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Agenda Item Time Estimates include: (Minutes for Presentation + Council Discussion + Public Comment)
AMENDED AGENDA
C. Closed Session Meeting Time Changed & Items Added (C-2 and C-3) AGENDA
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street June 17, 2025
Closed Session - 4:30 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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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
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: Vincet Marquez v. City of Oxnard, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 56-2022-00564061-CU-PO-VTA Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Teichert Energy & Utilities Group, Inc. v. City of Oxnard Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 2023CUBC015960
Legislative Body: City Council
3. 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.
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E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating June 22, 2025 as "Oxnard Lowrider Appreciation Day."
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA AND NON-ACTION ITEMS
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, and on non-action items such as ceremonial items, report of city manager / executive director / secretary, and city council/ housing authority / successor agency / financing authority business / committee reports. 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.
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Member to Serve on the City's Advisory Groups (CAGs) (5 minutes).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoint Velia V.
Soto to the Cultural Arts Commission representing District 5.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/aV7C-WBIqsI
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
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
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1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the special meeting minutes of May 12 and 27, 2025.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
2. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Agreement for Publication of Legal Notices and Legal Advertisement.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vida Newspaper (32600013) for the publication of legal notices and legal advertisement for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
3. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Ordinance Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 3062 titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OXNARD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 14,
ARTICLE XIX TO THE OXNARD CITY CODE DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.”
(This item did not originate in Committee)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-7700, (805) 385-8208
4. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to the Agreement with TG Consulting Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement with TG Consulting Services (32300132) for the implementation of Tyler EPL Licensing Module to increase the contract amount by $70,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $360,937.50 and extend the contract for five months to November 30, 2025.
(As of the posting of this agenda, there was not yet an outcome from the Finance and Governance Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jialan Su, (805) 385-7811
5. Finance Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Trade Services Agreement with InfoSend, Inc. for Utility Bill and Business License Tax Form Printing, Inserting and Mailing Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Trade Services Agreement with InfoSend, Inc. (A-8467) for utility bill and business tax form printing, inserting, and mailing services to increase the contract amount by $971,100 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,967,634 and extend the contract for two additional years to June 30, 2027.
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(As of the posting of this agenda, there was not yet an outcome from the Finance and Governance Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jialan Su, (805) 385-7811
6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with ehs International Inc. for Safety Training Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with ehs International Inc. (32500490) for an initial term of one year from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with the option for four consecutive one-year period extensions ending June 30, 2030, in the amount not to exceed $1,550,000 for Safety Training Services.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on May 27, 2025) Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Resolution to Levy Assessments in the Waterways Maintenance District. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council, acting as the legislative body for the Waterways Maintenance District:
1. Hold a public hearing regarding proposed assessments for the Waterways Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and
2. Adopt a resolution to levy the maintenance assessment on property within the Waterways Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
(Finance and Governance Committee approved 2-1 on May 27, 2025)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/KSXEPQ02A2Q
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Confirming FY 2025-26 Landscape Maintenance Districts Diagrams and Assessments. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council acting as the legislative body for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs):
1. Hold a public hearing to receive public testimony regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025- 26 assessments in the City’s LMDs; and
2. Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oxnard, California, Confirming Diagrams and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in Connection with the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts.”
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3. Approve a one-time fund balance contribution from the General Fund to LMD-49 in the amount of $54,802 as outlined in this staff report; and
4. Approve a distribution of LMD-54 reserve fund balance in the amount of $31,386 to the equivalent benefit units in LMD-54 as outlined in this staff report.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/yQDdkNGeKRI
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Special Tax Levy for Community Facility Districts Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 2000-3. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council acting as the legislative body for Community Facilities Districts (CFD) No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 2000-3:
1. Adopt a resolution setting a special tax rate within CFD No. 1 (Westport at Mandalay Bay) for Fiscal Year 2025-26;
2. Adopt a resolution setting a special tax rate within CFD No. 2 (Westport at Mandalay Bay) for Fiscal Year 2025-26;
3. Adopt a resolution setting a special tax rate within CFD No. 3 (Seabridge at Mandalay Bay) for Fiscal Year 2025-26;
4. Adopt a resolution setting a special tax rate within CFD No. 4 (Seabridge at Mandalay Bay) for Fiscal Year 2025-26;
5. Adopt a resolution setting a special tax rate within CFD No. 5 (Riverpark) for Fiscal Year 2025-26;
6. Adopt a resolution setting a special tax rate within CFD No. 8 (Sakioka Farms Business Park) for Fiscal Year 2025-26;
7. Adopt a resolution setting a special tax rate within CFD No. 9 (North Shore at Mandalay Bay) for Fiscal Year 2025-26;
8. Adopt a resolution setting a special tax rate within CFD No. 2000-3 (Oxnard Boulevard/Highway 101 Interchange) for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
9. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute an agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments with the Ventura County Auditor-Controller to provide the service of placement of direct assessments on the Ventura County Secured Tax Roll.
(Finance and Governance Committee approved 2-1 on May 27, 2025. Based upon suggestions received at the May 27th Finance and Governance Committee meeting, a new attachment 21 has been included and edits to attachments 4, 5, and 6 have been made and attached to this report.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/w3Ygir6d86Q
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Finance Department
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SUBJECT: Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Public Safety Property Tax Assessment. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution establishing the FY 2025-26 tax rates on property in the City of Oxnard for the payment of voter-approved obligations related to public safety personnel pension expenses.
(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/ONuoR-S8LXQ
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
3. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget. (90 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
a. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oxnard Approving the City Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and b. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oxnard Authorizing Full-Time Equivalent Positions in the City Service Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
c. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oxnard Authorizing Classification and Salary Schedules and Approving the attached Classification and Salary Schedule; and d. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oxnard Establishing Financial Management Policies; and
e. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oxnard Establishing an Appropriation Limit for the Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
f. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oxnard Adopting a Master Fee Schedule Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video titled Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Preview: https://youtu.be/K-DcB3UHmnA
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video titled Additional Information on Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Annual Budget: https://youtu.be/YxwwHb-wzMo
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
4. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Financial Support for the Construction and Operation of a Permanent, Year-Round Shelter Serving Homeless Individuals between the City and the County of Ventura. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Financial Support for the Construction and Operation of a Permanent, Year-Round Shelter Serving Homeless Individuals between the City and the County of Ventura, Agreement A-8462.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/hC-2L-tDUpA
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Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
5. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Oxnard Navigation Center Operating Agreement with Mercy House. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a one- year agreement with Mercy House (32600011) for the provision of shelter and navigation center operations in Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in the amount not-to-exceed $3,355,407.75.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/qnj_SUVgsOU
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
N. ADJOURNMENT