Meeting Summary
Present: 1-Perello, 6-Perez, 4-Rodríguez, 2-Teran, Arthur
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At a glance
2025 State of the Region Report
- Ventura County Civic Alliance presented data on economic and demographic trends.
- Specific metrics for Oxnard included tourism, taxable sales, and population demographics.
- Council members discussed housing affordability and education enrollment declines.
Parks Commission Appointment
- The Council considered appointing Rodrigo Zaragoza to represent District 6.
- A motion was made to appoint Mr. Zaragoza to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.
- The motion to appoint Mr. Zaragoza was approved.
Monthly Investment Report
- Staff presented cash balance information for the period ending January 31st.
- Council members inquired about the status of a proposed investment plan.
- The report was received and filed as an informational item.
Wooden Gateway Sweepstakes Program
- Staff recommended donating five surplus wooden gateway signs through a sweepstakes.
- Discussion focused on historical significance and public display requirements for winners.
- The motion to authorize the purchasing agent to execute the donation passed.
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement
- The Council considered an agreement with Dynamic Real Estate Partners LLC for an undeveloped site.
- The site is located between US 101, River Park Boulevard, and Vineyard Avenue.
- The motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement passed.
Emergency Water Main Repairs
- Staff requested ratification of an emergency order for repairs near East Pleasant Valley Road.
- Council members questioned infrastructure age and vulnerability to seismic activity.
- The project agreement with Toro Enterprises was approved with an estimated cost of $263,000.
Closed Session
- Council recessed to confer with attorneys regarding pending litigation matters.
- Discussions covered Lopez v. City of Oxnard and Blanchard v. City of Oxnard.
- No actions were reported upon returning to the open session.
Full summary
Oxnard City Council Meeting Summary
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Call to Order and Closed Session
- The meeting was called to order with a roll call of council members and the posting of the agenda. The Council recessed to a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 to confer with attorneys regarding pending litigation matters: Lopez v. City of Oxnard and Blanchard v. City of Oxnard. Upon returning from closed session, no actions were reported.
Appointment Item: 2025 State of the Region Report
- A presentation was delivered by David Marone of the Ventura County Civic Alliance regarding the 2025 State of the Region Report. The report covered various data points for Ventura County, including agricultural economy, employment, community engagement, voter registration, the nonprofit sector, the creative economy, gross county product, cost of living, education enrollment, housing, demographics, and public safety. Specific data regarding Oxnard was highlighted, including taxable sales, tourism, and population age demographics. Council members and staff provided comments and questions regarding the data, particularly focusing on housing affordability, youth economic opportunities, and education enrollment declines. No formal motion or vote was taken on the presentation as it was an informational appointment item.
Public Comment and Student Recognition
- Public comments were received from two individuals. One speaker discussed past incidents regarding high school safety and student welfare. The second speaker, a pastor, spoke regarding unity and community values. A high school student, Ernesto Reyes Vasquez, was recognized for his leadership in the ELD club and for addressing the council. He was presented with a certificate.
Council Member Reports
- Council members provided updates on events attended since the last meeting, including neighborhood council meetings, school events, and community projects. Updates were provided regarding the Spring Float Tour, the Accessible Extravaganza egg hunt, and various partnership meetings with educational and workforce development organizations.
Commission Appointment
- The Council considered the appointment of Rodrigo Zaragoza to the City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission to represent District 6.
- Action: A motion was made to appoint Mr. Zaragoza.
- Outcome: The motion passed 7–0.
Consent Agenda
- The Council reviewed the consent agenda. Items were separated into non-housing and housing authority categories for distinct voting.
- Non-Housing Items: A motion was made to approve the items.
- Outcome: The motion passed 7–0.
- Housing Authority Items: A motion was made to approve the items.
- Outcome: The motion passed 8–0.
Pulled Item L3: Monthly Investment Report
- The Council discussed the monthly investment report for the period ending January 31st. The Chief Financial Officer provided information regarding cash balances, noting that the general account balance was not currently earning interest and that successor agency funds are restricted from investment. Council members inquired about the status of a proposed investment plan that was expected to be brought forward.
- Action: The item was to receive and file the report.
- Outcome: The report was received and filed as an informational item.
Item N1: Wooden Gateway Sweepstakes Program
- Staff recommended authorizing the Purchasing Agent to donate five surplus wooden gateway signs through a sweepstakes program. Discussion focused on the historical significance of the signs, eligibility requirements for applicants, and the requirement that winners display the signs in a publicly accessible location.
- Action: A motion was made to authorize the purchasing agent to execute the donation via sweepstakes.
- Outcome: The motion passed 7–0.
Item N2: Exclusive Negotiation Agreement
- The Council considered a recommendation to authorize the Mayor to execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Dynamic Real Estate Partners LLC regarding an undeveloped site located between US 101, River Park Boulevard, and Vineyard Avenue.
- Action: A motion was made to approve the recommendation.
- Outcome: The motion passed 7–0.
Item N3: Emergency Water Main Repairs
- The Council reviewed a request to ratify an emergency order and approve a public project agreement with Toro Enterprises for emergency water main repairs near 800 East Pleasant Valley Road. The Director of Public Works explained the emergency declaration was necessitated by breaks in cast iron pipe installed in the 1960s. While the recommendation was set at $260,000, staff noted updated costs brought the estimate to approximately $263,000. Council members inquired regarding the infrastructure's age, lifespan, and vulnerability to seismic activity.
- Action: A motion was made to ratify the emergency order and approve the project agreement not to exceed $260,000, with the understanding that costs may be adjusted upon receipt of final invoices.
- Outcome: The motion passed 7–0.
Adjournment
- With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.