Ventura County public meetings in 2025
85 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on December 16, 2025, at the County Government Center. The agenda includes a consent calendar of routine items and a review of the November 18, 2025, meeting minutes.
- Review and approval of consent agenda items 9 through 74
- Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025, meeting
- Public comment period for non-agenda items
- Review of minor revisions to agenda items and attachments
Air Pollution Control Board Special Meeting
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will hold public hearings to adopt two Memorandums of Agreement with labor unions: one with Service Employees International Union, Local 721 for 2025-2029, and another with the Ventura Employees Association for 2025-2028.
- Public hearing to adopt 2025-2029 MOA with Service Employees International Union, Local 721
- Public hearing to adopt 2025-2028 MOA with Ventura Employees Association
- Agenda review to approve minor revisions to Board items
Assessment Appeals Board Special Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will conduct status and special hearings for several assessment change applications filed by GH Camarillo LLC, represented by Ryan, LLC. Each application has been continued from prior dates and the board has approved remote attendance for many of the hearings. No new decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on reviewing the pending applications.
- Application 22/11285 – status hearing (remote) continued from multiple prior dates
- Applications 22/11286‑22/11288 and 23/11544‑23/11546 – status hearings (remote) continued from prior dates
- Application 24/11423 – postponed from 10/20/2025 and consolidated with 12/8/2025
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Hybrid Special Meeting
The Board of Directors will discuss the 2026 meeting schedules for the Board and its committees. The agency is also considering a contract modification for groundwater extraction reporting services.
- Modification to professional services contract with Regional Government Services for groundwater extraction and use reporting
- Approval of 2026 Board Regular, Special, and Committee meeting schedules
- Review of November 2025 financial status reports for FCGMA and LPV Watermaster
- Correspondence regarding City of San Buenaventura’s response to Green Hills Ranch LLC well permit application
- Closed session regarding litigation: City of Oxnard v. FCGMA, Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. FCGMA, and OPV Coalition et al v. FCGMA
Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting
The Air Pollution Control Board will hold a public hearing to establish service rates and fees for fiscal year 2025-2026. The body will also consider contract amendments for vehicle retirement and software services, as well as the 2026 rule development calendar.
- Public hearing to establish service rates and fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Increase grant funding for Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program from $527,300 to $627,750
- Increase software services contract with CIM Willis Enterprises by $123,000 for a total of $498,000
- Approval of the 2026 Rule Development Calendar
- Reappointment of five members to the Ventura County Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee
The Air Pollution Control Board approved a Seventh Amendment to Grant Agreement VAVR17-1, raising the total not‑to‑exceed funding from $527,300 to $627,750 and increasing the vehicle retirement target to 434 units. Several other items were also approved, including a contract amendment, advisory committee reappointments, a rule‑development calendar, and service rates for FY 2025‑2026. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.
- Approved Seventh Amendment to Grant Agreement VAVR17-1, increasing funding to $627,750 and vehicle retirements to 434 (6‑0)
- Approved Amendment #6 to Professional Services Contract No. 8611, raising total contract amount by $123,000 to $498,000 and extending term to Dec 31, 2026 (6‑0)
- Approved reappointment of Amanda Fagan (term ending 9‑Nov‑2028) and Gene Rubin, Kent Bullard, Marvin King, Ron Merkord (terms ending 1‑Jan‑2030) to Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee (6‑0)
- Approved Ventura County Air Pollution Control District 2026 Rule Development Calendar (6‑0)
- Adopted resolution establishing service rates and fees for FY 2025‑2026, effective Dec 9, 2025 (6‑0)
- Received and filed Year‑End Program Activity Updates for 2025 (6‑0)
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 is meeting to review applications and stipulations for changed property assessments. The board will hear cases to equalize the assessment of property on the local roll.
- Applications 21/10433 - 21/10436 from Robert L. Diamond Living Trust
- Multiple applications from Baxalta US Inc. (Applications 21/10664 through 24/11686)
- Applications 22/10829 - 22/10831 from Westlake Portfolio LLC
- Multiple applications from Albertsons LLC (Applications 22/11069 through 24/10866)
- Multiple applications from The Vons Companies (Applications 22/11071 through 24/11173)
Planning Commission Hearing
The Ventura County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a commercial organics processing facility. The meeting will be held both in-person and via Zoom.
- Approval of November 6, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 5001 for organics processing
- Project location: 6859 Arnold Road, Ventura County
- Applicant: Bill Camarillo on behalf of Agromin, Inc.
- Staff recommendation: Approve the project and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Board of Supervisors' Regular Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and administrative opening items. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent agenda items, including updates to retirement plan documents, a public‑art mural, airport lease changes, and multiple professional‑services contracts. The most significant action was the approval of a third amendment to the medical specialty care agreement with Oceanview Medical Specialists, setting a maximum contract value of $18,117,699 for 2026. All items were adopted after a motion by Supervisor Parvin and a second by Supervisor Gorell.
- Approved $151,000 mural project at Moon Ditch Flood Control Channel (Item 10)
- Approved $331,827 fire training center contract for 102 Durley Avenue (Item 16)
- Approved $1,189,020 harbor administration building marine work contract (Item 20)
- Approved $218,850 architectural/engineering design contract for Foster Park storm damage (Item 18)
- Approved $126,970 design contract for Oak Park Campground improvement (Item 19)
- Approved $18,117,699 third amendment to medical specialty care agreement (Item 21)
- Approved $535,695 amendment to professional services agreement with SysInfo Healthcare (Item 22)
- Approved $100,000 emergency purchase order for water loss incident at Academic Family Medicine Center (Item 23)
Assessment Appeals Board Special Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will hold status and special hearings for several applications submitted by GH Camarillo LLC, represented by Ryan, LLC (Sean Keegan). All listed applications (numbers 22/11285, 22/11286‑22/11288, 23/11544‑23/11546) are continuations from prior dates and have two‑year waivers on file. The Board has approved remote attendance for the status hearings.
- Application 22/11285 – status hearing with remote attendance approved
- Applications 22/11286, 22/11287, 22/11288 – status hearings with remote attendance approved
- Applications 23/11544, 23/11545, 23/11546 – status hearings with remote attendance approved
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Special Meeting - November 14, 2025
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will receive and file October 2025 financial reports for both the agency and the Las Posas Valley Watermaster. It will review the semi‑annual groundwater extraction statement for the 2025‑2 reporting period. The board will adopt Resolution 2025‑08 to rescind a 2020 resolution and change the variance review process for the OPV Basin. A public hearing will be held to adopt an ordinance that authorizes compensation for board members and approves a compensation policy, and the board will approve hiring two new staff positions.
- Receive and file FCGMA Financial Status Report for October 2025 (Consent Agenda)
- Receive and file LPV Watermaster Financial Status Report for October 2025 (Consent Agenda)
- Review status of 2025‑2 Semi‑Annual Groundwater Extraction Statement (Item 10)
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑08 to rescind Resolution 2020‑03 and modify variance review framework (Item 11)
- Conduct public hearing and adopt ordinance authorizing compensation for the Board and approve compensation policy (Item 12)
The board adopted the consent agenda with unanimous approval. It rescinded Resolution 2020-03 and eliminated the Variance Review Committee requirement by adopting Resolution 2025-08, also unanimously. The board approved a new ordinance authorizing compensation for directors and adopted the accompanying compensation policy. Finally, the board approved hiring two additional staff positions.
- Adopted consent agenda (all in favor)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-08 rescinding Resolution 2020-03 and eliminating Variance Review Committee (Craviotto Yea, Trembley Yea, Long Yea, Maulhardt Yea, West Yea)
- Adopted compensation ordinance for board members and approved compensation & reimbursement policy (Craviotto Yea, Trembley Yea, Long Yea, Maulhardt Yea, West Yea)
- Approved hiring of two new staff positions (all in favor)
Board of Supervisors' Special Meeting
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will convene a special meeting to review agenda items and discuss labor negotiations with three employee unions in closed session.
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators
- Review and approval of agenda revisions
- Public comment period for listed agenda items
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors met in closed session on November 13, 2025, with all supervisors present. The session was called to consider a conference with labor negotiators under Government Code §54957.6, with County Representative Tabin Cosio and employee organizations including International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501, Service Employees International Union Local 721, and Ventura Employees Association. No reportable action was taken.
Election Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
The Committee will review communication protocols and receive a presentation from County Counsel on the legal authority for county election administration. Members will also consider authorizing a request for a tour of the Elections Office facility.
- Authorization for a letter to the County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters requesting a facility tour and presentation
- Presentation from County Counsel on the Board of Supervisors' role and legal authority for election administration
- Review of communication protocols for Committee members and staff
- Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
The committee approved minor agenda revisions and the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. It authorized the chair to sign an introductory letter to the County Clerk‑Recorder‑Registrar of Voters. The committee received and filed a communication‑protocol overview, a County Counsel presentation on supervisory legal authority, and two pieces of correspondence. All motions passed unanimously, 5‑0.
- Approved minor agenda revisions (Items 6 & 9) – vote 5‑0
- Approved minutes of the September 24, 2025 meeting – vote 5‑0
- Received and filed information on communication protocols – vote 5‑0
- Approved introductory letter to County Clerk‑Recorder‑Registrar of Voters – vote 5‑0
- Received and filed County Counsel presentation on Board of Supervisors legal authority – vote 5‑0
- Received and filed correspondence from Stephen Weed – vote 5‑0
- Received and filed correspondence from Paul Burke – vote 5‑0
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Assessment Appeals Board No. 1 will hold hearings to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The board will review various applications and stipulations for changed assessments from individual and corporate property owners.
- Hearings for multiple applications from Tesla Energy Operations Inc.
- Hearings for applications from Los Robles Hospital, Los Robles Surgicenter LLC, and Los Robles Regional Medical Center
- Hearings for applications from American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and Muvico Enter. Lessee
- Hearings for Bcore Retail El Paseo Owner LLC
- Hearings for Semtech Corp.
Planning Commission Hearing
The Ventura County Planning Commission will meet to approve three conditional use permits for a wireless communication facility, a church facility, and a sanitation district operations center. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss board actions.
- Conditional Use Permit for wireless facility at 3400 West Gonzales Road
- Conditional Use Permit for First Samoan Congregational Church at 250 East Collins Street
- Conditional Use Permit for Ventura Regional Sanitation District at 4105 West Gonzales Road
- Approval of September 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- Public comments on non-agenda items
Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting
The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will hold hearings to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The meeting includes the swearing-in of Hearing Officer Debra C. Cohen and the approval of the 2026 hearing calendar.
- Approval of the 2026 Assessment Appeals Hearing Calendar
- Swearing-in of Hearing Officer Debra C. Cohen
- Hearing on Application 23/11371 (Payan Revocable Trust) with preliminary stipulation
- Hearing on Application 23/11884 (Casey A. Barron) with preliminary stipulation
- Hearing on Application 24/11016 (The Farugia Family Trust) with preliminary stipulation
Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board
The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board will consider the conditional approval of administrative cost budgets for the cities of Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Board will also receive status reports regarding the wind-down efforts of these successor agencies.
- Conditional approval of proposed Successor Agency Administrative Cost Budgets for Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
- Review of status reports on wind-down efforts for the successor agencies of Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura
The board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then conditionally approved the administrative cost budgets for Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura, each passing 4‑0. The board also received and filed status reports on the wind‑down efforts of the successor agencies.
- Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
- Conditionally approved Fillmore administrative cost budget (4‑0)
- Conditionally approved Moorpark administrative cost budget (4‑0)
- Conditionally approved Oxnard administrative cost budget (4‑0)
- Conditionally approved San Buenaventura administrative cost budget (4‑0)
- Received and filed status reports on successor agency wind‑down
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Regular Meeting - October 22, 2025
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will discuss amending an allocation system for the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins and review financial reports. The meeting will also cover a proposed policy for director compensation and a project to purchase imported water for basin replenishment.
- Public hearing to amend Oxnard and Pleasant Valley groundwater allocation ordinance
- Presentation on framework for variance requests under allocation ordinance
- Presentation on policy authorizing compensation and reimbursement for board members
- Approval of watermaster response report on basin optimization project
- Approval of watermaster response report on basin optimization yield study
The board unanimously adopted the Consent Agenda covering LPV Watermaster financial items. It voted to remove Item 14, postponing the public hearing and adoption of the groundwater allocation ordinance for the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins. The board also unanimously approved two Watermaster Response Reports to the Policy Advisory Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee. No actions were taken on the variance‑request framework or the compensation‑reimbursement draft ordinance, which were informational only.
- Adopted Consent Agenda (LPV Watermaster items) – unanimous approval
- Removed Item 14 from agenda, delaying the groundwater allocation ordinance – unanimous approval
- Approved Watermaster Response Report to LPV Policy Advisory Committee – unanimous approval
- Approved Watermaster Response Report to LPV Technical Advisory Committee – unanimous approval
- No board action on variance‑request framework presentation (informational)
- No board action on draft compensation and reimbursement ordinance (informational)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The provided agenda text consists of procedural boilerplate, legal notices, and the meeting opening. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or legislative items are listed in the provided text.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of consent‑agenda items. Major actions included a $13.85 M contract to upgrade the county fire district’s radio system and several funding commitments for health, housing and emergency shelter programs. All motions were made by Supervisor Lopez, seconded by Supervisor Parvin, and carried without recorded dissent.
- Approved $2,025,660 contract with Brainsharp for Assessor’s OASIS software maintenance (2025‑2026)
- Approved $13,852,832 contract to upgrade Ventura County Fire Protection District VHF simulcast radio system, with authority for up to $1,385,000 in amendments
- Approved up to $350,000 county contribution for emergency shelter cost‑share in Santa Paula (July 2025‑June 2026)
- Approved $547,266 State HHAP grant payment for Roomkey and eviction‑prevention programs
- Approved amendment to Health Care Agency SOW increasing total amount to $69,692
- Approved anesthesia billing services contract increase to $430,000 (FY 2024‑25) and $450,000 (FY 2025‑26)
- Approved combined maximum amounts of $2,390,000 (2024‑25) and $2,520,000 (2025‑26) for four medically necessary services agreements
- Approved Harbor Lease amendments and assignments for Channel Islands Harbor parcels
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 is meeting to hear applications and stipulations for changed property assessments. The board will review requests to equalize property assessments on the local roll.
- Application 21/10601: Jose G Reveles
- Application 23/10046: AK Azusa LLC
- Applications 23/10979 and 23/10980: ROIC California LLC (Preliminary Stipulation on File)
- Applications 23/10988, 23/10992, and 23/10993: ROIC Park Oaks LLC (Preliminary Stipulation on File)
- Application 23/11842 and 23/11843: Fore Property Company
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will consider routine consent agenda items numbered 9 through 27 and vote on minor revisions to agenda items and attachments. The Board will also receive a report of Levine Act disclosures, approve the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting, and hear a moment of inspiration from the Child Life Specialist Program. Public comment will be allowed for matters not on the agenda.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Moment of Inspiration – Child Life Specialist Program (Dr. Todd Flosi and Caitlin Morton)
- Agenda Review – approve minor revisions and report Levine Act disclosures
- Consent Agenda Items 9 through 27
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a $16,392,069 funding award from the California Department of Public Health for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, effective October 1 2025 through September 30 2028. The board also approved a $4,000,000 federal grant for a 65‑ft rapid‑response fire boat, a $6,362,000 contract for facilities repairs, and several health‑care agency agreements totaling millions of dollars. All items were adopted by unanimous consent after motions by Supervisor Parvin and seconded by Supervisor LaVere.
- Approved $16,392,069 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program funding (Women, Infants and Children) (Item #21)
- Approved $4,000,000 FEMA Port Security Grant for a 65‑ft rapid‑response fire boat (Item #11)
- Approved $6,362,000 General Job Order Contract to MTM Construction for facilities projects (Item #12)
- Approved $286,655 payment to USDA Forest Service for OHV trail maintenance (Item #14)
- Approved $1,903,423 purchase orders with QWIKResponse for health‑care repairs (Item #15)
- Approved contract increases to $495,000 (2024‑25) and $600,000 (2025‑26) for WSP USA Buildings and Jackson & Coker (Item #16)
- Approved Medi‑Cal specialty mental health service agreements for $713,239 and $453,996 (Item #17)
- Approved up to $400,823 funding for the Nurse‑Family Partnership program (Item #22)
Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will consider approving grant agreements for air purifiers in schools and new air quality projects, as well as reappointing a committee member and establishing a new administrative director position.
- Approval of $27,333 grant for indoor air purifiers in schools
- Approval of up to $1,635,687 for new air quality projects
- Reappointment of Paul Meehan to Advisory Committee
- Establishment of 'APCD Administrative Services Director' position
- Cancellation of the November 11, 2025, Board meeting
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board adopted a new full‑time Administrative Services Director position. It approved a $27,333 grant for indoor air purifiers for schools and a $1,635,687 grant for Community Air Protection projects. The board also reappointed Paul Meehan to the advisory committee and cancelled the November 11 regular meeting. All actions passed unanimously (6‑0).
- Adopted one FTE Administrative Services Director position (6‑0)
- Approved $27,333 grant for indoor air purifiers for schools (6‑0)
- Approved $1,635,687 grant for new air quality projects under CAP program (6‑0)
- Reappointed Paul Meehan to the APCD Advisory Committee (6‑0)
- Cancelled the November 11, 2025 regular board meeting (6‑0)
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Assessment Appeals Board will elect a chair and vice‑chair for Board No. 1 and vote to approve the 2026 Assessment Appeals Hearing Calendar. It will also consider minor agenda revisions and hear a series of applications and waivers for changed assessments. Public comments and board announcements will follow the decisions.
- Item 5 – Election of Chair and Vice Chair to Assessment Appeals Board No. 1
- Item 6 – Approval of the 2026 Assessment Appeals Hearing Calendar
- Item 10‑13 – Hearing of Application 21/10433‑21/10436 for Robert L. Diamond Living Trust
- Item 14 – Hearing of Application 22/10827 for Vista At Simi Valley LLC / Soky Investments LLC
- Item 38‑40 – Hearing of Applications 23/11396‑23/11398 for DP Grand Camarillo Ctr LP
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and administrative opening items. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved the tax rates for fiscal year 2025‑26. It also authorized the acceptance and installation of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Monument, reappointed a member to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board, and approved several contracts and funding agreements totaling several million dollars.
- Adopted Resolution establishing tax rates for FY 2025‑26
- Authorized GSA Director to accept and install the Military Order of the Purple Heart Monument at the Ventura County Government Center
- Reappointed Dianne McKay to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board (term ends Sep 16, 2028)
- Approved PEER Up Ventura program contract up to $736,836 (Oct 1, 2025 – Apr 30, 2027)
- Approved lease of 4.64‑acre site at 205 Durley Ave., Camarillo Airport to Avex Aviation, LLC
- Approved $129,660.48 consulting contract for PFAS soil and groundwater investigation at Oxnard Airport
- Approved increase of Wellness Center Services agreement to $7,774,490 (effective Oct 1, 2025)
- Accepted FY 2025‑26 Transitional Housing Program funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Hybrid Regular Meeting
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency will discuss water right allocations for Water Year 2025 and review groundwater fees. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a denied well drilling application.
- Proposed $7.25 per acre-foot Basin Assessment for Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Plan projects
- Review of Reserve Fee to be collected at $20.00 per acre-foot through Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Hearing on R.N. Daily Ranch’s appeal of denied Well Drilling Application No. 0309
- Professional services contract with Aquilogic, Inc. not to exceed $25,000 per year
- Adoption of Annual Water Right Allocations for Las Posas Valley Basin (Oct 1, 2025 – Sept 30, 2026)
The board adopted Resolution No. 2025‑07, establishing a $7.25 per acre‑foot Basin Assessment to fund projects in the Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Plan. It also voted to keep collecting the GEMES Reserve Fee at $20 per acre‑foot through Fiscal Year 2025‑26. The board approved the Las Posas Valley Basin Annual Water Right Allocations for Water Year 2025 and adopted the consent agenda items, including prior‑meeting minutes, financial reports, an appointment to the Policy Advisory Committee, and a professional‑services contract.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑07 approving $7.25/acre‑foot Basin Assessment (all in favor)
- Continued GEMES Reserve Fee collection at $20/acre‑foot through FY 2025‑26 (all in favor)
- Approved Las Posas Valley Basin Annual Water Right Allocations for WY 2025 (all in favor)
- Approved minutes of June 13, June 25, July 23, and August 22, 2025 meetings (all in favor)
- Approved FCGMA and LPV Watermaster August 2025 financial status reports (all in favor)
- Appointed Paul Chan as representative to the Las Posas Valley Basin Policy Advisory Committee (all in favor)
- Authorized contract with Robert Abrams of Aquilogic, Inc. for Calleguas Aquifer Study (all in favor)
- Adopted consent agenda as presented (all in favor)
Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board
The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board will consider three main items. It will adopt a resolution to amend the board's bylaws. It will receive and file letters from the California Department of Finance about FY 2025‑26 obligation payments, and it will receive and file proposed administrative cost budgets from four cities for FY 2026‑27.
- Adopt a resolution amending the Bylaws of the Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board (Item 10).
- Receive and file letters from the California Department of Finance regarding FY 2025‑26 recognized obligation payment schedule (Item 11).
- Receive and file four proposed successor agency administrative cost budgets from the cities of Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, and San Buenaventura for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (Item 12).
The board adopted a resolution amending its bylaws after a motion by Board Member Brook and a second by Simons was carried. The board received and filed letters from the California Department of Finance concerning FY 2025‑26 recognized obligation payment schedules. The board also received and filed four proposed successor‑agency administrative cost budgets submitted by the cities of Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard and San Buenaventura for FY 2026‑27.
- Adopted resolution amending board bylaws (motion carried)
- Received and filed California Department of Finance letters (no motion)
- Received and filed four successor‑agency cost budgets from Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, San Buenaventura (no motion)
Election Advisory Committee Meeting
The Election Advisory Committee will swear in five members and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair through December 31, 2026. The body will also receive presentations on transparency laws, meeting procedures, and its scope of authority.
- Swearing-in of members Betsy Patterson, Herbert Gooch, Luis Espinosa, Debbie Cohen, and Deirdre Frank
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair through December 31, 2026
- Adoption of 2025 and 2026 meeting calendars
- Presentation on transparency laws, including the Ralph M. Brown Act and California Public Records Act
- Presentation on the scope and authorities of the Committee as adopted by the Board of Supervisors
The committee appointed Herbert Gooch as Chair by a 5‑0 vote and appointed Deirdre Frank as Vice Chair by a 4‑1 vote after a motion for Debbie Cohen failed for lack of a second. The agenda item on public comments was approved unanimously, and three presentations on transparency, meeting procedures, and committee scope were received and filed with 5‑0 votes. The 2025 and 2026 meeting calendars and meeting time/location were adopted unanimously. A motion to request more frequent meetings failed for lack of a second.
- Appointed Herbert Gooch as Chair (5-0)
- Motion to appoint Debbie Cohen as Vice Chair failed (no second)
- Appointed Deirdre Frank as Vice Chair (4-1)
- Approved agenda item 8 – Public Comments (5-0)
- Received and filed Transparency Laws presentation (5-0)
- Received and filed Meeting Procedures presentation (5-0)
- Received and filed Scope and Authorities presentation (5-0)
- Adopted 2025 and 2026 meeting calendars and meeting time/location (5-0)
Planning Commission Hearing
The Ventura County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval of a county-initiated ordinance amending the Coastal Zoning Ordinance to update regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The hearing is scheduled for September 18, 2025.
- Public hearing on ADU and JADU zoning ordinance amendments
- Recommendation to Board of Supervisors for coastal zone zoning updates
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
- Approval of August 14, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- Discussion on Board actions and other matters
Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting
The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission will approve the September 17, 2025 minutes and file budget-to-actual reports for late 2025. It will adopt a resolution annexing a 0.73‑acre parcel at 984 Baldwin Road to the Ojai Valley Sanitary District and will adopt multiple sphere‑of‑influence reviews for Ventura County service areas and waterworks districts. The commission will also approve the 2026 meeting calendar, designate a CALAFCO voting delegate, and hold a closed‑session to evaluate the LAFCo Executive Officer.
- Approve annexation of 0.73‑acre parcel at 984 Baldwin Road to Ojai Valley Sanitary District (Resolution LAFCo 25-11)
- Adopt sphere‑of‑influence reviews for Service Areas No. 29, 30, 34 and Waterworks Districts No. 16, 17, 19, 38 (Resolutions LAFCo 26‑01S to 26‑08S)
- Approve 2026 LAFCo meeting calendar
- Designate voting delegate for CALAFCO 2026 Special Corporate Business Meeting
- Closed‑session to consider LAFCo Executive Officer performance evaluation
The commission approved three annexations to the Ojai Valley Sanitary District, including parcels at 316 Verano Drive, 10522‑10562 Creek Road, and 790‑792 Baldwin Road, each with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a professional audit services contract with Fechter & Company for up to $13,853, and designated Commissioner Talmadge as the voting delegate for the CALAFCO board election, both by 6‑0 votes. No action was taken on CALAFCO board nominations, alternate attendance at closed session, and several applications and correspondences.
- Approved Ojai Valley Sanitary District annexation of 316 Verano Drive (1.01‑acre parcel) – vote 6-0
- Approved Ojai Valley Sanitary District annexation of 10522, 10542, 10562 Creek Road (≈2.5‑acre) – vote 6-0
- Approved Ojai Valley Sanitary District sphere of influence amendment and annexation of 790 & 792 Baldwin Road (≈7.8‑acre) – vote 6-0
- Approved audit services contract with Fechter & Company Certified Public Accountants, up to $13,853 – vote 6-0
- Approved Commissioner Talmadge as voting delegate and Alternate Commissioner Hasan as alternate delegate for CALAFCO board election – vote 6-0
- Approved receipt and filing of budget‑to‑actual reports for May‑July 2025 – vote 6-0
- Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 LAFCo meeting – vote 5-0 (Gene Talmadge abstained)
- No action taken on CALAFCO board nominations, alternate attendance at closed session, application 25‑07 OASA City of Thousand Oaks, and correspondence from Olga Damascus
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The provided agenda text consists of procedural boilerplate, legal notices, and the opening sequence of the meeting. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or substantive agenda items were listed in the provided text.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items covering health services, public works, and grant applications. Major actions include a $17.5 million behavioral health contract, a $1 million USDOT grant application, and several infrastructure contracts. All approvals were made by unanimous motion of Supervisor Long, seconded by Supervisor Parvin.
- Approved $17,505,000 renewal with Traditions Psychiatry Group for behavioral health services
- Approved $1,000,000 USDOT Safe Streets For All grant application with 20% cost‑share match
- Authorized $500,000 EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant application
- Approved $963,488.99 guardrail upgrade contract with Blackpointe Group Construction & Management
- Approved $738,899.03 Stewart Canyon Debris Basin Cleanout contract with Estate Design and Construction
- Approved $225,000 IT consulting agreement with CoreMerit Consulting Group
- Increased Ventura County Health Care Plan expenditures to $2,290,000 for the 2025‑26 period
- Approved $327,240 amendment and $436,320 new agreement for teleneurology services with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will consider several approvals, including a status report on a Section 105 EPA grant, the appointment of Luke Faith to the district advisory committee, and two grant and memorandum agreements. The key decision is the approval of a $25,000 grant to Ventura Botanical Gardens for an electric vehicle. The board will also adopt resolutions to continue participation in state air‑quality programs.
- Approve status report for Section 105 EPA grant application
- Approve appointment of Luke Faith to advisory committee (term ends Jan 8 2029)
- Approve $25,000 grant to Ventura Botanical Gardens for electric vehicle purchase
- Approve memorandum of understanding with Community Housing Development Corp. for Driving Clean Assistance Program
- Adopt resolutions to continue participation in CAP and FARMER programs
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved a grant agreement providing $25,000 to Ventura Botanical Gardens, Inc. for the purchase of an electric vehicle and authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign the agreement. The board also approved the appointment of Luke Faith to the District Advisory Committee, a memorandum of understanding with the Community Housing Development Corporation, and resolutions to continue participation in the CAP and FARMER programs.
- Approved $25,000 grant agreement for electric vehicle purchase (Ventura Botanical Gardens, Inc.)
- Authorized Air Pollution Control Officer to sign the grant agreement and Auditor-Controller to process budgetary transactions
- Approved appointment of Luke Faith to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee (term ending Jan 8, 2029)
- Approved memorandum of understanding with Community Housing Development Corporation for Driving Clean Assistance Program
- Approved resolution to continue participation in the Community Air Protection (CAP) Program
- Approved resolution to continue participation in the California Air Resources Board’s FARMER Program
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Hybrid Regular Meeting - August 27, 2025
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will vote on a resolution directing staff to collect a $24 per acre-foot sustainability fee for groundwater extracted in fiscal year 2025-26. It will also approve a modified professional services contract with Dudek for 2025 annual groundwater reports, adopt an amended 2025 Conflict of Interest Code, and consider board compensation options. Additionally, the Board will appoint Patty Martinez to the Las Posas Valley Basin Policy Advisory Committee and discuss funding for a Calleguas aquifer storage and recovery study.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06 to collect $24 per acre-foot groundwater extraction fee for FY 2025-26
- Approve a professional services contract modification with Dudek for 2025 annual groundwater reports for Oxnard, Pleasant Valley, and Las Posas basins
- Adopt the amended 2025 Conflict of Interest Code for the agency
- Appoint Patty Martinez as East Las Posas Small Agriculture representative on the Las Posas Valley Basin Policy Advisory Committee
- Consider and authorize compensation options for the Board of Directors
The board approved four consent‑agenda items, including two Dudek contract modifications, an amended conflict‑of‑interest code, and the appointment of Patty Martinez to the Las Posas Valley Basin Policy Advisory Committee. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑06 directing staff to collect a $24 per acre‑foot sustainability fee for FY 2025‑26, WY 2026. No action was taken on the director‑compensation proposal.
- Approved contract modification with Dudek to prepare 2025 annual reports (consent agenda)
- Adopted amended 2025 Conflict of Interest Code (consent agenda)
- Appointed Patty Martinez to Las Posas Valley Basin Policy Advisory Committee (consent agenda)
- Approved contract modification with Dudek for technical groundwater services (consent agenda)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑06: collect $24/AF groundwater fee for FY 2025‑26, WY 2026 (unanimous)
- No board action taken on director compensation proposal (informational item)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and opening protocols. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or legislative items are listed in the provided text.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the State Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 6 program, authorizing up to $5,564,394.36 in funds. The Board also allocated $151,911 from Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds, approved a $2,205,901 Workforce Innovation subgrant, and authorized several health‑care and park contracts.
- Approved HHAP‑6 MOU and acceptance of up to $5,564,394.36 funding
- Allocated $151,911 permanent local housing funds to the Housing Trust Fund
- Approved $2,205,901 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act subgrant (April 1 2025‑June 30 2027)
- Approved $50,000 feasibility study contract for Meiners Oaks Park project
- Approved $3,000,000 mental‑health services agreement (reduced $650,000 from FY 2024‑25)
- Approved $412,845 strategic and technical support services agreement with Health Management Associates
- Approved $456,616 drop‑in center services agreement with United Parents
- Approved increase of plastic‑surgery services contract to $734,241
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Special Hybrid Meeting - August 22, 2025
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will hold a hybrid meeting on August 22, 2025, to consider routine agenda items, public comments, and staff reports. In closed session, the Board will confer with legal counsel about the existing lawsuit OPV Coalition et al v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI00555357). No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Agenda Review – approve minor revisions to agenda items
- Public Comments – allow public input on non‑agenda topics
- Executive Officer's Comments – workforce activity report
- Board Member Comments – discussion of non‑agenda matters
- Closed Session – conference with legal counsel on OPV Coalition litigation (Case No. VENCI00555357)
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board met on August 22, 2025 in person and via Zoom. The agenda was reviewed, public comments were heard, and the Executive Officer gave workforce updates. The Board entered closed session to discuss the OPV Coalition et al v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency litigation. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded in the minutes.
Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting
The Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will meet to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The body will review a series of individual and corporate applications to determine property valuations.
- Application 22/11605 - 22/11611 (Peter C. Butcher)
- Application 23/10311 (Aerocruz LLC)
- Application 23/11125 (David R. Williams)
- Application 24/10673 (Ken High)
- Application 24/11772 (Sandra Bontty)
Planning Commission Hearing
The Ventura County Planning Commission will hold a hearing on August 14, 2025. Commissioners will approve the July 31, 2025 minutes, hear public comments on non‑agenda items, and consider a request from Pacific Rock, Inc. for a modified Conditional Use Permit, a Reclamation Plan Amendment, and a Discretionary Tree Permit to expand its surface mining operation at 1000 South Howard Road, Camarillo. The meeting will also include a report from the Planning Director and open discussion items.
- Approve July 31, 2025 minutes as presented
- Public comments (up to five minutes per non‑agenda item)
- Consider Pacific Rock, Inc. request (Case LU10-0003) for mining expansion at 1000 South Howard Road, Camarillo
- Report by Planning Director on board actions and other matters
- Open discussion items the Commission may wish to introduce
Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will consider routine agenda items, including filing a workplace misconduct report and a status update on a Section 103 EPA grant. The board will vote to ratify a $47,250 FY22/FY23 cybersecurity grant from CAL OES and to authorize the district to continue participation in the Carl Moyer Air Quality Standards Attainment Program. A closed‑session will address a public employee performance evaluation.
- Item 9: File a report on County Human Resources workplace misconduct (Jan‑Jun 2025)
- Item 10: File status report on the District’s Section 103 EPA grant application
- Item 11: Ratify and accept a $47,250 FY22/FY23 cybersecurity grant from CAL OES
- Item 12: Authorize continued participation in the Carl Moyer Air Quality Standards Attainment Program
- Closed Session Item 13: Review performance evaluation for the Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board received and filed a Human Resources misconduct report and a status report on a Section 103 EPA grant. It ratified a $47,250 cybersecurity grant from CAL OES and authorized the grant agreement. The board also adopted a resolution to continue participation in the Carl Moyer Air Quality Standards Attainment Program. A closed‑session was held with no reportable action taken.
- Received and filed Human Resources Workplace Misconduct Report (motion carried)
- Received and filed status report on Section 103 EPA grant (motion carried)
- Approved $47,250 CAL OES cybersecurity grant and authorized grant agreement (motion carried)
- Adopted resolution to continue participation in Carl Moyer program and accept related funds (motion carried)
- Closed session held; no reportable action taken
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will open the meeting, conduct roll call, and observe a moment of inspiration honoring the Free Clinic of Simi Valley. The Board will review and approve minor revisions to agenda items and any additions or removals. Consent agenda items numbered 9 through 61 will be approved together without discussion. The Board will adopt the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting and allow general public comments on non‑agenda matters.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Moment of Inspiration – Free Clinic of Simi Valley
- Agenda Review – approve minor revisions and agenda changes
- Consent Agenda Items 9‑61 (routine approvals)
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent agenda items, including appointments to various advisory boards and committees. It ratified a $1,389,921 grant application to the California Workforce Development Board for the High Road Training Partnerships program. The Board also approved a $179,108 fire‑protection services agreement with Kern County and a $50,000 increase to a legal services contract.
- Approved $1,389,921 grant application for High Road Training Partnerships (Item 21)
- Approved $179,108 fire‑protection services agreement with Kern County (Item 25)
- Approved $50,000 increase to legal services contract with Hanson Bridgett LLP (Item 14)
- Approved appointment of Debbie Cohen to Ventura County Election Advisory Committee (Item 10)
- Approved appointment of Herbert Elmer Gooch III to Ventura County Election Advisory Committee (Item 11)
- Approved appointment of John G. Stenzel to Behavioral Health Advisory Board (Item 12)
- Approved re‑appointments to Assessment Appeals Boards (Item 15)
- Approved amendments to Retiree Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (Item 16)
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 will meet to hear applications and stipulations for changed property assessments. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair and approve the 2026 hearing calendar.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Assessment Appeals Board No. 2
- Approval of the 2026 Assessment Appeals Hearing Calendar
- Property assessment applications for Baxalta US Inc. (multiple applications)
- Property assessment application for Albany Apartments of Oxnard LLC
- Property assessment applications for Northshore Healthcare LLC and SHM Anacapa Isle LLC
Planning Commission Hearing
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding updates to the Ventura County General Plan and the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance. These actions involve environmental assessment guidelines and high-density residential zoning.
- Proposed amendments to the Ventura County General Plan to update Initial Study Assessment Guidelines (ISAGs) and the CEQA Implementation Manual (Case PL24-0099)
- Proposed amendments to Articles 2, 4, 5 and 9 of the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance to implement Housing Element Program HE-H for Residential High Density (RHD) zones (Case PL24-0111)
- Review of Addendum No. 3 to the Ventura County General Plan Environmental Impact Report
- Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Regular Hybrid Meeting
The Board of Directors will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budgets for both the FCGMA and the Las Posas Valley Watermaster. The meeting includes a public hearing on agency recruitment and a presentation on a $15.2 million grant.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 FCGMA Budget
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Las Posas Valley Watermaster Budget
- Proposed Resolution No. 2025-05 for a $60 per acre-foot Basin Assessment for Water Year 2025
- Proposed Resolution No. 2025-04 to cancel the fourth installment of the FY 2024-25 Basin Assessment
- Informational presentation on the $15.2 million DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant
The board approved routine financial report filings and received an informational presentation on the $15.2 million groundwater grant. It adopted the FY 2025‑26 budgets for both the agency and the Las Posas Valley Watermaster, cancelled the fourth installment of the Basin Assessment, and approved a $60 per acre‑foot assessment for water right holders. The board also authorized a public hearing on agency vacancies and recruitment.
- Approved receipt and filing of the FCGMA June 2025 financial report
- Approved receipt and filing of the LPV Watermaster June 2025 financial report
- Approved an informational presentation on the $15.2 million DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant
- Approved convening a public hearing on agency vacancies, recruitment and retention (AB 2561) and filing the presentation
- Adopted the FY 2025‑26 FCGMA Budget
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑04 cancelling the fourth installment of the Las Posas Valley Basin Assessment for WY 2024
- Adopted the FY 2025‑26 Las Posas Valley Watermaster Budget
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑05 approving a $60 per acre‑foot Basin Assessment for WY 2025
Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will review 22 pending appeal applications to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The meeting includes procedural items, public comment, and the officer's remarks. Appearances are confirmed for some applicants, while others have not responded.
- Application 23/10172 – Cuitlahuac Osornio
- Application 23/10689 – San Blas Living Trust (Ronald S. Kaplan)
- Application 23/11081 – William S. Tomasi
- Applications 23/11230‑23/11233 – Goldstein Living Trust (Dennis Goldstein)
- Application 23/11253 – Glen T. Becerra
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a County-initiated ordinance to amend multiple articles of the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance. These changes may affect all parcels in the non-coastal unincorporated areas of the county. The commission is asked to recommend approval of these amendments to the Board of Supervisors.
- Case PL24-0023: Proposed amendments to Articles 1-15, 17, and 19 of the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance
- Proposal to exempt County projects and County-owned land from Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance regulations
- Proposal to remove Article 12 regarding building permit limitations in the Ojai Valley
- Proposed allowance for driveway entrance features exceeding 8 feet in Open Space and Agricultural Exclusive Zones
- Updates to permitted use matrices in Articles 5 and 19 (Old Town Saticoy Development Code)
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Hybrid Regular Meeting
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency will discuss groundwater sustainability and financial reports. The board is considering a resolution to set rates for groundwater use exceeding allowed limits in the Las Posas Valley.
- Proposed Resolution No. 2025-03 to establish Las Posas Valley Overuse Assessment rates
- Adoption of the 2025 Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Plan
- Contract modification with Dudek for the 2025 Basin Optimization Yield Study
- Requests for refund of Water Year 2023 Basin Assessments from Del Norte Water Company and Vanoni Group
- May 2025 Budget to Actual Reports for FCGMA and LPV Watermaster
The board received and filed the May 2025 financial reports for both the agency and the LPV Watermaster. It adopted Resolution No. 2025‑03 establishing the Las Posas Valley Overuse Assessment and adopted the 2025 Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Plan. The board approved a contract modification with Dudek for a basin‑optimization yield study and directed staff on the preferred modeling approach. It denied refund protests from Del Norte Water Company and the Vanoni Group.
- Received and filed FCGMA May 2025 budget‑to‑actual report
- Received and filed LPV Watermaster May 2025 budget‑to‑actual report
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑03 establishing the Las Posas Valley Overuse Assessment
- Adopted the 2025 Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Plan
- Approved and authorized contract modification with Dudek for the 2025 Basin Optimization Yield Study
- Provided direction to staff on preferred modeling alternative and schedule for the Yield Study
- Denied Del Norte Water Company and Vanoni Group protests and refund requests for WY2023 Basin Assessment
Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will vote on several funding items, including a $1,715,965 grant package for new air‑quality projects under the Community Air Protection (CAP) Incentive Program. It will also consider a $183,304 grant package for Carl Moyer Program projects, a budget hearing for FY 2025‑2026, and the cancellation of the July 8 meeting. Public comment and officer reports are scheduled before the votes.
- Approve six CAP Incentive Program grant requests totaling $1,715,965
- Approve three Carl Moyer Program grant requests totaling $183,304
- Second public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 Air Pollution Control District budget
- Approve Sixth Amendment to Grant Agreement VAVR17‑1 with Environmental Engineering Studies, Inc.
- Cancel the July 8, 2025 regular board meeting
At the June 24, 2025 meeting, the board adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget and approved several grant programs. It authorized a sixth amendment to the VAVR program extending its term to Dec. 31 2026, approved Carl Moyer grants totaling $183,304, and approved CAP Incentive Program grants totaling $1,715,965. The board also cancelled the July 8, 2025 regular meeting and received a Special Whale Tail Award.
- Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget (second public hearing) – staff recommendation approved
- Approved Sixth Amendment to Grant Agreement VAVR17-1, extending VAVR program to Dec 31 2026
- Approved three Carl Moyer Year 26 grants and increased funding for one Year 25 grant, total $183,304
- Approved six CAP Incentive Program grants, total $1,715,965
- Cancelled the July 8, 2025 Air Pollution Control Board regular meeting
- Received and filed the Special Whale Tail Award from Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and opening items. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of consent items covering fiscal year budget adjustments, financial reporting, and several appointments. Major actions included a three‑year MOU with the University of California, a $350,000 tobacco settlement program contract, and amendments to emergency shelter cost‑share agreements. The Board also authorized eight consulting contracts for the County Airports Department.
- Approved FY 2023‑24 year‑end budget adjustments (Item 9)
- Approved receipt and filing of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024 (Item 10)
- Approved appointment of Ana Melgoza as standby officer for District 1 (Item 11)
- Approved reappointment of Denise Calhoun to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (Item 12)
- Approved three‑year MOU with the University of California, not‑to‑exceed $1,353,382, and vehicle transfer agreement (Item 14)
- Approved Tobacco Settlement Program contracts totaling $350,000 for FY 2025‑2026 (Item 15)
- Approved amendments to Emergency Shelter Cost‑Share Agreements, increasing Oxnard contribution to $1,635,704 and Thousand Oaks contribution to $2,241,000 (Item 16)
- Approved authorization for the Airport Director to award eight annual consulting services contracts for FY 2025‑2026 (Item 24)
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings and vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budgets for the County General Fund and for the Fire Protection, Watershed Protection, Waterworks Districts, County Service Areas, and other non‑general funds. The meeting also includes a recognition of the 2024‑2025 Fifth District Youth Advisory Council and a consideration of a remote‑participation request for Supervisor Long under Government Code section 54954.2(b)(4). Minor agenda revisions and a report of Levine Act disclosures will be reviewed.
- Recognition of the 2024‑2025 Fifth District Youth Advisory Council
- Public hearings and adoption of FY 2025‑26 budgets for the General Fund, Fire Protection District, Watershed Protection District, Waterworks Districts, County Service Areas, and all other non‑general funds
- Consideration of remote participation request for Supervisor Long (Gov. Code 54954.2(b)(4))
- Agenda review – approval of minor revisions and attachments
- Report of Levine Act disclosures
The Board held a public hearing on the FY 2025‑26 budgets for the County of Ventura General Fund and several district funds. By a motion from Supervisor Gorell, seconded by Supervisor Lopez, the Board unanimously approved all presented budgets and adopted the corresponding budget resolutions. The Board also received a presentation recognizing the 2024‑2025 Fifth District Youth Advisory Council.
- Approved FY 2025‑26 budgets for County General Fund and all listed districts (unanimous)
- Received Fifth District Youth Advisory Council presentation (no vote)
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board Hybrid Special Meeting
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency is meeting to discuss water extraction variances and a public hearing regarding a denied well permit. The Board will also consider establishing rates for the Las Posas Valley Overuse Assessment and researching compensation for Board directors.
- Resolution No. 2025-03 to establish the Las Posas Valley Overuse Assessment rate
- Public hearing on the appeal of denied Water Well Application No. 0309 for R.N. Daily Ranch, LLC
- Authorization of temporary variances for Water Year 2024-25 for operators in Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins
- Engagement of Jonathan Fraser Light of Light Gabler LLP for staff services agreement negotiations
- Research into authorizing compensation for the FCGMA Board of Directors
The board approved several routine items, including minutes from three prior meetings and April budget reports. It authorized an engagement letter with Jonathan Fraser Light of Light Gabler LLP and directed staff to prepare a board‑compensation presentation. The board also approved temporary variances for operators in the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley basins and ordered a hearing on the appeal of a denied water‑well permit, affirming the denial. Finally, it adopted Resolution No. 2025‑03 establishing the Las Posas Valley Overuse Assessment rate and removed a non‑attending PAC member.
- Approved minutes of the April 23, 2025 Board Regular meeting
- Approved minutes of the May 9, 2025 Board Special meeting
- Approved minutes of the May 23, 2025 Board Special meeting
- Approved engagement letter with Jonathan Fraser Light of Light Gabler LLP and authorized the Chair to sign
- Authorized Interim Executive Officer to approve temporary variances for agricultural, M&I, and domestic operators in the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Basins for Water Year 2024‑25
- Ordered a hearing on the appeal of Water Well Permit Application No. 0309, affirmed the denial, and directed counsel to prepare a written decision
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑03 establishing the Las Posas Valley Overuse Assessment rate and related terms
- Removed the East Las Posas Management Area Small Agriculture representative from the Policy Advisory Committee and instructed notification for a new election
Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Members will also review annual financial and program reports and appoint individuals to the District Advisory Committee.
- Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
- Appointment and reappointment of Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee members
- Receipt of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Reports for FY ended June 30, 2024
- Receipt of the Annual Equivalency Demonstration Program Report
- Closed session to discuss the initiation of one litigation case
The board received and filed the Annual Equivalency Demonstration Program Report and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with Single Audit for FY 2024. It scheduled a second public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 budget for June 24, 2025. The board also approved the staff‑recommended appointments and reappointments to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee.
- Received and filed Annual Equivalency Demonstration Program Report (motion carried)
- Received and filed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Reports for FY 2024 (motion carried)
- Set second public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget for June 24, 2025 (motion without vote)
- Approved appointments and reappointments to VCAPCD Advisory Committee (motion carried)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will review the agenda and approve minor revisions to board items and attachments. They will receive and record any required Levine Act disclosures. The Board will adopt the consent agenda covering items 9 through 39 and approve the minutes from the May 13 and May 20 meetings. Public comments on non‑agenda matters will also be accepted.
- Agenda Review – approve minor revisions to Board items and attachments
- Report of Levine Act disclosures
- Consent Agenda Items 9 through 39 (routine approvals)
- Adopt minutes from meetings held May 13, 2025 and May 20, 2025
- General public comments on non‑agenda County matters
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items (9‑22) during its June 3, 2025 meeting. Approvals included an audit agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP, an appointment to the Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee, water‑service authorization for the Nyeland Acres Community Center, a USDA fire‑prevention grant, multiple Health Care Agency contracts, and a $7.5 M limit for an IT‑consulting vendor pool. All actions were adopted by motion of Supervisor LaVere, seconded by Supervisor Long, and carried.
- Approved audit agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP, not to exceed $398,400
- Appointed Luke Faith to the Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee (term ends Jan 8 2029)
- Authorized water‑service applications for Nyeland Acres Community Center at 3334 Santa Clara Ave, Oxnard
- Approved participation in USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant, funding two retired fire‑prevention personnel ($576,000 total)
- Approved Health Care Agency contract with City of San Buenaventura for police security at Ventura County Medical Center, not to exceed $670,612 for FY 2025‑26
- Approved Health Care Agency contract with Contract Solutions Now, Inc., not to exceed $670,000 per year
- Increased Behavioral Health agreements with Telecare Corporation (Horizon View) to $3,643,351 and with Telecare Corporation (Vista) to $1,362,741
- Authorized IT‑consulting vendor pool with aggregate limit of $7,500,000 for FY 2025‑26
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will hold a hearing on numerous pending assessment appeal applications, many of which have been continued from previous dates. Among the items, the board will consider a request from TO Lakes LLC (Rick Caruso) for approval of large reduction stipulation agreements. The meeting also includes status hearings for multiple properties with two‑year waivers and remote attendance approvals.
- Applications 21/10433‑21/10436 – Robert L. Diamond Living Trust (continued)
- Applications 22/10010 & 22/10011 – Steve D. Dyer (continued)
- Applications 25‑27 – TO Lakes LLC (Rick Caruso) – request for large reduction stipulation agreements
- Applications 23/11021 & 23/11022 – Simi Entertainment Plaza, LLC (continued)
- Application 23/11296 – YPI 555 St Charles Fun (listed on agenda)
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Special Meeting
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will hold a hybrid meeting at the Ventura County Government Center. After standard agenda items and public comments, the Board will enter closed session to consider a public employee appointment and two pending lawsuits: Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI0059700) and OPV Coalition et al v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI00555357). No decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Closed‑session discussion of public employee employment and appointment (Gov. Code §54957)
- Closed‑session discussion of Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI0059700)
- Closed‑session discussion of OPV Coalition et al v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Case No. VENCI00555357)
- Hybrid meeting held in Atlantic Conference Room, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura
- Public comment period for agency‑related matters not on the agenda
The board held a hybrid special meeting on May 23, 2025, but no public comments, executive comments, or board member comments were made. The closed‑session portion reported no actionable items and the meeting was adjourned without any decisions or votes. No approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.
Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting
The Commission will consider approving the final budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and a Municipal Service Review for the Channel Islands Beach Community Services District. The body is also deciding on two residential sewer service annexations in Ojai.
- Recommended Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Annexation of 745 Fairview Road to Ojai Valley Sanitary District
- Annexation of 218 Sierra Road to Ojai Valley Sanitary District
- Municipal Service Review for Channel Islands Beach Community Services District
- Sphere of Influence review for Channel Islands Beach Community Services District
The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission adopted the recommended final budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. It also approved two Ojai Valley Sanitary District annexations and several actions for the Channel Islands Beach Community Services District. The commission cancelled the June 11, 2025 meeting and approved routine consent items. No action was taken on a separate annexation application for 1998 Baldwin Road.
- Approved FY 2025‑26 Recommended Final Budget (6-0)
- Approved Ojai Valley Sanitary District annexation – 745 Fairview Road (6-0)
- Approved Ojai Valley Sanitary District annexation – 218 Sierra Road (6-0)
- Approved Municipal Service Review for Channel Islands Beach Community Services District (6-0)
- Approved Sphere of Influence Review for Channel Islands Beach Community Services District (6-0)
- Approved cancellation of June 11, 2025 LAFCo meeting (6-0)
- Approved Consent Items 8, 9, and 10 (6-0)
- No action taken on Ojai Valley Sanitary District annexation and SOI amendment – 1998 Baldwin Road (no vote)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and the start of a consent agenda. The only specific action listed is a recommendation to reappoint Patricia Parham to the Civil Service Commission.
- Recommendation to reappoint Patricia Parham to the Civil Service Commission
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a series of contracts, grant awards, and appointments. Major actions included a $2,298,120 contract with Frontier Energy for residential building energy retrofit evaluation and a $2,421,309 amendment to the Euna Solutions software services contract. The board also approved wildfire prevention grants, a housing pilot grant, and several airport and harbor agreements. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).
- Approved $2,298,120 Frontier Energy contract for residential building energy retrofit evaluation (5‑0)
- Approved $2,421,309 amendment to Euna Solutions contract for budgetary software services (5‑0)
- Approved $1,000,000 wildfire prevention grant and $200,000 risk assessment grant from Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy (5‑0)
- Approved $756,500 technical assistance grant for affordable housing pilot with Southern California Association of Governments (5‑0)
- Reappointed Patricia Parham to the Civil Service Commission (term to May 31, 2029) (5‑0)
- Approved $127,249 change order for Oxnard Airport taxiway reconstruction, raising total contract to $19,590,839 (5‑0)
- Approved $384,973 contract to Mead and Hunt for Camarillo Airport analysis and up to $100,000 FAA agreements (5‑0)
- Approved $148,829.90 payment to Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation for Vanguard Project predevelopment expenses (5‑0)
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will hear applications to change property assessments and review stipulation agreements. The meeting will be held at the County Government Center and is open to public comment via Zoom or in person.
- Hear applications to change property assessments (e.g., Ventura Energy Storage, Albany Apartments)
- Review and approve stipulation agreements for property tax appeals
- Public comment period available via Zoom or telephone
- Meeting location: County Government Center, Hall of Administration, Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
- Board members include Brian Sisk, Bradley Lunetta, and others
Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board Special Meeting
The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board will meet to consider a resolution that approves the dissolution of the Santa Paula Designated Local Authority and directs the request to the state Department of Finance. The meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the County Government Center.
- Adoption of resolution to dissolve Santa Paula Designated Local Authority
- Minutes from January 22, 2025 meeting
- Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
- Board comments and staff announcements
- Adjournment
The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board adopted a resolution to approve the dissolution request of the Santa Paula Designated Local Authority, the successor to the former redevelopment agency. Board Member Simons moved the action, Board Member Brook seconded, and the motion was carried. The resolution directs the request to be submitted to the Department of Finance under Health and Safety Code section 34187(b). Board members Bojorquez and Minott‑Mitchell were absent.
- Approved dissolution of Santa Paula Designated Local Authority (motion carried)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will open the meeting, conduct roll call, and approve minor revisions to agenda items. It will consider and adopt the consent agenda covering items 9 through 34, as well as accept the minutes from the April 8 and April 29 meetings. A period for general public comment will also be provided.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Agenda Review – approve minor revisions to Board items
- Consent Agenda Items 9 through 34 (routine items)
- General Public Comments
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a slate of consent items, including several advisory‑board appointments, a $1,666,279 HUD grant for a domestic‑violence shelter, and a $8,300,000 management services agreement for the Anacapa Clinic. All motions were made by Supervisor Gorell, seconded by Supervisor Lopez, and carried unanimously. The approvals also covered construction contracts totaling more than $12 M and other agency amendments.
- Approved appointment of Sergeant Chris Dyer to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board (term ends 3/27/2026)
- Approved appointments of Daniel Bednar, Reveka Grigorian, and Raja Reddy Pakala to advisory boards (terms end 10/13/2027, 3/11/2027, 1/4/2027)
- Approved appointment of Hayden Scott McIntyre to Waterworks District 19 Citizens Advisory Committee (term ends 1/4/2027)
- Ratified $1,666,279 HUD Community Project Funding Grant for a domestic‑violence shelter at the Family Justice Center
- Approved $5,984,222 General Job Order Contract to MTM Construction, Inc. for facilities repairs
- Approved $6,363,000 General Job Order Contract to J&H Engineering General Contractors, Inc. for paving work
- Approved $8,300,000 Management Services Agreement with Anacapa Surgical Group for clinic operations (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026)
- Approved $188,783 amendment to contract with Water’s Edge Restaurant, increasing the maximum amount to $385,343
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Hybrid Special Meeting
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will hold a hybrid meeting on May 9, 2025, to review agenda items, hear public comments, and receive executive updates. In closed session, the Board will confer with legal counsel on three pending lawsuits: City of Oxnard v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, and OPV Coalition et al v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency.
- Agenda Review – consider and approve minor revisions to agenda items (Item 4)
- Public Comments – public may speak on agency matters not on the agenda (Item 5)
- Executive Officer's Comments – brief announcements on workforce activities (Item 6)
- Closed Session – conference with legal counsel on City of Oxnard lawsuit (Item 8)
- Closed Session – conference with legal counsel on Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition lawsuit (Item 9)
The board did not approve, deny, or table any items at this meeting. Members only reviewed existing litigation cases (City of Oxnard, Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition, OPV Coalition) and noted the Executive Officer title for public employee employment. The meeting was adjourned from closed session with no actionable decisions.
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will consider a series of applications to change property assessments on the local roll. Items include appeals from Patricia A. Kennedy Estate, Ventura Energy Storage LLC, Amazon.com Services LLC, and several commercial entities represented by Pivotal Tax Solutions. The board will also review stipulation agreements for items 35 through 50.
- Application 23/10455 & 23/10456 – Patricia A. Kennedy Estate
- Application 23/11134 – Ventura Energy Storage LLC
- Application 23/11148 – Amazon.com Services LLC
- Applications 23/11500‑23/11514 – Lithia Motors/Lithia Real Estate LLC (multiple filings)
- Stipulation agreements items 35‑50 – various applicants
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding requests from Camp Ramah in California for a Major Modification and Variance to its Conditional Use Permit. The commission is recommended to approve the project with a 50-year term and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
- Case Nos. PL18-0052 and PL23-0002: Request for continued operation, new structures, and legalization of existing structures at 385 Fairview Road, Ojai
- Request for variance regarding overnight population standards during summer months
- Discretionary tree permit for the removal of four protected Coast Live Oak trees
- Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The provided agenda text is primarily procedural boilerplate and does not list specific action items or discussion topics. It outlines the meeting's opening procedures, public comment rules, and the structure of the consent agenda.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items, all unanimously. Major actions included a $174,000 pesticide‑disposal contract, a $566,798 HUD Continuum of Care grant, and a $7,086,000 increase in purchasing authority for service agreements. Additional approvals covered health‑care contracts, behavioral‑health funding, and a rental‑assistance program.
- Approved $174,000 pesticide disposal agreement with Clean Harbors
- Approved $566,798 HUD Continuum of Care grant agreements
- Approved appointment of Cathy Bojorquez to the County Consolidated Oversight Board
- Approved $7,086,000 increase in purchasing authority for 30 annual service agreements plus five additional agreements
- Approved up to $2,500,000 per fiscal year dialysis services contract with Haemo‑Stat
- Increased health‑care plan expenditures to $10,276,000 for FY 2024‑25
- Approved $2,874,361 Mental Health Services Act youth project funding
- Approved $1,870,020 rental assistance agreement with Valentine Road LP
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 is meeting to hear applications and stipulations for changed property assessments. The goal of these hearings is to equalize the assessment of property on the local roll.
- Hearings for Westlake Portfolio LLC (Applications 22/10829 - 22/10831)
- Hearings for Albertsons LLC (Applications 22/11069, 22/11070, 23/11542, 23/11543)
- Hearings for The Vons Companies (Applications 22/11071 - 22/11091, 23/11552 - 23/11570)
- Hearings for TO Lakes LLC / Rick Caruso (Applications 22/11417, 23/10313, 24/10600)
- Hearings for Northshore Healthcare Holdings LLC and Northshore Healthcare LLC
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Hybrid Regular Meeting
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will vote to approve a letter supporting Assembly Bill 1466 and authorize the Agency Chair’s testimony on the bill. It will also consider contract modifications, including a $17,280 increase for Todd Groundwater services and a four‑month extension for Dudek services. Additional items include budget reports, a stewardship award presentation, and a resolution honoring Interim Executive Officer Arne Anselm.
- Approve and ratify the Agency support letter for Assembly Bill 1466 and authorize testimony in California Assembly policy committees
- Approve contract modification with Todd Groundwater, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount from $86,400 to $103,680 (effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026)
- Approve modification to the professional services contract with Dudek for a four‑month time extension only
- Present the 2025 John K. Flynn Groundwater Stewardship Award
- Adopt Resolution 2025-02 honoring Interim Executive Officer Arne Anselm for his service
The board adopted the consent agenda, approving the March 26 minutes, support letters for AB 1466, a contract extension with Dudek, budget reports, and a contract modification with Todd Groundwater. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑02 honoring Interim Executive Officer Arne Anselm. In closed session, the board appointed Jeff Palmer as Acting Interim Executive Officer. No action was taken on the Las Posas Valley Basin Optimization Yield Study schedule.
- Adopted consent agenda unanimously (all in favor)
- Approved March 26, 2025 board minutes (consent agenda)
- Approved support letters for Assembly Bills 1413 and 1466 (consent agenda)
- Authorized a four‑month extension to the Dudek professional services contract (consent agenda)
- Approved FY 2024‑25 mid‑year budget review and March budget‑to‑actual reports for FCGMA and LPV Watermaster (consent agenda)
- Authorized contract modification with Todd Groundwater for technical advisory services (consent agenda)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑02 honoring Arne Anselm, passed unanimously
- Appointed Jeff Palmer as Acting Interim Executive Officer (closed session action)
Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting
The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission will consider adopting the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and readopting the current fee schedule. The meeting will also include approval of legislative policies and review of annexation applications for the Ojai Valley Sanitary District.
- Adopt LAFCo Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Readopt LAFCo Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Adopt legislative policies for Calendar Year 2025
- Review Ojai Valley Sanitary District annexation applications
- Receive Ojai Valley Sanitary District presentation on wastewater service
The commission adopted its 2025 legislative policies, approved the FY 2025‑26 budget and kept the existing fee schedule unchanged. It received and filed the audited 2024 financial statements and the January‑March 2025 budget‑to‑actual reports. Staff was directed to write a letter of support for Ojai Valley Sanitary District’s grant applications to extend sewer service to disadvantaged neighborhoods.
- Approved FY 2025‑26 budget (6-0)
- Readopted existing fee schedule for FY 2025‑26 (6-0)
- Adopted 2025 legislative policies emphasizing water conservation and wildfire protection (6-0)
- Received and filed audited FY 2024 financial statements (6-0)
- Received and filed Jan‑Mar 2025 budget‑to‑actual reports (6-0)
- Approved minutes of Jan 15, 2025 meeting (6-0)
- Directed staff to prepare support letter for Ojai Valley grant applications (6-0)
- No action on Levine Act policies presentation
Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board will consider several public hearings, including rule amendments for permits and fees, the 2024 Air Toxics Hot Spots report, and a contract extension for an electric‑vehicle infrastructure incentive. The key decision is the approval of 28 grant requests totaling $2,348,022 under the Carl Moyer program for agricultural air quality projects.
- Adopt amendments to Rule 33, Part 70 permits and find them CEQA‑exempt
- Adopt amendments to Rule 42 permit fees and find them CEQA‑exempt
- Approve the 2024 Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Annual Report
- Extend the South Central Coast California EV Infrastructure Project incentive term to Dec 31 2025
- Approve $2,348,022 in Carl Moyer grants for new agricultural air quality projects
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board adopted amendments to Rule 33 (permits) and Rule 42 (permit fees), each finding a CEQA exemption. It approved the 2024 Air Toxics Hot Spots Program annual report, extended the term of an electric‑vehicle infrastructure incentive agreement, and authorized $2,348,022 in grant funding for new agricultural air quality projects.
- Adopted amendments to Rule 33, Part 70 (Permits) and declared CEQA exemption (Item #9)
- Adopted amendments to Rule 42 (Permit Fees) and declared CEQA exemption (Item #10)
- Approved the 2024 Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Annual Report (Item #11)
- Approved Amendment No. 3 to the EV Infrastructure Incentive Agreement, extending term to Dec 31 2025 (Item #12)
- Approved 28 Carl Moyer grant requests totaling $2,348,022 (Item #12)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will consider minor agenda revisions and approve consent agenda items 9 through 39. It will receive and file the report on the count of cash in custody of the Treasury for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024‑25. The Board will also approve the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting and allow general public comments.
- Agenda Review – approve minor revisions to board items and attachments
- Consent Agenda Items 9‑39 – routine approvals without discussion
- Report on Count of Cash in Custody of Treasury – third quarter FY 2024‑25
- Approval of minutes from the County and Special Districts meeting on March 18, 2025
- General Public Comments – citizen presentations on non‑agenda matters
The board approved a resolution to dissolve the Oak View Advisory Commission and authorized several consent items, including a $120,815 increase to the CivicWell contract, the appointment of Mark Sewell to the Medi‑Cal Managed Care Commission, and a lease for a 5.17‑acre site at Oxnard Airport. Additional approvals covered the five‑year capital improvement plan for Camarillo and Oxnard airports, a $210,000 civil legal services contract, an amendment to the fire protection reimbursement agreement, and a lease for the Commercial Fishing Marina at Channel Islands Harbor.
- Approved resolution dissolving Oak View Advisory Commission
- Approved amendment to CivicWell contract increasing amount by $120,815
- Approved appointment of Mark Sewell to Ventura County Medi‑Cal Managed Care Commission
- Approved lease for 5.17‑acre site at 1601 W. Fifth Street, Oxnard Airport with Axis Air, LLC
- Approved five‑year capital improvement plan for Camarillo and Oxnard Airports
- Approved $210,000 contract for civil legal services for Family Justice Center
- Approved amendment to Fire Protection District reimbursement agreement
- Approved lease for Commercial Fishing Marina at Channel Islands Harbor Parcel X‑1A
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will consider a series of applications and stipulations for changed assessments, many of which are continuances under two‑year waivers. Items include appeals from Robert L. Diamond Living Trust, Baxalta US Inc., Ventura Energy Storage LLC, GH Camarillo LLC, and ROIC California LLC. Several status hearings are approved to be conducted remotely.
- Applications 21/10433‑21/10436 – Robert L. Diamond Living Trust (two‑year waiver, multiple continuances)
- Applications 21/10664‑21/10670 – Baxalta US Inc. (two‑year waiver, multiple postponements and continuances)
- Application 22/10715 – Ventura Energy Storage LLC (two‑year waiver, multiple continuances)
- Applications 22/11285‑22/11286 – GH Camarillo LLC (status hearings, remote attendance approved)
- Applications 23/10974‑23/10984 – ROIC California LLC (two‑year waiver, status hearing, remote attendance approved)
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The Board of Directors will select a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 and assign members to agency committees. The body is also reviewing annual reports for the Oxnard Subbasin, Pleasant Valley Basin, and Las Posas Valley Basin for Water Year 2024.
- Contract modification with Peckham & McKenney for Executive Officer recruitment increasing the limit to $30,000
- Professional services contract with Regional Government Services for Las Posas Valley groundwater reporting
- Approval of Water Year 2024 Annual Reports for Oxnard Subbasin, Pleasant Valley Basin, and Las Posas Valley Basin
- Nomination of Robert Hampson to the Calleguas ASR Study Group
- Selection of two board members for the John K. Flynn Groundwater Stewardship Award nominating committee
The board adopted the consent agenda, re‑selected its chair, vice‑chair and committee assignments for 2025, appointed a nominating ad‑hoc committee for the John K. Flynn award, approved a contract modification with Peckham & McKenney to raise the recruitment limit to $30,000, and authorized the submission of the 2024 Las Posas Valley Basin annual report. All motions passed with all in favor.
- Adopted consent agenda (budget reports, annual reports, nominations, contract authorizations) – all in favor
- Selected Chair Eugene F. West, Vice‑Chair Kelly Long, and standing committee assignments for 2025 – all in favor
- Appointed Chair West and Director Craviotto to the 2025 John K. Flynn Groundwater Stewardship Award Nominating Ad‑Hoc Committee – all in favor
- Approved contract modification with Peckham & McKenney, increasing the not‑to‑exceed limit to $30,000 for Executive Officer recruitment – all in favor
- Authorized Agency staff to submit the 2024 Annual Report for the Las Posas Valley Basin to the California Department of Water Resources – all in favor
- Approved minutes of the January 22, 2025 regular meeting – all in favor
- Approved minutes of the February 12, 2025 special meeting – all in favor
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. The Board will review the consent agenda, including a second amendment to Pets for Life.
- Approval of a Second Amendment to Pets for Life
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 is meeting to hear applications and stipulations for changed property assessments. The board will review requests to equalize property assessments on the local roll.
- Multiple assessment applications for Tesla Energy Operations, Inc.
- Request to approve a corrected stipulation agreement for Sysco Corporation and Subsidiaries
- Assessment applications for American Multi-Cinema, Inc.
- Assessment applications for Madera-Simi LLC and AK Azusa LLC
- Assessment applications for Simi Entertainment Plaza, LLC and FR JH 10 LLC
Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting
The Air Pollution Control Board will consider several grant funding requests for air quality projects and a clean air shelter. The board will also vote on ratifying a grant agreement for the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program.
- Grant of up to $200,000 for a clean air shelter at the Ray D. Prueter Library
- Seven marine air quality project grants totaling $794,134
- Eight agricultural air quality project grants totaling $694,806
- Ratification of a $3,079,079 grant agreement for the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and administrative opening items. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will hold a status hearing on dozens of applications, primarily from Los Robles Regional Medical Center and related entities, requesting approval of large reduction stipulation agreements. The board will also hear applications for Carl H. Renezeder and conduct routine business such as swearing in a new member and taking public comments. Decisions will be made by majority vote on the presented stipulations.
- Application 18/10014 – Los Robles Regional Medical Center (2014 personal property) – request for large reduction stipulation agreement.
- Application 18/10015 – Los Robles Regional Medical Center (2015 personal property) – request for large reduction stipulation agreement.
- Application 18/10016 – Los Robles Regional Medical Center (2016 personal property) – request for large reduction stipulation agreement.
- Application 22/11434 – Los Robles Surgicenter LLC (2018 personal property) – request for large reduction stipulation agreement.
- Applications 30‑32 – Carl H. Renezeder – multiple years, continued status hearings.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will open with a call to order, roll call, and a pledge of allegiance. Items 9 through 29 will be considered as a consent agenda, and the Board will review minor revisions to agenda items and Levine Act disclosures. The Board will approve the minutes from the February 11 meeting and hear general public comments. Finally, the Board will vote to ratify the County Executive Office Sustainability Division’s application to the California Governor’s Office.
- Consent Agenda Items 9 through 29 (routine, non‑controversial items)
- Agenda Review – approval of minor revisions and Levine Act disclosures
- Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting
- General public comments – up to 2 minutes per speaker
- Ratification of County Executive Office Sustainability Division’s application to the California Governor’s Office
Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer will hold a hearing on sixteen pending assessment appeal applications to equalize property assessments on the local roll. The agenda also includes a review of minor revisions to hearing officer items and a period for public comments on assessment‑appeal matters. Several applications are noted as postponed, continued, or have pending data submissions.
- Applications 22/11605‑22/11611 (Peter C. Butcher) – postponed from 7/22/2024 and continued from 10/21/2024
- Application 23/10172 (Cuitlahuac Osornio) – continued with data due to Assessor by 9/21/2024
- Application 23/11262 (Neil G. Socquet) – continued with data due to Assessor by 1/25/2025
- Application 24/10027 (Lisa K. Fitzgerald) – represented by Law Office of Vivian K. Christiansen, APC, confirmed appearance 1/6/2025
- Application 24/10183 (Christopher Kofron) – confirmed appearance 1/15/2025, preliminary stipulation on file 2/18/2025
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Special Meeting
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will approve a legal services agreement with Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP for representation in City of Oxnard appeals. It will also vote to support a legislative proposal to amend California Water Code Section 10726.6, changing the process for challenging groundwater sustainability plans. Additional items include budget reports, a new watermaster appointment, and several informational presentations.
- Approve legal services agreement with Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP for City of Oxnard v. FCGMA appeals
- Support legislative amendment to Water Code Section 10726.6 regarding groundwater plan challenges
- Approve revised First Periodic Evaluation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Oxnard Subbasin
- Appointment of Jeff Palmer as representative for Ventura County Waterworks Districts 1 & 19 on the Las Posas Valley Watermaster Policy Advisory Committee
- Receive and file budget-to-actual financial reports for January 2025 (FCGMA and LPV Watermaster)
Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting
The Air Pollution Control Board will meet to establish service rates and fees for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board is also considering personnel appointments, administrative policy updates, and the acceptance of federal grant funding.
- Public hearing to establish service rates and fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Acceptance of $662,488 EPA grant for Multipollutant Air Monitoring
- Adoption of two full-time equivalent fixed-term Air Quality Specialist I positions
- Amendments to administrative manual regarding workplace violence, sexual harassment, and ethics policies
- Approval of a new employment agreement and merit increase for the Air Pollution Control Officer
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. The only substantive item listed is the receipt of a semiannual report on employee fraud hotline activity.
- Semiannual Report of Employee Fraud Hotline Activity for July through December 2024
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will hear applications to equalize property assessments. The meeting includes a swearing-in for a new board member and allows public comment via Zoom or phone.
- Swearing-in of Assessment Appeals Board Member Debra C. Cohen
- Hear application 21/10601 for Jose G. Reveles
- Hear application 22/10711 for Albany Apartments of Oxnard LLC
- Hear application 22/10829-10831 for Westlake Portfolio LLC
- Hear application 22/11417 for TO Lakes LLC (Rick Caruso)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct regular business and review a consent agenda. The provided text is a partial agenda and contains only procedural items and the start of the consent agenda.
- Change Order No. 1 to the CGI Advantage Cloud Agreement
City Selection Committee Meeting
The Committee is meeting to elect its 2025 Chair and Vice Chair and review amended bylaws. The body will also appoint city representatives to various regional boards and commissions.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Calendar Year 2025
- Appointment of two regular members and alternate members to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board
- Appointment of a Director and Alternate Director to the Association of Water Agencies of Ventura County Board of Directors
- Appointment of a Regular Commissioner to the Ventura County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)
- Appointment of a Commissioner to the Ventura County Transportation Commission for a four-year term
Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board will consider several action items, including approving a professional services contract with Hallmark Group for $7,000 and a certified audit contract with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for up to $59,600. The board will also discuss extending the Las Posas Valley Basin operating yield to 40,000 acre‑feet through Water Year 2025 and will vote on denying Del Norte Water Company’s protest and refund request. Additional items include recruiting an Agency Executive Officer and reviewing budget‑to‑actual reports.
- Approve $7,000 Hallmark Group contract for staffing analysis services (effective Oct 1 2024–Dec 31 2025).
- Approve up to $59,600 Brown Armstrong contract for certified financial audit and review services (effective Jan 22 2025–Feb 12 2027).
- Extend Las Posas Valley Basin operating yield to 40,000 acre‑feet through Water Year 2025.
- Deny Del Norte Water Company’s protest of 2023 basin assessment and request for refund.
- Approve draft description, qualifications and compensation for the Agency Executive Officer position.
Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board
The Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board will consider several agenda items, including filing a notice of proposed bylaw amendments and a letter appointing Valerie Minott‑Mitchell as a regular member. The board will adopt resolutions approving the recognized obligation payment schedules and administrative budgets for the Successor Agencies of San Buenaventura, Moorpark, Oxnard and Fillmore for the period July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. These actions set the fiscal framework for the agencies for fiscal year 2025‑26.
- Receive and file notice of proposed amendments to the Board’s bylaws.
- Receive and file letter appointing Valerie Minott‑Mitchell as regular member and Emily Day as alternate, effective Dec 20 2024.
- Adopt resolutions approving recognized obligation payment schedules and administrative budgets for the Successor Agencies of San Buenaventura, Moorpark, Oxnard and Fillmore for July 1 2025‑June 30 2026.
Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting
The Commission will hold public hearings to review the Municipal Service Review and sphere of influence for the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, as well as the sphere of influence for the Gold Coast Transit District. The body will also elect its 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
- Annexation of a 1.35-acre portion of Brown Barranca drainage facility to the City of San Buenaventura
- Time extension for Ventura River Water District annexation of Parcel D (LAFCo 23-23B)
- Public hearing for Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Municipal Service Review
- Sphere of influence reviews for Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency and Gold Coast Transit District
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will consider a public comment letter submitted by Teresa Jordan. The board will vote on County Counsel's request to approve modifications to the Administrative Policy Manual, General Information Chapter II‑11. The board will also consider authorizing the Public Works Agency director to release a flowage easement by quitclaim that encumbers real property near State Route 101.
- Item 10 – General public comment letter from Teresa Jordan
- Item 11 – County Counsel approval of modifications to Administrative Policy Manual, General Information Chapter II‑11
- Item 40 – Public Works Agency authorization to release a flowage easement by quitclaim near State Route 101
Assessment Appeals Board Meeting
The Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board will hold status hearings on a series of applications submitted by Los Robles Regional Medical Center and related entities. Each listed application is continued for a status hearing only, with data due to the Assessor by August 23, 2024. The board will also consider continuances for GH Camarillo LLC appeals. No decisions on assessment changes are scheduled at this meeting.
- Application 18/10014 – Los Robles Regional Medical Center, 2014 Year Personal Property
- Application 18/10015 – Los Robles Regional Medical Center, 2015 Year Personal Property
- Application 22/11434 – Los Robles Surgicenter LLC, 2018 Year Personal Property
- Application 22/11285 – GH Camarillo LLC, 2022 Year Real Property (prospective base value appeal)
- Application 22/11286 – GH Camarillo LLC, 2022 Year Personal Property appeal