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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 July 16, 2024
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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AMENDED AGENDA
Consent Item K.6 - Staff report added
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3. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT REMOTELY DURING THE MEETING
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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 (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4))
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the City Council shall decide whether to initiate litigation in two potential cases. Legislative Body: City Council.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION ((Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)).
Name of case: Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. v. JTEC Corporation, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 2023CLBC016758
Legislative Body: City Council
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code section 54957)
Title: City Manager
Legislative Body: City Council
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code section 54957)
Title: City Attorney
Legislative Body: City Council
D. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
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E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of the 2024 Ventura County Fair Poster.
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Commendation to Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas (CFROG) on the Occassion of Their 10th Anniversary.
3. SUBJECT: Presentation of the Oxnard Housing Authority Education Scholarship Program.
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.
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Continuation of an Emergency Order for Replacement of the City’s Data Center Cooling System. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review and approve the continuation of the City Manager’s emergency order to dispense with public bidding requirements pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050 for the replacement of the Data Center Cooling System.
(This item did not originate in Committee because it is a continuation of an item previously approved by the City Council on June 4, 2024.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/BB0h6ws5QaI
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, Robert Ruben, (805) 385-8055, (805)385-7554 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.
I. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
The members of the legislative body will consider whether to remove Information/Consent Agenda items
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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 June 27, 2024 regular meeting as presented.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Rose Chaparro, (805) 385-7805
2. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Planning and Zoning Permit No. 22-300-03 (Final Map for Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6062) for the Santiago Industrial Suites Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard City Council:
1. Accept Final Map No. 6062 (Planning and Zoning Permit No. 22-300-03) for the Santiago Industrial Suites Subdivision;
2. Receive and file a “Notice of Pending Approval” for Subdivision Map No. 6062 (Planning and Zoning Permit No. 22-300-03) by the Community Development Director including signature of “City Council’s Certificate” on the title sheet.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Agreement A-8136 with Enterprise Fleet Management.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. increasing the current agreement value by $8,518,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $15,313,000 and extend the term through April 18, 2026, utilizing the Sourcewell contract 030122-EFM for Fleet Management Services that includes vehicle leasing and maintenance management.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0 on June 25, 2024) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32400551 with West Star Environmental, Inc. for Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant Fuel Management System Replacement Project (Rebid), Specification No. PW 23-13R2.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $301,560 in Project funds for the Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant Fuel Management System Replacement Project (Rebid), Specification No. PW 23-13R2;
2. The Mayor to execute an Agreement with West Star Environmental, Inc. in the amount of
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$251,300 with a Project contingency amount of $25,130 (10%) with West Star Environmental, Inc. for a total not to exceed value of $276,430 for the Project;
3. A Project allocation amount of $25,130 (10%) for engineering, inspection, and project management for the Project;
4. Adding Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant Fuel Management System Replacement Project to the City of Oxnard Five Year Capital Improvement Program; and
5. A new Fiscal Year 2024-25 project budget appropriation of $301,560 from the Wastewater Operating Fund (611) available fund balance as well as the corresponding Wastewater Capital Fund (612) transfer in / appropriation in the same amount.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0 on June 25, 2024.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Police Department
SUBJECT: Response to Grand Jury Report on Ventura County Regional Radio System.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to respond, on behalf of the City Council, to the Grand Jury's "Linking First Responders Ventura County Regional Radio System" report dated May 22. 2024.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
6. Police Department
SUBJECT: MOU with Ventura County for Regional Radio System.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Oxnard and the County of Ventura for Regional Radio System subscription fees for Fiscal Years 2024/2025, 2025/2026, and 2026/2027 at an annual cost of $170,302.00.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
7. Police Department
SUBJECT: MOU Agreement with Ventura County District Attorney's Office for Internet Crimes Against Children Investigations.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a three-year agreement with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, with a total agreement amount not to exceed $494,544 for the collaborative partnership between the Police Department and Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for the detection, investigation, and prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) cases.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
8. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting City Subsidy of Services Previously Funded by a Special District Under Specific Circumstances.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt an ordinance titled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD ADDING ARTICLE VIII TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT THE CITY FROM
SUBSIDIZING SERVICES PREVIOUSLY FUNDED BY A COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OR WATERWAYS ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT IF RESIDENTS OF THOSE SPECIAL DISTRICTS VOTE TO TERMINATE OR
REDUCE SUCH FUNDING
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Subdivision of a 3.69-acre lot into nine lots to permit the individual sale of the proposed eight buildings on separate lots within a commonly owned parcel, located at 1750 Solar Drive (APN: 213-0-070-055). (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find the project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332 (In-fill Development); and,
3. Adopt a Resolution approving Planning and Zoning Permit No. 22-300-02 for a Tentative Subdivision Map (Tentative Tract Map No. 6078), subject to certain findings and conditions.
(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/jU9xFiX5p5s
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
M. REPORTS
1. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Introduction of Omnibus City Code Update. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council introduce and waive further reading of an ordinance titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE TO REGULATE ELECTION SIGNS,
MODIFY SUBDIVISION MAP ACT SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS, AMEND SHORT TERM
RENTAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, AND STRENGTHEN RENT STABILIZATION AND
JUST CAUSE EVICTION REGULATIONS
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/7mX8v71CAcc
Legislative Body: City Council
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Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
2. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Oxnard EMS Corps Project Update and Staff Request. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive a report on the progress of the “Oxnard EMS Corps” Workforce Development Project.
2. Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 15,800 Authorizing Full-Time Equivalent Positions Pursuant to Chapter 4 of the City Personnel Rules and Regulations to include an Administrative Services Coordinator Limited-Term Position to fill the Grant EMS Corps Educator Role and the reclassification of the Department’s Community Paramedic Position to an EMS Specialist Senior, to perform grant administration activities and EMT program education.
3. Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 15,801 Authorizing Classification and Salary Schedules Pursuant to Chapter 4 of the City Personnel Rules and Regulations to add and establish the EMS Specialist Senior classification salary schedule, and,
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve budget appropriations for the use of State grant funding (Fund 210) upon award.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/iOX8DY6urw0
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Five Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025-2029. (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the final Capital Improvement Program document, with incorporated changes per City Council direction from the June 4, 2024 City Council meeting
(The Public Works and Transportation Committee recommended the item to be forwarded to Council for discussion and review. The City Council approved this item, with modification, on June 4, 2024.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/Tmt8vLFQbcQ
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept a Federal Grant of $3.8M for the Kamala Neighborhood Water Cast Iron Replacement Capital Improvement Project. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept a federal grant from the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the amount of $3,806,152 (with 20% local match) for the Kamala Neighborhood Water Cast
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Iron Replacement Capital Improvement Project C2228; 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/ZT-qDx9L-pw
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Human Resources Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Certifying Exception to CalPERS 180 Day Wait Period for Employment of a Retired Annuitant. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council adopt a resolution certifying an exception to the CalPERS 180 day wait period for employment following retirement and appoint Jennie Kelly as Interim Assistant City Attorney.
(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/B0sEZKzLqcE
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Steve Naveau, (805) 385-7947
N. ADJOURNMENT