Oxnard meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Oxnard City Council to weigh e-bike rules, $1.13M Google license

No decisions have been published from Oxnard's recent government meetings, which were all agenda-only. The most consequential items on the horizon are set for the Sept. 1 City Council meeting, where the council will consider an ordinance regulating e-bikes, a three-year Google Enterprise license agreement worth up to $1,128,768, and a five-year custodial services contract worth up to $825,000.

Recent meetings (agenda only)

All meetings held in the past two weeks were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. No votes or decisions have been recorded.

• **City Council (Aug. 10)** – Agenda included approval of the 2025 Single Audit Report, the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and the FY 2024-25 Warrants Register.
• **Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (Aug. 12):** Discussed the Fall 2026 Candidate Forum, a possible special election to fill the 3rd Vice Chair vacancy, and updates on subcommittees.
• **Community Relations Commission (Aug. 17):** Planned the 2026 Community Recognition Awards and established two ad-hoc committees (awards and annual report), each with up to three commissioners.
• **Community Workshop (Aug. 17):** Presented a proposed 121-unit attached townhome development at 245 East Colonia Road. The project would require a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Density Bonus, Tentative Map, and Planned Development Permit. No decisions were made.
• **Cultural Arts Commission (Aug. 18):** Agenda included approving a public art permit for Mural #3 of the La Colonia Corridor Mural Project and appointing an annual report committee.
• **Planning Commission (Aug. 20):** Held public hearings on two special use permits: beer and wine sales at Pearl Island Sushi & Grill, 2335 N. Oxnard Blvd., and a childcare and pre-school at Bumble Bee's Pre-school & Childcare, 527 W. Hueneme Road. Both projects were recommended for approval under a CEQA categorical exemption, but no decision was published.

Upcoming decisions

City Council – Sept. 1

The most consequential items are on the Sept. 1 agenda:

• Adopt Ordinance No. 3080 regulating e-bikes and motorized wheeled conveyances.
• Approve a three-year agreement with Dito LLC for Google Enterprise licenses, not to exceed $1,128,768.
• Approve a five-year custodial services agreement with Big Green Cleaning Company, not to exceed $825,000.
• Approve the Five Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2027-2031, including $1,083,733 for arterial street resurfacing.
• Ratify an emergency order for sewer repairs at Hemlock Street and Patterson Road.

The council will also hold a closed session on litigation and receive an update on US 101 improvements.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission – Aug. 26

The commission will review the FY 2027-31 Capital Improvement Program for parks and recreation, receive updates from the Field Allocation Policy and Meta District ad hoc committees, and hear staff reports on park projects and recreation events. The agenda includes a possible extension of the Field Allocation Policy committee's sunset date (currently May 2026).

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization – Aug. 26

The INCO Executive Board will finalize dates for 2026 candidate forums, including a Sept. 9 forum for uncontested races and an Oct. 7 or Oct. 14 forum for contested races. The board will also discuss partnering with the League of Women Voters to cover all Oxnard races.

Coming up

• **Aug. 26:** Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission – 5-year capital plan review.
• **Aug. 26:** INCO Executive Board – candidate forum dates.
• **Sept. 1:** City Council – e-bike ordinance, Google license, custodial contract, and capital improvement program.

Oxnard City Council to weigh $5.7M fee deferral for Lockwood III Apartments

The Oxnard City Council is scheduled to consider a $5,717,422.16 deferred development impact fee agreement for the Lockwood III Apartments project at its July 30 meeting, along with several other significant financial items. The meeting agenda also includes a $4,995,887 urban greening grant, ratification of FEMA grants totaling $2,119,828.36, and a $480,000 increase to a background-investigation contract. No decisions have been made yet; minutes from the meeting have not been published.

City Council (July 30)

The council's Information/Consent agenda includes eight items. Among them:

• **Lockwood III Apartments fee deferral** – A $5,717,422.16 deferred development impact fee agreement for the Lockwood III Apartments project (Special Use Permit PZ 22-500-04).
• **Urban Greening Grant** – A resolution to accept up to $4,995,887 for the Oxnard Trail Urban Greening Project, with a $71,038.38 local match.
• **FEMA grants** – Ratification of grant applications totaling $2,119,828.36, including $1,908,421.72 for Assistance to Firefighters and $211,406.64 for Fire Prevention, with required local matches.
• **Background-investigation contract** – An increase of $480,000 to Sintra Group's contract, bringing the total not to exceed $1,280,000 and extending the agreement to Jan. 3, 2028.
• **Conflict of Interest Code** – Adoption of an amended code, repealing prior versions.

The meeting also included ceremonial presentations and public comment periods.

Finance & Governance Committee (July 28)

The committee considered recommending council approval of a three-year agreement with Dito LLC for Google Enterprise and Productivity Suite licenses totaling $1,128,768. It also received a biannual update on the city's whistleblower hotline and approved minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting. No minutes have been published yet.

Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee (July 28)

This committee received an update on contract negotiations for the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center. Members provided feedback on four outstanding items involving Sterling Venue Ventures and the OPAC Nonprofit. No decisions were recorded.

Cultural Arts Commission (August 5)

The commission voted on appointing a chair and vice chair for the 2026 Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee and approved a public art permit for Mural #3 in the Oxnard Housing Authority's La Colonia Corridor Mural Project. The commission also received updates from seven ad-hoc committees on topics including inclusive art programs, public art inventory, and artist registries. Minutes are not yet available.

Coming up

• **City Council special meeting (Aug. 10)** – Council will vote on the 2025 Single Audit Report, the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and the FY 2024-25 Warrants Register. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
• **Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (Aug. 12)** – The executive board will discuss the Fall 2026 Candidate Forum and decide whether to hold a special election for the 3rd Vice Chair vacancy or leave it vacant through December 2026.
• **Community Relations Commission (Aug. 17)** – The commission will plan the 2026 Community Recognition Awards, including outreach and deadlines, and consider establishing ad-hoc committees for the awards and the annual report.
• **Community workshop (Aug. 17)** – A non-decision workshop on a proposed 121-unit attached townhome development at 245 East Colonia Road. The project would require a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Density Bonus, Tentative Map, and Planned Development Permit. No formal decisions will be made.

Oxnard Roundup: City Council to Consider $5.7M Fee Deferral, $5M Urban Greening Grant

Oxnard's City Council has the largest dollar items on its July 30 agenda, including a proposed $5,717,422.16 deferred development impact fee agreement for the Lockwood III Apartments project and a resolution for up to $4,995,887 in Urban Greening Grant funding. All meetings covered below are listed as agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 21

The City Council and Housing Authority agenda included several financial and administrative items. Among them: a $60,000 appropriation for Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center utility costs and repairs; a comprehensive banking services agreement with Bank of America; a Rental Assistance Demonstration Financing Plan for the 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.

City Council — July 30

The council's Information/Consent agenda included eight items. The largest was the $5,717,422.16 deferred development impact fee agreement for Lockwood III Apartments under Special Use Permit PZ 22-500-104. The council was also scheduled to ratify FEMA grant applications totaling $2,119,828.36, consisting of $1,908,421.72 in AFG funding and $211,406.64 in Fire Prevention grant funding, both with required local matches.

Additional agenda items: a $480,000 increase to the Sintra Group background-investigation contract, bringing the total not to exceed $1,280,000 and extending the agreement to January 3, 2028; adoption of 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; and adoption of an amended Conflict of Interest Code repealing prior codes.

Community Workshop — July 20

Applicants presented two development projects for community input. Pearl Island Sushi & Grill requested an ABC Type 41 beer and wine license at 2335 North Oxnard Boulevard. The Maulhardt/Stiles Northeast Community Specific Plan proposed a sub-neighborhood plan for 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.

Finance & Governance Committee — July 28

The committee agenda included a recommendation for City Council approval of a three-year agreement with Dito LLC for Google Enterprise and Productivity Suite licenses totaling $1,128,768. The committee was also scheduled to receive and file a biannual update on the city's whistleblower hotline and approve minutes from its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development — July 28

This committee was scheduled to receive an update on contract negotiations with Sterling Venue Ventures and the OPAC Nonprofit for operations of the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center, with feedback requested on four outstanding items.

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee — July 23

The committee agenda included approving special meeting minutes for April 27, 2026 and regular meeting minutes for May 28, 2026; adopting proposed regular meeting dates for 2027; and receiving and filing the FY 2026-27 Measure O budget approved by the City Council on June 16, 2026. Public comments on non-agenda items were listed as non-action items.

Coming Up

Cultural Arts Commission — August 5, 2026: The commission will consider appointing a chair and vice chair for its 2026 Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee and vote on a public art permit for Mural #3 in the Oxnard Housing Authority's La Colonia Corridor Mural Project. Updates from seven ad-hoc committees are also on the agenda, covering inclusive art programs, public art inventory reviews, artist registries, monthly presenters, a public art fund bulletin, local artist networking events, and future public art installations.

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.