Board receives emergency repairs update and unanimously approves three storm‑repair actions
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Summary
Following December storms, Ventura County staff briefed the board on emergency repairs at Reeves Road, Fraser Street and Old Telegraph Road and the board unanimously approved continuing emergency actions and filing reports while staff pursues permanent fixes and FEMA funding.
Ventura County Public Works staff updated the Board of Supervisors Jan. 13 on emergency work following December storm damage and asked the board to receive and file reports and continue emergency actions for three projects: Reeves Road, Fraser Street and Old Telegraph Road.
Public Works Director Greg Strakerlous said the board previously delegated authority under Public Contract Code §22050(b) to allow emergency contracting and that the board must now review and ratify those emergency actions. He asked the board to determine a continued need for emergency repairs and to find the projects statutorily exempt from CEQA for timely work.
Why it matters: Supervisors said earlier temporary repairs had washed out in high flows and pressed staff on more resilient, long‑term fixes. Supervisors raised questions about rock sizing and interlocking angular rock, integration with adjacent VCTC projects, and pursuing FEMA funding and structural engineering to support permanent repairs.
What staff said: Anita Bowne (roads and transportation) said previous work was temporary and that staff are pursuing FEMA assistance for permanent repairs. Staff said consultants and structural engineers have been engaged and they are coordinating with Granite Construction and VCTC to identify more durable solutions.
Board action: The board took items 33–35 as a block, approved the staff recommendations and recorded the vote as unanimous. Staff said it will return with greater detail on repair plans, contracts and projected costs.
