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Council 07-20-2026
Published: Jul 20, 2026
City and Port Amend Community Benefit Fund Agreement, Enabling Independent Allocation
The council approved an amendment to the 2015 settlement agreement with the Oxnard Harbor District regarding the allocation of Community Benefit Fund (CBF) dollars. The amendment eliminates the requirement for joint meetings between the city and port to agree on CBF allocation, allowing each body to independently decide how to spend its 50% share. The city's portion of the CBF for this period is approximately $196,000. The amendment requires each agency to track spending on a specific form and have their respective councils approve expenditures as to form, ensuring alignment with the settlement agreement's categories. The city attorney will review proposed city expenditures to ensure they meet the agreement's requirements. The amendment also includes a waiver, meaning neither party can sue the other regarding CBF handling prior to the amendment's execution, effectively starting fresh. The port also unanimously approved the amendment.
Council Appoints Delegates for League of California Cities Annual Conference
The council appointed Council Member Jess Lopez as the voting delegate and Council Member GMA and Mayor Prom Hernandez as alternates for the 2026 League of California Cities annual conference. The conference is scheduled for September 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The delegates will vote on behalf of the city council during the general assembly, which influences policy development. Council Member Lopez initially expressed willingness to be an alternate but was nominated for the lead delegate role, with GMA and Hernandez confirmed as alternates.
City Acquires Property for Low-Income Housing Development
The council discussed and approved the acquisition of real property at 237 East Wayini Road for $600,000 to develop low-income housing. The property is adjacent to existing parcels owned by the housing successor agency, which currently owns three out of four parcels in the area. The purchase will not utilize general fund dollars but will be funded by specific housing successor agency funds, which can only be used for housing purposes. The acquired property, approximately half an acre, is expected to accommodate 15 to 20 low-income housing units, leveraging density bonuses. The council also discussed potential spacing and interference with the adjacent museum, noting that current plans are conceptual and will require further review by the city council.
City Council Approves Budget, Road Resurfacing, and Solar Panel Maintenance Contracts
The council approved the city's budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, authorizing an appropriation of $468,372 for road resurfacing and specifying that the funds will come from the exact same account, correcting a previous discrepancy in documentation that showed two different figures ($380,898 and $468,372). Additionally, the council approved a two-inch asphalt overlay for Port Yenni Valley Road Beach, clarifying that the proposal detail of a four-inch overlay was an error. The motion to approve item five passed unanimously, with Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez abstaining due to a conflict of interest as the project falls within their radius of residence. Item six, a source purchase for anti-algal agent for water treatment, was also approved unanimously with a three-year contract to Motive Energy for cleaning, monitoring, and preventative maintenance of city-owned solar panels, with an annual base cost of $7,080 for year one, and $9,480 annually thereafter with a 5% increase each subsequent year, totaling $29,885 over three years. The council also approved item seven, a three-year contract with Motive Energy for solar panel maintenance, with a clarified Year 1 base cost of $7,080. The contract's legal venue clause, which initially stated San Diego County, was discussed, with the city attorney confirming it was a standard clause for commodity purchases and not a significant legal concern for the city.
City Proclaims July as Parks and Recreation Month, Highlights Programs and Events
The city council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month and received an update on the division's current and upcoming programs and events. The proclamation highlighted the integral role of parks and recreation in promoting health, wellness, economic prosperity, and environmental well-being. The Parks and Recreation department outlined various July events, including a Senior Social, Beach Festival, Historical Walking Tour, Yoga at the Beach, S'mores by the Shore, Kite Day, Movie at the Beach, and Kids Day. The update also detailed year-round programs such as ballet, gymnastics, taekwondo, line dancing, senior exercise, the senior nutrition program, and museum operations. Future events include movie nights, a touch-a-truck event, a car show with trunk-or-treat, and a Veterans Day event. Council members praised the department's efforts in enhancing the quality of life and community engagement.
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