Boards, Commissions & Committees

Local Appointments List

City residents interested in volunteering to serve on a board, commission, or committee that assists and advises the City Council on various programs and projects may obtain an application form by downloading it here, contacting the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk@ci.ventura.ca.us, or calling the City Clerk's Office at (805) 658-4787.

• Council Advisory Group Application
• Local Appointments List - terms expiring in 2010.
• Vacancy Notices - information about additional opportunities to serve.

Boards, Commissions, and Committees

The following is a list of all the Council Advisory Groups whose members serve at the pleasure of the City Council:

• Cultural Affairs Commission
• Design Review Committee
• Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
• Housing Authority Board
• Historic Preservation Committee
• Library Advisory Commission
• Local (Construction) Appeals Board
• Mobile Home Rent Review Board
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Planning Commission
• Public Art Commission
• Tree Advisory Committee
• Ventura Port District Board

The City Council also makes appointments to the following independent governmental agencies:

Ventura County Transportation Commission
(VCTC) / Citizen Transportation
Advisory Committee (CTAC)
Staff Contact: Thomas Mericle, City Transportation Manager, 654-7774


Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Planning Division, 654-7893


Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
Staff Contact: Bonnie Wiley, Community Services Supervisor, 648-5606

 

Cultural Affairs Commission

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Staff Contact: Eric Wallner, Community Services Manager, 677-3911
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Thursday/5:30 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Provide planning, financial support, services for, and promoting development of arts organizations, artists, and cultural activity and tourism in the City. Advise on matters pertaining to the arts, culture, and cultural tourism. RETURN TO TOP

Design Review Committee

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Staff Contact: Brian Randall, Principal Planner, 654-7882
Meeting Date/Time: 2nd and 4th Wednesday/4 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Report to the Planning Commission, review and consider applications for approval of design including public and private projects, applications for sign variances and proposed design elements or components of specific plans, historic districts, or other special areas.
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Downtown Parking Advisory Committee

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Staff Contact: Thomas Mericle, City Transportation Manager, 654-7774
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Thursday/3pm
Size of Group/Term: 7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Advise on parking management strategies and programs in the Downtown Parking District area. Make recommendations regarding management, maintenance, and operations of the Downtown Parking District, including such matters as maintenance, operating and capital budgets, hours of operation, parking pricing policies, valet programs, and employee commuter parking policies.
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Historic Preservation Committee

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Staff Contact: Larry Onaga, Planning Manager, 654-7726
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Monday/4 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Report to the Planning Commission, advise and recommend concerning the designation of historic districts, landmarks, sites, natural configurations, buildings, structures, and points of interest significant to the heritage and development of the City.
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Library Advisory Commission

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Staff Contact: Peter Brown, Community Services Manager, 658-4707
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Wednesday/6 pm (Quarterly)
Size of Group/Term: 7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Advise in all matters pertaining to library service in the City. Assist in implementing the community library vision. Assist in developing overall priorities for City services and facilities that take into consideration all the needs of the community including public library services and facilities.
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Local (Construction) Appeals Board

Staff Contact: Andrew Stuffler, Building Official, 207-9300
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed/4 pm
Size of Group/Term: 7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official, Fire Chief, or City Engineer relative to the application and interpretation of various codes adopted by reference by the City.
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Mobile Home Rent Review Board

Staff Contact: Everette Garmon, Senior Financial Analyst, 654-7855
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed/7 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Receive, investigate, hold hearings on, and act on the issues relating to mobile home park rent stabilization.
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 Parks and Recreation Commission

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Staff Contact: Judy Devine, Community Services Manager, 658-4735
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Wednesday/6:30 pm
Size of Group/Term:  7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Assist in recommending and promoting public parks and recreation programs, facilities and events, and to stimulate interest. Review and recommend on those portions of the long range capital improvement program pertaining to the development of parks and facilities, beaches, golf courses, playing fields, and recreation centers.
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Planning Commission

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Staff Contact: Larry Onaga, Planning Manager, 654-7726
Meeting Date/Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays/7 pm
Size of Group/Term: 7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Advise and recommend on the development and maintenance of general and specific plans. Review annual and five-year capital improvement programs. Advise and make recommendations on applications for zone changes, tract maps, subdivisions, variances, use permits, planned development permits, and related matters.
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Public Art Commission

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Staff Contact: Denise Sindelar, Community Services Supervisor, 658-4793
Meeting Date/Time: 2nd Tuesday/5:30 pm
Size of Group/Term: 7 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Advise and recommend on the quality, quantity, scope, and style of art in public places projects. Insure accessibility and diversity in art in public places. Advise and recommend on the development and implementation of the Art in Public Places Program policies and guidelines.
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Tree Advisory Committee

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Staff Contact: Dan O'Connell, Parks Supervisor, 652-4507
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Thursday/ 6:30 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Assist in developing, reviewing, and amending the comprehensive street tree management plan, street tree inventory, and CityTree Master Plan. Advise on technical problems related to trees, including management techniques concerning all phases of urban forest management.
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Housing Authority Board

Staff Contact: Sid White, Economic Development & Revitalization Manager, 654-7819
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Wednesday/4 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years, 2 Tenant Representatives/2 Years
Purpose: Set policies and procedures to assist the Housing Authority in providing housing assistance to low income families.
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Ventura Port District Board

Staff Contact: Jay Panzica, Chief Financial Officer, 654-7812
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Wednesday/7 pm
Size of Group/Term: 5 Members/4 Years
Purpose: Oversee the governance of the Ventura Port District pursuant to the provisions of the California Harbors and Navigation Code.
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