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Month: January 2018
Montalvo Community 2017 Highlights
January – Montalvo Community Council Public Meeting 1/24/2017
Presentation by Mr. Peter Goldenring for proposed project for a Starbucks Drive-thru near the north-west corner property of Victoria & Moon (where DW’s Country Cafe currently is). Followed by Q&A DW’s Country Cafe currently is). Followed by Q&A
https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10089
Mr. Kim presented his proposal for a Senior Care/Dementia Care facility at south-west corner (3 parcels) of Alameda & 8th Street. Followed by Q&A
Some passionate Montalvoites later attended the City Planning Commission Meeting
February – Montalvo Community Council Public Meeting 2/28/2017
Cpl. Munger of the Ventura Police Department will be gave us a crime update on the area. We asked about how Neighborhood Watch works.
Presentation by Dave Ward, AICP City of Ventura Community Development Planning Manager to present info on the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (ADUs) which replaces the “second units” ordinance. Followed by Q&A
https://library.municode.com/ca/san_buenaventura/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=860789
March – Montalvo Sidewalks Funded!
The city of Ventura’s proposal for a “safe route to school” in our neighborhood has been funded to the tune of 1.38 million dollars.
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/ventura/2017/03/21/three-active-transportation-projects-get-33-million/99331974/
May & June – Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall 5/11/17 & 6/15/17
Some passionate Montalvoites attended the Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall and spoke before the commissioners. They expressed their concern about the possibility of a code change that would allow-drive thru establishments within the Victoria Corridor. Noise and light pollution, increased traffic, loose trash, individuals loitering, and CO2 emissions were some of the points addressed.
At the June 15 meeting the MCC Board was pleased to hear the passing of a motion which will:
1. Allow for drive-thru establishments (food and services) in the Victoria Corridor by Conditional Use Permit only.
2. Protect the existing Moon Drive Overlay by not allowing any drive-thrus along this section of the Victoria Corridor.
June – Montalvo Community Council Public Meeting 6/6/2017
Commander Payne of the Ventura Police Department will be gave us a crime update on the area.
General Plan Refinement Proposal for Montalvo & Victoria Corridor (latest iteration) presented by Ventura Planning Staff. This issue will be going to the City of Ventura Planning Commission most likely in July, and to City Council in September (it has not yet). This also included height requirements along The Victoria Corridor.
https://montalvocc.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/general-plan-refinement/
Ventura Community Development Director Spoke about the AutoCenter Specific Sign Plan with Video Presentation and Q&A discussion.
https://montalvocc.wordpress.com/2017/05/08/auto-center-sign/
July – Water Rate Increase 7/1/17
Rate increase form Sewer Service now being provided by the City of Ventura
http://archive.vcstar.com/news/local/ventura/montalvo-sewer-district-votes-to-join-ventura-ep-832396328-349936671.html
September – New Hill Rd. Library Opens
https://montalvocc.wordpress.com/2017/11/11/new-hill-rd-library/
September – Montalvo Community Council Public Meeting 9/5/2017
A representative from Ventura Public Works made a presentation and answered questions regarding the proposed water well (Mound Well No. 3) project behind the church. The attendees had a brief site visit. We were later invited to a the running Saticoy Pump some weeks later for a site visit. Water Well Information
October – Administrative Hearing for Mound Well No. 3 At City Hall 10/17/2017
Some passionate Montalvoites attended the City Hall Meeting to voice their sound and safety concerns for the project. Water Well Information
November – MCC Shares City of Ventura’s District Map Proposal 11/26/17
Public Hearings at City Hall 12/4/17 & 12/11/17
https://montalvocc.wordpress.com/2018/01/09/new-city-of-ventura-district-based-election-map-update/
To be discussed at December’s MCC Community Meeting
December – MCC Annual Community Meeting 12/5/17
**POSTPONED TO 01/23/18 DUE TO THOMAS FIRE**
Montalvo Crime Report
Good news. Crime in Montlavo is down!
Commander Dickey of the Ventura Police Department shared this report with the attendees of this week’s Montalvo Community Council (public) meeting. He also answered questions from the attendees.
Report all suspicious activity or persons
If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency call 805-339-4400 or 805-650-8010 (24/7 non-emergency dispatch number).
Interactive Crime Map & Reporting Districts
https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1052/Interactive-Crime-Map-Reporting-District
Some Crime Prevention Tips from the Ventura PD
NEW City of Ventura District-Based Election Map (Update)
December 18th Update: City Council unanimously selected Map 11 Revised as the City of Ventura District-Based Election Map, determined sequencing as 2018 Election (Districts 1, 4, 5 and 6) and 2020 Election (District 2, 3 and 7), and Introduced Ordinance Implementing District-Based Elections.
December 4th update: Council Narrows the Focus to Four Maps
On December 4th, the City Council unanimously decided to narrow the list of maps down to four maps: Revised Map11 and existing Maps 16, 22, and 23.
Use this link to view all Maps on the online interactive viewer to view the Focus Maps.
New Proposed Montlavo Voting District #6 for the 2018 Election
NEW Proposed City of Ventura District-Based Election Map Zones
More information about this vote can be found on The VC Star’s website:
MCC Annual Community Meeting
Montalvo Community Council (Public Meeting/Election)
Tuesday, January 23 6:30-8:15pm
Lighthouse Church, 6200 Montalvo Dr
(Meeting was postponed from 12/05/17 Due to the Thomas Fire)
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.
Agenda
Community Meeting
1/23/2018
6:30pm – 8:15pm
Location: Lighthouse Foursquare Church
Meeting called by: MCC Board
| 6:30p | Welcome
MCC 2017 Activity Year End Highlights |
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| 6:40p-7:00p | Ventura Police Department Montalvo Update | |||
| 7:00p-7:15 | Ventura CAPS Presentation | |||
| 7:15-7:35 | Surfrider Foundation Presentation (See info below)
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| 7:35-7:45p | Montalvo Recycling Fundraiser – Dan Farmer |
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| 7:45-8:00p | (2017) MCC Board Elections (Postponed from December due to Fires) Board Chair, Treasurer, & Member At-Large seats are up for election to all Only current MCC members can vote or run for offices. |
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| 8:00-8:15p | Discuss Future MCC Border Expansion
[Open Forum] Discuss any public questions for the MCC Board Discuss what the community would like to see the council do for the neighborhood. Think of topics for future meetings. Feedback/Suggestions |
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| Date TBD | Next MCC Public Meeting | |||
Montalvo Community Council, District 6 