Meeting
 




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

TIFFANY N. NORTH
County Counsel

CLERK OF THE BOARD
(805) 654-2251







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 REGULAR
MEETING
AGENDA

March 26, 2024

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
 
KELLY LONG, District 3, 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
 
MATT LAVERE, District 1
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

JANICE S. PARVIN, District 4,
VICE CHAIR
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, April 9, 2024.

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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

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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:
 

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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

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OPENING

1.

Call to Order.

2.

Roll Call.

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

Staff Present:                Dr. 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, March 12, 2024.

5.

Agenda Review.
Item 6 – MOMENT OF INSPIRATION – Revised title – “Better in the Safe than Sorry” Medicine Lock Box Campaign.
Item 42 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Recommendation of Supervisor Parvin to authorize the donation of a Dodge Ram pickup by the Ventura County fire Protection District to the Simi Valley Police Department – a comment letter from Teresa Jordan has been submitted.
Item 44 – GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY – Authorization for the General Services Agency Director to apply for a Grant from the CEC to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure – a PowerPoint presentation has been submitted.
Item 45 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – Public Hearing regarding adoption of a resolution allowing the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles to increase current vehicle registration fees – REQUEST REMOVAL FROM THE AGENDA.
Item 49 – SUPERVISOR LONG – Receive a presentation by Regional Defense Partnership – a PowerPoint presentation has been submitted.
Item 52 – RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – Receive and file the 2023 County of Ventura General Plan annual implementation programs report – a PowerPoint presentation has been submitted.
Item 57 – RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – Code Compliance – Public hearing regarding adoption of an ordinance to regulate vending on sidewalks and pedestrian pathways – a PowerPoint presentation has been submitted.
Item 58 – RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – Planning - Approval of the Planning Directors request to revoke a conditional Use Permit that authorizes the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Santa Clara Wastewater Facility – a PowerPoint presentation from staff and 5 comment letters have been submitted.






 

6.

Moment of Inspiration - Future Farmers of America.

7.

Consent Agenda Items 11 through 38.

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.
 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

11.

Recommendation of Supervisor LaVere to Approve a Land Use Agreement between the County of Ventura – General Services Agency and the City of Ojai Public Works Department to Lease 0.85 Acres of Improved Land Located at Soule Park Regional Park in Ojai, to Accommodate Paddleball and Pickleball Courts for a Period of 10 years.
RECOMMENDATION REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

12.

Approval of Amendments and Restatement of the County of Ventura Flexible Benefits Program Plan Document.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

13.

Adoption of Retirement Contribution Rates as Set Forth in the Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association Annual Actuarial Valuation and Review for the Year Ended June 30, 2023.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

14.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, the First Amendment to the 150th Anniversary Contract to add $9,620 for Additional Costs Associated with Expanding the Capacity for the 2023 State of the County Event with the Museum of Ventura County (MVC) in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $209,420; and Ratification of the County Executive Officer’s Authorization for MVC to Provide the Expanded Services.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

15.

Approval of, and Ratification of the Ventura County Fire Protection District’s Submission of a Grant Application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s California Climate Investments Wildfire Fire Prevention Grant Program for the Acquisition of Unmanned Aircraft System Equipment, Operating Software, and Training in the Amount of $402,000.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY

16.

Adoption of a Resolution Delegating the General Services Agency Director the Authorities Specified in Existing Resolutions Establishing Policy on Contracting for Professional Consulting Services Related to Public Works Projects and Raising the Dollar Limit on Class IA Contracts Specified in Such Resolutions from $35,000 to $65,000.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

17.

Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Increase the Purchase Order for Hospital HVAC System Services with Air Test & Balance, Inc. from $460,000 to $535,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and Ratification of the Health Care Agency’s Authorization for Air Test & Balance, Inc. to Continue to Provide Services.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

18.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment No. 13 to the Agreement for Nephrology / Dialysis Services with HaemoStat, Inc. Doing Business as Haemo-Stat Acute Services for Inpatient Dialysis Services, Effective April 1, 2024, Extending the Contract by Three Months, through June 30, 2024, and Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $500,000 from $4,150,000 to $4,650,000, Effective January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024; and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Make Non-Material Changes.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Behavioral Health

19.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Director to Sign, an Amendment Extending the Term of Standard Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services, Relating to Mental Health Services Act, Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program, Bronzan-McCorquodale Act, and Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Services, Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and Authorization for the VCBH Director to Approve Limited Modifications and to Extend the Term of the Agreement.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

20.

Approval of, Ratification of and Authorization for the Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Director to Sign, a Participation Agreement for the Interoperability Solution with the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) in the Amount of $581,013, Effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026; Approval of, Ratification of, and Authorization for the VCBH Director to Sign, a Participation Agreement for the Data Archive Solution with the CalMHSA in the Amount of $63,704, Effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026; and Authorization for the VCBH Director to Approve Limited Contract Modifications to the Agreements.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

21.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent or Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Director to Sign, Six Amendments to the Agreements with Various Contractors to Provide Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Related Services, Increasing the Combined Maximum Amount of the Agreements from $2,108,738 to $2,421,253 (a Combined Increase of $312,515), Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent or VCBH Director to Approve Amendments to Make Limited Modifications to the Agreements.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

22.

Receive and File Report Regarding Application of Aurora Vista Del Mar, LLC for Reinstatement of its Lanterman Petris Short Act Designation at its Acute Care Psychiatric Hospital in the City of Ventura.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Ventura County Medical Center

23.

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 Clinical Laboratory Staffing Services Does Not Exceed $285,003, a $709,997 Decrease for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

24.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, a Use, License and Service Agreement for the Placement of a da Vinci Xi Dual Console System with Intuitive Surgical, Inc., for an Initial Term of 84 Months, in an Anticipated Initial Not-to-Exceed Amount of $393,200 for Contract Year 1, $491,500 for Contract Year 2, and $589,800 for Each of Contract Years 3 through 7 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $3,833,700, Plus, In All Cases, the Amount of Applicable Taxes; and Authorization for Waiver of County Administrative Manual Policy No. Chapter VI-1 Prohibiting the Inclusion of Provisions for Interest.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

25.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment No. 17 to the Contract for Cardiovascular Technical Services with Cardiovascular Specialties II, Removing the Not-to-Exceed Amount, Effective March 26, 2024; Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment No. 12 to the Contract for Temporary Staffing Services with Echo Tech Imaging, Inc. (Echo) Modifying the Rates, Effective March 1, 2024; Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Increase or Decrease the Individual Contract Amounts for Specified Services Registries as Needed, Provided that the Aggregate Amount Paid for Temporary Staffing Services Does Not Exceed $3,036,599, a $709,997 Increase for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and Ratification of the Health Care Agency’s Authorization of Echo to Provide Services.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

26.

Approval of, Ratification of, and Authorization for the Human Services Agency (HSA) Director to Sign, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with City of Oxnard to Utilize Space at Oxnard Public Library to Host Fall Prevention Classes for Seniors, Effective January 9, 2024; and Delegation of Authority to the HSA Director to Enter Into and Sign All Future MOUs with Municipalities that are Similar in Scope.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

27.

Ratification of the Submission of an Application to California Department of Industrial Relations for a California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Pre-Apprenticeship Planning Grant to Create Apprenticeship Programs for Youth in the Amount of $300,000; and Authorization for the Human Services Agency Director to Accept Funding and Sign Any Related Agreement Documents.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

28.

Authorization for the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County to Submit a Grant Application to California Department of Labor for a Pathway Home Grant to Provide Workforce Services to 200 Inmates in the Amount of $2,000,000; 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

29.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Human Services Agency (HSA) Director to Sign, a Contract for the Student Training and Employment Program with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, Effective April 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $230,675; and Authorization for the HSA Director to Approve and Sign Limited Contract Modifications Upon Certain Conditions.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

30.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, the Contract between the County of Ventura and World Wide Technology for the Upgrade of the County Cisco Unified Communications Manager Platform and Migration of the Existing Configuration and Data to the Upgraded Environment, in the Amount of $882,580.91, Effective April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

31.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign Amendment No. 5 to the Contract between the County of Ventura and Gartner, Inc. for Information Technology Consulting Services, Effective May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025 in the Amount of $480,860 for a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $3,486,230 and Extending the Term through April 30, 2025.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - County of Ventura

32.

Adoption of a Joint Resolution of Ventura County Waterworks District Nos. 1,16, 17,19, and 38 to Amend the Ventura County Waterworks Districts' Rules and Regulations; Supervisorial District Nos. 2, 3, and 4.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

33.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency (PWA) Director to Sign, a Third Amendment to the Lease for Office Space Located at 5740 Ralston Street, Suites 100, 110, 201, and 210 in the City of Ventura for Ventura County Behavioral Health with 5700/5720/5740 Ralston Street, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; Find that the Third Amendment is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and Authorization for the PWA Director to Approve Minor Modifications to the Third Amendment; Supervisorial District No. 1.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

34.

Receive and File a Report on Reasons Justifying Award by the Public Works Agency (PWA) Director of an Emergency Contract to Summer Construction, Inc. of Santa Paula, without Competitive Solicitation for Bids for the Old Telegraph Road Bridge No. 485 Emergency Repairs Project in the Amount of $561,495; Ratification of the PWA Director's Award of the Contract; Determine the Need to Continue the Emergency Action; and Find that the Project is Statutorily Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act; Project No. P6X50659, Specification No. RD24-07(E); Supervisorial District No. 3.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 3 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

35.

Ratification of the Approval of a Consulting Services Contract for the Old Telegraph Road Bridge No. 485 Emergency Repairs Project with Michael Baker International, Inc., in the Amount of $60,000; Project No. P6X50659, Supervisorial District No. 3.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Watershed Protection District

36.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency (PWA) Director to Execute Modification No. 7 to the Consultant Services Contract for the Provision of Bioassessment Serviceswith Aquatic Bioassay & Consulting Laboratories, Inc. Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $679,279 (an Increase of $247,518) and Extending the Term through July 30, 2027; and Authorization for the PWA Director to Make Limited Contract Amendments; Contract No. AE16-037; Project No. P6010565; All Watershed Protection Zones; All Supervisorial Districts.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - Environmental Health

37.

Receive and File the Hazardous Material Discharge Report for February 24, 2024 through March 8, 2024 - Proposition 65.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY

38.

Ratification of the Ventura County Library Director’s Submission of an Application for a Lunch at the Library Grant through the California State Library for a Youth Summer Meal Program; Ratification of the Library Director’s Acceptance of the Lunch at the Library Grant Funds in the Amount of $102,449, and Ratification of the Library Director’s Entry into the Lunch at the Library Grant Agreement, and Authorization for the Library Director to Sign Other Necessary Grant Documents for Grant Implementation.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 3 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
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.
 

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

39.

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Undersheriff to Sign Contracts Between the County of Ventura and Various Contractors to Perform Emergency Repairs and Maintenance from Storm Damage Due to the February 2024 Rain Events Impacting the Todd Road Jail Grounds in the Total Not to Exceed Amount of $3,000,000; Find that the Proposed Emergency Repairs and Maintenance are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and Authorize Budgetary Transactions to Increase Appropriations to Todd Road Jail Budget.
RECOMMENDATION NOS. 1 AND 3 REQUIRE 4/5THS VOTE
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATION

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

40.

Recommendation of Supervisor Gorell to Reappoint Jennifer Amoedi as an Alternate Member of the Somis Municipal Advisory Council with a Term Ending February 27, 2028, Reappoint John Foss as a Regular Member of the Somis Municipal Advisory Council with the Term Ending March 23, 2028, Reappoint Robert Fulkerson as a Regular Member of the Somis Advisory Council with the Term Ending February 23, 2028, Reappoint Patricia Martinez as a Regular Member of the Somis Municipal Advisory Council with the Term Ending December 9, 2027, Reappoint Patrick Richards as a Regular Member of the Somis Municipal Advisory Council with the Term Ending March 23, 2028, and to Appoint Cameron O'Brien as a Regular Member of the Aviation Advisory Commission with the Term Ending January 4, 2027.

41.

Recommendation of Supervisor Long to Reappoint Janis Gardner to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board with the Term Ending April 15, 2027.

42.

Recommendation of Supervisor Parvin to Authorize the Donation of a 2018 Dodge RAM 4500 Pacific Truck Utility Body, with 66,932 miles by the Ventura County Fire Protection District to the Simi Valley Police Department for the Purpose of Active Police Work and Public Safety.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

43.

Receive and File Report on Actions to Address Recommendations Resulting from a Review of Current Human Resources Policies and Complaint Investigation Procedures Conducted by FordHarrison LLP; Approval of Amendments to the County Administrative Manual, Chapter I-3 Code of Ethics, Chapter VIII(A)-2 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, Chapter VIII(A)–3 Sexual Harassment Policy, and Chapter VIII(A)-23 Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention Policy.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY

44.

Authorization for the General Services Agency (GSA) Director to Apply for a Grant from the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Clean Transportation Program to Provide Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for Light-Duty Government Fleets; Find that the County’s Installation of Charging Infrastructure at the Government Center with the Grant Funds is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Authorization for GSA Director to Complete the CEC Applicant Declaration and All Other Application Materials; and Approval of a Commitment to Match Share Funding in the Amount of $1,700,000.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
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.

45.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of a Resolution Allowing the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles to Increase the Current $1 Vehicle Registration Fee to $2 and Current Commercial Vehicle Registration Fee from $2 to $4, with Collection of Fees Effective September 15, 2024.
(Sheriff's Office - 10 Minutes)

46.

Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring Kimberly Prillhart Upon Her Retirement from the County of Ventura.
(Supervisor LaVere - 10 Minutes)

47.

Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring Jeff Pratt Upon His Retirement from the County of Ventura.
(Supervisor Long - 10 Minutes)

10:00 A.M.

48.

Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring Kaye Mand Upon Her Retirement from the County of Ventura.
(Supervisor LaVere - 10 Minutes)

49.

Receive and File a Presentation by Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) on Its Effect on the County of Ventura and Their Budget Development.
(Supervisor Long - 15 Minutes)

10:30 A.M.

50.

Second Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of a Proposed Amendment to the 2022-2025 Memorandum of Agreement Between the County of Ventura and the Service Employees International Union, Local 721, With De Minimis Negative Impact on the Funding Status of the Retirement System.
(County Executive Office - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

51.

Receive and File a Presentation of Quarterly Recognition for Employees With 25 Years or More of Continuous County Service.
(County Executive Office - 30 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

11:00 A.M.

52.

Receive and File the 2023 County of Ventura General Plan Annual Implementation Programs Report including a Report on the Web-Based Reporting Platform; and Receive and File the County of Ventura 2023 State-Mandated Annual Progress Report for the General Plan and Housing Element.
(Resource Management Agency - Planning - 30 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

11:30 A.M.

53.

Receive and File a Presentation Regarding General Plan Climate Action Plan Program on Public Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Strategy Progress.
(County Executive Office - 30 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

1:30 P.M.

54.

Public Hearing Regarding Agreement Between the County of Ventura and the Service Employees International Union, Local 721, Concerning One-Time Payments for Employees Who Did Not Receive the Full Benefit from the California State Retention Bonus Under Labor Code Section 1490 et seq.; and Waiver of Second Hearing, With No Material Impact on the Funding Status of the Retirement System.
(County Executive Office - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

55.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of the 2024-2029 Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Ventura and the California Nurses Association – Per Diem Unit; Proposed Salary/Benefits Increases – with No Material Impact on Funding Status of Retirement System.
(County Executive Office - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED
SET SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 9, 2024

56.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of an Ordinance to Place the Classification of Special Assistant in the Unclassified Service; Adoption of a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors to Establish One Classification and Associated Salary Range of Special Assistant and to Delete One Classification and Associated Salary Range of Fiscal Technician II; Allocation of One Position of Special Assistant to the County Executive Office; Deletion of One Position of Agency Public Information Officer II in the County Executive Office; Adoption of an Amended Exhibit I to the Ventura County Management, Confidential Clerical, and Other Unrepresented Employees Resolution; and Adoption of an Amended Management, Confidential Clerical, and Other Unrepresented Employees Resolution, With No Material Impact on Funding Status of Retirement System.
(County Executive Office - 10 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED
READ ORDINANCE IN TITLE ONLY
SET SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 9, 2024

2:00 P.M.

57.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of Ordinance to Regulate Vending on Sidewalks and Pedestrian Pathways throughout Unincorporated Ventura County; Receive, Consider, and Provide Direction Regarding Annual Health Permit Fee Waivers for Permitted Mobile Food Facility Operators Impacted by Unpermitted Food Vending Activities; All Supervisorial Districts.
(Resource Management Agency - Code Compliance - 1 Hour)
READ ORDINANCE IN TITLE ONLY
SET SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 9, 2024 AT 2:30 P.M.

3:00 P.M.

58.

Public Hearing to Consider Planning Director Request to Revoke Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 960, as Modified by LU06-0011, Collectively, CUP LU06-0011, that Authorizes the Operation of a Wastewater Treatment Facility, Commonly Known as the Santa Clara Waste Water Facility, Located at 815 Mission Rock Road, Unincorporated Area of Santa Paula; Adoption of a Resolution Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of Revocation of CUP LU06-011; and Find that the Revocation is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Case No. PL23-0121); Supervisorial District No. 3.
(Resource Management Agency - Planning - 1 Hour)

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:

59.

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

PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: NAME OF CASE: Aera Energy LLC, et al. v. County of Ventura, et al.; Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2020-00546180-CU-WM-VTA

60.

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

PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: NAME OF CASE: California Natural Resources Group v. County of Ventura, et al.; Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2020-0546189-CU-WM-VTA

61.

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

PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: NAME OF CASE: Western States Petroleum Association v. County of Ventura, et al.; Ventura County Case No. 56-2020-00546193-CU-WM-VTA

62.

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

PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: NAME OF CASE: Lloyd Properties v. County of Ventura, et al.; Ventura County Case No. 56-2020-00546196-CU-WM-VTA

63.

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

PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: NAME OF CASE: Carbon California Company LLC, et al. v. County of Ventura, et al.; Ventura County Case No. 56-2020-00546198-CU-WM-VTA

64.

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

PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: NAME OF CASE: National Association of Royalty Owners-California, Inc., et al. v. County of Ventura, et al.; Ventura County Case No. 56-2021-00550558 CU-WM-VTA

65.

APPROVAL OF MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES (Evid. Code, § 1157)

SUBJECT MATTER: Approval of Medical Staff and Allied Health Professional Membership and/or Clinical Privileges for Practitioners at Ventura County Medical Center, Santa Paula Hospital, Ambulatory/Behavioral Health Clinics, and the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

66.

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

COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: Tabin Cosio

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Ventura County Professional Peace Officers Association
Ventura County Sheriff’s Correctional Officers’ Association

67.

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

BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD:

68.

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

COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: Tabin Cosio

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION:
Ventura County Professional Firefighters Associations

CLOSING

At 5:57 p.m. the Board hereby adjourns in memory of Robert Karl Harmuth, Edward Dean Hendrix, Larry Eugene White, Craig Woods, Charlotte German, Katie Beth Bennett, Stanley Harrison Garrow, Evelyn M. Knapp, Kristina Marie Sturm, Dr. James Woodburn, Francesco Landucci, Jacques Samarel, Gail Linkenhelt, Stanley Garrow, Matthew Boyd LaBarre, Robert C. Landegger, Jo Ann Birg, Larry Merriman, Brett Taylor, Mary Jane Littell, John Anthony Turturro, Angel Menes, Donald Allan Land, Vernon Burton Brown, Gregory Keith Simmons, Paul Carson Alstyune, Glen Allen Massey, Steven Wayne Miller, Nicolasa Rendon, Raymond Ernest Morris, Joseph Beautz, Mary Rachel McCracken, Modesto Morey Navarro, Matthew Urango, Marie E. Moore, Faye M. Antaky, Michael Rhodes, and Jeff Stratas.