MINUTES
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 2, 2024
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
At 5:15 p.m., Mayor John C. Zaragoza called to order the regular meeting of the Oxnard City Council, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 305 W. Third Street, Oxnard, California. Rose Chaparro, City Clerk called the roll and announced the posting of the agenda. Councilmembers Gabriela Basua, Oscar Madrigal, Bert E. Perello, Gabriel (Gabe) Teran, Arthur Valenzuela Zavala, Mayor Pro Tem Bryan A.
MacDonald and Mayor John C. Zaragoza were present.
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council and Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (None received.) C. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Ignacio Ixta, Jr. v. County of Ventura, et al.
U.S District Court, California Central District Court Case No. 2:22-CV-02468 Legislative Body: City Council
At 5:18 p.m., the City Council recessed into a closed session. At 6:02 p.m., the City Council reconvened in an open session in the Council Chambers. Stephen Fischer, City Attorney, announced that no reportable actions resulted from the closed session for item C.1.
D. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Mayor Zaragoza led the pledge of allegiance.
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating January 15, 2024 as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day."
Mayor Zaragoza read the Proclamation and presented it to LaRita Montgomery and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Ventura County. Ms. Montgomery and members of the committee joined the Council on the dais to accept the Proclamation and spoke briefly.
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating January 13, 2024 as "Soroptimist STOP Human Trafficking Awareness Day."
Mayor Zaragoza read the Proclamation and presented it to Debbie Gohlke, Tori Rocco and Gail Rocco from the Soroptimist International of Oxnard. Debbie Gohlke, Tori Rocco and Gail Rocco joined the Council on the dais to accept the Proclamation and said a few words.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comments were received from Len Shulman (Carnegie Building).
G. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
1. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Ratification of Severe Storms Emergency Proclamation RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 15,758 ratifying the Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Oxnard Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency.
Alex Nguyen, City Manager and Stephen Fischer, City Attorney were available to answer questions. No public comments were received. Discussion ensued among the council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Perello, to approve the recommended action as presented. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
H. CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING AUTHORITY
BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
The members of the Council provided brief announcements regarding their various activities.
I. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
Items K-1 through K.5 were reviewed and discussed among the Council and staff.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA (None received.) K. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes of December 5, 2023, regular meetings as presented.
2. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Ninth Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2024-25.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Community Development Commission Successor Agency adopt CDCSA Resolution No. 44 approving the Ninth Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 24-25 covering the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
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3. Finance Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to External Auditor Agreement A-8223 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to Agreement A-8223 with Eadie + Payne, LLP, to increase the amount by $20,000, for a total amended not-to-exceed amount over 5 years of $1,095,100 for FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR)/Single-Audit/Ancillary Assistance. (The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on December 12, 2023.) Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32400249 with Amrep Manufacturing Company, LLC for Maintenance, Inspection and Repair of Amrep Refuse Collection Vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Amrep Manufacturing Company, LLC 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 $750,000 for the maintenance, inspection and repair of the City's Amrep waste collection fleet on an on-call/as- needed basis.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on December 12, 2023.)
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Trade Services Agreement A-8263 with UniFirst Corporation for Multi Divisional Uniform Rental, Purchase, and Laundry Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an Agreement with UniFirst Corporation for uniform rental, purchase, and laundry services for multi-divisions; extending the term for nine months from January 31, 2024 to October 31, 2024 and increasing the contract total by $100,000 for a new contract total not to exceed $770,000.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on December 12, 2023.) It was moved by Councilwoman Basua, seconded by Councilmember Teran, to approve the recommended action as presented. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; the motion passed 7-0.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Subdivision of a 4.16-acre lot into 25 lots for condominium purposes, located at 1400 Graves Avenue and 2301 Santiago Court (APN: 214-0-031-025). Filed by Garry Collett, California Commercial Investment Companies, 4530 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite 100, Westlake Village, California 91362. (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find the Project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(k) (Existing Facilities); and,
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Tentative Subdivision Map (Tentative Tract Map No. 6062), subject to certain findings and conditions.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
The City Clerk announced the affidavit of publication and stated that no written communications were received on this item.
There were no Ex Parte Communications regarding this item from any of the Councilmembers.
Joe Pearson II, AICP, Planning and Environmental Services Manager, posted a Measure M video presentation regarding this item and was available to answer questions.
Mayor Zaragoza opened the public testimony portion of the public hearing. Public comment was received from Garry Collett and Eric Zentner.
Without objection, the Council approved closing the public testimony portion of the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Teran, to approve the recommended action as presented. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
M. REPORTS (None.)
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda, and without objection, Mayor Zaragoza adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
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City Clerk