Oxnard council adopts FY2025‑26 budget and related measures; summary of votes and contract actions

The Oxnard City Council on June 17 approved the city’s fiscal year 2025‑26 operating and capital budgets, related administrative resolutions and a package of contracts and assessments. Several measures were adopted after public hearings and committee review; a small number of items drew divided votes.

Key outcomes (what the council approved) - Budget package: The council adopted the FY2025‑26 operating and capital budgets and related resolutions: (1) operating and capital budget; (2) full‑time equivalent positions; (3) classification and salary schedules; (4) financial management policies; (5) the appropriation limit; and (6) the master fee schedule. Several votes recorded showed a single dissenting vote from Councilmember Aaron Star on items tied directly to the general fund (Star voted no on the overall budget resolution number 1 and on several accompanying personnel and policy resolutions). - Community Facilities Districts and assessments: The council adopted the special tax rates and assessments for several community facilities districts (CFDs). Council separated CFD 5 (River Park) for a standalone vote; CFD 5’s proposed levy was approved unanimously after neighborhood outreach. - Maintenance and landscape assessment districts: The council held public hearings and adopted assessments for waterways and landscape maintenance districts. Several district items passed; one motion related to a particular assessment passed 6–1 with Councilmember Star dissenting and two councilmembers recused on specific parcels they identified as conflicts. - Contracts and…