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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 January 16, 2024
Closed Session - 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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AMENDED AGENDA
G.1 Ratification of Severe Storms Director Orders – 2nd Update
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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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54957.6)Agency Designated Representatives: Alex Nguyen, City Manager; and Steve Naveau, Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations: Service Employees International Union CTW, CLC, Local 721 (SEIU Local 721); International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO, Local No. 501 (IUOE Local 501); International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO (IAFF), Local No. 1684; Oxnard Public Safety Managers Association (OPSMA); Oxnard Peace Officers Association (OPOA); Oxnard Mid-Managers’ Association; (OMMA)
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 February 2, 2024, as "World Wetlands 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
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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.
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 Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Ratification of Severe Storms Director Orders.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution Ratifying:
a. Director Order 24-01 waiving fees for damaged or lost solid waste containers and various fees necessary to obtain damage repair and restoration permits; and b. Director Order 24-02 authorizing the payment of relocation benefits for individuals displaced as a result of severe flooding; and
c. Director Order 24-03 suspending street sweeping citations for vehicles rendered inoperable due to severe flooding.
2. Extend the 10% price increase limit on certain goods and services during the Local Emergency for an additional 30 days.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
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.
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Member to Serve on the City’s Planning Commission (CAGs). (5 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoint James Schuelke to the Planning Commission representing District 5.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/Un3noNXflb0
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
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.
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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 December 19, 2023, regular meetings as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
2. Police Department
SUBJECT: FY2023 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Ratify the prior execution and submission of an application for $750,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services FY 2023 COPS Hiring Program;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute grant agreements and appropriate funds upon notification of the grant award;
3. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims and approve a budget appropriation for the use of CHP funds upon award; and
4. Authorize 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
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32400323 with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management Services for Arterial Street Resurfacing East and West Gonzales Road and Oxnard Boulevard Street Improvement Project, Specification No. PW 23-100.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Filippin Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $941,400 for construction management services for Arterial Street Resurfacing East and West Gonzales Road and Oxnard Boulevard Street Improvement Project, Specification No. PW 23-100.
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Planning and Zoning Permit (PZ) No. 20-300-04 Final Map No. 6054 as modified by PZ No. 21-550-03 (Major Modification), for a proposed 27 home subdivision. Filed by Henry Casillas, on behalf of the property owner, 451 West Fifth Street, Oxnard, California 93030.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard City Council:
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1. Accept Final Map 20-300-04 for the Encanto Homes Subdivision; and
2. Receive and file a “Notice of Pending Approval” for Final Map 20-300-04 by the Community Development Director including signature of “City Council’s Certificate” on the title sheet; and
3. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the “Abandonment Certificate” for the vacation of roadway and utility easements to the City of Oxnard.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
5. Housing Department
SUBJECT: License Agreement with the Downtown Oxnard Merchants Association for the operation of a Certified Farmers Market at Plaza Park.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve a License Agreement in the amount of $1.00 annually plus 15% of gross revenues above $2,850.00 with the Downtown Oxnard Merchants Association ensuring the operation of a Certified Farmers Market at Plaza Park.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
L. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Blanket Purchase Order with Granite Construction Co. for the Purchase and Delivery of Asphalt and Aggregate Materials. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize a Blanket Purchase Order with Granite Construction Co. for a total amount not to exceed $50,000 through June 30, 2024, for the purchase and delivery of asphalt and aggregate materials to various City locations within streets, alleyways, and parking lots.
(This item did not originate in Committee since it is an existing purchase of goods already included in the FY 2023-24 City Council-approved budget.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/RFXjn7i7nhA
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. ADJOURNMENT