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
Oxnard-- For once, my weekend wasn’t too bad. I had time to get the grocery shopping done and clean the kitchen, always one of my favorites. I got to sit and watch the Jets game on television; they won the game, and the bonus was they beat the Broncos. Know I lived in Denver for many years, but I grew up on Long Island and have been a Jets fan since Joe Namath beat the Colts in Super Bowl III...
Oct 13, 2023
Oxnard--The Public Works & Transportation Committee approved agreement 32400183 with Black Gold Industries on Tuesday, September 26. THE agreement gives Oxnard on-call Citywide hazardous waste and unknown waste identification, collection, and disposal services. Streets Division Manager Philip Schweider presented the report and said the agreement does not exceed $500,000 and has a one-ye...
Sep 29, 2023
Oxnard-- The Finance and Governance Committee Tuesday, September 26, approved a resolution updating its grant application procedures. Deputy City Manager Shiri Klima presented the item and said the grant procedure hasn’t been updated since 2001, and it currently takes six weeks for a grant to come before the Council. “That’s because we go to committees first and also because of the Sunshine Ord...
Sep 29, 2023
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