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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 April 18, 2023
Appointment Items - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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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
C.1 Closed Session – Removed
J.7 Consent Item – Added
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* 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 Consideration of Teleconference Participation pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449.
B. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
1. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Receive an Annual Report for Oxnard Fire Department for 2022 from the Fire Chief.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive an annual update for 2022 by the Fire Chief regarding the Oxnard Fire Department and his report of future challenges.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
C. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Commendation to LULAC's National Educational Service Centers, Inc. on the occasion of it's 50th Anniversary.
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating April 22, 2023 as "Earth Day."
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
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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.
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 Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Member to Serve on the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (CAGs).
(5 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoint Armando Casillas to the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission representing at large.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/TXytoYPzKto
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
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. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for Closing Past Audit Findings.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file an update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for closing past audit findings.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Denise Olson, (805) 200-5400
2. City Attorney Department
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SUBJECT: Easement Deed For Water Facilities from the Vacca Family Trust to the City of Oxnard (APN: 157-0-010-090).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Easement Deed for Water Facilities from the Vacca Family Trust and authorize the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance attached to the easement, identified at APN 157-0-010-090, located on the north side of the 101 freeway at Springville Road in the City of Camarillo.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
3. Fire Department
SUBJECT: A Resolution acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Oxnard Fire Department regarding the inspection of certain occupancies as required pursuant to Sections 13146.2 And 13146.3 of the California Health And Safety Code.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of a report regarding the inspection of certain occupancies as required pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32300334 with Oilfield Electric Company dba Oilfield Electric and Motor for Blending Station 1 Automatic Transfer Switch and Panel Replacement Project (REBID 2), Specification No. PW 22-46R2.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the following for a total of $481,200 in Project funds for the Blending Station 1 Automatic Transfer Switch and Panel Replacement Project (REBID 2) [Project C2229/(226504)]:
1. Execution of an Agreement with Oilfield Electric Company dba Oilfield Electric and Motor in the amount of $401,000 for the Project;
2. A Project contingency amount of $40,100 with Oilfield Electric Company dba Oilfield Electric and Motor for a total not to exceed $441,100 for the Project;
3. A Project allocation amount of $40,100 for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the Project; and
4. Authorize a budget appropriation transfer in the amount of $166,200 from the Water Capital Fund (602) (and the corresponding transfer in from the Water Operating Fund 601) in the Fremont North Resurfacing Project (C1501) to this Project (C2229).
(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
5. Cultural & Community Services Department
SUBJECT: Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Senior Nutrition Program.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council adopt a resolution authorizing:
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1. The Cultural and Community Services Director or designee to submit an application for the next Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Older Senior Nutrition Program grant cycle (July 2023 to June 2024); and
2. If funding is received, 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 or amend budget appropriations for the use of the grant funds; and the City Manager or designee to submit non-financial reports.
Contact: Terrel Harrison, (805) 385-7994
6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement A-8396 with LSY Enterprise Inc. for On-Call Professional Engineering Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the execution of an Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with LSY Enterprise Inc. in the amount of $500,000 for a new not to exceed contract amount of $1,500,000 for On-Call Professional Engineering Services.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
7. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Authorize the Submission of an Application to the Homekey Program in Partnership with Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager or Designee to submit an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the Homekey Program and authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant funds upon award and approval of the HCD Agreement.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Project Name: Street Vacation; Planning and Zoning (PZ) Permit No. 21-660-03 (Street Vacation)- A Resolution to vacate an approximately 1,000-square foot undeveloped right-of-way located on the north side of the U.S. 101 and immediately west of Ventura Road in the northern portion of the City of Oxnard. APN: N/A and along the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) in The RiverPark Specific Plan area. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Find the Project to be consistent with Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 22-03 prepared for the Ventura Road Electronic Billboard Project and therefore exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Sections 15162 through 15164 and 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
3. Adopt a Resolution to vacate its right, title and interest in an approximately 1,000-square foot undeveloped right-of-way located on the north side of the U.S. 101 and immediately
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west of Ventura Road in the northern portion of the City of Oxnard. APN: N/A and along the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101); and
4. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Quitclaim Deed vacating the right-of-way easement to the City of Oxnard, as the underlying property owner.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/juFnLDqpFs8
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Maureen Tamuri, (805) 385-7882
L. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Termination of Local Emergency Due to Water Shortage Emergency Conditions. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution proclaiming the termination of a local emergency due to water shortage emergency conditions.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/HjP9ZDiEmo4
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Declaration of a Stage 1 Water Shortage Condition with New Mandatory Water Conservation Measures. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution declaring a stage one water shortage implementing water conservation measures pursuant to the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and rescinding Resolution No. 15,569.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/Z2IDtrXWqQk
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Amended Budget Appropriations for Public Works for Fiscal Year 2022-23. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve:
1. A project budget appropriation from insurance proceeds in the amount of $272,636 within the General Fund (101) for the Durley Park Concessions Building Repairs Project (TBD);
2. Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget appropriations from the available fund balance in the amount of $75,000 from the General Fund (101) to the Stormwater Fund (114) for stormwater related expenses; and
3. Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget appropriations from the available fund balance for an amount not to
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exceed $500,000 from the Fleet Maintenance Fund (741) for any unanticipated fuel increases through June 30, 2023.
(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/uDEP_HO3meY
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32300365 with Dial Security for Security Guard Services at Various City Locations. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. The use of the City of Ventura’s City Wide Security Guard Services Agreement, which includes a piggyback provision, to establish a security guard service agreement for the City of Oxnard;
2. The Mayor to execute an Agreement with Dial Security, for an initial term starting May 1, 2023, ending June 30, 2023, with the option to extend through December 31, 2023, and for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $850,000 for security guard services at various City locations; and
3. The Purchasing Agent to execute an amendment to Agreement 32300365 to exercise the option to extend, through December 31, 2023, if needed.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/tQAtV4HNgMo
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to the Off-Site Improvement Agreement associated with Del Sol High School located near the northeast corner of Rose Avenue and Camino Del Sol (APN: 214-0- 020-635) (25 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Finds that the Project is not subject to additional environmental review pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA-Public Resources Code, Section 21083 et. seq.) Guidelines Section 15168(c)(4)-(5) and (e); and
2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Off-Site Improvement Agreement between the City of Oxnard and the Oxnard Union High School District for Public Improvements required for the Construction of the Del Sol High School.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/-ujAnhITIVw
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Maureen Tamuri, (805) 385-7882
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6. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Resolution opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a Resolution opposing Initiative No. 21- 0042A1, known as the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, which will appear on the November 5, 2024, ballot.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/hWiM8oPIwbw
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
7. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Consequence of Latest Aaron Starr Lawsuit Blocking the City's Bond Financing Mechanism (30 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file an update on the budgetary impacts of the litigation filed by Aaron Starr challenging the 2022 Lease Revenue Bonds, which blocks financing of many necessary capital projects/needs to move Oxnard forward.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/lP2CrGiopyA
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
M. ADJOURNMENT