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Housing Director Brenda Lopez told the council staff had reviewed the city's CDBG balances and timeliness requirements under HUD rules, and identified approximately $1.0 million in uncommitted funds that could be used for a shovel‑ready neighborhood resurfacing project. The amendment directs CDBG dollars to the La Colonia street resurfacing project, which staff said will improve about 25 streets and reach roughly 2,600 residents.

After the public hearing opened with one virtual commenter and limited in‑person public comment, the council voted 6‑0 to approve the substantial amendment and to authorize the city manager to incorporate the amended grant allocations and execute required documents with HUD.

Following the legislative action, the council also authorized the city manager to approve project budget appropriation transfers totaling $1,019,255.54 to consolidate funds in the active La Colonia resurfacing capital project. The transfers included $953,255.54 from the 2014 Lease Revenue Bond fund and $66,000 from the water operating fund, moving money from dormant or prior projects into the active construction account so the contractor can complete work without delay.

Housing staff said the amendment was driven by the CDBG timeliness rule and the availability of a ready‑to‑build project in La Colonia. A series of staff and council members emphasized the need to spend federal funds in a timely way and to select projects with clear benefits to low‑ and moderate‑income residents.

Ending: With the funding amendment and budget transfers approved, staff said they will proceed with the La Colonia Phase 3 resurfacing construction and follow HUD reporting requirements. Councilors urged staff to continue outreach to residents and to track spending to meet federal timeliness benchmarks.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 10/7/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a substantial amendment to the FY 2025‑26 Annual Action Plan reallocating Community Development Block Grant dollars to La Colonia neighborhood street resurfacing and authorized related capital transfers totaling $1,019,255.54 to complete Phase 3 work.","taxTitle","Oxnard City, Ventura County, California","taxId",3809,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426008,"Developer previews 121‑unit Colonial Townhomes plan at Oxnard council pre‑application review",3379,13310000,16689000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905632-ecdad4b92b6b3795f913749a60d9135d&start=13310&end=16689","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905632-ecdad4b92b6b3795f913749a60d9135d/thumbnail_13310000.jpg","/articles/6426008/Oxnard-City/Ventura-County/California/Developer-previews-121unit-Colonial-Townhomes-plan-at-Oxnard-council-preapplication-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426008-c68407fb6a7202f595924ad88a9ae708/orig.mp4?Expires=1775897718&Signature=K6lW7DJNQkuAvp09ov0bF1BNKotJkYU3ZlUmiuFLY2j40xAPwyUFko9cbppmTLEpLr-D9ifFA29~drv900vam6iWmEe-7edhlkkYYrInvz4def7kUkVbd84zs8llVdL2c33PY3OlBUnQW0jFdqXPZzOCGSK2~obSgV0N8ZLX6bfNeI4gJzDCvftlNpShv8po6O1ZUF23GF3Ym3S3JfX1M8iU~y3ru56joWeTBs33um70sQx7N3vIZes1Q5piq5YUQ8v6VSSmOXjrlPnZqvX41rempsXChnXEd1eqbsckcw5HZBC-3lbK~VNUACKmDXXecP-rJ-UMwScp-6mU7vc3Xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warmington Homes representatives told the Oxnard City Council on Oct. 7 that they plan to seek entitlements for a 121‑unit for‑sale condominium project at 245 East Colonial Road in the La Colonia neighborhood.

The pre‑application review gave council members and residents a chance to identify potential issues before a formal application. Developer Carl Steinberg said the project would provide primarily four‑bedroom, all‑electric units with solar panels, two covered parking spaces per unit, 45 guest spaces and 12 homes (10%) set aside for below‑market sale under the city's inclusionary housing rules.

Councilors and neighbors pressed the developer and staff on several concerns they said must be resolved during entitlement review. Planning staff said the site is currently designated Limited Industrial in the general plan and zoned ML (Limited Manufacturing); the applicant indicated they would request a general plan amendment, zone change, a planned development permit, tentative map and a density bonus to add three units.

Residents and council members focused on parking and circulation, especially the proposed primary entrance on Colonial Road near a railroad crossing. Jamie Peltier, the city's planning supervisor, described state law limits on local parking requirements where a project is within a half‑mile of a major transit stop, and said a formal traffic and noise study would be required at application. Carl Steinberg said the team was exploring making Camino del Sol a primary access to reduce the impacts of train crossings on Colonial Road.

Neighbors raised affordability and neighborhood fit. Multiple public commenters said the development appears too dense for the site and unlikely to be affordable to existing La Colonia residents. The developer said the 10% inclusionary requirement follows the city's ordinance for for‑sale projects; staff and the applicant said they would analyze market, fiscal and demographic data during the entitlement process and could consider alternative mixes or local buyer preference proposals.

The council and staff also flagged environmental and infrastructure steps that will be required if the project proceeds, including archaeological review and a noise study to evaluate mitigation measures along the rail corridor. Staff noted that the pre‑application review is advisory: no vote or decision was made and the project will return later if the applicant files formal entitlements.

Council members urged the applicant to work with staff on access alternatives, affordability options and mitigating construction and long‑term impacts on nearby streets and the community garden.

If the developer files a formal application, the City will subject it to the standard environmental and public‑notice processes, including Planning Commission hearings and, if necessary, supplemental CEQA review. The council accepted the pre‑application comments and took no action; the applicant indicated it would proceed to prepare a full entitlement package.

Ending: The presentation concluded with staff and the applicant agreeing to pursue additional technical studies and community outreach ahead of a formal application. No vote was required at the pre‑application stage.","Warmington Homes presented a pre‑application for a 121‑unit for‑sale townhome development at 245 E. Colonial Road. Council and residents raised questions about parking, noise from nearby rail lines, access and affordability; no decision was required or taken.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6425990,"Cultural Arts Commission reports year of programming, seeks one more commissioner",503,1555000,2058000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905632-ecdad4b92b6b3795f913749a60d9135d&start=1555&end=2058","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905632-ecdad4b92b6b3795f913749a60d9135d/thumbnail_1555000.jpg","/articles/6425990/Oxnard-City/Ventura-County/California/Cultural-Arts-Commission-reports-year-of-programming-seeks-one-more-commissioner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425990-4d9b02db081e6877348e6754d06b982e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775897718&Signature=HsrwvG0T6JM28BYk8iLkrHlImz1RqJe4govUP5Otvv87mY7cOInia234plXUZD~i0TpGVdEBO1nHnNwWkXGvOZEDsKEZFqDS0rVdG1WKaILZGg~Y4QH~HDrIcJcUwE7foPNEw1WZ6Dd5PPGDjuOTdRJQHxfOwrA9vYMEsIHpq2f1wbv5JXzM1Zsgsq0dwpGkB6OecWf-1FV~vtyzJE3dQfge56Yj~d65FRUY7IO1GccfwefPJ0mPACPFJqNTphja-hw5KP-e9qRjuhaD4p96kj0GwV5K-FNfdmyx3eZOG2OUSwZjI0iAxeA5jaCPbfS2rRHmm-9iHBwooEWDquUe~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oxnard Cultural Arts Commission presented its annual report to the City Council on Oct. 7, summarizing programs, public art inventory and plans for the coming year.

Commission Chair Del Lopez (presenting as the commission's chair) outlined the commission's ad hoc review of powers and duties, inventory of public artworks and collaboration with the Cultural Arts Division on repairs such as the Colonial Park mural. The Cultural Arts Division hosted eight mini‑mural events in the past year with a total of 664 participants, the report said, and the Oxnard Arts Academy expected about 180 participants in music and visual arts programming for the current school year.

The commission also previewed 2026 calls for artists (parking structure mural), Fourth Street mobility project artwork requests and community events including Dia de los Muertos altars at the Carnegie Museum and a summer festival. Chair Del Lopez and commissioners described outreach to special‑needs participants and seniors and said the arts‑in‑council‑chambers program displays local youth artwork.

Council members asked about commission meeting dates, basic eligibility and volunteer opportunities. The commission reiterated that current meetings are monthly on the first Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., that applicants must be at least 18 years old and that the current vacancy is an at‑large seat appointed by the mayor.

Ending: The council received the report as an information item (no action required). Commissioners asked council members to encourage residents with art experience to apply for the vacant seat and to engage with upcoming public art initiatives.","The Cultural Arts Commission presented its 2024–25 annual report, highlighting mini‑murals, Oxnard Arts Academy participation, and upcoming public art calls. The commission said it has one vacancy and encouraged resident applications.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6425994,"Council OKs $2.75 million appropriation for automated meter infrastructure installation",411,16869000,17280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905632-ecdad4b92b6b3795f913749a60d9135d&start=16869&end=17280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905632-ecdad4b92b6b3795f913749a60d9135d/thumbnail_16869000.jpg","/articles/6425994/Oxnard-City/Ventura-County/California/Council-OKs-275-million-appropriation-for-automated-meter-infrastructure-installation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425994-aa48d5c6b39d2b33b2eda9928f374fb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775897718&Signature=QQAtXpTVanXDKGgvCYwCAE-PF~t4TpkaB2H~w-tqMGkglhabxN-QNG7OCi-gsAY5-Y3R~bSBeqgUcYkKWsBUWsx7IzEo9~uyAlVGJUCA2jJWZ5ruqVBo6ajCRtyFWQF0LooBgCj4qn~RdBh6l~OAoSZVn35oyf1TFerkdVYWnp2cFWBhhjnA1p6IfWsE1sVjzsvTFPMTSY9J6LYa-U2xiXfcFGpGsszdVq4Hq4bQDCvaeN8ChdqXIRIPOngBNL3MyBOvH2PU~~1TFO~sKuaGUJhYPnIKmRsdgLvxQ7I9RxD4rJR69hNm9MuX963NOr5lPFavEJPnfKDYeSJdr8RBRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oxnard City Council on Oct. 7 authorized up to $2.75 million in appropriations for the city's Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) installation project (PW17‑32), drawing the funds from the Water Operating Fund balance and transferring them into the water capital fund.

Public Works staff said the AMI system will modernize water meters, enable remote reads, provide customers a web interface and mobile tools to monitor use, and improve leak detection. Staff noted there are customer outreach and on‑site assistance components to help residents enroll in the new web portal and smartphone app.

Council members asked about customer education and how billing reads and units would change; Public Works assistant director Tim Beeman said the city already publishes guides and provides in‑person assistance when customers need help signing up, and that the billing units are measured in hundred cubic feet (HCF) as before; the meter interface displays more detailed consumption data.

The council voted 6‑0 to approve the appropriation and transfers; staff said the item is identified in the capital improvement program and that the appropriation will accelerate installation and customer onboarding.

Ending: With the appropriation approved, Public Works said it will continue staged deployments of AMI hardware and hold outreach to help residents link accounts and use the consumption tools. The department will return with implementation updates as installation progresses.","The council approved a $2.75 million appropriation from the water operating fund to support the Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) installation project, enabling the city to continue its meter modernization effort and provide customer access to near real‑time water use data.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6425997,"Oxnard council approves $300,000 to replace department's standard‑issue handgun amid safety concerns",3649,17281000,20930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905632-ecdad4b92b6b3795f913749a60d9135d&start=17281&end=20930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905632-ecdad4b92b6b3795f913749a60d9135d/thumbnail_17281000.jpg","/articles/6425997/Oxnard-City/Ventura-County/California/Oxnard-council-approves-300000-to-replace-departments-standardissue-handgun-amid-safety-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425997-3d46cf9628402518f885bc46e013f224/orig.mp4?Expires=1775897718&Signature=bybZziybQxmJX4MhpxuHR2Ymt-DMe8Z4s49mVT0KuKF3NSYAkn5i4PAlmb~ZIeRw-5e45onKU3yeLMz2CUBsnGGMYWeCd2mG75XlCAHJdKl4LMjarUS-5hZVdXbPknfhPLEtK5blRJZEs5OyHbqHvvtaJr6tKfLb1ou7TlEb9ubG12XnODlg-q6NLabAGXq4lzEbRvI~AewvHiSuQi3t3XkNo7pALii2M6o4NwKeNQoPBXMbP2ZrUYzcwWINSb-B2t-Wsb4kV7A2SChwZ8WMjg5bcNfXR82E52Yln9ZuY46zLHCZVGSdubTlxEwG6oat3SY1~bPlIIr5FDM~2-HJQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oxnard City Council voted 6‑0 on Oct. 7 to approve up to $300,000 from the city's general fund to buy replacement duty handguns after the department flagged safety concerns with its current SIG Sauer P320 (P320) pistols.

Assistant Chief Rocky Marquez told council the department's current standard‑issue SIG P320 pistols were purchased in 2017 and that recent reports of uncommanded discharges — incidents in which a pistol fires without an intentional trigger pull — have increased nationally this year. Marquez said law enforcement agencies and training facilities across the region have either prohibited the P320 on their ranges or are transitioning away from the model. The department recommended replacing the P320s with a Smith & Wesson M&P9 2.0 (or equivalent) after range testing of several manufacturers.

Council members and the public asked about injury reports, manufacturer recalls and the department's plan for retired weapons. Staff said some uncommanded discharges nationally have caused injury, and that an airman's fatality reported this year has sharpened attention nationwide; the department said it had not experienced an uncommanded discharge in Oxnard.

The council also discussed alternatives, including pursuing vendor buybacks, litigation, or manufacturer fixes. City staff explained that the city will store the retired P320 pistols securely as they may become evidence in potential future litigation, and that any recovered funds from a buyback or legal resolution would be returned to the general fund. After discussion, the council approved the purchase and added a requirement that the Police Department provide a status report to the council in three years about the retired pistols and whether any recovery, recall or other disposition is possible.

Ending: The police chief and budget staff said officers would be trained on the new platform and that the department would retain the retired pistols in secured inventory pending any future manufacturer action or legal developments. The council allocated the funding and directed staff to return with a report within three years on the status and any recovery or disposition options for the retired firearms.","After extensive public comment and council debate, the City Council approved up to $300,000 to buy replacement duty pistols and retire the SIG Sauer P320 platform following reports of uncommanded discharges. Council required the Police Department to report back on the retired pistols' status in three years.","actionData","errors"]

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