City Council 09 15 2026 Agenda Item N1

The City Council of Oxnard held a meeting on September 15, 2026, to discuss and authorize the submission of a workforce development grant application to the California Employment Development Department (EDD). The grant, totaling $1.5 million over two years, aims to fund EMT and paramedic training for young adults in Ventura County through the Oxnard EMS Corps program. This program targets underserved youth, providing training, stipends, mentorship, and job placement to address the shortage of EMS and paramedic workers exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The council authorized the city manager to submit the application and execute necessary documents if awarded, with no local matching funds required. The grant revenue will be appropriated to the state and local grant fund, and any additional staffing or budget needs will be brought back to the council for approval.