MINUTES
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting
April 30, 2024
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
At 5:30 p.m., Mayor John C. Zaragoza called to order the regular meeting of the Oxnard Bert E. Perello, Gabriel (Gabe) Teran, Arthur Valenzuela, Mayor Pro Tem Bryan A.
MacDonald, and Mayor John C. Zaragoza were present.
Councilmembers Bert E. Perello and Arthur Valenzuela joined the meeting at 5:35 p.m.
Housing Authority Commissioner Jose Andrade attended the meeting in person and arrived at 5:55 p.m. Housing Authority Commissioner Francisco Vega was absent.
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council and Oxnard Housing Authority.
CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449.
B. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:30 PM)
1. Update on Activities of Regional Defense Partnership (RDP).
Gene Fisher, Executive Director at Regional Defense Partnership provided a presentation to Council.
C. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Mayor Zaragoza led the pledge of allegiance.
D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Presentation of a Commendation to Oxnard Union High School, Ocean View, and Oxnard Elementary School Districts for their participation in the 21 st Migrant Education Program Regional Speech Debate Tournament.
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Mayor Zaragoza read the proclamation and presented it to Dr. Consuelo Hernandez Williams, Associate Superintendent of Student Services and Cynthia Salas, Migrant Education Services Specialist who accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Ventura County Office of Education.
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comments were received from Karla Alejandra, Shari Paquet (Community Safety), Geraldo Vazquez (Oxnard Performing Arts Center), Bill Wellman, California Riffle & Pistol Association (Gun Ownership), Ray Blattel (Assistant City Treasurer & CFO), Rene Aiu (Reel Guppy Outdoors), the following public speakers spoke about Via Oxnard Apartments: Maria Navarro, Stephanie Lopez, Margarita Martinez., Samuel Salazar, Santiago Rivera, Sergio Manzano, Elba Santiago, Olga Arevalo, Flor Castellanos, Maria D. Santillan, Silvia Anguiano, Rogelio Guerra, and David Franco.
F. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
1. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Termination of Severe Storms Local Emergency.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 15,772 proclaiming the termination of the severe storms' local emergency.
City Attorney Fischer was available to answer questions. No public comments were received.
It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Councilmember Valenzuela, to approve the recommended action as presented. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; the motion passed 7-0.
G. CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING
AUTHORITY BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
The members of the Council provided brief announcements regarding their various activities.
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Member to Serve on the City's Senior Services Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoint Gloria Maria Postel as an at large member to the Senior Services Commission.
No public comments were received.
It was moved by Councilmember Madrigal, seconded by Councilmember Basua, to approve the recommended action as presented. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; the motion passed 7-0.
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2. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Member to Serve on the City's Community Relations Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoint Meaghan Tracy Salas to the Community Relations Commission representing District 6.
No public comments were received.
It was moved by Councilmember Valenzuela, 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.
H. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
Items J-1 through J-7 were reviewed and discussed among the Council and staff. Item J.2 was pulled from the agenda. Item J.3 a correction memo was submitted to Council by staff.
I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
Public comments were received from Miguel Hernandez (J.5) and Angela Whitecomb (J.5).
J. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes of the April 2, 2024, regular meeting as presented.
2. Police Department - (This item was pulled from the agenda.) SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement with InterTalk Critical Information Systems.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to Agreement (contract A-8195) for InterTalk Critical Information Systems in the amount of $207,454.00 for a not to exceed contract amount of $956,083.00.
(This item did not originate in Committee).
3. City Manager Department - (Amendment Memo submitted.) SUBJECT: Approval of FY 24-25 Special Event Support Program Events and Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the list of recommended events for the FY 24-25 Special Event Support Program, and approve a minor modification to the policy.
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Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: Fourth Amendment to Agreement A-8011 with Superion LLC, a CentralSquare Company, for Information Technology Software and Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Fourth Amendment to Software License Agreement A-8011 with Superion LLC, a CentralSquare Company, in the amount of $327,800 for FY24-25 with a new not-to- exceed total agreement amount of $2,398,781 for information technology software and services.
(The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on April 9, 2024.)
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32400485 with SBS Corporation for Durley Park Concession Building Fire Damage Repair Project (Rebid), Specification No. PW 24- 33R2.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $347,511 in project funding for the Durley Park Concession Building Fire Damage Repair Project C2327 (Rebid), Specification No. PW 24-33R2;
2. The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with SBS Corporation in the amount of $289,593 with a contingency amount of $28,959 (10%) for a total not to exceed contract amount of $318,522 for the Project;
3. A Project allocation amount of $28,959 (10%) for engineering, inspection, survey, and project management for the Project; and
4. A project budget appropriation from anticipated eligible insurance proceeds in the amount of $139,644 within the General Fund (101) to the Durley Park Concession Building Repairs Project (No. C2327).
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's midyear Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.)
6. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Request for Approval of Two New One Time Measure O Projects.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1) Approve the following new Measure O project with associated one time appropriation of funding: Water Craft Replacement - $23,107; and
2) Approve the following new Measure O project with associated one time appropriation of funding: Chemical Analyzer - $40,359.
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This item will be reviewed by the Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee at their April 25, 2024 meeting.
7. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Report and Accounting of all Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file this report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances for the month of February 2024.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Madrigal, to approve the Information/Consent items as presented. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; the motion passed 7-0.
K. REPORTS
1. City Treasurer
SUBJECT: City Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending March 29,2024
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the report. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Phillip Molina, City Treasurer presented and answered questions. No public comments were received. Report was received and filed; no formal action was required.
2. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Urgent emergency services performed by Toro Enterprises, Inc. to protect properties and city infrastructure regarding the "Sunkist Fire." RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a one-time payment with Toro Enterprises, Inc. (Toro) in the amount of $42,668.00 for urgent on-call services performed, related to the Sunkist Fire.
2. Approve and authorize a one-time budget appropriation from the General Fund's (101) available fund balance to the Fire Department's operating budget in the amount of $42,668.00.
Alexander Hamilton, Fire Chief presented and answered questions. No public comments were received.
It was moved by Councilmember Teran, seconded by Councilmember Valenzuela, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and APRIL 30, 2024 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 6
Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
3. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance Amending Oxnard City Code 7-319 Adding Public Areas to Regulations on Camping.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council
1. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 3044 titled:
AN ORDINANCE NO. 3044 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING SECTION 7-319 OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE ADDING PUBLIC AREAS TO REGULATIONS ON CAMPING.
2. Find that Ordinance No. 3044 is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) in that the ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and is further and independently exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility that this ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney and Andrew Gonzalez, Deputy City Attorney presented and answered questions. Public comments were received from Angela Whitecomb, Karla Alejandra, and Barbara Macri-Ortiz.
It was moved by Councilmember Teran, seconded by Councilmember Perello, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
4. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association Annual Update.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Update and presentation on the Oxnard Downtown Management District. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Emilio Ramirez, Housing Director was available to answer questions. Public comments were received from Angela Whitecomb and Abel Magana. Report was received and filed; no formal action was required
5. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Renewal and Expansion of the Oxnard Downtown Management District.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 15,773 of Intent
1. Renew and expand the Oxnard Downtown Management District (ODMD), located in downtown Oxnard, the boundaries of which are approximately 1st Street on the north, the railroad tracks and Oxnard Boulevard on the east, 8th Street on the south, and C Street on the west;
2. Levy and collect assessments therein in the amount of $572,250 in fiscal year 2024-25; and
3. Hold a public hearing on July 2, 2024 on said renewal and levy of assessments. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Emilio Ramirez, Housing Director presented and answered questions. No public comments were received
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Madrigal, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 5-0-1. Councilmember Basua recused due to her position in the Housing Department with the City of Port Hueneme. Councilmember Teran was absent during this vote.
At 9:46 p.m., City Council voted to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m., and take action on the remainder of the items on the agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 6-0. Councilmember Basua was absent.
6. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Real Property 201 South D Street Improved with a Ten-Unit Multifamily Development.
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 and Sections 15004(b)(4) and 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act is required; and
2. Approve a loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard in amount not to exceed $3,000,000 from the Community Development Block Grant fund for the acquisition of improved real property located at 201 South D Street plus improvements, APRIL 30, 2024 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 8
transaction fees and related costs, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
That the Board of Commissioners:
1. Authorize the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard to accept a loan from the City of Oxnard in amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to finance the acquisition of improved real property located at 201 South D Street plus improvements, transaction fees and related, 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
2. 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 201 South D Street in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000, subject to an appraisal, and authorize the Executive Director or designee to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the acquisition, including but not limited to the attached purchase and sale agreement, subject to review and approval by the Housing Authority General Counsel. (This item did not originate in Committee)
Emilio Ramirez, Housing Director presented and answered questions. Public comments were received from Miguel Fernandez and Angela Whitecomb. Written correspondence was submitted by Nicole Doner.
City Council
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald to approve the recommended action, seconded by Councilmember Madrigal; motion carried 5-1 by the following vote: Ayes - Mayor Zaragoza, Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald, Councilmembers Madrigal, Teran, and Valenzuela; Noes - Councilmember Perello. Councilmember Basua was absent.
Oxnard Housing Authority
Motion by Commissioner Teran to approve the recommended action, seconded by Commissioner Valenzuela; motion carried 6-1 by the following vote: Ayes - Commissioners Andrade, MacDonald, Madrigal, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza; Noes - Commissioner Perello.
Commissioners Basua and Vega were absent.
7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 15,774 of Intent for Ordinance Granting Pipeline Renewal.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 15,774 of intent ("ROI") to set a public hearing to introduce an uncodified ordinance granting the renewal of the Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. franchise agreement to operate and maintain a pipeline for the transportation of petroleum products under, along and across Harbor Boulevard
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 9, 2024.) APRIL 30, 2024 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 9
Chelsea Ballot, Deputy City Attorney presented and answered questions. Public comments were received from Lanny Kippes, Operations Manager, Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.
It was moved by Councilmember Basua, seconded by Councilmember Madrigal, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda, and without objection, Mayor Zaragoza adjourned the meeting at 10:38 p.m.
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City Clerk