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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 July 18, 2023
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2449, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY MAY MEET IN- PERSON OR 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.
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 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] by 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.
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3. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT REMOTELY DURING THE MEETING
a. Follow Zoom details listed above.
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.
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council
CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449:
During this meeting, Councilmember Teran will be participating remotely from the following location:
Comfort Suites (Business Center), 210 E. Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291.
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
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2))
Based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure to litigation against the City in one potential case regarding the claim filed by Blois Construction Corporation regarding a contract dispute for the Hueneme Road Recycled Water Pipeline Project.
Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: Southwest corner of Pleasant Valley Road and Saviers Road (APN 222-0-102-010) Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Wolfe, Public Works Director and Hamner, Jewel & Associates Negotiating Party: Jose Garay
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Legislative Body: City Council
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: Northeast corner of Thomas Avenue and Saviers Road (APN 219-0-031-065) Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Wolfe, Public Works Director and Hamner, Jewel & Associates Negotiating Party: Yong Duk Lee & Soo Jung Lee
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Legislative Body: City Council
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D. OPENING CEREMONIES
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of Commendations to Ella Ochoa for Winning the 2023 National High School Mock Trial Championship as the best courtoom artist and to Monica Adrian for her years of dedication to the Mock Trials Program.
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Resolution Commending Maria Herrera for Thirty-Eight Years of Exemporary Service to the City of Oxnard.
3. SUBJECT: Update by Oxnard-Ocotlan Sister Cities Committee Visitation.
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: Local Government Fun Fact: Comparative Cities Demographics.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Public and City Council receive a City Manager discussion about Oxnard's statistics as compared with other cities in the region.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
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
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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 June 20, 2023 regular meeting as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Construction Agreement No. 32400023 with Pacific Builders & Roofing, Inc., dba WSP Roofing, for the Performing Arts Community Center Roof Replacement Project (REBID), Specification No. PW 23-34R.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. $975,377.63 in Project funds for the Performing Arts Community Center Roof Replacement Project (Project No. C2248);
2. The Mayor to execute an Agreement with Pacific Builders & Roofing, Inc., dba WSP Roofing in the amount of $750,290.48 for the Project;
3. A contingency amount of $150,058.10 with Pacific Builders & Roofing, Inc., dba WSP Roofing for a total not to exceed value of $900,348.58 for the Project; and
3. A Project allocation amount of $75,029.05 for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the Project.
(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
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32400022 with Blackpointe Group Construction and Management, Inc. for Community Center Park East Playground Improvement Project (Rebid #3), Specification No. PW 22-117R3.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $295,024.01 in Project funds for the Community Center Park East Playground Improvement Project (Rebid #3), Specification No. PW 22-117R3;
2. The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Blackpointe Group Construction and Management, Inc. in the amount of $245,854.01 for the Project;
2. A Project contingency amount of $24,585.00 (10%) with Blackpointe Group Construction and Management, Inc. for a total not to exceed value of $270,439.01 for the Project; and
3. A Project allocation amount of $24,585.00 for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the Project.
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed
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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. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Grant Application Resolution for FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act Community Project Funding Application.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant application to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency for $2,846,400 (no local match) in Community Project Funding for the City of Oxnard Water Pipeline Replacement Project;
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute grant agreements;
3. Authorizing the Finance Director or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims and approve budget appropriations for the use of the grant funds; and
4. Authorizing the Public Works Director or designee to submit non-financial reports. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Lease Agreement A-5300 with Cingular Wireless.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the "Roof Top" Revenue Lease Agreement A-5300, for a five year term with one option term, with Cingular Wireless, for a cell tower located at 300 W. 3rd Street in Oxnard.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
6. Police Department
SUBJECT: Agreement for School Resource Officer (SRO) Services to the Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a cost-sharing agreement between the City of Oxnard and the Oxnard Union High School District, for a three-year period, in the amount of $778,309 for Police School Resource Officer (SRO) Services.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
7. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement No. 9675-22-CM with Aten Design Group, Inc. for Website Redesign Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the execution of a Second Amendment to an Agreement with Aten Design Group, Inc. to increase Website Redesign Services for an additional $116,140, resulting in a not-to-exceed total cost of $316,140.
(Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on June 27, 2023.)
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Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
8. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Declaring the Intent of the City to be Reimbursed from Potential Bond Proceeds for Expenditures Made Towards Street and Alleyway Improvements.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize a resolution declaring the intent of the City to be reimbursed for certain capital expenditures from the proceeds of indebtedness.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, 805-385-5400
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Public Meeting and Introduction of an Ordinance to Renew the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct the first Public Meeting to allow members of the public to provide comments on the renewal of the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District (OTMD); and
2. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of an ordinance adding Sections 13-3 through 13-13 to Article 1.5 of Chapter 13 of the Oxnard City Code regarding the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/5Cm-NEzm_vc
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Ashley Golden, (805) 385-7478
M. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Grant Application Resolution for the Clean California Local Grant Program Cycle 2. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Ratifying the submittal of a grant application to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for $3,534,000 (12.5% local match of $442,000 from the Urban Greening Grant Fund) in Clean California Local Grant Program funds for the Campus Park Enhancement Project;
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute grant agreements;
3. Authorizing the Finance Director or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims and approve budget appropriations for the use of the grant funds; and
4. Authorizing the Public Works Director or designee to submit non-financial reports.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
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Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/TlEXFScqBzs
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Grant Applications Resolution for the Inflation Reduction Act – Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Ratifying the submittal of a grant application to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service for $333,502.50 (1:1 local match of $333,502.50) in Inflation Reduction Act – Urban and Community Forestry grant funds for the Oxnard Area ND Urban Forestry Project;
2. Ratifying the submittal of a grant application to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service for $651,423 in Inflation Reduction Act – Urban and Community Forestry grant funds for the Oxnard Area D Urban Forestry Project;
3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the grant agreements, if awarded
4. Authorizing the Finance Director or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims and approve budget appropriations for the use of the grant funds; and
5. Authorizing the Public Works Director 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/rGilAKP_OM0
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32400005 with Chrisp Company for On-Call Street Striping and Marking Services, Specification No. PW 23-91. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Chrisp Company in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for a five-year term for On-Call Street Striping and Marking Services.
(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/8YxxaTU5YDg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement 32400016 with MuniServices, LLC for Sales Tax and Transaction Tax Audit Services. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
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1. Award Agreement No. 32400016 to MuniServices, LLC for a five-year term in the amount not to exceed $600,000 for quarterly Sales Tax Audit Services and Measures O and E transaction tax audit services; and
2. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Examination of Sales, Transactions and Use Tax Records to MuniServices, LLC.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/6IncpNKW84s
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, 805-385-5400
5. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Agreement with ProcureAmerica to Provide Cost Reduction Services. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with ProcureAmerica, Inc. to provide cost-reduction consulting services expiring December 31, 2028.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/itXFJbk2Ufo
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, 805-385-5400
N. ADJOURNMENT