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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 March 4, 2024
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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AMENDED AGENDA
C. Closed Session – Item C.2 Added
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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 (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 731 South A Street, Oxnard (Heritage Square Hall “The Chapel”); 715 South A Street, Oxnard (Perkin Pump House “The Visitor Center”); 720 South B Street, Oxnard (Maulhardt Storehouse “The Winery”)
Agency Negotiator: Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager; Emilio Ramirez, Housing Director Negotiating Party: Al Barkley, Heritage Square Property Owners Association Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 3941-3951 Saviers Road, Oxnard, CA (APN 205-0-275-265) Agency Negotiator: Emilio Ramirez, Housing Director
Negotiating Party: CCC Surfview, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Legislative Body: City Council
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:30 PM)
1. SUBJECT: Calleguas Water Resources Implementation Strategy (WRISt) Process.
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
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Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating March 2024 as "Women's History Month."
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.
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 February 6, 2024 regular meeting as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
2. Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement No. 32400308 with NEOGOV for HR Software.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a First
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Amendment to Agreement 32400308 with NEOGOV extending services through June 30, 2027, and increasing the value of the agreement from $128,548 to $638,287 for the continued use of Human Resources Management System (HRMS) software.
Contact: Robert Ruben, (805)385-7554
3. Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Agreement 32300297 with Kore1 for IT Consulting and Recruiting Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 32300297 with Kore1 LLC to increase the value of the agreement from $500,000 to $950,000 through June 30, 2025, for information technology consulting and recruitment services.
The Finance & Governance Committee approved 3-0 on February 13, 2024, to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Robert Ruben, (805)385-7554
4. Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement 32400125 with Hireclout for IT Consulting and Recruiting Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 32400125 with Hireclout, Inc. to increase the value of the agreement from $200,000 to $850,000 through June 30, 2025, for information technology consulting and recruitment services.
The Finance & Governance Committee approved 3-0 on February 13, 2024, to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Robert Ruben, (805)385-7554
5. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Federal and State Lobbyist Agreements.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement No. 32400402 with HROD, Inc., John R. O'Donnell, in an amount not to exceed $208,000 over an initial three-year term for federal advocacy and lobbying professional services; and
2. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement No. 32400408 with Michael J.
Arnold and Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $180,000 over an initial three-year term for State of California advocacy and lobbying professional services.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
6. Police Department
SUBJECT: Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF).
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
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1. Recognize $308,975 in grant revenue from the State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) for Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program;
2. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $308,975 for various equipment purchases; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve additional budget appropriations if awarded.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
7. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Approve a Second Amendment to a Sole Source Contract with John Stephen Lewis, LLC for Rent Stabilization Consulting Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement Number 9676-22-CA with John Stephen Lewis, L.L.C. for rent stabilization consulting services, increasing the not to exceed amount from $199,000 to $249,000.
(The Finance & Governance Committee approved 3-0 on February 13, 2024).
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Project Name: 2420 Oxnard Boulevard U-Haul Project; Located at 2420 N. Oxnard Boulevard; APNs: 142-0-010-345 and 142-0-021-010. (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing, and
2. Adopt a resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 22-04 and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP); and
3. Adopt a resolution approving Planning and Zoning Permit No. 17-500-11 (Special Use Permit), based on the findings presented and attached conditions of approval.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/tbXvWI06Y1E
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
N. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Environmental Resources (Solid Waste) Rates Update Report. (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Solid Waste Rates Update Report.
(As of the date of this City Council agenda being posted, there is not yet an outcome from the February 27, 2024 Public Works and Transportation Committee. Staff is available to answer any
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questions).
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/4ZzhKVZ5c8o
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Aspire Apartments – Preliminary Funding Award Letter and Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) Implementation Agreement. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a Preliminary Funding Award Letter with Many Mansions, a non-profit affordable housing provider, for gap financing in the amount of $1,200,000 for the construction of eighty-eight (87) affordable rental units and one (1) unrestricted manager’s unit, commonly known as Aspire Apartments located at 536-538 Meta Street, Oxnard, CA 93030;
2. Authorize the Mayor, or his designee, to execute an Implementation Agreement with Many Mansions to receive pass-through grant funding associated with the Aspire Apartments Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program application.
(Due to the release date of the grant (January 19, 2024, this item did not originate in the Committee)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/F8SdCpg2pk0
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
3. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Prohousing Designation. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the City to participate in the State’s Prohousing Designation Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept the designation and execute and submit all documents required as deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the Program.
(Due to a March 19, 2024 Affordable Housing and Sustainable communities Program grant application deadline this item did not originate in the Committee.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/n6LvcXTt5ow
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
O. ADJOURNMENT
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