Oxnard public meetings in 2025

Community Development Director Hearing

The Community Development Director will hold a public hearing to decide on a Planning and Zoning Permit for the South Oxnard Aquatics Center at 3250 South Rose Avenue. The proposed project includes a 57,233-square-foot outdoor pool area, slide, one-story building, parking, and ancillary facilities on land zoned Community Reserve. Staff recommends adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving the permit subject to conditions.

• Public hearing on Development Design Review Permit for South Oxnard Aquatics Center
• 57,233-square-foot facility with four pool areas and slide at 3250 South Rose Avenue
• Site zoned Community Reserve, General Plan designation Park
• Staff recommends adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 23-04
• Project filed by Public Works Department

City Council

The Oxnard City Council meeting will consider several closed‑session legal counsel conferences, an appointment item updating finance and HR functions, and a vote to select a Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also act on an information/consent agenda that includes approving recent meeting minutes, adopting the Eleventh Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule, and receiving contract and financial reports. Additional items include a housing authority window restoration project and other routine updates.

• Selection of Mayor Pro Tem (City Clerk Department recommendation)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes for Nov 18, Dec 2, and special meeting minutes for Nov 24, 2025
• Adoption of the Eleventh Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) FY 26/27
• Receipt and filing of the list of City Manager‑approved contracts (July 1 2025 – Dec 4 2025)
• Window Restoration Project at 201 South D Street (Housing Authority recommendation)

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will vote on adopting its 2026 meeting calendar and approve a list of guest speakers, presentations, and topics for the year. Commissioners will also recognize the 2025 community award recipients. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Recognition of 2025 Community Relations Commission Award recipients
• Adoption of 2026 meeting calendar (Feb 23, May 18, Sep 21, Nov 16 at City Council Chambers)
• Discussion and approval of guest speakers, presentations, and topics for 2026, including Black History Month presentation and Juneteenth update
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will receive updates from its subcommittees (parade/festival, activation, budget) and discuss the agenda for the next general membership meeting. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled. Public comment is invited before and during the meeting.

• Receive update on INCO Subcommittees: parade/festival planning, neighborhood activation, and FY27 budget recommendation
• Discuss and set the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting

Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the October 28 and November 25, 2025 meetings. It will receive an update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan and recommend forwarding that presentation to the City Council. It will also recommend that the City Council receive and file the AB1600 Annual Report for Development Impact and In‑Lieu Fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

• Approve minutes of the Oct. 28 and Nov. 25, 2025 meetings (Consent Agenda).
• Receive update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) and recommend staff forward it to City Council.
• Recommend City Council receive and file the AB1600 Annual Developer Fee Report for FY ending June 30, 2025.

The Finance & Governance Committee appointed Gabriela Rodriguez as Chair Pro Tem. It approved the minutes from the October 28 and November 25, 2025 meetings. The committee accepted an update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan and recommended forwarding it to City Council. It also recommended that City Council receive and file the AB 1600 annual developer fee report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

• Appointed Gabriela Rodriguez as Chair Pro Tem (vote 2-0)
• Approved October 28 and November 25, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 2-0)
• Approved receipt of FCAP update and recommendation to forward to City Council (vote 2-0)
• Recommended City Council receive and file AB 1600 annual developer fee report for FY 2025 (vote 2-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will consider recommending approval of a $700,000 custodial services agreement for the John Zaragoza Oxnard Transit Center, receive a report on the vehicle surplus process, approve amendments to blanket purchase orders totaling $500,000 for supplies and equipment, and receive the Safe Routes to School report.

• Agreement with Premier Property Preservation, LLC for custodial services at John Zaragoza Oxnard Transit Center, not-to-exceed $700,000 over one year with options to extend to 2031
• Amendment to blanket purchase orders: Applied Industrial Technologies +$80,000, Daniels Tire Service +$80,000, Grainger +$230,000, Home Depot +$80,000, NAPA +$30,000
• Surplus Vehicle Process Report to be received and filed
• Safe Routes to School Report to be received and filed

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a one‑year custodial services agreement with Premier Property Preservation, LLC for up to $700,000 at the John Zaragoza Oxnard Transit Center. The committee also approved amendments to department‑wide blanket purchase orders, adding additional limits for several vendors. Finally, it received and filed reports on the vehicle surplus process and the Safe Routes to School program.

• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize $700,000 custodial services contract with Premier Property Preservation, LLC (2-0)
• Approved amendment of blanket purchase orders for FY 2025-26, adding $80k to Applied Industrial Technologies, $80k to Daniels Tire Service, $230k to Grainger, $80k to Home Depot, $30k to Ventura County Auto Supply (2-0)
• Received and filed Surplus Vehicle Process Report
• Received and filed Safe Routes to School Report (2-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee reported that there were no items requiring consideration on December 9, 2025, so no regular meeting was held and no decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission will meet to approve the 2026 meeting calendar, review past minutes, and discuss CEQA reforms affecting housing projects. The agenda includes a public hearing on a winery expansion and a training session on parliamentary procedures.

• Approval of 2026 Planning Commission calendar
• Approval of September, October, and November 2025 minutes
• Public hearing: Magnavino Cellars winery expansion at 961 N. Rice Ave.
• Staff update on AB 130 and SB 131 CEQA reforms
• Review of parliamentary procedures and rules

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) General Membership will receive a presentation on the South Oxnard Connect project and an update from Gold Coast Transit District on Route 1 realignment in South Oxnard. The group will also discuss the Parade & Festival Subcommittee's update. No voting or binding decisions are scheduled; all items are informational or for discussion.

• Presentation and input on South Oxnard Connect project
• Update on Short Range Transit Plan Route 1 realignment in South Oxnard
• Parade & Festival Subcommittee update and open discussion
• Approval of minutes from November 5, 2025 meeting
• Public comments and neighborhood chair reports

The council voted to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. Lissa Hewitt moved to approve, Edgar Fraire seconded, and all members present voted in favor. The minutes were accepted as written.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss three workers' compensation lawsuits, then a public safety workshop featuring presentations from the Police and Fire chiefs on functions, priorities, challenges, and future needs. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with items such as a $1.4 million purchase of transfer trailers, a $420,000 contract amendment for hazardous waste disposal, and a $37,500 budget appropriation for donations from the Gene and Jerry Jones Foundation.

• Closed session: three workers' compensation litigation cases (Thompson, Schwabauer, Albarran)
• Public safety workshop: Police and Fire Department presentations on priorities and challenges
• Approve $1.4 million purchase of four Walking Floor Transfer Trailers and seven Deep Drop Tipper Transfer Trailers
• Approve Third Amendment with Black Gold Industries for hazardous waste services, increase of $420,000 to $920,000 total
• Approve $37,500 budget appropriation for Gene and Jerry Jones Foundation donations from prior fiscal years

The Oxnard City Council appointed Rene Camper‑Stewart to the Community Relations Commission (7‑0). It approved a $37,500 appropriation for Gene and Jerry Jones Foundation donations, adopted a Closest Resource Automatic Aid Agreement for fire services, and authorized a $1.4 M purchase of transfer trailers. The council also approved a $420 k increase to a hazardous‑waste contract and passed several consent agenda items with unanimous votes.

• Appointment of Rene Camper‑Stewart to Community Relations Commission – approved 7‑0
• Approval of $37,500 appropriation for Gene and Jerry Jones Foundation donations
• Adoption of Closest Resource Automatic Aid Agreement for fire departments – approved
• Authorization of purchase of four Walking Floor and seven Deep Drop Trailer units up to $1,400,000 – approved
• Amendment to Black Gold Industries contract increasing amount by $420,000 – approved
• Consent Item L‑2 approved 7‑0
• Consent Item L‑3 approved 6‑0
• Consent Item L‑5 approved 7‑0

Oxnard Housing Authority

The Oxnard Housing Authority regular meeting on December 2, 2025 was cancelled because there were no items requiring consideration. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. No votes were taken.

Oxnard Housing Authority

The Resident Advisory Board will elect officers and then discuss the review period and submission procedures for the Oxnard Housing Authority’s proposed 5‑Year Agency Plan (2026). The discussion includes significant changes to public housing, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, and the Capital Fund Budget. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• Election of board officers
• Discussion of review period and submission procedures for the 5‑Year Agency Plan (2026)
• Public Housing – significant changes
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program – significant changes
• Capital Fund Budget review

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee had no items to consider on November 25, 2025, so the regular meeting did not occur. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider recommending that the City Council approve amendments to five blanket purchase orders for FY 2025-26, increasing not-to-exceed amounts by a total of $500,000 for industrial supplies, tires, safety equipment, hardware, and fleet maintenance supplies. The committee will also receive and file the Safe Routes to School Report.

• Amend Applied Industrial Technologies purchase order: +$80,000 (new NTE $300,000) for industrial supplies/equipment
• Amend Daniels Tire Service purchase order: +$80,000 (new NTE $300,000) for tires
• Amend Grainger purchase order: +$230,000 (new NTE $450,000) for safety and industrial equipment, maintenance supplies, tools, parts
• Amend Home Depot U.S.A. purchase order: +$80,000 (new NTE $300,000) for hardware, tools, construction materials
• Amend Ventura County Auto Supply (NAPA) purchase order: +$30,000 (new NTE $250,000) for garage tools, equipment, fleet maintenance supplies

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the minutes of the October 28, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. Consideration of the blanket purchase order amendments and the Safe Routes to School report was postponed to December 9, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Continued blanket purchase order amendment to Dec 9, 2025
• Continued Safe Routes to School report to Dec 9, 2025

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee reported that there were no items requiring consideration on November 25, 2025, so no regular meeting was held and no actions were taken.

City Council

This is a special meeting with only one substantive item: a closed session to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation. The case is City of Oxnard, ex rel, Moving Oxnard Forward, Inc. v. Eadie+Payne LLP, et al., Ventura Superior Court Case No. 2025CUNP042170. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Case No. 2025CUNP042170)

The Oxnard City Council met on November 24, 2025, held a brief closed‑session discussion, and the Chief Assistant City Attorney reported no reportable actions. The meeting was then adjourned without any decisions, approvals, or denials.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The commission will review a revised draft of the Park Bench and Tree Donation Program and may recommend it to the City Council. They will also discuss a future sports park based on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and hear an overview of the Field Allocation Policy, with plans to form an ad hoc committee to recommend updates. Updates from the Ad Hoc Committee for the donation program will also be received.

• Review of revised Draft Park Bench and Tree Donation Program and possible recommendation to City Council
• Discussion of Future Sports Park using Parks & Recreation Master Plan recommendations and current sports field demand
• Overview of Field Allocation Policy and formation of ad hoc committee to recommend updates
• Update from Ad Hoc Committee regarding recommended edits to the Park Bench and Tree Donation Program

The commission approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended sending the revised Park Bench and Tree Donation Program draft to the City Manager and Attorney's Office (4‑0). It also recommended moving the Future Sports Park item forward if the design is approved as a CIP program (4‑0). An ad hoc committee for the Field Allocation Policy was established, appointing Commissioners Joe Garcia and Oscar Hernandez, with a sunset date of May 2026, and the Donation Program ad hoc committee was sunsetted.

• Approved minutes of Oct 22, 2025 meeting
• Recommended sending revised Park Bench and Tree Donation Program draft to City Manager and Attorney's Office (4-0)
• Recommended presenting Future Sports Park item pending design approval as CIP (4-0)
• Established Field Allocation Policy Ad Hoc Committee; appointed Garcia and Hernandez; sunset May 2026
• Sunsetted Ad Hoc Committee for Donation Program

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will discuss and possibly approve the 2026 meeting calendar and goals, cancel the December 2025 regular meeting, and consider scheduling a tour of Food Share facilities. They will also recognize Mayra Ceja for a leadership award and receive a presentation on new senior center programming including cooking classes.

• Recognition of Mayra Ceja for Latina Leadership Legacy Award
• Presentation on new senior center programming (cooking classes)
• Discussion and vote on canceling December 9, 2025 meeting
• Review and approval of 2026 Senior Services Commission meeting calendar
• Discussion of setting a special meeting to tour Food Share facilities in Oxnard

The Senior Services Commission approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It voted to cancel the scheduled December 9, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved the revised 2026 meeting calendar, moving the March 10 meeting to the Colonia Gym and holding the July 14 meeting at the Senior Operations Center.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Canceled December 9, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar changes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent items, including adoption of Ordinance No. 3070 updating building and property maintenance codes, and approval of contract amendments for IT recruitment services. A workshop on the Public Works Capital Improvement Program is scheduled as an appointment item. The meeting also includes closed session on existing litigation.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 3070 updating California Building Standards and Property Maintenance Codes
• Correction of lease with Toshiba America Business Solutions ($12,636.68/month, total not to exceed $820,424.88)
• First Amendment to Hireclout Inc. agreement for IT recruitment services ($1,130,000, new total $1,350,000)
• First Amendment to Kore1 LLC agreement for IT recruitment services (amount not specified in agenda)
• Public Works Department workshop on Capital Improvement Program, operations, and maintenance

The council approved Ordinance No. 3070, amending numerous sections of the Oxnard City Code related to building, fire, and property maintenance standards. It also approved several information/consent items, including a lease with Toshiba America Business Solutions, amendments to IT professional services agreements with Hireclout Inc. and Kore I LLC, a purchasing authorization with Frontier Communications, and an amendment to a vacuum‑truck purchase order. The meeting was extended past 10:00 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3070 updating building, fire, and property codes (7‑0)
• Approved lease with Toshiba America Business Solutions, $12,636.68 monthly (7‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to Hireclout Inc. services, $1,130,000 (7‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to Kore I LLC services, $680,000 (7‑0)
• Approved purchasing authorization with Frontier Communications, up to $524,605 (7‑0)
• Approved amendment of vacuum‑truck purchase order, up to $700,000 (7‑0)
• Approved extension of meeting past 10:00 p.m. (7‑0)
• Approved Information/Consent items L‑1, L‑6, L‑8, L‑9, L‑10 (7‑0)

Oxnard Housing Authority

The Oxnard Housing Authority Board approved the regular meeting minutes for October 21 and November 3, 2025 with an 8‑0 vote. The board also received and filed the monthly investment report for September 2025, which required no vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 21 and November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0 vote)
• Received and filed September 2025 monthly investment report (information item, no vote)

Community Workshop

The Oxnard Planning Division will hold a virtual community workshop on November 17, 2025 to present two proposed apartment developments. No decisions will be made; the public can submit comments by phone, Zoom, or email. The Harrison Ave Apartments project seeks a 96‑unit, 100% affordable building on a 1.56‑acre site with several zoning and density bonuses. The Pointe Apartments project proposes a 280‑unit, 4‑story building with a parking structure in the Riverpark Neighborhood.

• Harrison Ave Apartments: 96 affordable units on 145 North Harrison Avenue, 1.56 acres, includes density bonus, lot merger, zone change, and general plan amendment (permits 25-500-01, 25-310-01, 25-535-02, 25-570-01, 25-620-01).
• The Pointe Apartments: 280 units on 2801 North Oxnard Boulevard, 4.85‑acre lot, includes 6‑story parking structure, pool, dog park (permit 25-200-04).
• Public participation allowed via Zoom (meeting ID 851 4609 5780, passcode 948534) or phone (669‑444‑9171).
• Comments may be submitted by email to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting day.

Community Relations Commission

The Oxnard Community Relations Commission will meet to approve minutes from October 2025, honor Indigenous Peoples Month, and select five awardees for the 2025 Community Recognition Awards.

• Approval of October 20, 2025 minutes
• Presentation on Indigenous Peoples Month
• Selection of five Community Recognition Awardees
• Public comments on agenda items (3 minutes each)
• Commission Secretary report

The commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting unanimously. Commissioners selected five recipients for the 2025 Community Recognition Awards, with a 5‑0 vote and the Vice‑Chair abstaining on the business category. A motion to place Graciela Casillas in the Senior Volunteer category also passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected five Community Recognition Awardees (5‑0; Vice‑Chair abstained on business category)
• Moved Graciela Casillas nomination to Senior Volunteer category (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The INCO Executive Board will approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on the INCO Subcommittees and discuss the projected expenses for a FY 2027 budget, including items such as branded tents, refreshments, stationery, giveaway items, and participation fees. The board will also set the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting.

• Approve minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting
• Discuss projected INCO expenses for FY 2027 budget
• Receive update and discuss INCO Subcommittees (Parade/Festival, Activation)
• Set agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting
• Public comments on bylaws and flyer distribution

The Executive Board approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting after a motion by Chris Bissonnette and a second by Doug Tauber. No other formal actions were taken; the board received updates on subcommittees and set topics for the December general membership meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on Planning & Zoning Permit No. 23-580-03, reviewing proposed amendments to Chapter 16 of the Oxnard City Code for accessory dwelling units and other minor zoning updates. Staff will recommend the commission adopt a resolution urging the City Council to find the project categorically exempt from CEQA review and to adopt the zone‑text amendment ordinances. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the September 4, 2025 minutes and staff updates.

• Public hearing on Planning & Zoning Permit No. 23-580-03 (Zone Text Amendment) for ADUs and minor code updates
• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Public comments on items not on the agenda
• Community Development staff updates
• Study session/reports and scheduling of future meetings

The commission approved the September 4, 2025 minutes. It voted 6‑0 to find Project 25‑580‑02 exempt from CEQA review and to adopt Resolution 2025‑27 recommending the City Council adopt the zone text amendment ordinances, with specific changes to Sections 16‑465‑.6(D)(1)(b), 16‑465‑.5(D)(3)(b), and 16‑465.6(G). The scheduled November 20, 2025 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Found Project 25‑580‑02 exempt from CEQA review (6‑0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑27 recommending City Council adopt zone text amendment ordinances (6‑0 vote)
• Removed proposed OCC Section 16‑465‑.6(D)(1)(b) from amendment
• Removed proposed OCC Section 16‑465‑.5(D)(3)(b) from amendment
• Modified requirements for OCC Section 16‑465.6(G) to be more objective
• Cancelled the November 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Scheduled next regular meeting for December 4, 2025

Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair to serve beginning January 1, 2026, and review the proposed 2026 meeting calendar. They will also vote to sunset the Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee and hear reports from the Public Art Research and Artist & Mural Registry ad-hoc committees.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026 term
• Approval of 2026 meeting calendar (January 7, April 1, July 1, October 7 at City Council Chambers)
• Vote to sunset the Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee
• Report from Public Art Research Ad-Hoc Committee (members: P. Concordia, E. Torres)
• Report from Artist & Mural Registry Ad-Hoc Committee (members: S. Diaz, T. Lopez)

The Cultural Arts Commission approved the Public Art Permit for the Durley Park Improvement Project with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the proposed updates to the Citizen Advisory Group bylaws, again by a 6‑0 vote. The commission created an Annual Report Ad‑Hoc Committee, assigning Chair Teodoro Lopez and Vice Chair Paloma Concordia. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Public Art Permit for Durley Park Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved proposed Citizen Advisory Group Bylaws updates (6-0)
• Created Annual Report Ad‑Hoc Committee; assigned Chair Lopez and Vice Chair Concordia

General

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) will elect its Executive Board for 2026 and receive updates on holiday events and the Parade & Festival subcommittee. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and reports from neighborhood chairs.

• Election of the new INCO Executive Board for 2026
• Verbal update on holiday events and programs by Recreation Supervisors Olympia Hugo and Esteban Melchor
• Update and open discussion from the Parade & Festival Subcommittee
• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting
• Neighborhood Chair reports and reports from the Executive Secretary and Executive Board

The Inter‑Neighborhood Council Organization approved the October 1 minutes unanimously. The membership then elected the 2026 Executive Board, naming Diana Velzy as Chair and four vice‑chairs. The council also received a verbal update on holiday events and programs from the City’s Cultural and Community Services Department.

• Approved October 1 minutes (all in favor)
• Elected Diana Velzy as Chair for 2026
• Elected Lissa Hewitt as 1st Vice Chair for 2026
• Elected Isaac Khalaf as 2nd Vice Chair for 2026
• Elected Daniel Alvarez as 3rd Vice Chair for 2026
• Elected Doug Tauber as 4th Vice Chair for 2026
• Received holiday events and program update from Recreation Supervisors

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including a zone text amendment to permit agricultural and construction vehicle sales and repair in the Heavy Manufacturing (M-2) zone. Other items include a library policy for AB 1825 compliance, a $80,377 contract amendment with Tyler Technologies for credit card services, and an increase to a $1.25 million blanket purchase order for fleet parts. A closed session is scheduled for two pending lawsuits against the city.

• Zone Text Amendment (Permit 25-580-01) to allow agricultural and construction vehicle sales and incidental repair in M-2 zone (first reading of Ordinance 3069)
• First Amendment with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for credit card merchant services, not to exceed $80,377 over five years
• Increase blanket purchase order with Fleet Services, Inc. from $750,000 to $1,250,000 and extend term through November 2027 for medium/heavy-duty equipment parts
• Resolution authorizing Library Manager to approve Collection Development Policy per AB 1825 (Freedom to Read Act) by state deadline
• Public Works Department workshop Day 1 on water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, and golf course operations

The Oxnard City Council approved several contracts and policy actions, including a $1,185,910 digester cleaning agreement for the Water Division. It also adopted a zone‑text amendment for vehicle sales, a library collection policy resolution, and a $80,377 amendment to the Tyler Technologies credit‑card services agreement. Additional approvals covered a $1.25 M blanket purchase order increase and multiple on‑call engineering service agreements.

• Approved October 21, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3069 amending zone text to allow agricultural and construction vehicle sales in the Heavy Manufacturing zone
• Adopted Resolution No. 16,010 authorizing the Library Manager to approve the Library Collection Development Policy
• Approved first amendment to the Tyler Technologies credit‑card merchant services agreement, not to exceed $80,377
• Approved increase of the blanket purchase order with Fleet Services, Inc. from $750,000 to $1,250,000 and extension through November 30, 2027
• Approved agreement with David Volz Design Landscape Architects for the Seaview Park Improvement Project, not to exceed $295,743
• Approved three on‑call structural engineering service agreements, each not to exceed $1,000,000
• Approved agreement with Synagro‑WWT, Inc. for digester cleaning services, amount $1,185,910

Oxnard Housing Authority

The Oxnard Housing Authority reported that there were no items requiring consideration on November 3, 2025, so no regular meeting was held and no actions were taken.

General

The Las Cortes Inc. board approved signing the UHC Settlement Agreement in closed session and elected officers for the year, including President Dr. Vincent Stewart. The board also discussed meeting schedules, check signatories, and board governance. This nonprofit serves as managing general partner for three low-income housing tax credit projects in Oxnard.

• Approved signing UHC Settlement Agreement (vote 3-0)
• Elected officers: President Vincent Stewart, VP Gabriela Basua, Treasurer Bert E. Perello, Secretary Jose Andrade
• Discussed quarterly meeting schedule and larger venues for public attendance
• Confirmed check signatories are the President and Treasurer, processed through OHA's Yardi system
• Noted Las Cortes Inc. serves as managing general partner for Paseo Nuevo (72 units), Terraza de las Cortes (64 units), and Las Cortes Phase 1 (144 units)

The Las Cortes Inc. Board approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. The board appointed Ms. Veronica De La Cruz as a new member. The board authorized President Dr. Vincent Stewart to submit the 2024 Form 990 to the IRS and to sign the 2024 Form 199 for the California Franchise Tax Board.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Veronica De La Cruz to board (4-0)
• Authorized submission of Form 990 to IRS (5-0)
• Authorized signing of Form 199 to CA Franchise Tax Board (5-0)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will approve the minutes from the September 23 and October 14 regular meetings. It will recommend that the City Council approve three contract amendments: a $1,130,000 amendment (not‑to‑exceed $1,350,000) to Hireclout Inc. for IT recruitment services, a $680,000 amendment (not‑to‑exceed $900,000) to Kore1 LLC for IT recruitment services, and a $524,605 three‑year telephone services agreement with Frontier Communications Inc. Public comments will be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of September 23 and October 14 meetings
• Hireclout Inc. amendment: $1,130,000 (not‑to‑exceed $1,350,000) to 2027 for IT recruitment
• Kore1 LLC amendment: $680,000 (not‑to‑exceed $900,000) to 2027 for IT recruitment
• Frontier Communications Inc. agreement: up to $524,605 for three‑year telephone services

The Finance & Governance Committee approved the minutes from the September 23 and October 14 meetings. It also approved three contract amendments: a $1.13 M amendment for Hireclout Inc., a $680,000 amendment for Korel LLC, and a purchasing authorization for Frontier Communications up to $524,605. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Sep 23 and Oct 14 meetings (3-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Hireclout Inc. IT recruitment agreement, $1,130,000 (not‑to‑exceed $1,350,000) (3-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Korel LLC IT recruitment agreement, $680,000 (not‑to‑exceed $900,000) (3-0)
• Approved Purchasing Authorization for Frontier Communications telephone services, up to $524,605 (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will consider recommending City Council approve a $1.4 million purchase of walking floor and deep drop tipper transfer trailers for the Environmental Resources Division. A workshop will also review lighting at city parks, including sports field and walkway lighting, and possible hours of operation. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Purchase order with The Trailer Company, Inc. for four Walking Floor Transfer Trailers and seven Deep Drop Tipper Transfer Trailers, total $1,400,000, plus budget appropriation of $228,207 from fund 634.
• Workshop to discuss adding sports field and walkway lighting at city parks, including a possible pilot project and hours of operation.
• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 regular meeting.

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting by a 3-0 vote. It also approved the recommendation to authorize a purchase order up to $1,400,000 for walking‑floor and deep‑drop tipper trailers and to appropriate $228,207 from the Environmental Resources Development Fund, also by a 3-0 vote. No action was taken on the park lighting workshop discussion.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved purchase order up to $1,400,000 for four walking floor and seven deep drop tipper trailers (3-0)
• Approved budget appropriation of $228,207 from the Environmental Resources Development Fund (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee will consider a recommendation for the City Council to formally adopt a Closest Resource Automatic Aid Agreement among the Oxnard Fire Department, Ventura Fire Department, and Ventura County Fire Protection District. The recommendation also seeks authorization for the Fire Chief to execute the agreement. A presentation on updating the Certified Local Coastal Program for sea‑level‑rise planning will also be received.

• Adopt Closest Resource Automatic Aid Agreement between Oxnard, Ventura, and Ventura County fire agencies
• Authorize the Fire Chief to execute the fire aid agreement
• Receive presentation on City’s Certified Local Coastal Program update for sea‑level‑rise planning

The committee approved the minutes of six previous meetings (June 24, July 8, July 22, September 9, September 23, and October 14, 2025) with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the formal adoption of a Closest Resource Automatic Aid Agreement between the Oxnard Fire Department, Ventura Fire Department, and Ventura County Fire Protection District, and authorized the Fire Chief to execute the agreement, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of six prior meetings (June 24–Oct 14, 2025) (3‑0)
• Approved Closest Resource Automatic Aid Agreement and authorized Fire Chief to execute (3‑0)

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee will approve minutes from four regular meetings and one special meeting. It will adopt the proposed regular meeting dates for calendar year 2026. The committee will also receive and file reports on ongoing projects, the ending of Measure O funding, and the remaining debt summary.

• Approve minutes for Oct. 24, 2024; Jan. 23, 2025; Apr. 24, 2025; May 29, 2025; and special meeting May 21, 2025
• Adopt the proposed regular meeting dates for 2026
• Receive and file the report on ongoing projects and the ending of Measure O funding
• Receive and file the Measure O remaining debt summary report
• Public comments allowed on agenda items and items not on the agenda (limited to three minutes per speaker)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will meet to discuss the future of a sports park, review the Parks Division expense budget, and consider updates on Colonia Park restroom facilities. The meeting will also include an update on the Park Bench and Tree Donation Program.

• Discussion of future Sports Park
• Review of Parks Division Expense Budget
• Discussion of Colonia Park Restroom
• Update on Park Bench and Tree Donation Program
• Approval of June and August 2025 minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting unanimously (5‑0) and the August 27, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention. It also approved a one‑month extension of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Park Bench and Tree Donation Program by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved one-month extension of Ad Hoc Committee for Donation Program (5-0)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider approving a $100,000 in-lieu parking fee agreement with Haven No. 8, LLC and accepting a donated 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the Police Department's K-9 Unit. The meeting also includes the adoption of the 2026 regular meeting schedule and the approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of Downtown Parking In Lieu Fee Agreement with Haven No. 8, LLC dba Haven ($100,000)
• Acceptance of 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Crew Van for Police K-9 Unit
• Adoption of 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule for Legislative Bodies
• Approval of Del Sol Park Improvements Phase I Agreement with NoHo Constructors ($349,098)
• Approval of Minutes for October 7, 2025 Meeting

The council voted 6‑0‑1 to allow Councilwoman Basua to participate remotely. It approved the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association work plan and budget for FY 2025‑26 with a 6‑0‑1 vote. The council adopted the 2026 regular meeting schedule by a 6‑0‑1 vote. It also approved $378,190 for Del Sol Park Phase I improvements.

• Approved remote participation for Councilwoman Basua (6-0-1)
• Approved Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association FY 2025‑26 work plan and budget (6-0-1)
• Adopted 2026 regular meeting dates (6-0-1)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved $100,000 downtown in‑lieu parking fee agreement with Haven (6-0-1)
• Approved $37,644 donation of a Sprinter van for Police K‑9 unit (6-0-1)
• Approved $250,000 police facilities feasibility study contract (6-0-1)
• Approved $378,190 for Del Sol Park Phase I improvements (vote not recorded)

Oxnard Housing Authority

The Oxnard Housing Authority voted to adopt the proposed regular meeting dates for calendar year 2026. The board also approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and received the monthly investment report for August 2025. Both actions passed with a 7‑0‑2 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt 2026 regular meeting dates (vote 7-0-2)
• Approve October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 7-0-2)
• Receive and file August 2025 investment report (vote 7-0-2)

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will consider approving the minutes from its September 15, 2025 meeting. It will receive a presentation from Swap Meet Justice about free community resources. The commission will hear an update from the Community Recognition Awards Ad‑Hoc Committee. Public comments will be taken and commissioners may make brief remarks.

• Approve minutes of the September 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Presentation by Swap Meet Justice on free community resources
• Update from the Community Recognition Awards Ad‑Hoc Committee
• Public comments (three‑minute limit per speaker)
• Commissioner comments and items for future consideration

The Community Relations Commission approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The commission then unanimously voted to adjourn the October 20 meeting.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed 85,845-square-foot, two-story warehousing facility for Food Share Ventura County at 1425 Mariner Drive and 1100 E. Wooley Road. The application includes a Planned Development Permit and a Lot Line Adjustment between two parcels. Staff recommends finding the project exempt from CEQA and approving the permits subject to conditions.

• Project: new 85,845 sq ft, 2-story food storage and distribution warehouse for Food Share Ventura County
• Lot Line Adjustment at 1425 Mariner Drive and 1100 E. Wooley Road
• Staff recommends CEQA statutory exemption under Guidelines Section 21080.69
• Parliamentary informational mini-session on common motions for Planning Commission business

The commission voted 6-0 to find the Food Share Ventura County project exempt from CEQA under Section 21080.69. It also adopted Resolution 2025-26 approving Planning and Zoning Permit No. 24-540-02 and Lot Line Adjustment No. 24-310-03 for the new 85,845‑sq‑ft warehouse. The motion was moved by Vice Chair Dr. Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nash. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Found project exempt from CEQA (6-0)
• Approved Planning and Zoning Permit No. 24-540-02 and Lot Line Adjustment No. 24-310-03 (6-0)

Senior Services Commission

The Commission will review new senior center programming, including cooking classes, and brainstorm goals for 2026. Members will also discuss updates on technology education, center signage, and senior housing lists.

• Presentation on new senior center programming and cooking classes by Desire Ventura
• Brainstorming session for 2026 goals
• Proposal to set a special meeting to tour Food Share facilities in Oxnard
• Review of collected information regarding senior housing in Oxnard
• Updates on center signage and accessibility goals

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee did not hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025 because there were no items requiring consideration. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will consider approving contracts for water public health goals, fleet fuel cards, structural engineering, drainage planning, and digester cleaning. The committee will also approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of September 23, 2025 committee minutes
• Recommendation to approve $27.5M fuel card program with WEX Bank
• Recommendation to approve $3M in structural engineering agreements
• Recommendation to approve $629,950 drainage master plan with BKF Engineers
• Recommendation to approve $1.185M digester cleaning with Synagro-WWT

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the September 23 meeting minutes. It also recommended that the City Council receive the 2022‑2024 Water Division health goals report, authorize a $27.5 M fleet fuel card purchase order, and approve five separate engineering and service agreements ranging from $629,950 to $1 M each. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Recommended City Council receive and file Water Division 2022‑2024 Public Health Goals Report (3‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve up to $27,500,000 WEX Bank fleet fuel card purchase orders (3‑0)
• Recommended City Council authorize three on‑call structural engineering agreements, each up to $1,000,000 (3‑0)
• Recommended City Council authorize BKF Engineers drainage master plan contract up to $629,950 (3‑0)
• Recommended City Council authorize Synagro‑WWT digester cleaning services contract for $1,185,910 (3‑0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee reported that there were no agenda items requiring consideration on October 14, 2025, so no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will consider approving the August 13, 2025 minutes, hear public comments, discuss projected INCO expenses and begin developing a proposed budget for FY 2027, receive an update on subcommittees, and set the agenda for the next INCO general membership meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of INCO budget and development of proposed FY 2027 budget
• Update and discussion on INCO subcommittees
• Discussion and setting of agenda for next INCO General Membership meeting

The INCO Executive Board approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Chris Bissonnette and seconded by Doug Tauber and was adopted. The board discussed budget planning for FY 2027, subcommittee updates, and upcoming membership meeting agenda, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 meeting (motion by Chris Bissonnette, second by Doug Tauber)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider adopting updated 2025 Water System Design and Construction Standards and delegating authority for future revisions. In closed session, they will discuss initiating litigation in five potential cases and labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721. The Council will also receive annual reports from the Cultural Arts and Community Relations commissions and present proclamations for Filipino American History Month and Indigenous People's Day.

• Adoption of 2025 Water System Design and Construction Standards resolution
• Closed session discussion on initiating litigation in five potential cases
• Receipt of Cultural Arts Commission annual report
• Proclamation designating October 2025 as Global Diversity Awareness Month
• Approval of 2026 regular meeting schedule for legislative bodies

The Oxnard City Council adopted Resolution No. 16,007 approving the 2025 Water System Design and Construction Standards and related design criteria. It accepted a $17,400 donation from the Harbour Island Homeowners Association for park maintenance. The council changed the November meeting schedule, designated a delegate and alternate for the League of California Cities conference, and voted unanimously to file amicus briefs in four legal matters. Proclamations naming October 2025 as Filipino American History Month and October 13 as Indigenous Peoples' Day were also presented.

• Adopted Resolution No. 16,007 approving 2025 Water System Design and Construction Standards (no vote recorded)
• Approved acceptance of a $17,400 donation from Harbour Island Homeowners Association (no vote recorded)
• Approved regular meeting on Monday, Nov 3 2025 and cancellation of Tuesday, Nov 4 2025 (vote 6-0-1)
• Appointed Councilwoman Rodriguez as delegate and Councilwoman Perez as alternate to League of California Cities conference (vote 6-0-1)
• Directed City Attorney to file or join amicus briefs in four litigation matters (unanimous vote)
• Approved proclamation designating October 2025 as Filipino American History Month (no vote recorded)
• Approved proclamation designating October 13 2025 as Indigenous Peoples' Day (no vote recorded)
• Approved the regular meeting minutes for July 15 and September 16 2025 (no vote recorded)

Oxnard Housing Authority

The board voted unanimously to move the regular meeting to Monday, November 3, 2025 and cancel the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The board also approved the minutes for the July 15, July 29, September 2 and September 16, 2025 meetings. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Rescheduled regular meeting to Monday Nov 3, 2025 and cancelled Nov 4 meeting (7-0-1)
• Approved minutes for July 15, July 29, Sep 2, Sep 16 2025 (7-0-1)
• Item I-3 removed from agenda (no vote)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter‑Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) will approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. Members will be given a Brown Act training presentation by Assistant City Attorney Jason Zaragoza, followed by a Q&A. The council will also receive an update from the Parade & Festival Subcommittee and allow public comments limited to three minutes each.

• Approve minutes of the September 3, 2025 meeting
• Brown Act training recommendation for INCO members by Assistant City Attorney Jason Zaragoza
• Parade & Festival Subcommittee update and discussion

The council approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. A motion by Christopher Bissonnette, seconded by Roger Poirier, passed with all members in favor. The council received Brown Act training from Assistant City Attorney Jason Zaragoza. The Parade & Festival Subcommittee provided an update on pending applications.

• Approved September 3 minutes (all in favor)
• Brown Act training provided by Assistant City Attorney Jason Zaragoza

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will review the $14,044,145 FY 2025-26 Parks Division budget, discuss plans for a future sports park and the Colonia Park restroom, and receive updates on park projects and recreation events. The commission will also consider a special meeting for a facilities tour and hear an ad hoc committee report on the Park Bench and Tree Donation Program.

• Review of $14,044,145 Parks Division budget for FY 2025-26, covering parks, trees, graffiti abatement, and street landscapes
• Discussion of Future Sports Park
• Discussion of Colonia Park restroom
• Ad Hoc Committee update on recommended edits for the Park Bench and Tree Donation Program
• Discussion of agenda and date for a special meeting to tour recreation or parks facilities

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee will consider two purchasing authorizations for computer hardware and networking technology. The committee will recommend approval of a two-year agreement with Compuwave Inc. for $1.2 million and the extension of a previous agreement with Insight Public Sector Inc. to increase funding by $1.4 million.

• Approval of minutes for July 22 and September 9, 2025
• Purchase authorization for Compuwave Inc. ($1.2 million)
• Extension of agreement with Insight Public Sector Inc. ($1.4 million increase)
• Public comment on non-action items
• Roll call and posting of agenda

The Finance and Governance Committee approved the minutes of the July 22 and September 9, 2025 meetings. It also approved a two‑year, $1.2 million blanket agreement with Compuwave Inc. for computer hardware and services. The committee further approved extending and increasing the Insight Public Sector Inc. blanket agreement to a total not‑to‑exceed $4.035 million. All three actions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved July 22 and September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $1.2M two‑year blanket IT contract with Compuwave Inc. (3-0)
• Approved extension and $1.4M increase to Insight Public Sector Inc. contract, total $4.035M (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will hear a presentation on Channel Island Harbor water quality from the Marine Advisory Committee and consider forwarding the update to the City Council as a receive-and-file item. The consent agenda includes only approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Water quality update for Channel Island Harbor from the Marine Advisory Committee, to be forwarded to City Council

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the minutes of the September 9, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It also voted 3‑0 to forward the Channel Islands Harbor water‑quality update to the City Council as a receive‑and‑file item. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Forwarded Channel Islands Harbor water quality update to City Council (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee reported that there were no agenda items requiring consideration on September 23, 2025. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new alcohol sales permit for a supermarket and a proposal to build residential condominiums. The body will also conduct an informational session on its own bylaws and meeting processes.

• Alcohol Special Use Permit for Vallarta Supermarket at 3443 Saviers Road for off-site alcohol sales from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Proposal for Hendrickson Tri-Plex at 5201 Driftwood Street to build three-story residential condominiums on a 0.17-acre site
• Coastal Development Permit and Tentative Map for the 5201 Driftwood Street project
• Parliamentary Informational Mini-Session to review meeting scripts and Planning Commission Bylaws

The commission unanimously approved an Alcohol Special Use Permit (Planning & Zoning Permit No. 25-510-01) for a Vallarta Supermarket at 3443 Saviers Road, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA. It also unanimously approved a Coastal Development Permit (Planning & Zoning Permit No. 24-400-03) and a Tentative Map (Planning & Zoning Permit No. 24-300-04) for the Hendrickson Tri‑Plex at 5201 Driftwood Street, also finding that project categorically exempt from CEQA. No public comments were received on either item.

• Approved Alcohol Special Use Permit (Planning & Zoning Permit No. 25-510-01) – vote 6-0
• Found Vallarta project CEQA categorically exempt – vote 6-0
• Approved Coastal Development Permit (Planning & Zoning Permit No. 24-400-03) – vote 6-0
• Approved Tentative Map (Planning & Zoning Permit No. 24-300-04) – vote 6-0
• Found Hendrickson Tri‑Plex CEQA categorically exempt – vote 6-0

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider several actions, including closed‑session legal counsel conferences on the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case and the National Prescription Opiate Litigation. The council will vote on a third amendment to a $65,999 agreement with the MERITO Foundation, and on two major capital projects: a $2.42 M engineering contract for Effluent Pump Station improvements and a $2.59 M seawall repair project on West Hemlock Street. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, bylaws updates, and financial reports.

• Closed‑session conferences with legal counsel on the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case (Case No. 19‑23649) and the National Prescription Opiate Litigation.
• Third amendment to Professional Services Agreement 32300182 with MERITO Foundation for $65,999, raising the total not‑to‑exceed amount to $285,000 and extending the term to March 1 2028.
• Approval of a Hazen and Sawyer agreement up to $2,415,738 for engineering services on the Effluent Pump Station Improvements Project PW 25‑100.
• Approval of $2,586,765 in project funds and a $2,210,910 agreement with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for the Mandalay Bay Seawalls (West Hemlock Street Seawall Repairs) Project.
• Adoption of resolutions to modify the Citizen Advisory Group bylaws and to establish Library Board bylaws.

The council approved a $2,586,765 Mandalay Bay Seawalls contract and a $2,415,738 agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for effluent pump‑station improvements, each by a 7‑0 vote. It also adopted Resolution 16,003 to modify the Citizen Advisory Group bylaws and create Library Board bylaws, and approved the meeting minutes and several information items, all by unanimous votes. Additional motions to extend the Housing Authority meeting and to suspend rules for public comments also passed 7‑0.

• Approved $2,586,765 Mandalay Bay Seawalls project and related contracts (7‑0)
• Approved $2,415,738 Hazen and Sawyer engineering agreement for pump‑station improvements (7‑0)
• Approved Third Amendment to MERJTO Foundation agreement for $65,999, total $285,000 (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 16,003 modifying CAG bylaws and establishing Library Board bylaws (7‑0)
• Approved September 2, 2025 and August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved and filed monthly financial and investment reports (7‑0)
• Moved to extend the Housing Authority meeting past 10 p.m. (7‑0)
• Moved to suspend rules to allow additional public speakers (7‑0)

General

The board voted to receive and file the Oxnard Housing Authority's monthly investment report for the period ending July 2025. Commissioner Andrade moved the motion, Vice Chair Teran seconded, and the vote was 8‑0‑1 in favor. Commissioner Vega was absent. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 2025 investment report (8-0-1)

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will review the draft 2025 CRC Annual Report and consider dissolving the Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee. The meeting includes an update on immigration enforcement in Oxnard from Police Chief Jason Benites.

• Proposed dissolution of the Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee
• Review and approval of the draft 2025 CRC Annual Report
• Update on immigration enforcement from Police Chief Jason Benites
• Update from the Community Recognition Awards Ad-Hoc Committee regarding program details, deadlines, and outreach

The commission approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It voted to dissolve the Multicultural Festival Ad‑Hoc Committee (5‑0). Sunset dates for two ad‑hoc committees were extended: Community Recognition Awards to Oct 31, 2025 and the Annual Report committee to Nov 17, 2025 (both 5‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Dissolved Multicultural Festival Ad‑Hoc Committee (5‑0)
• Extended Community Recognition Awards sunset date to Oct 31, 2025 (5‑0)
• Extended Annual Report Ad‑Hoc Committee sunset date to Nov 17, 2025 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will approve minutes from the July 8 meeting and receive a presentation on food assistance for seniors. The body will also discuss next steps for technology education and review a report on senior housing options in Oxnard.

• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Food Share on senior food assistance
• Discussion on technology education goal
• Review of senior housing list information
• Report on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging business

The Senior Services Commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, passing the motion 4‑0 with one commissioner abstaining. The commission also received and filed several reports and presentations, and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Received and filed Food Share presentation on senior food assistance
• Received and filed Ventura County Area Agency on Aging advisory committee report
• Received and filed Ad‑Hoc Committee report on Technology Education Goal
• Received and filed Ad‑Hoc Committee report on Center Signage and Accessibility Goal
• Received and filed Ad‑Hoc Committee report on Senior Housing List Goal
• Received and filed Ad‑Hoc Committee report on Monthly Health Presentation Goal
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee reported that there were no items requiring consideration on September 9, 2025. Consequently, no regular meeting was held and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee is considering several on-call professional service agreements and equipment purchases for recommendation to the City Council. The body will also discuss updates to water system design standards and a donation for park maintenance.

• Three on-call real property and right of way agreements not to exceed $500,000 each
• Four on-call landscape architect agreements not to exceed $750,000 each
• Purchase of a 10-ton dump truck from Gibbs International Inc. for up to $300,000
• Purchase of a vacuum truck from The Charles Machine Works, Inc. for up to $700,000
• Acceptance of a $17,400 donation from Harbour Island Homeowners Association for park maintenance

The Public Works and Transportation Committee unanimously approved the July meeting minutes and recommended the City Council approve several on‑call service agreements, a $17,400 HOA donation, two heavy‑equipment purchase orders, and new water system design standards. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved July 8 & 22, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Recommended three $500K on‑call real‑property service agreements (3‑0)
• Recommended four $750K on‑call landscape architect agreements (3‑0)
• Recommended acceptance of $17,400 HOA donation and related budget appropriation (3‑0)
• Recommended purchase orders: up to $300K for a dump truck and up to $700K for a vacuum truck (3‑0)
• Recommended adoption of 2025 Water System Design and Construction Standards and update to 2002 standards (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to modify a Special Use Permit for a winery to add brewery and distillery licenses. The body will also review its own meeting scripts and bylaws.

• Public hearing for Magnavino Cellars Winery/Public Realm Brewery at 961 N. Rice Ave. Suite 5 to add a 1,705 square foot expansion for a brewery and taproom
• Request for Type 23 (small beer manufacturer) and Type 04 (distilled spirits manufacturer) ABC Licenses
• Review of Planning Commission meeting scripts, process, and bylaws
• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to find the Magnavino Cellars Winery project categorically exempt from CEQA review and adopted Resolution 2025‑22 recommending that the City Council approve an Alcohol Special Use Permit. The commission also postponed the Parliamentary Informational Mini‑Session to the next meeting.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0, 2 absent)
• Found Magnavino Cellars Winery project categorically exempt from CEQA (vote 4‑0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑22 recommending City Council approve Alcohol Special Use Permit (vote 4‑0, 2 absent)
• Postponed Parliamentary Informational Mini‑Session to next meeting

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is considering recommending that City Council allocate $150,000 from the Public Art Trust for intersection murals. These murals are intended to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming on 4th Street between the John C. Zaragoza Transit Center and C Street.

• Proposed appropriation of $150,000 from the Public Art Trust for intersection murals on 4th Street
• Presentation from Open Door Studio regarding upcoming arts events and programs
• Report from the Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee
• Report from the Artist & Mural Registry Ad-Hoc Committee

The Cultural Arts Commission voted to appropriate $150,000 from the Public Art Trust for intersection murals tied to the 4th Street Mobility Project. The motion received unanimous support, passing 4‑0. Commissioners Soto, Cano, Diaz, and Lopez voted in favor. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved $150,000 Public Art Trust appropriation for 4th Street murals (4-0)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization will discuss the status of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and specific community parks. The body will also receive an update regarding participation in the Holiday Parade & Tamale Festival.

• Verbal update on Neighborhood Quimby Projects and the Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• Progress reports on Sports Park, College Park, and Campus Park
• Update from the Holiday Parade & Tamale Festival subcommittee

The council approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting, adding a correction to item H‑1 to read “for the Tamale Festival and Holiday Parade” and confirming Christopher Bissonnette’s attendance. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting was devoted to updates on park projects, festival participation, and neighborhood chair reports.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Angela Whitecomb, seconded by Larry Stein)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider adopting a resolution supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act, and approve several consent agenda items including contracts for tire retreading ($1M), lab testing ($2.325M), labor compliance ($1M), urban forestry ($363K), and software ($504K). The meeting also includes opening ceremonies, public comments, and approval of minutes.

• Adoption of Resolution Supporting Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act
• Agreement with Eurofins Eaton Analytical for lab testing services, not to exceed $2,325,000
• Agreement with Parkhouse Tire for tire retreading and repair, not to exceed $1,000,000
• Agreement with Joseph Garcia DBA Casamar Group for labor compliance services, not to exceed $1,000,000
• Agreement with Paradigm Software for scale house operations software, $504,325.98

The Oxnard City Council voted 6‑0‑1 to approve an agreement with AECOM for engineering services on the Wastewater Reliability Improvements Project and to appropriate $835,335 from the Wastewater Operating and Capital Funds. The Council also adopted Resolution No. 16,002 supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (vote 5‑1‑1). Additional public‑works agreements, including a $1 M tire‑service contract and a $2.325 M lab‑testing contract, were approved with votes of 6‑0‑1.

• Approved AECOM engineering services agreement up to $835,335 (6‑0‑1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 16,002 supporting Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (5‑1‑1)
• Approved Parkhouse Tire Service contract up to $1,000,000 (6‑0‑1)
• Approved Eurofins Eaton Analytical lab‑testing contract up to $2,325,000 (6‑0‑1)
• Approved Joseph Garcia on‑call labor compliance contract up to $1,000,000 (6‑0‑1)
• Approved Paradigm Software IT agreement up to $504,325.98 (6‑0‑1)
• Approved $10,000 contingency increase for College Estates Park restroom project (6‑0‑1)
• Approved minutes for July 29 2025 and August 4 2025 meetings (unanimous)

General

The September 2, 2025 Oxnard Housing Authority meeting had no items requiring consideration. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was effectively cancelled.

Commission on Homelessness

The regular meeting of the Commission on Homelessness scheduled for September 1, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission will review proposed updates to the Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) bylaws, including removing the Library Board, defining membership requirements, and reducing the required number of annual meetings from monthly to at least four.

• Review of proposed updates to CAG bylaws
• Discussion of revised Tree and Bench Donation Program
• Receive request for a new downtown dog park
• Discuss mural of Efren Gorre at Community Center Park East
• Receive updates on current park projects

The commission approved the proposed updates to the CAG bylaws with edits, voting 4‑0. It also voted 4‑0 to extend the Tree and Bench Program Ad Hoc for two months to continue work on the proposal. The approval of the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes was tabled for the September meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved CAG bylaw updates with edits (4-0)
• Extended Tree and Bench Program Ad Hoc for two months (4-0)
• Tabled approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes for September meeting

City Council

The Oxnard City Council meeting on August 19, 2025 includes a closed‑session segment at 12:00 PM. Council members will meet with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation in two cases: OPV Coalition et al. v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency and Badri Diba v. City of Oxnard. No decisions are listed; the agenda only calls for a conference with counsel. Public comment on closed‑session items is limited to three minutes.

• Conference with legal counsel on OPV Coalition et al. v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (Santa Barbara Superior Court case No. VENCI00555357)
• Conference with legal counsel on Badri Diba v. City of Oxnard (Ventura County Superior Court case No. 2025CUPA046771)

The Oxnard City Council met on August 19, 2025, held a brief closed‑session discussion of two pending lawsuits, and reported no actions arising from that session. The council then adjourned the meeting at 1:12 p.m. without any further business.

Community Workshop

This community workshop presents a single proposed project: a new Type 21 (off-sale general) alcohol license for a Vallarta Supermarket in an existing 43,875 sq ft space at 3443 Saviers Road. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is for public input only.

• Vallarta Supermarket Alcohol Permit (Special Use Permit for Alcohol) at 3443 Saviers Road in the Bryce Canyon North neighborhood
• Request for ABC Type 21 Off-Sale General license for off-site alcohol consumption
• Project is exempt from CEQA review under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will meet to review the requirements for standing and ad-hoc subcommittees. The board will also receive a subcommittee update and determine the agenda for the next General Membership meeting.

• Information on subcommittee requirements from Assistant City Attorney Jason Zaragoza
• Update and discussion on INCO Subcommittees
• Setting the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting
• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Executive Board approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction. The board rescheduled the September e‑board meeting to September 3 at 5 p.m. It set the agenda for the September general‑membership meeting, including updates on Quimby Funds, a Brown Act presentation, and wells. The board also added an update from the Parade/Tamale Festival subcommittee to the agenda.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Rescheduled September e‑board meeting to Sept 3, 5 p.m.
• Set agenda for September general‑membership meeting: Quimby Funds update, Brown Act presentation, wells update
• Added Parade/Tamale Festival subcommittee update to September agenda

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to add 'Agricultural and Construction Vehicles Sales with incidental repair and service' as a permitted use in Heavy Manufacturing (M-2) zones. The Commission will also consider approving minutes from June 5 and July 17, 2025 meetings.

• Public hearing on Zone Text Amendment to add agricultural and construction vehicle sales with repair to M-2 industrial uses (Planning and Zoning Permit No. 25-580-01)
• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from June 5, 2025 and July 17, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the June 5 and July 17, 2025 meetings. It voted to exempt the Industrial Code Matrix Text Amendment from CEQA and adopted Resolution 2025-XX recommending the City Council approve Planning and Zoning Permit No. 25-580-01. The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved CEQA exemption and adopted Resolution 2025-XX recommending City Council approve Permit No. 25-580-01 (vote 5:0:1:0:0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization will hold a regular general membership meeting. The agenda includes approving minutes from July 9, 2025, receiving a verbal presentation on the Neighborhood Bulky-Item Drop Off Days, and an update on vapor intrusion affecting Via Marina and surrounding neighborhoods. No votes on substantive policy items are scheduled.

• Approval of draft minutes from July 9, 2025 meeting
• Verbal presentation by Brian Yanez on Neighborhood Bulky-Item Drop Off Days
• Update from Doug Tauber on vapor intrusion in Via Marina and surrounding neighborhoods
• Neighborhood chairs may report local concerns (no action taken)

The council approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. Members heard a verbal presentation on Neighborhood Bulky‑Item Drop Off Days from Public Works Assistant Director Brian Yanez. They also received an update on vapor intrusion concerns in Via Marina from Council Chair Doug Tauber.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Lissa Hewitt, seconded by Doug Tauber)
• Received verbal presentation on Neighborhood Bulky‑Item Drop Off Days from Brian Yanez (no vote)
• Received vapor intrusion update for Via Marina from Doug Tauber (no vote)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel about a potential case and decide whether to initiate litigation. The agenda contains no other substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case)

The Oxnard City Council voted 5-1-1 to direct the City Attorney to seek intervention in the federal case Pedro Vasquez Perdomo et al. v. Kristi Noem et al., which challenges federal immigration enforcement. Councilmember Perello voted no, Councilman Starr abstained, and the remaining members voted yes. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Directed City Attorney to seek intervention in federal immigration lawsuit (5-1-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the adaptive reuse of a development into a 20-unit apartment complex. The body is also considering several new city ordinances and a roofing contract for the River Ridge Golf Course.

• Public hearing for a 20-unit apartment complex at 2929-2931 Albany Drive
• Contract with Rainy Day Roofing for River Ridge Golf Course Clubhouse Roof Replacement totaling $998,425.15
• Ordinance 3065 prohibiting nitrous oxide
• Ordinance 3067 regarding the regulation of city skateboard parks
• Ordinance 3066 regarding disposal of confiscated, impounded and unclaimed property

The council adopted three ordinances on property disposal, nitrous‑oxide prohibition, and skateboard‑park regulation, each approved by vote. It also approved a $998,425.15 funding package for the River Ridge Golf Course clubhouse roof replacement, with a 7‑0 vote. Additionally, the council authorized a public‑space agreement for the Casa de Carmen project and approved a subdivision plan for a 20‑unit apartment complex at Albany Drive, both by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of July 1 and 15, 2025 (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3066 disposing confiscated property (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3065 prohibiting nitrous oxide (6‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance 3067 regulating skateboard parks (7‑0)
• Approved Casa de Carmen public open‑space agreement (7‑0)
• Approved $998,425.15 River Ridge Golf Course roof replacement funding (7‑0)
• Approved public hearing and CEQA exemption for Albany Drive subdivision, adopting Resolution 15,999 (7‑0)

General

The Oxnard Housing Authority held no regular meeting on July 29, 2025 because there were no items requiring consideration. The September 2, 2025 meeting was also cancelled for the same reason. No decisions were taken or votes recorded.

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee will consider a consent agenda to approve minutes from June 24 and July 8, 2025, and receive a presentation on the city's whistleblower hotline. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 24 and July 8, 2025
• Whistleblower Activity Report update from City Manager's office

The Finance and Governance Committee approved the minutes of the June 24 and July 8, 2025 meetings by a 3‑0 vote. The committee also received and filed the city’s whistleblower activity report, taking no further action. No public comments were made. The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

• Approved June 24 and July 8, 2025 minutes (3-0 vote)
• Received and filed whistleblower activity report (no action taken)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee is reviewing several service agreements for recommendation to the City Council. These include contracts for laboratory testing, tire repair, labor compliance, forestry, and scale house software.

• Agreement with Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC for lab testing services not to exceed $2,325,000
• Agreement with Parkhouse Tire Service, Inc. for tire retreading and repair not to exceed $1,000,000
• Agreement with Joseph Garcia DBA Casamar Group LLC for labor compliance services not to exceed $1,000,000
• Agreement with Paradigm Software for scale house operations software not to exceed $504,325.98
• Agreement with Arborpro Inc. for urban forestry services not to exceed $363,186

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the minutes from the June 24 and July 8 meetings. It then recommended five contracts to the City Council, including a $1,000,000 tire‑retread agreement, a $2,325,000 laboratory testing agreement, a $1,000,000 on‑call labor compliance agreement, a $363,186 urban forestry services agreement, and a $504,325.98 software agreement. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved June 24 and July 8 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Parkhouse Tire Service $1,000,000 tire retread contract (3‑0)
• Approved Eurofins Eaton Analytical $2,325,000 lab testing contract (3‑0)
• Approved Casamar Group $1,000,000 on‑call labor compliance contract (3‑0)
• Approved Arborpro Inc. $363,186 urban forestry services contract (3‑0)
• Approved Paradigm Software $504,325.98 software contract (3‑0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee reported that there were no items requiring consideration on July 22, 2025, so no regular meeting was held. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will review and consider recommending approval of proposed updates to the Citizen Advisory Group bylaws, which remove the Library Board and reduce required meetings to at least four per year. The commission will also discuss cancelling its August 18, 2025 regular meeting and receive updates from ad hoc committees on the Community Recognition Awards, Annual Report, and Multicultural Festival.

• Review of proposed CAG bylaws updates: removal of Library Board, minimum 4 meetings per year, biennial review requirement
• Discussion and possible approval of cancellation of August 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Update from Community Recognition Awards Ad-Hoc Committee on program details and outreach
• Review of draft 2025 CRC Annual Report from Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee
• Update from Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee for the 2025 event

The commission approved the May 19 regular meeting minutes and the May 21 special meeting minutes (5‑0). It approved the updated Citizen Advisory Group bylaws (5‑0). Commissioners voted to cancel the August 18 regular meeting (5‑0). All commissioners agreed to postpone the 2025 Multicultural Festival until 2026.

• Approved May 19 regular meeting minutes and May 21 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved amended Citizen Advisory Group bylaws (5-0)
• Cancelled August 18, 2025 regular commission meeting (5-0)
• Postponed 2025 Multicultural Festival to 2026 (unanimous agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four development permits at its July 17 meeting. Items include two T-Mobile wireless facilities, a building addition at the wastewater treatment plant, and decommissioning monitoring wells at the former Mandalay Generating Station. Staff recommends approval for all items, finding each exempt from CEQA review.

• Esplanade T-Mobile Wireless Facility: stealth rooftop equipment with an 8-foot screen wall, requesting a height of 35 feet above the existing 35-foot limit at 600 East Esplanade Drive.
• T-Mobile Monopine: 55-foot faux pine tree wireless facility and equipment enclosure at 606 North Ventura Road.
• Wastewater Facility Building Addition: 14,510 sq ft addition to the Maintenance Building at 5751-6001 Perkins Road, including repaving and drought-tolerant landscaping.
• Mandalay Generating Station Monitoring Well Decommissioning: abandon and decommission 18 monitoring wells at 393 North Harbor Boulevard.
• All four projects are recommended for approval with CEQA categorical exemptions (Class 2 or Class 3).

The Oxnard Planning Commission approved a special‑use permit for the Esplanade T‑Mobile wireless facility, a special‑use permit for the T‑Mobile Monopine faux‑pine tower, a coastal development permit for a wastewater facility addition, and a coastal development permit for decommissioning monitoring wells at the former Mandalay Generating Station. Each project was found exempt from CEQA review and approved by a 4:0:2:0:0 vote. No public comments were received on any of the items.

• Approved Resolution 2025-17 for Esplanade T‑Mobile Wireless Permit (4:0:2:0:0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 for T‑Mobile Monopine Wireless Permit, deleting condition 20 (4:0:2:0:0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-19 for Wastewater Facility Building Addition Coastal Development Permit (4:0:2:0:0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-20 for Mandalay Generating Station Monitoring Well Decommissioning Coastal Development Permit (4:0:2:0:0)

Community Development Director Hearing

The Community Development Director will consider a request to legally convert a 1,429 square-foot commercial building into a single-family residence. The property is located on a 4,160 square-foot lot within the Multiple-family (R-2) zone.

• Development Design Review Permit No. 21-200-06 for 155 South Hayes Avenue
• Proposed conversion of a 1,429 square-foot commercial building to a single-family home with a two-car garage and 25 square-foot stoop

City Council

The City Council and Housing Authority will meet to discuss several new ordinances and appointments. Key items include tenant anti-harassment protections, private parking regulations, and a stipend for Planning Commission members.

• Adoption of Ordinance 3057 establishing tenant anti-harassment protections
• Adoption of Ordinance 3063 regarding private parking
• Adoption of Ordinance 3064 establishing a stipend for the Planning Commission
• Appointment of Henry Barcena to the Planning Commission for District 3
• Closed session negotiation for property APN 132-0-33-010 between U.S. 101 and Riverpark Boulevard

The council appointed Henry Barcena to the Planning Commission (7‑0) and adopted three ordinances: a Planning Commission stipend, a private‑parking ordinance, and a tenant anti‑harassment ordinance (each 7‑0). It also approved several contracts, such as an $860,000 backflow equipment agreement, a $504,768 asphalt repair project, and a $1.25 million staffing agreement (all 7‑0). The meeting was extended past 10 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

• Approved appointment of Henry Barcena to Planning Commission (7‑0)
• Adopted Planning Commission Stipend Ordinance (7‑0)
• Adopted Private Parking Ordinance (7‑0)
• Adopted Tenant Anti‑Harassment Ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved $860,000 Astra Backflow equipment contract (7‑0)
• Approved $504,768 BSN Construction asphalt repair contract (7‑0)
• Approved $1.25 M Pirate Staffing labor services contract (7‑0)
• Extended meeting past 10:00 p.m. (7‑0)

General

The board approved the minutes of the June 3, 17 and 26, 2025 meetings. It adopted Resolution No. 1,353 to approve an investment policy, portfolio guidelines, and to delegate investment authority for FY 2025‑2026. The board voted 7‑0 to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m. The agenda item for the July 1, 2025 City Council minutes was removed and will be rescheduled.

• Approved minutes of June 3, 17 and 26, 2025 meetings (vote not recorded)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1,353 approving investment policy and portfolio guidelines (vote not recorded)
• Delegated investment authority to the Housing Finance Officer for FY 2025‑2026 (vote not recorded)
• Removed Item K‑1 (July 1, 2025 City Council minutes) from agenda and will reschedule
• Extended meeting past 10:00 p.m., vote 7‑0

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Oxnard Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) Executive Board will discuss and provide feedback on the Neighborhood Bulky Item Drop-Off Days program. The board will also receive an update on INCO Subcommittees and set the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting. Approval of minutes from March and June 2025 meetings is also scheduled.

• Discussion and feedback on the Neighborhood Bulky Item Drop-Off Days program
• Setting the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting, including topics such as National Night Out info from OPD, Speed Humps program update, Sea View Estates soil vapors report, and INCO Christmas Parade participation vote
• Update on INCO Subcommittees (Activation Committee efforts)
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025 and June 11, 2025 meetings
• Public comments period (15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)

The Executive Board approved the minutes of the March 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved the minutes of the June 11, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed bulky‑item drop‑off days and set topics for the upcoming general membership meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The INCO General Membership will discuss and vote on participation in the 2025 Downtown Christmas Parade. Members will also receive verbal presentations on National Night Out and the City's Speed Hump Program, and provide feedback on Neighborhood Bulky Item Drop-Off Days. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 7 and June 4, 2025.

• Vote on INCO participation in the 2025 Downtown Christmas Parade
• Verbal presentation from Oxnard Police Dept. on National Night Out (Aug 5, 2025)
• Presentation from Traffic Engineering on the City's speed hump program and process
• Discussion and feedback on Neighborhood Bulky Item Drop-Off Days
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2025 and June 4, 2025

The council approved the minutes from the May 7 and June 11 meetings. A motion to have INCO participate in the annual downtown Christmas parade and the Tamale Festival, contingent on at least fifteen neighborhoods agreeing, was passed by a majority with one dissenting vote. The membership created a subcommittee to develop the participation plan and agreed to invite Environmental Resources staff to the August meeting.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Motion to participate in the 2025 Christmas parade and Tamale Festival passed; majority in favor, one vote against (Vilma Contreras)
• Formed a subcommittee to develop parade participation, members: Raini Steffen, Larry Stein, Diana Velzy, Sandy Diaz, Lissa Hewitt
• Subcommittee may recruit additional members if desired
• Chair will invite Environmental Resources staff to the August meeting

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will discuss and potentially approve proposed updates to the Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) Bylaws, which include removing the Library Board, defining membership requirements, reducing required meetings from monthly to at least four per year, and requiring a bylaws review every two years. The commission will also consider canceling its August 12, 2025 regular meeting and will receive a presentation on housing options for Oxnard seniors. Additionally, reports from several ad hoc committees on technology education, center signage, senior housing list, and monthly health presentations will be received.

• Proposed updates to CAG Bylaws (removal of Library Board, new minimum of four meetings per year)
• Discussion and possible cancellation of August 12, 2025 regular meeting
• Presentation on senior housing options by Oxnard Housing Program Supervisor Susana Lemos
• Reports from ad hoc committees: Technology Education, Center Signage and Accessibility, Senior Housing List, Monthly Health Presentation
• Approval of minutes from May 21 (special) and June 10, 2025 meetings

The Senior Services Commission approved the May 21 and June 10 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted unanimously to cancel the August 12, 2025 meeting. They also moved to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed Citizen Advisory Group bylaws changes, passing the motion 4‑0. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-1)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled August 12, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve CAG bylaws updates (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee did not hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2025 because there were no items requiring consideration. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee reported that there were no items requiring consideration on July 8, 2025. Consequently, no regular meeting was held and no decisions were made.

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee reported that there were no items requiring consideration, so no regular meeting was held and no decisions were made.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will review a permit for two murals on decommissioned water tanks at Durley Park. The body will also discuss updates to Citizen Advisory Group bylaws and the creation of an annual report committee.

• Public Art Permit for Durley Park Improvement Project murals
• Proposed updates to Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) Bylaws
• Establishment of an Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee
• Presentation from the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association (DOIA)
• Reports from Public Art Research and Artist & Mural Registry Ad-Hoc Committees

The Cultural Arts Commission voted 6‑0 to approve the public art permit for the Durley Park Improvement Project. It also voted 6‑0 to approve the review and recommendation of updates to the Citizen Advisory Group bylaws. The commission created an Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee and assigned Chair Lopez and Vice Chair Concordia to develop the report. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Public Art Permit for Durley Park Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved review and recommendation of Citizen Advisory Group Bylaws updates (6-0)
• Created Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee; assigned Chair Teodoro Lopez and Vice Chair Paloma Concordia
• Public Art Research Ad Hoc Committee reported no activity (no decision)
• Artist & Mural Registry Ad Hoc Committee reported upcoming summer concerts and art programs (no decision)

General

The Oxnard Housing Authority and Las Cortes, Inc. are holding a special board meeting with administrative items: confirming the current Board of Directors and their terms, electing board officers, and receiving an update from the Interim Executive Director. The board will also enter closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation. Public comments are limited to 15 minutes on non-agenda matters.

• Confirmation of current Board of Directors and terms of office
• Election of Board Officers
• Interim Executive Director's update
• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (one case)

The Las Cortes Inc. Board approved the assignment of officer roles, naming Dr. Vincent Stewart as President, Gaby Basua as Vice President, Bert Perello as Treasurer, and Jose Andrade as Secretary. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). The Board also approved proceeding with the signing of the UHC Settlement Agreement, with a 3-0 vote. Both decisions were recorded in the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved board officer assignments (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) – vote 3-0
• Approved proceeding with signing UHC Settlement Agreement – vote 3-0

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session for labor negotiations and performance evaluations, then reconvene in open session. Key action items include approving a $10.4 million street resurfacing, sidewalk, and pedestrian safety project in La Colonia, and authorizing a 2026-2030 agreement for the Dallas Cowboys training camp. The Council will also receive a presentation on the 2025 Homeless Point in Time Count and consider a $420,000 grant for the Senior Nutrition Program.

• $10,398,673.15 in project funds for Neighborhood Street Resurfacing – La Colonia Phase III, Colonia Rd. and Juanita Ave. Sidewalk Improvement, and Ramona Elementary School Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements (Spec. PW 24-30)
• Agreement A-8587 with Blue Star Operations Services, LLC (Dallas Cowboys) for use of city facilities for training camp 2026-2030
• Presentation by County of Ventura on the 2025 Homeless Point in Time Count
• Agreement with Ventura County Area Agency on Aging for $420,000 in grant revenue for the Senior Nutrition Program
• Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission Annual Report

The Oxnard City Council approved a $10,398,673.15 capital project for street resurfacing, sidewalk improvements, and a pedestrian crossing at La Colonia. It also approved a $420,000 grant agreement for the Senior Nutrition Program and authorized a Dallas Cowboys training‑camp agreement. The council adopted the FY 2025‑26 investment policy and extended the meeting past 10 p.m. No actions resulted from the closed‑session employee evaluations.

• Approve June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approve $420,000 Senior Nutrition Program grant and FY 2025‑26 appropriation (6‑0‑1)
• Approve $10,398,673.15 Public Works street‑resurfacing and related projects (7‑0)
• Approve Dallas Cowboys training‑camp agreement (7‑0)
• Adopt FY 2025‑26 Investment Policy Resolution No. 15,994 (7‑0)
• Extend meeting past 10:00 p.m. (6‑0‑1, one absent)
• Receive and file Consent Item L‑3 (no action required)
• No reportable actions from closed‑session employee evaluations

General

The meeting record states that there were no items requiring consideration, so no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider several approvals, including a six‑month amendment to a rental agreement with Big Truck Rental, LLC for refuse collection vehicles, a $1.075 M contract for a transit‑oriented development plan, a $820 K agreement for citywide print services, and a private parking ordinance. The council will also review and adopt resolutions for the Northshore at Mandalay Bay Community Facilities District and receive routine reports and minutes.

• Approve $1,226,541 amendment to Big Truck Rental agreement, extending total to $6,304,576 through June 30 2026
• Authorize up to $1,075,609 for Gruen Associates to prepare a Transit‑Oriented Development/High Quality Transit Corridor Specific Plan
• Approve $820,424.88 five‑year managed print, scan and copy services contract with Toshiba America Business Solutions
• Adopt resolutions modifying Community Facilities District No. 9 (Northshore at Mandalay Bay), including tax rate changes and bond limits
• Approve first reading of a private parking ordinance adding Division 3 to Article IV of Chapter 8 of the Oxnard City Code

The council approved the minutes from the June 3 meeting and authorized several agreements, including a $1,075,609 transit‑oriented development plan and a $1,226,541 amendment to a refuse‑vehicle rental contract. It also adopted resolutions modifying the Northshore at Mandalay Bay Community Facilities District, authorized downtown management district fees, and approved a private‑parking ordinance and a planning‑commission stipend. All actions were voted on, with most passing unanimously and one district‑modification resolution passing 6‑1.

• Approved June 3, 2025 council minutes (7‑0)
• Approved agreement with Gruen Associates for TOD/HQTC plan up to $1,075,609 (7‑0)
• Approved Sixth Amendment to Big Truck Rental agreement for $1,226,541, total not‑to‑exceed $6,304,576 (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolutions 15,990 and 15,991 modifying Community Facilities District No. 9, increasing special tax rates and bonded indebtedness (6‑1)
• Approved first reading and waiver of further reading of Private Parking Ordinance No. 3063 (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 15,992 authorizing assessment and collection of fees in the Downtown Management District for FY 2025‑26 (7‑0)
• Approved Planning Commission Stipend ordinance, Resolution 15,993 establishing $150 per meeting compensation and $26,250 FY 2025‑26 appropriation (6‑1)
• Approved five‑year Toshiba America Business Solutions managed‑print agreement for $820,424.88 (vote not recorded in council minutes)

General

The Oxnard Housing Authority regular meeting on June 26, 2025 reported that there were no items requiring consideration. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting concluded without any substantive decisions.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will consider a draft program allowing residents to donate benches and trees to city parks. The draft outlines costs, maintenance terms, and approval processes for these donations.

• Draft Park Donation Program for benches and trees
• Standard bench cost: $2,000
• Standard tree cost: $1,000
• Approval of April and May 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on Recreation Sports Programming

The commission approved the draft Park Donation Program, incorporating staff feedback on images, prices, and payment portals. The recommendation was adopted unanimously (4-0). The minutes from the April 23 and May 28 meetings were also approved unanimously (4-0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved draft Park Donation Program with edits (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 23 and May 28 meetings (4-0)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Oxnard Finance and Governance Committee will consider two main items: recommending approval of an investment policy and delegation for the Housing Authority, and recommending authorization of up to $55 million in Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. These recommendations will go to the City Council and the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners respectively.

• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2025 regular meeting
• Resolution approving investment policy and portfolio guidelines for the Housing Authority, delegating authority to the Housing Finance Officer for FY2025-26
• Resolution authorizing issuance of up to $55,000,000 in 2025 Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds

The Finance and Governance Committee approved the minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting. It recommended that the Housing Authority adopt an investment policy and delegate authority to the Housing Finance Officer for FY 2025‑2026. It also recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing issuance of wastewater revenue refunding bonds not to exceed $55,000,000. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Housing Authority adopt investment policy and delegate authority (3-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize issuance of wastewater bonds up to $55,000,000 (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will consider recommending City Council approval of four contracts: a $1.25M temporary labor agreement for the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station, a $860K backflow equipment purchase order with Astra Backflow, a $660K landscape pest control contract with Cragoe Pest Services, and a $555K asphalt repair project with BSN Construction. The committee will also approve minutes from May 27 and June 10, 2025 meetings.

• Agreement with Pirate Staffing for temporary labor at Del Norte Recycling, up to $1,250,000 over five years
• Annual purchase order with Astra Backflow for backflow equipment, up to $860,000 over five years
• Agreement with Cragoe Pest Services for landscape pest control at parks and city areas, up to $660,000 over five years
• Agreement with BSN Construction for asphalt repairs in multiple neighborhoods, $555,245 total with contingency

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the minutes from the May 27 and June 10 meetings. It also approved four contracts: an $860,000 backflow equipment purchase, a $1,250,000 temporary labor agreement for the Del Norte Recycling and Transfer Station, a $660,000 landscape pest‑control services contract, and a $555,245 asphalt repair project. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved May 27 and June 10 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved annual backflow equipment purchase up to $860,000 (3-0)
• Approved temporary labor services contract up to $1,250,000 for Del Norte Recycling (3-0)
• Approved landscape pest‑control services contract up to $660,000 (3-0)
• Approved asphalt repairs project with total not to exceed $555,245 (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Economic Development Committee is reviewing three proposed ordinances: adding Article XXVIII to Chapter 7 regulating city skateboard parks; adding Article XXVII prohibiting nitrous oxide; and amending Article III regarding disposal of confiscated, impounded, and unclaimed property. The committee will make recommendations to the City Council. It will also consider approving minutes from three prior meetings.

• Proposed ordinance regulating city skateboard parks (Article XXVIII to Chapter 7)
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting nitrous oxide (Article XXVII to Chapter 7)
• Proposed ordinance amending rules for disposal of confiscated, impounded, and unclaimed property (Article III of Chapter 7)
• Approval of minutes from May 13, May 27, and June 10, 2025 regular meetings

The committee approved the minutes of the May 13, May 27 and June 10, 2025 meetings. It also approved recommendations that the City Council introduce three ordinances—regulating city skateboard parks, prohibiting nitrous oxide, and disposing of confiscated, impounded and unclaimed property—by title only and waiving further reading. All motions passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved minutes of May 13, May 27 and June 10, 2025 meetings (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to introduce skateboard parks ordinance (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to introduce nitrous oxide prohibition ordinance (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to introduce disposal of confiscated property ordinance (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss designating fire hazard severity zones and reviewing several contract amendments. The body is also considering a resolution to levy assessments for the Waterways Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

• Ordinance No. 3062 to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Contract increase of $971,100 with InfoSend, Inc. for utility bill and tax form services (total not to exceed $1,967,634)
• Contract increase of $70,000 with TG Consulting Services (total not to exceed $360,937.50)
• Agreement with ehs International Inc. for safety training services not to exceed $1,550,000
• Public hearing on FY 2025-26 assessments for the Waterways Maintenance District

The Oxnard City Council appointed Velia V. Soto to the Cultural Arts Commission (7‑0). It approved the agreement with Vida Newspaper for legal notices (vote not recorded but moved as a consent item). The council adopted Resolution No. 15,873 to levy assessments in the Waterways Maintenance District (6‑1) and Resolution No. 15,874 for Landscape Maintenance Districts, including fund transfers (Recommendation 2 6‑1; Recommendations 3‑4 7‑0). The meeting was extended past 10 p.m. (7‑0).

• Approved appointment of Velia V. Soto to Cultural Arts Commission (7‑0)
• Approved agreement with Vida Newspaper for legal notices (consent item)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,873 for Waterways Maintenance District assessment (6‑1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,874 for Landscape Maintenance Districts – fund contributions and transfers (Rec 2 6‑1; Rec 3‑4 7‑0)
• Approved Information/Consent items K‑1, K‑3, K‑4, K‑2, K‑6 (votes 7‑0, 7‑0, 6‑1, 7‑0, 7‑0)
• Moved to continue meeting past 10 p.m. (7‑0)

General

The meeting notes state that there were no items requiring consideration on this date, so no regular meeting was held. Consequently, no actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will meet to receive updates on subcommittees and discuss the agenda for the next General Membership meeting. The meeting will be held in person at City Council Chambers or remotely via Zoom.

• Approval of April 9, 2025 minutes
• Receive update on INCO Subcommittees
• Discuss and set agenda for next General Membership meeting
• Public comments on agenda items (3 minutes max per person)
• Consideration of Teleconference Participation pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449

The board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It scheduled the next General Membership meeting for July 9, 2025 at 6 p.m., following the next Executive Board meeting. The agenda will include National Night Out information, a traffic engineering presentation on speed humps, a report on Sea View Estates soil vapors, and a vote on INCO participation in the Christmas Parade.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduled General Membership meeting for July 9, 2025 at 6 p.m.
• Set agenda topics: National Night Out, speed humps program, Sea View Estates soil vapors, Christmas Parade participation

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will approve the minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting. It will receive and file a presentation on pet therapy for seniors by the nonprofit Love on a Leash, and a report from the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. The commission will also discuss several ad‑hoc committee reports covering the Cyber Seniors program, signage locations for senior facilities at the South Oxnard Center, standardized senior‑housing questions, and a health‑presentation evaluation form.

• Approve minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting
• Receive and file presentation by Laura Lindsay with Love on a Leash (pet therapy for seniors)
• Receive and file report by Commissioner Sweetland on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
• Discuss progress of the Cyber Seniors program (Ad‑Hoc Committee report)
• Discuss potential signage locations for Senior Services facilities at the South Oxnard Center

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. They formally received and filed the senior services program report and several ad‑hoc committee reports on technology education, center signage, senior housing list, and monthly health presentations. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 unanimous vote.

• Approved May 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received Senior Services Programs and Events report (filed)
• Received Technology Education ad‑hoc committee report
• Received Center Signage and Accessibility ad‑hoc committee report
• Received Creation of Senior Housing List ad‑hoc committee report
• Received Monthly Health Presentation ad‑hoc committee report
• Adjourned meeting (4-0 unanimous)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee will make recommendations to the City Council on three contract items: amendments to agreements with TG Consulting Services and InfoSend, Inc., and a new agreement with Toshiba America Business Solutions. A consent item to approve prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda. The committee's recommendations, if approved, would authorize increased spending and extended contract terms.

• Third Amendment to TG Consulting Services agreement: increase by $70,000 to $360,937.50, extend to Nov 30, 2025 for Tyler EPL Licensing Module implementation
• First Amendment to InfoSend, Inc. agreement: increase by $971,100 to $1,967,634, extend to June 30, 2027 for utility bill and business tax form printing/mailing
• New agreement with Toshiba America Business Solutions: five-year citywide managed print/scan/copy services for $745,840.80 plus $74,584.08 contingency, total $820,424.88

The Finance & Governance Committee approved the minutes of the May 27, 2025 meeting (3‑0). It recommended and approved a $70,000 amendment to the TG Consulting Services agreement, raising the total to $360,937.50 (2‑1). It also approved a $971,100 amendment to the InfoSend printing contract, raising the total to $1,967,634 (3‑0). Finally, it approved a five‑year Toshiba managed‑print services agreement for $820,424.88 (3‑0).

• Approved May 27 minutes (3-0)
• Approved TG Consulting amendment to $360,937.50 (2-1)
• Approved InfoSend amendment to $1,967,634 (3-0)
• Approved Toshiba services agreement for $820,424.88 (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee reported that there were no agenda items requiring consideration on June 10, 2025, so no actions were taken or votes recorded.

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development Committee will approve the minutes from the May 13 and 27, 2025 meetings. It will consider a one‑year operating agreement with Mercy House for the Oxnard Navigation Center, authorizing up to $3,355,407.75 for shelter and navigation services in fiscal year 2025‑2026. It will also consider a two‑year agreement with Gruen Associates to prepare a Transit‑Oriented Development/High Quality Transit Corridor Specific Plan, authorizing up to $1,075,609.

• Approve minutes from May 13 and 27, 2025
• Approve Mercy House operating agreement for Oxnard Navigation Center, up to $3,355,407.75
• Approve Gruen Associates agreement for TOD/HQTC Specific Plan, up to $1,075,609

The committee reported that there were no items requiring consideration on June 10, 2025, so no regular meeting was held and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will determine if the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program update conforms to the 2030 General Plan. The body will also consider several land-use permits for apartment and industrial developments.

• Mid-Cycle Update to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fiscal Years 2025-2029
• Albany Apartments: 20-unit complex at 2929-2931 Albany Drive
• Sturgis Business Park: Subdivision of 3.215-acre lot into 22 industrial condominium lots at 2360, 2362, & 2364 Sturgis Road
• Pantoja Trucking Facility: Special Use Permit for 0.77 acre truck parking at 210 and 320 East Hueneme Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 3 and May 1, 2025

The commission approved the April and May 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution 2025‑11 confirming the FY 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program update complies with the General Plan and Coastal policies. It approved the Albany Apartments project, granting CEQA exemption and adopting Resolutions 2025‑13 and 2025‑12 for the parcel map and special‑use/density‑bonus permits. It also approved the Sturgis Business Park project, granting CEQA exemption and adopting Resolutions 2025‑14 and 2025‑15 for the tentative parcel map and special‑use permit.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (vote 4:0:1:0:0)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (vote 4:0:1:0:0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑11 confirming CIP FY 2025‑2029 is not a CEQA project (vote 4:0:1:0:0)
• Found Albany Apartments project CEQA‑exempt and adopted Resolution 2025‑13 (parcel map) and Resolution 2025‑12 (special‑use & density‑bonus permits) (vote 4:0:1:0:0)
• Amended Albany Apartments conditions to require vegetation cover and noise‑impact disclosure (vote 4:0:1:0:0)
• Found Sturgis Business Park project CEQA‑exempt and adopted Resolution 2025‑14 (tentative parcel map) and Resolution 2025‑15 (special‑use permit) (vote 4:0:1:0:0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission will hear an update on restoring the 'History of La Colonia' mural at Colonia Park, a 70-foot mural installed in the late 1990s. They will also receive a presentation from the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association on upcoming arts events and discuss participating in city events with an information booth. Additionally, the Commission will set meeting schedules for two ad-hoc committees: the Future Public Art Project Research Committee and the Artist and Mural Registry Promotion Committee.

• Update on restoration of 70-foot 'History of La Colonia' mural at Colonia Park, originally installed in late 1990s by youth under artist Judy Suzuki
• Presentation from Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association on their upcoming arts events and programs
• Discussion of city events where the Commission could host a cultural arts information booth
• Setting meeting schedules for the Future Public Art Project Research Committee and the Artist and Mural Registry Promotion Committee
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2025 meeting

The Cultural Arts Commission decided to postpone the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association presentation until July. It will receive an update on mural restorations on city property and will review city events to determine where to place a cultural arts information booth. The commission also assigned members to schedule meetings for two ad‑hoc committees and report back.

• Postponed DOLA presentation to July
• Will receive update on mural restorations on city property
• Will review city events and fill availability for a cultural arts booth
• Vice Chair Concordia and Commissioner Torres to meet on Future Public Art Project Research and report back
• Chair Lopez and Commissioner Diaz to meet on Artist and Mural Registry Promotion and report back

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter‑Neighborhood Council Organization will conduct roll call, approve the previous meeting minutes, and open a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. The council will then receive a presentation from Mayra Tamayo of the Ventura County Health Care Agency on the Healthy Homes program, followed by a Q&A. Afterwards, an update on harbor water issues will be presented by the Channel Islands Neighborhood Council, also followed by a Q&A. No formal actions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Roll call and approval of minutes
• Public comments (15 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)
• Presentation on Healthy Homes Ventura County Program by Mayra Tamayo
• Presentation on Harbor Water Issues by Channel Islands Neighborhood Council

The Inter‑Neighborhood Council Organization met on June 4, 2025 and received a presentation on the Healthy Homes Ventura County program and an update on harbor water quality issues. Neighborhood chairs reported upcoming elections, cleanup activities, and project updates, while the executive board shared a forthcoming toxic plume report and website corrections. No votes, approvals, or formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council and Housing Authority will meet in closed session to discuss potential litigation. In open session, they will receive a presentation on vector control and consider several consent agenda items, including approval of $43.7 million in housing authority budgets for FY 2025-2026, acceptance of a $645,000 AmeriCorps grant, and first reading of an ordinance updating the Cultural Arts Commission's duties. The housing authority budgets include a combined projected deficit of $351,000 to be covered by unrestricted cash.

• Closed session on one sealed litigation case and one anticipated litigation case
• Presentation by Ventura County on the Vector Control program
• Approval of $7,795,322 Low Rent Public Housing budget and $35,921,457 Housing Choice Voucher budget for FY 2025-2026, with deficit funding of $201,272 and $149,715 respectively
• Acceptance of $645,000 federal AmeriCorps grant over three years for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
• First reading of ordinance amending Section 2-131 of the Oxnard City Code to update Cultural Arts Commission powers and duties

The Oxnard City Council unanimously directed the City Attorney to start litigation in a pending case. The Council approved an amendment to the County of Ventura animal‑safety services agreement and a $3,100,658.94 service‑level request for FY 2025‑26 (vote 6‑0‑1). It also approved a $645,000 AmeriCorps grant for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and adopted the first reading of Ordinance 3061 revising the Cultural Arts Commission’s powers.

• Unanimous vote (with Basua recused) to direct City Attorney to initiate litigation (Item C‑2)
• Approved amendment to animal services agreement and $3,100,658.94 service‑level request (vote 6‑0‑1)
• Approved $645,000 AmeriCorps grant with $71,688 local match (vote 7‑0)
• Approved appointment of two representatives to Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (vote 7‑0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 3061 amending Cultural Arts Commission powers (vote 7‑0)
• Approved and filed accounting and financial risk assessment update (information item)
• Approved and filed City’s monthly investment report for April 2025 (information item)
• Closed public testimony portion of FY 2025‑26 budget hearing without objection

General

The Oxnard Housing Authority approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. It adopted Resolution No. 1,351 approving a $7,795,322 operating budget for the Low Rent Public Housing Program and authorized $201,272 of unrestricted cash to cover a deficit. It also adopted Resolution No. 1,352 approving a $35,921,457 operating budget for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and authorized $149,715 of unrestricted cash to cover a deficit. All motions passed unanimously, 8‑0.

• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1,351: $7,795,322 Low Rent Public Housing budget approved, $201,272 cash authorized (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1,352: $35,921,457 Section 8 Voucher program budget approved, $149,715 cash authorized (8-0)

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee will consider approving meeting minutes from October 2024 and April 2025. They will receive an update on the financial status of current Measure O projects, review the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and recommend adding one-time projects to the City Council, and receive the independent annual financial audit from Eadie & Payne, LLP.

• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2024 and April 24, 2025
• Update on financial status of current Measure O projects
• Recommendation to City Council to add proposed one-time projects into Measure O for FY 2025-26
• Receive and file independent audit opinion from Eadie & Payne, LLP on Measure O revenues and expenditures

The Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee received the FY 2025‑26 proposed budget update and voted to recommend that the City Council add the proposed one‑time projects into Measure O for FY 2025‑26. The motion was moved by Vice Chair Valdes, seconded by Commissioner Durias, and passed unanimously 6‑0. The committee also received and filed the financial status report and the independent annual financial report, with no further action required.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 Measure O budget recommendation (6-0 vote)
• Received and filed financial status report (no vote required)
• Received and filed independent annual financial report (no vote required)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission will approve minutes from the March 26 and April 23 meetings, hear public comments, receive updates on park projects and recreation programs, and discuss options for benches in Plaza Park to recommend to the City Council.

• Approve minutes of the March 26, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve minutes of the April 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Plaza Park bench discussion – consider options and recommend to City Council
• Park Donation Program – receive update on development of benches and trees
• Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee – receive update

The commission approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. Approval of the April 23, 2025 minutes was postponed until June. Commissioners voted 3‑0 to remove the benches surrounding the pagoda at Plaza Park and restore the pagoda and loose pavers. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Postponed approval of April 23, 2025 meeting minutes to June
• Approved removal of Plaza Park benches and restoration of pagoda (3-0 vote)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee is considering recommendations for the City Council regarding the FY 2025-26 investment policy and the delegation of investment authority. The body is also reviewing proposed assessments for the Waterways Maintenance District and special tax rates for eight Community Facility Districts.

• FY 2025-26 investment policy and delegation of authority to the City Chief Financial Officer
• Proposed FY 2025-26 assessments for the Waterways Maintenance District
• FY 2025-26 special tax rates for CFD No. 1 and 2 (Westport at Mandalay Bay)
• FY 2025-26 special tax rates for CFD No. 3 and 4 (Seabridge at Mandalay Bay)
• FY 2025-26 special tax rates for CFD No. 5 (Riverpark), No. 8 (Sakioka Farms Business Park), No. 9 (North Shore at Mandalay Bay), and No. 2000-3 (Oxnard Boulevard/Highway 101 Interchange)

The Finance and Governance Committee approved the minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting (3‑0). It adopted the FY 2025‑26 investment policy and delegated investment authority to the City Chief Financial Officer (2‑1). The committee recommended holding a public hearing and adopting a levy for the Waterways Maintenance District for FY 2025‑26 (2‑1). It also recommended adopting special tax rates for Community Facility Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 2000‑3 and authorizing an agreement with the Ventura County Auditor‑Controller (2‑1).

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted FY 2025-26 investment policy and delegated authority to CFO (2-1)
• Recommended public hearing and levy for Waterways Maintenance District FY 2025-26 (2-1)
• Recommended special tax rates for CFD 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,2000-3 and authorized agreement with Ventura County Auditor-Controller (2-1)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with an agenda consisting of procedural items including roll call, opening ceremonies, and a ceremonial presentation. The only substantive item is the presentation of Certificates of Commendation to Oxnard School District finalists in the Martin Luther King, Jr., César Chavez, and ESL Essay and Spelling Bee Competition. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to Oxnard School District finalists in the MLK, César Chavez, and ESL Essay and Spelling Bee Competition
• Meeting is a special session with only ceremonial and procedural items

The Oxnard City Council met in a special session on May 27, 2025. A moment of silence honored former Mayor Thomas E. Holden, who died on May 26, 2025. Mayor Luis A. Me Arthur presented certificates of commendation to Oxnard School District students. The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will consider recommending that the City Council approve a $1.55 million agreement with ehs International Inc. for safety training services over a potential five-year term. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from its April 22 and May 13 meetings.

• Recommendation to authorize a contract with ehs International Inc. for safety training services, not to exceed $1,550,000 over one year with four optional one-year renewals.
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 22, 2025 and May 13, 2025.
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda.
• Committee may discuss items for future agendas.

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the minutes from the April 22 and May 13, 2025 meetings by a 3‑0 vote. It also voted 3‑0 to recommend that the City Council authorize Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur to execute an agreement with ehs International Inc. for safety‑training services up to $1,550,000 for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year.

• Approved April 22 and May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $1,550,000 safety‑training agreement with ehs International Inc. (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee reported that there were no items requiring consideration on May 27, 2025. Consequently, no regular meeting was held and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission and four other advisory bodies (Community Relations Commission, Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee, Parks Recreation and Community Services Commission, and Senior Services Commission) will hold a joint special meeting for a training session. The training, conducted by the City Attorney's Office, covers the Brown Act, bylaws, and commission powers and duties. No other business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Training by City Attorney's Office on Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties for five commissions/committees

General

This is a special joint meeting of five city commissions and committees. The only substantive item is a training session on the Brown Act, bylaws, and powers and duties presented by the City Attorney's Office. There are no other action items or public hearings on the agenda.

• Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties Training by the City Attorney's Office for five commissions and committees

The City Attorney’s Office delivered Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties training to the Community Relations Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, and Senior Services Commission. The commission recorded that the training was received. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Training on Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties received by listed commissions
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Community Relations Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, and Senior Services Commission will jointly receive a training from the City Attorney’s Office on the Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties. No other substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties training by City Attorney’s Office for five commissions/committees

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will receive a training on the Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties from the City Attorney's Office. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is limited to this training and procedural items.

• Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties training by City Attorney’s Office

The Senior Services Commission approved that the City Attorney’s Office provide Brown Act, bylaws, and powers & duties training to six commissions, and the training was received. Later, Commissioner Montgomery moved to adjourn, Calderon seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

• Training on Brown Act, bylaws, and powers & duties received (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (5-0)

City Council

This meeting includes a closed session on labor negotiations and a consent agenda with several key items. The City Council will consider adopting a just cause eviction and tenant protections ordinance (Ordinance 3058), approving after-school program agreements with Oxnard School District ($4.47M) and Hueneme Elementary School District ($7.41M), adopting ordinances to reduce Library Board membership and amend the CalPERS contract, and approving a five-year financial audit contract ($1.22M). A resolution commending Fire Marshal Stephen McNaughten is also on the consent agenda.

• Adoption of Ordinance 3058 amending just cause evictions and tenant protections
• Agreement with Oxnard School District: up to $4,470,000 for After-School Education and Safety Program
• Agreement with Hueneme Elementary School District: $7,408,328 for three-year ASES program at ten schools
• Ordinance 3059 reducing Library Board membership from seven to five members
• Five-year audit agreement with Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP for $1,219,895

The council adopted Ordinance No. 3058 establishing just‑cause eviction protections. It approved a $711,443.62 agreement with Southern California Edison for electrical work at the Water Resource Recovery Facility. The council also adopted Resolution No. 15,865 for the FY 2025‑26 SB1 road project list and approved several Information/Consent items by vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3058 on Just Cause Evictions and Tenant Protections
• Approved $711,443.62 agreement with Southern California Edison for electrical infrastructure at the Water Resource Recovery Facility
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,865 to adopt FY 2025‑26 SB1 project list
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,866 to approve Sewer System Management Plan Update
• Approved Information/Consent items K‑1, K‑4, K‑7, K‑9, K‑11, K‑12 (7‑0)
• Approved Information/Consent items K‑2 and K‑3 (6‑0‑1, Mayor Pro Tem Teran recused)
• Approved Information/Consent item K‑5 (7‑0)
• Approved Information/Consent item K‑8 (6‑1, Councilman Starr voted no)

General

The Community Relations Commission will receive a presentation from Housing Assistant Director Albert Ramirez on efforts to combat housing discrimination. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025, and vote to create two ad-hoc committees: one for the 2025 annual report and one for the Community Recognition Awards, both set to sunset on October 6, 2025.

• Presentation on Housing Department's efforts to combat housing discrimination by Albert Ramirez
• Election of 2025 Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Creation of 2025 Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee (sunset Oct 6, 2025)
• Creation of 2025 Community Recognition Awards Ad-Hoc Committee (sunset Oct 6, 2025)

The Community Relations Commission approved the April 21 minutes (3‑0). Commissioners elected Khalilah Durias as Chair and Cynthia Gonzalez as Vice‑Chair for 2025 (5‑0). The commission also created an Annual Report ad‑hoc committee and a Community Recognition Awards ad‑hoc committee, each approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved April 21 minutes (3‑0)
• Elected Khalilah Durias as Chair (5‑0)
• Elected Cynthia Gonzalez as Vice‑Chair (5‑0)
• Created 2025 Annual Report ad‑hoc committee (5‑0)
• Created 2025 Community Recognition Awards ad‑hoc committee (5‑0)

Community Workshop

The City of Oxnard will hold a virtual community workshop on May 19, 2025, where applicants will present two development proposals. No decisions will be made at this meeting; it is for public information and comment. Residents may submit spoken or emailed comments, which will become part of the legislative record.

• Esplanade T‑Mobile Wireless Facility – special use permit (24‑530‑06) for a 450‑sq‑ft lease area on a 4.10‑acre site at 600 East Esplanade Drive, within the General Commercial Planned Development (C‑2‑PD) zone.
• Hendrickson Tri‑Plex – planning and zoning permits (24‑400‑03, 24‑300‑04) for a three‑story, 5,661‑sq‑ft residential condominium on a 7,405‑sq‑ft lot at 5201 Driftwood Way, within the Multiple Family Coastal Medium Density (R‑3‑C) zone.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will discuss and set the agenda for the upcoming INCO General Membership meeting, receive an update on INCO Subcommittees, and consider approval of minutes from April 9, 2025. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Discussion and agenda setting for the next INCO General Membership meeting
• Update on INCO Subcommittees
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025
• Public comments (15 minutes total, 3 minutes per person)

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will receive and discuss several ad hoc committee reports, including a proposal for standardized questions to gather information on senior housing in Oxnard. The meeting includes a presentation on the Cyber Seniors technology program at Wilson and South Oxnard centers. No major decisions or votes are scheduled; items are largely informational.

• Presentation by Christine Calderon Caruso with Cyber Seniors on the technology program at Wilson and South Oxnard centers
• Ad Hoc Committee report on creating standardized questions for gathering senior housing information in Oxnard
• Ad Hoc Committee report on possible signage for Senior Services facilities at the South Oxnard Center
• Ad Hoc Committee report on monthly health presentation speakers and evaluation form
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. Several committee reports were received, including updates on the Cyber Seniors program, center signage, monthly health presentations, and an annual report presentation. No action was taken on the senior housing list report. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received Ad‑Hoc Committee report on Technology Education Goal
• Received Ad‑Hoc Committee report on Center Signage and Accessibility Goal
• Received Ad‑Hoc Committee report on Monthly Health Presentation Goal
• Received Ad‑Hoc Committee report on Developing an Annual Report
• No action taken on Ad‑Hoc Committee report on Creation of Senior Housing List Goal
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee will discuss and recommend actions on several fiscal matters, including a $1,219,895 five-year audit agreement with Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP. They will also consider resolutions to levy assessments for Landscape Maintenance Districts and the Mandalay Beach Maintenance District for FY 2025-26, and approve operating budgets for the Housing Authority's Low Rent Public Housing ($7.8M) and Section 8 programs ($35.9M). Consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Five-year audit contract with Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP for $1,219,895 for FY 2024-25 through 2028-29
• Initiation of proceedings to levy assessments for Landscape Maintenance Districts FY 2025-26, including a $55,401.45 General Fund contribution to LMD-49 and $30,902.20 reserve distribution from LMD-54
• Resolution to levy special tax assessment for Mandalay Beach Maintenance District with a public hearing set for June 3, 2025
• Modification of Community Facilities District No. 9 (Northshore at Mandalay Bay) to increase special tax rates and maximum bonded indebtedness
• Approval of $7,795,322 operating budget for Low Rent Public Housing and $35,921,457 for Housing Choice Voucher Program, both using unrestricted cash to cover deficits

The Finance & Governance Committee approved the April 22 minutes and accepted a finance risk assessment update. It recommended several district levy actions, a public hearing for Mandalay Beach, and modifications to Community Facilities District No. 9. The committee also approved the Housing Authority’s FY 2025‑26 operating budgets for Low‑Rent Public Housing ($7.8 M) and Section 8 vouchers ($35.9 M), and a five‑year, $1.22 M audit contract with Macias Gini & O’Connell. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved April 22 minutes (3-0)
• Approved finance risk assessment update (3-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Landscape Maintenance District levy resolutions and fund transfers (2-1)
• Recommended public hearing June 3 and levy resolution for Mandalay Beach (2-1)
• Recommended modifications to Community Facilities District No. 9 (2-1)
• Approved Low‑Rent Public Housing FY 2025‑26 budget $7,795,322 and $201,272 cash (3-0)
• Approved Section 8 voucher FY 2025‑26 budget $35,921,457 and $149,715 cash (3-0)
• Approved five‑year audit agreement $1,219,895 with Macias Gini & O’Connell (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee did not hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2025 because there were no items requiring consideration. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee is discussing a proposed private parking ordinance that would add new parking regulations to the city code. It will also consider acquiring two unimproved lots on Cypress Road for $0 and recommending approval of after-school program agreements totaling over $11.8 million with the Hueneme and Oxnard school districts. Additionally, the committee will review an ordinance revising the Cultural Arts Commission's duties.

• Discussion of Private Parking Ordinance adding Division 3 to Article IV, Chapter 8 of Oxnard City Code
• Acquisition of unimproved real property at 5230 & 5208 Cypress Road for $0 with $30,000 budget for transaction fees and due diligence
• Partnership agreement with Hueneme Elementary School District for $7,408,328 to provide after-school services at 10 schools over FY 25-26 through FY 27-28
• Agreement with Oxnard School District not to exceed $4,470,000 for after-school program with $130,000 city match of in-kind services
• Ordinance to revise Section 2-131 of Oxnard City Code on the Cultural Arts Commission powers and duties

The committee approved the minutes from the March 25, April 8, and April 22, 2025 meetings. It recommended the City Council adopt a Private Parking Ordinance adding sections 8-61.1 to 8-61.11. It also recommended approval of two after‑school education and safety agreements, one with Hueneme Elementary School District for $7,408,328 and another with Oxnard School District for up to $4,470,000 plus a $130,000 in‑kind match. Finally, it recommended adopting an ordinance revising the Cultural Arts Commission powers.

• Approved March 25, April 8, and April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended adoption of Private Parking Ordinance (sections 8-61.1‑8-61.11) (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Hueneme After School Education Safety Agreement to receive $7,408,328 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Oxnard After School Education Safety Agreement to receive up to $4,470,000 with $130,000 in‑kind match (3-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt ordinance revising Section 2-131 of the Cultural Arts Commission (3-0)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to hear from legal counsel about an existing litigation matter filed under seal and a possible new case. Council members will discuss the status of the current case and consider whether to intervene in the anticipated litigation. No decisions are indicated in the agenda; the item is for information and discussion.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on existing sealed litigation (Gov’t Code §54956.9(d)(1))
• Discussion of anticipated litigation and possible city intervention (Gov’t Code §54956.9(d)(4))

The May 12, 2025 Oxnard City Council meeting consisted of roll call, agenda posting confirmation, and a brief closed‑session discussion of pending litigation. The City Attorney reported no reportable actions from the closed session. The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m. with no further business.

Community Development Director Hearing

The Community Development Director will consider a request to construct a three-story apartment building. The proposal includes a density bonus to increase the unit count from 12 to 23 and a lot merger of two properties.

• Sandhu Apartment: Request for 31,636 square foot building with 23 units (5 affordable) at 1227 and 1239 South C Street
• Density Bonus Permit to increase maximum units from 12 to 23
• Lot Line Adjustment/Merger to create a 0.99-acre project parcel
• Request to waive or modify standards for building height, open space, balcony size, lawn area, and interior yard space
• Recommendation to find the project exempt from CEQA environmental review

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve the April 16, 2025 special‑meeting minutes, receive a report on the 2025 Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month activities, and discuss ways to increase awareness of the city’s Artist and Mural Registries. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve minutes of the April 16, 2025 special meeting
• Receive a report on 2025 Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month activities
• Discuss outreach to enhance awareness of the Artist and Mural Registries
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Commissioner comments (brief reports, no action taken)

The commission discussed ways to raise awareness of the City’s Artist and Mural Registries and assigned the ad‑hoc Outreach Committee, chaired by Teo Lopez with Commissioner Sandra Diaz, to lead those efforts. The commission also received a report on the 2025 Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month activities. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m. after a motion to adjourn.

• Assigned Ad hoc Outreach Committee (Chair Teo Lopez, Commissioner Sandra Diaz) to enhance registry awareness
• Received 2025 Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month activities report
• Motion to adjourn adopted; meeting ended at 5:38 p.m.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization will receive a presentation from Mercy House on the Casa de Carmen Oxnard Navigation Center, followed by Q&A. The meeting also includes approval of April minutes, public comments, and neighborhood chair reports — no binding votes are scheduled.

• Presentation from Mercy House on the Casa de Carmen Oxnard Navigation Center
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025 meeting
• Public comments up to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
• Neighborhood chair and executive board reports (no action taken)
• Meeting accessible via Zoom with teleconference authorization under AB 2449

The council approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting after correcting the agenda date from April 2 to April 9. The motion was made by Lissa Hewitt and seconded by Alfonso Arroyo. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (date corrected) – motion by Lissa Hewitt, seconded by Alfonso Arroyo

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider several information/consent items, including adopting a Section 115 Trust for OPEB and pension liabilities and approving amendments to credit card service agreements. The council will also receive reports, appoint a citizen to the Cultural Arts Commission, and hold a public hearing on regional housing plans.

• Adopt a resolution establishing a Section 115 Trust for OPEB and pension liabilities
• Approve a third amendment to the Paymentus credit card merchant services agreement, increasing the contract to $1,783,720
• Approve a five‑year credit card services agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
• Approve a contract with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for a Biosolids Master Plan, up to $423,422
• Appointment of Jose Cano to the Cultural Arts Commission representing District 4

The council approved several financial and planning actions, including adopting a Section 115 trust for OPEB and pension liabilities, approving a $702,000 amendment to the Paymentus credit‑card services contract, and authorizing a $423,422 biosolids master plan agreement. It also appointed Jose Cano to the Cultural Arts Commission and adopted resolutions to approve the Ventura County regional housing plan and to deny an appeal of the Pointe Apartments project. All motions passed unanimously where votes were recorded.

• Appointed Jose Cano to the Cultural Arts Commission (vote 7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,861 establishing a Section 115 Trust for OPEB and pension liabilities
• Approved Third Amendment to Paymentus credit‑card services contract, increasing total to $1,783,720
• Approved five‑year credit‑card services agreement with Tyler Technologies
• Approved Biosolids Master Plan agreement with Carollo Engineers, up to $423,422
• Approved public‑hearing actions and adoption of Ventura County regional housing plan and HUD annual action plan (vote 7‑0)
• Denied the appeal of The Pointe Apartments project, upholding the Planning Commission decision
• Filed the FY 2023‑24 Downtown Management District annual report (no action required)

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission will review the Mid‑Cycle Update to the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025‑2029 and adopt a resolution confirming its conformity with the 2030 General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan. It will also consider two special‑use wireless permits: AT&T’s 50‑ft mono‑eucalyptus facility at 921 Ventura Boulevard and Verizon’s 100‑ft mono‑eucalyptus tower at 511 Buena Vista Avenue, both seeking CEQA exemptions. Recommendations from city staff will be presented for each item.

• Mid‑Cycle Update to Capital Improvement Program (FY 2025‑2029) – adopt resolution confirming conformance with 2030 General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan
• AT&T Mono‑Eucalyptus Wireless Facility – Planning and Zoning Permit No. 24‑530‑04 at 921 Ventura Boulevard, 50‑ft height request, CEQA exemption
• Verizon Mono‑Eucalyptus Tower – Planning and Zoning Permit No. 24‑530‑02 at 511 Buena Vista Avenue, 100‑ft height request, CEQA exemption

The commission voted 4‑0‑1‑0‑0 to continue the 2030 General Plan and Local Coastal Plan conformity review for the FY 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program to the June 5 hearing. It also approved AT&T’s Special Use Permit No. 24‑530‑04 and Verizon’s Special Use Permit No. 24‑530‑02, finding both projects exempt from CEQA, each by a 4‑0‑1‑0‑0 vote. The May 15, 2025 meeting was cancelled because a quorum could not be reached.

• Continued 2030 General Plan & Local Coastal Plan conformity review for CIP FY 2025‑2029 to June 5 (vote 4‑0‑1‑0‑0)
• Approved AT&T Mono‑Eucalyptus Wireless Facility Permit No. 24‑530‑04, CEQA exempt (vote 4‑0‑1‑0‑0)
• Approved Verizon Mono‑Eucalyptus Tower Permit No. 24‑530‑02, CEQA exempt (vote 4‑0‑1‑0‑0)
• Cancelled May 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Oxnard City Council and Housing Authority meet in closed session at 5 PM followed by a regular meeting at 6 PM. The council will consider appointing a voting delegate to SCAG, making appointments to citizen advisory groups, and approving several consent agenda items including contracts for professional services, a housing remodeling project, and a dump truck purchase. The agenda also includes a ceremonial presentation and public comment periods.

• Appoint Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur as voting delegate to SCAG General Assembly
• Appoint Dan Pinedo and Anna Marie Cabrera to Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee
• Approve $307,138.71 housing remodeling agreement with Mackone Development at 201 South D Street
• Approve purchase order up to $300,000 for a 2026 dump truck for streets maintenance
• Approve three on-call professional engineering services agreements totaling $2.25 million (Agreements 32500432, 32500438, 32500439)

The Oxnard City Council approved three ordinances that rezone the Teal Club area for light manufacturing and related development. It also authorized budget items, contracts for public‑works equipment and services, and made several appointments. All actions were recorded as approved by the council.

• Adopted Ordinances No. 3054, 3055, and 3056 for the Teal Club Specific Plan (zoning)
• Approved $112,000 in the FY 25‑26 budget for the Special Event Support Program
• Authorized a purchase order up to $300,000 for a 2026 10‑ton dump truck for streets maintenance
• Approved $332,540 for roof replacement and interior abatement at La Colonia Youth Boxing Gym
• Approved three on‑call professional environmental services agreements, each not to exceed $500,000
• Approved three on‑call professional engineering services agreements, each not to exceed $750,000
• Appointed Mayor Luis A. McArthur as the city’s voting delegate to the SCAG General Assembly
• Appointed Dan Pinedo and Anna Marie Cabrera to the Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee

General

The board approved the regular meeting minutes from April 15, 2025. It also approved a firm‑fixed‑price contract for $307,138.71 with Mackone Development to remodel the driveway, walkways, roof and decks at 201 South D Street. The information/consent agenda items were approved unanimously. No public comment was received and the meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Historical Remodeling Project at 201 South D Street, $307,138.71 contract (8-0)
• Approved Information/Consent items K‑1 and K‑2 (8-0)

General

The Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and receive a report on current Measure O projects. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term
• Report on status and accomplishments of current Measure O projects
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee appointed Commissioner Ronald Arruejo as Chair for a one‑year term, with a 3‑2 vote. The committee also appointed Commissioner Noemi Valdez as Vice Chair for a one‑year term, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The committee received and filed the status report on current Measure O projects. No further business was taken and the meeting adjourned.

• Appointed Ronald Arruejo Chair (vote 3-2)
• Appointed Noemi Valdez Vice Chair (vote 5-0)
• Filed Measure O projects status report (no vote)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will vote on a formal recommendation to the Oxnard City Council to establish a City-operated soccer league for youth and adults. The commission will also discuss creating an Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee and receive updates on the Park Donation Program, park projects, and recreation events.

• City of Oxnard Soccer League Proposal — recommendation to City Council to establish youth and adult leagues
• Creation of Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee with sunset date June 25, 2025
• Park Donation Program update for amenities like benches and trees (sunset August 27, 2025)
• Parks Division updates on current park projects and completion dates
• Recreation and Community Services Division updates on upcoming events and programs

The commission approved a recommendation urging the City Council to consider establishing city‑operated youth and adult soccer leagues. It voted to create an Annual Report Ad‑Hoc Committee, assigning Chair Angela Whitecomb and Commissioner Joe Garcia as members, with a sunset date of June 25 2025. The March 26, 2025 meeting minutes will be reviewed for approval at the May meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Motion to approve recommendation for City Council to consider city‑operated soccer leagues (motion made and seconded)
• Assigned Chair Angela Whitecomb and Commissioner Joe Garcia to Annual Report Ad‑Hoc Committee (no objections)
• Set March 26, 2025 minutes to be reviewed for approval at May meeting

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee will receive updates on the Financial Corrective Action Plan and the 2024 Single Audit Report, and consider recommending approval of a $702,000 amendment to the Paymentus credit card merchant services contract, a new five-year agreement with Tyler Technologies for credit card services, and a resolution establishing a Section 115 Trust for OPEB and pension liabilities.

• Third Amendment with Paymentus (9046-20-CT): extend term to Dec 31, 2027, increase by $702,000 to $1,783,720
• Five-year agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (A-8584) for credit card merchant services
• Resolution to establish Section 115 Trust for OPEB and pension liabilities
• Update on Financial Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for closing past audit findings
• 2024 Single Audit Report from Eadie + Payne

The Finance and Governance Committee approved the minutes of the March 11 and April 8, 2025 meetings and accepted the 2024 Single Audit Report to forward to City Council. It also approved an update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan, recommended a $702,000 increase to the Paymentus credit‑card services contract, and a five‑year agreement with Tyler Technologies. Finally, the committee adopted a resolution establishing a Section 115 trust for OPEB and pension liabilities. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved minutes of March 11 and April 8, 2025 meetings (3‑0)
• Approved receipt of 2024 Single Audit Report and forwarding to City Council (3‑0)
• Approved update on Financial Corrective Action Plan and forwarding to City Council (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to increase Paymentus contract by $702,000 to $1,783,720 (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation for five‑year credit‑card services agreement with Tyler Technologies (3‑0)
• Approved resolution establishing a Section 115 Trust for OPEB and pension liabilities (3‑0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will consider recommending City Council approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account project list and a mid-cycle update to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2025-2029). The CIP update includes new appropriations of $1,300,000 for the Five Points Intersection Improvements and Elevator Modernization projects, plus a $201,375 transfer.

• Recommend adopting the FY 2025-26 SB1 RMRA project list for street maintenance
• Approve $1,050,000 from Fund 735 for Elevator Modernization Project C2602
• Approve $250,000 from Fund 350 for Five Points Intersection Improvements Project C2208
• Approve $201,375 transfer from General Fund to Elevator Modernization Project C2602
• Approve updates to the 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting. It recommended that the City Council adopt the FY 2025‑26 Senate Bill 1 road project list and authorize the City Manager to act. It also approved updates to the five‑year Capital Improvement Program, including $1,300,000 in budget appropriations and a $201,375 fund transfer, all with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt FY 2025‑26 SB1 project list and authorize City Manager (3-0)
• Approved adoption of updates to the 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program (3-0)
• Approved $1,300,000 budget appropriations: $250,000 for Five Points Intersection Improvements and $1,050,000 for Elevator Modernization (3-0)
• Approved $201,375 transfer from Cultural and Community Services General Fund to Elevator Modernization Project (3-0)
• Approved project budget unappropriations from various funds (3-0)
• Approved updates to the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee met on April 22, 2025, but reported that there were no items requiring consideration. Consequently, no decisions were made, approved, denied, or tabled.

Community Workshop

This community workshop presents a proposal to convert an existing commercial building at 155 South Hayes Avenue into a single-family residence with an Accessory Dwelling Unit and a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. No decisions are made at this workshop; it is an opportunity for the community to learn and provide input to the applicant.

• 155 South Hayes Residence: request to convert a 1,538 sq ft commercial building into a 551 sq ft home, a 520 sq ft ADU, and a 358 sq ft JADU on a 4,160 sq ft lot in the R-2 zone

General

The Community Relations Commission will approve minutes from the March 17 meeting, receive two reports—one on a forthcoming Fatherhood Summit and another on city code enforcement and gun‑violence restraining orders—and elect officers for 2025. It will also create two ad‑hoc committees for the annual report and community recognition awards, each set to sunset on October 6, 2025.

• Approve minutes of the March 17, 2025 meeting
• Receive and file presentation on the second Fatherhood Summit
• Receive and file City Attorney report on code enforcement and GVROs
• Elect 2025 Chair and Vice Chair of the Community Relations Commission
• Establish ad‑hoc committees for the 2025 annual report and community recognition awards

The commission approved the March 17 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. Three separate motions to postpone the election of officers and the formation of two ad‑hoc committees were each carried 3‑0, delaying those actions until the May 19 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 17 minutes (3-0)
• Tabled election of 2025 officers until May 19 (3-0)
• Tabled creation of 2025 Annual Report Ad‑Hoc Committee until May 19 (3-0)
• Tabled creation of 2025 Community Recognition Awards Ad‑Hoc Committee until May 19 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will elect a chair and vice chair for 2025, discuss a future project list for public art, and consider parameters for inviting local artists to present. The commission will also receive a report on Cultural and Community Services art programs. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Election of 2025 Commission Chair and Vice Chair to serve until January 2026
• Discussion of 2025 goal: developing a future project list for public art and forming an Ad Hoc Committee with sunset by September 2025
• Discussion of 2025 goal: inviting local artists and arts organizations to present at meetings
• Report on Cultural and Community Services Art Programs, including Mini Murals Project, Oxnard Arts Academy, and Public Art Trust
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2024 regular meeting

The Cultural Arts Commission voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Teo Lopez as Chair and Commissioner Paloma Concordia as Vice Chair for 2025‑2026. Commissioners approved the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to develop a future public‑art project list, with a sunset date of September 2025. The commission also approved parameters for inviting local artists and arts organizations to present at future meetings.

• Commissioner Teo Lopez elected Chair (unanimous 4‑0)
• Commissioner Paloma Concordia elected Vice Chair (unanimous 4‑0)
• Ad Hoc Committee created to develop future public‑art project list, sunset September 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Commissioner Eliza Torres and Vice Chair Paloma Concordia volunteered for the Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous 4‑0)
• Parameters for local artist and arts‑organization presentations approved (unanimous 4‑0)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will hold a public hearing on the Teal Club Specific Plan, which includes annexation, a general plan amendment, pre-zoning, a development agreement, and certification of an Environmental Impact Report for up to 990 residential units with 15% affordable housing. The council will also consider consent items including a $548,756.31 purchase of a material handler for the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station and an ordinance overhauling the city's purchasing system. Appointments to the Parks and Planning Commissions are scheduled, and several closed-session litigation items are listed.

• Teal Club Specific Plan public hearing: annexation, 990 units, 15% affordable, EIR certification
• Purchase order with Quinn Company for material handler: $548,756.31
• Ordinance No. 3053 repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 4 on purchasing and contracting
• Appointment of Abel Velasquez to Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission
• Appointment of John Barrick to Planning Commission

The council adopted Resolution 15,852 honoring Grant Dunne (7‑0) and appointed Abel Velasquez to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (7‑0). A motion to appoint John Barrick to the Planning Commission failed (3‑4). The council also approved consent items, including a $548,756.31 purchase order for a material handler and Ordinance No. 3053 updating the city’s purchasing code (both 7‑0). A public hearing on the Teal Club Specific Plan was held, after which testimony was closed.

• Adopted Resolution No. 15,852 commending Grant Dunne (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Abel Velasquez to Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (7‑0)
• Failed appointment of John Barrick to Planning Commission (3‑4)
• Approved purchase order with Quinn Company for $548,756.31 for a material handler (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3053 repealing and replacing Chapter 4 of the City Code (7‑0)
• Conducted public hearing on Teal Club Specific Plan (no vote recorded)
• Closed public testimony portion of the hearing (without objection)
• Extended meeting past 10:00 p.m. to continue action

General

The board approved the minutes from the March 4 and March 18, 2025 meetings with an 8‑0 vote. It also adopted Resolution No. 1,350, authorizing a $1,200,000 appropriation for a loan agreement with the City of Oxnard and a write‑off of related bad debt, also by an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of March 4 and March 18, 2025 (8‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1,350 authorizing $1.2 M loan agreement with City of Oxnard (8‑0)
• Authorized $1,200,000 appropriation from the Housing Authority’s Central Fund (8‑0)
• Authorized write‑off of bad debt tied to the 2020 Promissory Note (8‑0)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will meet to receive updates on subcommittees and determine the agenda for the next General Membership meeting.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 minutes
• Update and discussion regarding INCO Subcommittees
• Planning and agenda setting for the next INCO General Membership meeting

The board approved the previous meeting’s minutes and forwarded them to the next meeting. The board set the agenda and date for the next General Membership meeting, scheduled for May 7, 2025, and listed potential topics such as shopping carts, EPA issues in Seaview, housing department updates, Quimby funds, and railroad‑track cleanliness. No other actions were taken.

• Approved forwarding of minutes to next meeting
• Set agenda and date for next General Membership meeting (May 7, 2025)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) will hold its general membership meeting with routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments. The main agenda item is a presentation from Clean Power Alliance on sustainable clean power programs, followed by Q&A. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Receive presentation from Clean Power Alliance on sustainable clean power programs and Q&A

The Inter‑Neighborhood Council Organization approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting after a motion by Christopher Bissonnette and a second by Doug Tauber. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting also featured a Clean Power Alliance presentation and neighborhood chair reports, but no additional actions were decided.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (motion by Christopher Bissonnette, seconded by Doug Tauber)

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will review and vote on its draft annual report to the City Council. Commissioners will also discuss changing the monthly meeting time to a later hour and receive reports from several ad hoc committees on topics including technology education, facility signage, senior housing, and health presentations.

• Review and approve draft annual report to the City Council
• Discuss changing monthly meeting time to begin at a later hour
• Receive and discuss report on Cyber Seniors program (Technology Education)
• Receive and discuss draft signage for Senior Services facilities at the South Oxnard Center
• Receive and discuss standardized questions for gathering information on housing

The Senior Services Commission approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized Commissioner Massey‑Chinea’s remote participation, both unanimously. Commissioners voted 5‑0 to change the regular meeting time to the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The 2025 Annual Report was approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Massey‑Chinea’s remote participation (unanimous)
• Changed meeting time to second Tuesday each month at 10:00 a.m. (5‑0)
• Approved 2025 Senior Services Commission Annual Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee met on April 8, 2025, but there were no agenda items requiring consideration. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee is reviewing a utility assistance program for residents and several professional service agreements. The body will recommend whether the City Council should approve these contracts and the funding for financial relief for eligible utility customers.

• Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program (Project Assist) for FY 2025-26 providing up to $25 monthly credits funded by $270,000 in late penalties
• Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for a Biosolids Master Plan not to exceed $423,422
• On-call professional services agreements: Environmental ($1.5M total), Engineering ($2.25M total), and Surveying ($1.5M total)
• Three landscape maintenance agreements for citywide streets and medians with GreenCoast Landscapes Inc. totaling up to $11,640,000
• Four landscape maintenance agreements for General Fund Parks with GreenCoast Landscapes Inc. totaling up to $4,570,000

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the March 25, 2025 minutes and a series of contracts and programs. They authorized $270,000 for the Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program, a $423,422 Biosolids Master Plan agreement, and several on‑call service agreements. They also approved three large landscape maintenance contracts for streets and medians and four contracts for city parks, all with 3‑0 vote outcomes.

• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved $270,000 Project Assist utility assistance program (3-0)
• Approved $423,422 Biosolids Master Plan agreement (3-0)
• Approved three $500,000 on‑call environmental service agreements (3-0)
• Approved three $750,000 on‑call engineering service agreements (3-0)
• Approved three $500,000 on‑call surveying service agreements (3-0)
• Approved three landscape maintenance contracts for streets/medians up to $4.3 million each (3-0)
• Approved four landscape maintenance contracts for parks up to $1.8 million each (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee is considering updates to the Library Board city code and a contract for historical remodeling. The body is also reviewing several regional housing and action plans for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Proposed $307,138.71 contract with Mackone Development, Inc. for roof, decks, driveway, and walkways at 201 South D Street
• Proposed ordinance revising Oxnard City Code sections related to the Library Board
• Review of the 2025-2029 Ventura County Regional Consolidated Plan
• Review of the 2025-2029 Ventura County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
• Review of the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt ordinance revisions for the Library Board. It also voted 3-0 to recommend a $307,138.71 firm‑fixed‑price contract with Mackone Development, Inc. for remodeling at 201 South D Street. Finally, the committee voted 3-0 to approve a series of actions related to the 2025‑2029 Ventura County Regional Consolidated Plan, including a public hearing, plan approval, budget authority, and HUD agreements.

• Approved recommendation to adopt Library Board ordinance revisions (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for $307,138.71 contract with Mackone Development, Inc. for 201 South D Street remodel (3-0)
• Approved recommendation on Ventura County Regional Consolidated Plan actions, including public hearing, plan approval, budget adjustments, and HUD agreements (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a sand management plan for Oxnard Shores and a temporary cell tower installation. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 calendar year.

• Oxnard Sand Management Plan (Permit No. 22-400-06) to collect and redeposit beach sand at 13 locations
• AT&T Temporary Tower (Permit No. 24-530-05) for a 40-foot temporary facility
• Request to remove three parking spaces and exceed height limit by 5 feet for AT&T tower
• Nomination and election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2025

The commission approved the Sand Management Plan (Coastal Development Permit No. 22-400-06) and the AT&T Temporary Tower (Special Use Permit No. 24-530-05), finding both projects categorically exempt from CEQA review. The commission also approved the minutes from February 6, February 20, and March 6, 2025, and confirmed Commissioner Arruejo as Chair and Dr. Stewart as Vice Chair for 2025. All motions passed with a 4‑0‑1‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes for February 6, 2025 (4:0:1:0:0)
• Approved minutes for February 20, 2025 (4:0:1:0:0)
• Approved minutes for March 6, 2025 (4:0:1:0:0)
• Appointed Commissioner Arruejo as Chair for 2025 (4:0:1:0:0)
• Appointed Commissioner Dr. Stewart as Vice Chair for 2025 (4:0:1:0:0)
• Approved Sand Management Plan CDP No. 22-400-06, CEQA exemption (4:0:1:0:0)
• Approved AT&T Temporary Tower Special Use Permit No. 24-530-05, CEQA exemption (4:0:1:0:0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a $7.2 million contract for citywide street resurfacing in Cabrillo, Sea Air, El Rio West, Rose Park, Pleasant Valley, and Southwinds neighborhoods. Other items include appointments to citizen advisory groups, a paramedic training agreement, and a fire station alerting system replacement. The agenda also includes closed session on existing and anticipated litigation and ceremonial proclamations for Library Week, Arts Culture and Creativity Month, and Fair Housing Month.

• Appointments to Community Relations, Cultural Arts, Parks, Planning, Senior Services Commissions and Measure O Committee
• Paramedic/EMT student education agreement with California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) through 2027
• $399,005.52 for Fire Station Alerting System Replacement with Honeywell International, Inc.
• $7,207,209.50 for Citywide Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project Phase I with Onyx Paving Company, Inc.
• Resolution acknowledging Fire Chief's report on state-mandated fire inspections

The council approved a $7,207,209.50 Citywide Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project Phase I, authorizing the mayor to execute a $6,006,007.50 agreement with Onyx Paving Company and related contingencies. It also approved a $399,005.52 fire station alerting system replacement agreement with Honeywell International. Additionally, the council appointed members to six citizen advisory commissions and approved the February‑March 2025 meeting minutes, each action passing unanimously.

• Approved $7,207,209.50 Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project Phase I (7-0)
• Approved $399,005.52 Fire Station Alerting System Replacement Agreement (7-0)
• Approved appointments to six citizen advisory commissions (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,850 acknowledging fire inspection report (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,851 amending City Council committee bylaws (7-0)
• Approved minutes for February 18, March 4 and March 18, 2025 meetings (7-0)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will receive an update on a proposal for City-operated soccer leagues for youth (ages 5-17) and adults (18+), including possible season schedules. The Commission will also receive updates on a Park Donation Program for amenities like benches and trees, and current park projects and recreation events.

• City of Oxnard Soccer League Proposal – update on youth (5-17) and adult (18+) leagues with spring, summer, and fall season options
• Park Donation Program – update on development of program for park amenities such as benches and trees
• Parks Division Updates – update on current park projects and projected completion dates
• Recreation and Community Services Division Updates – update on upcoming events and programs

The commission approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted 4‑0 to approve the City of Oxnard Soccer League proposal for youth and adult leagues. No actions were taken on the park donation program update or the division project updates. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved minutes of February 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved City of Oxnard Soccer League proposal (4-0)
• No action on Park Donation Program update
• No action on Parks Division project updates
• No action on Recreation and Community Services updates

Finance & Governance Committee

The committee did not hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2025 because there were no items requiring consideration. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will recommend the City Council approve a $548,756 purchase of a material handler for the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station. The committee will also discuss and provide final recommendations on a draft Maintenance and Funding Policy for Landscape Maintenance Districts. Consent items include approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Purchase of a material handler from Quinn Company for $548,756.31 for Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station
• Draft policy on maintenance and funding for Landscape Maintenance Districts, seeking final committee recommendations
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025 and March 11, 2025 regular meetings

The committee approved the minutes from the February 25 and March 11, 2025 meetings. It recommended that the City Council authorize a $548,756.31 purchase order with Quinn Company for a material handler at the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station. The committee also approved specific language changes to the draft Maintenance and Funding Policy for Landscape Maintenance Districts. All actions passed with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved February 25 and March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $548,756.31 purchase order with Quinn Company for material handler (3-0)
• Approved Table 4 left column of draft policy with no changes (3-0)
• Approved Table 5 left column of draft policy with no changes (3-0)
• Approved Table 6 right column changes to 47% language (3-0)
• Approved Table 7 left column change to “other City Council direction may supersede the items above.” (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee will consider two housing-related ordinances: amendments to the Just Cause Evictions and Tenant Protections Ordinance and a new Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance. The committee will recommend whether to send both to the City Council for approval. It will also review administrative regulations for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause ordinances and consider authorizing two full-time positions to implement the anti-harassment ordinance.

• Proposed ordinance amending Just Cause Evictions and Tenant Protections (sections 27-3, 27-4, 27-10, adding 27-13)
• Resolution establishing administrative regulations for Rent Stabilization and Just Cause ordinances
• Proposed Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance adding Article III to Chapter 27
• Authorization of two FTE positions and associated budget for anti-harassment ordinance implementation
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025 regular meeting

The committee approved the minutes of the March 11, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend the City Council approve the first reading of the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and to fund two full‑time positions for its implementation. The committee also approved the first reading of the Just Cause Evictions ordinance and a related implementation resolution, and directed staff to return with exhibit B after further stakeholder consultation. A motion to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. was also approved.

• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for first reading of Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and authorization of two FTE positions (3-0)
• Approved continuation of meeting past 10:00 p.m. (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for first reading of Just Cause Evictions ordinance and related implementation resolution (3-0)
• Directed staff to return with exhibit B after stakeholder consultation (3-0)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will hold a public hearing on the Housing Authority's 5-Year Plan and Capital Fund budget, and consider consent items including a $64,155 sales tax audit contract addendum. They will also receive reports on the FY 2023-24 annual financial report and the 2024 General Plan annual progress report, and vote on a first reading of an ordinance replacing the city's purchasing and contracting code.

• First reading of ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 4 of city code for purchasing, contracting, and public projects
• Public hearing on 5-Year PHA Plan, 2025 Annual PHA Plan, and Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan for low-rent public housing
• Approve addendum to sales tax audit services contract with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates and $64,155 budget appropriation
• Ratify and approve FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Receive and file 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report

Community Workshop

The City of Oxnard is hosting a virtual community workshop to present a proposed development project. This meeting is for community input and no decisions will be made.

• Pantoja Trucking (Permit No. 24-500-05): Proposal for a 0.77 acre truck parking area and fencing at 320 East Hueneme Road

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will discuss and vote on a date, time, and location for the 2025 City of Oxnard Multicultural Festival, and consider forming an ad-hoc committee to organize it. The agenda also includes a presentation on Cesar Chavez from Inlakech Cultural Arts Center and updates from the city manager.

• Presentation from Inlakech Cultural Arts Center on Cesar Chavez and the March 30, 2025 memorial event
• Discussion and approval of date, time, and location for the 2025 Multicultural Festival
• Proposal to create a Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee with up to two commissioners, sunsetting October 5, 2025
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025 meeting

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will receive an update on INCO subcommittees and discuss the agenda for the next general membership meeting. The meeting includes roll call, approval of February 2025 minutes, public comments, board reports, and future agenda items. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.

• Update on INCO subcommittees
• Discussion and setting of agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025
• Public comments (15 minutes, 3 minutes per person)

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will discuss progress on several ad hoc goals, including senior housing information and technology education. The body will also review draft signage for the South Oxnard Center and the commission's annual report to the City Council.

• Discussion of Cyber Seniors program progress
• Review of draft signage for Senior Services facilities at the South Oxnard Center
• Discussion of standardized questions for gathering senior housing information
• Report on monthly health presentation speakers and evaluation forms
• Suggestions for the Commission's annual report to the City Council

Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will review the FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss potential monetary stipends for Planning Commission members. They will also consider a resolution to amend the bylaws for City Council committees.

• FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation by Eadie + Payne, LLP
• Discussion on providing a monetary stipend for Planning Commission members
• Proposed resolution to amend City Council committee bylaws
• Approval of February 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee will consider two fire department items: a resolution to acknowledge receipt of the Fire Chief’s report on state‑mandated fire inspections, and a recommendation to let the City Manager sign a field‑training agreement for paramedic/EMT students with the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee through Dec. 31, 2027. The committee will also approve the minutes from the Feb. 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes of the Feb. 25, 2025 regular meeting (City Clerk Department).
• Resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Chief’s report on state‑mandated fire inspections.
• Recommendation to authorize a paramedic/EMT student field‑training agreement with Cal‑JAC, term ending Dec. 31, 2027.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Coastal Development Permit for the Oxnard Sand Management Plan. The plan involves collecting wind-blown beach sand from access points, sidewalks, streets, and walkways in the Oxnard Shores community and redepositing it back onto the beach at 13 locations. Staff recommends the commission find the project exempt from environmental review under CEQA and adopt the permit.

• Coastal Development Permit for Oxnard Sand Management Plan to collect wind-blown sand from beaches and redeposit at 13 locations in Oxnard Shores

Cultural Arts Commission

The March 5, 2025 regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission has been cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) will hold its general membership meeting with a single agenda item: a presentation from the Via Marina Neighborhood on environmental contamination. Other items include approval of February 2025 minutes, public comments, and reports from neighborhood chairs and the executive board. No decisions or votes are scheduled on the presentation.

• Presentation from Via Marina Neighborhood on environmental contamination

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider several closed‑session and open‑session items, including a negotiation with the Oxnard School District over a property at the northwest corner of Cooper Road and Bonita Avenue. The council will also adopt an ordinance that moves fee‑collection duties from the city treasurer to the police chief, and approve a $344,961.75 software‑as‑a‑service agreement with Yardi Systems for the Housing Authority. Additional actions include a $162,000 appropriation for police asset‑forfeiture funds and a $779,155.72 purchase order for a VAC‑CON sewer‑cleaning vehicle.

• Closed‑session negotiation with Oxnard School District for property at NW corner of Cooper Road and Bonita Avenue (APN 201013201)
• Adoption of ordinance transferring fee‑collection duties from the city treasurer to the police chief
• Yardi Systems Inc. SaaS subscription agreement for the Housing Authority, total $344,961.75 plus CPI adjustments
• Police Department budget appropriation of $162,000 from Federal ($95,000) and State ($67,000) asset‑forfeiture funds
• Public Works purchase order for a VAC‑CON sewer‑cleaning vehicle, not to exceed $779,155.72

Commission on Homelessness

The regular meeting of the Oxnard Commission on Homelessness scheduled for March 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. was cancelled. The notice of cancellation was posted near the Council Chambers door. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Oxnard Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will discuss and vote on electing a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. They will review a staff-provided spreadsheet of tennis and basketball courts across 24 parks, including surface conditions, lighting, and usage levels, to recommend programming. The commission will also discuss forming a city-operated soccer league and creating an ad hoc committee to develop a donation policy for park amenities.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Review of 24 park tennis and basketball courts with conditions; courts at Orchard Park, Pleasant Valley, and Wilson Park noted as 'Completely Unplayable/Safety Issues'
• Discussion of forming a City of Oxnard Soccer League
• Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to develop a Donation Policy for funding park and recreation amenities

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee will review a proposed ordinance that repeals and replaces Chapter 4 of the Oxnard City Code governing purchasing, contracting, and public projects. They will also consider an addendum to the sales tax audit services contract with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates and a $64,155 budget appropriation from the General Fund.

• Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 4 (Purchasing, Contracting and Public Projects)
• Addendum to Agreement No. 7748-17-FN with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates for sales tax audit services
• Budget appropriation of $64,155 from General Fund for sales tax audit services
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025 regular meeting

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will hold a workshop to discuss key elements of a potential Maintenance and Funding Policy for Landscape Maintenance Districts. The committee may recommend that staff develop this policy for future City Council consideration.

• Workshop on Maintenance and Funding Policy for Landscape Maintenance Districts

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee will recommend that the Board of Commissioners hold a public hearing and adopt the 5-Year Public Housing Agency Plan, the 2025 Annual PHA Plan, and the Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan for low-rent public housing. Approval would authorize the Housing Director to submit required certifications to HUD and accept capital fund grants. The consent agenda includes approval of the January 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Recommendation to adopt 5-Year PHA Plan and 2025 Annual PHA Plan for Housing Authority of Oxnard
• Recommendation to approve Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan and 2025 Capital Fund Budget
• Authorizing Housing Director to execute and submit HUD compliance documents and expend capital funds
• Consent agenda: Approval of January 11, 2025 committee meeting minutes

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will receive a presentation from Dexter Nunnery of Project 50, a nonprofit serving the Black community, and vote to approve minutes from November 2024. No other major decisions are on the agenda.

• Presentation from Project 50 nonprofit serving the Black community
• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The commission will continue the Oxnard Sand Management Plan (Coastal Development Permit No. 22-400-06) to a public hearing on March 6, 2025. It will also consider three special use permits for alcohol at Townplace Suites and Springhill Suites, each exempt from environmental review under CEQA. Recommendations include adopting resolutions to approve the permits subject to findings and conditions.

• Continue Oxnard Sand Management Plan (Coastal Development Permit No. 22-400-06) to March 6 hearing
• Approve Special Use Permit – Alcohol for Townplace Suites, 701 Town Center Drive (ABC Type 70)
• Approve Special Use Permit – Alcohol for Springhill Suites, 801 Town Center Drive (ABC Type 47)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider approval of the January minutes and several capital improvement agreements, including playground, data‑center, and fountain projects. It will also authorize four on‑call geotechnical service agreements each up to $1,000,000. Closed‑session items will address two existing lawsuits and potential litigation exposure.

• Approve regular minutes for Jan. 21 and Feb. 4, 2025
• Authorize $489,759 for the Ololkoy Beach Park playground replacement (Mayor to execute $408,133 agreement with Jaynes Brothers Construction, plus $40,813 contingency)
• Increase project contingency by $50,000 for the Data Center Cooling System Replacement (new not‑to‑exceed value $351,663)
• Approve $723,511 for the Central Park Fountain Renovation (Mayor to execute $602,925 agreement with CSI Services, plus $60,293 contingency and $268,511 CFD appropriation)
• Authorize four on‑call geotechnical service agreements, each not to exceed $1,000,000

Community Development Director Hearing

The Community Development Director will hold a public hearing regarding the First Street Apartments Project. The body is considering a permit for a 6-story residential building and an environmental review exemption.

• Major Downtown Design Review Permit for a 44,339 square-foot building with 53 residential units and 29 covered parking spaces at 137 West First Street
• Environmental review exemption request under CEQA Section 15332 (Class 32, In-Fill Development)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will discuss progress on 2024 goals and set new goals for 2025, receive an update on subcommittees, review board procedures, and set the agenda for the next general membership meeting. No ordinances, contracts, or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Update on INCO subcommittees
• Discussion of 2024 goals and setting new goals for 2025
• Presentation of INCO Executive Board procedures with Q&A
• Setting the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will discuss and approve goals for 2025, establish ad hoc committees, and elect officers. Commissioners will also recommend two members to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. A presentation from Caregivers: Volunteers Assisting the Elderly on services available to senior residents will be received.

• Presentation by Caregivers: Volunteers Assisting the Elderly on services available to senior residents
• Appointment of two commissioners to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council for 2025
• Election of 2025 officers for the Senior Services Commission
• Discussion and approval of Commission goals for 2025
• Establishment of ad hoc committees based on 2025 goals with purpose, members, and sunset date

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider recommending City Council approval of a $1,750,000 contract with Blackpointe Group for catch basin cleaning services. They will also review and forward the Annual Enterprise Pavement Impact Cost Reimbursement Study to the City Council as a receive-and-file item.

• Agreement with Blackpointe Group Construction & Management for catch basin cleaning, not to exceed $1,750,000 over initial one-year term plus four optional one-year extensions.
• Annual Enterprise Pavement Impact Cost Reimbursement Study forwarded to City Council as a receive-and-file item.

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

This committee is recommending that the City Council approve a $268,074 CDBG loan and a $631,900 In-Lieu loan for the Dolores Huerta Gardens Apartments, a 58-unit affordable rental project at 2161 Etting Road. It also recommends approving a five-year software license agreement with Yardi Systems for $344,961.75 for the Oxnard Housing Authority. Consent agenda includes approval of December 2024 and January 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approve $344,961.75 five-year Yardi Systems software license for Housing Authority operations
• Recommend $268,074 CDBG loan and $631,900 In-Lieu loan for 58-unit affordable project at 2161 Etting Road
• Approve budget appropriation of $631,900 from Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees Fund
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of December 10, 2024 and January 28, 2025 meetings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear an appeal of the Community Development Director's approval of a Development Design Review permit for The Pointe Apartments, a 280-unit apartment building with a parking structure at 2801 North Oxnard Boulevard. The Commission will also consider three separate Planned Development Permits for duplex projects at 5305, 5309, and 5313 Saviers Road, each proposing a new two-story duplex with an accessory dwelling unit. Staff recommends denying the appeal and upholding the director's approval, and approving the duplex permits. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two previous meetings.

• Appeal of The Pointe Apartments Development Design Review (280 units, 546,524 sq ft building, 490 parking spaces) at 2801 North Oxnard Boulevard
• Planned Development Permit for duplex (3,326 sq ft, two units) with ADU at 5305 Saviers Road
• Planned Development Permit for duplex (same specs) at 5309 Saviers Road
• Planned Development Permit for duplex (same specs) at 5313 Saviers Road
• All three duplex projects found exempt from CEQA under Section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will receive a report on the city's current public art inventory and discuss the preservation of these assets. The body is also tasked with voting on the 2025 meeting calendar, commission goals, and mission and vision statements.

• Report on public art inventory including murals, mosaics, and sculptures
• Vote on the 2025 Commission meeting calendar
• Vote to accept final 2025 Commission goals and Mission and Vision statements
• Discussion and potential recommendation to City Council regarding revisions to Commission Powers and Duties

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter‑Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) will hold a general membership meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider new business. The new business includes swearing in the 2025 INCO Executive Board, and receiving verbal reports on the Carnegie Art Museum and the Avalon Homes Subdivision. Neighborhood chairs and the Executive Board will also give brief reports, but no detailed actions will be taken on those items.

• Swearing‑in of INCO Executive Board members for calendar year 2025
• Verbal report and Q&A on the Carnegie Art Museum
• Verbal report and Q&A on the Avalon Homes Subdivision
• Neighborhood Chair reports (informational only)
• Executive Board reports (informational only)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council and Housing Authority will consider approving a $684,961 increase to a HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant consulting agreement, raising the total to $758,674. The consent agenda also includes contracts for park restroom improvements, fire extinguisher services, fire suppression maintenance, and a lease with Oxnard Drainage District. A closed session will discuss potential litigation and an existing lawsuit.

• Second Amendment to Agreement 9880-23-HO with EJP Consulting Group, LLC for HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant – increase from $74,713 to $758,674, extension to March 2027
• Public Project Agreement 32500358 with At Your Service Construction & Energy, Inc. for Restroom Improvement Project at College Estates Park – $381,800 contract plus $38,180 contingency
• Trade Service Agreement 32500297 with County First Fire, LLC for fire extinguisher services – up to $200,000 over two years
• Public Project Agreement 32500337 with Langkilde’s Fire Protection Inc. for fire suppression system maintenance – up to $700,000 over three years
• Lease and License Agreement A-8566 with Oxnard Drainage District #1 – initial five-year term with extension option

Commission on Homelessness

The regular February 3, 2025 meeting of the Commission on Homelessness has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is March 3, 2025. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancellation notice posted January 22, 2025

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will consider approval of minutes from December 10, 2024, and receive a presentation on the city's whistleblower hotline. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive report item.

• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Whistleblower Activity Report (update on city's whistleblower hotline)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will recommend that the City Council approve several contracts and purchases. Items include a $200,000 fire extinguisher services agreement, a $700,000 fire suppression maintenance contract, a $779,155.72 sewer cleaning vehicle, a lease with Oxnard Drainage District #1, ten $1,000,000 on-call engineering services agreements for water systems, four $1,000,000 geotechnical engineering agreements, and four $750,000 architectural design agreements. The committee will also approve minutes from December 10, 2024.

• Fire extinguisher services agreement with County First Fire, LLC for up to $200,000 over two years
• Fire suppression maintenance and repair contract with Langkilde's Fire Protection Inc. for up to $700,000 over three years
• Purchase of a VAC-CON sewer cleaning vehicle mounted on Freightliner chassis for $779,155.72
• Ten on-call professional engineering service agreements for water, wastewater, and recycled water systems, each up to $1,000,000
• Lease and License Agreement A-8566 with Oxnard Drainage District #1 for an initial five-year term

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. It will also recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing a $792,999 Community Development Block Grant loan with Casa Aliento LP to convert an existing motel at 1245 N. Oxnard Boulevard into 70 permanent supportive housing units.

• Approve minutes of the December 10, 2024 regular meeting (consent agenda).
• Recommend $792,999 CDBG loan to Casa Aliento LP for 70 permanent supportive housing units at 1245 N. Oxnard Blvd.

Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board

The Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board will review the 2024 Annual Activity Report and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025. The report details the maximum permissible 3.32% rent increase for 2024, which all 20 mobile home parks in Oxnard applied for.

• Review and adopt 2024 Annual Activity Report
• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
• All 20 parks applied for 3.32% CPI rent increase
• Approve minutes from April 25, 2024 meeting
• Public comments on agenda items limited to 3 minutes

Community Relations Commission

The January 27, 2025 regular meeting of the Oxnard Community Relations Commission was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025.

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. The regular meeting of the Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee scheduled for January 23, 2025, was cancelled. The next meeting will be held on April 24, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission is reviewing a proposed schedule of meeting dates, times, and locations for 2025. The calendar establishes one meeting per month, typically on the 4th Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Proposed 2025 meeting calendar adoption
• Proposed alternate meeting dates for November 19 and December 17 due to holidays

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed three-year janitorial services agreement for city park restrooms and a playground replacement project at Carty Park. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for housing grant funds.

• Agreement with Premier Property Preservation, LLC for park restroom janitorial services not to exceed $1,860,000
• Project funds of $203,063.30 for Citywide Playground Replacement Project - Carty Park
• Agreement with Jaynes Brothers Construction, Inc. for Carty Park project not to exceed $186,141.30
• Public hearing on the Second Substantial Amendment to the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds
• Update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) for closing past audit findings

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will discuss potential new goals for 2025. The body will also hear final reports from ad-hoc committees regarding technology education, health presentations, and facility signage. Additionally, the commission will receive a presentation on services for senior residents from Volunteers Assisting the Elderly.

• Commendation for Sylvia Fulton, VCAAA Legacy Award recipient
• Final report on Technology Education Goal
• Final report on 2025 Monthly Health Presentation calendar
• Final report on signage for Senior Services facilities in Wilson Park
• Discussion of potential new goals for 2025

Finance & Governance Committee

This meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed. The next committee meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025.

Public Works & Transportation Committee

This meeting of the Oxnard Public Works and Transportation Committee scheduled for January 14, 2025 has been cancelled. The next committee meeting is set for January 28, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were discussed or decided.

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

This meeting of the Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025. No items were considered.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will discuss progress on 2024 goals and set new goals for 2025, review board procedures, and set the agenda for the next general membership meeting. No ordinances, contracts, or financial items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and setting of 2025 goals
• Update on INCO Subcommittees
• Review of Executive Board procedures
• Setting agenda for next General Membership meeting

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) will swear in its 2025 Executive Board and receive a presentation from the Clean Power Alliance. The meeting also includes approval of December minutes, public comments, and neighborhood/executive board reports. No binding decisions are made during report or comment periods.

• Swearing-in of INCO Executive Board for calendar year 2025 by the Mayor
• Clean Power Alliance Programs presentation to the General Membership
• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting
• Public comments (15 minutes total, 3 minutes per person)
• Neighborhood Chair and Executive Board reports (no action taken)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will vote on a consent agenda including several public works contracts, a financial corrective action plan update, and ceremonial proclamations. Key items include a $1.25 million stormwater filter maintenance agreement and a $1 million backfill services contract. The meeting also features proclamations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Soroptimist Stop Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

• Agreement with Downstream Services, Inc. for stormwater filter maintenance, not to exceed $1,250,000
• Trade services agreement with Tri-County Transportation for backfill and resurfacing, up to $1,000,000
• On-call fencing repair services contract with Blackpointe Group, total $600,000
• Annual purchase order with Performance Nursery for plant material, not to exceed $500,000
• Wilson Park playground equipment replacement project with Jaynes Brothers, $305,119

Commission on Homelessness

The regular January 6, 2025 meeting of the Oxnard Commission on Homelessness has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2025. This notice is purely procedural with no agenda items.

Cultural Arts Commission

The regular January 1, 2025 meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2025.