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.
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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 September 5, 2023
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Appointment Items - 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
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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 2449, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY MAY MEET IN- PERSON OR 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/.
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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 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.
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c. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 385-7803 to submit your request.
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 and Oxnard Housing Authority
CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449
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 (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1))
Jason Gonzalez v. City of Oxnard, Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2019-00523147-
CU-PA-VTA
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 209 East Sixth Street, Oxnard, CA (APN 201-0-213-120) Agency Negotiator: Emilio Ramirez
Negotiating Party: Fausto Solis
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Legislative Body: City Council
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: (Street Address Not Assigned) (APN 201-0-213-150) Agency Negotiator: Emilio Ramirez
Negotiating Party: Alice Flores
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Legislative Body: City Council
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
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1. Police Department
SUBJECT: Police Department Update. (50 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive a report from the Police Chief on a variety of current public safety-related topics.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/j_-21tQ787U
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Commendation to Chuck Carter for his outstanding contribution to the ongoing water quality issues in the Channel Islands Harbor.
G. 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.
H. 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 utilities rates as compared with other cities in the region.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
I. 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.
J. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
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The members of the legislative body will consider whether to remove Information/Consent Agenda items for discussion later during the meeting.
K. 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.
L. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes of July 5, 18, and 27, 2023, regular meetings as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Dee Lai, (805) 385-8200
2. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Commending Eleanor Ebdon for over Twenty-Two Years of Service to the City of Oxnard.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution commending Eleanor Ebdon for over twenty-two years of service to the City of Oxnard.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
3. Police Department
SUBJECT: Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Accepting a grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) California in the amount of $152,351.94 for officer wellness and mental health, with no matching funds requirement; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the grant agreement and appropriate funds for the grant award; and
3. Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims for the use of officer wellness and mental health funds award; and
4. Authorizing 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
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Trade Services Agreement 32400020 with Blackpointe Group Construction & Management Inc., for On-Call Storm Channel Cleaning Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the execution of an Agreement with Blackpointe Group Construction & Management Inc. (Blackpointe), for an amount not to exceed $900,000 for a three-year term ending September 19, 2026, for On-Call Storm
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Channel Cleaning Services for the Public Works Department.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Trade Services Agreement 32400014 with SNF Polydyne Inc. dba Polydyne Inc. for the Supply and Delivery of Cationic Polymer to the Wastewater Division.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with SNF Polydyne Inc. dba Polydyne Inc. (Polydyne) for an initial one-year term through September 6, 2024, with the option to extend through September 6, 2026, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $900,000, if extended, for the supply and delivery of cationic polymer to the Wastewater Division.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
6. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: 2024 Meeting Schedule for Legislative Bodies.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council, Community Development Commission Successor Agency, Financing Authority, and Housing Authority adopt the proposed meeting dates for the calendar year 2024.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council, Community Development Commission Successor Agency, Financing Authority, and Housing Authority Board
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
7. Police Department
SUBJECT: Audit Services with Eadie & Payne, LLP for the 2020-2023 California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve an agreement in the amount not to exceed $25,000 with Eadie and Payne, LLP to perform an audit of the 2020-2023 California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) grant.
(This item did not originate in Committee)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
8. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Response to Grand Jury Finding and Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council comment to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the Council's control related to the Ventura County Grand Jury Report "Water Availability for Wildfires in Ventura County" dated June 12, 2023, and the Mayor also comment on the findings and recommendations and submit such comments through the form titled "Response to 2022-2023 Ventura County Grand Jury Report Form."
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(This item did not originate in Committee)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
9. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement A-8491 with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Kamala and Hobson Cast Iron Pipe Replacement Project PW 22-83.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the execution of a First Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. (Tetra Tech) to increase the not to exceed amount from $850,000 to $947,000 for additional design work required for the Kamala and Hobson Cast Iron Pipe Replacement 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
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings, adoption of Resolution and Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinance to Renew the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Hold a final public hearing, declare results of the majority protest proceeding, and adopt a resolution renewing the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District; and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 3030 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.
(This item did not originate in Committee. Related items were heard at the June 29, 2023 and July 18, 2023 Council meetings.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/cWPvn-Em9Qg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Ashley Golden, (805) 385-7478
N. REPORTS
1. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Omnibus City Code Update. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the introduction and first reading by title only and waive further reading of an ordinance titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING
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VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE TO ADDRESS CHANGES IN STATE LAW, CORRECT ERRORS, AND UPDATE GENDER-NEUTRAL REFERENCES."
(The Finance & Governance Committee approved 3-0 on July 25, 2023) Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/U-2QlNGaOLQ
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Draft Ventura County Stormwater Permit Implementation and Cost-Sharing Agreement A-8537. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign, once finalized, the Ventura County Stormwater Permit Implementation and Cost-Sharing Agreement (Agreement) with the County of Ventura, the Ventura County Watershed Protection District, and the Cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks.
(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/hsCCDxXgrNQ
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32400076 with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Kamala Park And Bartolo Square South Project, Specification No. PW 23-104. (10 mins)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $4,170,133.72 in Project funds for the Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Kamala Park And Bartolo Square South Project, Specification No. PW 23-104 (Project No. C2209);
2. The Mayor to execute an Agreement with Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $3,475,111.72 for the Project;
3. Authorize a Project contingency amount of $347,511 (10%) with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for a total not to exceed value of $3,822,622.72 for the Project; and
4. A Project allocation amount of $347,511 (10%) 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.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/5M7mFzhwBsg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
O. ADJOURNMENT
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