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


July 23, 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, September 10, 2024.

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 within the previous 12 months.  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 within the previous 12 months, 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 within the previous 12 months. 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 within the previous 12 months.

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:        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,
                                       Michelle Yamaguchi, Assistant Auditor-Controller,
                                       Lori Key, Senior Deputy Clerk of the Board, and
                                       Mia Martinez, 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 Monday, June 17, 2024 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

5.

Agenda Review.
Item 8 – PUBLIC COMMENT – 9 comment letters have been provided.
Item 12 – COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER AND REGISTRAR OF VOTERS – Approval of requests for Election services for the Statewide Presidential General Election – 4 comment letters have been submitted.
Item 59 – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – Approval for the Purchasing Agent to sign Amendment No. 2 with Brainsharp Corporation – a Board letter and exhibits 1 and 2 have been submitted.
Item 96 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Request from Supervisor LaVere for an update from the Public Works Agency Regarding County Service Area No. 3 – REQUEST TO BE HEARD AS A CONSENT ITEM.
Item 103 – COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE – Approval of responses to the 2023-24 Grand Jury report – a comment letter from Teresa Jordan has been submitted.
Item 112 – RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – Receive and file information regarding recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision invalidating current mandatory Ventura County Building Code Provisions for All-Electric – 10 comment letters have been submitted.
Item 121 – COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE – Receive and file the University of California Cooperative Extension Ventura County Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2024-25 – a PowerPoint presentation has been submitted.
Item 125 – RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - Public hearing regarding amendments to provision of the Ventura County Ordinance Code regarding Sidewalk Vending – a PowerPoint presentation has been submitted.
Item 126 – RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – Public hearing to consider Adoption of a resolution regarding County-Initiated proposed amendments to the Ventura County General Plan Land Use and Community Character Element – a PowerPoint presentation has been submitted.

6.

Moment of Inspiration - Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast - Be a Better Who? Be a Better You!

7.

Consent Agenda Items 11 through 93.

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.
 

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

11.

Receive and File the Semiannual Report of Employee Fraud Hotline Activity for January through June 2024.
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATION

COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER AND REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

13.

Authorization for the County Executive Officer to Receive, Accept, and Execute Three Agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Continuum of Care Grant Funds in the Total Amount of $507,218.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

14.

Approval of the Appointment of James Importante as the County Member to Serve on the Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

15.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Executive Officer to Sign, a Contract to Develop a Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan with Rincon Consultants, Inc., in the Amount of $384,397, Effective July 23, 2024 through September 30, 2025; and Authorization for the County Executive Officer to Extend the Term and Make Limited Amendments to the Contract.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

16.

Receive and File List of Ceremonial Proclamations to be Presented Outside of a Board of Supervisors Meeting in the Month of July 2024.

17.

Approval of the Updated Opioid Strategies Funding Plan for an Expanded Multi-Agency Strategy to Combat the Opioid Crisis in the County of Ventura, Increasing the Amount from $3,703,341 to $5,279,560 (an Increase of $1,576,219) for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

18.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Executive Officer (CEO) to Sign, Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Frontier Energy, Inc. (Frontier) for Services Related to the Tri-County Regional Energy Network’s (3C-REN) Single-Family Home Energy Savings and Commercial Energy Savings Programs, Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount to $14,478,361 (an Increase of $9,920,611) and Extending the Term to December 31, 2025; Approval of, and Authorization for the General Service Agency (GSA) Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment No. 6 to the County Contract for Services Related to 3C-REN’s Portfolio with Moore, lacofano, Goltsman Inc. (MIG), Increasing the Not-To-Exceed Amount to $369,814 (an Increase of $54,209), Effective through December 31, 2024; Authorization for the CEO and the GSA Purchasing Agent to Make Limited Amendments to the Frontier Contract and the MIG Contract, Respectively.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 5 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

19.

Receive and File a Report of the County of Ventura Workplace Misconduct Complaint Resolution Activity for January Through June 2024.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

20.

Approval of Delegation to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to Conduct Recruitments, Review Candidates, and to Make Recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for Appointments to the Assessment Appeals Board Nos. 1 and 2, and in the Positions of the Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer and Alternate Assessment Appeals Hearing Officer.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

21.

Approval of, and Authorization for the County Executive Officer (CEO) to Issue, a Notice of Termination of the Lease Agreement with Ventura Vagabond Inn, LLC, Effective September 15, 2024; Approval of, and Authorization for the CEO to Execute a Motel Voucher Agreement with Ventura Vagabond Inn, LLC, Effective September 16, 2024 through November 15, 2024; and Authorization for the CEO to Approve and Sign Limited Contract Modifications Upon Certain Conditions.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS

22.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Airports Director to Sign, Amendment No. 2 to the Consulting Services Contract for the Camarillo Airport - Airport Layout Plan Update with Coffman Associates, Inc., Increasing the Total Contract Amount by $126,759 to $812,791, and Increasing the Airport's Cost Share of the Contract from $333,573 to $460,332; Supervisorial District No. 3.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

23.

Approval of a Plan of Cooperation between the California Department of Child Support Services and the Ventura County Department of Child Support Services; and Authorization for the Ventura County Department of Child Support Services Director to Sign the Plan of Cooperation.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

24.

Ratification of the Ventura County Fire Protection District’s Submission of a Regional Grant Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Fiscal Year 2023 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program in the Total Amount of $429,820, Including a Five Percent Cost Share, to Fund Fire Prevention Training.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

25.

Approval of Ventura County Fire Protection District’s Fire Hazard Reduction Program 2024 Account of Expenses for Parcels Abated.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY

26.

Approval of, and Authorization for the General Services Agency Director to Sign the Subordination and Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement with FFP BTM Solar, LLC.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

27.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Execute, a Five-Year Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Emergency Coverage Services Contract for a Five-Year Term in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $6,150,250 Per Year to Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. Doing Business as EMCOR Services Mesa Energy; Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Extend the Term of the Contract for Up to Five Additional One-Year Periods; and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Otherwise Amend the Contract So Long As the Total of All Amendments Does Not Increase the Contract Price by More Than Ten Percent.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

28.

Approval of the Plans and Specifications for the Linda Parks Park Project; Waiver of Any Minor Irregularities; Award of, and Authorization for the General Services Agency (GSA) Director to Execute, a Contract with FS Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $564,607; Authorization for the GSA Director to Administer the Contract and Execute Change Order or Settle Claims, Upon Final Payment and Acceptance of the Work, of Up to $40,730; and Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

29.

Award Mechanical Job Order Contract (JOC) to Perform Facilities Projects Involving Mechanical Work around Buildings, Structures, or Other Real Property to MESA Energy Systems Inc. Doing Business as EMCOR Services Mesa Energy, in the Amount of $5,984,222 for a One-Year Period or Until Expenditures Reach $5,984,222, Whichever Occurs First; and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Execute Mechanical JOC and to Terminate Any of same due to Nonperformance or by Mutual Agreement.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

30.

Award Two Specialty Job Order Contracts (JOC), Electrical Bid No. 6179 and Security Electric Bid No. 6180, to Taft Electric Co. of Ventura, in the Amount of $5,984,222 for a One-Year Period or Until Expenditures Reach $5,984,222, Whichever Occurs First; and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Execute Each Specialty JOC and to Terminate Any of same due to Nonperformance or by Mutual Agreement.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

31.

Approval of, and Authorization for, Five 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.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HARBOR DEPARTMENT

32.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Harbor Director to Sign, the Thirteenth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Harbor Lease (Thirteenth Amendment) for Channel Islands Harbor Parcels H-1, H-2, X-1B and X-1C between the County of Ventura and SMI Marine Emporium LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; Find that the Thirteenth Amendment is not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or, Alternatively, Find that the Project is Exempt from CEQA; and Authorization for the Harbor Director to Approve Minor Modifications to the Thirteenth Amendment.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

33.

Authorization for the Human Resources Director to Transfer Four Full-Time Equivalent Positions from the Behavioral Health Department to the Health Care Agency Contracts Management Department, Effective July 23, 2024.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

34.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director to Sign, a Third Four-Month Letter of Agreement Extension for Acute Care Pediatric Services, Between Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and the County of Ventura, Pending the Completion of a Comprehensive Services Agreement, Effective September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

35.

Approval of, Ratification of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment No. 10 to the Contract for Health Care Market and Revenue Consulting Services with Matrix Strategies, Inc., Extending the Term of the Agreement through June 30, 2025, Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $195,000 to $574,900 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, Setting the Not-to-Exceed Amount at $574,900 for Fiscal Year 2024-25, and Adding a New Statement of Work; Approval of, Ratification of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director to Sign, Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Compliance Auditing Consulting Services with AM Berry Consulting, LLC, Extending the Term of the Agreement through June 6, 2025.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

36.

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, Approval of, and Authorization for the HCA Director to Sign, a Health Plan­ Provider Rate Range IGT Agreement for the Period of January 1, 2023 Through December 31, 2023 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

37.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency (HCA) Director to Sign, Amendment No. 1 to the Workforce Dimensions Agreement with Kronos Incorporated (Kronos), Changing the name of the contractor from Kronos Incorporated to UKG Kronos Systems, LLC; and Ratification, approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director to Sign, Quote No. Q-209396 with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC Renewing 800 UKS Subscriptions for a Total Cost of $89,332, Effective March 29, 2024 through July 29, 2026.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

38.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency (HCA) Director to Sign, an Acknowledgement of Grant Terms and Conditions Provided by the California Department of Health Care Services Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Initiative’s Capacity and Infrastructure, Transition, Expansion and Development Program, Effective July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025; and Ratification of HCA’s Provision of Services.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 3 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Behavioral Health

39.

Receive and File Report Regarding the Implementation of Senate Bill 1338’s Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

40.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Director to Sign, an Agreement for SUS Residential and Withdrawal Management Services with Cri-Help, Inc., in the Amount of $301,179, Effective August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for the VCBH Director to Sign, the Third Amendment to Agreement dated July 1, 2023 with BH-VC Opco SP, LLC Doing Business as Jackson House Santa Paula (Jackson House) for Short-Term, Voluntary, and Licensed Social Rehabilitation Program Services, Increasing the Maximum Contract Amount from $2,420,000 to $2,720,000 (an Increase of $300,000) Effective July, 1, 2024; and Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for the VCBH Director to Sign, the First Amendment to the Agreement for Residential Treatment for Legal Competence Restoration Services with Sylmar Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc (SHRC) dated July 1, 2023, Increasing the Maximum Contract Amount from $2,474,034 to $2,739,034 (an Increase of $265,000), Effective July 1, 2024.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

41.

Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for the VCBH Director to Sign, Nine Agreements for Mental Health Services Act and Prevention and Early Intervention Services with Existing Contractors, Increasing the Combined Maximum Amount from $2,645,463 to $3,161,597 (a Combined Increase of $516,134 from Fiscal Year 2023-24) Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and Approval of, and Authorization for the VCBH Director to Approve Limited Contract Modifications and to Extend the Term of the Agreements.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

42.

Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Director to Sign, Eight Agreements for Mental Health Services Act and Prevention and Early Intervention Services, in the Increasing the Combined Maximum Amount from $8,337,755 to $8,719,876, (a combined Increase of $382,121 from Fiscal Year 2023-24), Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and Approval of, and Authorization for the VCBH Director to Approve Limited Contract Modifications and Extend the Terms of the Agreements.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

43.

Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Director to Sign, Four Revised Agreements for Substance Use Prevention Services with Evalcorp, Two Trees Community, Inc., and Ventura County Office of Education, Increasing the Combined Maximum Amount from $608,634 to $1,090,286 (a Combined Increase of $481,652 from Fiscal Year 2023-24), Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and Approval of, and Authorization for the VCBH Director to Make Limited Modifications and Extend the Term of the Agreements.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Health Care Plan

44.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director, to Sign, on Behalf of the Ventura County Health Care Plan, the First Amendment to the Specialist Care Services Agreement with Ventura County Anesthesia Medical Group, Inc., Adding a New Compensation Exhibit, Effective August 1, 2024.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

45.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, the Third Amendment to the Contract for Professional Services with Managed Healthcare Resources, Inc., Increasing the Contract Amount from $155,000 to $250,000 (an Increase of $95,000), Effective August 1, 2024.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

46.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director to Authorize, Expenditures of up to $22,310,000 with Adventist Health Simi Valley, Beverly Radiology Medical Group, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Coastal Pharmaceutical Services Corporation, Community Memorial Health System, Dignity Health Medical Foundation, Dignity Health, Golden State Imaging Associates Inc, Marin Wellness Pharmacy LLC, UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Group, Seaside Emergency Associates, Total Renal Care Inc., Two Trees Physical Therapy & Wellness, Unilab, and Ventura Orthopedics Medical Group Inc., Providers of Medical Services for Ventura County Health Care Plan, Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

47.

Approval of, Ratification of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, on behalf of the Ventura County Health Care Plan, Amendment No. 1 to the Managed Care Excess Risk Reinsurance Agreement with RGA Reinsurance Company, Correcting the Name of the Intermediary, Effective July 1, 2024.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

48.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director to Increase, Expenditures with Zelis Claims Integrity LLC, Provider of Repricing Services for Out of Network Non-Contracted Provider Medical Claims for Ventura County Health Care Plan from a Total of $200,000 to $223,509 (an increase of $23,509), Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Public Health

49.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, an Agreement for the Provision of Services in Support of the Ventura County Public Health Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Prevention and Collaboration Grant with Conejo Health in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $400,708, Effective July 23, 2024 through June 30, 2028.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

50.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Health Director to Sign, Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the Provision of Services in Support of the Ventura County Community Information Exchange Expanding the Role of PHI with Public Health Institute (PHI), Allowing for a No-Cost Extension of Phase I to July 31, 2025, and Adding a New Insurance Requirement, with No Change to the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $7,200,000, Effective August 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025; and Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Health Director to Make Limited Modifications of the Agreement.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Ventura County Medical Center

51.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment 1 to the Scheduled Service Agreement for Scheduled Maintenance Services on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment at Health Care Agency (HCA) Facilities with Trane U.S. Inc. Doing Business As Trane (Trane), Effective April 1, 2024, Extending the Term through August 31, 2027, in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,920 for April 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024, $221,907 for June 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, $443,147 for Calendar Year 2025, $475,328 for Calendar Year 2026 and $302,461 for January 1, 2027 through August 31, 2027; and Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment 1 to Repair Service Agreement Covering Repair and Rental Services for HVAC Equipment at HCA Facilities with Trane, Effective June 1, 2024, Extending the Term through August 31, 2027, in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $375,000 for June 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, $375,000 for Calendar Year 2025, $375,000 for Calendar Year 2026 and $375,000 for January 1, 2027 through August 31, 2027; Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Adjust Allocation of the Aggregate Contract Amounts Among Health Care Agency (HCA) Departments; and Ratification of HCA’s Authorization for Trane to Continue to Provide Services.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

52.

Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent, or Health Care Agency Director, to Sign, Amendments to Twelve Agreements for the Provision of Medically Necessary Services with Various Providers, Increasing the Combined Maximum Amount of the Agreements from $5,252,483 to $5,680,424 (a Combined Increase of $427,941) for Contract Year 2024, and from $5,252,483 to $11,182,123 (a Combined Increase of $5,929,640) for Contract Year 2025.
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CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

53.

Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director to Sign, the Second Amendment to the Agreement for the Provision of Pediatric Endocrinology Services with Swati V. Elchuri, M.D., Increasing the Contract Maximum Amount by $4,000 from $331,720 to $335,720, for the Period of December 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, Effective June 1, 2024.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

54.

Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for the Health Care Agency Director to Sign, Amendments to Six Agreements with Various Providers for the Provision of Medical Necessary Services, Increasing the Combined Maximum Amount of the Agreements from $10,491,948 to $10,829,417 (a Combined Increase of $337,469), for Fiscal Year 2023-24, and from $12,212,298 to $12,437,427 (a Combined Increase of $225,129), for Fiscal Year 2024-25; Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Increase the Purchase Document Not-To-Exceed Amount for Fahradyan Plastic Surgery by $90,000 from $437,000 to $527,000 for Contract Year 2023-24 and Any Contract Year Thereafter.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

55.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Human Services Agency (HSA) Director to Sign, an Agreement for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program with the California Department of Aging, in the amount of $1,071,200, Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; Approval of, and Authorization for the HSA Director to Sign, an Agreement for the 2024-25 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Subgrant with the California Employment Development Department, in the Amount of $1,618,756, Effective April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; Authorization for the HSA Director to Sign Any Amendments and Documents Related to the Agreements, to Accept Additional Funding Allocations from the State Related to the Agreements, and to Apply for Additional Funding Opportunities from the State Related to the Agreements; and Adoption of Two State-Required Resolutions.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

56.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Human Services Agency (HSA) Director to Sign, the 2024 Medi-Cal Privacy and Security Agreement as Required by California Department of Health Care Services; and Delegation of Authority to the HSA Director to Approve and Sign Future Privacy and Security Agreements.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

57.

Ratification of the Submission of an Application to the James Irvine Foundation for a Public Workforce Capacity Fund Grant in the Amount of $500,000; Authorization for the Human Services Agency (HSA) to Submit an Application to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Brownfields Job Training Grant in the Amount of $500,000; 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

58.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Human Services Agency (HSA) Director or Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment No. 1 for the Senior Nutrition Program with Conejo Valley Senior Concerns to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount from $101,600 to $435,600, an Increase of $334,000, Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; Approval of, and Authorization for the HSA Director or Purchasing Agent to Sign, Amendment No. 1 for the Encampment Resolution Fund Meal Program with Ventura Harbor Restaurant Associates, Inc., to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount from $200,000 to $375,000, an Increase of $175,000, Effective July 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024; and Authorization for the HSA Director or Purchasing Agent to Approve and Sign Additional Limited Contract Modifications.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

59.

Approval and Ratification of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent or Designee to Sign, Amendment No. 2 to the Brainsharp Corporation Contract #8955, Increasing the Contract Amount by $964,600 with a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $3,148,600.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE

PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - County of Ventura

60.

Approval of an Adjustment of the County’s Surcharge Fee at the Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center from the Current Rate of $3.80 per Ton to the Proposed Rate of $4.09 per Ton of Solid Waste, Effective January 1, 2025; Supervisorial District No. 4.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

61.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Execute a Consulting Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Rumble Strip and Curve Warning Signs Project; in the Amount of $331,000; Contract AE24-051, Project 50645, All Supervisorial Districts.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

62.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Execute a Consulting Services Contract with Earth Systems Pacific, for the Balcom Canyon Road, Roadway Stabilization at Mile Post 5.66 in the Amount of $41,000; Contract No. AE24-046, Project No. 50660, Supervisorial District No. 3.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

63.

Approval of the Acceptance of the Bid Forms and Terms of Sale for the Real Property Owned by the Watershed Protection District at 8195 North Ventura Avenue, Ventura, (Ventura Property) from Austin Selig for $127,000 and 8220 Edison Drive, Ventura, (Edison Property) from James Brucker for $222,000, Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 061-0-230-465 and -455; Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Sign and Record, Two Grant Deeds Transferring the Ventura Property to Austin Selig and the Edison Property to James Brucker; Supervisorial District No. 1.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

64.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency (PWA) Director to Sign, a First Amendment to the Lease (First Amendment) with DTG Investors LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, for Warehouse Space Located at 341 Bernoulli Circle in the City of Oxnard for Ventura County Public Health, Emergency Medical Services Agency in the Total Amount of $13,464 per Month for 36 Months; Find that the First Amendment is not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or, Alternatively, Find that the Project is Exempt from CEQA; and Authorization for the PWA Director to Approve Minor Modifications to the First Amendment; Supervisorial District No. 5.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

65.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Work Agency (PWA) Water and Sanitation Director to Execute an Agreement for Regional Household Hazardous Waste and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Collection Services with Clean Harbors, Inc. in the Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,500,223, Effective July 23, 2024 through July 23, 2029; Authorization for the PWA Water and Sanitation Director to Approve Amendments and Modifications to the Agreement; and Find that Approval of the Agreement is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; All Supervisorial Districts.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

66.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director, to Sign an Agreement to Accept Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Funds to Develop a Vision Zero Plan for the County Unincorporated Areas with U.S. Department of Transportation in the Amount of $800,000 for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2025-26; All Supervisorial Districts.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

67.

Confirmation of the Original Professional Services Contract for Design Services for the Ventura County Behavioral Health Youth & Family Community Resource Center Project with Jeff Zook, a Professional Architectural Corporation, Doing Business as Coastal Architects; Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Execute, Contract Modification No. 1 for Architectural and Engineering Services for Construction Documents and Bidding Services in an Amount of $178,255 for a Revised Maximum Total Contract Amount of $280,210; and Find that the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; (Project No. P6T24003; Supervisorial District No. 5.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

68.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Execute, Contract Change Order No. 11 for the Ventura County Medical Center North Tower MRI Project for a Time Extension and Compensation Due to Delays in the Amount of $174,810; Specification No. CP23-05; Project No. P6T21010; Supervisorial District No. 1.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

69.

Receive and File Contractor Payment Tabulation Reports for January 2024 – May 2024; All Supervisorial Districts.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

70.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Execute, a Professional Services Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Lewis Road MHRC Renovation and Lewis Road Barn Reconstruction Projects with RRM Design Group of Ventura, in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,084,600; Project No. P6T24007; Supervisorial District No. 5.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

71.

Approval of the Projects and Determine the Six Public Works Agency, Roads & Transportation Projects in Unincorporated Ventura County are Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act: Five Pavement Resurfacing Projects on Riverside Rd; Center School and Todd Rd; Koenigstein Rd; Oakview & Piru; Pleasant Valley, Sturgis, and Wood Rd; and one Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project at Six Bridges; Supervisorial District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

72.

Approval of the Cooperative Agreement (Agreement) Between the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Public Works Agency (PWA) for the Somis Ranch Farmworkers Housing Off-Site Improvements (Project) Located on State Route 34; Authorization for the PWA Director to Execute any Amendments to the Agreement, and to Enter into Additional Contracts, as Required to Implement the Agreement, Provided that such Amendments and Additional Contracts are Cost-Neutral to the County; Determination that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and Authorization for the PWA Director to Convey to Caltrans, the Real Property Rights Acquired by the County in accordance with the Agreement Upon Completion of the Subject Road Improvements; Supervisorial District Nos. 2 and 3.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Watershed Protection District

73.

Adoption of the Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution to Apply for Federal Financial Assistance Under P.L. 93-288 as Amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988 and/or State Financial Assistance Under the California Disaster Assistance Act, and to Provide the Assurances and Agreements Required in Order to Receive Federal and State Disaster Relief Financial Assistance; All Watershed Protection District Zones; All Supervisorial Districts.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

74.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Execute, a Consultant Services Contract for the Ventura River Levee at Casitas Springs Project Final Design, located in the Unincorporated Community of Casitas Springs with Q3 Consulting for Design Engineering Services, in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,143,217; Contract No. AE24-048; Project No. P6081927; Watershed Protection District Zone No. 1; Supervisorial District No. 1.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

75.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Public Works Agency (PWA) Director to Execute, Modification No. 1 to Consultant Services Contract for the Provision of Environmental Laboratory Services with Physis Environmental Laboratories, Inc., Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $775,133 (an Increase of $585,133) and Extending the Term Until December 31, 2027; and Authorization for the PWA Director to Make Limited Contract Amendments; Contract No. AE24-012; Project No. P6010561; All Watershed Protection District Zones; All Supervisorial Districts.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

76.

Authorization for the Ventura County Watershed Protection District Director to Execute the Grant Agreement in U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Grant Funding for the Buyout and Demolition of a Single Family Home, Appurtenant Structures and Associated Property Along Coyote Creek Project in the Amount of $1,473,000; Project No. P6081175; Watershed Protection District Zone No. 1; Supervisorial District No. 1.
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CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

77.

Receive and File Report of Amendments to Existing Grant Agreements Between the State Coastal Conservancy and the Watershed Protection District for the Robles Diversion Design Grant in the Amount of $3,200,000; and for Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project: Preconstruction Activities in the Amount of $4,600,000. Watershed Protection District Zone No. 1, Supervisorial District No. 1
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CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

78.

Approval of the Plans and Specifications for the Coyote Creek Pilot Channel Project Located in the Unincorporated Area of Casitas Springs near Ojai; Authorization for the Public Works Agency (PWA) Director to Approve Addenda, to Waive Minor Irregularities in the Bid, to Award the Contract to the Lowest Responsive, Responsible Bidder Provided that the Low Bid Does not Exceed the Engineer’s Estimate of $1,512,000 and to Execute a Contract; and Find the Project Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Specification No. WP25-01, Project No. P6081175; Supervisorial District No. 1.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 5 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

79.

Confirm Modifications Nos. 7 through 13 to Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services for the Matilija Dam Removal 65% Design Planning Project Previously Approved by a Deputy Purchasing Agent with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the Amount of $441,161, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $2,129,894; and Approval of the Use of Grant Funding to Pay for Modification Nos. 9 and 10; Contract No. AE18-034; Project Nos. P6081905, P6081925, P6081931; Watershed Protection District Zone No. 1; Supervisorial District No. 1.
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CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

80.

Approval of the Plans and Specifications Including Addenda for the Santa Paula Creek 2024 Streambank Stabilization Project Located in Santa Paula; Authorization for the Public Works Agency Director to Approve Addenda, to Waive Any Minor Irregularities in the Bid, to Award the Contract to the Lowest Responsive, Responsible Bidder provided that the Low Bid Does not Exceed the Engineer’s Estimate of $3,390,000 by more than 20%, and to Execute a Contract with That Bidder for the Santa Paula Creek 2024 Streambank Stabilization Project; and Find the Project Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Specification No. WP25-02, Project No. P6082191; Supervisorial District Nos. 1 and 2.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 5 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Waterworks Districts

81.

Receive and File the Safe Drinking Water Act Consumer Confidence Reports for Ventura County Waterworks District Nos. 1 (Moorpark), 17 (Bell Canyon), 19 (Somis) and 38 (Lake Sherwood); Supervisorial District Nos. 2, 3 and 4.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - Environmental Health

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

83.

Authorization for the Sheriff's Office to Accept Grant Funds from California Office of Emergency Services for the 2023-2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program in the Amount of $91,930.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

84.

Ratification of, and Approval for the Purchasing Agent to Extend the County of Ventura Contract Amendment No. 1 with Bode Cellmark Forensics Inc, Doing Business as Bode Technology, Extending the Deadline from February 28, 2025 through September 30, 2026; and Ratification of, and Approval of the Purchasing Agent to Increase the Contract Amount by $1,750,000 from $1,250,000 to a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $3,000,000.
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

85.

Approval of the Use of Funds From the Sheriff’s Office’s Fingerprint ID Trust Fund to Lease 14 LiveScan Workstations from Idemia Identity & Security, in the Amount of $91,245 a Year for Five Years, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $456,225 Over Five Years; Approval of, and Authorization for the County Purchasing Agent to Execute, the Lease Agreement with Idemia Per Terms and Conditions in the Proposal Reference QR-00-002035-C; and Waiver of Board Policy Prohibiting Inclusion of Attorney’s Fees, Governing Law, and Interest Provisions in County Contracts.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

86.

Authorization for the Sheriff's Office to Accept Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Funds from the 2024 Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program in the Amount of $50,000; and Approval of, and Authorization for the Sheriff to Sign, the Letter of Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 3 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

87.

Receive and File Report on Reasons Justifying Continued Authority for 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; and Determination of Need to Continue the Action.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

88.

Ratification of the Sheriff’s Office’s Application to the Fiscal Year 2024-26 California Highway Patrol (CHP), Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program; Ratification of the Sheriff’s Office’s Acceptance of Grant Funds from CHP in the Amount of $1,648,544 for CHP, Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Grant Agreement by the Sheriff; and Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Three Full-Time Equivalent Fixed-term Forensics Scientist I Positions in Sheriff’s Forensics Services, Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 5 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
LEVINE ACT ITEM
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

UNSCHEDULED VACANCY NOTICE

90.

Receive and File Unscheduled Vacancy Notices for Brian Gabler of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, Scott Powers of the Ventura County Consolidated Oversight Board, Velma Lomax of the Oak View Advisory Commission, Jill Martinez of the Ventura County Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board, Richard Hibma of the Waterworks District No. 38 Citizens’ Advisory Committee, Robert Brooks of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, and Terri Yanez of the Health Care Plan - Standing Committee.

VENTURA COUNTY IN - HOME SUPPORTIVE PUBLIC AUTHORITY

91.

Approval of the Reappointment of Maria Alvarez, James Importante, and Jacob Lesner-Buxton to the Ventura County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee with the Terms Ending July 26, 2026.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY

92.

Approval of, and Authorization for the General Services Director to Sign, the Subordination and Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement with FFP BTM Solar, LLC in Support of the Installation and Operation of Solar Panels at the Government Center.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY

93.

Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Library Director to Sign the Project Agreement for Local Match Funding Regarding the E.P. Foster Library Rehabilitation Project; Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Library Director to Sign the Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Ventura for E.P. Foster Library Rehabilitation Project Funding; Accept and Approve the Expenditure from the City of Ventura of $2,181,665 for the E.P. Foster Library.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 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.
 

HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

94.

Adoption of a Resolution Transferring Four Regular Full-Time Positions (Vacant and with Incumbents) from the Human Services Agency to the Health Care Agency to Support California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal, Effective August 4, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

95.

Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Two Full-Time Equivalent Position Allocations of Sheriff’s Deputy with the Sheriff’s Police Service, Central Patrol Division, Effective August 4th, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 REQUIRES 4/5THS VOTE
CEO SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

96.

Request from Supervisor LaVere for a Status Update from the Public Works Agency Regarding County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 Encompassing Sky High Drive and a Portion of Camp Chaffee Road and for the Public Works Agency to Provide Potential Options to Amend Existing CSA Contributions and Boundaries.

97.

Recommendation of Supervisor LaVere to Appoint Marilyn K. Miller to the Ojai Valley Municipal Advisory Council with the Term Ending January 6, 2025.

98.

Recommendation of Supervisor Gorell to Appoint Jeffrey Alan Davis as a Regular Member to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board with the Term Ending July 22, 2027 and Ron Goldman as Regular Member to Waterworks District No. 38 Citizens’ Advisory Committee with the Term Ending July 22, 2028.

99.

Recommendation of Supervisor Long to Authorize the General Services Agency (GSA) Director to Accept the Donation of a Memorial Bench and Tree to be Installed Adjacent to the Service Building Located at the County of Ventura Government Center; and Authorization for the GSA Director to Coordinate the Installation and Final Acceptance of the Bench and Tree upon Completion at the Service Building.

100.

Recommendation of Supervisor Lopez to Approve a One-time Donation of Public Safety Equipment from the Ventura County Fire Department and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office to Public Safety Officials in Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico through the City of Oxnard’s Sister City Committee.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

101.

Approval of Modifications to Administrative Policy Manual Chapter III-01 Asset Management of County Vehicles; and Approval of Modifications to Administrative Policy Manual Chapter V-01 Information Technology Policies, Standards & Guidelines.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

102.

Receive a Report Regarding Existing Year Around Emergency Shelter Cost Share Agreements with the Cities of San Buenaventura, Oxnard, and Thousand Oaks; and Approval of Amendments to Cost Share Agreements with the Cities of San Buenaventura and Oxnard.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

103.

Approval of Response to the 2023-2024 Ventura County Grand Jury Report Entitled, Linking First Responders - Ventura County Regional Radio System for Submittal to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Ventura County Medical Center

104.

Ratification of the Appointment of Diana Zenner as Senior Consultant, Hospital Operations, Extra-Help Employee to Fill a Critically Needed Position Related to Hospital Operations, Retroactive to July 1, 2024; and Certify the Nature of Ms. Zenner Employment and Appointment in Accordance with Government Code Section 7522.56, Subdivision (f)(1).
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.

105.

Presentation Proclaiming the Month of July 2024 as Disability Pride Month in Ventura County.
(Supervisor Gorell - 10 Minutes)

106.

Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
(Supervisor Gorell - 10 Minutes)

107.

Receive and File a Presentation Recognizing the Members of the Third Cohort of the County of Ventura’s Leadership Development Program, LEAP for Managers, Trifecta, Who Graduated in June 2024.
(County Executive Office  - 20 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

10:00 A.M.

108.

Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Summer at the County Internship and Public Service Internship Programs.
(Supervisor Long - 10 Minutes)

109.

Presentation Proclaiming the Month of August as Child Support Awareness Month in Ventura County
(Supervisor Long - 10 Minutes)

10:30 A.M.

110.

Presentation Proclaiming the Week of August 1 - 7, 2024, as World Breastfeeding Week in Ventura County.
(Supervisor Long - 10 Minutes)

111.

Receive a Report from Westminster Free Clinic and Presentation of Certificate to the Clinic’s Student Volunteers.
(Supervisor Lopez - 20 Minutes)

11:00 A.M.

112.

Receive and File Information Regarding Recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Invalidating Current Mandatory Ventura County Building Code Provisions for All-Electric, in Lieu of Natural Gas, Appliances and Equipment in New Construction; Request for Board to Provide Direction to Staff on the Repeal of Mandatory Ventura County Building Code Provisions for All-Electric Appliances and Equipment in New Construction; and to Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Future Board Consideration of a Voluntary Incentive for All-Electric Appliances and Equipment through a Waiver of a Portion of the Expedited Plan Review Fee through December 31, 2025; and Such Other Direction as the Board May Deem Appropriate.
(Resource Management Agency - 15 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

113.

Receive and File the Ventura County Annual Crop and Livestock Report for 2023.
(Agriculture/Weights and Measures - 15 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

11:30 A.M.

114.

Public Hearing Regarding Proposed County Service Area No. 3, Camp Chaffee Road Maintenance (CSA 3) Service Charges for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; and Adoption of Proposed Resolution Continuing Existing CSA 3 Service Charges for FY 2024-25; Supervisorial District No. 1.
(Public Works Agency - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

115.

Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Services Charges for County Service Area No. 4, Oak Park (CSA 4) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; and Adoption of Proposed Resolution Continuing CSA 4 Service Charges at Existing Rates for FY 2024-25; Supervisorial District No. 2.
(Public Works Agency - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

116.

Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Charges for Street Lighting Services in County Service Area No. 14 (CSA 14), Various Unincorporated Areas and for Street Sweeping Services in CSA 14, Unincorporated Areas of Casa Conejo and Lynn Ranch for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; and Adoption of Proposed Resolution Continuing Existing CSA 14 Street Lighting Service and Street Sweeping Service Charges at Existing Rates for FY 2024-25; All Supervisorial Districts.
(Public Work Agency - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

117.

Receive and File a Presentation Celebrating the Launch of the Ventura County Library’s School Mobile Library.
(Ventura County Library - 20 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

1:00 P.M.

118.

Presentation by Supervisor LaVere and Supervisor Gorell recognizing the Project Roomkey Partnership with Motel Management at Best Western of Ventura, Ventura Vagabond, and the Premier Inn of Thousand Oaks.
(Supervisor LaVere and Supervisor Gorell - 10 Minutes)

119.

Second Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of an Ordinance to Place the Classification of Director of Victim and Family Justice Center Services in the Unclassified Service.
(County Executive Office - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED
HEARD ON JUNE 18, 2024 ITEM NO. 92

120.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of an Ordinance to Place the Classifications of Assistant Director Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Division Manager–E, and Assistant Director Public Health in the Unclassified Service; Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Nine Classifications (Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector I, Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector II, Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector III, Supervising Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector, Assistant Director Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Division Manager-E, PWA Manager I, PWA Manager II, and PWA Manager III), Amending the Job Titles, Salary Ranges, and Salaries of Two Classifications (Engineering Manager II, Engineering Manager III), Amending the Job Titles and Salary Ranges of Two Classifications (HS Program Manager II and HSA Senior Program Manager), Amending the Job Title for One Classification (Assistant Director Behavioral/Public Health), Increasing the Salary Ranges and Salaries of Ten Classifications (Agriculture Commissioner, Chief Deputy Agriculture Commissioner, Deputy Agriculture Commissioner, Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III, Engineer IV, Deputy Director Public Works Agency, Senior Buyer, and Principal Buyer), Deleting Ten Classifications (Senior Agriculture Inspector/Biologist, Agriculture Inspector/Biologist, Agriculture Inspector/Biologist, Agriculture Inspector/Biologist Associate, Weights and Measures Technician, Weights and Measures Inspector II, HSA Administrative Manager, HS Program Manager I, HSA Senior Administrative Manager, and Engineering Manager I), and Authorizing the Director of Human Resources to Delete Three Additional Classifications (Weights & Measures Inspector III, Supervising Weights & Measures Inspector, and Supervising Agriculture Inspector/Biologist) at Such Time As Those Classifications Become Vacant; and Adoption of an Amended Exhibit 1 to the Ventura County Management, Confidential Clerical, and Other Unrepresented Employees Resolution.
(County Executive Office - 10 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED
READ ORDINANCE IN TITLE ONLY
SET SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 AT 11:00 A.M.

121.

Receive and File the University of California Cooperative Extension Ventura County Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
(County Executive Office - 10 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

1:30 P.M.

122.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Ventura and the Ventura County Professional Peace Officers’ Association – Probation Unit, Approval of Merge Agreement Regarding Restructuring of the Classification Plan for Correctional Services Officer and Deputy Probation Officer, and Waiver of a Second Public Hearing, (Proposed Recommendations Will Result in an Actuarial Reduction to the Funding Status of the Retirement System).
(County Executive Office - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

123.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of an Amendment to the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Ventura and the Ventura County Professional Peace Officers’ Association – Patrol Unit; 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

124.

Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Ventura and the Specialized Peace Officers’ Association of Ventura County, and Waiver of the Second Public Hearing (Proposed Recommendations Will Result in an Actuarial Reduction to the Funding Status of the Retirement System).
(County Executive Office - 5 Minutes)
CEO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL AS PROPOSED

2:30 P.M.

125.

Public Hearing on First Reading of Amendments to Provisions of the Ventura County Ordinance Code Regarding Sidewalk Vending; Find that the Ordinance Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Approve and Establish a Vending Permit Fee; and Adoption of a Resolution Establishing One Regular Full-Time Equivalent Position of Sr. Code Compliance Officer to Support Sidewalk Vending Enforcement Activities; All Supervisorial Districts
(Resource Management Agency - Environmental Health - 30 Minutes)
READ ORDINANCE IN TITLE ONLY
SET SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 AT 2:30 P.M.

3:00 P.M.

126.

Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Regarding County-Initiated Proposed Amendments to the Ventura County General Plan Land Use and Community Character Element and the Ventura County General Plan Background Report to Include Additional Designated Disadvantaged Communities; Find that Adoption of the Proposed Amendments is Not a Project Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is Further Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); Supervisorial District Nos. 1, 3, and 5 (Case No. PL23-0033).
(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:

127.

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: County of Ventura v. Purdue Pharma L.P., et al.; aka In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, No. 1:17-MD-2804 (N.D. Ohio)

128.

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: In Re The Matter of Jaqueline Colmenero (Arbitration)

129.

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: Peak Oil Holdings LLC, et al. v. County of Ventura; United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 2:21-CV-00734 DSF (AFMx)

130.

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: Two (Santa Susana Field Lab and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.)

131.

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 Cassandra Ann Bustos)

132.

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

COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: Tabin Cosio

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Union of American Physicians and Dentists
Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Ventura County Sheriff’s Correctional Officers’ Association

BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD:

133.

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

COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: Tabin Cosio

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION:
Ventura County Professional Firefighters Associations

BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY IHSS PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD:

134.

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

COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: Tabin Cosio

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION:
Service Employees International Union, Local 2015

CLOSING

At 8:00 p.m. the Board hereby adjourns in memory of Edward Elmer McCombs, James Douglas Darling, Cheree Renee Edwards, George Lawhead, Richard Lloyd Bernacchi, John William Blanchard, Marylyn Rafferty Givens, Carolyn Jeanne Honsberger, Karen Stehle, Frank Alan Tomasello, Jenny Lee DeWitt, Franceen Faith Fallet, Lucille Ann Berg, Gregory Borrell, Jacqueline Neil Gough, Kathy Arlene Fuller Roche, Laurance Lewis Hardesty, Paul Verner Carlson, Ph. D., Helen Paula Gunderson, Jennifer Dawn Hanson, Frankie Christina Martin, Evonne Antonette Chala, Robert Allen Spjut, Dr. David Michael Lipman, James Doctolero, Thomas Edward Farris, Brenda Burg, Ricardo L. Valdes, Gory Ann Bradbury Page, Henrietta Severa Tanner, Virginia Bravo Loya, Danny Lee Berry, Elsie Nelson Wall, Karen Evenden, Bettyanne Marie Alberto Sessing, Stan Greene, Elvira Barthelemy, Elwood Gair, Patricia Siordia Lawhead, Connah Cord Montrose, Tex Ward, Nancy Louise Schulz, Wallace Dale Hodges, John Scott Meadows, Donna Mae Lemelle, Guadalupe Minjares, John Edward Moreno, Bert Vervoorn, Gwennavere Mary Lou Hartman, Donald Lawrence Hoffman, Opal Christina Gardner, William Edward Mott, Linda Ruth Monteith, Cynthia Juana Amaro, Theresa Ann Valayil, Robert Kenneth Ackermann, John Delaine Brown, James Lawrence Murray, Leon Roswell Crowningshield, Gordon Erwon Poetzsch, Patrick Joseph Gleeson, Edda Missiroli Brannan, Christine Patricia Cooper, Gerald Lawson Game, Marilyn Cameron, Janet Faye Cossman, Susan Emma Eggert, JoAnn Lebeck, Georgeta Cuncui, Nora Lee Elizabeth Seymour, Diana Bucher, Carmen Sarianana Crandall, Dale Wells, and Marie Elizabeth Politowski.