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AMENDED AGENDA
Amended 5/16/25 to remove Item C-1
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 20, 2025
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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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 (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) - REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
Name of case: Julian Lopez v. City of Oxnard
Workers' Compensation Case No.: ADJ10272261; ADJ9305425; ADJ8281345 (OXN) Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager and Steve Naveau, Director of Human Resources
Employee organizations: Service Employees International Union CTW, CLC, Local 721 (SEIU Local 721); International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO, Local No. 501 (IUOE Local 501); Oxnard Mid-Managers Association (OMMA); International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO (IAFF), Local 1684
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 Certificate of Congratulations to Vernon "VJ" Nickleberry on the
Occasion of his 100th Birthday.
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 2025 as "Arthritis Awareness Month."
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3. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 26, 2025 as "Memorial Day."
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 City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of April 29, May 6, 2025.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
2. Cultural & Community Services Department
SUBJECT: Oxnard After School Education Safety Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a one- year agreement (A-8586) with the Oxnard School District (OSD) for the City to receive an amount not to exceed $4,470,000 to operate the After-School Education and Safety Program with a City match of $130,000 of in-kind services.
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(As of the posting of this agenda, there was not yet an outcome from the Community Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Terrel Harrison, (805) 385-7994
3. Cultural & Community Services Department
SUBJECT: Hueneme After School Education Safety Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Partnership Agreement (A-8589) and Memorandum of Understanding (A-8590) with the Hueneme Elementary School District (HESD) for the City of Oxnard to receive the total amount of $7,408,328 to provide services under the California After School Education and Safety (ASES) program at ten (10) HESD schools during FY 25-26, FY 26-27 and FY 27-28.
(As of the posting of this agenda, there was not yet an outcome from the Community Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Terrel Harrison, (805) 385-7994
4. Cultural & Community Services Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 3059 Library Board City Code Updates.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt an Ordinance No. 3059 titled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OXNARD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OXNARD
CITY CODE TO REDUCE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE OXNARD LIBRARY BOARD TO FIVE MEMBERS."
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing and Development committee approved 3-0 on April 8, 2025. The City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance by a vote of 7-0 on April 29, 2025.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Terrel Harrison, (805) 385-7994
5. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Agreement for Annual Financial Audits and Single Audits for Federally Funded Programs for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a five-year agreement (No.32600005) with Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP in the amount of $1,219,895 for annual financial audits and Single Audits for Federally funded programs.
(As of the posting of this agenda, there was not yet an outcome from the Finance and Governance Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
6. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Report and Accounting of All Receipts, Disbursements, and Fund Balances.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file this report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances for the month of March 2025.
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(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
7. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Commending Fire Marshal Stephen McNaughten For Twenty-Three Years of Service to the City of Oxnard Fire Department.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution commending Fire Marshal Stephen McNaughten for twenty-three years of service to the City of Oxnard Fire Department.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
8. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 3058 Just Cause Evictions and Tenant Protections (Just Cause) Code Amendments.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Ordinance 3058 titled:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OXNARD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 27-3, 27-4 AND 27-10 AND ADDING SECTION 27-13 TO THE OXNARD CITY CODE PERTAINING TO
JUST CAUSE EVICTIONS AND TENANT PROTECTIONS
(The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved the amended recommendation, 3-0 on March 25, 2025.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
9. Human Resources Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 3060 Amendment to CalPERS Contract.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 3060 titled: Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Oxnard.
(The City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance by a vote of 7-0 on April 29, 2025.) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Steve Naveau, (805) 385-7947
10. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Local Streets and Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Project List for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 project list of Senate Bill 1 (SB1) proposed projects that will be funded in part or solely with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
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(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 22, 2025) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
11. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Resolution to Approve the Sewer System Management Plan Update.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution to approve a Sewer System Management Plan Update for the Public Works Wastewater Division.
(This item did not originate in Committee as the prior plan was previously approved by the City Council.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
12. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32500508 with Southern California Edison for the Relocation and Addition of Electrical Infrastructure at the Water Resource Recovery Facility.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Southern California Edison in the amount of $711,443.62 for the relocation and addition of electrical infrastructure at the Oxnard Water Resource Recovery Facility as it relates to the Wastewater Reliability Project C2201.
(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
13. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Closing Resolution for Wastewater Reliability Project C2201.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a “closing” Resolution for the State of California to execute the State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement with the City and issue the funds for the City’s wastewater projects that have been approved by the State Water Resources Control Board.
(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. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Mid-Cycle Update to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025-2029. (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing to approve and adopt updates to the 2025-2029 City of Oxnard Five-
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Year Capital Improvement Program;
2. Approve project budget appropriations of $2,310,599 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 consisting of $250,000 from the Circulation System Improvement Fee Fund (Fund 350, Subfund 8040) available fund balance for the Five Points Intersection Improvements Project C2208, $1,050,000 from the Facilities Maintenance Internal Fees Fund (Fund 735) available fund balance for the Elevator Modernization Project C2602, $7,415 from the Tax Allocation Bond (TAB) Fund (Southwinds Project Area, Fund 315) available fund balance for the Southwinds Bench and Trash Enclosures (C2330) and $1,003,184 from the Tax Allocation Bond (TAB) Fund (Ormond Project Area, Fund 315) available fund balance for the Arterial Street Resurfacing Project C2205, as well as the corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (Fund 301) appropriation increase in the same amounts as noted in the financial impact section;
3. Approve a project budget appropriation transfer of $201,375 from existing Cultural and Community Services General Fund (Fund 101) operating budget to the Elevator Modernization Project C2602, as well as the corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (Fund 301) appropriation in the same amount as noted in the financial impact section;
4. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit a budget modification request for an additional $4,488,171.50 in grant funds from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and, if awarded, approve necessary budget appropriations for use in the Central Trunk Sewer Pipe Replacement Project (C2029);
5. Approve an interfund transfer reimbursement of $341,960.14 from TAB Fund (Ormond Project Area Fund 315) to Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Fund (Fund 185) for Fiscal Year 2023-24 street repairs related to the Hueneme Road Resurfacing Project C2205 and any necessary budget appropriations for the transfer;
6. Approve project budget unappropriations from various funds and subfunds as noted in the financial impact section; and
7. Approve the updates to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on April 22, 2025 to forward to Council for further discussion. See additional info below.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/WMBMJVxCWJg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Agreement A-8368 with Toter, LLC for the Purchase of Residential Curbside Collection Carts and Parts. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to Agreement No. A-8368 with Toter, LLC in the amount of $650,000 for a new total not to exceed $2,735,000 and extend the term date to May 28, 2026, for the replenishment of curbside carts and parts.
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is an extension of an agreement previously approved by City Council.)
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Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/y07V06Bjd08
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32500499 with Blois Construction, LLC for Ventura Road And Rice Avenue Sewer Main Replacement Project, Specification No. PW 23-119. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $5,937,896 in Project funds for the Ventura Road And Rice Avenue Sewer Main Replacement Project, Specification No. PW 23-119;
2. The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Blois Construction, LLC in the amount of $4,750,316 for the Project and a Project contingency amount of $712,548 (~15%) for a total not to exceed value of $5,462,864 for the Project;
3. A Project allocation amount of $475,032 (~10%) for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the Project; and
4. A budget appropriation of $170,896 from the Wastewater Operating Fund (611) available fund balance, as well as the corresponding Wastewater Capital Fund (612) appropriation increase in the same amount for this Project (C2309).
(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/emmDBM5h8wE
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
3. Police Department
SUBJECT: Police Department 2024 Annual Military Equipment Use Report. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive the Police Department's annual report concerning its inventory and use of military equipment, in accordance with Government Code sections 7070-7075.
2. Approve the renewal of City of Oxnard Ordinance 3014, which is codified in Oxnard City Code Section 2-212 as the City’s “Military Equipment Policy” as required by Government Code section 7071 (e)(1).
3. Approve the continuing authorization for the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment by the Oxnard Police Department’s military equipment inventory as required by Government Code section 7071 (e)(2).
4. Approve the acquisition and use of the following military equipment items:
a. Five (5) 40mm projectile launchers
b. Twenty-four (24) .223 caliber rifles
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(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/QcElqaAVw2M
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
N. ADJOURNMENT