LRPOA Speaker Series
From time to time, the LRPOA will invite speakers from the community to discuss issue of interest to the Lynn Ranch residents. Materials from these speakers will be posted on this page for the community to access.
Wildlife Information
The County of Ventura has created some great flyers on wildlife.
February 2019 -- Clean Power Alliance Speaker
In February, 2019, Karen Schmidt, Regional Affairs Manager, Clean Power Alliance came to speak at the LRPOA Annual Meeting. She described the structure of the Clean Power Alliance as well as how the new utility rates will work.
Please see below for information about the Clean Power Alliance or go to www.cleanpoweralliance.org
Please see below for information about the Clean Power Alliance or go to www.cleanpoweralliance.org
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May 2018 -- California American Water Speaker
In May, 2018, Rick Saldivar - Operations Manager, Wendy Aikman, Conservation Representative and Eric Bennett, Supervisor from Cal Am Water spoke at the LRPOA board meeting.
Topics covered:
Click below for the presentation material.
Topics covered:
- Overview of the Ventura County District Water System
- 2018-2020 General Rate Case
- Drought and Conservation Update and Suggestion
Click below for the presentation material.
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June 2018 -- Ventura County Sherriff / Ventura County Dept. of Transportation
In June, 2018, David Fleisch - Director, Norman Baculinao - Traffic Engineer and CHP Representative and Ben Susanka - Community Liaison Officer spoke at the LRPOA board meeting.
Mr. Fleisch gave an overview of the Department of Transportation’s responsibilities which include the planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintenance of the County Road System. The County Road System consists of approximately 542 centerline miles of roadway, bridges, drainage and related transportation facilities, coordination of unincorporated area public transit needs, and provision of general transportation advice to the Board of Supervisors. The County-maintained Road System is spread throughout the unincorporated territories of the County as far west as the community of La Conchita, as far north as Lockwood Valley, east to several roads in the Malibu mountain areas and roads in the Santa Susana mountains, and several hundred miles of roadway in between.
The Transportation Department’s priorities are public safety – ensuring that roads are safe for use and preservation of infrastructure - preserving and maintaining the public’s multi-billion-dollar investment in the roads, bridges, and other facilities associated with the County Road System. When funds are available, the Department strives to make operational improvements to specific areas of the Road System as detailed in the Public Works Capital Improvement Plan.
The Department of Transportation’s website is http://pwa.vcpublicworks.org or they can be reached by phone at (805)654-2018. The best way to report issues, voice concerns or find answers to questions is to go to their website or the Department’s Facebook Page “Ventura Public Works Agency”. They are also working on launching an app soon.
Mr. Fleisch, Mr. Baculinao and Mr. Susanka addressed concerns, issues and answered questions from homeowners.Topics covered were:
1) Lynn Ranch Road Repairs and Repaving Plans
Response: Mr. Fleisch provided an aerial map highlighting Lynn Ranch streets and dates when they were paved (see below). He expressed Lynn Ranch streets are in overall good shape and have been repaved in the last fifteen years. Repaving target is usually 20-25 years. There are some streets that are classified as a “Priority 3 - 5” which means they will have Pavement Treatment completed in the next few years. Streets include Camino Dos Rios, Camino Flores and Calle Collado.
Mr. Fleisch spoke about the new Gas Tax and Registration Fee increase. The Department’s funding is reliant almost entirely from these taxes and fees. He said if the tax and fees are repealed, many of the slated plans won’t transpire and streets, bridges and infrastructure will not get the level of attention or repair necessary. He asked homeowners to think and consider this point when voting.
A homeowner asked about the planned road repairs on Lynn Road. Mr. Fleisch advised the effort is being orchestrated by the City of Thousand Oaks Public Works. He said to contact them for additional information.
2) Turn the two-way stop sign at Calle Laredo/Calle Yucca intersection to a four way. There are blind spots and some people do not realize they are supposed to stop or ignore all together. There have been collisions at this intersection.
Response: The County of Ventura follows the State of California Transportation Guidelines and based on those guidelines a four-way stop sign is not possible. One possible solution is for the LRPOA to invest in signs educating drivers of road conditions, speeds and stop sign conditions.
3) Reduce speed limit on Calle Yucca back down to 30 MPH. About five years ago LRPOA requested a traffic study to be conducted. Instead of reducing the speed limit, the County increased to 35 MPH. There have been numerous accidents including rollovers into homeowners’ front yards.
People do not let their children play in their front yards due to it being very unsafe. The last accident occurred as recently as April. Speeds on this street are in excess of 50+ MPH. When homeowners have asked drivers to slow down they usually get a very negative reaction or response.
Response: Mr. Fleisch and Mr. Baculiano believe based on the State of California Transportation Guidelines, the speeds are appropriate, but they will double check. Many homeowners challenged their response. One homeowner expressed how dangerous it is to walk on Calle Yucca based on the reckless speeds cars are driving especially in those areas where sidewalks do not exist or narrow roadway. Mr. Fleisch said traffic surveys are typically done every five, seven and ten years on Thursdays. The last survey on Calle Yucca was conducted twelve years ago. Mr. Fleisch promised his Department will make it a priority to complete a survey and see if a change in the speed limit is warranted.
IMPORTANT:
Mr. Susanka expressed it is crucial for homeowners to communicate speed issues and violators to him directly. The only way his department can take action and be informed of problemsis by homeowners being a “squeaky wheel”. He checked the logs over the last year and there were not any complaints or calls received from LR homeowners. He implored the community to email him directly at BSusanka@chp.ca.gov and report every issue, concern and violator incident (please give license plate info). He made it a point to say the CHP receives numerous calls and emails from those residents living along Santa Rosa Road in Camarillo and therefore it is on their radar. Susanka also expressed his division’s limited manpower covering a vast area. The CHP will increase enforcement and dedicate resources in those areas where they receive calls, emails and complaints.
Officer Susanka revealed there is a grant specifically available to prevent aggressive driving. If he can collect complaints and feedback from residents, Officer Susanka will present the case to his Sargent with the goal of allocating resources from this grant to Lynn Ranch specifically.
Speed is a universal problem in neighborhoods. One solution is to begin ticketing. The downside ofthis Officer Susanka communicated is there is no leniency even if someone is caught going one mile above the speed limit. Residents can possibly receive tickets. Most people agreed it is worth trying to combat the excessive speeding.
4) Reduce speed limit on Camino Dos Rios through to the dead end. This is a main thoroughfare that feeds to the many streets off Camino Dos Rios and serves Teledyne which is toward the end of the street. The community has observed the cars coming in and out of Teledyne not respecting or observing the speed limits.
Response: Same as above.
5) People speeding on Calle Yucca tend to run the stop sign at Camino Manzanas or roll through.
Response: Officer Susanka urged homeowners to report these people. He asked to send him an email with license plate number and the CHP can send them a warning. A homeowner suggested if resources are limited would it be possible to park vacant police cars at stop signs to scare peopleand make them think. He said that could be a potential enforcement tactic to try.
6) Would building a sound wall along the 101 from Lynn to Ventu Park be a consideration in the future?
Response: Mr. Fleisch communicated the 101 isn’t in his jurisdiction but the likelihood of that happening are slim from what he knows. He said the focus right now is to widen that span of the 101 in that section of freeway. He warned with the widening efforts, there will be more cars and as a result increased traffic noise. He recommended to contact Caltrans for more information and/or to submit a complaint.
7) Can a concrete dip be constructed on Calle Compo, similar to what was there in the past? There isa dip at Camino Manzanas and Camino Magenta that slows vehicles down before the school.
Response: Dips are not used for speed control. Those concrete swales are installed by the utility companies for specific reasons.
Mr. Fleisch closed with informing everyone of the “3 E’s” to preventing and fighting traffic issues occurringin Lynn Ranch.
Click on any document below to download more information.
Mr. Fleisch gave an overview of the Department of Transportation’s responsibilities which include the planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintenance of the County Road System. The County Road System consists of approximately 542 centerline miles of roadway, bridges, drainage and related transportation facilities, coordination of unincorporated area public transit needs, and provision of general transportation advice to the Board of Supervisors. The County-maintained Road System is spread throughout the unincorporated territories of the County as far west as the community of La Conchita, as far north as Lockwood Valley, east to several roads in the Malibu mountain areas and roads in the Santa Susana mountains, and several hundred miles of roadway in between.
The Transportation Department’s priorities are public safety – ensuring that roads are safe for use and preservation of infrastructure - preserving and maintaining the public’s multi-billion-dollar investment in the roads, bridges, and other facilities associated with the County Road System. When funds are available, the Department strives to make operational improvements to specific areas of the Road System as detailed in the Public Works Capital Improvement Plan.
The Department of Transportation’s website is http://pwa.vcpublicworks.org or they can be reached by phone at (805)654-2018. The best way to report issues, voice concerns or find answers to questions is to go to their website or the Department’s Facebook Page “Ventura Public Works Agency”. They are also working on launching an app soon.
Mr. Fleisch, Mr. Baculinao and Mr. Susanka addressed concerns, issues and answered questions from homeowners.Topics covered were:
1) Lynn Ranch Road Repairs and Repaving Plans
Response: Mr. Fleisch provided an aerial map highlighting Lynn Ranch streets and dates when they were paved (see below). He expressed Lynn Ranch streets are in overall good shape and have been repaved in the last fifteen years. Repaving target is usually 20-25 years. There are some streets that are classified as a “Priority 3 - 5” which means they will have Pavement Treatment completed in the next few years. Streets include Camino Dos Rios, Camino Flores and Calle Collado.
Mr. Fleisch spoke about the new Gas Tax and Registration Fee increase. The Department’s funding is reliant almost entirely from these taxes and fees. He said if the tax and fees are repealed, many of the slated plans won’t transpire and streets, bridges and infrastructure will not get the level of attention or repair necessary. He asked homeowners to think and consider this point when voting.
A homeowner asked about the planned road repairs on Lynn Road. Mr. Fleisch advised the effort is being orchestrated by the City of Thousand Oaks Public Works. He said to contact them for additional information.
2) Turn the two-way stop sign at Calle Laredo/Calle Yucca intersection to a four way. There are blind spots and some people do not realize they are supposed to stop or ignore all together. There have been collisions at this intersection.
Response: The County of Ventura follows the State of California Transportation Guidelines and based on those guidelines a four-way stop sign is not possible. One possible solution is for the LRPOA to invest in signs educating drivers of road conditions, speeds and stop sign conditions.
3) Reduce speed limit on Calle Yucca back down to 30 MPH. About five years ago LRPOA requested a traffic study to be conducted. Instead of reducing the speed limit, the County increased to 35 MPH. There have been numerous accidents including rollovers into homeowners’ front yards.
People do not let their children play in their front yards due to it being very unsafe. The last accident occurred as recently as April. Speeds on this street are in excess of 50+ MPH. When homeowners have asked drivers to slow down they usually get a very negative reaction or response.
Response: Mr. Fleisch and Mr. Baculiano believe based on the State of California Transportation Guidelines, the speeds are appropriate, but they will double check. Many homeowners challenged their response. One homeowner expressed how dangerous it is to walk on Calle Yucca based on the reckless speeds cars are driving especially in those areas where sidewalks do not exist or narrow roadway. Mr. Fleisch said traffic surveys are typically done every five, seven and ten years on Thursdays. The last survey on Calle Yucca was conducted twelve years ago. Mr. Fleisch promised his Department will make it a priority to complete a survey and see if a change in the speed limit is warranted.
IMPORTANT:
Mr. Susanka expressed it is crucial for homeowners to communicate speed issues and violators to him directly. The only way his department can take action and be informed of problemsis by homeowners being a “squeaky wheel”. He checked the logs over the last year and there were not any complaints or calls received from LR homeowners. He implored the community to email him directly at BSusanka@chp.ca.gov and report every issue, concern and violator incident (please give license plate info). He made it a point to say the CHP receives numerous calls and emails from those residents living along Santa Rosa Road in Camarillo and therefore it is on their radar. Susanka also expressed his division’s limited manpower covering a vast area. The CHP will increase enforcement and dedicate resources in those areas where they receive calls, emails and complaints.
Officer Susanka revealed there is a grant specifically available to prevent aggressive driving. If he can collect complaints and feedback from residents, Officer Susanka will present the case to his Sargent with the goal of allocating resources from this grant to Lynn Ranch specifically.
Speed is a universal problem in neighborhoods. One solution is to begin ticketing. The downside ofthis Officer Susanka communicated is there is no leniency even if someone is caught going one mile above the speed limit. Residents can possibly receive tickets. Most people agreed it is worth trying to combat the excessive speeding.
4) Reduce speed limit on Camino Dos Rios through to the dead end. This is a main thoroughfare that feeds to the many streets off Camino Dos Rios and serves Teledyne which is toward the end of the street. The community has observed the cars coming in and out of Teledyne not respecting or observing the speed limits.
Response: Same as above.
5) People speeding on Calle Yucca tend to run the stop sign at Camino Manzanas or roll through.
Response: Officer Susanka urged homeowners to report these people. He asked to send him an email with license plate number and the CHP can send them a warning. A homeowner suggested if resources are limited would it be possible to park vacant police cars at stop signs to scare peopleand make them think. He said that could be a potential enforcement tactic to try.
6) Would building a sound wall along the 101 from Lynn to Ventu Park be a consideration in the future?
Response: Mr. Fleisch communicated the 101 isn’t in his jurisdiction but the likelihood of that happening are slim from what he knows. He said the focus right now is to widen that span of the 101 in that section of freeway. He warned with the widening efforts, there will be more cars and as a result increased traffic noise. He recommended to contact Caltrans for more information and/or to submit a complaint.
7) Can a concrete dip be constructed on Calle Compo, similar to what was there in the past? There isa dip at Camino Manzanas and Camino Magenta that slows vehicles down before the school.
Response: Dips are not used for speed control. Those concrete swales are installed by the utility companies for specific reasons.
Mr. Fleisch closed with informing everyone of the “3 E’s” to preventing and fighting traffic issues occurringin Lynn Ranch.
- Proper Engineering (County’s responsibility)
- Educate (Lynn Ranch’s responsibility)
- Enforcement (CHP’s responsibility)
Click on any document below to download more information.
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