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AGENDA
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street November 7, 2023
Closed Session - 5:30 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.
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3. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT REMOTELY DURING THE MEETING
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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
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 (5:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 633 and 635 Meta Street, Oxnard, CA (APN 201-0-272-220) Agency Negotiator: Emilio Ramirez
Negotiating Party: Las Vegas Lights Exchange LP
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Legislative Body: City Council
D. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating November 11, 2023 as "Veterans Day."
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.
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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
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 October 3, 2023, regular meetings as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Dee Lai, (805) 385-8200
2. Police Department
SUBJECT: Police Department "Military Equipment" Purchase.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Police Department’s purchase and use of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Light Sound Diversionary Devices, which are defined by California Government Code sections 7070(c)(1) and 7070 (c)(12) as “military equipment."
(This item did not originate in Committee).
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
3. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Student Education Agreement (Field
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Internship) with Ventura County Community College District.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Paramedic/ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student education agreement (field internship) with the Ventura Community College District for a five-year term at no cost.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing and Economic Development Committee approved 3-0 on September 12, 2023).
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
4. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Authorize Blanket Purchase Orders for Allstar Fire Equipment Co. and L.N. Curtis & Sons for a Not to Exceed (NTE) Amount of $500,000 and $1,000,000 respectively through June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) with the following vendors:
1. Allstar Fire Equipment Co. (Allstar) for a total amount NTE $500,000 for the purchase of structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools.
2. L.N. Curtis & Sons (L.N Curtis) for a total amount NTE $1,000,000 for the purchase of firefighting tools and equipment for wildland and tools mounted on response vehicles.
(The Finance & Governance Committee approved 3-0 on September 26, 2023) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
5. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Deferred Development Impact Fee Agreement for Lockwood I and II Senior Apartment Projects.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement (A-8538) with Vintage at Lockwood, LP, a California limited partnership deferring development impact fees, until the time of final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever comes first, in the amount of $3,814,360.30 for the Lockwood I Senior Apartments Project PZ 21-535-05 (Density Bonus) & PZ 21-500-01 (Special Use Permit) located at 2001 Outlet Center Drive; and
2. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement (A-8539) with Vintage at Lockwood, LP, a California limited partnership deferring development impact fees, until the time of final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever comes first, in the amount of $3,701,298.87 for the Lockwood II Senior Apartments Project PZ 21-535-06 (Density Bonus) & PZ 21-500-10 (Special Use Permit) located at 2152 Lockwood Street.
(This item did not originate in Committee. Both the Lockwood I & Lockwood II Senior Apartment projects were approved by the Planning Commission. Also, pursuant to Government Code Section 66007, the City must allow for the deferral of these impact fees and charges upon request).
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
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6. Police Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement with Comsite Pacific, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to Agreement (contract number 9642-22-PO) for Comsite Pacific, Inc. dba Pegasus Telecommunications Consulting Group in the amount of $280,000 for a not to exceed contract amount of $445,000 and to extend the term 3 more years until December 31, 2026 for the Oxnard Police Department radio infrastructure consulting.
(This item did not originate in Committee).
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
7. Police Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Commending Officer David Landsverk for over Twenty-Six Years of Service to the City of Oxnard.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution commending David Landsverk for over twenty-six years of service to the City of Oxnard Police Department.
(This item did not originate in Committee).
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
8. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Encampment Resolution Grant.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the County of Ventura for partnership in delivery of encampment response outreach and case management services in an amount not to exceed $1,163,614.34; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute agreements with local hotel operators for the period between November 1, 2023 and August 30, 2024 to offer non-congregate shelter.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, the ability to appropriate the $1,015,638.88 in grant funds and the General Fund allocation of $200,000 for services in partnership with the Ventura County Health Care Agency.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Planning & Zoning Permit No. 23-580-03 (Zoning Text Amendment) Relating to Implementation of the City’s Adopted Amended 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element (45min)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Find the Project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);
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and
3. Introduce the following seven ordinances for first reading (by title only) (PZ 23-580-03):
a. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard amending Accessory Dwelling Unit parking and impact fee requirements in Oxnard City Code (OCC) Section 16-468 & 16-622; and
b. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard amending the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance in OCC Section 16-410; and
c. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard amending the Emergency Shelter Standards in OCC Section 16-504 and 16-622; and d. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard streamlining ordinance provisions, clarifying permitting requirements, simplifying code requirements, and amending requirements on Farmworker Housing, Supportive Housing, Low-Barrier Navigation Center, Single Room Occupancy and Residential Care facilities in OCC Section 16-10, 16-20 to 16-144, 16-148, 16-300, 16-303, 16-333, 16-441 & 16-622; and
e. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard amending Reasonable Accommodation requirements in OCC Section 16-501.5; and f. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard streamlining, clarifying, and simplifying permit procedures for Development Design Review, Special Use Permit Expiration and Major and Minor Modification to Special Use Permit in OCC Sections 16-525, 16-553 and 16-560; and
g. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard amending the Attached Dwelling Unit standards in OCC Section 16-360.
(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/FMGfFbTJyeg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
M. REPORTS
1. City Treasurer
SUBJECT: City Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2023. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the report.
(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/wI9JAMEyNqU
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Phillip Molina, (805) 385-7808
2. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Ordinance of the City Council Prohibiting Single-Use Plastic Foodware (15 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the introduction and first reading by title
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only and waive any further reading of the ordinance entitled: "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard, California Amending Article XXIV of Chapter 7 of the Oxnard City Code Prohibiting the Use and Distribution of Single-Use Plastic Foodware."
(This item is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Title 14 of the California Rules of Regulation section 15061(b)(3))
(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/DwpobpYAURo
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michelle McCarron, 805-385-3937
3. Police Department
SUBJECT: Fifth Amendment to Agreement A-7858 with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Body Worn Camera and Other Services Utilized by the Police Department (10 minutes).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Fifth Amendment to contract A-7858 with Axon International, Inc., increasing the contract's total agreement amount to $4,102,311.26.
(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/OG-QDTqUPUc
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32400108 with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC dba Velocity Truck Centers for Repair and Maintenance of Autocar Refuse Trucks, Allison Transmissions, Freightliner Trucks and Detroit and Cummins Engines (10 minutes).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize an Agreement with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC dba Velocity Truck Centers for a one-year term with the option to extend for four consecutive one-year periods for a maximum contract term of five years, and a total contract not-to-exceed amount over the entire possible contract term of $1,250,000 for the repair and maintenance of Autocar refuse trucks, Allison transmissions, Freightliner trucks and Detroit and Cummins engines as part of the City’s equipment fleet on an on-call/as needed basis.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on October 10, 2023)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/BLnzZ-neWUY
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32400232 with Garcia’s Landscaping Maintenance Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services for the Riverpark Ballfields within Community Facilities District No. 5. (15
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minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Garcia’s Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. for landscape maintenance services for the Riverpark Ballfields within Community Facilities District No. 5 in the amount not to exceed $1,725,000, for the entire five-year and two months term of the Agreement ending December 31, 2028.
(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/5VQhKueoFew
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32400239 with SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping for Landscape Maintenance Services within Community Facilities District No. 5. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement with SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping for landscape maintenance services within Community Facilities District No. 5 in the amount not to exceed $6,545,000.00 for the maximum five year and two month term of the Agreement, with the initial agreement term of fourteen months, ending December 31, 2024, after which the Agreement may be extended for four additional one-year terms with a fully extended final term ending on December 31, 2028.
(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/d36RaaYOZis
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32400240 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services for 37 Landscape Maintenance Districts and 1 Maintenance Assessment District within the City of Oxnard. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement for up to five years with Mariposa Landscapes Inc for landscape maintenance services within the City’s 37 Landscape Maintenance Districts and 1 Maintenance Assessment District in the amount not to exceed $9,000,000 that includes all possible extensions for the maximum 5 year term ending December 31, 2028.
(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/BfCKCgdP6TQ
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
8. Public Works Department
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SUBJECT: Agreement 32400238 with Mariposa Landscapes Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services within Community Facilities District No. 2. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes Inc. for landscape maintenance services within Community Facilities District No. 2 in the amount not to exceed $1,564,500.00 for the maximum five-year term of the Agreement, with an initial term of twelve months, ending December 31, 2024, after which the Agreement may be extended for four additional one-year terms with a fully extended final term ending on December 31, 2028.
(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/GBxyRmC8le8
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
N. ADJOURNMENT