Meeting
 




SEVET JOHNSON
County Executive Officer and
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors


ROSA GONZALEZ
Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board
(805) 654-2251


TIFFANY N. NORTH
County Counsel







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REGULAR
MEETING
AGENDA


November 07, 2023

8:30 AM

Board of Supervisors
Ventura County


County Government Center
Hall of Administration
Board of Supervisors
Hearing Room
800 S. Victoria Avenue.
Ventura, California 93009
MEMBERS
OF THE BOARD
 
MATT LAVERE, District 1, CHAIR
City of Ventura, Montalvo, Saticoy, Ojai Valley, City of Ojai, Upper Ojai Valley, Riverpark, Northwest Oxnard, North Coast, and West Lockwood Valley
 
JEFF GORELL, District 2
City of Thousand Oaks, Northern and Eastern Portions of the City of Camarillo, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Hidden Valley, Lake Sherwood, Somis, Las Posas Valley, Camarillo Springs, Camarillo Heights, Casa Conejo, Santa Rosa Valley, and South Coast
 
KELLY LONG, District 3, VICE CHAIR
Central and Southern Portions of the City of Camarillo, Northeast Oxnard, El Rio, Nyeland Acres, City of Santa Paula, City of Fillmore, Piru, and East Lockwood Valley

JANICE S. PARVIN, District 4
City of Simi Valley, City of  Moorpark, Box Canyon, Bell Canyon, Chatsworth Peak, Home Acres, Santa Susana Knolls, Sinaloa Lake, Tierra Rejada Valley, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and Moorpark College

VIANEY LOPEZ, District 5
Central and Southern Portions of the City of Oxnard, City of Port Hueneme, Oxnard Plain, Oxnard Shores, Mandalay Bay, Silver Strand, Hollywood Beach, Hollywood By the Sea, Channel Islands Harbor, California State University Channel Islands, Naval Base Ventura County, California Air National Guard, Oxnard Airport, Ormond Beach Wetlands, and Channel Islands National Park
Welcome to the Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura, also sitting as the Governing Board of the County Service Areas, Fire Protection District, Lake Sherwood Community Services District, Watershed Protection District, Ventura County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, Ventura County Library, Ventura County Public Financing Authority, and the Waterworks Districts.
 

LEGAL NOTICES

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

Persons who require accommodation for any audio, visual, language, or other disability to review an agenda, or to participate in a meeting of the Board of Supervisors per the American Disabilities Act (ADA), may obtain assistance by requesting such accommodation by calling (805) 654-2251 or emailing [email protected].  Any such request for accommodation should be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting for which assistance is requested.

All agenda reports and supporting data, including those filed in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.5 (b) (1) and (2) are available from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Office, Ventura County Government Center, Hall of Administration, 4th Floor, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California.  The same materials will be available and attached with each associated agenda item, when received, at the following website: 
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Documents including staff materials, comment emails and letters, photos, etc., distributed to the Board of Supervisors regarding any agenda item during an open session or after the meeting concluded, are posted online and made available for public inspection at
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DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
(Levine Act – Government Code section 84308)
 

Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid contracts, labor contracts, or personal employment contracts with County of Ventura employees), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023.  Members of the Board of Supervisors who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject agenda item and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the subject agenda item.  Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing. 

Additionally, any party to an agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid contracts, labor contracts, or personal employment contracts with County of Ventura employees), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements is required, to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 made by them or their agent to any Board member or candidate after January 1, 2023. The disclosure must include the name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution, if any; the name of the recipient; the amount of the contribution; and the date the contribution was made. Any financially interested participant to such an agenda item is strongly urged to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 made by them or their agent to any Board member or candidate after January 1, 2023.

The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.

Board agenda items subject to the Levine Act are marked with the following notation on the agenda:  LEVINE ACT ITEM


PUBLIC COMMENT

Public comment is the opportunity for members of the public to participate in meetings by addressing the Board of Supervisors in connection with one or more agenda or non-agenda items. Public comments by a member of the public at a single meeting are limited to a cumulative total of five minutes at such meeting unless the time allotment is increased or decreased by the Chair depending on the number of speakers. The public comment period during the opening part of the meeting to address non-agenda items is limited to 30 minutes total for all speakers; this 30-minute limit does not apply to items on the agenda.

To maintain a public meeting environment conductive and welcoming to receiving public comments from all members of the public, the audience is discouraged from engaging in displays of support or opposition to staff reports or public comments, including clapping, yelling, booing, hissing or cheering, that may create a disruptive environment for members of the public wishing to participate. Any person who disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of a meeting will be instructed to cease the disruptive conduct. Failure to do so may result in that person being removed from the meeting.

Members of the public who would like to augment their comments with visual or audio presentations using County equipment must submit their materials to the Clerk of the Board for review at least 24 hours before the meeting before use of County equipment will be allowed. The review will be conducted to determine only whether the materials are on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board, would be disruptive of the meeting, or would foster illegality, such as identity theft. If it is determined that materials are about matters not within the Board’s jurisdiction, or would be disruptive of the meeting, or would foster illegality, use of County equipment will not be allowed.
 


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Streaming and remote public participation are provided as a public convenience.  In the event of technical difficulties experienced during a meeting, streaming and remote participation may be limited or discontinued although the meeting itself may continue with the Board taking subsequent final actions.


Public Participation

The Clerk of the Board offers various methods for public participation. Zoom registration is strongly encouraged for remote and in-person public comment participation options. To find out how you may provide public comment, please refer to the instructions below or at www.ventura.org/boscomment Public comments may be provided using one of the following options:
 

Email or Mail Public Comment in Advance of the Meeting

If you wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item by email or mail, please submit your comment by 12:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Board meeting. Indicate in the Subject Line the Agenda item number (e.g., Item No. 9) on which you are commenting. Your email or written comment will be distributed to the Board of Supervisors and placed into the item’s record of the Board meeting. Public Comments submitted in writing are public records and subject to disclosure.  An unredacted version is made available when records are requested by a Public Records Act request. Please do not submit personal contact information you do not want to be made public. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at [email protected] or mail to:

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
800 S. Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA  93009

In-Person Public Comment

If you would like to provide a verbal comment in person during the meeting, you may pre-register at www.ventura.org/boscomment. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.  You will receive an automated email from Zoom that confirms your registration. You will not need the Zoom connection information provided in the confirmation email since you will be participating in person. Upon arrival at the meeting location listed above, check in with the Clerk of the Board staff. When your name is called for public comment, please proceed to the podium. If you do not wish to pre-register but would like to provide in-person comments at the meeting, you must check in with the Clerk of the Board staff prior to the agenda item being called.
 

Remote Public Comment using Zoom or Telephone

To make public comment remotely during the meeting, register at www.ventura.org/boscomment. We encourage you to register in advance of the meeting to ensure that you receive the Zoom credentials prior to the item being heard. Requests to make live public comment on an agenda item will be accepted until the public comment period for each agenda item is complete. If you wish to make comments, you must be connected to the meeting via Zoom prior to the close of the public comment periodPlease review the Zoom instructions on the registration page to help ensure there are no technical difficulties during your comments and familiarize yourself with procedures using Zoom.

For video, press the Raise Hand button on Zoom when the item you wish to speak on is being discussed. When it is near your time to speak, please accept the Zoom prompt which asks you to be promoted to a panelist.

For telephone Press *9 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand in Zoom when the item you wish to speak on is being discussed. When it is near your time to speak, please accept the Zoom prompt which asks you to unmute, by pressing *6.

 

 

OPENING

1.

Call to Order.

2.

Roll Call.

Members Present:        Jeff Gorell, Janice S. Parvin, Vianey Lopez, Kelly Long and Matt
                                        LaVere


Staff Present:                Sevet Johnson, County Executive Officer,
                                       Tiffany N. North, County Counsel,
                                       Jeffery S. Burgh, Auditor-Controller,
                                       Lori Key, Senior Deputy Clerk of the Board, and
                                       Mia Martinez, Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board

3.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

4.

Minutes of the meeting of the County and Special Districts governed by the Board held Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

5.

Agenda Review.
Item 8 – PUBLIC COMMENTS – comment letter from Ann Dorsey has been submitted.

Item 15 – COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE – Receive and File a list of Ceremonial Proclamations to be presented outside of a Board of Supervisors meeting – a revised Attachment A has been provided.

Item 24 – HEALTH CARE AGENCY – Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director to administer privately purchased Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) to protect eligible high-risk infants against Respiratory Syncytial Virus – a Board letter has been submitted, additionally agenda page 8 has been revised to reflect the change in the Board letter subject and 3 comment letters have been submitted.

Item 56 – COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE – Approval of an amendment to the Tri-County Regional Energy Network Energy Efficiency programs – a PowerPoint presentation has been submitted.

Item 59 – GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY – Authorization for the General Services Director to participate in the Southern California Edison Charge Ready Transport Program – a PowerPoint presentation has been submitted.

Item 61 – COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE – Receive and file a report and provide direction regarding the proposed use of Arts Community funds – 11 comment letters have been submitted.

Item 62 – GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY – Authorization for the General Services Agency to execute the Oak Dell Ball Field 10-year lease to Ojai Valley Baseball League – REQUEST REMOVAL FROM THE AGENDA. 

Item 70 – COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE – Adoption of the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Agreement with the Criminal Justice Attorneys Association – a Board letter and exhibits 1-3 have been submitted.

Item 73 – COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER AND REGISTER OF VOTERS – Receive and File a presentation regarding the upcoming Statewide Presidential Primary Election cycle – 8 comment letters have been submitted.

Item 75 – COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE – Community Forum to provide information to the Public concerning Immigration and Customs Enforcement Access to Individuals Housed in County Jail Facilities in 2022 – 3 public comment letters and a PowerPoint from Willie Lubka have been provided.




 




 

6.

Moment of Inspiration - Jim McHugh, Veteran Services Officer, Captain US Navy (Retired).

7.

Consent Agenda Items 11 through 45.

8.

Public Comments - Citizen presentations regarding County related matters NOT appearing on this agenda. (See Guidelines above)

9.

CEO Comments - Brief announcements and report on CEO and County workforce activities.

10.

Board Comments - Comments by Board members on matters they deem appropriate including memorial adjournments. A Board member may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. A Board member may also provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, or request staff to report back to the Board at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter. The Board may also direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda items are routine and non-controversial. Items are reviewed and approved together, as recommended and without discussion, unless an item is pulled for separate action by the Board on the Regular Agenda. Consent items are heard at the Board's discretion and may be heard at any time during the meeting.
 

COUNTY COUNSEL

11.

Adoption of Policy for Inclusion in County Administrative Policy Manual at Chapter II-22 Regarding Distribution of Event Tickets and Passes that are Acquired or Received by the County.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

12.

Approval of, and Authorization for, the Human Resources Director to Distribute, Calendar Year 2022 Medical Loss Ratio Premium Rebates to Subscribers Enrolled in the Ventura County Health Care Plan as of the Distribution Date and Authorization to Process a One-time Reduction to their Total Bi-Weekly Premium Amount as a Credit of Approximately $50.00.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

13.

Approval of, and Ratification of the County Executive Office Sustainability Division's (Division) Submission of an Application to the U.S. Department of Energy for a Buildings Upgrade Prize in the Amount of $200,000 to Expand Tri-County Regional Energy Network's (3C-REN) Energy Efficiency Programs; Approval of, and Ratification of the Division's Submission of an Application to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency for an Inflation Reduction Act – Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Grant in the Amount of $1,000,000 to Develop Regional Climate Mitigation Plans; and Authorization for County Executive Officer to Accept Both Funding Awards and Sign Any Related Agreements.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

14.

Adoption of a Resolution Acknowledging the Disbursement of Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Grant Funds to Provide a Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program for Children and Youth from the California Department of Health Care Services to Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families for the Rehabilitation of Two Houses and a Therapeutic Resources Center Located on the Steve Elson Campus, 1722 S. Lewis Road in Unincorporated Ventura County in the Amount of $2,766,721; and Authorize Shawna Morris, Chief Executive Officer of Casa Pacifica, to Execute a Performance Deed of Trust, Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictions and Other Documents Against Casa Pacifica’s Leasehold Interest in the Property.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

15.

Receive and File List of Ceremonial Proclamations to be Presented Outside of a Board of Supervisors Meeting in the Month of November 2023.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY

16.

Award of a General/Health Care Access and Information Job Order Contract Bid to Perform Facilities Projects Involving the Repair, Maintenance, and Remodeling of Buildings, Structures, or Other Real Property to MTM Construction, Inc., City of Industry in the Amount of $5,967,000 for a One Year Period or Until Expenditures Reach $5,967,000, Whichever Occurs First.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

17.

Approval of, and Authorization for, Eight Specific Projects Involving Repair, Remodeling, or Other Repetitive Work at Various County Facilities to be Done According to Unit Prices Under Existing Job Order Contracts with MTM Construction, Inc. and Taft Electric.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

18.

Approval of, and Authorization for the General Services Agency Director to Execute, Amendment No. 4 to Consultant Services Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Building Modifications at 3760 Calle Tecate in Camarillo, with Muller Worthy Architects Extending the Contract Term by Three Years, Increasing the Scope of Work and Services, and Increasing the Contract Amount by $330,500 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $866,500; Authorization for the County Purchasing Agent to Amend the Contract to Increase the Contract Amount by Up to $75,000 for Additional, Unforeseen Architectural and Engineering Services for the Project, and Extend the Term of the Contract for Up to Three Additional One-Year Periods.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

19.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Accept, the Commercial Terms of Sale with Dell Marketing L.P. for Various Information Technology Services Up to $20,000 Per Purchase; Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Make Non-Material Changes; and Authorization for Waiver of County Administrative Manual Policy No. Chapter VI-1 Prohibiting the Inclusion of Provisions for Interest and Governing Law Other than California in County Contracts.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

20.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency (HCA) Director to Sign, an Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Transfer of Public Funds with the Department of Health Care Services, Including any Non-Material Change; Approval of, and Authorization for the HCA Director to Sign, a Health Plan­-Provider Rate Range Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement, Effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 with the Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission Doing Business as Gold Coast Health Plan, Including any Non-Material Change.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

21.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency (HCA) Director to Sign, the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Attending Physician, Urology Services with Paul Silverman, M.D., Modifying Attachment II, and Increasing the Purchase Document by $47,300 from $304,975 to $352,275, Effective November 7, 2023.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

22.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director to Sign, the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Ventura Faculty Associates for Ventura Faculty Associates VCMC Residency, Academic Family Medicine Center, Urgent Care, Palliative Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship, Ventura Faculty Development Fellowship, Addiction Medicine Fellowship, Maternal-Child Fellowship and Inpatient Psychiatric Unit History and Physical Evaluation Physician Services, Adding a .6 Full-Time Equivalent Faculty Position for Inpatient Detox Services, Opened on October 16, 2023, Modifying Quality Metrics, Renaming the Agreement, and Increasing the Contract Maximum by $174,295 from $4,934,924 for a New Contract Maximum Amount of $5,109,219 for Fiscal Year 2023-24, and by $243,075 from $4,942,721 to $5,185,796 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and Ratification of the Health Care Agency’s Authorization for VC Faculty to Provide Services.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

23.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director to Sign, Amendment No. 11 to the Facility Participation Agreement with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company (UHC), Contracting on Behalf of Itself, UHC of California Doing Business as UnitedHealthcare of California, UnitedHealthcare Benefits Plan of California, and Other Entities that are UHC’s Affiliates, Effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

24.

Authorization for the Health Care Agency (HCA) to Distribute Nirsevimab Immunizations to Medi-Cal and Uninsured Patients; and Ratification of HCA’s Distribution of Immunizations to Pediatric Patients.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED
MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE

HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Behavioral Health

25.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Director to Sign, the First Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Agreement with Amada Enterprises Inc. Doing Business as View Heights Convalescent Hospital for Skilled Nursing Facility Mental Health Services, Increasing the Maximum Contract Amount from $3,250,795 to $3,266,321 (an Increase of $15,526), Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and Ratification of VCBH's Authorization for Amada Enterprises Inc. to Provide Services in Excess of the Agreement Amount in the Prior Fiscal Year.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Public Health

26.

Approval of, and Ratification of the Public Health Director's Acceptance of the California Department of Public Health’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Recurring Grant Award in a Maximum Amount of $1,928,079, Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; and Approval of, and Ratification of the Public Health Director's Signature for the Grant Agreement and Related Documents.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 3 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Ventura County Medical Center

27.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment No. 1 to the County Contract for Temporary Staffing Services with Aya Healthcare, Inc. (Aya), Modifying the Rate Schedules to Include New Positions, Effective October 15, 2023, and Create a Purchase Document for Other Temporary Staffing Services in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $900,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24; Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Increase or Decrease the Individual Contract Amounts for Specified Clinical Laboratory Registries as Needed, Provided that the Aggregate Amount Paid for Temporary Clinical Laboratory Staffing Services Does Not Exceed $995,000 in FY 2023-24; and Ratification of the Health Care Agency’s Authorization for Aya to Provide Services.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

28.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment No. 1 to the County Contract for Physician Locum Tenens Services with SBG Healthcare, LLC, Modifying the Rates in Schedule A, Effective November 7, 2023.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

29.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment No. 17 to the Contract for Temporary Staffing Services, Adding a Statement Limiting Additional Invoices Being Sent for Services Delivered Prior to July 1, 2023 with AMN Healthcare, Inc. (AMN), Effective November 7, 2023; Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Increase or Decrease the Individual Contract Amounts for Specified Nurse Registries as Needed, Provided that the Aggregate Amount Paid for Temporary Nurse Staffing Services Does Not Exceed $32,049,879, a $3,285,500 Increase for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

30.

Authorization for the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County to Submit Two Grant Applications to the Foundation for California Community Colleges and to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Employment Training Programs in the Total Amount of $6,430,215; and Authorization for the Human Services Agency Director to Accept Funding and Sign Any Related Grant Agreements.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

31.

Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Revise the Annual Service Agreement Amounts for Service Now, Incorporated from $400,000 to Zero Dollars and Increase SHI International Corporation from$500,000 to $900,000; and Ratification of General Services Agency - Procurement’s Authorization to Establish a Contract with SHI International in the Amount of $626,235.66, Effective September 30, 2023 through September 29, 2024.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - County of Ventura

32.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency (PWA) Director to Sign, a Lease Agreement for Office Space Located at 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Suite C220, in the City of Oxnard, with MSWP The Palms, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, for the Human Services Agency (Project), with Monthly Rent Starting at $14,620; Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and Authorization for the PWA Director to Approve Minor Modifications to the Agreement; Supervisorial District No. 3.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

33.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency (PWA) Director to Execute and Administer, Seven Commercial Solid Waste Collection Agreements (SWCA) for Unincorporated Ventura County, Effective January 1, 2024; Authorization for the PWA Director to Make and Approve Minor, Non-Substantive Revisions to Foregoing SWCAs; and Adoption of Resolution Finding County's Approval of SWCAs is Required for the Public Health, Safety and Well-Being of County Residents, and is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; All Supervisorial Districts.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

34.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller's Office to Process, Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Budgetary Adjustments in the Amount of $157,939 Due to Lower than Expected Actual FY 2022-23 Ending Fund Balance for County Service Area No 29; Supervisorial District No. 1.
RECOMMENDATION REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

35.

Approval of, Ratification of and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Execute, an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Recycled Water with Rustic Valley Farms, LLC that Includes Authorization for Waterworks District No. 1 to Reimburse Purchaser for Construction of Related Recycled Water Improvements; Approval of, and Ratification of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement, Increasing the Reimbursement Amount for Purchaser's Construction of the Recycled Water Improvements from $119,000 to $265,000 (an Increase of $146,000); and Find that the Construction of Related Recycled Water Improvements is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1; Supervisorial District No. 4.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

36.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Director of Public Works Agency to Execute, Professional Services Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ventura County Medical Center Cafeteria Building Structural Performance Category 4D (SPC4D) Upgrade Project with Rasmussen & Associates of Ventura, in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $53,000; No. P6T24002; Supervisorial District No. 1.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

37.

Approval of the Plans and Specifications, Including Addendum No.1, for the Ventura County Fire Training Center Site Improvements and Structural Training Props Project; Waiver of Minor Bid Irregularities; Award of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Execute, a Contract to McGillivray Construction, Inc. of Ventura, for Construction of the Project on the Basis of the Lowest Responsible Bid in the Amount of $15,932,857; Project No. P6T18020; Supervisorial District No. 3.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

38.

Approval of the 2023 Sewer System Management Plans (SSMPs) for Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 (Moorpark), Ventura County Waterworks District No. 16 (Piru), Camarillo Utility Enterprise, County Service Area No. 29 (North Coast), County Service Area No. 30 (Nyeland Acres) and County Service Area No. 34 (El Rio); and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Water and Sanitation Director to Upload SSMPs to the California Integrated Water Quality System Database; and Authorization for the Director to Make Limited Amendments to the SSMP's; Supervisorial District Nos. 1, 3 and 4.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Watershed Protection District

40.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Watershed Protection District Director to Execute, a Memorandum of Agreement for Casitas Municipal Water District Staff Support for the Robles Diversion Preliminary Design Project in the Amount of $63,193.92; and Ratification of Casitas Municipal Water District Staff Support Work Completed Since July 1, 2023; Project No. P6081924; Watershed Protection District Zone No. 1; Supervisorial District No. 1.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - Environmental Health

41.

Receive and File the Hazardous Materials Discharge Report for September 30, 2023 through October 20, 2023 - Proposition 65.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

42.

Ratification of the Sheriff’s Office’s Application to the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), US Department of Justice for the BJA FY23 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program; and Ratification of the Sheriff’s Office’s Acceptance of Grant Funds from OJP for BJA FY23 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program in the Amount of $250,000, Effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 3 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

43.

Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. to Expand the Staffing Matrix for Medical and Psychiatric Services for Inmates at Custody Facilities Operated by the Sheriff and Increase the Contract Amount by $707,504, Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY

45.

Recommendation to Reappoint Mary Rees and Marty Robinson to the Ventura County Library Foundation Board of Directors for Terms Ending November 19, 2025.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

REGULAR AGENDA
Regular Agenda items are heard at the Board's discretion and may be heard at any time during the meeting.
 

HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

46.

Adoption of a Resolution Adding Two New Regular Full-Time Equivalent Positions of HS Veterans Claims Officer II, and HS Program Coordinator II to Meet Expanded Program Requirements, Effective November 7, 2023.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

47.

Ratification of the Sheriff’s Office’s Application to the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), US Department of Justice for the 2023 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program; Ratification of the Sheriff’s Acceptance of Grant Funds from OJP in the Amount of $384,886 for the BJA FY23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program; and Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Full-Time Equivalent Fixed-Term Forensic Scientist I Position, Effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

48.

Ratification of the Sheriff’s Office’s Application to the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), US Department of Justice for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY23 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Program; Ratification of the Sheriff’s Acceptance of Grant Funds from the OJP for the BJA FY 2023 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Program; Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Full-Time Equivalent Fixed-Term Forensic Scientist I Position, Effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 and a Full-Time Equivalent Fixed-Term District Attorney Investigator II Position in District Attorney’s Criminal Prosecutions, Effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION NOS. 4 AND 5 REQUIRE 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

49.

Ratification of the County Executive Office’s Application for the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program Administered by the California Board of State and Community Corrections; Ratification of , and Authorization for the County Executive Office to Accept $15,650,000 in State Funds From the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program Effective October 1, 2023 through June 1, 2027; Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Sheriff’s Office’s Acceptance of Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program Funding and Establishing the Following Full-Time Equivalent Fixed-Term Positions: One Program Administrator I, One Sheriff’s Sergeant, Four Senior Deputy Sheriffs, One Sheriff Service Technician II, One Crime Analyst II, One Office Systems Coordinator IV, One Senior Program Administrator and One Program Assistant within the Sheriff’s Special Services Division, Effective November 12, 2023 through December 31, 2026, and One Full- Time Equivalent Regular Senior Program Administrator Position in Support of Various Sheriff Managed Grants, Effective November 12, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

50.

Ratification of the Appointment of Joanne McDonald as an Extra-Help Employee to Fill a Critically Needed Position Related to the Ventura County Financial Management System Upgrade Project, Retroactive to September 12, 2023; and Certify the Nature of Ms. McDonald’s Employment and Appointment in Accordance with Government Code Section 7522.56, Subdivision (f)(1).
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

51.

Recommendation of Supervisor LaVere to Reappoint District 3 Supervisor Kelly Long as the County’s Representative and District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell as the Alternate to the Board of Directors of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) for a One-Year Term Effective November 6, 2023 through November 5, 2024.

52.

Recommendation of Supervisor Long to Appoint Sergio Magdaleno-Garcia to the Ventura County HIV/AIDS Advisory Committee for a Term Ending November 6, 2025.

53.

Recommendation of Supervisor Parvin to Appoint Robert J. Perez to the Community Action of Ventura County, Incorporated, for a Term Ending January 4, 2027.

54.

Recommendation of Supervisor Lopez to Appoint Edgar Euan to the HIV/AIDS Advisory Committee for a Term Ending November 6, 2025.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

55.

Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Salary Ranges of Five Classifications, Airport Operations Officer, Harbor Patrol Officer I, Harbor Patrol Officer II, Harbor Patrol Officer III, and Assistant Registrar of Voters, Effective November 12, 2023, and Establishing One Classification of Senior Airport Operations Officer; and Adoption of an Amended Management, Confidential Clerical, and Other Unrepresented Employees Resolution to Add an Annual Two Percent Non-Elective County Contribution to the 401(k) Accounts of Eligible Employees, With No Material Impact on Funding Status of Retirement System.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

56.

Approval of, and Authorization for the County Executive Officer (CEO) to Sign, the Amendment to the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) Energy Efficiency Programs and Budgets Agreement with Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, and Pacific Gas and Electric; Approval of, and Authorization for the CEO to Sign, the Amendment to the 3C-REN Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties for the Administration and Implementation of 3C-REN Programs; Authorization for the CEO to Execute Minor Administrative Amendments to Both Agreements; and Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Three Full-Time Equivalent Positions for Provision of New Services Associated with the 3C-REN.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

57.

Review and Approval of the March through December 2024 and the January through February 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Calendars.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

58.

Approval of the Appointment of Brian Miller as the Standby Officer for the District 3 Supervisor and Appointment of Melody Rafelson as the Standby Officer for the District 4 Supervisor in Order to Reconstitute the Board of Supervisors in the Event of a Declared Emergency in Accordance with the County's Continuity of Operations Plan and Government Code section 8638.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY

59.

Authorization for the General Services Agency (GSA) Director to Participate in the Southern California Edison (SCE) Charge Ready Transport Program and Sign a Program Participation Agreement for Installation of Six Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with SCE; Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Execute a Grant of Easement to SCE in Connection with this Project, when Requested by GSA, at the GSA Service Building Parking Lot at 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura; and Find the Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and Approval of a General Fund Contribution in the Amount of $52,000 to GSA Fleet Services to Purchase Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

60.

Adoption of a Resolution Adding Sixteen New Regular Full-Time Equivalent Positions to Support Opening Nine Beds for Inpatient Detoxification Services at the Ventura County Medical Center, Effective November 12, 2023.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

TIME CERTAIN ITEMS, PRESENTATIONS AND HEARINGS
Time Certain Items, Presentations, and Hearings are heard as close to the listed time as possible, but no sooner than the listed time.
 

9:30 A.M.

61.

Receive and File a Report, and Provide Direction Regarding, the Proposed Use of Arts Community Funds Designated by your Board on October 11, 2022 in the Amount of $1,000,000; Authorization for the County Executive Office to Implement the Three Proposed Arts Community Programs Identified in the Report; Approval of, and Authorization for the County Executive Officer to Negotiate, Execute and Make Minor Agreements to Support the Administration and Implementation of These Programs with the Ventura County Community Foundation and Other Service Providers in a Total Cumulative Not-to-Exceed Amount of $100,000.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
(County Executive Office - 15 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

62.

Approval of, and Authorization for the General Services Agency Director to Execute, the Oak Dell Ball Field 10-Year Lease to Ojai Valley Baseball League.
RECOMMENDATION REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
(General Services Agency - 15 Minutes)
​​​​​​​CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

10:00 A.M.

63.

Presentation Proclaiming the Month of November 2023 as National Family Caregiver Month in Ventura County, Caregivers Connect.
(Supervisor LaVere - 10 Minutes)

64.

Presentation Proclaiming the Month of November 2023 as Native American Heritage Month in Ventura County.
(Supervisor LaVere - 10 Minutes)

65.

Presentation Proclaiming the Week of November 27 through December 1, 2023, as California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Week in Ventura County.
(Supervisor LaVere - 5 Minutes)

66.

Presentation In Memoriam: Remembering the Fifth Anniversary of the Borderline Tragedy.
(Supervisor Gorell - 10 Minutes)

10:30 A.M.

67.

Complete an Annual Review of Accounts or Funds Containing Developer Fees as of June 30, 2023; Find that for the Fees and Fee Purposes there is Reasonable Relationship between the Fees and the Purpose for which they are Committed; and Find that the Anticipated Fund Sources, Amounts and Dates of Receipt of Funding to Complete Projects, and the Date of Construction Commencement, are Identified and Designated.
(Auditor-Controller - 10 Minutes)
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

68.

Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Agreement for Purchase of Real Property to be Used for the Ventura County Youth Wellness Center Program Located at 451 W. Pleasant Valley Road in the City of Oxnard (Property), from Alfred D. Rushing and Norma O. Rushing, Co-Trustees of the Rushing Family Revocable Trust Dated September 22, 1988, in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,040,000, Including Closing Costs; Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency (PWA) Director to Execute, the Agreement and Related Documents for the Purchase of the Property; and Authorization for the PWA Director to Make Corrections and Clarifications to the Agreement; Supervisorial District No. 5.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
(Public Works Agency - 10 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

69.

Public Hearing to Consider Approval of a Substantial Amendment to the Ventura County Entitlement Area Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan Reallocating $800,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds to Saticoy Sanitary District’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
(County Executive Office - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

70.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Agreement Between the County of Ventura and the Criminal Justice Attorneys Association of Ventura County; and Waiver of Second Public Hearing, With Impact on Funding Status of Retirement System.
(County Executive Office - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED
MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE

71.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of Amendments to the 2021-2024 Memorandum of Agreement Between the County of Ventura and the Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association; and Waiver of Second Public Hearing, With No Impact on Funding Status of Retirement System.
(County Executive Office - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

72.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of an Amendment to the 2021-2024 Memorandum of Agreement between the Ventura County Fire Protection District and the Ventura County Professional Firefighters’ Association; and Waiver of Second Public Hearing, With No Material Impact on Funding Status of the Retirement System.
(County Executive Office - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

11:00 A.M.

73.

Receive and File a Presentation Regarding the Upcoming Statewide Presidential Primary Election Cycle, Election Education Series: Part Two - Voter Registration and Primary Election Voting.
(County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters - 30 Minutes)
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATION

2:30 P.M.

74.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Director to Accept, the City of Oxnard Grant Award for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program in the Amount of $1,163,614, Effective November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024; Approval of, and Authorization for the HCA Director to Sign, a Professional Services Agreement with the City of Oxnard for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program, Effective November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024; Ratification of HCA’s Provision of Services; and Adoption of a Resolution Adding Seven Regular Full-Time Equivalent Positions Within Health Care Agency’s Ambulatory Care Division, Effective November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION NOS. 5 AND 6 REQUIRE 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
(Health Care Agency - 15 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Discussions of Closed Session Agenda items are closed to the public. The Chair will announce when the Board is going into closed session. Closed session items may be heard at any time during the meeting.
 

BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

76.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9)

EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF SECTION 54956.9: NAME OF CASE: D.A. v. County of Ventura, et al.; Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 2023CUPP010665

77.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9)

EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF SECTION 54956.9: NAME OF CASE: In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation; United States District Court for South Carolina, Case No. MDL 2:18-mn-2873-RMG

78.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9)

EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF SECTION 54956.9: NAME OF CASE: Donald McDougall et al. v. County of Ventura, et al.; United States District Court, Central District, Case No. 2:20-Cv-02927-CBM (AS)

79.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9)

SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF SECTION 54956.9: Number of Cases: One (Claim of Nouphine Xaypangna)

80.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9)

INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF SECTION 54956.9: Number of Cases: One

81.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54957.6)

COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: Shawn Atin, Tabin Cosio

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
California Nurses Association
Criminal Justice Attorneys’ Association of Ventura County
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501
Management, Confidential Clerical and Other Unrepresented Employees
Service Employees International Union, Local 721
Service Employees International Union, Local 721 – Student Workers
Specialized Peace Officers’ Association of Ventura County
Union of American Physicians and Dentists
Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Ventura County Professional Peace Officers Association
Ventura County Sheriff’s Correctional Officers’ Association
Ventura Employees Association

BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD:

82.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54957.6)

COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: Shawn Atin, Tabin Cosio

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION:
Ventura County Professional Firefighters Associations

BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY IHSS PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD:

83.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54957.6)

COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: Shawn Atin, Tabin Cosio

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION:
Service Employees International Union, Local 2015

CLOSING

At 6:44 P.M. the Board hereby adjourns in memory of Dorothy Ann Bush Combs, Teresina Piano, Robert Anthony Perlis, Edward Frank Selby, Sharon Sittner, Jeffrey Gragg Duty, Juliet Ann Gregg, Ambera Nicole Borges, Karen Thomas Brubaker, Edward A. Hunt, Robert Allan Kelley, Michael McBain, Bruno Norbert Reutemann, Shirley Anne Willard, Mary Virginia Macantonio, Jerome David Moses, Susanne M. Todd, Marlene Mae Stone, Anthony S. Genovese, Rae Barbara Lundeen, Saundra Maria Zagaria, Wanda Carol Reed, Ronnie Rivera, Sr., Betty June Dinius, Paul Kessler, Dorothy Hurt, Patricia Ann Cook, Lani Farr, Vicki Jo Crow, Sherman Michael Pampuch, Rita Mildred Brooks, William Cervantes, Donna Carol Diederich, and Harriet Francis Rutledge.