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
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
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
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
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
Oxnard--In his report to the City Council on Tuesday, December 5, City Manager Alex Nguyen discussed Southern California’s food vendor problem. HE said some statements made are out of date with current reality, and he believes it’s a Statewide problem. “This is not, as everyone always assumes, not a City of Oxnard-created problem,” he said. Recently, he said legislators from the Southgate...
Dec 8, 2023
Oxnard-- Council members reflected on the Holiday Spirit and concerns during their Tuesday, December 5, public comments as the body looks forward to the New Year. COUNCIL Member Gabe Teran said he attended the City’s Christmas Tree Lighting and thanked the Oxnard Downtowners for coordinating the event. “Especially our Public Works Department,” he said. “I was at a meeting at Starbucks and...
Dec 8, 2023
Oxnard-- We’re rolling into December, and, like usual, I’m left searching for holiday cheer and turning that into gifts people love. LET’S start simple. Sorry, I had to make myself laugh. The J-Train is not the easiest person to buy for. I covered a couple of craft fairs this weekend while she was working and bought her some earrings because I know she loves these events. I bought her some...
Dec 8, 2023
Oxnard--The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing, & Development Committee unanimously ratified authorization for the Fire Department to submit a grant application to partner with California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) and provide Ventura County Youngsters EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) training on Tuesday, November 28. FIRE Chief Alex Hamilton presented the item...
Dec 1, 2023
Oxnard--The Finance & Governance Committee adopted a resolution updating changes to the Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) bylaws during its Tuesday, November 28 meeting. Project Manager Samantha Shapiro presented the item and said the City Manager’s staff and Citizen’s Advisory Group Chairs started meeting in 2019 to improve their overall effectiveness, including redefining and realigning CAG...
Dec 1, 2023
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