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AGENDA
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street May 6, 2025
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Appointment Items - 5:15 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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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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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 (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Crystal Walker v. City of Oxnard
Ventura Superior Court Case No. 2023CUOE17130
Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Kenneth York v. City of Oxnard
Workers' Compensation Case No. ADJ13504345
Legislative Body: City Council
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:15 PM)
1. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association Annual Report. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report on the Oxnard Downtown Management District.
(This item did not originate in Committee)
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(Presentation will be live upon Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association request) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
2. Cultural & Community Services Department
SUBJECT: Senior Services Commission Annual Report.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receives the Senior Services Commission annual report.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Terrel Harrison, (805) 385-7994
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of May 2025 as "Older Americans Month."
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 2025 as "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month."
G. 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.
H. 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.
I. 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.
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Members to Serve on the City's Citizen Advisory Groups (CAGs) (5 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoint Jose Cano to the Cultural Arts Commission representing District 4.
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Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/YG-QIj2VzZE
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
J. 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.
K. 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.
L. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Update on Status and Accomplishments of Current Measure O Projects.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file this report.
(The Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee heard this update at its April 24, 2025 meeting).
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
2. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report for the period ending March 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
3. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Establishing a Section 115 Trusts for OPEB and Pension Liabilities.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution establishing a Section 115 Trust for OPEB and Pension liabilities; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the Trust Administrator, Custodian, and Trustee to create a 115 Trust accounts for the funding of future OPEB and Pension liabilities.
(The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on April 22, 2025) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
4. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Third Amendment with Paymentus for Credit Card Merchant Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to the agreement with Paymentus (9046-20-CT), for credit card merchant services, extending the term of agreement to December 31, 2027, and increasing the contract amount by $702,000 for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,783,720.
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(The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on April 22, 2025) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
5. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Credit Card Merchant Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a five- year agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (A-8584) for credit card merchant services.
(The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on April 22, 2025) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32500458 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for a Biosolids Master Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for an initial term of one year from May 6, 2025, to May 5, 2026, with the option for a one-year period extension ending May 5, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $423,422 for the development of a Biosolids Master Plan for the Wastewater Division.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 8, 2025) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Housing Department
SUBJECT: 2025-2029 Ventura County Regional Consolidated Plan, 2025-2029 Ventura County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the 2025-2029 Ventura County Regional Consolidated Plan, the 2025-2029 Ventura County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development;
2. Approve the 2025-2029 Ventura County Regional Consolidated Plan and the 2025-2029 Ventura County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to incorporate any recommended changes resulting from public input to the Ventura County Regional Consolidated Plan, the Ventura County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan;
4. Approve the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and incorporate the final HUD allocations into the Plan and authorize the budget appropriations to fund the administration and activities in the Plan;
5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to make any budgetary adjustments within ten percent, or $200,000, whichever is greater – per the Citizen Participation Plan of the proposed budget in the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan that is approved by City Council; and
6. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute HUD agreements and sign all
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agreements for the implementation of the Ventura County Regional Consolidated Plan, Ventura County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and Annual Action Plan including subrecipient, interdepartmental, and intradepartmental agreements.
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0 on April 8, 2025.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/ClHcikKEsR0
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
2. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to uphold the Director's decision to approve The Pointe Apartments project at 2801 N. Oxnard Blvd. (50 minutes).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Find the Project to be consistent with Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR No. 00-03) and subsequent addendums prepared for the RiverPark Specific Plan and therefore exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Sections 15162 through 15164 and 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a resolution denying the Appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to uphold the Community Development Director’s approval of Planning and Zoning Permit No. 23-200-01 (Development Design Review Permit), subject to certain findings and conditions.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/Br0HmOn8XqE
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
N. REPORTS
1. Finance Department
SUBJECT: 2024 Single Audit Report. (40)
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive the 2024 Single Audit Report from the audit firm Eadie + Payne and summary presentation from the City's external financial auditors, Eadie + Payne, LLP.
(The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on April 22, 2025)
(Presentation will be live upon consultant's request.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
2. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for Closing Past Audit Findings.(10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive an update on the Financial Corrective Action
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Plan (FCAP) for closing past audit findings.
(The Finance and Governance Committee approved 3-0 on April 22, 2025)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/6-oCm0l3P5A
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Three General Service Agreements with GreenCoast Landscapes Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services for Citywide Street and Median Landscapes. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the following Agreements with GreenCoast Landscapes Inc. for an initial term of three years each from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, with an option for two consecutive one-year extensions ending June 30, 2030, for landscape maintenance services in Citywide Street and Median Landscapes:
1. Agreement 32500412 for a total amount not to exceed $3,819,000;
2. Agreement 32500413 for a total amount not to exceed $4,294,000; and
3. Agreement 32500414 for a total amount not to exceed $3,527,000.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 8, 2025)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/40X1FVZpjMk
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Four Service Agreements with GreenCoast Landscapes Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services for Citywide General Fund Parks. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the following Agreements with GreenCoast Landscapes Inc. for an initial term of three years each from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, with an option for two consecutive one-year period extensions ending June 30, 2030, for landscape maintenance services in City General Fund Parks:
Agreement 32500408 for a total amount not to exceed $913,000; Agreement 32500409 for a total amount not to exceed $822,000; Agreement 32500410 for a total amount not to exceed $1,827,000; and Agreement 32500411 for a total amount not to exceed $1,008,000.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 8, 2025)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/mWyn_704h6Y
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
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5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program (Project Assist) Update. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program (Project Assist) for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to assist eligible Oxnard residents and authorize staff to grant financial relief equal to a monthly $25.00 maximum credit per utility bill charged to residential customers who meet the eligibility requirements discussed in this staff report up to the amount funded for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
2. Authorize staff to fund Project Assist in Fiscal Year 2025-26 by utilizing $270,000 that has been paid to the City for current and prior year late penalties from City utility customers.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 8, 2025)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/ggPDAKvwclw
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Applications to the 2025 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Call for Project Nominations for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Grant Funds. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the:
1. Submission of four grant applications for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program in various amounts, with an 11.47% match requirement;
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 capital improvement projects 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/5lDLAyXNImk
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement A-8491 with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Kamala and Hobson Cast Iron Pipe Replacement Project. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Third
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Amendment to an Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. (Tetra Tech) to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $947,000 to $1,051,500 and extend the term through December 31, 2026, for the additional design work required for the Kamala and Hobson Cast Iron Pipe Replacement 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.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/QjvsjvLrHQE
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
8. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Golf Management Agreement 32600001. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Golf Management Agreement with American Golf Corporation for a five-year term ending on June 30, 2030, with an option of a single five-year extension ending on June 30, 2035.
(This item did not originate in Committee since this is a continuation of a previous item approved by the City Council on December 17, 2024)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/ZeNgk62v1Fg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
O. ADJOURNMENT