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Supervisor Gorell’s office reports permitting reform and county fire-prevention funding

Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Office staff reported Supervisor Jeff Gorell’s regrets for the meeting, noted his recent selection as Board Chair, and highlighted a permitting-reform package and more than $650,000 approved for East County fire-prevention projects.

Staff representing the Office of Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell provided a brief report in his absence.

The office said Supervisor Gorell was unable to attend and sent his regrets because his wife recently underwent a medical procedure and "she is recovering well." The report noted that Gorell was recently selected as Chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. Staff also described a recent bike safety event hosted by the Supervisor, previewed a permitting reform package expected to return to the Board in March, and said the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy approved more than $650,000 for fire-prevention projects in East County.

Council members accepted the update and continued with liaison and committee reports and other agenda items.