District Maps

Dear Community Partner,
The City of Ventura is pleased to announce that 33 draft maps were submitted to National Demographics Corporation for consideration of the City’s district maps.

The maps are available to view on the City’s website at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1249/DRAFT-DISTRICT-MAPS.

We need your feedback and involvement in the next steps at the two remaining Public Hearings, so please consider attending:

• Public Hearing #3, on December 4, 2017 at 6 pm, City Hall
  City Council meeting to hear input on the draft district maps and to discuss which districts will have election in 2018 and which in 2020.
• Public Hearing #4 on December 11, 2017 at 6 pm, City Hall
  City Council meeting to select a district map and introduction of an ordinance to transition to district based City Council elections.

An ordinance to establish the district boundaries is slated for adoption by January 14, 2018, and will be effective for the 2018 Election.

Your participation is very important to us and we look forward to hearing your comments.

Kelly Flanders
Communications Manager
City Manager’s Office, City of Ventura
501 Poli Street, Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 677-3993
kflanders@cityofventura.ca.gov
www.cityofventura.ca.gov

Santa in Montalvo

New Hill Rd Library

Sunday, December 3, 2017 –

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Imagine…a new East Ventura library! Ventura County Library is pleased to announce the grand opening event of the new Hill Road Library in Ventura. This special event will include:

• Library information and tours
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:30 pm
• BBQ compliments of Ventura Downtown Lions Club
• Performance by the Rubicon Harmonix
• Fun for the whole family

Ventura County Library Website:
https://www.vencolibrary.org/locations/hill-road-library

VC Star Article:
https://montalvocc.wordpress.com/2017/11/10/mcc-annual-community-meeting/

MCC Annual Community Meeting

**POSTPONED TO 01/23/18 DUE TO THOMAS FIRE**

Tuesday, December 5
6:30pm
Lighthouse Church, 6200 Montalvo Dr

Join us for this important meeting which will include presentations by Ventura Police Department and CAPS media, a year-in-review, and elections for the following MCC board positions:

Chair
The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and General Council. The Chair is the official spokesperson and representative for the Council.
MCC Board recommendation: Mark Abbe

Treasurer
The Treasurer will have access to and custody of all funds of the Council and accept and expend funds as directed by a majority vote of the Executive Board or General Council at any official meeting. The Treasurer shall also present a quarterly Treasurer’s report at all General and Board meetings, prepare a year-end financial statement, prepare and file all tax forms, and make the books available for audit as directed by the Board.
MCC Board recommendation: Betsey Holt

Board Member At-Large
Duties will vary as needed.
MCC Board recommendation: Dan Farmer

Nominees will consist of a slate of nominees selected by a nominating committee together with persons nominated from the floor during the Annual Meeting. A person nominated from the floor must be present to accept the nomination.

 

Ventura’s Water Supply

If you are interested in the issue of the water supply for Ventura, and proposed capital water projects to enhance the water supply, then you should be aware of an upcoming meeting at City hall with the Ventura Water Commission.

Scoping Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers,
501 Poli Street, Ventura, CA 93001
on November 15, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. 

Public Notice Date: November 1, 2017 To: Interested Parties Subject: Announcement of the Availability of the Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report Project:                        Ventura Water Supply Projects Review Period: November 1, 2017, through December 1, 2017 The City of San Buenaventura (City of Ventura/City) has prepared a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to notify the public, responsible and trustee agencies that as the Lead Agency the City will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for implementation of the Ventura Water Supply Projects. The NOP is available for review at the City’s Clerk Office located at 501 Poli Street, Room 204, Ventura, CA 93002 online at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10084. The City is proposing to develop new water supplies to augment its water supply portfolio consistent with the City’s recently completed 2017 Comprehensive Water Resources Report (CWRR) and 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The EIR will analyze certain water supply alternatives outlined in the CWRR and UWMP including maximizing potable reuse of recycled water through implementation of the VenturaWaterPure Project, accessing imported water through the State Water Interconnection Project, providing groundwater treatment, and implementing an ocean desalination facility. The City of Ventura is soliciting the views of responsible and trustee agencies, as well as other members of the public, including interested persons, organizations, and agencies, as to the scope and content of the environmental information to be evaluated in the EIR. The complete NOP contains more information on the project including figures showing the general location of the proposed facilities. The EIR will be used by the City Council when considering approval of the projects and any related discretionary approvals, as well as by state and federal agencies in considering discretionary permits and approvals for project(s) implementation. All comments to the NOP are due no later than December 1, 2017. Please send your comments to the mailing address or email address shown below. Include a return address or email address and a contact name in your agency or group with your comments. City of Ventura Gina Dorrington, 501 Poli Street, Room 120 Ventura, CA 93002-0099 gdorrington@venturawater.net A scoping meeting will be held to receive comments regarding the scope and content of the EIR. The scoping meeting will include a brief presentation providing an overview of the proposed water supply projects and the CEQA process. After the presentation, oral comments will be accepted. Written comment forms will be supplied for those who wish to submit comments in writing at the scoping meetings. Written comments also may be submitted any time prior to the NOP comment due date. The scoping meeting will be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Poli Street, Ventura, CA 93001 on November 15, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

District Based City Council Elections

The threat of a California Voting Rights Act violation has brought about some big changes for future city council elections in Ventura.  See the article and websites below to find out more about how you can have a voice in the formation of new district boundaries.  Deadline for map submissions is November 17, 2017.

VC Star article:
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/ventura/2017/10/23/ventura-power-design-voting-districts-yours/793359001/

Info & Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.capsmedia.org/city-of-ventura-district-based-city-council-elections/

https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=96