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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 January 3, 2023
Closed Session - 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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IN ACCORDAN CE 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
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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 preven ts 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 opt ion 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 meet ing 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
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 (5:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 2900 Saviers Road (APN 219-0-018-035)
Agency Negotiator: Emilio Ramirez, Housing Director; Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager; Alex Nguyen, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Cadence Capital Investments
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Legislative Body: City Council
D. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating January 16, 2023 as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day."
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F. 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.
G. 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: Reconsideration of Local Emergency Due to Ongoing Drought Conditions.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution confirming the need to continue the local emergency declared on May 17, 2022, due to drought conditions and lack of adequate water supply.
(This item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(4))
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-8055, (805) 385-7483
2. 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.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
H. 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.
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1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Members to Serve on the City's CAGs and Boards. (5 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, make the following appointments:
1. To Senior Services Commission: Jeffrey Nevitt (at large) and LaRita Montgomery (D5);
2. To Community Relations Commission: Khalilah Durias (D5);
3. To Planning Commission: Daniel Chavez, Jr. (D5); and
4. To Mobilehome Park Rent Review Board: Efrain Jimenez II (at large).
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/-8ix9rBQQnU
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Shiri Klima, (805) 385-7487
2. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution declaring the City of Oxnard's solidarity and support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community and opposing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
I. 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.
J. 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.
K. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes of the December 6, 2022 regular meeting and December 7, 2022 special meeting as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
2. Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: City of Oxnard Website and Email Update (change from .org to .gov).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the required federal government authorization letter(s) requesting and maintaining the City of Oxnard's registration of the City's chosen .gov domain name(s) used for City website and online services, including City email.
(Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0)
Legislative Body: City Council
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Contact: Helen Miller, (805)385-7446
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Easement Located at 2382 Etting Road, Oxnard, California, Ocean View School District.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the:
1. Execution of a Right of Way Agreement with Ocean View School District (A-8502) to purchase a Permanent Roadway Easement and Temporary Construction Easement located at 2382 Etting Road, Oxnard, (the “Property”);
2. Execution of an Easement Deed for APN 232-0-010, -100;
3. Public Works Director or City Engineer to take any additional necessary actions to facilitate any necessary extension of the temporary construction easement, including authorizing additional payment not to exceed $10,000; and
4. City Manager to take any additional necessary actions to facilitate the acquisition of the property consistent with the terms of the transaction approved by the City Council.
(This item is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to title 14 of the California Code of Regulations section 15061(b)(3).)
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Appropriation of Bond Proceeds.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed list of redevelopment bond proceeds projects;
2. Authorize the re-allocation of all remaining 2006 Ormond Beach Tax Allocation Bond (TAB) Proceeds for the purpose of completing the Hueneme Road work related to the Ormond Beach Neighborhood Street Resurfacing project;
3. Authorize a budget appropriation of $30,655 from the General Fund (101) and corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (301) for the Roof Replacement: South Oxnard Center project (# C2010);
4. Authorize the re-allocation of all remaining 2006 HERO TAB Proceeds for the purpose of completing the Roof Replacement: South Oxnard Center project and for paving more alleyways; and
5. Authorize the re-allocation of all remaining 2006 Southwinds TAB Proceeds for the purpose of adding park benches and trash enclosures at Southwinds Park. (Pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this item is not a “project” subject to CEQA.)
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(Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Shiri Klima, (805) 385-7487
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32300058 with Taft Electric Company for On-Call Traffic Signals Repairs and Maintenance Services, Specification No. PW 23-40.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the City to execute an Agreement with Taft Electric Company in the amount not to exceed $300,000 for a three-year term for On-Call Traffic Signals Repairs and Maintenance Services.
(This item is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to title 14 of the California Code of Regulations section 15301(c))
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
6. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Update on the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for Closing Past Audit Findings.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive an update on the City's Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for closing past audit findings.
(Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Betsy George, (805) 200-5400
7. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Report on Development Impact Fees (AB1600).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the annual development impact fee report (AB1600) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
The report can be accessed on the City's website at https://www.oxnard.org/city- department/finance/annual-reports-on-development-impact-fees/
(Finance and Governance Committee recommend 3-0.)
Contact: Betsy George, (805) 200-5400
L. REPORTS
1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Ordinance to Regulate Expanded Polystyrene. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council introduce the first reading by title only and waive further reading of an ordinance adding Article XXV to Chapter 7 of the Oxnard City Code prohibiting the use, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of designated polystyrene products, and find that the ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
(Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0.)
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Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/ATmF5_g8cc0
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Ashley Golden, (805) 385-7478
2. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: On-Call Consulting Services for Community Development. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for on-call contract planning services, increasing the agreement amount by $500,000 for a total agreement amount of $1,250,000;
2. Award agreement to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for on-call planning as well as on-call development plan check services in the amount of $1,100,000; and
3. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $350,000 for development plan check services.
(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/O1ZiduE0J68
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Ashley Golden, (805) 385-7478
3. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Approval of the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association Annual Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association annual work plan and budget for fiscal year 2022-23.
(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/SJJEM6qSeYQ
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
M. ADJOURNMENT