COSCA approves wildfire work and trail access
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The COSCA Board approved $22,750 to remove 23 Mexican Fan Palms in a defensible space zone and authorized a 5-year parking agreement to support access to the Hill Canyon Trailhead.
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What this means
The board voted to spend Woolsey Fire Recovery Fund money to remove 23 palm trees near homes, which COSCA said will help reduce wildfire fuel in the area. It also approved a 5-year agreement to keep parking free at Santa Rosa Valley Park so people can reach the Hill Canyon Trailhead. The meeting also set COSCA’s regular 2026 meeting dates and received updates on volunteer work and ranger operations.
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- Approved minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and the October 29, 2025 special meeting.
- Approved a $22,750 appropriation from the Woolsey Fire Recovery Fund allocation for removal of 23 Mexican Fan Palms in a defensible space zone.
- Authorized staff to carry out the palm removal through a service agreement or reimbursement to a partner agency.
- Authorized a 5-year agreement with the Ventura County Parks Department to extend free parking at Santa Rosa Valley Park to support access to the Hill Canyon Trailhead.
- Established COSCA regular meeting dates for 2026: February 18, May 20, September 16, and November 18.
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COSCA Board Special Meeting
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- NoneA.Decision: 3. PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Approval of Minutes of September 17, 2025 MeetingA.Decision: 5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Approval of Minutes of October 29, 2025 Special MeetingB.Decision: 5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Approval of Funding Appropriation for Palm Tree Removal in a Defensible Space Zone i. Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under California Code of Regulations title 14, sections 15304(i ) [Minor Alterations to Land - fuel management activities within 100 feet of a structure] and 15061(b)(3) [common sense], and under Public Resource Code section 21080.49(c) [wildfire risk reduction projects]. ii. Approve an appropriation of $22,750 from the Woolsey Fire Recovery Fund allocation for the Vegetation Fuel Management Reserve for the removal of 23 Mexican Fan Palms from an existing COSCA weed abatement zone. iii. Authorize COSCA’s Co-Chief Administrative Officers or their designee to utilize the appropriation for the removal of the Mexican Fan Palms by either directly entering into a service agreement in a form approved by the COSCA attorney or by reimbursing a Partner Agency for including the removal of the Palms from the COSCA weed abatement zone in the scope of work under the Partner Agency’s weed abatement contract. LEVINE ACT ITEM: YESA.Decision: 6. ACTION ITEMS:
- Approval of Parking Agreement with Ventura County Parks Department at Santa Rosa Valley Park / Hill Canyon Trailhead i. Find that this item is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. ii. Authorize COSCA’s Co-Chief Administrative Officers or their designee to execute a 5-year agreement between COSCA and the Ventura County Parks Department to extend free parking at Santa Rosa Valley Park to support access to the Hill Canyon Trailhead, in a form approved by the COSCA attorney. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NOB.Decision: 6. ACTION ITEMS:
- Establish the 2026 Meeting Dates for Regular Meetings of the COSCA Board of Directors i. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. ii. Establish the 2026 meeting dates for regular meetings of the COSCA Board of Directors pursuant to Resolution 2023-02.A.Decision: 7. INFORMATION ITEMS:
- COSCA Volunteer Corps Activity i. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. ii. Receive and file COSCA Volunteer Corps Activity report.B.Decision: 7. INFORMATION ITEMS:
- Ranger Operations and Maintenance Activities (verbal report) i. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. ii. Receive verbal report.C.Decision: 7. INFORMATION ITEMS:
- Follow-up items, announcements, and upcoming issues.A.Decision: 8. COSCA UPDATES (CRPD General Manager and/or City Manager):
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