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Ventura, Calif. – The City of Ventura invites residents to participate in local government decisions and provide the City Council with various programs and project recommendations. There are twenty openings across the City's boards, commissions, and committees. Applications are due by Monday, May 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
"Civic engagement is the foundation of local government," said Mayor Joe Schroeder. "When individuals contribute their time and energy to address common issues and pursue common goals, they strengthen the fabric of our community."
Vacancies occur either by the expiration of a term or resignations during the year. Per San Buenaventura Ordinance 2019-003, no citizen may serve on more than one committee, commission, or board. Dual appointments are not permitted.
BOARDS
There is one opening on the Mobile Home Rent Review Board. This five-member advisory board meets quarterly (March, June, September, and December) to receive, investigate, hold hearings on, and act on the issues relating to mobile home park rent stabilization.
There is one opening on the Ventura Port District Board. This five-member board meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. to oversee the governance of the Ventura Port District according to the provisions of the California Harbors and Navigation Code.
There is one opening on the Housing Authority Board. This seven-member board of commissioners meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. to review the Tenant applicants and assess both their status and if they are in good financial standing.
COMMITTEES
There are two openings on the Historic Preservation Committee. This five-member committee meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. to make recommendations concerning the designation of historic districts, landmarks, sites, and points of interest significant to the heritage and development of the City Mills Act contracts. They also provide recommendations for applications affecting identified or potentially historic resources.
There are six openings on the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee. This seven-member advisory committee meets on the third Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. to advise on parking management strategies and programs in the Downtown Parking District area. This includes capital budgets, hours of operations, parking pricing policies, valet programs, and employee commuter parking policies.
There is one opening on the Design Review Committee. This five-member committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. to review, consider, and provide recommendations for design review applications, assist staff with architectural or landscape design input, and consider new or revised design standards or guidelines.
COMMISSIONS
There are three openings on the Arts & Culture Commission. This seven-member commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. to advise and make recommendations on matters pertaining to the City's arts, culture, and cultural tourism.
There are two openings on the Parks & Recreation Commission. This seven-member commission meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. to assist in recommending and promoting public parks and recreation programs, facilities, and events. It also reviews and recommends portions of long-range capital improvement programs pertaining to developing parks and facilities, beaches, golf courses, playing fields, and recreation centers.
There are three openings on the Water Commission. This seven-member commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. to review and make advisory recommendations regarding water rates, water resources infrastructure projects in the five-year capital improvement program, water supply options, and other water resource issues.
For questions or to apply, contact the City Clerk's Office at (805) 658-4787 or email Deputy City Clerk Darrick Ryser at dryser@cityofventura.ca.gov.
To learn more about the City's boards, commissions, or committees, visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Recruitments.
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