City Clerk Luli Lopez told the Oxnard City Council that the mayor, with the council’s concurrence, is being recommended to appoint Renee Camper Stewart to the City of Oxnard Community Relations Commission to represent District 4.

Lopez outlined the commission’s duties, saying, “The Community Relations Commission is tasked with analyzing, defining and investigating matters involving group prejudice, racial tension, intolerance or differences in treatment or favoritism of person on the basis other than individual merit, promoting mutual understanding and respect, including through educational campaigns among all residents to discourage or prevent the aforementioned negative practices.” The commission is composed of seven city residents, all at least 18 years old, she said.

Councilwoman Rodriguez formally nominated Renee Camper Stewart for the District 4 seat; Clerk Lopez stated the nominee “has passed the city's formal background check procedures.” Lopez also told the council that staff will return on a rolling basis with additional council nominations to fill remaining vacancies on the city's commissions, committees and boards. The record in the provided transcript does not show a formal vote or confirmation occurring during this presentation.

The clerk closed the presentation by thanking the council and members of the public. The item will appear again when the council takes formal action or votes on the appointment.