Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Economic Development - 4/14/2026 - Agenda Item D1

The City of Oxnard's Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Economic Development committee meeting on April 14, 2026, focused on the annual action plan (AAP) and citizen participation plan (CPP) related to federal entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The discussion detailed funding allocations for the fiscal year 2026-2027, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling approximately $2.74 million, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds of about $184,400, and HOME funds near $599,100. The committee reviewed applications for public services, public infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, and homeless services, recommending specific funding amounts to organizations such as the Palm Vista Senior Center, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard, Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County, and the Oxnard Public Works Department. The meeting included approval of the AAP and CPP, authorization for the city manager to execute HUD agreements, and plans for public hearings and citizen input. No new solicitations were made for HOME funds, which are reserved for affordable housing development projects.