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AMENDED AGENDA
(Amended 2/25/25 to add new item, C-3 and Closed Session Time Changed to 4:30 PM)
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street March 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.
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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
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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – (Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: A portion of Northwest corner of Cooper Road and Bonita Avenue (APN 201013201) Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Wolfe, Public Works Director and Hamner, Jewel & Associates Negotiating Party: Oxnard School District
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Lucia Aldana, et al. v. City of Oxnard, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 56-2020-00547139-CU-PO-VTA Legislative Body: City Council
3. 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 one potential case regarding the Shoals Energy Storage Project (County of Ventura Permit No. PL24-0024).
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 a Proclamation Designating March 2025 as "Women's 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 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: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approve the minutes of the February 4, 2025 regular meeting as presented.
Legislative Body: Oxnard Housing Authority
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
2. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance Implementing Specific Provisions of the Court of Appeal's Decision Regarding the City Treasurer
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt an ordinance titled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING
SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES
RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF FEES AND TAXES FROM THE CITY TREASURER
TO THE POLICE CHIEF, AND MODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS, WARRANTS AND CHECKS SO THAT CERTAIN DUTIES HELD BY THE CITY TREASURER ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER.
(This item did not originate in Committee)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
3. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report as of January 31, 2025.
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
4. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization System Annual Activity Report for 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the 2024 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: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
5. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Yardi Systems Inc., Software License and Service Agreement for Oxnard Housing Authority.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approve and authorize the Chair to execute a five-year Software as a Service (SAAS) Subscription Agreement (A-8577) with Yardi Systems Inc., a database client software for the operations related to the Public Housing Program and the Housing Choice Voucher Program, in an aggregate amount of $344,961.75 plus annual Consumer Price Index increases.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing and Development Committee approved 3-0 on February 11, 2025.)
Legislative Body: Housing Authority
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
6. Police Department
SUBJECT: Federal and State Asset Forfeiture Funds
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $162,000 for the use of Federal (Fund 191 - $95,000) and State (Fund 192 - $67,000) Asset Forfeiture Funds allocated to the City of Oxnard's Police Department.
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(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32500418 with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. for Citywide Playground Replacement Project – Del Sol Park, Specification No. PW 25-16.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $262,248.00 in Project funds for the Citywide Playground Replacement Project – Del Sol Park, Specification No. PW 25-16;
2. The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $218,540.00 and a Project contingency amount of $21,854.00 (10%) with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. for a total not to exceed value of $240,394.00 for the Project; and
3. A Project allocation amount of $21,854 (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
8. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Purchase Order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment for VAC-CON for Wastewater Division.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute a Purchase Order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME) in the amount not to exceed $779,155.72 for the purchase of a VAC-CON sewer cleaning vehicle mounted on a Freightliner 114SD truck chassis for the Wastewater Division.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on January 28, 2025) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
9. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement 32300154 with Auto Body International for Light and Medium Duty Paint and Body
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to an Agreement with Auto Body International in the amount of $450,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $825,000 for paint and autobody repairs for City vehicles.
(This item did not originate in Committee since this is a continuation of a previous item approved by the City Council on March 21, 2023.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
10. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32500401 with Blackpointe Group Construction & Management, Inc. for
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Catch Basin Cleaning Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Blackpointe Group Construction & Management, Inc. (Blackpointe) for an initial term of one year from March 5, 2025, to March 4, 2026, with the option for four consecutive one- year period extensions ending March 4, 2030, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,750,000 for catch basin cleaning services.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on February 11, 2025.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
11. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement 32400156 with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, Inc. for Architecture and Engineering Services for the Wastewater Division New Maintenance Building Project PW 22-36.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to an Agreement with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, Inc. (RNT) in the amount of $100,000 for a new not to exceed value of $1,100,000 for additional design work required for the New Wastewater Maintenance Building PW 22-36.
(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
L. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Annual Enterprise Pavement Impact Cost Reimbursement Study. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Annual Enterprise Pavement Impact Cost Reimbursement Study.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on February 11, 2025.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/dwl-Epu0Lbo
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Finance Department
SUBJECT: FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive an update on the FY 2024-25 revenue and expenditure projections for major funds; and
2. Approve budget amendments to the General Fund (101), Street Maintenance Infrastructure Use Fee Fund (105), Special Districts Fund (120), Transportation Development Act Fund (212), Capital Outlay Fund (301), Developer & Other Deposits Fund (541), Environmental Resources Operating Fund (631), Public Liability and Property Insurance Fund (701), and the Facilities Maintenance
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Fund (735) as explained in this report.
(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/5G_rb22P0TI
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
3. Human Resources Department
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding - Oxnard Public Safety Managers Association. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council of the City of Oxnard adopt a Resolution approving the attached tentative agreement between the City of Oxnard and the Oxnard Public Safety Managers Association (OPSMA) that are proposed to be integrated with the terms of the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and OPSMA. The integrated document shall be the successor MOU for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
(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/giD9fekDQVA
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Steve Naveau, (805) 385-7947
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Grant Application to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program for the Durley Park Improvement Project. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the:
1. Submission of a grant application to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000, with a 1:1 match requirement that is currently funded by a state grant, for the Durley Park Improvement Project (Project C2333);
2. City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant agreements;
3. Finance Director, or designee, to submit financial reports, grant claims, and approve budget appropriations for the use of grant funds; and
4. Public Works Director, or designee, to submit non-financial reports. (This item did not originate in Committee as it is for 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/N1lyFzQdOFk
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32500373 with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Northeast Communities and Cloyne Street Project, Specification No. PW 24- 53, Federal Project No. CML-5129(086). (10 minutes)
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $1,974,588.25 in Project funds for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Northeast Communities and Cloyne Street Project, Specification No. PW 24-53, Federal Project No. CML- 5129(086);
2. The Mayor to execute an Agreement with Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $1,645,490.25 for the Project and approve a Project contingency amount of $164,549, (approximately 10%) with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed value of $1,810,039.25 for the Project;
3. A Project allocation amount of $164,549 (approximately 10%) for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the Project; and
4. A total amount of budget appropriations of $1,020,244.31 consisting of $627,906.42 from the Circulation System Improvement Fee Fund (Fund 350, Subfund 8040) available fund balance for the Northeast Communities Project C1302, and $392,337.89 from the Mobility Fee Fund (Fund 350, Subfund 8055) available fund balance for the Cloyne Street Project C1601 as well as the corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (301) appropriation increase in the same amounts.
(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/K4faHTEqCM0
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. ADJOURNMENT