County of Ventura

The meeting included discussions on ratifying the group roster, potentially adding a new member, and reviewing bylaw updates related to community-based organization recruitment criteria. Additional topics involved ad hoc committee updates, community-informed perspectives on equity and trust in public safety and criminal justice, and planning for an event to communicate reports and recommendations to the Ventura County community.

The agenda focuses on the group's internal operations, including the spotlighting of group norms and the potential formation of new ad hoc committees. These committees include topics such as automatic license plate readers and surveillance, PSREAG budget recommendations, ICE activity, and the exploration of a civilian oversight commission. Additional discussion points involve updates from existing ad hoc committees, the traffic stops report, and administrative procedures regarding chair reports and future agenda item submissions.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes the nomination and election of a public safety co-chair, consideration of the removal of the Latinx Bar Association's representative, and potential action on public comment protocols. Discussions will cover ad hoc committee updates, including the Know Your Rights committee's work on community education and public forum planning, and the potential formation of new ad hoc committees related to bylaws, civilian oversight, and budget recommendations. The meeting also includes a report from the co-chairs regarding future agenda items and administrative updates.

The meeting featured a presentation recognizing Crime Victims' Rights Week and the restoration of a victim's identity after a cold case investigation. The Board reviewed various agenda items, including public comment letters, reappointments to a cemetery district, membership renewals for a water research project, and contracts for the Sheriff's Office regarding crime lab information management and military equipment procurement. Additionally, the Board discussed and approved renaming a crisis stabilization unit in Simi Valley in honor of former Supervisor Bob Huber. Other business included a budget revision update and policy modernization directives for community events and food facilities.

The meeting included a presentation by County Counsel regarding the jurisdiction of the advisory group. The group discussed potential website updates and reviewed Brown Act compliance. Additionally, there was a discussion concerning how members may respond to public comments in an individual capacity, and the group took action to remove a Community Based Organization member from the group due to attendance issues.