City Council 12 16 25 Agenda Item M2 Schuster Court Landmark Designation and Mills Act

The City of Oxnard City Council discussed the landmark designation and Mills Act contract request for Schuster Court, a post-World War II multifamily courtyard-style development located near downtown Oxnard. The property, which is not within the historic district, qualifies for designation as a Ventura County Historical Landmark due to its architectural significance and historical integrity. The Mills Act contract, if approved, would provide property tax savings to the owner in exchange for a 10-year commitment to rehabilitate and maintain the historic features of the property, including restoring original materials and architectural details. The council considered staff recommendations to designate the property as a historical landmark and authorize the mayor to execute the Mills Act contract to incentivize preservation efforts.