The County shall continue to provide access to library facilities and services throughout the county. Library programs, services, and resources shall be periodically evaluated to identify opportunities to expand vocational training, literacy, life skills, lifelong learning, health, and wellness programs.
Environmental Justice
PFS-9.2 Location of New Libraries
The County shall consider the following factors when selecting new library locations:
- Ease of access from major vehicular and pedestrian traffic routes;
- Feasibility for ensuring adequate, well-lit, and secure automobile and bicycle parking;
- Walking distance to residential neighborhoods, senior housing, and schools;
- Proximity to businesses and community-serving organizations; and
- Unique community demographics that may impact access to or use of the facility and services.
PFS-5.1 Solid Waste Facility Location
The County shall require new landfills and other solid waste processing and disposal facilities (including facilities for composting, green waste, food waste) to be sited in areas that do not pose health and safety risks to residents and groundwater resources. The County shall require such facilities to be located based on objective criteria that do not disproportionally impact Designated Disadvantaged Communities.
PFS-1.1 Equitable Provision of Public Facilities and Services
The County shall require that facilities and services that are essential for public health and safety shall be equitably provided for all residents and businesses.
PFS-1.4 Collaboration on Infrastructure and Public Service Deficiencies
The County shall collaborate with the cities in Ventura County, neighboring jurisdictions, special districts, and regional agencies to address issues of mutual interest and concern, including infrastructure and public service deficiencies, particularly in designated disadvantaged communities.
PFS-1.6 Capital Improvements Prioritizations
The County shall prioritize non-emergency capital improvement projects that provide the greatest benefit to county residents, including repairing or replacing inadequate facilities; updating or upgrading aging facilities and structures that exceed their planned lifecycles; protecting sensitive resources; and addressing deficiencies in designated disadvantaged communities.