NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the California Department of Aging (CDA) shall conduct a public hearing on the designation of a new Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Planning and Service Area (PSA) 18, Ventura County.
PURPOSE: To gather public input on the Department's intent to designate a new AAA for PSA 18, which encompasses the geographic boundary of the County of Ventura.
BACKGROUND: On February 10, 2026, CDA released a request for proposals (https://caleprocure.ca.gov/event/4170/0000038019), to solicit a public agency or private nonprofit organization to serve as the permanent AAA for PSA 18. The selected entity will assume responsibility for programmatic, fiscal, and administrative oversight of services provided under Title III of the Older Americans Act and the Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act, consistent with the approved Area Plan.
The deadline to obtain the RFP and submit proposals is March 27, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE: Monday, March 23, 2026
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PARTICIPATION OPTIONS:
Virtual:
The hearing will be conducted via Zoom. Comments will be limited to two minutes. Members of the public are encouraged to participate virtually.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/4aYajPK
In-Person:
An in-person location is available for individuals who wish to provide comments for up to two minutes onsite:
Ventura County Office of Education Conference & Education Services Center (VCOE)
5100 Adolfo Road, Salon C
Camarillo, CA 93012
Written Comments: Members of the public who are unable to attend the hearing virtually or in person may submit written comments regarding the proposed designation. Written comments must be received no later than March 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Comments may be submitted by email to PSA18@aging.ca.gov with the subject line "PSA 18 Public Hearing Comment." Written submissions may not exceed two (2) pages in length and must use at least 12-point font.
All timely received written comments will be considered as part of the public record.
QUESTIONS: For questions regarding:
Public Hearing logistics- please contact PSA18@aging.ca.gov.
RFP process- please contact rfpsubvention@aging.ca.gov.
ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing, please contact the CDA Office of Communications at info@aging.ca.gov at least 10 business days before the event. CDA will do its best to meet requests made after Monday, March 9, 2026.
BY THE ORDER OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING, County of Sacramento, State of California, this February 19, 2026.
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