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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 19, 2023
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Appointment Items - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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AMENDED AGENDA
Item L.4 Info/Consent - added
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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))
Name of case: Roberto Gonzalez v. City of Oxnard
Workers' Compensation Case Nos. ADJ8859935
Legislative Body: Oxnard Housing Authority
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
1. Cultural & Community Services Department
SUBJECT: Reinventing the Library
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive a report on Reinventing the Oxnard Library System
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Terrel Harrison, (805) 385-7994
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Week of September 17 - 23, 2023 as "Constitution Week."
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2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Commendation to El Rio 12U All Stars for winning the 2023 12U Western B National Championship.
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 statistics 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
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. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Accessibility Remodel Project at Fashion Park and Concord Sites.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard approve and authorize execution of the following firm-fixed price contracts:
1. Agreement number A-8532 in the amount of $1,832,249.88 with MDJ Management using funds
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previously appropriated from the 2023 Capital Fund grant for Section 504 compliance with the American Disabilities Act for properties located at 234 Fashion Park Place, 251 Fashion Park Place, and 257 Fashion Park Place.
2. Agreement number A- 8533 in the amount of $1,221,499.92 with MDJ Management using funds previously appropriated from the 2022 Capital Fund grant for Section 504 compliance with the American Disabilities Act for properties located at 2950 Concord Drive and 2956 Concord Drive.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 2-0 on July 25, 2023 to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.) Legislative Body: Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
2. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement 9292-21-HO for Security Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard approve and authorize the execution of a Second Amendment to Agreement 9292-21-HO with Alltech Industries, Inc. in the amount of $99,250.80 for a total agreement value of $302,649.12 using funds from the Low Rent Public Housing Operating Funds budget and Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Fees budget.
(This item did not originate in Committee. The terms of the original agreement were considered by Board of Commissioners on September 7, 2021.)
Legislative Body: Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
3. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Omnibus City Code Update
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt an ordinance titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING
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) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
4. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Encampment Resolution Grant. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Find that there is a need to take immediate action on the following item and that the need for action came to the attention of City staff subsequent to this agenda being posted (2/3 vote required); and
If the City Council makes this finding, that the City Council:
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2. Approve receipt of an Encampment Resolution Fund grant from the State of California in the amount of $4,015,638.88 to respond to the continuing need at the homeless encampments located on McWane Boulevard and at Fifth Street east of Harbor Boulevard;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Standard Agreement and corresponding documents with the State of California for the receipt and use of the Encampment Resolution Fund grant;
4. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with the County of Ventura and the Ventura County Continuum of Care for partnership with delivery of encampment response in an amount not to exceed $663,448.26;
5. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Consultant Professional Services agreement with LeSar Support Services for grant administration in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for one year, with the option to extend the agreement for up to four additional one-year terms; and
6. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve budget appropriations for the use of grant funds.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Continuance of Noticed Public Hearing to Date Certain.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council continue the noticed public hearing on Planning & Zoning (PZ) Permit No. 23-580-02 (Zoning Text Amendments (ZTA) to the existing regulation of commercial cannabis manufacturing, distribution, testing, and retail dispensaries and creation of indoor commercial cannabis cultivation regulations) to the October 3, 2023 Council Meeting.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Maureen Tamuri, (805) 385-7882
N. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: County of Ventura Funding Agreement A-8534 for Channel Islands Harbor Water Quality Remediation. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a funding Agreement with the County of Ventura, wherein the County shall pay an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 to the City for portions of water quality expenses in Channel Islands Harbor; and
2. Recognize the $1,300,000 funding as a contribution from the County to the General Fund (101), and therefrom appropriate $300,000 to ARPA Harbor Quality Feasibility Project (G2232) and $1,000,000 to the ARPA Harbor Water Quality Mitigation Project (M2211).
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This item did not originate in Committee as it is a project previously approved by the City Council through the ARPA project selection process.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/9tjkr7I8aU8
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Trade Services Agreement A-8230 with Sweeping Corporation of America of California for Citywide Street Sweeping Services. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. The Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to an Agreement with Sweeping Corporation of America of California (SCA) for citywide street sweeping services, alleyways, parking lots, parking structures and city facilities; extending the term for nine (9) months from October 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and increasing the contract total by $2,050,000 for a new contract total not to exceed: $3,850,000 to comply with new State of California mandate for prevailing wage; and
2. A budget appropriation request in the amount of $1,292,312 from the General Fund (101) available fund balance for the Public Works Department for this Amendment in FY 2023-24.
(This is a continuation of an agreement that originated in Committee on September 8, 2020, and was approved by Council on October 6, 2020)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/hV5bfQMQj4o
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
3. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Approval of a Funding Agreement between the City and the County of Ventura for the New Family Justice Center in Oxnard. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with the County of Ventura for $2,000,000 for the purchase of the building located at 554-555 South A Street for the Oxnard Family Justice Center; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary actions to effectuate the transfer of funds.
This item did not originate in Committee as it is a project previously approved by the City Council through the ARPA project selection process.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/lV6NotCHTRg
Legislative Body: City Council
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Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
O. ADJOURNMENT