VOL. XXIX NO. 30
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Deputy City Manager Shiri Klima.
JULY 23, 2021
Ferrin and Klein added to the DDRC
By Chris Frost Tri County Sentry
Oxnard-- The city council, Tuesday, July 20, appointed members to serve on the city’s (DDRC) Downtown Design Review Committee. Deputy City Manager Shiri Klima told the group that the DDRC reviews applications for exterior changes to buildings and property in the central business district zone. The committee meets twice a month, serves for two years, and makes recommendations to the City of Oxnard Planning Division. “There are a few requirements; five members serve on the DDRC, and they do not need to be residents of the city,” she said. “At least one member needs to be a licensed architect, and at least one member needs to own a business or property in the central business district zone.” She said a current member satisfies the last requirement, n DDRC, see page 7
PD O BICYCLE RODEO PUTS KIDS OF ALL AGES FIRST
By Chris Frost Tri County Sentry Oxnard-- It was a spectacular safety Saturday at the Target Parking Structure, July 17, as members of the Oxnard Police Department’s traffic unit and Bicycle team gathered to hold its firstever bicycle rodeo.
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IDS and adults came out and navigated the department’s obstacle course while learning important safety tips from the officers. The group learned that they need to share the roads while riding safely. The program is funded through the Officer’s Traffic Safety Program, a grant that funds bicycle safety. Sergeant Ricardo Vasquez led
the officers and said bicycle safety within the city is vital. “In addition, we’re also discussing pedestrian safety and the rules of the roadway,” he said. “We want to promote bicycle safety and bring awareness about some of the hazards within the City of Oxnard.” Vasquez said bicycles are considered a vehicle and they have to follow the rules of the road. “It’s just like a regular car,” he said. “More importantly, we’re trying to promote sharing the n Bicycle Rodeo, see page 4
Utility payment assistance available By Chris Frost Tri County Sentry Oxnard-- In his report to the city council Tuesday, July 20, City Manager Alex Nguyen said Covid-19 cases are inching up across the entire country. He noted that in the region, some counties reinstated a mask (Photo courtesy City of Oxnard) mandate for indoor use in public City Manager Alex Nguyen spaces.
“Our county has announced it is a mask recommendation, whether you are vaccinated or not,” he said. The website, HousingIsKey. com, he said, is key for folks, tenants or landlords, who need rent relief. “But it’s also available for utility payment,” he said. “If you’re behind on rent, water, garbage, gas, or your electric
bill, all of your utilities, you can also apply. If you need to call, the phone number is 833-430-2122. I highly recommend our residents to use all these funds that have been made to provide relief for back rent or utility payments.” The mobile vaccination clinics, made possible because of the county public health department, continue to be available. n Utility payment, see page 7