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October 22, 2009- The promising future of a Boating Instruction and Safety Center (BISC) at Channel Islands Harbor took a significant step forward this week. The County Board of Supervisor’s approved unanimously a lease with the California State University Channel Islands to operate the facility. The BISC will be available to the University, the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, community colleges, public schools, community groups, and the general public. The University is also planning to work with the Oxnard Police Activities League and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oxnard and Port Hueneme to provide free sailing/boating classes at the center to low-income children.
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August 4, 2009- Another barrier to the creation of farmworker housing in Ventura County was removed during the Board of Supervisor’s meeting today. Supervisor Kathy Long voted to approve an agriculture zoning ordinance amendment that reduces the minimum lot size needed for a farmworker housing development from 40 acres to 10 acres. The reduction of the minimum lot size is a welcomed change and helps remove barriers in creating needed workforce housing sites. As a strong workforce housing proponent, Supervisor Long’s actions today continues to validate recommendations proposed by the Farmworker Housing Committee, a group of workforce housing advocates, agriculture and business representatives formed by the Board in 2001 to quantify the county’s farmworker housing needs and make recommendations.
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July 1, 2009- Supervisor Long joined the Board of Supervisors in authorizing the Environmental Health Division to resume the Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Program. This program’s re-authorization is timely. It will help keep us aware of the water's conditions and give all residents the confidence to enjoy our Ventura County oceans this summer. Sampling results will be available beginning July 1, 2009 through a telephone hotline at 805/662-6555 or on the program’s web page.
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June 26, 2009- Want to get involved in the 2010 Census and get paid for it? Click here for more information.
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April 21, 2009- Supervisor Kathy Long voted to accept funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), a part of President Obama’s Economic Stimulus Funding Program, for the construction of a required upgrade to the Piru Wastewater Treatment Plant. The ARRA funding package includes an $8.55 million subsidy and a $5.55 million loan to be paid back at 1.0% interest rate over 30 years. “Because we were able to get the ARRA funding, we will not need to increase the sewer service charge at this time. This is a great benefit to the Piru community because, without this funding, sewer rates could have been increased to as much as $95.00, per residence, per month,” said Supervisor Kathy Long.
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April 7, 2009- Supervisor Long encourages residents to visit Ventura County Watershed Protection District website created in partnership with FEMA for information on Levee Certification Action Plan, flood mapping and insurance information and to identify if your property is located in the floodplain designated by FEMA.
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March 3, 2009- TO PIRU YOUTH: Your skateboard park is on its way! Supervisor Long responded to the need for organized sports and activities for the community youth, advocated for the successful approval of $450,000 in loans and grants for the design/construction of the skateboard park, and the project will soon get underway! Activities for our youth are important for their positive growth and engagement. For more information click here to read an article on the Board's action to approve the loans and grants.
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Janurary 6, 2009- Ventura County Board of Supervisor's voted to approve a contract for the County's first major solar project.
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|  Click here to read the Board's agenda-look for solar item #27
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|  Click here to see article on the contract approval
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January 6, 2009- Supervisor Long along with her fellow Board Members unanimously approved a contract with Sun Valley-based Security Paving Co. Inc. to widen Lewis Road in Camarillo.
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|  Click here to read the Board agenda item & view maps-look for agenda item #36
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|  Board letter and the attached maps of pavement rehabilitation locations
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