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
Oxnard--So, I’m less than normal, that goes without saying, but sometimes even I think, good grief, I need to slow down a little bit. SO, I spend my days balancing many things and trying to keep everything moving forward. I teach, assign stories, find out people who make promises, don’t keep them, and do it all myself. The weird part is the busier I get, the happier I become. I guess that’s...
Oct 20, 2023
Oxnard-- The City Council unanimously approved agreement 32400201 with Toro Enterprises for Etting Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, specification number PW 21-34R, during its Tuesday, October 17 meeting. THE agreement allocates $2.864 million in project funds for the project, with $238,697 in contingencies (10 percent) for the project and an additional $237,697 (10 percent) for engine...
Oct 20, 2023
Port Hueneme-- The Citizen Advisory Committee Monday, October 9, reviewed the 2023 Hueneme Beach Festival financials, and the City lost $46,000. THE Committee voted to move forward with an RFP (Request for Proposals) for vendor selection, which could take up to a month, moving forward and discussed how to package the event in 2024. Committee Member Steven Auclair said the event’s date shoul...
Oct 13, 2023
Oxnard--The Public Works & Transportation Committee Tuesday, October 10, approved an agreement with Velocity Truck Centers to repair and maintain Autocar refuse trucks, Allison Transmissions, Freightliner Trucks, Detroit, and Cummins Engines. Fleet Services Manager Jose Arreola presented the item and told the committee the agreement is for one year, with an option to extend the agreement...
Oct 13, 2023
Oxnard-- The Public Works &Transportation Committee Tuesday, October 10, adopted a conflict policy and procurement procedures for Design-Build Projects. Assistant City Attorney Michelle McCarron presented the item and said the Design-Build method will be for specific eligible projects and per public contract code health sections 22-160 through 22-169. “Design-Build Projects combine prof...
Oct 13, 2023
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