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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 February 4, 2025
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2449, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY MAY MEET IN- PERSON OR REMOTELY. TO PARTICIPATE REMOTELY VISIT WWW.OXNARD.GOV.
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*Please see the link for the Measure M pre-recorded presentation video for each item listed on this agenda.
YOU MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
1. ATTEND THE MEETING AT THE LOCATION LISTED ABOVE: Submit a speaker card to the City Clerk.
2. EMAIL COMMENTS OR SIGN UP TO SPEAK REMOTELY BEFORE THE MEETING
a. Submit a request to speak remotely by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting by using the form available at www.oxnard.org/citymeetings.
b. Submit an email to [email protected] by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting (indicate the agenda item number in the subject line). All email correspondence will be forwarded to the legislative body prior to the start of the meeting and made part of the legislative record.
c. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 385-7803 to submit your request.
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3. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT REMOTELY DURING THE MEETING
a. Follow Zoom details listed above.
b. Public comments on agenda items will be taken following the announcement of the item. After the item is announced, members of the public may register or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment.
Please review the Zoom instructions on the registration page to help ensure there are no technical difficulties during your comments and help you understand public comment procedures using Zoom. Detailed participation instructions can be found at www.oxnard.org/city-meetings.
In the event of a disruption which prevents a legislative body of the City of Oxnard from broadcasting a meeting using a call-in option or internet- based service option, or in the event of a disruption within the City’s control which prevents members of the public from offering public comment using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the legislative body shall take no further action on items appearing on a meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option or internet-based service option is restored. However, if any of the broadcast options are disrupted, but any of the other broadcast options is still available to the public, the legislative body may take further action on items appearing on a meeting agenda without waiting for the disrupted broadcast option(s) to be restored.
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council and Housing Authority
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 (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2))
Based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure to litigation against the City and Housing Authority in one potential case.
Legislative Body: City Council and Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)).
Name of case: Dean Basler v. City of Oxnard
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 56-2019-00537598-CU-PA-VTA 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 Resolution Commending Clark Owens for Eight Years of Exemplary Service as a Senior Services Commissioner.
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of February, 2025 as "Black History Month."
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
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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.
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: Minutes of the Oxnard City Council and Oxnard Housing Authority.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of Oxnard City Council for January 7, 2025.
That the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approve the regular meeting minutes of December 17, 2024.
Legislative Body: City Council and Housing Authority
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
2. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement 9880-23-HO with EJP Consulting Group, LLC for HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Consulting Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approve and authorize the Housing Director or designee to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement Number 9880-23-HO with EJP Consulting Group, LLC for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Consulting Services to increase the not to exceed amount of the agreement from $74,713 to $758,674 and
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extend the expiration date from September 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027.
(This item did not originate in Committee because it is a continuation of an item previously approved by City Council.)
Legislative Body: Housing Authority
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32500358 with At Your Service Construction & Energy, Inc., for Restroom Improvement Project - College Estates Park, Specification No. PW 23-28.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $458,160 in Project funds for the Restroom Improvement Project - College Estates Park, Specification No. PW 23-28;
2. The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with At Your Service Construction & Energy, Inc. in the amount of $381,800 and a Project contingency amount of $38,180 (10%) for a total not to exceed contract value of $419,980 for the Project; and
3. A Project allocation amount of $38,180 (10%) for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the Project.
(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
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Trade Service Agreement 32500297 with County First Fire, LLC (dba County Fire Protection) for Fire Extinguisher Services, Specification No. PW 25-46.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with County First Fire, LLC (dba County Fire Protection) for a two-year term from February 5, 2025 to February 4, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000 for fire extinguisher services in various City facilities, vehicles, and equipment.
(As of the date of this City Council agenda being posted, there is not yet an outcome from the January 28, 2025 Public Works and Transportation Committee. Staff is available to answer any questions.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32500337 with Langkilde’s Fire Protection Inc. for Maintenance, Inspections and On-Call Minor Repairs for Fire Suppression Systems, Specification No. PW 25-08R.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Langkilde’s Fire Protection Inc. for a three-year term for a total contract amount not to exceed $700,000 for maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs to fire suppression systems at City-owned facilities.
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(As of the date of this City Council agenda being posted, there is not yet an outcome from the January 28, 2025 Public Works and Transportation Committee. Staff is available to answer any questions.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Lease and License Agreement A-8566 with Oxnard Drainage District #1.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Lease and License Agreement with Oxnard Drainage District No. 1 for an initial term of five years with additional five-year extension term provisions.
(As of the date of this City Council agenda being posted, there is not yet an outcome from the January 28, 2025 Public Works and Transportation Committee. Staff is available to answer any questions.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Multiple Agreements for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Water, Wastewater, and Recycled Water Systems.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the following Agreements, each with an initial term of one year from February 5, 2025, to February 4, 2026, with an option for four consecutive one-year period extensions ending February 4, 2030, for on-call professional engineering services for Water, Wastewater, and Recycled Water Systems:
1. Agreement 32500306 AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000;
2. Agreement 32500307 Brown & Caldwell for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000;
3. Agreement 32500308 Carollo Engineers, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000;
4. Agreement 32500309 Dudek for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000;
5. Agreement 32500310 GHD, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000;
6. Agreement 32500311 Kennedy Jenks Consultants, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000;
7. Agreement 32500326 Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc. DBA MKN for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000;
8. Agreement 32500328 MNS Engineers, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000;
9. Agreement 32500312 Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000; and
10. Agreement 32500313 Woodard & Curran for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
(As of the date of this City Council agenda being posted, there is not yet an outcome from the January 28, 2025 Public Works and Transportation Committee. Staff is available to answer any questions.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
8. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report as of December 31, 2024.
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RECOMMENDATION: This is an information item for the City Council to receive and file.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
L. ADJOURNMENT