Tag: Ventura County Board of Supervisors

Bilingual report — Ventura County Board of Supervisors approve acceptance of grant to expand pet support program

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — On Tuesday, March 18, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the acceptance of a grant provided in partnership from the Humane Society of the United States and the Ventura County Community Foundation to support and expand the Pets for Life program, an initiative through Ventura County Animals Services (VCAS). This funding will allow VCAS to continue providing essential services that help families in need keep their beloved pets at home, rather than surrender them due to financial hardship or housing instability.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Board of Supervisors to hold public hearing pertaining to the Planning Director’s request to revoke the conditional use permit to operate the Santa Clara Wastewater Treatment Facility

by Community Contributor • March 21, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — A public hearing, as provided by law, will be held by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura CA 93009, County Government Center, Hall of Administration, Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, to consider and decide the Planning Director’s request for revocation of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 960, as modified by LU06-0011, that authorizes a wastewater treatment facility, commonly known as Santa Clara Wastewater (SCWW) Treatment Facility or also as “RI-NU,” Case No. PL23-0121. The Board will consider the related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination for the project at this hearing.

Bilingual commentary — Ventura County Board of Supervisors ratify declaration of local emergency for Ventura County following February storms

by Community Contributor • February 14, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — On Tuesday, February 13, the Board of Supervisors, voted to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency put forth by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services to secure federal disaster assistance in relation to the storms that affected the county beginning on February 4. The vote to ratify occurred following the date of the proclamation since the Board of Supervisors was not in session on the date the proclamation was authored.

“The prospective funding that we would receive from FEMA is essential to our ability as a county to support residents as we perform repairs to local infrastructure that sustained major damage,” said Kelly Long, Chair of the Board of Supervisors. “We hope these funds can quickly become available to assist the County in covering the costs related to the most recent storms.”

Bilingual report — Ventura County Board of Supervisors authorizes tolling agreement for lawsuits challenging Programmatic Environmental Impact Report for Santa Susana Field Laboratory Clean-up Project

by Community Contributor • January 16, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — On Tuesday, Jan. 9, by unanimous vote, the Board of Supervisors authorized the signing of a tolling agreement concerning the Santa Susana Field Laboratory Clean-Up Project. Parties to the agreement include the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, The Boeing Company, the United States on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the City of Los Angeles, the City of Simi Valley, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of Ventura.

The tolling agreement clarifies and extends the deadline for the filing of potential lawsuits challenging the Programmatic Environmental Impact Report for the clean-up project which was certified by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control in July 2023.

Bilingual report — Gina Johnson appointed Chief Probation Officer for the Ventura County Probation Agency

by Community Contributor • July 12, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA — Through unanimous vote, the Board of Supervisors (on July 11) appointed Gina Johnson to the position of Chief Probation Officer, effective July 11, 2023. Chief Johnson has served the Probation Agency since 1991. For the past 10 years, she has served as the Chief Deputy Probation Officer and, most recently, the Interim Chief Probation Officer.

“Chief Johnson has been with the department for 33 years and seen every nook and cranny of the organization,” said Chair of the Board of Supervisors, Matt LaVere. “The Probation Agency is a complex organization and I have all the confidence in the world that she will succeed in this role.”

Bilingual report — Ventura County Board of Supervisors graduate from Ventura County Public Works (VCPWA) University

by Community Contributor • May 26, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors graduated from Ventura County Public Works (VCPWA) University. The university was set up to provide detailed information to the Supervisors of the work, goals, and accomplishments of VCPWA. Each Supervisor received detailed briefings on:

Central Services with services in clerical, fiscal, real estate, health and safety, technology, facilities, payroll, and human resources.
Engineering Services which include the capital program, project management, facilities contracting, land development flood damage mitigation, and land surveying.
Roads & Transportation and the planning, design, funding, operating, and maintaining of the 542 miles of the county’s unincorporated road system and public transit needs for the unincorporated areas.

Bilingual report — Board of Supervisors celebrate County employees with 25 years or more of service

by Community Contributor • May 24, 2023 • Comments Off

In appreciation of their service and dedication to the County, the Board of Supervisors presented 18 employees with Employee Recognition Awards during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 23. Reserved for staff who have 25 years or more of continuous service to the County, employees from the Assessor’s Office, Department of Child Support Services, District Attorney’s Office, Fire Department, General Services Agency, Health Care Agency, Human Services Agency, Information Technology Services Department, Public Works Agency, Probation Agency, and the Sheriff’s Office received awards. The staff who were honored were recognized for having served across County agencies between 25 and 40 years, with their career spans totaling a combined 510 years of service.

“It’s amazing when you survey the number of years in combined service to the community,” said Matt LaVere, Chair of the Board of Supervisors. “Each of these employees made an intentional decision that their career was going to be in service to the residents of Ventura County. Each one has done an exceptional job across our many County agencies and represent true public servants.”

American Medical Response Ventura County and Gold Coast Ambulance Are Prepared to Respond to County’s RFP for Services

by Community Contributor • July 27, 2022 • Comments Off

At the July 26, 2022, Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board voted to place the emergency ambulance service contract out for competitive bid. The current contract for American Medical Response (AMR) Ventura County, and its affiliate Gold Coast Ambulance, is up in 2024, with two one-year extensions at the County’s option, if needed, to 2026.

“AMR Ventura County and Gold Coast Ambulance are proud to have provided our amazing community with more than 70 years of reliable, high-quality medical care and emergency transport services,” said Mike Sanders, regional director of AMR Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. “As with any long-term contract, we understand and respect the decision for the County to go out to bid — this ensures an equitable process.”

Bilingual report — Dr. Sevet Johnson selected as Interim County Executive Officer

by Community Contributor • March 22, 2022 • Comments Off

The Board of Supervisors has unanimously selected Dr. Sevet Johnson to serve as Interim County Executive Officer effective March 23, 2022. As part of this role, the Interim County Executive Officer will also be the Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board. The Board also unanimously agreed to conduct a nationwide recruitment for the permanent County Executive Officer. “Our Board would like to thank Dr. Johnson for stepping up during this time,” said Chair of the Board Carmen Ramirez. “We are confident in her ability to help lead as we begin a search for the next County Executive Officer.”

“Thank you for this opportunity and vote of confidence. I look forward to working with your Board to supporting all functions of the County and to working with all stakeholders during this time as we look for our new CEO,” said Dr. Sevet Johnson.

Bilingual report — Board of Supervisors Approves $12.7 Million to Fund All Eligible Businesses in Fourth Business Assistance Grant Program

by Community Contributor • October 20, 2021 • Comments Off

The Board of Supervisors has approved $12.7 million in additional funding for the County’s Business Assistance Grant program, totaling $70 million in financial assistance. Following an overwhelming response of 1,455 applications in the fourth round of the program, the additional funds will allow nearly 1,100 eligible businesses and nonprofits to receive grants. The Board also authorized $3.7 million in unused program funds from the third round of grants to supplement funding to all eligible businesses and organizations in the fourth round. At the completion of the fourth round, over 7,000 businesses will have received $10,000 in grant funding.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Board of Supervisors approves $2.55 billion balanced budget for FY 2021-2022

by Community Contributor • June 22, 2021 • Comments Off

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a $2.55 billion balanced Budget for FY 2021-2022 at Monday’s Budget Hearing. “This budget, at the direction of the Board, represents the culmination of over six months of work with departments, the fiscal team, the Board and community. What results is a real focus on pandemic recovery, both the health and economic impacts,” said County Executive Officer Mike Powers. “The budget also supports sustaining critical core services of health, social and safety services, streets and roads, investment in capital as well as IT infrastructure. At the same time, it enhances what the Board has identified as a priority including public health, mental health, services for individuals facing homelessness and climate action.”

Ventura County Board of Supervisors to hold Special meeting on Dec. 8

by Community Contributor • December 7, 2020 • Comments Off

IN RESPONSE TO THE DECLARED STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCIES DUE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RECENT ORDER TO LIMIT INDOOR OPERATIONS AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE TO HELP SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, THE HALL OF ADMINISTRATION IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. TO FIND OUT HOW YOU MAY ELECTRONICALLY ATTEND THE BOARD MEETING AND PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 2 OF THIS AGENDA

Claudia Bautista to lead County of Ventura’s Public Defender’s Office

by Community Contributor • October 20, 2020 • Comments Off

By a unanimous vote on October 20, the Board of Supervisors accepted the recommendation of County Executive Officer Mike Powers to appoint Claudia Bautista as the County’s new Chief Public Defender. Bautista will take over the position after the retirement of Public Defender Todd Howeth.

Melissa Livingston named Director of the Ventura County Human Services Agency

by Community Contributor • June 9, 2020 • Comments Off

By a unanimous vote on June 8, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the recommendation of County Executive Officer Mike Powers to appoint Melissa Livingston as the Director of the Human Services Agency.

“Melissa has been an influential County leader during her 40 years of service,” said County Executive Officer Mike Powers. “She has been a great partner and an integral member of our County leadership team in supporting the mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate services for our diverse communities. Dedicated, bright and compassionate, she has dedicated her life to helping the most vulnerable. She is exceptionally well qualified, and this is critical, especially as our community recovers from the impacts of COVID-19.”

Ventura County Board of Supervisors to hold Special Meeting on March 25

by Community Contributor • March 23, 2020 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors’ will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Attached is the official Special meeting agenda, which is being held IN ADDITION to the Regular Meeting (agenda) that…

Bilingual report: Jan. 21 — Special Board of Supervisors Meeting to be held in Thousand Oaks

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2020 • Comments Off

THOUSAND OAKS — On January 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors will hold a special evening meeting in the Thousand Oaks City Council Chambers at the Civic Arts Plaza/Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. This…

Ventura County Board of Supervisors approve extension of contract for County Executive Officer

by Community Contributor • December 20, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA — On Tuesday, December 17, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend the contract for County Executive Officer, Mike Powers, through December 2024. Each of the five Board members commented on the excellent work of Powers, citing…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Probation Agency and Superior Court expand Pretrial Assessment and Monitoring Services program with $3 million agreement

by Community Contributor • October 11, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors has authorized an agreement between the Ventura County Superior Court and the Ventura County Probation Agency to continue the Pretrial Risk Assessment and Monitoring Services program. The Superior Court was awarded more than $3 million…

Bilingual report: Board hears progress in county’s economic vitality

by Community Contributor • July 10, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors received a report in June on the implementation of the County of Ventura Economic Vitality Strategic Plan (EVSP). The plan provides a framework to support the county’s long-term economic vitality. “The County’s Economic Vitality…

Bilingual report: Supervisors pass strongest County budget ever

by Community Contributor • June 26, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a budget of $2.309 billion for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 on June 17, 2019. It is the strongest budget in County history and, overall, is slightly higher – 3.2 percent – than the…

‘Rooster Keeping’ Ordinance adopted by Ventura County Board of Supervisors. Bilingual applications available

by Community Contributor • May 2, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has adopted the Rooster Keeping Ordinance (VCO §§ 4494.1-5), the intent of which is to curtail game fowl crowding, address the public noise and odor nuisance associated with game fowl farming…

Ventura County Board of Supervisors Honors Boys & Girls Club with Health Champion Award

by Community Contributor • March 21, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors honored the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme with the Partnership for a Healthy Ventura County’s Health Champion Award. The award is presented each year to a…

Supervisors further expand assistance for victims of the Hill and Woolsey fires

by Community Contributor • December 4, 2018 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors at their Dec. 4 meeting took additional steps to assist county residents affected by the Hill and Woolsey fires. In these three latest actions, the Board voted unanimously to establish a local debris removal…

Bilingual report: Enforcement of oversized vehicle parking ban in Oak View to begin

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2018 • Comments Off

VENTURA — On June 19th, the County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance prohibiting the parking of Oversized Vehicles in Oak View. Sixteen signs have now been installed along Oak View streets and enforcement of the ordinance can begin. The…

Ventura County Supervisors honor five environmental champions with Earth Day Awards

by Community Contributor • April 19, 2018 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors honored five 2018 Ventura County Earth Day Awards recipients at their Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Board meeting. The awards honor individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to support sustainable living and environmentally…