City Council Meeting - 6/16/2026 - FULL RECORDING

The City Council meeting of Oxnard on June 16, 2026, included extensive discussions on water rates and infrastructure, with presentations from the Kayga's Municipal Water District regarding current and projected water rates, infrastructure aging, and resilience projects. The council also held public hearings and approved assessments related to waterways maintenance districts, landscape maintenance districts, and community facilities districts, with some members expressing concerns about voter approval and administrative costs. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, emphasizing water conservation and supply reliability. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to budget discussions, including the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-27 operating and capital improvement budget, with debates on transparency and allocation priorities. The council also considered placing Measure O, a sales tax renewal for public safety and city services, on the November 2026 ballot, with public comments both supporting and opposing the measure and council members debating the ballot language and fiscal implications. Motions were passed to approve various assessments, budgets, and to place Measure O on the ballot, with some members recusing themselves or voting against certain items.