18 October CC Meeting
Agenda Item L.4 (Speed Hump program)
Here is my opinion on this matter. The pre-recorded briefing indicated 200 complaints in 5 years.This amounts to about 1 per week which isn’t very much considering. On the other hand, I havepersonally witnessed red-light violations just about every time I am on the road – in about 15minutes time - at many Oxnard intersections. I think the real issue here is the lack of effectiveenforcement of our traffic laws. Just one example - I have personally witnessed a red-light runnerat the Ventura Road/Gonzales Road intersection and an OPD patrol unit was at this same light – thepatrol unit was stopped as the 1 st
car at the intersectionin the Westbound-lane of Gonzales andwaiting for the light to change and as such, had a perfect view of the intersection. As a driver ranthe red light, the officer did nothing but nonchalantly drive off. Aren’t officers trained to beobservant? I know you can’t be in all places at all times; however, when this happens right in frontof your nose, this is inexcusable. I know what you’re thinking – he or she must have been on a call.Really? When they slowly drive off with no warning lights or signals activated? I hardly think soand won’t be convinced otherwise. I call this selective law enforcement – enforce the law whenyou want or when convenient. If we had effective and consistent enforcement of our existingtraffic laws, perhaps humps wouldn’t be needed. And this is not just our own OPD, I have alsowitnessed the same with a Sheriff’s patrol unit – at the same intersection too. This is systemicthroughout law enforcement and this includes CHP. I have driven to Palm Springs and backnumerous times while not seeing a CHP on the road. Is it no wonder people drive 80-90 MPH onour freeways? There is no enforcement.
Gonzales Road is another example. As I am driving 45 MPH on this road (the speed limit), I amoften passed by drivers who must be doing at least 55 or 60 MPH. Again, where is ourenforcement of our traffic laws? Enacted laws are nothing without enforcement. Will youeventually place speed humps on Gonzales or Ventura Road perhaps? Probably not. Trafficcongestion if bad enough on our roadways already – we don’t need any more impediment.
Again, per the pre-recorded presentation, speed humps are considered only after other optionshave been reviewed. And I assume this means basic law enforcement was considered butdiscarded for various reasons. Since our existing police force can’t or won’t handle the situation,we are forced to rely on speed humps. Thus, in addition to the$55M +
we plan to spend this fiscalyear for Community Patrol, (from an$81M +
total policebudget), staff is proposing to pay another$0.312M annually for speed humps. Although this seems absurd to me, it appears this is the waythings will be. As votes typically fall, the Council will undoubtedly go for this, as they do everythingelse staff places before them. And after the speed humps are installed, there will be the requiredannual maintenance effort and costs. This is all we need, additional items which needmaintenance and like everything else, will probably be neglected or pushed to the wayside forother priorities. Will this leave us with even worse streets than we already have? The city hasdifficulty maintaining current assets (including basic roads w/o speed humps) and you want to addmore? And regarding the eligibility criteria, who, what, and how will the city collect the data to determinespeed hump eligibility and who will analyze the same? How will you know the speed componentof this data? And who will execute the engineering speed study for each location? If you are goingto go through all of this time and effortand money,might it not be just easier to use our existinglaw enforcement assets to enforce our speed laws? Isn’t this what they are paid to do? Ifneighborhoods are complaining (remember, 200 complaints in 5 years), why not temporarily post apolice officer in this location to quell the activity. Soon, drivers will get the idea or will paymonetarily.
In closing, I think we already have and already pay dearly for the assets to address this issue, andthat is the Oxnard PD. If you need the extra funds and time to do this, I suggest you consider thegrant money from California Office of Traffic Safety. This is an appropriate use of this money.
That’s my opinion. I know you will do what you’re going to do; however, at least I’ve posted myopinion, for whatever it’s worth.
Ray Blattel
2042 Corto Trail
Oxnard, CA 93036
[email protected]
10/12/22, 1:56 PM City of Oxnard Mail - Re: Regular Council Meeting - Tuesday, October 18, 2022 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=c9e9a3d468&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1746061801116547928%7Cmsg-f%3A1746447485766… 1/2 Lai, Dee <[email protected]>
Re: Regular Council Meeting - Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1 message
Linda Calderon <[email protected]> Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 7:45 PM To: [email protected]
Thanks for this. I feel we need to know who Helen Lopez was in order to have Durley Park named after her. Personally, I don't recall who she was or is. Also, it came to my mind that something similar could be done to name a place after Efrem Gore who worked for years with City Corps and I believe founded it also and/or Carmen Martinez.
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Monday, October 17th, 2022, RE: October City Council Agenda Item No. M 1 Dear Oxnard City Clerk, The Ventura County Taxpayers Association (VCTA) would like to object to topic number 2 on Agenda Item No. M 1, the proposed addition to the City of Oxnard’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. This Item would require Project Labor Agreements (PLA) on development projects to “reduce vehicle miles traveled.” First and foremost, VCTA believes that Staff’s assessment that PLAs will in no way contribute to reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled or VMT. Furthermore, limiting projects solely to PLAs would require drawing union employees from outside the county, likely negatively impacting VMT costs. Second, limiting development projects to only PLA bids, and abandoning an open and competitive bidding process to local or regional non-union contractors, will undoubtedly result in higher costs and a higher tax burden to the taxpayers of Oxnard. The simple reasoning behind this is that with a valid apples-to-apples comparison, your Council will know if the projects will cost more with or without the PLA. And finally, Staff has pointed out that Oxnard City Council “has not established a PLA policy.” Oxnard should implement this policy before adding language to a sizeable tax-funded plan. Further, such a policy should be clear and based on research from surrounding cities, considering the availability of locally sourced and qualified union and non-union workers. Finally, these types of issues should be a stand-alone discussion that should require community input. Ventura County Taxpayers Association strongly opposes the additional language of requiring Project Labor Agreements without an apples-to-apples comparison of an open bidding process. VCTA agrees with Staff that such a requirement would not reduce VMT. Instead, VCTA recommends establishing a transparent public policy, ensuring that Oxnard City Council makes the best decision on behalf of all the taxpayers; you must require all future projects to be bid both as a PLA and without a PLA. Respectfully submitted, Ryan Grau Executive Director, Ventura County Taxpayers Association
10/18/2022
City of Oxnard, Council Chambers
305 West Third Street
Oxnard CA, 93030
Subject: Agenda Item M.1 - Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and an Addendum to the 2030 General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:
Community Environmental Council (CEC) is a local environmental nonprofit whose mission is to advance rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis. CEC supports the City of Oxnard in developing a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan in its effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the implementation of measures to meet reduction targets mandated by SB 32 and to enhance the community’s resilience to a changing climate.
In conjunction with the strategies outlined in the draft CAAP, CEC highly encourages the City to also pursue State funding that is specifically carved out for capacity building in Disadvantaged Communities. Oxnard is unique in that the City qualifies for many funding opportunities due to its Disadvantaged Communities as indicated on the CalEnviroScreen 4.0.
By specifically targeting funding sources for capacity building, the City could more quickly start projects by hiring staff to implement the reduction strategies as outlined in the draft CAAP. This would help the City more quickly meet its climate goals.
CEC supports the reduction strategies in the draft CAAP especially a ZEV Master Plan, electrifying buildings, expanded infrastructure for pedestrians, bikes, and micro-mobility solutions, and identifying areas within the city where development should be focused.
Increased density and diversity of land use is an important strategy to achieve reductions in VMT along with the adaptation and resilience strategies. CEC agrees that the City should consider the CAAP in yearly departmental budgeting and CIP activities and seek out Federal & State funding opportunities where funding aligns with Council priorities and the CAAP programs. In addition, CEC agrees that the language in the ES should be revised to make it more accessible to the layperson, and review CAAP for terms that need explanation or can be reworded.
Sincerely,
Michael Chiacos, Director of Climate Policy
10/18/22, 2:55 PM City of Oxnard Mail - Agenda Item: M. Reports #2 Subject: Options to Fill the Vacancy https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=c9e9a3d468&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1747063472143490070%7Cmsg-f%3A1747063472143… 1/1 Lai, Dee <[email protected]>
Agenda Item: M. Reports #2 Subject: Options to Fill the Vacancy 1 message
Jose Barrera <[email protected]> Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 2:45 PM To: [email protected]
Dear Mayor Zaragoza and City Council Members,
My name is my name is Jose Barrera, and I have lived in the City of Oxnard for 25 of years. I grew up, went to school in the city, and decided to buy a home in Oxnard. I contributed my time and dedication to improve the city where I’ve volunteered with multiple organizations and projects. My family and relatives all reside in the beautiful city of Oxnard.
As a concern resident, I ask that you fill the vacancy by commencing a process to appoint the District 6 City Councilmember. Waiting until March 7, 2023 to elect a candidate is not feasible at a time when we are experiencing inflation. Additionally, voter education and participation matters especially when timely decisions need to be made that drastically impact the community. Due to Vianey Lopez’s transition to the Board of Supervisors, Gabriela Basua will be the only woman serving on the City Council, that is not inclusive or reflective of our community. We must do better to include LGBTQ2+ and women candidates to the board.
Currently, there are 30 million Latinas in the U.S., and less than 2% are in elected offices. This must change.
We deserve to have someone in this role who will work in positive collaboration with organizations, residents, and ensure that decisions are reflective of the values, needs, and families of Oxnard. District 6 and neighboring communities have many economic, environmental, and public health priorities that need to be addressed and we need someone who understands those unique challenges.
Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
José Barrera
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Agenda Item: M.Reports #2 Subject: Options To Fill The Vacancy 1 message
Coastal Keepers <[email protected]> Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 2:52 PM To: [email protected]
Dear Mayor John Zaragoza and City Council Members:
My name is Patricia Wrenn, and I have lived in the City of Oxnard for fifteen years. I serve as a Representative of Coastal Keepers, a body of fifty or more volunteers that collectively advocate for the betterment of the coastal environment, ecosystems, and community health by exploring pollution prevention methods and physically cleaning up our local waterways.
I ask that you fill the vacancy by commencing a process to appoint the District 6 City Councilmember. Waiting until March 7, 2023, to elect a candidate is not feasible at a time when we are experiencing inflation. Additionally, voter education and participation matter, especially when timely decisions need to be made that drastically impact the community. Due to Vianey Lopez’s transition to the Board of Supervisors, Gabriela Basua will be the only woman serving on the City Council that is not inclusive or reflective of our community. We must do better to include LGBTQ2+ and women candidates on the board.
Currently, there are 30 million Latinas in the U.S., and less than 2% are in elected offices. This issue must change. We deserve to have someone in this role who will work in positive collaboration with organizations and residents and ensure that decisions are reflective of the values, needs, and families of Oxnard. District 6 and neighboring communities have many economic, environmental, and public health priorities that need to be addressed, and we need someone who understands those unique challenges.
Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
Trish Wrenn
Member
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Keeping the 805 coast clean, beautiful & rad to reflect the community, environment & ecosystem 10/18/22, 2:57 PM City of Oxnard Mail - 10-18-22 item M #2 options for seat vacancy https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=c9e9a3d468&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1747063026688434116%7Cmsg-f%3A1747063026688… 1/1 Lai, Dee <[email protected]>
10-18-22 item M #2 options for seat vacancy
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K Rodriguez <[email protected]> Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 2:38 PM To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Dear Mayor John Zaragoza and City Council Members:
Haku, I am Chumash, the rightful stewards or protectors of this land. I serve as an active engaging role in the city of Oxnard, from doing Chumash blessings to being a regular shopper. Being a known member of the Chumash tribe I am asking you to consider filling the vacancy seat with someone who is an environmental warrior, just like our beloved Carmen Ramariez. I would also consider making sure this candidate will be strong and bold enough to stand for their beliefs without losing who they are because of fear of their opposing side. I also encourage waiting until March 7, 2023 to elect a candidate is not feasible at a time when we are experiencing inflation. Additionally, voter education and participation matters especially when timely decisions need to be made that drastically impact the community. Due to Vianey Lopez’s transition to the Board of Supervisors, Gabriela Basua will be the only woman serving on the City Council, that is not inclusive or reflective of our community. We must do better to include LGBTQ2+, Indigenous, and women candidates to the board.
Indigenous peoples in the United States have been disenfranchised on many levels throughout history and we need more Indigenous representation in government positions. If the federal government can take bold action we can too at the local level. We deserve to have someone in this role who will fight for us and who will work in positive collaboration with organizations, residents, and ensure that decisions are reflective of the values, needs, and families of Oxnard. District 6 and neighboring communities have many economic, environmental, and public health priorities that need to be addressed and we need someone who understands those unique challenges.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Thank you,
KC Rodriguez