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Meetings and Presentations

 
September 15, 2020 | Board of Supervisors Hearing

On September 15, 2020, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors adopted the 2040 General Plan and certified the project’s Environmental Impact Report and related documents. The adopted 2040 General Plan will become effective on October 15, 2020, thirty (30) days following its adoption by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.

The adopted 2040 General Plan, Background Report for the 2040 General Plan, certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and EIR-related documents are available on this website's Document Library webpage.

The materials for this public hearing are available online at https://www.ventura.org/board-of-supervisors/agendas-documents-and-broadcasts/, and the presentation can be accessed below:

  • Agenda Item 41. Continued Public Hearing for the Sole Purpose of Considering Certification of the 2040 General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, Including Adoption of Related Findings and Documents Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Repeal of Existing General Plan Except for the 2014-2021 Housing Element, Approval and Adoption of the 2040 General
    Plan and 2040 General Plan Background Report (Planning Division Case Number PL17-0141); All Supervisorial Districts

September 1, 2020 | Board of Supervisors Hearing

The materials for this public hearing are available online at https://www.ventura.org/board-of-supervisors/agendas-documents-and-broadcasts/, and the presentation can be accessed below:

July 16, 2020 | Planning Commission Hearing

The public was invited to attend a Planning Commission to to consider and provide recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding approval of the 2040 General Plan (which would replace the County’s existing General Plan) and associated Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, mitigation measures, statement of overriding considerations and mitigation monitoring and reporting program. The materials for this public hearing are available online at https://www.ventura.org/board-of-supervisors/agendas-documents-and-broadcasts/, and the presentation can be accessed below:

September 10, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Work Session

Staff for the General Plan Update Project reported back to the Board of Supervisors regarding a Work Session held on August 6, 2019. The materials for this public hearing are available online at https://www.ventura.org/board-of-supervisors/agendas-documents-and-broadcasts/, and the presentation can be accessed below:

August 20, 2019 | Ventura Retired Mens Club Presentation

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August 6, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Work Session

The public was invited to attend a Board of Supervisors work session regarding the Preliminary Public Review Draft of the 2040 General Plan. The materials for this public hearing are available online at https://www.ventura.org/board-of-supervisors/agendas-documents-and-broadcasts/, and the presentation can be accessed below:

June 6, 13, and 20, 2019 | Planning Commission Work Session

The public was invited to attend a series of three Planning Commission work sessions regarding the Preliminary Public Review Draft of the 2040 General Plan, the first of which was held on Thursday June 6th. The second work session was held on Thursday, June 13th, and the third work session was held on Thursday, June 20th. All work sessions began at 8:30 a.m.

The materials for these public hearings are available online at https://vcrma.org/planning-commission, and each presentation can be accessed below:

May 14 - 23, 2019 | Community Open Houses

The County’s Planning Division hosted a series of open houses where the public had the opportunity to learn about and comment on the Preliminary Public Review Draft of the 2040 General Plan.

The 2040 General Plan is a long-range planning document that will guide land use, resource protection and development through 2040. The 2040 General Plan includes goals, policies and programs on topics including biological and open space resources, climate change, economic vitality, agriculture, water resources, public facilities and other key issues.

Public input provided at the following open houses was shared with the Ventura County Planning Commission during a series of work sessions starting in June and with the Board of Supervisors in August.

  •  May 14, 2019, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Grant Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks
  • May 15, 2019, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Ventura County Museum of Agriculture, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula* Spanish and Mixteco interpretive services will be available at the Ventura County Museum of Agriculture.
  • May 16, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Roger Jones Community Center, 2864 Jourdan Street, Oxnard* Spanish and Mixteco interpretive services will be available at the Roger Jones Community Center Open House.
  • May 18, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Mount Pinos Ranger Station, 34580 Lockwood Valley Road, Frazier Park
  • May 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Channel Islands Boating Center, 3880 Bluefin
  • May 22, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View Circle, Oxnard
  • May 23, 2019, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Ventura County Government Center, Hall of Administration, 3rd Floor, Multi-Purpose Conference Room, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura

 Posters and Materials:

March 13 - April 15, 2019 | Municipal Advisory Council Presentations

The Ventura County Planning Division’s presentation to Municipal Advisory Councils described the 2040 General Plan, the plan’s structure and content, and the General Plan Update project process.

Below were the dates of the presentations:

  • April 15, 2019 | Presentation to the Ojai Valley Municipal Advisory Council
  • March 26, 2019 | Presentation to the Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council
  • March 21, 2019 | Presentation to the El Rio / Del Norte Municipal Advisory Council
  • March 21, 2019 | Presentation to the Santa Rosa Valley Municipal Advisory Council
  • March 20, 2019 | Presentation to the Casa Conejo Advisory Council 
  • March 13, 2019 | Presentation to the Somis Municipal Advisory Council 

March 7, 2019 | Presentation to Partnership for a Healthy Ventura County

January 30, 2019 | Public Scoping Meeting for the Ventura County 2040 General Plan

The Ventura County Planning Division invited the public to provide input on a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Environmetnal Impact Report and to be heard a public scoping meeting in the Multi-Purpose Conference Room in the Ventura County Government Center's Hall of Administration at 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. The presentation below was provided to attendees.

December 13, 2018 | Presentation to Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee

November 11, 2018 | Guest Presenter at "Designing a Healthier Community" Event

Hosted by the County of Ventura's Health Care Agency, General Plan Update staff particpated as a guest speaker during the event which included speakers and a townhall discussion of concepts surrounding the design of healthy communities and local actions that support the development of healthier residents in thoses communities.

August 3, 2017 | Presentation at California Lutheran University

September 21, 2017 | Santa Rosa Valley Municipal Advisory Council Meeting

The RMA Planning Division presented information and received feedback on the General Plan Update’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles.

August 3, 2017 | Presentation at California Lutheran University

Planning Division staff provided a presentation to a student group at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.

August 12, 2017 | General Plan Update Open House

The RMA Planning Division hosted an open house event in the Lockwood Valley area at the Frazier Park Public Library, providing information related to the General Plan Update’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles.

August 5, 2017 | General Plan Update Open House

The RMA Planning Division hosted an open house event at Santa Susana Park in the Simi Valley area, providing information related to the General Plan Update’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles.

July 29, 2017 | General Plan Update Open House Events at Three Locations

The RMA Planning Division hosted open house events at three libraries within the County’s library system, providing information related to the General Plan Update Project’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles at Saticoy Library, Ray D. Prueter Library in Port Hueneme, and Fillmore Library.

July 26, 2017 | Somis Municipal Advisory Council Meeting July 26, 2017

The RMA Planning Division presented information and received feedback on the General Plan Update Project’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles.

July 25, 2017 | Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council Meeting

The RMA Planning Division presented information and received feedback on the General Plan Update’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles.

July 24 – 28, 2017 | General Plan Update Information Booth at the County Government Center

The RMA Planning Division hosted an information booth at Ventura County Government Center’s Hall of Administration from July 24th thru 28th. The information booth included information and materials related to the General Plan Update’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles.

July 20, 2017 | El Rio / Del Norte Municipal Advisory Council Meeting

The RMA Planning Division presented information and received feedback on the General Plan Update’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles.

July 19, 2017 | Piru Neighborhood Council Meeting

The RMA Planning Division presented information and received feedback on the General Plan Update’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles.

July 19, 2017 | Casa Conejo Municipal Advisory Council Meeting

The RMA Planning Division presented information and received feedback on the General Plan Update’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles.

July 17, 2017 | Ojai Valley Municipal Advisory Council

The RMA Planning Division presented information and received feedback on the General Plan Update’s proposed Vision and set of Guiding Principles.

March 28 and 29, 2017 | Focus Group Meetings | Review of the General Plan Update Draft Background Report

Focus Group meetings were scheduled to review the Public Review Draft Background Report. All Focus Group meetings were open to the public and following the discussion between Focus Group members, the public was invited to provide comments and ask questions.

All meetings were held at the Ventura County Government Center in the Atlantic Conference Room on the Main Level. The Government Center is located at 800 S. Victoria Ave. in Ventura.

The schedule for Focus Groups Meetings occurred as:

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

  • Transportation & Infrastructure: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Water: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Climate Change: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

  • Agriculture: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Economic Development: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Open Space & Recreation: 3:30 to 5:00 PM

February 16, 2017 | Ventura County Fair

Staff from the County’s Resource Management Agency hosted a General Plan Update booth at the Ventura County Fair from August 3rd thru 14th. The booth was in the Agriculture building alongside exhibits showcasing the county’s natural resources. During the Fair, County staff provided information on the General Plan Update’s purpose, process and ways to get involved. The booth included an exercise that mirrored the activities from the TAC and Focus Group Kick-Off Meeting (April 2016) and Community Workshops (July and August 2016). It also featured informational posters in both English and Spanish.

February 16, 2017 | Community Workshop | Ventura and North Coast Communities

The RMA Planning Division hosted a community workshop at Ventura County Government Center. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 24 community members.

February 16, 2017 | Community Workshop | Santa Monica Mountains Communities

The RMA Planning Division hosted a community workshop along the southern coast of Ventura County at Fire Station #56. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 14 community members.

February 16, 2017 | Community Workshop | Central Coast Communities

The RMA Planning Division hosted a community workshop along Ventura County’s central coast at the Channel Islands Boating Center. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 40 community members.

February 16, 2017 | Community Workshop | Saticoy

The RMA Planning Division co-hosted a community workshop with the El Rio-Del Norte MAC at the Saticoy Public Library. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 23 community members.

February 16, 2017 | Community Workshop | Lockwood Valley

The RMA Planning Division hosted a community workshop in the Lockwood Valley area at the US Forest Service’s Chuchupate Ranger Station. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 16 community members.

February 16, 2017 | Community Workshop | Heritage Valley

The RMA Planning Division hosted a community workshop in the Heritage Valley area in Fillmore’s City Hall. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 17 community members.

February 16, 2017 | Community Workshop | Somis

The RMA Planning Division co-hosted a community workshop with the Somis MAC at the community’s Somis School. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 24 community members.

February 16, 2017 | Community Workshop | Tierra Rejada Valley

The RMA Planning Division hosted a community workshop in the Tierra Rejada Valley area. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 12 community members.

February 16, 2017 | Community Workshop | Conejo Valley

The RMA Planning Division co-hosted a community workshop with the Casa Conejo MAC in the Newbury Park area. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 28 community members.

February 16, 2017 | Community Workshop | Ojai Valley

The RMA Planning Division co-hosted a community workshop with the Ojai Valley MAC in the Oak View area. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 32 community members.

February 15, 2017 | Community Workshop | Santa Rosa Valley

The RMA Planning Division co-hosted a community workshop with the Santa Rosa Valley MAC in the Santa Rosa Valley area. The workshop focused on discussion of Ventura County’s assets, issues and opportunities and was attended by 23 community members.

May 26, 2016 | Presentation to the Santa Clara River Watershed Committee

Ventura County staff presented an overview of the General Plan Update work program and timeline to the Santa Clara River Watershed Committee.

May 16 to June 30, 2016 | Overview Presentation Provided at Ventura County Municipal Advisory Councils

County staff presented an overview of the General Plan Update scope of work, schedule, and roles and responsibilities of the Municipal Advisory Councils. County Staff presented to the:

  • Ojai Valley Municipal Advisory Council on May 16th 2016
  • Casa Conejo Municipal Advisory Council on May 18th 2016
  • El Rio/Del Norte Municipal Advisory Council on May 19th 2016
  • Santa Rosa Valley Municipal Advisory Council on May 19th 2016
  • Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council on May 24th 2016
  • Somis Municipal Advisory Council on June 30th 2016

MAC Presentation - Project Overview - May 2016 (PDF)

May 12, 2016 | Presentation to the Community Transformation Leadership Team

Ventura County staff presented an overview of the General Plan Update work program and timeline to the Community Transformation Leadership Team.

April 7, 2016 | Technical Advisory Committee and Focus Group Kick-Off Meeting

Ventura County staff and consultants hosted a kick-off meeting for members of the General Plan Update Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Focus Groups. Members received an overview presentation of the General Plan Update work program and separated into breakout sessions that corresponded with the 7 Focus Group topic areas. Information collected in this meeting is summarized in the Assets, Issues and Opportunities Summary Report presented to the Planning Commission during Work Session #3.

Work Session #1 | April 7, 2016 - Presentation to the Ventura County Planning Commission

On April 7 2016, the Planning Division’s General Plan Update staff and consultants presented an overview to the General Plan Update final work program and schedule, Community Engagement Strategy and the Commission’s roles and responsibilities in the update process. The Planning Commission staff report for this work session is available through the County’s online archives as well as the links below:

February 19, 2016 | Presentation to Student Group

Ventura County staff provided an overview presentation of the General Plan Update work program to a visiting student group from California Polytechnic Institute of San Luis Obispo.

April 22 to 23, 2015 | Pre-Scoping Public Workshops

Three public workshops were held on April 22nd and 23rd of 2015.  Results of these community workshops were reported in Appendix C of the Work Program Options Report.