Oxnard--The City Council ratified an application to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Grant Program (ORLP) for Campus Park during the Tuesday, Feb. 20 meeting. THE Campus Park project will not exceed $7 million, with a 1:1 match required coming from the State Grant Funds during the Campus Park Activation Project Phase 1. The list of improvements includes two additional phases that add community...
Feb 23, 2024
Oxnard--The City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Toro Enterprises Inc. to resurface alleys, part of the Fremont North Alley Restoration Project. PUBLIC Works Department Project Construction Manager Jessica Baca presented the item, which authorizes $4.593 million in project funds for Fremont North and has a $389,184 contingency (10 percent), which limits the total expenditure t...
Feb 16, 2024
Ventura-- The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved a standard agreement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for Refrigerant Management Program (RMP) Inspections at facilities using refrigerants with high global warming potential during its Tuesday, February 13 meeting. The contract has a $20,100 value and runs through February 28, 2025. The Board’s actions authorize th...
Feb 16, 2024
Oxnard--The Finance & Governance Committee, Tuesday, February 13, approved Federal and State of California Lobbyist agreements with MMO Partners and Arnold & Associates. The total annual increase, compared to prior agreements, is $16,200, with $4,200 for MMO Partners and $12,000 for Arnold & Associates. The City of Oxnard requires well-managed and financially sound legislative a...
Feb 16, 2024
Oxnard--So, it’s another typical Sunday in front of my laptop, the dogs are sitting at my feet, the J-Train is making a mess in the kitchen, well, to be fair, she’s making herself breakfast, and I’m getting ready to surmise my week, which has been challenging. I was writing on Tuesday, and my neighbor decided that was a great day to deal with the giant sinkhole in his backyard. In came a com...
Feb 16, 2024
Oxnard--The Finance & Governance Committee took steps to enhance recruitment on Tuesday, February 13, and approved an amendment with Hireclout Inc. Professional Services. THE Committee also approved a third amendment with Kore1 Professional Services. The Kore 1 agreement amendment extends its value through June 30, 2025, and totals $950,000. Vendor services are needed to aid the Inform...
Feb 16, 2024
Port Hueneme--The City Council was updated on local flood and storm emergencies declared on December 21, as the region faced another storm on Sunday, February 5. SOME aid is available through the State of California, but Federal Aid is still missing. City Manager James Vega said it’s sad that before referring to a storm, they have to identify which date since there have been so many. “This...
Feb 9, 2024
Oxnard--The City Council received and approved its fiscal year 2023-2024 mid-year budget review and approved amendments within the Golf, Development Impact Fees, Contribution Trust, Facilities Maintenance, and related funds during the Tuesday, February 6, meeting. The 2023-2024 fiscal year estimates are the best estimates from the departmental staff and projects where the City thinks it will...
Feb 9, 2024
Ventura--The Board of Supervisors proclaimed February as Black History Month during its inspiration, Tuesday, February 6. Chair Kelly Long felt honored to present such an honor on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. “Every year, during the month of February, our board recognizes Back History Month and presents a proclamation to many of our leading Black Civic Organizations,” she said. “I wa...
Feb 9, 2024
Oxnard--Sometimes, I have to reflect on what drives me. Most people who know me perceive me as kind of offbeat and goofy, which never bothers me. I am offbeat and goofy. WHAT bothers me is when I get criticized for being honest and telling people what really happens in their government and community. I did a story about a local school board member recently, not in Oxnard, but in my project...
Feb 9, 2024
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