South Oxnard CONNECT Plan Presented to Planning Commission
The South Oxnard CONNECT plan was discussed by the Planning Commission on November 5, with details and community input being shared during the meeting.

On November 5, the Planning Commission discussed the South Oxnard CONNECT plan, which includes community letters and engagement efforts. Planning and Sustainability Manager Kathleen Mallory addressed the public, offering interpretation services and emphasizing the importance of community involvement in the process. Mallory expressed enthusiasm about the initiative and highlighted the inclusion of a Measure M video as part of the presentation. She also noted the collaborative nature of the project and introduced key team members involved in its development. [1]
Mallory outlined common themes from letters received by the department and mentioned her intention to review them further. She introduced Planning Supervisor Maria Martinez, who prepared the plan, and Heather Davis, the consulting project manager, whom Mallory praised for her work. The team also included Assistant Public Works Director Morgan Kessler, who contributed to the transportation aspects of the plan. Other members present included Tao Chai from Community Development and Jacob Noonam from the Housing Department. [1]
Austin Novstrup from the Gold Coast Transit District was also part of the team, according to Mallory. She expressed gratitude toward all participants and emphasized that the initiative was a true collaborative effort. The discussion focused on the details of the plan and included input from the community, reflecting the department's commitment to transparency and public engagement in the development process. [1]
On November 5, the Planning Commission discussed the South Oxnard CONNECT plan, which includes community letters and engagement efforts. According to the Tri-County Sentry, Planning and sustainability Manager Kathleen Mallory spoke at the meeting, offering interpretation services for the public and emphasizing the importance of community engagement in the process (source ID 1). Mallory expressed enthusiasm about the initiative, noting that the plan includes a Measure M video and is part of an exciting time for the Community Development Department and the South Oxnard community. [1]
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Mallory outlined common themes from letters received by the department and mentioned her intention to review them further. The Tri-County Sentry reported that Mallory introduced Planning Supervisor Maria Martinez, who prepared the plan, and Heather Davis, the consulting project manager, who Mallory praised for her work (source ID 1). Mallory also acknowledged the contributions of other team members, including Assistant Public Works Director Morgan Kessler, Tao Chai from Community Development, and Jacob Noonam from the Housing Department. [1]
Additionally, Mallory noted that Austin Novstrup from the Gold Coast Transit District was part of the team. She emphasized that the South Oxnard CONNECT plan is a collaborative effort involving multiple departments and stakeholders. Mallory concluded by thanking CAG, though the full extent of their involvement was not detailed in the report (source ID 1). [1]
On November 5, the Planning Commission discussed the South Oxnard CONNECT plan, which includes community letters and engagement efforts. According to the Tri-County Sentry, Kathleen Mallory, the Planning and sustainability Manager, spoke about the importance of community engagement and offered interpretation services for the public. Mallory emphasized that the plan includes a Measure M video and outlined common themes from letters received by the department, indicating a commitment to addressing community concerns (source ID: 1). [1]
Mallory introduced Planning Supervisor Maria Martinez, who prepared the plan, and Heather Davis, the consulting project manager, whom Mallory praised for her work. The Planning Commission meeting also included contributions from Assistant Public Works Director Morgan Kessler, Tao Chai from Community Development, and Jacob Noonam from the Housing Department. These individuals were part of the collaborative effort to develop the South Oxnard CONNECT plan (source ID: 1). [1]
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In addition to the local department representatives, Austin Novstrup from the Gold Coast Transit District was also part of the team, as noted by Mallory. She emphasized that the development of the plan was a collaborative team effort. The Planning Commission meeting provided an opportunity for the public to engage with the team and understand the vision for the South Oxnard CONNECT plan (source ID: 1). [1]
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