THE FRIENDS OF THE VENTURA RIVER COALITION
MEETING
TUESDAY May 21, 2013
PATAGONIA FIREHOUSE BUILDING
from 4:30-6:30p
Directions:
The meeting will take place on the 2nd floor of Patagonia’s Firehouse building, in the Grand Room.
The Firehouse is the tall building closest to Main St, address: 280 W. Main St. Enter Patagonia’s campus from Main St. and park anywhere in our lots (the lot at the corner of Main and Olive is most likely to have space available — all parking lots will remain unlocked until after this meeting is over). Enter the Firehouse on the south side of the building (furthest from Main St.)- we will have someone at the door directing you upstairs.
For Late Arrivals:
There will be someone at the door until 4:45pm, if you arrive after that call one of these cell numbers to be let in.
(If you think you will may be late, bring phone & call Kathy Bremer: 805 901-6415 & she can run down and let you in.)
Agenda:
Sign in sheet / Brief round table introductions
Old Business:
New Business:
- Paul Jenkin will talk about NPS-RTCA new fold-out Parkway Trail Guide and progress made on River Parkway trails planning document
- Lee Sherman will discuss Planning June Picnic at River June 8 on VHC Willoughby Property– the event will be more tour-oriented than last year, but there will still be tabling opportunities for FOVR member groups
- Kathy Bremer/ Miguel Rodriguez talk about shared FOVR/ Cause Summerfest booth on June 1, 2013 (Booth volunteers needed.)
- Discuss FOVR strategies for getting business sponsorship for picnic and future map printings
- Review projects that FOVR will be “championing” in the new Ventura River Watershed Plan.
- Announce upcoming River Clean-up Events
- Other Ventura River-related Announcements or events
- Be aware of 2013 Water Resources Report draft — due back to Ventura City Council in mid June of interest to FOVR because portions of city water come from Ventura River (May was pushed to June)
Paraphrased from Vta City Council staff report 3-4-13 Agenda Item 3:
In Nov 2012 LAFCO mandated Municipal Service Review (MSR) to determine if currently approved and proposed development in the City’s sphere is outpacing projected water supply. Staff prepared 2013 Comprehensive Water Resources Report draft & presented it to Council Mar 4 w/ final to return in May. “The data reveals that prudent planning and collaboration will be needed in the coming years to develop practical strategies to manage demand, balance economic growth, and pursue new water supplies.”
Other business or announcements
Next meeting date
Adjournment no later than 6:45 Thank you everyone for staying involved!