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Former staff and renters tell committee of payroll, staffing and safety lapses at PAC
Summary
Multiple public commenters, including a former production manager and a youth arts vendor, raised payroll errors, missing technical staff, security gaps and an incident involving a weapon at the PAC; they urged clear performance standards, reporting and accountability tied to any contract expansion for Sterling.
Several public commenters used the committee forum to criticize contractor performance at the PAC and to press the committee to require stronger performance standards and reporting as part of the contracts. Josiah Hendrickson, a former production manager, said payroll errors (miscalculated overtime, missing hours and unpaid reimbursements) were recurring and that production staffing had been shifted away from local Oxnard residents.
Maria Durant (Dance for Wellness) described a December 2025 incident that prompted police response and reported $9,424.13 in additional payroll costs when promised technical staffing did not show for student productions. She also said alcohol sales occurred during a school‑sponsored matinee in June; staff said that issue was later corrected. Commenters urged contractual performance standards, local hiring expectations, transparent reporting and clear pathways to seek credits or refunds for documented contractor failings.
Staff acknowledged the complaints, said it is investigating incidents with both parties when complaints and counter‑complaints do not align, and committed to including performance standards and reporting requirements in the contract exhibits.
