2026-09-01 - City Council

Summary

Built from the City's posted agenda only (the agenda PDF was read; the agenda packet and written comments were not). Minutes are posted but were not read, so votes and outcomes are not recorded here.

  • The agenda lists a closed session (5:00 PM) on one existing-litigation matter in which the City is a party; no details are published beyond the agenda.
  • Appointment item: the agenda lists an informational update by Ventura County Transportation Commission staff on the US 101 HOV and Express Bus Lanes.
  • Council business: designate Mayor Mc Arthur as voting delegate (and an alternate) to the League of California Cities annual conference and discuss the City's position on a League resolution to form a working group on a State Constitutional Amendment or other initiatives to restore local housing and land use authority.
  • Consent: adoption of Ordinance No. 3080 regulating e-bikes and similar devices, introduced 7-0 on 2026-07-30 (E-Bike Ordinance); a Google Enterprise licenses agreement with Dito LLC for three years, not to exceed $1,128,768 (Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on 2026-07-28); a five-year custodial services agreement for Public Works Utilities Division sites, not to exceed $825,000; minutes of 2026-07-21, 2026-07-30 and the 2026-08-10 special meeting; and the June investment report.
  • Reports: the Park Bench and Tree Donation Program (committee approved 3-0 on 2026-07-14); the final Five-Year Capital Improvement Program FY2027-2031 with appropriations; and ratification of an emergency order for sewer collection repairs at Hemlock Street and Patterson Road (Emergency Water and Sewer Repairs).
  • Ceremonial: proclamation for Down Syndrome Awareness Month (October 2026) and a commendation to a local high school band for America's 250th celebration.

Agenda

Items as listed on the posted agenda (administrative sections omitted).

Sources

Video

Item clips from the City's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/oxnardnews). The City posts pre-recorded presentation clips per agenda item rather than a single full recording for recent meetings.