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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 19, 2024
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Appointment Items - 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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AMENDED AGENDA
Closed Session - Item C.2 Added
Consent – Item L.9 Added
Reports - Item N.1 Staff Report & Presentation Revised
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A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council and Oxnard Housing Authority.
CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449.
During this meeting, Councilmember Teran will be participating remotely from the following location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade, Business Center, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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 (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Crystal Culapan v. City of Oxnard; et al.
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2021-00549982-CU-PA-VTA Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Manuel Guzman v. City of Oxnard; et al.
Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2022-00569906-CU-PA-VTA Legislative Body: City Council
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:30 PM)
1. SUBJECT: 2023 Update of Fire Department Statistics, Accomplishments, Ongoing Initiatives, and Priorities for 2024.
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E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating March 31, 2024 as "Cesar E. Chavez Day."
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of March 2024 as "American Red Cross."
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.
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Severe Storms Emergency Actions.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ratify Director Orders regarding the Severe Storms Local Emergency proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on December 27, 2023, and related actions taken pursuant to the Severe Storms Local Emergency.
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.
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate for Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly. (5 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint Councilmember Arthur Valenzuela Zavala as the City's voting delegate to attend the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAGs) 59th Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly Business Meeting scheduled for May 2 through 3, 2024 in Palm Desert, California and appoint an alternate delegate.
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(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
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 the February 20, 2024 regular meeting as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
2. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging receipt of a report submitted by the Fire Chief of the Oxnard Fire Department regarding the inspection of certain occupancies.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council of the City of Oxnard adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of a report prepared by the Oxnard Fire Department's Fire Chief concerning the inspection of specific occupancies, as mandated by Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee voted 3-0 on February 27, 2024, to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
3. Human Resources Department
SUBJECT: Oxnard Peace Officers Association Side Letter Agreements.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council of the City of Oxnard adopt a Resolution approving the attached side letter agreements establishing a hiring incentive program for experienced (lateral) police officers, in the amount of $20,000 payable over three years; and a $3,000 recruitment incentive for Oxnard Peace Officer Association members who successfully recruit police officers and public safety dispatchers.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Steve Naveau, (805) 385-7947
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 9200-21-PW with Guidepost Solutions LLC for Water Campus: Security Improvements Project PW 21-29.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the execution of a Fourth
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Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Guidepost Solutions LLC to increase the not to exceed amount from $179,670 to $235,601 for additional engineering design work required for the Water Campus: Security Improvements Project (No. C2027).
(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
5. Police Department
SUBJECT: State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Reimbursement Program.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Recognize $90,625 in training reimbursement revenue from the State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Reimbursement Program;
2. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $90,625 from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) reimbursement to P.O.S.T. related training; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve additional budget appropriations if additional funding is received.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
6. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Amendments to City Loan Agreements with Mercy House Living Centers for the Development of a New Navigation Center at Casa de Carmen located at 241 West Second Street.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the First Amendment to Permanent Local Housing Allocation Affordable Housing Loan Agreement A-8461 (“PLHA Loan Agreement”) between the City and Mercy House Living Centers (“Mercy House”) contingent on funding approval by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD);
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the First Amendment to Measure O Loan Agreement 32300146 between the City and Mercy House;
3. Approve a budget appropriation of $537,567 in PLHA grant funds (Fund 220) to increase the loan amount for PLHA Loan Agreement A-8461 between the City and Mercy House from $347,528 to $885,095;
4. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the First Amendment to Affordable Housing Loan Agreement A-8292 between the City and 2nd and B LP;
5. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Second Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement A-8310 between the City, CDP Developers LLC, and the Housing Trust Fund Ventura County;
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6. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Financial Support for the Construction and Operation of a Permanent, Year-Round Shelter Serving Homeless Individuals between the City and the County of Ventura, Agreement A- 8462.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0 on February 27, 2024.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
7. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Emergency Shelter and Navigation Center Operating Agreement 32400019.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to Shelter and Navigation Center Operating Agreement 32400019 with Mercy House for the provision of shelter and navigation center operations to increase the Agreement from $3,228,297 to $3,243,102.16.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0 on February 27, 2024.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
8. Human Resources Department
SUBJECT: Pay Equity Policy.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a Resolution approving a pay equity policy.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Steve Naveau, (805) 385-7947
9. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Sunkist Fire Legislative Subpoenas.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Direct City staff to investigate the cause of the fire that occurred on March 5, 2024 at the former Sunkist packaging plant located at 245 E. Colonia Rd.; and
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to issue legislative subpoenas related to the City's investigation into the Sunkist Fire.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Proposed Solid Waste (Refuse) Rates and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing New Solid Waste (Refuse) Rates and Fees. (120 minutes)
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing to receive public testimony and consider all protests concerning the adoption of an ordinance establishing new solid waste (refuse) user rates and fees;
2. Approve the first reading by title only and waive any further reading of an ordinance titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD TO ESTABLISH
NEW SOLID WASTE RATES AND FEES FOR CUSTOMER USE AND SERVICE FROM THE CITY’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DIVISION; and
3. Find that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the ordinance that modifies the City’s solid waste (refuse) rates, according to Public Resource Code sections 21080(b)(8) and 21083 in conjunction with the exemption listed in Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15273.
(This is a continuation of an item brought to the Public Works and Transportation Committee on November 14, 2023, and to the City Council on December 5, 2023.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/Rji7c-Umhgw
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Housing Department
SUBJECT: 5-Year Public Housing Agency Plan (2020-2025), Annual Agency Plan and Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan for Low Rent Public Housing. (10 Minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard:
1. Hold a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) public hearing to receive comments concerning the fifth year of the 5-Year Public Housing Agency Plan, the 2024 Capital Fund Budget, and the Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan; and
2. Adopt a resolution:
a. Approving the 2024 Annual Agency Plan, 5-Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan for the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard;
b. Authorizing and directing the Chairman to execute the Department of Housing and Urban Development Public Housing Agency Certification Compliance Form certifying the Housing Authority’s compliance with federal policies and procedures;
c. Authorizing the Housing Director to execute and submit all reports, documents and all other certifications required to comply with policies and procedures of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the Annual Agency Plan and the 5-Year PHA Plan;
d. Approving the 2024 Capital Fund Budget and Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan; and
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e. Authorizing the Housing Director to accept and expend the funds as indicated in the 2024 Capital Fund Budget and Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0 on February 27, 2024.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/Wq_JlFdhjy8
Legislative Body: City Council and Oxnard Housing Authority Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
N. REPORTS
1. Finance Department
SUBJECT: FY22-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Summary Presentation. (10 Minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the FY 22-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and summary presentation from the City's external financial auditors, Eadie + Payne, LLP.
(The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on March 12, 2024.)
(Presentation will be live upon consultant's request.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: General Fund Reimbursement of Service Charges to Special Districts. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to approve a transfer in the amount of $168,247.67 for reimbursement of sidewalk service charges, including interest, to 21 Landscape Maintenance Districts (Fund 120) from the General Fund (101), with the corresponding budget appropriation adjustments.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on February 27, 2024.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/Ne_CcN3B1IU
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Purchase Order to McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc. for Metal Refuse Containers for the Environmental Resources Division. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Purchase Order with McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027, for metal refuse containers.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on February 27, 2024)
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Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/8vzd7gs0j7Y
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept a State Grant for $9.5M to fund Electrical Improvements for the Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant Reliability Improvement Project PW 20-102. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept a grant from the California State Water Resource Control Board in the amount of $9.5 million for the Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant Reliability Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute grant agreements; the Finance Director or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims and approve budget appropriations for the use of grant funds; and the Director of Public Works or designee to submit non-financial reports.
(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/FMowJ4MAF-g
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Emergency On-Call Services Performed by Toro Enterprises, Inc. to Protect Properties and City Infrastructure Located Along the Coastal Area of Oxnard Beach. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a one- time payment with Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $23,478.39 for emergency on-call services performed on December 29, 2023, and December 30, 2023.
(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/PEGkGK4zUR4
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
6. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: City of Oxnard 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard City Council receive and file the City of Oxnard 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
(This item did not originate in Committee)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation
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video: https://youtu.be/s4ls4Uarphg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
7. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Consider an Ordinance Amending Provisions of Chapter 11 of the Oxnard City Code Pertaining to Cannabis Regulations. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Introduce an ordinance (by title only, waiving further reading) titled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE XVII OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO CANNABIS REGULATIONS REGARDING CANNABIS EMPLOYEE
PERMITS, CANNABIS AUDIT PROCESSES, HOURS OF OPERATIONS, TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP, AND A DEFINITION CLARIFICATION."
(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/ckwlxuicU_c
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
8. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Real Property 3941 and 3951 Saviers Road improved with an eight-unit multi-family development. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve a grant to the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard in amount not to exceed $2,260,000 from the Community Development Block Grant fund for the acquisition of improved real property located at 3941 and 3951 Saviers Road plus transaction fees and related costs, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney;
2. Find that the recommended actions do not constitute a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21065 and Sections 15004(b)(4) and 15378 of the State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act is required;
3. Authorize the City Manager, and his designees, to appropriate $2,260,000 of CDBG funds for the acquisition and related costs associated with the 3941 and 3951 Saviers Road transaction.
That the Board of Commissioners:
4. Accept a grant from the City of Oxnard in amount not to exceed $2,260,000 to finance the acquisition, and related costs, of improved real property located at 3941 and 3951 Saviers Road and authorize the Executive Director to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the loan, subject to review and approval by the Housing Authority general counsel; and
5. Authorize the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard to enter into a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of improved real property located at 3941 and 3951 Saviers Road in an amount not to exceed $2,160,000, subject to an appraisal, and authorize the Executive Director or
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designee to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the acquisition, subject to review and approval by the Housing Authority general counsel.
(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/Ql_HV8QeZyU
Legislative Body: City Council and Oxnard Housing Authority Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
9. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Vacant Real Property Designated as Assessor Parcel Number 201-0-213- 150 located on Meta Street in Downtown Oxnard. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of unimproved real property designated as Assessor Parcel Number 201-0-213-150 in the amount of $90,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the acquisition;
2. Find that the recommended actions do not constitute a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21065 and Sections 15004(b)(4) and 15378 of the State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act is required;
3. Approve and authorize a budget appropriation of $90,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund to pay for the acquisition of real property designated as Assessor Parcel Number 201-0-213-150; and
4. Approve and authorize a budget appropriation of $18,000 from the Community Development Block Grant available fund balance to pay for transaction fees and related costs necessary to complete the purchase of real property designated as Assessor Parcel Number 201-0-213-150;.
(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/1ROGA3uSFNY
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
O. ADJOURNMENT