MINUTES
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
October 15, 2024
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
At 4:32 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.
Councilmember Valenzuela arrived at 4:35 p.m.
Housing Authority Commissioner Jose Andrade was present and joined the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Housing Commissioner 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (None received.) C. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Moving Oxnard Forward v. Jim Throop; et al.
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 201800514769CUWM Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Jeff Muzzin v. City of Oxnard
Workers' Compensation Case No.: ADJ14304792
Legislative Body: City Council
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
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Name of case: John Mora v. City of Oxnard
Workers' Compensation Case Nos.: ADJ16075354 and ADJ16074567 Legislative Body: City Council
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
In the Workers' Compensation Case of Blair Martin v. City of Oxnard Legislative Body: City Council
At 4:34 p.m., the City Council recessed to a closed session. At 5:03 p.m., the City Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chambers. The City Attorney announced that items C.I, C.3, and C.4 were reviewed and there were no reportable actions out of closed session Item C.2 (Jeff Muzzin) was pulled from the agenda.
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Halaco Engineering Company.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file an update from the Environmental Protection Agency on the Halaco Engineering Company Superfund Site.
City Manager Nguyen introduced Holly Mortensen, Ph.D., EPA Computational Biologist with the United States Environmental Protection Agency who presented to Council. Dr. Mortensen discussed the superfund process, site overview, impacts to human health and environment, climate vulnerability, similar sites, and community involvement; to update the public on the status and future of the contaminated south Oxnard property of the former Halaco Engineering Company Superfund Site. The presentation was received and filed; no formal action was taken.
2. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Gun Violence Restraining Orders: A Critical Tool to Help Reduce Gun Violence.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive a presentation by the Ventura County District Attorney's Office, Oxnard Police Department and the City Attorney's Office regarding Gun Violence Restraining Orders: A Critical Tool to Help Reduce Gun Violence.
Deputy City Attorney Andrew Gonzalez introduced Deputy District Attorney Rikole Kelly who joined members of the Oxnard Police Department and the Oxnard City Attorney's Office at the Oxnard City Council meeting to provide a detailed presentation on Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs). This important legal tool helps prevent individuals at risk of harming themselves or others from accessing firearms.
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By increasing community awareness of VROs, they aim to empower the public to take proactive steps in reducing gun violence and protecting our neighborhoods. The presentation was received and filed; no formal action was taken.
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
The flag salute was followed by a moment of silence.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of October 2024 as "Filipino American History Month."
Mayor Zaragoza read the proclamation and presented it to Charleen Morla-Garcia and Jen Benitez with Pinaysphere Youth Arts, a Filipino American nonprofit organization in Ventura County. They accepted the proclamation on behalf of the organization in celebration of the Filipino American History month. Public comments were received from Ronald Arruejo.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of October 2024 as "Arts and Humanities Month."
Mayor Zaragoza read the proclamation and presented it to Julie Estrada, Management Analyst with the Cultural & Community Services Department, who came to the dais to accept the proclamation on behalf of the department.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comments were received from Grant Kennedy (Thank you to Jeff Pengilley), Pat Brown (Halaco site), Steve Nash (election), Greg Runyon (election, homeless, Marisa Martinez (homeless), and Ronald Arruejo (candidate forum).
H. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
City Manager Nguyen introduced Jeff Pengilley, Community Development Director who provided an update on the permit application, process, and services.
I. CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING
AUTHORITY BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
The members of the Council provided brief announcements regarding their various activities.
City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 15,830 Regarding Job Outsourcing at Dignity Health's St.
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John's Regional Medical Center.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee consider whether to place on a future City Council agenda a Resolution No. 15,830 requested by Councilmember Valenzuela in support of Nurses and Healthcare Workers with SEIU 121RN and SEIU-UHW to address the outsourcing of critical jobs at Dignity Health's St. John's Regional Medical Center. (The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 2-1 on September 24, 2024.)
Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney presented the item and answered questions. He noted a grammatical error to the staff report that is should read that the City Council consider the item and to remove the other legislative body listed. Public comments were received from Audra Strickland, Julieta Arceo, Mary Temple, Espie Velasco, Meghan Martinez, Jose Barrera, David Aguilar, and Maria Dalton. Written comments were received from Guillermo Mendoza-Lujan.
It was moved by Councilmember Valenzuela, seconded by Councilmember Teran, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; Perello voted against; motion passed 6-l.
J. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
Items L-1 through L-8 were reviewed and discussed among the Council and staff.
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA (None received.) L. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes of September 17, 2024, regular meeting as presented.
City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Restatement of City and Successor Agency Capital Assets.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receives and files a report on the Restatement of City and Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency (Successor Agency) Capital Assets.
Housing Department
SUBJECT: Spectrum Pacific West, LLC Cable Services Agreement for Public Housing Sites.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of OCTOBER 15, 2024 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 5
the City of Oxnard approve and authorize execution of a five-year agreement with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC dba Charter Communications, Inc. for the provision of basic cable services to 522 Public Housing units in an aggregate amount of $330,796.48 plus applicable taxes and fees.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0 on September 24, 2024.)
4. Police Department
SUBJECT: Motorola Hardware and Software Purchase.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a purchasing agreement with Motorola Solutions for equipment, software licenses, and installation labor not to exceed $400,000.
Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32500098 with Sancon Technologies, Inc. for On- Call Cured In Place Pipe Repair Services, Specification No. PW 24-128.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Sancon Technologies, Inc. for a three-year term for a total amount not to exceed $950,000 for On-Call Cured In Place Pipe Repair Services, Specification No. PW 24-128.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on September 24, 2024.)
6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32500090 with SNF Polydyne, Inc. DBA Polydyne Inc. for the Supply and Delivery of Anionic Polymer.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with SNF Polydyne, Inc. DBA Polydyne Inc. for an initial term of one year from October 2, 2024, to October 1, 2025, with the option for four consecutive one-year period extensions ending October 1, 2029, for a total contract amount not to exceed $750,000 for the supply and delivery of anionic polymer to the Wastewater Division.
(Public Works & Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on September 24, 2024.) Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreements for Professional Services with m6 Consulting, Inc. and CSG Consultants, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the mayor to execute the following amendments to existing Agreements:
1. Second Amendment to Agreement Number A-8418 with m6 Consulting, Inc for on- call development plan check services, to increase the agreement amount by OCTOBER 15, 2024 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 6
$1,100,000.00 for a total agreement amount of $3,100,000.00 and extend the Agreement by 2 years to February 1, 2027; and
2. First Amendment to Agreement Number A-8424 with CSG Consulting, Inc for development plan check services, to increase the agreement amount by $500,000.00 for a total agreement amount of $1,000,000.00 and extend the Agreement by 2 years to March 1, 2027.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0 on September 24, 2024.)
8. Police Department
SUBJECT: Agreement with Peregrine Technologies Inc. for Data Integration Software to be used by the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Peregrine Technologies to provide real-time data visualization software for the Police Department, for an amount not to exceed $500,000. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Consent Items L.1, L.2, L.4 - L.8
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Basua, to approve the Information/Consent items as presented. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
Consent Item L.3 (Oxnard Housing Authority)
It was moved by Commissioner Valenzuela, seconded by Commissioner Teran, to approve the recommended action as presented. VOTE: Andrade, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 7-0-1. Commissioner Basua abstained due to her employment with the City of Port Hueneme Housing Department. Housing Authority Commissioner Vega was absent.
M. REPORTS
Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Budget Appropriation for Design and Construction Activities for the Mandalay Seawall Project.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize a new project budget appropriation in the amount of $1,500,000 from the available fund balance in the General Fund (101), and corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (301), to the Mandalay Bay Seawalls Capital Improvement Project (C1901). (Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on September 24, 2024.) Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director presented and answered questions. Public comments OCTOBER 15, 2024 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 7
were received from Debbie Mitchell. Written comments were received from Jeffrey and Dolores Stetz, Ann Everts, Stacy Stetz, Carol Taylor, Colleen McNally, Debbie Mitchell, Bonnie and Chuck Carter, Chris Bryson, Tom Melnally, Dan and Patty Mclnnes, J.R. & Leslie Braun, Cynthia Daggett, Diane and Bill Scarpino, Ed and Dana Hill, Susan Godbout, Shereen W. Flamer, Paul Kasick, Doug and Corrine Draper, Bill Clark, Christian Mellibosky, David and Alice Whelden, Bonnie Quinton, Eric and Paula Dersom, Gene Sanchez, Maria Bover, Angie Wiggins, Dr. Barry Leonard, Mark Wolfe, and Margo Miller.
It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Councilmember Valenzuela, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Basua, MacDonald, Madrigal, Perello, Teran, Valenzuela, and Zaragoza voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda, and without objection, Mayor Zaragoza adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
R. Chaparro
ROSE CHAPARRO
City Clerk