Agenda packet — Oxnard City Council, June 29, 2023 (part 1 of 2)

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OXNARD CITY COUNCIL

OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY

OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY

OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street June 29, 2023
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Appointment Items - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council. CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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C. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 PM)

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: James Nelson v. City of Oxnard
Workers' Compensation Case No. ADJ14308129
Legislative Body: City Council
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)

1. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Emergency Management Training for Elected Officials.

RECOMMENDATION: To receive a presentation on the fundamentals of Emergency Management and the infrastructure designed to support inter-agency emergency response.

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.

F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. SUBJECT: Presentation of Commendations to Ella Ochoa for Winning the 2023 National High School Mock Trial Championship as the best courtroom artist and to Monica Adrian for her years of dedication to the Mock Trials Program.

G. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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H. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
The City Manager/Executive Director/Secretary shall report on items of interest to the legislative body occurring since the last meeting. The legislative body cannot enter into detailed discussion or take action on any item presented during this report. Such items may only be referred to the City Manager/Executive Director/Secretary for administrative action or scheduled on a subsequent agenda for discussion.

1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Local Government Fun Fact: Comparative Cities Demographics.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Public and City Council receive a City Manager discussion about Oxnard's statistics as compared with other cities in the region.

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
I. CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING AUTHORITY

BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
At this time, a member of the legislative body may make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her activities. Further, members of the legislative body may request to schedule consideration of whether to place an item on a future agenda. The legislative body cannot enter into detailed discussion or take action on any item presented during this report. The member's report shall not exceed three minutes, unless additional time is granted by the presiding officer.

1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Member to Serve on the City’s Cultural Arts Commission (CAGs).

RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoint Paloma Concordia to the Cultural Arts Commission representing District 2.

Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/3tVmOQ1cDXo
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
J. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
The members of the legislative body will consider whether to remove Information/Consent Agenda items for discussion later during the meeting.

K. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
At this time, a person may address the legislative body only on matters appearing on the information/consent agenda. The presiding officer shall limit public comments to three minutes.

L. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
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1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement 8791-19-PW with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Services for the Oxnard Saviers Traffic Signal Improvements Project (5 Signals).

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $19,936 for a new not to exceed contract value of $214,883 to continue to provide Professional Engineering Services associated with the Oxnard Saviers Traffic Signal Improvements Project (5 Signals), Project No.

C1703, PW19-97.
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055

2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Appropriation Transfer for Mandalay Seawall Project.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize a budget appropriation transfer in the amount of $179,500 from the FY 2022-23 General Fund Public Works Engineering division to the Mandalay Bay Seawalls Capital Improvement Project (No. C1901). (This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055

3. Human Resources Department
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Agreement for Recruitment Services with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to Agreement No. 9338-21-HR with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for recruitment services to extend the term to September 30, 2025, and increase the total amount by $155,000 to $355,000.

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Steve Naveau, (805) 385-7947

4. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Resolution of Intention to Renew the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a Resolution of Intent initiating the process to renew the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District (OTMD).

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Ashley Golden, (805) 385-7478

5. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Hemlock Street Partial Public Waterline Easement Vacation; Planning and Zoning (PZ) Permit No. 23-660-01.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Find the project Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and 4 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY

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2. Adopt a resolution to vacate its right, title and interest in the public waterline easement, on the two lots located at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street; and

3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the partial Quitclaim Deeds releasing City authority and/or rights to the waterline easement.

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Maureen Tamuri, (805) 385-7882

6. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Deferred Development Impact Fee Agreement for Cypress Place at Garden City Project, Phase I.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cypress Place at Garden City, L.P. deferring development impact fees, until the time of final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever comes first, in the amount of $880,466.10 for the Cypress Place at Garden City, Phase I, Project (PZ 20-200-14 & 20-535-02).

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Maureen Tamuri, (805) 385-7882
M. REPORTS

1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2023-24 Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program (Project Assist) Update. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution for the Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program (Project Assist) for Fiscal Year 2023-24 to assist eligible Oxnard residents and authorize staff to grant financial relief equal to a monthly $25.00 maximum credit per utility bill charged to residential customers who meet the eligibility requirements discussed in this staff report up to the amount funded for Fiscal Year 2023- 24; and

2. Authorize staff to fund Project Assist in Fiscal Year 2023-24 by utilizing $241,500 that has been paid to the City for late penalties charged to City utility customers. (Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0.) Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/0voECYk1lpQ
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055

2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Sustainable Transportation Plan. (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Provide comments on the Sustainable Transportation Plan; and

2. Adopt the Sustainable Transportation Plan.
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(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0.) (Presentation will be live upon consultant's request.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055

3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement A-8368 with Toter, LLC for the Purchase of Residential Curbside Collection Containers and Parts. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. A-8368 with Toter, LLC in the amount of $775,000 for a new total not to exceed $1,525,000 for an additional two-year term ending May 28, 2025, for the replenishment of curbside containers and parts.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0.) Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/Ln2QpWZ8weg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055

4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Project Appropriation Transfers of Tax Allocation Bond (TAB) Proceeds. (10 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize project appropriation transfers in the total amount of $422,698 in the 2006 HERO Tax Allocation Bond (TAB) Proceeds from the Alleyways Project (#C2111) to the Council Chambers Project (#C2101) for $171,500, Saviers Road Street Resurfacing Project (#C2002) for $223,023 and Beck Park Basketball Court Upgrades Project (#C2106) for $28,175 for the purpose of closing out completed projects. (This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/zEerYAAozG4
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055

5. Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Agreement A-8011 with Superion LLC, a CentralSquare Company, for Information Technology Software and Services. (10 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to Software License Agreement A-8011 with Superion LLC, a CentralSquare Company, in the amount of $612,476 for FY23-24 with a new not-to-exceed total agreement amount of $2,070,981 for information technology software and services. (The Finance & Governance Committee approved 3-0 on June 13, 2023,) 6 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY

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Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/ZhhMgU2yb6A
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Robert Ruben, (805)385-7554

6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Trade Services Agreement 32400008 with Aquatic Bioassay and Consulting Laboratories, Inc. (ABC Labs) for Ocean Monitoring Services. (10 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Aquatic Bioassay and Consulting Laboratories, Inc. (ABC Labs) for an amount not to exceed $1,850,000 for a five-year term ending December 31, 2028 for ocean outfall monitoring services.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0.) Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/wutUN5CO4DU
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055

7. Housing Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Lease with Teatro de Las Americas. (10 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Approve a First Amendment to Lease with Teatro de las Americas for the use of property owned by the City of Oxnard and located at 321 West Sixth Street; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Lease with Teatro de las Americas.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee heard the item, and although they agreed 3-0 to forward the item to the City Council, they did not forward the item with a recommendation.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/iWA84w1W1z8
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094

8. Police Department
SUBJECT: Police Department 2022 Military Equipment Use Report. (15 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file this annual report of the Police Department's military equipment inventory and use.

Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/jowPrnbh12U
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
N. ADJOURNMENT
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APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Alexander Hamilton, Fire Chief, (805) 385-7700, [email protected] SUBJECT: Emergency Management Training for Elected Officials.

RECOMMENDATION
To receive a presentation on the fundamentals of Emergency Management and the infrastructure designed to support inter-agency emergency response.

BACKGROUND
The goal of Emergency Management in a disaster is to provide effective life safety and reduce property loss, provide an organizational structure for the response, protect the environment, provide for rapid recovery of impacted businesses and community services and provide accurate documentation and records required for cost recovery efforts.

This presentation will provide Council members an overview of ICS/SEMS/NIMS including the purpose and scope, basic elements, common terminology as well as functions and basic concepts. The presentation will review elected officials' role in preparedness, response and recovery. It will cover the importance of training in Emergency Management as well as the emergency proclamation and declaration process. Finally, the presentation will provide an overview and activation of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC). (Presentation will be live upon consultant's request).

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports the Organizational Effectiveness strategy. The purpose of the Organizational Effectiveness strategy is to reinforce, stabilize, improve, and strengthen the organizational foundation of the City in order to build a modern, high-functioning City government that effectively and efficiently supports the operating departments in providing high-quality services and programs for our residents and businesses.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.

Prepared by: Alexander Hamilton, Fire Chief

ATTACHMENTS
None
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REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
AGENDA ITEM NO. H.1
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Alexander Nguyen, City Manager, (805) 385-7430, [email protected] SUBJECT: Local Government Fun Fact: Comparative Cities Demographics.

RECOMMENDATION
That the Public and City Council receive a City Manager discussion about Oxnard's statistics as compared with other cities in the region.

BACKGROUND

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports Economic Development strategy. The purpose of Economic Development strategy is to focus on the retention and expansion of Oxnard businesses by increasing the skills and employability of our local workforce, invite new business investments, and target site-based redevelopment opportunities.

This agenda item supports the Organizational Effectiveness strategy. The purpose of the Organizational Effectiveness strategy is to reinforce, stabilize, improve, and strengthen the organizational foundation of the City in order to build a modern, high-functioning City government that effectively and efficiently supports the operating departments in providing high-quality services and programs for our residents and businesses.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.

Prepared by: Alexander Nguyen, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS
None
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CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR

AGENCY/FINANCING AUTHORITY

BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. I.1
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Rose Chaparro, City Clerk, (805) 385-7805, [email protected] SUBJECT: Appointment of Member to Serve on the City’s Cultural Arts Commission (CAGs).

RECOMMENDATION
That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoint Paloma Concordia to the Cultural Arts Commission representing District 2.

Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/3tVmOQ1cDXo

BACKGROUND
Oxnard City Code section 2-36 states that the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall appoint the members of each Citizen Advisory Group (CAG), including the Cultural Arts Commission. The process is outlined in that provision, including nomination by each Council member congruent with his or her term in office. Section 2-37 states that each commissioner shall undergo the City’s formal background check procedures before the appointment.

DISCUSSION
The CAC advises on all matters related to cultural arts, including public art, in the City. The CAC is composed of seven members, all of whom must reside in the City, be over the age of 18, and have special knowledge or interest in the arts.

For this purpose, Councilmember Teran nominates Paloma Concordia to represent D2, who has passed the City’s formal background check procedures.

Staff will return on a rolling basis with additional Council nominations to fill the remaining vacancies on the City’s commissions, committees and boards.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports the Quality of Life strategy. The purpose of the Quality of Life strategy is to restore and increase quality services and programs that enrich Oxnard's diverse community, promotes safe neighborhoods, encourages community engagement, and supports our residents in their efforts to improve their quality of life.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.
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ATTACHMENTS

1. Paloma Concordia - Powerpoint 06 29 2023
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Appointment of Member to Serve
on the City’s Cultural Arts
Commission
City Council
June 29, 2023
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That the Mayor, with the approval of the City
Council, appoint Paloma Concordia to serve
on the Cultural Arts Commission representing
District 2.
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Function Advises on all matters related to cultural arts, including public art, in the City.

Requirements 7 members must reside in City and be over age 18, and have special knowledge or interest in the arts.

Nomination Councilmember Teran nominates Paloma Concordia (District 2)
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INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.1
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director, (805) 385-8055, [email protected] SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement 8791-19-PW with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Services for the Oxnard Saviers Traffic Signal Improvements Project (5 Signals).

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $19,936 for a new not to exceed contract value of $214,883 to continue to provide Professional Engineering Services associated with the Oxnard Saviers Traffic Signal Improvements Project (5 Signals), Project No. C1703, PW19-97.
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.)

BACKGROUND
The Oxnard Blvd and Saviers Road Signal Improvement project is in part funded with Federal Grant Funds, Caltrans HSIPL-5129(093) and includes traffic signal improvements at five intersections along Oxnard Blvd and Saviers Rd.

Work includes upgraded signal poles, mast arms, signal heads, protected left-turn phasing, LED lighting, detection loops, ADA curb ramps, and appurtenant signage and striping. This work benefits the City by enhancing circulation and mobility in the intersections, improving intersection visibility and lighting and improving pedestrian facilities.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Reference:

Project No. C1703 – Oxnard Boulevard & Saviers Road Signal Improvements - CIP 2022-2027 – Page 64.

DISCUSSION
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Amendment No. 2
City Manager approved Agreement 9791-19PW and the first Amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide Professional Services and Construction Support for the project. • Approved Agreement – February 4, 2020 – $137,270
• Approved First Amendment – September 12, 2022 – $57,677 • Proposed Second Amendment – proposed July 18, 2023 – $19,936 • Total proposed contract: $214,883
The First Amendment for an additional $57,677 was for additional design services and bid phase support. The project is currently in construction and is anticipated to be completed in the Spring of 2024. The proposed Second Amendment is for funding to cover additional work for Construction Services Support while the project completes construction. The 17 current agreement, which was estimated in FY 2019-20 (pre-pandemic), included 100 hrs of consulting time. The current estimate is that 200 hrs will be required to meet the project’s needs. Kimley-Horn construction administration work includes reviewing shop drawings, conducting site visits for construction observation, reviewing and providing answers to Requests for Information from the contractor, and other related construction support services.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy. The purpose of the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy is to preserve and improve our roads, utilities, parks, trees, water supply and natural resources through effective planning, prioritization, and an equitable and efficient use of available funding.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total cost for this Amendment to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Agreement 8791-19-PW shall not exceed $19,936 with a new not to exceed contract value of $214,883. There is sufficient available budget appropriations in the Oxnard Boulevard & Saviers Road Signal Improvements Project (No. C1703) to fund this agreement. Funding of approximately $375,000 is available from Capital Outlay Fund (301) in Project C1703.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.

Prepared by: Christopher Solis, Assistant City Engineer

ATTACHMENTS

1. Kimley-Horn 8791-19-PW Second Amendment

2. Kimley-Horn 8791-19-PW First Amendment

3. Kimley-Horn 8791-19-PW Original Agreement
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Second Amendment (“Second Amendment”) to the Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into in the County of Ventura, State of California, this ______ day of June, 2023, by and between the City of Oxnard, a municipal corporation (“City”), and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (“Consultant”). This Second Amendment amends the Agreement entered into on September 12, 2023, by City and Consultant. The Agreement previously has been amended on September 12, 2022, by a First Amendment.

City and Consultant agree as follows:

1. In Section 14a of the Agreement, the selected answer is hereby amended to state:
“$214,883.00.”

2. As so amended, the Agreement remains in full force and effect. [Signatures on next page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the Amendment on the date first written above.

CITY OF OXNARD KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
☐John C. Zaragoza, Mayor
1 Date Steven E Lefton, CEO Date
☐Jennifer Yates, Purchasing Agent 2
Richard N. Cook, Secretary 3 Date
ATTEST:

Rose Chaparro, City Clerk Date
(only if Mayor signs)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Stephen M. Fischer, City Date
Attorney (always required)
3 The City requires the following for any contract:
● For a corporation, the signatures of the Board President, CEO or Vice President and of the Board Secretary, Assistant Secretary, CFO or Assistant Treasurer;
● For an LLC, the signatures of at least two managers of the LLC (company directors, not lower-level managers); or ● For a partnership, the signature of a partner. If the partnership is a limited partnership, the signer must be a general partner.

If the company has a different structure, or if the above-listed persons are not the appropriate signers, please submit to the City Attorney legally-binding documentation stating who can sign and bind your company. 2 The Purchasing Agent may execute any authorized agreement up to $200,000. 1 The City Council must authorize and the Mayor must execute any agreement over $200,000.

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INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.2
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director, (805) 385-8055, [email protected] SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Appropriation Transfer for Mandalay Seawall Project.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve and authorize a budget appropriation transfer in the amount of $179,500 from the FY 2022-23 General Fund Public Works Engineering division to the Mandalay Bay Seawalls Capital Improvement Project (No. C1901).
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.)

BACKGROUND
The Mandalay Bay Seawalls project is to repair the existing seawalls constructed as early as 1969 and finished in the early 1970s. Some of these seawalls have deteriorated due to age, the type of construction originally used, and the elements (e.g. salt water). When the seawalls were constructed, developers built the seawalls according to the building codes at that time.

There are approximately 7.6 miles of seawalls, with two specific construction types. One type is the Zurn wall style and the other is the Bosie panel style. The method for repair will depend on the wall type and the type and extent of deterioration. There have been past repairs made to some of the wall areas in the harbor, via a City CIP project, as recent as 2021.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Reference:

Project No. C1901 – Mandalay Bay Seawalls - CIP 2022-2027 – Page 44.

DISCUSSION
The City contracted with two engineering firms in the past to review and recommend maintenance and repairs for the seawalls. These two firms are Tetra Tech and TransSystems Corporation.

The City had contracted with TranSystems since 2011 where the company provided marine engineering consulting services. Under that Contract, TransSystems utilized a variety of sub-consultants and provided various studies, partial designs, survey and monitoring of the seawalls till 2018. Through an On-Call Contract executed in 2016, TransSystems prepared construction documents for a pilot program for seawall repair along West Hemlock Street with the aid of Duncan Engineering, a structural engineering firm.

A Contract with Tetra Tech was executed by the City in 2018 after the firm was selected through a competitive solicitation for the preparation of a seawall repair feasibility study. The report prepared by Tetra Tech identified a prioritization of seawalls by location. The first location on this priority list are the seawalls along a stretch of West 64 Hemlock Street. Similar reports prepared by TranSystems supported prioritizing repairs on the same segment of seawalls.

City staff had reached out to TranSystems to renew their contracts but were informed that the company had moved away from the marine engineering practice related to seawalls. Fortunately, the structural engineering sub-consultant was still in business and willing to provide service to the City with key engineers involved in the original contract still working for the company. As such, staff recommends using Duncan Engineering, the structural engineering sub-consultant to TransSystems to complete the design of this pilot program. The intent of the pilot program is to identify the various means and methods that can be and should be used for the different types of deterioration that may be encountered with the seawalls.

Public Works intends to complete Construction Documents for the repair of Boise Panel seawalls along West Hemlock Street. Staff is recommending using General Fund available in the Public Works operating budget to finish the design phase for this pilot program. Completing the design now, using General Fund, will provide momentum for this project as much more work and funding, from the City and the residents, are needed in the future to sustain this project. Since the recommended funding source is in the FY 2022-23 Operating budget, staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of those funds to the existing CIP project.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost to complete the final design phase of this project is $176,000. A budget adjustment transfer is recommended to complete the design phase of the pilot program of this project which includes a budget appropriation transfer of $179,500 from the General Fund Public Works Engineering division to the Mandalay Bay Seawalls Capital Improvement Project (No. C1901) in Fiscal Year 2022-23 (1011001-59800) to the Mandalay Bay Seawalls Capital Improvement Project (No.

C1901).

Project Appropriations
Fund Project Appropriations Available Appropriations
General Fund - Capital Outlay Fund $145,000 $0
Federal/State Grant** $132,563 $0
Waterways Assessment District $1,384,159 $138,422
SUBTOTAL $1,661,722 $138,422
Proposed Budget Transfer from General Fund Operations $179,500 $179,500 TOTAL $1,841,222 $317,922
** The CalOES HMGP Grant was returned to the state due to the significant change in design and schedule from the original grant application.

For Finance Use Only: (Cr: 1013101 53200), (Dr. Org. 1011001 Obj.59800 Transfer Out);: Capital Outlay Fund (Org. 3013101 Obj.53200 Prof Svcs-Other & Obj. 49300 - Transfer In) Project C1901.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Vicinity Map

2. Figure 11 - Phasing Concept Plan

3. Figure 4.1 Phasing Concept Plan
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GROUP 2; 4,200 FT; 10%
GROUP 3; 8,700 FT; 22%
GROUP 4; 9,400 FT; 23%
GROUP 5; 9,300 FT; 23%
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PHASINGCONCEPT PLAN
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West Hemlock Pilot Project
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.3
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Steve Naveau, Human Resources Director, (805) 385-7947, [email protected] SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Agreement for Recruitment Services with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to Agreement No. 9338-21-HR with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for recruitment services to extend the term to September 30, 2025, and increase the total amount by $155,000 to $355,000.

BACKGROUND
In July 2021, the City entered into Agreement No. 9338-21-HR with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for $70,000 for recruitment services for executive searches and hard-to-fill positions. A first amendment was approved in April 2022 to extend the term to December 31, 2022, and add an additional $30,000 for a total agreement of $100,000. On July 28, 2022, City Council approved a second amendment, which extended the agreement to June 30, 2023, and added an additional $100,000 to increase the total agreement to $200,000.

This Third Amendment is being sought to increase the contract by $155,000 and extend the term to September 30, 2025.

This is being requested in order to complete two existing recruitments for approximately $55,000 and to allow staff to continue to engage Gallagher for executive searches and hard-to-fill recruitments.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds from the operating budgets are available from various departments to cover the cost of this amendment as the need arises for services. No additional appropriation is necessary.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on June 13, 2023 to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.

Prepared by: Lisa Baker, Assistant Human Resources Director

ATTACHMENTS

1. Attachment 1- Third Amendment to Agreement 9338-21HR 70 2. Attachment 2 -Agreement 9338-21-HR and Prior Amendments 71 Agreement No. 9338-21-HR

THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Third Amendment ("Third Amendment") to the Agreement for Professional Services ("Agreement") is made and entered into in the County of Ventura, State of California, this 20th day of April, 2023, by and between the City of Oxnard, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. ("Consultant"). This Third Amendment amends the Agreement entered into on July 20, 2021, by City and Consultant. The Agreement was previously amended on April 7, 2022 by a First Amendment and on June 20, 2022 by a Second Amendment.

City and Consultant agree as follows:

I. The date in Section 5 of the Cover Page of the Agreement is hereby amended to September 30, 2025.

2. The amount $200,000 in Section 6 of the Cover Page of the Agreement is hereby amended to "$355,000."

3. As so amended, the Agreement remains in full force and effect. [Signatures on next page]
TIIIRD AMENmlENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the Amendment on the date first written above.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.4
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager, (805) 385-7478, [email protected] SUBJECT: Resolution of Intention to Renew the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt a Resolution of Intent initiating the process to renew the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District (OTMD).

BACKGROUND
The OTMD is a benefit assessment district proposed to continue a revenue source to help fund marketing and sales promotion efforts for certain Oxnard lodging businesses. This approach has been used successfully in other destination areas throughout the state to improve tourism and drive additional room nights to assessed lodging businesses. On January 15, 2015, pursuant to a request from the Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB), the City Council adopted a Resolution of intent to establish the OTMD. On February 5, 2019 the Council held a public meeting to take public testimony on the formation of the OTMD and levy of assessments. On March 5, 2019 Council conducted the final hearing and the TDM was established for a five (5) year term. Oxnard lodging businesses and VO now wish to renew the OTMD for a nine (9) year and three (3) month term.

The renewed OTMD includes all lodging businesses with fifty-five (55) rooms or more located within the boundaries of the City of Oxnard. Lodging business owners decided to pursue renewal of the OTMD in order to continue a revenue source devoted to marketing Oxnard as a tourist, meeting and event destination. If renewed, the OTMD would generate approximately $1,000,000 on an annual basis for each full fiscal year for promotion of travel and tourism specific to Oxnard. The initial “year” of operations will be a partial year consisting of three (3) months, with an anticipated assessment budget of $250,000.

TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICTS
Tourism Marketing Districts (TMDs) utilize the efficiencies of private sector operation in the market-based promotion of tourism. These special assessment districts allow lodging business owners to organize their efforts to increase tourism. Lodging business owners within the TMD fund the TMD, and those funds are used to provide services that are desired by and benefit the lodging businesses within the TMD.

TMD benefits:
• Funds cannot be diverted for other government programs; • They are customized to fit the needs of each destination; • They allow for a wide range of services; including: destination marketing, tourism promotion, and sales lead generation;
• They are designed, created and governed by those who will pay the assessment; and • They provide a stable funding source for tourism promotion. 93 In California, TMDs are primarily formed pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (94 Law). This law allows for the creation of special benefit assessment districts to raise funds within a specific geographic area. The key difference between TMDs and other special benefit assessment districts is that funds raised are returned to the private non-profit corporation governing the TMD.

MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN
The Management District Plan (Attachment 1) includes the proposed boundary of the OTMD, a service plan and budget and a proposed means of governance. The OTMD will include all lodging businesses with fifty-five (55) rooms or more located within the boundaries of the City of Oxnard.

The annual assessment rate is two percent (2.0%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. Based on the benefit received, assessments will not be collected on: stays of more than thirty (30) consecutive days; stays by an employee or officer of the United States government or an employee or officer of the State government that executes, under penalty of perjury, a form claiming such exemption; and stays by any person who is required to obtain a shelter in a lodging business by reason of circumstances such as fire, flood, or other disaster which makes that person’s usual residence uninhabitable and proves that their residence is in an area that has been officially declared a disaster area by local, State, or federal authorities.

The renewed OTMD will have a nine (9) year and three (3) month term, beginning April 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter, and ending on June 30, 2033. The assessment will be implemented beginning April 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. Once per year beginning on the anniversary of OTMD renewal, there is a thirty (30) day period in which lodging business owners paying fifty percent (50%) or more of the assessment may protest and begin proceedings to terminate the OTMD.

The City will be responsible for collecting the assessment on a monthly basis (including any delinquencies, penalties and interest) from each assessed lodging business located in the boundaries of the OTMD. The City shall forward the assessments to Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau dba Visit Oxnard (VO), which will have the responsibility of managing OTMD programs as provided in this Management District Plan. The City shall be paid a fee equal to one percent (1%) of the amount of assessment collected to cover its costs of collection and administration.

OTMD RENEWAL PROCESS
June 29, 2023 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HEARING
Upon the submission of a written petition, signed by the lodging business owners in the renewed OTMD who will pay more than fifty percent (50%) of the assessments proposed to be levied, the City Council (Council) may initiate proceedings to renew the OTMD by the adoption of a resolution expressing its intention to renew the OTMD.

Petition Status: Petitions in favor of OTMD renewal were submitted by 7 lodging businesses, which represent 100% of the total OTMD assessment. This majority petition allows the Council to initiate proceedings for OTMD renewal at the June 29, 2023 meeting.

No Later Than:

July 7, 2023 NOTICE
The 94 Law requires the City to mail written notice to the owners of all businesses proposed to be within the OTMD. Mailing the notice begins a mandatory forty-five (45) day period in which lodging business owners may protest OTMD renewal.

July 18, 2023 PUBLIC MEETING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Allow public testimony on the renewal of the OTMD and levy of assessments. At the public meeting, the Council would introduce the Ordinance renewing the OTMD and levying the assessment.
94 Sept. 5 , 2023 FINAL PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE If written protests are received from the owners of lodging businesses in the renewed OTMD which will pay more than fifty percent (50%) of the assessments proposed to be levied and such protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than fifty percent (50%), no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment against such lodging businesses shall be taken for a period of one (1) year from the date of the finding of a majority protest by the Council.

If the Council, following the public hearing, decides to establish the renewed OTMD, the Council shall adopt an ordinance of formation renewing the OTMD and levying the assessment. Upon successful passage of the Ordinance, the OTMD shall be renewed, and the Ordinance shall go into effect thirty (30) days after the adoption of the Ordinance.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports Economic Development Strategy. The purpose of Economic Development strategy is to focus on the retention and expansion of Oxnard business by increasing the skills and employability of our local workforce, invite new business investments, and target site-based redevelopment opportunities.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
None immediately. The City will receive a fee of one percent (1%) of the amount collected to cover its costs of administration. Because the OTMD programs are intended to increase visitation to the City, there may be an increase in transient occupancy tax and sales tax collections.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee. Per Resolution 15,286 F.2, items that are already approved by Council that have continuing work can go straight to Council. The City Council authorized this TMD in 2019 and the extension does not substantially change the TMD. Additionally, the TMD will be heard at two additional Council meetings.

Prepared by: Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. Management District Plan

2. Resolution of Intent OTMD
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OXNARD TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT

MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN
Prepared pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq.

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I. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................3 II. BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................5 III. BOUNDARY.......................................................................................................................................6 IV. ASSESSMENT BUDGET AND SERVICES................................................................................7 A. Annual Service Plan ........................................................................................................7 B. Annual Budget.................................................................................................................9 C. California Constitutional Compliance ............................................................................10 D. Assessment....................................................................................................................11 E. Penalties and Interest.....................................................................................................12 F. Time and Manner for Collecting Assessments ...............................................................12 V. GOVERNANCE...............................................................................................................................14 A. Owners’ Association......................................................................................................14 B. Brown Act and California Public Records Act Compliance ...........................................14 C. Annual Report ...............................................................................................................14 APPENDIX 1 – LAW....................................................................................................................................15 APPENDIX 2 – ASSESSED BUSINESSES .............................................................................................27 Prepared by
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I. OVERVIEW
Developed by Oxnard lodging businesses and the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau dba Visit Oxnard (VO), the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District (OTMD) is an assessment district proposed to continue to provide specific benefits to payors, by funding marketing and sales promotion efforts for assessed businesses. This approach has been used successfully in other destination areas throughout the country to provide the benefit of additional room night sales directly to payors. The OTMD was created in 2019 for a five (5) year term. Oxnard lodging businesses and VO now wish to renew the OTMD for a nine (9) year and three (3) month term.

Location: The OTMD includes all lodging businesses with fifty-five (55) rooms or more located within the boundaries of the City of Oxnard, as shown on the map in Section III.

Services: The OTMD is designed to provide specific benefits directly to payors by increasing awareness and demand for room night sales. Sales and marketing programs will increase demand for overnight tourism and market payors as tourist, meeting and event destinations, thereby increasing demand for room night sales.

Budget: The total OTMD annual assessment budget for each full fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) of operations is anticipated to be approximately $1,000,000. The initial “year” of operations will be a partial year consisting of three (3) months, with an anticipated assessment budget of $250,000. A similar budget is expected to apply to subsequent years, but this budget is expected to fluctuate as room sales do and as lodging businesses open and close.

Cost: The annual assessment rate is two percent (2.0%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. Based on the benefit received, assessments will not be collected on:
stays of more than thirty (30) consecutive days; stays by an employee or officer of the United States government or an employee or officer of the State government that executes, under penalty of perjury, a form claiming such exemption; and stays by any person who is required to obtain a shelter in a lodging business by reason of circumstances such as fire, flood, or other disaster which makes that person’s usual residence uninhabitable and proves that their residence is in an area that has been officially declared a disaster area by local, State, or federal authorities.

Collection: The City will be responsible for collecting the assessment on a monthly basis (including any delinquencies, penalties and interest) from each lodging business located in the boundaries of the OTMD. The City shall take all reasonable efforts to collect the assessments from each assessed lodging business.

Duration: The OTMD will have a nine (9) year three (3) month life, beginning April 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter, and ending on June 30, 2033. After nine (9) years and three (3) months, the OTMD may be renewed pursuant to the 94 Law if lodging business owners support continuing the OTMD programs.

Management: VO shall continue to serve as the OTMD’s Owners’ Association. VO has formed an OTMD Committee which shall continue to be responsible for managing funds and 98 OTMD Management District Plan 4
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implementing programs in accordance with this Plan, and must provide annual reports to the City Council.
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II. BACKGROUND
TMDs are an evolution of the traditional Business Improvement District. The first TMD was formed in West Hollywood, California in 1989. Since then, over 100 California destinations have followed suit. In recent years, other states have begun adopting the California model – Massachusetts, Montana, South Dakota, Washington, Colorado, Texas and Louisiana have adopted TMD laws. Several other states are in the process of adopting their own legislation. The cities of Wichita, Kansas and Newark, New Jersey used an existing business improvement district law to form a TMD. Additionally, some cities, like Portland, Oregon and Memphis, Tennessee have utilized their home rule powers to create TMDs without a state law.

California’s TMDs collectively
raise over $300 million annually for
local destination marketing. With
competitors raising their budgets,
and increasing rivalry for visitor
dollars, it is important that Oxnard
lodging businesses continue to
invest in stable, commerce-specific
marketing programs.

TMDs utilize the efficiencies of
private sector operation in the
market-based promotion of tourism districts. TMDs allow tourism business owners to organize their efforts to increase commerce. Tourism business owners within the TMD pay an assessment and those funds are used to provide services that increase commerce.

In California, most TMDs are formed pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994. This law allows for the creation of a benefit assessment district to raise funds within a specific geographic area. The key difference between TMDs and other benefit assessment districts is that funds raised are returned to the private non-profit corporation governing the district.

There are many benefits to TMDs:
• Funds must be spent on services and improvements that provide a specific benefit only to those who pay;
• Funds cannot be diverted to general government programs; • They are customized to fit the needs of payors in each destination; • They allow for a wide range of services;
• They are designed, created and governed by those who will pay the assessment; and • They provide a stable, long-term funding source for tourism promotion. 1 2 4 6 9 12 19 25 29 32 38 46
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III. BOUNDARY
The OTMD will include all lodging businesses with fifty-five (55) rooms or more located within the boundaries of the City of Oxnard, as shown in the map below.

Lodging business means: any commercial establishment or any portion of any commercial establishment that provides for the occupancy of transients for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes, whether by the date, week or month, and includes any hotel, inn, motel, or commercial establishment of a similar nature.

Lodging business does not include: a lodging business that charges room rents not exceeding maximum rentals of $10 per day for single and $15 per day for double occupancy and has a current certificate of eligibility on file with the City; and a lodging business operated by a local government entity or owned and operated by the State. Additionally, lodging business does not include RV Parks; defined as a space that is designed and promoted for the purpose of locating a recreational vehicle, or locating a trailer, tent trailer, pickup camper, or other similar device used for camping.

A complete listing of assessed lodging businesses within the OTMD can be found in Appendix 2. 101
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IV. ASSESSMENT BUDGET AND SERVICES
A. Annual Service Plan
Assessment funds will be spent to provide specific benefits conferred or privileges granted directly to the payors that are not provided to those not charged, and which do not exceed the reasonable cost to the City of conferring the benefits or granting the privileges. The privileges and services provided with the OTMD funds are sales and marketing programs available only to assessed lodging businesses.

A service plan assessment budget has been developed to deliver services that benefit the assessed lodging businesses. A detailed annual assessment budget will be developed and approved by VO. The table below illustrates the annual assessment budget for fiscal year April 1, 2024- June 30, 2024, which covers the initial three (3) month period of the OTMD.

Although actual revenues will fluctuate due to market conditions, the proportional allocations of the budget shall remain the same. The table below illustrates the annual assessment budget for fiscal year two (July 1, 2024- June 30, 2025). However, VO’s OTMD Committee shall have the authority to adjust budget allocations between the categories by no more than fifteen percent (15%) of the total budget per year. A description of the proposed improvements and activities for the initial year of operation is below. The same activities are proposed for subsequent years. In the event of a legal challenge against the OTMD, any and all assessment funds may be used for the costs of defending the OTMD.

Sales & Marketing,
$180,000 , 72%
Administration,
$62,500 , 25%
Contingency/Reserve,
$5,000 , 2%
Collection Fee,
$2,500 , 1%
Fiscal Year 2024 (April- June)
Assessment Budget: $250,000
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Each budget category includes all costs related to providing that service. For example, the sales and marketing budget includes the cost of staff time dedicated to overseeing and implementing the sales and marketing program. Staff time dedicated purely to administrative tasks is allocated to the administrative portion of the budget. The costs of an individual staff member may be allocated to multiple budget categories. The staffing levels necessary to provide the services below will be determined by VO’s OTMD Committee on an as- needed basis.

Sales and Marketing
A sales and marketing program will continue to promote assessed lodging businesses as tourist, meeting, and event destinations. The sales and marketing program will have a central theme of promoting Oxnard as a desirable place for overnight visits. The program will have the goal of increasing overnight visitation and room night sales at assessed lodging businesses, and may include the following activities:
• Internet marketing efforts to increase awareness and optimize internet presence to drive overnight visitation and room sales to assessed lodging businesses; • Print ads in magazines and newspapers, television ads, and radio ads targeted at potential visitors to drive overnight visitation and room sales to assessed lodging businesses; • Attendance of trade shows to promote assessed lodging businesses; • Sales blitzes for assessed lodging businesses;
• Familiarization tours of assessed lodging businesses; • Preparation and production of collateral promotional materials such as visitor guides, brochures, flyers and maps featuring assessed lodging businesses; • Sponsorship of local events and festivals that drive overnight visitations and room sales to assessed lodging businesses;
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$720,000 , 72%
Administration,
$250,000 , 25%
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$20,000 , 2%
Collection Fee,
$10,000 , 1%
Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (July-June)
Assessment Budget: $1,000,000
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• Attendance of professional industry conferences and affiliation events to promote assessed lodging businesses;
• Lead generation activities designed to attract tourists and group events to assessed lodging businesses;
• Brand-centric visitor services training program for both public and private sector staff; • Kiosk improvements including new technology-driven visitor information enhancements; • Development of Return on Investment (ROI) analysis on the effectiveness of OTMD funds, feasibility studies, and/or economic impact reports to improve effectiveness and increase overnight visitation at assessed lodging businesses;
• Strategic advertising and marketing agency support to promote assessed lodging businesses; • Director of Sales and General Manager meetings to plan and coordinate tourism promotion efforts for assessed lodging businesses;
• Development and maintenance of a website designed to promote assessed lodging businesses. • Partnership with both local and state tourism organizations to target key international markets to increase overnight visitation at assessed lodging businesses; and • Development and implementation of a public relations and communications strategy, inclusive of social media outlets and press release distribution designed to drive overnight visitation at assessed lodging businesses.

Administration and Operations
The administration and operations portion of the budget shall be utilized for administrative staffing costs, office costs, advocacy, and other general administrative costs such as insurance, legal, and accounting fees.

Contingency/Reserve
The budget includes a contingency line item to account for uncollected assessments, if any. If there are contingency funds collected, they may be held in a reserve fund or utilized for other program, administration or renewal costs at the discretion of VO’s OTMD Committee. Policies relating to contributions to the reserve fund, the target amount of the reserve fund, and expenditure of monies from the reserve fund shall be set by VO’s OTMD Committee. Contingency/reserve funds may be spent on OTMD programs or administrative and renewal costs in such proportions as determined by VO’s OTMD Committee. The reserve fund may be used for the costs of renewing the OTMD.

Collection Fee
The City shall continue to retain a fee equal to one percent (1%) of the amount of assessments collected, to cover collection and administration costs.

B. Annual Budget
The total OTMD annual assessment budget for each full fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) of operations is anticipated to be approximately $1,000,000. The initial “year” of operations will be a partial year consisting of three (3) months, with an anticipated assessment budget of $250,000. A similar budget is expected to apply to subsequent years, but this budget is expected to fluctuate as room sales do, and as lodging businesses open and close. The total assessment budget for the entire nine (9) year and three (3) month term of the OTMD is anticipated to be approximately $9,250,000. 104
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C. California Constitutional Compliance
The OTMD assessment is not a property-based assessment subject to the requirements of Proposition 218. Courts have found Proposition 218 limited the term ‘assessments’ to levies on real property.1 Rather, the OTMD assessment is a business-based assessment, and is subject to Proposition 26.

Pursuant to Proposition 26 all levies are a tax unless they fit one of seven exceptions. Two of these exceptions apply to the OTMD, a “specific benefit” and a “specific government service.” Both require that the costs of benefits or services do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City of conferring the benefits or providing the services.

1. Specific Benefit
Proposition 26 requires that assessment funds be expended on, “a specific benefit conferred or privilege granted directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of conferring the benefit or granting the privilege.”2 The services in this Plan are designed to provide targeted benefits directly to assessed businesses, and are intended only to provide benefits and services directly to those businesses paying the assessment. These services are tailored not to serve the general public, businesses in general, or parcels of land, but rather to serve the specific businesses within the OTMD. The activities described in this Plan are specifically targeted to increase demand for room night sales for assessed lodging businesses within the boundaries of the OTMD, and are narrowly tailored. OTMD funds will be used exclusively to provide the specific benefit of increased demand for room night sales directly to the assessees. Assessment funds shall not be used to feature non-assessed lodging businesses in OTMD programs, or to directly generate sales for non-assessed businesses. The activities paid for from assessment revenues are business services constituting and providing specific benefits to the assessed businesses. Nothing in this Plan limits the ability of the Owners’ Association to enter into private contracts with non-assessed lodging businesses for the provision of services to those businesses.

The assessment imposed by this OTMD is for a specific benefit conferred directly to the payors that is not provided to those not charged. The specific benefit conferred directly to the payors is an increase in demand for room night sales. The specific benefit of an increase in demand for room night sales for assessed lodging businesses will be provided only to lodging businesses paying the district assessment, with marketing and sales programs promoting lodging businesses paying the OTMD assessment. The marketing and sales programs will be designed to increase room night sales at each assessed lodging businesses. Because they are necessary to provide the marketing and sales programs that specifically benefit the assessed lodging businesses, the administration and contingency services also provide the specific benefit of increased demand for room night sales to the assessed lodging businesses.

Although the OTMD, in providing specific benefits to payors, may produce incidental benefits to non-paying businesses, the incidental benefit does not preclude the services from being considered a specific benefit. The legislature has found that, “A specific benefit is not excluded from classification as a ‘specific benefit’ merely because an indirect benefit to a nonpayor occurs incidentally and without cost to the payor as a consequence of providing the specific benefit to the payor.”3 1 Jarvis v. the City of San Diego 72 Cal App. 4th 230
2 Cal. Const. art XIII C § 1(e)(1)
3 Government Code § 53758(a)
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2. Specific Government Service
The assessment may also be utilized to provide, “a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of providing the service or product.” 4 The legislature has
recognized that marketing and promotions services like those to be provided by the OTMD are government services within the meaning of Proposition 265. Further, the legislature has determined that “a specific government service is not excluded from classification as a ‘specific government service’ merely because an indirect benefit to a nonpayor occurs incidentally and without cost to the payor as a consequence of providing the specific government service to the payor.”6

3. Reasonable Cost
OTMD services will be implemented carefully to ensure they do not exceed the reasonable cost of such services. The full amount assessed will be used to provide the services described herein. Funds will be managed by VO’s OTMD Committee, and reports submitted on an annual basis to the City.

Only assessed lodging businesses will be featured in marketing materials, receive sales leads generated from OTMD-funded activities, be featured in advertising campaigns, and benefit from other OTMDfunded services. Non-assessed lodging businesses will not receive these, nor any other, OTMDfunded services and benefits.

The OTMD-funded programs are all targeted directly at and feature only assessed lodging businesses.

It is, however, possible that there will be a spill over benefit to non-assessed lodging businesses. If non-assessed lodging businesses receive incremental room nights, that portion of the promotion or program generating those room nights shall be paid with non-OTMD funds. OTMD funds shall only be spent to benefit the assessed lodging businesses, and shall not be spent on that portion of any program which directly generates incidental room nights for non-assessed lodging businesses.

D. Assessment
The annual assessment rate is two percent (2.0%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue.

Based on the benefit received, assessments will not be collected on: stays of more than thirty (30) consecutive days; stays by an employee or officer of the United States government or an employee or officer of the State government that executes, under penalty of perjury, a form claiming such exemption; and stays by any person who is required to obtain a shelter in a lodging business by reason of circumstances such as fire, flood, or other disaster which makes that person’s usual residence uninhabitable and proves that their residence is in an area that has been officially declared a disaster area by local, State, or federal authorities.

The assessment was calculated based on the total cost of the activities to be provided for the benefit of the lodging businesses within the OTMD with costs allocated based on the proportional benefit conferred to each lodging business. Activities funded by the OTMD are specifically targeted to increase room nights at assessed lodging businesses. All room night sales do not represent the same benefit to the payors. For example, a higher priced room night is of greater benefit than a lower priced room night because the assesse derives greater revenue. To account for this benefit differential and to make sure the benefits are proportional, an assessment formula based on a percentage of revenue has been selected. The proposed formula accurately reflects greater benefit to assessed lodging businesses with higher priced room nights.
4 Cal. Const. art XIII C § 1(e)(2)
5 Government Code § 53758(b)
6 Government Code § 53758(b)
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The term “gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue” as used herein means: the consideration charged, whether or not received, for the occupancy of space in a lodging business valued in money, whether to be received in money, goods, labor or otherwise, including all receipts, cash, credits and property and services of any kind or nature, without any deductions therefrom whatsoever. Gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue shall not include any federal, state or local taxes collected, including but not limited to transient occupancy taxes.

The assessment is levied upon and a direct obligation of the assessed lodging business. However, the assessed lodging business may, at its discretion, pass the assessment on to transients. The amount of assessment, if passed on to each transient, shall be disclosed in advance and separately stated from the amount of rent charged and any other applicable taxes, and each transient shall receive a receipt for payment from the business. If the OTMD assessment is identified separately it shall be disclosed as the “OTMD Assessment.” As an alternative, the disclosure may include the amount of the OTMD assessment, the amount of the assessment imposed from other local tourism marketing districts, and the amount of the assessment imposed pursuant to the California Tourism Marketing Act, Government Code §13995 et seq. and shall be disclosed as the “Tourism Assessment.” The assessment is imposed solely upon, and is the sole obligation of the assessed lodging business even if it is passed on to transients. The assessment shall not be considered revenue for calculation of transient occupancy taxes.

Bonds shall not be issued.

E. Penalties and Interest
The OTMD shall reimburse the City of Oxnard for any costs associated with collecting unpaid assessments. If sums in excess of the delinquent OTMD assessment are sought to be recovered in the same collection action by the City, the OTMD shall bear its pro rata share of such collection costs.

Assessed lodging businesses which are delinquent in paying the assessment shall be responsible for paying:

1. Original Delinquency: Any lodging business that fails to remit the assessment within the time required shall pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the assessment in addition to the amount of the assessment.

2. Continued Delinquency: Any lodging business that fails to remit the assessment on or before a period of thirty (30) days following the date of which the assessment first became delinquent shall pay a second delinquency penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the assessment.

3. Fraud: If the City determines that the nonpayment of the assessment is due to fraud, a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the assessment shall be added to the amount in addition to any penalties.

4. Interest: In addition to the penalties imposed, any lodging business failing to timely remit the assessment shall pay interest at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.5%) per month or fraction thereof on the amount of the assessment, exclusive of penalties, from the date on which the assessment first became delinquent until the assessment is paid.

5. Penalties and Interest Merged with Assessment: Every penalty imposed and such interest as accrues shall become a part of the assessment required to be paid.

F. Time and Manner for Collecting Assessments
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assessment on a monthly basis (including any delinquencies, penalties and interest) from each lodging business. The City shall take all reasonable efforts to collect the assessments from each lodging business. The City shall forward the assessments collected to the Owners’ Association. 108
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V. GOVERNANCE
A. Owners’ Association
The City Council, through adoption of this Management District Plan, has the right, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §36651, to identify the body that shall implement the proposed program, which shall be the Owners’ Association of the OTMD as defined in Streets and Highways Code §36612. The City Council has determined that VO will continue to serve as the Owners’ Association for the OTMD. VO’s OTMD Committee shall continue to have full authority to manage matters related to the OTMD, including, but not limited to, management of assessment funds and full decision-making authority regarding OTMD programs in accordance with this Management District Plan.

B. Brown Act and California Public Records Act Compliance An Owners’ Association is a private entity and may not be considered a public entity for any purpose, nor may its board members or staff be considered to be public officials for any purpose. The Owners’ Association is, however, subject to government regulations relating to transparency, namely the Ralph M. Brown Act and the California Public Records Act. These regulations are designed to promote public accountability. The Owners’ Association acts as a legislative body under the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code §54950 et seq.). Thus, meetings of the Board and certain committees must be held in compliance with the public notice and other requirements of the Brown Act. Accordingly, the Owners’ Association shall publicly report any action taken and the vote or abstention on that action of each member present for the action. The Owners’ Association is also subject to the record keeping and disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act.

C. Annual Report
VO shall present an annual report at the end of each year of operation to the City Council pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §36650 (see Appendix 1). The annual report shall include:
• Any proposed changes in the boundaries of the improvement district or in any benefit zones or classification of businesses within the district.
• The improvements and activities to be provided for that fiscal year. • An estimate of the cost of providing the improvements and the activities for that fiscal year. • The method and basis of levying the assessment in sufficient detail to allow each business owner to estimate the amount of the assessment to be levied against his or her business for that fiscal year.
• The estimated amount of any surplus or deficit revenues to be carried over from a previous fiscal year.
• The estimated amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part.
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APPENDIX 1 – LAW
*** THIS DOCUMENT IS CURRENT THROUGH THE 2023 SUPPLEMENT *** (ALL 2022 LEGISLATION)

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
DIVISION 18. PARKING
PART 7. PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW OF 1994 CHAPTER 1. General Provisions
ARTICLE 1. Declarations
36600. Citation of part
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994.” 36601. Legislative findings and declarations; Legislative guidance The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Businesses located and operating within business districts in some of this state’s communities are economically disadvantaged, are underutilized, and are unable to attract customers due to inadequate facilities, services, and activities in the business districts. (b) It is in the public interest to promote the economic revitalization and physical maintenance of business districts in order to create jobs, attract new businesses, and prevent the erosion of the business districts. (c) It is of particular local benefit to allow business districts to fund business related improvements, maintenance, and activities through the levy of assessments upon the businesses or real property that receive benefits from those improvements.
(d) Assessments levied for the purpose of conferring special benefit upon the real property or a specific benefit upon the businessesin a business district are not taxesfor the general benefit of a city, even if property, businesses, or persons not assessed receive incidental or collateral effects that benefit them. (e) Property and business improvement districts formed throughout this state have conferred special benefits upon properties and businesses within their districts and have made those properties and businesses more useful by providing the following benefits:
(1) Crime reduction. A study by the Rand Corporation has confirmed a 12-percent reduction in the incidence of robbery and an 8-percent reduction in the total incidence of violent crimes within the 30 districts studied.
(2) Job creation.
(3) Business attraction.
(4) Business retention.
(5) Economic growth.
(6) New investments.
(f) With the dissolution of redevelopment agencies throughout the state, property and business improvement districts have become even more important tools with which communities can combat blight, promote economic opportunities, and create a clean and safe environment. (g) Since the enactment of this act, the people of California have adopted Proposition 218, which added Article XIII D to the Constitution in order to place certain requirements and restrictions on the formation of, and activities, expenditures, and assessments by property-based districts. Article XIII D of the Constitution provides that property-based districts may only levy assessments for special benefits. (h) The act amending this section is intended to provide the Legislature’s guidance with regard to this act, its interaction with the provisions of Article XIII D of the Constitution, and the determination of special benefits in property-based districts.
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(2) Activities undertaken for the purpose of conferring special benefits upon property to be assessed inherently produce incidental or collateral effects that benefit property or persons not assessed.

Therefore, for special benefits to exist as a separate and distinct category from general benefits, the incidental or collateral effects of those special benefits are inherently part of those special benefits.

The mere fact that special benefits produce incidental or collateral effects that benefit property or persons not assessed does not convert any portion of those special benefits or their incidental or collateral effects into general benefits.
(3) It is of the utmost importance that property-based districts created under this act have clarity regarding restrictions on assessmentsthey may levy and the proper determination ofspecial benefits.

Legislative clarity with regard to this act will provide districts with clear instructions and courts with legislative intent regarding restrictions on property-based assessments, and the manner in which special benefits should be determined.
36602. Purpose of part
The purpose of this part is to supplement previously enacted provisions of law that authorize citiesto levy assessments within property and business improvement districts, to ensure that those assessments conform to all constitutional requirements and are determined and assessed in accordance with the guidance set forth in this act. This part does not affect or limit any other provisions of law authorizing or providing for the furnishing of improvements or activities or the raising of revenue for these purposes.
36603. Preemption of authority or charter city to adopt ordinances levying assessments Nothing in this part is intended to preempt the authority of a charter city to adopt ordinances providing for a different method of levying assessments for similar or additional purposes from those set forth in this part. A property and business improvement district created pursuant to this part is expressly exempt from the provisions of the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 (Division 4 (commencing with Section 2800)). 36603.5. Part prevails over conflicting provisions
Any provision of this part that conflicts with any other provision of law shall prevail over the other provision of law, as to districts created under this part.
36604. Severability
This part is intended to be construed liberally and, if any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Assessments levied under this part are not special taxes.

ARTICLE 2. Definitions
36606. “Activities”
“Activities” means, but is not limited to, all of the following that benefit businesses or real property in the district:
(a) Promotion of public events.
(b) Furnishing of music in any public place.
(c) Promotion of tourism within the district.
(d) Marketing and economic development, including retail retention and recruitment. (e) Providing security, sanitation, graffiti removal, street and sidewalk cleaning, and other municipal services supplemental to those normally provided by the municipality. (f) Other services provided for the purpose of conferring special benefit upon assessed real property or specific benefits upon assessed businesses located in the district. 36606.5. “Assessment”
“Assessment” means a levy for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, installing, or maintaining improvements and providing activities that will provide certain benefits to properties or businesses located within a property and business improvement district.
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36607. “Business”
“Business” means all types of businesses and includes financial institutions and professions. 36608. “City”
“City” means a city, county, city and county, or an agency or entity created pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, the public member agencies of which includes only cities, counties, or a city and county, or the State of California. 36609. “City council”
“City council” means the city council of a city or the board of supervisors of a county, or the agency, commission, or board created pursuant to a joint powers agreement and which is a city within the meaning of this part. 36609.4. “Clerk”
“Clerk” means the clerk of the legislative body.
36609.5. “General benefit”
“General benefit” means, for purposes of a property-based district, any benefit that is not a “special benefit” as defined in Section 36615.5.
36610. “Improvement”
“Improvement” means the acquisition, construction, installation, or maintenance of any tangible property with an estimated useful life of five years or more including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Parking facilities.
(b) Benches, booths, kiosks, display cases, pedestrian shelters and signs. (c) Trash receptacles and public restrooms.
(d) Lighting and heating facilities.
(e) Decorations.
(f) Parks.
(g) Fountains.
(h) Planting areas.
(i) Closing, opening, widening, or narrowing of existing streets. (j) Facilities or equipment, or both, to enhance security of persons and property within the district. (k) Ramps, sidewalks, plazas, and pedestrian malls.
(l) Rehabilitation or removal of existing structures.
36611. “Management district plan”; “Plan”
“Management district plan” or “plan” means a proposal as defined in Section 36622. 36612. “Owners’ association”
“Owners’ association” means a private nonprofit entity that is under contract with a city to administer or implement improvements, maintenance, and activities specified in the management district plan. An owners’ association may be an existing nonprofit entity or a newly formed nonprofit entity. An owners’ association is a private entity and may not be considered a public entity for any purpose, nor may its board members or staff be considered to be public officials for any purpose. Notwithstanding this section, an owners’ association shall comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code), at all times when matters within the subject matter of the district are heard, discussed, or deliberated, and with the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code), for all records relating to activities of the district.
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36614. “Property”
“Property” means real property situated within a district. 36614.5. “Property and business improvement district”; “District” “Property and business improvement district,” or “district,” means a property and business improvement district established pursuant to this part.
36614.6. “Property-based assessment”
“Property-based assessment” means any assessment made pursuant to this part upon real property. 36614.7. “Property-based district”
“Property-based district” means any district in which a city levies a property-based assessment. 36615. “Property owner”; “Business owner”; “Owner”
“Property owner” means any person shown as the owner of land on the last equalized assessment roll or otherwise known to be the owner of land by the city council. “Business owner” means any person recognized by the city as the owner of the business. “Owner” means either a business owner or a property owner. The city council has no obligation to obtain other information as to the ownership of land or businesses, and its determination of ownership shall be final and conclusive for the purposes of this part. Wherever this part requires the signature of the property owner, the signature of the authorized agent of the property owner shall be sufficient. Wherever this part requires the signature of the business owner, the signature of the authorized agent of the business owner shall be sufficient. 36615.5. “Special benefit”
(a) “Special benefit” means, for purposes of a property-based district, a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in a district or to the public at large. Special benefit includes incidental or collateral effects that arise from the improvements, maintenance, or activities of property-based districts even if those incidental or collateral effects benefit property or persons not assessed. Special benefit excludes general enhancement of property value.
(b) “Special benefit” also includes, for purposes of a property-based district, a particular and distinct benefit provided directly to each assessed parcel within the district. Merely because parcels throughout an assessment district share the same special benefits does not make the benefits general. 36616. “Tenant”
“Tenant” means an occupant pursuant to a lease of commercial space or a dwelling unit, other than an owner.

ARTICLE 3. Prior Law
36617. Alternate method of financing certain improvements and activities; Effect on other provisions This part provides an alternative method of financing certain improvements and activities. The provisions of this part shall not affect or limit any other provisions of law authorizing or providing for the furnishing of improvements or activities or the raising of revenue for these purposes. Every improvement area established pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (Part 6 (commencing with Section 36500) of this division) is valid and effective and is unaffected by this part.

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A property and business improvement district may be established as provided in this chapter. 36620.5. Requirement of consent of city council
A county may not form a district within the territorial jurisdiction of a city without the consent of the city council of that city. A city may not form a district within the unincorporated territory of a county without the consent of the board of supervisors of that county. A city may not form a district within the territorial jurisdiction of another city without the consent of the city council of the other city.
36621. Initiation of proceedings; Petition of property or business owners in proposed district (a) Upon the submission of a written petition, signed by the property or business owners in the proposed district who will pay more than 50 percent of the assessments proposed to be levied, the city council may initiate proceedings to form a district by the adoption of a resolution expressing its intention to form a district.

The amount of assessment attributable to property or a business owned by the same property or business owner that is in excess of 40 percent of the amount of all assessments proposed to be levied, shall not be included in determining whether the petition is signed by property or business owners who will pay more than 50 percent of the total amount of assessments proposed to be levied. (b) The petition of property or business owners required under subdivision (a) shall include a summary of the management district plan. That summary shall include all of the following:
(1) A map showing the boundaries of the district.
(2) Information specifying where the complete management district plan can be obtained. (3) Information specifying that the complete management district plan shall be furnished upon request.
(c) The resolution of intention described in subdivision (a) shall contain all of the following:
(1) A brief description of the proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities, the amount of the proposed assessment, a statement as to whether the assessment will be levied on property or businesses within the district, a statement as to whether bonds will be issued, and a description of the exterior boundaries of the proposed district, which may be made by reference to any plan or map that is on file with the clerk. The descriptions and statements do not need to be detailed and shall be sufficient if they enable an owner to generally identify the nature and extent of the improvements, maintenance, and activities, and the location and extent of the proposed district. (2) A time and place for a public hearing on the establishment of the property and business improvement district and the levy of assessments, which shall be consistent with the requirements of Section 36623.
36622. Contents of management district plan
The management district plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(a) If the assessment will be levied on property, a map of the district in sufficient detail to locate each parcel of property and, if businesses are to be assessed, each business within the district. If the assessment will be levied on businesses, a map that identifies the district boundaries in sufficient detail to allow a business owner to reasonably determine whether a business is located within the district boundaries. If the assessment will be levied on property and businesses, a map of the district in sufficient detail to locate each parcel of property and to allow a business owner to reasonably determine whether a business is located within the district boundaries.
(b) The name of the proposed district.
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part does not prohibit the boundaries of a business assessment district created pursuant to this part to overlap with a property assessment district created pursuant to this part. (d) The improvements, maintenance, and activities proposed for each year of operation of the district and the estimated cost thereof. If the improvements, maintenance, and activities proposed for each year of operation are the same, a description of the first year’s proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities and a statement that the same improvements, maintenance, and activities are proposed for subsequent years shall satisfy the requirements of this subdivision.
(e) The total annual amount proposed to be expended for improvements, maintenance, or activities, and debt service in each year of operation of the district. If the assessment is levied on businesses, this amount may be estimated based upon the assessment rate. If the total annual amount proposed to be expended in each year of operation of the district is not significantly different, the amount proposed to be expended in the initial year and a statement that a similar amount applies to subsequent years shall satisfy the requirements of this subdivision.
(f) The proposed source or sources of financing, including the proposed method and basis of levying the assessment in sufficient detail to allow each property or business owner to calculate the amount of the assessment to be levied against their property or business. The plan also shall state whether bonds will be issued to finance improvements.
(g) The time and manner of collecting the assessments.
(h) The specific number of years in which assessments will be levied. In a new district, the maximum number of years shall be five. Upon renewal, a district shall have a term not to exceed 10 years. Notwithstanding these limitations, a district created pursuant to this part to finance capital improvements with bonds may levy assessments until the maximum maturity of the bonds. The management district plan may set forth specific increases in assessments for each year of operation of the district. (i) The proposed time for implementation and completion of the management district plan. (j) Any proposed rules and regulations to be applicable to the district. (k)
(1) A list of the properties or businesses to be assessed, including the assessor’s parcel numbers for properties to be assessed, and a statement of the method or methods by which the expenses of a district will be imposed upon benefited real property or businesses, in proportion to the benefit received by the property or business, to defray the cost thereof. (2) In a property-based district, the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined exclusively in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a public improvement, the maintenance and operation expenses of a public improvement, or the cost of the activities. An assessment shall not be imposed on any parcel that exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable, and a property-based district shall separate the general benefits, if any, from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. Parcels within a property-based district that are owned or used by any city, public agency, the State of California, or the United States shall not be exempt from assessment unless the governmental entity can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that those publicly owned parcels in fact receive no special benefit. The value of any incidental, secondary, or collateral effects that arise from the improvements, maintenance, or activities of a property-based district and that benefit property or persons not assessed shall not be deducted from the entirety of the cost of any special benefit or affect the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel. (3) In a property-based district, properties throughout the district may share the same special benefits. In a district with boundaries that define which parcels are to receive improvements, maintenance, or activities over and above those services provided by the city, the improvements, maintenance, or activities themselves may constitute a special benefit. The city may impose assessments that are less than the proportional special benefit conferred, but shall not impose assessments that exceed the reasonable costs of the proportional special benefit conferred. Because one or more parcels pay less than the special benefit conferred does not necessarily mean that other parcels are assessed more than the reasonable cost of their special benefit. (l) In a property-based district, a detailed engineer’s report prepared by a registered professional engineer certified by the State of California supporting all assessments contemplated by the management district plan. (m) Any other item or matter required to be incorporated therein by the city council. 36623. Procedure to levy assessment
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(a) If a city council proposes to levy a new or increased property assessment, the notice and protest and hearing procedure shall comply with Section 53753 of the Government Code. (b) If a city council proposes to levy a new or increased business assessment, the notice and protest and hearing procedure shall comply with Section 54954.6 of the Government Code, except that notice shall be mailed to the owners of the businesses proposed to be assessed. A protest may be made orally or in writing by any interested person. Every written protest shall be filed with the clerk at or before the time fixed for the public hearing. The city council may waive any irregularity in the form or content of any written protest. A written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing. Each written protest shall contain a description of the business in which the person subscribing the protest is interested sufficient to identify the business and, if a person subscribing is not shown on the official records of the city as the owner of the business, the protest shall contain or be accompanied by written evidence that the person subscribing is the owner of the business or the authorized representative. A written protest that does not comply with this section shall not be counted in determining a majority protest. If written protests are received from the owners or authorized representatives of businesses in the proposed district that will pay 50 percent or more of the assessments proposed to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than 50 percent, no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment against such businesses, as contained in the resolution of intention, shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the finding of a majority protest by the city council. (c) If a city council proposes to conduct a single proceeding to levy both a new or increased property assessment and a new or increased business assessment, the notice and protest and hearing procedure for the property assessment shall comply with subdivision (a), and the notice and protest and hearing procedure for the business assessment shall comply with subdivision (b). If a majority protest is received from either the property or business owners, that respective portion of the assessment shall not be levied. The remaining portion of the assessment may be levied unless the improvement or other special benefit was proposed to be funded by assessing both property and business owners.
36624. Changes to proposed assessments
At the conclusion of the public hearing to establish the district, the city council may adopt, revise, change, reduce, or modify the proposed assessment or the type or types of improvements, maintenance, and activities to be funded with the revenues from the assessments. Proposed assessments may only be revised by reducing any or all of them. At the public hearing, the city council may only make changes in, to, or from the boundaries of the proposed property and business improvement district that will exclude territory that will not benefit from the proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities. Any modifications, revisions, reductions, or changes to the proposed assessment district shall be reflected in the notice and map recorded pursuant to Section 36627. 36625. Resolution of formation
(a) If the city council, following the public hearing, decides to establish a proposed property and business improvement district, the city council shall adopt a resolution of formation that shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(1) A brief description of the proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities, the amount of the proposed assessment, a statement as to whether the assessment will be levied on property, businesses, or both within the district, a statement on whether bonds will be issued, and a description of the exterior boundaries of the proposed district, which may be made by reference to any plan or map that is on file with the clerk. The descriptions and statements need not be detailed and shall be sufficient if they enable an owner to generally identify the nature and extent of the improvements, maintenance, and activities and the location and extent of the proposed district. (2) The number, date of adoption, and title of the resolution of intention. (3) The time and place where the public hearing was held concerning the establishment of the district.
(4) A determination regarding any protests received. The city shall not establish the district or levy assessments if a majority protest was received.
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levy of assessments within a district shall not be used to provide improvements, maintenance, or activities outside the district or for any purpose other than the purposes specified in the resolution of intention, as modified by the city council at the hearing concerning establishment of the district.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, improvements and activities that must be provided outside the district boundaries to create a special or specific benefit to the assessed parcels or businesses may be provided, but shall be limited to marketing or signage pointing to the district. (7) A finding that the property or businesses within the area of the property and business improvement district will be benefited by the improvements, maintenance, and activities funded by the proposed assessments, and, for a property-based district, that property within the district will receive a special benefit.
(8) In a property-based district, the total amount of all special benefits to be conferred on the properties within the property-based district.
(b) The adoption of the resolution of formation and, if required, recordation of the notice and map pursuant to Section 36627 shall constitute the levy of an assessment in each of the fiscal years referred to in the management district plan.
36627. Notice and assessment diagram
Following adoption of the resolution establishing district assessments on properties pursuant to Section 36625, the clerk shall record a notice and an assessment diagram pursuant to Section 3114. No other provision of Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 3100) applies to an assessment district created pursuant to this part. 36628. Establishment of separate benefit zones within district; Categories of businesses The city council may establish one or more separate benefit zones within the district based upon the degree of benefit derived from the improvements or activities to be provided within the benefit zone and may impose a different assessment within each benefit zone. If the assessment is to be levied on businesses, the city council may also define categories of businesses based upon the degree of benefit that each will derive from the improvements or activities to be provided within the district and may impose a different assessment or rate of assessment on each category of business, or on each category of business within each zone. 36628.5. Assessments on businesses or property owners
The city council may levy assessments on businesses or on property owners, or a combination of the two, pursuant to this part. The city council shall structure the assessments in whatever manner it determines corresponds with the distribution of benefits from the proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities, provided that any propertybased assessment conforms with the requirements set forth in paragraph (2) of subdivision (k) of Section 36622. 36629. Provisions and procedures applicable to benefit zones and business categories All provisions of this part applicable to the establishment, modification, or disestablishment of a property and business improvement district apply to the establishment, modification, or disestablishment of benefit zones or categories of business. The city council shall, to establish, modify, or disestablish a benefit zone or category of business, follow the procedure to establish, modify, or disestablish a property and business improvement district. 36630. Expiration of district; Creation of new district If a property and business improvement district expires due to the time limit set pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 36622, a new management district plan may be created and the district may be renewed pursuant to this part.

CHAPTER 3. Assessments
36631. Time and manner of collection of assessments; Delinquent payments The collection of the assessments levied pursuant to this part shall be made at the time and in the manner set forth by the city council in the resolution levying the assessment. Assessments levied on real property may be collected at the 117
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same time and in the same manner as for the ad valorem property tax, and may provide for the same lien priority and penalties for delinquent payment. All delinquent payments for assessments levied pursuant to this part may be charged interest and penalties.
36632. Assessments to be based on estimated benefit; Classification of real property and businesses; Exclusion of residential and agricultural property
(a) The assessments levied on real property pursuant to this part shall be levied on the basis of the estimated benefit to the real property within the property and business improvement district. The city council may classify properties for purposes of determining the benefit to property of the improvements and activities provided pursuant to this part.
(b) Assessments levied on businesses pursuant to this part shall be levied on the basis of the estimated benefit to the businesses within the property and business improvement district. The city council may classify businesses for purposes of determining the benefit to the businesses of the improvements and activities provided pursuant to this part.
(c) Properties zoned solely for residential use, or that are zoned for agricultural use, are conclusively presumed not to benefit from the improvements and service funded through these assessments, and shall not be subject to any assessment pursuant to this part.
36633. Time for contesting validity of assessment
The validity of an assessment levied under this part shall not be contested in an action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding is commenced within 30 days after the resolution levying the assessment is adopted pursuant to Section 36625. An appeal from a final judgment in an action or proceeding shall be perfected within 30 days after the entry of judgment.
36634. Service contracts authorized to establish levels of city services The city council may execute baseline service contracts that would establish levels of city services that would continue after a property and business improvement district has been formed. 36635. Request to modify management district plan
The owners’ association may, at any time, request that the city council modify the management district plan. Any modification of the management district plan shall be made pursuant to this chapter. 36636. Modification of plan by resolution after public hearing; Adoption of resolution of intention (a) Upon the written request of the owners’ association, the city council may modify the management district plan after conducting one public hearing on the proposed modifications. The city council may modify the improvements and activities to be funded with the revenue derived from the levy of the assessments by adopting a resolution determining to make the modifications after holding a public hearing on the proposed modifications. If the modification includes the levy of a new or increased assessment, the city council shall comply with Section 36623. Notice of all other public hearings pursuant to this section shall comply with both of the following:
(1) The resolution of intention shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city once at least seven days before the public hearing.
(2) A complete copy of the resolution of intention shall be mailed by first class mail, at least 10 days before the public hearing, to each business owner or property owner affected by the proposed modification.
(b) The city council shall adopt a resolution of intention which states the proposed modification prior to the public hearing required by this section. The public hearing shall be held not more than 90 days after the adoption of the resolution of intention.
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Any subsequent modification of the resolution shall be reflected in subsequent notices and maps recorded pursuant to Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 3100), in a manner consistent with the provisions of Section 36627.

CHAPTER 3.5. Financing
36640. Bonds authorized; Procedure; Restriction on reduction or termination of assessments (a)The city council may, by resolution, determine and declare that bonds shall be issued to finance the estimated cost of some or all of the proposed improvements described in the resolution of formation adopted pursuant to Section 36625, if the resolution of formation adopted pursuant to that section provides for the issuance of bonds, under the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 (commencing with Section 8500)) or in conjunction with Marks-Roos Local Bond Pooling Act of 1985 (Article 4 (commencing with Section 6584) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code). Either act, as the case may be, shall govern the proceedings relating to the issuance of bonds, although proceedings under the Bond Act of 1915 may be modified by the city council as necessary to accommodate assessments levied upon business pursuant to this part.
(b) The resolution adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall generally describe the proposed improvements specified in the resolution of formation adopted pursuant to Section 36625, set forth the estimated cost of those improvements, specify the number of annual installments and the fiscal years during which they are to be collected. The amount of debt service to retire the bonds shall not exceed the amount of revenue estimated to be raised from assessments over 30 years.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, assessments levied to pay the principal and interest on any bond issued pursuant to this section shall not be reduced or terminated if doing so would interfere with the timely retirement of the debt.

CHAPTER 4. Governance
36650. Report by owners’ association; Approval or modification by city council (a) The owners’ association shall cause to be prepared a report for each fiscal year, except the first year, for which assessments are to be levied and collected to pay the costs of the improvements, maintenance, and activities described in the report. The owners’ association’s first report shall be due after the first year of operation of the district. The report may propose changes, including, but not limited to, the boundaries of the property and business improvement district or any benefit zones within the district, the basis and method of levying the assessments, and any changes in the classification of property, including any categories of business, if a classification is used.
(b) The report shall be filed with the clerk and shall refer to the property and business improvement district by name, specify the fiscal year to which the report applies, and, with respect to that fiscal year, shall contain all of the following information:
(1) Any proposed changes in the boundaries of the property and business improvement district or in any benefit zones or classification of property or businesses within the district. (2) The improvements, maintenance, and activities to be provided for that fiscal year. (3) An estimate of the cost of providing the improvements, maintenance, and activities for that fiscal year.
(4) The method and basis of levying the assessment in sufficient detail to allow each real property or business owner, as appropriate, to estimate the amount of the assessment to be levied against his or her property or business for that fiscal year.
(5) The estimated amount of any surplus or deficit revenues to be carried over from a previous fiscal year.
(6) The estimated amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part.
(c) The city council may approve the report as filed by the owners’ association or may modify any particular contained in the report and approve it as modified. Any modification shall be made pursuant to Sections 36635 and 36636.
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The city council shall not approve a change in the basis and method of levying assessments that would impair an authorized or executed contract to be paid from the revenues derived from the levy of assessments, including any commitment to pay principal and interest on any bonds issued on behalf of the district. 36651. Designation of owners’ association to provide improvements, maintenance, and activities The management district plan may, but is not required to, state that an owners’ association will provide the improvements, maintenance, and activities described in the management district plan. If the management district plan designates an owners’ association, the city shall contract with the designated nonprofit corporation to provide services.

CHAPTER 5. Renewal
36660. Renewal of district; Transfer or refund of remaining revenues; District term limit (a) Any district previously established whose term has expired, or will expire, may be renewed by following the procedures for establishment as provided in this chapter. (b) Upon renewal, any remaining revenues derived from the levy of assessments, or any revenues derived from the sale of assets acquired with the revenues, shall be transferred to the renewed district. If the renewed district includes additional parcels or businesses not included in the prior district, the remaining revenues shall be spent to benefit only the parcels or businesses in the prior district. If the renewed district does not include parcels or businesses included in the prior district, the remaining revenues attributable to these parcels shall be refunded to the owners of these parcels or businesses. (c) Upon renewal, a district shall have a term not to exceed 10 years, or, if the district is authorized to issue bonds, until the maximum maturity of those bonds. There is no requirement that the boundaries, assessments, improvements, or activities of a renewed district be the same as the original or prior district.

CHAPTER 6. Disestablishment
36670. Circumstances permitting disestablishment of district; Procedure (a) Any district established or extended pursuant to the provisions of this part, where there is no indebtedness, outstanding and unpaid, incurred to accomplish any of the purposes of the district, may be disestablished by resolution by the city council in either of the following circumstances:
(1) If the city council finds there has been misappropriation of funds, malfeasance, or a violation of law in connection with the management of the district, it shall notice a hearing on disestablishment. (2) During the operation of the district, there shall be a 30-day period each year in which assessees may request disestablishment of the district. The first such period shall begin one year after the date of establishment of the district and shall continue for 30 days. The next such 30-day period shall begin two years after the date of the establishment of the district. Each successive year of operation of the district shall have such a 30-day period. Upon the written petition of the owners or authorized representatives of real property or the owners or authorized representatives of businesses in the district who pay 50 percent or more of the assessments levied, the city council shall pass a resolution of intention to disestablish the district. The city council shall notice a hearing on disestablishment. (b) The city council shall adopt a resolution of intention to disestablish the district prior to the public hearing required by this section. The resolution shall state the reason for the disestablishment, shall state the time and place of the public hearing, and shall contain a proposal to dispose of any assets acquired with the revenues of the assessments levied within the property and business improvement district. The notice of the hearing on disestablishment required by this section shall be given by mail to the property owner of each parcel or to the owner of each business subject to assessment in the district, as appropriate. The city shall conduct the public hearing not less than 30 days after mailing the notice to the property or business owners. The public hearing shall be held not more than 60 days after the adoption of the resolution of intention. 36671. Refund of remaining revenues upon disestablishment or expiration without renewal of district; Calculation of refund; Use of outstanding revenue collected after disestablishment of district (a) Upon the disestablishment or expiration without renewal of a district, any remaining revenues, after all outstanding debts are paid, derived from the levy of assessments, or derived from the sale of assets acquired 120
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with the revenues, or from bond reserve or construction funds, shall be refunded to the owners of the property or businesses then located and operating within the district in which assessments were levied by applying the same method and basis that was used to calculate the assessments levied in the fiscal year in which the district is disestablished or expires. All outstanding assessment revenue collected after disestablishment shall be spent on improvements and activities specified in the management district plan. (b) If the disestablishment occurs before an assessment is levied for the fiscal year, the method and basis that was used to calculate the assessments levied in the immediate prior fiscal year shall be used to calculate the amount of any refund.
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APPENDIX 2 – ASSESSED BUSINESSES
Name Address City, State ZIP
Best Western Oxnard Inn 1156 S. Oxnard Blvd. Oxnard, CA 93030 Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard 600 E. Esplanade Dr. Oxnard, CA 93036 Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor 3231 Peninsula Rd. Oxnard, CA 93035 Hilton Garden Inn Oxnard 2000 Solar Dr. Oxnard, CA 93036 Homewood Suites 1950 Solar Dr. Oxnard, CA 93036
Residence Inn by Marriott Oxnard at River Ridge 2101 West Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036 Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach Resort 2101 Mandalay Beach Rd. Oxnard, CA 93035 122
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE OXNARD TOURISM

MARKETING DISTRICT (OTMD) AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF

A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING

NOTICE THEREOF
WHEREAS, the City of Oxnard (City) created the OTMD on March 5, 2019 by Resolution No.15. 200; and
WHEREAS, the OTMD was created for a five (5) year term which ends on March 31, 2024, and
WHEREAS, the Property and Business Improvement Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code § 36600 et seq., authorizes the City to renew business improvement districts for the purposes of promoting tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau dba Visit Oxnard (VO), lodging business owners, and representatives from the City of Oxnard have met to consider the renewal of the OTMD; and
WHEREAS, VO has drafted a Management District Plan (Plan) which sets forth the proposed boundary of the OTMD, a service plan and budget, and a proposed means of governance; and WHEREAS, lodging businesses who will pay more than fifty percent (50%) of the assessment under the OTMD have petitioned the City Council to renew the OTMD.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT:

1. The recitals set forth herein are true and correct.

2. The City Council finds that lodging businesses that will pay more than fifty percent (50%) of the assessment proposed in the Plan have signed and submitted petitions in support of the renewal of the OTMD. The City Council accepts the petitions and adopts this Resolution of Intention to renew the OTMD and to levy an assessment on certain lodging businesses within the OTMD boundaries in accordance with the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994.

3. The City Council finds that the Plan satisfies all requirements of Streets and Highways Code § 36622.

4. The City Council declares its intention to renew the OTMD and to levy and collect assessments on certain lodging businesses within the OTMD boundaries pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994.

5. The OTMD shall include all lodging businesses with fifty-five (55) rooms or more located within 123
the boundaries of the City of Oxnard, as shown in the map attached as Exhibit A.

6. The name of the district shall be Oxnard Tourism Marketing District (OTMD).

7. The annual assessment rate is two percent (2.0%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. Based on the benefit received, assessments will not be collected on: stays of more than thirty (30) consecutive days; stays by an employee or officer of the United States government or an employee or officer of the State government that executes, under penalty of perjury, a form claiming such exemption; and stays by any person who is required to obtain a shelter in a lodging business by reason of circumstances such as fire, flood, or other disaster which makes that person’s usual residence uninhabitable and proves that their residence is in an area that has been officially declared a disaster area by local, State, or federal authorities.

8. The assessments levied for the OTMD shall be applied toward sales and marketing programs to market assessed lodging businesses in Oxnard as tourist, meeting, and event destinations, as described in the Plan. Funds remaining at the end of any year may be used in subsequent years in which OTMD assessments are levied as long as they are used consistent with the requirements of this resolution and the Plan.

9. The renewed OTMD will have a nine (9) year and three (3) month term, beginning April 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter, and ending on June 30, 2033, unless renewed pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 36660.

10. Bonds shall not be issued.

11. The time and place for the public meeting to hear testimony on renewing the OTMD and levying assessments are set for July 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Council Chambers located at 305 West Third Street, Oxnard, CA 93030. Following the public meeting, the City Council shall move to introduce and conduct the first reading of the Ordinance to renew the OTMD and continue the levy of assessments.

12. The time and place for the public hearing to renew the OTMD and the levy of assessments are set for September 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Council Chambers located at 305 West Third Street, Oxnard, CA 93030. The City Clerk is directed to provide written notice to the lodging businesses subject to assessment of the date and time of the meeting and hearing, and to provide that notice as required by Streets and Highways Code § 36623, no later than July 7, 2023

13. At the public meeting and hearing, the testimony of all interested persons for or against the renewal of the OTMD may be received. If at the conclusion of the public hearing, there are of record written protests by the owners of the lodging businesses within the renewed OTMD that will pay more than fifty percent (50%) of the estimated total assessment of the entire OTMD, no further proceedings to renew the OTMD shall occur for a period of one (1) year.

14. Following a successful public hearing, at the same City Council meeting on September 5, 2023, held at the Council Chambers located at 305 West Third Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, the City 124
Council may adopt the Ordinance, renewing the OTMD and continue levying the assessments.

15. The complete Plan is on file with the City Clerk and may be reviewed upon request.

16. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution of Intention was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the ______ day of ____________________ 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.5
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Maureen Tamuri, Interim Community Development Director, (805) 385-7882, [email protected]
SUBJECT: Hemlock Street Partial Public Waterline Easement Vacation; Planning and Zoning (PZ) Permit No. 23- 660-01.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:

1. Find the project Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and

2. Adopt a resolution to vacate its right, title and interest in the public waterline easement, on the two lots located at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street; and

3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the partial Quitclaim Deeds releasing City authority and/or rights to the waterline easement.

BACKGROUND
A waterline easement was initially dedicated to the City of Oxnard as part of Tract No. 4132-1 recorded on November 8, 1986 for the Harbour Island condominium development at Harbour Island Lane, Pearl Way, and Emerald Isle Way in the Mandalay Bay.

In 2006, through the subsequent approval of public improvements for Tract No. 5266, the waterline and roadway between Harbour Island Lane and West Hemlock Street were removed to make way for the construction of the canal. As a result, a replacement public water main was constructed on Harbour Island Lane to South Victoria Street. Therefore, the waterline easement over 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street is no longer needed.

ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
The easement vacation map is included as Attachment 5. Vacating the public waterline easement located at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street will not alter public safety, convenience, and public welfare. The proposed partial vacation of the public utility easement should be reviewed in the interest of safety, convenience, and public welfare, and not for the sole benefit of the property owner. Additionally, all property vacations are to be reviewed for conformance with the General Plan.

As this area was redeveloped 17 years ago, the public water main was moved to a new location for the location of the now existing canal, and as a result, this section of the easement is no longer needed to provide adequate services as required pursuant to the 2030 General Plan policies, such as ICS-17.2 which requires service mains not installed in the public right-of-way have established easements.

Summary Vacation Process
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The Council can summarily vacate a public service easement pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of “Section 8333 Easements,” subparagraph (a) of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, if any of the following findings are made:

1. The easement has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated or acquired for 5 consecutive years immediately preceding the proposed vacation.

2. The date of dedication or acquisition of the easement is less than 5 years, and more than 1 year, immediately preceding the proposed vacation, and the easement was not used continuously since that date.

3. The easement has been superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement.

Since the portion of the existing public waterline easement on the two properties 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street have been determined to be excess by the City and there are no other public facilities located within the easement, the partial public waterline easement vacation is eligible to be summarily vacated. The resolution (Attachment 6) summarily vacates the portion of the existing public waterline easement on the subject properties, 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street. This Resolution also authorizes the Mayor to sign a quitclaim deed for the partially vacated public easement to the underlying property owners of the vacated easement area.

General Plan Consistency
In compliance with the California Government Code, Section 65402, the Planning Commission reviewed the request and determined that the proposed vacation was consistent with the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan.

On April 20, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed the request to vacate a public waterline easement, located at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street for General Plan conformance as required by California Government Code Section 65402(a). The Planning Commission unanimously determined the proposed vacation would be consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the City’s adopted 2030 General Plan and adopted Planning Commission Resolution 2023-20 (Attachment 4) recommending the approval of the partial vacation of the public waterline easement.

Environmental Determination
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15000 et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed partial vacation of a waterline easement, located at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street would have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)), and staff recommends that the City Council accept a Notice of Exemption as part of the noticed public hearing and the adoption of a resolution to vacate the property by the City Council. Any subsequent improvement to the property will be separately examined in accordance with CEQA.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item is a routine operational item or does not relate to the five strategic priorities adopted by City Council on March 16, 2021.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the vacation of these easements.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee as this item was reviewed by and recommended by the Planning Commission on April 20, 2023.

Prepared by: Daniel Houck, Associate Planner
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ATTACHMENTS

1. Maps (Vicinity, General Plan, Zoning)

2. Tract Map 4132-1 (acceptance of easement instrument)

3. Notice of Exemption

4. Planning Commission Resolution 2023-20

5. Quitclaim Deed

6. City Council Resolution
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

OXNARD PLANNING DIVISION
214 SOUTH C STREET
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA 93030

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
Project Description: PZ No. 23-660-01 (Waterline Easement Vacation) The project request is General Plan Conformity Determination in accordance with Government Code Section 65402 associated with the vacation of real property located at 4201 & 4211 Hemlock Street. The properties for the easement to be vacated consists of a 47’ wide waterline easement that widens as it terminates at the front property line. The easement runs through the subject property from the rear property line through the middle of the property to the front property line, which prevents the approximately 0.31 acre vacant property (4201 West Hemlock Street) from being residentially developed. The subject site is located at 4201 & 4211 Hemlock Street (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 188-0-120-095, 188-0-120-100, and 188-0-120-110) within the Residential Existing (REX) and the zoning designation is Single Family Water Oriented (RW1). Filed by Marc & Chi Hermann, the property owners.

Finding: The Planning Division of the Community Development Department of the City of Oxnard has reviewed the above proposed project and found it to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
☐ Ministerial Project
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☒ Statutory Exemption
☐ Emergency Project
☐ Quick Disapproval [CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code of Regs. 15270] ☒ No Possibility of Significant Effect [CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code of Regs. 15061(b)(3)] Supporting Reasons: In accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines and Section Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15000 et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), the proposed General Plan Conformity Determination does not constitute a “project” for the purposes of CEQA because the determination will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15378(b)(5).). The proposed determination simply fulfills the City’s obligation under Government Code Section 65402 to find disposal of any real property in conformance with the General Plan. Any subsequent improvement to the property will be separately examined in accordance with CEQA. Therefore, the Planning Commission has determined that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA, and there is no requirement to prepare an environmental document. ______________________________
(Date)
_______________________________
Joe Pearson II
Planning and Environmental Services
Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-20

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OXNARD DETERMINING THAT THE CITY OF OXNARD’S PROPOSED
VACATION OF A WATERLINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 4201 AND 4211

HEMLOCK STREET IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY'S COASTAL LAND USE PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 65402 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. FILED BY MARC AND CHI HERMANN, 4201 HEMLOCK STREET, OXNARD, CA 93035.

WHEREAS, Marc and Chi Hermann (“Applicant”) submitted a request for the vacation of a waterline easement located at 4201 and 4211 Hemlock Street (the “Property”), as shown in Exhibit 1 of this resolution, and incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, The City of Oxnard is the owner of record of this easement; and WHEREAS, the Coastal Land Use Plan is the coastal equivalent of the City’s General Plan; and WHEREAS, The Coastal Use Plan in a comprehensive, long term plan that guides land use and physical development of land within the City of Oxnard coastal zone and provides policy direction regarding land uses that are intended to serve the community; and WHEREAS, Whenever a public agency proposes to acquire, dispose, vacate or abandon any real property, California Government Code Section 65402 requires a report on conformity with the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, The subject property is designated Residential Existing (REX) by the City’s 2030 General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and is zoned Single Family Water Oriented (R-W-1); and
WHEREAS, The proposed vacation of this easement would conform to the City’s 2030 General Plan land use designation because it is a residentially zoned lot that will be used for a single family home, its intended use. The applicant is proposing to add a single family residence to the vacant property; and
WHEREAS, The vacation of this easement, as documented in the staff report, would be consistent with General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan policies regarding the use of the sites and would not adversely impact General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan policies related to the provision of adequate drainage; and
WHEREAS, The vacation of this easement and the ultimate use of the parcel for residential use is consistent with the land use designation on the subject site. Future use of the parcel will be required to comply with all City codes and regulations; and WHEREAS, on April 20, 2023, the Planning Commission considered a proposed vacation of real property located at 4201 and 4211 Hemlock Street in light of the Oxnard 2030 General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and the requirements of Government Code section 65402. 139
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023–20;
PZ No. 23-625-01; General Plan Conformity for Vacation of Waterline Easement April 20, 2023

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OXNARD:

SECTION 1. The Planning Commission, in accordance with Section 21065 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), finds that its determination of whether the City’s proposed vacation of these easements is consistent with the Oxnard 2030 General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan is not a “Project” for purposes of CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines since the determination does not result in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15378(b)(5).

SECTION 2. Based on the findings set forth herein, and on the entire record before the Planning Commission and all written and oral evidence presented, including the Planning Commission Staff Report and all attachments thereto, the Planning Commission hereby determines that the proposed City’s vacation of the subject easements is in conformity with the Oxnard 2030 General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan.

SECTION 3. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Oxnard on this 20th day of April, 2023.

Ronald Arruejo, Chair
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Oxnard at a meeting held on the 20th day of April, 2023, and carried by the following vote:

AYES: Commissioner(s):

NOES: Commissioner(s):

ABSENT: Commissioner(s):

ABSTAIN: Commissioner(s):

RECUSED: Commissioner(s):

Joe Pearson II, AICP, Secretary
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023–20;
PZ No. 23-625-01; General Plan Conformity for Vacation of Waterline Easement April 20, 2023

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EXHIBIT 1
Partial Quitclaim Vacation Map
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023–20;
PZ No. 23-625-01; General Plan Conformity for Vacation of Waterline Easement April 20, 2023

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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
RESOLUTION NO.__________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD

PARTIALLY VACATING A PUBLIC WATERLINE EASEMENT LOCATED ON THE PROPERTIES 4201 AND 4211 WEST HEMLOCK STREET (APNS
188-0-120-100, 188-0-120-110, AND 188-0-120-095). FILED BY MARC AND CHI HERMANN, 707 VIA ZAMORA, CAMARILLO, CA 93010.

WHEREAS, the City of Oxnard accepted an easement for public waterline purposes via Tract Map 4132-1, recorded in the Official Records of Ventura County, California on November 8, 1986, as Instrument No. 86-157695; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oxnard has approved Tract Map 5266, which has resulted in revisions to the public utilities; and
WHEREAS, Marc E. Hermann and Chi P. Hermann (“Applicant”) are the property owners and submitted a request to partially vacate the portion of the public waterline easement on the properties at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street, APNs 188-0-120-100, 188-0-120-110, and 188-0-120-095 (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the portion of the public waterline easement on the properties at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street have been determined to be in excess and no longer needed; and WHEREAS, this portion of the public waterline easement is currently unnecessary for present or prospective use; and
WHEREAS, The 2030 General Plan in a comprehensive, long term plan that guides land use and physical development of land within the City of Oxnard and provides policy direction regarding land uses that are intended to serve the community; and WHEREAS, Whenever a public agency proposes to acquire, dispose, vacate or abandon any real property, California Government Code Section 65402 requires a report on conformity with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, The subject property is designated Residential Existing (REX) by the City’s 2030 General Plan and is zoned Single Family Water Oriented (R-W-1); and WHEREAS, The proposed vacation, and the ultimate use of the parcel for residential use is consistent with the land use designation on the subject site. Future use of the parcel will be required to comply with all City codes and regulations; and WHEREAS, the City of Oxnard Planning Commission reviewed the partial vacation request at its regular meeting of April 20, 2023 in accordance with Government Code section 65402 and determined that the partial vacation is consistent with the goals and policies of the City’s adopted 147
Resolution No. ________
West Hemlock Street Partial Easement Vacation

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General Plan and recommended that the City Council consider and approve the partial easement vacation request; and
WHEREAS, the proposed partial vacation bestows a public benefit by relieving the City of future liability associated with ownership of that portion of the public waterline easement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD:

SECTION 1. The City Council, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15000 et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed vacation of the portion of the public waterline easement on the properties at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street would have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

SECTION 2.That the portion of the public waterline easement on the properties at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street are unnecessary for present or prospective use and there are no other public facilities located within.

SECTION 3.That partial vacation of the public waterline easement is made under Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code and Section 8333(c) thereof.

SECTION 4.That the City Council of the City of Oxnard does hereby vacate the portion of the public waterline easement on the properties at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street.

SECTION 5.The City Clerk is instructed to cause a certified copy of this resolution, attested by the City Clerk under the seal of the City, to be recorded in the office of the Ventura County Recorder.

SECTION 6.From and after the date that this resolution is recorded with the Ventura County Recorder, the portion of the public waterline easement, on the properties at 4201 and 4211 West Hemlock Street, shall no longer constitute a public waterline easement. //
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PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ______ day of _________________, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSE:

John Zaragoza, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
Rose Chaparro, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.6
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Maureen Tamuri, Interim Community Development Director, (805) 385-7882, [email protected]
SUBJECT: Deferred Development Impact Fee Agreement for Cypress Place at Garden City Project, Phase I.

RECOMMENDATION
That the Oxnard City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cypress Place at Garden City, L.P. deferring development impact fees, until the time of final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever comes first, in the amount of $880,466.10 for the Cypress Place at Garden City, Phase I, Project (PZ 20-200-14 & 20-535-02).

BACKGROUND
On February 3, 2021 pursuant to Oxnard City Code (OCC) Section 16-148, the Community Development Director approved a request for a Development Design Review Permit (DDRP) to authorize the construction of 228,054 squarefoot, six (6) three-story residential building, all affordable apartment complex with 150 unit residential units and associated improvement, 252 parking spaces, a 7,967 square-foot common learning-community room, a 5,963 square-foot open play area, a 1,643 square-foot playground, 1,849 seating/BBQ common use area, a 1,530 square-foot dog park, a 2,325 community garden, and pedestrian connection and access to Garden Acres Park on a 5.22-acre project site, located at 5536 & 5482 Cypress Road (APNs: 223-0-041-020 & 223-0-090-015). The construction of the Project is composed of two phases (Phase I and II). The proposed deferral of the fees as presented is for Phase I, which includes the construction of three of 3-story residential apartments, the common learning-community room and 11,757 square feet of common open spaces.

On February 18, 2021 the Planning Commission approved a Density Bonus Permit to allow for two concessions for the Project. All appeals have ended for the development project and plans have been submitted for building plan check. The application also included the submission of a Senate Bill 330 Preliminary Application on June 29, 2020. Pursuant to SB 330, a housing development project shall "only be subject to the ordinances, policies, and standards adopted and in effect when a preliminary application is submitted". Ordinances, policies, and standards, include a general plan, community plan, specific plan, zoning, design review standards and criteria, subdivision standards and criteria, and any other rules, regulations, requirements, and policies of a local agency, as defined in Section 66000, including those relating to development impact fees, capacity or connection fees or charges, permit or processing fees, and other exactions.

DISCUSSION
Because the Cypress Place at Garden City project is an affordable housing project, the developer has the right to request that the City defer payment of specific fees and charges for the project until the date of the final inspection, or until the date the certificate of occupancy is issued for each building (whatever occurs first). State law mandates that the City defer these fees and charges upon request (Government Code Section 66007). The statute, however, authorizes the City to require that the developer enters into a binding agreement that will be recorded against the property to help secure payment of the fees and charges. In addition, the City can require that the developer post a letter of credit or performance bond as additional security that the developer will pay the fees and charges. 150
The City has prepared an Agreement Affecting Real Property/Deferral of Impact Fees (Attachment 1) to facilitate the deferral of the development impact fees in the amount of $880,466.10. The agreement will secure the developer’s obligation to pay the deferred City fees and charges and will be executed prior to the issuance of Building Permits. City staff is requesting that the Mayor be given authority to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item is a routine operational item or does not relate to the five strategic priorities adopted by City Council on March 16, 2021.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
Development Impact Fees are received into the General Fund, and the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget does not include estimated revenues for this specific item. There is unlikely to be any financial impact for this action as the fees due for the development will be paid by the developer prior to occupancy of the residential units that may not be completed within FY2023-24.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee as the DDRP for the all affordable project was originally approved by the Community Development Director on February 3, 2021 and a Density Bonus Permit was subsequently approved at a public hearing by the Planning Commission on February 18, 2021. Also, pursuant to Government Code Section 66007, the City must allow for the deferral of these fees and charges upon request.

Prepared by: Juan Carlos Torres, Associate Planner

ATTACHMENTS

1. Agreement Affecting Real Property - Deferral of Impact Fees 151

RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

City of Oxnard
City Clerk’s Office
300 West Third Street
Oxnard, California 93030
No Recording Fee Required in Accordance with
Government Code Section 6103
(Space Above for Recorder’s Use Only)

AGREEMENT AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY

DEFERRAL OF IMPACT FEES
This AGREEMENT AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY DEFERRAL OF IMPACT FEES is made and entered into this ______ day of ___________, 2023, by and between Cypress Place at Garden City, L.P., a California limited partnership (“Owner”), and the City of Oxnard, a California Municipal Corporation (“City”).

WHEREAS, Owner is the owner of that certain property located in the City of Oxnard, County of Ventura, State of California that is more fully described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, Owner has received approval to develop the Property pursuant to Planning and Zoning Permit Nos. 20-200-14 (Downtown Design Review Permit) and 20-535-02 (Density Bonus Permit) (hereinafter, the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Owner has requested that the City defer specific impact fees associated with the Project, as specified in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by the reference (hereinafter, the “Fees”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66007, subd. (a), the City shall not require the payment of the Fee until the date of the final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever occurs first; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66007, subd. (c), if the Fees are not fully paid prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any portion of the Project, the City may require the Owner to execute a contract to secure payment of the Fees; WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66007, subd. (b)(2)(A), if the Fees are not fully paid prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any portion of the Project, the City also may require that the Owner post a performance bond or a letter of credit from a federally insured, recognized depository institution to guarantee payment of the Fees.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:

1. The Recitals above are true and correct and constitute an enforceable provision of this Agreement.

2. Owner acknowledges that it owes the City the sum of Eight Hundred Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Ten Cents ($880,466.10) for the Fees identified in Exhibit B. To secure the payment of said Fees, Owner hereby grants a lien to City in the Property.

3. In addition, prior to the issuance of any building permit for the Project, Owner shall post a letter of credit from a federally insured, recognized depository institution to guarantee payment of the Fees. At its sole discretion, City may authorize as an alternative to the letter of credit a performance bond issued by a California admitted surety.

4. Owner agrees to pay all the applicable deferred Fees identified in Exhibit B to the City for each building that constitutes part of the Project on or before the date of final inspection or the date a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for that particular building that constitutes part of the Project, whichever occurs first. Deferred utility fees not associated with any specific building on the Property (such as irrigation water meters) shall be paid prior to the activation of the utility service by the City.

5. Owner acknowledges and agrees that if the fees owed to the City pursuant to this Agreement are not paid when due, then the City is authorized to foreclose on its lien against the property, call the performance bond or letter of credit and/or seek all available remedies in equity or at law. ln addition, if the water and/or sewer fees payable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement are not paid when due, the Owner acknowledges and agrees that the City is authorized to disconnect water and sewer services to the specific buildings on the property identified in Exhibit B for which water and/or sewer fees have not been timely paid.

6. Owner further agrees to comply with all requirements and provisions of the Oxnard City Code.
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7. If Owner fails to pay the deferred Fees when due, Owner agrees that the final inspection or issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy shall be null and void and shall have no legal force or effect.

8. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced under the Constitution and laws of the State of California. Venue for any legal actions involving this Agreement shall solely rest with the Superior Court in the County of Ventura.

9. The waiver by any party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any provisions, ordinance or law shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, condition, ordinance or law or any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term, covenant, condition, ordinance or law. Waiver shall not be deemed effective until and unless signed by the waiving party.

10. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

11. This Agreement shall not be amended, modified, or otherwise changed unless in writing and signed by both parties hereto.

12. If any portion of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full] force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.

13. This Agreement constitutes the complete, entire, exclusive, and final agreement and understanding between the parties as to the subject matter herein, superseding all negotiations, prior discussions, and preliminary agreements or contemporaneous understandings, written or oral.

14. The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrants and represents that he/she/they has/have the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of their entity and has/have the authority to bind their party to the performance of its obligations hereunder.

15. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts with each counterpart being deemed an original. No counterpart shall be deemed to be an original or presumed delivered unless and until the counterparts executed by the other parties hereto are in the physical possession of the party or parties seeking enforcement thereof. [Signatures on next page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first above written.

THE CITY:

CITY OF OXNARD, a public body,
corporate and politic
Date:________________________ By:_________________________________ John C. Zaragoza,
Mayor
ATTEST:

By:______________________________
Rose Chaparro,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:______________________________
Stephen M. Fischer,
City Attorney
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OWNER:

Cypress Place at Garden City, L.P.,
a California Limited Partnership
By: Cypress Place at Garden City LLC,
a California Limited Liability Company,
its General Partner
By: Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Corporation,
a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation,
its sole member and manager
By:______________________
Kenneth Trigueiro,
Chief Executive Office and President
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Exhibit A
Legal Descriptions
Those portions of Lot 12 and Lot 13, as said Lots are designated upon that certain map entitled, "Map of Garden City Acres being the Subdivision of Lot A and a portion of Lots C and D of Subdivision 83, Rancho El Rio De Santa Clara O' La Colonia, Ventura County, Cal.”, in the County of Ventura, State of California, recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of said Ventura County in Book 11, Page 104 and 105 of Miscellaneous Records (Maps), described as follows:

Those portions of Parcel A and Parcel B as described in the grant deed recorded October 15, 2020 as Instrument No. 20201015-00170280 of Official Records of said County, lying southerly and easterly of the following described line:

Commencing at the northwest corner of said Lot 12, thence southerly along the westerly line of said Lot 12, South 0°02' East 98.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence, leaving said westerly line,
1st - North 89°59’58” East 87.51 feet; thence,
2nd - South 0°00’02” East 74.18 feet; thence,
3rd - North 89°59’58” East 154.30 feet; thence,
4th - North 48°57’44” East 37.15 feet; thence,
5th - North 0°00’02” West 93.80 feet; thence,
6th - North 89°59’58” East 120.90 feet; thence,
7th - North 48°57’44” East 144.60 feet; thence,
8th - North 0°01’00” West 99.38 feet to the northerly line of said Parcel B Containing a net area of 3.23 acres, more or less.
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Exhibit B
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. M.1
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director, (805) 385-8055, [email protected] SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2023-24 Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program (Project Assist) Update. (15 minutes)

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:

2. Authorize staff to fund Project Assist in Fiscal Year 2023-24 by utilizing $241,500 that has been paid to the City for late penalties charged to City utility customers.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0.) Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/0voECYk1lpQ

BACKGROUND
Project Assist is the City of Oxnard’s utility rate assistance program for eligible solid waste, water and wastewater residential utility customers. This program was initially approved by City Council in May 2017 and has continued to be renewed by City Council annually. For Year 6, Fiscal Year 2022-23, the Project Assist budget was $145,000 and the financial relief per customer was $15.00, allowing for a total of 805 applicants.

COVID impacts reduced the amount of revenue collected in penalties in FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22. As such, in the prior two years staff has not recommended a change in the program. With the re-establishment of assessing late penalties on applicable accounts post-pandemic, there is an opportunity to expand the program assuming a reasonable collection of late penalties occurs in FY 2023-24.

It should be noted that in both the Water Cost of Service study and the Wastewater Cost of Service study a portion of the late fees (approximately $610,000 total) is considered in the rate setting. As such, $610,000 of penalty revenue is used each year by these two utilities to fund operations.

Upon initial approval of Project Assist in 2017, Council requested staff to return annually with an update on the program.

Program outreach in English and Spanish has relied on a multi-faceted social media approach including utility bill inserts, City website posting, press releases and word-of-mouth. Project Assist participant demographics are diverse and range from age 18 to 101. If customers participate in the program one year and remain eligible for the next year, they are still required to submit an application. This is to ensure that participants remain eligible each program year. 159
The following are some statistics related to applications for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Year 6):
• Project Assist has accepted and enrolled 784 Oxnard residents during the first 10 months from July 2022 through May 18, 2023
• New applicants account for 20% while returning enrollees account for 80%

DISCUSSION
For Year 7, Fiscal Year 2023-24, staff is requesting to direct $241,500 from late penalty revenues to fund the Project Assist Program. A $241,500 budget allocation for Year 7 would continue to allow for approximately 805 eligible residential utility customers to participate in the program for Fiscal Year 2023-24, but increase the monthly credit from $15 to $25.

Table 1 reflects the annual funding and participation rates for Project Assist. Below is a history of eligible participants, funds expended for Project Assist, and the penalty amount collected since the inception of Project Assist.

Table 1.

Fisca
l
Year
Actual
Participan
ts
Max
Month
ly
Credit
Participa
nt Cap
**Actual
Utility
Rate
Assistance
Allocate
d Budget
Utility
Penalties
FY
17-
18 392 $10 832 $29,520 $100,0
00 $1.14M/
yr
FY
18-
19 548 $10 832 $37,290 $100,0
00 $1.34M/
yr
FY
19-
20 531 $15 805 $77,490 $145,0
00 $1.01M/
yr
FY
20-
21 764 $15 805 $116,14
5 $145,0
00 $1.29M/
yr
FY
21-
22 740 $15 805 $117,87
0 $145,0
00 $0.00
CovidNo late
fees
collecte
d
FY
22-
23 784* $15 805 $111,16
5*
$145,0
00 $1.16M/
yr
estimate
d
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*Actual utility rate assistance through May 17, 2023
** Reflects actual expenditures from the General Ledger, based upon participant’s effective start date Alternatively, should the Council decide to expand the number of applicants to over 805, either a smaller monthly credit (less than the proposed $25/month) would be needed or an increase in the proposed annual budget would be needed. Staff does not think expanding the number of applicants is necessary since in the past years of this program, there have not been any applicants placed on a waiting list due to the limits of the funding.

Given the unpredictable amount of penalties collected since this is driven by customer behavior, staff does not recommend going beyond a $25/month credit. This will ensure sufficient funds accounted for in the Water and Wastewater costs of service analysis (i.e. approximately $610,000 per year) remains available in FY 2023-24.

Assuming that late penalties are collected in roughly the same amount as the current pace, there will be sufficient penalty revenue to fund programs such as Project Assist in FY 2023-24. Late charges incurred by utility customers for failure to timely pay their utility bills are not governed by article XIII D of the California Constitution, because they are not considered as an incident of property ownership for purposes of Proposition 218. Late charges are imposed to regulate conduct, by encouraging prompt payment of utility bills. These are not considered a property based fee or charge to be used for the cost of providing utility service. Accordingly, the late charges collected by the utility can be used for purposes unrelated to utility service. The City’s utilities may use the late charges to fund the Project Assist Program.

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROJECT ASSIST
Eligibility is determined by the applicants’ acceptance into the Southern California Edison (SCE) or the SoCalGas Company’s California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) programs. Project Assist requirements mirror the CARE income guidelines shown in Table 2 which are effective from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023:

Table 2.

Household Size Income Eligibility Upper Limit
1-2 $36,620
3 $46,060
4 $55,500
5 $64,940
6 $74,380
7 $83,820
8 $93,260
Each Additional Person $9,440
Source: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/electric-costs/care-fera-program Since its inception, the availability of the program is capped by the total amount of funding approved by City Council each year. Applicants are screened annually on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers can file applications in English or Spanish via email, in person or through the U.S. Mail any time throughout the program year. Year 7 of Project Assist will be implemented July 1, 2023.

The following information is provided as context related to other agencies’ similar rate-assist programs and recent active and completed State/Federal funded programs for utility customers as one-time recovery programs related to the pandemic.
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OTHER MUNICIPAL UTILITY RATEPAYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Staff tracked one other jurisdiction in California that is currently using penalty revenues to fund a utility ratepayers assistance program. The City of Ventura directs $50,000 annually from penalties to fund a residential Water Customer Assistance Program. The Ventura program currently has a cap of 600 customers per year. After eligibility is determined, the discount is dependent on the size of the meter at the property. Discounts are 50% of the cost shown on the water bill as a service charge up to approximately $100 annually.

The cities of Port Hueneme, Camarillo, Davis, and Tracy have utility ratepayers assistance programs but are not funded by late payment penalties. The City of Port Hueneme funds their utility rate assistance program from an interest rate revenue fund. The City of Camarillo funds their utility ratepayers assistance program from a voter approved special assessment fund. The City of Davis funds their utility ratepayers assistance program from a roundup amount donation option from a utility bill fund. The City of Tracy funds their utility ratepayers assistance program from their general fund.

FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS
California has prioritized funding to support the immediate financial needs of low-income individuals and families through utility assistance payments. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) utility assistance provides one-time payments to households struggling to pay their bills. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order 75-20 on August 24, 2020 to provide additional flexibility to the California Department of Community Services & Development (CSD) to ensure that CARES Act funds for LIHEAP are maximized to benefit Californians in need.

In addition to LIHEAP, the California Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is also available for low income Oxnard residents who are struggling financially to apply for financial assistance to pay for water and wastewater bills (https://www.csd.ca.gov/lihwap). LIHWAP will offer a one-time payment to help customers with their past due water or wastewater bills, up to a maximum of $2,000 per account. This program will help pay overdue bills which accrue during any time frame; in other words, there are no date restrictions on the bill relief period. Assistance with LIHWAP residents can contact Community Action Ventura County at 805-436-4000, The following resources provide further, detailed information on the state and federal programs described herein; visit www.csd.ca.gov or call 1-866-675-6623.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of approving the Utility Rates Assistance Program (Project Assist) for Year 7 in Fiscal Year 2023-24 is $241,500 from late penalty revenues. While no late penalties were assessed to customers during the pandemic, there are sufficient funds from prior year penalties collected to fund Year 7 of Project Assist.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on June 13, 2023 to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.

Prepared by: Brian Yanez, Assistant Public Works Director

ATTACHMENTS

1. Project Assist Resolution FY 2023-24 (2)

2. Presentation
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD ADOPTING A RATEPAYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
WHEREAS, the City of Oxnard provides water, wastewater, and solid waste services to residents and businesses within the community; and
WHEREAS, clean water and good sanitation are essential to public health and safety and improve the quality of life of residents; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to assist eligible low-income utility customers with financial assistance to help pay their monthly utility bills; and WHEREAS, ratepayers must meet the certain eligibility criteria to receive the financial assistance from the City; and
WHEREAS, the City may fund a ratepayers assistance program using late fee payments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a ratepayers assistance program in 2017 and now desires to extend this assistance available to eligible ratepayers for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Oxnard resolves:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. Adoption of Program. The Ratepayers Assistance Program (Program) that is further explained in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby adopted. The City Manager is authorized to take all administrative actions necessary to implement the Program and to make non-substantive modifications that may be necessary for the Program’s operation.

3. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or exhibit thereto is determined to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional by a decision or order of any court or agency of competent jurisdiction, then such decision or order will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council declares that it would have adopted the Resolution, and each exhibit, section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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4. Resolution No. 15,578, which adopted the Program for Fiscal Year 2022-23, is hereby repealed as of July 1, 2023.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this __ day of JUNE 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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John C. Zaragoza, Mayor
ATTEST:

Rose Chaparro, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Ratepayers Assistance Program (Program)

1. Program Description. The City shall provide the Ratepayers Assistance Program (Program) to eligible ratepayers in the form of financial assistance to be applied directly to the ratepayers' monthly bill.

The proposed financial assistance amount is subject only to the restrictions of adequate Program funding.

Funding. Approve a Rates Assistance Program for Utility Bills to assist Oxnard residents and authorize staff to grant financial relief equal to $25.00 of the monthly City of Oxnard utility bill charge for customers meeting the eligibility requirements described herein effective July 1, 2023; Authorize staff to direct $241,500 annually from penalty fees to fund the Utility Rate Assistance Program for Utility Bills Fiscal Year 2023-24 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) to assist 805 residential customers.

2. Notices. Community outreach efforts will be used to notify the public about the Program and the positive impact it will have on the community by helping to ensure the eligible ratepayers have access to this vital resource.

3. Application. Eligible ratepayers wishing to participate in the Program must complete a written application and declaration of eligibility. Based on this application, City staff will determine whether the ratepayer is eligible to participate in the Program.

4. Eligibility. Funds shall only be applied to utility accounts with the City on behalf of ratepayers who meet all the following criteria.

5. Each household or single ratepayer may be eligible for financial assistance equal to $25.00 of the monthly utility charge for customers who qualify for financial assistance.

Eligibility Requirements
Conditions for Participation: Eligibility in the CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) Program with Southern California Edison or Southern California Gas ● The utility bill must be in the name of the ratepayer and the address of the ratepayer must be the primary address.
● The customer cannot be claimed as a dependent on another person’s income tax return other than a spouse.
● A customer must recertify an application when requested. 165
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● A customer must notify the City of Oxnard within 30 days if no longer qualifies for assistance.
● A customer may be asked to verify eligibility for CARE, the ratepayers’ assistance program.
● Most recent City of Oxnard utility bill.
● Most recent Southern California Gas Company bill or Southern California Edison bill showing CARE eligibility.
● Project Assist application form
● Only one discount shall be applied per household.
● First-come, first-served. The City will apply existing funding for this Program on a first-come, first-served basis. The City cannot guarantee that at any time there will be adequate funds for all eligible applicants.
● Annual Review. The Program and all applications shall be reviewed on an annual basis for continued funding resources and each ratepayer’s eligibility standards.

Eligibility is determined by the applicants’ acceptance into the Southern California Edison (SCE) or The Gas Company’s California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) programs. Project Assist requirements mirror the CARE income guidelines shown in the below table which are effective from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023:

Household Size Income Eligibility Upper Limit
1-2 $36,620
3 $46,060
4 $55,500
5 $64,940
6 $74,380
7 $83,820
8 $93,260
Each Additional Person $9,440
Source:
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Utility Rates Assistance Program (Project Assist)
Update
Finance and Governance Committee
June 13, 2023
City Council
June 29, 2023
Brian Yanez, Assistant Public Works Director
Public Works Department
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That the Finance and Governance Committee recommend that the City Council:

2. Authorize staff to fund Project Assist in Fiscal Year 2023-24 by utilizing $241,500 that has been paid to the City for late penalties charged to City utility customers.

RECOMMENDATION 2
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That the City Council:

2. Authorize staff to fund Project Assist in Fiscal Year 2023-24 by utilizing $241,500 that has been paid to the City for late penalties charged to City utility customers.

RECOMMENDATION 3
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• The program is for eligible solid waste, water and
wastewater residential utility customers
• Initially approved by City Council in May 2017 and
renewed annually by City Council
• For Year 6, Fiscal Year 2022-23, the Project Assist budget was $145,000 and the financial relief per customer was
$15.00, allowing for a total of 805 applicants
• Project Assist has accepted and enrolled 784 Oxnard
residents during the first 10 months from July 2022 through May 18, 2023
BACKGROUND 4

PROJECT ASSIST
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• For Year 7, Fiscal Year 2023-24, staff is requesting:
• Increase the monthly credit amount from $15.00 to
$25.00
• Utilize $241,500 from late penalty revenues
• Continue to allow for 805 eligible residential utility customers to participate
• Year 7 of this program will be implemented July 1, 2023 if approved by Council
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• Staff does not think expanding the number of applicants is necessary since in the past years of this program,
there have not been any applicants placed on a waiting
list due to the limits of the funding
• Given the unpredictable amount of penalties collected since this is driven by customer behavior, staff does not recommend going beyond a $25/month credit
• Staff has confirmed there’s sufficient funds accounted for in the Water and Wastewater costs of service
analysis (i.e. approximately $610,000 per year) remains available in FY 2023-24 from late penalties
DISCUSSION 6
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DISCUSSION 7
History of Funding and Participation for Project Assist ●
*Actual utility rate assistance through May 17, 2023
** Reflects actual expenditures from the General Ledger, based upon participant’s effective start date Fiscal
Year
Actual
Participants
Max
Monthly
Credit
Participant
Cap
**Actual
Utility Rate
Assistance
Allocated
Budget
Utility Penalties
FY
17-18
392 $10 832 $29,520 $100,000 $1.14M/yr
FY
18-19
548 $10 832 $37,290 $100,000 $1.34M/yr
FY
19-20
531 $15 805 $77,490 $145,000 $1.01M/yr
FY
20-21
764 $15 805 $116,145 $145,000 $1.29M/yr
FY
21-22
740 $15 805 $117,870 $145,000 $0.00 CovidNo late fees
collected
FY
22-23
784* $15 805 $111,165* $145,000 $1.16M/yr
estimated
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• Since its inception, the availability of the program is capped by the total amount of funding approved by
Council each year
• Applicants are screened on a first-come, first-served basis and must apply each program year to ensure
participants remain eligible
• Customers can file applications via email or through the U.S. Mail any time throughout the program year
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• Penalties for late payment of utility bills are imposed to regulate conduct (i.e., to encourage prompt payment of utility bills) and not as an incident of property ownership to pay for the cost of providing utility service.
• Therefore, those penalties are not fees or charges that are subject to article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) and can be used for purposes other than operating expenses.
• Accordingly, the late charges collected by the utility can be used for purposes unrelated to utility service. The City’s utilities may use the late charges to fund the Project Assist Program.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR PROJECT ASSIST
●
Project Assist requirements mirror the CARE income
guidelines shown in table below which are effective from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023
Household Size Income Eligibility Upper Limit
1-2 $36,620
3 $46,060
4 $55,500
5 $64,940
6 $74,380
7 $83,820
8 $93,260
Each Additional Person $9,440
Source: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/electric-costs/care-fera-program 177

OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
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● California Low Income Household Water Assistance
Program (LIHWAP) is also available at
○ www.csd.ca.gov/lihwap
○ Assistance with LIHWAP, call Community Action
Ventura County at 805-436-4000
● Information on the state, federal and local programs at www.csd.ca.gov or call 1-866-675-662
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The fiscal impact of approving the Utility Rates
Assistance Program (Project Assist) for Year 7 in Fiscal Year 2023-24 is $241,500 from late penalty revenues.

While no late penalties were assessed to customers
during the pandemic, there are sufficient funds from
prior year penalties collected to fund Year 7 of Project Assist. No budget adjustment is necessary.

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QUESTIONS
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. M.2
DATE: June 29, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director, (805) 385-8055, [email protected] SUBJECT: Sustainable Transportation Plan. (20 minutes)

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:

1. Provide comments on the Sustainable Transportation Plan; and

2. Adopt the Sustainable Transportation Plan.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0.) (Presentation will be live upon consultant's request.)

BACKGROUND
In 2021 the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) awarded the City a $410,000 Sustainable Communities Planning grant to develop an Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Planning Project (STP). The grant program originated as part of the Senate Bill 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act and was created to provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment. The grant provides funding to develop planning documents that identify ways to enhance access to safe walkways and bike paths, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health, social equity, environmental justice, the environment, and provide other important community benefits.

To assist the City in developing the STP, on April 20, 2021, the City Council awarded a professional services agreement to the planning and design firm, Fehr & Peers. Fehr & Peers began work in May 2021 and has completed the Final Draft STP.

DISCUSSION
Over the past 20 months, Fehr & Peers have led development of the STP with input from Public Works Staff, Oxnard Police Department, Oxnard Fire Department, Gold Coast Transit District, Ventura County Transportation Commission, Oxnard College, Oxnard School District, Oxnard Union High School District, and the Rio School District.

While the STP is a stand-alone document, it has been developed concurrently with Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP), which was adopted by the City Council on January 17, 2023. Currently, both the STP and LRSP are helping to inform the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan, which will provide education events at schools, user-friendly safe-route maps to students and parents, as well as identify future infrastructure projects to improve signage, striping, and crossing distances around schools. The SRTS Plan is scheduled to be completed in spring 2024.

The Draft STP is comprised of seven (7) chapters:
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1. Introduction

2. Planning Approach & Project Idea Matrix

3. Community Engagement

4. Catalog of Enhanced Streetscape Elements

5. Policy Recommendations

6. Priority Locations

7. Implementation Program
The intent of this document is to envision expanded ways to provide safe, integrated, and efficient mobility choices in Oxnard. This is achieved by first understanding where the public is traveling to and from, and where gaps exist. Using this knowledge, the STP identifies specific tools that can enhance moving around the City, equally for all users, in order to provide a healthier, safer, cleaner way to travel, thus reducing emissions, improving the quality of life, and providing a more sustainable system into the future.

Upon adoption of the STP by the City Council, staff will use the recommendations and identify potential projects in the Plan for future Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for the City Council’s consideration during future adoptions of the city-wide five-year CIP. This analysis will take into consideration City Council priorities, the need for early concept design and public outreach that is required for competitive grant opportunities, and timing of delivering projects.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to receiving the presentation or adopting the Sustainable Transportation Plan. Budget impacts of future recommendations for grant funding and CIP projects will be estimated and brought forth with the project recommendations for the City Council’s consideration.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0 on March 28, 2023, to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.

Prepared by: Debbie O'Leary, Transportation Planner

ATTACHMENTS

1. Final Sustainable Transportation Plan

2. Presentation
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Final Plan
JUNE 2023
Prepared by: In Partnership with:

HERE
Kearns & West
Rincon Consultants
Funding provided by:

Caltrans Sustainable Transportation
Planning Grant Program
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Planning Approach
Chapter 3
Community Engagement
Chapter 4
Catalog of Streetscape Elements
Chapter 5
Catalog of Sustainable Transportation Strategies
Chapter 6
Priority Locations
Chapter 7
Implementing the Vision & Next Steps

APPENDICES
Appendix A
Community Engagement Plan
Appendix B
Community Engagement Summaries
Appendix C
Cost Estimates
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Table of
Contents
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Introduction
Chapter 01
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Oxnard strives for sustainability.

The goal of “Sustainable Transportation” includes a variety of eco-friendly mobility choices, for people of all ages and abilities. This Sustainable Transportation Plan (STP) represents the City’s vision for building an Oxnard where everyone can travel around the community while treading a little lighter on the environment, so it can be improved and preserved for years to come.

The STP has been two years in the making, building upon a long foundation of previous transportation and land use planning efforts, and reflects input from Oxnard residents, employees, and visitors. Many Oxnard residents already walk, bike, or take the bus – all alternative/ active forms of transportation. The STP uses this momentum to identify specific areas of improvement and develop visionary concepts that can be applied in every neighborhood to encourage and enable all residents, employees, and visitors to use alternative/active forms of transportation.

Ideas that are explored in this plan generally fall into three categories.

Chapter 1:

Introduction
Mobility Placemaking Greening
How people choose to travel within
their community, influenced by the
built and natural environment
Projects that transform public
spaces into vibrant places that
reflect the heart and culture of
the community, where people
will want to spend time
Landscaping and urban forestry
efforts to add shade, cooling,
air purification, and stormwater
retention to the public right of way
The City of Oxnard is
committed to transforming
the way people get
around, striving for a
cleaner, greener future of
transportation in Oxnard.
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The STP aims to shift Oxnard’s transportation system
from auto-oriented to people-oriented, which means
designing for people walking, biking, riding transit, and driving rather than primarily for people driving. This
means more multi-modal travel, less pollution and a
more sustainable future for people who live, work, and
spend time in Oxnard. The plan hopes to create:
• More opportunities for active travel like walking,
biking, and riding transit, and less time stuck in traffic • More opportunities for community connection and
investment across all of Oxnard
• Long-term cost savings by reducing demand for
additional new roadway infrastructure
• Better air quality
• Fewer greenhouse gas emissions
• Reduced vehicle miles traveled
As the STP was under development, the City’s Local
Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and Safe Routes to School
(SRTS) program were concurrently under development.

The LRSP focuses on roadway safety by identifying
proven safety countermeasures to address collision
hot spots and risk factors throughout the City. The
collision analysis completed through the LRSP helped
establish existing conditions for the STP, and community input gathered through the STP informed which safety
countermeasures would best suit each community in
Oxnard. The SRTS program encourages students to
safely walk and bike to and from school, and the goals
and strategies identified in the STP support this goal.

The STP is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1: Establishes the goals of the STP and the
connection to related mobility efforts (LRSP and
SRTS).
• Chapter 2: Describes the Framework Report, a
separate document that outlines existing conditions
and the Plan’s approach to community engagement.
• Chapter 3: Summarizes the various community
engagement activities that helped identify the needs
and priorities of Oxnard residents.
• Chapter 4: Presents a toolkit of sustainable
streetscape elements that can help make walking,
biking, and riding transit the first choice for
comfortable, convenient travel around Oxnard.
• Chapter 5: Presents strategies that encourage
sustainable transportation and can help make multimodal transportation more accessible for all Oxnard residents, employees, and visitors. These strategies
are broad ideas that can be explored by various
City departments for consideration for further
implementation.
• Chapter 6: Shows examples of how the sustainable
streetscape elements described in Chapter 4 could be
applied at seven priority locations (identified through community engagement) and creates a template for all
types of community contexts.
• Chapter 7: Describes how the City can implement
projects and evaluate progress.
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Planning Approach
Chapter 02
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The Framework Report, developed in early 2022, is
an important foundation for the STP. It describes the
current transportation conditions in Oxnard, established a toolkit for community engagement, and kicked off
the generation of transportation project ideas.

Chapter 2:

Planning Approach
The Report establishes a shared
vocabulary by drawing on
information in the Map Atlas of
Existing Conditions, input from
the STP Project Team, inter-agency
charette, and community-based
focus groups to define land use
and mobility categories in Oxnard
(Table 1). These categories are the
backbone of the Planning Approach
and Project Idea Matrix, which is
a tool that pairs specific land use
patterns and mobility needs with the
best-fitting transportation strategies
(Table 2). The full Framework
Report is included in this chapter.

The resources developed in the
Framework Report were the
foundation of the community
engagement process, described in
Chapter 3, and were used to identify
the priority locations described
in Chapter 6. They served as a
starting point to generate relevant
and feasible project strategies
that matched the context of
community needs. Although the
matrices were developed for the
STP, they are intended to also
serve as a resource to generate
transportation, placemaking, and
greening project ideas beyond
what is included in this report.
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Table 1: Land Use and Mobility Categories
Categories Definition
Transit-Related:

First/Last Mile to Transit Generally within a quarter-mile of transit stations and major transit stops.

Transit Opportunity Corridor
Corridor with adjacent land uses (existing or planned) and existing built environment characteristics that would support transit operations and infrastructure improvements.

Safety-Related:

Slow Streets
Corridors with adjacent land uses (existing or planned) and existing built environment characteristics that would benefit from treatments to reduce traffic volumes and speeds.

Safe Routes to School Generally within a quarter-mile of schools.

Safety Opportunity Corridor or Intersection Road segments or intersections with a high number of collisions.

Residential Development:

Wide ROW Existing residential neighborhoods with wide rights-of-way.

No Sidewalks Existing residential neighborhoods with limited or no sidewalks.

Major Access Barriers Existing residential neighborhoods with access barriers, including limited connections to major roadways and limited access due to freeways.

Future Development Areas with future planned residential development.

Commercial Development:

Major Commercial District Clustered retail with small and large shops. Examples include Downtown Oxnard, Centerpoint Mall, and The Collection.

Neighborhood Corridor Smaller shops in a plaza or along a smaller arterial or collector street.

Future Development Areas with future planned commercial development.

Other:

Access to Recreation Corridors that provide a connection to parks, beaches, recreation centers, and performing art centers.

Micro-mobility Hub Generally at transit stations, major bus transfer stops, recreational destinations, and commercial destinations.

Regional Active Transportation Corridor
Corridors with adjacent land uses (existing or planned) and existing built environment characteristics that offer opportunities to install active transportation improvements that connect to adjacent jurisdictions. 193
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Table 2: Project Idea Matrix: Infrastructure Strategies

LAND USE

AND MOBILITY

CATEGORIES
Additional community/ neighborhood access pointsBicycle infrastructure improvementsClimate resilience infrastructureGreeningNew technologyNew and updatedroadway signageParkletsPedestrian infrastructure improvementsTraffic calming and safety improvementsTransit infrastructureUser experienceimprovements Transit-Related:

First/Last Mile to Transit
Transit Opportunity Corridor
Safety-Related:

Slow Streets
Safe Routes to School
Safety Opportunity
Corridor or Intersection
Residential Development:

Wide ROW
No Sidewalks
Major Access Barriers
Future Development
Commercial Development:

Major Commercial District
Neighborhood Corridor
Future Development
Other:

Access to Recreation
Micro-mobility Hub
Regional Active
Transportation Corridor
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Table 2 (continued):Project Idea Matrix: Policies and Programs

LAND USE

AND MOBILITY

CATEGORIES
Curb space managementEmergency managementEV charging standardsFrontage standardsfor new developmentsMicro-mobilityMicro-mobilityrestrictionsPedestrian and bike access standardsRevised design standards to accommodate micro-mobilitySchool route mapTransit-oriented development (TOD)Transportation demand management (TDM) Transit-Related:

First/Last Mile to Transit
Transit Opportunity Corridor
Safety-Related:

Slow Streets
Safe Routes to School
Safety Opportunity
Corridor or Intersection
Residential Development:

Wide ROW
No Sidewalks
Major Access Barriers
Future Development
Commercial Development:

Major Commercial District
Neighborhood Corridor
Future Development
Other:

Access to Recreation
Micro-mobility Hub
Regional Active
Transportation Corridor
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Framework
Report
MARCH 2022
Prepared by:

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Framework Report
Table of Contents
20 Chapter 01: Introduction
72 Chapter 04: Planning
Approach & Project
Idea Matrix
24 Chapter 02: Review of
Past Plans & Studies
18 Glossary of Terms
38 Chapter 03: Map Atlas
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Accessibility: A measure of the ability or ease for
people to travel from a starting point to an ending
point(s) using one or more modes of transportation.

Accessible Pedestrian Signal: Devices that
communicate information about the “Walk” and
“Don’t Walk” intervals at signalized intersections,
in non-visual formats (e.g. audio), for people who
are walking and are blind or have low vision.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Civil rights
legislation enacted by Congress in 1990 that prohibits
discrimination and guarantees equal opportunity for
disabled persons in employment, transportation, public
accommodate, public services, and telecommunications.

Class I Bicycle Facility: A bicycle (and often
pedestrian) facility that is separated from vehicular
traffic. Also known as a shared-use path.

Class II Bicycle Facility: Bicycle lanes on the
street defined by pavement striping and signage to
designate a portion of the roadway for bicycle travel.

The addition of a buffer through additional striping
provides greater separation from the bike facility
and the adjacent traffic lane and/or parking lane.

Class III Bicycle Facility: Bicycle routes designated with signage and/or shared roadway markings (“sharrows”)
as a preferred route for bicyclists on streets shared
with vehicular traffic. Bike routes are generally not
appropriate for roadways with higher vehicular speeds
or volumes. Class III bicycle facilities also include
bicycle boulevards, which are typically roadways with
low traffic volumes and speeds designed to prioritize
bicycle travel for people of all ages and abilities.

Class IV Bicycle Facility: Bicycle lanes physically
separated from vehicular traffic with a vertical divider, such as posts or on-street parking, and provide one-way or
two-way travel. Also known as a cycle track or protected bicycle lane.

Complete Streets: Streets that are designed to
enhance safe and comfortable travel for people of all
ages and abilities using various modes of transportation, particularly walking, bicycling, and riding transit.

First/Last Mile: The travel required from a
starting point (e.g. home or work) to a transit stop/
station and the travel required from a transit stop/
station to an ending point (e.g. work or home).

Level of Service (LOS): A measure, from A to
F, that indicates that level of vehicular traffic flow.

LOS A indicates free flow vehicular traffic traveling
at or above the posted speed limit, and LOS F
indicates a traffic jam with start-and-stop travel.

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD): Defines the standards to install and maintain
traffic control devices, such as roadway markings and signs, on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel. The national MUTCD is published
by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and
the California State MUTCD is published by Caltrans.

Micromobility: Includes a range of small, lightweight
vehicles that are human-powered or electric and
typically operate at speeds below 15 miles per
hour, such as bikes, scooters, and skateboards.

Microtransit: A flexible transit system that uses smallscale vehicles, such as shuttles or minibuses, that can provide on-demand transit service for a predetermined
route or the most direct route in a service area.

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV): A vehicle that
can travel between 20 – 25 miles per hour and must be
driven on streets with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less. Also known as a Low Speed Vehicle.

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Ridesharing: A service that arranges on-demand
one-way transportation provided by drivers who
are typically using a personal vehicle. Also referred
to as “ride-hailing” and provided by Transportation
Network Companies (TNC), such as Uber and Lyft.

Right-of-Way (ROW): The area designated for
use as a street to accommodate travel and includes
the public streets, sidewalks, and utilities.

Safe Routes to School (SRTS): An initiative that aims
to identify and develop safe and convenient routes for
children to walk and bike to and from school with roadway design and educational and enforcement campaigns.

Transportation Demand Management
(TDM): Programmatic strategies and incentives
to reduce single-occupancy vehicle travel demand,
with an emphasis during peak periods of travel.

Transportation System Management (TSM): A set
of strategies that focus on operational improvement that can maintain or restore the performance of an existing
transportation system before extra capacity is needed.

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD):

Moderate- to high-density mixed-use development
located within walking distance (approximately a
half-mile, or 10-minutes) of a major transit stop.

Urban Greening: Installing trees, parks, and
landscaped areas to address air and noise pollution,
soak up rainwater that may otherwise create
flooding, and help provide shade and cooling.

Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT): A metric that measures
the miles driven by all vehicles in a geographic region over a given period of time, typically a one-year period.

Wayfinding: An information system of signs,
maps, and/or schedules that helps people navigate
through and orient themselves in an area.

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The City of Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Plan (STP) builds on the City’s previous transportation planning efforts with existing conditions analysis and community engagement to develop a plan to provide for a safer, more integrated, and more sustainable transportation environment for people who live, work, and spend time in Oxnard. The City of Oxnard is developing the STP to identify the barriers that people who take alternative modes of transportation, such as walking, biking and riding transit, encounter as they travel through the city. The STP focuses on the inclusion of historically underserved neighborhoods by using robust and creative methods to encourage public participation. The STP will use data collection and stakeholder input to establish clear implementation steps from plan to construction.

Introduction
Why are we preparing a Sustainable Transportation Plan? What is the
Sustainable
Transportation Plan
Framework Report?
The STP Framework serves
as a foundation for the STP to
inform engagement and initiate
idea generation with City of
Oxnard departments, surrounding
jurisdictions, community-based
organizations, and the wider
community of people who live,
work, and spend time in Oxnard.

This Framework Report guides
the creation of the STP by:
• Summarizing relevant policies,
recommendations, priority locations,
and best practices from past
transportation-related plans and
studies to inform the development
of STP project improvements.
• Mapping existing conditions data:
» Population characteristics
» Built environment and
transportation characteristics
» Climate and environmental
hazards and resources
» Community points of interest
» Land use
• Identifying opportunities for
sustainability and transportation
improvements based on
development patterns,
transportation infrastructure,
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and other ongoing City efforts, such
as building on the City’s Capital
Improvement Program, setting a
foundation for the City’s upcoming
General Plan Update, and coordinating
with ongoing efforts led by neighboring
jurisdictions and regional agencies.

Inter-Agency Charette:

The identification of relevant plans,
studies, and existing conditions data
was also informed by an Inter-Agency
Charette that was held on August 5,
2021 with representatives from:
• City of Oxnard Community
Development, Fire, Housing, and
Public Works Departments
• Neighboring local and regional
agencies: City of Ventura, County of
Ventura, Oxnard Harbor District,
Ventura County Transportation
Commission
• Caltrans District 7
• Schools: CSU Channel Islands,
Hueneme Elementary School District,
Oxnard College, Oxnard Union High
School District
• Transit agencies: Gold Coast Transit
District, VCTC Transit, Southern
California Regional Rail Authority
(Metrolink)
The inter-agency charette attendees
provided information on related efforts
and highlighted locations throughout
the city that either had projects in
development or had been identified by
their respective stakeholders.

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This chapter provides a summary
of plans and studies completed by
the City of Oxnard and surrounding
jurisdictions related to housing,
transportation, environment, and
several other key topics related to
the goals of the STP. Each summary
includes a brief description of
the goals related to sustainable
transportation and if applicable,
highlights relevant opportunities,
issue areas, or locations.

City of Oxnard
Plans & Studies
• 2030 General Plan
» Housing Element
» Circulation Element
» Safety Element
• Coastal Land Use Plan
• Downtown Strategic Plan
• Bicycle and Pedestrian
Facilities Master Plan
• Oxnard Sidewalk Survey Report
• Oxnard Transportation
Demand Management Plan
• Green Alleys Plan
• Oxnard Corridor Community
Transportation Improvement Plan
• Downtown Vision Plan
• Seal Level Rise Adaptation
Strategy Report
• Electric Vehicle Accelerator
Plan for the City of Oxnard
• Oxnard Complete Streets
Safety Assessment
• Oxnard Capital Improvement
Plan 2021 – 2026
• Parks Master Plan
• Oxnard Climate Action
and Adaptation Plan
• High Quality Transit Area Pilot/
Oxnard Vision Plan
Local Transit Agency
Plans & Studies
• VCTC Transit Short
Range Transit Plan
• Gold Coast Transit Short
Range Transit Plan
• Gold Coast Transit Building
Transit Supportive Communities
• Gold Coast Transit Microtransit
Demonstration Pilot
Regional Agency
Plans & Studies
• VCTC Regional Bikeway
Wayfinding Plan
• Ventura County Electric
Vehicle Ready Blueprint
• VCTC/SBCAG Transportation
Emergency Preparedness Plan
• VCTC 101 Communities
Connected
• VCTC Freight Corridors Study
State Agency
Plans & Studies
• California Freight Mobility Plan
• Caltrans District 7 Active
Transportation Plan
Review of Past
Plans and Studies
What plans and studies do we already have?
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City of Oxnard
Plans & Studies

2.1 2030 General Plan
The City of Oxnard General Plan
2030 is a broad policy document that
aims to support the continued growth
and development of the City in a
manner consistent with community
goals. The General Plan prioritizes
the natural environment of the
coastal city, especially as it relates to
local beaches, species habitats, and
air quality. There are key policies
within the document focused on
preventing environmental degradation
and promoting local sustainability.

Additionally, the plan includes policies
to improve public transit networks
and infrastructure, complete the
bicycle and sidewalk network
and make improvements to those
networks. The General Plan also
outlines the strategic development of
“Urban Villages,” defined as districts
with a unique sense of place. The
Urban Village concept includes two
transit-focused districts: the North
Oxnard Transit Enhancement District
(NOTED) and the Downtown East
Transit-Oriented District (DETOD).

2.1.1 HOUSING ELEMENT
The Oxnard Housing Element
(updated in 2021, covering 2021-2029)
is a state-mandated policy document
included in the General Plan and
identifies strategies to accommodate
a variety of housing types for a range
of household income levels within the
city. The Housing Element assesses
existing constraints to future housing
development and defines housing
need within the jurisdiction. To
determine the local housing need,
the document utilizes the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA),
developed by the Southern California
Association of Governments
(SCAG), which is the official federally
recognized Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) for the region.

The RHNA for the 6th Cycle Housing
Element identified 8,549 housing
units for Oxnard, and the 2021-2029
Housing Element identified 9,534
housing units and outlines the strategy
to accommodate the identified need.

The Housing Element includes a
housing site inventory that identifies
properties throughout the community
that are best suited for increasing
housing development and providing
higher density housing. The Plan
focuses on identifying housing sites
near public transportation and away
from environmentally sensitive
resources. Areas identified within the
site inventory are areas likely to have
higher density housing and thus may
be areas of strategic focus in the STP.

2.1.2 CIRCULATION ELEMENT
The Circulation Element (updated
in 2011) is a state-mandated policy
document included in the General
Plan. The Circulation Element
outlines the standards and goals for
the circulation and transportation
system in Oxnard. All transportation
policy and regulations must adhere
to the standards set forth in the
Circulation Element. The Element
is first focused on goals that
support the existing, approved, and
planned land uses throughout the
city while maintaining a level of
service “C” at intersections unless
exempted. Additional goals included
in the Element relate to goods
movement, passenger railroad, transit,
transportation demand management,
bicycles and pedestrians, parking,
and air transportation. Specifically,
in terms of bicycle and pedestrian
mobility, the Element underscores
the importance of safe bicycle and
pedestrian circulation throughout
the city through strategies such
as completing the citywide bicycle
and sidewalk network, minimizing
conflicts, and improved accessibility.

The Circulation Element is expected
to be updated between 2022-2023
and will build upon the Sustainable
Transportation Plan project to help
shape its policies and guide future
transportation investments.

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2.1.3 SAFETY ELEMENT
The Safety Element (updated in
2016) is a state-mandated policy
included in the City of Oxnard’s
2030 General Plan. The Oxnard
General plan combines the mandated
Safety and Noise Elements into an
overarching “Safety and Hazards”
Element. Goals and policies included
in the Element are related to:
• Liquefaction and subsidence risks
• Coastline and beach preservation
• Emergency preparedness
• Noise-safe residential and
working environments
• Noise consideration in
development review
• Hazardous materials and uses
• Vehicular traffic safety
• Oxnard airport operations
As it relates to the STP, the vehicular
traffic safety goal outlines programs
and strategies that help mitigate
safety and environmental health risks
associated with vehicular traffic.

Specifically, the vehicular traffic
safety goal outlines strategies that
reduce vehicle emissions, improve air
quality, and minimize risks, as well as
strategies for reducing speed
on neighborhood streets and the
implementation of new and expanded
roadways.

2.2 Coastal
Land Use Plan
The Coastal Land Use Plan (1982)
provides policy guidance for key topics
pertaining to Oxnard’s coastal zone.

The Plan encourages access to the
waterfront by preserving coastal areas
for recreational use, increasing transit
and pedestrian infrastructure within
the zone, protecting sensitive habitats,
and limiting new development within
targeted areas. The Plan emphasizes
improving bicycle routes, increasing
regional transit service to the coastal
zone area, and expanding pedestrian
opportunities within the coastal zone.

The coastal zone is identified as a
strategic area for the provision of
active transportation and increased
accessibility. The City of Oxnard
is currently undertaking the Local
Coastal Program Update to revise
the Plan in order to address climate
change adaptation strategies.

2.3 Downtown
Strategic Plan
The City of Oxnard Downtown
Strategic Plan (2005) identifies
recommendations for design
standards and land use based on the
evaluation of previous design and
land use policies for the Downtown
area. The Plan provides an overview
of existing land use types and
approved plans and policies for the
area. The Plan provides overarching
recommendations for Downtown
and specific recommendations for
seven districts that were identified
based on land use, character, and
function. Recommendations
include improvements to:
• Land use and development
strategies and improvements
to streetscape
• Traffic and pedestrian circulation
• Parking
• Architectural style
Specific streetscape and
transportation improvements include
sidewalk widening, improvements to
pedestrian-scale street lighting, traffic
calming, and crosswalk enhancements.

2.4 Bicycle and Pedestrian
Facilities Master Plan
The Bicycle and Pedestrian
Facilities Master Plan (2011)
outlines strategies and actions to
improve walking and biking in the
City of Oxnard by expanding and
improving pedestrian and bicycle
connectivity and access. The Plan
provides recommendations for
infrastructure improvements, such as:
• Class I, II, and III bicycle
facilities throughout the city
• New and improved sidewalks
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• Accessibility improvements in
compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Countdown pedestrian signals
• Crosswalk upgrades
The Plan also includes policies
and program recommendations
related to enforcement, education,
and transportation incentives. The
Plan provides cost estimates for
the recommended bicycle and
pedestrian projects and identifies
funding opportunities to support
implementation.

2.5 Oxnard Sidewalk
Survey Report
The Oxnard Sidewalk Survey
Report (2015) assesses deficiencies
in the pedestrian environment and
develops a prioritization plan to
address issues in high need areas.

The report identifies segments with
the highest number of pedestrians
using a pedestrian demand model,
evaluates segments according to ADA
requirements, and prioritizes segments
based on an ADA Severity Average
score. The report also provides
conceptual plans and graphics with
recommended improvements for
ten priority areas, which include:
• Palm Drive from A
Street to C Street
• Raiders Way from Dallas
Drive to Rose Avenue
• Mandalay Beach Road from Falkirk
Avenue to Oxnard Boulevard
• Saviers Road from Thomas
Avenue to Yucca Street
• Ninth Street from C
street to B street
• Via Marina Avenue from Victoria
Avenue to Bayview Drive
• Esplanade Drive north of
Vineyard Avenue
• C Street and Second Street
• Harbour Island Lane from
Farralon Way to Aleutian Way
• B Street from West 3rd
Street to West 4th Street
Improvements include pedestrian
crossing enhancements, sidewalk
upgrades, and transit stop updates.

Additionally, recommended policies
and programs include development
of a Safe Routes to School program,
staff and agency training, open
streets events, data collection
and monitoring, and development
of performance measures.

2.6 Oxnard Transportation
Demand Management Plan
The Oxnard Transportation Demand
Management Plan (2015) focuses on
strategies that help the City reduce
congestion and lower greenhouse
gas emissions (GHG), by encouraging
fewer single-occupant vehicle trips
with the implementation of a bestpractices traffic/transportation demand management (TDM) program.

Strategies that build on existing
TDM programs include vehicle trip
reduction, complete streets design,
and ridesharing. New strategies
include commercial zoning and
density bonuses, a Safe Routes to
School program, a City of Oxnard
Employee TDM program, and new
communication and outreach options.

2.7 Green Alleys Plan
The Green Alleys Plan (2015)
develops a framework for City staff
to utilize when planning future design,
implementation, and maintenance
of green alley projects. The Green
Alleys Plan incorporates a shared
street approach to alleys by
reimagining alleys as environmentally
sustainable places with pedestrian,
bicycle, and community-serving
opportunities. Safety improvements
outlined in the Green Alleys Plan
include signage, bicycle facilities, and
pedestrian crossing enhancements.

The Plan recommends three
high priority neighborhoods with
the highest potential for success
for green alleys programs:
• Downtown Management District
• La Colonia
• South Winds
The City of Oxnard will begin
implementation of the Green Alleys
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2.8 Oxnard Corridor
Community Transportation
Improvement Plan
The Oxnard Corridor Community
Transportation Improvement
Plan (OCCTIP) (2016) provides
strategies and recommendations for
transforming former state highways
into complete city streets that
reduce greenhouse gas emissions
with transit and mixed uses. The
OCCTIP identifies complete streets
policies and recommendations in
existing City documents, recommends
conceptual street designs and
alignments, and presents alternatives
considered in the development
of the Plan. Infrastructure
recommendations in the OCCTIP
include improvements for:
• Bicycles
• Sidewalks
• Intersection safety
• Pedestrian crossings
• Transit improvements
The Plan recommends providing
additional space for transit service on
the east side of Oxnard Boulevard
between Vineyard Avenue & Gonzales
Road and between Gonzales Road
& Glenwood Drive. The Plan also
recommends shared use paths,
sidewalks, crosswalks, and street
widening for 5th Street from Oxnard
Boulevard to Rice Avenue.

2.9 Downtown Vision Plan
The Downtown Vision Plan (2016)
was developed through extensive
community input and analysis
of design studies and policies.

The Plan provides seven “big
ideas” for revitalizing Downtown
focused on improvements to:
• Public space
• Bicycle connectivity
• Road reconfiguration
• The arts
• Park infill development
• Parking strategies
The Plan identifies opportunities
for safe roadway infrastructure
in Downtown Oxnard, including
complete streets concepts and
improved bicycle connectivity on
Oxnard Boulevard, A Street, and
Colonia Road. The Plan also identifies
funding sources and highlights
the importance of community
partnerships for implementation.

2.10 Sea Level Rise
Adaptation Strategy Report
The Sea Level Rise Adaptation
Strategy Report (2018) identifies
potential strategies to reduce risks
and impacts associated with sea level
rise. The Sea Level Rise Vulnerability
Assessment documents that a large
amount of property may be at risk
due to coastal and tidal flooding and
erosion. The Report evaluates the
cost-benefit of potential adaptation
strategies to manage the property
risk associated with Sea Level Rise.

Adaptation strategies include:
• Green Protect (natural
infrastructure strategy)
• Hard Protect (hard
infrastructure strategy)
• Managed Retreat (relocation
and removal strategy)
• Accommodation (development
and design modification strategy)
A cost-benefit analysis of the
potential adaptation strategies
across four (4) key Planning Areas,
sub-areas located along the Oxnard
shore, is included within the Report.

The Report further identifies the
adaptation strategy with the greatest
net benefit relative to each Planning
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area once selected by the City will
be critical to planning for effective
transportation infrastructure.

2.11 Electric Vehicle
Accelerator Plan for
the City of Oxnard
The Electric Vehicle Accelerator Plan
for the City of Oxnard (2019) was
prepared by the Ventura County
Regional Energy Alliance as part
of the Ventura County EV Ready
Blueprint project. The Plan serves as
a fleet transition plan to encourage
increased electric vehicle adoption
through electric vehicle infrastructure
deployment, increase adoption
of electric vehicle by residents
and businesses of Oxnard, and
electrification within the City’s fleet.

The Plan’s vision is to make electric
vehicles and other clean mobility
options fully accessible to everyone
in the community. The Plan includes
an existing conditions analysis of
electric vehicle infrastructure and
adoption, recommendations to deploy
additional charging infrastructure
and transition the City’s fleet, and
policies to support electrification.

2.12 Oxnard Complete
Streets Safety Assessment
The Oxnard Complete Streets
Safety Assessment (2019) aims to
improve safety and accessibility
for people walking and biking in
the City of Oxnard. The report
analyzes the City’s existing bicycle
and pedestrian programs, policies,
and practices by benchmarking key
strengths, enhancement areas, and
opportunity areas. The report also
applies walk audit findings to suggest
policies and physical improvements
that enhance pedestrian and bicycle
safety. The report provides specific
recommendations for six focus areas:
• Wooley Road between E
Street and C Street
• Oxnard Boulevard & 7th Street
• Oxnard Boulevard & 5th Street
• Oxnard Boulevard & 1st Street
• Oxnard Boulevard & Colonia Road
• Pacifica High School,
Gonzales Road
Recommended improvements
include curb extensions upgrades,
high visibility crosswalks, sidewalk
widening, increasing pedestrian
crossing time, and conflict striping
at intersections or bike lanes.

2.13 Oxnard Capital
Improvement Plan
2021 - 2026
The City of Oxnard Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) (2021)
provides an inventory of the City’s
current and needed infrastructure,
with a focus on construction
and repair needs over five years
(2021-2026). The CIP focuses
on projects related to buildings,
information technology, parks and
open space, seawalls, transportation
and drainage, and utilities. Only
projects that meet the following
two criteria qualify as CIP projects:
• Construction, erection, alteration,
renovation, improvement,
demolition, or repair work
involving any City-owned facility
• A project that costs at
least $100,000
Since the City does not currently
have sufficient funds to address all
projects outlined in the CIP, the CIP
provides a financing strategy that
identifies possible funding options in
addition to City sources. Examples
of additional revenue streams include
development impact fees, enterprise
funds, the City’s General Fund, the
California Gas Tax, federal and state
grants, assessment district funds, and
city approved funding measures.

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capital projects include:
• Citywide street improvements
• Citywide alley repairs
• Stormwater system upgrades
• Citywide facility repairs
• Park maintenance/accessibility
The CIP applies a project
prioritization strategy that prioritizes
health and safety first, then asset
preservation and new or expanded
services. Some of the sustainable
transportation projects include
citywide alleyway resurfacing, Oxnard
Boulevard Bicycle Facilities Installation,
Etting Road Bicycle and Pedestrian
Improvements, La Colonia Green
Alleys, and the Via Marina Park
Renovation.

2.14 Parks Master Plan
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan
(2021) provides recommendations
for fostering a system of parks, open
space, and recreation facilities within
the City of Oxnard. The Plan includes
a comprehensive overview of existing
amenities and identifies key strategies
for maintaining and improving the
existing network of programs and
infrastructure to improve connectivity
and mobility. The Plan provides
strategies for expanding the active
transportation networks, including the
development of a multi-use trail along
the 5th Street Drainage Corridor and
the creation of a bike trail along the
Santa Clara River. Additionally, the
Plan identifies amenity improvements
to increase accessibility, highlighting
Ormond Beach as a key site for
focused efforts towards accessibility.

2.15 Oxnard Climate Action
and Adaptation Plan
The Oxnard Climate Action and
Adaptation Plan (anticipated 2022)
will provide a roadmap for the
City to align with Senate Bill (SB)
32 and other legislative mandates
that aim to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and mitigate negative
environmental impacts. The CAAP
will outline goals and strategies to
help Oxnard plan for future climate
goals and will guide the development
of the City’s sustainability vision and
implementation. The CAAP will also
address climate adaptation, resilience
measures, and risks and vulnerabilities.

Additionally, the CAAP will provide
the opportunity for the City to apply
for future grant funds to address
climate change, social equity, and
sustainability/environmental programs.

The Plan will incorporate equity
considerations in order to improve
the distribution of environmental
benefits throughout the city.

2.16 High Quality
Transit Area Pilot/
Oxnard Vision Plan
As a part of the Southern California
Association of Governments High
Quality Transit Area (HQTA) pilot, the
Oxnard Vision Plan (2019) includes
goals to promote safety, reduce
collisions, and support multi-modal
travel in Downtown Oxnard. Specific
infrastructure recommendations in
the Oxnard Vision Plan include:
• Bicycle facilities
• Curb extensions
• Pedestrian scramble crosswalks
and other crossing enhancements
• Lighting improvements
The Plan also provides a
comprehensive list of funding
sources for transit-oriented
development, bicycle and pedestrian
improvements, urban greening, and
transit infrastructure projects.

Local Transit Agency
Plans & Studies

2.17 VCTC Transit Short
Range Transit Plan
The Ventura County Short Range
Transit Plan (SRTP) (2015) outlines
strategies for improved regional
coordination and connectivity,
toward establishing a cohesive and
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consistent set of transit services. The
SRTP outlines key tasks and important
findings through a transit service
evaluation, transit market analysis,
service gap analysis, transit investment
plan, and performance metrics. The
transit investment plan identifies
several capital facility projects such
as upgrading facilities at bus stops,
establish a transit hub in Simi Valley
that supports local and intercity
service, and construct a VCTC
Intercity maintenance facility. The
Plan also includes a vehicle acquisition
plan that identifies acquisition needs
for all transit providers within
Ventura County and additional fleet
improvements such as right-sizing
vehicles and shifting to Compressed
Natural Gas Vehicles (CNG).

2.18 Gold Coast Transit
Short Range Transit Plan
The mission of the Gold Coast
Transit Short Range Transit Plan
(SRTP) (2015) is to provide safe,
responsive, convenient, efficient,
and environmentally responsible
public transportation that serves
the diverse needs of the community.

The Plan provides information
about Gold Coast Transit District’s
service and operational needs for
the next five years. The Plan outlines
six strategic goals that expand
on transit opportunities, improve
safety and convenience, focus on
sustainable practices, and maintain
an appropriate governance structure
with a balanced fiscal plan. The
Plan includes a five-year service
plan that outlines maintenance and
improvements by year including
route modifications, new routes, and
extending service hours for certain
routes. Beyond the five-year service
plan baseline, future expansion
and priorities are also identified
contingent on funding. Future
expansion and priorities include:
• Implementation of Ventura Road
Route to Oxnard College
• Restructure service in
South Oxnard to support
faster travel times
• Provide improved service to
and from Naval Base Ventura
County in Port Hueneme
• Decrease travel time
between Oxnard/Ventura/
Ojai (Route 6 & 16)
• Seasonal Ojai Bike Bus
• Implementation of other noncapital program improvements

2.19 Gold Coast
Transit Building Transit
Supportive Communities
The Building Transit Supportive
Communities Plan (2019-2020) from
Gold Coast Transit identifies strategies
to enhance transit supportive land
use and design for the five member
jurisdictions of Ojai, Oxnard, Port
Hueneme, Ventura, and the County
of Ventura. The Plan underscores
the importance of vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas
(GHG) reduction through transit
supportive land use strategies. The
Plan identifies Gold Coast Transit
stops with high levels of ridership,
defined as above the 90th percentile
of daily combined boardings and
alightings, and analyzes characteristics
such as related transportation
facilities, local demographics, and
adjacent land uses. The findings show
that the number of intersections,
population, job density, presence
of Medium-Density Residential
Zones, and parking regulations all
have significant correlations with
ridership. Additionally, further analysis
showed that of the characteristics
that showed significant correlations
with ridership, the most effective
in reducing VMT were increased
residential density and the regulation
of on-street parking. The Plan also
identified focus areas for future
transit-supportive land uses through
input from community workshops.

Focus areas in Oxnard include:
• Gonzales Road
• Oxnard Boulevard
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• Bard Road
• Saviers Road
• Pleasant Valley Road
• Rose Avenue
A land use analysis was conducted
for all focus areas in order to provide
recommendations for making these
areas more transit supportive.

Recommendations for Oxnard focus
areas include revisiting land use
regulations to accommodate other
uses (Gonzales Road), rezoning
(Oxnard Boulevard), transition land
to residential, health, or government
uses (Pleasant Valley Road) and allow
additional residential density (Rose
Avenue). The Plan also outlines
strategies for transit supportive
development such as connected
streets, managed curbsides, residential
density, and job density. Each strategy
includes implementation leads as well
as standards and metrics to ensure
successful application.

2.20 Gold Coast
Transit Microtransit
Demonstration Pilot
The Gold Coast Transit Microtransit
Demonstration Pilot (2021) launched
in May 2021 and provides late night
on-demand microtransit service to
customers within the Gold Coast
Transit service area. The service
offers customers curb-to-curb rides
from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM each
night of the week. The pilot project
timeframe is one year and is funded
through the federal Job Access and
Reverse Commute Program. The
goal of the microtransit pilot is to
serve the mobility needs of those
with late-night commutes. Fixed
route service is typically limited
in the late-night hours, thus the
microtransit pilot project aims to
fill that gap and provide additional
options for customers, particularly
those who work in the healthcare
and hospitality industries. Fares
are $2/per person each way, and
customers must request rides by
phone call, at least one hour ahead
of time. Gold Coast Transit aims to
provide a convenient transportation
option while also learning more about
passenger late-night travel patterns.

Regional Agency
Plans & Studies

2.21 VCTC Regional
Bikeway Wayfinding Plan
The VCTC Regional Bikeway
Wayfinding Plan (2017) identifies
key regional bicycle routes and
bicycle infrastructure improvements
to develop a consistent bicycle
wayfinding sign system that applies to
regional bicycle routes throughout
Ventura County. The Plan identifies
priority regional bike routes where
local jurisdictions, in partnership with
VCTC, could concentrate wayfinding
efforts. Seventeen potential
wayfinding bike routes were identified
and prioritized based on a multistep process that involved evaluating segments through test rides and
public outreach. Proposed regional
wayfinding routes in Oxnard include:
• Route 4- The Coast Route
(Harbor Boulevard from Navigator
Drive to Hueneme Road)
• Route 8- Oxnard to Simi
Valley (Gonzales Road from
Harbor Boulevard to Sturgis
Road via Rice Avenue)
• Route 14- Ventura/Oxnard/Port
Hueneme (Johnson Drive, Ventura
Road, H Street, and J Street)
• Route 15- Ventura to Port
Hueneme (Rose Avenue
from Ventura Boulevard to J
Street via East Bard Road)
• Route 16- Ventura to Port
Hueneme (Victoria Avenue)
The Plan also provides a wayfinding
signs toolkit with design concepts
for proposed corridors. Wayfinding
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design concepts were developed
with California Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD)
standards and tailored for Ventura
County. The Plan also incorporates
standards from the Federal Highway
Administration MUTCD to specify
standards for traffic signs, road surface
markings, and signals. The wayfinding
signs toolkit includes design elements,
placement recommendations,
sign material descriptions for
manufacturing, and sign dimensions.

The Plan also outlines implementation
based on considerations to
sign fabrication, operations and
maintenance, as well as costs. Federal,
state, and local funding sources are
identified, as well as private, creative
tax methods, and civic crowd funding.

2.22 Ventura County
Electric Vehicle
Ready Blueprint
The Ventura County Electric
Vehicle Ready Blueprint (2019) was
prepared by the Ventura County
Regional Energy Alliance and provides
strategies to help Ventura County
accelerate the deployment of electric
vehicles and charging infrastructure.

The Blueprint aims to develop
replicable models for statewide
transportation electrification that
facilitate the accessibility of electric
vehicles and clean mobility options
for all communities. It provides policy
makers and local stakeholders with a
framework to accelerate the adoption
of clean mobility and expand the
reach of charging infrastructure. The
Blueprint provides recommendations
for accelerating the adoption of the
following clean mobility options:
• Electrification of light to
heavy duty vehicles
• Fleet electrification
• Integration of autonomous/
connected/shared electric vehicles
• Innovative electric mobility
• First and last mile electric
mobility solutions
• Electric vehicle workforce
development
The document also includes funding
strategies from the local to federal
level to support the implementation
of the Blueprint.

2.23 VCTC/SBCAG
Transportation Emergency
Preparedness Plan
The Transportation Emergency
Preparedness Plan (TEPP) (2020)
serves as guidance for Santa Barbara
and Ventura Counties in addressing
transportation challenges related to
natural and human-caused disasters
such as earthquakes, fires, and
transportation incidents. The TEPP
helps both counties prepare for
emergencies where transportation
services will be required beyond
their normal scope as part of an
emergency response. The TEPP
outlines and standardizes operations
and communications protocols,
including activation and response
procedures that dictate when the
TEPP may be activated and what to do
as part of response efforts. Response
procedures include requesting
additional transportation resources,
facilitating transportation mutual aid
assistance, and responding to requests
to provide basic transportation
services to affected areas. The TEPP
also defines roles and responsibilities
for local municipalities and agencies,
underscoring the need for cross
collaboration. Operating procedures
for key locations such as airports
and ports are also outlined and
include measures such as serving
alternate transportation modes if
necessary. The TEPP provides detailed
Emergency Operations Center
checklists that cover responsibilities
for all positions from finance, to
logistics, to planning and intelligence.

2.24 VCTC 101
Communities Connected
The VCTC US 101 Communities
Connected Report (2020) evaluates
mobility challenges and opportunities
on the US 101 Corridor, from State
Route 23 to State Route 33, and
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identifies multimodal infrastructure
improvements that strengthen
mobility for all users including
drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians,
and transit riders. The study
considers climate change, land use
development, social equity, and
advanced technologies as factors in
the development of infrastructure
improvements. The report also
provides an inventory of planned
Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) and Transportation System
Management (TSM) projects and
programs on the Corridor based on
data from local municipalities, SCAG,
and federal programs. The report
evaluates projects and programs in
order to prioritize project funding,
provide insight into where projects
may not meet community goals, and
identify areas where new strategies
may strengthen future mobility and
land use planning efforts. Projects
and programs fall under active
transportation, arterial improvements,
and transit. The report also identifies
potential federal and local funding
sources for project implementation.

2.25 VCTC Freight
Corridors Study
The Ventura County Freight Corridors
Study (2021) identifies and prioritizes
key freight corridors to provide
safer, more efficient, and sustainable
freight connections. The Study is
informed by input from community
and industry groups, as well as the
general public in an effort to develop
strategies for future highway planning
and investment decisions. Strategies
are centered on solutions that
provide the greatest benefit to the
County’s economic competitiveness
and environmental health. The
Study identifies opportunities
to promote Ventura County’s
industries as well as opportunities
to support cleaner freight and goods
movement. The Study goals include:
• Multimodal mobility
• Economic prosperity
• Environmental stewardship
• Healthy communities
• Safety and resiliency
• Asset management
• Connectivity and accessibility
Specifically, as it relates to Oxnard,
the Study identifies rail corridor
safety concerns in the city including
throughout the Union Pacific
Corridor and at the highway-rail
crossings along 5th Street. The
Study recommends improvements
to existing freight corridors in
the City at the US 101 and Del
Norte interchange, and in addition,
outlines Rice Avenue and Hueneme
Road Access as areas of focus
for strengthening port access.

State Agency
Plans & Studies

2.26 California Freight
Mobility Plan
The California Freight Mobility Plan
(2020) is a policy document that
governs California’s immediate and
long-range freight planning activities
and capital investments. The Plan
goals were developed under three
overarching themes: economic vitality,
environmental stewardship, and social
equity. The Plan outlines freight’s
impact and contribution to the
California economy and includes an
inventory of California’s major freight
facilities. Additionally, through public
engagement efforts, the Plan identifies
issues and concerns related to:
• Statewide freight including
competitiveness
• Regulatory burdens
• Congestion
• Technology adaptation
• Workforce and sustainability
Opportunities for improvement are
also identified including strategies
related to clean truck programs,
alternative and renewable fuels,
emerging technology for freight
activities, and port and waterway
improvements. The City of Oxnard
supports freight mobility through the
various truck routes that traverse the
city and connect to Port Hueneme.

This Plan sets standards for freight
movement in Oxnard and provides
strategies to support freight planning
activities in the city while focusing on
environmental stewardship and equity.

2.27 Caltrans District 7
Active Transportation Plan
The Caltrans District 7 Active
Transportation Plan (in progress)
will identify pedestrian and bicycle
improvements on, across, along, or
parallel to the State Highway system
throughout the District. The Plan will
focus on strengthening local active
transportation networks, as well as
improving safety for pedestrians and
bicyclists. The Plan will also address
social equity, partnerships, and will
incorporate thorough community
engagement efforts, including a public
facing online mapping survey where
community members can share where
they have bicycling or pedestrian
concerns along or near state highways.
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Framework Report: Chapter 03
Map Atlas of
Existing Conditions
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The Map Atlas visualizes existing
conditions in the City of Oxnard
to provide background and context
that will inform engagement and the
development of project ideas.

The following data were reviewed
during the development of the Map
Atlas of Existing Conditions. The data
will be referenced throughout the
development of the STP to support
ongoing community engagement,
priority location identification, and
project development. Many of the
data sets were mapped in the pages
that follow. The data that do not have
corresponding maps are noted in the
list below with an asterisk(*).

3.1 Population
Characteristics: Income,
transportation, and health
• Median Household Income
• Household Automobile Access
• Work Trips by Mode
• Determinants of Health
(Concentrations of Diesel PM,
Water Contaminants, and Access
to Food/Supermarket/Retail)
• Health Status (ER Admissions,
Cardiovascular Disease, and Low
Birth Weight)

3.2 Built Environment
and Transportation
Characteristics: Active
transportation
demand, transit demand,
and vehicle collisions
(Note: some of these data sources
are shown on the same map to
provide context.)
• Estimated Pedestrian Demand
• Estimated Bicyclist Demand
• Existing & Proposed
Bicycle Facilities
• Pedestrian Collisions
• Bicycle Collisions
• All Injury Collisions (2016-2020)
• Transit Ridership
• Transit Stops & Routes
• Pavement Condition Index
• Oxnard ITS Master Plan
Deployment Locations
• Noise-Generating
Transportation Facilities
• Truck Routes
• Inter-Agency Charette Input
• Roadway Classification*
• Railroads*
• Average Annual Daily Traffic
Counts (2019)*
Map Atlas of
Existing Conditions
Where are things happening in Oxnard?
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3.3 Community Points of
Interest: Parks, open space,
and community facilities
(Note: some of these data sources
are shown on the same map
to provide context.)
• Open Space and Parks
• Tree Canopy Coverage
• Beaches and Harbors
• Community Facilities: Library,
Senior Center, Community
Center and Schools
• Historic Sites

3.4 Land Use: Development
sites, redevelopment
sites, and General Plan
land use designations
• General Plan Land Use Designation
• Major Development Projects in
Entitlement Process (April 2021)
• 2021 – 2029 Oxnard
Housing Element Update
Candidate Housing Sites
• Major Employers

3.5 Climate and
Environmental Hazards:

Wetland locations,
biological resources, and
hazardous site location
• Tidal, Storm, and Wave Flooding
and Erosion with Sea-Level
Rise (2030, 2060, 2100)
• Tsunami Hazards with Sealevel Ride (2030, 2060, 2100) • FEMA Floodplain (100
and 500 year)
• Tsunami Evacuation Routes
• Critical Species’ Habitats
• Wetlands
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3.1 Population Characteristics
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3101
North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
Central Avenue
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
Wood Road
draveluoB etroN leD
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
South Victoria Avenue
East Channel Islands Boulevard
Dowell Drive
East Hueneme Road
daoR dooW htroN
North Harbor Boulevard
West 5th Street East 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
Riverpark Bl
daoR arutneV htuoS
North Vineyard Avenue
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
East Main Street
Emerson Avenue
ngeles Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
Naval Air Road
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
North Rose Avenue
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
eunevA airotciV htroN
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
East Pleasant Valley Road
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City of Oxnard
Census Tracts
Median Household Income
$0 - $45,000
$45,001 - $60,000
$60,000 - $75,000
$75,001 - $90,000
$90,001 - $105,000
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021 and ACS, 2011-2015 West Village East Village
Windsor N/
Riverridge
Five
Points NE
Hobson
Oxnard Park E&W
Shores
Villa Capri
Rio Lindo
Tierra
Vista
Bard Road
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3.1.1 Median Household Income
This figure identifies the median household income for census tracts in or partly within the Oxnard city limits.

Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.
3101
North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
uoB etroNleD
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
East Hueneme Road
arbor Boulevard
West 5th Street East 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
daoR arutneV htuoS
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
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Naval A
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
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East Pleasant Valley Road
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City of Oxnard
Census Tracts
Median Household Income
$0 - $45,000
$45,001 - $60,000
$60,000 - $75,000
$75,001 - $90,000
$90,001 - $105,000
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021 and ACS, 2011-2015 West Village East Village
Five
Points NE
Hobson
Oxnard Park E&W
Shores
Villa Capri
Rio Lindo
Tierra
Vista
Bard Road
3101
North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
Wood Road
draveluoB etroN leD
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
East Hueneme Road
daoR dooW htroN
levard
West 5th Street East 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
daoR arutneV htuoS
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
Naval Air Road
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
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Saviers Road
East Pleasant Valley Road
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Figure 5
Oxnard
Tracts
Median Household Income
$0 - $45,000
$45,001 - $60,000
$60,000 - $75,000
$75,001 - $90,000
$90,001 - $105,000
City of Oxnard, 2021 and ACS, 2011-2015
West Village East Village
Windsor N/
Riverridge
Five
Points NE
Hobson
Oxnard Park E&W
Shores
Villa Capri
Rio Lindo
Tierra
Vista
Bard Road
Household median income increases
towards the coast, with the exception
of the census tract containing Ormond
Beach. (Note: Most of this census tract
is undeveloped and households are
concentrated within the City limits.)
Higher-income households are
concentrated in neighborhoods in
northwest and southwest Oxnard,
such as Windsor North/Riverridge
and Oxnard Shores, as well as Rio
Lindo, West Village, and East Village .

Lower-income households are
concentrated in neighborhoods in
northeast and central Oxnard, such as
Five Point Northeast and Hobson Park,
and in the southern end of Oxnard,
such as Tierra Vista and Villa Capri.

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3101
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
Wagon Wheel Rd
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road
Victoria Avenue
West Vineyard Avenue
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Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
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East Hueneme Road
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
North Vineyard Avenue
Riverpark Bl
Walker Street daoR arutneV htroN
Johnson Drive
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Central Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
daoR sreivaS
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Census Tracts
Percentage of households with access to an automobile
80% - 85%

85.1% - 90%

90.1% - 95%

95.1% - 100%
Fremont
North
Wilson
Fremont
South
Wagon
Wheel
Ormond Beach
Bard Road

3.1.2 Household with Automobile Access
This figure identifies the percentage of households with access to an automobile for all census tracts in or partly within the Oxnard city limits. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above. 3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
vA esoR htuoS
Pleasant Valley Road
East Hueneme Road
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
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East 5th Street
daoR arutneV htroN
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
daoR sreivaS
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nard
acts
Percentage of households with access to an automobile
80% - 85%

85.1% - 90%

90.1% - 95%

95.1% - 100%
Fremont
North
Wilson
Fremont
South
Ormond Beach
Bard Road
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
West Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
vA esoR htuoS
Pleasant Valley Road
East Hueneme Road
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
East 5th Street
daoR arutneV htroN
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
daoR sreivaS
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Fremont
North
Wilson
Fremont
South
Ormond Beach
Bard Road
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road
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Pleasant Valley Road
East Hueneme Road
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r Boulevard
East 5th Street
daoR arutneV htroN
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Val
daoR sreivaS
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City of Oxnard
Census Tracts
Percentage of households with access to an automobile
80% - 85%

85.1% - 90%

90.1% - 95%

95.1% - 100%
Fremont
North
Wilson
Fremont
South
Ormond Beach
Bard Road
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road
venue
vA esoR htuoS
Pleasant Valley Road
East Hueneme Road
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
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East 5th Street
daoR arutneV htroN
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
uto Center Drive
Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
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Households with Automobile Access
nard
acts
Percentage of households with access to an automobile
80% - 85%

85.1% - 90%

90.1% - 95%

95.1% - 100%
Fremont
North
Wilson
Fremont
South
Ormond Beach
Bard Road
Central Oxnard has the lowest
rates of auto access and northwest,
west, and southeast Oxnard have
the highest rates of auto access.

The census tract encompassing
Ormond Beach has relatively low
income but a high rate of auto access.
(Note: Most of this census tract is
undeveloped and households are
concentrated within the City limits.)
Neighborhoods where a high percentage
of households have access to an
automobile generally have low rates
of people walking, biking, or taking
transit to work and vice versa.
30 Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Fremont South and Wilson neighborhoods
have relatively low rates of auto access with
80 – 85% of households with access to a vehicle
while most other neighborhoods have at least
85% of households with access to a vehicle.
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3101
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
Wagon Wheel Rd
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road teertS C htroN
West Vineyard Avenue
vA esoR htuoS
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
North Rose Av
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North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
North Vineyard Avenue
Riverpark Bl
Walker Street
daoR arutneV htuoS
daoR arutneV htroN
Johnson Drive
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Central Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
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East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
daoR sreivaS
Olivas Park Drive
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Census Tracts
Percentage of workers (16 years and older) commuting by walking, cycling, or transit 0% - 1%

1.1% - 2%

2.1% - 4%

4.1% - 6%
Five
Points NE
Windsor N/
Riverridge
Sierra
Linda Orchard
Park
Sea View
Estates
Via Marina
Sea Air Hobson
Park E&W
Marina West
Kamala
Durley Park
Bryce
Canyon N&S
Pleasant Valley
Village & Estates
Ormond Beach
Bard Road
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxna
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
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Pleasant Valley Road
North Rose
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East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
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Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Surfside Dr
Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
South J Street
Camino del Sol
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City of Oxnard
Census Tracts
Percentage of workers (16 years and older) commuting by walking, cycling, or transit 0% - 1%

1.1% - 2%

2.1% - 4%

4.1% - 6%
10%
Five
Points NE
Sea View
Estates
Via Marina
Sea Air Hobson
Park E&W
Marina West
Kamala
Durley Park
Bryce
Canyon N&S
Pleasant Valley
Village & Estates
Ormond Beach
Bard Road
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road teertS C htroN
vA esoR htuoS
Pleasant Valley Road
North Rose Av
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
vard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
daoR arutneV htuoS
daoR arutneV htroN
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
r Drive
Surfside Dr
Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
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East Pleasant Valley Road
daoR sreivaS
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Work Trips by Walking, Cycling, and Transit
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cts
Percentage of workers (16 years and older) commuting by walking, cycling, or transit 0% - 1%

1.1% - 2%

2.1% - 4%

4.1% - 6%
10%
Five
Points NE
Sierra
Linda Orchard
Park
Sea View
Estates
Via Marina
Sea Air Hobson
Park E&W
Marina West
Kamala
Durley Park
Bryce
Canyon N&S
Pleasant Valley
Village & Estates
Ormond Beach
Bard Road
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road teertS ChtroN
vA esoR htuoS
Pleasant Valley Road
North Rose Av
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
ulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
daoR arutneV htuoS
daoR arutneV htroN
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Surfside Dr
Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
airotciV htroN
East Pleasant Valley Road
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xnard
acts
Percentage of workers (16 years and older) commuting by walking, cycling, or transit 0% - 1%

1.1% - 2%

2.1% - 4%

4.1% - 6%
10%
Five
Points NE
Park
Sea View
Estates
Via Marina
Sea Air Hobson
Park E&W
Marina West
Kamala
Durley Park
Bryce
Canyon N&S
Pleasant Valley
Village & Estates
Ormond Beach
Bard Road
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road teertS C htroN
vA esoR htuoS
Pleasant Valley Road
North Rose Av
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
daoR arutneV htuoS
daoR arutneV htroN
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Surfside Dr
Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
South J Street
Camino del Sol
evAairotciV htroN
East Pleasant Valley Road
daoR sreivaS
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Work Trips by Walking, Cycling, and Transit
workers (16 years and older) commuting by walking, cycling, or transit %
2%
4%
6%
Five
Points NE
Linda Orchard
Park
Sea View
Estates
Via Marina
Sea Air Hobson
Park E&W
Marina West
Kamala
Durley Park
Bryce
Canyon N&S
Pleasant Valley
Village & Estates
Ormond Beach
Bard Road
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East Gonzales Road
Wooley Road East Wooley Road teertS C htroN
vA esoR htuoS
asant Valley Road
North Rose Av
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
daoR arutneV htuoS
daoR arutneV htroN
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
er Drive
rfside Dr
South J Street
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
daoR sreivaS
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Work Trips by Walking, Cycling, and Transit
ommuting by walking, cycling, or transit
Five
Points NE
Sierra
Linda Orchard
Park
Hobson
Park E&W
st
Kamala
Durley Park
Bryce
Canyon N&S
Pleasant Valley
Village & Estates
Ormond Beach
Bard Road

3.1.3 Work Trips by Walking, Cycling, and Transit
This figure identifies the percentage of workers (16 years and older) who walk, bike, or take transit to work for all census tracts in or partly within the Oxnard city limits. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

Several neighborhoods in the southern
end of Oxnard, such as Pleasant Valley
Estates and Ormond Beach, also have a
relatively high share of workers that walk,
bike or take transit to work (2%-4%).

The Five Points
Northeast
neighborhood, which
includes the Oxnard
Transit Center, has the
highest percentage of
workers that walk, bike,
or take transit to work.

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Neighborhoods along 5th Street and
Wooley Road, such as Sea View Estates,
Sea Air, and Kamala Durley Park have a
relatively high share of workers that walk,
bike or take transit to work (2%-4%).

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North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
Central Avenue
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
Wood Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
South Victoria Avenue
East Channel Islands Boulevard
Dowell Drive
South Harbor Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
Victoria Avenue
North Wood Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
South Ventura Road
North Vineyard Avenue
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
East Main Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
West Los Angeles Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
Naval Air Road
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
North Rose Avenue
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
East Pleasant Valley Road
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Figure 8
City of Oxnard
Low Food/Supermarket Access
and Low Retail Density
High Concentrations of Diesel PM
High Concentrations of Water
Contaminants
High Concentrations of Diesel PM
and High Concentrations of Water
Contaminants
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021 and HPI, 2021

3.1.4 Determinants of Health
This figure identifies census tracts in or partly within the Oxnard city limits that have low access to supermarkets and retail services, high concentrations of diesel particulate matter (PM) and/or high concentrations of water contaminants.

Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.
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North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
eyard Avenue
North Del Norte Boulev
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
South Harbor Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
h Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
th Patterson Road
South Ventura Road
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
CenterDrive
Nava
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
Saviers Road
East Pleasant Valley Road
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City of Oxnard
Low Food/Supermarket Access
and Low Retail Density
High Concentrations of Diesel PM
High Concentrations of Water
Contaminants
High Concentrations of Diesel PM
and High Concentrations of Water
Contaminants
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021 and HPI, 2021
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North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
ntral Avenue
Channel Islands Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
Wood Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
Victoria Avenue
North Wood Road
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
South Ventura Road
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
Naval Air Road
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
es Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
Saviers Road
East Pleasant Valley Road
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Determinants of Health
Figure 8
Access
Diesel PM
High Concentrations of Water
Contaminants
High Concentrations of Diesel PM
and High Concentrations of Water
Contaminants
and HPI, 2021
There are high
concentrations of diesel PM in
and around the intersection of
Pleasant Valley Road & Savers
Road, and agricultural areas
east of Five Points Northeast.

Coastal communities and
areas along the periphery of
Oxnard have limited grocery
store and retail access.

Areas in the northeast have median
incomes up to $45,000 a year, have
limited automobile access, and
limited access to grocery stores.

There are high concentrations
of water contaminants primarily
in the eastern neighborhoods of
Oxnard and Ormond Beach.
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Ormond Beach
Commercial Area
Riverpark
Wagon Wheel
North Vineyard
Commercial Area
Pleasant Valley
Village & Estates
Windsor N/
Riverridge Sierra
Linda
Marina West
Rice Avenue
Commercial Area
La
Colonia
Ormond Beach
Commercial Area
Riverpark
Wagon Wheel
North Vineyard
Commercial Area
Pleasant Valley
Village & Estates
Windsor N/
Riverridge Sierra
Linda
Marina West
Rice Avenue
Commercial Area
La
Colonia
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North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
Central Avenue
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
Wood Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
outh Victoria Avenue
East Channel Islands Boulevard
Dowell Drive
South Harbor Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
Victoria Avenue
North Wood Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
South Ventura Road
North Vineyard Avenue
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
East Main Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
West Los Angeles Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
Naval Air Road
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
North Rose Avenue
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
East Pleasant Valley Road
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Figure 11
City of Oxnard
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021 and CalEnviroScreen 4.0, 2021 High Concentatrations of Asthma ER Admissions
High Concentatrations of Cardiovascular Disease
High Concentatrations of Low Birth Weight Infants
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North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
Avenue
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
North Del Norte Boulevard
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
South Harbor Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
Victoria Avenue
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpar
South Ventura Road
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
Nav
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
Saviers Road
East Pleasant Valley Road
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River
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City of Oxnard
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021 and CalEnviroScreen 4.0, 2021 High Concentatrations of Asthma ER Admissions
High Concentatrations of Cardiovascular Disease
High Concentatrations of Low Birth Weight Infants
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North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
Central Avenue
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
Wood Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
South Harbor Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
Victoria Avenue
North Wood Road
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
South Ventura Road
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
Naval Air Road
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park
East Pleasant Valley Road
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River
Health Status
Figure 11
nard
of Oxnard, 2021 and CalEnviroScreen 4.0, 2021
High Concentatrations of Asthma ER Admissions
High Concentatrations of Cardiovascular Disease
High Concentatrations of Low Birth Weight Infants

3.1.5 Health Status
This figure identifies areas where there are high concentrations of asthma emergency room (ER) admissions, high concentrations of cardiovascular disease, and high concentrations of low birth weight of infants for all census tracts in or partly within the Oxnard city limits. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

Neighborhoods in the northwest,
northeast and central areas of
Oxnard have high concentrations
of asthma ER admissions and
cardiovascular disease.

The Cabrillo, Rio Lindo, West
Village, Sierra Linda, and
Cypress neighborhoods have
high concentrations of low
birth weight of infants.

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Cabrillo
Teal Club
Marina West
Sierra
Linda Rio Lindo
Hobson Park
East & West
Fremont
South
Wilson
Carriage
Square
Fremont
North
Oxnard
Dunes
West Village
La Colonia
Rice Avenue
Commercial Area
Rose
Park
Five Points
Northeast
Cypress
East
Village
Cabrillo
Teal Club
Marina West
Sierra
Linda Rio Lindo
Hobson Park
East & West
Fremont
South
Wilson
Carriage
Square
Fremont
North
Oxnard
Dunes
West Village
La Colonia
Rice Avenue
Commercial Area
Rose
Park
Five Points
Northeast
Cypress
East
Village
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3.2 Built Environment and
Transportation Characteristics
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3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
Wagon Wheel Rd
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street
South Victoria Avenue
West Vineyard Avenue
South Rose Av
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
Pierpont Bl
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
Golf Course Drive
North Vineyard Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
Walker Street
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Johnson Drive
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
Leland St
Emerson Avenue
Central Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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Relative Pedestrian Demand
Low
Medium
High
Pedestrian Collisions (2016-2020)
Framework Report

3.2.1 Estimated Pedestrian Demand & Pedestrian Collisions This figure shows relative pedestrian demand (estimated through the Sidewalk Survey study) with collisions involving a pedestrian (2016 – 2020). Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above. 3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
Wagon Wheel Rd
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street
South Victoria Av
West Vineyard Avenue
South Rose Av
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
ulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
Golf Cours
No
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
rive
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
and St
Emerson Avenue
entral Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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·34
·1
Estimated Pedestrian Demand and Pedestrian Collisions
Demand
Pedestrian Collisions (2016-2020)
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street
neyard Avenue
South Rose Av
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
North Patterson Road
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Va
Saviers Road
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Relative Pedestrian Demand
Low
Medium
High
Pedestrian Collisions (2016-2020)
Though relative
pedestrian demand
is medium-high in
the Channel Islands
and Oxnard Shores
neighborhoods, the
number of collisions
involving a pedestrian
in these areas is
relatively low.

Roadways with a high number of
collisions involving a pedestrian include
Saviers Road/Oxnard Boulevard,
East Gonzales Road, and C Street.

Collisions involving a
pedestrian are generally
concentrated in the
central part of the city
where pedestrian demand
is relatively high. These
collision trends are analyzed
in more detail in the Oxnard
Local Road Safety Plan,
which is being developed
concurrently with the STP.

Cabrillo
Victoria
Estates
Marina West
Sierra
Linda Rio Lindo
Hobson Park
East & West
Fremont
South
Wilson
Carriage
Square
Oxnard
Dunes
West Village
La Colonia
Rose
Park
Five Points
Northeast
East
Village
Ormond Beach
Commercial Area
Bryce Canyon North & South
Lemonwood
Eastmont
College Park
North Vineyard
Commercial Area
Riverpark
Southbank
Marina West
Kamala
Via Marina Durley Park
Oxnard Shores
Silver Strand
Cabrillo
Victoria
Estates
Marina West
Sierra
Linda Rio Lindo
Hobson Park
East & West
Fremont
South
Wilson
Carriage
Square
Oxnard
Dunes
West Village
La Colonia
Rose
Park
Five Points
Northeast
East
Village
Ormond Beach
Commercial Area
Bryce Canyon
North & South
Lemonwood
Eastmont
College Park
North Vineyard
Commercial Area
Riverpark
Southbank
Marina West
Kamala
Via Marina Durley Park
Oxnard Shores
Silver Strand
Pedestrian demand is generally lower
in the residential areas of the city.

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3101
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·232
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Existing and Proposed Bicycle Facilities with
Existing Bike Facilities
Class I - Bike Path
Class II - Bike Lane
Class III - Bike Routes
Proposed Bike Facilities
Projected Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand
Low
High
Bicycle Collisions (2016-2020)
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Bicycle Collisions and Projected Bicyclist and Pedestrian Dema Existing Bike Facilities
Class I - Bike Path
Class II - Bike Lane
Class III - Bike Routes
Proposed Bike Facilities
Class I - Bike Path
Class II - Bike Lane
Class III - Bike Routes
Projected Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand
Low
High
Bicycle Collisions (2016-2020)
3101
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Existing and Proposed Bicycle Facilities with
Bicycle Collisions and Projected Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand es
Path
e Lane
e Routes
ties
Path
e Lane
e Routes
Projected Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand
Low
High
Bicycle Collisions (2016-2020)
3101
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Existing and Proposed Bicycle Facilities with
Bicycle Collisions and Projected Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand es
Path
e Lane
e Routes
ties
Path
e Lane
e Routes
Projected Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand
Low
High
Bicycle Collisions (2016-2020)
3101
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Existing and Proposed Bicycle Facilities with
Bicycle Collisions and Projected Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand cted Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand
Low
High
Bicycle Collisions (2016-2020)
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Existing and Proposed Bicycle Facilities with
le Collisions and Projected Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand cyclist and Pedestrian Demand
cle Collisions (2016-2020)

3.2.2 Existing & Proposed Bicycle Facilities with Bicycle Collisions and Projected Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand
This figure shows bicyclist and pedestrian demand (estimated through the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan) with bicycle collisions (2016 – 2020) and existing and proposed bicycle facilities in Oxnard. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

Collisions between 2016 and 2020
involving a bicyclist have generally
occurred along major roadways.

These collision trends are analyzed
in more detail in the Oxnard Local
Road Safety Plan, which is being
developed concurrently with the STP.

There is high projected bicyclist and
pedestrian demand in the central
neighborhoods of the city. There are
generally Class II bicycle lanes along
Ventura Road, H Street/J Street,
C Street, and Saviers Road. The
proposed Class II and Class III
bicycle facilities along these roadways
would help close gaps and better
meet bicyclist demand. The City is
addressing several of these bicycle
facility gaps in conjunction with
ongoing resurfacing projects.

There is also notable projected
bicyclist and pedestrian demand near
and along the coast. Though there
is bicycle lane coverage along the
north side of the coast, the southern
coastal region does not have any
existing or proposed bicycle facilities.
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3101
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
Wagon Wheel Rd
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street South C Street South Victoria Avenue
West Vineyard Avenue
South Rose Av
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
Pierpont Bl
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
Golf Course Drive
North Vineyard Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
Walker Street
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Johnson Drive
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
Leland St
Emerson Avenue
Central Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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Number of Collisions (2016-2020)
High
Low
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3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street South C Street West Vineyard Avenue
South Rose Av
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
North Patterson Road
Riv
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valle
Santa Cl
Saviers Road
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Number of Collisions (2016-2020)
High
Low

3.2.3 All Injury Collisions
This figure shows all injury collisions that occurred in Oxnard between 2016 and 2020. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

The Oxnard Local Road Safety
Plan, which is being developed
concurrently with the STP, analyzes
the collision data in more detail
along with contextual attributes,
such as number of lanes, speed
limit, and nearby land uses.

Collisions involving a fatality or severe
injury also primarily occurred along
major roadways at intersections.

The majority of injury collisions occurred
along major roadways, such as Oxnard
Boulevard, Rose Avenue, C Street, Ventura
Road, Victoria Avenue, Gonzales Road, Wooley
Road, and Channel Islands Boulevard.

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3101
3101
South Oxnard Bl
North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
Wagon Wheel Rd
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street
South Victoria Avenue
West Vineyard Avenue
South Rose Av
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
Pierpont Bl
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
Golf Course Drive
North Vineyard Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
Walker Street
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Johnson Drive
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
Leland St
Emerson Avenue
Central Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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Gold Coast Routes
VCTC Transit Routes
Oxnard Transit Center
2019 Average Daily Ridership by Stop
≤26
≤70
≤181
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3.2.4 Transit Stops and Ridership
This figure shows the average daily ridership by stop for Gold Coast Transit District (2019), VCTC Transit stops, and the Oxnard Transit Center. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above. 3101
South Oxnard Bl
North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street
South Rose Av
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
rth Patterson Road
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
nter Drive
Surfside Dr
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Saviers Road
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outes
outes
t Center
2019 Average Daily Ridership by Stop
≤26
≤70
≤181
≤1882
3101
South Oxnard Bl
North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street
South Rose Av
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
th Patterson Road
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
er Drive
Surfside Dr
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Saviers Road
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Transit Stops and Ridership
utes
outes
Center
2019 Average Daily Ridership by Stop
≤26
≤70
≤181
≤1882
South Oxnard Bl
North Oxnard
South C Street
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Stre
South Rose Av
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose A
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte
d
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Surfside Dr
Teal Club Road
South J Street
Camino del Sol
No
East Pleasant Valley Ro
Saviers Road
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Gold Coast Routes
VCTC Transit Routes
Oxnard Transit Center
2019 Average Daily Ridership by Stop
≤26
≤70
≤181
≤1882
The western region along the
coast has high projected bicyclist
and pedestrian demand, however,
there is no transit coverage
through Gold Coast Transit.

The largest concentration of
bus boardings and alightings
are in the central region of
the city along the north/south
corridors of C Street, North
Oxnard Boulevard, and Saviers
Road. These corridors also
feature high projected bicycle
and pedestrian demand.

There is high daily
ridership along North
Rose Avenue at West
Gonzales Road and
East Bard Road though
bicycle and pedestrian
demand is low.
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3101
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
Wagon Wheel Rd
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street South C Street South Victoria Avenue
West Vineyard Avenue
South Rose Av
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
Pierpont Bl
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
Golf Course Drive
North Vineyard Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
Walker Street
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Johnson Drive
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
Leland St
Emerson Avenue
Central Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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Pavement Conditions Index
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Failed
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3.2.5 Pavement Conditions Index
This figure shows the pavement conditions index (PCI) for streets maintained by the City of Oxnard. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.
3101
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
Wagon Wheel Rd
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street South C Street South Victoria Avenue
West Vineyard Avenue
South Rose Av
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
Pierpont Bl
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
Golf Course Drive
North Vineyard Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
Walker Street
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Johnson Drive
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
Leland St
Emerson Avenue
Central Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Failed
Through the City’s Capital
Improvement Program,
the Oxnard Public Works
Department has been
working on resurfacing streets
throughout the city. The
resurfacing projects have
provided an opportunity
for the City to incorporate
improvements, such as new
and enhanced bike lanes,
signage, and roadway markings.

Many of the roadways with a
failing PCI score are alleys in
the central area of the city.

The major roadways are generally
in fair to excellent condition.

Oxnard Boulevard, north of
Gonzales Road, and Gonzales
Road, east of Oxnard Boulevard
are in failing and poor condition.

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3.2.6 Oxnard ITS Master Plan
Near-Term Deployment Locations
Wireless communications
are proposed at
intersections across the
central and southeast
sections of Oxnard.

Most major corridors propose
conduit deployment.

Most CCTV locations are proposed
on the eastern half of Oxnard.
*Near-term is defined as projects that can
be deployed within five years with minimal
development of new technologies.

Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.
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101
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101
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
South Victoria Avenue
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Walker Street
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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Figure 9
City of Oxnard
Hosptial Heliports
Railroad
Airport
Major Highway (Limited Access)
Highways
Major Roads
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
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3.2.7 Noise Generating Transportation Facilities
This figure depicts transportation facilities within Oxnard that contribute to noise pollution. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.
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101
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clar
Saviers Road
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Noise Generating Transportation Facilities
Figure 9
xnard
Heliports
Airport
Major Highway (Limited Access)
Highways
Major Roads
ty of Oxnard, 2021
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
North C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
or Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
son Road
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Ave
East Pleasant Vall
Saviers Road
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City of Oxnard
Hosptial Heliports
Railroad
Airport
Major Highway (Limited Access)
Highways
Major Roads
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
The major developments that
are occurring in the Riverpark
neighborhood are located near
major highways, intersections, and
adjacent to the railroad tracks.

Oxnard has multiple noise
transportation generators,
including major roads, major
highways, freeways, and railroads
that run throughout the city.

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3101
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
Wagon Wheel Rd
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road North C Street South C Street South Victoria Avenue
West Vineyard Avenue
South Rose Av
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
South Patterson Road
Pierpont Bl
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
Golf Course Drive
North Vineyard Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
Walker Street
South Ventura Road
South Victoria Avenue
North Ventura Road
Johnson Drive
Colonia Road
South Harbor Bl
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd St
Leland St
Emerson Avenue
Central Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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Truck Routes

3.2.8 Truck Routes
This figure shows the truck routes in and around the City of Oxnard. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

Many of these routes coincide
with areas of high noise pollution,
shown within the Climate
and Environmental Hazards
section of this Map Atlas.

Truck routes are generally
designated on major roadways.

The truck routes connect areas of Port
Hueneme and Oxnard with several
state routes and the US-101 freeway.
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Hueneme
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3101
3101
North Ventura Rd
North Oxnard Bl
EastHarborBoulevard
West Channel Islands Bl
East Wooley Rd
North C Street South C St
WestWooleyRd
SouthVictoriaAv
WestVineyardAv
West 5thStreet
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Rd
East Channel Islands Bl
South Oxnard Bl
South Harbor Bl
East Gonzales Rd
PierpontBl
South Victoria Av
Ventura Bl
East Hueneme Road
MoonDr
North Del Norte Bl
NorthHarborBoulevard
Golf Course Drive
Forest Park Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
McGrath St
Rvi erparkBl
Transport St
Ralston Street
Walker St
JohnsonDrive
Colonia Road
East Port Hueneme Rd
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
East 5th Street
Emerson Av
Central Avenue
EastmanAvenue
Auto Center Drive
SurfsideDr
NorthRoseAvenue
SouthRoseAv
South Ventura Rd
Market St
Teal Club Road
North Ventura Rd
SouthJ Street
West Gonzales Road
Caminodel Sol
North Victoria Av
East Pleasant ValleyRoad
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
OlivasParkDrive
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Locations
Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
Roadway Improvements
Transit Improvements
Corridors
Bike and Ped Infrastructure
Electric Vehicles
Transit Operations
School Access
Areas
Electric Vehicles
Transit Operations

3.2. 9 Inter-Agency Charette Input
This figure categorizes the intersections, roadway corridors, and areas the Inter-Agency Charette attendees highlighted for opportunities for improvement and ongoing projects during an interactive mapping activity. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

N
West Channel Islands Bl
East Wooley Rd
Nort
South C St
WestWooleyRd
West 5thStreet
Pleasant Valley Rd
East Channel Islands Bl
South Oxnard Bl
South Harbor Bl
South Victoria Av
East Hueneme Road
North
Colonia Road
East Port Hueneme Rd
East 3rd Street
East 5th Street
Emerson Av
EastmanAvenue
SurfsideDr
SouthRoseAv
South Ventura Rd
Teal Club Road
North Ventura Rd
SouthJ Street
Caminodel Sol
East Pleasant ValleyRoad
Saviers Road
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Locations
Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
Roadway Improvements
Transit Improvements
Corridors
Bike and Ped Infrastructure
Electric Vehicles
Transit Operations
School Access
Emergency Evacuation
Areas
Electric Vehicles
Transit Operations
3101
North Oxnard Bl
Channel Islands Bl
East Wooley Rd
North C Street South C St
WestWooleyRd
West 5thStreet
Pleasant Valley Rd
East Channel Islands Bl
South Oxnard Bl
East Gonzales Rd
South Victoria Av
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Bl
Colonia Road
East Port Hueneme Rd
East 3rd Street
East 5th Street
Emerson Av
EastmanAvenue
SurfsideDr
SouthRoseAv
South Ventura Rd
Teal Club Road
North Ventura Rd
SouthJ Street
Caminodel Sol
North Victoria Av
East Pleasant ValleyRoad
Saviers Road
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Inter-Agency Charette Input
ments
Corridors
Bike and Ped Infrastructure
Electric Vehicles
Transit Operations
School Access
Emergency Evacuation
Areas
Electric Vehicles
Transit Operations
3101
East Wooley Rd
East Channel Islands Bl
East Gonzales Rd
Ventura Bl
East Hueneme Road
North Del Norte Bl
Forest Park Bl
Nort
Rvi erparkBl
Colonia Road
East 3rd Street
East 5th Street
Emerson Av
Central Avenue
EastmanAvenue
Auto Center Drive
NorthRoseAve
SouthRoseAv
Caminodel Sol
East Pleasant ValleyRoad
Santa Clara Avenue
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Inter-Agency Charette Input
cture
n
Areas
Electric Vehicles
Transit Operations
Rice Avenue and northeast
Oxnard were identified as priority
locations for electric vehicles
and infrastructure to connect
with the Port of Hueneme.

Transit agency and school
representatives recommended
transit stop amenities and
operational improvements
throughout the city.

Through the Caltrans District
7 Active Transportation Plan,
community members had
shared concerns about safe
bicycle and pedestrian crossing
opportunities across major
roadways and the freeway
The City of Oxnard shared upcoming
bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure
projects that are funded and in design.

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3.3 Community Points of Interest
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101
North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
Central Avenue
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
Wood Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
South Victoria Avenue
East Channel Islands Boulevard
Dowell Drive
South Harbor Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
Victoria Avenue
North Wood Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
Riverpark Bl
South Ventura Road
North Vineyard Avenue
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
East Main Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
West Los Angeles Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
Naval Air Road
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
North Rose Avenue
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
East Pleasant Valley Road
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Clara
River
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City of Oxnard
Census Tracts
Open Space and Parks
River Ridge Golf Course
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021; and Healthy Place Index, 2021.

Beaches and Harbors
Percentage of Tree Canopy
0 - 5%
6 - 10%
11 - 15%
16 - 20%

3.3.1 Open Space and Coastal Amenities
This figure identifies the location of public parks, open space, public beaches, and harbors. It also identifies areas with dense urban tree canopy. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

North Oxna
South C Street
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
N
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
South Harbor Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
South Ventura Road
North Ventura R
Colonia Road
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Naval
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
Camino del Sol
Nor
Saviers Road
East Pleasant Valley Road
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City of Oxnard
Census Tracts
Open Space and Parks
River Ridge Golf Course
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021; and Healthy Place Index, 2021.

Beaches and Harbors
Percentage of Tree Canopy
0 - 5%
6 - 10%
11 - 15%
16 - 20%
21 - 25%
••
101
North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
Wood Road
North Del Norte Boulevard
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
South Harbor Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
V
North Wood Road
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
South Ventura Road
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
Naval Air Road
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
Saviers Road
East Pleasant Valley Road
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34 Open Space and Coastal Amenities
Figure 2
Parks
ourse
2021; and Healthy Place Index, 2021.

Beaches and Harbors
Percentage of Tree Canopy
0 - 5%
6 - 10%
11 - 15%
16 - 20%
21 - 25%
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The northwest and
southwest neighborhoods,
which generally have
higher median household
incomes, have the most
open space and tree cover.

The central and south-central
communities lack the urban tree canopy
found in other neighborhoods.

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3101
3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
Wagon Wheel Rd
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road teertS C htroN
West Vineyard Avenue
vA esoR htuoS
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
Pierpont Bl
East Hueneme Road
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
North Vineyard Avenue
Riverpark Bl
Walker Street
daoR arutneV htuoS
daoR arutneV htroN
Johnson Drive
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Central Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto Center Drive
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
eunevA airotciV htroN
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
daoR sreivaS
Olivas Park Drive
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City of Oxnard
Census Tracts
Percentage of the population living within walkable distance (half-mile) of a park, beach, or open space greater than 1 acre 0% - 20%
21% - 40%
41% - 60%
61% - 80%
El Rio
Windsor N/
Riverridge
Riverpark
Bard Road
Ormond Beach
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3.3.2 Park Access
This figure identifies the percentage of the population that lives within walkable distance (half-mile or approximately 10-minute walk) of recreational space, including a park, beach, or open space greater than 1 acre in size, for all census tracts in or partly within the Oxnard city limits. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above. 3101
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road teertS C htroN
vA esoR htuoS
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
East Hueneme Road
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
Boulevard
East 5th Street
daoR arutneV htuoS
daoR arutneV htroN
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
unevA airotciV htroN
East Pleasant Valley Road
daoR sreivaS
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Park Access
xnard
acts
Percentage of the population living within walkable distance (half-mile) of a park, beach, or open space greater than 1 acre 0% - 20%
21% - 40%
41% - 60%
61% - 80%
81% - 100%
Bard Road
Ormond Beach
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Bouleva
East Gonzales Road
South C St
West 5th Street
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road teertS C htroN
vA esoR htuoS
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
East Hueneme Road
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
Boulevard
East 5th Street
daoR arutneV htuoS
daoR arutneV htroN
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
South J Street
Camino del Sol
tciV htroN
East Pleasant Valley Road
daoR sreivaS
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Park Access
xnard
racts
Percentage of the population living within walkable distance (half-mile) of a park, beach, or open space greater than 1 acre 0% - 20%
21% - 40%
41% - 60%
61% - 80%
81% - 100%
Bard Road
Ormond Beach
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
ley Road East Wooley Road teertS C htroN
vA esoR htuoS
Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
East Hueneme Road
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
East 5th Street
Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Dr
South J Street
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
daoR sreivaS
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Park Access
le distance (half-mile) of a park, beach, or open space greater than 1 acre Bard Road
Ormond Beach
3 1
East Gonzales Road
ooley Road
vA esoR htuoS
el Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
East Hueneme Road
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
merson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
rive
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
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Park Access
, beach, or open space greater than 1 acre
South Oxnard Boulevard North Oxnard Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C St
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road teertS C htroN
vA esoR htuoS
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Av
East Hueneme Road
draveluoB etroN leD htroN
East 5th Street
daoR arutneV htuoS
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Colonia Road
East 3rd St
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Surfside Dr
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Teal Club Road
South J Street
Camino del Sol
airotciV htroN
East Pleasant Valley Road
daoR sreivaS
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Park Access
population living within walkable distance (half-mile) of a park, beach, or open space greater than 1 acre %
%
%
%
Bard Road
Ormond Beach
North Oxnard Bou
South C Street
West Channel Islands Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
North D
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
South Harbor Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
vard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
d
South Ventura Road
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Naval
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
Camino del Sol
North Vict
Saviers Road
East Pleasant Valley Road
•• 1
••
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City of Oxnard
Census Tracts
Open Space and Parks
River Ridge Golf Course
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021; and Healthy Place Index, 2021.

Beaches and Harbors
Percentage of Tree Canopy
0 - 5%
6 - 10%
11 - 15%
16 - 20%
21 - 25%
Most neighborhoods
in Oxnard are within
walking distance of
recreational space.

The Riverpark neighborhood has
good park access. It lacks data for
this metric because the development
was constructed more recently
than the year of the data used.

The El Rio and the Windsor North/
Riverridge neighborhoods have
relatively low park access.
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101
••
101
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
South Victoria Avenue
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Walker Street
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
•• ••
118 232
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City of Oxnard
Library
Senior Center
Community Center
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
Oxnard has one senior
center and one community
center located in the
central community.

Schools are generally evenly
distributed throughout Oxnard.

The coastal communities lack
public community facilities.

Libraries are available in central
and south-central communities.

3.3.3 Community Facilities
This figure identifies the location of public facilities in Oxnard, including libraries, senior centers, schools and community centers. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above. ••
101
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R
i
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa C
Saviers Road
•• 1
••
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Figure 1
of Oxnard
ry
r Center
Community Center
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
by City of Oxnard, 2021
••
101
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
South Victoria Av
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpark Bl
Nort
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
h Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
eland Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
d
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
s Park Drive
•• 1
••
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Community Facilities
Figure 1
ty Center
y School
hool
High School
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
North C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
rbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
erson Road
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
ulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenu
East Pleasant Vall
Saviers Road
•• 1
••
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Library
Senior Center
Community Center
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
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101
••
101
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
South Victoria Avenue
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Walker Street
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
•• ••
118 232
•• 1
••
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Figure 12
City of Oxnard
Historic Sites
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
••
101
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
South Victo
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpark Bl
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
t
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant V
Santa Clara Aven
Saviers Road
•• 1
••
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City of Oxnard
Historic Sites
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021

3.3.4 Historic Sites
This figure depicts historic sites within Oxnard. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

Most historic sites are located
in Downtown Oxnard.

Many of the Oxnard Housing
Element candidate sites are
located near these historic sites.
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3.4 Land Use
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101
••
101
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
South Victoria Avenue
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Walker Street
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
•• ••
118 232
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••
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Figure 14
City of Oxnard
Land Use
Agriculture
Commercial
Harbor
Industrial
Open Space
Park
Recreation Area
Residential
Resource Protection
School
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
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3.4.1 General Plan Land Use
This figure shows the major General Plan Land Use Designations in Oxnard. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
North C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
bor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
rson Road
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Aven
East Pleasant Valle
Saviers Road
•• 1
••
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City of Oxnard
Land Use
Agriculture
Commercial
Harbor
Industrial
Open Space
Park
Recreation Area
Residential
Resource Protection
School
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
••
101
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
Sou
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpa
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Ave
Saviers Road
•• 1
••
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General Plan Land Use
Figure 14
of Oxnard
ulture
mercial
Harbor
Industrial
Open Space
Park
Recreation Area
Residential
Resource Protection
School
by City of Oxnard, 2021
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
North C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
bor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
rson Road
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Aven
East Pleasant Valley Road
Saviers Road
•• 1
••
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Figure 14
y of Oxnard
riculture
mmercial
Harbor
Industrial
Open Space
Park
Recreation Area
Residential
Resource Protection
School
ed by City of Oxnard, 2021
The majority of Oxnard
is residential land use.

Industrial land uses are located
in the Northeast, Central, and
Ormond Beach communities.

Agricultural land uses
are located around the
periphery of the city limits.

Ormond Beach includes large areas
under a Resource Protection land
use designation along with portions
of northern coastal communities.

Commercial land use is located
mainly along Saviers Road and
North Oxnard Boulevard.
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Santa Clara River
Cypress Place
at Carden City
Fore River Park
North Shore
Subdivision
The Village Wagon Wheel
U-Haul of North Oxnard
River Park Hotels
Pleasant Valley Plaza
Arc c Cold
Storage
Rio Urbana
Seabridge K-5
Elementary
School
3101
3101
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road
North C Street South C Street
South Victoria Avenue
Bristol Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue

R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Walker Street
Ventura Road
Colonia Road
East 3rd Street
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
eunevA airotciV htroN
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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Figure 4
City of Oxnard Major Developments
Commercial
Industrial
Mixed Use
Residential
Data provided by City of Oxnard, Development Project List; 2021 Bard Road
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3.4.2 Major Developments in Entitlement Process (Updated April 2021) This figure identifies major development projects in the City’s permit entitlement process, as of April 2021. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

Cypress Place
at Carden City
North Shore
Subdivision
Pleasant Valley Plaza
Arc c Cold
Storage
Seabridge K-5
Elementary
School
East Gonzales Road
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road
North C Street South C Street
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
East Hueneme Road
Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
Ventura Road
Colonia Road
East 3rd Street
Eastman Avenue
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
A airotciV htroN
East Pleasant Vall
Saviers Road
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·34
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City of Oxnard Major Developments
Commercial
Industrial
Mixed Use
Residential
Institutional
Data provided by City of Oxnard, Development Project List; 2021 Bard Road
Cypress Place
at Carden City
Shore
ivision
Pleasant Valley Plaza
Arc c Cold
Storage
Seabridge K-5
Elementary
School
East Gonzales Road
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road
North C Street South C Street
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
East Hueneme Road
b
r Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
Ventura Road
Colonia Road
East 3rd Street
Eastman Avenue
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
eunevA airotciV htroN
East Pleasant Valley Road
Saviers Road
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·34
Major Development Projects in
Entitlement Process (April 2021)
Figure 4
ard Major Developments
Commercial
Industrial
Mixed Use
Residential
Institutional
of Oxnard, Development Project List; 2021
Bard Road
Areas with median
household incomes less than
$45,000 lack new major
development projects.

Development is taking place typically
in areas with higher median household
income, with the exception of commercial
and residential developments expected
to occur in the Cypress neighborhood
where the medium household
income is $45,000 - $60,000.

Most of the major
developments are taking
place in the Southbank and
Riverpark neighborhoods
and include mixed use
development and commercial
development projects. In addition to the major developments in the entitlement process, there are
several future developments that have
progressed beyond the entitlement
process, such as the Sakioka Farms area
on the eastern edge of the city and the
Teal Club area north of the Oxnard
airport. This development is noted on
the Major Employers map which follows.

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3101
3101
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
NorthOxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
North C Street
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South DelNorte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West 5th Street
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Walker Street
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
East 3rd Street
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
eunevA iar ot ic Vhtr oN
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
· ·118 232
·1
·34
Santa Clara River
2021 2029 Oxnard Housing Element
Figure 17
City of Oxnard
Candidate Housing Sites
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
Bard Road
Riverpark
El Rio
West
Downtown
Oxnard
East Village
Sea View
Estates
Blackstock
N&S
SouthwindsCypress
Ormond Beach
Mar Vista
Carriage
Square
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3.4.3 2021-2029 Oxnard Housing Element Update Housing Sites This figure depicts properties that are potential candidate sites for future housing as part of the 2021- 2029 Oxnard Housing Element update. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above. 3101
East Gonzales Road
NorthOxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue
North C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South DelNorte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West 5th Street
R vi erpark Bl
North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
East 3rd Street
Eastman Avenue
ral Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
eunevA iar ot ic Vhtr oN
East Pleasant Val
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
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City of Oxnard
Candidate Housing Sites
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
Bard Road
El Rio
West
Downtown
Oxnard
East Village
Sea View
Estates
Blackstock
N&S
SouthwindsCypress
Ormond Beach
Mar Vista
Carriage
Square
Candidate housing sites
are generally located near
major employment centers
and future employment
areas within Oxnard.

The majority of the candidate housing
sites are located in downtown
Oxnard, along with the Riverpark
and El Rio West neighborhoods.
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St. John's Regional
Medical Center
City of Oxnard
Oxnard School
District
Haas
Automa on
Oxnard
College
Procter &
Gamble Paper
Spatz
Laboratories
Gill's
Onions LLC
Naval Base
Ventura County
Port Hueneme
Oxnard Union High
School District
Rio Mesa High
School District •
101 •
•
101 •
EastHarbor Boulevard
East Gonzales Road
West Vineyard Avenue South C Street
South Victoria Avenue
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
NorthOxnard Boulevard
East Channel Islands Boulevard
SouthOxnard Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
West Wooley Road
Walker Street
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Johnson Drive
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Ralston Street
North RoseAvenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
eunevA iar ot ic Vhtr oN
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
•
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Figure 10
City of Oxnard
Major Employment Centers
Future Employment Areas
Centerpoint Shopping Center
Collection Riverpark
Downtown Oxnard
Sakioka Farms
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
CSU Channel Islands (Camarillo)
Pleasant Valley USD (Camarillo)
Conejo School District (Thousand Oaks)
Amgen (Thousand Oaks)
County of Ventura
Ventura Unified School District
Naval Base Ventura
County (Point Mugu)
Amazon
St. John's Regional
Medical Center
City of Oxnard
Oxnard School
District
Haas
Automa on
Oxnard
College
Procter &
Gamble
Spatz
Laboratories
Gill's
Onions LLC
Naval Base
Ventura County
Port Hueneme
School Dist
•
101 •
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
SouthOxnard Boulevard
East Hueneme Road
Harbor Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
West Wooley Road
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
eunevA iar ot ic Vhtr oN
Saviers Road
• • 1
•
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Major Employment Centers
Future Employment Areas
Centerpoint Shopping Center
Collection Riverpark
Downtown Oxnard
Sakioka Farms
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021
CSU Channel Islands (Camarillo
Pleasant Valley USD (Camarillo
Conejo School District (Thousand Oaks
Amgen (Thousand Oaks
Naval Base Ventura
County (Point Mugu)
Amazon
St. John's Regional
Medical Center
City of Oxnard
Oxnard School
District
Haas
Automa on
Oxnard
College
Procter &
Gamble Paper
Spatz
Laboratories
Gill's
Onions LLC
Naval Base
Ventura County
Port Hueneme
Oxnard Union High
School District
•
101 •
East Gonzales Road
West Vineyard Avenue South C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
SouthOxnard Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East Hueneme Road
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
West Wooley Road
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
les Road
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
eunevA iar ot ic Vhtr oN
Santa
Saviers Road
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• • 34
Major Employers
Figure 10
Future Employment Areas
Centerpoint Shopping Center
Collection Riverpark
Downtown Oxnard
Sakioka Farms
CSU Channel Islands (Camarillo)
Pleasant Valley USD (Camarillo)
Conejo School District (Thousand Oaks)
Amgen (Thousand Oaks)
Naval Base Ventura
County (Point Mugu)
Amazon

3.4.4 Major Employers
This figure depicts the major employment centers and future employment areas in Oxnard as well as major employment centers in the region. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

The major employment centers
are located in Downtown Oxnard
and northeast neighborhoods.

Agricultural fields
surrounding Oxnard also
offer seasonal employment. The Naval Base of Ventura County, the Port Hueneme, County of Ventura and
Ventura Unified School District also offer
major employment centers that Oxnard
residents likely travel to for work.

Major employers are also in Camarillo,
Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks.

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East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
South Victoria Avenue
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Walker Street
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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City of Oxnard
Tidal, Storm, and Wave Flooding and Erosion with Sea-Level Rise (2030) Tidal, Storm, and Wave Flooding and Erosion with Sea-Level Rise (2060) Tidal, Storm, and Wave Flooding and Erosion with Sea-Level Rise (2100) Tsunami Hazards with Sea-level Rise (2030)
Tsunami Hazards with Sea-level Rise (2060)
Tsunami Hazards with Sea-level Rise (2100)
Tsunami Evacuation Routes
FEMA Floodplain
100 Year Floodplain
500 Year Floodplain
Data provided by City of Oxnard, 2021; FEMA, 2021; CalFire, 2021; Rincon, Revell Coastal, Everest International, 2016 Framework Report 55

3.5.1 Climate Hazards: Sea-level Rise and Flood Hazards This figure shows flood and sea-level rise hazards that could impact Oxnard. Although not depicted on the map, Oxnard is also at risk from extended drought conditions and extreme heat days associated with climate change.

Highlighted findings are called out on the map above. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

During a 100-year storm event,
the Santa Clara River may flood
areas north of the City boundary
Neighborhoods along the coast and
Ormond Beach may experience tsunamis
and flooding due to sea-level rise
predicted for 2030, 2060, and 2100
Neighborhoods in the southern
half of Oxnard may be impacted
by a 500-year storm event.
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South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
South Victoria Avenue
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Walker Street
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
eet
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
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Tidal, Storm, and Wave Flooding and Erosion with Sea-Level Rise (2030) Tidal, Storm, and Wave Flooding and Erosion with Sea-Level Rise (2060) Tidal, Storm, and Wave Flooding and Erosion with Sea-Level Rise (2100) Tsunami Hazards with Sea-level Rise (2030)
Tsunami Hazards with Sea-level Rise (2060)
Tsunami Hazards with Sea-level Rise (2100)
Tsunami Evacuation Routes
FEMA Floodplain
100 Year Floodplain
500 Year Floodplain
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West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
Bristol Road
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East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
East Hueneme Road
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Colonia Road
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
South J Street
Camino del Sol
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
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Tsunami Hazards with Sea-level Rise (2060)
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100 Year Floodplain
500 Year Floodplain
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Ventura Boulevard
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North Rose Avenue
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South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
South Victoria Avenue
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Walker Street
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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Figure 13
City of Oxnard Critical Habitat
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
Tidewater Goby
Ventura Marsh Milk-Vetch
Western Snowy Plover
Species Habitat
Valley Foothill Riparian, Perennial Grassland, Lacustrine, Coastal Scrub, Coastal Oak Woodland & Annual Grassland
Data provided by City of Oxnard, CDFW: CA Wildlife Habitat Relationships & Critical Habitats ; 2021 56 Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Plan
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South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
orth Patterson Road
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Vall
Saviers Road
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Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
Tidewater Goby
Ventura Marsh Milk-Vetch
Western Snowy Plover
Species Habitat
Valley Foothill Riparian, Perennial Grassland, Lacustrine, Coastal Scrub, Coastal Oak Woodland & Annual Grassland
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South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
H
rbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Sant
Saviers Road
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Figure 13
nard Critical Habitat
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
Tidewater Goby
Ventura Marsh Milk-Vetch
Western Snowy Plover
Species Habitat
Valley Foothill Riparian, Perennial Grassland, Lacustrine, Coastal Scrub, Coastal Oak Woodland & Annual Grassland
of Oxnard, CDFW: CA Wildlife Habitat Relationships & Critical Habitats ; 2021

3.5.2 Biological Resources
This figure depicts biological resources, such as critical habitats and species habitats, within Oxnard. Highlighted findings are noted in the callouts above.

The entire length of the
Oxnard coast is inhabited by
the western snowy plover.

The southwestern willow flycatcher
habitat lies to the north of
Oxnard along Santa Clara River.
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East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
South Victoria Avenue
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
North Harbor Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpark Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
Walker Street
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Central Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
Ralston Street
South Rose Avenue
North Rose Avenue
Market Street
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
Olivas Park Drive
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City of Oxnard
Wetlands
Estuarine and Marine Deepwater
Estuarine and Marine Wetland
Freshwater Emergent Wetland
Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland
Freshwater Pond
Lake
Riverine
Data provided by City of Oxnard, USGS, National Hydrography Dataset; 2021 Framework Report 57

3.5.3 Wetlands
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South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
West Vineyard Avenue North C Street
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Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
North Patterson Road
R vi erpa
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
Auto CenterDrive
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Avenue
East Pleasant Valley Road
Santa Clara Ave
Saviers Road
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Wetlands
Figure 16
Deepwater
Wetland
Wetland
Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland
Freshwater Pond
Lake
Riverine
, USGS, National Hydrography Dataset; 2021
East Gonzales Road
South C Street
North Oxnard Boulevard
West Wooley Road East Wooley Road
North C Street
Pleasant Valley Road
East Channel Islands Boulevard
North Rose Avenue
South Patterson Road
East Hueneme Road
or Boulevard
South Del Norte Boulevard
East 5th Street
West Hueneme Road
West 5th Street South Victoria Avenue
on Road
South Ventura Road North Ventura Road
Colonia Road
South Harbor Boulevard
East 3rd Street
Emerson Avenue
Eastman Avenue
West Channel Islands Boulevard
South Rose Avenue
Teal Club Road
South J Street
West Gonzales Road
Camino del Sol
North Victoria Ave
East Pleasant Vall
Saviers Road
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Wetlands
Estuarine and Marine Deepwater
Estuarine and Marine Wetland
Freshwater Emergent Wetland
Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland
Freshwater Pond
Lake
Riverine
Data provided by City of Oxnard, USGS, National Hydrography Dataset; 2021 Marine wetlands line the
coast of Oxnard.

The Santa Clara River lies to the
north of Oxnard and contains
different wetlands like freshwater
forested shrub wetland, freshwater
ponds, lakes, and riverine wetlands.

General Plan Land Use
Designations associated with major
wetland areas includes Harbors,
Residential, Parks, and Agricultural.

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The following planning approach and project idea matrix pairs various types of land use patterns and mobility needs in Oxnard with applicable sustainable transportation
strategies to serve as a tool kit for priority locations that will be identified through upcoming community
engagement. Development of land use and mobility
categories was informed by the existing conditions
summarized in the Map Atlas and input from the STP
project team, inter-agency charette and community-based organization focus group. The land use and mobility
categories are paired with sustainable transportation
projects and policies informed by best practices research and application. The project idea matrix is intended to be a living document that will have additional categories and strategies added and refined based on community input.

4.1 Land Use and
Mobility Categories
Fifteen land use and mobility categories have been
developed for the City of Oxnard and are described in
the table on the next page.

Planning Approach
& Project Idea Matrix
What Can We Do?
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Table 1: Land Use & Mobility Categories
Categories Definition
Transit-Related:

First/Last Mile to Transit Generally within a quarter-mile of transit stations and major transit stops.

Safety-Related:

Slow Streets
Corridors with adjacent land uses (existing or planned) and existing built environment characteristics that would benefit from treatments to reduce traffic volumes and speeds.

Safe Routes to School Generally within a quarter-mile of schools.

Safety Opportunity Corridor or Intersection Road segments or intersections with a high number of collisions.

Residential Development:

Wide ROW Existing residential neighborhoods with wide rights-of-way.

No Sidewalks Existing residential neighborhoods with limited or no sidewalks.

Major Access Barriers Existing residential neighborhoods with access barriers, including limited connections to major roadways and limited access due to freeways.

Future Development Areas with future planned residential development.

Commercial Development:

Major Commercial District Clustered retail with small and large shops. Examples include Downtown Oxnard, Centerpoint Mall, and The Collection.

Neighborhood Corridor Smaller shops in a plaza or along a smaller arterial or collector street.

Future Development Areas with future planned commercial development.

Other:

Access to Recreation Corridors that provide a connection to parks, beaches, recreation centers, and performing art centers.

Micro-mobility Hub Generally at transit stations, major bus transfer stops, recreational destinations, and commercial destinations.

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The following planning approach and
project idea matrix pairs various types
of land use patterns and mobility needs
in Oxnard with applicable sustainable
transportation strategies to serve as
a tool kit for priority locations that
will be identified through upcoming
community engagement. Development
of land use and mobility categories was
informed by the existing conditions
summarized in the Map Atlas and input
from the STP project team, interagency charette and community-based organization focus group. The land use
and mobility categories are paired with
sustainable transportation projects
and policies informed by best practices
research and application. The project
idea matrix is intended to be a living
document that will have additional
categories and strategies added and
refined based on community input.

4.2 Sustainable
Mobility Strategies
The following strategies support safe,
accessible and sustainable mobility for
the City of Oxnard. Strategies reflect
best practices for identified land use
and mobility categories and include
options that allow for short-term and
long-term solutions.

4.2.1 Infrastructure
Strategies

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY/

NEIGHBORHOOD

ACCESS POINTS
New vehicle, pedestrian, and/or
bicycle access points to improve
connectivity to a neighborhood with
limited access.

BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE

IMPROVEMENTS
Bike lane/path: New and upgraded
bike lanes and/or bike paths. These
bike facilities can range from paths
separated from the roadway (Class I)
to lanes on the roadway with vertical
elements separating bicyclists from
vehicles (Class IV).

Intersection bicycle infrastructure:

Enhanced safety elements to
facilitate bicycle crossings at
intersections such as bike boxes,
bike signals, bike detection at
signals, protected intersections,
and coordinated signal timing.

CLIMATE RESILIENCE

INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure that improves
community resilience and adaptation to
climate change by incorporating flexible
design features (such as wider active
transportation paths to accommodate
emergency vehicles during emergency
evacuation events), signs and signal
modifications, and co-located mobility/
resilience hubs. This is also relevant to
the “user experience improvements”
category above and the “greening”
category below.

GREENING
New and expanded green
infrastructure such as trees,
landscaping, bioswales, and permeable
pavement.

NEW AND UPDATED

ROADWAY SIGNAGE
New and updated roadway signage
including but not limited to speed
limit, school zone, and parking
restrictions signs.

NEW TECHNOLOGY
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle
(NEV) and Micromobility Lane: Lanes
dedicated for the sole use of NEVs
and micromobility.

Micromobility station: Locations
where residents can access shared
micromobility such as scooter chargers,
e-bike chargers, and parking corrals.

Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
infrastructure in the Public Right
of Way (PROW): Expanded
access to charging stations for
electric vehicles along the curb
and in public parking lots.

PARKLETS
Sidewalk extensions that allow for
parking spaces to be converted to
micro-parks that expand use of
public space.

PEDESTRIAN

INFRASTRUCTURE

IMPROVEMENTS
Sidewalks: New and upgraded
sidewalks. Sidewalk upgrades can
include widening and repairs and curb
ramp improvements.

Signalized Intersection Pedestrian
Crossing Infrastructure: Enhanced
safety elements to facilitate crossings
at signalized intersections including
but not limited to high-visibility
crosswalks, curb extensions,
pedestrian refuge islands, leading
pedestrian intervals, accessible
pedestrian signals, pedestrian push
buttons, pedestrian scrambles
(pedestrian-only phase), and
pedestrian countdowns.

Mid-Block and Unsignalized Pedestrian
Crossing Infrastructure: Enhanced
safety elements to facilitate mid-block
and unsignalized intersection crossings
including Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons
(PHB), Rectangular Rapid-Flashing
Beacons (RRFBs), high-visibility
crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands,
and curb extensions.

Landscaped Parkways: Located
between the sidewalk and the street,
landscaped parkways can provide a
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variety of benefits for pedestrians
including a buffer from traffic and
shade. Pedestrian navigation and ADA
accessibility can also be improved as
it provides sidewalk-adjacent space
for signage, street lighting, utilities,
and driveway ramps. The buffers also
facilitate the installation of dual or
“directional” curb ramps at corners.

This is also relevant to the “user
experience improvements” and
“greening” categories described below.

TRAFFIC CALMING AND

SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
Intersection signal improvements:

Enhanced safety elements such as
protected left turns and no-rightturn-on-red (NRTOR)
restrictions.

Traffic calming: Strategies to limit
high speeds including lane narrowing,
repurposing excess right-of-way, speed
humps, speed tables, traffic circles, and
reduced corner radii.

TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure that supports transit
use such as bus only lanes, bus
landing pads, transit signal priority,
and bus shelters.

USER EXPERIENCE

IMPROVEMENTS
New and upgraded facilities in the
public realm such as street
furniture, increased shade, wayfinding,
and lighting.

4.2.2 Policy and
Program Strategies

CURB SPACE MANAGEMENT
Facilitating the use of the curb by
identifying zones and standards for
the multiple users. Uses can include
commercial loading, general parking,
transit, and micromobility.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Facilitating the use of the right-ofway for emergency access and/or evacuation through operational or
programmatic improvements such
as reversible lanes and flexible signal
operations, to improve community
resilience.

EV CHARGING STANDARDS
Charging infrastructure standards for
charging stations at new and existing
developments to enable EV fleet
transition.

FRONTAGE STANDARDS FOR

NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Standards that require new
development to adhere to the local
community context and preference,
including elements that improve
walkability (e.g. sidewalk furniture/
landscaping zones, transparent
windows and doors adjacent to the
sidewalk, maintenance of a primary
entrance along the sidewalk, and
location of parking behind the
building).

MICROMOBILITY
Implementation of shared
micromobilty options and policies
for programs such as bikeshare and
scooter share.

MICROMOBILITY

RESTRICTIONS
Implementation of restrictions based
on safety and community need such
as setting speed limits and restricting
micromobility access in public where
use may cause conflicts.

PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE

ACCESS STANDARDS
Design standards for new developments
that ensure safe and convenient access
for people walking and biking.

REVISED DESIGN STANDARDS

TO ACCOMMODATE

MICROMOBILITY
Updated design standards in the
public right of way that allow for use
of micromobility options.

SCHOOL ROUTE MAP
This program identifies preferred
routes in the neighborhood for
students who walk or bike to school
based on the location of signalized or
enhanced crossings, bike lanes, and
sidewalks. Schools, the City, and local
community members work to develop
a map that can be shared with students
and families.

TRANSIT ORIENTED

DEVELOPMENT (TOD)
Strategies that set standards for
new development for improved
access and connection to transit and
active transportation, and/or zoning
modifications to allow higher densities
near transit corridors.

TRANSPORTATION DEMAND

MANAGEMENT (TDM)
Programmatic strategies and
incentives to reduce vehicle travel
demand, with an emphasis during peak
periods of travel.

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4.3 Project Idea Matrix
The land use and mobility categories
and sustainable transportation
strategies were combined into two
matrices that will serve as a project
idea toolkit for locations that will
be identified through community
input. Strategies for each land use
and mobility category were identified
by referencing best practice reports
by the National Association of City
Transportation Officials (NACTO),
Caltrans, National Highway
Transportation Safety Administration
(NHTSA), and Federal Highway
Administration. Each location will
fall under one or more categories.

Two project idea matrices have
been developed: infrastructure
strategies (Table 2) and planning
strategies (Table 3). Each row is a
land use or mobility category, and
the applicable strategies are marked
with check mark in the columns.

The matrices are intended to be a
starting point for project ideas, as
context is critical to develop relevant
and feasible sustainable transportation
projects. Although a location may fall
under a certain land use or mobility
category, the viability of corresponding
strategies will depend on the local
roadways, existing conditions, and
community feedback. Therefore,
once locations are identified, the
STP project team will work with the
City and community to determine
the strategies that best fit the local
community. Although the matrices
were developed for the STP, the
intent is that they can also serve as a
resource for projects in the City that
are identified outside the STP process.

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LAND USE

AND MOBILITY

First/Last Mile to Transit
Transit Opportunity Corridor
Safety-Related:

Slow Streets
Safe Routes to School
Safety Opportunity
Corridor or Intersection
Residential Development:

Wide ROW
No Sidewalks
Major Access Barriers
Future Development
Commercial Development:

Major Commercial District
Neighborhood Corridor
Future Development
Other:

Access to Recreation
Micro-mobility Hub
Regional Active
Transportation Corridor
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LAND USE

AND MOBILITY

CATEGORIES
Curb space managementEmergency managementEV charging standardsFrontage standardsfor new developmentsMicromobilityMicromobilityRestrictionsPedestrian and bike access standardsRevised design standards to accommodate micromobilitySchool Route MapTransit-Oriented Development (TOD)Transportation demand management (TDM) Transit-Related:

First/Last Mile to Transit
Transit Opportunity Corridor
Safety-Related:

Slow Streets
Safe Routes to School
Safety Opportunity
Corridor or Intersection
Residential Development:

Wide ROW
No Sidewalks
Major Access Barriers
Future Development
Commercial Development:

Major Commercial District
Neighborhood Corridor
Future Development
Other:

Access to Recreation
Micro-mobility Hub
Regional Active
Transportation Corridor
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Relevant Land Use & Mobility
Categories for this location:
• First last mile to transit
• Transit opportunity corridor
• Safety opportunity intersection
• Major commercial district
• Future commercial development
• Micro-mobility hub
•
Primary Infrastructure
Strategies- applicable at all
related land use categories:
• Bicycle infrastructure
improvements
• Pedestrian infrastructure
improvements
• Traffic calming & safety
improvements
• User experience improvements
(shade, street furniture)
Secondary Infrastructure
Strategies- applicable at a subset
of related land use categories:
• Additional access points
• Climate resilience infrastructure
• Greening
• New technology
• New & upgraded roadway signage
• Parklets
• Transit Infrastructure
Example Location: Gonzales Road & Rose Avenue ROSE AVENUE

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AND MOBILITY

CATEGORIES
Additional Community/ Neighborhood Access PointsBicycle Infrastructure ImprovementsClimate Resilience InfrastructureGreeningNew TechnologyNew and UpdatedRoadway SignageParkletsPedestrian Infrastructure ImprovementsTraffic Calming and Safety ImprovementsTransit InfrastructureUser ExperienceImprovements Transit-Related:

First/Last Mile to Transit
Transit Opportunity
Corridor
Safety-Related:

Slow Streets
Safe Routes to School
Safety Opportunity
Corridor or Intersection
Residential Development:

Wide ROW
No Sidewalks
Major Access Barriers
Future Development
Commercial Development:

Major Commercial
District
Neighborhood Corridor
Future Development
Other:

Access to Recreation
Micro-mobility Hub
Regional Active
Transportation Corridor
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Relevant Land Use & Mobility
Categories for this location:
• First/last mile to transit
• Slow streets
• Safe routes to school
• Future residential development
• Neighborhood corridor
• Access to recreation
Primary Infrastructure
Strategies- applicable at all
related land use categories:
• Bicycle infrastructure
improvements
• Greening
• Pedestrian infrastructure
improvements
• Traffic calming & safety
improvements
Secondary Infrastructure
Strategies- applicable at a subset
of related land use categories:
• Additional community/
neighborhood access points
• Climate resilience infrastructure
• New & upgraded roadway signage
• New technology
• Parklets
• Transit infrastructure
• User experience improvements
(shade, street furniture)
Example Location: C Street Corridor (Gonzales Rd to Pleasant Valley Rd) C STREET 7TH STREET
6TH STREET
8TH STREET
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LAND USE

AND MOBILITY

CATEGORIES
Additional Community/ Neighborhood Access PointsBicycle Infrastructure ImprovementsClimate Resilience InfrastructureGreeningNew and UpdatedRoadway SignageNew TechnologyParkletsPedestrian Infrastructure ImprovementsTraffic Calming and Safety ImprovementsTransit InfrastructureUser ExperienceImprovements Transit-Related:

First/Last Mile to Transit
Transit Opportunity Corridor
Safety-Related:

Slow Streets
Safe Routes to School
Safety Opportunity
Corridor or Intersection
Residential Development:

Wide ROW
No Sidewalks
Major Access Barriers
Future Development
Commercial Development:

Major Commercial District
Neighborhood Corridor
Future Development
Other:

Access to Recreation
Micro-mobility Hub
Regional Active
Transportation Corridor
sustainable transportation strategies relevant to this location Table 5: Example Application of Infrastructure
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4.4 What Comes Next?
This Framework Report documents the background
and existing conditions within Oxnard, and sets the
approach for developing the STP. The Framework Report
incorporates:
• Input from an Inter-Agency Charette to gather
information from agency stakeholders at the city,
county, and regional level
• Map atlas development and review of spatial trends
across the City
• Review and summary of all relevant City of Oxnard,
County of Ventura, transit agency, and regional plans
• Development of Framework Matrices
The forthcoming STP will build from this Framework
Report and describe a vision for the future of sustainable transportation in Oxnard. In the coming year, extensive community engagement will be conducted to help shape
this vision, identify key locations, and articulate which types of projects will help make progress towards the vision.

Community engagement in support of the STP will include:
• Advisory committee meetings: City departments and
agency representatives share input received from their
engagement activities and provide input on preliminary
project ideas, project alternatives, and draft plan.
• Demonstration projects: temporary installation of a
potential project with a virtual walking tour.
• Focus group meetings: community-based
organizations provide input on project goals, outreach
methods, and priority locations.
• Virtual Workshops: additional community-based
organizations, identified through the focus group,
provide input on project goals, priority locations, and priority concerns through in-depth conversations.

In addition to this Framework Report, the STP will include additional resources to help build momentum for the City to implement sustainable transportation projects. The STP will include:
• A catalogue of sustainable transportation strategies
that can be implemented across the City
• Project ideas and concept designs for priority locations • An implementation and funding strategy to support the priority locations and projects
The development of the STP is currently underway and will be completed by early 2023. Once adopted, the STP will
guide the City’s investment in sustainable transportation for years to come.

Schedule
Virtual Workshops Advisory Committee Demonstration Project #2 Focus Group Demonstration Project #1
Winter Spring Fall
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Community Engagement Plan
The Community Engagement Plan (CEP) identified six key goals:

1.Welcoming: Create a process that is fun, memorable, meaningful, and has low barriers to entry

2.Inclusive: Invite a broad spectrum of stakeholders into the project process, including people of:
• All ages
• All languages spoken
• All neighborhoods
• All socioeconomic status

3.Informative: Educate Oxnard residents and stakeholders about the project and about sustainable transportation elements to facilitate participation

4. Equitable: Ensure that underserved communities are actively involved in the process, particularly communities where:
• English is a second language
• Incomes are lower
• Car ownership is below average

5. Empowering: Residents and community members feel their experiences and opinions are valuable inputs to help shape the final Plan

6. Data-Driven: Use real-world data to guide project direction and build support for the Plan
The STP community
engagement process
prioritized connecting with
people who live, work, and
spend time in Oxnard. The
project team developed a
Community Engagement Plan
(CEP) to define outreach
goals, develop strategies,
and design activities that
ensure accessible interaction,
referred to as “touchpoints,”
throughout the process.

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To achieve these goals, the STP included nine
community touch points:

1.Inter-Agency Charette: As part of establishing
existing conditions, representatives from city, county, regional, and state agencies provided information on
related efforts and highlighted locations in Oxnard
that either had projects under development or had
been identified by their respective stakeholders. The
charette had representatives from:
• City of Oxnard
• Neighboring jurisdictions and regional agencies
• School districts
• Caltrans
Each participating department/agency is listed
in the detailed summary on page 18.

2. Advisory Committee: Representatives that
participated in the inter-agency charette continued
their involvement through the advisory committee by
providing technical feedback and continuing to share
knowledge on existing and upcoming efforts that may
overlap with the STP.

3. Community-Based Focus Groups:

Representatives of community-based organizations
and historically marginalized communities shared
community priorities, best practices for outreach
to their respective groups, and feedback on project
development.

4. Virtual Workshops: The Advisory Committee and
Community-Based Focus Group attendees identified
additional stakeholders for targeted outreach via
virtual workshops. These stakeholders included:
• Partnership for a Healthy Ventura County
• Oxnard Food Corps
• BikeVentura

5.Pop-Up Events: The team held community
workshops at two locations where people regularly
gather to introduce the project to the community and
refine project goals and priorities.

6.Walk Audit: The team walked along five priority
corridors with focus group members to document
existing conditions of the roadways and sidewalks and
observe how people were driving, walking, biking, and
riding transit.

7. Demonstration Projects: Real life examples of
sustainable transportation elements allowed the
community to engage with the Plan and give feedback
on specific components. The demonstration projects
were held in the La Colonia neighborhood and the
Downtown Main Public Library.

8.Project Website: This served as a go-to resource for
the community and provided a project overview and
regular updates.

9.Promotional Material/Social Media: Social
media posts and marketing materials raised project
awareness and provided project updates:
• Two social media posts for Demonstration Project
1 (Twitter and Facebook)
• Two social media posts for Demonstration Project
2 (Twitter and Facebook)
The full CEP is in Appendix A. Outreach materials and
summaries for a select number of engagement activities
are at the end of this chapter, and detailed notes for
the remaining engagement activities are in Appendix B.
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Inter-Agency Charette
(Virtual, August 2021)
The inter-agency charette was the
project’s first opportunity to identify
advisory committee and focus group
members and created a space for
cross-agency information sharing on
upcoming projects, recent community
engagement, and key issues and
locations. The following agencies
and departments participated
in the inter-agency charette:

State/Regional Agencies
• Caltrans
• Gold Coast Transit District
• Metrolink
• Ventura County Transportation
Commission - Planning
• Ventura County Transportation
Commission - Transit
Neighboring Jurisdictions
• City of Ventura
• City of Port Hueneme
• County of Ventura
• Port of Hueneme
City of Oxnard
• Oxnard Community
Development Department
• Oxnard Fire Department
• Oxnard Police Department
Schools
• California State University,
Channel Islands
• Hueneme School District
• Oceanview School District
• Oxnard College
• Oxnard School District
• Oxnard Union High
School District
• Rio School District
The charette began with a large
group discussion, where attendees
participated in mapping related
projects and locations that had
been identified by stakeholders. The
large group then broke into smaller
group discussions. Participants
selected the group discussion topic
that best aligned with their role:

1. Active Transportation and Safety

2. Green Infrastructure

3. Transit and Electric Vehicles
The small group discussions
had several common themes:
• Agencies at all levels have
observed that creating a multimodal transportation culture not only requires infrastructure
improvements but also a
culture change.
• Agency coordination is essential
since the different elements of the
transportation network, such as
transit service, greening elements,
and roadway conditions, are
managed by different groups but
experienced collectively
by people.

Outreach Schedule
2021
2022
2023
Project Initiation
Advisory Committee 2 Virtual Workshops
Demonstration Project 1
Project Completion
Inter-Agency
Charette
Project Website
Update
Focus Group 1
Advisory Committee 1
Advisory
Committee 3
Demonstration
Project 2
Pop-Up Workshops
Focus Group 2

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3101
North Ventura Rd
North Oxnard Bl
EastHarborBoulevard
West Channel Islands Bl
East Wooley Rd
North C Street South C St
WestWooleyRd
SouthVictoriaAv
WestVineyardAv
West 5thStreet
Bristol Road
Pleasant Valley Rd
East Channel Islands Bl
South Oxnard Bl
South Harbor Bl
East Gonzales Rd
PierpontBl
South Victoria Av
Ventura Bl
East Hueneme Road
MoonDr
North Del Norte Bl
NorthHarborBoulevard
Golf Course Drive
Forest Park Bl
North Vineyard Avenue
McGrath St
Rvi erparkBl
Transport St
Ralston Street
Walker St
JohnsonDrive
Colonia Road
East Port Hueneme Rd
East 3rd Street
Leland Street
East 5th Street
Emerson Av
Central Avenue
EastmanAvenue
Auto Center Drive
SurfsideDr
NorthRoseAvenue
SouthRoseAv
South Ventura Rd
Market St
Teal Club Road
North Ventura Rd
SouthJ Street
West Gonzales Road
Caminodel Sol
North Victoria Av
East Pleasant ValleyRoad
Santa Clara Avenue
Saviers Road
OlivasParkDrive
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Locations
Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
Roadway Improvements
Transit Improvements
Corridors
Bike and Ped Infrastructure
Electric Vehicles
Transit Operations
School Access
Emergency Evacuation
Areas
Electric Vehicles
Transit Operations
Inter-Agency Charette Map Activity:

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2. Engagement Tools: Outreach
efforts should incorporate
technology, with the specific
goal of reaching youth.

3. Equity and Context-Based
Planning: Each community
has unique needs. Reliable
transportation services and
access should be prioritized
for those who need it most.

The Advisory Committee
recommended additional topics
for the Framework Report:

1.Project Opportunities:

Consider clean energy, housing
infrastructure, habitat restoration,
open space planning, cool streets,
and sea-level rise. There are
potential funding opportunities
with cross-jurisdictional projects
in these identified areas.

2. Density and development:

Parking management should
be consistent with preferred
development and density practices
that reduce single-passenger trips.

3. Safety: Physical and perceived
concerns around roadway safety
can shape how people choose
to travel. Common safety issues
identified in outreach include
street lighting for pedestrian
safety and safe routes to school
for students and families.

Advisory Committee Meeting 2
(Virtual, March 2022)
The second meeting provided
updates on outreach activities and
gathered feedback on draft priority
locations, prioritization criteria,
and sustainable transportation
strategies. The committee provided
the following feedback on the
priority locations and criteria:

Each meeting allowed participants to:
• Coordinate across related efforts
• Extend the reach of
project publicity
• Provide technical feedback
on project development
• Receive project updates to
share with their stakeholders
• Share community input gathered
through related projects
As a best practice moving forward,
continued coordination between
city, regional, and state agencies
is vital. Sharing knowledge allows
stakeholders to work together
and build upon each other’s work.

This collaboration can help with
project development, funding,
and implementation, making the
most out of limited resources.

Advisory Committee Meeting 1
(Virtual, December 2021)
At the kick-off meeting, the project
team presented the draft CEP and a
preview of the Framework Report,
which included the existing conditions
maps and relevant plans. Advisory
Committee members shared the
following guidance for outreach
and inter-agency coordination:

1. Connection to Long Range
Plans: Connecting STP findings
and outreach for local and regional
long-range planning is important
to inform future development
in the region. Upcoming
coordination opportunities
include the Oxnard General Plan
Update and the Ventura County
Transportation Commission
(VCTC) Comprehensive
Transportation Plan (CTP).
• The City should identify a process
to allocate non-residential
land between commercial and
industrial uses. Industrial uses often
bring jobs, but some residents
don’t want industrial uses near
residential neighborhoods.
• VCTC shared they had surveyed
residents on areas of concern,
as part of the CTP, and many
responses were in Oxnard.
• Establishing connections to Point
Mugu, a significant employment
hub, would be valuable.
• The 2017 Countywide Bicycle Plan
has a helpful list of projects and
priorities for regional connectivity.

Advisory Committee Meeting 3
(Virtual, October 2022)
In the third meeting, the team
recapped Demonstration Project 1,
which took place in the La Colonia
neighborhood, and previewed plans
for Demonstration Project 2 in the
Oxnard Public Library. The team also
shared findings from the walk audit
(described below) and previewed
the final report outline. The group
discussion focused on design and
implementation considerations for
sustainable transportation strategies:
• Transit Stop Amenities: Shade
improvements, adequate and
accessible seating, and lighting
are priorities for transit riders.
• Green Street Components:

Consider native landscaping, native
trees, and plants that can survive
without high levels of maintenance.
• Mobility Hubs: Caltrans District
7 is working on developing a
mobility hub site selection matrix
to evaluate potential mobility hub
locations; the results could provide
insights for future Oxnard projects.

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Community-Based
Focus Groups
The STP team conducted two
virtual community-based focus group
meetings with representatives from
community-based organizations and
historically underserved communities
to shape project goals and outreach
methods and to review proposed
priority locations and strategies.

The following organizations were
represented in the communitybased focus group meetings:
• BikeVentura
• Central Coast Alliance United for
a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE)
• Community Environmental
Council (CEC)
• Mixteco Indígena Community
Organizing Project (MICOP)
• Ventura County Farmworker
Resource Program
Community-Based
Focus Group 1
(Virtual, September 2021)
During the first focus group, the
STP team presented an overview
of the project, goals, and proposed
engagement strategies and activities.

Participants were asked a series of
discussion questions on establishing
a process that meaningfully
connects with community
members and builds on community
knowledge. The participants
shared the following feedback:

1. Meeting format: Provide
activities that allow community
members to interact with
project staff through oneon-one interaction.

2. Location: Identify places
and spaces where community
members already spend time, and
develop engagement materials
that can be easily transported
to multiple locations.

3. Communication: Prioritize
verbal comments to make all
activities inclusive regardless
of language and literacy.

4. Language: Use clear and simple
messaging to tell community
members why they should be
involved and how their input
will be used in the final plan.

5. Technology: Design a project
website that considers translation
in its format. Navigation
should be simple, clear, and
accessible via mobile devices.

Focus Group 2
(Virtual, February 2022)
The second focus group summarized
the community input gathered
during the pop-up events (described
on page 23) and gathered input
on how to prioritize projects
and strategies. Participants
shared the following insights:
• Commercial Land Uses:

Extend the area designated as
Downtown Oxnard to include
Plaza Park, which is a space used
by many residents. In addition,
include Oxnard College as a
commercial location due to the
weekend community market
• Transit: Ridership data might not
reflect all the desired routes in
the city. Comparing where people
want to go on transit and where
they can currently go would help
identify gaps in transit accessibility.
• Safety: High vehicle speeds
on specific corridors is a
top community concern.
• Equity: The outreach process
should ensure engagement from
disadvantaged/underserved
communities, people who are
English learners, and farmworkers.
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County. The project team presented
the purpose, goals, and components
of the STP at the Healthy Ventura
quarterly meeting, which had several
dozen participants in attendance,
to raise awareness of the STP at
the regional level and encourage
feedback through the STP webpage.

Oxnard Food Corps
The Oxnard Food Corps is a
non-profit organization that
manages health programming at
schools throughout the city. This
session identified the following
insights focused on schools:
• Juanita Avenue is a critical
corridor that connects
important community spaces,
including Chavez School, Our
Lady of Guadalupe church and
school, Frank Academy, Ramona
Elementary, and Green Valley
Children’s Center.
• La Colonia should be a priority
community to prioritize for
pedestrian improvements because
so many residents rely on
walking as their primary mode of
transportation.

Bike Ventura
Bike Ventura is a non-profit
organization that aims to provide
equitable bicycle education,
empowerment, and advocacy.

Bike Ventura has a community
bike shop and secondhand bike
store in Downtown Oxnard. This
session identified the following
insights focused on biking:
• Connections to open and
natural spaces, such as the Santa
Clara River, should be a key goal
as community members have
expressed feeling disconnected
to open and natural spaces in
previous engagement, such as
the Oxnard Parks & Recreation
Master Plan (2021).
• Cross-city connections are
currently lacking, particularly for
north-south travel and to rural
areas.
• Greening is an important aspect
of providing a safer and more
comfortable biking experience by
providing shade and traffic calming.

Virtual Workshops
(March 2022)
The STP team conducted
three workshops with the
following organizations:
• Partnership for a Healthy Ventura
County
• Oxnard Food Corps
• BikeVentura
Partnership for a Healthy
Ventura County
The Partnership for a Healthy
Ventura County is a network
of representatives from:
• Community organizations
• Direct health service providers
• Food security organizations
• Government agencies
• Local businesses
• Schools
• Ventura County Public Health
The purpose of the partnership is to
share resources and promote polices
and services in support of healthy
eating and active living in Ventura
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The top three destinations, in
addition to Oxnard College and
The Collection, were beaches,
Downtown Oxnard, and the Rose
Shopping Center. People also
completed comment cards to share
their transportation priorities. The
top priorities were safer streets,
reducing dangerous speeding, and
adding and improving bike lanes.

Pop-Up Events
(In-Person,
December 2021)
The STP team held two pop-up
events to understand the priorities
and travel patterns for people
who live, work, and spend time in
Oxnard. The pop-up workshops
were designed to make it easy
to participate with interactive
activities at community events
where people are already gathered.

The pop-up events were held at
the Oxnard College Community
Market and The Collection, which
were recommended during the
first focus group meeting.

The Oxnard College Community
Market is a weekly market with
food trucks and vendors selling
merchandise and produce. This event
was intended to gather input from
residents from South Oxnard but
also reached a broader audience as
people from all over the city and
surrounding area attend the market.

The Collection is a major
commercial plaza that serves as
a regional shopping center. The
Collection also hosts a weekly
farmers market, and the pop-up
event occurred in the farmers
market in order to engage a wide
variety of people. This event was
intended to gather input from
residents from Central and North
Oxnard, but similar to the first
pop-up, this event also reached
a broader audience given the
regional draw of The Collection.

At each pop-up, participants used
rubberbands to connect destinations
and create an artful representation
of their typical travel patterns.
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Although each corridor had
unique characteristics, the
following observations were
made across multiple corridors
during the walk audit:
• Pedestrians & Bicycles
• Sidewalks are at times
narrow but have high
pedestrian activity, particularly
around transit stops and
commercial areas
• Gaps in the sidewalk and
bike lane network may be a
barrier or safety concern for
people walking and biking
• Adding more bike racks
to commercial areas could
encourage people to bike
• Existing bike lanes would
benefit from safety
enhancements, such as a
striped buffer or physical
separation, as bicyclists
were observed riding on
the sidewalk instead of in
the existing bike lane
• Transit
• Adding real-time arrival
information and bilingual
signage and widening narrow
sidewalks would increase the
accessibility of transit stops
• Inconsistent provision of
bus stop amenities, such
as bus shelters, trash
receptacles, and benches
• Vehicles
• Drivers were often traveling
at higher speeds than the
posted speed limit
• Several corridors had wide
travel lanes that could
be narrowed to provide
space for bike lanes, wider
sidewalks, and/or traffic
calming infrastructure
• Urban Greening
• Many corridors had
inconsistent or limited shade
• Medians and parkways had
limited landscaping and the
existing space would benefit
from mulch and droughttolerant native vegetation
• Roadways would benefit
from green infrastructure,
such as bioswales or
permeable pavement, to
absorb stormwater
Walk Audit
(In-Person, June 2022)
The STP project team, City
traffic engineers, and focus
group members walked along
the following five corridors to
document existing conditions
and observe travel behavior:
• C Street, from Channel Islands
Boulevard to Guava Street
• Channel Islands Boulevard,
from Wheelhouse Avenue
to Peninsula Road
• Gisler Avenue, from Channel
Islands Boulevard to California
Street/Date Street
• Wooley Road, from Escalon
Drive to E Street
• Vineyard Avenue, from Oxnard
Boulevard to Riverpark Boulevard
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on the project from people who
actually use the intersection was
incredibly valuable. In fact, the Capital
Improvement Project incorporated
high visibility crosswalks as a direct
result of the demonstration event.

The demonstration project included
temporary corner bulb-outs made
of plants and cones, a high-visibility
crosswalk, and an augmented reality
activity that showed bus stop
improvements. The demonstration
helped community members to
visualize the street safety and
beautification improvements that
could be part of the Plan. The
installation encouraged drivers
to slow down when entering the
intersection and showed that
increasing visibility and shortening
Demonstration Projects
The Demonstration Projects were
an opportunity for the community
to visualize potential design elements
come to life in their neighborhood.

They allowed people who regularly
use a space to give feedback
on improvements within it.

Demonstration Project 1
(In-Person, May 2022 )
Demonstration Project 1 was
installed in the La Colonia
neighborhood at the intersection
of Juanita Avenue & Colonia Road.

The City’s upcoming Capital
Improvement Project will realign
this crossing to improve sight
visibility and shorten the crossing
length. Getting community feedback
intersection crossing distance
enhances pedestrian safety.

Participants also provided input
on ideas in the La Colonia
neighborhood and on corridor
improvements in other areas of the
City. The event provided maps of the
priority corridors and participants
placed tags at specific locations,
noting which amenities they would
like to see. The three areas that
received the most tags were Juanita
Avenue, 5th Street at Del Norte
Boulevard, and Gisler Avenue. The
two most popular amenities were in
the street design and street furniture
categories. In addition, participants
recommended crosswalks, flashing
beacons at crosswalks, speed
humps and enforcement.

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Participants were invited to hang "Amenity Tags" on seven priority project maps to show what types of street improvements they'd like to see where. The results of the tags received is summarized here. Many participants recommended crosswalks (in particular, flashing crosswalks with beacons). In general, street safety enhancements such as speed bumps, flashing lights at crosswalks, and enforcement, rose to the top.

Similarly, several amenity tags called for pedestrian lighting. "Add Your Own" Themes
Amenity Tag Categories
• Address speeding cars (e.g. speed bumps,
traffic lights, and cameras)
• Pedestrian safety concerns (e.g.,crossing
guards and flashing lights at crosswalks)
Top
Priorities
Street Design
Street Furniture
"Add your own"
Greening
Mobility
Category of Improvement Number of Responses
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artful shade canopy and patio
seating. It also shared the latest
STP project updates and provided
opportunities for community
input through comment cards.

While the other pop-up workshops
and demonstration project were
each in place for one day, this
demonstration project was in
place at the library for a full
month. The demonstration project
elements were designed to
function independently without
staff facilitation. This meant they
could reach a wider audience and
served to illustrate another method
of community engagement.

The STP team used a variety of
community engagement elements
designed to reach a wide range
of stakeholders, with the goal of
ensuring that the project findings and
outcomes reflect real community
priorities and interests. All of
the input and feedback, gathered
across the committee meetings,
events, and online workshops, were
synthesized into project strategies
and locations that are reflected
in the catalog of streetscape
elements (Chapter 4), sustainable
transportation strategies (Chapter
5), and priority locations (Chapter 6).

DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
2 (In-Person, January
- February 2023)
Demonstration Project 2 was held
at the main branch of the Oxnard
Public Library in Downtown Oxnard.

The goal of this demonstration
project was to continue building
awareness and excitement around
the STP, while continuing the
dialogue with community members
around sustainable transportation
and land use. While the first
demonstration project highlighted
roadway improvements, the second
demonstration project highlighted
placemaking elements, with an
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To learn more about the Sustainable Transportation Plan visit our project website:
www.oxnard.org/sustainable-transportation-plan/
For more information, please email [email protected]
Virtual
RSVP required.

To sign up, please scan
the QR Code or visit
tinyurl.com/oxnardstp
Meeting Details:

Thursday, March 24, 2021
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Meeting
Please RSVP to receive the meeting details.
17 The City of Oxnard is creating a plan
to enhance safety and provide ecofriendly and integrated ways to get around Oxnard.

The City has heard from the plan's
Advisory Committee, Community
Focus Groups, feedback from pop-up
events, and are now hosting
community conversations,
with a focus on youth voices and
people who bike often in the City.

Learn about the goals of the plan and offer your input, tell us where you are going around Oxnard, and share the places that matter to you! RSVP TODAY!

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY DIVISION
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Join us at an
The City of Oxnard is creating a
plan to enhance safety and
provide eco-friendly and
integrated ways to get around
Oxnard. Come to one of the
following pop-ups to offer input
on the goals of the Plan, tell us
where you are going around
Oxnard and share the places that
matter to you!
Note: All pop-ups will have the same
activities and materials. Choose the
pop-up date and location that is most
convenient to you! Interpretation will be
available in Spanish and Mixteco.

Visit our project website: www.oxnard.org/sustainable-transportation-plan/ For more information, contact [email protected]
Sunday, December 12th, 2021
8 am - 11 am
Oxnard College Community Market
4000 S Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA
Thursday, December 9th, 2021
11 am - 1 pm
Farmer’s Market at Plaza Park
500 C Street, Oxnard, CA
Saturday, December 18th, 2021
12 pm - 2 pm
Farmer’s Market at the Collection
2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, CA
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Y
Domingo, 12 de diciembre de 2021
8 am - 11 am
Oxnard College Community Market
4000 S Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA
Jueves, 9 de diciembre de 2021
11 am - 1 pm
Mercado de agricultores, Plaza Park
500 C Street, Oxnard, CA
Únase a nosotros en una
Sábado, 18 de diciembre de 2021
12 pm - 2 pm
Mercado de agricultores, the Collection
2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, CA
La ciudad de Oxnard está creando
un plan para ofrecer formas
más seguras y sostenibles de
desplazarse por Oxnard. Asista
a uno de los siguientes reuniónes
espontáneas para ofrecer su
opinión sobre los objetivos del
Plan, cuéntenos por qué zonas de
Oxnard se mueve y comparta los
lugares que le importan.

Nota: Todos las reuniónes espontáneas
tendrán las mismas actividades y
materiales. ¡Elija la fecha y el lugar del
reunión espontánea que más le convenga!
Habrá interpretación en español y mixteco.
reunión espontánea

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Pop-up
Summary
Pop-up workshops were held December 2021 in Oxnard as part of the City of Oxnard’s Sustainable Transportation Plan. The popups encouraged Oxnard residents to provide input on the goals of the Plan, specifically asking where people travel in Oxnard.

Understanding travel patterns will help the team decide which streets to enhance and what connections should be improved in the city.

Two workshops were held. The first took place December 12th, 2021 at the Oxnard College Community Market. The second took place December 18th, 2021 at the Farmer’s Market at The Collection. Representatives from the Oxnard Public Works Department (Transportation & Mobility Division), consultant team (Fehr & Peers, Here LA, Rincon Consultants, and Kearns & West), and Spanish and Mixteco interpreters (from MICOP) were present at each event.

The workshops used “Link Boards” – wooden boards connecting destinations using a nail and colorful rubber-band – to show connections in Oxnard. Destinations reflected on the Link Boards were refined through a conversation with the project Focus Group. Comment cards were also collected to understand residents' priorities for traveling around Oxnard in a sustainable and safe way.

All materials were translated into Spanish, and Spanish and Mixteco translation was provided at each pop-up. A total of 140 people participated in the workshops. Most conversations held at Oxnard College were with Spanish or Mixteco speakers. At the Collection, conversations were held in both English and Spanish.

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46 36
27 23
21 16
16 13
8 8
*
*
Top Destinations
The Collection
The Beach
Rose Shopping Center
Downtown Oxnard
Oxnard College
Centerpoint Mall
Channel Island Harbor
College Park/Skate Park
Oxnard Transit Center
Fremont Sq Shopping Center
* Because the first and second pop-ups were held at Oxnard College and the The Collection respectively, participants were more likely to select them as a destination point. 16 32 140
Link boards collected
at first workshop
people participated
in workshops
Link boards collected
at second workshop
Overview
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The map (left) shows the top 5 connections
where people are traveling to and from in
Oxnard, which include:

The Collection to The Beach
Oxnard College to The Collection
The Collection to Rose Shopping Center
Centerpoint Mall to College Park
The Beach to Channel Islands Harbor
Some participants identified connections
that they'd like to be improved around their
neighborhoods. The neighborhoods identified
include:

Neighborhoods
Top Destinations*
Top 5 Connections from "Home"
Participants indicated their travel patterns from their homes to Oxnard's top destinations.

The top five connections from "home" origins include:

The Collection
The Beach
Rose Shopping Center
Channel Islands Harbor
Downtown Oxnard
28 18
17 12
11 Top
Linkages
Bartolo Square
College Estates
Heritage Square
La Colonia
Mar Vista
Port Hueneme
Riverpark
Seaview Estates
Via Marina
Victoria Estates
West Village
Wilson
Windsor North
River Ridge
1 9
2 10
3 11
12 13
14 4
5 6
7 8
SOxnard Blvd
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EGonzales Rd
WWooley Rd
Pleasant Valley Rd
E Channel Islands Blvd
N Rose Ave
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W5th St
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Harbor Blvd
WChannel Islands Blvd
daoRsr ie vaS
W Gonzales Rd
S Rose Ave
101 101
City Boundary
The Collection
E 5th St
Rose Shopping Center
Centerpoint Mall
College Park/Skate Park
Oxnard College
Channel Islands Harbor
Oxnard State Beach Park 1
9 2
10 3
11 12
13 14
4 5 6
7 8

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* Because the first and second pop-ups were held at Oxnard College and the The Collection respectively, participants were more likely to select them as a destination point. 289
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92 Comment Cards
Collected
Safer Streets
Reduce Dangerous Speeding
Add & Improve Bike Lanes
Add & Improve Sidewalks
Add Shade & Green Spaces
Beautify the Streets
Improve Bus Stops
Add Electric Vehicle Charging
76 61
52 43
38 33
29 13
Open Ended Comment Themes
More Security & Less Violence
Fix the Streets & Potholes
Improved Lighting
Top
Priorities
What are your priorities for getting around Oxnard in a sustainable and safe way?
Any other comments or ideas?
(circle up to three)
(write comments here)
Make the streets safer
Reduce dangerous speeding Add shade & green spaces
Add & improve bike lanes
Improve bus stops
Beautify the streets
Other
draw comments here
Add & improve sidewalks
Add electric vehicle charging
Comment Cards
In addition to the “Link Boards,” comment cards were collected from participants to understand the community’s priorities for getting around Oxnard in a sustainable and safe way. Participants' priorities for improvement categories for the streets of Oxnard include:

Responses

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Pop-Up
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TRANSPOR

AINABLE
TATION Photos
PLAN
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20 Check out temporary street improvements
that extend the sidewalk with cones and
plants
Participate in a mapping activity to provide
input and feedback about street design in
Oxnard
See a virtual bus stop improvement on the
street using a tablet or phone (augmented
reality)
Attendees will be able to:

Pop Up site
Legend
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free Pop Up Event!
The City of Oxnard is creating a plan to
enhance safety and provide eco-friendly
and integrated ways to get around
Oxnard.

Come learn about the Sustainable
Transportation Plan and give us your
input about what would make for safer
transportation.

La Colonia Neighborhood
at the intersection of
Juanita Ave and Colonia Road
Friday, May 20, 2022
You're Invited!
Pop by anytime! No pre-registration required!
LOCATION:

TIME:

DATE:

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY DIVISION
To learn more about the Sustainable Transportation
Plan, visit our project website:
www.oxnard.org/sustainable-transportation-plan/
For more information, please email [email protected]
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20 Evento
Legenda
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

HORARIO:

FECHA:
¡Evento gratuito!
¡Está invitado!
Ver las mejoras temporales en las calles
que amplían la banqueta con conos y
plantas
Participar en una actividad de mapeo
para proporcionar información y
comentarios sobre el diseño de calles en
Oxnard
Ver una mejora de la parada de autobús
virtual en la calle usando una tableta o
teléfono (realidad aumentada)
Los participantes podrán:

La Ciudad de Oxnard está creando un plan
para ofrecer formas más seguras y
sostenibles de desplazarse por Oxnard.

Venga a aprender sobre el Plan de
Transporte Sostenible y dénos su
opinión sobre lo que haría un transporte
más seguro.

Para obtener más información sobre el Plan de Transporte Sostenible, visite el sitio web de nuestro proyecto:
www.oxnard.org/sustainable-transportation-plan/
La comunidad de La Colonia
en la intersección de
Juanita Ave y Colonia Road
UBICACIÓN:
¡Visítanos cuando quieras!
¡No es necesario registrarse previamente!
Para mas información, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] DEPARTAMENTO DE OBRAS PÚBLICAS
DIVISIÓN DE TRANSPORTE Y MOVILIDAD
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87 Pop-Up Event
and Pilot Project
Summary
The pop-up event and pilot project installation was held in May 2022 in Oxnard as part of the City of Oxnard’s
Sustainable Transportation Plan. The pop-up encouraged
Oxnard residents to provide input on the specific
improvements they would like to see on priority corridors in the city.

The pop-up included a pilot project installation, where the project team set up temporary corner bulb-outs with plants and cones, as well as a high-visibility crosswalk. The installation helped the community envision what types of improvements could be included in the plan, including street safety and beautification efforts. During the event, the installations caused cars to slow down when entering the intersection, and ultimately allowed pedestrians to more safely cross the street.

Representatives from the Oxnard Public Works Department (Transportation & Mobility Division), consultant team (Fehr & Peers, Here LA, and Kearns & West), and Spanish and Mixteco interpreters (from MICOP) were present at the event. All materials were translated into Spanish. An estimated 80 people participated in the workshops and many conversations at the event were held in Spanish and Mixteco.

At the workshop, participants used "amenity tags" to vote for the improvements they would like to see along seven priority corridors. The amenity tags fell into five broad categories - greening, street furniture, street design, mobility, and "add your own" - and represented a wide range of street improvements. Attaching the tags to specific locations on the maps allowed residents to express where they would like to see improvements.

Overview
Amenity Tag Count by Priority Project Location
Juanita Avenue
Gisler Avenue
Wooley Avenue
C Street
Oxnard Boulevard
Channel Islands Boulevard
& Victoria Avenue
5th Street &
Del Norte Boulevard
* Because the pop-up was held on Juanita Avenue, participants were more likely to suggest improvements to this location.
116
Amenity tags
collected
80 Estimated number
of people that
participated in the
workshop
*
0 3
10 10
2 4
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Similarly, several amenity tags called for pedestrian lighting. "Add Your Own" Themes
Amenity Tag Categories
• Address speeding cars (e.g. speed bumps,
traffic lights, and cameras)
• Pedestrian safety concerns (e.g.,crossing
guards and flashing lights at crosswalks)
Top
Priorities
Street Design
Street Furniture
"Add your own"
Greening
Mobility
Category of Improvement Number of Responses
41 36
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Amenity
Tags
Other:______
Otra:_______
Add Your
Own
Planting
Bioswale
Trees
Permeable
paving
Greening
Benches
Trash
can
Bus shelter
EV
charging
Pedestrian
lights
Street Furniture
Slow speed
limits
Sidewalk
Crosswalk
Street Design
Carshare
Bike
parking
Bikeshare
Bike
lanes
Scootershare
Mobility
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During the pop-up, residents expressed strong concerns about pedestrian safety and speeding cars along Juanita Avenue.

Beyond the amenity tags, anecdotal data collected include stories of residents who no longer attend church because of safety concerns when crossing the street, and general feelings of fear for local students and youth crossing the street. As the City is scheduled to install pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Juanita Avenue and Colonia Road in the near future, the project team recommends adding high-visibility crosswalks to further improve pedestrian safety at this intersection.

Priority Location 1- Summary of key comments from pop-up Improvements Desired
by Community
Juanita
Avenue
Gonzalez Road to 3rd Street
Trees
Planting
Bioswale
Permeable paving
8 4
2 0
2 Greening Improvements
Trash can
Pedestrian lighting
Bus shelter
Benches
Electric vehicle charging
29 10
6 4
0 0
Street Furniture Improvements
"Add your own" Improvements 16
Crosswalks
Slow speed limits
Sidewalks
34 21
7 6
Street Design Improvements
Bike lanes
Bike parking
Bikeshare
Scootershare
Carshare
0 0
0 0
0 0
Mobility Improvements
Slowing vehicular speeds
Streetscape improvements
Maintenance
8 5
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Juanita
Avenue
Gonzalez Road to 3rd Street
Juanita Avenue
Gonzales Road
E
F
A
B
C
D
x2 x2 x5
x2 x2 x2
x2 x2 x5 x3 x2
x2
x2 x2
x2 x2
x5 x3 x2 x3
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
12 13
9 10 11

1. Other - West of Juanita is
problematic for walking & biking

2. Other - Tree trimming

3. Other - Add traffic light

4. Other - Add crosswalk
flashing light

5. Other - Add speed bumps, traffic camera &
traffic lights

6. Other - Add speed bumps

7. Other - Fix pavement quality on La Colonia

8. Other - Add speed bumps

9. Other - Add traffic camera

10. Other - Enforcement

11. Other - Replace flashing sign

12. Other - Add traffic light

13. Other - Add crossing guard
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5th Street & Del
Norte Boulevard
C Street to Del Norte Boulevard and
5th Street to the 101 Freeway
Along 5th Street and Oxnard Boulevard, community members expressed the desire for carshare as well as enhanced connections to the Oxnard Transit Center. Participants also expressed a need for pedestrian lighting along Rose Avenue and enhanced crosswalks in the West Village neighborhood.

Priority Location 2- Summary of key comments from pop-up Improvements Desired
by Community
Trees
Planting
Bioswale
Permeable paving
0 0
0 0
0 Greening Improvements
Trash can
Pedestrian lighting
Bus shelter
Benches
Electric vehicle charging
2 0
2 0
0 0
Street Furniture Improvements
"Add your own" Improvements 3
Crosswalks
Slow speed limits
Sidewalks
2 2
0 0
Street Design Improvements
Bike lanes
Bike parking
Bikeshare
Scootershare
Carshare
3 0
0 0
0 3
Mobility Improvements
Housing
Connection to OTC
2 1
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5th Street & Del
Norte Boulevard
C Street to Del Norte Boulevard and
5th Street to the 101 Freeway
E 5th Street
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A B C
D
1 2
3 1. Other - More housing

2. Other - More housing

3. Other - Connections to the OTC
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Gisler
Avenue
The majority of comments on the Gisler Avenue map were focused on improvements needed along Saviers Road. Improvements requested included crosswalk enhancements, slow speed limits, planting, trash cans, bikeshare, and permeable paving.

Priority Location 3- Summary of key comments from pop-up Improvements Desired
by Community
Trees
Planting
Bioswale
Permeable paving
2 1
0 0
1 Greening Improvements
Trash can
Pedestrian lighting
Bus shelter
Benches
Electric vehicle charging
3 1
1 0
1 0
Street Furniture Improvements
"Add your own" Improvements 0
Crosswalks
Slow speed limits
Sidewalks
3 2
1 0
Street Design Improvements
Bike lanes
Bike parking
Bikeshare
Scootershare
Carshare
2 0
1 1
0 0
Mobility Improvements
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r
Av
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A
B
C
D
E
F

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Gisler
Avenue
Date Street to Channel
Islands Boulevard
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Wooley
Avenue
Victoria Avenue to C Street
Improvements requested by community members along Wooley Avenue included greening with trees and planting, as well as slowing cars and adding pedestrian lighting along the street.

Priority Location 4- Summary of key comments from pop-up Improvements Desired
by Community
Trees
Planting
Bioswale
Permeable paving
2 1
1 0
0 Greening Improvements
Trash can
Pedestrian lighting
Bus shelter
Benches
Electric vehicle charging
1 0
1 0
0 0
Street Furniture Improvements
"Add your own" Improvements 0
Crosswalks
Slow speed limits
Sidewalks
1 0
1 0
Street Design Improvements
Bike lanes
Bike parking
Bikeshare
Scootershare
Carshare
0 0
0 0
0 0
Mobility Improvements
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Wooley
Avenue
Victoria Avenue to C Street
Wooley Road

A B C D E F
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C Street
Citrus Grove Lane to Channel
Island Boulevard
Crosswalks, bikeshare, and pedestrian lighting were requested along C Street. These improvements may nicely complement the suite of improvements initially considered by the project team (slowing cars and improving connections to key Oxnard destinations).

Priority Location 5- Summary of key comments from pop-up Improvements Desired
by Community
Trees
Planting
Bioswale
Permeable paving
0 0
0 0
0 Greening Improvements
Trash can
Pedestrian lighting
Bus shelter
Benches
Electric vehicle charging
1 0
1 0
0 0
Street Furniture Improvements
"Add your own" Improvements 0
Crosswalks
Slow speed limits
Sidewalks
1 1
0 0
Street Design Improvements
Bike lanes
Bike parking
Bikeshare
Scootershare
Carshare
1 1
0 0
0 0
Mobility Improvements
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C Street
Citrus Grove Lane to Channel
Island Boulevard C Street
E
F
A
B
C
D
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Channel Islands
Boulevard &
Victoria Avenue
Victoria Avenue to Ocean Drive
Scootershare and shuttles to the beach were recommended on Channel Islands Boulevard and Victoria Avenue, which follow the project team's recommendations to improve access to transit and access to the beach.

Priority Location 6- Summary of key comments from pop-up Improvements Desired
by Community
Trees
Planting
Bioswale
Permeable paving
0 0
0 0
0 Greening Improvements
Trash can
Pedestrian lighting
Bus shelter
Benches
Electric vehicle charging
0 0
0 0
0 0
Street Furniture Improvements
"Add your own" Improvements 1
Crosswalks
Slow speed limits
Sidewalks
0 0
0 0
Street Design Improvements
Bike lanes
Bike parking
Bikeshare
Scootershare
Carshare
1 0
0 0
1 0
Mobility Improvements
Shuttle to the beach 1
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C
D
E
Beach FVictoria Avenue West Road
Channel Islands Boulevard
Playa

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Channel Islands
Boulevard &
Victoria Avenue
Victoria Avenue to Ocean Drive
1 1. Other - Shuttle to the beach
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Oxnard
Boulevard
Gonzalez Road to Wagon Wheel Road
No community comments were made on the Oxnard Boulevard map.

Priority Location 7- Summary of key comments from pop-up Improvements Desired
by Community
Trees
Planting
Bioswale
Permeable paving
0 0
0 0
0 Greening Improvements
Trash can
Pedestrian lighting
Bus shelter
Benches
Electric vehicle charging
0 0
0 0
0 0
Street Furniture Improvements
"Add your own" Improvements 0
Crosswalks
Slow speed limits
Sidewalks
0 0
0 0
Street Design Improvements
Bike lanes
Bike parking
Bikeshare
Scootershare
Carshare
0 0
0 0
0 0
Mobility Improvements
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Oxnard
Boulevard
Gonzalez Road to Wagon Wheel Road
101
Freeway
N
Oxnard
B
o
ulev
a
r
d
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Pop-Up
Photos
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Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Plan Walk Audit Summary | 1 Walk Audit
Summary
Walk audits along segments of the Sustainable Transportation Plan (STP) priority corridors were conducted over the course of two days in June 2022 by engineering and planning staff from the Oxnard Public Works Department and Fehr & Peers on the STP project team. Members of the STP Advisory Committee and Focus Group were invited to participate, and representatives from the Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) and the Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) joined the walk audit. The purpose of the walk audits was to evaluate the existing conditions of the priority corridors and inform recommendations that encourage and improve
multimodal transportation in Oxnard as part of the City of Oxnard’s Sustainable Transportation Plan.

The walk audit segments were selected to reflect a representative set of land use and transportation contexts. During the audits, participants noted existing conditions, observed people's behaviors, and identified opportunities for improvement at specific locations. In addition, participants completed surveys to rate their experience, focusing on safety, accessibility, and greening/ sustainability conditions along the corridor.

Families walking in neighborhood,
particularly around commercial areas.

Signage near Channel Islands Boulevard &
Victoria Avenue illustrates a long history of
biking and an opportunity to modernize
wayfinding and signage.

Discussion around opportunities to improve transit information, such as real-time information and bilingual information.

Wooley Road
Escalon Drive to E Street
Gisler Avenue
Channel Islands Boulevard to California Street/Date Street C Street
Channel Islands Boulevard to Guava Street
Channel Islands Boulevard
Wheelhouse Avenue to Peninsula Road
Vineyard Avenue
Oxnard Boulevard to River Park Boulevard

WALK AUDIT LOCATIONS

OVERVIEW
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Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Plan Walk Audit Summary | 2 The following conditions were observed across multiple
corridors. Location-specific observations and recommendations are noted on the following pages.

Vehicles
Urban Greening
Pedestrians & Bicycles
Transit
Key Themes at
all Locations
• Narrow sidewalks
• Limited number of
upgraded curb ramps
• High pedestrian activity
around transit stops,
commercial areas, and
residential areas
• Opportunity to extend
crossing time
• Sidewalk and bike facility
gaps
• Limited number of bike
racks around commercial
land uses
• Bicyclists observed riding
on sidewalk adjacent to
bike lane
• Opportunity to add
real-time and bilingual
information
• Inconsistent provision of
bus stop amenities, such
as bus shelters, trash
receptacles, and benches
with backs
• Potential conflict points
at locations with short
merge lengths
• Vehicles traveling over
posted speed limit
• Potential opportunity to
repurpose vehicle space
to improve multimodal
access and safety
• Limited shade
• Opportunities to add
mulch and droughttolerant native vegetation
to medians and next to
sidewalks
• Opportunities to convert
excess right-of-way into
green infrastructure, such
as bioswales or permeable
concrete
Observed high-visibility crosswalks and flashing beacons near key school entrances to enhance pedestrian visibility around schools.

Many bus stops would benefit from bus shelters.

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Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Plan Walk Audit Summary | 3 • Upgrade existing crosswalks with high-visibility
striping
• Fill sidewalk gaps
• Explore adding mid-block pedestrian crossing
opportunities
• Explore adding curb extensions at crosswalks to
shorten pedestrian crossing distances
• Lengthen pedestrian crossing times at Oxnard
Boulevard & Vineyard Avenue and Vineyard Avenue
& Riverpark Boulevard
• Upgrade curb ramps
• Fill in bike facility gap on Vineyard Boulevard
between Oxnard Boulevard and Riverpark
Boulevard to connect to The Collection
• Install green conflict striping at intersections and
driveways
• Plant and maintain trees and landscaping on
medians and next to sidewalks
• Explore opportunities to add bioswales at spaces
adjacent to the freeway entrance ramps and
railroad right of way

LAND USE & MOBILITY CATEGORIES EXISTING CONDITIONS

KEY OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT

CORRIDOR FOCUS
Vineyard
Avenue
from Oxnard Boulevard
to Riverpark Boulevard

CORRIDOR OVERVIEW
• Improve low cost, sustainable access to shopping centers, especially along Esplanade Drive and The Collection, a major retail and employment hub, for more Oxnard residents
• Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, particularly around railroad and freeway on/off ramps
• Bus stops with shelters
• High bicycle and pedestrian activity
• Sidewalk gaps
• Pedestrians crossing mid-block across railroad
• Short pedestrian crossing time at Vineyard Avenue &
Riverpark Boulevard intersection
• Limited landscaping and few shade trees
Residential Access Barriers
Major Commercial
Safety
Number of Lanes 5 - 6
Posted Speed Limit 35 mph
15,000
• Nighttime Collisions on 4-5 Lane
Roadways
Top Violations:
• 32% Unsafe Speed
• 16% Traffic Signals
and Signs
• 11% Vehicle Right
of Way Violation
Top Crash Types:
• 47% Rear End
• 32% Broadside
AADT Estimate (2019)
Collision Trends
(2016 - 2020)
Local Road Safety Plan
Collision Profiles
Observed people walking and biking using the medians around the railroad to cross the Vineyard Boulevard.

Micro-mobility Hub (The Collection)
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Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Plan Walk Audit Summary | 4 • Upgrade existing crosswalks
with high-visibility striping
• Increase sidewalk widths
• Explore adding curb
extensions at crosswalks to
shorten pedestrian crossing
distances
• Lengthen pedestrian
crossing times at C Street &
Channel Islands Boulevard
• Extend bike lane facilities
• Install green conflict striping at
intersections and driveways
• Install bike racks around
commercial areas and bus
stops
• Install bus shelters and benches
at transit stops
• Consider lowering speed limit
to 25 mph to improve bike and
pedestrian safety
• Plant and maintain trees and
landscaping on medians and
next to sidewalks

LAND USE & MOBILITY CATEGORIES EXISTING CONDITIONS

KEY OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT

CORRIDOR FOCUS
C Street
from Channel Islands Boulevard
to Guava Street

CORRIDOR OVERVIEW
• Improve connections to major transit hubs: Centerpoint Mall, located along C Street, and Oxnard Transit Center, located a quarter mile east of C Street
• Parallel route to Oxnard Boulevard for slower modes
• Real time transit information at bus stops
• High bicycle and pedestrian activity
• Flashing beacons for crosswalks with high pedestrian
activity
• Bike lanes along corridor
• Sidewalk gaps
• Obstructions, such as utility poles and signage, along sidewalk
• Segments with narrow sidewalks
• Many people with additional mobility needs near
Centerpoint Mall
Slow Streets
Future Residential
First/Last Mile to Transit
Transit Opportunity Corridor
Micro-mobility Hub (Centerpoint Mall)
Number of Lanes 2
Posted Speed Limit 30 mph
AADT Estimate (2019) 13,000
High pedestrian activity around transit stops at Centerpoint Mall. • Broadside Collisions at Signals without
Fully Protected Left Turns
• Pedestrian or Bicycle-Involved Collisions
at Major Non-Signalized Intersections
Collision Trends
(2016 - 2020)
Local Road Safety Plan
Collision Profiles
Top Violations:
• 18% Vehicle Right
of Way Violation
• 18% Traffic Signals
and Signs
• 17% Unsafe Speed
Top Crash Types:
• 41% Broadside
• 29% Rear End
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Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Plan Walk Audit Summary | 5 • Upgrade existing crosswalks
with high-visibility striping
• Explore adding curb
extensions at crosswalks to
shorten pedestrian crossing
distances
• Upgrade curb ramps
• Install streetlights at
intersections
• Enhance bike facilities along
Gisler Avenue to connect with
planned bike lanes on Cloyne
Street, south of Channel
Islands Boulevard & Gisler
Avenue
• Add advance stop bars and
explore adding protected
left turns at Channel Islands
Boulevard & Gisler Avenue
• Add traffic calming elements,
such as speed humps or miniroundabouts

LAND USE & MOBILITY CATEGORIES EXISTING CONDITIONS

KEY OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT

CORRIDOR FOCUS
Gisler
Avenue
from Channel Islands Boulevard
to California/Date Street

CORRIDOR OVERVIEW
• Parallel route to Saviers Road for slower modes
• Neighborhood identified through community engagement
with Safe Routes to School and speeding concerns
• High pedestrian activity around neighborhood
commercial
• High visibility crosswalks near school and transit stops • Narrow sidewalks
• Obstructions, such as utility poles and signage, along sidewalk
• Limited street lighting
Wide Residential Streets
Safe Routes to School
Slow Streets
Number of Lanes 2
Posted Speed Limit 25 mph
AADT Estimate (2019) 6,000
Opportunity for traffic calming so bicyclists feel comfortable biking on road. • Pedestrian or Bicycle-Involved
Collisions onRoadways with 2 - 3 Lanes
and ≤ 25 mph Posted Speed Limit
Collision Trends
(2016 - 2020)
Local Road Safety Plan
Collision Profiles
Top Violations:
• 28% Unsafe Speed
• 28% Vehicle Right
of Way Violation
Top Crash Types:
• 38% Rear End
• 30% Broadside
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Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Plan Walk Audit Summary | 6 • Explore designs for a
protected intersection
• Upgrade existing crosswalks
with high-visibility striping
• Upgrade curb ramps
• Lengthen pedestrian
crossing times
• Upgrade and add wayfinding
signage
• Explore designs for a protected
intersection
• Install green conflict striping at
intersections and driveways
• Stripe buffer for bike lanes on
all approaches
• Improve bicycle facility for
cyclists traveling southbound
on Victoria Avenue towards the
intersection of Channel Islands
Boulevard & Victoria Avenue
• Explore coordination with
property owner(s) to pilot or
install a micro-mobility hub
(e.g., bikeshare/scootershare
parking) near the transit stop
• Install bus shelters and benches
at transit stops
• Install advance stop bars at
each intersection approach
• Narrow travel lanes and
reallocate space to enhance
bike lanes

LAND USE & MOBILITY CATEGORIES EXISTING CONDITIONS

KEY OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT

CORRIDOR FOCUS
• High bicycle and pedestrian activity
• Good tree coverage on Channel Islands Boulevard,
east of Victoria Avenue, near bus stop
• Sidewalk gaps
• Short pedestrian crossing times
• Degraded wayfinding signage
• Gaps in bicycle facilities
• Improve access to the beach for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users repeatedly identified through
community engagement
• Wayfinding opportunities

CORRIDOR OVERVIEW
Number of Lanes 4 (Chan. Is.), 4 (Victoria)
Posted Speed Limit 45 mph (Chan. Is.), 50 mph (Victoria) AADT Estimate (2019) 11,000 (Chan. Is.), 13,000 (Victoria) Access to Recreation
Micro-mobility Hub
Safety
Many cyclists using sidewalk.
• Unsafe Speed Collisions Along
Roadways with 4-5 Lanes
• Nighttime Collisions on 4-5 Lane
Roadways
• Hit Object Collisions at Major
Intersections
Collision Trends
(2016 - 2020)
Local Road Safety Plan
Collision Profiles
Top Violations:
• 41% Vehicle Right
of Way Violation
• 16% Unsafe Speed
• 16% Traffic Signals
and Signs
Top Crash Types:
• 49% Broadside
Channel Islands
Boulevard
from Wheelhouse Avenue
to Peninsula Road
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Oxnard Sustainable Transportation Plan Walk Audit Summary | 7 • Upgrade existing crosswalks with
high-visibility striping to encourage
crossing at designated crosswalks
• Increase sidewalk widths east of
Wooley Road & Ventura Road
• Explore adding pedestrian crossing
opportunities to encourage crossing
at designated crosswalks
• Explore adding curb extensions at
crosswalks to shorten pedestrian
crossing distances
• Stripe buffer for bike
lanes
• Add bike racks at
commercial areas
• Coordinate with Gold Coast
Transit District to upgrade bus
stops with seating and shade
• Narrow travel lanes and
reallocate space to enhance
bike lanes
• Add vegetation along south
side of Wooley Road for
cooling
• Explore opportunities to
create a more permeable and/
or cooler surface

LAND USE & MOBILITY CATEGORIES EXISTING CONDITIONS

KEY OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT

CORRIDOR OVERVIEW
• Many people walking and bicycling around
residential neighborhoods
• Narrow sidewalks
• Obstructions, such as utility poles and signage,
along sidewalk
• Limited pedestrian crossing opportunities due to
railroad in median
First/Last Mile to Transit
Wooley
Road
from Escalon Drive
to E Street
Transit Opportunity Corridor
Safe Routes to School
Number of Lanes 4
Posted Speed Limit 40 mph
AADT Estimate (2019) 15,000
Safety

CORRIDOR FOCUS
• Improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety, particularly at railroad crossings
• Enhance pedestrian crossings
• Build on City's CIP project to add bike lanes
Opportunity for greening and trees along sidewalk.
• Nighttime Collisions on 4-5 Lane
Roadways
• Hit Object Collisions at Major
Intersections
• Pedestrian or Bicycle-Involved Collisions
at Major Non-Signalized Intersections
• Bicycle-Involved Collisions with Vehicles
Proceeding Straight at Signals
Collision Trends
(2016 - 2020)
Local Road Safety Plan
Collision Profiles
Top Violations:
• 23% Unsafe Speed
• 20% Vehicle Right
of Way Violation
• 19% Traffic Signals
and Signs
Top Crash Types:
• 36% Broadside
• 34% Rear End
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Catalog of
Streetscape Elements
Chapter 04
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This catalog of streetscape
elements serves as a toolkit
of mobility, greening, and
placemaking strategies to
shift Oxnard’s transportation
network and land use
patterns from auto-oriented
to people-oriented. This
catalog includes elements
that not only apply to the
priority locations described
in Chapter 6 but can also be
implemented across the city.

Chapter 4: Catalog of
Streetscape Elements
The elements are organized into “Mobility” and “Greening & Placemaking” and can be found on the following pages:

Mobility Element Page
Bike Racks 31
Enhanced Bike Infrastructure 32
Enhanced Pedestrian Infrastructure 33
Enhanced Markings at Crossings 34
Enhance Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Locations 35
Green Alley 36
Improve Sight Distance 37
Leading Pedestrian Interval 37
Local Circulators 38
Mobility Hub 39
Multi-Use Path 40
Raised Median 40
Road Reconfiguration 41
Upgrade Bus Stops 42
Speed and Volume Management 43
Greening & Placemaking Element Page
Multi-Use Path 44
Raised Median 44
Road Reconfiguration 45
Upgrade Bus Stops 46
Speed and Volume Management 47
Shade Structures 48
Street Lighting 49
Wayfinding Signage 50
Woonerf 51
Developing and maintaining a list of locations across the city where streetscape elements may be applicable can assist the City with annual budgeting and project management resource allocation. Connecting a project list with the City’s budgeting process is recommended to keep the STP recommendations and options implementation ready.

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Bike racks provide places for bicyclists to park and lock their bikes. Source: City of Oxnard.

Mobility Elements
Bike Racks
Bike racks provide a place for cyclists
to lock their bikes and should
be installed near the entrance of
schools, parks, community centers,
commercial areas, and bus stops
to encourage biking. Without
adequate bike parking, riding a
bike is implicitly discouraged.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Bike racks should be put in visible
and open places, with preferential
access to the destination, if
possible. This has the effect of
allowing cyclists to easily ride
and lock up and also deters theft
because of heavier foot traffic.

In some places, such as schools/
universities, transit stations, and
places of employment, longerterm bike parking may be
desirable. These could take the
form of bike lockers, bike cages,
or secure-access bike rooms.

These solutions would be more
costly and require coordination
with third parties, as many of
these facilities would likely not be
located in the public right-of-way.
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Enhanced Bike
Infrastructure
Improving bike infrastructure
in roadways can help make
cycling safer by restricting the
encroachment of motorized
traffic. These enhancements can
also improve drivers’ visibility and
awareness of bicyclists on the
street. Some options to enhance
bike infrastructure include:
• Bike Lane: Provides dedicated
street space for bike travel,
typically adjacent to outer
vehicle travel lanes. A bike
lane with designated striping,
pavement markings, and signage
is a “Class II” bike lane.
• Buffered or Protected Bike
Lane: Includes additional
separation between bicyclists and
vehicle traffic. Separation may take
the form of painted buffers on the
street surface or vertical elements
on the street surface that separate
the bike lane from moving vehicles.

Physical separation may consist
of plastic posts, parked vehicles,
or a landscaped raised median. A
bike lane with vertical separation
elements is a “Class IV” bike lane.
• Green Conflict Striping:

Consists of green dashes
painted in bike lanes as they
approach and/or go through
an intersection or driveway.

These stripes can be applied to
a Class II or Class IV bike lane.
• Bike Box (two stage left
turn): Offers bicyclists a safe
way to make left turns at multilane signalized intersections from a right-side bike lane.

See NACTO’s Urban Bikeway
Design Guide for more details.
• Protected Intersection: Uses
corner islands, curb extensions,
and colored paint to delineate
bicycle and pedestrian movements
across an intersection.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
The level of effort to implement
most enhanced bike infrastructure
is relatively low. Many involve simply
painting existing pavement or minor
adjustments to existing street
facilities, which can be incorporated
into street resurfacing projects.

Coordinating improvements,
including installing thermoplastic,
Protected intersections use corner islands, curb extensions, and colored paint to delineate bicycle and pedestrian movements. Source: NACTO.

Bike boxes (two stage left turns) offer bicyclists a safe way to make turns at intersections. Source: Laura Sandt, pedbikeimages may be delayed to coordinate with
resurfacing, which ultimately limits
construction disruptions and uses
resources more efficiently. Class
IV bike lanes with landscaped
or concrete vertical separation
and protected intersections will
require additional effort as they
involve more complex engineering
design but offer more protection.
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Enhanced
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Improved pedestrian facilities can
help make walking safer, more
comfortable, and more accessible.

Some options to improve
pedestrian infrastructure include:
• New Sidewalk (Fill Gaps):

Walking along streets can be
dangerous in places where there
is no sidewalk. Filling in gaps in
the sidewalk network makes
it easier and safer for people
to walk to more destinations.

Adding new sidewalk is also an
opportunity to include shade
trees or landscaping along the
roadway. Landscaped parkways
provide more protection for
pedestrians from vehicular traffic,
provide shade, absorb stormwater,
and increase green space.
• Sidewalk Widening: Broader
sidewalks provide a more
comfortable space for pedestrians,
particularly in locations with high
volumes of pedestrians, such as
around transit stops, schools, and
commercial areas. Widening a
sidewalk can create opportunities
for tree wells or landscaped
parkways where there are none.
• Upgraded Curb Ramps:

Improvements to curb ramps
primarily involve installing tactile
warning devices (e.g. truncated
domes) that alert visually impaired
pedestrians of a pedestrian
crossing. Upgrades should include
all elements of compliance with
Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility Guidelines, such as
ramp slope and landing areas.

The City’s current practice is
to upgrade curb ramps as part
of regular street resurfacing.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
The level of effort required to
upgrade existing curb ramps is
relatively low if there is sufficient
space. However, in areas with limited
roadway space, installing completely
Upgraded curb ramps can alert visually impaired
pedestrians of a pedestrian crossing. Source: City of Oxnard. new sidewalks, upgrading curb
ramps, and sidewalk widening may
involve more effort and cost as it
could involve reallocation of existing
street space, utility considerations,
such as existing power poles
and traffic signal equipment,and
require community buy-in.
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Enhanced Markings
at Crossings
Effective markings at crossings can
help improve pedestrians’ ability to
see cars and drivers’ ability to see
pedestrians. They highlight designated
pedestrian crossing opportunities
and reduce accessibility barriers
in the pedestrian network.

Some options to enhance
markings at crossings include:
• Advance Stop Bar: A horizontal
stripe painted ahead of the
crosswalk at stop signs and signals
to indicate where drivers should
stop. See CA MUTCD Section
3B.16 for more information.
• Advance Yield Markings:

Placed 20 to 50 feet in advance
of a marked pedestrian crossing
to alert drivers of an upcoming
pedestrian crossing. See CA
MUTCD Figures 3B-16, 3B-17, and
3B-18 for yield markings guidance.
• High-Visibility Crosswalk:

Clearly marked, high-contrast
pedestrian crossings encourage
motorists to exercise caution
and yield to pedestrians. See
Section 3B.18 of the CA
MUTCD for more detail.
• Artful/Creative Crosswalk: A
beautiful crosswalk invites people
to walk in it. Creative crosswalks
are also an opportunity for local
organizations to make their mark
in the community. Implementation
of creative projects like these is
also an opportunity for the City
of Oxnard to build and strengthen
their relationship with community
organizations, such as the
Oxnard Performing Arts Center.

See the FHWA memo titled
“MUTCD -- Official Ruling 3(09)-
24(I) -- Application of Colored
Pavement” for more information.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
The level of effort to implement
most enhanced markings at
crosswalks is relatively low and
can be implemented as part of
street resurfacing projects. Most
projects would require only the
installation of signage, striping, or
minor infrastructural improvements.

Artful/creative crosswalks
involve additional effort as they
require coordination, additional
maintenance, and engagement
with the local community
but can also give community
members a sense of ownership
in advocating for roadway safety
and contributing to placemaking. Artful/creative crosswalks can promote walking and enhance the street environment.

Source: SCAG
Advance stop bar and high-visibility crosswalk treatments at intersection Source: FHWA
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Enhance Pedestrian
Safety at Uncontrolled
Locations
There are a number of strategies
to make uncontrolled locations
safer for pedestrians: establish a
formalized pedestrian crossing,
improve visibility of pedestrians,
and/or increase drivers’ awareness
of people who are crossing. Some
options to enhance pedestrian safety
at uncontrolled locations include:
• RRFB: A rectangular rapid flashing
beacon (RRFB) is another type
of pedestrian-activated signal. In
addition to flashing lights, these
incorporate signage to alert
motorists of a pedestrian crossing.

The City is exploring RRFB
guidelines for implementation.
• Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
(PHB): Also known as a Highintensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK), this signal is a flashing
light with electrical components,
poles, mast arms, and signal heads
that notifies oncoming motorists
to stop when a pedestrian needs
to cross. The signal is activated
by the presence of a pedestrian
(either through pushing a button
or some other form of detection)
and alerts motorists with a series
of red and yellow lights. See CA
MUTCD Section 4F for more
detail.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Enhancing pedestrian safety at
uncontrolled locations requires
a medium level of effort, as
some projects may have high
cost and could involve significant
engineering design work or analysis
of roadway characteristics such
as speed and vehicle volume.

RRFBs alert motorists of a crossing pedestrian with a
pedestrian-activated flashing light. Source: City of Oxnard Pedestrian hybrid beacons alert drivers to stop for crossing pedestrians with a series of red and yellow lights. Source: Mike Cynecki, pedbikeimages. 329
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Green alleys can serve as an alternate bicycle and pedestrian network. Source: City of Oxnard Green Alley
This strategy transforms alleys, which
are typically vehicle-oriented, into
inviting public spaces for people
who walk and bike. These changes
happen with striping, signage,
pedestrian-scale lighting, landscaping,
and permeable pavements (see
description in greening section on
page 47). Green alleys can serve
as slow speed routes parallel to
busier roadways and support safe
routes to school and placemaking.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Green alleys require a high
level of effort as they involve
robust public outreach and input,
careful planning and analysis of
potential locations and more
complex engineering design.
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Improve Sight Distance
Intersections are safer when
pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists
crossing can see each other.

Improving sight distance involves
removing objects that block drivers
and pedestrians from having a clear
sightline. This may include installing
red curb at intersection approaches
to prevent parked vehicles (also
called “daylighting”), trimming back
or fully removing landscaping, or
removing or relocating large signs.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Improving sight distance requires a
low level of effort. If an intersection
requires a more extensive
red curb that would remove
a significant amount on-street
parking, additional community
engagement may be warranted. Improving sight distance helps ensure that drivers and pedestrians have clear visibility of each other. Source: NACTO.

Leading pedestrian intervals allow pedestrians to cross intersections in advance of vehicles to improve visibility and safety. Source: NACTO.

Leading Pedestrian
Interval
A leading pedestrian interval (LPI)
allows pedestrians to begin crossing
an intersection 3 - 7 seconds before
vehicles are given a green indication.

LPIs help improve pedestrian
visibility and safety at signalized
intersections that experience a
high volume of turning vehicle and
pedestrian/vehicle crashes. The City
has forthcoming LPI guidelines for
implementation.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Leading pedestrian intervals require a
low level of effort as implementation
involves minor signal timing changes.
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City of Long Beach launched an electric shuttle program in Fall 2022. Source: Press-Telegram Local Circulators
Local circulators are free or lowcost transit buses or shuttles that operate in a fixed loop, providing
short distance trips between
destinations (e.g., Oxnard Transit
Center or commercial plazas).

Local circulators can fill a travel gap,
such as access to the beach, where
existing transit service is missing.

In addition to the City of Oxnard,
Gold Coast Transit District, Business
Improvement Districts, and Visit
Oxnard are organizations that may
partner and/or lead the development
and management of a local circulator.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Establishing and managing a local
circulator route(s) requires a high
level of effort as it requires shuttles
(either purchased or provided by a
transit agency), route and schedule
planning, and ongoing funding. These
elements would require the City
to work with GCTD, who serves
as the transit operator in Oxnard.

The City of Oakland Free Broadway Shuttle provides connections to transit stations and commercial destinations in Downtown Oakland. The shuttle is provided by the Oakland Department of Transportation in partnership with local transit agencies, business improvement districts, the county transportation commission, and regional air quality management district. Source: City of Oakland 332
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Mobility hubs allow for easy access to multiple sustainable transportation modes.

Source: Futuretransport-News
Mobility Hub
A mobility hub gathers access points
for a variety of transportation modes
and mobility-related services in a
central place. Sometimes this means
locating services like bikeshare,
park & ride lots, or electric vehicle
charging at transit centers or
high ridership bus stops. In other
cases, mobility hubs include retail
opportunities and commercial uses
that serve common household
needs such as grocery stores,
childcare centers, or healthcare
facilities. Deliberately placing these
modes and services near each
other makes it easier for people to
learn about and access a variety of
sustainable transportation modes.

Mobility hubs typically differ based
upon community needs, as well as
transportation and land use contexts.

A mobility hub located in a suburban
area may offer more multi-modal
and regional connections, such as
park-and-ride lots. Meanwhile a
denser, transit-focused area around
a single bus stop may focus more
on first/last mile connections.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Establishing a mobility hub requires
a high level of effort as it involves
careful planning with the local
community, coordination with
several transportation providers,
potential right-of-way acquisition
or approval for private property
use as a mobility hub, and extensive
engineering design.

Mobility hubs can be expanded in phases to introduce low-cost but high impact features and gradually expand amenities as funding, development, and user demand allow. The table above is from the Bend Mobility Hubs Feasibility Study & Pilot Project Development Report.

Source: Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization.
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Multi-use paths provide additional recreational space for people who walk and bike. Source: City of Oxnard
Multi-Use Path
Multi-use (or shared-use) paths are
designed for non-motorized modes
and separated from the roadway.

They are built on exclusive rightof-way with minimal interruption by motor vehicles. These paths
encourage people to bike and
walk by providing a safer and
more enjoyable space to do so.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Establishing a multi-use path requires
a high level of effort for careful
planning with the local community,
potential right-of-way acquisition, and
extensive engineering design. Multiuse path planning should also take citywide connections and path start
and end points into consideration.

Raised Median
A raised curb in the center of the
roadway restricts turning movements
or separates opposing travel lanes.

Raised medians also provide space
for landscaping that can help with
stormwater retention and increase
green space. Taller landscaping
also serves as vertical elements
in a driver’s field of vision, and
subtly encourages slower speeds.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Raised medians require a
medium level of effort as they
require civil, landscape and
traffic/geometric design. Raised medians help restrict turning movements or separate opposing travel lanes.

Source: City of Oxnard.
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Road diets reallocate vehicle lane space to bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Source: NACTO.

Road Reconfiguration
Reconfiguring a roadway reduces
roadway space dedicated to
vehicle travel to create room for
bicycle facilities, wider sidewalks
with parkway landscaping, and/
or center turn lanes. Road diets
promote non-motorized modes
of travel by designating street
space for all road users.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Reconfiguring a roadway requires a
high level of effort as they involve
traffic operations studies, extensive
community outreach, and buy-in
from local businesses and residents.

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Upgrade Bus Stops
Upgrading bus stops includes adding
amenities such as lighting, real time
information, benches, shelter, shade,
and landing pads for those in a
wheelchair. This improvement adds
to the comfort and attractiveness
of using public transit. Upgrading
bus stops can also involve
modifying infrastructure, such as:
• Boarding Bulb Transit Stop:

Create an in-lane stop for
transit vehicles by aligning the
transit stop with the parking
lane, improving the efficiency of
passenger boarding and alighting
and providing more space for
passengers to wait. They can also
create opportunities for low-level
landscaping or water retention.
• Side Boarding Island Transit
Stop: Separate the boarding area
from the sidewalk with a bike
lane, eliminating conflicts between
transit vehicles and bikes at stops.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Installing amenities at bus stops
like benches and lighting generally
requires a low level of effort.

Installing transit boarding islands
involves a higher level of effort, as
these changes require modifications
to the curb, potential reallocation of
street space to construct boarding
islands, and potential community
outreach. The City would need to
work with GCTD, who serves as
the transit operator in Oxnard. Side boarding island stops separate the boarding area from the sidewalk with a bike lane. Source: NACTO.

Boarding bulb transit stops align the transit stop with the parking lane to improve passenger loading/unloading efficiency. Source: NACTO. 336
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Speed and Volume
Management
Speed and volume management
strategies help encourage the use
of more sustainable modes of
transportation by improving safety.

Some options to manage the speed
and volume of vehicles include:
• All-Way Stop Control
(AWSC): Requires all vehicles
to stop before crossing the
intersection. The California
Manual on Uniform Control
Devices provides guidance on
warrants that must be met to
install an AWSC and requires
an “ALL WAY” sign should be
placed under the octagonal stop
sign at AWSC intersections.
• Curb Extension (Bulbout):

Extends the sidewalk or curb line
into the parking lane to visually
and physically narrow the roadway,
which increases pedestrian
visibility and shortens crossing
distances for pedestrians. Curb
extensions also create space
for low-level planting and/or
bioswales. In areas with flooding
constraints, integrating roadway
drainage inlets into bulbouts can
mitigate localized stormwater
flooding and runoff, reducing
the impact of these concerns
for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Reduce Intersection Curb
Radius: A smaller turning
radius requires motorists to
slow down when making a turn.

This modification also improves
visibility between pedestrian
and motorists and shortens the
pedestrian crossing distance.
• Neighborhood Traffic Circle:

A circular island with a small
diameter (45-90 feet) which
keeps traffic flowing in only
one direction. These provide
opportunities to increase
green space by planting a
tree or low-level planting for
stormwater retention.

Neighborhood traffic circles create an opportunity to increase greening elements. Source: City of Oxnard
• Speed Humps: Typically 3-4
inches high and 12-14 feet wide,
intended to slow vehicle speeds
on low volume, low speed roads.

Speed humps reduce speeds
to 15-20 miles per hour.
• Raised Intersection: Elevates
the crosswalks and space within
the intersection to bring vehicles
to the sidewalk level. These serve
as a traffic calming measure by
requiring vehicles to slow down,
extending the sidewalk context
across the road. They also improve
accessibility for people who
use strollers or wheelchairs by
eliminating the need for ramps.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
Most speed and volume management
strategies require a medium level
of effort for engineering studies
(e.g. warrants) and design.

Curb extensions with low-level planting or bioswales increase greening and create a buffer between cars and people walking. Source: City of Oxnard
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Art Program for
Public Spaces
An art program for public spaces
may include sculptures, painted
utility boxes and benches, and
gateways. Artful elements in public
spaces can provide space and
opportunity for local artists while
deterring graffiti and increasing the
attractiveness and beautification
of a city. This can encourage more
people to walk, as the environment
becomes more inviting. Downtown
Oxnard has artful utility boxes,
which have been designed by local
artists through a pilot program
hosted by the City and the Oxnard
Downtown Management District.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
There is a low level of effort
for planning, developing, and
painting public utility boxes. City
efforts center on the planning
and coordination of the program,
rather than creating the art
on the boxes themselves.

Bioswale
A bioswale is an above-ground
stormwater system that captures and
filters stormwater runoff. If designed
with adequate capacity, bioswales
reduce the potential for flooding
during heavy precipitation events. For
sites without adequate water quality
control systems, bioswales can
reduce frequent high and low flows
from surface runoff by recharging
the underlying groundwater table.

Bioswales require a wide parkway.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
A bioswale constructed within an
existing parkway may require a
medium level of effort for planning,
development, construction, and
maintenance. However, a number of
factors can increase the complexity
and effort of a bioswale project.

For example, costs may increase
to create or expand a parkway
or to alter utilities and the public
right-of-way. The complexity, and
even viability, of a bioswale is also
affected by soil type and percolation
rate, groundwater table, size of
drainage area, imperviousness
of the contributing watershed,
and dimensions and slope of the
bioswale. Bioswales also require
periodic maintenance to restore
adequate flow and function. Potential
installation areas must undergo
soil sampling to assess the viability
of constructing a bioswale.

A bioswale with an inlet gathers stormwater that would have pooled in this parking lot.

Source: Sustainable Technology Evaluation Program
Artful utility boxes, designed by located artists, in
Downtown Oxnard.

Source: City of Oxnard
Greening & Placemaking Elements
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Cool Pavement
Cool pavement is made of materials
that reflect solar radiation and
therefore remains cooler than
conventional pavement. As the
number of extreme heat days in
Oxnard may rise with climate
change, using cool pavement can
reduce urban heat island effects and
create an overall drop in localized
temperature. This is particularly
beneficial to vulnerable populations
that may be more impacted by heat,
including young children, older adults,
people with disabilities, outdoor
workers, people experiencing
homelessness, and individuals
with chronic health diseases or
conditions. Some cool pavement
materials are also permeable, which
offer the additional benefits of
absorbing stormwater runoff, or
reflective, which can increase the
visibility of pedestrians at night.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
There is a moderate level of effort
for the planning, development,
construction, and maintenance of
cool pavement. Cool pavements
still have not been widely tested
at scale; therefore implementation
will require research and design
efforts. There are also maintenance
considerations expected for
periodic reapplication to
maintain reflectivity of the cool
pavement. If cool pavements are
implemented in the ADA path of
travel, incorporating accessibility
requirements may involve extra
planning and construction.

A light gray cool pavement coating applied in Los Angeles was found to have a 10-degree reduction in heat.

Source: New York Times
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Landscaping and Trees
Planting trees, plants, and shrubs in
urban spaces has many benefits:
• Absorb noise pollution
• Filter air pollutants
• Promote walking and
bicycling by making the
surrounding environment
more inviting and pleasant
• Reduce the urban
heat island effect
• Reduce stormwater runoff
and flooding risk
Bulbouts, parkways, and medians
present opportunities to add
landscaping and trees in the public
right-of-way. Along roadways
with limited sidewalk width,
planter islands in the on-street
parking aisle can serve as a traffic
calming measure in addition to
increasing landscaping and trees.

There are several criteria to consider
when selecting landscaping and
trees to ensure long-term viability:
• Climate resilience: drought
tolerance, water demand, fireretardant/resistance, salinity tolerance, and resistance
to pests and diseases
• Landscape mix: Trees and shrubs
should be paired with understory
planting, which is low-level
vegetation planted at ground level
that prevents soils from drying out
and helps manage erosion during
periods of heavy precipitation.
• Maturity: tree size and root
zone requirements and potential
impacts on utility lines, pipes,
curbs, and sidewalks
• Seasonality impacts: natural
strength of tree against
wind conditions and natural
shedding of leaves, branches,
fruit, sap, and pollen

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
There is a moderate level of effort
for planning, planting, and maintenance of trees and landscaping.

However, effort levels may increase if
there is no irrigation system in place
nor an adjacent system. Maintenance
can be done in-house or contracted
with a third party. The size and type
of trees and vegetation will also impact the planning, planting, and longterm maintenance efforts needed.

Example of planter islands along on-street parking aisle in Philadelphia.

Source: Philadelphia Water Department
Many neighborhoods in Oxnard have landscaping
and shade trees but coverage is often limited or
inconsistent. Source: City of Oxnard
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Permeable Pavement
Permeable pavement refers to a
porous pavement surface that allows
precipitation and surface runoff to
pass through. It reduces stormwater
runoff and slowly releases
precipitation into the ground instead
of storm drains. By reducing runoff,
permeable pavement can decrease
flooding risk, limiting walkability
concerns during heavy precipitation
events. Permeable pavement is
appropriate for parking lots, parking
areas, drive aisles, private alleys,
sidewalks, plazas and courtyards.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
There is a high level of effort for the
planning, development, construction,
and maintenance of permeable
pavement. The materials need regular
maintenance to prevent clogging of
the void spaces within the surface,
and sites need slopes that optimize
water infiltration. Installing these
elements in the ADA path of travel
involves more stringent requirements
and therefore higher costs. For this
reason, permeable pavements may
be a better fit for low impact areas.

Parking lanes may be an opportunity to incorporate permeable pavement as they have less activity compared to the travel lane and receive the runoff draining from the crown of the roadway. Source: Portland Department of Transportation NACTO provides guidance on pervious
pavement in the Urban Street Stormwater Guide
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Shade Structures
Shade structures are temporary or
permanent coverings designed to
provide shelter from the heat or
sunlight. These can include building
awnings, free standing canopies,
transit shelters, and multi-function
structures such as green roofs. Shade
structures should be strategically
sited in locations that are prone
to the urban heat island effect and
adjacent to transit and bus stops.

They are an ideal cooling strategy
when planting trees is infeasible, or
when planted trees need time to
mature and provide a tree canopy.

Vulnerable populations, especially
those at risk to heat illnesses,
benefit from shade structures.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
There is a moderate level
of effort for the planning,
development, construction, and
maintenance of shade structures.

Design and construction effort
levels increase significantly if
structures are permanent.

A bus stop in Los Angeles, California that has multiple canopies, benches, and landscaping to provide shade and cooling for people waiting for the bus .

Source: City of Los Angeles
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Street Lighting
Better street lighting enhances safety
of pedestrians and bicyclists by
improving visibility and reducing the
perception that an area is desolate
or abandoned. The International
Dark-Sky Association provides
standards for light fixtures that rely
on directional light that does not spill
into sensitive habitats. These fixtures
minimize glare while reducing light
trespass and skyglow, and low-energy
fixtures ensure energy efficiency.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
There is a high level of effort for
planning, installing, and maintaining
street lighting fixtures. However,
once installed, these light
fixtures will have less long-term
maintenance costs than non-LED,
energy efficient fixtures. Southern
California Edison (SCE) owns and
maintains streetlights in Oxnard
along residential and arterial streets.

SCE converted all streetlights
in Oxnard to LED between
November 2021 and March 2022.

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Existing wayfinding signage around Channel Islands Harbor. Source: City of Oxnard Example of wayfinding signage in Downtown Long Beach with eye-level maps and icons.

Source: Downtown Long Beach Alliance
Wayfinding Signage
Wayfinding signs help direct people
to important locations or landmarks
in a community. A robust wayfinding
signage system can help streamline
navigation for pedestrians and
bicyclists. Successful signage can
prevent people from getting lost
and can minimize the perceived
distance between destinations. Signs
can also be used to present public
health and safety information. For
example, signage may outline health
and safety tips during extreme heat,
or direct people to emergency
facilities during a hazard event.

Vehicular wayfinding signage is
regulated by CA MUTCD 2D.50.

Bikeway wayfinding signage
is regulated by CA MUTCD

98.21 through B.24.

Pedestrian wayfinding signage is
regulated by CA MUTCD 2D.50.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
There is a low level of effort for
planning, developing, and constructing
wayfinding signage. Efforts around
planning should coordinate
with local stakeholders to make
sure information is cohesive.
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Woonerf (Living/
Shared Street)
Woonerf, a Dutch term meaning
“living street,” refers to a shared
space street that is designed
without clear divisions between
the motorized and non-motorized
space, giving cyclists, pedestrians, and
drivers equal priority. A woonerf
design emphasizes a street model
with low speed limits and traffic
calming techniques and is best
applied to narrower rights-ofway with lower vehicle volumes and higher pedestrian volumes. A
woonerf also incorporates green
design elements and landscaping,
which can help to manage and
minimize impacts from extreme
heat, poor air quality and
localized stormwater flooding.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR

IMPLEMENTATION
There is a high level of effort
for the planning, development,
construction, and maintenance
of a woonerf. Woonerfs must be
ADA-compliant and meet specific
fire and safety requirements, which
can pose significant challenges
in the development and planning
process. Due to this, many woonerf
projects proposed in California
have not yet been approved.

Example of a woonerf in British Columbia. Source: Dan Burden, pedbikeimages 345
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Catalog of Sustainable
Transportation
Strategies
Chapter 05
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Transportation Strategies
Sustainable transportation
strategies can help achieve
sustainable transportation
goals with less effort, more
consistency, and more clarity.

Roadway and Traffic Operations Page
Complete Streets Design Standards 168
Red Curb 169
Driveway Placement and Design 170
Pedestrian Crossings 171
Pedestrian Scale Lighting 172
Traffic Calming 173
Quick Build 174
Dig Once and Controlled Dig 175
Land Use and Planning Page
Sustainable Land Use 177
Transportation Demand Management & Parking 178
Electric Vehicle Charging & Adoption 179
Greening Page
Tree Planting 180
Green Infrastructure 181
Exploring the Future of Sustainable Mobility 182
This chapter is a catalog of potential strategies related to sustainable transportation and relevant to the Oxnard context that can help make consistent progress towards encouraging people to use more active modes like walking and biking, decarbonizing the built environment, and increasing opportunities for nearby, short-distance trips. Each strategy is described at a high level with examples, references, and potential options and considerations for the City to explore.

Adopting any of the strategies will require outreach and coordination with stakeholders, such as staff from different City departments and divisions and the community, to ensure that there is agreement on goals and an understanding of the impact on existing workplans, schedules, finite fiscal and staffing resources, and longer-term maintenance and monitoring.

The strategies are organized into three categories:

Roadway and Traffic Operations, Land Use and Planning, and Greening and can be found on the following pages:
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High-visibility crosswalks can be installed as part of road resurfacing projects. Source: City of Oxnard Roadway and
Traffic Operations
Roadway and traffic operations
strategies can help standardize
a bike and pedestrian-friendly
environment so any change to the
roadway may be an opportunity
to improve the space for people
walking and biking. These
strategies can also create clarity
for residents and developers
who request changes from the
City to these elements of the
roadway. These strategies include
red curbs, driveway placement
and design, pedestrian crossings,
traffic calming, and more.
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Design Standards
Complete streets design standards
prioritize the safety and comfort
of all modes of transportation,
especially people walking, biking,
and taking transit. Adopting
complete streets design standards
can include modifications to a
city’s roadway classifications and
associated standard elements and
dimensions. These design standards
can help prioritize space for people
using sustainable modes and can
standardize the implementation of
supportive treatments whenever
a road is built or repaired.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• The City of Los Angeles adopted
a Complete Streets Design
Guide that updated roadway
classifications to include a broader
range of standard dimensions
based on existing conditions.

The update also removed the
requirements for number of
vehicle travel lanes associated
with each classification, allowing
for more flexible modifications
to the right-of-way.
• NACTO offers their Urban Street
Design Guide in print and on their
website, offering recommended
application of complete streets
principles in a wide variety of
contexts including dimensions and
standards that can be adopted
by jurisdictions. The guidelines in
this document are appropriate
for both urban and a variety of
other development contexts.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS &

CONSIDERATIONS
• Design standards can include
required dimensions and
specifications for elements, such
as bike lanes, sidewalk widths,
parkway widths, pedestrian and
bicycle signal phase standards, and/
or intersection treatments.
• When tradeoffs are necessary,
establishing design standards that
prioritize the most vulnerable
roadway users can assist with
decision making. For example, at
highly congested intersections, a
“pedestrian-first” approach can
help ensure that pedestrians have
a comfortable crossing phase even
if additional time in the signal
cycle marginally worsens vehicle
congestion during peak periods.
• An implementation plan can
help establish a process to fund,
design, construct, and maintain
complete street elements
for existing rights-of-way.
• Complete streets design standards
can be applied to all projects
and phases, whether retrofit/
reconstruction, new builds, or
maintenance of the right-of-way.
• Private developers can be required
to meet standards and coordinate
with the City to discuss
construction and maintenance
of complete streets elements.
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Red Curb
Red curb identifies where vehicular
stopping and parking are not
permitted, except for exempted
vehicles, such as emergency
vehicles or buses. Red curbs
can increase safety and comfort
for people walking by improving
sight distance and visibility at
intersections and crosswalks.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• FHWA’s Crosswalk Visibility
Enhancements tech sheet includes
guidance on parking restrictions
on the crosswalk approach.
• The California Manual on Uniform
Control Devices provides
guidance on length of parking
restriction zones at intersections
where on-street parking is marked.

Although this guidance is specific
to locations where marked parking
is present, this concept can be
used to determine the minimum
length of red curb that should be
installed where on-street parking
is allowed.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• There can be multiple criteria
for red curb installation, such
as safety, sight distance/visibility
concerns, and bus stops.
• Different approaches can be
developed for different contexts:
intersections, driveways, midblock
• There can be multiple factors
to guide the length and
placement of red curb: roadway
width, geometry, and speed.
• Establishing a documented and
clear procedure can provide
consistency in processing
red curb requests.
• Sharing criteria on a City
website can help residents
determine on their own if their
request would be considered.
• Incorporating red curb guidelines
as part of design review for
all roadway projects and new
developments can be a proactive
step for ensuring adequate
sight distance and visibility at
intersections and crosswalks.
• Identifying funding and staffing for
maintenance and enforcement
can ensure red curbs are
effectively fulfilling their purpose.

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170 | CHAPTER 05: CATALOG OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION STRATGIES Restricting driveways to minor streets, where space permits, can help reduce potential conflicts between vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Source: City of Oxnard Driveway Placement
and Design
Driveway placement and design
guidelines identify where driveways
should be located and designed
based on surrounding land use
and roadway context. Effective
guidelines ensure vehicles can
access parking while minimizing
conflict points and disruptions
to the pedestrian environment.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• FHWA’s Access Management
(Driveways) provides an overview
of basic driveway elements:
permitting, land use context,
degree of access, geometry, surface
finish and drainage, sight distance,
and driveway density.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• The location types that need
driveways and the maximum
number and location of
entrance points can be
determined based upon:
• Intersection size (e.g.
major intersections with
high vehicle volumes)
• Land use context (e.g.
commercial plazas)
• Transportation context (e.g.
posted speed limit and/or
high priority transit, bike,
or pedestrian streets)
• Design criteria can be developed
to minimize vehicle conflicts
with bicycles, pedestrians,
and other vehicles. These
criteria could be incorporated
into City Standard Plates.
• Locating driveways along side
streets and minor streets,
can reduce the impact on the
pedestrian environment and onstreet parking supply. Strategic driveway placement and design
can also discourage vehicles
from parking on a driveway.
• Driveway design guidelines can
help limit sidewalk disruption
and ensure clear sight lines
between motorists and
pedestrians at driveways.
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Pedestrian
Crossings
Pedestrian crossing guidelines
provide a framework for determining
where to install marked crosswalks.

A marked crosswalk guides
pedestrians to the recommended
path and increases their visibility to
drivers. Per the California Vehicle
Code, people may cross at any
intersection, even if unmarked and
uncontrolled, unless otherwise
explicitly prohibited. Pedestrian
crossing guidelines offer navigation
and safety benefits, indicating
that walking is encouraged,
accommodated, and expected.

Marked crosswalks near schools can help guide students to cross at designated locations. Source: City of Oxnard

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• NACTO’s Urban Street Design
Guide includes a “Crosswalks and
Crossings” chapter, discussing
crosswalk design elements.
• FHWA’s Guide for Improving
Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled
Crossing Locations is a user
guide for deploying pedestrian
crash countermeasures at
uncontrolled crossings.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• A process can be established
to identify and select locations
in need of a marked crosswalk
(e.g., pedestrian activity
sites, crash history, roadway
characteristics, block length, and/
or during signal evaluation).
• Crosswalk installation criteria
can include crosswalk type,
signage, placement distance from
intersection corner or midblock,
and/or accessibility elements.
• A decision process can be
developed to determine when
uncontrolled marked crosswalks
may need enhancements,
such as pedestrian hybrid
beacons, raised crossings and
crosswalks, refuge island, etc.
• Crosswalks should follow federal
accessibility guidelines and
ADA Standards for Accessible
Design (i.e., curb ramps and
tactile warning strips).
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Pedestrian-scale lighting is shorter
than roadway lighting and shines light
directly on the sidewalk. Pedestrian
lighting improves safety and comfort
for people on foot by illuminating
the sidewalk space and increasing
their visibility to drivers. Pedestrian
lighting is often cited as one of
the most important features to
encourage people to walk at night,
including as a transit-supportive
improvement that allows people
riding the bus at night to comfortably
walk home from the bus stop.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• FHWA’s Pedestrian Lighting
Primer covers the importance
of pedestrian lighting, details
the lighting design process,
and presents a design example
based on site variables.
• FHWA’s Street Lighting for
Pedestrian Safety recaps three
separate studies regarding how
pedestrian lighting impacts the
visibility of adults and children.
• The Illuminating Engineering
Society publishes standards for
the lighting industry, including
lighting practice standards,
lighting applications standards,
and roadway and parking
facility lighting standard.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• A process can be established
to identify and select locations
in need of pedestrian-scale
lighting (e.g., dark areas, schools,
senior centers, hospitals, parks,
intersections, Downtown, and
at transit stations/stops). The
application of Crime Prevention
Through Environmental
Design, which the Community
Development Department
is reviewing, may be relevant
to developing a process.
• Design criteria can be established
to respond to context (e.g.,
adjacent to roadway, crosswalk,
or separated path).
• The adequate luminance, mounting
height, spacing and number of
streetlights, and distance from
other lit areas can be considered
for lighting spillover, shielding,
compatibility, interface with
Naval Base Ventura County, and
for different contexts/settings.

Pedestrian-scale lighting is shorter than roadway lighting to improve visibility for people walking. Source: Forms + Surfaces 354
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Traffic Calming
Traffic calming includes built
environment features that encourage
drivers to slow down. These
include physical elements such
as speed humps, curb extensions,
neighborhood roundabouts, diverter
islands, splitter medians, signage,
and four-way crosswalks. Traffic
calming guidelines describe suitable
measures to use, and when and
how to use them. Implementing
traffic calming along a corridor can
encourage drivers to use alternate
routes that are more contextually
appropriate for higher speeds and
volumes, creating a more humanscale environment with slower speeds and lower traffic volumes.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• FHWA’s Traffic Calming ePrimer
is an online resource covering
traffic calming basics, traffic
calming measures, the effects of
A planted median and bulbout visually narrow the travel lane to slow vehicle speeds.

Source: City of Oxnard
traffic calming on drivers and
non-motorized users, and how
to develop a traffic calming plan.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• A toolkit can identify approved
traffic calming features to guide
design and installation. The toolkit
can include context-specific
application guidance (e.g., speed
humps are appropriate for twolane local or collector roads, and/ or neighborhood roundabouts
are appropriate at uncontrolled
intersections). The toolkit
could also be part of broader
complete streets guidelines.
• Evaluating the impact of traffic
calming measures on large and
emergency vehicles can minimize
unintended consequences to
emergency response times.
• Traffic calming can be
incorporated into existing
processes (e.g., as requested;
through regular city-wide speed
surveys; through corridor plans)
• Public engagement can help
identify the types of elements
community members prefer to
inform which elements may be
applied in similar contexts.
• Traffic calming elements can offer
opportunities to incorporate
landscaping and greening (e.g., a
tree planted in a neighborhood
roundabout; low-level landscaping
in curb extensions)
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174 | CHAPTER 05: CATALOG OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION STRATGIES Quick Build
“Quick build” refers to projects
that are typically installed within a
year of beginning planning and with
the expectation that elements may
change after installation. Quick build
projects can help test ideas without
committing to full implementation,
especially if more community input
is needed to finalize design choices
or determine whether a strategy’s
tradeoffs are acceptable. Quick
build can also help address a need
quickly while funding is secured and
full project design is underway.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• People for Bikes’ Quick Builds
for Better Streets: A New
Project Delivery Model for
U.S. Cities outlines nine key
elements for a quick build
project and project approach.
• The Tactical Urbanist’s Guide
to Materials and Design, by
The Street Plans Collaborative,
covers how to approach and
deliver quick build projects, and
an in-depth review of materials,
surface treatments, design.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• A quick build toolkit can
determine the types of
projects that are well-suited
for a quick build project.
• A process for identifying and
evaluating areas that would benefit
from quick builds could include
establishing collision history
thresholds, responding to resident
requests, and/or serving as an
initial phase for major roadway
projects that are still several
years away due to funding, design,
and construction timelines.
• Securing staffing and funding
for maintenance of quick build
projects can be incorporated into
the quick build evaluation process.
• Establishing a quick build
evaluation approach can
help determine if a project is
suitable for full buildout.

Curb extensions built with plastic posts can be a quick build option that also account for stormwater flow. Source: DezignLine 356
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Dig Once and
Controlled Dig
Dig Once guidelines establish
coordination processes between
public and private efforts that
involve excavation, such as
road improvement excavations
with telecommunications firms’
installment of communications
infrastructure. Since aligning multiple
projects may be difficult due to
varying timelines and constraints,
Controlled Dig guidelines can
ensure that correct asphalt mix and
limits are considered for trenching
in a newly constructed/resurfaced
street. These guidelines can help
reduce the burden of construction
on residents and can allow the
city to share excavation costs with
utilities, telecommunication firms,
or other private entities, reducing
the cost of project delivery.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• FHWA published a two-page
policy brief into these policies and
their typical structure in 2013.
• In 2020, CALCOG published
a white paper review of state
and local Dig Once Policies
that includes national and
California based examples.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• Establishing a platform to create
a joint record of City projects,
telecommunications projects,
and utilities projects requiring
excavation can help facilitate
information-sharing about
upcoming qualifying excavations
• A process can establish a
consistent timeline for project
review, coordination across
entities, and an appropriate length
for an excavation moratorium or
limited excavation to preserve
new construction and limit
extensive re-excavation.

Pairing resurfacing and restriping projects with larger projects can help minimize the amount of construction time. Source: City of Oxnard 357
176 | CHAPTER 05: CATALOG OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES Land Use and
Planning
Land use and planning guidelines
connect sustainability improvements
to the transportation network with
the underlying reasons people travel.

To maximize all the investments in
the transportation network, Oxnard
can establish guidelines that will,
over time, modify land use patterns
to be more compact, with a mix of
uses that serve people’s daily travel
needs, and dense enough to support
high-frequency transit investments.

The City has ongoing and upcoming
planning efforts that connect
sustainable transportation and
land use; many of these efforts are
described in the Framework Report,
which is included in Chapter 2.

These guidelines can make it
possible for people to travel shorter
distances and choose modes other
than a personal vehicle, while still
meeting all their travel needs.
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Co-benefits of Transit-Oriented and Mixed-Use Developments.

Source: Oxnard Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
Sustainable Land Use
Sustainable land use guidelines
encourage more compact and
mixed-use development and help
reduce the negative environmental
impacts of sprawl, such as requiring
people to travel further, which
can make driving feel like the only
transportation option for many
people. Other negative impacts of
sprawl include higher greenhouse
gas emissions, more paved/
impermeable space, and the need
for more raw materials to support
utilities and public infrastructure
that covers a greater area of land.

In contrast, sustainable land use
practices encourage people to
walk and bike as distances become
shorter and more compact,
reducing the need for auto trips.

They also reduce maintenance
costs for public infrastructure, the
need for raw materials to build and
maintain public infrastructure, and
the operational costs and related
emissions of public services such
as trash pickup, street cleaning,
and landscaping maintenance.

Oxnard’s upcoming General Plan
update can connect investments
in a sustainable transportation
network to land use policies that
increase density, diversity/mix of
land uses, and infill development.

SOAR (Save Open space and
Agricultural Resources) is a series of
existing voter initiatives in Ventura
County that require majority voter
buy in to develop on unincorporated
land. This policy has been in place
since 1995 and was renewed in 2016,
and it serves as an effective tool
to combat sprawl and encourage
sustainable development practices.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• Oxnard’s Climate Action and
Adaptation Plan (CAAP) includes
transit-oriented and mixed-use
development strategies.
• University of Berkeley Center for
Law, Energy & the Environment
Integrating Infill Planning in
California’s General Plans: A Policy
Roadmap Based on Best-Practice
Communities is a resource for
communities want to pursue an
infill development strategy.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• With the City’s 2050 General Plan
Update, land uses and potential
zoning changes can be evaluated
for compatibility with resilience,
climate, and sustainability
initiatives. Examples of sustainable
land use practices include:
» Higher density development
within infill areas
» Development of dense, transitoriented affordable housing » Encouragement of mixed-use
development that prioritizes
household-serving uses (e.g.,
grocery stores, childcare,
pharmacies, clinics)
» Higher density development
around transit corridors,
such as Oxnard Boulevard
» Preservation of agricultural/
open lands
• Implementing the programs and
policies recommended within
the certified Adopted Amended
6th Cycle Housing Element
(2021-2029) would support
sustainable land use practices.
• Implementing the Climate Action
and Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
near-term, mid-term, and longterm projects as approved by City Council would support sustainable
land use practices. For example,
the CAAP includes strategy L1:

Support Transit-Oriented and
Mixed-Use Development.

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178 | CHAPTER 05: CATALOG OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION STRATGIES Transportation Demand
Management & Parking
Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) is the application of programs
and strategies that discourage
people from driving by themselves
and encourage people to take
advantage of more environmentallyfriendly alternatives, like transit, carpool, or vanpool programs.

Reducing single occupancy driving
also reduces vehicle miles traveled
(VMT) and associated greenhouse
gas emissions. The City has a Trip
Reduction Ordinance that applies
to commercial and industrial
developments (Chapter 16, Article
X, Division 3, Sections 16-630 to
632) and includes strategies that
focus on helping employers reduce
vehicle trips and lower greenhouse
gas emissions. The City can
expand the ordinance to integrate
solutions to address parking, climate,
transportation, and land use topics
resulting from development.

Modifications to the sections of
the Municipal Code that address
parking requirements (Chapter
16, Article X, Division 2) could be
modified to reflect the expected
change in parking demand resulting
from a successful and expanded
TDM program. In addition, minimum
parking requirements can be
reduced for uses that further
support equitable sustainable
transportation outcomes, such as
dense affordable housing, transitoriented development, and compact/ walkable mixed-use development.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• The City’s Climate Action and
Adaptation Plan recommends
updating the existing TDM
ordinance “to require the
development of TDM plans The majority of employees in Oxnard commute to and from the city Source: Oxnard TDM Plan
for all major developments or
facility expansions to encourage
ridesharing and other shared
mobility improvements, thereby
reducing vehicle trips.”
• The Oxnard TDM Plan focuses
on strategies that help the City
reduce congestion and lower
greenhouse gas emissions
by encouraging fewer singleoccupant vehicle trips.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• New TDM programs and measures
could be added to the municipal
code to address parking, air quality,
climate, transportation integration,
and land use needs. Additional
programs and measures could
include replacing in-person work
that generates unnecessary trips
with remote work for employers
in the City, improving bus and
rail headways to 15-minute
headways, and identifying funding
for bus, rail, and other shared
modes of transportation.
• The application of vehicle trip
reduction strategies can be
standardized to define the
types of new development
the ordinance applies to (e.g.,
commercial, industrial, residential,
schools) and when the strategies
should be implemented in
the development process.
• Identifying an ongoing source
of funding can support the
implementation and management
of the trip reduction ordinance
and to update and disseminate
transportation information
as described in Section 16-
632. Funding could come
from a development fee and/
or special assessment.
• The Schedule of Vehicle OffStreet Parking Requirements (Section 16-622) could reduce
or eliminate minimum parking
requirements if parking demand
decreases due to a decrease in
auto use. Overall, an approach
that ensures parking requirements
account for state requirements
and reflect local context could
help minimize municipal impacts.
• The Increases and Decreases
in Requirements section
(Section 16-621) could expand
incentives to build land uses
that further support sustainable
transportation outcomes.
• Updating the existing TDM
requirements can be an
opportunity for alignment
with the CAAP and certified
Housing Element.
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Electric Vehicle
Charging & Adoption
Building code standards for
electric vehicle (EV) charging
lay the groundwork for future
adoption of electric vehicles.

Building code standards for EV
charging can help expand the EV
charging station network and
reduce barriers to EV ownership.

Standards can be established
for new developments, existing
development (through retrofit
requirements and implementation
support), and the public right-ofway (through on-street EV chargers or charging infrastructure in public
parking lots). The Oxnard Building
Code requires EV charging for
developments of a specific size.

While EV charging infrastructure
was not an expressed need by
many Oxnard residents during the
development of the STP, the City can
prevent inequitable distribution of
charging infrastructure over time by
requiring private entities to install
EV charging on site, and by directly
building EV charging in communities
that are less likely to see investment
by developers or private entities.

A citywide and comprehensive EV
Master Plan, including a municipal EV
master plan program, could establish
a roadmap for implementation
and include considerations, such
as assessing local power grid/
distribution capabilities.

As California pursues aggressive EV
uptake goals via state policies, lack of
access to charging infrastructure can
create an additional barrier to lowincome households that can worsen existing environmental inequities.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• The Ventura County Regional
Energy Alliance developed the
Ventura County EV Ready
Blueprint and may be a
resource to support EV master
planning and coaching.
• The Southwest Energy Efficiency
Project’s EV Infrastructure
Building Codes: Adoption
Toolkit provides an overview
of the benefits, steps involved
in creating EV building code
standards, and example standards
per building and dwelling type.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• The City’s Building Code
could be expanded to apply
EV charging requirements for
different building and dwelling
types (e.g., single family
homes, multi-family dwellings,
commercial buildings, and building
alterations). Expanding EV charging
requirements could help address
the single largest contribution to
greenhouse gases in the City.

Example of electric vehicle charging stalls and equipment Source: City of Oxnard
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180 | CHAPTER 05: CATALOG OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION STRATGIES Greening
Greening guidelines and standards
improve the comfort and beauty
of the built environment, making
the public right-of-way a pleasant
place to walk, bike, gather, and spend
time. In addition, they have many
co-benefits, including flood control
by increasing the permeability of
the ground, air pollution reduction
due to the presence of more trees
and plants, and the reduction of
carbon-intensive pavement materials
like asphalt and concrete. Tree
planting and green infrastructure
can also provide cooling, shade
and heat mitigation benefits.

Tree Planting
Tree planting guidelines focus on
growing and preserving tree canopy
coverage, especially to provide shade
and cooling benefits for people
walking and biking. Planting trees
can also increase resilience to the
climate change impacts of heavy
precipitation, which can increase
stormwater runoff and flooding risk.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• The Tactical Urbanist’s Guide to
Materials and Design by The Street
Plans Collaborative, provides
guidance on recommended
application and installation
and tips and consideration
when planting trees.
• Tree City USA Bulletin No. 3
Resolving Tree/ Sidewalk Conflicts
outlines potential solutions in
resolving conflicts between
sidewalks and other barriers.
• Tree People’s Planting
Resilience report provides
guidance on selecting climate
resilient tree species.

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• Tree planting can be prioritized
in areas with lowest proportions
of canopy coverage, areas most
susceptible to extreme heat and
the urban heat island effect, and
in areas that have populations
that could be most negatively
impacted by heat (e.g., people with
pre-existing health conditions,
low-income households).

Deodar Avenue is an example of effective tree coverage to provide shade. Source: City of Oxnard • Establishing tree planting
criteria that account for tree
root zones, soil health, and
adequate landscape strip width
can ensure trees have adequate
width to mature over time
and minimize conflict between
trees and sidewalks, overhead
and underground utility lines,
underground pipes, and curbs.
• Tree selection criteria can
prioritize trees that offer multiple
climate resilience benefits
including drought tolerance,
minimal water demands,
resistance to pests and disease,
salinity tolerance, ability to
withstand recycled water, as
well as expanding water capture,
shade, and access to greenery.
• Long-term maintenance plans
can account for varying irrigation
and trimming needs based on
tree species and location.
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Parking lots can be an opportunity to incorporate
permeable pavements. Source: US Army Corps of Engineers

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
& CONSIDERATIONS
• Identifying a process for
responding to requests for
green infrastructure and
determining which green
infrastructure elements and
design approaches are appropriate
for Oxnard can help facilitate
and streamline implementation
of green infrastructure.
• In addition to identifying which
green infrastructure elements
are appropriate for Oxnard,
developing designs that address
adjacent utilities, emergency
and public vehicle access, and
street sweeping, as well as
ADA compliance and ongoing
maintenance requirements
can support long-term and
effective implementation
of green infrastructure.
• Priority areas for siting green
infrastructure could include
locations with a higher risk
of stormwater backup and
localized flooding, areas with
higher proportion of water
and air pollutants, and areas
with populations that could
be most negatively impacted
by localized flooding (e.g.,
people with disabilities, people
experiencing homelessness,
and low-income households).
• A green infrastructure program
can be an opportunity to partner
and engage with community
groups to plan, develop, and
site green infrastructure
that addresses historical and
existing environmental and
climate injustices. Engagement
efforts can be centered around
communities disproportionately
impacted by poor air quality,
urban heat island effect, limited
access to greenspace and parks,
and poor health outcomes.

Green
Infrastructure
Green infrastructure is an
interconnected web of naturemimicking and nature-based strategies that have many benefits,
such as climate mitigation and
resilience, green space access,
active transportation opportunities,
community beautification, and
pollution reduction. Green
infrastructure captures and
treats stormwater run-off from
impervious surfaces. Types of green
infrastructure elements include
bioswales, stormwater bulbouts/curb
extensions, and permeable pavement.

Ventura County has a municipal
separate storm sewer system
(MS4) permit and Technical
Guidance Manual to lessen water
quality impacts of development
and minimize pollutant loading
from impervious surfaces.

EXAMPLES & REFERENCES
• The National Association of
City Transportation Officials
(NACTO) Urban Street Design
Guide provides guidance on the
planning and development of
permeable pavement, stormwater
curb extensions, and bioswales.
• The Public Health Alliance of
Southern California prepared
Green Infrastructure, Climate
Resilience, & Health Equity, which
outlines policy and planning
considerations for implementing
equitable green infrastructure.
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182 | CHAPTER 05: SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES Exploring the Future
of Sustainable
Mobility
Over the next two decades,
zero-emission vehicle adoption is
anticipated to accelerate as vehicle
manufacturers introduce new
battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell,
and hybrid options in response to
California state legislation. Appbased transportation platforms can assist in the transition from personal
vehicle ownership to a broad range
of on-demand and electric mobility
options. These new modes and new
technologies present opportunities
for creating a more sustainable
transportation environment.

Feedback gathered from the
community during the development
of this Sustainable Transportation
Plan emphasized prioritizing the
creation of a safer transportation
system for people walking,
riding bicycles, and riding public
transit. However, since these new
technologies and new modes may
create significant changes in urban
mobility over the coming decades
that may impact residents, employees,
and visitors, the City continues to
monitor opportunities to improve
sustainable mobility in Oxnard.

Switching Fuel Sources:

Fossil Fuels to Zero
Emission
The California Air Resources
Board (CARB)’s 2022 Advanced
Clean Cars II rule set a policy that
100 percent of new cars and light
trucks sold in California after 2035
will be zero emission. Oxnard’s
own zero emission vehicle (ZEV)
fleet is expected to expand from

0.4% in 2018 to over 20% by
2030. Additionally, CARB enacted
the Advanced Clean Fleets rule,
advancing requirements for medium
and heavy-duty truck fleets, such
as those serving the nearby Port
Hueneme, to be zero emission by
2042. In support of this expansion,
large infrastructure changes will
be required across Oxnard and
the entire state to expand publicly
accessible charging infrastructure and
ensure a robust utility system that
can support additional demand from
the transportation sector.

While chargers at home and work
will be an important component
of electric vehicle (EV) charging,
publicly available chargers owned and
operated by either a government
organization or a private company
will be necessary as well. The City
of Oxnard EV Accelerator Blueprint
has identified locations along
major corridors where charging
infrastructure should be prioritized,
such as along Fifth Street, Ventura
Road, C Street, Hueneme Road, and
Oxnard Boulevard1. Additionally,
instituting a “One Mile, One
Charger” policy so that an EV driver
is never more than a mile away from
a charging station across the City will
help ensure maximum coverage.

Publicly accessible chargers can be
placed on public or private land
through public-private partnerships
and creative uses of existing utility
resources. For example, the City of
Los Angeles developed a policy to
add EV chargers to streetlight poles
across their jurisdiction. Streetlights
have an already-present electrical
connection and are easy for drivers
to access while they park at the
curb. Over 500 chargers have
been installed across Los Angeles
using this approach. A partnership
between the City of Oxnard and
Southern California Edison could be
explored to bring a similar program
to Oxnard.

EV Charger on streetlight pole. Source: Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) 364
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The Business of Charging
There are several ways to price
electricity at publicly available
EV chargers, leveraging different
incentives and resulting in different
outcomes. The Oxnard EV Accelerator
Blueprint identifies a mix of several
different pricing schemes to
balance these tradeoffs and allow
for the greatest usage and return
on investment of the charger. The
model combines a Per-KilowattHour based pricing structure, with different rates charged depending
on peak energy demand hours and
other variables, with a graduated
hourly pricing scheme to prevent
long and unnecessary dwell times
and encourage charger turnover1.

As a result of the ZEV transition, a
major industry that will be impacted
across the entire state, including in
Oxnard, is traditional gas stations.

Service stations are beginning to
adapt, adding publicly available EV
chargers alongside gas pumps and
revamping existing convenience
stores to include more full-service
food, coffee, and smoothie options to
entice customers while adjusting to
meet the expected dwell time. Still,
some gas stations may close from
reduced demand for fueling. While
challenges related to environmental
remediation and clean up may exist
at these sites, this transition may
create opportunities for upzoning
and infill development, as supported
by Senate Bill 6/Assembly Bill 2011
to allow for housing and mixeduse development on commercial property statewide.

The Electric Grid and EVs
A common question that is raised
about the EV transition is if there
will be any impact on California’s
existing power grid. While long term
capacity expansions will be necessary,
the transition will be slow enough
that the grid should have plenty
of time to react to new demand.

Indeed, by 2030, the California
Air Resources Board anticipates
there will only be a 4% increase in
electricity demand from EVs at peak
energy hours from 4 PM to 9 PM.

The impact could be further
mitigated by the installation of smart
electric meters that control vehicle
charging during periods of high
electricity demand. Additionally, the
expansion of renewable solar power
to roofs of homes and businesses
and surface parking lots could
directly contribute to grid expansion
for EV charging at peak hours. This
decentralized approach to electricity
generation can increase community
resilience and reduce exposure to
possible price spikes from large
utility conglomerates and fossil-fuel
companies.

While decentralized energy
sources for vehicle charging
are promising, implementation
challenges remain surrounding
the condition and positioning of
electrical infrastructure and the
logistics of integrating decentralized
energy sources with the existing
grid. Further, Oxnard’s renters
do not have the ability to directly
install decentralized solar power
generation, smart meters, or
EV charging infrastructure.

Homeowners may have more ability
to choose when to install solar, but
may lack financial resources to do
so. In order to make sure renters
and low-income households are not
left behind in the transition, subsidy
programs and incentives for property
owners to add decentralized energy
sources would be a necessary
consideration.

Solar panels in a parking lot. Source: Renewable Energy Magazine 365
184 | CHAPTER 05: CATALOG OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION STRATGIES Sustainable Shared
Mobility Opportunities
Beyond ZEVs and their supporting
infrastructure, advances in
computing, artificial intelligence,
and app-based service providers
may offer opportunities to reduce
the cost burdens of car ownership
and instead rely on a suite of ondemand mobility options, also known as Mobility as a Service (MaaS) or
shared mobility. These services
complement existing fixed-route
public transit, investments in bicycle
and pedestrian infrastructure, and
changes to land use patterns to
bring destinations closer together,
to allow an individual to maintain
car access when they need it,
without owning a personal vehicle.

Shared mobility services are an
important element of a sustainable
transportation system both because
they enable people to forgo personal
car ownership, and because vehicle
fleets that are managed by private
or public sector entities can be
more easily transitioned to ZEVs or
implemented as ZEVs from inception.

Shared mobility strategies may take
a variety of different forms, meeting
diverse mobility needs and price
points. One Southern California
example is BlueLA, an all-electric
car sharing service operated by
the Los Angeles Department of
Transportation (LADOT) with more
than 40 stations focused primarily
in lower-income neighborhoods
in the core of the city. As these
communities have a relatively
high proportion of residents who
do not have the resources to
own a personal vehicle, BlueLA
offers convenient, zero-emission
transportation that sustainably
increases mobility for those who
cannot afford a personal car. Other
examples of creative partnerships
include Denver’s Regional
Transportation District (RTD), which
partners with Lyft to allow Lyft users
to pay for transit tickets within the
app, and Pittsburgh Regional Transit
provides riders with 15 minutes
free on the local bikeshare system
when they use their ConnectCard
to unlock a bike,. This kind of
technology integration allows shared
mobility users to combine multiple
modes of sustainable travel.

Successful shared mobility strategies
usually involve public-private
partnerships between several
entities. Open information sharing
from the private to the public sector
is vital in these partnerships. A
consistent and connected platform
that allows for a seamless user
experience, such as utilizing a single
app or payment technology across
multiple modes, is key to increasing
participation and minimizing friction.

References
1 City of Oxnard EV Accelerator Plan, Ventura County.
(vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/energy/ev/City_of_
Oxnard_EV_Accelerator_Plan_VC_EV_Ready_
Blueprint.pdf)
2 California Approves Groundbreaking Regulation
That Accelerates the Deployment of Heavy-Duty
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Chapter 6:

Priority Locations
Oxnard Boulevard
& Vineyard Avenue
Juanita Avenue
C Street
Wooley Road
Channel Islands Boulevard
& Victoria Avenue
5th Street and Del Norte Boulevard
Gisler Avenue
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 Priority corridors
Seven priority locations were identified
through input from the various engagement
events, existing conditions analysis, and
ongoing coordination with the City.

The priority locations encompass the following characteristics:

1. Address a demonstrated need for connectivity,
access, and safety

2. Ensure geographic equity while prioritizing
areas of high need

3. Provide an opportunity to demonstrate a variety of
project options and land use contexts
The seven locations can be a catalyst of change in the city by emphasizing environmentally friendly ways to get around, shift priority from vehicles to other sustainable modes of travel, and serve as examples for other similar locations in City.

Priority Locations

1. Oxnard Boulevard, from Gonzales Road to
Vineyard Avenue & Vineyard Avenue, from Oxnard
Boulevard to Riverpark Boulevard

2. C Street, from Channel Islands Boulevard to
Citrus Grove Lane

3. Juanita Avenue, from 3rd Street to Martin Luther
King Junior Drive

4. 5th Street, from C Street to Del Norte Boulevard &
Del Norte Boulevard, from 5th Street to US-101

5. Gisler Avenue, from Channel Islands Boulevard
to California Street & Date Street

6. Wooley Road, from Victoria Avenue to C Street

7. Channel Islands Boulevard & Victoria Avenue
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Priority Location Packet
Corridor Overview:

Descriptive and contextual
information to help
set the context and
corridor understanding
Corridor Vision:

Reflects the priorities
identified in previous
planning efforts and the
needs and wants shared by
community members and
stakeholders throughout the
STP development process.

Land Use & Mobility
Categories: Although
many of the land use
& mobility categories
developed in the
Framework Report are
applicable for each priority
location, the primary
categories that shape
project options are listed.

Corridor Co-Benefits:

Co-benefits are the
added benefits that
come with efforts to
increase sustainability and
address climate change.

The relevant co-benefits
from the following menu
are identified for each
priority corridor:
• Increase opportunities
for active travel
• Improve roadway safety
• Increase access to jobs
• Increase green space
Toolkit: Potential project
options to achieve the
corridor vision. The
toolkit is organized by
mobility, placemaking, and
greening opportunities.

Illustrated Concepts:

Graphics of a typical
roadway segment or
intersection to help
visualize what a corridor
could look and feel like
with several project
options in place.
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Oxnard Boulevard
and Vineyard Avenue
Oxnard Boulevard: Gonzales Road to Vineyard Avenue
Vineyard Avenue: Oxnard Boulevard to Riverpark Boulevard

LENGTH OF

CORRIDOR

MILE LONG

1.0 NUMBER OF LANES
5-6
0 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Collision
Summary
Land Use
Transit Routes
Along the
Corridor
Roadway
Characteristics
ADT ESTIMATE (2022)
47,000

POSTED SPEED LIMIT
OXNARD

BOULEVARD
SPEED
LIMIT
45 VINEYARD
AVENUE
SPEED
LIMIT
35 DISADVANTAGED
COMMUNITIES: YES
SB 535
AB 1550
Justice 40
PARKS
4 SCHOOLS
6 TRANSIT ROUTES:
1 188
ALL INJURY COLLISIONS:
15 INVOLVING
SOMEONE BIKING:
11 INVOLVING
SOMEONE WALKING:
5,700
POPULATION ( = 100)
JOBS ( = 100)
6,300
(2016-2020) within a Quarter Mile
of Corridor
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Oxnard Boulevard
& Vineyard Avenue
Juanita Avenue
C Street
Wooley Road
Channel Islands Boulevard
& Victoria Avenue
5th Street and Del Norte Boulevard
Gisler Avenue
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 Corridor Vision
Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue Other priority corridors • Enhance safety and visibility for people walking and biking, especially around railroad crossings and freeway ramps
• Highlight Oxnard Bl as a key gateway to Downtown Oxnard • Improve first/last mile connections to transit along
Oxnard Bl, a designated High Quality Transit Corridor
• Improve low cost and sustainable access to key retail and employment destinations:
» Esplanade Shopping Center (Esplanade Dr from Oxnard
Bl to Vineyard Ave)
» Lemon Grove Plaza (Oxnard Bl & Gonzales Rd)
» The Collection (Oxnard Bl & Town Center Dr)
» Vineyard Plaza (Oxnard Bl & Vineyard Ave)
» Wagon Wheel (Wagon Wheel Rd & Oxnard Bl)

LAND USE & MOBILITY CATEGORIES
• Future Residential Development
• Major Commercial District
• Micromobility Hub
• Residential Access Barriers
• Safety Opportunity Corridor or Intersection
• Transit Opportunity Corridor

CORRIDOR CO-BENEFITS
• Increase opportunities for active travel
• Improve roadway safety
• Increase access to jobs
• Increase green space
Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
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Cyclists navigate railroad crossings and sidewalk gaps along Vineyard Avenue, which does not have bike lanes east of Oxnard Boulevard Oxnard Boulevard and
Vineyard Avenue Toolkit
With major recent and continued development north
and south of the US-101 off of Oxnard Boulevard and
Vineyard Avenue, this area of Oxnard has grown rapidly in recent years, with new residents, new destinations, and new employment opportunities. In addition, Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue are key access points to the US-101 freeway, providing regional connectivity and serving as a gateway to Downtown Oxnard.

Serving all of these uses, these corridors carry substantial vehicle traffic, particularly during peak periods, and the infrastructure is oriented nearly entirely to serve the movement of cars. Although many people drive, others
walk, bike, and ride transit, doing so by navigating roads with railroad crossings, narrow sidewalks, and high volume, high speed intersections.

The Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) designates Oxnard
Boulevard and Saviers Road from US-101 to Port Hueneme
as a designated High Quality Transit Corridor (HQTC), which is defined as a corridor with fixed transit stops where buses pick up passengers at a frequency of every 15 minutes (or less) during peak commuting hours. Furthermore, the RTP/ SCS defines the half-mile around a HQTC as a High Quality Transit Area (HQTA) and forecasts that 51% of future
household growth between 2016 and 2045 will be located in HQTAs.

Enhancing pedestrian and bicycle safety makes major
commercial plazas and transit stops accessible to more
people and improves the connectivity of neighborhoods
around Oxnard Boulevard, Vineyard Avenue, and the US-101 freeway.

Placemaking along Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
will help connect existing neighborhoods with new
neighborhoods, such as the housing sites identified in the City’s adopted Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element.

The vision for Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue is to enhance this area, by continuing to serve as a key regional vehicle connection, while also creating an opportunity to serve local travel, active and sustainable modes, and define a more prominent gateway into the City. The forthcoming development and increased transit service along and around Oxnard Boulevard will strengthen north/south connections and expand the number of employment, educational, and
recreational opportunities that residents can access using more sustainable modes, especially riding transit and biking.

Pedestrians navigate several freeway ramps along Vineyard Avenue Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
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MOBILITY

EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• The City has a CIP project to install
bike lanes on Oxnard Boulevard
from Gonzales Road to the US-101
freeway ramps (Advisory Committee).
• The existing multi-use path
along Oxnard Boulevard
ends at Oxnard Boulevard &
Gonzales Road (Walk Audit).

Expand and fill gaps in bike lane network

MOBILITY OPPORTUNITY

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Add green conflict striping
for bike lanes at major
intersections and driveways.
• Improve bike access north of the
US-101 by working with Caltrans
to determine the best approach to
providing access while minimizing
impacts to freeway access, connecting
with the existing bike lane network on
Vineyard Boulevard (west of Oxnard
Boulevard) and Esplanade Drive.
• Increase visibility for bicycles while
crossing large intersections with bike
boxes and two stage left turn boxes.

Cyclists were observed biking on the sidewalk near freeway ramps along Vineyard Avenue Example of a bike box in Durango, Colorado
Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
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People were crossing Vineyard Avenue at the railroad crossing on foot and on bikes A sidewalk gap was identified along Vineyard Avenue near Craig Drive and St Marys Drive

EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• People with mobility needs, such as
wheelchairs or strollers, have difficulty
navigating narrow sidewalks that are
blocked by signal poles or other signage
(Walk Audit and Focus Group).
• There is a gap in the sidewalk
along Vineyard Avenue at St
Marys Drive (Walk Audit).
• People walking and biking from the Rio
Lindo neighborhood were observed
crossing the Vineyard Avenue railroad
crossing from St Marys Drive (Walk Audit).
• Youth from the central and southern
neighborhoods of Oxnard travel to
The Collection for shopping and jobs
by walking or biking (Focus Group).

Expand and enhance pedestrian amenities

MOBILITY OPPORTUNITY

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• At freeway ramps, work with Caltrans to
upgrade to high-visibility crosswalks to pair
with the recently upgraded curb ramps.
• Coordinate with railroads to
improve pedestrian safety and
accessibility at railroad crossings*.
• Construct new sidewalk to fill existing
gaps and widen narrow sidewalks*.
• Improve crossings by installing bulbouts
or tightening curb radii, which can shorten
crossing distances, improve visibility, slow
down turning vehicles, and provide more
space for people waiting at corners.
• Upgrade crosswalks to high-visibility
striping during resurfacing
• Use the City’s forthcoming Leading
Pedestrian Interval (LPIs) guidelines
to install LPIs along Oxnard
Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue,
particularly at wide intersections.
*See pages 156 - 157 for
implementation considerations.

Existing upgraded curb ramps at freeway
ramp along Vineyard Avenue
MOBILITY Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
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Improve neighborhood connectivity across major barriers, such as the freeway and large roads

MOBILITY OPPORTUNITY

EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• Speeding is a concern in the Rio Lindo
neighborhood as people driving have
limited opportunities to connect to
major roads such as Vineyard Avenue,
Oxnard Boulevard, and Gonzales
Road (Advisory Committee).
• People who walk and bike from the
Rio Lindo neighborhood often have
to travel longer distances as the only
access points are at St Marys Dr/
Craig Dr to Vineyard Ave and along
Gonzales Rd with no formal access
along Oxnard Bl (Focus Group).

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Coordinate with railroad, neighboring
jurisdictions, and regional agencies
to continue the multi-use path
through the City along the railroad
and/or flood channel as a regional
active transportation corridor.
• Extend the multi-use path along
Oxnard Boulevard from Gonzales
Road up to Vineyard Avenue.

Coordination with Union Pacific
Railroad may be necessary.
• The new multi-use path would
provide opportunities to create
pedestrian connections between
the Rio Lindo neighborhood and
Oxnard Boulevard by adding
pedestrian access points.

People were observed walking along and crossing the railroad tracks along Vineyard Avenue MOBILITY Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
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MOBILITY
Provide more non-auto options to travel to and from key retail and employment centers

MOBILITY OPPORTUNITY

EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• The Collection is frequented by
residents living in neighborhoods
across the city, particularly
near Oxnard College, Rose
Shopping Center, and the
beach (Pop Up Events).

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Coordinate with plaza owners at
major shopping centers to implement
a mobility hub, which may include
bikeshare, carshare, scootershare,
secure bike parking, wayfinding, an
electric circulator shuttle, and/or
electric vehicle charging stations.
• Prioritize widening sidewalks,
especially around transit stops.
• Upgrade bus stops with shelters,
shade structures (e.g. trees or
other physical structures), realtime arrival information, lighting, benches, trash cans, and bike racks.

The existing transit stops along Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue provide variations of amenities. This bus stop along Vineyard Avenue includes a shelter, bench, trash can, and bike racks.

Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
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EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• In addition to the recent Wagon
Wheel development, additional
residential development is planned
along Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard
Avenue (Advisory Committee).

Create a sense of place and strengthen connections to key destinations, such as Downtown Oxnard and the Oxnard Transit Center

PLACEMAKING OPPORTUNITY

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Add wayfinding signage throughout
the area to highlight key destinations,
especially across the US-101 where
the walking distances may not be far,
but where major barriers are present.
• The “Welcome to City of Oxnard”
sign on the southwest corner of
Vineyard Avenue & Esplanade
Drive could be enhanced as
a key placemaking location
with additional public art.

Existing “Welcome to the City of Oxnard” sign at Vineyard Avenue & Esplanade Drive PLACEMAKING Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
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PLACEMAKING

EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• The Oxnard Downtown Management
District piloted a public art project,
“Project: Box Art,” where artists
painted traffic signal control cabinets
(utility boxes) in Downtown
Oxnard (Advisory Committee).
• The Oxnard Cultural Arts Division
and Ventura County Arts Council
has partnered with community
organizations and the City to add
murals in and on community facilities,
such as parks and the City Council
building (Advisory Committee).

Develop a program to engage community members and organizations to incorporate public art with streetscape elements to reflect the surrounding area

PLACEMAKING OPPORTUNITY

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Build on “Project: Box Art” to expand
artful utility boxes citywide, with a
focus on commercial destinations.

Utility boxes can also be decorated
as part of a roadway safety campaign.
• In partnership with GCTD, host
citywide bus shelter and/or
bus bench art programs to add
community-based art and designs
at transit stops. Potential partners
include VCTC Transit, the Oxnard
Cultural Arts Division, Oxnard
Performing Arts Center, and
Ventura County Arts Council.

Example of an existing artful utility box in Downtown Oxnard at 6th Street & A Street Example of a safety campaign on utility boxes in Lancaster, CA.

Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
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Expand shade coverage

GREENING OPPORTUNITY

EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• “Add Shade” is one of the
top priorities for community
members (Pop Up Events).
• There are very few trees along
Vineyard Avenue (Walk Audit).

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Prioritize adding regularly spaced
shade trees to provide shade and
cooling, especially around transit
stops and commercial destinations*.
*See pages 156 - 157 for
implementation considerations. Shade tree coverage is not consistent along Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue GREENING Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
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GREENING
Increase water retention infrastructure to reduce flooding and support native landscaping

GREENING OPPORTUNITY

EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• “Add Green Spaces” is one of
the top priorities for community
members (Pop Up Events).
• Each commercial plaza has a
large parking lot that is primarily
asphalt (Walk Audit).
• The area around the freeway
ramps are primarily large patches
of asphalt (Walk Audit).

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Add low-level landscaping in
median islands and parkways.
• Coordinate with Caltrans to add
permeable pavement or bioswales
in the large asphalt medians
adjacent to freeway entrances.
• Coordinate with commercial plaza
owners to support the addition of
more landscaping and permeable
pavement in their parking lots*.
• Where space permits, incorporate
low-level landscaping into bulbouts,
with roadway drainage inlets as
needed, to increase opportunities
for water absorption.
*See pages 156 - 157 for
implementation considerations.

Several freeway ramps along Vineyard Avenue have large asphalt medians Example of a bulbout with landscaping for stormwater retention in Tucson, Arizona Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
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Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue have a wide rightof-way with majority of space currently designed to connect vehicles with the freeway. In addition to driving, however, many people are walking, biking, and riding transit along these corridors. Options to enhance multimodal travel include:
• Adding Class I bicycle facilities, including extending the existing multi-use path along Oxnard Boulevard that ends at Gonzales Road
• Infill of shade trees and addition of low-level drought tolerant landscaping to buffer traffic noise and provide shade and stormwater absorption
• Upgraded bus stops that include wifi, seating, and lighting to create a comfortable transit experience
The diagram below illustrates a typical segment of Oxnard Boulevard with potential options highlighted in yellow and described in the numbered legend.

Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
Project Options:
4 1
2 6
5 7
3 Pedestrian-scaled lighting with light pole banners
Multi-use path
Upgraded bus stops with smart shelters
Distance markers
Wayfinding signage
Drought tolerant landscaping
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 New shade trees & drought tolerant landscaping
in median
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Oxnard Boulevard & Vineyard Avenue
Project Options:

Drought tolerant landscaping in median
Pedestrian-scaled lighting with light pole banners
New shade trees
Truncated domes & safety improvements at rail crossing
Level rail crossing for pedestrians
Drought tolerant landscaping
Wayfinding signage
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8 Paved mixed-use path for people walking and biking
Example improvements for the rail crossing on Vineyard
Avenue, just east of Oxnard Boulevard, are shown below
and described in the numbered legend.

EXAMPLE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
1 3
4 5
6 8
7 2
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C Street
Channel Islands Boulevard to Citrus Grove Lane

LENGTH OF

CORRIDOR

MILES LONG

3.5 NUMBER OF LANES
2 2

COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Collision
Summary
Land Use
Transit Routes
Along the
Corridor
Roadway
Characteristics
ADT ESTIMATE (2022)
8,000-
19,000

POSTED SPEED LIMIT
SPEED
LIMIT
30 DISADVANTAGED
COMMUNITIES: YES
SB 535
AB 1550
Justice 40
TRANSIT ROUTES:
9 287
ALL INJURY COLLISIONS:
29 INVOLVING
SOMEONE BIKING:
37 INVOLVING
SOMEONE WALKING:
(2016-2020) within a Quarter Mile
of Corridor

SCHOOLS
14 JOBS ( = 100)
12,500
POPULATION ( = 100)
22,000
PARKS
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Oxnard Boulevard
& Vineyard Avenue
Juanita Avenue
C Street
Wooley Road
Channel Islands Boulevard
& Victoria Avenue
5th Street and Del Norte Boulevard
Gisler Avenue
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 C Street Other priority corridors
Corridor Vision
• Improve connections to major transit hubs:
» Centerpoint Mall (located along C Street)
» Oxnard Transit Center (located a quartermile east of C Street & 4th Street) • Create a comfortable slow-speed route parallel to Oxnard Boulevard to serve sustainable active modes, such as
walking and biking

LAND USE & MOBILITY CATEGORIES
• First/Last Mile to Transit
• Micromobility Hub
• Regional Active Transportation Corridor
• Safe Routes to School
• Slow Streets
• Transit Opportunity Corridor

CORRIDOR CO-BENEFITS
• Increase opportunities for active travel
• Improve roadway safety
• Increase access to jobs
• Increase green space
C Street
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High bicycle and pedestrian activity was observed
along C Street, especially near the Centerpoint Mall
C Street Toolkit
When people ride the bus or train, they often start and end their trip by walking, biking, or rolling (e.g. with a skateboard or scooter) to and from their nearest transit stop.

First/Last Mile improvements refer to the first and last part of someone’s trip from point A to point B, where the “middle” part is a bus or train ride. These improvements provide safe and comfortable access to transit, better serving existing and new bus and train riders.

Slow Street elements can make C Street a more
comfortable place for sustainable modes of travel, such as walking and biking.

The vision for C Street is to create a slow speed, transitoriented corridor to support people who walk, bike, and take transit along C Street. Building on the existing patterns of walking, biking, and transit riding along this corridor, with additional improvements, more people may be encouraged to switch from driving to these active modes of transportation.

This shift reduces vehicle miles traveled, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves public health, and provides more opportunities for community connection.

Flashing beacons on C Street near the Centerpoint Mall
help facilitate safe pedestrian crossings
C Street
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EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• Many sidewalks along C Street
are narrow and carry high
pedestrian activity (Walk Audit).
• Students walking to/from school
pass through the railroad crossing
at C Street & Wooley Road
(Advisory Committee).

Expand and enhance space for pedestrians

MOBILITY

MOBILITY OPPORTUNITY

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Coordinate with railroads to
improve pedestrian safety and
accessibility at railroad crossings*.
• Improve crossings by installing bulbouts
or tightening curb radii, which can
straighten crosswalks, shorten crossing
distances, improve visibility, slow down
turning vehicles, and provide more
space for people waiting at corners.
• Upgrade crosswalks to high-visibility
striping (note, this often happens
when streets are resurfaced).
• Upgrade curb ramps to provide
directional ramps that point people
into the crosswalk instead of diagonally
into the intersection and are compliant
with accessibility requirements.
• Use the City’s forthcoming Leading
Pedestrian Interval (LPIs) guidelines
to install LPIs along C Street. LPIs
provide extra crossing time for people
on foot and improve visibility.
• Use the City’s forthcoming Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
guidelines to identify locations
for new pedestrian crossings.
• Widen sidewalks around major
transit stops, schools, and
commercial destinations*.
*See pages 156 - 157 for
implementation considerations.

Existing landscaped bulbout at C Street & 5th Street
Existing high-visibility crosswalk, upgraded curb ramp, and flashing beacon along C Street C Street
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EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• C Street is one of the highest
ridership corridors in Oxnard
(Advisory Committee).
• Gold Coast Transit District’s Bus
Stop Improvement Plan notes that
many bus stops along C Street
would benefit from bus shelters,
benches, lighting, and ADA landing
pads (Advisory Committee).
• Community-based organizations
have members who rely on
transit as their primary form of
transportation (Focus Group).

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Prioritize widening sidewalks around
transit stops or install transit
boarding islands with a curbside bike
lane to provide sufficient room for
people using mobility devices like
wheelchairs to get on and off the bus.
• Upgrade bus stops with shelters,
shade structures (e.g. trees or
other physical structures), realtime arrival information, lighting, benches, trash cans, and bike racks.

Improve comfort and safety for people waiting to ride the bus

MOBILITY

MOBILITY OPPORTUNITY
Example of side transit boarding island in Oakland, California Existing bus stop with shelter, bench, and trash can along C Street C Street
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EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• As part of a recent resurfacing
project, the City striped bike lanes
and bike route markings along C
Street. Building on this success,
additional speed reduction can
make this corridor even more
inviting for bicyclists of all ages and
abilities (Advisory Committee).

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Add green conflict striping
for bike lanes at major
intersections and driveways.
• Reduce the speed limit for C
Street to 25 miles per hour, either
along the whole corridor or
around commercial corridors.
• Reduce speeding along the corridor
and increase bicyclist and pedestrian
visibility with neighborhood
traffic circles, bulbouts, or by
converting minor street stopcontrolled intersections to all-way stop-controlled intersections*.
*See pages 156 - 157 for
implementation considerations.

Prioritize people walking and biking to create a parallel route to Oxnard Boulevard for slower modes

MOBILITY OPPORTUNITY
Existing green conflict striping at C Street & Ninth Street Existing neighborhood traffic circle at Dunkirk Drive & Lazaro Lane MOBILITY C Street
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EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• The Centerpoint Mall is a potential
site for a GCTD micro-transit
(such as e-scooter or e-bike) pilot
program (Advisory Committee).

This would connect people more
easily to work, shop, and spend
time without needing to purchase
their own bicycle or scooter.
• There are many services along C
Street, such as churches, parks, City
departments, the library, and City
Council chambers. Some visitors
may rely on transit to access these
services. Expanding the number of
comfortable and low-cost modes can
help provide easier access to these
destinations (Advisory Committee).

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Assess the citywide bike lane
network to connect people biking
to C Street by filling bike lane gaps.
• The City, potentially in partnership
with GCTD, could coordinate with
plaza owner(s) at the Centerpoint
Mall to implement a mobility hub,
which could include bikeshare,
carshare, scootershare, secure
bike parking, wayfinding, and/or
electric vehicle charging stations.

These modes are sustainable,
fun, and easy-to-use options
that reduce the environmental
impact per mile of travel.

Encourage more people to ride transit by making it an easy and convenient choice

MOBILITY

MOBILITY OPPORTUNITY
Example of mobility hub components (bikeshare, long and short-term bike parking, EV charging, dedicated carshare parking, and package pickup lockers) in the Bay Area, California C Street
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EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND COMMUNITY INPUT
(SOURCE OF FEEDBACK)
• “Beautify the Streets” is
one of the top priorities for
residents (Pop Up Events).
• Downtown Oxnard and the
Centerpoint Mall are frequented by
many residents (Pop Up Events).
• Plaza Park is frequented by many
residents, especially for the weekly
farmer’s market (Focus Group).

POTENTIAL OPTIONS
• Add wayfinding signage to highlight key
destinations. Providing the number of
minutes to get to a destination on foot
can help reduce the perceived distance of
travel and encourage more people to walk.
• Convert C Street between 2nd Street
and 5th Street to a pedestrian-oriented
business district and reduce the speed limit
to 25 miles per hour. Adding placemaking
elements, such as additional places to sit,
shade structures, and public art, while also
building on existing events and programming
can help expand and invigorate Downtown
Oxnard as a place for the community.
• Expand the City’s parklet program,
which is currently limited to Downtown
Oxnard through the City’s downtown
code, to allow parklets citywide.
• Explore reconfiguration of C Street in
Downtown Oxnard, near Plaza Park, to
expand existing park space and build on
existing business district character to
encourage bicycle and pedestrian activity.
• Transition streets in Downtown
Oxnard, such as B Street near Plaza
Park, into a “woonerf,” or living/
shared street, to slow vehicle speeds
and encourage walking and biking*.
*See pages 156 - 157 for
implementation considerations.

Oxnard City CouncilJune 29, 2023

Oxnard City Council
June 29, 2023