City Council Meeting 03 - 6/16/2026

The City Council meeting of Oxnard on June 16, 2026, included extensive discussions on various procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included the approval of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, with presentations on water conservation efforts and infrastructure planning. The council held public hearings and approved assessments for the waterways maintenance district and landscape maintenance districts, addressing budget allocations and service contracts. There was detailed debate on the fiscal year 2026-27 operating and capital improvement budget, including concerns about administrative costs and staffing levels in special districts. The council also considered the renewal of Measure O, a half-cent sales tax for public safety and city services, with public comments both supporting and opposing the measure. Votes were taken on multiple resolutions related to tax levies, community facilities districts, and housing authority budgets. The meeting reflected active public engagement and council deliberation on funding priorities, contract management, and future procurement planning.