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RANDOM ACTS OF PROTEST......
Wilson Neighborhood Says Enough is Enough....
Neighborhood Council Organizes Protest March.....
200+ Expected to Show Solidarity....
Residents ask, "Who is the April
Fool?
Us or the Developer......
At last week's meeting, all of the plans were
completed for our "Rally in the Alley"
sponsored by the Wilson Neighborhood and friends.
We anticipate a friendly neighborhood event
for our 3 block parade to demonstrate our frustration with the lack of
progress at the old St. John's Hospital site. An estimate of the total
time involved for the Rally is 30 minutes.
At 11:30 AM on Saturday = April Fool's Day
(04/01),
we will assemble at the alley on the south boundary of St. John's
Hospital, located on North F Street between Palm and Magnolia. Everyone is
encouraged to bring home-made signs; and horns, costumes and whistles.
Our neighborhood "parade" will begin at 12:00 High Noon as we march north
for 3 blocks to the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer at Doris Avenue and F
Street. Cookies and speakers will complete our little demonstration. Dunce
caps will be worn by some persons; and we would like to focus on the
children for any reporters.
Our theme for this parade will emphasize
" that we are fools for believing the developer's promises".
Over 5 years ago, we appeared at Oxnard City Council meetings in full
support of a promised "quality senior housing project". As a neighborhood,
we gave our agreement, approval and consent to this construction in a
public display. But, look at what's occurred?
Nothing has been done for 5 years; and this
eyesore deteriorates further every month. Our neighborhood, homes,
children, church members, schools and historical significance suffer in
the shadow of this decrepit slum. Graffiti, gangs, trespassers and garbage
is now the constant companion to the Wilson Neighborhood as this projects
stands idle. But the developer profits as the property's value increases -
and his promises are quickly forgotten.
Enough is enough; and everyone is invited to
our public demonstration to force action on this project.
This is is stated goal and focus of our April
Fool's Day Rally. We want the developer to keep his promises and build "a
quality senior housing project" ands stop this needless construction delay
of over 5 years.
Please consider yourself invited to an old
fashioned neighborhood event.... but with attitude.
Your help is needed in telling others about
our Rally and the reasons for our demonstration. We can always use more
help in persons, signs and cookies.
Finally, a special "Thank You" to every person
who has helped in the organization and planning for this event. By showing
that we are a vocal group that will stand up for our neighborhood and
ourselves ......we can't lose.
Looking forward to a successful event with
friends and neighbors,
THE WILSON NEIGHBORHOOD......
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7 ACRES OF OCEANFRONT PROPERTY DEDICATED FOR OPEN SPACE
On Tuesday, Oxnard City Council
approved that over 7 acres of beachfront property will be dedicated as open
space. The land is adjacent to Oxnard Beach Park, located at Mandalay Beach
Road and Amalfi Way.
The opportunity to accept this land came as a result of a legal settlement
involving a developer and the California Coastal Commission, over 25 years
ago. This settlement allowed the construction of 14 single-family beachfront
homes, with the stipulation that 7.62 acres of open space would be dedicated
to a public agency or non-profit organization by March 25, 2006.
The City was contacted last month by the Coastal Commission, requesting that
the City accept the property in order to ensure that it remains open space.
In the event that this action was not taken, the land would revert to the
original property owner for private use.
"There is no downside. This is a great opportunity for the City to preserve
the beachfront property for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. We
thank the Coastal Commission for their role in the preservation," said
Michael Henderson, Parks and Facilities Superintendent.
Oxnard's Parks and Facilities Division will maintain the space as part of
the City of Oxnard beachfront maintenance program.
CONTACT: Michael Henderson
Parks & Facilities Superintendent 385-7950
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IMPROVEMENTS REDUCE DEBRIS IN LOCAL
WATERWAYS
Residents of the Mandalay Bay, Westport, and Ventura County
Harbor areas will see a noticeable reduction in debris washed into the
waterways this rainy season. The City of Oxnard's Streets and Waterways
Division announced today that they completed the installation of two
additional debris booms in the Oxnard West Drain Channel, which will
significantly increase the amount of floatable debris captured in the
channel before it enters local waterways.
Following the installation of the initial boom, debris entering the
waterways has been reduced by 50%.
The debris captured by the booms is removed by the
City of Port Hueneme, who has also completed a fencing project along the
channel on Channel Islands Blvd.,
to prevents debris from blowing directly into the channel.
These efforts have materialized thanks to the combined efforts of members of
the Oxnard West Drain Task Force,
a multi-agency partnership comprised of the Channel Islands Waterfront
Homeowners Association, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Ventura County
Watershed Protection District, County of Ventura, City of Port Hueneme, and
City of Oxnard. Together, they work to resolve the effects of the Oxnard
West Drain on the waterway communities of Oxnard and Ventura County Harbor.
Contact: Ray Williams - Streets & Waterways
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¿ Does Oxnard Need a sign like this for Cooper Street ?
