College Area Community Council, Ventura CA

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College Area Community Council
Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 7:00pm at
Wright Event Center
57 Day Road
FREE PARKING AT THE WRIGHT EVENT CENTER DURING THE MEETING

7:00 Welcome/Introductions

7:10 Police Report, Q & A

7:20 Ventura Community College Report

7:30 Frank Davis, Buena HS Assistant Principal

8:00 VC Area Agency on Aging

8:40 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects in the College Area

8:50 Discussions and Announcements

9:00 Adjourn

Next regular meeting will be Wednesday, March 25, 2020

** Ventura PD non-emergency: 805 650 8010
** Report graffiti, potholes, code violations, illegal dumping, park bathroom problems: 805 677 3900

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College Area Community Council
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 7:00pm at
Wright Event Center
57 Day Road
FREE PARKING AT THE WRIGHT EVENT CENTER DURING THE MEETING

7:00 Welcome/Introductions

7:10 Police Report, Q & A

7:25 Ventura Community College Report

7:40 Update on Steve Cummings Memorial Utility Box — Emily Fox, Community Partnerships Manager

7:55 General Plan Update and local projects — Peter Gilli, Director of Community Development

8:40 Southern California Edison projects in the College Area — Rondie Guthrie, SCE

8:50 Discussions and Announcements:

9:00 Adjourn

Next regular meeting will be Wednesday, February 26, 2020

** Ventura PD non-emergency: 805 650 8010
** Report graffiti, potholes, code violations, illegal dumping, park bathroom problems: 805 677 3900

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College Area Community Council
Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 7:00pm at
Wright Event Center
57 Day Road
FREE PARKING AT THE WRIGHT EVENT CENTER DURING THE MEETING

7:00 Welcome/Intro7:00 Welcome/Introductions

7:10 Police Report, Q & A

7:20 Ventura Community College Report with Q & A

7:30 Progress report on College Area projects

7:40 Landscaping during a water shortage — Lisa Burton, Nature By Design

8:40 General plan Update — Kathy Bremer

8:40 Discussions and Announcements:
– Water Update — Mike Johnson
– Friends of the Library News — Kathy Thomson
– CAPS TV offer to record community council meetings
– Developments/new businesses in the College Area
– Ventura College Fall session started August 19; Ventura Unified started August 21
– Other Announcements/Questions

9:00 Adjourn

Next regular meeting will be Wednesday, September 25, 2019

** Ventura PD non-emergency: 805 650 8010

Because there was a late change to the agenda, I don’t know the order or approximate times of all the speakers. Sorry!

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 7 to 9 pm
Please note CAPS-TV will record the meeting for viewing on its website
7:00 Welcome and Introductions
7:10 Police Report with Q&A
7:20 Ventura Community College Report with Q&A

Meeting topics include:

Ventura Unified School District Board member Jackie Moran (representing the College Area) update on VUSD accomplishments, programs, and goals for 2019-2020

Ventura Water Update: Water Supply Projects affecting the College Area, and long-term goals, with Craig Jones, from Ventura Water

Ventura City Planning including pending General Plan Update process, with Community Development Director Peter Gilli

Intro to the City’s Senior Strategic Plan, with city staff member Emily Fox

8:50ish Discussions and Announcements

9:00pm Adjourn

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College Area Community Council
Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 7:00pm at
Wright Event Center
57 Day Road
FREE PARKING AT THE WRIGHT EVENT CENTER DURING THE MEETING

7:00 Welcome/Intro7:00 Welcome/Introductions

7:10 Police Report, Q & A

7:20 Ventura Community College Report with Q & A

7:30 Progress report on College Area projects

7:40 Landscaping during a water shortage — Lisa Burton, Nature By Design

8:40 General plan Update — Kathy Bremer

8:40 Discussions and Announcements:
– Water Update — Mike Johnson
– Friends of the Library News — Kathy Thomson
– CAPS TV offer to record community council meetings
– Developments/new businesses in the College Area
– Ventura College Fall session started August 19; Ventura Unified started August 21
– Other Announcements/Questions

9:00 Adjourn

Next regular meeting will be Wednesday, September 25, 2019

** Ventura PD non-emergency: 805 650 8010

(A PDF copy is available)

College Area Community Council
Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 7:00pm at
Wright Event Center
57 Day Road
FREE PARKING AT THE WRIGHT EVENT CENTER DURING THE MEETING

7:00 Welcome/Intro7:00 Welcome/Introductions

7:10 Police Report, Q & A

7:20 Ventura Community College Report with Q & A

7:30 Updates:
1. City Tobacco Licensing Ordinance
2. Upgraded Pedestrian crosswalk at Loma Vista and Walnut
3. New Denny’s Restaurant, and Telegraph Road improvements
4. Ventura College Food Pantry for students

7:40 Plastic Free Ventura: Surfrider Foundation

8:00 Our Urban Forest: Mike Melore, City Arborist

8:20 General Plan Update: Kathy Bremer

8:40 Discussions and Announcements:
– Water Update: Mike Johnson
– Friends of the Library News: Kathy Thomson
– Developments/new businesses in the College Area
– Recovery progress and ongoing issues from Thomas Fire
– Other Announcements/Questions

9:00 Adjourn

Next regular meeting will be Wednesday, July 24, 2019

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The May 22 meeting notes are now available.

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College Area Community Council
Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 7:00pm at
Wright Event Center
57 Day Road
FREE PARKING AT THE WRIGHT EVENT CENTER DURING THE MEETING

7:00 Welcome/Introductions

7:10 Police Report, Q & A

7:25 Ventura Community College Report with Q & A

7:35 Update on Telegraph Road Widening / Anacapa Middle School Safe Routes to School Project
On May 6 the City Council approved a $2.1 million contract with a local construction company for improvements to Telegraph Road between Mills Road and Ashwood Avenue. Narrowed sections of Telegraph will be widened, a new traffic signal installed at College Drive, pedestrian safety measures will be added at Glen Ellen Drive, and other improvements will be installed.

7:45 Consider support for proposed City Tobacco Licensing ordinance
Learn about a proposed City ordinance to regulate tobacco sales including e-cigarettes and vaping products. Several CACC members have requested a formal vote of the Community Council in support of the ordinance.

8:00 Discuss potential construction of new affordable senior housing in College Area
At least two developers are interested in building new housing in the College Area for senior citizens. These will be independent living apartments rather than assisted living. Community concerns, support, comments are welcomed.

8:10 AGeneral Plan Update and verification of 1999 Vision Plan for the College Area
A discussion of the upcoming City General Plan Update, including a review of the 1999 Ventura Vision Plan, will be led by CACC Secretary Kathy Bremer. Learn how the General Plan affects development in the community, services and programs for residents, and the long term direction of the City.

8:35 Discussions and Announcements:
  — Water Update – Mike Johnson
  — Friends of the Library News
  — Development update/new businesses in the College Area
  — Recovery progress and ongoing issues from the Thomas Fire
  — Open Announcements/Questions

9:00 Adjourn

Next regular meeting will be Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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The April 24 meeting notes are now available.

(A PDF copy is available)

College Area Community Council
Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 7:00pm at
Wright Event Center
57 Day Road
FREE PARKING AT THE WRIGHT EVENT CENTER DURING THE MEETING

7:00 Welcome/Introductions

7:10 Police Report, Q & A

7:25 Ventura Community College Report with Q & A

7:35 College Area Community Council election of officers 2019-2020

7:50 Program offerings for all ages from Ventura’s Parks & Recreation Department – Stacey Zarazua, City of Ventura

8:10 Community-based Programs for Kids – Gerardo Gallegos

8:25 Arroyo Verde Playground Design/Reconstruction

8:35 Discussions and Announcements:
  — Water Update – Mike Johnson
  — Friends of the Library News
  — Development update/new businesses in the College Area
  — Recovery progress and ongoing issues from the Thomas Fire
  — Open Announcements/Questions
  — –– Proposed Tobacco Licensing ordinance

9:00 Adjourn

Next regular meeting will be Wednesday, May 22, 2019

** Ventura PD non-emergency: 805 650 8010
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