Item No. 7C
1 211
Ventura County
Ventura County, a program of Interface
Children & Family Services, is a
comprehensive information and referral
service for Ventura County. We connect
community members with information on over
2,000 health and human service resources.
In 2023, 69,995 unique Ventura County
residents reached out to 211 via call, text, or
online search 121,573 times.
211 Information & Assistance
Domestic Violence & Child Abuse Prevention
Human Trafficking Prevention & Intervention
Justice Services
Mental Health & Trauma Treatment
Youth Crisis & Homeless Services
30 PROGRAMS ACROSS SIX DEPARTMENTS
INTERFACE PROGRAM AREAS
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2 What is 211?211 Ventura County is the most comprehensive information and referral service for local residentsCall 211| Text your zip code to 898-211| Visit 211Ventura.orgCrisis ServicesHousingRent/Utilities Shelters Substance Abuse TransportationEducationIncome AssistanceFoodLegal AssistanceFree Tax PrepMental HealthHealth CareReentry Services Three ways to reach 211call specialists and services
Contact 211
Call 211Text Your Zip Code to 898211Visit 211Ventura.org 3 4
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3 Our ImpactIn 2023, Interface 211 Ventura County took calls from Thousand Oaks residents1,520Information & Referral ContactsFirst timeclientsFamilies with children under 5Person in needis pregnantAt risk ofhomelessnessCurrentlyhomeless480 13017 142203Thousand Oaks 20231,520 Categories of needs with/without referralsHousingIncome Support/AssistanceClothing/Personal/Household NeedsMental Health/Substance Abuse DisordersIndividual, Family, and Community SupportLegal, Consumer, and PublicSafety ServicesHealth CareTransportationUtility AssistanceFood/Meals1,0522552391931631441391301120 1k66Categories of NeedsOur ImpactVentura 2023Thousand Oaks 20235 6 5/21/2024
4 Special ProjectsIn addition to taking calls and texts from community members in need of social services, 211VC provides direct, specialized services. Kick It CA PSPS Ventura vs. Hate211 RideTobacco Control Program Screening for the CA Smokers HelplinePublic Safety Power Shutoff Care CoordinationA free one-click trip planning tool offering information about available transportation 7 8
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5 Questions?
Call 211
Click www.211ventura.org
Text 898-211
General 211 requests (i.e., outreach
material, updates)
[email protected]
Erik Sternad, Executive Director
[email protected]
Kelly Brown, Chief Information Officer
[email protected]
Lohanna Almanza, 211 Director
[email protected]
9 November 5, 2024
General Municipal
Election
May 21, 2024
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Item No. 12A
• Electing two
Councilmembers
representing Districts 4
and 5 for four-year
terms each
General Municipal Election
Slide #1
Required Resolutions
• Calling election for two Councilmembers representing Districts 4 and 5 for four-year terms each
• Consolidating Election with the County
• Adopting Candidate Statement guidelines/costs (Deposit:
$2,063 for District 4 and $1,888 for District 5)
General Municipal Election
Slide #2
Optional Action
League of Women Voters
• Approval to hold/fund televised City Council Candidate Forum if requested, contingent on theater availability
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Fundraising began May 5th
• Candidates submit form 501 before
receiving/expending any funds
• Contribution limit $750/person/committee
Nomination Period – July 15-August 19
General Municipal Election
Slide #3
Election Information Available on City Website
Slide #4
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The California Voter’s Choice Act modernizes
elections in California by allowing counties to
conduct elections under a model which provides
greater flexibility and convenience for voters.
This election model allows voters to choose how,
when, and where to cast their ballot by:
• Mailing every voter a ballot
• Expanding in-person early voting
• Allowing voters to cast a ballot at any Vote
Center in Ventura County
Voter’s Choice Act
Slide #5
• Vote By Mail ballots will be mailed 10/7
• Ballot Drop Boxes available 10/7 – 11/5
• Vote Centers Available: 10/26 – 11/4 for 8
hours/day; and Election Day from 7 a.m. – 8
p.m.
• Voters can choose to vote in person at any
Vote Center in Ventura County
Voter’s Choice Act
Slide #6
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions
1. Calling Election: Two Councilmembers Representing Districts 4 and 5
2. Consolidating election with the County
3. Allowing candidates the option to prepare a candidate statement (200 words & $2,063/$1,888 deposit)
Slide #7
Recommendation: Other Actions
4. Authorize expenditure in a not-to-exceed amount of $33,000 for contract services with Ventura County Elections Division
5. Authorize expenditure of $3,000 and approve League of Women Voters’ (LWV) request for use of the Scherr Forum Theatre and Thousand Oaks T elevision (TOTV) for a televised City Council Candidate Forum on a date to be determined if so requested by LWV and contingent on theatre availability.
6. F ind that this is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Slide #8
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Tie Vote Election Language
[as included in Resolution Calling Election (Attachment #1)] Section 7. In the event of a tie vote as certifie d by the Ventura County Clerk, the City Council authorizes the Ventura County Clerk to util i z ec r i t e r i as e tf o r t hi nE l e c t i o n sC o d e§ 15651(a) and resolve the tie vote by lot.
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