Board of Supervisors Meeting - December 16, 2025

The County of Ventura Board of Supervisors held a meeting on December 16, 2025, covering a wide range of topics including contract approvals, labor agreements, and public health updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of amendments to the Ventura County Employees Retirement Association bylaws to remove outdated disability retirement procedures, allowing the retirement board greater autonomy in administration. The board also approved successor labor agreements with the Service Employees International Union Local 721, Ventura Employees Association, and International Operating Engineers Local 501, which included salary increases, market-based adjustments, and new benefits such as dental and vision premium coverage. Additionally, the board approved multiple land conservation act contracts to preserve agricultural lands and open space, and adopted resolutions opposing new offshore oil leasing and deep seabed mining off the Ventura County coastline. Public hearings were held for water rate increases in several water districts, with explanations of cost drivers including wholesale water rate hikes. The meeting also featured presentations on public health funding, community health needs assessments, and strategic planning. Motions to approve the various contracts, agreements, and resolutions passed unanimously, reflecting a focus on fiscal responsibility, labor relations, environmental protection, and community health.