Chris Frost

Frosted Thoughts

Oxnard--After two years of owning the Sentry, I’ve learned that people with accounts due want to clear the books before the end of the year. THAT’S good news because people who have a balance due make payments, so I can turn it around and make payments for balances that I owe. If money is left, well, then I can actually save some money. Considering the fact that I’m looking to purchase anot...

Dec 22, 2023

Unfunded mandates upset Perello

Oxnard-- The mandated California Air Resources Board Advanced Clean Fees (ACF) Regulations story continues with Fleet Services Division Manager Jose Arreola saying there are two options for the City’s fleets to be in compliance with the State’s unfunded mandate for Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV). THE Public Works and Transportation Committee approved option 2 of the mandated California Air Res...

Dec 22, 2023

Advanced Clean Fees regulations advance

Oxnard-- The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved option 2 of the mandated California Air Resources Board Advanced Clean Fees (ACF) Regulations on Tuesday, December 12. OPTION two mandates local governments to undertake certain actions to implement Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) for their fleets starting January 1, 2024. Fleet Services Division Manager Jose Arreola presented the...

Dec 15, 2023

Amrep agreement approved

Oxnard--The Public Works and Transportation Committee unanimously approved an agreement with Amrep Manufac­turing Company to inspect, main­tain, and repair Amrep refuse collec­tion vehicles during its Tuesday, December 12 meeting. Council Member Arthur Valen­zuela Zavala motioned the item, which Committee Chair Bert Perello seconded. Fleet Services Manager Jose Arreola presented the agreement,...

Dec 15, 2023

UniFirst agreement extended

Oxnard--The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved an amendment to the trade services agreement with UniFirst Uniform during its meeting on Tuesday, December 12. UniFirst Corporation provi­des the City of Oxnard with uni­form rental, purchase, and laundry services for multiple divisions. Environmental Resources Ma­nager Eric Zetz presented the amendment, which authorizes Mayor J...

Dec 15, 2023

Frosted Thoughts

Oxnard--It never fails; no matter where I go, I have massive issues with going to the doctor. THE latest episode has me out of town, running out of blood pressure medication with no refills available. I thought, okay, I’ll find a doctor, and then I find out there is a 400-person waiting list to be seen, and since it’s a temporary thing for me, well, good luck. I was referred to a walk-up c...

Dec 15, 2023

External Auditor amendment ok’d

Oxnard--The Finance and Governance and Governance Committee unanimously approved the first amendment to its external auditor agreement with Eadie + Payne during its Tuesday, December 12 meeting. COMMITTEE Chairman John Zaragoza motioned the item, which Council Member Gabby Basua seconded. Assistant Chief Financial Officer Beth Vo presented the amendment, which increases the fiscal year 2022...

Dec 15, 2023

Housing Board approves non-profit organization

Port Hueneme--The Housing Authority Board received a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) update and unanimously authorized the formation of a non-profit organization during its Monday, December 4 meeting. HUENEME Housing Inc. will perform its services, and the City Council members will be the Board of Directors. Staff will also help to avoid any additional costs. Housing and Facilities Ma...

Dec 8, 2023

Council approves real property transactions

Oxnard--The City Council approved the acquisition of 418 West Fourth Street from Sunflow during its Tuesday, December 5 meeting. The action also approved the sale of 418 West Fourth Street in Downtown Oxnard. The acquisition does not constitute a CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) project. Housing Director Emilio Ramirez presented the transaction to the Council and said its purcha...

Dec 8, 2023

Maintenance Building engineering okay’d

Oxnard--The City Council approved an agreement with Roesline Nakamura Terada Architects for Architecture and Engineering Services during its Tuesday, December 5 meeting. The agreement is for engineering services for the Wastewater Division’s new maintenance building project. Luis Ortega from the Public Works Wastewater Division presented the agreement, which costs $1 million for Architectural...

Dec 8, 2023

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