Remarks by Michaela Perez
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“And as they're walking up to the podium, I'll go ahead and read the certificate of commendation for Santa Clara High School 125th anniversary. And the proclamation states, Santa Clara High School was founded on September 2nd, 1901, by the Sisters of St. Joseph, establishing its enduring legacy as the oldest Catholic high school in Ventura County. For 125 years, the institution has remained profoundly dedicated to educating young people within a community rooted deeply in faith, family, and tradition. Generations of saints have walked its historic halls, discovering their unique gifts under…”
“With this next recognition, this recognition is for Santa Clara Elementary School 125th anniversary. Santa Clara Elementary School is celebrating its historic 125th anniversary, marking over a century of dedication to nurturing the minds, hearts and spirits of youth in the city of Oxnard. This esteemed institution was founded on September 2nd, 1901. by the Pioneer Sisters of Joseph under its original name, St. Joseph's Institute. And the school first opened its doors to the children of local farming families at its original location at the corner of 4th and D Streets, operating from a wooden…”
“Thank you. Just a recap of activities since our last council meeting. I sit on the Air Pollution Control District Board, and we approve funding to extend air pollution monitoring in South Oxnard, and I believe it covers Port Hueneme as well. So really excited for that effort and want to just appreciate all of the organizations who are part of that effort. I also joined other colleagues on the dais as well for the Ventura County Community College State of the District yesterday. And then just as a quick update, I will be circling back to hold another meeting with our neighborhood council…”
“NEW SPEAKER. I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU IN the responsiveness of your emails. You know, there was a request for tree pruning in the south end at one of the parks, and your team was just very responsive and out there pruning the tree. So appreciate that.”
“Hi, Vice Chair Torres. I just wanted to thank you and the commissioners for all of your work. The murals, the many murals that have come to South Oxnard, specifically the one that you referenced at the South Oxnard Library as well as at Southwinds Park that I believe was commissioned about a year or so ago with the help of the community members here. And I know one of the Southwinds community members is represented here tonight, Carolina Gallardo, who's also been a big advocate in the community. So just wanted to thank you for your work in the area as well.”
“Yeah, it's an honor to be able to provide today's proclamation, Filipino American History Month, October 2026. The earliest documented Filipino presence in the continental United States was on October 18, 1587, when the first Luzones indios arrived in Morro Bay, California, aboard the galleon Nuestra Señora de Esperanza. The first permanent Filipino settlement in the U.S. was established in 1763 in St. Malo, Louisiana. The Filipino-American community is the second largest Asian-American group in the U.S., with a population of approximately 3.1 million, and Filipino-American servicemen and…”
“Thank you, Mayor, and bear with me for my long report. Since our last meeting today, I had the opportunity to meet with the principal of Haycox, as well as their community schools representative. They're really interested in formulating partnerships, whether it's with other nonprofits in the area, other businesses, to support not just the youth there, but also families. So if anybody is interested in partnering, and supporting their school, please feel free to reach out to me. Happy to facilitate that connection. As highlighted tonight, the mayor and I had the opportunity to attend the…”
“First, I just want to start off by thanking you for the presentation. I think the data is really important for folks to be aware of. I mean, 64.60% of our city's population is being served through a variety of capacities. 45,000 farm workers of Ventura County, and I'm sure the number here in the city of Oxnard is very prominent. And oftentimes I hear from community members that they can't afford the crop that they pick. And so just want to thank you for those opportunities. And I know you also share data on what folks in the community often have to choose from, whether it's healthcare, rent,…”
“Yes, thank you, Mayor, for the recognition. My report's going to be a little bit long, but I'll try to keep it pretty quick. Last Friday, we wrapped up the Youth Academy. It was great to see the cohort there give their presentations, and I also just wanted to take a moment to thank Mayor Pro Tem. as well for leading and helping with this opportunity. Looking forward to the next cohort for the Voices of Oxnard Youth. Last week I also attended Southwind's backpack distribution, so I want to thank all the partners here in the audience who made that possible. Alongside my colleagues here, I also…”
“Thank you so much for providing that overview. I wonder, because I know you highlighted a little bit about the different classifications, one through three, and the speed limits, right, for each of these. Do you mind kind of walking through class one through B, if it's appropriate at this time?”
“And it looks like out of all classes, class one through three, helmets are required of all ages. And the reason why I pointed out wanting you to uplift the different classes is just to provide that awareness to the public, especially for parents. As you mentioned, that level of education. Since I know many young people often go through their loved ones or their guardians to purchase many of these e-bikes, I think it's important for them to be aware of the speeds and just the level of safety that's needed for that awareness piece. So thank you.”
“Great. Thank you. I appreciate that clarification.”
“Yeah, I just have a clarifying question. And maybe this is a question for OPD. I know here it says 14 days of receipt of a citation that they'll be required to take the mandatory education program. But is that 14 days? I know they'll get a citation in person. But is the 14 days starting after they received it through mail? Or how does that work?”
“Great. And just to clarify really quick, so they won't be getting a copy of their citation via mail?”
“Okay, yeah, and maybe if the group is open, just reconsidering the window of time, just considering, yeah, perfect.”
“Yeah, I agree. I think getting ahead of it is very important. I think I just have one more clarifying question. And I know that we're going to crank out the nuts and bolts of what this educational course would look like, whether it's in person. And I'm just curious, because I anticipate, and maybe this is feedback that we can here again in the future. But for the courses that would be in person, I'm just curious if there's anything to consider when it comes to merging both folks that are above 18 and those that are under the age of 18. And to clarify, I'm supportive of having both…”
“I know that there was just discussion about having an in-person opportunity, and that's where I was considering the merging of both age groups. Yeah.”
“Okay. Yeah, I just wanted to make sure there wasn't going to be any issues with having folks above 18 and those that are under the age of 18 together in one space.”
“With mayor pertains mayor pertains okay, so at that point.”
“Thank you, Mayor. First, I just want to thank you, Michael, and your team for bringing this item forward. It's definitely an exciting opportunity for the Cal Giesler neighborhood when it comes to neighborhood street resurfacing. I know there's been a lot of communication in terms of at least a notice, I believe, that had went out. But I wanted to, before I highlight two things to point out, I wanted to first start off, if you can provide just an overview for the public. about this item.”
“Thank you. And just for timeline, I know here it says on 4-12 the work is tentatively scheduled to begin in August and continue for about 60 working days until October 2026, despite any potential delays. And one thing I did want to point out on page 4-13, Know it says here that staff's gonna work closely with the Cal Giesler neighborhood council to keep them informed But I just wanted to share that update that as of right now The Cal Giesler neighborhood council is not active And so I know that there's probably other mechanisms to get out the information, but just wanted to kind of put that…”
“The last thing I wanted to highlight on 414 was really regarding the available project budget. And just for clarity, right, fund number 104, Measure O funding, we're going to be utilizing aspects of Measure O funding for this project. Is that correct?”
“And the reason why I highlight that is because oftentimes folks in the south end always wonder how measure O funds are being utilized in South Oxnard and I think this is just a great example of how measure O funds are going to be utilized in District 6.”