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 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 February 7, 2023
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: 821 5785 9176
3. Passcode: 472210
If you wish to speak during public comments or a particular item on the agenda, please sign-on by following the zoom call-in steps listed above. Once the presiding officer 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. Press *6 when asked to unmute. Listen to the instructions provided virtually on the phone while on hold in the zoom waiting room. Please note that there is a slight time delay when viewing the meeting via television.
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.
To find out how you may provide public comment, please refer to the instructions below or at www.https://www.oxnard.org/city-meetings/.
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 remotely by no later than 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting by using the form available at www.oxnard.org/citymeetings.
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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 legislative body 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 presiding officer 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 may register or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment.
Please review the Zoom instructions on the registration page to help ensure there are no technical difficulties during your comments and help you understand public comment procedures using Zoom. Detailed participation instructions can be found at www.oxnard.org/city-meetings.
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 Housing Authority.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
C. CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: City of Oxnard v. Starr
Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six Case No. B314601 (Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2020-00539039-CU-MC-VTA)
Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4))
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the City Council shall decide whether to initiate litigation in one potential case.
Legislative Body: City Council
D. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
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1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of February, 2023 as "Black History Month."
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. 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.
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
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1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes of the January 3, 2023 regular meeting as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
2. Police Department
SUBJECT: Police Department Mobile Command Vehicle Purchase.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Emergency Vehicles Incorporated (EVI) in the amount of $700,094.75
2. Approve the purchase and use of the mobile command vehicle as military equipment as defined by Government Code 7070(c)5
(Community Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development Committee approved 2-0.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
3. Housing Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement A-8434 for Housing Professional Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Approve and authorize the execution of the First Amendment to Agreement A-8434 with Nan McKay & Associates, Inc. for Housing Choice Voucher case management services, increasing the amount from $200,000 to $400,000 and extending the term by one year
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 2-0 on January 10, 2023)
Legislative Body: Housing Authority
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
4. Housing Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement 9660-22-HO for Housing Contracts Administration Services.
RECOMMENDATION: 1. That the City Council approve and authorize the execution of a First Amendment to Agreement 9660-22-HO with Michael Baker International to increase the not to exceed amount on their contract from $120,000 to $481,000; and
2. That the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairperson to use up to $164,000 in Housing Authority Funds to pay for Housing Contracts Administration Services under Agreement 9660-22-HO.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 2-0 on January 10, 2023.)
Legislative Body: City Council and Housing Authority
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
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5. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization System Annual Activity Report for 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the 2022 Annual Activity Report for the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization System, as adopted by the Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
L. REPORTS
1. City Treasurer
SUBJECT: City Treasurer’s Monthly Investment Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2022. (10 minutes)
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/v3s283aIki0
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Phillip Molina, (805) 385-7808
2. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Conduct an Oral Discussion Regarding Shifting Gears; Making Adjustments to Align with Economic and Social Circumstances, and Make Decisions to Modify American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects, Council Priorities, and the Outlook on the City’s Restoration Budgets. (120 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conducts a robust oral discussion and deliberation regarding the following:
1. The need for the City to shift gears and make adjustments to align with economic and social circumstances;
2. Modify ARPA projects;
3. Modify the timelines of Council priorities from five to seven years; and
4. Extend the Restoration Budgets from three to five years.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/qaD0euj5YbE
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
3. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Water Policy and Related Litigation Update. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Water Policy Report and Update on related Litigation.
This item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080(b)(4).
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(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/BG_aVXoKNvA
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Shiri Klima, (805) 385-7487
M. ADJOURNMENT