AGENDA
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
April 1, 2025
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
At 5:02 p.m., Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur presided and called to order the regular meeting of the Oxnard City Council convened in the Council Chambers at 305 West Third Street, Oxnard, California. Councilmembers Luis A. Mc Arthur; Bert E. Perello; Michaela Perez; Gabriela Rodriguez; Aaron Starr and Gabriel Teran were present. The City Clerk stated that the agenda was posted on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Library, City Hall kiosk, City Administrative Offices and on the website.
Staff members present were Alexander Nguyen, City Manager, Eric Sonstegard, Assistant City Manager; Michelle McCarron, Assistant City Attorney and Lourdes A. López, City Clerk.
CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
No public comments were received.
At 5:06 p.m., the City Council recessed to a closed session. At 5:15 p.m., Councilwoman Gabriela Basua was present.
C. CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Hendrix ex rel. United States v. J-M Mfg. Co.
USDC, Central Dist. CA, D.C. No. 5:06-cv-00055-GW-PJW
2. 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.
Assistant City Attorney McCarron announced: "Item C-2: the City Council by a vote of 7- 0, has directed the City Attorney to initiate an action. The action, the defendants and the other particulars shall, once unsealed be disclosed to any person upon inquiry, unless to do so would jeopardize the City's ability to effectuate service of process on one or more of the unserved parties, or that to do so would jeopardize the City's ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations to its advantage."
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D. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
At 6:03 p.m. Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur presided and called to order the regular meeting of the Oxnard City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers at 305 West Third Street, Oxnard, California.
Councilmembers Gabriela Basua; Luis A. Mc Arthur; Bert E. Perello; Michaela Perez; Gabriela Rodriguez, Aaron Starr; and Gabriel Teran were present.
The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States led by Jonathan Rosas Hernandez, a student at Pacifica High School.
Additional staff members present were Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director; Karsten Guthrie, Assistant Fire Chief; Stephen McNaughten, Fire Marshal; Taylor Gambino, Civil Engineer; and Tamara Flynn, Construction Project Manager.
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Week of April 6 - 12, 2025 as "Library Week" in the City of Oxnard.
Mayor Mc Arthur read the proclamation and presented it to Kathleen Ashmore, Library Manager who thanked the City Council for the recognition.
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2025 as "Arts, Culture and Creativity" in the City of Oxnard.
Mayor Mc Arthur read the proclamation and presented it to Julie Estrada; Carolyn Mullin; Teodoro Lopez; Gabriel Islas; Juana Martinez; Luis Campa; and Cesar Aldana; who thanked the City Council for the recognition.
3. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2025 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Oxnard.
Mayor Mc Arthur read the proclamation and presented it to Rebecca Elliott, President of the Ventura County Board of Realtors and Boardmember Julio Gomez who thanked the City Council for the recognition.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comments were received from Rev. Roger Labonte (exhausts/muffler noise); Pat Brown (homeless issues); Theresa Clemen (youth sports); Greg Runyon (community/people identity); Abel Magana (upcoming art show); Manuel Herrera (involving our youth); Doug Partello (various items).
G. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
The City Manager announced: upcoming town hall meeting regarding California's updated April 1, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 3
fire hazard severity zone maps; Del Norte drop-off days; and 2"d Annual Egg-ccessible Egg Hunt at College Park.
H. CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING
AUTHORITY BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
The members of the Council provided brief announcements regarding their various activities.
Councilwoman Perez requested an agenda item regarding a presentation on 2025 Point-in- Count by the County's Continuum of Care.
Councilman Starr commented on concerns received from residents regarding fireworks.
He ask staff to consider sending mailers reminding people of the penalties and that we do prosecuted.
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Members to Serve on the City's Citizen Advisory Groups (CAGs) and Boards (5 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, make the following appointments:
1. To Community Relations Commission: Tiffany Lopez (D3) and Meaghan Salas (D6);
2. To Cultural Arts Commission: Sandra Diaz (D3) and Elisa Torres (D6);
3. To Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission: Joe Garcia (D2) and Angela Whitecomb (D4);
4. To Planning Commission: Ronald Arruejo (D4) and Dr. Miguel Lopez (D6);
5. To Senior Services Commission: Gloria Postel (D1), Gloria Massey Chinea (D3) and Linda Calderon (D6); and
6. To Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee: Steven Nash (DI), Noemi Valdes (D2), Ronald Arruejo (D3) and Ruby Durias (D4).
Public comment was received from Ronald Arruejo.
It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Councilmember Perello, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, Basua, and Mc Arthur voted in favor; motion carried 7-0.
I. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
Item Nos. K-2 - K-4 were discussed among the Council and staff.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
No public comments were received.
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K. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the regular minutes of February 18, March 4 and 18, 2025.
2. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Agreement Regarding Field Training for Paramedic Students.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to xecute a Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student educatio agreement (field internship) with the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) {A-8579} for a term ending December 31, 2027. (The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0 on March 11, 2025.)
3. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: This is an information item for the City Council to receive and file.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32500335 with Honeywell International, Inc. for Fire Station Alerting System Replacement Project, Specification No. FD 25-17.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $399,005.52 in Project funds for the Fire Station Alerting System Replacement Project, Specification No. FD 25-17;
2. The Mayor to execute an Agreement with Honeywell International, Inc. in the amount of $319,204.52 for the Project and approve a Project contingency amount of $47,881 (~15%) with Honeywell International, Inc., for a total not to exceed value of $367,085.52 for the Project; and
3. A Project allocation amount of $31,920 (~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.)
Consent Item K.1
It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Mayor Mc Arthur, to approve April 1, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 5
the Information/Consent item as presented. VOTE: Perez, Rodriguez., Starr, Teran, Basua, Mc Arthur, and Perello voted in favor; the motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Councilman Starr, seconded by Councilwoman Kodriguez, to approve the Information/Consent item as presented. VOTE: Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, Basua, Mc Arthur, Perello, and Perez voted in favor; the motion carried 7-0.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
M. REPORTS
Fire Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Fire Chief's Report on State- Mandated Fire Inspections. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 15,850 acknowledging receipt of the report prepared by the Oxnard Fire Department's Fire Chief regarding State-mandated inspections of specified occupancies, as required by Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code. (The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0 on March 11, 2025.)
Fire Marshal McNaughten presented and answered questions.
No public comment was received. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Councilwoman Perez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Starr, Teran, Basua, Mc Arthur, Perello, Perez., and Rodriguez voted in favor; motion passed 7-0.
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32500449 with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for Citywide Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project- Phase I, Specification No.
PW 24-135, in the Cabrillo, Sea Air, El Rio West, Rose Park, Pleasant Valley, and Southwinds Neighborhoods. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $7,207,209.50 in Project funds for the Citywide Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project Phase I, Specification No. PW 24-135;
2. The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $6,006,007.50 for the Project and approve a Project contingency amount of $600,601.00 (~10%) with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for a total not to exceed value of $6,606,608.50 for the Project;
3. A Project allocation amount of $600,601.00 (~10%) for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the Project;
4. A total amount of budget appropriations of $215,946 consisting of $127,968 from April 1, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 6
the Water Operating Fund (601), $87,978 from the Wastewater Operating Fund (611)available fund balances, as well as the corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (301) appropriation increase in the same amounts for this Project (C2209); and
5. An unappropriation of $158,998 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Fund (185), as well as the corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (301) appropriation decrease in the same amount for this Project (C2209). (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.)
Public Works Director Wolfe and Project Manager Flynn presented and answered questions.
No public comment was received. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Teran, seconded by Councilwoman Perez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Teran, Basia, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr and Mc Arthur voted in favor; motion carried /-0.
City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Committee Bylaws Revision. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 15,851 amending the bylaws for City Council committees.
(The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on March 11, 2025) Assistant City Attorney McCarron and Assistant City Manager Sonstegard presented and answered questions.
No public comment was received. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilman Starr, seconded by Councilwoman Rodriguez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Basua, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, and Mc Arthur voted in favor; motion carried 7-0.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda, and without objection, Mayor Mc Arthur adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
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LOURDES A. LÓPE&
City Clerk