The Oxnard Planning Commission meeting on September 18, 2025, focused on several key issues, including the grand opening of Virotta Market and a public hearing regarding a special use permit for alcohol sales at Vallarta Supermarket.

During the meeting, a commissioner shared their experience visiting Virotta Market, noting that while the store had a cabinet full of alcohol, there was no signage indicating that alcohol sales were not yet available. The commissioner raised concerns about the lack of communication regarding alcohol availability and inquired about the store's loss prevention measures, which were confirmed to be in place.

The main topic of the meeting was the public hearing for Vallarta Supermarket, located at 3443 Saviors Road. The supermarket is seeking a new ABC Type 21 off-sale general license to allow the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption. The proposed hours for alcohol sales are from 7 AM to 11 PM. The project is exempt from environmental review under existing facilities guidelines.

City staff, represented by Assistant Planner Michael Lachman, indicated that a prerecorded presentation regarding the permit had been made available online. The commission discussed the relevance of the permit to the community and the procedural aspects of the application.

Overall, the meeting highlighted ongoing developments in local business operations and the regulatory processes governing alcohol sales in Oxnard. The commission will continue to review the Vallarta Supermarket's application in future sessions.