Ventura County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to open its December 19, 2023 meeting with standard procedural items, including approving prior minutes and processing agenda revisions. The provided text outlines public comment rules, Levine Act disclosure requirements, and references a Consent Agenda covering Items 11 through 49. No specific substantive proposals, contracts, or rezoning measures are listed in the supplied document.

• Approval of the December 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of minor agenda revisions or additions
• Public comment guidelines and remote/in-person participation instructions
• Levine Act campaign contribution disclosure requirements for board members and participants

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting

The FCGMA Board of Directors will review the initial Watermaster Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The meeting includes a proposal to adopt Resolution No. 2023-03, which sets a $64 per acre-foot basin assessment for water right holders in the Las Posas Valley Basin.

• Proposed initial Watermaster Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Resolution No. 2023-03: $64 per acre-foot basin assessment for Las Posas Valley Basin water right holders

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings on proposed rule amendments regarding crude oil and natural gas production facilities. The agenda also includes consideration of five marine air quality grants totaling $520,586. Additionally, the Board will review new service rates and fees for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Amendments to Rule 71 regarding crude oil and reactive organic compounds
• Amendments to Rule 74.10 for oil and natural gas production facilities
• $520,586 in grants for marine air quality projects
• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 service rates and fees
• $7,787.50 SEP payment from Sportsman's Warehouse Southwest, Inc.

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is scheduled to hear several applications to equalize property assessments on the local roll. These hearings involve applications from The Vons Companies and Albertsons LLC.

• Applications 19/11129 – 19/11146, & 19/11157 – 19/11159 (The Vons Companies)
• Applications 20/11383 & 20/11384 (Albertsons LLC)
• Applications 20/11385 – 20/11402 (Vons Companies, Inc.)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Board will review the Las Posas Valley Initial Watermaster Budget and a Basin Assessment of $64 per acre-foot for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The meeting includes a public hearing for a new well permit application in the Oxnard Subbasin. Staff will also report on PFOA detection in a Strickland MWC public water supply well.

• Las Posas Valley Basin Assessment of $64 per acre-foot
• New well permit application No. 0303 for Roberto Martin
• Request for exception to Emergency Ordinance E extraction prohibition
• Report on PFOA detection in a Strickland MWC public water supply well

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided agenda for the December 5, 2023, meeting consists of procedural opening items and a reference to consent agenda items. No specific contracts, ordinances, or projects are detailed in this portion of the document.

• Approval of minutes from the November 7, 2023, meeting

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 is conducting hearings on applications for changed property assessments. The agenda includes reviewing postponed cases and approving various stipulation agreements, including requests for large reduction agreements.

• Review of assessment applications for Tesla Energy Operations, Inc.
• Request for approval of large reduction stipulation agreements for ROIC California LLC
• Denied postponement request for Robert L. Diamond Living Trust
• Sustained $21,000,000 assessment for Welltower Prop Co Group LLC
• Review and approval of various stipulation agreement items

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting

The Board discussed future staffing needs and the challenges of recruiting dedicated staff for the agency. The discussion included the impact of the Las Posas Valley Adjudication Judgment on staffing requirements. The Board voted to authorize the Executive Committee to hire independent counsel to evaluate legal staffing options.

• Authorization for the Executive Committee to hire outside counsel to evaluate legal staffing options
• Discussion regarding staffing implications from the Las Posas Valley Adjudication Judgment
• Failed motion to hold a closed session regarding anticipated litigation

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors will meet on November 17, 2023. The primary agenda item involves receiving an update and appointing nominees to the Las Posas Valley Watermaster Policy Advisory Committee.

• Appointment of nominees to the Las Posas Valley Watermaster Policy Advisory Committee

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding the annexation of four parcels to the Ventura River Water District in Miramonte and Oak View. The agenda also includes initiating dissolution proceedings for the Lake Sherwood Community Services District.

• Annexation of Parcels A-C (approx. 35.62 acres) to Ventura River Water District
• Annexation of Parcel D (approx. 14.92 acres) to Ventura River Water District
• Initiation of dissolution proceedings for Lake Sherwood Community Services District
• Authorization of a support letter for the Santa Felicia Dam Safety Improvement Project

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided document is a formal meeting agenda containing procedural information and legal notices. It does not list specific legislative items or decisions to be made beyond routine administrative tasks.

• Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2023, meeting
• Review of the Board agenda and Levine Act disclosures
• Consent Agenda Items 11 through 45

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is scheduled to hear various applications and stipulations regarding property assessments. The agenda includes a large reduction stipulation agreement for multiple Charter Communications entities and several individual and corporate appeals.

• Approval of a large reduction multi-parcel/multi-year stipulation agreement for CCO SoCal I, LLC (dba Charter Communication) and related entities
• Swearing-in of Board Member Kim-Maree Croft
• Review of applications for Best Buy Corporation and Best Buy Stores LP
• Review of appeals from Baxalta US Inc. and Baxalta USA Inc.
• Validity hearings regarding the timeliness of applications for Andrea Salant and Marilyn J. Walker

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board will hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair positions. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new member and reviews of successor agency budgets.

• Swearing-in of Board Member Cathy Bojorquez
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for terms ending July 1, 2024
• Resolution approving the final dissolution of the Port Hueneme Redevelopment Agency successor agency
• Conditional approval of administrative cost budgets for Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura successor agencies (FY 2024-25)
• Status reports on wind-down efforts for successor agencies in Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, San Buenaventura, and Simi Valley

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board is considering a resolution regarding recycled water pumping allocations. The Board will also review an agreement with United Water Conservation District for groundwater flow modeling.

• Resolution No. 2023-02 regarding recycled water pumping allocation
• Agreement with United Water Conservation District for numerical flow modeling up to $95,715.52
• Allocation of $74,327 from operating expenses contingency for modeling costs
• Annual review of Reserve Fee Resolution No. 2020-05
• Update on Las Posas Valley Basin Adjudication Judgment implementation

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct hearings to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes various applications, many of which are continuances or postponements from previous dates.

• Review of application 21/10314–21/10316 (John T. Williams)
• Review of application 21/10335 (N92714 LLC)
• Review of application 22/10627 (Gretchen Miller Trust)
• Review of application 22/10857 (Michael A. Baum)
• Review of application 22/11454 (Wayne R. Wiedeck)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will review appointments for the District Advisory Committee and approve several contract amendments. The meeting also includes a proposal to cancel the November 14, 2023, regular meeting.

• Appointment of Joan Burns to the District Advisory Committee (Supervisorial District 2)
• Appointment of Mary Kennedy to the District Advisory Committee (Supervisorial District 5)
• Amendment #4 to CIM Willis Enterprises contract, increasing total amount by $95,000 to a not-to-exceed $280,000
• Grant amendment for Santa Clara Farms, LLC to increase funding from $120,430 to $127,400 for agricultural equipment replacement
• Proposed cancellation of the November 14, 2023, regular meeting

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided document is an agenda for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items, such as the call to order, approval of minutes, and consent agenda items, with no specific substantive policy or project details listed.

• Approval of minutes from the September 26, 2023, meeting
• Review of Consent Agenda Items 11 through 32

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is scheduled to hear various applications and stipulations regarding property assessment changes. The meeting includes reviewing requests for large reduction stipulation agreements and receiving final findings of fact on previous cases.

• Review of large reduction stipulation agreement for ARE - LA Region No. 7 Holding LLC
• Review of large reduction stipulation agreements for Westlake Plaza Center E II, LLC
• Review of large reduction stipulation agreement for 4144 MDR LLC
• Approval of facsimile signed stipulation agreement for Brian D. Whittaker
• Receipt of Findings of Fact for Andrew S. Brody regarding assessed values of $911,000 and $965,000

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The FCGMA Board of Directors will review updates on the City of Oxnard's GREAT Program and groundwater pumping allocations. The meeting also includes updates on groundwater sustainability plans, basin adjudication, and extraction allocations for the 2023-24 water year.

• Oxnard GREAT Program recycled water pumping allocation addendum
• Groundwater Sustainability Plan five-year evaluations update
• Las Posas Valley Basin extraction allocations for Water Year 2023-24
• Notice of Groundwater Adjudication in Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins
• Closed session conference regarding existing litigation

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board meeting includes reviewing administrative cost budgets for successor agencies in Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura. The Board will also consider a resolution regarding the $1 sale of two acres of 'Railroad Property' in Fillmore.

• Approval of the sale of two acres of land at Mountain View and Santa Clara Streets for $1
• Review of administrative cost budgets for Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura successor agencies
• Receipt of California Department of Finance letters regarding ROPS submissions

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided document is the formal agenda for the regular meeting of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. The agenda contains only procedural items, such as the call to order, roll call, and approval of previous minutes, with no specific legislative or budgetary items listed.

• Approval of minutes from the September 12, 2023, meeting
• Review of the Board agenda for revisions or removals
• Consent Agenda Items 11 through 46

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Commission will hold public hearings to review the sphere of influence for the City of Santa Paula and the United Water Conservation District. The agenda also includes a proposal to transfer $35,000 to a litigation reserve account.

• Sphere of Influence Review for the City of Santa Paula
• Municipal Service Review for the United Water Conservation District
• Sphere of Influence Review for the United Water Conservation District
• Audit services contract with Eide Bailly LLP not to exceed $13,000
• Transfer of $35,000 from unassigned fund balance to Litigation Reserve Account

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will review a public hearing regarding the adoption of Proposed Rule 74.35 for flares. Additionally, members will consider multiple grant agreements under the Carl Moyer Program to fund lower-emission equipment.

• Public hearing for the adoption of Proposed Rule 74.35 (Flares)
• Grant agreement with Derektor Marine Holdings, LLC for a marine public charging station up to $20,432
• Grant amendment for Wayne J Sand & Gravel Inc. to increase funding from $400,000 to $630,000 for a bulldozer
• Grant amendment for Marmolejo Farms Inc. to increase funding from $112,695 to $164,825 for a farm tractor
• Grant amendment for Nathan A. Parsons to increase funding from $31,496 to $47,164 for a farm tractor

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will review and approve minor revisions to the agenda, including Levine Act disclosures. The meeting also includes public comments on non-agenda items.

• Consider and approve minor revisions to Board items
• Report of Levine Act Disclosures

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of Ojai Unified School District 2023‑24 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes up to $5,000,000 and the execution of the purchase contract. All five supervisors were present and the motion was carried. The approval was part of a larger consent agenda covering multiple appointments, contracts, and funding agreements.

• Approved appointment of Joanne McDonald as extra‑help employee for the Financial Management System Upgrade (Item 12)
• Approved $1,300,000 funding match with City of Oxnard for Channel Islands Harbor water‑quality studies (Item 12)
• Approved appointment of Assessment Appeals Board members Brian Sisk and Bradley Lunetta (Item 13)
• Approved re‑appointment of Bradley Lunetta and new appointments of Kim‑Maree Croft and James Wall to Assessment Appeals Boards (Item 14)
• Approved $227,000 contract for Countywide COVID‑19 After‑Action Report and $292,227 amendment options (Item 17)
• Approved $75,000, $75,000, and $200,000 amendments to Tobacco Settlement Program contracts (Item 18)
• Approved $5,000,000 Ojai Unified School District tax anticipation notes and purchase contract (Item 19)
• Approved $2,000,000 contribution from City of Oxnard for acquisition of property for the County District Attorney’s Office (Item 21)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board is considering a contract for the destruction of State Well No. 01N22W04K01S in Oxnard. The Board will also review updates on groundwater sustainability plans and a notice regarding groundwater adjudication.

• Contract with General Pump Company for well destruction at $86,975.54
• Allocation of $25,673 from operating expenses contingency for well destruction costs
• Retainer agreement with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, LLP not to exceed $450,000
• Notice of Groundwater Adjudication in Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Groundwater Basins
• Closed session discussions regarding three existing litigation cases

The Board authorized a contract with General Pump Company to destroy a state well, allocating additional funds from the operating account contingency. The Board also approved the July 26, 2023, meeting minutes and the Executive Officer’s Report.

• Approved minutes of the July 26, 2023, Board meeting (Unanimous)
• Authorized contract with General Pump Company for destruction of State Well No. 01N22W04K01 at 936 W. 5th Street, Oxnard (Unanimous)
• Allocated additional $25,673 from operating account contingency for well destruction costs (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Officer’s Report (Unanimous)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 will conduct hearings for applications and stipulations intended to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The board will also review stipulation agreements for specific applicants.

• Property assessment applications 17/11225 – 17/11234 filed by The Kroger Company
• Property assessment applications 18/11058 – 18/11067 filed by The Kroger Company
• Stipulation Agreement Item 29 for Connor Hall
• Stipulation Agreement Item 30 for Kilpatrick Tr (Robert L. Kilpatrick)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will review proposed changes to the City of Oxnard's GREAT Program. The meeting also includes updates on implementing the Las Posas Valley Basin Adjudication Judgment and a presentation regarding groundwater adjudication in the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins.

• Proposed amendments to Resolution No. 2013-02 (Oxnard GREAT Program)
• Update on implementation of Las Posas Valley Basin Adjudication Judgment
• Presentation on Notice of Commencement of Groundwater Adjudication in Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins
• Approval of June 28, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of July 14, 2023, special meeting minutes

The Board unanimously directed staff to bring back a resolution in September 2023 regarding the City of Oxnard's groundwater recovery program. This action is contingent on an Impact Analysis being submitted by September 1, 2023. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of the June 28, 2023, Board meeting
• Approved minutes of the July 14, 2023, Board special meeting
• Approved motion for staff to bring a resolution to the September 2023 meeting contingent on an Impact Analysis being submitted by September 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board is reviewing several grant applications and agreements, including a major project to convert a motel into permanent housing. Other items include potential funding for agricultural conservation and arts programs.

• $5,500,000 grant agreement with Homecomings, Inc. to convert 5818 Valentine Road motel into 136 units of multi-family housing
• Grant application for up to $500,000 from the Department of Conservation Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program
• $100,000 National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Grant Program application
• Semiannual Report of Employee Fraud Hotline Activity for January through June 2023

The Board of Supervisors approved a $5.5 million grant agreement with Homecomings, Inc. to convert a motel at 5818 Valentine Road into 136 units of multi-family permanent housing. Other actions included approving grant applications for agricultural conservation and the arts.

• Approved $5.5M grant to Homecomings, Inc. for 136-unit permanent housing conversion (4-0)
• Approved grant application for up to $500,000 for Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 grant application for National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Grant Program (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Received and filed semiannual Employee Fraud Hotline Activity report (4-0)

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Commission will conduct public hearings to review and determine if updates are necessary for the spheres of influence of various districts and cities. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding infrastructure solutions for the County's Housing Element Program.

• Sphere of influence reviews for Fillmore-Piru Memorial District, Piru Public Cemetery District, and Ventura Port District
• Sphere of influence reviews for Cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks
• Presentation on Ventura County Planning Division's Housing Element Program HE-D infrastructure forum
• Review of Audited Financial Statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022
• CALAFCO Board of Directors nominations and election delegate designations

The Commission reviewed and approved the spheres of influence for several cities and districts, determining that updates were not necessary for any. The body also designated voting delegates for the CALAFCO Board of Directors election and received financial reports.

• Approved sphere of influence reviews for Fillmore-Piru Memorial District, Piru Public Cemetery District, and Ventura Port District (6-0)
• Approved sphere of influence reviews for cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks (6-0 or 5-0)
• Designated Chair Pat Richards as voting delegate for CALAFCO Board election (6-0)
• Designated Vice-Chair Jenny Crosswhite as alternate voting delegate for CALAFCO Board election (6-0)
• Designated Alternate Commissioner Mohammed A. Hasan as second alternate voting delegate for CALAFCO Board election (6-0)
• Received and filed May and June 2023 Budget to Actual Reports (6-0)
• Received and filed FY ended June 30, 2022 Audited Financial Statements (6-0)
• Received and filed Ventura County Planning Division presentation on Housing Element Program HE-D (6-0)

Assessment Appeals Boards and Hearing Officer Annual Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Boards will elect new Chairs and Vice Chairs for the upcoming year. The boards will also approve the 2024 hearing calendar and discuss remote attendance options.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Board No. 1
• Election of Chair and Vice and Vice Chair for Board No. 2
• Approval of the 2024 Assessment Appeals Hearing Calendar
• Review of ruling and decision for Air 7, LLC (Application 17/10905)
• Review of assessment increase request for Royal Pacific International Inc. et al (Applications 19/11434 – 19/11437)

The boards elected chairs and vice chairs for Boards No. 1 and No. 2 and approved the 2024 hearing calendar. The Board established new rules requiring case-in-chief presentations to be in person, while allowing remote participation for administrative matters. Additionally, the boards approved 20 stipulation agreements for changed assessments.

• Elected Brian Sisk as Chair and Anthony Furino as Vice Chair of Board No. 1
• Elected Bradley Lunetta as Chair and Patricia Little as Vice Chair of Board No. 2
• Approved the 2024 Assessment Appeals Hearing Calendar
• Required case-in-chief presentations to be in person, with limited exceptions for remote requests
• Approved remote participation for administrative matters
• Sustained $4M market value and raised assessed values to $4,064,000 for Royal Pacific International Inc. et al
• Approved Stipulation Agreement items 19 through 38

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Hybrid Meeting - Closed Session Only

This is a closed session only meeting for the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors. The board will meet with legal counsel regarding the case Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (Case No. VENCI0059700)

The Board met in closed session to discuss existing litigation. The Board voted to authorize the filing of an appeal and a request for a stay of implementation regarding a judgment in the case of Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency.

• Authorized filing of appeal and request for stay of implementation of judgment (3-1)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will consider proposed amendments to Rule 71.1 regarding crude oil production and separation. The meeting also includes the reappointment of a committee representative and a closed session for an employee performance evaluation.

• Public hearing for adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 71.1, Crude Oil Production and Separation
• Approval of the reappointment of Paul Meehan to the District Advisory Committee
• Closed session regarding Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer performance evaluation

The Board approved amendments to Rule 71.1 regarding crude oil production and separation and found the changes exempt from CEQA. Additionally, the Board reappointed Paul Meehan to the District Advisory Committee. A closed session was held for a performance evaluation with no reportable action taken.

• Approved reappointment of Paul Meehan to the District Advisory Committee (term ending Jan 9, 2025)
• Adopted amendments to Rule 71.1, Crude Oil Production and Separation
• Found Rule 71.1 amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Adopted Statutory Rulemaking Findings for Rule 71.1 amendments
• Directed Air Pollution Control Officer to file CEQA Notice of Exemption

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided agenda text contains procedural information and routine consent items for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. The document does not list specific substantive debate items beyond administrative approvals and budget adjustments.

• $200,000 increase for the Ventura County Continuum of Care Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program
• Adoption of Conflict of Interest Code for Casa Conejo Municipal Advisory Council
• Adoption of Amended Conflict of Interest Code for Calleguas Municipal Water District
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Adjustment for Medical Benefits Internal Service Fund
• Approval of eleven repair and remodeling projects at various County facilities

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items ranging from Item 11 to 34. Key actions included funding for homeless housing, medical service expenditures, and various public works contracts.

• Approved $200,000 appropriation increase for Continuum of Care Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program
• Adopted Conflict of Interest Codes for Casa Conejo Municipal Advisory Council and Calleguas Municipal Water District
• Awarded $5,967,000 facilities project contract to MTM Construction, Inc.
• Increased Ventura County Office of Education Wellness Center Services contract to $8,063,710
• Authorized up to $18,330,000 for medical service providers for Ventura County Health Care Plan
• Approved $1,291,332 radiological services agreement with Golden State Imaging Associates, Inc.
• Awarded $1,777,787.50 pavement resurfacing contract for Ojai Area to Pavement Coatings Co.
• Increased Piru Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project contract to $7,561,654

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct hearings for various applications to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes several cases that have been previously postponed or continued from prior meetings.

• Review of application 21/10314 – 21/10316 (John T. Williams)
• Review of application 21/10335 (N92714 LLC)
• Review of application 22/10173 (Doris l. Swinehart)
• Review of application 22/10176 & 22/10193 (Reisman Family Trust)
• Review of multiple applications with no confirmed appearance

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will review the proposed work plan and budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The meeting also includes discussions on groundwater adjudication in Oxnard and Pleasant Valley, and criteria for ranking water supply infrastructure projects.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Work Plan and Budget
• Approval of criteria for prioritizing water supply and infrastructure projects
• Presentation on groundwater adjudication in Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins
• Authorization of temporary water extraction variances in the Las Posas Valley Basin
• Report on recycled water deliveries from the City of Oxnard

The Board approved the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and a new process for prioritizing water supply infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Board authorized temporary variances for certain operators in the Las Posas Valley Basin.

• Approved FY 2023-24 proposed budget (4-1)
• Approved process and ranking criteria for evaluating water supply and infrastructure projects (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Officer to grant temporary variances for LPV Basin operators with pending applications (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 5, May 24, and June 5, 2023 meetings
• Approved motion to receive and file the GREAT Program report (unanimous)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is meeting to conduct a second public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes receiving and filing annual financial and audit reports.

• Second Public Hearing for the adoption of the FY 2023-2024 Budget
• Receipt and filing of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Reports for FY ended June 30, 2022
• Receipt and filing of the New Source Review Rule Annual Report - Rule 26.11

The Board held a public hearing and adopted the staff recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget. Additionally, the Board received and filed financial reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, and the New Source Review Rule Annual Report.

• Adopted staff recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
• Received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
• Received and filed the New Source Review Rule Annual Report - Rule 26.11

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors meeting includes several routine consent agenda items and a significant proposal regarding American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Board will also consider contract amendments for agricultural conservation and grant acceptances.

• Approval of $54,975,459 in ARPA budget adjustments related to approved projects
• Ratification of contract amendment with Cultivate LLC for agricultural land conservation
• Approval of applications for Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures grants
• Authorization to extend motel voucher agreements under the Project Roomkey Program
• Memorandum of Understanding for the SECURE Electronic Recording Delivery System through 2028

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items including budget adjustments for American Rescue Plan Act funds and multiple service contracts. Decisions covered agricultural land conservation, healthcare staffing, and emergency services. All items were carried following a motion by Supervisor Lopez and a second by Supervisor Gorell.

• Approved $54,975,459 in ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds budget adjustments
• Approved contract amendment with Cultivate LLC for agricultural land conservation strategy
• Approved $1M cost-share for a 50-foot Rapid Response Fire and Rescue Boat
• Approved extension of workers' compensation claims contract with Sedgwick Claims Management Service, Inc. up to $3,600,000
• Approved $825,000 increase for temporary healthcare staffing services through June 30, 2024
• Authorized $224,949 for the District Attorney to administer restitution orders (FY 2023-26)
• Approved Second Amended and Restated Harbor Lease with Vintage Marina Partners, LP
• Authorized extension of Project Roomkey motel voucher agreements in two-month increments

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 will review various applications and stipulations intended to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes hearings for multiple applicants, including commercial entities like Best Buy Corporation and several family trusts.

• Review of applications for property assessment changes
• Approval of stipulation agreements without original signatures for Gary Gorian and Eddy Garcia
• Review and approval of various stipulation agreements (Items 69 through 89)
• Hearing for Miler Family Trust regarding application amendment

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budgets for the County of Ventura General Fund and several specific districts. This includes budget adoption for the Fire Protection District, Watershed Protection District, Waterworks Districts, and County Service Areas.

• Public hearings regarding adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budgets for the County of Ventura General Fund
• Adoption of budgets for the Ventura County Fire Protection District
• Adoption of budgets for the Ventura County Watershed Protection District
• Adoption of budgets for the Ventura County Waterworks Districts and County Service Areas

The Board held public hearings and unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budgets for the General Fund and several special districts. The approval included Post Preliminary Adjustments from Exhibit A and the adoption of resolutions in Exhibit 2.

• Unanimously approved FY 2023-2024 budgets for General Fund, Fire Protection District, Watershed Protection District, Waterworks Districts, County Service Areas, and All Other Non-General Funds

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors meeting includes several routine consent agenda items regarding regional funding and appointments. The agenda covers grant ratifications for aging services, early childhood programs, and property acquisition.

• $1,324,650 grant award for the Area Agency on Aging to participate in the Age Wise Program
• $3,500,000 contract with First 5 Ventura County to support early childhood programs
• $3,000,000 grant to Food Share Inc. for a new headquarters at 1425 Mariner Drive in Oxnard
• Appointment of Danielle Mancuso as Alternate PRISM Board Representative

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items ranging from health care agency contracts to social service grants. Key actions included funding for early childhood programs, food bank headquarters, and behavioral health services.

• Approved $1,324,650 grant for Area Agency on Aging's Age Wise Program
• Approved $3,500,000 contract with First 5 Ventura County for early childhood programs
• Approved $3,000,000 grant for Food Share Inc. to purchase headquarters at 1425 Mariner Drive
• Authorized 170 annual service agreements for FY 2023-24, including IT and legal services
• Approved $11,010,743 combined maximum for eight Medi-Cal mental health service agreements
• Approved $4,703,520 combined maximum for four Medi-Cal specialty mental health services agreements
• Approved $4,266,000 estimated medical claims reinsurance agreement with RGA Reinsurance Company
• Approved contract with Kenneth Leong, M.D. for plastic and reconstructive surgery services up to $980,500

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. The meeting also includes several committee reappointments and a grant application review.

• Public Hearing: Adoption of the FY 2023-2024 Budget
• Ratification of $159,242 EPA Inflation Reduction Act Grant application
• Public Hearing: Approval of the 2022 Annual Report on Air Toxics 'Hot Spots' Program
• Amendment to Incentive Program agreement with Center for Sustainable Energy
• Reappointments to the District Advisory Committee

The Board approved an application for Inflation Reduction Act grant funding and the 2022 Annual Report on the Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Program. Several members were reappointed to the District Advisory Committee. A public hearing was held for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, with a second hearing scheduled for June 27, 2023.

• Approved reappointment of Steven Colome to the District Advisory Committee (City of Ojai representative)
• Approved reappointments of Thomas Lucas and Stephen R. Frank to the District Advisory Committee (Supervisorial District 4 representatives)
• Approved reappointments of Hugh McTernan and Sara Head to the District Advisory Committee (Supervisorial District 1 representatives)
• Scheduled second public hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget for June 27, 2023
• Approved $159,242 Inflation Reduction Act grant application from the EPA
• Approved 2022 Annual Report on the Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Program
• Approved Amendment #2 to the Incentive Program Implementation Services Agreement with the Center for Sustainable Energy

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Boards will hold hearings to review applications and stipulations for changed assessments. The meeting includes a hearing for ROIC California LLC regarding application numbers 21/10968 through 21/10973.

• Hearing for applications 21/10968 – 21/10973 (ROIC California LLC)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided document contains the opening procedures and consent agenda items for the June 6, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes routine approvals, financial reports, and administrative authorizations.

• Affiliation agreement between Ventura County Animal Services and Ventura College for student field training
• Independent Audit of Basic Financial Statements of the Ventura County Treasury Investment Pool for the year ended June 30, 2022
• Grant agreement with Mercy House CHDO, Inc. for the Casa Aliento permanent supportive housing development

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items (11-34) via a single motion. Key actions included authorizing various health care agency contracts, behavioral health service agreements, and an animal services training affiliation.

• Approved affiliation agreement between Animal Services and Ventura College for veterinary student training
• Authorized grant agreement with Mercy House CHOO, Inc. for Casa Aliento supportive housing
• Approved $206,000 contract with AM Berry Consulting, LLC for compliance auditing
• Approved $644,000 contract extension for police services with the City of San Buenaventura
• Approved STRTP service agreements with Guiding Our Youth ($884,000), For The Future, Inc. ($677,000), and New Way Group Home ($522,000)
• Approved increasing combined maximum of seven Medi-Cal mental health agreements with Telecare Corporation to $9,324,297
• Ratified acceptance of $628,516 in CCEP Program funds and approved $197,000 contract with JAMB Services, Inc.
• Approved $140,944 agreement with Communities Lifting Communities for health improvement collaborative

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting Closed Session

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

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI0059700)

The Board met in closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The minutes record no substantive decisions or vote outcomes.

Assessment Appeals Board Special Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 is holding a special meeting to hear applications and stipulations for changed assessments. The scheduled hearing involves one continued application from December 6, 2021.

• Application 20/10791: Welltower Prop Co Group LLC (continued from 12/6/2021)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Board of Directors will review a presentation and conduct a public hearing regarding the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Arroyo Santa Rosa Valley Basin. The Board is also scheduled to consider adopting Resolution 2023-02 and authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arroyo Santa Rosa Groundwater Sustainability Agency.

• Adoption of Resolution 2023-02 for the Arroyo Santa Rosa Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
• Authorization of Executive Officer to sign MOU with Arroyo Santa Rosa Groundwater Sustainability Agency
• Presentation on improving management of extraction facilities under 'CombCodes'
• Approval of April 26, 2023, Board meeting minutes

The provided document is a set of summary minutes listing recommended actions and agenda items. It does not record the final outcomes, vote tallies, or specific decisions made during the meeting.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors meeting includes routine consent agenda items regarding agency funding and audits. The agenda also covers budget adjustments and appointments for the Area Housing Authority.

• Increase in Camarillo Health Care District annual service agreement from $255,000 to $441,211
• Increase in Conejo Valley Senior Concerns annual service agreement from $513,014 to $642,474
• Audit Agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for an amount not to exceed $396,058
• $1,500,000 subgrant agreement with the Westminster Free Clinic
• Appointment of Chelsee Russell to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items (11-35). Key actions included funding for healthcare services, airport noise studies, and behavioral health contracts.

• Approved $1.5M subgrant agreement with Westminster Free Clinic
• Approved $315,671 increase for Camarillo Health Care District and Conejo Valley Senior Concerns
• Approved audit agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP not to exceed $396,058
• Approved FY 2021-22 Year-End Budget Adjustment
• Appointed Chelsee Russell to Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura
• Approved $35,000 contract increases for noise studies at Camarillo and Oxnard Airports
• Approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Camarillo and Oxnard Airports
• Approved $6M agreement with Ventura County Office of Education for MHSA services

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Commission is reviewing the sphere of influence for multiple districts, including cemetery and library districts. It is also considering a municipal service review for the Ventura Regional Sanitation District and adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2023-24.

• Municipal Service Review for Ventura Regional Sanitation District
• Sphere of Influence Review for Bardsdale Cemetery District
• Sphere of Influence Review for Blanchard/Santa Paula Library District
• Sphere of Influence Review for El Rancho Simi Cemetery District
• Recommended Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24

The Commission adopted the final budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and completed several sphere of influence reviews for local districts. Three sphere of influence reviews were continued to July 19, 2023. The June 14, 2023, meeting was cancelled.

• Approved Recommended Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (7-0)
• Approved Municipal Service Review for Ventura Regional Sanitation District (7-0)
• Approved sphere of influence review for Ventura Regional Sanitation District (7-0)
• Approved sphere of influence review for Bardsdale Cemetery District (7-0)
• Approved sphere of influence review for Blanchard/Santa Paula Library District (7-0)
• Approved sphere of influence review for El Rancho Simi Cemetery District (7-0)
• Approved sphere of influence review for Oxnard Harbor District (7-0)
• Continued sphere of influence reviews for Fillmore-Piru Memorial, Piru Public Cemetery, and Ventura Port Districts to July 19, 2023 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several consent agenda items including property purchases and grant applications. The meeting includes a moment of inspiration by Scott Gilman and reports from the CEO.

• $9,358 contribution to the National Center for Public Lands Counties
• $140,000 California Arts Council - Central Coast Creative Corps Grant application
• Notice of intention to purchase property at 720 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme for approximately $2,400,000
• Grant application for wildfire prevention equipment and fuel mitigation via the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council

The Board of Supervisors approved several consent items, including the purchase of real property in Port Hueneme for a behavioral health wellness center. Other actions included approving nursing staffing contracts and wildfire prevention grants.

• Approved purchase of 720 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme for approximately $2,400,000 for Behavioral Health's Wellness Center Program
• Approved $28,764,379 aggregate amount for temporary nursing staffing services through June 30, 2024
• Approved $501,000 CAL FIRE grant for mechanized equipment and fuel mitigation
• Approved $140,000 California Arts Council-Central Coast Creative Corps grant application
• Approved $9,358 contribution to the National Center for Public Lands Counties
• Approved first amendment to fire protection agreement with the City of Santa Paula
• Approved increasing combined maximum amount for Medi-Cal mental health services from $10,277,688 to $10,993,811
• Adopted resolution to levy assessments for Oak View School Preservation and Maintenance District FY 2023-24

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is scheduled to hear numerous applications and stipulations intended to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes requests for reconsideration of denied appeals, review of large reduction stipulation agreements, and approval of agreements submitted with non-original signatures.

• Request to reconsider denial of application 22/10576 (A.T.E.E. LLC)
• Review of large reduction stipulation agreements for Macerich Buenaventura Lessor and LTD
• Approval of facsimile signed stipulation agreements for Carmike Cinemas, LLC and Muvico Enter. Lessee
• Hearing for property assessment applications including Amazon.com Services LLC and Kohl's, Inc.
• Review of various postponed and continued applications for property tax equalization

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Closed Session Hybrid Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors held a special closed session meeting. The primary purpose of the session was to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI0059700)

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board held a special closed session meeting on May 5, 2023, to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case of Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only action was to adjourn until the next regular meeting on May 24, 2023.

• Held closed session to discuss pending litigation (Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA)
• Adjourned meeting until May 24, 2023

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Board will consider a new water well permit application and an exception request for Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1. Additionally, staff will present the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Arroyo Santa Rosa Valley Basin.

• New water well permit application and Emergency Ordinance E exception for Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1
• Presentation on Arroyo Santa Rosa Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
• Recommendations for improving management of combined extraction facilities ('CombCodes')
• Approval of March 22, 2023, Board meeting minutes

The provided document is an agenda-based summary of minutes for the April 26, 2023, meeting. It lists recommended actions for well permits and basin management, but does not record final vote tallies or confirmed outcomes for these items.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing routine consent agenda items, including updates to the Area Agency on Aging Strategic Plan and several nutrition service contracts. The meeting also includes a report on treasury cash counts and authorizations for federal coronavirus funds.

• Contract amendments for restaurant meal and senior nutrition delivery totaling a cumulative increase of $1,137,000
• Service agreement increase for Starfish & Coffee, LP and Conejo Valley Senior Concerns totaling $833,037
• Vendor Contract Amendment No. 4 for Conejo Valley Senior Concerns increasing from $305,874 to $405,613
• Approval of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Strategic Plan Update for FY 2022-24
• Authorization for Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funds

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items, including the purchase of real property in Oxnard for the District Attorney's Office. Other actions included funding for senior nutrition services, medical respite care, and climate change research.

• Approved purchase of 545-555 South A Street, Oxnard for $4,100,000 for Family Justice Center Program
• Approved $1,137,000 increase for senior nutrition meal delivery services (Starfish and Coffee, LP and Jordano's Inc.)
• Approved $833,037 increase in annual service agreements for Starfish & Coffee, LP and Conejo Valley Senior Concerns
• Approved $1,506,694 agreement with National Health Foundation for Recuperative Care (Medical Respite)
• Approved $967,680 lease with Ventura Lodging, Inc. for lodging services
• Approved $420,136 contract with University of California to research climate change effects on agriculture
• Approved $568,960 contract with Rasmussen & Associates for Public Health Lab Remodel
• Approved 20-year agreement with FAA for facilities operation at Camarillo Airport

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 will conduct hearings for various applications and stipulations intended to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes several cases involving requests for changed assessments, some of which involve large reduction stipulation agreements.

• Hearing for Hampshire Village Properties LTD (Application 18/10654)
• Hearing for Chameleon Springs LLC (Applications 19/10647 – 19/10655, 20/11347, and 20/11348 – 20/11355)
• Hearing for Houweling Nurseries Oxnard Inc. (Applications 20/10873, 20/10874, 20/11642, and 21/11312)
• Request for Approval of Large Reduction Stipulation Agreements for Macerich Oaks LP (Applications 22/10765 - 22/10774)
• Hearing for Liberty Finance Partnership (Application 20/11282)

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Commission will consider the adoption of the LAFCo Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2023-24. Additionally, members will review the proposed budget for the same fiscal year.

• LAFCo Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• LAFCo Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24

The Commission adopted the proposed budget and fee schedule for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Additionally, the body directed staff to create a letter of support for water infrastructure funding requested by the Calleguas Municipal Water District.

• Directed staff to develop a letter of support for $50 million in water infrastructure funding for Calleguas Municipal Water District (6-0)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received and filed March 2023 Budget to Actual Report (6-0)
• Received and filed update on LAFCo Legislation (6-0)
• Approved LAFCo Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (6-0)
• Approved Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (6-0)
• Received and filed correspondence from Olga Damascus (6-0)
• Received and filed Executive Officer’s Report (6-0)

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct hearings for various applications to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes several cases with preliminary stipulations and others where appearances are not yet confirmed.

• Review of application 20/11293 (Daryl Gross)
• Review of applications 21/10314 – 21/10316 (John T. Williams)
• Postponement request for application 22/10297 (Caroline A. Rosen)
• Assessment appeals for various applicants including SKWORKS, Gunter and Karen Simon Trust, and Mark P. and Linda A. Clark

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is meeting to review a resolution regarding the dissolution of the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Port Hueneme. The item includes directing the submittal of a request to the Department of Finance.

• Adoption of a resolution approving the dissolution request of the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Port Hueneme

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board approved a resolution to support the dissolution request of the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Port Hueneme. The request will be submitted to the Department of Finance.

• Approved dissolution request of the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Port Hueneme (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the January 25, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is reviewing several grant funding requests for air quality projects. The agenda includes approvals for the CAP Incentive Program and the FARMER program, as well as a contract amendment regarding a state grant.

• Approval of three grant requests totaling $345,111 under the Community Air Protection (CAP) Incentive Program
• Approval of three grant requests totaling $148,277 under the FARMER program
• Contract amendment with the Center for Sustainable Energy to incorporate a California Energy Commission grant
• Reappointment of Michael D. Stubblefield and Kathleen Paulson to the District Hearing Board

The Air Pollution Control Board approved grant funding for air quality projects under the CAP and FARMER programs. The Board also reappointed two members to the District Hearing Board and authorized a contract amendment with the Center for Sustainable Energy.

• Reappointed Michael D. Stubblefield and Kathleen Paulson to the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board for terms ending April 10, 2026
• Approved contract amendment with the Center for Sustainable Energy to incorporate California Energy Commission Grant Agreement Number ARV-16-017
• Approved three grant funding requests for Community Air Protection (CAP) Incentive Program projects totaling $345,111
• Approved three grant funding requests for Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program projects totaling $148,277

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The meeting includes routine approvals and discussions regarding county-owned property and state grants. The Board will consider a lease agreement for the Museum of Ventura County and the acceptance of state funds for housing assistance.

• In-kind contribution to Museum of Ventura County for use of 77 N. California Street, valued at $75,000 per year for five years
• Acceptance of $5,791,834 in HHAP-4 2023 funding from the State of California for homelessness housing assistance and prevention
• Filing of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2022

The Board of Supervisors approved several state grants for homeless housing and land preservation. They also adopted new labor agreements for student workers and nurses and passed Ordinance No. 4617 regarding civil service classifications.

• Approved $5,791,834 in HHAP-4 2023 funding for homeless housing assistance
• Approved $7,200,000 state grant for Ventura Land Trust preservation projects
• Approved $1,000,000 contract with Women's Economic Ventures for small business recovery
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4617 placing Sheriff's Bureau Manager-E in unclassified service (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2026 Memorandum of Agreement with SEIU Local 721 Student Workers Unit
• Approved 2023-2028 Memorandum of Agreement with California Nurses Association
• Approved $75,000 annual in-kind lease for Museum of Ventura County at 77 N. California Street
• Established 'No Parking Any Time' zone on Wood Road at Pacific Coast Highway overpass

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 1 will conduct hearings for various applications and stipulations intended to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The meeting includes reviewing postponed cases, new applications, and approving stipulation agreements.

• Hearing for Heckenlively Holdings, LLC (Application 20/11629)
• Hearing for Andrew S. Brody (Applications 21/10855 and 2 .22/11116)
• Hearing for Moorpark Center LLC (Application 21/11293)
• Review of stipulation agreements for 16 different applicants
• Receipt of Findings of Fact for Heckenlively Holdings, LLC and Christopher Westcott

Air Pollution Control Board Special Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is conducting a second public hearing regarding amendments to existing labor agreements. The proposal seeks to extend the deadline for employees to use excess leave hours and allow continued accrual of leave beyond maximum limits through December 31, 2023.

• Second Public Hearing: Amendments to the 2022-2025 MOA between Ventura County and SEIU
• Second Public Hearing: Amendments to the 2022-2025 MOA between Ventura County and the Ventura Employees Association

The Air Pollution Control Board held a public hearing and adopted staff recommendations to amend two Memorandums of Agreement. These changes extend the time for employees to use excess leave hours and allow continued accrual of leave beyond maximums through December 31, 2023.

• Adopted staff recommendations to amend 2022-2025 Memorandums of Agreement with Service Employees International Union and Ventura Employees Association

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The agenda contains routine consent items and administrative updates. No specific new policy debates or major public hearings are listed in the provided text.

• Amendment to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee By-laws
• Contract amendment with Cultivate LLC for sustainable agricultural land conservation, adjusting the maximum fee to $244,953
• Certification of the City of Oxnard District 6 Special Municipal Vacancy Election results
• Increase of $115,000 in appropriations for Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act funds
• Adoption of retirement contribution rates based on the 2022 actuarial valuation

The Board of Supervisors voted to repeal the Ventura County Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance. Other actions included approving a $23.7M budget adjustment for the Medical System and updating the Planning Division's work plan. The Board also approved several grant applications and service contracts.

• Repealed Ventura County Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance (3-2)
• Approved $23.7M mid-year budget adjustment for Ventura County Medical System
• Approved Planning Division Work Plan with requested revisions for housing and public safety
• Approved $355,900 contract with Jviation for Oxnard Airport Taxiway F reconstruction
• Approved $700,000 funding increase for CalWORKs child care program
• Approved no-parking zones on Edison Drive and Ranch Road in Casitas Area
• Approved extension of 2020-2023 agreement with California Nurses Association
• Appointed Shawn Pewsey to Behavioral Health Advisory Board

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 will hear various applications and stipulations intended to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes several continued cases from previous meetings, such as those involving Carmike Cinemas, LLC and Muvico Enter. Lessee.

• Hearing for Carmike Cinemas, LLC (Application 20/11064)
• Hearing for Carmike Cinemas, LLC / American Multi-Cinema, INC (Application 21/11239)
• Hearing for Muvico Enter. Lessee/American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (Application 20/11065)
• Hearing for Muvico Enter. Lessee/American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (Application 21/11238)
• Review of 19 Stipulation Agreement Items

Fox Canyon GMA Board Meeting

The Board of Directors will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2023 and assign members to various committees. The meeting includes reviews of groundwater sustainability annual reports and discussions regarding water supply project prioritization.

• Approval of Water Year 2022 Annual Reports for Oxnard, Pleasant Valley, and Las Posas Valley Basins
• Election of 2023 Chair, Vice Chair, and committee assignments
• Selection of a recipient for the John K. Flynn Groundwater Stewardship Award
• Review of the Las Posas Valley Basin Adjudication Phase 3 Settlement Agreement
• Discussion of water supply and infrastructure project prioritization criteria

The provided document is a summary of the meeting agenda and recommended actions rather than a record of final votes or outcomes. It lists items for consideration, including annual groundwater reports and board appointments, but does not record the final decisions made.

Assessment Appeals Board Special Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 will hold hearings regarding applications and stipulations for changed assessments. These items involve requests for assessment increases initiated by the Assessor for Kohl's Department Store Inc.

• Assessment appeal applications 16/11082 – 16/11085 (Kohl's Department Store Inc.)
• Assessment appeal applications 17/11213 – 17/11216 (Kohl's Department Store Inc.)
• Assessment appeal applications 18/10930 – 18/10933 (Kohl's Department Store Inc.)

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Commission is reviewing sphere of influence updates and jurisdictional boundaries for several water districts. The agenda also includes municipal service reviews for Calleguas Municipal Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8.

• Sphere of Influence review for Bell Canyon Community Services District
• Jurisdictional boundary recognition for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
• Municipal Service Reviews for Calleguas Municipal Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8
• Sphere of Influence update for Calleguas Municipal Water District
• Sphere of Influence determination for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

The Commission approved sphere of influence reviews and municipal service reports for several water districts. It also adopted its 2023 legislative policies and directed staff to support a brackish water treatment project.

• Adopted 2023 legislative policies (7-0)
• Approved Bell Canyon Community Services District sphere of influence review (7-0)
• Acknowledged Metropolitan Water District of Southern California jurisdictional boundary (6-0)
• Accepted Municipal Service Reviews for Calleguas Municipal Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 (7-0)
• Updated Calleguas Municipal Water District sphere of influence (7-0)
• Established Metropolitan Water District of Southern California sphere of influence (7-0)
• Approved Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 sphere of influence review (7-0)
• Directed staff to prepare a letter of support for United Water Conservation District's brackish water treatment system (7-0)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will consider approving 43 grant funding requests for new agricultural air quality projects. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions regarding staff classification updates and employee leave policies.

• Approval of 43 Grant Funding Requests for New Agricultural Air Quality Projects totaling $4,072,108
• Status report on the District’s application for a Section 103 Grant from the U.S. EPA
• Resolution to reactivate and amend the APCD Public Information Officer classification
• Public hearing regarding amendments to employee leave hour accrual and utilization policies

The Board approved over $4 million in grant funding for agricultural air quality projects under the Carl Moyer program. It also approved personnel classification changes and extensions for employee leave accrual.

• Approved 43 grant funding requests for agricultural air quality projects totaling $4,072,108
• Authorized APCO to sign grant agreements and Auditor-Controller to process budgetary transactions
• Approved reactivation and renaming of APCD Manager Public Information Services to APCD Public Information Officer
• Approved salary range amendment for APCD Office Systems Coordinator IV
• Approved extension of time to utilize excess leave hours through December 31, 2023
• Approved amendments to Memorandums of Agreement with SEIU and Ventura Employees Association regarding leave accrual
• Received status report on EPA Section 103 Grant application

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several consent agenda items including personnel appointments and health care agency contracts. The meeting includes a notice that there will be no regular meeting on March 21, 2023.

• Appointment of directors to Pleasant Valley County Water District, Oxnard Drainage District 1, and Oxnard Drainage District 2
• Amendment to the Ventura County Section 457 Plan regarding the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022
• Increase in aggregate amount for temporary clinical laboratory staffing services up to $1,900,000
• 6th Amendment to the facility agreement with Anthem Blue Cross effective June 1, 2023
• Revised sliding fee discount payment program policy and rate schedule for Ambulatory Care Federally Qualified Health Centers

The Board approved a strategy to allocate $15 million for affordable housing construction and loan capital. Additionally, $9 million in Homekey 3.0 match funding was approved for the City of San Buenaventura and the City of Camarillo. The Board also voted to repeal the Ventura County Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance.

• Approved $15M affordable housing construction and loan capital strategy (5-0)
• Allocated $5.5M Homekey 3.0 match funding to Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (5-0)
• Allocated $3.5M Homekey 3.0 match funding to City of Camarillo (5-0)
• Approved repeal of Ventura County Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance (3-2)
• Approved $104,165,000 ARPA budget adjustment recommendations (5-0)
• Approved $1M contract with Bode Technology for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $1.9M aggregate for temporary clinical laboratory staffing (5-0)
• Approved extension of time to utilize excess leave hours through December 31, 2023 (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board is hearing dozens of applications from property owners seeking to equalize their assessed property values. The agenda includes 58 regular appeals and 39 stipulation agreements for approval. Many items have been continued from prior meetings, and several applicants have not confirmed their appearance.

• Island Packers Corp appeal (applications 19/11314-19/11316, 19/11320-19/11322) postponed multiple times since 2020
• PetSmart, Inc. appeals (21/10861 & 21/10862) with representative Pivotal Tax Solutions
• Reserve MSL LLC (MBK Real Estate) appeals (21/10866, 22/10464, 22/10465)
• DCH CA Investments Inc (Lithia Motors) appeals (22/10466-22/10468)
• Pacifica Seaward LP (Pacifica Host Hotels) appeal (22/10480)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including a $640,000 contract for housing transitional age youth, funded by general funds instead of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also includes routine items such as conflict of interest code amendments and appointments.

• $640,000 contract with Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families for transitional age youth housing, switching funding from ARPA to general funds
• Adoption of amended conflict of interest codes for University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands and Upper Ventura River Groundwater Agency
• Appointment of Melissa Livingston to the Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission for Gold Coast Health Plan through 2027
• Authorization for letter amendment adding Qualified Domestic Relations Order processing service to Fidelity Management Trust Company agreements

The Board approved a funding agreement with the City of Thousand Oaks for a 30-bed permanent shelter. Other key actions included approving a $2.07M well replacement project and granting zoning clearances for two oil wells. The Board also authorized a $5.8M health grant and increased water rates for Bell Canyon.

• Approved $2M capital and $450k annual funding for Thousand Oaks permanent shelter (5-0)
• Approved $2,066,546 contract with Best Drilling and Pump, Inc. for Well No. 97 replacement (5-0)
• Approved zoning clearances for ABA Energy to re-drill two existing oil wells (3-2)
• Approved $5,816,377 PATH-CITED grant for Health Care Agency (5-0)
• Approved water rate and service charge increases for Waterworks District No. 17 Bell Canyon (5-0)
• Approved $555,876 Gun Violence Reduction Program grant (5-0)
• Approved $798,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for Fillmore Library (5-0)
• Approved battery energy storage agreements with Swell Services for Fire Stations 42 and 43 (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will hold hearings to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda lists 24 applications, some with confirmed appearances and others with no confirmation. Several cases have been postponed or continued from prior meetings.

• Application 20/10504 by Marta Alvarez, postponed from 10/19/2021
• Applications 21/10314-21/10316 by John T. Williams, continued multiple times
• Application 21/10335 by N92714 LLC (Brandon Hansen), continued from 10/17/2022
• Application 22/10125 by Paul S. Ferdinando, confirmed in-person appearance
• Application 22/10180 by Derek Lerma, confirmed Zoom appearance with preliminary stipulation

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission will receive presentations on a municipal service review for the Bell Canyon Community Services District and on constraints to development in Ventura County. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as approval of remote meeting authorization, January 2023 minutes, and a budget-to-actual report.

• Presentation on Municipal Service Review for the Bell Canyon Community Services District
• Presentation on constraints to development in Ventura County
• Approval of Assembly Bill 361 authorization for remote teleconference meetings
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023 meeting
• Receive and file Budget to Actual Report for January 2023

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will hold public hearings and consider adopting amendments to three rules: Rule 26.1 (New Source Review - Definitions), Rule 45.2 (Asbestos Removal Fees), and Rule 74.15 (Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters). The board will also appoint members to its standing committee and the South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council, and elect a chair and vice chair for 2023.

• Public hearing on amendments to Rule 26.1, New Source Review - Definitions
• Public hearing on amendments to Rule 45.2, Asbestos Removal Fees
• Public hearing on amendments to Rule 74.15, Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters
• Appointment of two board members to the APCB Standing Committee and one to the South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council
• Nomination and election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023

The Board approved amendments to rules regarding New Source Review definitions, asbestos removal fees, and boilers, steam generators, and process heaters. All three rule changes were found exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The Board also appointed members to a standing committee and a regional council.

• Appointed Board Members Gorell and McQueen-Legohn to the APCB Standing Committee
• Appointed Board Member Campos to the South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council
• Approved and adopted amendments to Rule 26.1 (New Source Review Definitions)
• Found Rule 26.1 amendments exempt from CEQA
• Approved and adopted amendments to Rule 45.2 (Asbestos Removal Fees)
• Found Rule 45.2 amendments exempt from CEQA
• Approved and adopted amendments to Rule 74.15 (Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters)
• Found Rule 74.15 amendments exempt from CEQA

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 will hear 81 applications for changed property assessments, including many postponed or continued from prior meetings. The agenda includes a request by Skyworks Solutions Inc. to vacate and correct a previously approved stipulation. Most items are procedural hearings on property tax equalization.

• Skyworks Solutions Inc. requests to vacate a stipulation approved 10/31/2022 due to ministerial error and approve a corrected stipulation
• Chameleon Springs LLC has 17 applications (19/10647–19/10655, 20/11347, 20/11348–20/11355) postponed multiple times since 2020
• Ventura Retail V LLC has two applications (20/10773, 21/10885) continued multiple times with data due dates
• Carmike Cinemas, LLC and Muvico Enter. Lessee/American Multi-Cinema, Inc. have four applications (20/11064, 21/11239, 20/11065, 21/11238) continued from December 2022
• PPF Amli Ponderosa Dr LP has six applications (20/11462–20/11467) with further continuances discouraged

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will consider consent items including a $3.69 million contract for a residential multi-family energy program and a battery storage system at Todd Road Jail. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, a cash report, and a lease amendment. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• $3,690,000 contract for Tri-County Regional Energy Network residential program
• Battery energy storage system installation at Todd Road Jail
• Lease amendment for lactation room at Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks
• Cash custody report for second quarter of FY 2022-23

The Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance No. 4615 to update regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). Other key actions included terminating the COVID-19 local emergency proclamation and approving various infrastructure and health service contracts.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4615 amending non-coastal zoning for ADUs and JADUs (5-0)
• Terminated Local Emergency and Local Health Emergency due to COVID-19 effective Feb 28, 2023 (4-1)
• Approved $2.5M General Fund loan to Parks Department for flood mitigation at Soule Park Golf Course and other parks
• Approved $3,690,000 contract for Residential Multi-Family Program of the Tri-County Regional Energy Network
• Approved $810,000 and $880,000 consulting contracts with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for intersection improvements
• Approved $3,497,000 grant for Saticoy Pedestrian Improvement and Community Connections Project
• Approved $700,000 General Fund contribution for vehicle charging station infrastructure
• Approved $525,525 emergency contract with Summer Construction, Inc. for Arundel Barranca Tributary sinkhole repairs

Assessment Appeals Board Special Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will hold hearings on three sets of applications from Kohl's Department Store Inc. regarding property assessments. The cases have been repeatedly postponed since 2017, including due to COVID-19, and the Assessor recently requested assessment increases. The board will also consider routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and hearing public comments.

• Kohl's Department Store Inc. applications 16/11082-16/11085, postponed multiple times since 2017
• Kohl's applications 17/11213-17/11216, consolidated and continued since 2018
• Kohl's applications 18/10930-18/10933, continued since 2019
• Assessor requested increases in assessments for all three sets on Jan 23, 2023
• Board will consider agenda revisions and public comments

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting (Closed Session)

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will hold a special closed-session meeting to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation. The sole substantive item is a conference on the case Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. VENCI0059700. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda review, and public comments.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI0059700)
• Public comment period for non-agenda FCGMA-related matters
• Board member comments on non-agenda topics
• Agenda review and approval of minor revisions

The Board met in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the case Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. No substantive decisions or vote tallies were recorded in these minutes.

Assessment Appeals Board Special Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 will hear multiple property valuation appeals from Los Robles Regional Medical Center and its medical office building for tax years 2014-2021. Only the real-property valuation portion of each application will be considered at this meeting; personal property portions are continued to a later date. The agenda also includes standard opening procedures and public comment.

• Appeal 18/10014 (2014 year) for Los Robles Regional Medical Center real property valuation
• Appeal 18/10015 (2015 year) for Los Robles Regional Medical Center real property valuation
• Appeal 18/10016 (2016 year) for Los Robles Regional Medical Center real property valuation
• Appeal 17/11107 (2017 year) for Los Robles Regional Medical Center MOB real property valuation
• Appeals 19/10826-19/10829 (2019 year personal property) continued to later date

Fox Canyon GMA Board Regular Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will consider adopting a resolution to continue hybrid remote meetings, receive an update on groundwater replenishment fees, and review a draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Arroyo Santa Rosa Valley Basin. The board will also meet in closed session to discuss two existing lawsuits.

• Consider resolution to continue hybrid in-person and remote teleconference meetings
• Update on preparation of a fee for purchase of water to augment basin sustainable yields
• Receive draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Arroyo Santa Rosa Valley Basin
• Closed session on Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA (Case No. VENCI0059700)
• Closed session on Las Posas Basin Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA (Case No. 20CV02036)

The provided document is an agenda and summary of intended actions rather than a record of final votes or outcomes. It lists proposed resolutions regarding remote meeting participation and the agency's 40th anniversary, as well as updates on groundwater replenishment fees and sustainability plans.

• Proposed adoption of resolution to continue hybrid remote teleconferencing meetings
• Proposed approval of December 9, 2022, Board Special meeting minutes
• Proposed adoption of Resolution 2023-01 for the agency's 40th Anniversary
• Received update on groundwater replenishment fees for basin sustainable yields
• Received update on the Arroyo Santa Rosa Valley Basin draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan
• Held closed session regarding Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA
• Held closed session regarding Las Posas Basin Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is reviewing several resolutions regarding recognized obligation payment schedules and administrative budgets. The meeting also includes a discussion on transferring two land parcels in downtown Oxnard to the City of Oxnard.

• Payment schedule for the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Buenaventura
• Payment schedule and administrative budget for the Moorpark Successor Agency
• Payment schedule and administrative budget for the City of Fillmore Successor Agency
• Payment schedule for the Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency
• Transfer of two parcels at 6th Street and Meta Street to the City of Oxnard for $1 each

The Board approved Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules for the City of San Buenaventura, Moorpark, Fillmore, and the Oxnard Community Development Commission for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Administrative budgets for Moorpark and Fillmore were also approved. Additionally, the Board authorized the transfer of two downtown Oxnard parcels to the City of Oxnard.

• Approved Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for City of San Buenaventura Successor Agency (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
• Approved Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for Moorpark Successor Agency (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
• Approved Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for City of Fillmore Successor Agency (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
• Approved Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
• Approved transfer of two parcels at 6th Street and Meta Street in Downtown Oxnard to the City of Oxnard for $1 each

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will receive a presentation on the January 2023 rain events and response efforts, and consider adopting a resolution ratifying the Sheriff's proclamation of a local emergency. The consent agenda includes routine items such as an animal services agreement and reports on fraud hotline activity and campaign finance ethics.

• Resolution ratifying Sheriff's January 17, 2023 proclamation of local emergency due to January 2023 rain events
• Agreement with Best Friends Animal Society for $30,000 grant to mentor Kern County Animal Services on reducing euthanasia rates
• Semiannual report of Employee Fraud Hotline Activity for July through December 2022
• Biennial report of Campaign Finance Ethics Reform activities and expenses for fiscal years 2020-21 through 2021-22

The Board of Supervisors approved a $175,000 effort to update the Ventura County Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, with the County contributing up to $100,000. Other key actions included ratifying a local emergency due to January rain events and approving several healthcare and public works contracts.

• Approved $175,000 for LeSar Development Consultants to update homelessness plan (5-0)
• Ratified Sheriff's proclamation of Local Emergency due to January 2023 rain events (5-0)
• Approved $1.2M contract with Dokken Engineering for Camino Cielo Bridge Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $7.2M agreement with Public Health Institute for Community Information Exchange (5-0)
• Approved $914,305 HRSA grant for COVID-19 vaccination efforts (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions to waive fees for rebuilding structures damaged by Thomas, Hill, and Woolsey fires (5-0)
• Approved 2023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas and Platforms (5-0)
• Approved site plan adjustment for repair and maintenance at 8120 Puesta del Sol (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 1 will hear applications from property owners seeking to lower their assessed values, including multiple large reduction stipulation agreements for Macerich Oaks LP covering 30 applications. The board will also consider validity hearings, stipulation agreements, and several postponed or continued appeals from prior meetings.

• Macerich Oaks LP seeks approval of large reduction stipulation agreements across 30 applications (items 8-37)
• Island Packers Corp appeal (items 38-43) postponed multiple times since 2020
• Validity hearing for Brian A. and Jessica R. Kasztelan (items 83-86) on accepting applications as timely filed
• 25 stipulation agreements (items 88-112) to be reviewed and approved without discussion unless pulled
• Multiple property owners including Heckenlively Holdings, Westlake Owner LLC, and Simi Entertainment Plaza have continued hearings

Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission will elect a chair and vice-chair for 2023 and vote on two annexation proposals: a Camarillo reorganization involving a lot line adjustment and an Ojai Valley Sanitary District annexation for sewer service. The commission will also consider authorizing remote teleconference meetings under AB 361 and transferring $21,000 from contingency reserves to salary accounts.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023
• Camarillo Reorganization (LAFCo 22-32) – annexation, detachment from Gold Coast Transit District and other agencies for a lot line adjustment
• Ojai Valley Sanitary District Annexation (LAFCo 22-31) – 9210 N. Ventura Avenue, Casitas Springs, to replace septic with sewer service
• Transfer of $21,000 from contingency reserve to salaries and benefits accounts
• Adoption of resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under AB 361

The Commission elected Pat Richards as Chair and Jenny Crosswhite as Vice-Chair. The body approved two annexation requests for residential and jurisdictional adjustments and authorized a $21,000 budget transfer for salaries.

• Elected Pat Richards as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Jenny Crosswhite as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Approved remote teleconference meeting authorization (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 9210 N. Ventura Avenue to Ojai Valley Sanitary District (7-0)
• Approved reorganization and annexation of 35 Encino Avenue to City of Camarillo (7-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Approved $21,000 transfer from contingency reserve to salaries and benefits (7-0)
• Decided to receive and file correspondence from Ventura Grand Jury and others (6-1)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will hold its first regular meeting of 2023, including the ceremonial swearing-in of newly elected county officials and the election of a chair and vice-chair for the year. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items such as a contract amendment for radio system maintenance and adoption of conflict of interest codes.

• Ceremonial swearing-in of Supervisors Jeff Gorell and Janice S. Parvin, plus six other county officials
• Election of the Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023
• Fourth Amendment to contract with Motorola Solutions for simulcast radio system maintenance, $402,870 for Fire Protection District
• Adoption of Conflict of Interest Code for Ventura County Health Care System Oversight Committee
• Approval of California Assessor's Association Information Technology Joint Powers Authority Agreement

The Board of Supervisors approved several new ordinances, including parking changes on North Ventura Avenue and free dog licenses for service animals. They also authorized multiple labor agreements and updated the County Organized Health System. Various administrative contracts and board appointments were approved via consent.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4611 to adjust parking restrictions on North Ventura Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4612 providing free dog licenses for ADA service animals and requiring evacuation plans for kennel licenses (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4613 repealing and reenacting the County Organized Health System (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2026 Memorandum of Agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501
• Approved amendments to agreements with Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association and Union of American Physicians and Dentists
• Approved $402,870 contract amendment for Simulcast Radio Systems for Fire Protection District
• Approved $356,066.51 contract amendment for Simulcast Radio Systems for Sheriff's Office
• Added one regular full-time equivalent position for Assistant Sheriff

City Selection Committee Meeting

The Ventura County City Selection Committee met on January 6, 2023, to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the year, approve amended bylaws adding the Remote Access Network Board, and make appointments to several regional boards. The committee appointed four regular members to the Air Pollution Control Board, filled seats on the Local Agency Formation Commission, and made appointments to the CSU Channel Islands Site Authority, Remote Access Network Board, and Association of Water Agencies.

• Elected John C. Zaragoza as Chair and Susan Santangelo as Vice Chair for 2023
• Appointed Albert Mendez, Martha McQueen-Legohn, Liz Campos, and Andrew Whitman to the Air Pollution Control Board
• Appointed John C. Zaragoza (term ending 2025) and Jenny Crosswhite (term ending 2023) to LAFCo
• Appointed Laura D. Hernandez and Martita Martinez-Bravo to the CSU Channel Islands Site Authority
• Approved amended bylaws adding the Remote Access Network (RAN) Board and changed regular meeting location to Ventura County Fire Department Administration Building

The committee elected its 2023 leadership and appointed representatives to the Air Pollution Control Board, LAFCo, and other regional authorities. It also approved amended bylaws to include the Remote Access Network Board and changed its regular meeting location.

• Elected John C. Zaragoza as Chair (8-0) and Susan Santangelo as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Appointed Albert Mendez, Martha McQueen-Legohn, Liz Campos, and Andrew Whitman to Air Pollution Control Board
• Appointed Laura D. Hernandez as Regular and Martita Martinez-Bravo as Alternate to CSU Channel Islands Site Authority (8-0)
• Appointed John C. Zaragoza and Jenny Crosswhite as Regular Commissioners and Susan Santangelo as Alternate to LAFCo
• Appointed Andy Sobel as Regular Board Member to Remote Access Network Board (8-0)
• Appointed Pedro Chavez as Regular and David Tennessen as Alternate to Association of Water Agencies (7-0)
• Approved changing regular meeting location to Ventura County Fire Department Administration Building (9-0)
• Approved amended bylaws adding the Remote Access Network (RAN) Board (9-0)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Closed Session Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will hold a special hybrid meeting on January 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case of Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items like call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda review, and public comments.

• Closed session to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation: Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. VENCI0059700

The Board met in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The minutes record the intent to discuss the case Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, but do not list any substantive decisions or outcomes.