Farmworker, public Safety Advocacy against Ventura Ranch

Stand with us to advocate for farmworker housing safety and public safety issues. Together, we can oppose unethical building

Protest against building a large farmworker housing complex in a high fire risk area.

Join our community's fight for public and farmworker safety.

Wildfire burning intensely on a hillside at night labeled Thomas Fire Dec. 2017.

Public comment is an essential right that cannot be diminished! It is our right to have a voice in this community, and it cannot be taken from us. We call upon Ventura County to act in safeguarding our public safety, as well as the safety of our diligent farmworkers and their families.

SAY "NO" TO THIS UNSAFE BUILDING OF A FARMWORKER HOUSING VILLAGE IN A VERY HIGH FIRE SEVERITY ZONE, VIOLATING SAFE FARMWORKER BUILDING ORDINANCE.

Please join us at the upcoming public EIR scoping meeting. It is crucial for everyone to attend the upcoming critical County of Ventura Proposed Ventura Ranch EIR Public Comment meetings to advocate for our safety and that of our farmworkers. We must highlight the dire consequences and potential dangers that such construction may pose, especially regarding farmworker housing safety. This concern extends beyond the farmworkers and ICE to the public safety issues affecting residents from Ventura Avenue to the farthest areas of the Ojai Valley. Wildfire evacuations from existing communities and Ventura Ranch will undoubtedly exacerbate problems beyond those encountered during the Thomas Fire and could have deadly consequences. The county ordinance clearly states: Sec. 8107-41.3.3 – Standards for Farmworker Housing Complexes c. A farmworker housing complex is not allowed in any area designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, making any plans for legal and illegal immigrant housing in such areas not only unsafe but also unlawful.

VENTURA AVE, INCLUDING ALL OJAI ONLY FIRE evacuation HWY 33

Nighttime traffic jam with many vehicles and bright red brake lights.

OUR ROAD AND HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE IS ALREADY VERY BAD AND CANNOT ABSORB ADDITIONAL CONGESTION

N. Ventura Ave, which connects to the 33 via the Canada Larga Rd freeway entrance, is already expected to experience severe congestion in the event of a natural disaster. The Thomas Fire proved this to be a dangerous reality. Residents of Valley Vista Tract including other communities on N. Ventura Ave up into Ojai are at serious risk already. Ventura Ranch Farmworkers could easily become trapped in the Ventura Ranch Housing community and not get out due to congestion or being engulfed in fire.. The concurrent evacuation of the area, combined with the influx of over 1300 +-residents that Ventura Ranch intends to house, along with the pre-existing community residents will pose a significant public safety risk to all due to the current road infrastructure not being equipped for such events. This strain on infrastructure will undoubtably affect the region from hwy. 101, The Valley Vista Tract to the east end of Ojai which could result in avoidable devastation. Speak up and SAY NO to Ventura Ranch High Density Building On N. Ventura Ave! Join us at the upcoming public comment meetings and be heard!

POISON! pesticide & herbicide report for 4884 n. ventura ave

Breathing in poisonous dust is extremely hazardous.

www.SAFEFARMWORKERHOUSING.COM and www.NOVENTURARANCH.COM has diligently aimed to provide the most accurate information by obtaining a comprehensive Pesticide report for 4884 N. Ventura Ave. It is our belief that every Farmworker and their family should have direct knowledge of the chemicals used on the land they could inhabit. The report covers a quarry area of one square mile, centered on 4884 N. Ventura Avenue. Provided by the State of California, it details the historical lemon orchard at this location and is known for its high precision, particularly concerning lemons as the main crop. The report includes a thorough list of all poisons, herbicides, pesticides, powders, and oils applied to the land and citrus trees. It is printed on five sheets of blueprint-sized paper, each measuring 3 feet by 3 feet, with columns that are self-explanatory. A depiction of the legend will be supplied below if help is needed to understand the report. Residents of Valley Vista are concerned about the potential spread of hazardous dust that could harm everyone, especially children and the elderly. For some reason, early pesticide permit numbers have been removed from the County Pesticide system. Historically, lemons were the designated crop at 4884 N. Ventura Ave. More recently, Finch Farms, under permit 56P0049, operated on the site, followed by Agland Services, which was contracted by the new landowner in 2021 under permit 56C0052.

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profit driven high-density building where it should not be

Construction of multi-story residential buildings in progress.

BUILDING VILLAGES ON AGRICULTURE LAND?

These structures are not farmworker housing complexes; they are large, profit-driven apartment villages that clash with the existing single-story neighborhoods on N. Ventura Ave. Farmworkers households wil be packed in with up to 8 people in a 3 bedroom apartment. Envision a quarter-mile stretch along Ventura Avenue dominated by these three-story apartments, signaling the end of the charming, historic farm—a permanent loss. Situated in a rural setting, not downtown surrounded by other apartments; such a development would be incongruous here. Our proud hardworking Farmworkers will not want to be Housed in complex's that will be a publicly scrutinized. The proposed site is simply inappropriate for this project. Recognizing the necessity for affordable farmworker housing, it nonetheless should not be situated in an area entirely encircled by a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. AMCAL ought to show their ethical commitment by retracting their plans for this location and searching for a safer, more suitable site for the development.

no ventura ranch is for the chumash people as well

We are committed to those who were here before us.

SAY "NO" TO THIS UNSAFE BUILDING OF A FARMWORKER HOUSING VILLAGE IN A VERY HIGH FIRE SEVERITY ZONE, VIOLATING SAFE FARMWORKER BUILDING ORDINANCE. Please join us at the upcoming public EIR scoping meeting. It is crucial for everyone to attend the upcoming critical County of Ventura Proposed Ventura Ranch EIR Public Comment meetings to advocate for our safety and that of our farmworkers. We must highlight the dire consequences and potential dangers that such construction may pose, especially regarding farmworker housing safety. This concern extends beyond the farmworkers, including those in the ice farmworker Oxnard community, to the public safety issues affecting residents from Ventura Avenue to the farthest areas of the Ojai Valley. Wildfire evacuations from existing communities and Ventura Ranch will undoubtedly exacerbate problems beyond those encountered during the Thomas Fire and could have deadly consequences. The county ordinance clearly states: Sec. 8107-41.3.3 – Standards for Farmworker Housing Complexes c. A farmworker housing complex is not allowed in any area designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, making any plans for illegal immigrant housing in such areas not only unsafe but also unlawful.

VERY SENSITIVE ARCHAELOGICAL AREAS

4884 N. Ventura Ave is a very sensitive archaeological site listed on the County of Ventura RMA GIS Public Planning Report. This site raises several public safety issues, particularly in relation to farmworker housing safety. Concerns have been expressed regarding the impact of ice farmworker operations in Oxnard, as well as the ongoing challenges associated with illegal immigrant housing. Additionally, the Ventura Ranch concerns highlight the need for careful planning to ensure the wellbeing of all residents.

Native Americans were the first inhabitants of this land, so let's honor and respect their legacy.

We assert that all highly sensitive archaeological sites should be thoroughly respected and examined before considering any large-scale building proposals on the remaining areas once inhabited by our Chumash Barbareño-Ventureño Mission Indians. It is imperative to preserve these fragile sites, identified as having a 'high likelihood of archaeological significance.' No Ventura Ranch urges everyone to advocate for the protection of these sites, including the lands at 4884 N. Ventura Ave, where AMCAL intends to construct a large, for-profit housing community amidst ongoing public safety issues related to farmworker housing safety. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding the potential impact on illegal immigrant housing in the area, as well as the implications for ice farmworker Oxnard. The community must remain vigilant about Ventura Ranch concerns to ensure a balanced approach to development that honors our heritage.

High Density building is not for rural areas to begin with

A residential building with "NO!!!!" text overlayed.

Farmworker Residential Construction

N. Ventura Ave, which connects to the 33 via the Canada Larga Rd freeway entrance, is already expected to experience severe congestion in the event of a natural disaster. The Thomas Fire proved this to be a dangerous reality, highlighting serious public safety issues for residents of Valley Vista Tract and other communities along N. Ventura Ave up into Ojai. Farmworker housing safety is a major concern, especially for Ventura Ranch Farmworkers who could easily find themselves trapped in the Ventura Ranch Housing community during an emergency due to congestion or being engulfed in fire. The concurrent evacuation of the area, combined with the influx of over 1300 residents that Ventura Ranch intends to house, alongside existing community members, will significantly strain the current road infrastructure, which is not equipped for such events. This strain will undoubtedly affect the region from Hwy. 101, through the Valley Vista Tract, to the east end of Ojai, potentially resulting in avoidable devastation. We must address these Ventura Ranch concerns and speak up against high-density building on N. Ventura Ave! Join us at the upcoming public comment meetings and make your voice heard!

VENTURA RANCH PUTS FARMWORKERS IN DANGER'S PATH