J Prosthetic Appliance Co. from $164,479 to $289,479 for FY 2021-22

The Board of Supervisors approved all consent items (14-32) in a single motion, including contracts, grants, and appointments. They also approved a resolution for remote meetings, accepted $1.05M in state COVID-19 relief funds for microbusiness grants, and adopted water rate increases for Waterworks District No. 17 (Bell Canyon). A closed session authorized litigation initiation by a 4-1 vote.

• Approved consent items 14-32 (unanimous)
• Authorized remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved $1,052,850 in COVID-19 relief grants for microbusinesses (unanimous)
• Adopted water rate increases for Waterworks District No. 17 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Behavioral Health Advisory Board bylaws (unanimous)
• Authorized litigation initiation in closed session (4-1)
• Received and filed correspondence supporting ending gun shows at fairgrounds (unanimous)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is meeting to elect its 2022 Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also vote on appointments to the APCB Standing Committee, the South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council, and the District Hearing Board.

• Nomination and election of the 2022 Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of two members to the APCB Standing Committee and one to the South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council
• Appointment of Victor Kamhi (Public Member) and Diane Narhi (Alternate Medical Professional) to the District Hearing Board
• Resolution modifying benefits for Management, Confidential Clerical, and Other Unrepresented Employees
• Proposed amendment to Policy No. 4 regarding public comment time durations

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved several items: appointing Board Members Ramirez and Rollins to the Standing Committee and reappointing Edmonds to the South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council; appointing Victor Kamhi as Public Member and Diane Narhi as Alternate Medical Professional to the Hearing Board; adopting an amended resolution for unrepresented employees' benefits; authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days; and approving staff recommendations on modifying public comment time durations. All votes were unanimous with Board Member Blatz absent.

• Appointed Ramirez and Rollins to APCB Standing Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Edmonds to South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Kamhi as Public Member and Narhi as Alternate Medical Professional to Hearing Board (unanimous)
• Adopted amended resolution for unrepresented employees' benefits (unanimous)
• Authorized remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations on public comment time durations (unanimous)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to review applications and stipulations for changed property assessments. The board will also receive and file final findings of fact for several previously heard cases.

• Request for approval of a large reduction stipulation agreement for Baxalta USA Inc (Application 20/10810)
• Findings of Fact sustaining enrolled values for Upside Oxnard Par 1 LLC/Lowes HIW INC ranging from $25,389,852 to $30,262,772
• Findings of Fact sustaining a $1,316,800 enrolled value for Eureka Trust
• Findings of Fact abating 10% assessment penalties for Sysco Corporation, G. I. Industries, and Waste Management of California, Inc.
• Review of stipulation agreements for applicants including Sarkis Grigoryan, Keith A Schulner, and Westlake Owner LLC

City Selection Committee Meeting

The City Selection Committee is meeting to elect its 2022 Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also appoint city representatives to the Local Agency Formation Commission and the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022 calendar year
• Appointment of a City Member as Regular Commissioner to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for a four-year term
• Appointment of a City Member as Alternate Commissioner to LAFCo for a term ending December 31, 2023
• Appointment of a Regular and Alternate Director to the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (FCGMA) Board of Directors for two-year terms

The Ventura County City Selection Committee met on January 7, 2022, and made appointments to two regional boards. Janice Parvin was appointed as the regular LAFCo commissioner for a four-year term. For the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, Bert E. Perello was appointed as regular director and Tony Trembley as alternate director, after a motion to appoint Trembley as regular director failed.

• Appointed Janice Parvin as LAFCo regular commissioner for term Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2025
• Appointed Bert E. Perello as FCGMA regular director (2-3 vote, with Mulchay and Parvin dissenting)
• Motion to appoint Tony Trembley as FCGMA regular director failed for lack of majority
• Appointed Tony Trembley as FCGMA alternate director

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board Special Meeting

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is meeting to review previous minutes and conduct regular business. The primary action item is the adoption of a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period.

• Adoption of a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board held a special meeting on January 5, 2022, with all members present. The board approved a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a 30-day period, as recommended by staff. The motion was made by Board Member Griffin, seconded by Board Member Mishler, and carried. One public comment was heard from Robert Bravo.

• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (unanimous)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board met via Zoom on January 5, 2022, and adopted a resolution to allow remote teleconferencing for future board meetings. The board also held a closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted resolution to use remote teleconferencing for board meetings
• Held closed session on existing litigation (Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA)