City Council - 7/15/2025 - Agenda Item M1

The City Council of Oxnard discussed and recommended the adoption of a resolution establishing a maintenance and funding policy for the city's Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs). These districts provide enhanced landscaping and amenities beyond typical neighborhood standards and are funded through assessments on property owners within their boundaries. The policy aims to address financial challenges faced by many LMDs, particularly those formed before Proposition 218, which limits automatic inflation adjustments to assessments. The resolution outlines procedures for surveying property owners, managing reserve funds, and conducting assessment ballots to ensure sustainable funding and maintenance levels. It also provides guidelines for handling underfunded or deficient districts to prevent service reductions and maintain operational stability. The policy is designed to improve the administration and financial management of LMDs, ensuring continued service quality without direct financial impact to the city.