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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 May 21, 2024
Closed Session - 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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AMENDED AGENDA
C. Closed Session – Item 2 Added
M. Reports – Item 6 Certificates of Sufficiency (3) Initiative Petitions Added M. Reports – Item 7 Action on Certified Initiative Measures Added
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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
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
C. CLOSED SESSION (5:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 407 West Hueneme Road, Oxnard, CA (APN 222-0-082-595 and 222-0-082-585) Agency Negotiator: Emilio Ramirez, Housing Director
Negotiating Party: Camille Gurrola; MEXICA GRECO/MEXICA 1978 BYPASS Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager, and Jason Benites, Police Chief
Employee organization: Oxnard Peace Officers Association (OPOA) 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 the Week of May 19 - 24, 2024 as "Public Works Week."
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 27, 2024 as "Memorial Day."
3. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month."
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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 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.
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 Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Resolution in the Matter of Support for Senate Bill 1137 (2022), Phasing Out Oil and Gas Production in California.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider adopting a resolution in the matter of support for phasing out oil and gas production in California. (CFROG - Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas Resolution)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
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.
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 the April 30, 2024, regular meeting as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
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2. 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 March 2024.
(This item did not originate in Committee)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
3. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Fore Property Development Agreement Amendment; Planning and Zoning (PZ) Permit No. 24-670-01; Located at 2700 and 2750 North Ventura Road (APN 132-0-100-595).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 3045: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 7113 (PLANNING AND ZONING PERMIT NO. 24- 670-01) LOCATED ON THE PROPERTIES AT 2700 AND 2750 NORTH VENTURA ROAD STREET (APN 132-0-100-595). FILED BY RIVERPARK APARTMENTS OWNER, LLC 1741 VILLAGE CENTER CIRCLE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89134.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
4. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization System Annual Activity Report for 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the 2023 Annual Activity Report for the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization System, as adopted by the Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
5. Police Department
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) with InterTalk Critical Information Systems in the amount of $243,778.00 for a not to exceed contract amount of $968,192.00.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
6. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 3044 Adding Public Areas to Regulations on Camping.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Ordinance 3044 titled:
AN ORDINANCE 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.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
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7. Housing Department
SUBJECT: United States Department of Housing Urban Development’s (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Application.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council Authorize:
1. The City of Oxnard to participate as a co-applicant in a Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Application with the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard;
2. The City Manager, or his designees, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard;
3. The use of $250,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund as a match for the Choice Neighborhoods Grant Application in Fiscal Year 2024-25;
4. The City Manager, or his designees, to fund new budget appropriations from the existing Community Development Block Grant appropriation; and,
5. The City Manager, or his designees, to execute all agreements, letters and forms necessary for the submission of the grant application, so long as it does not increase the amount of funds awarded or modify the project.
That the Board of Commissioners Authorize:
1. The Executive Director, or his designee, to submit a Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Application;
2. The Executive Director to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Oxnard;
3. The use of $250,000 from the Housing Authority’s Central Fund as a match for the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant; and
4. The Executive Director, or his designees, to execute all agreements, letters and forms necessary for the submission of the grant application, so long as it does not increase the amount of funds committed or modify the project.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
Legislative Body: City Council and Oxnard Housing Authority Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for an Ordinance Granting the Renewal of the Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. Franchise Agreement to Operate and Maintain a Petroleum Pipeline. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the uncodified ordinance to renew the franchise agreement with Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.;
2. Consider any testimony or objections to the franchise agreement and introduce by title only and waive further reading of an uncodified ordinance titled:
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OXNARD GRANTING THE RENEWAL OF THE CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO OPERATE
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AND MAINTAIN A PIPELINE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS HARBOR BOULEVARD.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee adopted (3-0)).
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program (Project Assist). (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program (Project Assist) for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to assist eligible Oxnard residents and authorize staff to grant financial relief equal to a monthly $25.00 maximum credit per utility bill charged to residential customers who meet the eligibility requirements discussed in this staff report up to the amount funded for Fiscal Year 2024- 25; and
2. Authorize staff to fund Project Assist in Fiscal Year 2024-25 by utilizing $241,500 in late penalties from City utility customers.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 23, 2024.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/5EOvBo7hY8o
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Amendments to Agreements A-8339, A-8340, A-8341, A-8342, and A-8483 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services for Citywide General Fund Parks. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the:
1. Second Amendment to Agreement A-8339 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for a one-year extension ending June 30, 2025, and increase the current not-to-exceed amount from $475,000 to $615,000 in Region 1;
2. Second Amendment to Agreement A-8340 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for a one-year extension ending June 30, 2025, and increase the current not-to-exceed amount from $430,000 to $561,000 in Region 2;
3. Third Amendment to Agreement A-8341 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for a one-year extension ending June 30, 2025, and increase the current not-to-exceed amount from $950,000 to $1,249,000 in Region 3;
4. Second Amendment to Agreement A-8342 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for a one-year extension ending June 30, 2025, and increase the current not-to-exceed amount from $550,000 to
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$714,000 in Region 4; and
5. Second Amendment to Agreement A-8483 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for a one-year extension ending June 30, 2025, and increase the current not-to-exceed amount from $758,919 to $1,036,880.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 23, 2024.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/i2-uVRkkkug
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Amendments to Agreements A-8344 and A-8346 with Garcia’s Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. and Agreement A-8345 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services within the City’s Medians and Parkways. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the:
1. Second Amendment to Agreement A-8344 with Garcia’s Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. for a one-year extension ending June 30, 2025, and increase the current not-to-exceed amount from $2,415,000 to $3,272,000 in Region 1;
2. Third Amendment to Agreement A-8345 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for a one-year extension ending June 30, 2025, and increase the current not-to-exceed amount from $2,535,000 to 3,423,000 in Region 2; and
3. Second Amendment to Agreement A-8346 with Garcia’s Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. for a one-year extension ending June 30, 2025, and increase the current not-to-exceed amount from $2,575,000 to $3,272,000 in Region 3.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 23, 2024.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/DdCTUtrkXM0
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Trade Services Agreement 32500001 with SCA of CA, LLC for Citywide Street Sweeping Services. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for a not to exceed amount of $10,250,000 for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025, with an option to extend for four additional one year terms for a final expiration of June 30, 2029, for citywide street sweeping services, alleyways, parking lots, parking structures and city facilities.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 23, 2024.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation
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video: https://youtu.be/lNlGNEWK1so
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Declaration of three parcels in Downtown Heritage Square as Surplus Land. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Declaring the following as surplus property and no longer necessary for the City’s use:
a. 731 South A Street (Heritage Square Hall, “Chapel”); b. 715 South A Street (Perkins Pump House, “Visitor’s Center”); and c. 720 South B Street (Maulhardt Storehouse, “Winery”).
2. Finding that the adoption of the resolution does not constitute the approval of a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it is exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065, CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060 (c), (2) (3);15061 (b) (3);15064 (d) (3); 15378 (a)).
(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/fflcRcAvJwE
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Emilio Ramirez, (805) 385-8094
6. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Certificates of Sufficiency of Signatures for Three Initiative Petitions.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark), receive and file the certificates of sufficiency for the following three initiatives:
1. “Repeal of Community Facilities No. 5 (RiverPark) Special Taxes”;
2. “Limitations on Uses of Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)”; and
3. “Reduction of the Maximum Special Taxes That Can Be Imposed Within Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)".
Legislative Body: City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
7. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Consideration of Action on Certified Initiative Measures Titled:
1. "Repeal of Community Facilities No. 5 (RiverPark) Special Taxes;"
2. "Reduction of the Maximum Special Taxes That Can Be Imposed Within Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark);" and
3. "Limitations on Uses of Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)." RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark) of the City of Oxnard:
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1. For each initiative certified to date as sufficient by the City Clerk, either:
a) adopt the ordinance
b) call an election, or
c) order a report pursuant to Elections Code Section 9212; and
2. If calling the election, adopt resolution(s) ordering consolidation with the November 5, 2024 statewide election and requesting the County Clerk conduct the election and authorize the Board of Supervisors to canvass the returns.
Legislative Body: City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
N. ADJOURNMENT