AGENDA
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
June 26, 2025
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
At 5:32 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; Gabriel Teran and Gabriela Basua were present. The City Clerk stated that the agenda was posted on Thursday, June 13, 2025 at the Library, City Hall kiosk, City Administrative Offices and on the website.
Staff members present were Alexander Nguyen, City Manager; Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager; Eric Sonstegard, Assistant City Manager; Stephen Fischer, City Attorney; Steve Naveau, Human Resources Director 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 5:33 p.m., the City Council recessed to a closed session.
C. CLOSED SESSION (5:30 PM)
1. 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
At 6:44 p.m., City Attorney announced that no reportable actions resulted from the closed session.
D. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
At 6:45 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 W. Third Street, Oxnard, California. Councilmembers Gabriela Basua, Luis Mc Arthur, Bert E. Perello, Michaela Perez, Gabriela Rodriguez, Aaron Starr and Gabriel Teran were present. The City Clerk called the roll and announced that the agenda was posted on Thursday, June 13,
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2025 at the Library, City Hall kiosk, City Administrative offices and on the City of Oxnard website.
The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States led by Savannah Gaskill, a graduate from the Oxnard EMS Corps, followed by a moment of silence acknowledging community members affected by recent ICE action and recognizing those around the world impacted by recent military action.
Mayor Pro Tem recognized recent graduates from Oxnard High Schools who presented the pledge of allegiance at prior meetings in 2025. They are Yvonne Castaneda-Huichan; Monserat Sanchez, Jimena Lopez, and Leticia Alejandre.
The Fire Chief commented on the Oxnard EMS Corps program.
Staff members present were Alexander Nguyen, City Manager; Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager; Stephen Fischer, City Attorney; Brenda Lopez, Interim Housing Director; Albert Ramirez, Assistant Housing Director; Jeff Pengilley, Community Development Director; Joe Pearson I, Planning Manager; Kathleen Mallory, Planning and Sustainability Manager; Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director; Brian Yanez., Assistant Public Works Director; Rob Ruben Chief Information Officer; Javier Chagoyen-Lázaro, Chief Financial Officer; Alexander Hamilton, Fire Chief and Lourdes A. López, City Clerk.
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA AND NON-ACTION ITEMS
Public comment was received from Mr. Garcia (signage and no sidewalks).
G. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
H. CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING
AUTHORITY BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
The members of the Council provided brief announcements regarding their various activities.
Councilman Starr would like to know about our process on addressing signs.
I. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
The City Clerk announced minor changes to the City Council minutes of June 3 and stated that on page 8, Agenda Item No. B, it should read "Qui Tam" instead of Key M. Also, on page 15, Agenda Item No. N-1, it should state that Councilman Starr is recusing rather than abstaining.
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Item Nos. K-2, K-3 and K-4 were reviewed and discussed among the Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
Public comment was received from Deirdre Frank regarding seniors on lessons learned.
K. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes of the June 3, 2025 regular meeting as presented.
Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Agreement to prepare a Transit-Oriented Development/High Quality Transit Corridor Specific Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gruen Associates (Agreement No. 32500483), for a period of up to 2 years, for an amount not to exceed $1,075,609 for the preparation of a Transit-Oriented Development/High Quality Transit Corridor (TOD/HQTC) Specific Plan and associated tasks.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
3. 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 April 2025.
(This item did not originate in Committee)
4. Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: Agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions for Printers and Scanners.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a five year agreement with Toshiba America Business Solutions (No. 32600026) for the purpose of citywide managed print, scan and copy services in the amount of $745,840.80 plus a 10% contingency amount of $74,584.08 to cover future needs or incidental costs, for a total authorized amount of $820,424.88. (The Finance & Governance Committee approve 3-0 on June 3, 2025.)
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Consent Item K-1
It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Councilmember Perello, to approve the Information/Consent item K-1 as corrected. VOTE: Mc Arthur, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran and Basua voted in favor; the motion carried 7-0.
Consent Item K-2
Planning and Sustainability Manager presented and was available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among Councilmembers and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Councilwoman Perez, to prove the Information/Consent item as presented. VOTE: Perello, Pere odriguez, Starr, Teran, Basua and Mc Arthur voted in favor: the motion carried 7- i See emancial Officer was available to answer questions. Discusion ensued among Councilmembers and staff. This item is a receive and file.
Consent Item K-4
The Chief Information Officer was available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among Councilmembers and staff.
It was moved by Councilman Starr, seconded by Councilmember Perello, to approve the Information/Consent item as presented. VOTE: Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, Mc Arthur, Basua and Perello voted in favor; the motion carried 7-0.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
M. REPORTS
Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Sixth Amendment to Agreement A-8221 with Big Truck Rental, LLC for Short Term Rental of Refuse Collection Vehicles for the Environmental Resources Division. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amendment to a Rental Agreement with Big Truck Rental, LLC in the amount of $1,226,541 for a new total not-to-exceed $6,304,576 and extend the term to June 30, 2026, for the rental of refuse collection vehicles. (This item did not originate in Committee as it is a continuation of an item previously approved by the City Council on June 27, 2024.)
No public comments were received. Assistant Public Works Director Yanez was available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
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It was moved by Councilman Starr, seconded by Councilwoman Rodriguez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, Basua and Mc Arthur voted in favor; motion carried 7-0.
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Modification of the City of Oxnard Community Facilities District No. 9 (Northshore at Mandalay Bay) and Approval of the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council, acting as the legislative body of the City of Oxnard Community Facilities District No. 9 (Northshore at Mandalay Bay), adopt the following Resolutions:
1. A Resolution No. 15,990 approving a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement Relating to the Change Proceedings for City of Oxnard Community Facilities District No. 9 (Northshore At Mandalay Bay); and
2. A Resolution No. 15,991 of Consideration Declaring its Intention to Modify the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Special Tax Relating to City of Oxnard Community Facilities District No. 9 (Northshore At Mandalay Bay), Increase Certain Special Tax Rates, add a new special tax, increase the maximum bonded indebtedness, amend a Funding and Acquisition Agreement, revise the appropriations limit of said Community Facilities District, and Other Related Actions in Connection Thereto; and setting the Public Hearing for July 15, 2025. (Finance and Governance Committee approved 2-1 on May 13, 2025) Public comments were received from Trent Royle and Bill Myers representing Fifth Harbor, the property owner. Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director and Anthony Miller, Special Districts Manager were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Councilwoman Perez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Perez, Rodriguez, Teran, Basua, Mc Arthur and Perello voted in favor; motion carried 6-1 with Councilman Starr voting no.
Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Private Parking Ordinance. (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance No. 3063 titled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD ADDING DIVISION 3 TO ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE REGARDING PRIVATE PARKING; FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214
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SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030."
(Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved 3-0 on May 13, 2025.)
Public comment was received from Robert Power. The Community Development Director was available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Teran, seconded by Councilwoman Rodriguez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Starr, Teran, Basua, Mc Arthur, Perello, Perez and Rodriguez voted in favor; motion carried 7-0.
4. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Authorize the Assessment and Collection of Fees within the Oxnard Downtown Management District for Fiscal Year 2025-26. (10 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 15,992 authorizing the assessment and collection of fees within the Oxnard Downtown Management District for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
No public comments were received. Assistant Housing Director Ramirez and Abel Magana from the Oxnard Downtown Management District were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Teran, seconded by Councilwoman Rodriguez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Teran, Basua, Mc Arthur, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez and Starr voted in favor; motion carried 7-0.
Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Stipend. (20 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance No. 3064 titled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OXNARD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE II
DIVISION 7 SECTIONS 2-96 AND 2-97 OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE
ESTABLISHING A STIPEND FOR SERVICE ON THE OXNARD
PLANNING COMMISSION"; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 15,993 establishing $150 per meeting compensation for the members of the Planning Commission of the City of Oxnard; and
3. Approve a Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget appropriation from the General Fund (101) available fund balance in the amount of $26,250.
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(Finance and Governance Committee approved 2-1 on March 11, 2025).
The Planning Manager presented and was available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff. Public comments were received from Ronald Arruejo and Greg Runyon.
It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Councilwoman Perez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Basua, Mc Arthur, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez and Teran voted in favor; motion carried 6-1 with Councilman Starr voting no.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda, and without objection, Mayor Mc Arthur adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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LOURDES A. LÓREZ
City Clerk