The Oxnard City Council convened on June 26, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including a significant grant for transit-oriented development, financial reports, and agreements for city services.

The meeting began with a presentation by Planning and Sustainability Manager Kathleen Mallory regarding a grant received by the city. This grant is aimed at developing a high-quality transit corridor identified by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), which runs from Highway 101 down Oxnard Boulevard to the southern area of the city. The corridor's designation is linked to the city’s increased Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 8,549 affordable housing units, which is intended to facilitate development from 2021 to 2029. The council discussed how the grant would provide planning funds to create development incentives in key areas along the corridor, promoting transit-oriented development (TOD). The council unanimously approved the motion related to the grant.

Following this, the Finance Department presented a monthly report on accounting, detailing receipts, disbursements, and fund balances for April 2025. Council Member Stone requested a year-to-date comparison with the previous year to better assess financial tracking. The CFO acknowledged the request and indicated that such comparisons would be included in future reports.

The council then moved to an agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions for citywide management of printing, scanning, and copying services. The five-year agreement, totaling approximately $820,425, was approved unanimously after council members expressed appreciation for the thoroughness of the IT department's previous presentations.

Public Works presented a sixth amendment to an agreement with Big Truck Rentals LLC for the rental of refuse collection vehicles, extending the term and increasing the total cost to over $6 million. The council approved this item without public comment.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on the modification of the Oxnard Community Facilities District No. 9, which included a deposit and reimbursement agreement. While the majority of council members supported the motion, Council Member Star expressed concerns about tax increases being decided by the electorate rather than the council. The motion passed with a vote of 6-1, with one member abstaining.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to enhancing transit infrastructure, improving financial reporting, and ensuring effective city services, while also addressing community concerns regarding taxation and development.