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FIREFIGHTER & PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
RANCHO FUELS
REDUCTION PROJECT
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OUR MISSION
Anticipate and respond
to the dynamic public safety needs
of a diverse community.
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OUR VISION
The Ventura County Fire
Department will deliver the
highest level of public services
through a team effort.
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Rancho Fuels Reduction
Project
• Partnership between VCFD and the Mountains
Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) to
impr
ove wildfire resilience in the Wildland Urban
Interface (WUI).
• Goal is to create strategic fuel reduction zones that help slo
w wildfire spread, protect homes, and improve
fir
efighter safety during future wildfires.
• Project covers approximately 34.8 acres of MRCA-owned open space near Rolling Oaks/Thousand Oaks.
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Rancho Fuels Reduction
Project
Freeways
South of 101
near 23 fwy.
Closest Roads
• Rimrock Rd.
• Colt Ln.
• Sundown Rd.
• Saddle Trl.
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Rancho Fuels Reduction
Project
• Project is designed using the lightest practical
environmental footprint, emphasizing targeted
tr
eatment instead of broad vegetation removal.
• Special care is being taken to preserve cherished oak trees, native vegetation, wildlife habitat, and
envir
onmentally sensitive areas.
• Oak trees and limbs greater than 2 inches diameter are r
etained and protected throughout operations.
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Rancho Fuels Reduction
Project
• Crews will selectively reduce invasive, flashy fuels such as dry gr
asses and brush that contribute to rapid fire
spread.
• Manual hand crews and weed-whipping methods are
prioritized to minimize
environmental disturbance.
• All work follows Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) Best Management Pr
actices and avoids impacts to waterways
and sensitive
habitats.
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Rancho Fuels Reduction
Project
• This proactive project represents a balanced approach between
wildfire safety, environmental stewardship, and
pr
otection of the community.
• The Ventura County Fire Department continues to seek
collabor
ative fuels management and wildfire resiliency
pr
ojects throughout Thousand Oaks and all of Ventura
County
.
• Visit us online at: fire.venturacounty.gov
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ITEM 12A
November 3, 2026
General Municipal
Election
May 19, 2026
General Municipal Election
• Electing three Councilmembers
representing Districts 1, 2, and 3 for
four-year terms each.
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•Calling election for three Councilmembers representing Districts 1, 2, and 3 for four-year terms each•Consolidating Election with the County •Adopting Candidate Statement guidelines/costs (Deposit: $1800 for Districts 1 & 3 and $1,700 for District 2) General Municipal Election 4•League of Women Voters •Approval to hold/fund televised Candidate Forum if requested, contingent on theatre availability Optional Action Required Resolutions General Municipal Election Fundraising began May 3rd•Candidates submit form 501 before receiving/expending any funds •Contribution limit $800/person/committee Nomination Period: July 13 – August 75 4 5
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Election Information Available on City Website6
Voter’s Choice Act 7•The California Voter’s Choice Act modernizes elections in California byallowing counties to conduct elections under a model which provides greaterflexibility and convenience for voters.•This election model allows voters to choose how, when, and where to casttheir 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 6 7
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•Vote By Mail ballots will be mailed 10/5•Ballot Drop Boxes available 10/5 –11/3•Vote Centers Available: 10/24 –11/2 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 CountyVoter’s Choice Act 8 Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions 91.Adopt Resolution Calling Election2.Adopt Resolution Consolidating election with the County 3.Adopt Resolution Allowing candidates the option to prepare a candidate statement 4.Authorize expenditure in a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 for contract services5.Authorize expenditure of $3,200 and approve League of Women Voters’ (LWV) request for use of the Scherr Forum Theatre and Thousand Oaks Television (TOTV) for a Candidate Forum 6.Find that this is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act. 8 9
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Thank you!10