Board of Supervisors — January 13, 2026

Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

• Supervisor LaVere moved to elect Supervisor Gural as Chair and Supervisor Lopez as Vice-Chair.
• The motion received a second and passed unanimously by the Board.
• Outgoing and incoming Chairs provided remarks regarding the leadership transition.

Moment of Inspiration

• Rosemary Allison represented the nonprofit For the Troops to share the organization’s mission.
• She detailed plans to send care packages to deployed service members.
• Representatives discussed details regarding the organization’s upcoming annual gala event.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Proclamation

• A proclamation was presented to recognize the 40th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Representatives from the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Ventura County attended the hearing.
• Committee members provided details on the scheduled celebration events for the community.

Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation

• The Board presented a proclamation recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
• Representatives from multiple service organizations received proclamations for their advocacy work.
• Speakers presented on their respective organizations’ efforts in prevention and intervention.

Public Works Emergency Action Reports

• Staff presented reports on emergency actions taken for road and bridge repairs following recent storms.
• Board members discussed the status of repairs and future infrastructure resilience needs.
• A motion to receive and file the reports for all three items passed unanimously.

Board and Commission Appointments

• The Board considered reappointments and new assignments for various boards and commissions.
• Discussion focused on leadership roles within the Ventura County Continuum of Care Alliance Board.
• A motion to approve the appointments was made and passed unanimously by the Board.

Gas Pipeline Franchise Public Hearing

• A public hearing was held regarding the adoption of a county-wide gas pipeline franchise ordinance.
• Staff and the gas company presented on a proposed 30-year agreement with insurance and data provisions.
• The Board unanimously approved the ordinance and resolution granting the franchise.

Closed Session

• The Board entered a closed session to discuss agenda items 39 through 41.
• No reportable announcements were made prior to adjourning from the closed session.

• Meeting: Ventura County Board of Supervisors Date: January 13, 2026

Opening Proceedings

• The meeting was called to order. Roll call was taken, and all supervisors were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, led by Supervisor Lopez.

Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026

• The Board considered the election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Board of Supervisors and County Governed Special Districts for 2026. A motion was made by Supervisor LaVere to elect Supervisor Gural as Chair and Supervisor Lopez as Vice-Chair. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Parvin. The motion passed unanimously. Outgoing Chair Parvin provided remarks regarding the transition and presented a plaque to herself. Supervisor Gural provided remarks upon accepting the Chair position.

Agenda Item 5: Moment of Inspiration

• Rosemary Allison represented the nonprofit "For the Troops." She presented on the organization's mission to send care packages to deployed service members and details regarding the upcoming annual gala.

Agenda Item 6: Agenda Review

• Staff provided an overview of changes to the agenda, including public comment letters and revised exhibits for specific items. A motion to approve the agenda review was made by Supervisor LaVere and seconded by Supervisor Long. The motion passed unanimously.

Agenda Item 7: Consent Agenda

• The Consent Agenda included items 10 through 29. Public comment was received regarding Item 27, concerning the acquisition of unmanned aircraft systems for the Sheriff's Department. Following discussion, a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items was made by Supervisor Parvin and seconded by Supervisor Long. The motion passed unanimously.

Agenda Item 8: Approval of Minutes

• The minutes from meetings held on December 16, 2025, and January 6, 2026, were presented. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Supervisor Long and seconded by Supervisor Lopez. The motion passed unanimously.

Agenda Item 9: General Public Comment

• Public comments were received on various topics not listed on the agenda. Speakers addressed issues including federal immigration enforcement actions, landlord-tenant disputes regarding eviction ordinances, electronic voting systems and election integrity, offshore oil lease proposals, and media literacy regarding disinformation. Additionally, a City Council member addressed the Board regarding the sale and misuse of nitrous oxide canisters.

Agenda Item 30: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Proclamation

• A proclamation was presented to recognize the 40th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Representatives from the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Ventura County attended and provided details on the upcoming celebration events.

Agenda Item 31: Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation

• A proclamation was presented to recognize January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Representatives from Interface Children and Family Services, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Forever Found, Soroptimist International of Simi Valley, and Soroptimist International of Oxnard received proclamations and presented on their respective organizations' work in prevention, intervention, and advocacy.

Agenda Items 33, 34, and 35: Public Works Emergency Action Reports

• Staff presented reports regarding emergency actions taken for the Reeves Road-Fraser Street Low Water Crossing and Old Telegraph Road Bridge Emergency Repairs Project following recent storms. Board members discussed the status of repairs and future infrastructure resilience. A motion to receive and file the reports for items 33, 34, and 35 was made by Supervisor Parvin and seconded by Supervisor LaVere. The motion passed unanimously.

Agenda Item 36: Board and Commission Appointments

• The Board considered reappointments and new assignments for various boards and commissions. Discussions focused on the Ventura County Continuum of Care Alliance Board, with Supervisor Lopez indicating interest in the Chair position and Supervisor LaVere indicating interest in the Vice-Chair position. A motion to approve the appointments was made by Supervisor Lopez and seconded by Supervisor Parvin. The motion passed unanimously.

Executive Officer and Board Comments

• The Chief Executive Officer provided updates on storm impacts, upcoming community events, the Point-in-Time Count, and a new mobile veterinary unit. Supervisors provided remarks on district activities, legislative goals, and memorialized individuals passed.

Agenda Item 32: Gas Pipeline Franchise Public Hearing

• The Board held a public hearing regarding the adoption of an ordinance to grant a new county-wide gas pipeline franchise to Southern California Gas Company. Staff and representatives from Southern California Gas Company presented on the proposed 30-year agreement, which includes provisions for insurance, data sharing, and coordination meetings. Public comment was received from a Southern California Gas Company representative. Following deliberation, a motion to approve the ordinance and resolution was made by Supervisor Long and seconded by Supervisor Parvin. The motion passed unanimously.

Closed Session

• The Board entered a closed session to discuss agenda items 39 through 41. No reportable announcements were made. The meeting was adjourned from closed session.