January 2024 General Meeting
WESTSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
January 2024 General Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Bell Arts Factory OR Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86277580079)
432 N. Ventura Avenue
Ventura, CA 93001
Board Members: Chair Marco Cuevas | Vice Chair Francisco Figueroa | Treasurer Kaye Zerbes | Secretary Pete Freeman | Communications Chair Helen Eloyan | Spanish Language Comms (SLC) Liz Valenzuela | Comm Officer Ivone Quinterorea | Westside Resource Officer Maria Davalos | Special Events Officer Orlando Orrantia | Revite Committee Chair Ron Whitehurst
Call to Order and Opening Remarks (30 Minutes)
Introductions
Introduction of Board Members & Recognition of everyone present – Chair Cuevas
Headsets available for interpretation during in-person meeting & How to choose language online – SLC Valenzuela
Invitation to membership – Vice Chair Figueroa
Standing Reports
Patrol Watch Report - Commander Heard
City of Ventura Updates - Councilmember Campos & Communications Chair Eloyan
Treasurer's Report – Treasurer Zerbes
GPAC Report - Secretary / Public Works Liaison Freeman
Open Comment Period
Old Business Any items that are continuations from previous meetings. (5 MInutes)
City Service Request Information
Pothole Hotline 805-652-4590
Streetlights/SCE Outages 800-655-4555
Graffiti Hotline 805-654-7805
Where do I report a tree limb obstructing a sidewalk, traffic sign, streetlight, or public right of way? 805-677-6519
Where do I call to replace the garbage can or recycling bins? Contact E.J. Harrison & Sons at 805-647-1414.
How to report illegal dumping? 805-677-3999
How to report an abandoned vehicle? 805-339-4432
How do I report an abandoned shopping cart? 888-992-4778
Presentations (50 Minutes)
Emergency Services Update
Presented by Mack Douglass
Emergency Services Manager, Ventura Police Department
Update on the Westside Hillside
Introduction of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program
Applications open through Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Affordable Connectivity Program
Presented by Kendra Gonzalez
Executive Director, Westside Community Development Corporation
Preview of an upcoming event
Learn about how to qualify for fast, reliable, and affordable internet
Where – Avenue Library
606 N. Ventura Ave. Ventura, CA 93001
When – Saturday, January 27, 2024 (12 - 5 PM)
New Business, Announcements, Suggestions, Concerns Any items that are being presented for the first time. Items can be announced at the time of the meeting. (30 Minutes)
Open Forum on 2024 WCC Goals
Closing (5 Minutes)
Announce the date/time of the next General Meeting – Feb. 7 at 6:30 PM
Appreciation for attendees & Adjournment