Oxnard-- The City Council, Tuesday, June 25, approved Trade Services Agreement 32400008 with Aquatic Bioassay and Consulting Laboratories Incorporated (ABC Labs) for Ocean Monitoring Services in the City. Wastewater Division Manager Jan Hauser presented the item and said the agreement amount will be, at most, $1.850 million over a five-year term ending December 31, 2028. He said the Wastewa...
Chris Frost · Jul 7, 2023
Oxnard—The Wilson Senior Center Family was living life and having a great time Monday, June 26, as regulars enjoyed Dominoes, playing pool, reading, crafts and word puzzles and, as always, enjoyed the comaraderie that makes the location special. THE group will enjoy an eventful summer, Director Jessica Serrano said, as the Center is getting ready to hold its first Prom scheduled for the end...
Chris Frost · Jun 30, 2023
Oxnard-- The Finance & Governance Committee, Tuesday, June 27, heard the latest update about Whistleblower activity within the City. Since June 6, 2022, the City has received 11 complaints through two Whistleblower systems. Five complaints came through Price Paige, which included four allegations of violations of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. There was one allegation of w...
Chris Frost · Jun 30, 2023
Port Hueneme--The Port Hueneme Water Agency (PHWA) approved its 2023-24 fiscal year budget during a special meeting Monday, June 26. The Budget is balanced with projected revenues at $6.5 million versus $6.5 million in expenses. Finance Department Accounting Manager Ashley Chaparro presented the Budget to the Agency and said the PHWA operates as a utility enterprise with its own funds separ...
Chris Frost · Jun 30, 2023
Oxnard--The City of Oxnard came together for the 32nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 17, at Plaza Park. THE free event celebrates the 1865 historical Proclamation of Freedom from Slavery in Texas and welcomed The Buffalo Soldier Mounted Cavalry Unit showcasing American Soldiers from the era. Featured guests included SiDerek Rose & Praise Band, the VC College Jazz Band, the...
Chris Frost · Jun 23, 2023
Oxnard--In his report to the City Council Tuesday, June 19, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the City issued a Groundwater Adjudication Notice on May 16. “This is about Groundwater Adjudication Notices that property owners in Oxnard and the Oxnard Basin have been getting in the mail,” he said. “It seems like it’s been rolling out week after week. The best place to get the information is at opvc...
Chris Frost · Jun 23, 2023
Port Hueneme--The City Council Monday, June 5, approved the Capital Improvement Program Budget (CIP) for Fiscal Years 23-24 and 24-25. Finance Director Lupé Acero presented the budget and said the workshop on May 25 brought forward some changes from Council input, which include adding an $8,000 appropriation in 23-24 for two firepits and $10,000 in 24-25 to convert a tennis court into a socc...
Chris Frost · Jun 23, 2023
Oxnard--The Oxnard Public Library hosted a special event Saturday, June 10, as the Juneteenth Committee of Ventura County hosted the pre-celebration and noted that it’s like a pre-Super Bowl Party. LAWRENCE D. LEE hosted the celebration and said the attendees were winners for attending the event. “Juneteenth was a time of celebration for so many and also a time of reflection,” he said. “Whe...
Chris Frost · Jun 16, 2023
Oxnard--The Finance & Governance Committee adopted a resolution for the Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program, Project Assist, for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The action will assist eligible ratepayers in Oxnard during fiscal year 23-24 and authorize relief equal to $25 monthly for residential customers. The City Staff will fund Project Assist with $241,500 paid by late fees charged to utili...
Chris Frost · Jun 16, 2023
Port Hueneme--The City Council, Monday, June 5, appointed James Vega as their new City Manager and also approved a four-year employment agreement. Vega will start on July 17, and his annual salary will be $239,000 per year. During public comments, Ojai City Council Member Rachel Lang said she couldn’t say enough positive things about James. “We are, of course, heartbroken to see him go, bu...
Chris Frost · Jun 16, 2023
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