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Ventura County Grand Jury • 2024-2025

Prioritizing Best Practice Street Maintenance

Published: June 04, 2025 31 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings

F01

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Oxnard does not maintain its streets in a best practice condition resulting in costlier deferred maintenance on streets and a hidden cost on residents due to extra vehicle wear.

No recommendations for this finding

F02

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Santa Paula does not maintain its streets in a best practice condition resulting in costlier deferred maintenance on streets and a hidden cost on residents due to extra vehicle wear.

No recommendations for this finding

F03

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Simi Valley does not maintain its streets in a best practice condition resulting in costlier deferred maintenance on streets and a hidden cost on residents due to extra vehicle wear.

No recommendations for this finding

F04

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Ventura does not maintain its streets in a best practice condition resulting in costlier deferred maintenance on streets and a hidden cost on residents due to extra vehicle wear.

No recommendations for this finding

F05

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Camarillo, with its dedicated and knowledgeable staff, effectively utilizes the funds spent on street maintenance, however, has not set a goal to maintain its streets in a best practice condition.

No recommendations for this finding

F06

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Oxnard, with its dedicated and knowledgeable staff, would make effective use of the funds allocated for street maintenance.

No recommendations for this finding

F07

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Santa Paula, with its dedicated and knowledgeable staff, would make effective use of the funds allocated for street maintenance.

No recommendations for this finding

F08

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Simi Valley, with its dedicated and knowledgeable staff, would make effective use of the funds allocated for street maintenance.

No recommendations for this finding

F09

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Ventura, with its dedicated and knowledgeable staff, would make effective use of the funds allocated for street maintenance. Prioritizing Best Practice Street Maintenance RECOMMENDATIONS

No recommendations for this finding

Commendations 5

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The Civil Grand Jury commends Camarillo for maintaining its streets in a best practice condition, which lowers future maintenance costs and the hidden cost from vehicle wear. The Civil Grand Jury commends Santa Paula for its positive actions in improving street conditions by passing two sales tax measures that prioritize street maintenance. Prioritizing Best Practice Street Maintenance 17
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REFERENCES Ref-01. Interviews with city officials. Ref-02. City of Camarillo. (2025). Fiscal year 2024-2025 Budget. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://cms7files.revize.com/camarilloca/City%20of%20Camarillo%202024- 2025%20Budget%20Book%20for%20Website.pdf Ref-03. City of Camarillo – Department of Public Works. (2024). FY 2024-2029 Capital improvement program. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/Departments/Public%20Works/administration/FY2 024-2029%205-Year%20Capital%20Improvement%20Program.pdf Ref-04. City of Oxnard. (2024). Adopted annual budget FY 2024-2025. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.oxnard.gov/wp-content/uploads/FY24-25-ADOPTED- BUDGET-BOOK_FINAL.pdf Ref-05. City of Oxnard. (2024, April 2). Citywide pavement management program overview. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://oxnardca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/5038/files/report/4998 Ref-06. City of Santa Paula. (2023). Fiscal year 2023/2024 – 2024/2025 Adopted budget. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.spcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/3649/Adopted-Budget-2023-25- Final Ref-07. City of Santa Paula. (2024, May 15). 5-year Pavement management plan update, 145-161. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/santa-paula/ab9027cc-fceb-11ee-b231- 0050569183fa-145f8b53-4ba0-418f-adc1-11361e34c4ca-1715297564.pdf Ref-08. City of Simi Valley. (2024, July 1). Adopted annual budget Fiscal year 2024-25. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.simivalley.org/home/showpublisheddocument/28992/638627755031 870000 Ref-09. City of Simi Valley. (2021, January 25). 2019-2020 Pavement management program update. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.simivalley.org/home/showpublisheddocument/25194/637879445981 200000 Ref-10. City of Ventura. (2024, January 25). Adopted budget. FY 2025. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/42486/FY-2025- Adopted-Budget-PDF 18 Prioritizing Best Practice Street Maintenance
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REFERENCES - continued Ref-11. City of Ventura Public Works. (2023, April 10). Pavement management plan. Fiscal Year 2023-2027. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/35973/Fiscal-Years- 2023-2027-Pavement-Management-Plan-5 Ref-12. California State Controller. (2024, May 31). 2017-18 to 2022-23 Cities street annual report – Revenues. Data set. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://bythenumbers.sco.ca.gov/Finance-Application/Street-Revenues/tqrm- tuus/data_preview Ref-13. California State Controller. (2024, October 30). 2002-03 to 2022-23 City financial transactions report – Revenues. Data set. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://bythenumbers.sco.ca.gov/Finance-Application/City-Revenues/rrtv- rsj9/data_preview Ref-14. SaveCaliforniaStreets. (2023, April). California statewide local streets and roads needs assessment Final report. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.savecaliforniastreets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Statewide- Needs-2022-FINAL.pdf Ref-15. United States Department of Transportation. (2002, August). Life-cycle cost analysis primer. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/lcca/010621.pdf Ref-16. United States Department of Transportation. (2013, November). Reformulated pavement remaining service life framework. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/13038/ 13038.pdf Ref-17. StreetSaver. (n.d.). Advanced pavement management tools. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://streetsaver.com/ Ref-18. Trip. (2024, May). Key facts about California’s surface transportation system. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://tripnet.org/wp- content/uploads/2020/04/TRIP_Fact_Sheet_CA.pdf Ref-19. Legislative Analyst’s Office. (2018, June 7). California's transportation system. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860 Ref-20. CaliforniaCityFinance. (2025, January 15). Shared revenue estimates: state revenue allocation to cities and counties. Retrieved on May 15, 2025, from https://www.californiacityfinance.com/LSR2505.pdf Ref-21. California Road Charge. (2025). Road charge projects. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://caroadcharge.com/projects Prioritizing Best Practice Street Maintenance 19
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REFERENCES - continued Ref-22. Proposition 218. Right to Vote on Taxes Act. (1996). California Constitution Article XIII C & XIII D. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://vigarchive.sos.ca.gov/1996/general/pamphlet/218text.htm Ref-23. Legislative Analyst’s Office. (2014, March 20). A look at voter-approval requirements for local taxes. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2014/finance/local-taxes/voter-approval-032014.aspx Ref-24. California Department of Tax and Fees Administration. (2025, April 1). California city & county sales & use tax rates. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/rates.aspx Ref-25. City of Oxnard. (2021, March 16). City council five-year priorities. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.oxnard.gov/city-council/city-council-five-year- priorities Ref-26. City of Santa Paula. (2023). Two-year strategic plan Fiscal years 2023-2025. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.spcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/3393/Santa_Paula_Strategic_Plan _062823?bidId= Ref-27. City of Santa Paula. (n.d.). Measure R. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.spcity.org/786/Measure-R Ref-28. City of Simi Valley. (n.d.). Request for proposals. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.simivalley.org/home/showpublisheddocument/29263/638687361424 700000 Ref-29. City of Ventura - Public Works. (2024, November 5). Staff report. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/42531/11 Ref-30. Cheng, DingXin. (2020, March 18). How to get maximum performance out of preservation treatments through specification and quality assurance. (pp. 12-26). Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.cacities.org/Resources- Documents/Education-and-Events-Section/Public-Works-Officers-Institute/2020- Session-Materials/Challenges-and-Opportunities-in-Pavement-Preservat Ref-31. United States Census Bureau. (2023, July 1). Quick facts. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/camarillocitycalifornia,oxnardcitycalif ornia,santapaulacitycalifornia,simivalleycitycalifornia,sanbuenaventuraventuracity california,CA/INC910223 20 Prioritizing Best Practice Street Maintenance
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REFERENCES - continued Ref-32. City of El Cerrito. (n.d.) Street paving. 2008-2011. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.el-cerrito.org/632/Street-Paving Ref-33. City of El Cerrito. (2013, November 4). Regular meeting of the citizen street oversight committee. Agenda item 4. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.el-cerrito.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1505 Ref-34. California State Treasurer. (2023, June 26). California debt financing guide. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://debtguide-api.treasurer.ca.gov/guide- pages/chapter-3-types-of-debt-obligations-issued-by-public-agencies/3-3-types- of-debt-obligations-organized-by-security-and-source-of-payment/3-3-3-sales- tax-revenue-bonds Ref-35. City of El Cerrito. (2014, January 27). Special meeting of the citizen street oversight committee. Agenda item 4. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://www.el-cerrito.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1589 Ref-36. California State Controller. (2018, March). City of Oxnard audit report. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://sco.ca.gov/Files-AUD/03_2018_gta_oxnard.pdf Ref-37. Public Utilities. Transit Districts. Public Utilities Code 99232.2. (2014, July 1). California Legislative Information. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PUC& division=10.&title=&part=11.&chapter=4.&article=3. Ref-38. Public Utilities. Transit Districts. Public Utilities Code 99401.5. (2013, January 1). California Legislative Information. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PUC& division=10.&title=&part=11.&chapter=4.&article=8. Ref-39. Ballotpedia. (2016, November). Ventura County, California, Sales tax increase, Measure AA. Retrieved on April 12, 2025, from https://ballotpedia.org/Ventura_County,_California,_Sales_Tax_Increase,_Measu re_AA_(November_2016) Prioritizing Best Practice Street Maintenance 21

Agency Responses 4

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

Camarillo

September 03, 2025 • 5 pages • 4 responses • Score: +3 (+3, 1, 0) View Details ▾

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4 responses to findings and recommendations

F01

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Oxnard does not maintain its streets in a best practice condition resulting in costlier deferred maintenance on streets and a hidden cost on residents due to extra vehicle wear.

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. (Attach a summary indicating the timeframe for implementation.) Recommendations numbered _ require further analysis. (Attach an explanation to include: scope and parameters of the analysis or study and timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion with the agency or department head. The timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the report.) Recommendations numbered ___ will not be implemented because they are not warranted or are not reasonable. (Attach an explanation.) Date: September 3, ...

R01

The Civil Grand Jury recommends that Camarillo set a goal to maintain best practice pavement conditions by December 2025. (F-05)

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R-01 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.

F05

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Camarillo, with its dedicated and knowledgeable staff, effectively utilizes the funds spent on street maintenance, however, has not set a goal to maintain its streets in a best practice condition.

Response: Agree Score: +1

agree with the Findings numbered: F-05 I (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings that are disputed, include an explanation of the reasons.

R05

The Civil Grand Jury recommends that Ventura set a goal to reach best practice pavement conditions within 10 years and create a plan to accomplish that goal by December 2025. (F-04, F-09) RESPONSES Responses required from the following governing bodies : Camarillo City Council (F-05, R-01) Oxnard City Council (F-01, F-06, R-02) Santa Paula City Council (F-02, F-07, R-03) Simi Valley City Council (F-03, F-08, R-04) Ventura City Council (F-04, F-09, R-05)

Response: Will Implement

Due: December 2025 Scheduled: Fiscal Year 2025/26 Score: +1

I (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings that are disputed, include an explanation of the reasons.) RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations numbered have been implemented. (Attach a summary describing the implemented actions.) Recommendations numbered R-01 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. (Attach a summary indicating the timeframe for implementation.) Recommendations numbered _ require further analysis. (Attach an explanation to include: scope and parameters of the analysis or stu...

Oxnard

July 30, 2025 • 8 pages • 2 responses • Score: +2 (+2, 0, 0) View Details ▾

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2 responses to findings and recommendations

F01

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Oxnard does not maintain its streets in a best practice condition resulting in costlier deferred maintenance on streets and a hidden cost on residents due to extra vehicle wear.

Response: Agree Score: +1

agree with the Findings numbered: F-06 I (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings numbered: F-01 (see attached) (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons.

F06

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Oxnard, with its dedicated and knowledgeable staff, would make effective use of the funds allocated for street maintenance.

Response: Agree Score: +1

agree with the Findings numbered: F-06 I (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings numbered: F-01 (see attached) (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons.

Santa Paula

August 06, 2025 • 5 pages View Details ▾

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Simi Valley

October 01, 2025 • 4 pages • 5 responses • Score: +3 (+4, 0, -1) View Details ▾

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5 responses to findings and recommendations

F03

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Simi Valley does not maintain its streets in a best practice condition resulting in costlier deferred maintenance on streets and a hidden cost on residents due to extra vehicle wear.

Response: Agree Score: +1

agree with the Findings numbered: ____ I (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings numbered: F-03 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons.

R03

The Civil Grand Jury recommends that Santa Paula set a goal to reach best practice pavement conditions within 10 years and create a plan to accomplish that goal by December 2025. (F-02, F-07)

Response: Will Implement

Due: December 2025 Scheduled: within 10 years Score: +1

(Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons.) RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations numbered _____ have been implemented. (Attach a summary describing the implemented actions.) Recommendations numbered R-04 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. (Attach a summary indicating the timeframe for implementation.) Recommendations numbered ______ require further analysis. (Attach an explanation to include: scope and parameters of the analysis or study and timeframe for the matter to be prepared for disc...

F04

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Ventura does not maintain its streets in a best practice condition resulting in costlier deferred maintenance on streets and a hidden cost on residents due to extra vehicle wear.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. (Attach a summary indicating the timeframe for implementation.) Recommendations numbered ______ require further analysis. (Attach an explanation to include: scope and parameters of the analysis or study and timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion with the agency or department head. The timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the report.) Recommendations numbered will not be implemented because they are not warranted or are not reasonable. (Attach an explanation.) ad Du D Date: 8 26...

R04

The Civil Grand Jury recommends that Simi Valley set a goal to reach best practice pavement conditions within 10 years and create a plan to accomplish that goal by December 2025. (F-03, F-08)

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R-04 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.

F08

The Civil Grand Jury finds that Simi Valley, with its dedicated and knowledgeable staff, would make effective use of the funds allocated for street maintenance.

Response: Agree Score: +1

I (we) agree with the Findings numbered: ____ I (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings numbered: F-03 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons.) RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations numbered _____ have been implemented. (Attach a summary describing the implemented actions.) Recommendations numbered R-04 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. (Attach a summary indicating the timeframe for implementation.) Recommendations numbered ______ require further analysis. (Attach an expla...

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