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Agenda Item Time Estimates include: (Minutes for 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 November 1, 2022
Appointment Items - 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361 AND IN RESPONSE TO THE DECLARED STATE AND
LOCAL EMERGENCIES DUE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, THE LEGISLATIVE BODY WILL MEET IN- PERSON AND REMOTELY. TO PARTICIPATE REMOTELY VISIT WWW.OXNARD.ORG.
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*Please see the link for the Measure M pre-recorded presentation video for each item listed on this agenda.
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AMENDED AGENDA
Section F - Item 1 Language Edited
Consent - Item J.7 Attachment Revised
Reports - Item L.1 Updated
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3. PROVIDING PUBLIC COMMENTS REMOTELY DURING THE MEETING
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In the event of a disruption which prevents a legislative body of the City of Oxnard from broadcasting a meeting using a call- in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within the City’s control which prevents members of the public from offering public comment using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the legislative body shall take no further action on items appearing on a meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option or internet-based service option is restored. However, if any of the broadcast options are disrupted, but any of the other broadcast options is still available to the public, the legislative body may take further action on items appearing on a meeting agenda without waiting for the disrupted broadcast option(s) to be restored.
* 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 the Community Development Commission Successor Agency.
B. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:30 PM)
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Presentation by the County of Ventura on the Santa Clara River (SCR) Levees 1 and 3 Update.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive a verbal report and presentation from the County of Ventura on the Santa Clara River (SCR) Levees 1 and 3 Update.
(Live presentation by the County of Ventura.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
C. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating November 11, 2022 as "Veterans Day" in the City of Oxnard.
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
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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. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Ratifying Director Orders. (5 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying orders issued by the Director of Emergency Services in response to the previously proclaimed water shortage emergency and mandatory water conservation measures and receive an update on the emergency and measures.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Agreement to Fund Development of Future Ormond Beach Public Access Park. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement No. A-8509 with Ormond Beach Power, LLC (GenOn) establishing a dedicated fund for the development of a future public access park at Ormond Beach if the State extends the operating life of Ormond Beach Generating Station.
(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/c5C7heDqBv8
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
3. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: COVID-19 Update from Director of Emergency Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council re-authorize remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Oxnard in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 based on the following findings: (i) the current COVID-19 situation, particularly with its variants, is causing, and will continue to cause, imminent risks to the health and safety of persons within the City, including City Council members, City staff, appointed officials, and members of the public; (ii) state and local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; and (iii) the Governor's COVID-19 State of Emergency is still in effect; and (iv) numerous public agencies throughout Ventura County are still operating in accordance with Assembly 361, for the reasons stated herein.
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Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
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.
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 September 20, 2022 and October 4, 2022 regular meetings as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Additional Budget Appropriation for the Tree Mortality Grant – Round 1.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the recognition of additional grant revenues and a budget appropriation in the amount of $1,181 for additional grant funding received in the State/Local Grant Fund (210) for dead tree removal services.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Resolution for SMART Grant Program from U.S. Department of Transportation.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 in Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grant funds to be used for the City of Oxnard Citywide Mobility and Safety Enhancements Planning Project; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute grant agreements; the Finance Director or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims and approve budget appropriations for the use of grant funds; and the Director of Public Works or designee to submit non-financial reports.
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(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Police Department
SUBJECT: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Local Enforcement Grant.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. The City Manager to apply for $35,000 in grant funds from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to be used for overtime to conduct four (4) Minor Decoy Operations, four (4) Shoulder Tap Operations, and six (6) Holiday Enforcement operations.
2. The City Manager or designee to execute grant agreements and appropriate funds upon confirmation of grant award.
3. The Chief Financial Officer or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims and approve budget appropriations for the use of ABC Grant funds.
4. The Chief of Police or designee to submit all program-related progress or status reports.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
5. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Ratification of the Fourth Amendment to the Mercy House Shelter Agreement and Approval for Carryover of Measure O Funds for the Mercy House Shelter Operations.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Ratify the Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. A-8194 with Mercy House, an immediate need amendment, for the provision of shelter and navigation center operations in Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve a carryover of Measure O funds in the amount of $641,202.23 (Project M1908 - Homeless Program) from fiscal year 2021-2022 to the 2022-2023 fiscal year for the Homeless Shelter operations.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
6. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Exempt Surplus Land Declaration - Successor Agency Meta Street Parcels.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency:
1. Adopt a Resolution titled, “A Resolution Of The Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency Declaring Successor Agency Owned Property, As Described Herein, To Be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant To Government Code Section 54221(F)(1)(D) and Authorizing The Staff To Take Related Actions”; and
2. Enter into two separate Grant Deeds with the City for the transfer of two parcels from the
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Successor Agency, located at 6th Street and Meta Street in Downtown Oxnard (APNs 201- 0-272-170 and 201-0-272-200), to the City for governmental use for one dollar ($1) each.
That the City Council:
1. Enter into two separate Grant Deeds with the Successor Agency for the transfer of two parcels from the Successor Agency, located at 6th Street and Meta Street in Downtown Oxnard (APNs 201-0-272-170 and 201-0-272-200), to the City for governmental use for one dollar ($1) each.
(Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0.) Legislative Body: City Council, Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency Contact: Ashley Golden, (805) 385-7478
7. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement A-8501 for Whistleblower Hotline Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the execution of Agreement No. A-8501 with Syntrio, Inc. in the amount of $30,500.00 for a duration of five years to provide whistleblower hotline services.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Shiri Klima, (805) 385-7487
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Ordinance Regarding Building Regulations. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve the first reading by title only and subsequent adoption of an ordinance repealing and reenacting Articles II through XII, XV, and XVI of Chapter 14 of the Oxnard City Code, pertaining to the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building Standards Code, International Property Maintenance Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, California Historical Building Code, California Electrical Code, California Existing Buildings Code, California Mechanical Code, California Referenced Standards Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, Fire Codes, and Fire Sprinklers.
(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/UTXsjAnHwVg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Ashley Golden, (805) 385-7478
L. REPORTS
1. City Treasurer
SUBJECT: City Treasurer’s Monthly Investment Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2022. (10 minutes)
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the report.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/57AChjDDsDw
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Phillip Molina, (805) 385-7808
2. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Purchase and Financing of Two Fire Engines. (20 Minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the execution of a Purchase Order with South Coast Emergency Fire Equipment for the purchase of two fire engines; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Equipment Schedule No. 26 to Agreement A-7667 Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp. in an amount not to exceed $2.1 million to reimburse the City for the purchase of two Fire Engines; authorizing the execution and delivery of other documents required in connection therewith; and authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this resolution.
(Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0.)
(Presentation will be live upon consultant's request.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Betsy George, Alexander Hamilton, (805) 200-5400, (805) 385-7700
3. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Urgency Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, Article VIII of the Oxnard City Code Regarding Water Waste. (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council introduce for first reading by title only and adopt an Urgency Ordinance pursuant to Government Code section 36937(b), amending certain sections of Article VIII of Chapter 22 of the Oxnard City Code and implementing water conservation measures that is entitled:
“AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE VIII OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE TO COMPLY
WITH AND ENFORCE EMERGENCY DROUGHT-RELATED WATER USE
RESTRICTIONS”.
(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/EN-9Ivc8OIs
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
4. City Attorney Department
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SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, Article VIII of the Oxnard City Code Regarding Water Waste (Non-Urgency). (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council introduce for first reading by title only an Ordinance amending certain sections of Article VIII of Chapter 22 of the Oxnard City Code and implementing water conservation measures that is entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE VIII OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE TO COMPLY WITH AND ENFORCE EMERGENCY DROUGHT-RELATED WATER USE RESTRICTIONS”.
(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/GeD2lAVRq1Y
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Recommended Speed Limits-2022 Engineering and Traffic Survey Results and Amending Section 8-2 of Article I of Chapter 8 of the Oxnard City Code. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and comment on the 2022 speed limit survey results on 49 streets (175 roadway segments) in the City of Oxnard; and
2. Approve introduction of the 2022 Speed Limit Ordinance for the first reading by title only waiving further reading of the ordinance amending Section 8-2 of Article I of Chapter 8 of the Oxnard City Code.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/70iF72z-JL8
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Amendment to Trade Services Agreement A-8171 with Garcia’s Landscaping Maintenance Inc. for Landscape and Ballfield Maintenance in Riverpark CFD 5. (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the execution of the First Amendment to Trade Services Agreement No. A-8171 with Garcia’s Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. to increase the not to exceed amount from $3,120,435 to $4,300,607 and to extend the term from November 5, 2022 to November 5, 2023 for the performance of Landscape and Ballfield Maintenance in Riverpark CFD 5.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/3MiamqeIdTw
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Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Update Report by Public Works Department Regarding Traffic Signal Improvement Projects. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file a verbal report from the Public Works Department regarding traffic signal improvement projects.
(This item did not originate in Committee as it was a request at the September 20, 2022 City Council meeting.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/YCkyLE7pFTU
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
8. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Grant Application for the 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application for an amount not to exceed $9,450,000 in 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program funds to be used for Education, Outreach, Direct Installation Programs, Rebate Programs, and Other Activities to Increase Water Conservations and Large-Scale Turf Replacement Projects (matching requirement of up to $2,400,000); and
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute grant agreements; the Finance Director or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims; and the Director of Public Works or designee to submit non-financial reports.
(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/N_oRNGVZvcs
Legislative Body: City Clerk
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. ADJOURNMENT