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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 December 5, 2023
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Appointment Items - 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.
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c. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 385-7803 to submit your request.
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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 (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: F.G., an individual, et al. v. City of Oxnard, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 56-2022-00562807-CU-OE-VTA Legislative Body: City Council
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:30 PM)
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Update on Current Pests and Diseases that are Impacting Agriculture in Ventura County.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council received an update by the Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner Korinne Bell on the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Huanglongbing, the Queensland Fruit Fly and potential impacts to farms/orchards.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Special Guest from the North Pole.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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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: Southern California's Illegal Food Vendor Problem.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Public and City Council receive a City Manager discussion about Southern California's illegal food vendor problem.
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. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes of November 7, 2023, regular meetings as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Dee Lai, (805) 385-8200
2. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) For Closing Past Audit Findings.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive an update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) for closing past audit findings.
(The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on November 14, 2023 to approve the staff recommendation to forward the item for Council approval.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 385-5400
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Grant Application Resolution for CalRecycle Grant Programs. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant application resolution to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) (no local match) in SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program funds
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 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
4. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Authorize Blanket Purchase Order for Stryker Sales, LLC in a Not to Exceed (NTE) Amount of $400,000 through June 30, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO) with Stryker Sales, LLC for a total amount NTE $400,000 for the purchase of grant- funded automatic chest compression systems and other routine operational expenses.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 2-0 on November 14, 2023 to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.)
Legislative Body: The City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
5. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Oxnard (Fire Department) and Oxnard Union High School District
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Oxnard (Fire Department) and Oxnard Union High School District for an after-school program to introduce high school students to fire service.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 2-0 on November 14, 2023 to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.)
Legislative Body: The City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
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6. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 3034, 3035, 3036, 3037, 3038, 3039, and 3040 - Planning & Zoning (PZ) Permit No. 23-580-03 (Zoning Text Amendments) - Implementation of the City’s Adopted Amended 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the following Ordinances amending Chapter 16 of the Oxnard City Code (OCC) to implement the Adopted Amended 6th Cycle of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and find that the adoption of the Ordinances are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and (3) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines:
1. Ordinance No. 3034 - 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
2. Ordinance No. 3035 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard amending the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance in OCC Section 16-410; and
3. Ordinance No. 3036 - 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
4. Ordinance No. 3037 - 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
5. Ordinance No. 3038 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard amending Reasonable Accommodation requirements in OCC Section 16-501.5; and
6. Ordinance No. 3039 - 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 amendments; and
7. Ordinance No. 3040 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard amending the Attached Dwelling Unit standards in OCC Section 16-360. (This item originated from a Public Hearing at the November 7, 2023 City Council meeting and was previously heard by the Planning Commission, therefore this item did not originate in Committee.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32400255 with J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc for Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement at the Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant (OWTP), Specification No. PW 23-112.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $948,477 in project funds for Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement at the OWTP, Specification No. PW 23-112;
2. The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc (Filanc) in the amount of $790,397 for the Project;
3. A Project contingency amount of $79,040 (10%) with Filanc for a total not to exceed value of $869,437 for the Project;
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4. A Project allocation amount of $79,040 (10%) for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the Project; and
5. Budget appropriations of $948,477 from the available fund balance in the Wastewater Operating Fund (611) and the corresponding appropriation and revenue transfer in the Wastewater Capital Fund (612) for use of this 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
8. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Councilwoman Gabriela Basua to Regional Defense Partnership for the 21st Century (RDP-21).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoint Councilwoman Gabriela Basua to the Regional Defense Partnership for the 21st Century (RDP-21).
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
M. REPORTS
1. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Real Property located at 131 East Seventh Street and Disposition of Real Property located at 418 West Fourth Street in Downtown Oxnard. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Find that the recommended actions do not constitute a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15004(b)(4) and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
2. Approved the disposition of improved real property located at 418 West Fourth Street in the amount of $400,000 for a future private use;
3. Approve the acquisition of unimproved real property located at 131 East Seventh Street in the amount of $430,000 for the future development of affordable housing;
4. Approve and authorize a budget appropriation of $30,000 from the Housing In Lieu Fees Fund (Fund 360-Subfund 7050) available fund balance and authorize an exchange of value for completion of the two transactions;
5. Approve and authorize a budget appropriation of $75,000 from the Housing In Lieu Fees Fund ( Fund 360-Subfund 7050) available fund balance for necessary transaction and future maintenance costs; and
6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any and all documents necessary to facilitate these transactions.
(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/EmzgpuhC2hA
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Solid Waste (Refuse) Rates Discussion. (50 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Provide comments and feedback on the goals, variable input, preliminary scenarios, and the process and timeline for solid waste rates; and
2. Direct staff to move forward to the next steps in the rate setting process on the basis of Scenario 4.
(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/-SNEvyuWTKM
Live presentation to be provided by a consultant.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32400156 with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, Inc. for Architecture and Engineering Services for the Wastewater Division New Maintenance Building Project. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, Inc. in the amount of $1,000,000 for Architectural and Engineering Services.
(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/ASNpjcWxwpk
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32400247 with Quest National Holdings dba Quest National Security for Security Guard Services at Various City Locations. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Quest National Holdings dba Quest National Security, for an initial term starting January 1, 2024, ending December 31, 2024, with the options to extend through December 31, 2028, and for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000 for security guard services at various City locations.
(The Public Works and Transportation Committee outcome was unknown at the time this agenda
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was posted.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/zYIm6Ksnc84
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
N. ADJOURNMENT