Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Economic Development - 1/27/2026 - Agenda Item D2 OPAC

The City of Oxnard's Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Economic Development Committee discussed contract negotiations with the OPAC nonprofit for operating meeting rooms at the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center (PAC). Key issues included managing facility operations between two operators, financial impacts, and compliance with legal and safety standards. The city recommended a 60/40 revenue split favoring the city to offset increased oversight costs, centralized security management under the current license holder Sterling, and the use of a city-controlled rental management system to ensure transparency and compliance. The committee also addressed deferred maintenance costs exceeding $30 million, facility improvement responsibilities, and the need for a pilot contract period to evaluate the nonprofit's operational capacity and compliance. The meeting emphasized balancing operational efficiency, public safety, and financial sustainability in managing the PAC's facilities.