Oxnard meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Oxnard Roundup: Council Sets Votes on $5.7M Fee Deferral, Banking Contract, and Public Housing Furnace Replacement

Oxnard's recent government meetings covered development agreements, fire station reconstruction, senior services, and library operations — but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so no decisions can be confirmed. The most consequential actions are scheduled for upcoming City Council meetings on July 21 and July 30, including a $5,717,422.16 deferred development impact fee agreement for the Lockwood III Apartments project.

Recent Meetings (July 7–16)

City Council — July 7: The Council's agenda included professional services agreements for building and engineering plan checks totaling $4,250,000 across four firms: JAS Pacific ($1,250,000), Willdan Engineering ($500,000), M6 Consulting ($1,750,000), and Bureau Veritas ($750,000). Fire plan check services agreements were also listed with JAS Pacific (up to $750,000), Willdan Engineering (up to $750,000), and M6 Consulting (up to $2,000,000). A deferred development impact fee agreement for Cypress Place at Garden City, Phase II was listed at $679,401.32. Planning consulting agreements with Rincon Consultants ($500,000), CSG Consultants, Inc. ($500,000), and Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. ($250,000) were on the agenda, along with ordinances for the reconstruction of Fire Station No. 3 at 150 Hill Street. Minutes are not yet published.

Senior Services Commission — July 14: The Commission reviewed information on a proposed new Senior Center on 5th Street, received a presentation on the Santa Felicia Dam Safety Improvement Program, and got progress updates on mobility scooter safety and visibility for South Oxnard and Colonia Senior Centers. Minutes are not yet published.

Las Cortes, Inc. Board — July 14: The Board was scheduled to approve April 28, 2026 meeting minutes, hear a HUD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program presentation by Nathan Bondar, and discuss whether to retain or dissolve the Paseo De Las Cortes Partnership. Minutes are not yet published.

Finance & Governance Committee — July 14: The committee considered approving minutes from May 26, June 9, and June 23, 2026, and discussed a comprehensive Banking Services Agreement with Bank of America for an initial three-year term. Minutes are not yet published.

Public Works & Transportation Committee — July 14: Items included a Park Bench and Tree Donation Program recommendation and four service agreements: Diversified Project Services International, Inc. (up to $1,250,000), Cumming Management Group, Inc. (up to $1,250,000), Willdan Engineering (up to $1,250,000), and RoviSys for SCADA Support Services (not to exceed $1,515,000). Minutes are not yet published.

Community Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development Committee — July 14: The committee reviewed a proposed ordinance regulating e-bikes and motorized wheeled conveyances, plus FEMA grant applications: $1,908,421.72 for breathing apparatus and training, and $211,406.64 for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Minutes are not yet published.

Library Board — July 15: The Board was set to approve June 17, 2026 minutes and discuss a school outreach partnership with Friends of the Library, a policy on board members acting as volunteers, and public comment placement. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning Commission — July 16: Public hearing items included alcohol special use permits for Tru Hotel at 180 W. Esplanade Drive and Kura Revolving Sushi at 347 W. Esplanade Drive, plus an AT&T stealth wireless telecommunications clock tower at 1150 Commercial Avenue. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Community Workshop:** Two development projects are up for public input: a beer and wine license request for Pearl Island Sushi & Grill at 2335 North Oxnard Boulevard, and the Maulhardt/Stiles Northeast Community Specific Plan proposing up to 950 residential units, 40,000 square feet of commercial space, and 12.9 acres of park space near Rose Avenue and Camino Del Sol.

• **July 21 — City Council:** Scheduled items include a $60,000 appropriation for Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center utility costs and repairs, the Bank of America banking services agreement, a Rental Assistance Demonstration Financing Plan for Palm Vista and Plaza Vista public housing sites, a $381,242.36 furnace replacement contract with ABM Building Solutions, and an $800,000 increase to the Sintra Group contract for police and fire background investigations.

• **July 23 — Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee:** The committee will consider approving April and May meeting minutes, adopt a 2027 regular meeting calendar, and receive and file the FY 2026-27 Measure O budget approved by the City Council on June 16, 2026.

• **July 30 — City Council:** The Council is scheduled to vote on a $5,717,422.16 deferred development impact fee agreement for Lockwood III Apartments, ratify FEMA grant applications totaling $2,119,828.36, approve a $480,000 increase to the Sintra Group background-investigation contract (total not to exceed $1,280,000, extending to January 3, 2028), and adopt a resolution for up to $4,995,887 in Urban Greening Grant funding for the Oxnard Trail Urban Greening Project with a $71,038.38 local match. An amended Conflict of Interest Code is also on the agenda.

Oxnard Roundup: City Council to Weigh Millions in Service Contracts; Fire Station No. 3 Reconstruction on Agenda

Oxnard's recent City Council meetings were scheduled to consider millions of dollars in professional services agreements, senior nutrition funding, and the reconstruction of Fire Station No. 3. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the five recent meetings covered in this roundup, so no final actions or vote tallies can be confirmed. All items below reflect what was listed on published agendas.

City Council — June 30 and July 7

The June 30 City Council agenda included a public hearing for the reconstruction of Fire Station No. 3 at 150 Hill Street, along with several funding items for senior nutrition programs. The agenda listed a Senior Nutrition Program agreement amendment with the County of Ventura for $420,000, plus meal agreement increases with Azul Foundation ($270,000) and Jordano's Inc. ($150,000). School Resource Officer cost-sharing agreements with Oxnard Union High School District, Oxnard School District, and Hueneme Elementary School District were also scheduled for review.

The July 7 City Council agenda carried larger-dollar professional services agreements. Building and engineering plan check agreements were listed with JAS Pacific ($1,250,000), Willdan Engineering ($500,000), M6 Consulting ($1,750,000), and Bureau Veritas ($750,000). Fire plan check services agreements were listed with JAS Pacific (up to $750,000), Willdan Engineering (up to $750,000), and M6 Consulting (up to $2,000,000). Planning consulting agreements were listed with Rincon Consultants ($500,000), CSG Consultants, Inc. ($500,000), and Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. ($250,000). The agenda also included a deferred development impact fee agreement for Cypress Place at Garden City, Phase II, in the amount of $679,401.32, and ordinances related to Fire Station No. 3 reconstruction.

Cultural Arts Commission — July 1

The Cultural Arts Commission agenda included a public art permit for the Oxnard Housing Authority's La Colonia Corridor Mural Project. Committee updates were scheduled on inclusive art classes, the annual public art inventory, artist and mural registries, and research on a lighted sculpture installation in downtown Oxnard.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization — July 1

The INCO Executive Board agenda included approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes, a discussion of the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget request, and updates on subcommittees and 2026 goals. The INCO General Membership agenda included approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes, a presentation on the 2026 National Night Out by the Oxnard Police Department, discussion of a fall candidate forum, and a presentation from Mayor McArthur on proposed park lighting.

Coming Up

Several meetings scheduled for July 14-21 may be worth attending:

• **July 14 — Senior Services Commission:** Review of a proposed new Senior Center on 5th Street, plus updates on mobility scooter safety and senior center visibility.
• **July 14 — Public Works & Transportation Committee:** Recommendations on four professional service agreements totaling up to $5,265,000, including SCADA support services with RoviSys not to exceed $1,515,000.
• **July 14 — Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development Committee:** Proposed ordinance regulating e-bikes and motorized conveyances, plus FEMA grant applications totaling $2,119,828.36 for fire breathing apparatus, training, and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.
• **July 16 — Planning Commission:** Public hearings on alcohol special use permits for Tru Hotel at 180 W. Esplanade Drive and Kura Revolving Sushi at 347 W. Esplanade Drive, plus an AT&T stealth wireless telecommunications clock tower at 1150 Commercial Avenue.
• **July 20 — Community Workshop:** Pearl Island Sushi & Grill beer and wine license request at 2335 North Oxnard Boulevard, and the Maulhardt/Stiles Northeast Community Specific Plan proposing up to 950 residential units, 40,000 square feet of commercial development, and 12.9 acres of park space near Rose Avenue and Camino Del Sol.
• **July 21 — City Council:** Bank of America banking services agreement, a $381,242.36 furnace replacement contract with ABM Building Solutions for public housing sites, and an $800,000 increase to the Sintra Group contract for police and fire background investigations.

Note: No minutes have been published for the recent meetings listed above. Readers should consult the official Oxnard city meeting records to confirm what was ultimately decided.