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AMENDED AGENDA
(Amended 10/3/2025 Revised Closed Session Item No. C-3 and I-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 October 7, 2025
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Appointment Items - 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, Community Development Commission Successor Agency, Financing Authority and Oxnard Housing Authority
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 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)
Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Beatriz Elizarraras v. City of Oxnard, et al.
Ventura Superior Court Case No. 2025CUPP037741
Legislative Body: City Council
3. 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 five potential cases.
Legislative Body: City Council
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D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
1. Cultural & Community Services Department
SUBJECT: Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report. (30 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receives the Cultural Arts Commission annual report.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Terrel Harrison, (805) 385-7994
2. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Community Relations Commission Annual Report. (30 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1) Receive the 2025 annual report from the Community Relations Commission; and 2) Present a Proclamation designating October 2025 as "Global Diversity Awareness Month" in the City of Oxnard.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Ashley Golden, (805) 385-7478
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 October 2025 as "Filipino American History Month."
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating October 13, 2025 as "Indigenous People's Day."
G. 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.
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.
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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: City Council Meeting Schedule. (5 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a regular meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025 and cancel the meeting currently scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
(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/7s_5HrIxtl8
Legislative Body: City Council and Oxnard Housing Authority Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
2. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate 2025. (5 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council designate a voting delegate and a voting alternate to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
(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/Q31udwxPSDU
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
3. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule for Legislative Bodies. (5 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council, Community Development Commission Successor Agency, Financing Authority, and Housing Authority adopt the proposed regular meeting dates for the calendar year 2026.
(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/7s_5HrIxtl8
Legislative Body: City Council, Community Development Commission Successor Agency, Financing Authority, and Housing Authority Board
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
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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 Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes for July 15 and September 16, 2025.
That the Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approve the minutes for July 15, July 29, September 2 and September 16, 2025.
Legislative Body: City Council and Oxnard Housing Authority Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
2. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Approving the 2025 City of Oxnard Water System Design and Construction Standards and an update to the 2002 City of Oxnard Standard Plates and Design Criteria.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Water System Design and Construction Standards and an update to the 2002 City of Oxnard Standard Plates and Design Criteria for public works construction; and
2. Delegating discretionary authority to the Public Works City Engineer to approve future revisions to the 2025 Water System Design and Construction Standards and 2002 City of Oxnard Standard Plates and Design Criteria; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
(The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on September 9, 2025)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8055, (805) 385-8208
3. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report for the period ending August 31, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment report. This is an information item.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
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4. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Amendment and Extension of the Agreements with local hotel operators in support of the Encampment Resolution Funding Program.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute agreement amendments with local hotel operators to offer non- congregate shelter.
(This item did not originate in Committee because it is a continuation of an item previously approved by City Council.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
5. Human Resources Department
SUBJECT: Approving Resolutions Amending the City's Classification and Salary Resolution, and Amending the City's Position Control Resolution to Add the Deputy City Treasurer Position.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution Amending the Classification and Salary Schedule Resolution No.15,886; and
2. Adopt a resolution Amending the Full-Time Equivalent Resolution No. 15,885.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Steve Naveau, (805) 385-7947
6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: FY 2025-26 Harbour Island Homeowners Association Donation to Waterways Maintenance Assessment District Zone 2 - Harbour Island (Agreement A-8597) and Budget Adjustment.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council, acting as the legislative body of the Waterways Maintenance Assessment District, approve and authorize:
1. Acceptance of a $17,400 donation from the Harbour Island Homeowners Association (HOA) to support landscape maintenance and on-call services within the Harbour Island linear park; and
2. Approval of Agreement A-8597, entered by and between the City of Oxnard and the Harbour Island Homeowners Association for the donation; and
3. Approval of associated budget appropriations within Waterways Maintenance Assessment District Zone 2 – Harbour Island Fund (120-40203801) to recognize the full amount of the donation revenue and to authorize expenditures up to the full amount of available funding consistent with the specific purposes outlined in the Agreement. (Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on September 9, 2025)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
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7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Purchase Orders with Gibbs International, Inc. and The Charles Machine Works, Inc. for Heavy Equipment for the Public Works Water Division.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute two purchase orders for the following:
1. Gibbs International Inc. for a not-to-exceed value up to $300,000.00 for the purchase of a 2026 HV607 SBA International Truck, 10-Ton Dump Truck (dump truck); and
2. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. for a not-to-exceed value up to $700,000.00 for the purchase of a 2025 Kenworth T480 with a Ditch Witch Hydro Vacuum Truck/Excavator W8 Standard Package (vacuum truck).
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on September 9, 2025)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
8. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Multiple Agreements for On-Call Real Property Services and Right of Way Acquisition.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the following Agreements, each with an initial term of one year from October 9, 2025 to October 8, 2026, with an option for four consecutive one-year period extensions ending October 8, 2030, for on-call Professional Real Property Services and Right of Way Acquisition:
1. Agreement 32600016 with Beacon Integrated Professional Resources, Inc. DBA Hamner, Jewell & Associates for a total amount not to exceed $500,000;
2. Agreement 32600017 with Bender Rosenthal, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $500,000; and
3. Agreement 32600018 with Clark Land Resources, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on September 9, 2025)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
9. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Multiple Agreements for On-Call Landscape Architect Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the following Agreements, each with an initial term of three years from October 8, 2025, to October 7, 2028, with an option for two consecutive one-year period extensions ending October 7, 2030, for on-call Professional Landscape Architect Services:
1. Agreement 32600006 with David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. DBA David Volz Design for a total amount not to exceed $750,000;
2. Agreement 32600007 with IDS Group, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $750,000;
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3. Agreement 32600008 with Pacific Coast Land Design, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $750,000; and
4. Agreement 32600009 with RJM Design Group, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $750,000.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on September 9, 2025)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Housing Department
SUBJECT: First Substantial Amendment to the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan. (10 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the First Substantial Amendment to the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan;
2. Approve the First Substantial Amendment to the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan recommending use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for public infrastructure improvements;
3. Authorize the City Manager, and his designees, to incorporate the amended grant allocations into the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan and authorize any necessary budget appropriation and corresponding revenue recognition in CDBG funding (Fund 201) for the project;
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute the required documents for the submission of the amended FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan; and,
5. Receive and file any comments made during the 30-day public comment period or made in person at the public hearing with the Amendment.
(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/zLqARSiXJqI
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
N. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Project Budget Appropriation Transfers - Neighborhood Street Resurfacing - La Colonia Phase III Project. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve project budget appropriation transfers totalling $1,019,255.54, consisting of $953,255.54 within the 2014 Lease Revenue Bond Fund (314) and $66,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund (601) as well as the corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (301) appropriation transfers from the C olonia Road
Street Resurfacing Project (C1803) to the Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project (C2209).
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed
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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/VJkxFI100Do
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
2. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Pre-Application Review of the Colonia Townhomes Project, located at 245 Colonia Road, Planning and Zoning Permit No. 25-600-01 (APN: 201-0-021-160). (30 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review and provide preliminary comments on a Pre- Application for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Planned Development Permit, Tentative Map, and Density Bonus to allow for the construction of a 121-unit for-sale condominium project.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/q66d_kDOqJE
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Budget Appropriations for the Automated Meter Infrastructure Installation Project PW 17-32. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize an appropriation in an amount up to $2,750,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the available fund balance in the Water Operating Fund (601) and corresponding transfers in the Water Capital Fund (602) for the Automated Meter Infrastructure Installation Project PW 17-32 (C2022).
(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/N1BScKow8Us
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
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4. Police Department
SUBJECT: Police Department Standard-Issue Firearm Replacement: Agreement with Adamson Police Products to Purchase New Standard-Issue Handguns for the Police Department. (15 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve a budget appropriation not to exceed $300,000.00 from the General Fund (101) available fund balance for the payment of firearm purchases; and
2. Authorizes the Mayor to sign the contract agreement with Adamson Police Products to purchase equipment for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/3UmPVz-QqC8
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
O. ADJOURNMENT