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Traffic measure qualifies for ballot, Flynn says
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More from Local NewsA traffic initiative that could significantly restrain growth in Oxnard has qualified for the ballot, Councilman Tim Flynn said Wednesday.
If all remaining steps can occur by Aug. 8, the initiative could be placed on the Nov. 4 ballot. However the proposed ordinance faces a potentially tight deadline, including a possible impact report the city would have 30 days to complete.
The initiative would require that commercial or industrial developments of more than 10,000 square feet or housing developments of more than five homes could not be approved by the city unless all intersections within a five-mile radius of the proposed project allowed a moderate level of traffic to flow through at peak times.
Proponents say the initiative is needed to curb excessive traffic, while opponents argue it would place excessive limits on development and harm the city's economy.
Flynn said he learned of the initiative's qualification from Oxnard City Clerk Daniel Martinez and from City Manager Ed Sotelo.
Martinez denied having made such a statement to Flynn, and Sotelo said he would not discuss details of his conversation with the councilman.
Flynn has a voice mail from Sotelo in which the city manager told him Tuesday that preliminary information indicated the measure had qualified by three votes.
Martinez is set to visit the County Clerk's office this morning to discuss the signature verification process for the initiative.
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Hospitals offering free wellness programs
St. John's hospitals in Camarillo and Oxnard are offering free wellness programs for county residents who have been previously hospitalized for diabetes.
Called Diabetes Horizon 2010, the program is aimed at reducing the chances of people being readmitted to the hospital for diabetes complications. The six-month program offers regular health assessments that include screenings for cholesterol and glucose. There are also educational classes, workshops, support groups and exercise groups.
The program is being offered at St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo and St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard.
Those interested should call 988-2865.
— From staff reports
Posted by ThePhantomKnows on June 26, 2008 at 10:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A glaring point of ommission in the news brief is that the developer has choices. If the developer decides to move forward with the project w/out improving traffic flow at substandard intersections, the developer can take his project to the voters for approval at his expense. In other words, the people of Oxnard will have a say so in future developments in our city. Where in contrast, Oxnard City Council has approved projects on appeal when the Planning Commission has denied those projects due to traffic issues.
Posted by ThePhantomKnows on June 26, 2008 at 11:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To Alex_Oxnard; I am proud you and your neighbors signed the petition. Thank you for paying attention and getting involved. Please join others this Tuesday at the Oxnard City meeting @ 7:00pm @ city hall; demandig the People's Will shall be carried out and the elected governing body must certify the results and place the Oxnard Traffic Initiative on the ballot for November 2008.
The Phantom and his allies hear that City Council and the City Manager are trying to stall this important initiative from seeing the light of day. But together, we can wrench our city from the forces of darkness. Stay tunned Channel 10 @ 7:00pm on July 1, 2008 if you can't make the meeting.
Posted by Oranges on June 27, 2008 at 7:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Nice job Tim!
Posted by fibus on June 27, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The next petition should be for council districts as once proposed by Martin Jones.
As he explained the rationale for 9 districts it was clearly understood that 9 is the right number and would put an end to the problems in Oxnard: overcrowding, traffic, streets, crime, sweetheart deals and payoffs.
Posted by stnerhno on June 27, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The "yes-men four" arn't going to like this!
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