Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Economic Development - 7/28/2026 - Agenda Item D1

The City of Oxnard's Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Economic Development committee met on July 28, 2026, to discuss contract negotiations with Sterling Venue Ventures and the Oxnard Non-profit regarding operations of the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center (PAC). Key procurement-related topics included maintaining Sterling as the sole holder of the facility's alcoholic beverage control license, centralized security oversight, implementation of the city's Facilitron reservation platform, and a proposed 60/40 revenue split favoring the city for meeting room rentals. The committee reviewed outstanding contract issues such as security requirements for gatherings, dance permit conditions, meeting room booking authority, concession revenue payment terms, and management of the city-owned digital marquee. Staff recommended maintaining current security ordinances with provisions for special conditions, allowing Sterling to retain meeting room booking rights on a first-come, first-serve basis, revising concession payment calculations to align with ABC regulations, and granting Sterling primary marquee management with nonprofit access for approved events. The committee was asked to provide policy direction on these matters before final contracts are presented to the city council for approval.