Written materials relating to an item on this agenda that are distributed to the legislative bodies within 72 hours before the item is to be considered at its regularly scheduled meeting will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 300 West Third Street 4th Floor during customary business hours. Agenda reports are also on the City of Oxnard web site at www.oxnard.org.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in a meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 385-7803. Notice at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to reasonably arrange for your accessibility to the meeting.
Agenda Item time estimates: (Presentation / Council Discussion / Public Comment) AGENDA
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street March 29, 2022
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
Zoom details to call-in for public comment during a meeting:
1. Dial Phone Number: (888) 475-4499
2. Enter Meeting ID: 841 4224 5205
3. Passcode: 589530
If you wish to speak during public comments or a particular item on the agenda, please sign-on by following the zoom calling in steps listed above. Once the Mayor calls for public speakers, press *9 to raise your hand to inform the City Clerk you would like to speak during the public speaking section for that particular item on the agenda, while in the zoom waiting room.
The public may view the meeting from home on Spectrum channel 10, Frontier channel 35, or YouTube at Youtube.com/oxnardnews.
Video recordings of the meeting are typically available online following the meeting at the City’s website at www.oxnard.org/city- meetings.
*Please see the link for the Measure M pre-recorded presentation video for each item listed on this agenda.
YOU MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
1. ATTEND THE MEETING AT THE LOCATION LISTED ABOVE: Submit a speaker card to the City Clerk.
2. EMAIL COMMENTS OR SIGN UP TO SPEAK REMOTELY BEFORE THE MEETING a. Submit a request to speak by no later than 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting by using the form available at www.oxnard.org/citymeetings.
b. Submit an email to [email protected] no later than 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting (indicate the agenda item number in the subject line). All email correspondence will be forwarded to the City Council prior to the start of the meeting and made part of the legislative record. c. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 385-7803 to submit your request.
3. PROVIDING PUBLIC COMMENTS REMOTELY DURING THE MEETING a. To provide public comment during the meeting dial (888) 475-4499 and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode listed above as the Zoom details for this meeting. When the Mayor announces the particular item on the agenda you want to speak on, press *9 to raise your hand while in the zoom waiting room. Once called on, press *6 to unmute your phone.
b. Public comments on agenda items will be taken following the announcement of the item. After the item is announced, members of the public shall have three minutes to register or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of
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providing public comment. During this three-minute time period, public comments may be taken and the City Council or staff may discuss the item being considered or briefly respond to public comments.
Detailed participation instructions can be found at www.oxnard.org/city-meetings. * The City has filed pre-election and post-election lawsuits regarding the validity of Measure M.
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council and Housing Authority
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, a person may address the legislative body only on matters appearing on the closed session agenda. The presiding officer shall limit public comments to three minutes.
C. CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: F G v. City of Oxnard
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 56-2022-00562807-CU-OE-VTA Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Adair; et al. v. City of Oxnard; et al.
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 56-2022-00563192-CU-MC-VTA Legislative Body: City Council
D. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
A person may address the legislative body only on matters not appearing on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. Speaker requests shall be submitted as set forth on the first page of this agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. After 30 minutes, if all speakers have not had the opportunity to speak, the remaining speakers will be given an opportunity to speak prior to adjournment of the meeting. The legislative body cannot enter into a detailed discussion or take action on any items presented during public comments at this time. Such items may only be referred to the City Manager/Executive Director/Secretary for administrative action or scheduled on a subsequent agenda for discussion. Persons wishing to speak on public hearing items should do so at the time of the hearing.
F. 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: COVID-19 Update from Director of Emergency Services. (10/5/5) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
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1. Receive and file an update from the Director of Emergency Services ("Director") on the COVID19 Local Emergency ("Emergency"); and
2. Ratify orders issued by the Director pertaining to the Emergency, including an order addressing freight container shipping congestion and an order rescinding or modifying previously issued orders.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
G. 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 Manager Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Members to Serve on the City's Commission on Homelessness and Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee. (0/5/5)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, make the following appointments:
1. To Commission on Homelessness: Rafael Ochoa (D5); and
2. To Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee: Nathan Castillo (D5). (This item did not originate in Committee).
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Shiri Klima, (805) 385-7487
H. 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.
I. 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.
J. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes of the March 1, 2022 regular meeting as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
2. Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Purchase Order with Stryker Medical for $335,137.99.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Purchase Order with Stryker Medical for $335,137.99 to purchase seven (7) Lifepak 15 monitors/defibrillators and twelve (12) Lifepak 1000 defibrillators.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0 on March 8, 2022.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
3. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Annual Accounts Receivable Write-Off Report.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the Annual Accounts Receivable Write-Off Report.
(The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on February 22, 2022 ) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Betsy George, (805) 200-5400
4. Police Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Enterprise Lease Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a second amendment to Agreement A-8136 with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. (Enterprise), for vehicle leases, increasing the value of the agreement from $4,100,000 to not exceed $6,795,000 for the term of the agreement, which expires on December 1, 2025. (The Public Safety Committee reviewed the item on February 22, 2022 and forwarded the item to City Council for review and approval.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
5. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Accessibility Remodel Project at Palm Vista. (0/5/5)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Commissioners of the Oxnard Housing Authority approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a firm-fixed price contract in the amount of $379,560.11 with MDJ Management (Agreement number A-8426) using funds previously appropriated from the 2019 Capital Fund grant for Section 504 compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0) Legislative Body: City Council and Housing Authority
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
K. REPORTS
1. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Banc of America Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement (A-7667) for 2022 Equipment Lease Reimbursement to the City for Purchase of Fire Engines. (10/5/5)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of Schedules of Property to the Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement not to exceed $3.3 million for the acquisition, financing, and leasing of certain equipment for the public benefit within the terms provided therein; authorizing the execution and delivery of other
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documents required in connection therewith; and authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the resolution. (Presentation will be live at the Consultant's request.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Betsy George, (805) 200-5400
2. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Recategorization of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects According to Final Rule Issued by US Treasury. (0/25/10)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Recategorize $15,670,000 of ARPA projects into the Replacing Lost Public Sector Revenue category according to the Final Rule issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury;
2. Make final decisions on remaining ARPA projects tabled in 2021 and newly proposed ARPA projects; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve budget appropriations necessary to recognize revenue and appropriate funding for all ARPA projects.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/lRwtUbNQDiY
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
3. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Update on the City of Oxnard’s Participation in Clean Power Alliance. (0/5/5)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file this report.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/OwP9wwMa9WU
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Vyto Adomaitis, (805) 385-7882
4. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: City of Oxnard 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report. (0/5/5)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard City Council receive and file the City of Oxnard 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/Ywm00iALgCg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Vyto Adomaitis, (805) 385-7882
5. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Participation in the Middle-Income Housing Program for The Vines at Riverpark, 3040 Oxnard Blvd. (0/10/10)
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RECOMMENDATION: That City Council adopts a resolution that:
1. Authorizes the Mayor to execute a joint exercise of powers agreement relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) Special Finance Agency issuing bonds for the preservation and protection of middle-income rental housing (“Middle-Income Housing Program”);
2. Authorizes CMFA Special Finance Agency’s issuance of bonds in a not to exceed the amount of $136,000,000 for the preservation and protection of middle-income housing in the City of Oxnard pursuant to the Middle-Income Housing Program, provided that such bond funding is used solely for the Vines at RiverPark project; and
3. Authorizes the Mayor to execute a Public Benefit Agreement relating to The Vines at Riverpark, located at 3040 Oxnard Blvd, that includes annual host fee revenue that would likely offset the loss of City property tax revenues during the term of the agreement.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/lixOmngh578
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
6. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Downtown Improvement Program Settlement Funds Update. (0/10/10)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive an update on the implementation of the approved program priorities funded with the Downtown Improvement Program Settlement Funds; and
2. Appropriate $85,716 per fiscal year in FYs 22-23 and 23-24, for a total of $171,432, for homeless outreach coordinator contract services as part of the annual budget process. (Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0) Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/eClC8ByP5Qo
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Application Resolution (0/5/5)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 in FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Economic Adjustment Assistance grant funds for needed equipment, improvements and renovations for the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute grant agreements; the Chief Financial Officer or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims and approve budget appropriations for the use of the FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act
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Economic Adjustment Assistance grant funds if awarded; and the Director of Public Works or designee to submit non-financial reports.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/5p7Y-BEtAak
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
L. ADJOURNMENT