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AMENDED AGENDA
(October 16, 2025, Removal of Item L-6) ( (OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street October 21, 2025
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Appointment Items - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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b. Submit an email to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting (indicate the agenda item number in the subject line). All email correspondence will be forwarded to the legislative body prior to the start of the meeting and made part of the legislative record.
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A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council, Oxnard Housing Authority, Community Development Commission Successor Agency and Financing 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. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code section 54957(a)) Consultation with: Jason Benites, Police Chief
Legislative Body: City Council
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCVB) Annual Report. (30 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the OCVB Fiscal Year 24-25 Annual Report.
(Live presentation by Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau President & CEO, Brittney Hendricks.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Ashley Golden, (805) 385-7478
2. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Approval of the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association Annual Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (30 minutes)
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association Annual Work Plan and Budget for fiscal year 2025-26. (Live presentation by Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association Executive Director, Abel Ramírez Magaña.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
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.
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: 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.)
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Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/1R_S3yTb0I8
Legislative Body: City Council, Community Development Commission Successor Agency, Financing Authority, and Housing Authority Board
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 Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes for October 7, 2025.
That the Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approve the regular meeting minutes for October 7, 2025.
Legislative Body: City Council and Oxnard Housing Authority Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
2. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Downtown Parking In Lieu Fee Agreement with Haven No. 8, LLC dba Haven (220 South A Street) for payment terms.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Haven No. 8, LLC dba Haven ("Haven") {A-8600} in the amount of $100,000 for downtown in-lieu parking fee payments over a one-year period. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
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 August 2025. (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: Oxnard Housing Authority’s Monthly Investment Report for the period ending August 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to receive and file the monthly investment report. This is an information item. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: Housing Authority
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
5. Police Department
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Agreement with the Oxnard Community K9 Foundation, and Acceptance of Equipment in the Amount of $37,644.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Donation Agreement with the Oxnard Community K-9 Foundation (A-8599) to accept a donation of a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Crew Van for use by the Oxnard Police Department's K-9 Unit; and
2. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Oxnard Community K-9 Foundation (A-8599) relating to the City's use of the same. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
6. Police Department
SUBJECT: Removed from the agenda.
RECOMMENDATION:
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7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32600123 with NoHo Constructors for Del Sol Park Improvements Phase I Project Specification No. PW 24-14.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. A total of $378,190.00 in Project funds for the Del Sol Park Improvements - Phase I , Specification No. PW 24-14;
2. The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with NoHo Constructors in the amount of $290,915.00 for the Project and approve a Project contingency amount of $58,183.00 (20%) with NoHo Constructors for a total not to exceed value of $349,098 for the Project; and
3. A Project allocation amount of $29,092.00 (~10%) for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the 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.)
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Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
8. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32600117 with Griffin Structures, Inc. for the Oxnard Police Department Facilities Planning and Feasibility Study, Specification #25-129.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. for a total contract amount not to exceed $250,000 with a term of six months from November 3, 2025, and ending on May 2, 2026, with the option of one consecutive six-month term extension ending November 2, 2026, for the development of the Oxnard Police Department Facilities Planning and Feasibility Study for the Engineering Division.
(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
9. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 32400346 with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for the 4th Street Mobility Improvements and Downtown Bus Stop Improvements Projects.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
1. The Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to an Agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. in the amount of $33,969.64 for a new, not-to-exceed agreement value of $806,023.11 and extend the term to June 30, 2028, for the purpose of providing bid and construction phase assistance for the 4th Street Mobility Improvements Project (C2204); and
2. A project budget appropriation of $74,152 from the available fund balance in the Mobility Fee Fund (Fund 350, subfund 8055) to the 4th Street Mobility Improvement Project (C2204) and corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (301) transfer in/appropriation in the same amount.
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Zone Text Amendment (Permit No. 25-580-01) to allow Agricultural and Construction Vehicles Sales and Incidental Repair and Service uses in the Heavy Manufacturing (M-2) Zone (20 minutes).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
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1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony concerning the adoption of the Zone Text Amendment to Oxnard City Code Chapter 16, Article III, Division 11, Section 16-163 for properties located within the City of Oxnard zoned Heavy Manufacturing; and
2. Find the Zone Text Amendment to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(C)(2) & (3) (Preliminary Review) and 15061(b)(3) (Review for Exemption); and,
3. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance titled: “ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD APPROVING PLANNING AND ZONING PERMIT NO. 25-580-01 (ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT) TO AMEND OXNARD CITY CODE CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 11, SECTION 16-163 TO INCLUDE THE AGRICULTURAL AND
CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES SALES WITH INCIDENTAL REPAIR AND SERVICE
USE AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN AREAS ZONED HEAVY MANUFACTURING (M-2). FILED BY DESIGNATED AGENT HOLLEE KING WINEGAR, 7584 EISENHOWER ST, VENTURA CALIFORNIA 93003, ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, TODD INDUSTRIAL PARK, 5755 VALENTINE ROAD, SUITE 203, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 93003”.
(This is a Public Hearing and was reviewed by the Planning Commission, therefore this item did not originate in Committee.)
Please click on the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/-pKU-SFSL8c
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
N. REPORTS
1. Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: Purchasing Authorization - Compuwave Inc. (10 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a two- year blanket agreement with Compuwave in the amount of $1.2 million for the purchase of computer hardware and related services.
(Finance & Governance Committee approved 3-0 on September 23, 2025.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/snj540oXH0c
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Robert Ruben, (805) 385-7554
2. Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: Purchasing Authorization - Insight Public Sector Inc. (10 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to extend Blanket Agreement No. 32400174 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of computer networking technology through April 30, 2028, and increase the funding amount by $1.4 million for a new total
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not-to-exceed amount of $4.035 million.
(Finance & Governance Committee approved 3-0 on September 23, 2025.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/PgAxKWyh80o
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Robert Ruben, (805) 385-7554
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32600054 with Badger Meter, Inc. for BEACON Software as a Service. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,627,436.40 for a five-year term from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2030, for BEACON Software as a Service (SaaS) cellular service unit.
(This item did not originate in Committee because it is a continuation of a previous item approved by the City Council on October 19, 2021.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/zEf4a913LzY
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
4. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Golf Operations Year-End Final Report and Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Appropriations. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize an appropriation in an amount up to $280,838 for additional FY 2024-25 expenses from the Golf Course Operating Fund (651).
(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/F01Dgy-r1Zg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32600135 with GSE Construction Company, Inc. for Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement (Phase II), Specification No.
PW 25-134. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
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1. A total of $2,995,711 in Project funds for the Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement (Phase II), Specification No. PW 25-134;
2. The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with GSE Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,496,425 for the Project and approve a Project contingency amount of $249,643 (~10%) with GSE Construction Company, Inc. for a total not to exceed value of $2,746,068 for the Project; and
3. A Project allocation amount of $249,643 (~10%) for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the 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/OapJny9r_zY
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
O. ADJOURNMENT