MINUTES
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 18, 2022
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
Council ah, ly all Council Cara cas lad to oder tie ela, meard, of the i. The City Clerk called the roll and announced the posting of the agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Bryan A.
MacDonald and Councilmembers Gabriela Basua, Vianey Lopez, Oscar Madrigal, Bert E.
Perello, and Gabriel (Gabe) Teran were present via videoconference. Mayor Zaragoza was present in person.
Councilmember Madrigal joined the meeting virtually at 6:19 p.m.
Staff members present in person were Alexander Nguyen, City Manager; Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney; and Rose Chaparro, City Clerk.
Staff members Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager; Shiri Klima, Deputy City Manager; Adam Smith, Project Manager; Kenneth Rozell, Chief Assistant City Attorney; Jason Benites, Police Chief; Alexander Hamilton, Fire Chief; Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director; Steve Howlett, Assistant Public Works Director; Jan Hauser, Wastewater Division Manager; Kevin Thompson, Parks Manager; Joe Perez, Parks Maintenance Supervisor/Arborist; Emilio Ramirez, Housing Director; Vyto Adomaitis, Community Development Director; Betsy George, Chief Financial Officer; Helen Miller, IT Director; and Eden Alomeri, Revenue & Licensing Director & Assistant City Treasurer; participated via videoconference.
Michael Arnold and Kristian Foy with Arnold & Associates; John O'Donnell and Kyriakos Pagonis with MMO Partners; Abby Beissinger and Ryan Allen, Arborists with Dudek Urban Foresters; Jennifer Haddow with Rincon Consultants; Ross Peabody, Civil Engineer with Peabody Engineering; John Morelli, Architect; John Carnesale, Developer; Jim Meaney, CBRE; Amanda Sherard, Assistant Project Manager with Taylor Realty Advisors; and Brian Finerman also participated via videoconference.
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (None received.) C. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: Lot known as the Del Norte Vacant Property at the northwest corner of Del Norte Boulevard and Fifth Street in Oxnard, CA 93030 (APNs 216-0-160-225; 216-0-160-465; 216-0- JANUARY 18, 2022 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 2
160-475)
Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Wolfe, P.E., Public Works Director Negotiating Party: Colony Energy Partners
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Legislative Body: City Council
no reportable actions out of closed session.
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
1. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Brown Act Training. (25/25/10)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive an update and training on the Brown Act.
Paul Early, Assistant City Attorney, provided Council a Brown Act Update training session.
Presentation was received and filed. No formal action was required.
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
The flag salute was followed by a moment of silence.
EPUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comments were received from David Soleymani (Request to consider changing the name of the City, Douglas D. Partello (Affordable Housing); Mark Daniels (private fencing issue between he and his neighbor), Maria Navarro with CAUSE (Request to extend the public comment period for the Environmental Impact Review for the Port of Hueneme, Vehicle Storage Facility Extension, in South Oxnard), and Manuel Herrera, Citizens for a Better Oxnard, (abandoned vehicle/homelessness concerns).
G. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: COVID-19 Update from Director of Emergency Services. (10/5/5) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file an update from the Director of Emergency Services on the COVID19 Local Emergency.
The City Manager gave a report on the City's COVID-19 response. Report was received and filed. No formal action was required.
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2. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: List of City Manager Approved Contracts - Informational Only (0/5/5) ROMANIA to period uly 1,202 kein enter 31, 20 Ciy Manager Alexander Nguyen, City Manager, gave a report. Report was received and filed. Information only, no formal action was required.
HICITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald selected La Central Bakery as his recommendation for a local business.
Councilmember Perello selected Island Pacific Seafood Market as his recommendation for a local business to support. He stated that he does not support changing the name of the City of Oxnard.
He also expressed concerns regarding excess illegal dumping in alleys throughout the City.
Councilmember Teran selected Little Tony's Italian Restaurant as his recommendation for a local business to support. He thanked the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Ventura County for organizing this year's this year's event. He recognized Fire Chief Hamilton and staff which worked very quickly to inform the public about the tsunami emergency public safety situation.
He shared a report of the utilization of the 311 application. Recognized the 311 team for their efforts as well. Also, announced that the COVID-19 virus numbers are increasing in the County of Ventura and the nation.
Councilmember Lopez selected Fisherman's Catch as her recommendation for a local business to support. She also acknowledged the 311 team for their efforts and helping to maintain the City's areas clean and safe.
Councilmember Basua selected Café Amri as her recommendation for a local business to support.
Councilmember Madrigal selected Heritage Coffee as his recommendation for a local business to support. He asked that staff check the irrigation in the medians. He noticed excess water running onto the streets. He mentioned that he also noticed that there are long lines at COVID-19 testing sites.
Mayor Zaragoza selected Dob's Break and Auto Center as his local business to support. He participated in the local Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebrations held in the City. He also thanked Fire Chief Hamilton and his staff for their efforts during the recent tsunami in the area.
He also thanked all the contract employees that are working throughout the City. As well, as the City employees and commended them for the work that they do. He reminded the public to wear their face mask and help to fight the pandemic.
REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
Items K-1 through K-10 were discussed among the Council and staff.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA (None received.) K. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the revised meeting minutes for the December 7, 2021 and the December 21, 2021 regular meeting as presented.
2. Police Department
SUBJECT: Resolution #15,529 Commending Raymund Mosones for over Twenty-Six Years of Service to the City of Oxnard.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution commending Raymund Mosones for over Twenty-Six Years of Service to the City of Oxnard Police Department.
3. Police Department
SUBJECT: Resolution #15,530 Commending Brian Bishop for Thirty-One Years of Exemplary Service to the City of Oxnard.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution commending Brian Bishop for thirty-one years of outstanding service to the City of Oxnard Police Department.
4. Police Department
SUBJECT: Resolution #15,531 Commending Brett Smith for over Twenty-Eight Years of Outstanding Service to the City of Oxnard.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution commending Brett Smith for over twenty-eight years of outstanding service to the City of Oxnard Police Department.
5. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Mutual Aid Response with California Office of Emergency Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution #15,532 approving the side letters with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), the Oxnard Mid-Managers Association (OMMA), and the Oxnard Public Safety Managers Association (OPSMA) concerning Mutual Aid Response with California Office of Emergency Service (CalOES). (Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0.)
6. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Ratify submission of application for 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). (In-kind match of $36,393 required.)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard City Council adopt Resolution #15,533:
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1. That ratifies the submission of a grant application to the Ventura County Office of Emergency Services for the 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $36,393 for the purpose of offsetting the salary and benefits of the Emergency Services Manager, and the required salary match of $36,393;
2. That authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute the grant agreement if funds are awarded to the City;
3. That authorizes the Chief Financial Officer or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims, approve budget appropriations for the use of grant funds and perform all other required financial actions; and
4. That authorizes the Fire Chief or designee to submit non-financial reports.
7. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Seventh Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Community Development Commission Successor Agency adopt CDCSA Resolution #40 approving the Seventh Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 22-23 covering the period of July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023. (The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0.)
8. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Annual Report and Second Amendment to Kreative Core Technologies Corp Contract for ERP Project Management Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
a. Receive the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system annual report; and b. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kreative Core Technologies Corp (9431-21-FN) in the amount of $700,000 for a new not to exceed contract amount of $900,000 and to extend the term from September 30, 2022, to February 1, 2023, for Project Management Services related to the Core Financials and Human Capital Management phases (HCM) of the City's multi-year ERP implementation.
(Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0.)
Fire Department
SUBJECT: Appropriation of Wildland Fire Reimbursement Revenue.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council amend the FY 2021-22 Budget to recognize an additional $695,615 of General Fund revenue from wildland fire reimbursement and appropriate $370,128 to the Fire Department to restore the Department's original training budget; to improve and expand training related to mutual aid response; and to acquire equipment and supplies. (Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0.)
10. Public Works Department
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SUBJECT: Agreements for On-Call Professional Hydrogeological Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the following on-call professional hydrogeological agreements:
1. Agreement A-8406 with Groundwater Solutions, Inc. dba GSI Water Solutions, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $250,000 for a three-year term;
2. Agreement A-8407 with ENGEO, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $250,000 for a three- year term; and
3. Agreement A-8408 with Hopkins Groundwater Consultants, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $250,000 for a three-year term.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0.) It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Councilmember Teran, to approve the Information/Consent items as presented. VOTE: MacDonald, Perello, Basua, Madrigal, Zaragoza, Teran, and Lopez voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
L. APPOINTMENT ITEMS
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Federal and State Legislative Update and Approval of Second Amendments to Federal and State Lobbyists Contracts. (20/15/15)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment with HROD, Inc., John R. O'Donnel (A-8049) for federal lobbyist services;
2. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment with Michael J.
Arnold and Associates, Inc. (A-8050) for State lobbyist services; and
3. Receive and file a report on the City's legislative activity in 2021. (Presentation will be live upon consultant's request.)
Alexander Nguyen, City Manager, introduced John O'Donnell and Kyriakos Pagonis with MMO Partners; and Michael Arnold and Kristian Foy with Arnold and Associates; who presented and answered questions. No public comments were received. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Perello, to approve the recommended action as presented. VOTE: MacDonald, Zaragoza, Perello, Madrigal, Basua, Teran, and Lopez voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: A request approval of a General Plan Amendment to change the 2030 General Plan land use designation of a 7.61-acre site located along the south side of Fifth Street at the intersection of Portofino Place (south of the Oxnard Airport) (APNs: 185-0-221-025, 185-0- 221-265, and 185-0-223-015) from Business Research Park (BRP) to Residential Medium JANUARY 18, 2022 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 7
(RM) (PZ. 20-620-02), a Zone Change from Business Research Park to Multiple-Family (R- 2) (PZ. 20-570-02), and a Tentative Subdivision Map (Tract No. 6064) for condominium purposes (PZ 20-300-02) to allow for the construction of 90, two-story condominium dwelling units and associated site improvements; adoption of an Addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration; and approval of an Affordable Housing Agreement. (0/10/10)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt a resolution adopting an Addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 2004-11; and •
3. Adopt a resolution approving Planning and Zoning Permit No. 20-620-02 (General Plan Amendment) to change the land use designation of the project site from Business Research Park (BRP) to Residential Medium (RM), and
4. Introduce an Ordinance for first reading (by title only, waiving further reading), approving Planning and Zoning Permit No. 20-570-02 (Zone Change) to change the zoning of the project site from Business Research Park to Multiple-Family (R-2), and
5. Adopt a resolution approving Planning and Zoning Permit No. 20-300-02 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Tract No. 6064), subject to certain findings and conditions, and
6. Approve an Affordable Housing Agreement.
(This item did not originate in Committee)
An announcement was made that this public hearing was pulled from this meeting agenda and will be rescheduled and a new notice will be published for a future meeting.
N. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: City of Oxnard Tree Program Review. (10/10/10) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the City of Oxnard Tree Program Review conducted by Dudek.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0.) (Presentation will be live upon consultant's request.)
Steve Howlett, Assistant Public Works Director, introduced Abby Beissinger and Ryan Allen, Arborists with Dudek Urban Foresters, who presented and answered questions. Public comments were received from Douglas D. Partello. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff. The Tree Program Review report was received and filed. No formal action was required.
Public Works Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement A-8294 with Brown and Caldwell for Primary Clarifiers and Activated Sludge Basins Improvement Project PW 21-17. (0/5/5) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Agreement A-8294 with Brown and Caldwell in the amount of $330,069 for a new not to exceed contract amount of $1,173,413 for additional design work required JANUARY 18, 2022 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 8
for the Primary Clarifiers & Activated Sludge Improvements Project PW 21-17 (Project No. 186607).
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program.) Jan Hauser, Wastewater Division Manager, presented and answered questions. Public comments were received from Douglas D. Partello. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to approve the recommended action as presented. VOTE: Lopez, Basua, Teran, Zaragoza, MacDonald, Perello, and Madrigal voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
Fire Department
SUBJECT: Purchase Order for South Coast Fire Equipment for Three Fire Engines $2,603,358.21. (0/10/5)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. The Mayor to execute a Purchase Order for South Coast Emergency Fire Equipment in the amount of $2,603,358.21 for the purchase of three (3) Pierce Fire Engines and
2. A budget appropriation recognizing and appropriating $53,359 from the Lease Purchase Equipment Fund (313).
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Alexander Hamilton, Fire Chief presented and answered questions. No public comments were received. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Zaragoza, seconded by Councilmember Teran, to approve the recommended action as presented. VOTE: Madrigal, Lopez, Teran, MacDonald, Basua, Perello, and Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda, and without objection, Mayor Zaragoza adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
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City Clerk Mayor