Oxnard--The Planning Commission, Tuesday, August 3, approved Amendments to chapters 13 and 16 of the Oxnard City Code for Commercial Cannabis regulations. Community Development Department Management Analyst Matthew Simpkins presented the video and said the new regulations permit indoor commercial cannabis cultivation in up to six City locations. “The item was continued from the July...
Aug 25, 2023
Oxnard-- The Planning Commission Thursday, August 17, received zoning text amendments to implement the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element. Planning & Environmental Services Manager Joe Pearson II presented the video accompanied by Contract Planner Heather Davis and said the Code is made from Chapter 16 of the Oxnard City Code (OCC). The Community Development Department filed the applica...
Aug 25, 2023
Oxnard-- It’s funny the lessons I learn sometimes as I roll through life, which can smack you right in the face. AS I previously mentioned, I agreed to help a company move forward, but never in life did I think I would encounter things we have long since placed in our rearview mirror. A good news article informs the reader and is not a 500-word summary to review, and some companies need hel...
Aug 25, 2023
Oxnard--I was driving to an event the other day and spent a harrowing couple of miles driving on the worst roads I have ever seen in my life. To call the streets full of potholes is, without a doubt, the biggest understatement of the year. IT makes me wonder what the pavement condition index is in this area, but don’t ask that question because you won’t get an honest answer here. It makes m...
Aug 18, 2023
Oxnard-- It’s been an amazing summer full of kids’ programming, while Cultural and Community Services Director Terrel Harrison said the best is yet to come. UPCOMING programs include the City’s Meet Up Clean Up program, its food distribution programming, and fall sports, listed on the City’s website. Harrison said Oxnard is hosting the Dallas Cowboys again, which is always a fan favorite, a...
Aug 11, 2023
Oxnard-- Mayor John Zaragoza’s State of the City Address with the West Ventura County Business Alliance continues with the building permit and community development team, which he said was busy. “Last year, we saw an increase of 4,000 business inspections, with a total of 29,000 inspections, with 99 percent being provided the next day helping out,” he said. “Post-pandemic, we’re seeing more...
Aug 11, 2023
Oxnard-- It’s funny how a simple change of scenery can remind you just how different things can be. The lesson here is don’t complain. I’M starting to settle in and get to work, and my new location’s attitude towards the media and public is much different. For example, trying to do a deep dive on any topic is frowned upon, and when you start digging, you might as well forget it. I’m being t...
Aug 11, 2023
Oxnard--Mayor John C. Zaragoza addressed the West Ventura County Business Alliance Friday, June 21. He spoke about Oxnard’s positive budget and how the City continues to move forward and feels honored to make his State of the City Address. “I believe this is the best City Council I’ve ever worked with,” he said. “This presentation reflects the leadership of the City Council and the City of...
Aug 4, 2023
Oxnard-- Wow, I thought driving across the country was challenging, but that is nothing compared to landing in your new home and having boxes everywhere. few things come with a house full of boxes, like clutter. I hate clutter with a passion that can’t be measured by existing technology. I hate clutter more than going to the doctor. Ironically, I’m married to the J-Train, the disorganized cl...
Aug 4, 2023
Oxnard—The Finance & Governance Committee, Tuesday, July 25, received an update on the City’s Omnibus City Code (OCC). Deputy City Attorney Jason Zaragoza presented the update and said they’re updating the code to address changes in State Law, correct errors, and update gender-neutral references. On March 10, 1962, the Oxnard City Council adopted the code and over the years, the ordinance...
Aug 2, 2023
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