Michael Federico

The committee meeting focused on updating the Measure U fiscal year 2026 and 2027 budgets. Key topics included amending the street and maintenance budget to reallocate funds for a skip loader tractor to meet environmental emission standards and shifting storm drain rehabilitation projects to leverage available grant funding. Additionally, the committee discussed minor adjustments to revenue estimates, a reduction in police uniform expenditures based on vendor efficiencies, and ongoing recreational programming funded by Measure U and external grants.

The City Council meeting covered several topics, including a closed session regarding potential litigation, an invocation celebrating Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and public comments addressing lighting issues in residential areas, flag pole display policies, and traffic safety concerns. The Council also recognized parking enforcement officers with awards for their service and discussed upcoming international relations festivities.

The board convened to conduct a closed session regarding potential litigation involving a three-party agreement between the City of Port Hueneme, the City of Oxnard, and the Casitas Municipal Water District. In the regular session, the board reviewed and approved the consent calendar, which included the register of disbursements, the monthly operational report, and amendments related to the reservoir project. Additionally, the board received and filed an audit presentation covering the fiscal year 2025 closing audit, which provided an overview of the agency's financial statements, internal controls, and audit findings.

The council held a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the SEIU local 721. During the public portion, the council recognized Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week through a proclamation, and welcomed a new police officer to the force. Additionally, the American Public Works Association Ventura County Chapter presented the City of Port Wayne with the 2025 Project of the Year award for the Ventura Road sewer force main emergency repair.

The council held a regular meeting featuring several proclamations and public comments. Discussion topics included a presentation of a resolution by the HOA coalition acknowledging their partnership with the city, concerns regarding traffic safety and speeding issues at a local parking lot and specific intersections, updates on coastal dune restoration and pollution control at the lagoon, and an invitation to a grand reopening of a veteran transitional center. Additionally, a resident raised concerns regarding a property access and code enforcement issue, which was referred for further follow-up.