Oxnard--Do you ever have a day when things are going well, and it feels like smooth sailing no matter what? THAT perfectly describes my Sunday; I woke up, ate breakfast, started writing, watched a little TV, did some more writing, and then decided to do the invoices to get them out of the way. That was going well; then, I got a message that my printer was out of ink. No problem! I bought...
Nov 3, 2023
Oxnard--The Finance and Governance Committee reviewed and approved recommended Planning Commission bylaws with changes during its October 24 meeting. PLANNING & Environmental Services Manager Joe Pearson presented the item and said the bylaws established the purpose of the organization, how its members and officers are elected and resigned, how meetings are conducted, communication proto...
Nov 3, 2023
Oxnard-- The Public Works & Transportation Committee approved a Vacuum Truck purchase order with Rush Truck Centers during its Tuesday, October 24, meeting. WASTEWATER Division Manager Jan Hauser presented the purchase order and said the agreement authorizes City Manager Alex Nguyen to execute the purchase order for the Wastewater Division vacuum truck totaling $471,763. He said the Cit...
Oct 27, 2023
Port Hueneme--The City Council unanimously approved a resolution granting a special use permit for the Tree Factory’s Day of the Dead Celebration, featuring food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment during its Monday, October 16 meeting. The Southern California Stars, a local youth basketball club, is the beneficiary, and they turn no one away because of finances. Athletes compete while havi...
Oct 27, 2023
Oxnard--The Public Works & Transportation unanimously passed its Ordinance prohibiting single-use plastic foodware during its Tuesday, October 24 meeting. The change preventing single-use foodware began when the City Council adopted Ordinance 3017 on July 28, 2022, restricting using single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments. The Ordinance takes effect on January 1, 2024; h...
Oct 27, 2023
Oxnard--I’m going to take a few minutes to talk about my oldest son Travis, who most of you know by his nickname, “The First Responder,” who will now be known as “The Paramedic.” THIS is exceptional because it has not been an easy path for him since he has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which means he learns at a different pace. Regardless, he set his sights on becoming a Paramedic and n...
Oct 27, 2023
Oxnard--The Finance & Governance Committee approved Avenu Insights & Analytics for Commercial Cannabis Financial Auditing Services during its Tuesday, October 24 meeting. THE Oxnard City Code (OCC) currently allows retail cannabis dispensaries at 16 locations, manufacturing at eight locations, distribution at three locations, and testing laboratories at one location. Community Devel...
Oct 27, 2023
Oxnard--The City Council unanimously approved the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association (DOIA) Annual Workplan and Budget during its Tuesday, October 17 meeting. COUNCIL Member Gabby Basua made the motion, which Council Member Oscar Madrigal seconded. The Civil Sidewalks Committee will receive 52 percent of all the funding, approximately $311,000, and the District Identity Committee will...
Oct 20, 2023
Oxnard--In his report to the City Council on Tuesday, October 17, City Manager Alex Nguyen said a group of South Oxnard residents in September protested the projected homelessness services project in the area and commented that City Hall neglects South Oxnard. He wanted to take time to point out all the investments City Hall makes in South Oxnard. “I understand there are challenges, and lif...
Oct 20, 2023
Oxnard-- The City Council received an update about its speed hump program Tuesday, October 17, which includes amendments to the program’s eligibility criteria. The City’s goal is for more streets to qualify for speed hump installation and to reallocate Police and staff resources to other crucial city locations. Assistant Traffic Engineer Jose Rivera presented the item and said the Council a...
Oct 20, 2023
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