Ventura County public meetings in 2024

Air Pollution Control Board Special Meeting

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will consider a status report on the district's application for state subvention funds and approve the 2025 rule development calendar. It will also vote on a $95,000 increase to the CIM Willis Enterprises software services contract, adopt a new district logo, and sign a memorandum of understanding with the California Air Resources Board on opacity limits. Additional items include adding an air‑quality advisor, correcting funding sources for the Aurora Berry Farms tractor project, and canceling the January 14, 2025 regular meeting.

• Amendment #5 to CIM Willis Enterprises contract: increase total not‑to‑exceed amount to $375,000 (+$95,000) and raise hourly rate to $154.50
• Memorandum of Understanding with California Air Resources Board for enforcement of opacity limits
• Funding correction for Aurora Berry Farms project: $125,264 from Carl Moyer Program and $9,249 from Reliant Energy Mitigation funds for three low‑emission tractors
• Approval of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District 2025 Rule Development Calendar
• Cancellation of the January 14, 2025 Air Pollution Control Board regular meeting

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved the 2025 Rule Development Calendar, a $95,000 contract amendment with CIM Willis Enterprises, and an MOU with the California Air Resources Board for enforcement of opacity limits. It also approved adding Holly Galbreath as a primary advisor, corrected funding sources for the Aurora Berry Farms project, and cancelled the January 14, 2025 meeting. The board received a status report on state subvention funds and a presentation on a new logo.

• Approved 2025 Rule Development Calendar
• Approved $95,000 contract amendment with CIM Willis Enterprises (total $375,000)
• Approved MOU with California Air Resources Board for At Berth Regulation enforcement
• Approved Holly Galbreath as primary advisor to Air Quality Improvement Fund
• Approved funding corrections for Aurora Berry Farms project ($125,264 Carl Moyer, $9,249 Reliant Energy)
• Cancelled January 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Received status report on state subvention funds
• Received presentation on new district logo

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and opening items. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

The Board of Supervisors approved multiple consent items and held public hearings on zoning and housing ordinances. Key actions included adopting ordinances to update density bonus and special needs housing regulations, approving a revised charity care policy, and waiving fees for Mountain Fire rebuilding. The Board also appointed Dr. Uldine Castel as County Health Officer in closed session.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4640 amending Coastal Zoning Ordinance for density bonuses and special needs housing (4-0, Gorell absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4641 amending Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance for density bonuses and special needs housing (4-0, Gorell absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4639 amending Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance with minor changes (3-1, Parvin dissenting, Gorell absent)
• Approved revised Charity Care Policy and related policies for VCMC and Santa Paula Hospital
• Approved waiver of planning and building fees for Mountain Fire rebuilding
• Approved $5.3M contract with Accela for Land Management System upgrade
• Approved lease for 1900 E. Los Angeles Ave for Behavioral Health at $44,315/month
• Appointed Dr. Uldine Castel as County Health Officer (4-0, Gorell absent)

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Special Meeting

The Board of Directors will consider approving five-year periodic evaluations for the Pleasant Valley Basin, Oxnard Subbasin, and Las Posas Valley Basin. The body will also discuss the duties and qualifications for the Agency Executive Officer position and approve the 2025 meeting schedules.

• Purchase order of $33,551.88 with In-situ Inc. for data collection equipment
• Five-year periodic evaluations of Groundwater Sustainability Plans for Pleasant Valley Basin and Oxnard Subbasin
• Final draft five-year periodic evaluation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Las Posas Valley Basin
• Appointment of Arturo Aseo to the Las Posas Valley Basin Policy Advisory Committee
• Resolution 2024-06 to define the function of the Agency Executive Officer position

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board approved submitting the 5-year periodic evaluations of the Groundwater Sustainability Plans for the Pleasant Valley Basin and Oxnard Subbasin to the Department of Water Resources by January 13, 2025. The board also approved the response reports and submission of the final draft 5-year evaluation for the Las Posas Valley Basin. Additionally, the board approved the 2025 meeting schedules, adopted Resolution 2024-06 defining the Executive Officer position, and approved a $33,551.88 purchase order for monitoring equipment.

• Approved submitting 5-year GSP evaluations for Pleasant Valley Basin and Oxnard Subbasin to DWR
• Approved response reports and submission of final draft 5-year GSP evaluation for Las Posas Valley Basin
• Adopted Resolution 2024-06 rescinding Resolution 2005-08 and defining Executive Officer function
• Approved 2025 Board, Special, and Committee meeting schedules
• Approved $33,551.88 purchase order with In-situ Inc. for transducers for new monitor wells
• Appointed Arturo Aseo as Commercial Constituency Group representative to LPV PAC
• Adopted Resolution 2024-07 honoring David Borchard for service
• Approved minutes of October 23, 2024 Board Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and opening items for a special meeting. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or legislative actions are listed in the text.

The Board of Supervisors held public hearings and approved water rate increases for Waterworks Districts No. 1, 17, 19, and 38, effective January 1, 2025, unless a majority protest is received. The board also approved a consent agenda covering numerous contracts and grants, and adopted a memorandum of agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs' Association.

• Approved water rate increases for Waterworks Districts No. 1, 17, 19, and 38 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 12-70, including contracts and grants (5-0)
• Adopted 2024-2028 MOA with Deputy Sheriffs' Association (5-0)
• Approved $6.8M contract for signalized intersection improvements (5-0)
• Approved $9.9M agreement with Coulson Aviation for fire suppression (5-0)
• Approved $3.6M flood remediation at Ray D. Prueter Library (5-0)
• Approved $2.99M grant application for energy retrofit program (5-0)
• Approved $1.68M emergency road repair contract (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 will hold hearings for various applications and stipulations for changed property assessments. The board aims to equalize the assessment of property on the local roll.

• Hearings for multiple Tesla Energy Operations Inc. applications (Nos. 20/11418-20/11448, 21/10755-21/10809, 22/10432-22/10447, and 23/10692-23/10719)
• Hearings for Albertsons LLC applications (Nos. 22/11069, 22/11070, 23/11542, and 23/11543)
• Hearings for The Vons Companies applications (Nos. 22/11071-22/11091 and 23/11552-23/11570)
• Hearing for Steve D. Dyer (Nos. 22/10010 and 22/10011) involving a subpoena for construction documents
• Hearings for various LLCs including A.T.E.E. LLC, Nesbitt Pacific Inc., and Golden Hills Land LLC

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will consider a verbal report on the Mountain Fire incident and recovery efforts. It will vote on an urgency ordinance that creates a fire debris removal program and authorizes up to $30,000,000 for implementation. The Board will also approve the appointment of Jim O’Tousa as an extra‑help employee to provide geological and land survey services. Agenda revisions and public‑comment procedures will be addressed as well.

• Item 5: Receive and file a verbal report on the status of the Mountain Fire incident and associated recovery efforts.
• Item 6: Adopt an urgency ordinance establishing a local unincorporated area fire debris removal program and authorize the County Executive Officer to execute agreements up to a not‑to‑exceed amount of $30,000,000.
• Item 7: Approve the Sheriff’s Office appointment of Jim O’Tousa as an extra‑help retired annuitant to provide geological and land survey services.

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an urgency ordinance establishing a local fire debris removal program for unincorporated areas, authorizing implementation of a consolidated debris removal program for fire-damaged properties and allowing the County Executive Officer to execute agreements up to $30 million. The board also received and filed a verbal report on the Mountain Fire recovery efforts and approved appointing Jim O’Tousa as a retired annuitant for geological and land survey services.

• Approved urgency ordinance for fire debris removal program (5-0)
• Authorized consolidated debris removal program up to $30M (5-0)
• Received and filed verbal report on Mountain Fire recovery (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jim O’Tousa as extra-help retired annuitant (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board will consider a report on the November 2024 Mountain Fire and vote to ratify the Sheriff's proclamation of a local emergency, the County's local emergency declaration, and the County Health Officer’s health emergency declaration. It will also adopt a resolution authorizing paid leave and overtime pay for classified employees responding to the fire. These actions address emergency response and employee compensation related to the fire.

• Item 5 – Receive and file a report on the Mountain Fire and adopt resolutions ratifying the Sheriff's proclamation, local emergency declaration, and health emergency declaration
• Item 6 – Adopt a resolution authorizing leave with pay and straight‑time overtime for classified employees working beyond normal schedules due to the Mountain Fire

The Board of Supervisors received a report on the Mountain Fire response and recovery, ratified the Sheriff's proclamation of local emergency, and extended the County Health Officer's declaration of local health emergency. The Board also approved a resolution authorizing leave with pay for employee absences due to the fire and straight-time overtime for exempt employees working beyond normal schedules.

• Ratified Sheriff's proclamation of local emergency for Mountain Fire (unanimous)
• Proclaimed local emergency and extended Health Officer's declaration of local health emergency (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing leave with pay for fire-related absences (unanimous)
• Authorized straight-time overtime for exempt employees in response to fire (unanimous)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will consider a series of continuance and status hearing applications for property tax assessments. Items include individual appeals such as Jose G. Reveles (21/10601) and Wiegand Farms (22/10894), as well as multiple status hearings for Target Corporation, Kohl's Department Stores, and The Kroger Company. The board will also review stipulation agreements for several trusts and individuals.

• Application 21/10601 – Jose G. Reveles (continuance request)
• Application 22/10894 – Wiegand Farms (continuance request)
• Status hearings for Target Corporation applications 19/10974‑19/10981 and related numbers
• Status hearings for Kohl's Department Stores applications 19/10982‑23/11688
• Status hearings for The Kroger Company applications 19/11246‑23/11707

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will approve minor agenda revisions, review Levine Act disclosures, and vote on consent agenda items 11 through 54. The meeting also includes public comment, CEO updates, and board member remarks.

• Agenda Review – approve minor revisions and Levine Act disclosures
• Consent Agenda Items 11‑54
• Public Comments – citizen presentations on non‑agenda matters
• CEO Comments – brief announcements on workforce activities
• Board Comments – member announcements and clarifications

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering 44 items, including a $22.7 million contract for the Santa Clara River Levee Phase 2 project and a $235 million behavioral health infrastructure grant application. The board also approved a $1.4 million property purchase in Simi Valley, updated the opioid strategies funding plan, and received WARN Act notices for 238 layoffs. Supervisor LaVere was absent.

• Approved $22,728,200 contract to GMZ Engineering for Santa Clara River Levee Phase 2 (consent)
• Approved application for $235M Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program grant
• Approved $1,414,000 purchase of Simi Valley property for Behavioral Health
• Increased opioid strategies funding by $420,166 to $5,699,726
• Approved $969,600 FEMA grant for firefighter turnout gear
• Approved $81,712 contract modification for Carmen Ramirez Family Justice Center
• Approved $50,000 grant for abandoned vessel disposal in Channel Islands Harbor
• Received WARN Act notices for 238 layoffs at Key Energy and NB Farms

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 numerous cases, many of which have been previously postponed or continued.

• Hearing for Carmax Auto Superstores regarding Assessor Parcel Numbers 213-0-011-330, 213-0-011-340, 213-0-011-350, and 213-0-011-360
• Applications for changed assessment from Walmart, Inc.
• Applications for changed assessment from Vons Companies Inc
• Applications for changed assessment from TO Lakes LLC (Rick Caruso)
• Applications for changed assessment from American Multi-Cinema, Inc.

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board will confirm Mike Mishler as Chair and James Importante as Vice-Chair. The board will also conditionally approve the fiscal year 2025-26 administrative cost budgets for the successor agencies of Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura.

• Confirm Mike Mishler as Chair and James Importante as Vice-Chair
• Approve SA administrative cost budgets for Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura
• Receive status reports on the wind down efforts of the four cities' successor agencies

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board conditionally approved the administrative cost budgets for the successor agencies of Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura for FY 2025-26, subject to review of their ROPS. The board also received and filed status reports on wind-down efforts for these agencies. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution confirming Mike Mishler as Chair and James Importante as Vice-Chair.

• Adopted resolution confirming Mike Mishler as Chair and James Importante as Vice-Chair
• Conditionally approved SA administrative cost budgets for Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura (FY 2025-26)
• Received and filed status reports on wind-down efforts for the four successor agencies

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will approve several routine items, including the September 2024 minutes and budget reports. It will adopt the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code and authorize the Interim Executive Officer to sign it. The Board will ratify two contract change orders that reduce a drilling project’s total cost by $269,000 and $1,995,050. It will also approve a professional auditing services contract with RAMS for a fee of $42,718 and allocate $22,718 of contingency funds for the biennial audit.

• Approve September 25, 2024 Board meeting minutes (Item 8)
• Receive and file the FCGMA September 2024 Budget-to-Actual report (Item 9)
• Adopt the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code and authorize the Chair to sign it (Item 10)
• Ratify Contract Change Order No. 1 (‑$269,000) and No. 2 (‑$1,995,050) for WildHeron Drilling project (Item 11)
• Approve professional auditing services contract with RAMS, LLP at $42,718 and allocate $22,718 from FY 2024‑25 contingency funds (Item 20)

The Board approved filing an appeal in the City of Oxnard v. FCGMA case, approved a $42,718 auditing contract, and approved a contract with Dudek for the 2025 Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Yield Study. Several items were deferred, including a resolution rescission and a modeling contract with United Water Conservation District. The meeting included informational updates on the GSP evaluation and SGMA grant.

• Approved filing appeal in City of Oxnard v. FCGMA (unanimous)
• Approved $42,718 auditing contract with RAMS, LLP (unanimous)
• Approved Dudek contract for 2025 LPV Optimization Yield Study (unanimous)
• Denied PAC request for TAC consultation on Del Norte protest (all in favor except Director Long absent)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget reports, conflict of interest code, and contract change orders (unanimous)
• Deferred Item 22 (Rescind Resolution 2005-08) to future meeting
• Deferred Item 23 (Executive Officer position duties) to future meeting
• Deferred Item 25 (United modeling contract) to future meeting

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will hold a hearing on October 21, 2024 to consider a list of assessment appeal applications. Items include postponed cases, continuances with required data submissions, and at least one remote‑hearing approval. Public comment is allowed, and the meeting is open in person, via Zoom, or by telephone.

• Application 22/10206 (Ok Nam Joo Revocable Trust) postponed from 7/22/2024
• Application 22/11555 (Skylar S. Fahlman) continued with preliminary stipulation on file
• Application 23/11144 (Michael B. Wurtzel Trust) approved for remote hearing
• Applications 23/11230‑23/11233 (Goldstein Living Trust) postponed by applicant’s representative
• Application 23/11369 (Collin Sherwin) continued with data due by 9/21/2024

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will vote on minor revisions to board items and attachments, and approve Consent Agenda Items 11 through 35. It will then open a public comment period for citizens to address non‑agenda matters, followed by CEO remarks on workforce activities and board member comments.

• Approve minor revisions to board items and attachments (Item 5)
• Approve Consent Agenda Items 11‑35 (Item 7)
• Public comment period for non‑agenda matters (Item 8)
• CEO comments on County workforce activities (Item 9)
• Board member comments and requests (Item 10)

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 11-35, including contracts for airport, harbor, health care, public works, and library projects. The board also approved a voting system upgrade with Dominion Voting Systems, with Supervisors Gorell and Parvin dissenting. Several appointments and reappointments to county boards were made, and a closed session resulted in the reappointment of Tiffany North as County Counsel.

• Approved voting system upgrade with Dominion Voting Systems (3-2, Gorell and Parvin dissenting)
• Approved consent agenda items 11-35, including $1.16M UV disinfection equipment for Moorpark Water Reclamation Facility
• Approved $530,000 STEP grant from Office of Traffic Safety for Sheriff's Office
• Approved $30M Oxnard Union High School District tax and revenue anticipation notes
• Approved $6.23M hospitalist services agreement with Ventura County Hospitalists, Inc.
• Reappointed Tiffany North as County Counsel for four-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Francis to Emergency Medical Service Advisory Committee
• Approved 2024-25 service rates and fees for various county services

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will adopt amendments to its Conflict of Interest Code, receive status reports on EPA Section 103 and Section 105 grant applications, and file the Public Information Division Report. It will also present a service award to John C. Zaragoza and recognize Dr. Diane Narhi for her service. Finally, the Board will cancel the November 12 and December 10 regular meetings and set a special meeting for December 17 at 5100 Adolfo Road in Camarillo.

• Presentation of Board Member Service Award to John C. Zaragoza
• Recognition of Diane Narhi, M.D., for service on the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board
• Receive and file the Public Information Division Report
• Receive and file status reports for the District’s Section 103 and Section 105 EPA grant applications
• Approve cancellation of the Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 regular meetings and schedule a special meeting on Dec. 17 at 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo

The Board approved amendments to the District's Conflict of Interest Code. It also cancelled two upcoming regular meetings and scheduled a special meeting for December 17, 2024. Several reports were received and filed without further action.

• Approved amendments to the District's Conflict of Interest Code
• Approved cancellation of November 12 and December 10, 2024 regular meetings
• Approved special meeting for December 17, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in Camarillo
• Received Board Member Service Award presentation to John C. Zaragoza
• Received recognition of Diane Narhi, M.D. for service on the Hearing Board
• Received and filed Public Information Division Report
• Received and filed status report on EPA Section 103 Grant application
• Received and filed status report on EPA Section 105 Grant application

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will conduct status hearings on a series of applications to adjust property assessments for Los Robles Regional Medical Center and related entities. All listed applications are continued for a status hearing only, with required data to be submitted to the Assessor by August 23, 2024. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; the board will consider minor agenda revisions and accept public comments.

• Application 18/10014 – Los Robles Regional Medical Center, 2014 personal property (Two‑Year Waiver on file)
• Application 18/10015 – Los Robles Regional Medical Center, 2015 personal property (Two‑Year Waiver on file)
• Application 22/11434 – Los Robles Surgicenter LLC, 2018 personal property (Two‑Year Waiver on file)
• Application 22/10653 – Los Robles Hospital, 2022 real and personal property (Two‑Year Waiver on file)
• Applications 23/10606‑23/10608 – Los Robles Regional Medical Center, 2019‑2021 real and personal property (Two‑Year Waiver on file)

Assessment Appeals Board Special Meeting

The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will hear applications from Aldi Inc., Trader Joe's Company, Sysco Corporation, and Ross Dress for Less regarding property assessments. The meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2024, at the County Government Center.

• Hear applications from Aldi Inc. (Applications 21/10814-21/10817, 22/10876-22/10897, 22/10899, and 23/11331-23/11335)
• Hear applications from Trader Joe's Company (Applications 21/10818-21/10823, 22/11124-22/11130, and 23/11319, 23/11336-23/11341)
• Hear applications from Sysco Corporation (Application 21/10824) requesting approval of a stipulation agreement
• Hear applications from Ross Dress for Less, Inc. (Applications 21/10825-21/10827, 21/10829-21/10835, 22/10900-22/10902, 22/10904, 22/10906-22/10912, and 23/11320-23/11330)
• Consider minor revisions to the board agenda

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board Regular Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is meeting to discuss groundwater sustainability plans and fiscal year budgets. The board will consider extending a groundwater extraction fee and approving water right allocations for the Las Posas Valley Basin.

• Public hearing on extending a groundwater extraction fee of $20 per acre-foot
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 FCGMA Work Plan and Budget
• Approval of a $64.58 annual basin assessment for Water Year 2024
• Approval of Las Posas Valley Basin annual water right allocations for Water Year 2024
• Contract for Policy Advisory Committee services with Daniel B. Stephens & Associates

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-05, extending the $20 per acre-foot groundwater extraction fee to fund legal reserves through October 1, 2028. It also unanimously approved the FY 2024-2025 work plan and budget, the LPV Watermaster budget with a $64.58 basin assessment, and several contracts. The 2024 Conflict of Interest Code was deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-05 extending $20/acre-foot groundwater extraction fee (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Work Plan and Budget as per Exhibit 19C (unanimous)
• Approved LPV Watermaster FY 2024-2025 budget of $2,583,095 with $200,000 legal fee reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved LPV Basin Assessment of $64.58 for Water Year 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Regional Government Services for groundwater reporting services (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations on LPV allocation schedule corrections (unanimous, Director Craviotto abstained)
• Adopted LPV Water Right Allocation Calculations for WY 2024 (unanimous)
• Deferred adoption of 2024 Conflict of Interest Code to next meeting

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board will vote to adopt a resolution approving the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice for its Conflict of Interest Code. The board will also receive and file letters from the California Department of Finance about FY 2024‑25 obligation payment schedules and staff summaries, and will file four proposed successor agency cost budgets from Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard and San Buenaventura for FY 2025‑26.

• Adopt resolution approving 2024 Conflict of Interest Code notice (Item 11)
• File DOF letters on FY 2024‑25 obligation payment schedule reviews (Item 12)
• File four successor agency cost budgets for FY 2025‑26 from Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, San Buenaventura (Item 13)

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board adopted a resolution approving the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice for its Conflict of Interest Code. The board also received and filed letters from the California Department of Finance regarding ROPS submissions and successor agency administrative budget requests for FY 2024-25, as well as proposed administrative cost budgets from four cities for FY 2025-26. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted resolution approving 2024 Conflict of Interest Code (motion by Brook, seconded by Bojorquez)
• Received and filed DOF letters on ROPS submissions for FY 2024-25
• Received and filed staff summaries of DOF letters and successor agency budget requests
• Received and filed proposed administrative cost budgets from Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will open with a call to order, roll call, and pledge. They will approve minutes from September 10, review and adopt minor agenda revisions, and consider a consent agenda covering items 11 through 46. The meeting also includes time for public comments, CEO updates, and board member remarks.

• Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of minutes from the September 10 meeting
• Agenda Review and approval of minor revisions
• Consent Agenda Items 11 through 46
• Public Comments, CEO Comments, and Board Comments

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering dozens of routine contracts and grants, and separately adopted Ordinance No. 4637 to repeal mandatory all-electric requirements for certain building permits, replacing them with a voluntary incentive program. The board also approved a 10-year, $21.8 million contract with Axon for body-worn cameras and other equipment, and adopted a resolution supporting Proposition 36 on the November ballot.

• Approved $21,827,609 10-year Axon contract for body cameras and related equipment
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4637 repealing mandatory all-electric building requirements (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Proposition 36 (4-1, Lopez dissenting)
• Approved $12,000,000 EV charging infrastructure grant agreement
• Approved $2,315,040 software maintenance contract with Brainsharp
• Approved $1,400,000 property purchase for future mental health facility in Simi Valley
• Approved revised speed hump policy
• Approved 2024-2027 MOA with Sheriff's Correctional Officers' Association

Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission will approve May 15 minutes, receive budget-to-actual reports for May‑August, and cancel the October 16 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on LAFCo 20‑06 to re‑organize the Santa Paula West Business Park, including annexation and detachment actions. The Commission will also approve a professional audit contract up to $14,000 and appoint new regular and alternate public members for four‑year terms beginning January 1, 2025.

• Approve minutes of the May 15, 2024 LAFCo meeting
• Receive and file budget‑to‑actual reports for May‑August 2024
• Cancel the October 16, 2024 LAFCo meeting
• Public hearing on LAFCo 20‑06 reorganization of Santa Paula West Business Park
• Approve audit services contract with Eide Bailly LLP, not to exceed $14,000

The Ventura LAFCo approved the City of Santa Paula reorganization for the Santa Paula West Business Park, including annexation of about 64 acres and detachments from three districts, with a 5-0 vote. The commission also approved an audit contract with Eide Bailly LLP, appointed new public members, and handled routine consent items. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Santa Paula West Business Park reorganization (5-0)
• Approved audit services contract with Eide Bailly LLP up to $14,000 (5-0)
• Appointed C. Eugene Talmadge as regular public member and Joseph J. Piechowski as alternate (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Conflict of Interest Code authorization (5-0)
• Approved consent items including minutes, budget reports, and meeting calendar (5-0)
• Cancelled October 16, 2024 LAFCo meeting (5-0)
• Determined alternate commissioners may attend closed session (5-0)

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Special Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will hold a hybrid special meeting on September 13, 2024. Board members will discuss closed‑session legal matters, reimburse legal expenses for the Las Posas Valley Watermaster rules appeal, and consider appointments to the Las Posas Valley Basin Policy Advisory Committee. They will also consider a recommendation to approve a $1 million loan from the Surcharges Account to the Operating Account, and a proposal to add $170,000 annually to the Watermaster budget for a PAC administrator. A hearing on extending the groundwater extraction fee of $20 per acre‑foot will be continued to the regular meeting on September 25, 2024.

• Reimbursement of legal expenses for the Las Posas Valley Watermaster Rules Appeal (presentation and direction)
• Appointment of Ventura Water Works Districts 1 & 19 representative to the Las Posas Valley Basin Policy Advisory Committee
• Recommendation to appoint Tony Morgan as PAC Administrator and allocate $170,000 annually in the Watermaster budget
• Approve a $1,000,000 loan from the Designated Surcharges Account to the Operating Account, with repayment deferred to FY 2025‑2026
• Hearing on adopting Resolution 2024‑05 to extend the groundwater extraction fee at $20 per acre‑foot, continued to the September 25 regular meeting

The Board approved a 50/50 split of $400,000 in legal expenses for the Las Posas Valley Watermaster Rules Appeal, allocating $200,000 to the Agency and $200,000 to the LPV Watermaster budget, raising the basin assessment to $64.58 per acre-foot. It also appointed Tony Morgan as PAC Administrator, approved a $1,000,000 loan from the Surcharges Account, and continued a hearing on the groundwater extraction fee. The Board authorized special counsel to join an amicus brief in an unrelated groundwater case.

• Approved 50/50 split of $400K LPV Watermaster appeal legal costs (4-0, Borchard recused)
• Appointed David Fleisch to LPV PAC (unanimous)
• Appointed Tony Morgan as PAC Administrator subject to contract (4-1)
• Approved $1M loan from Surcharges Account to Operating Account (unanimous)
• Continued hearing on Resolution 2024-05 extending $20/AF extraction fee to Sept 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized special counsel to file amicus brief in Mojave Pistachios v. Indian Wells Valley Water District (unanimous)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will adopt a resolution declaring October 2, 2024 as Clean Air Day. It will hold public hearings to approve amendments to Rules 71.3, 74.15, and 74.23 and find those amendments exempt from CEQA. The board will ratify $1,967,886 of federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding and approve several grant agreements for solar harvesters, low‑emission farm tractors, and a solar‑powered engine conversion kit.

• Adopt resolution declaring Oct 2 2024 Clean Air Day
• Approve amendments to Rule 71.3 (reactive organic liquids) with CEQA exemption
• Approve amendments to Rule 74.15 (boilers, steam generators, process heaters) with CEQA exemption
• Ratify $1,967,886 federal DERA funding through FY 2034‑35
• Approve grant agreements: $50,000 for two solar harvesters (Good Farms LLC), $65,097 for three farm tractors (Channel Islands Flowers Inc.), and $22,013 for a solar engine conversion kit (Superboat Inc.)

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board ratified the District's application for and acceptance of $1,967,886 in federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding from the EPA, adopted a resolution authorizing participation through fiscal year 2034-35, and authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to execute necessary agreements and the Auditor-Controller to process the budget transaction. The motion was made by Board Member Mendez, seconded by Zaragoza, and carried. All members were present except Campos.

• Approved DERA grant application and acceptance of $1,967,886 (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution authorizing DERA participation through FY 2034-35
• Authorized Air Pollution Control Officer to execute agreements for DERA funds
• Authorized Auditor-Controller to process budget transaction

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will approve the minutes from the July 23 and August 6 meetings, review and adopt minor agenda revisions, and consider Consent Agenda Items 11 through 47. The meeting also includes a public comment period for non‑agenda matters, CEO comments on workforce activities, and board member comments.

• Approve minutes of County and Special District meetings held July 23, 2024 and August 6, 2024
• Agenda Review – approve minor revisions to Board items and attachments
• Consider Consent Agenda Items 11 through 47
• Public Comments – citizen presentations on County matters not on the agenda
• CEO Comments – brief announcements and report on CEO and County workforce activities

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering items 11-30, 32-41, and 43-47, which included contracts, grants, and appointments. They also approved several regular agenda items, including a $5.98M job order contract with MTM Construction, a $1.2M audio-visual equipment contract, and a $1.3M property purchase for the Coyote Creek project. Two ordinances were adopted: one repealing mandatory all-electric building requirements and another amending sidewalk vending regulations.

• Approved $5,984,222 job order contract with MTM Construction (consent)
• Approved $1,209,703 audio-visual equipment contract with Conference Technologies (consent)
• Approved $1,300,000 property purchase for Coyote Creek Pilot Channel Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4635 placing three classifications in unclassified service (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4636 amending sidewalk vending regulations (5-0)
• Approved repeal of mandatory all-electric building requirements, instituting voluntary compliance (unanimous)
• Approved $2,973,000 loan for Watershed Protection District Zone 1 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2027 MOA with Sheriff's Correctional Officers' Association (unanimous)

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board Regular Meeting

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board will review Petition Number 895, requesting an interim variance from Rule 29.C regarding Condition 6 of Permit to Operate No. 00214 for EF Oxnard. The board will hear public comment and staff input before deciding on the variance request.

• Petition Number 895: EF Oxnard interim variance from Air Pollution Control District Rule 29.C, Condition 6 of Permit No. 00214

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider the purchase of approximately 1.5 acres of land and improvements for the Ventura County Watershed Protection District. The property is located at 575 Casitas Vista Road.

• Proposed purchase of 1.5 acres at 575 Casitas Vista Road from Dennis and Susan Ryder for $1,273,000
• Setting of a public hearing for September 10, 2024, regarding the Coyote Creek Pilot Channel Project

The Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of approximately 1.5 acres of land and improvements at 575 Casitas Vista Road from Dennis and Susan Ryder, Trustees of The Dennis and Susan Ryder Family Trust, for $1,300,000. The property will be used by the Ventura County Watershed Protection District for the Coyote Creek Pilot Channel Project. The motion was made by Supervisor LaVere, seconded by Supervisor Lopez, and carried. Supervisors Gorell and Parvin were absent.

• Approved purchase of 575 Casitas Vista Road property for $1,300,000 (motion carried)
• Modified staff recommendation to increase purchase amount from $1,273,000 to $1,300,000

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and consider a variance request from Carbon California Operating Company.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Variance request for Carbon California Operating Company
• Public comment period
• Meeting at County Government Center Hall of Administration
• Live web access available

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will vote on several action items, including approving the minutes from June 26 and July 9, 2024. Staff will provide an update on the Groundwater Sustainability Plan five‑year evaluations. The Board will receive a presentation on United Water Conservation District’s Extraction Barrier and Brackish Water Treatment Project. Two contracts will be considered: a $53,977.88 professional services agreement with Rincon Consultants for AMI data management, and a modification to increase the legal services not‑to‑exceed amount from $450,000 to $1,650,000. Closed‑session discussions will address ongoing litigation in the Las Posas Valley and OPV coalitions.

• Approve minutes from the June 26 and July 9, 2024 Board meetings
• Receive update on Groundwater Sustainability Plan five‑year evaluations
• Presentation on United Water Conservation District’s Extraction Barrier and Brackish Water Treatment Project
• Approve $53,977.88 contract with Rincon Consultants Inc. for advanced metering infrastructure data management
• Authorize increase of legal services contract to $1,650,000 to continue defending groundwater sustainability litigation

The Board unanimously approved a professional services contract with Rincon Consultants Inc. for AMI data management services at a cost of up to $53,977.88 through December 31, 2024. It also unanimously authorized a contract modification with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, LLP, increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $450,000 to $1,650,000 for ongoing litigation defense. Two informational items—the GSP 5-Year Evaluations update and the EBB Water Treatment Project presentation—were discussed but no action was taken. The Board also approved the correspondence and consent agendas unanimously.

• Approved $53,977.88 contract with Rincon Consultants Inc. for AMI data management (unanimous)
• Authorized contract modification with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, LLP increasing not-to-exceed from $450,000 to $1,650,000 (unanimous)
• Approved correspondence agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of June 26 and July 9 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will receive and file information about a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that invalidated current mandatory Ventura County building code provisions for all-electric. It will also consider approvals for election‑service requests, an amendment with Brainsharp Corporation, and a public hearing on sidewalk vending ordinance changes. Additionally, a request from Supervisor LaVere for an update from the Public Works Agency will be heard as a consent item.

• Item 12 – Approval of requests for election services for the statewide presidential general election
• Item 59 – Approval for the Purchasing Agent to sign Amendment No. 2 with Brainsharp Corporation
• Item 96 – Consent item: Supervisor LaVere requests an update from the Public Works Agency regarding County Service Area No. 3
• Item 112 – Receive and file information on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision invalidating all‑electric building code provisions
• Item 125 – Public hearing on amendments to the Ventura County Ordinance Code regarding sidewalk vending

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a large consent agenda covering items 11-93 and 96, including an expanded opioid crisis strategy, multiple construction and consulting contracts, and various grants. The board also approved several individual items, including labor agreements, a sidewalk vending ordinance update, and a resolution to repeal mandatory all-electric building code provisions. Closed session items were reported with no reportable action taken.

• Approved expanded Opioid Strategies Funding Plan, increasing from $3,703,341 to $5,279,560
• Approved $384,397 contract with Rincon Consultants for Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
• Approved $564,607 contract with FS Contractors for Linda Parks Park Project
• Approved $1,143,217 contract with Q3 Consulting for Ventura River Levee at Casitas Springs final design
• Approved $1,084,600 contract with RRM Design Group for Lewis Road MHRC Renovation and Barn Reconstruction
• Approved sidewalk vending ordinance amendments with new permit fee and enforcement position
• Approved 2024-2027 MOAs with Ventura County Professional Peace Officers' Association (Probation and Patrol units) and Specialized Peace Officers' Association
• Approved repeal of mandatory all-electric building code provisions for new construction

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will hear applications to equalize property assessments. The meeting will be held at the County Government Center and is open to public comment via Zoom or telephone.

• Hearing Officer: Brian Sisk
• Meeting location: County Government Center, Rincon Conference Room
• Public comment via Zoom (Meeting ID: 871 6739 5222)
• Multiple applications postponed or continued from previous dates
• Applications with no confirmation of appearance listed

Assessment Appeals Boards and Hearing Officer Annual Meeting

The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Boards and Hearing Officer will vote on the 2025 hearing calendar. They will also adopt the 2024 Conflict of Interest Codes for the Hearing Officer and both Boards. Elections for Chair and Vice Chair positions for Boards No. 1 and No. 2 will be held. Additional agenda items include reviewing and approving numerous stipulation agreements.

• Approval of the 2025 Assessment Appeals Hearing Calendar
• Adoption of the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code for the Hearing Officer
• Adoption of the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code for Board No. 1
• Adoption of the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code for Board No. 2
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Boards No. 1 and No. 2

The Assessment Appeals Boards approved the 2025 hearing calendar and adopted 2024 Conflict of Interest Codes. The Board established a new policy limiting remote attendance for continuance requests to one per instance. Additionally, Board No. 1 approved 37 property assessment stipulation agreements.

• Approved 2025 Assessment Appeals Hearing Calendar
• Implemented limit of one remote continuance request per matter
• Adopted 2024 Conflict of Interest Code for Hearing Officer
• Elected Brian Sisk (Chair) and Anthony Furino (Vice Chair) for Board No. 1
• Adopted 2024 Conflict of Interest Code for Board No. 1
• Rescheduled valuation hearing for CRP-GREP VENTURA 140, LLC to October 7, 2024
• Approved 37 stipulation agreements (Items 16-52)
• Elected Bradley Lunetta (Chair) and Jim Wall (Vice Chair) for Board No. 2

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Special Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on July 9, 2024. The agenda includes closed session discussions regarding two active lawsuits involving the agency. Other items include procedural reviews and public comments.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency
• Conference with legal counsel regarding OPV Coalition et al v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency
• Review of agenda revisions

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors held a special meeting on July 9, 2024, that was largely procedural. The board convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and received no public or board comments. It then adjourned into closed session to confer with legal counsel on two existing lawsuits, and the chair announced afterward that no board action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 11:48 A.M.

• No agenda revisions made
• No public comment received
• No board member comment given
• Held closed session on Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA (no action taken)
• Held closed session on OPV Coalition et al v. FCGMA (no action taken)
• No Board action taken during closed session
• Meeting adjourned at 11:48 A.M.

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The board will review updates on Groundwater Sustainability Plan evaluations and a new extraction reporting tool. Members will also consider a resolution to cancel the second installment of the 2023-24 Basin Assessment. Additionally, the board will discuss collection and enforcement policies for basin assessments.

• Resolution 2024-04 to cancel the second Las Posas Valley Watermaster Basin Assessment installment for FY 2023-24
• Final $4,950 payment to Vasquez & Company LLP for biennial audit services
• Update on Groundwater Sustainability Plan five-year evaluations
• Policy recommendations for LPV Basin Assessment collection and enforcement
• Presentation on the Las Posas Valley Semi-Annual Extraction and Use Reporting Tool

The supplied source document consists of the agenda and meeting materials outline for the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors meeting on June 26, 2024. Because the provided text only outlines planned agenda items and does not record actual votes, tallies, or final decisions made during the meeting, specific outcomes are not established in the record.

• Received agenda items and schedule details for Groundwater Sustainability Plan evaluations
• Reviewed proposed final invoice payment to Vasquez & Company LLP for $4,950
• Reviewed proposed Resolution 2024-04 regarding Las Posas Valley Watermaster basin assessments

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a second public hearing regarding the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. The agenda also includes an agreement with the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation to fund a marine vessel speed reduction program for $788,545 annually.

• Second public hearing for the adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Budget
• MOU with California Marine Sanctuary Foundation for $788,545 annual vessel speed reduction funding
• Appointment of Lisa H. Mirisola to the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee
• Service award presentation for Keith Macias
• Cancellation of July 9 and August 13, 2024 regular meetings

The Board adopted staff recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget following a public hearing. It also approved funding for a marine vessel speed reduction program and appointed a new citizen representative to the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee.

• Adopted staff recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Approved $788,545 annual funding (2024 and 2025) for the Marine Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program via MOU with California Marine Sanctuary Foundation
• Approved appointment of Lisa H. Mirisola to the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee (term ending June 24, 2028)
• Approved cancellation of July 9, 2024 and August 13, 2024 regular meetings
• Received and filed New Source Review Rule Annual Report - Rule 26.11
• Received and filed unscheduled vacancy notice for Jennifer Hernandez-Munoz of the Hearing Board
• Received presentation of service award to Keith Macias

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is conducting several status hearings regarding property assessment appeals. These items involve personal property, real property, or both, for Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Los Robles Hospital, Los Robles Surgicenter LLC, and Tesla Energy Operations, Inc.

• Status hearing: Los Robles Regional Medical Center (2014-2021 Personal Property)
• Status hearing: Los Robles Surgicenter LLC (2018-2023 Personal Property)
• Status hearing: Los Robles Hospital (2018-2023 Real and Personal Property)
• Status hearing: Tesla Energy Operations, Inc. (Multiple applications)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided text contains meeting opening procedures and legal notices. No substantive items, such as contracts or ordinances, are detailed in this portion of the document.

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a large consent agenda covering dozens of contracts, grants, and agreements across county departments. Notable actions included approving the Ventura County Broadband Infrastructure Project and authorizing acceptance of a California Public Utilities Commission grant of up to $20.3 million. The Board also approved a $155,000 purchase of about 35 acres near Chico Larsen Road in Lockwood Valley for use as a Sheriff's helipad, and directed the County Executive Officer to take over the ambulance services request for proposal process. Several closed session items on litigation were held with no reportable action taken.

• Approved consent items 11-68 and 70-77, including a revised Board letter for item 34, with Supervisor Lopez abstaining on item 24
• Approved Ventura County Broadband Infrastructure Project and authorized acceptance of a CPUC grant up to $20.3 million (item 78)
• Approved $155,000 purchase of ~35 acres near Chico Larsen Road, Lockwood Valley, for a Sheriff's helipad (item 91)
• Directed County Executive Officer to take over the ambulance services RFP process (item 96)
• Approved $1,887,176 jail-based competency treatment contract with CA Dept. of State Hospitals (item 79)
• Approved $6,431,032 BHCIP grant for VCBH Youth and Family Community Resource Center (item 84)
• Removed item 83 (FY 2024-25 budget public hearings) from the agenda
• Received and filed report on Board authority in election administration after extensive public comment (item 93)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

This special meeting consists entirely of procedural tasks and closed session discussions. No items for public discussion or decision-making are listed on this agenda.

• Appointment of Director of Behavioral Health/Mental Health Director (Closed Session)
• Labor negotiations with various employee organizations (Closed Session)
• Labor negotiations for the Fire Protection District Board (Closed Session)

In closed session, the Board unanimously appointed Dr. Loretta Denering as Director of Behavioral Health and Mental Health Director after a nationwide recruitment. At a 5:00 p.m. public hearing, the Board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budgets for the County General Fund, the Ventura County Fire Protection District, the Watershed Protection District, Waterworks Districts, County Service Areas, and all other non-general funds, and adopted the related budget resolutions. Three other closed-session items on labor negotiations reported no reportable action. The minutes are dated June 17, 2024, though some pages carry other dates.

• Appointed Dr. Loretta Denering as Director of Behavioral Health and Mental Health Director (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-25 budgets for County General Fund, Fire Protection District, Watershed Protection District, Waterworks Districts, County Service Areas, and all other non-general funds (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget resolutions as shown in exhibit 2 of the Board letter (unanimous)
• Labor negotiations with Specialized Peace Officers' Association, Union of American Physicians and Dentists, Deputy Sheriffs' Association, and Sheriff's Correctional Officers' Association: no reportable action taken
• Labor negotiations with Ventura County Professional Firefighters Associations: no reportable action taken
• Labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union, Local 2015: no reportable action taken

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board Special Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on June 13, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session discussion regarding ongoing legal proceedings.

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

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board met on June 13, 2024. The provided document outlines the meeting agenda, which included a closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding the Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. No other substantive actions or decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Held closed session regarding existing litigation (Case No. VENCI0059700)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The meeting also includes reviewing annual financial reports and approving appointments to the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee. Additionally, the Board will consider an agreement for a marine vessel speed reduction incentive program.

• Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Reports
• Appointments to the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee
• Agreement for Blue Whales and Blue Skies Marine Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program

The Board authorized a Memorandum of Agreement to support a USEPA grant application for the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program. It also appointed and reappointed members to the Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee. A second public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget was scheduled for June 25, 2024.

• Approved MOA for USEPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant and marine vessel speed reduction program
• Approved reappointment of David Sell to Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee
• Approved appointments of Brian Pletcher, CJ Polacek, David Lopp, Douglas O'Brien, and Kristen Kessler to Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee
• Received and filed vacancy notice for John Kromka of Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee
• Set second public hearing for FY 2024-2025 budget for June 25, 2024
• Received and filed FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Reports
• Received and filed vacancy notice for Keith Millhouse of the Hearing Board

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings for various property assessment applications. These cases involve requests to equalize property assessments on the local roll through various appeals and stipulations.

• Application No. 21/10497: Kurt Jaeger
• Application No. 21/11476: Neal A. Gold
• Application No. 22/11003: Nesbitt Pacific Inc. (Armando Delgado)
• Application No. 22/11038: Jon and Kathleen Devan
• Application No. 22/11057: Bloom Energy Corporation

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The June 4, 2024, meeting agenda for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors consists of procedural matters and administrative tasks. The board will review the agenda and approve minutes from the May 21, 2024, meeting. A proclamation recognizing Juneteenth will also be presented.

• Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation of a Juneteenth Independence Day proclamation

The Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 4632, which amends the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance to allow food processing in agricultural zones. The Board also approved Ordinance No. 4633, updating regulations for accessory dwelling units. Additionally, the Board approved a $9.47 million contract for pedestrian improvements in El Rio and increased sewer rates for several districts.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4632 allowing food processing in agricultural zones (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4633 amending ADU regulations (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $9,473,358.16 contract for El Rio Pedestrian Improvement Project
• Approved $325,000 contract for Fire Station No. 41 remodel in Simi Valley
• Approved $4.5 million encumbrance for Hampton Inn financing at Channel Islands Harbor
• Approved FY 2024-25 sewer rate increases for Waterworks Districts 1 and 16
• Approved FY 2024-25 sewer rate increases for County Service Areas 29, 30, and 34
• Approved $383,347 audit agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The Board will review updates on Groundwater Sustainability Plan five-year evaluations and discuss policy recommendations regarding the Las Posas Valley Basin budget. Staff will also present on the development of a new extraction and use reporting tool.

• $333,587 contract modification with Dudek for technical services
• Groundwater Sustainability Plan five-year evaluation update
• Las Posas Valley Basin assessment and budget policy recommendations
• Presentation of the Las Posas Valley extraction and use reporting tool

The provided document is a summary of the meeting agenda and recommendations rather than a record of final actions. It lists proposed approvals for a $333,587 contract increase with Dudek and the approval of March 2024 meeting minutes.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The May 21, 2024, meeting includes opening procedures and the approval of minutes from May 14, 2024. The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific substantive items or projects.

• Approval of minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting
• Review of Consent Agenda items 11 through 29
• Moment of Inspiration for Military Appreciation Month

The Board approved a $41.1 million software agreement for the Health Care Agency and a long-term lease for a retail village at Oxnard's Fisherman's Wharf. They also adopted a zoning ordinance for energy storage facilities and directed staff to stop working on a November 2024 affordable housing bond measure after reviewing polling results.

• Approved $41,124,186 Cerner software agreement for Health Care Agency
• Approved long-term lease for Fisherman's Wharf retail village in Oxnard
• Adopted ordinance amending zoning for energy storage facilities
• Directed staff to cease work on November 2024 affordable housing bond
• Approved $350,000 funding agreement with City of Santa Paula
• Approved $996,972 contract for license plate readers for retail theft task force
• Approved $3,000,000 not-to-exceed contracts for IT staffing services
• Extended County Executive Officer Dr. Sevet Johnson's term to April 2027

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings on various applications to equalize local property assessments. The meeting includes reviewing postponed cases, determining the timeliness of certain filings, and approving stipulation agreements.

• Review of application 22/10711 for Albany Apartments of Oxnard LLC
• Hearing for applications 22/10821 and 22/10822 regarding Gershman Properties LLC
• Assessment appeals for Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
• Validity hearings for applications 23/11765 through 23/11785
• Approval of stipulation agreements for items 73 through 83

Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Commission will hold a public hearing to approve the recommended final budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Additionally, members will consider direction regarding a feedback survey report and review recent correspondence.

• Adoption of Recommended Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Direction regarding a feedback survey report
• Cancellation of the June 12, 2024 meeting
• Public Records Act Request regarding Teal Club Specific Plan
• Correspondence regarding City of Oxnard’s Specific Plan

The Commission adopted the recommended final budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Members also decided to continue the current practice of considering all suggestions from the public and applicants regarding feedback surveys. The June 12, 2024, meeting was cancelled.

• Approved Recommended Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (7-0)
• Approved Option 4 to continue current practice of considering all feedback survey suggestions (6-1)
• Cancelled the June 12, 2024, regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved April 17, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed Budget to Actual Report for April 2024 (7-0)
• Received and filed update on LAFCo Legislation (7-0)
• Received and filed correspondence regarding Teal Club Specific Plan (7-0)
• Approved Executive Officer's Report on future agenda items (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided document is a procedural agenda for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. It outlines administrative tasks including roll call, approval of previous minutes, and a presentation by the Piru Neighborhood Council.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 23, 2024
• Presentation by the Piru Neighborhood Council
• Consent Agenda items 11 through 49

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved Consent Items 11 through 49 in a single motion by Supervisor Parvin, seconded by Supervisor Lopez. The Board also approved several public hearing items, including an amendment to the Criminal Justice Attorneys' Association agreement, the 2024 Fire Hazard Reduction Program, the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan, an amended PLHA plan with housing fund allocations, and placing the Public Health Officer classification in the unclassified service. Closed session items on existing litigation, a performance evaluation, and labor negotiations resulted in no reportable action.

• Approved Consent Items 11-49 (motion by Parvin, seconded by Lopez, carried)
• Approved amendment to 2023-2026 MOA with Criminal Justice Attorneys' Association (motion by Lavere, seconded by Lopez, carried)
• Approved 2024 Fire Hazard Reduction Program and weed abatement resolution (motion by Lavere, seconded by Lopez, carried)
• Approved FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan and $550,000 HOME-ARP allocation to Arroyo Spring Apartments (motion by Parvin, seconded by Gorell, carried)
• Approved amended PLHA plan; allocated $588,176 to Mesa Independent Living and $300,000 to Ventura County Community Development Corporation (motion by Lopez, seconded by Lavere, carried)
• Approved ordinance placing Public Health Officer in unclassified service and adding one position (motion by Parvin, seconded by Lavere, carried)
• Appointed Sean Joseph Colvin to Aviation Advisory Commission, term ending January 4, 2027 (motion by Gorell, seconded by Parvin, carried)
• Received and filed Health Care Agency FY 2024-25 budget presentation (motion by Lavere, seconded by Lopez, carried)

Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board

The Board will swear in two members and elect a new Chair for the upcoming term. The meeting also includes a petition from Carbon California Operating Company for an interim variance from Air Pollution Control District Rule 29.C.

• Swearing-in of Valarie Grossman and Victor Kamhi
• Election of the Board Chair
• Petition Number 892: Carbon California Operating Company request for an interim variance from Rule 29.C

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is conducting hearings for various applications to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes numerous status hearings and postponed applications primarily involving Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Los Robles Hospital, and Baxalta US Inc.

• Los Robles Regional Medical Center personal property assessment appeals (2014-2020)
• Los Robles Surgicenter LLC personal property assessment appeals (2018-2021)
• Los Robles Hospital real and personal property assessment appeals (2018-2023)
• Joshua 2415 LLC property assessment appeal
• Baxalta US Inc. real and personal property assessment appeals

Fox Canyon GMA Board Regular Meeting

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board is reviewing a resolution to increase tiered groundwater extraction surcharge rates. The meeting includes updates on the Groundwater Sustainability Plan evaluation timeline and the agency's mid-year budget performance. Staff will also present an analysis of required staffing levels.

• Proposed increase to tiered groundwater extraction surcharge rates (Resolution No. 2024-03)
• FY 2023-24 mid-year budget review
• Groundwater Sustainability Plan five-year evaluations update
• Agency staffing levels and task prioritization analysis
• Announcement of the 2024 John K. Flynn Groundwater Stewardship Award recipient

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2024-03 to increase tiered groundwater extraction surcharge rates, effective January 1, 2024. The Board also approved the March 27, 2024, meeting minutes and the Executive Officer's administrative report.

• Approved increased tiered groundwater extraction surcharge rates via Resolution No. 2024-03 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2024, Board regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Officer's Administrative Report (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided document is a procedural agenda for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. It outlines administrative tasks including roll call, approval of previous minutes, and consent agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting
• Consent Agenda items 11 through 43

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including a new fire station and airport pavement improvements. It also confirmed the appointment of an Interim Road Commissioner and approved various grant applications and contract amendments.

• Awarded $14.63M contract to Kemcorp Construction Inc. for Fire Station Santa Paula No. 29
• Awarded $2,995,393 contract to Granite Construction Company for Camarillo Airport pavement improvements
• Confirmed appointment of David Fleisch as Interim Road Commissioner
• Approved $325,000 contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc. for Fire Station No. 42 roof replacement
• Authorized $61,217.87 in HAVA State Grant Funds for polling place accessibility
• Approved $800,000 DOT grant for a Vision Zero Plan in unincorporated areas
• Authorized $6M grant application to U.S. Dept. of Labor for National Farmworker Jobs Program
• Cancelled the July 9, 2024, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is conducting hearings for various applications and stipulations intended to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes several continued and postponed cases involving commercial and residential properties.

• Application 22/10872: Timothy Holder request for approval of a large reduction stipulation agreement
• Application 22/11170: Belmont Village T O CA LP request for approval of a large reduction stipulation agreement
• Application 23/10027: Latigo Hillcrest LLC request for approval of a Large Reduction Stipulation agreement
• Hearing for Application 22/11330: Carmax Auto Superstores as Lessee regarding a Jurisdiction hearing
• Hearing for Application 22/11672 and 23/10011: Carola L. Buhay involving a subpoena for document production

Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Commission will review several land and service reorganization requests involving the Ojai Valley Sanitary District and Oxnard Drainage District No. 2. Additionally, members will consider the 2024-25 proposed budget, fee schedules, and appointments for public member seats.

• Annexation of a residential parcel to Ojai Valley Sanitary District at 1988 E. Ojai Avenue
• Oxnard Drainage District No. 2 reorganization involving 74.43 acres and 956.14 acres
• City of Ojai sphere of influence review/update
• Proposed LAFCo budget and fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Appointment options for regular and alternate public member seats

The Commission approved its proposed budget and fee schedule for the 2024-25 fiscal year. It also authorized land annexations and reorganizations for the Ojai Valley Sanitary District and Oxnard Drainage District No. 2. Additionally, the board initiated a recruitment process for public member seats.

• Approved FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget (7-0)
• Readopted existing FY 2024-25 Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 1988 E. Ojai Avenue to Ojai Valley Sanitary District (7-0)
• Approved Oxnard Drainage District No. 2 reorganization of Naumann-Sakioka Farms (7-0)
• Determined City of Ojai sphere of influence update is not necessary (7-0)
• Directed staff to recruit new regular and alternate public members (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioners Crosswhite, Parvin, and Avila to public member selection committee (7-0)
• Received and filed FY 2023 Audited Financial Statements (7-0)

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct hearings for various applications intended to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda includes several continuances from previous meetings and cases where no appearance has been confirmed.

• Review of application No. 21/10499 - 21/10502 (Akbar Bhola)
• Review of application No. 21/10944 (Peter Liu)
• Review of application No. 22/10126 (Kevin de la Pena)
• Review of application No. 22/10225 (Garnet Fam Trust)
• Review of application No. 23/10414 (BH Holding LLC)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided agenda text contains only the procedural opening and legal notices for the meeting. No specific policy decisions or contract details are included in this portion of the document.

• Approval of March 26, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation on Miracle League of the 805
• Agenda review and Levine Act disclosures

The Board passed ordinances to regulate sidewalk vending and reclassify the Special Assistant position. It also approved a $75,000 contract for polling on a potential affordable housing bond and authorized solar projects at two water facilities.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4629 to regulate sidewalk vending (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 contract with EMC Research for affordable housing bond polling
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4628 to place Special Assistant in unclassified service (5-0)
• Approved solar system project at Moorpark Water Reclamation Facility
• Approved solar system project at Piru Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approved $5.98M paving contract awarded to J&H Engineering, Inc.
• Approved $1.5M healthcare subgrant agreement with Westminster Free Clinic
• Approved 2024-2029 salary/benefits increases for CNA Per Diem Unit

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will consider several administrative actions, including advisory committee appointments and new job classifications. The agenda also includes grant funding requests for air quality projects and a public hearing regarding the 2023 Annual Report on the Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Program.

• Reappointment of Edward Carloni to the APCD Advisory Committee (term ending April 8, 2028)
• Appointment of Steven Gama to the APCD Advisory Committee (term ending April 8, 2028)
• Resolution establishing APCD Accountant I and APCD Accountant II classifications
• Reassignment of $63,761 in Carl Moyer Program Grant Funding for a new farm tractor
• Nine grant funding requests under the Community Air Protection (CAP) Incentive Program totaling $1,906,402

The Board approved nine grant requests totaling $1,906,402 for the Community Air Protection Incentive Program. Other actions included updating accountant job classifications and appointing members to the District Advisory Committee.

• Approved nine Community Air Protection Incentive Program grants totaling $1,906,402
• Approved 2023 Annual Report on the Air Toxics 'Hot Spots' Program
• Approved $63,761 Carl Moyer Program grant reassignment for a farm tractor to Karin Neeley of Krystal Gardens Nursery
• Adopted resolution establishing APCD Accountant I and II job classifications
• Reappointed Edward Carloni to the District Advisory Committee for Thousand Oaks
• Appointed Steven Gama to the District Advisory Committee for Port Hueneme
• Received and filed unscheduled vacancy notice for Dr. Diane Narhi of the Hearing Board

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board is scheduled to hold hearings for various property assessment applications. These proceedings aim to equalize assessments on the local roll. The board will also consider jurisdiction requests regarding exemptions for aircraft and museums.

• Property assessment appeals for SPHEAR Investments, LLC
• Jurisdiction request for Commemorative Air Force regarding aircraft and museum exemptions
• Review of nine stipulation agreements
• Property assessment appeal for Weiguo Ju

Fox Canyon GMA Board Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will review Groundwater Sustainability Plan annual reports for several basins. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an ordinance amendment for the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins and a proposal to increase tiered groundwater extraction surcharge rates.

• Amendment to the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Groundwater Basins allocation system ordinance
• Groundwater Sustainability Plan Annual Reports for Oxnard, Pleasant Valley, and Las Posas Valley basins
• Resolution No. 2024-03 increasing tiered groundwater extraction surcharge rates effective January 1, 2024
• Selection of a recipient for the 2024 John K. Flynn Groundwater Stewardship Award
• FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Review

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board approved an amendment to the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley (OPV) groundwater allocation ordinance to comply with a court order, with a 4-1 vote. The Board also approved the Water Year 2023 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Annual Report for the Las Posas Valley Basin for submission to the state. Two items—the mid-year budget review and a resolution to increase groundwater surcharge rates—were deferred to the next meeting. The Board adopted a resolution honoring former Executive Officer Jeff Pratt.

• Approved amendment to OPV groundwater allocation ordinance and CEQA exemption (4-1, Trembley no)
• Approved WY 2023 GSP Annual Report for Las Posas Valley Basin for submission to DWR (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and GSP annual reports for Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins (Trembley abstained on Feb 28 minutes)
• Re-elected Chair West and elected Director Long as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved committee assignments: Executive (West, Long), Operations (Borchard, Maulhardt), Fiscal (West, Trembley) (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Committee to retain consultant for staffing cost analysis and directed staff update (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution honoring former Executive Officer Jeff Pratt (Trembley absent)
• Deferred FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Review and proposed resolution increasing groundwater surcharge rates to next meeting

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided agenda text contains only procedural information and legal notices. No specific items for decision or discussion are detailed in this portion of the document.

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a $3 million emergency repair contract for the Todd Road Jail and adopted an ordinance regulating vending on sidewalks in unincorporated areas. The Board also denied a request to delay the revocation of the Santa Clara Wastewater Facility's conditional use permit and authorized a $1.7 million match for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Additionally, the Board approved amendments to union agreements and various health care service contracts, while removing a proposed vehicle registration fee increase from the agenda.

• Approved $3M emergency repairs for Todd Road Jail (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance regulating sidewalk vending in unincorporated areas (5-0)
• Denied request to continue revocation of Santa Clara Wastewater Facility permit (5-0)
• Authorized $1.7M match for EV charging infrastructure grant application (5-0)
• Removed vehicle registration fee increase item from agenda (5-0)
• Approved amendments to SEIU Local 721 and CNA union agreements (5-0)
• Approved $882,580 contract for Cisco communications upgrade (5-0)
• Approved $561,495 emergency contract for Old Telegraph Road Bridge repairs (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is reviewing various applications to equalize property assessments. The agenda includes requests for large reduction stipulation agreements and status hearings for several ongoing property tax appeals.

• Large reduction multi-parcel/multi-year stipulation agreement for Spectrum Pacific West LLC
• Discussion on California Assessors Association Study status for Tesla Energy Operations, Inc. applications
• Large reduction stipulation agreement requests for Houweling Nurseries Oxnard Inc.
• Status hearings for several GH Camarillo LLC real and personal property appeals

Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Commission will consider Municipal Service Reviews for several special districts, including the Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency. They will also review an annexation request for 2017 E. Ojai Avenue to provide sewer service. Some sphere of influence reviews are scheduled for approval or continuation.

• Annexation of 2017 E. Ojai Avenue to Ojai Valley Sanitary District
• Municipal Service Reviews for Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency
• Municipal Service Reviews for Ojai Water Conservation District
• Municipal Service Reviews for Pleasant Valley County Water District
• Sphere of influence update for Pleasant Valley County Water District

The Commission approved the annexation of a residential parcel to the Ojai Valley Sanitary District for sewer service. It also accepted Municipal Service Reviews for three special districts and updated the sphere of influence for the Pleasant Valley County Water District.

• Approved annexation of 2017 E. Ojai Avenue to Ojai Valley Sanitary District (7-0)
• Accepted Municipal Service Reviews for Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency, Ojai Water Conservation District, and Pleasant Valley County Water District (6-0)
• Determined Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency sphere of influence update is not necessary (7-0)
• Continued Ojai Water Conservation District sphere of influence review pending feasibility study (7-0)
• Approved sphere of influence update for Pleasant Valley County Water District (6-0)
• Continued City of Ojai sphere of influence review to April 17, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting - CANCELED

The scheduled meeting for the Ventura County Assessment Appeals Boards was canceled. The agenda included several applications regarding real and personal property assessment appeals.

• Cancellation of the March 18, 2024, meeting
• Scheduled valuation hearing for Houweling Nurseries Oxnard Inc.
• Scheduled status hearings for GH Camarillo LLC

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will review reports regarding the Port of Hueneme's shore power system and the Simi Valley Landfill operation. The Board will also consider approving a subaward agreement for an EPA Community Air Monitoring Grant with the Oxnard Harbor District.

• Approval of EPA Community Air Monitoring Grant subaward agreement with Oxnard Harbor District
• Report on The Port of Hueneme's Shore Power System
• Status report on the Ventura County Simi Valley Landfill Operation

The Board approved a subaward agreement for an Environmental Protection Agency Community Air Monitoring Grant with the Oxnard Harbor District. The Air Pollution Control Officer was authorized to sign the agreement and make necessary changes. The Board also received reports on the Port of Hueneme's Shore Power System and the Simi Valley Landfill Operation.

• Approved EPA Community Air Monitoring Grant subaward agreement with Oxnard Harbor District
• Authorized Air Pollution Control Officer to sign the subaward agreement
• Authorized Air Pollution Control Officer to make necessary changes to the subaward agreement
• Received and filed report on Port of Hueneme's Shore Power System
• Received and filed status report on Ventura County Simi Valley Landfill Operation

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including a review of previous minutes and consent agenda items. The session includes a presentation proclaiming March 18, 2024, as Public Defense Day in Ventura County.

• Approval of minutes from the February 27, 2024, meeting
• Presentation: Proclaiming March 18, 2024, as Public Defense Day in Ventura County

The Board of Supervisors approved the distribution of $1,403,920 in grants and $4,756,080 in loans from the County Affordable Housing Fund for four projects. Other key actions included awarding a $5.9M facilities contract and opposing AT&T's request to withdraw its carrier designation.

• Approved $1,403,920 in grants and $4,756,080 in loans for four affordable housing projects (5-0)
• Awarded $5,984,222 facilities project contract to MTM Construction, Inc (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M General Fund loan for County Service Area No 29 (5-0)
• Approved letter to CPUC opposing AT&T's application to withdraw Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designation (5-0)
• Approved $6,907,000 increase for 30 annual service agreements (5-0)
• Approved $2,542,000 expenditure increase for Health Care Plan medical providers (5-0)
• Approved appointment of James S. Vigdor and Patricia Martinez to advisory boards (5-0)
• Authorized initiation of one new litigation case in closed session (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is conducting status hearings for various applications regarding personal and real property assessments. These items include appeals from Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Los Robles Hospital, Kohl's, HomeGoods, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx.

• Status hearing for Los Robles Regional Medical Center (2014-2020 personal property)
• Status hearing for Los Robles Surgicenter LLC (2018-2023 personal property)
• Status hearing for Los Robles Hospital (2018-2023 real and personal property)
• Status hearing for Kohl's, Inc. (various years)
• Status hearing for HomeGoods Inc. (various years)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting

The Board of Directors will review a report on hiring outside counsel to evaluate agency staffing options. They will also consider approving three voting members for the Las Posas Valley Basin Technical Advisory Committee.

• Amend 2024 Board Regular Meeting Schedule
• Report on hiring outside counsel to evaluate legal staffing options
• Release of memorandum from Rutan & Tucker, LLP regarding staffing alternatives
• Approval of three voting members for the Las Posas Valley Basin Technical Advisory Committee
• Professional services contracts for TAC nominees (two-year term)

The Board appointed a new Interim Executive Officer and approved three voting members for the Las Posas Valley Basin Technical Advisory Committee. The Board also authorized the release of a legal staffing memorandum and updated its 2024 meeting schedule.

• Appointed Arne Anselm as Interim Executive Officer (unanimous)
• Approved three voting members of the Las Posas Valley Basin Technical Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized release of Rutan & Tucker, LLP memorandum on staffing alternatives (unanimous)
• Approved amended 2024 Regular Meeting Schedule to start meetings at 12:30 pm (unanimous)

Fox Canyon GMA Board Regular Meeting

The Board will consider a nearly $5 million contract for drilling and constructing monitoring wells. Members will also review groundwater allocations for the Las Posendum Valley Basin and potential contract amendments. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on ordinance changes related to ongoing litigation.

• $4,989,069.37 contract award to WildRose Drilling, LLC for monitoring wells construction
• $241,150 amendment to Dudek professional services contract
• Approval of 2023 water year allocations for Las Posas Valley Basin
• Authorization of temporary water extraction variances in Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins
• Presentation on amending ordinances following City of Oxnard litigation

The Board approved a contract for the construction of monitoring wells and authorized amendments to professional services for groundwater sustainability plans. It also adopted annual groundwater allocations and an initial basin assessment for the Las Posas Valley Basin.

• Awarded $4,989,069.37 contract to WildRose Drilling, LLC for monitoring wells (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Dudek for Groundwater Sustainability Plan amendments (Unanimous)
• Adopted Water Year 2023 Groundwater Annual Allocations for Las Posas Valley Basin (Unanimous)
• Approved levying 50% of the Initial Basin Assessment on March 1 and the remainder on June 1 (4-1)
• Approved minutes from Dec 1, Dec 6, Dec 15, 2023, and Jan 12, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Officer to continue temporary variances for Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Officer's Report (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided agenda text contains the procedural opening for the February 27, 2024, meeting. It includes the approval of minutes from previous meetings and a moment of inspiration regarding Oxnard College. Specific details for substantive agenda items are not included in this portion of the document.

• Approval of February 6 and February 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Moment of Inspiration: Oxnard College Transforming Lives
• Consent Agenda Items 11 through 39

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a series of routine consent items and several regular agenda items, including a mid-year budget report with adjustments, new positions, and grant authorizations. The Board also approved a lease amendment for homeless housing, an equal employment opportunity plan, and actions to prevent and end homelessness. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No substantive decisions were made in closed session.

• Approved mid-year budget report and FY 2023-24 budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved lease amendment with Ventura Vagabond Inn for $205,000/month, not-to-exceed $2,460,000 (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $5,415,000 in provider recruitment grants from Gold Coast Health Plan (5-0)
• Approved actions to prevent and end homelessness, including applying for up to $2,600,000 in grant funding and adding 12 FTE positions (5-0)
• Adopted Equal Employment Opportunity Plan policy statement and 2023-2025 utilization report (5-0)
• Approved resolution establishing 16 new behavioral health positions and deleting 16 positions (5-0)
• Approved second hearing to repeal Ordinance No. 4339 and establish revised charges for public records copies (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 11 through 39, including various contracts and agreements (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct hearings for various property assessment appeal applications. These proceedings aim to equalize the assessment of property on the local roll.

• Application No. 21/10377 (William and Deanna Kemble)
• Application No. 22/10113 (Doctor Cleaners)
• Application No. 22/10184 (Accurate Machining Inc.)
• Application No. 23/10160 (Top Profile Management)

Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding land annexations for the Ventura River Water District in Miramonte and Oak View. The agenda also includes a reorganization for the City of San Buenaventura to accommodate an Advanced Water Purification Facility. Additionally, the dissolution of the Lake Sherwood Community Services District will be considered.

• Annexation of parcels A-D to Ventura River Water District
• City of San Buenaventura reorganization for Advanced Water Purification Facility
• Dissolution of Lake Sherwood Community Services District
• Transfer of $10,500 from contingencies to 401(k) plan
• Adoption of 2024 Legislative Policies

The Commission approved the annexation of four parcels to the Ventura River Water District and a reorganization for the City of San Buenaventura to allow for a water purification facility. The Commission also approved the dissolution of the Lake Sherwood Community Services District and elected its 2024 leadership.

• Elected Jenny Crosswhite as Chair and Raul Avila as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Approved annexation of four parcels to Ventura River Water District (6-0)
• Approved City of San Buenaventura reorganization for Advanced Water Purification Facility (6-0)
• Approved dissolution of Lake Sherwood Community Services District (6-0)
• Authorized $10,500 transfer from contingency reserve to 401(k) plan (6-0)
• Adopted 2024 legislative policies (6-0)
• Approved November 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-1)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board is reviewing eleven grant requests for agricultural air quality projects totaling $1,333,424. The agenda also includes a partnership with the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation regarding vessel speed reduction and updates to contract policies.

• $1,333,424 in grants for 11 agricultural air quality projects under the FARMER Program
• MOU with California Marine Sanctuary Foundation for the 2023 Vessel Speed Reduction Program
• Re-establishment of APCD Management Assistant I and III job classifications
• Amendments to the District's Contracts Policy
• Agreement with CARB for refrigerant management inspections

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved several items at its February 13, 2024 meeting. It approved 11 grant funding requests totaling $1,333,424.00 for agricultural air quality projects under the FARMER program, and authorized an MOU with the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation for the 2023 Vessel Speed Reduction Program, including spending $239,839.56 and $101,736.27 in supplemental environmental project funds. The Board also adopted a resolution to re-establish two APCD Management Assistant job classifications, approved amendments to the Contracts Policy, and approved a standard agreement with CARB for refrigerant management inspections. All items passed by unanimous voice votes; Board Members Lavere and Long were absent.

• Received and filed the Unaudited Financial Status Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Year-End (no motion)
• Adopted resolution to re-establish APCD Management Assistant I and III classifications, effective February 13, 2024 (motion by Zaragoza, seconded by McQueen-Legohn, carried)
• Approved amendments to the Contracts Policy in the APCD Administrative Manual (motion by Parvin, seconded by Mendez, carried)
• Approved MOU with California Marine Sanctuary Foundation for 2023 Vessel Speed Reduction Program; authorized CMSF to spend $239,839.56 and District to spend $101,736.27 from MVSRIPP2 SEP funds (motion by Gorell, seconded by Zaragoza, carried)
• Approved 11 FARMER agricultural air quality grants totaling $1,333,424.00; directed APCO to prepare grant agreements (motion by Parvin, seconded by McQueen-Legohn, carried)
• Approved standard agreement with CARB for Refrigerant Management Program inspections; authorized APCO to sign and make minor changes (motion by McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Mendez, carried)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet for a special session to consider a resolution. This item involves ratifying the Sheriff's proclamation of a local emergency caused by rainfall in February 2024.

• Adoption of a Resolution Ratifying the Sheriff's Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to the February 2024 Rain Events

The Board of Supervisors approved recommendations to ratify the Sheriff's Proclamation of Local Emergency caused by February 2024 rain events.

• Approved recommendations to ratify the Sheriffs Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to the February 2024 Rain Events

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is reviewing applications and stipulations to equalize property assessments on the local roll. Many items on the agenda are scheduled as status hearings or continuances regarding real and personal property values.

• Real property decline in value appeal for Houweling Nurseries Oxnard Inc.
• Real property decline in value appeal for CEFF Camarillo Property LLC
• Status hearings regarding related litigation for Chelsea GCA Realty Part and CPG Partners LP
• Property assessment appeals for Ventura Energy Storage, LLC
• Personal property appeals for Lowes HIW, Inc.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

This portion of the meeting agenda consists of opening procedures and legal notices. No substantive items, such as contracts or ordinances, are listed in this text.

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a $5.4 million contract for CalAIM meal preparation services and a $780,000 contract for countywide storm drain repairs. The Board also expanded the Arts and Culture Investment Grant Program by $375,000 and appointed Dr. Loretta Denering as Acting Director of Behavioral Health. Several other consent items regarding health care contracts, public works projects, and financial reports were approved.

• Approved $5,357,591 CalAIM meal preparation contract with Waters Edge Restaurant
• Awarded $779,999 storm drain repair contract to Sam Hill & Sons, Inc.
• Approved $375,000 expansion of Arts and Culture Investment Grant Program
• Appointed Dr. Loretta Denering as Acting Director of Behavioral Health (unanimous)
• Approved $240,000 contract for behavioral health staffing with Conejo Health
• Approved variance to Floodplain Management Ordinance for building permits in Piru
• Adopted resolution establishing four new positions in Resource Management Agency
• Approved Active Transportation Plan (ATP) for all supervisorial districts

Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board

The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board is reviewing resolutions for several successor agencies. These items involve approving recognized obligation payment schedules and administrative budgets for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

• Payment schedule for Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Buenaventura
• Payment schedule and administrative budget for City of Fillmore Successor Agency
• Payment schedule and administrative budget for Moorpark Successor Agency
• Payment schedule for Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency

The Consolidated Oversight Board approved the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules (ROPS) for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. These approvals covered the successor agencies for the City of San Buenaventura, City of Fillmore, Moorpark, and the Oxnard Community Development Commission.

• Approved ROPS for City of San Buenaventura Successor Agency
• Approved ROPS and Administrative Budget for City of Fillmore Successor Agency
• Approved ROPS and Administrative Budget for Moorpark Successor Agency
• Approved ROPS for Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including a review of the January 9, 2024, minutes and a consent agenda. The meeting includes a moment of inspiration regarding the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme.

• Approval of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Consent Agenda items 11 through 32

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a large consent agenda (Items 11-32) covering contracts, leases, and appointments, and separately approved construction contracts at Oxnard Airport and a $25,000 contribution for a Coyote Creek pilot channel project. In public hearings, the Board approved increased water rates and monthly service charges for Waterworks District No. 17 (Bell Canyon) and District No. 38 (Lake Sherwood), effective February 1, 2024, unless a majority of affected customers filed written protests. The Board also approved amendments to several labor memoranda of agreement and received presentations, including an election education series and the 2023 State of the Region report.

• Approved consent items 11-32, including a $465,357 contract with Recurve Analytics and a $2,766,721 BHCIP grant disbursement for Casa Pacifica
• Approved construction administration contract with Woolpert Company for Taxiway F pavement reconstruction at Oxnard Airport, up to $1,017,587
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to consulting contract with Jviation for Oxnard Airport connector taxiways, increasing total to $820,793
• Approved $25,000 one-time contribution for a pilot channel project over Coyote Creek at Camp Chaffee Road
• Approved increased water rates and monthly service charges for Waterworks District No. 17 (Bell Canyon), effective February 1, 2024
• Approved increased water rates and monthly service charges for Waterworks District No. 38 (Lake Sherwood), effective February 1, 2024
• Approved amendments to memoranda of agreement with Criminal Justice Attorneys' Association, International Union of Operating Engineers, Specialized Peace Officers' Association, Ventura Employees' Association, and Professional Peace Officers' Association-Patrol Unit
• Received and filed presentations on election education, 2023 State of the Region report, and various proclamations

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings for various property assessment applications and review stipulation agreements. The agenda includes several postponed or continued cases regarding property value adjustments.

• Hearing of Kohl's Department Store Inc lease applications
• Review of ROIC California LLC total value reduction to $28,775,000
• Review of 23 stipulation agreements for approval
• Review of DCH CA Investments Inc stipulation agreement

Fox Canyon GMA Board Special Meeting

The FCGMA Board will discuss agency task prioritization and review a contract amendment for the Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Plan. The board will also consider a resolution honoring retiring Groundwater Manager Kimball Loeb. Additionally, the board intends to meet in closed session regarding existing litigation.

• Contract amendment with Dudek for Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Plan up to $76,025
• Presentation on agency tasks and prioritization
• Resolution of Appreciation for retiring Groundwater Manager Kimball Loeb
• Closed session regarding City of Oxnard v. FCGMA litigation
• Closed session regarding Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA litigation

The Board unanimously approved a contract amendment with Dudek to prepare the Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Plan. The Board also adopted a resolution of appreciation for Kim Loeb. Members discussed staff recruiting challenges and task prioritization methods.

• Approved contract amendment with Dudek for Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Plan (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-01 expressing appreciation for Kim Loeb (Unanimous)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will meet to elect leadership for 2024 and appoint members to various committees. The agenda includes a contract amendment for the Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement program and several new grant requests.

• Election of the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of two members to the APCB Standing Committee
• Appointment of one member to the South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council
• Fifth Amendment to Grant Agreement VAVR17-1 with Environmental Engineering Studies, Inc. for $100,450
• Grant funding requests for 32 agricultural and two electric charging projects totaling $3,848,889

The Board approved grant funding for 32 agricultural air quality projects and two electric charging infrastructure projects. It also extended a vehicle retirement program contract and appointed members to two committees.

• Approved $3,848,889 in grant funding for 32 agricultural air quality and 2 electric charging projects
• Approved $100,450 amendment to Environmental Engineering Studies, Inc. contract for Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program (Total: $527,300)
• Appointed Board Members Gorell and Mendez to the APCB Standing Committee
• Appointed Board Member Campos to the South Central Coast Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council
• Received and filed vacancy notice for Jay Berger, District 3 Representative of the APCD Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

This meeting consists of procedural and administrative items for the Board of Supervisors. The agenda includes electing the 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair and approving minutes from the December 19, 2023, meeting.

• Election of the 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of December 19, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board of Supervisors approved several zoning changes to establish an urban parks use category and a new open space-parks and recreation zone. Other actions included dissolving two commissions and approving various health and public safety contracts.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4624 establishing an urban parks use category (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4625 establishing an open space-parks and recreation zone (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4626 removing the Public Administrator as ex-officio Public Guardian (5-0)
• Approved dissolution of Ventura County Fish and Game Commission and Piru Local Parks Advisory Commission
• Approved $463,301 contract for simulcast radio system maintenance for Fire Protection District
• Approved $409,476.51 contract for simulcast radio system maintenance for Sheriff's Office
• Approved $1.68M expenditure increase for Health Care Plan medical providers
• Approved support for disaster relief letter for Port Hueneme, Oxnard, and Ventura

City Selection Committee Meeting

The City Selection Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 calendar year. The meeting also includes reviewing amended bylaws and appointing representatives to several regional agencies.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of amended bylaws regarding voting and meeting dates
• Appointment of commissioners to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)
• Appointment of a Mayor to the Remote Access Network Board
• Appointment of directors to the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board

The committee appointed Jenny Crosswhite and Susan Santangelo to the Local Agency Formation Commission and Misty Perez to the Remote Access Network Board. The committee also elected a new Chair and approved amended bylaws.

• Elected Betsy Stix as Chair for the 2024 Calendar Year (10-0)
• Approved amended bylaws regarding meeting dates, notices, nominations, and voting (10-0)
• Appointed Jenny Crosswhite as Regular Commissioner to LAFCo for a four-year term (10-0)
• Appointed Susan Santangelo as Alternate Commissioner to LAFCo for a four-year term (10-0)
• Appointed Misty Perez as Board Member to the Ventura County Remote Access Network Board (10-0)