Oxnard City Council
January 6, 2026

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AGENDA

OXNARD CITY COUNCIL

OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY

OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY

OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street January 6, 2026
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
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CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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C. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 PM)

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Cerda v. County of Ventura, et al.

Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56-2022-00563242-CU-PO-VTA Legislative Body: City Council
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)

1. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Department Workshop: Housing and Community Development Department Presentations.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file an update report from the Housing Director and Community Development Director, concerning information related to functions, priorities, challenges, and anticipated future needs.

Please click the following links to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation videos:

Housing Department: https://youtu.be/DnvtiAd9D9c
Community Development Department: https://youtu.be/vGcdHUOQ6Zg

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8092, (805) 385-8208 2 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY

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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 January 17, 2026 as "Soroptimist STOP Human Trafficking Awareness Day."

2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating January 19, 2026 as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 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.

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1. SUBJECT: City Manager’s Corner: updates, announcements, clarifications, and local government fun facts on occasional Tuesdays.

I. CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING AUTHORITY

BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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L. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
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1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Campaign Contribution and Loan Limit Adjustment.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution adjusting campaign contribution limits and loan limits set forth in Sections 2-443 and 2-444 of the Oxnard City Code. (This item did not originate in Committee.)

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805

2. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of December 16, 2025.

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805

3. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Zone Text Amendment RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Find the Project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and

2. Adopt the proposed Ordinance No. 3072 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-465 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030; and

3. Adopt the proposed Ordinance No. 3073 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-20 THROUGH 16-24 AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT §16-525 TO STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE-FAMILY

DWELLING UNITS AND CONSOLIDATE PERMIT PROCEDURES FOR
RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO OXNARD CITY CODE ARTICLE VII. PERMIT PROCEDURES. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030; and

4. Adopt the proposed Ordinance No. 3074 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-10 DEFINITIONS, § 16-622 SCHEDULE OF OFFSTREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND §16-560 THROUGH 16-561.1 MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)

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Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208

4. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report for the period ending November 30, 2025.

RECOMMENDATION: This is an information item for the City Council to receive and file.

This item did not originate in Committee.

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400

5. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32600264 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management services for the Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement Phase II Project PW 26-21.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for an inital term of three years from January 6, 2026, to January 5, 2029, with an option to extend for two consecutive one-year period extensions ending January 5, 2031, for a total amount not to exceed $240,120.00 for construction management services for the Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement Phase II Project PW 26-21.
(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

6. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32600243 with Premier Property Preservation, LLC for Custodial Services at the John C. Zaragoza Oxnard Transit Center (OTC).

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Premier Property Preservation, LLC for a term of one year from February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, with an option for four consecutive one-year periods ending January 31, 2031, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount $700,000 for custodial services at the John C. Zaragoza Oxnard Transit Center.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0 on December 9, 2025)

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055

7. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Amend Department-Wide Blanket Purchase Orders for FY 2025-26 for the Public Works Department.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to amend purchase orders through June 30, 2026, consistent with the City’s purchasing requirements, with the following vendors:

1. Applied Industrial Technologies for an additional $80,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 for industrial supplies/equipment (e.g., pumps);

2. Daniels Tire Service, Inc. for an additional $80,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 for tires;

3. Grainger, Inc. for an additional $230,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $450,000 for safety related equipment and industrial equipment, maintenance supplies, tools and parts;

4. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. for an additional $80,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 for hardware, tools, construction materials and products; and

5. Ventura County Auto Supply (NAPA) for an additional $30,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 for garage tools, equipment, and fleet maintenance supplies. (Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0 on December 9, 2025)

Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055

8. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Completion Project Easement Deed (A-8609) Update with Southern California Edison Company (APN 202-0-010-720).

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an updated Certificate of Acceptance for an Easement Deed (A-8609) with Southern California Edison Company for the property identified by the County Assessor as APN 202-0-010-720, as particularly described in the Easement Deed.
(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
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
N. REPORTS

1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Report.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the City’s Safe Routes to School Report.
(The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 2-0 on December 9, 2025 to forward the item to the City Council to review and receive and file.) Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/-Zs33mrsfRQ

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Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
O. ADJOURNMENT
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APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1
DATE: January 6, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: Brenda Lopez, Housing Director, (805) 385-8092, [email protected] Jeff Pengilley, Community Development Director, (805) 385-8208, [email protected] SUBJECT: Department Workshop: Housing and Community Development Department Presentations.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file an update report from the Housing Director and Community Development Director, concerning information related to functions, priorities, challenges, and anticipated future needs.

Please click the following links to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation videos:

Housing Department: https://youtu.be/DnvtiAd9D9c
Community Development Department: https://youtu.be/vGcdHUOQ6Zg

BACKGROUND
The Housing Department and Community Development Department presentations are intended to provide context to the City Council regarding the functions of these departments. This update demonstrates how each department serves the community, departmental milestones and accomplishments, relevant statistical information, and workload demands. The presentation also provides information about departmental priorities, challenges, and anticipated future needs.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports the Organizational Effectiveness strategy. The purpose of the Organizational Effectiveness strategy is to reinforce, stabilize, improve, and strengthen the organizational foundation of the City in order to build a modern, high-functioning City government that effectively and efficiently supports the operating departments in providing high-quality services and programs for our residents and businesses.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.

Prepared by: Brenda Lopez, Housing Director, Jeff Pengilley, Community Development Director

ATTACHMENTS

1. Housing Presentation

2. Community Development Presentation
8 Department Workshop:

Housing Department
Oxnard City Council Meeting
January 6, 2026
Presented by:

Brenda Lopez
Housing Department Director 1
9 Housing Department
7 Divisions
68 Employees
Housing Choice
Voucher/ Section 8
Public Housing
Rent Stabilization
Homeless Services
Affordable Housing
Economic
Development
Grants Management
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HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (SECTION 8) DIVISION
Number of leased units: 1,587 which house 3,695 persons.

Over $30M in housing assistance payments
Major Voucher Programs:
-Tenant Based (Section 8) -Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing -Emergency Housing Voucher - Mainstream
-Homeless Set Aside - Family Unification Program
-Project Based Vouchers
Functions:
a
Council Priorities: Quality of Life
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PUBLIC HOUSING DIVISION
# of Public Housing Program Units: 523 which house 1,412 persons. # of Housing Authority Units: 17 which house 42 persons.

Major Programs:
• Capital Fund
• Maintenance
• Public Housing Program (11 project sites)
Functions:

Council Priorities: Quality of Life
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PUBLIC HOUSING DIVISION
Squires & Trevino Cuesta Del Mar
Fashion Park Place Hill Street
Concord Drive
5 Council Priorities: Quality of Life
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Althea Court Felicia Court Plaza Vista
Fremont Way Juanita, Colonia,
Marquita, Gloria
Palm Vista
6 Council Priorities: Quality of Life
14 RESIDENT SERVICES 7
Council Priorities: Quality of Life, Economic Development 15 FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM
Total Current Participants: 126

1. Public Housing or Section 8 Program can participate.

2. Escrow Account Savings incentive: Funds are taken directly through increased rent payments and are placed in interest-bearing account.

3. Participants receive case management/referrals for Self Sufficiency: Education, Job Training, Credit Counseling, Financial Literacy, Child Care, Homeownership.

4. Participants must complete their self sufficiency goals to receive distribution. Coordinator works with families for a minimum of 5 years.

5. 96 participants have graduated since 2010 - Total escrow disbursed $1.6M - 8 families purchased a home

YOLANDA FULTON (S8 FSS GRADUATE) AGUSTIN ESPINOZA (PH GRADUATE) 8 Council Priorities: Quality of Life, Economic Development 16 HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION

1. Encampment Response Efforts

2. Street Outreach (Backpack Medicine, One Stop)

3. Foul Weather Shelter

4. Partnerships with nonprofit agencies for emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing
9 Council Priorities: Quality of Life
17 HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION 10
Council Priorities: Quality of Life
18 GRANTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
-Administers three annual entitlement grants from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Act program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
-Approximately $2M in annual funding to support Public Services, Economic Development, Public Improvements, Addressing Homelessness, and Affordable Housing 11 Council Priorities: Quality of Life, Economic Development, Infrastructure and Natural Resources
19 RENT STABILIZATION DIVISION
Monitoring and Enforcement of City of Oxnard Ordinances • Just Cause Evictions and Tenant Protection Ordinance “Just Cause” • Intake, City Attorney review and Citation with total fines based on the number of violations.
• Rent Stabilization Ordinance
• Formal notice issued to landlord to comply with maximum allowable rent and reimbursement of any overpayment by tenant. Failure to comply results in Citation subject to fines.

Council Priorities: Quality of Life
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RENT STABILIZATION DIVISION
Monitoring and Enforcement of City of Oxnard Ordinances (Continued)
• Anti-harassment Ordinance
• Recruitment Underway: Investigator (Housing Dept.)
• Dedicated Anti-Harassment Attorney has been hired
• Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance
• 20 Mobile Parks, ranging in size from 39 spaces to 265 • Establishes mechanisms by which owners of mobile
home parks may apply for general rent space increases
• Calculate the rent increase formula
• Coordinate hearings for rent increase challenges
13 Council Priorities: Quality of Life
21 AFFORDABLE HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Oversees the implementation of programs and projects that stimulate economic growth, revitalize neighborhoods, and create and preserve affordable housing:
• Economic Development: Provides access to resources to help businesses launch, grow, and succeed in our community.
• Loan Servicing & Monitoring: For residents and developers who have received loans for the development, acquisition, preservation, or rehabilitation of affordable housing in the City.
14 Number of Restricted Units
Single Family Residence and
Mobile Homes
642
Affordable Housing Developments 3,603
Council Priorities: Quality of Life, Economic Development 22 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DIVISION 15
Council Priorities: Quality of Life 15
23 CHOICE GRANT 16
Council Priorities: Quality of Life, Economic Development 24 CHALLENGES
• Changes in Federal Regulations
• Mixed Status Families / Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act • Funding Uncertainty (State & Federal)
• Housing Choice Voucher program is not fully funded/Emergency Housing Choice Voucher funding eliminated
• Shortfall status - unable to issue new vouchers which impacts the following year’s allocation
• Entitlement grant applications exceed funding availability • Increased Costs
• Rising rents require a higher rental assistance subsidy, increasing funding gap and decreasing the number of families that can be assisted
• Rising construction costs are further delaying deferred maintenance for housing portfolio • Difficulty in layering down payment assistance programs to assist homebuyers • Demand Exceeds Supply
• Limited supply of affordable housing
• Recruitment/Vacancies
• Grants Division has operated with only 1 full time staff member for a year • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) vacancies take 1-2 years to fill • Maintenance team had multiple staff retirements in 2025 17 25

ONGOING NEEDS

1. Invest in and support Rental Assistance Demonstration Program- conversion efforts to ensure the long-term viability of public housing units.

2. Continue funding levels for the Rent Stabilization Program to allow adequate time for the development and implementation of a fee study and staff necessary to manage demand for services.

3. Continued support (attending meetings and commitment of funds- like Community Development Block Grants) of the Choice Neighborhoods Grant which involves the development of a comprehensive neighborhood Transformation Plan for the La Colonia and Central Oxnard Neighborhoods including the La Colonia and Felicia Court public housing properties.

4. Support efforts to increase both project based voucher program opportunities and affordable housing inventory.

5. Sustained funding and support for initiatives addressing the needs of the unhoused population, including response and mitigation efforts. 18 26
End of Presentation
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Department Workshop:

Community Development Department
Oxnard City Council Meeting
January 6, 2026
Presented by:

Jeff Pengilley, P.E.

Community Development Director
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Department Background
• 3 Divisions, 70 full time employees
• Budgeted Operating Revenue for FY 2026 = $5.6M*
*(Does not include Grants, or DIF Fees)
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Community Development Department
The Building & Engineering Division includes two primary functions:
“Ensures the safety of new building construction and infrastructure by verifying a project’s compliance with adopted codes, ordinances, policies, and design guidelines.” • Building Division -
21 full time employees including a Division Manager, Inspection Supervisor, Permit Coordinator, 4 Engineers, 4 Permit Technicians, 7 Building Inspectors, and 6 support staff. Currently 1 Vacancy
Council Priorities: Economic Development, Quality of Life • Engineering (including Floodplain Administration) -
10 Full time employees including a Division Manager, Inspection Field Supervisor, 3 Engineers, 2 Permit Technicians, and 3 Public Improvement Inspectors.

Currently 2 Vacancies
Council Priorities: Economic Development, Quality of Life, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
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Community Development Department
The Planning Division includes two primary working groups:
• Current Planning -
14 full time employees including the Planning Manager, 8 Planners, 3 Planning Supervisors and 2 support staff. Currently 2 Vacancies
“Oversees development project compliance with land use, zoning, CEQA and alignment with Oxnard’s General Plan and other state requirements.” Council Priorities: Economic Development, Quality of Life • Long Range Planning/Sustainability (includes Cannabis) - 5 Full time employees including the Planning/Sustainability Manager, 2 Analysts, 1 Planning Supervisor, and 1 Housing Planner. Currently no vacancies “Oversees the implementation of strategic plans that align with the long-term goals of the City. Develops policies and programs that support state law and local initiative that address the impacts of land use, transportation, and sustainability.” Council Priorities: Economic Development, Quality of Life, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
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Community Development Department
Code Compliance Division
12 Full time employees including the Code Compliance Manager, 2 Senior Inspectors, 7 Code Compliance Inspectors, and 2 Admin. Support staff.

Currently 1 vacancy
“Supports the safety and well-being of our community by enforcing city codes relating to building, zoning, advertising and property maintenance.” Council Priorities: Quality of Life
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How we serve the Community
Long Range Planning/Sustainability
Efforts that primarily affect the Community through long range planning efforts as well as pursuing Grants and collaboration opportunities with regional partners - includes program development, updates, and implementation. • Local Coastal Program (LCP) Update
• Climate Adaptation & Action Plan (CAAP) implementation • General Plan Update
• Housing Element / Inclusionary Housing
• Commercial Cannabis Business Program
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How we serve the Community
Long Range Planning/Sustainability
• South Oxnard Connect - Grant funded development of a transit oriented specific plan in South Oxnard. Goals include:
• Attracting new investment & development in the area
• Identifying deficiencies in local services
• Increase transportation access and neighborhood serving development • Facilitate mixed income housing opportunities for all income levels 7 34
How we serve the Community
Long Range Planning/Sustainability
• Local Coastal Program (LCP) - A 3+ year work effort underway to update the City of Oxnard LCP. In accordance with State Laws, this update will include sea level rise assessment including identifying resources at risk and developing adaptation strategies to protect public welfare and coastal resources.
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How we serve the Community
Long Range Planning/Sustainability
• Climate Action & Adaptation Plan - The City of Oxnard Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) was approved by the City Council on December 7, 2022. The CAAP establishes a target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, consistent with state law.

The document presents an inventory of GHG emissions originating from the City, and sets forth strategies and actions to reduce emissions and help the community adapt to a changing climate.
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How we serve the Community
Long Range Planning/Sustainability
• Commercial Cannabis Business Program - Currently there are 8 retail dispensaries in operation and 2 in construction opening soon. The overall program management including licensing, permitting, and audit verification, are managed by long range planning/sustainability staff. To date, the program has generated > $5.5M in business tax revenue (the first dispensary opened in December, 2022).
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How we serve the Community
Code Compliance
Code Compliance focuses on quality of life issues for the residents of the City of Oxnard, responding to over 2,000 complaints annually.
• Substandard Housing
• Unpermitted Construction
• Property Maintenance
• Unpermitted businesses or events
• Illegal dumping on private property
• Graffiti
• Illegal advertising
• Short Term Rental violations
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How we serve the Community
Current Planning, Building & Engineering
• These divisions work closely together on a daily basis to ensure construction in Oxnard is compliant to City codes and standards, in addition to State Laws. A true ‘one-stop-shop’ with land development engineering in-house as part of the development process.
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How we serve the Community
Current Planning, Building & Engineering
• Working closely with Fire, Housing, Public Works and others to ensure new construction is safe, energy efficient, and that permits are processed in a timely manner.
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How we serve the Community
Current Planning, Building & Engineering
• In 2025, over 10,000 customers were served in person and another 2,600 were served online. Over 25,000 building inspections were performed. • There are approximately 1,600 housing units under construction and another 1,800 in the permitting process.
• Processing development projects in a timely and efficient manner, regardless of the size of the project, is one of our primary customer service goals. 14 41
How we serve the Community
Building & Engineering
• Floodplain Administration - Maintaining compliance with FEMA standards and the City Code for development within a flood hazard area; Many efforts are undertaken annually to maintain and improve the City’s CRS rating to help protect the community, prevent or reduce flood losses, and access discounted insurance rates; Coordinating with Ventura County Watershed Protection district on the the SCR-3 Levee project that protects Oxnard residents from flooding.
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Community Development Department - Progress
Post-Covid there was a backlog of work and an increasing number of key staff vacancies that pushed our permit processing timelines to unacceptable levels, peaking in the fall of 2022.
• As a direct result of increased and sustained budget resources from City Council, we secured additional consulting contracts and filled vacancies - the backlog and processing timelines were reduced by approximately 40% and have been maintained since 2022.
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Community Development Department - Progress
● The Permit Fast Track Program - formerly known as the Small Business Assistance program, has been implemented for over 28 years. It is a Plan Check in 1-Hour program - no extra fees, qualifications, forms, or insurance required. ● The Residential Fast Track Program was implemented in 2025 to expedite ADU’s and other residential projects - similarly, no additional fees or paperwork needed. ● Other options - The Permit Simplicity Act/Measure F program continues to be implemented, however as the statistics below indicate, no one has applied for the program despite offering 8 training registration sessions (training registration is offered 2x per year).
17 44
Community Development Department - Progress
Facilitating housing production - the City’s Housing Element was approved by the State of California in October 2022. There are currently over 6,000 units on the horizon with nearly 1,600 of those under construction. https://www.oxnard.gov/community-development/building-engineering/development-projects 18 45
Community Development Department - Progress
New Technology - As part of the Citywide software upgrade, Community Development has been working on the implementation of new, modern permitting software since 2024 (EPL). The “go-live” date is scheduled for March, 2026. • Digital Plan review/online submittals.
• Online Portal for customers to find real time data on plan check status, inspection results, and scheduling of inspections.
• Enhanced reporting for better real time management of department performance.
19 46
Community Development Department - Progress
• Moving to digital plan review and the online submittal process will save a tremendous amount of customer time as well as printing costs (in addition to saving several thousand pounds of paper each year).
20 47
Community Development - Challenges
Implementation of new software - The ongoing configuration, testing, and training to implement the new permitting & licensing software (EPL) has been a long, ongoing process that requires intensive staff time, while continuing to maintain all current operations. Go-live is scheduled for March 27, 2026, and there is expected to be some inefficiencies in department operations both before and up to 6 months after Go-Live. 21 48
Community Development - Challenges
Increasing workload - Unpermitted food vendor enforcement (HERO Program) • In collaboration with Oxnard Fire Department and Oxnard Police Department, with support from the City Attorney’s office, after hours enforcement operations are conducted to mitigate the public safety hazard caused by unpermitted food vendors.
• Predominantly vendors from outside of this area, these operations pose a fire safety and health risk.
• Oxnard mitigates the fire risks through the Fire Code, in collaboration with Ventura County Environmental Health who enforces food safety standards. 22 49
Community Development - Challenges
Increasing workload - Unpermitted food vendor enforcement (HERO Program) • State Laws have ‘decriminalized’ unpermitted vending. SB 946 and SB 972, passed in 2018 and 2023, significantly reduced the city’s ability to mitigate this hazard to Oxnard residents.
• In 2025, approximately 50 after-hour operations to mitigate unpermitted food vending were conducted.
• Oxnard is currently the only city in Ventura County actively addressing the health and safety risk of unpermitted food vending.
23 50
Community Development - Challenges
24 State Housing Laws - Since 2020, over 100 laws have been passed affecting Housing. These laws, generally designed to increase housing production in California, touch on nearly every aspect of processing a housing permit application, and are challenging to track and implement. Community Development added a new Housing Planner position in FY 24-25 in an effort to facilitate compliance with these ongoing legislative changes.

Among other topics affected by housing laws:
● CEQA process and exemptions;
● Processing timelines and reporting for certain types of housing; ● Ministerial approvals mandated for certain types of housing projects; ● Allowance for housing development in commercial zones; ● Project density increases;
● Post-entitlement processing deadlines;
● Implementation of an online permitting system;
● Many others…
51 Community Development - Challenges
25 Increasing workload - The proliferation of ADU permit applications has generated a new workload that has increased dramatically since 2020. ADU permit processing currently occupies approximately 40% of our plan check and permit processing workload. 52 Community Development - Challenges
26 Recruiting - Ongoing challenges in finding qualified candidates, especially for higher level positions in engineering and planning.
● Several higher level positions have taken 18-24 months to fill and some remain unfilled.
● Overall vacancy rate has greatly improved and has been maintained - there are currently only 6 vacancies out of 70 positions.
● By way of comparison, post-covid, the Department had experienced significant vacancies, such as having only 3 of 11 planning positions filled and at another point in time, having only 1 of 4 building plan check engineering positions filled. (currently 9 of 11 planning positions and all 4 building plan check positions are filled) ● Utilization of recruiting firms and working with HR to make the salary ranges more competitive with other local cities are some of the strategies being used. 53 Challenges over the next 3 years
27 Our overall challenge is maintaining and improving our customer service performance while implementing the new EPL permitting software and addressing new workload challenges. Some goals for the department in the next 3 years:
● Implement the EPL permitting software while minimizing customer service performance impacts.
● Continuing to address changes in workload, particularly the increasing number of ADU project submittals, ever changing state laws regarding housing development, and unpermitted food vendor activity.
● Complete the Local Coastal Program update effort and begin the General Plan Update Project.
● Continue to work closely with HR on filling vacancies, particularly for the more challenging higher level positions, while retaining existing employees. 54 55

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
AGENDA ITEM NO. H.1
DATE: January 6, 2026
TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT: City Manager’s Corner: updates, announcements, clarifications, and local government fun facts on occasional Tuesdays.

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports Economic Development strategy. The purpose of Economic Development strategy is to focus on the retention and expansion of Oxnard businesses by increasing the skills and employability of our local workforce, invite new business investments, and target site-based redevelopment opportunities.

This agenda item supports the Organizational Effectiveness strategy. The purpose of the Organizational Effectiveness strategy is to reinforce, stabilize, improve, and strengthen the organizational foundation of the City in order to build a modern, high-functioning City government that effectively and efficiently supports the operating departments in providing high-quality services and programs for our residents and businesses.

This agenda item supports the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy. The purpose of the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy is to preserve and improve our roads, utilities, parks, trees, water supply and natural resources through effective planning, prioritization, and an equitable and efficient use of available funding.

This agenda item supports the Quality of Life strategy. The purpose of the Quality of Life strategy is to restore and increase quality services and programs that enrich Oxnard's diverse community, promotes safe neighborhoods, encourages community engagement, and supports our residents in their efforts to improve their quality of life.

This agenda item supports Public Safety strategy. The purpose of the Public Safety strategy is to restore and modernize the delivery of public safety services to provide for the safety of our neighborhoods and health of our community.

This agenda item is a routine operational item or does not relate to the five strategic priorities adopted by City Council on March 16, 2021.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
(identify accounts and remaining fund balance)
OR
There is no financial impact.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
56 The ______ Committee approved 3-0 on DATE to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.

OR
This item did not originate in Committee.

Prepared by:

ATTACHMENTS
None
57 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.1
DATE: January 6, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: Luly Lopez, City Clerk, (805) 385-7805, [email protected] SUBJECT: Campaign Contribution and Loan Limit Adjustment.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt a resolution adjusting campaign contribution limits and loan limits set forth in Sections 2-443 and 2-444 of the Oxnard City Code.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)

BACKGROUND
Oxnard voters approved the Oxnard Government Accountability and Ethics Act ("Measure B") during a special election on March 3, 2020. Measure B introduced several provisions to the Oxnard City Code (OCC), including Article VI of Chapter 2, which implemented clear limitations on campaign contributions and loan limitations (referred to collectively as "Contribution Limits").

OCC Section 2-245 requires the Contribution Limits to be adjusted at two-year intervals beginning in 2023 to reflect the annual consumer price index (“CPI”) over the previous two-year period. OCC Section 2-248(F) requires the City Clerk to initiate the adjustment of the Contribution Limits to reflect the CPI adjustment. The most recent adjustment to these limits occurred on March 21, 2023, under Resolution No. 15,669 for the period of October 2020 to October 2022 (the latest available CPI numbers as of February 2023). As such, the current two-year CPI calculation adjustment will be for the period of October 2022 to October 2024.

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2976, the City Clerk's office is tasked with calculating the Consumer Price Index adjustment as specified in Oxnard City Code Section 2-245.

The resolution under City Council consideration adjusts the Contribution Limits as follows:

For the Offices of the City Council:

1. The $564 limit in OCC Section 2-243(A) is increased to $595.

2. The $1,127 limit in OCC Section 2-243(A) is increased to $1,189.

3. The $564 limit in OCC Section 2-243(B) is increased to $595.

For the Offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer:

1. The $845 limit in OCC Section 2-444(A) is increased to $891.

2. The $1,691 limit in OCC Section 2-444(A) is increased to $1,784.

3. The $564 limit in OCC Section 2-444(B) is increased to $595.

The next update to this resolution will be in February 2027.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
58 This agenda item supports the Organizational Effectiveness strategy. The purpose of the Organizational Effectiveness strategy is to reinforce, stabilize, improve, and strengthen the organizational foundation of the City in order to build a modern, high-functioning City government that effectively and efficiently supports the operating departments in providing high-quality services and programs for our residents and businesses.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.

Prepared by: Luly Lopez, City Clerk

ATTACHMENTS

1. CPI Chart

2. Campaign Limits Adjustment Resolution
59 60

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD

ADJUSTING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND LOAN LIMITS SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 2-443 AND 2-444 OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE WHEREAS, at a special election held on March 3, 2020, Oxnard voters passed the Oxnard Government Accountability and Ethics Act (“Measure B”); and WHEREAS, Measure B added Article VI to Chapter 2 to the Oxnard City Code (“OCC”), imposing campaign contribution and loan limitations (collectively, “Contribution Limits”); and WHEREAS, OCC Section 2-245 requires the Contribution Limits to be adjusted by the City in February at two-year intervals beginning in 2023 to reflect the annual consumer price index (“CPI”) over the previous two-year period; and
WHEREAS, the most recent adjustment to these limits occurred on March 21, 2023, under Resolution No. 15,669; and
WHEREAS, OCC Section 2-248(F) requires the City Clerk to initiate the adjustment of the Contribution Limits to reflect the CPI adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has calculated the CPI adjustment as specified in OCC Section 2-245.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Oxnard resolves that the following Contribution Limits are hereby adjusted as specified in OCC Section 2-245:

A. For the Offices of the City Council:

1. The $564 limit in OCC Section 2-243(A) is increased to $595.

2. The $1,127 limit in OCC Section 2-243(A) is increased to $1,189.

3. The $564 limit in OCC Section 2-243(B) is increased to $595.

B. For the Offices of the Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer:

1. The $845 limit in OCC Section 2-444(A) is increased to $891.

2. The $1,691 limit in OCC Section 2-444(A) is increased to $1,784.

3. The $564 limit in OCC Section 2-444(B) is increased to $595. 61 Resolution No.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th day of January, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Luis A. Mc Arthur, Mayor
ATTEST:

Lourdes A. López, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney
62 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.2
DATE: January 6, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: Luly Lopez, City Clerk, (805) 385-7805, [email protected] SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of December 16, 2025.

BACKGROUND
Approval of minutes.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item is a routine operational item or does not relate to the five strategic priorities adopted by City Council on March 16, 2021.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.

Prepared by: Luly Lopez, City Clerk

ATTACHMENTS

1. City Council Minutes of December 16, 2025
63 MINUTES

OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 16, 2025
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA

At 4:30 p.m., Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur presided and called to order the regular meeting of the Oxnard City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers at 305 W. Third Street, Oxnard, California. Councilmembers Bert E. Perello, Michaela Perez, Gabriela Rodriguez, Aaron Starr, Gabriel Teran and Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur were present. The City Clerk stated that the agenda was posted on Thursday, December 4, 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; Michelle McCarron, Assistant City Attorney and Lourdes A. López, City Clerk.

CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

The City Attorney stated that Item C-1 will not be discussed.

No public comments were received. At 4:32 p.m., the City Council recessed to a closed session.

C. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 PM)

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Jeanette Clayton; et al. v. City of Oxnard; et al.

Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 56-2022-00569939-CU-PA-VTA Legislative Body: City Council

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: City of Oxnard v. Port Hueneme Water Agency (Arbitration Proceeding)
Legislative Body: City Council

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Eric Sonstegard, Assistant City Manager and 64 DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 2
Steve Naveau, Director of Human Resources
Employee organizations: International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO (IAFF), Local 1684
Legislative Body: City Council
At 5:17 p.m., Councilwoman Basua was present and was not present for Item C-2.

At 5:37 p.m., the City Council reconvened in an open session in the Council Chambers.

The City Attorney announced that there are no reportable actions out of closed session for Items C-2 and C-3.

D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)

1. Finance and Human Resources Departments
SUBJECT: Internal Services Workshop: Finance and Human Resources Department Presentations.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file an update report from the Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources Director, concerning information related to functions, priorities, challenges, and anticipated future needs.

The Human Resources Director, Administrative Services Manager Ferguson, Administrative Services Manager Eckberg, Administrative Services Administrative/ Supervisor Bueling and Chief Financial Officer presented and discussed departmental challenges and were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.

Public comments were received from Ray Blattel, Douglas Partello and caller ending 4716.

This was a receive and file. No action was required.

E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)

At 6:26 p.m., Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur presided and called to order the regular meeting of the Oxnard City Council concurrently with the Oxnard Housing Authority and Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency in the City Hall Council Chambers at 305 W. Third Street, Oxnard, California. Councilmembers Bert E. Perello, Michaela Perez, Gabriela Rodriguez, Aaron Starr, Gabriel Teran, Gabriela Basua and Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur were present. The City Clerk stated that the agenda was posted on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Library, City Hall kiosk, City Administrative Offices and on the website.

The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States led by Oxnard Union High School District student trustee Ashley Flores Reyes, a student at Rio 65 DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 3
Mesa High School. Councilwoman Perez stated that this evening’s moment of silence is for the unfortunate incident that took place in Australia as well as at Brown University.

Staff members present were Alexander Nguyen, City Manager; Stephen Fischer, City Attorney; Kenneth Rozell, Chief Assistant City Attorney; Michelle McCarron, Assistant City Attorney; Steven Naveau, Human Resources Director; Megan Ferguson, Administrative Services Manager; Alisha Eckberg, Administrative Services Manager; Lauren Bueling, Administrative Services Administrative/Supervisor; Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director; Brian Yanez, Assistant Public Works Director; Tim Beaman, Assistant Public Works Director; Jason Benites, Police Chief; Cody Collet, Police Commander; Edgar Fernandez, Police Commander; Dale McAlpine, Police Commander; Delia Campbell, Police Financial Manager; Alexander Hamilton, Fire Chief; Jeff Pengilley, Community Development Director; Daniel Houck, Associate Planner; Brenda Lopez, Housing Director and Lourdes A. López, City Clerk.

F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA AND NON-ACTION ITEMS
Public comments were received from Larry Barbarine, Ray Blattel, Angela Whitecomb, Sarah Wilczewski, Claudia G. Yukio Okano, Joseph Dobzynski, Jr., Douglas Partello, Shannon Anderson, Greg Runyon and callers ending 8310 and 4716.

H. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
I. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS

The members of the Council provided brief announcements regarding various activities.

Councilmember Perello requested an agenda item to discuss the offshore and gas leasing off the Central Coast.

Councilman Starr requested an agenda item regarding the ordinance to eliminate the unlawful IUF charge on solid waste rates and have a discussion about the refund. The City Attorney advised against an open session discussion regarding the refund of the IUF fees. This is a subject of ongoing litigation and it would be against the City’s interests for Councilmembers to provide opinions that may contradict applicable law. To the extend there is discussion in open session notwithstanding this advice, that discussion would subvert the City’s litigation interests.

1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Selection of Mayor Pro Tem.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council, pursuant to Government Code sections 34905 and 36801:
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1. Select one of two common methods to select a Mayor Pro Tem; and

2. Select a Mayor Pro Tem to serve in the event of the Mayor's absence.

Public comments were received from Angela Whitecomb, Ronald Arruejo, Greg Runyon, Manuel Herrera, Barbara Macri-Ortiz, Larry Stein, Sara Wilczewski and caller ending 4716.

Written comments were received from Steven Nash and Deirdre Frank.

It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Councilwoman Perez to appoint Gabe Teran as Mayor Pro Tem for an additional one-year term.

Councilman Starr made an amendment by substitute motion, seconded by Councilman Perello, to open nominations and hold an election among the council to fill the Mayor Pro Tem position.

Debate followed.

VOTE on Starr amendment: Perello, Rodriguez, Starr, Basua, Teran, and Mc Arthur voted in favor. Councilwoman Perez voted no. The Starr amendment carried 6-1, thus it became the main motion.

VOTE on main motion: Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Basua, Teran, Perello, and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

Nominations were opened for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Perello nominated Gabe Teran, and Councilman Starr nominated Gabriela Rodriguez. There being no further nominations, Mayor Mc Arthur closed nominations. Following discussion on the method of voting, Mayor Mc Arthur without objection called for a voice vote.

Votes in favor of Gabe Teran: Basua, Teran, Perello, Perez, and Mc Arthur.

Votes in favor of Gabriela Rodriguez: Starr and Rodriguez.

The City Clerk announced that Gabe Teran received five votes and Gabriela Rodriguez received two votes. Gabe Teran was elected as Mayor Pro Tem for an additional one-year term.

J. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
Item Nos. L-4, L-6, L-8, L-9, L-10, L-11 and L-14 were reviewed and discussed among the Council and staff.

K. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
Public comment was received from Larry Stein.
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L. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA

1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes for November 18 and December 2, 2025, and the special meeting minutes for November 24, 2025.

3. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: List of City Manager Approved Contracts - Informational Only.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the list of City Manager-approved contracts for the period July 1, 2025, through December 4, 2025. (This item did not originate in Committee.)

4. 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 October 2025.
(This item did not originate in Committee)

5. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Update on Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP).

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive an update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) for closing past audit findings. (As of the posting of this agenda, there was not yet an outcome from the Finance and Governance Committee. Staff is available for any questions.)

6. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Annual Developer Fee Report (AB1600).

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the AB1600 Annual and Five-Year Report for Development Impact and In-Lieu Fees for the fiscal year and five years ending June 30, 2025.
(As of the posting of this agenda, there was not yet an outcome from the Finance and Governance Committee. Staff is available for any questions.)

9. Police Department
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SUBJECT: Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council recognize $1,717,379 in federal asset forfeiture funds, and approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $1,717,379 for the use of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds (Fund 191) allocated to the City of Oxnard's Police Department.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)

10. Police Department
SUBJECT: Phoenix Group Information Systems Agreement Amendment.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an Agreement with Phoenix Group Information Systems ("Phoenix Group”) (A-8504) extending the agreement one additional year; and amending the total agreement amount to a not-to-exceed amount of $1,466,277, for parking citation processing, administrative citation processing, and alarm management services.
(This item did not originate in Committee since this is a continuation of a previous item approved by the City Council on November 22, 2022.)

11. Police Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to The Counseling Team International (TCTI) Agreement.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement (9507-21-PO) with The Counseling Team International (TCTI), for the provision of psychological counseling services, increasing the value of the agreement from $220,000 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $340,000 and extending the agreement through June 30, 2027. (This item did not originate in Committee.)

12. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Resolution to Accept a Southern California Edison Quitclaim for an Existing Easement on the Oxnard Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility and Easement Deed (A-8608) (APNs 231-0-091-105 and 231-0-051-200).

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute:

1. Resolution No. 16,013 accepting a Southern California Edison (SCE) Company Quitclaim Easement at the Oxnard Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) for APNs 231-0-091-105 and 231-0-051-200; and 69 DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 7

2. An Easement Deed (Agreement No. A-8608) for APNs 231-0-091-105 and 231-0-051-200.
(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.)

13. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32600227 with Northern Digital, Inc. for Water System Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Improvements Project.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Northern Digital, Inc. (NDI) for an initial term of one year from December 17, 2025, to December 16, 2026, with an option for a one-year extension ending December 16, 2027 for a total amount not to exceed $237,348.00 for the Water System Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Improvements 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.)

14. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Eighth Amendment to Agreement 7167-15-CM with Ventura Regional Sanitation District.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Eighth Amendment to Agreement 7167-15-CM with Ventura Regional Sanitation District (VRSD) in the amount of $150,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,300,000 and to extend the term to June 30, 2026, with one optional one-year term extension ending June 30, 2027, for monitoring and reporting of the closed Santa Clara Landfill.
(This item is a continuation of an item previously approved by the City Council on May 17, 2022.)
Consent Item Nos. L-1, L-3, L-5, L-12 and L-13
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Teran, seconded by Councilwoman Rodriguez, to approve the Information/Consent items as presented. VOTE: Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 6-0.

Councilwoman Basua was absent.

Consent Item No. L-2*
*Consent Item L-2 will be listed in the Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency minutes.
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Consent Item No. L-4
Assistant City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer presented and were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.

No action was required, this is a receive and file.

Consent Item No. L-6
Assistant City Manager Sonstegard and the Public Works Director presented and were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.

No action was required, this is a receive and file.

Consent Item No. L-7 and L-8*
*Consent Item L-7 and L-8 will be listed in the Oxnard Housing Authority minutes.

At 9:15 p.m., the Council voted to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m., and take action on the remainder of the items on the agenda.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Teran, seconded by Councilwoman Perez, to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. VOTE: Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Basua and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY AND OXNARD COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
At 9:17 p.m., the joint meeting with the Oxnard Housing Authority and Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency concluded.

RECESS
At 9:17 p.m., the City Council recessed and at 9:27 p.m., reconvened.

Consent Item No. L-9
The Police Chief and Police Financial Manager presented and were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.

It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Councilman Starr, to approve the Information/Consent Item No. L-9 as presented. VOTE: Rodriguez, Starr, Basua, Teran, Perello, Perez and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

Consent Item No. L-10
Commander McAlpine and the Public Works Director presented and were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff. 71 DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 9
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Teran, seconded by Councilmember Perello, to approve the Information/Consent Item No. L-10 as presented. VOTE: Starr, Basua, Teran, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

Consent Item No. L-11
Commander Fernandez presented and was available to answer questions.

Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.

It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Councilmember Perello, to approve the Information/Consent Item No. L-11 as presented. VOTE: Basua, Teran, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

Consent Item No. L-14
Councilmember Perello disclosed that he serves as the City’s representative on the VRSD Board.

The Public Works Director stated that this agreement is between the City of Oxnard and VRSD. He announced some minor typos on page 474 and 475, the footer should read “Eighth Amendment and not First Amendment”; also, on the first page of the agreement, it should read “VRSD instead of CRSD” and on the third line of the first paragraph, the word groundwater was left out, so it should read “related to landfill gas monitoring and groundwater monitoring and reporting.” Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.

It was moved by Councilman Starr, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem to approve the recommendation as amended. VOTE: Teran, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Basua, Perello and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

M. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Housing Department
SUBJECT: TEFRA Hearing - Casa de Carmen Apartments.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing regarding the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing not to exceed $32,000,000 by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) for the benefit of Community Development Partners, to provide financing for the acquisition and development of a multi-family rental housing project located at 241 West Second Street, known as Casa de Carmen Apartments (Bonds); and
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 16,013 approving the issuance of Bonds by the CSCDA.
(This item did not originate in Committee).

The City Clerk announced the affidavit of publication published in Vida Newspaper on December 4, 2025 and stated there were no written communications received.

Councilmembers reported on the ex parte communications received on this item.

The Housing Director and Stephen Strain, Attorney representing the applicant presented and were available to answer questions.

Mayor Mc Arthur opened the public testimony portion of the public hearing.

Public comment was received from Barbara Macri-Oritz.

Without objection, the Council approved closing the public testimony portion of the public hearing.

Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.

It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Councilwoman Basua, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, Basua, Perello and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

2. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Request to designate a property as a Historical Landmark and enter a Mills Act Contract with the City, located at 119-127 South D Street, Planning and Zoning Permit Nos. 25-680-01 (Mills Act Agreement) and 25-681-02 (Landmark Designation) (APN: 202-0-044-020).

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and

2. Find the project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation); and

3. Adopt Resolution No. 16,015 upholding the City of Oxnard Cultural Heritage Board’s recommendation to designate property known as Schuster Court, located at 119-127 South D Street, as Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 184; and

4. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Mills Act contract (Agreement No. A-8605) with Southern California 2022 Properties LLC (Property Owner) to maintain and preserve a historic property located at 119- 73 DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 11
127 South D Street (Landmark No. 184) for the benefit of reduction in property taxes.

The City Clerk announced the affidavit of publication published in Vida Newspaper on December 4, 2025 and stated there were no written communications received.

Councilmembers reported on the ex parte communications received on this item.

The Community Development Director and Associate Planner Houck presented and were available to answer questions.

Mayor Mc Arthur opened the public testimony portion of the public hearing.

Public comment was received from caller ending 4716.

Without objection, the Council approved closing the public testimony portion of the public hearing.

Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.

It was moved by Councilman Starr, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Teran, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, Basua, Perello, Perez and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

3. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Zone Text Amendment.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing;

2. Find the Project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);

3. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance No. 3072 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16
(ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-465 ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD,
CA, 93030; and

4. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance No. 3073 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16
(ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-20 THROUGH 16-24
AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT §16-525 TO
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STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING

UNITS AND CONSOLIDATE PERMIT PROCEDURES FOR
RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO OXNARD CITY CODE ARTICLE VII.

PERMIT PROCEDURES. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD,
CA, 93030; and

5. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance No. 3074 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16
(ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-10 DEFINITIONS, § 16- 622 SCHEDULE OF OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND
§16-560 THROUGH 16-561.1 MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIAL USE
PERMITS. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD,
CA, 93030.

The City Clerk announced the affidavit of publication published in Vida Newspaper on November 27, 2025 and stated there were no written communications received.

Councilmembers reported on the ex parte communications received on this item.

The Community Development Director and Associate Planner Houck presented and were available to answer questions.

Mayor Mc Arthur opened the public testimony portion of the public hearing.

Public comment was received from caller ending 4716.

Without objection, the Council approved closing the public testimony portion of the public hearing.

Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Teran, seconded by Councilmember Perello, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Starr, Teran, Basua, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

N. REPORTS

1. Police Department
SUBJECT: Agreement with Axon International, Inc.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a five-year contract (#32600172) with Axon International, Inc. (Axon), not to exceed $3,741,716.47 over five (5) years for body-worn cameras, less-lethal force 75 DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 13
equipment, and related services and subscriptions.

The Police Chief and Commander Collet presented and were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.

No public comments were received.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Teran, seconded by Councilwoman Rodriguez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Teran, Basua, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Ratify an Emergency Order and Approve the Public Project Agreement with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for Emergency Repairs on a Water Main on Oxnard Blvd and Date Street in an amount not to exceed $130,000.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review and ratify the following:

1. The Director of Public Works’ emergency order to dispense with public bidding requirements pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050, to make emergency repairs to the City’s water distribution system;

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an emergency Public Project Agreement with Toro Enterprises, Inc. (32600281) for a total amount not to exceed $130,000.00 for Emergency Repairs on a Water Main on Oxnard Blvd and Date Street; and

3. The Director of Public Works’ declaration of the termination of the emergency order to dispense with public bidding requirements pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050, to make emergency repairs to the City’s water distribution system. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
No public comments were received.

It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Councilwoman Perez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Basua, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 3071 Amending the Solid Waste Rates/Fees Ordinance to Change Single Family Residential Rates.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 3071 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING SECTION 19-203(A)(1) OF CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 7 OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE RATES.”
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(This item did not originate in Committee as it is a continuation of an item previously approved by the City Council on November 18, 2025.) No public comments were received.

It was moved by Councilmember Perello, seconded by Councilwoman Basua, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, Basua and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.

O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda, and without objection, Mayor Mc Arthur adjourned the meeting at 11:33 p.m.
________________________________ _____________________________ LOURDES A. LÓPEZ LUIS A. MC ARTHUR
City Clerk Mayor
77 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.3
DATE: January 6, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: Jeff Pengilley, Community Development Director, (805) 385-8208, [email protected] SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Zone Text Amendment

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:

1. Find the Project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and

2. Adopt the proposed Ordinance No. 3072 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-465 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030; and

3. Adopt the proposed Ordinance No. 3073 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-20 THROUGH 16-24 AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT §16-525 TO STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT OF

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND CONSOLIDATE PERMIT PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO OXNARD CITY CODE ARTICLE VII. PERMIT PROCEDURES. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030; and

4. Adopt the proposed Ordinance No. 3074 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-10 DEFINITIONS, § 16-622 SCHEDULE OF OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND §16-560 THROUGH 16-561.1 MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030. (This item did not originate in Committee.)

BACKGROUND
Ordinance Nos. 3072, 3073, and 3074 were introduced to the City Council at the December 16, 2025 meeting. Following a public hearing, the Council voted to introduce the ordinances, with a vote of 7-0 for first reading by title only, waiving further reading. If adopted by Council on January 6, 2026, the ordinances will take effect thirty days thereafter.

This project was heard by the Planning Commission on November 6, 2025. The Planning Commission took action and recommended approval of the ordinances.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
78 This agenda item supports Economic Development strategy. The purpose of the Economic Development strategy is to focus on the retention and expansion of Oxnard businesses by increasing the skills and employability of our local workforce, invite new business investments, and target site-based redevelopment opportunities.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There are no financial impacts associated with the proposed Zone Text Amendments.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This is a Public Hearing and was reviewed by the Planning Commission, therefore this item did not originate in Committee.

Prepared by: Jamie Peltier, Planning Supervisor

ATTACHMENTS

1. December 16, 2025 City Council Staff Report

2. City Council Ordinance- Accessory Dwelling Units

3. City Council Ordinance- Residential Zones and Development Design Review Permit

4. City Council Ordinance- Definitions, Modifications to Special Use Permits and Parking Requirements 79 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

PUBLIC HEARINGS
AGENDA ITEM NO. M.3
DATE: December 16, 2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Jeff Pengilley, Community Development Director, (805) 385-8208, [email protected] SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Zone Text Amendment

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing;

2. Find the Project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);

3. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed ordinance titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-465 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030; and

4. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed ordinance titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-20 THROUGH 16-24 AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT §16-525 TO STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS

AND CONSOLIDATE PERMIT PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO OXNARD CITY CODE ARTICLE VII. PERMIT PROCEDURES. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030; and

5. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed ordinance titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-10 DEFINITIONS, § 16-622 SCHEDULE OF OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND §16-560 THROUGH 16-561.1 MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030.

Please click on the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
80 BACKGROUND
Since January 2017, Oxnard has been subject to state laws establishing the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed “by right” use, which generally applies to residentially-zoned parcels with at least one existing “primary” dwelling unit. Since 2017, the State Legislature has adopted numerous additional bills providing further clarification or expanding upon ADU laws in California. The City of Oxnard has processed a series of Zone Text Amendments (“Amendments”) in 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2023 to facilitate construction of ADU’s consistent with state law. As a result of these changes, permitting activity for ADUs has significantly increased due to a streamlined process, reduced fees and parking requirements, allowing Junior ADU’s (JADU) and ADUs on a residential parcel/lot and converting existing permitted space (e.g., in a garage or detached accessory structure) into an ADU (Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Staff Report, ADU statistics from the last three years are included in Table 1).

Earlier this year, on May 12, 2025, the City was contacted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), who requested that the City either update its current ordinance to comply with state law or repeal its ordinances, which by default would make the City subject to the base requirements of state law. As a result, City staff has been working to update the City’s ordinance per the request of HCD.

The proposed Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) updates the Oxnard City Code (OCC) to comply with current Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) state laws, including those signed into law this year. In addition to the ADU language updates, the proposed ordinances include other minor revisions to other zoning code sections for internal consistency, clarification, and clean-up. These generally include modifying the Residential Zones by consolidating repetitive permit requirements section and referencing the Permit Procedures Section, changing the Development Design Review (DDR) Permit requirement for a new single-family residence and manufactured single-family in the land use matrix to a permitted use, and clarification of the permit modification procedures.

The subject ordinances were reviewed and recommended by the Planning Commission at their November 6, 2025 meeting for Council approval, with 5-0 vote (with one commissioner absent). Staff introduced two changes to the ADU Ordinance at their meeting, and the Planning Commission added one additional modification, all which were recommended to City Council for approval.

ANALYSIS
The proposed ordinances will be incorporated into the OCC, Chapter 16 (Zoning Code) to bring the OCC into compliance with state law, the City’s adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element, update other sections to streamline, and to reevaluate evolving zoning interpretations. This section discusses changes made to the existing OCC. The proposed ordinances indicate legislative revisions to the existing code with strike through and underline.

The draft ordinances for each proposed ZTA are appended and are summarized below.

Accessory Dwelling Units (Attachment 2)
ADUs are infill housing options that provide dwelling units on lots developed with a single-family or multifamily structure(s). The State of California over the last decade has passed significant legislative actions to allow ADUs with generally less restrictions than the local regulations with the intent to increase housing production and housing types. To bring the ADU ordinance up to date, the following bills will be incorporated and are discussed in Attachment 1: SB 477, AB 2533, SB 1211, AB 130, SB 543, and AB 1154. Among the more recent changes, the state prohibited local agencies from imposing any objective standards on ADUs and JADUs that are created pursuant to Government Code section 66323 (OCC Section 16-465.5). This includes, but is not limited to, parking, height, setbacks, or other zoning provisions (e.g., lot size, open space, floor area ratio, etc.) not specifically listed in Government Code section 66323. Outside of these ADUs and JADUs the City may impose objective standards relating to design and development standards (e.g., parking, height, setback, landscape, maximum size of a unit).

The definitions, numbering, language, and format of the ordinance will be updated in the OCC accordingly. Lastly, there are three changes that were recommended by the Planning Commission at the November 6, 2025, hearing, all of which are supported by staff and have been incorporated into the draft ordinance.

Planning Commission Recommendations
The following is a review of the three changes, two which were introduced by staff and one that the Planning Commission requested. In the Planning Commission’s action, all three changes were recommended to the City Council 81 for approval by the Planning Commission at their hearing on November 6, 2025. Each of the recommended changes discussed below have been incorporated into the draft ordinances.

1. Removal of Size Limit for ADUs, on Multifamily Parcels As originally drafted Code Section 16-465.5(D)(3) imposed a size limit of 800 square feet on detached ADUs on multifamily parcels according to Government Code Section 66323. A public comment letter from Housing Defense Fund, submitted November 6, 2025 (Attachment 3) provided comments, which staff considered and ultimately agreed with. At the meeting on November 6, 2025, staff recommended the removal of this requirement from the proposed ordinance.

2. Removal of Requirement for Permanent Foundation
As originally drafted Code Section 16-465.6(D)(1)(b) required manufactured homes being used as ADUs to have a permanent foundation. Similarly, at the meeting on November 6, 2025, staff recommended the removal of this requirement from the proposed ordinance. All new ADUs would remain subject to applicable California Building Code regulations.

3. Modification of Historical Preservation Design Standards As proposed the draft ordinance includes objective standards for ADUs proposed on state historic register-designated parcels that do not meet the requirements of California Government Code Section 66323. In response to a public comment letter, the Planning Commission recommended that staff review the standard and revise them to be more clearly objective. In response to the Planning Commission recommendation staff has revised the design standards to remove language such as consistent and compatible. The underline and strikethrough items are the proposed changes from the version presented to the Planning Commission.

Proposed OCC Section 16-465.7(G)
Historic Resources. Detached ADUs on any real property listed in the California Register of Historic Resources must meet design standards meant to prevent adverse impacts on any real property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources. Where this section uses the term "consistent", that shall mean to be compatible and similar to that of the resource but not precisely the same for the purpose of complying with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Standards shall include, without limitation, the following provisions:
(1) Architecture. The ADU shall be consistent with the primary residence by including features of the architectural style of the primary residence. Architectural details shall be simplified rather than ornate to differentiate the ADU. The ADU shall match the primary residence architectural style. Two or more architectural details such as, but not limited to, materials, window style, trimming, and/or decorative pendants/brackets shall be incorporated into the ADU with a simplified version. An example of a simplified version would be composite windows as an acceptable alternative to wood if they simulate the texture, appearance, and finish of a wood window.
(2) Materials. Materials shall have minor variations to differentiate them from the primary residence. Any materials that are not consistent with the primary residence must be consistent in look. (3) Color. The ADU shall match the color(s) of the existing primary residence. (4) Roof. Roof style and pitch shall match the primary residence. (5) Demolition. Demolition of any structures, partial or whole, shall require review by the Cultural Heritage Board for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s standards. (6) Location. Newly constructed attached or detached ADUs shall be located behind the primary residence as viewed from the primary front lot line; however shall not preclude an ADU of 800 square feet or less with 4-foot side and rear setbacks in compliance with Section 16-465.5 (Government Code Section 66323).
(a) If 50% or more of the primary dwelling is located at the rear 1/3 of a property and there is no other location on the property in which an 800 sf ADU could be added, a detached ADU is allowed in front of the dwelling. In such cases, the ADU shall not be attached to the front/primary facade of the primary dwelling.
(b) ADUs in front of the primary dwelling must not be in front of the main entrance or block visibility of more than 50% of the primary façade from the public right-of-way. 82 (c) Attached ADUs will require review by the Cultural Heritage Board for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s standards.
(d) JADUs will require review by the Cultural Heritage Board for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s standards, if the exterior of the primary residence is being altered.

As currently proposed, staff believes the standards are objective, and therefore in compliance with state law.

Streamline Single-Family Dwelling Unit Permit Requirements (Attachment 3) Currently, new single-family dwellings first have to receive a Development Design Review (DDR) entitlement through a process in the Planning Division. As part of the ongoing effort to update the zoning code (Chapter 16) and streamline housing opportunities, staff proposes to allow residential development “by-right”, allowing applicants to bypass the Planning Division review of a DDR and instead submit directly to the Building and Engineering Division for permits. To effectuate this proposed amendment, the Residential Land Use Matrix in Section 16-22 would amend the designation from “DDR” to “Permitted (P)” for single-family dwellings, including for manufactured housing, in all residential zones (Attachment 1 - Table 2). New homes still remain subject to all applicable development standards.This aligns with the state and city’s goal of streamlining the development process to increase housing productivity.

Definitions, Parking, and Permit Modifications (Attachments 3 and 4) The other proposed OCC Chapter 16 amendments update procedures and reduce confusion and conflicts. The proposed changes below are minor in nature and stay consistent with the 2030 General Plan.

Definitions (Attachment 4)
The definitions in OCC Section 16-10 are amended to assist in zoning determinations and for clarification purposes.

Some definitions have been updated along with a few new definitions and figures, mostly around lot configuration and yards.

Residential Zones
The OCC Section 16-20 through 16-24 - Residential Zones contains outdated and repetitive language. The proposed amendments consolidate this language. These sections can be viewed in Attachment 3. Further discussion of the amendments can be viewed in Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Staff Report and proposed changes are in Attachment 3.

Parking Table Modification
The parking requirements for ADUs will be relocated from Section 16-622 - Off Street Parking and relocated to Section 16-465.9 in the ADU division. This modification to the table in Section 16-622 only applies to the residential ADU off-street parking requirement. The other parking requirements, standards, uses, and ratios remain as is, which are shown in the attached ordinance.

Modifications to Planning Permits
Currently the code indicates that projects which have received a Special Use Permit (SUP) are eligible for minor and major modifications to that SUP pursuant to OCC Chapter 16 Article VII Division 4 Sections 16-560-16-561.1. This is inconsistent with the long standing internal procedure to allow for modifications to other permit types beyond SUPs like Development Design Review Permits, Site Plan Review Permits, and Planned Development Permits. The proposed amendment demonstrates consistency with planning staff procedures that allow minor and major modifications to all planning permits. The proposed amendment modifies the in OCC Chapter 16 Article VII Division 4 to read as Modifications to Planning Permits.

For more details on each of the proposed ordinance changes please see Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Staff Report.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed ZTA calls for updates to address state law and internal inconsistencies. These proposed changes support several goals and policies included in the 2030 General Plan. Specifically, it will implement the code amendments identified in the City’s Land Use Element and 2021-2029 Housing Element, working to streamline development and 83 encourage the development of ADUs. Analysis of the project's compliance with some of the directly applicable policies can be found in Attachment 1.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and (3) and 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, also known as the “general rule” or “common sense exemption,” activities that will not result in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment are not subject to CEQA.

The proposed ZTA are regulatory actions that are necessary to bring the OCC into compliance with state housing laws and the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element that was adopted in 2022. The proposed amendments to the OCC do not include or approve any physical development, add new residential sites or units, or increase density for housing.

Therefore, staff has determined that there is no possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. A Notice of Exemption will be filed upon City Council approval of the ZTA.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports Economic Development strategy. The purpose of the Economic Development strategy is to focus on the retention and expansion of Oxnard businesses by increasing the skills and employability of our local workforce, invite new business investments, and target site-based redevelopment opportunities.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There are no financial impacts associated with the proposed Zone Text Amendments.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This is a Public Hearing and was reviewed by the Planning Commission, therefore this item did not originate in Committee.

At the Planning Commission public hearing on November 6, 2025, the Commission asked a series of questions as a result of the staff report and presentation which were answered by staff at the hearing. One public comment letter from the California Housing Defense Fund (CalHDF) was submitted on November 6, 2025 and there were no public speakers at the hearing. The comments in the letter provided interpretation of ADU state law with proposed modification to the language of the ADU ordinance. At the hearing, staff recommended the Planning Commission incorporate two of those changes proposed in the comment letter. Further, the Commission discussed the public comment letter section on objective standards for ADUs and designated historic structures and included a recommendation to staff to revise the proposed standards to be more objective design standards for ADUs on properties containing historic structures. Based on the 5-0 vote (with one commissioner absent) with added recommendations, the ADU Ordinance in Attachment 2 has been updated to incorporate those recommendations. The November 6, 2025 meeting can be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0HuL8-GP8o. The Measure M Presentation for the Planning Commission meeting may be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/5OP_Em3DvZU.

Prepared by: Jamie Peltier, Planning Supervisor

ATTACHMENTS

1. Planning Commission Staff Report - November 6, 2025 (no attachments)

2. City Council Ordinance - Accessory Dwelling Units

3. City Council Ordinance - Residential Zones and Development Design Review Permit

4. City Council Ordinance - Definitions, Modifications to Special Use Permits and Parking Requirements

5. Current Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

6. Planning Commission Public Comment Letter

7. CEQA Notice of Exemption

8. Staff Presentation
84 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
ORDINANCE NO. 3072

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE
§16-465 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. FILED BY CITY OF
OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214
SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Oxnard has considered Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) PZ No. 25-580-02, filed by the City of Oxnard Community Development Department, to amend Chapter 16 of the Oxnard City Code (OCC). The amendment is to update the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) OCC Sections 16-465-16-465.13 to comply with current State law (Government Code Sections 66310-66342) that repeals and replaces in its entirety the current ADU Ordinance in the zoning code, which changes the format and content of the ADU Ordinance, specifically, demonstrating consistency with state laws Senate (SB) 477, Assembly (AB) 2533, SB 1211, SB 543, and AB 1154; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022 the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the City of Oxnard 2021-2029 Housing Element.

Programs 6, 9, 22, 27 and 32 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element require the City update Chapter 16 of the Oxnard City Code (OCC) by 2023 to comply with state laws on ADUs; and other ordinance modifications to streamline, clarify and simplify permitting requirements to comply with State regulatory requirements and laws; and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature approved, and the Governor signed into law, amendments to the state ADU law including SB 477 effective March 25, 2024, AB 2533 effective January 1, 2025, SB 1211 effective January 1, 2025, SB 130 effective July 1, 2025, and SB 543 and AB 1154 effective January 1, 2026, and for the City of Oxnard ADU Ordinance to remain valid, it shall be amended to reflect state law; and WHEREAS, on November 6, 2025 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the amendments to Chapter 16 of the OCC to implement Zoning Text Amendments (ZTA) and adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve Planning & Zoning Permit No. 25-580-02 (Zone Text Amendment); and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, the City Council of the City of Oxnard conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider Planning and Zoning Permit No. 25-580-02 (Zone Text Amendment) in accordance with the OCC, and
WHEREAS, the City Council received written and verbal comments from the public; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the proposed Zoning Text Amendment is in the public interest and general welfare by complying with State law and encouraging the orderly development of small accessory structures and/or buildings on residential lots and providing 85 Ordinance No. 3072 (PZ 25-580-02; Zone Text Amendment) City Council Hearing Date: January 6, 2026

residents with accurate standards to accommodate ADUs. There are no changes recommended under the proposed ZTA that would reduce or compromise existing standards that protect the health, safety or general welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ZTA does not involve any direct physical changes to the environment. There are no changes in landforms or an intensification of land uses as a part of the proposed ZTA and all public services for existing land uses will remain as-is, with no changes and no diminishment of service or safety; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ZTA to Chapter 16 of the OCC would establish specific provisions consistent with the action items and policy directives in the 2030 General Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council determined that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and (3) and 15061(b)(3) as this ZTA is a regulatory action which will not result in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and when it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment are not subject to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest, consistent with the 2030 General Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Oxnard does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the Zone Text Amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan.

SECTION 3. The City Council finds that the Zone Text Amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City and is in the best interests and welfare of the City and its residents.

SECTION 4. Oxnard City Code Chapter 16, Article V, Division 13 entitled “Accessory Dwelling Units” is hereby repealed and readopted to read as provided in Exhibit A.

SECTION 5. In accordance with Government Code Section 66326 and Section 66333.5, the Community Development Department is directed to submit a copy of this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after adoption.

SECTION 6. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is determined to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional by a decision or order of any court of competent jurisdiction, then decision or order shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed and adopted this Ordinance, and each section, sentence, subsection, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, regardless of the 86 Ordinance No. 3072 (PZ 25-580-02; Zone Text Amendment) City Council Hearing Date: January 6, 2026

fact that any one or more sections, sentences, subsections, clauses, phrases, be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. Cumulative Ordinance. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted to allow any land use which is not expressly listed as permitted or conditionally permitted within the City’s Zoning Code.

SECTION 8. Accessory Dwelling Unit applications that are submitted on or before the effective date of this ordinance shall remain valid.

SECTION 9. Exempt from CEQA. The City Council determines and finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and (3) and 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act because the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA because the project is limited to updating the existing sections of the Oxnard City Code and will not directly result in any physical development or authorize new uses. Therefore, CEQA does not apply to this action.

SECTION 10. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c)(1), the City Attorney was designated to prepare, and the City Clerk published, a summary of this Ordinance, and a certified copy the Ordinance was posted in the Office of the City Clerk a minimum of five days before the City Council’s adoption of the Ordinance.

SECTION 11. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause summary thereof to be published within fifteen calendar (15) days of the adoption and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, including for and against the same, in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933. Ordinance No. 3072 was first read on December 16, 2025, and finally adopted on January 6, 2026, to become effective thirty (30) days thereafter.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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_____________________________
Luis A. Mc Arthur, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ___________________________ Lourdes A. López, City Clerk Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney 88 Ordinance No. 3072 (PZ 25-580-02; Zone Text Amendment) City Council Hearing Date: January 6, 2026

Exhibit A
CHAPTER 16: ZONING CODE
ARTICLE V. SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION 13 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Sec. 16-465. Purpose.

Sec. 16-465.1. Types Of Accessory Dwelling Units.

Sec. 16-465.2. Permitting Process.

Sec. 16-465.3.Permitted Zones.

Sec. 16-465.4. Number Of Accessory Dwelling Units.

Sec. 16-465.5. Standards For Accessory Dwelling Units Permitted Pursuant To California Government Code Section 66323.

Sec. 16-465.6. General Accessory Dwelling Units And Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Requirements.

Sec. 16-465.7. Accessory Dwelling Unit Development Standards.

Sec. 16-465.8. Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards.

Sec. 16-465.9. Accessory Dwelling Unit Parking Standards.

Sec. 16-465.10. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Development Standards.

Sec. 16-465.11. Utility Standards.

Sec. 16-465.12. Occupancy, Sale, And Rental Of Property.

Sec. 16-465.13. Conflicting Provisions.

DIVISION 13. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
SEC. 16-465. PURPOSE.
(A) This Division 13 establishes reasonable regulations for the development of accessory dwelling units (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADU) as a type of affordable infill housing to meet the needs of existing and future residents within existing neighborhoods, while respecting architectural character.
(B) The purpose of this Division 13 is to meet the requirements set forth in Cal. Govt Code, Section 66310 et seq. (known as the California ADU Law). If any provision of this Division 13 conflicts with State law, the minimum requirements of State law shall control.

SEC. 16-465.1. TYPES OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.

For the purposes of this Division 13, the following types of ADU shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
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(A) “Accessory dwelling unit” (ADU; also known as "second unit," "granny flat," "in-law suite," "tiny home" and/or "cottage") are small residential units on a permanent foundation located within, attached to, or detached and adjacent to the primary single-family unit or multifamily structure, and can provide an important source of affordable housing. An ADU shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An ADU also includes the following:
(1) An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(2) A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(B) “ADU permitted pursuant to California Government Code Section 66323” (also known as “66323 Units,” “state mandated ADUs” or “state exempt ADUs”) are one of the four delineated types of ADUs (and JADUs) that must be permitted ministerially and are subject to reduced standards outlined under California Government Code Section 66323. See Section 16-465.5
(C) “Attached ADU” is an ADU attached by at least one common wall or ceiling/floor to a primary dwelling unit, and is not fully contained with the primary dwelling unit. The attached ADU includes new construction and conversion of an existing attached accessory building or structure. “Detached ADU” is an ADU that does not share a common wall with the primary dwelling unit. The detached ADU includes new construction and conversion of an existing detached accessory building or structure and can be attached to a detached accessory structure.
(D) “Junior accessory dwelling unit; JADU” means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet of interior livable space in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A JADU may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.

SEC. 16-465.2. PERMITTING PROCESS.

A building permit shall be required prior to construction or creation of an ADU or JADU. (A) Consistency With Development Standards.
(1) For ADUs or JADUs meeting the requirements of California Government Code Section 66323, Section 16-465.5 of this division will apply. For ADUs not meeting the requirements of California Government Code Section 66323, all other standards of this division are applicable. Any application for an ADU or JADU that complies with this division will be approved ministerially without discretionary review or a public hearing is required.
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(2) A permit application shall receive written notice of determination to be complete or incomplete no later than 15 business days after the application is received. If the application is determined to be incomplete, the applicant shall be provided a list of incomplete items and a description to address. In the review of the incomplete application, no additional incomplete items shall be included that were not provided in the initial list. Each review of an application shall be 15 business days, otherwise the application or resubmitted application shall be deemed to be complete. (3) If a single-family or multifamily dwelling exists on the parcel upon which an ADU or JADU is proposed, the city will approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within 60 days from the date the city receives a completed application.

Notwithstanding the above, the director shall ministerially approve or deny within 30 days the application for a detached ADU that utilizes an ADU plan that has been preapproved by the City Building Official. If the applicant requests a delay in writing, the 30-day or 60-day time period will be tolled for the period of the delay. (a) The city has approved or denied the application within time period if it:
i. Approves the permit for the ADU or JADU;
or
ii. Provides the applicant a full set of
comments in writing with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant. (b) An application deemed incomplete or denied shall be provided a process to appeal that decision in writing pursuant to Government Code Sections 66317 and 66335.
(4) A Homeowner’s Association (HOA) may not influence the City’s ministerial approval of an ADU or JADU (California Government Code Section 66317(c)). Additionally, covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit or unreasonably restrict the construction or use of an ADU or JADU on lots zoned to permit single-family residential uses.
(5) If the ADU application is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the parcel, the city may delay approving or denying the ADU application until the city approves or denies the permit application for the new single-family or multifamily dwelling.
(B) When Dependent on Separate Construction. When a proposed ADU is dependent on the construction of a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the same lot which is not a part of the ADU ("separate construction"), the city will either:
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(2) Review and approve or deny the ADU application concurrently with the separate construction application, upon written request from the applicant. In this case, the ADU is subject to ministerial review, but both the approval and occupancy of the ADU shall be contingent upon the approval and occupancy for the separate construction. In the case of a denial, the city will inform the applicant in writing and articulate the changes to the proposed ADU application that are necessary to comply with this chapter. (C) Variance from Standards. Should a variance from any requirement of this chapter be requested, review of the application by the planning commission will be required pursuant to Sections 16-565 to 16-569 of this code.
(D) Unpermitted ADU or Unpermitted JADU. Applications to permit a previously unpermitted ADU or JADU constructed before January 1, 2020 will be processed pursuant to California Government Code Section 66311.7.
(E) Historic district or historic landmark designation. For an ADU or JADU on or within the California State designated historic district or parcel is subject to the standards set forth in Section 16-465.6.
(F) Concurrent Application. An ADU or JADU may be proposed and constructed concurrently with construction of an addition to the primary dwelling unit that, by and of itself, meets applicable zoning district development standards for the primary dwelling unit and its addition.
(G) A nonrefundable fee in the amount set by city council resolution shall be paid upon the filing of an application for an ADU or JADU. Applications may incur additional fees imposed pursuant to this code or other applicable regulations.
(H) ADU applications submitted on or before the adoption date of this ordinance shall remain permitted.

SEC 16-465.3. PERMITTED ZONES.

ADUs are permitted:
(A) In any district where single-family or multifamily dwellings are listed as a permitted use and includes a proposed or existing dwelling.
(B) ADUs are permitted in any other specific plan use designation zones on legal lots that are developed in a manner equivalent to a zone designation where single-family or multifamily dwellings are permitted.

SEC. 16-465.4. NUMBER OF ADU.

The following number of ADUs may be developed on a legal lot zoned to allow for residential uses. The categories of ADUs listed below for each type of parcel may be combined based on site and lot conditions.
(A) Single-Family Lot.
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(1) One internal or attached ADU and one JADU, is permitted per parcel within a proposed or existing single-family dwelling or an existing attached accessory structure; and
(2) One detached, new construction or conversion of an existing detached structure, ADU is permitted for a parcel with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. The detached ADU may be combined with a JADU as provided in subsection (A)(1) above. (B) Multifamily Lot.

1. At least one internal ADU is permitted within an existing multifamily dwelling structure up to a maximum of twenty-five percent of the existing number of multifamily units within the portions of an existing multifamily dwelling structure that are not used as livable space, such as a storage room, boiler room or garage; and

2. On a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, not more than eight detached ADUs. However, the number of detached ADUs shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot.

3. Not more than two detached ADUs may be located on a parcel that has a proposed multifamily dwelling.

SEC. 16-465.5 STANDARDS FOR ADU PERMITTED PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66323.

Notwithstanding all other provisions of this chapter, the city shall ministerially approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any combination of the following ADU units pursuant to California Government Code section 66323:
(A) One ADU and one JADU per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:

1. The ADU or JADU is within the proposed space of a single-family dwelling or existing space of a single-family dwelling or accessory structure and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress. If an expansion of an accessory structure beyond one hundred fifty (150) square feet is proposed, the ADU shall be subject to and comply with all development standards applicable to a new ADU in Sec. 16-465.7.

2. The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.

3. The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.

4. The JADU complies with the requirements of Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, which are provided below in Section 16-465.10.
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(B) One detached, new construction, ADU that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. The following conditions apply to an ADU proposed pursuant to this paragraph (B):

1. A total gross floor area of not more than 800 square feet of livable space.

2. A maximum height as provided in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of California Government Code section 66321, as follows:
a. A detached ADU may not exceed 16 feet in height, as measured from finished grade, on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multi-family dwelling unit.
b. A detached ADU may not exceed 18 feet in height as measured from finished grade on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multi-family dwelling unit that is within a half-mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the California Public Resources Code.

Additionally, within a half-mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor an additional two feet in height shall be allowed to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
c. A detached ADU may not exceed 18 feet in height as measured from finished grade for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed multi-family, multi-story dwelling.
(C) Multiple ADUs within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings. The city shall allow at least one ADU within an existing multifamily dwelling and shall allow up to twenty-five percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units. (D) Multiple ADUs, not to exceed the number specified below, as applicable, that are located on a lot that has an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling, but are detached from that multifamily dwelling.
(1) Height limited to subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of California Government Code Section 66321, also identified above in Sec.16-465.5(B)(2), as applicable.
(2) Rear yard and side setbacks of no more than four feet. (3) On a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, not more than eight detached ADUs.

However, the number of ADUs allowable pursuant to this clause shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot.
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(5) If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side setback of less than four feet, the city shall not require any modification of the existing multifamily dwelling as a condition of approving the application to construct an ADU that satisfies the requirements of this section.
(E) The city shall not impose any objective development or design standard that is not authorized by this section upon any ADU or JADU that meets the requirements of this section.
(F) The installation of fire sprinklers shall not be required in an ADU of JADU if sprinklers are not required for the primary residence. The construction of an ADU or JADU shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing multifamily dwelling. (G) The rental of any ADU or JADU created pursuant to this section must be for a term longer than thirty days.
(H) ADU and JADU construction shall comply with building code and health and safety requirements for dwellings.

SEC. 16-465.6 GENERAL ADU AND JADU REQUIREMENTS.

The following requirements apply to all ADUs and JADUs:
(A) Building and Other Related Codes. Any unit must comply with all applicable building, health and fire codes, except that an ADU or JADU is not required to provide fire sprinklers if sprinklers are not required for the primary dwelling. Additionally, the construction of an ADU shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in an existing multifamily dwelling.
(B) Entrances. An attached or internal ADU must have a separate entrance to the ADU, which may also be served by a common entrance with the primary dwelling unit. (C) Passageways and Patio Covers. No ADU will be required to provide a new passageway from the ADU to the street. No covered passageway, breezeway, or other type of covered structure that is not fully enclosed and/or conditioned space shall be allowed to connect the primary dwelling unit to a detached ADU. A patio cover attached to an ADU or JADU may be approved that complies with the applicable zone development standards and the square footage shall not be included in the total area for the ADU or JADU. (D) Manufactured Homes and Prefabricated Homes.
(1) A manufactured home is allowed as an ADU provided that it meets the following requirements:
(a) Meets the definition of ADU in Sec. 16-465.1;
(b) Is designed for use as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation when connected to the required utilities; and
(c) Includes plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems within the home.
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(2) A prefabricated or modular home is allowed as an ADU. (E) Other Buildings and Structures. Any other building or structure constructed on the lot concurrent with or subsequent to the construction of an ADU under this chapter must comply with all applicable development standards of the zoning code. (F) Replacing or Converting Existing Structures.
(1) If an existing living area or a detached structure is demolished and replaced with an ADU, an ADU may be constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as the demolished structure. JADUs shall be limited to conversion of existing or proposed single-family residence including attached garages.
(2) If any portion of an existing structure crosses a property line, the structure may not be converted to or replaced with an ADU.
(H) The local agency shall not deny an application for a permit to create an ADU due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit.

SEC. 16-465.7 ADU DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

The following development standards apply to ADUs not meeting the requirements of California Government Code Section 66323:
(A) Maximum Size.
(1) The maximum size of a new attached ADU may not exceed 1,200 square feet or 50% of the total floor area, including attached accessory buildings or structure, of the primary single-family unit, whichever is less, determined by gross floor area of living space; however, shall not preclude an ADU of 800 square feet or less of interior livable space with 4-foot side and rear setbacks.
(2) The maximum size of a detached ADU determined by gross floor area of living space is as follows:
a. 850 square feet of interior livable space, if one
bedroom or less;
b. 1,200 square feet of interior livable space, if more than one bedroom.
(B) Minimum Size.
(1) The minimum size of an ADU must be no less than the minimum size necessary for the creation of an efficiency unit consistent with the meaning of Cal. Health & Safety Code Section 17958.1.
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feet.
(2) Existing legal structures converted into an ADU may maintain the height. (D) Setbacks.
(1) The front yard setback is the same as the underlying zone. (2) The minimum of 4 feet for rear and side yard setbacks. (E) Interior Yard Space.
(1) Same as the underlying zone. Standards shall not prohibit an ADU of 800 square feet or less of interior livable floor area and has 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks, provided the ADU complies with all other applicable standards of this chapter. (F) Additions to Historic Structures. A building addition to a designated historic resource or potential historic resource, as defined in Chapter 16.42 (Historic Preservation), for an attached ADU shall be inset or separated by a connector that is offset eighteen inches or more from the parallel side or rear building wall to distinguish it from the historic structure. (G) Historic Resources. Detached ADUs on any real property listed in the California Register of Historic Resources must meet design standards meant to prevent adverse impacts on any real property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources. Where this section uses the term "consistent", that shall mean to be compatible and similar to that of the resource but not precisely the same for the purpose of complying with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Standards shall include, without limitation, the following provisions:
(1) Architecture. The ADU shall match the primary residence architectural style. Two or more architectural details such as, but not limited to, materials, window style, trimming, and/or decorative pendants/brackets shall be incorporated into the ADU with a simplified version. An example of a simplified version would be composite windows as an acceptable alternative to wood if they simulate the texture, appearance, and finish of a wood window.
(2) Color. The ADU shall match the color(s) of the existing primary residence. (3) Roof. Roof style and pitch shall match the primary residence. (4) Location. Newly constructed attached or detached ADUs shall be located behind the primary residence as viewed from the primary front lot line; however shall not preclude an ADU of 800 square feet or less with 4-foot side and rear setbacks in compliance with Section 16-465.5 (Government Code Section 66323).

SEC. 16-465.8 ADU DESIGN STANDARDS.

Design of an attached or detached ADU will be ministerially reviewed under the following objective standards not meeting the requirements of California Government Code Section 66323:
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(B) The roof shall consist of one of the following: wood shingle, wood shake, synthetic, composite shingle, ceramic tile, concrete tile, standing seam metal or copper roofing, except reflective surfaces shall not be permitted
(C) Exterior siding shall be made of nonreflective and nonmetallic materials such as wood, stucco, ceramic tile, brick, stone, or other masonry materials, or any combination of these materials.

SEC. 16-465.9 ADU PARKING STANDARDS.

The following parking standards apply to ADUs not meeting the requirements of California Government Code Section 66323:
(A) Number. The parking requirement for an attached or detached ADU is one open or enclosed parking space per unit. No additional parking, or reconfiguration of existing parking on the lot, is required for an internal ADU.
(B) Location. Required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking on a driveway.

Off-street parking is permitted in setback areas in locations determined by the city or through tandem parking, unless specific findings are made that parking in setback areas or tandem parking is not feasible based upon specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions.
(C) Exemptions. No parking is required for an ADU in any of the following instances:

1. The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit.

2. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.

3. The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence.

4. The ADU is a conversion of an existing permitted accessory structure.

5. When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU.

6. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.

7. When a permit application for an ADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the parcel satisfies any other exemption criteria listed in this section. (D) Replacement of Existing Parking. When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered off-street parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, replacement parking stalls are not required.

SEC. 16-465.10 JADU DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(A) Number. One JADU is permitted per residential lot zoned for single-family dwelling units with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling.
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(B) Size. A JADU may have a maximum size of 500 square feet of living area and must be contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family dwelling. For purposes of this section, enclosed uses within the residence, such as attached garages, are considered a part of the proposed or existing single-family residence. (C) Entrance. A JADU must include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the primary residence.
(D) Kitchen. A JADU must include an efficiency kitchen that includes the following:
(1) A cooking facility with appliances (which must include, at minimum, a sink and a refrigerator); and,
(2) A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.
(E) Parking. No additional parking is required for a JADU. (F) Sanitation. A JADU may, but is not required to, include separate sanitation facilities. If separate sanitation facilities are not provided, the JADU must share sanitation facilities with the single-family dwelling unit and must have direct access to the residence from the interior of the JADU.
(G) State Law. The JADU must comply with the requirements of Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.

SEC. 16-465.11 UTILITY STANDARDS.
(A) All ADUs and JADUs must be connected to public utilities, including water, electric, and sewer services and all such connections are subject to state law and the requirements of the serving utility provider.
(B) The city may require the installation of a new or separate water utility connection between the ADU and the utility, in accordance with Oxnard City Code, except as described in B(1) below. The connection fee or capacity charge must be proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU based on either its square feet or the number of drainage fixture unit values as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code.
(1) Notwithstanding, Government Code Section 6611.5, subdivision (d) states that for a unit created subject to Section 66323, subdivision (a)(1) a local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not require the applicant to install a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU or JADU and the utility or impose a related connection fee or capacity charge, unless the ADU or JADU was constructed with a new single-family dwelling, or upon separate conveyance of the ADU pursuant to Section 66342.
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(C) Existing water and wastewater service laterals and/or lines and/or meters may be required to upgrade to a capacity that includes the ADU.
(D) ADUs shall not be considered by a local agency, special district, or water corporation to be a new residential use for the purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service.
(E) New utility connection or payment of impact fees shall not be required for an ADU of less than 750 square feet of interior livable space or a JADU that has 500 square feet of interior livable space or less. For ADUs that include a 150 square-foot exterior expansion, the 150 square feet count towards the 750 square-foot interior livable space limit. For example, a 700 square-foot interior conversion ADU with a 150 square-foot exterior expansion for ingress and egress would count as an 850 square-foot ADU for the purpose of calculating fees.
(F) Any impact fees charged for an ADU that has more than 750 square feet of interior livable space shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. “Proportionately” means an amount in relation to a total amount of the impact fee for the primary dwelling. For example, a 2,000 square-foot primary dwelling with a proposed 1,000 square-foot ADU may result in 50 percent of the impact fee that is charged for a new primary dwelling on the same site. Impact fees for an ADU that has more than 750 square feet of interior livable space on a lot with a multifamily dwelling shall be charged at the adopted multi-family rate appropriate for the construction type. (G) For purposes of this division, City of Oxnard water or sewer connection fees or capacity charges are not included as impact fees.

SEC. 16-465.12 OCCUPANCY, SALE, AND RENTAL OF PROPERTY. (A) Occupancy.
(1) ADU - the primary residence or the ADU is not required to be occupied by the property owner.
(2) JADU - owner-occupancy is required for a single family residence with a JADU if the JADU has shared sanitation facilities with the existing structure. The owner may reside in either the remaining portion of the structure or the newly created JADU.

Owner-occupancy is not required if the JADU has separate sanitation facilities, or if the owner is a governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization. (B) Sale of ADU.
(1) ADU - The ADU may be sold or offered for sale or conveyance separately from the primary dwelling unit, pursuant to requirements under California Government Code Section 66341, or as the separate conveyance of the primary dwelling unit and ADU or units as condominiums pursuant to the requirements under California Government Code Section 66342.
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(2) JADU - The JADU shall not be sold or offered for sale or conveyance separately from the primary dwelling.
(C) Rental of ADUs.
(1) The ADU and/or the primary dwelling unit may be rented. (2) For residences with a JADU subject to the owner occupancy requirement of Section 16-465.12(A)(2), the JADU or the primary dwelling unit may be rented, with the owner residing in either the primary unit or the JADU.
(3) Rental terms for ADUs and JADUs shall be longer than 30 days. (D) JADU Recorded agreement - Unless otherwise changed by State law or exempted in Sec. 16-465.12(A)(2), before building permit issuance for a JADU, an agreement affecting real property shall be recorded against the property that imposes specific restrictions on the property including the following:
(1) Prohibition on the sale of the JADU separate from the sale of the single-family residence, including a statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future owners; (2) Occupancy of the property by the owner of the property; (3) Restriction on the size and attributes of the JADU that conforms to California Government Code Section 66333.
(4) The language of the agreement affecting real property shall be approved by the City of Oxnard prior to its recordation.
(5) This section and the owner-occupancy requirement does not apply for units with separate independent sanitation facilities or if the owner is a governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.

SEC. 16-465.13 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.

Except as expressly provided in this division, to the extent that any provisions of this code conflict with any provisions of this division, the provisions of this division will control. To the extent any provisions of this division conflict with state law, the mandatory requirements of state law will control, but only to the extent legally required. 101

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
ORDINANCE NO. 3073

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE
§16-20 THROUGH 16-24 AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW
PERMIT §16-525 TO STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT OF

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND CONSOLIDATE PERMIT

PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO OXNARD CITY
CODE ARTICLE VII. PERMIT PROCEDURES. FILED BY CITY OF
OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214
SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Oxnard has considered Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) PZ No. 25-580-02, filed by the City of Oxnard Community Development Department, to amend Chapter 16 of the Oxnard City Code (OCC); and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will update the Residential ZoneDevelopment Design Review (DDR) permit procedures in OCC Section 16-525 to amend the zoning code to remove the DDR requirement for single-family dwelling units only requiring a building permit to provide a streamlined process for the development community, thereby reducing a barrier to development. The changes to the existing procedures are proposed in the residential land use matrix in OCC Section 16-22 and 16-525; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2025 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the amendments to Chapter 16 of the OCC to implement the adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve Planning & Zoning Permit No. 25-580-02 (Zone Text Amendment); and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, the City Council of the City of Oxnard conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider Planning and Zoning Permit No. 25-580-02 (Zone Text Amendment) in accordance with the OCC, and
WHEREAS, the City Council received written and verbal comments from the public; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the proposed ZTA is in the public interest and general welfare by streamlining single-family dwelling unit development to remove barriers. There are no changes recommended under the proposed ZTA that would reduce or compromise existing standards that protect the health, safety or general welfare of the City; and WHEREAS, the proposed ZTA does not involve any direct physical changes to the environment. There are no changes in landforms or an intensification of land uses as a part of the proposed ZTA and all public services for existing land uses will remain as-is, with no changes and no diminishment of service or safety; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ZTA to Chapter 16 of the OCC would establish specific provisions consistent with the action items and policy directives in the 2030 General Plan; and 102
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WHEREAS, the City Council determined that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and (3) and 15061(b)(3) as this ZTA is a regulatory action which will not result in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and when it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment are not subject to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest, consistent with the 2030 General Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Oxnard does ordain as follows:

Section 1. Oxnard City Code Chapter 16, Article III, Division 2, Residential Zones Section 16-20 through 16-24 are amended to read as follows (Only underlined portions are to be added and strikethrough portions deleted):
“SEC. 16-20. PURPOSE.

The following are descriptions of the purpose and intent of each one of the residential zoning districts in the city. All permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of the respective zone.
(A) R-1 (Single Family Zone). The purpose of the R-1 zone is to provide a district for low density, single-family dwellings, and selected related uses by special use planning permits, and second dwelling units subject to certain conditions. This zone district also allows for manufactured homes on permanent foundations, and farm worker housing serving six or fewer persons pursuant to statutory requirements.
(B) R-2 (Multi-Family Zone). The purpose of the R-2 zone is to provide a district of low-density, multi-family dwellings, as well as emergency shelters for families, and supportive housing pursuant to statutory requirements that maintain a residential character suitable for locations abutting single-family dwellings.
(C) R-3 (Garden Apartment Zone). The purpose of the R-3 zone is to provide a district of moderate-density, multiple-family dwellings, as well as emergency shelters for families, transitional housing, and supportive housing pursuant to statutory requirements, suitable for locations abutting commercial centers and in other locations where moderate density is warranted.
(D) R-4 (High Rise Zone). The purpose of the R-4 zone is to provide a district for high-density, multi-family dwellings, emergency shelters for families, transitional housing, and supportive housing pursuant to statutory requirements, and other uses suitable for location within the city core and in other selected areas.
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home use for single-family, farm worker housing, small, licensed residential care facilities, as well as supportive housing pursuant to statutory requirements. (`64 Code, Sec. 34-36) (Ord. No. 893, 1019, 2026, 3037) SEC. 16-21. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES.

The required permit for a respective residential land use is indicated in Section 16-22, residential land use matrix. The permit requirements are as provided for in this chapter and as further provided for below in Chapter 16 Article VII - Permit Procedures. (A) Zoning clearance. Permitted uses are subject to the requirement for approval of a zone clearance in accordance with this chapter. The permit application requirements and process for a zoning clearance are set forth in Article VII, Division 1 of this chapter. (B) Site plan review (SPR) permit. A SPR permit may be used for developments where the State has mandated that the city's approval must be ministerial. The permit application requirements and process for SPR permit are set forth in Article VII, Division 1A of this chapter. (C) Development design review (DDR) permit. The permit application requirements and process for DDR permit are set forth in Article VII, Division 2 of this chapter. (1) A DDR permit is required for all new construction unless a special use permit, site plan review or other zoning permit is required under this chapter. A DDR permit is also required for the review and approval of a use which requires administrative review to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and other regulatory requirements. (2) For the review of uses proposed to be located in existing structures, the Director may determine the level of information and plans required.
(D) Special use permit (SUP). The permit application requirements and process for a special use permit are set forth in Article VII, Division 3 of this chapter. (E) Minor modifications. Where a planning permit such as a special use permit, planned development permit, development design review permit or site plan review has been previously approved, the Director may elect to modify that existing permit in lieu of requiring the application and approval of a new special use or development design review permit for a proposed physical modification or use clearance, provided such physical modification is within the parameters for minor modifications provided for in this chapter or by administrative policy. The requirements and process for modifications to a special use permit are set forth in Article VII, Division 4 of this chapter. Modifications to a site plan review permit are set forth in Article VII, Division 1A of this chapter. Modifications to a development design review permit are processed in the same manner as the original development design review permit as set forth in Article VII, Division 2. 104
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(FA) Specific plan permit requirements. For development in areas within a designated specific plan, the specific plan will identify the processing requirements for uses. Where the specific plan is silent on a use or process, or where State law allows for a use (e.g., accessory dwelling units), the following table identifies the permit processing requirements. (Ord. No. 3037)
SEC. 16-22. RESIDENTIAL LAND USES BY ZONE: RESIDENTIAL LAND USE MATRIX.

The allowable land uses in the residential zoning districts are identified in the following table.

Residential Land Use Matrix
Key: Blank: Not Allowed X: Prohibited Use
P: Permitted Use SPR: Site Plan Review
SUP: Special Use Permit DDR: Development Design Review Permit Land Use Zone District
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD Notes
Accessory buildings,
including other uses
customarily incidental to
the permitted residential
use
P P P P See Sections
16-300 and
16-301
Accessory dwelling units P P P P P Refer to Article V,
Division 13
Accessory uses normally
incidental to mobile
home parks
P
Adult day care facilities
serving no more than 6
adults

P P P P P
Adult day care facilities
serving 7 to 15 adults

SUP SUP SUP
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Adult day care facilities
serving more than 15
adults

SUP SUP
Assisted living
residential facility,
State-licensed, serving 7
or more persons

SUP SUP SUP
Babysitting, accessory P P P P P
Bed and breakfast inn SUP SUP Refer to Article V,
Division 3
Childcare centers
serving no more than 6
children

P P P P P
Childcare centers
serving no more than 15
children

SUP SUP SUP
Childcare centers
serving more than 15
children

SUP SUP
Churches SUP SUP SUP SUP
Common recreation
facilities and structures
P
Condominiums SUP SUP SUP SUP See Section
16-395
Congregate living health
facilities no more than 6
beds

P P P P P
Congregate living health
facilities of 7 to 15 beds

SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP
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Congregate living health
facilities more than 15
beds

SUP SUP SUP
Convents serving no
more than 15 person

SUP SUP SUP
Emergency shelters for
families
SUP SUP SUP Refer to Section
16-504
Farmworker employee
housing serving 6 or
fewer persons

DDR DDR DDR DDR DDR
Grounds, landscaping,
flower and vegetable
gardens and fruit trees,
not grown expressly for
profit

P P P P
Grounds, private
greenhouses and
horticultural collections,
flower and vegetable
gardens and fruit trees,
not grown expressly for
profit

P P P P
High-density apartments DDR
Home occupations with
a home occupation
permit
P P P P P Refer to Article V,
Division 6
Hospitals and
convalescent hospitals

SUP SUP
Large family day care
homes that the Planning
Manager finds to comply
with the standards
P P P P P See Section
16-440
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Manufactured housing
consisting of
single-family dwellings
constructed by modular
manufactured methods
or mobile homes
certified under the
National Mobile Homes
Construction and Safety
Standards Act of 1974,
provided such homes
are of a permanent
character secured to a
permanent foundation
DDR
P
DDR
P
DDR
P
DDR
P
SUP
Mobile home and mobile
home accessory
equipment sales
SUP See Section 16-25
Mobile home parks SUP See Section 16-25
Multiple-family
residential development

DDR DDR DDR
Multifamily residential
uses up to 30 dwelling
units per acre on parcels
in the AHP additive zone

SPR SPR SPR
Multifamily residential
uses up to 30 dwelling
units per acre on parcels
in the AHD additive zone

SUP SUP SUP
Off-street parking P P P P P Refer to Article X
Office for mobile home
space rental in a mobile
home or in a recreation
building only
SUP
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Private clubs,
fraternities, sororities,
and lodges, excepting
those the chief activity of
which is a service
customarily carried on as
a business

SUP SUP
Private or parochial
schools, except those of
a correctional nature or
those intended for the
mentally handicapped

SUP SUP SUP
Public or private parks
and playgrounds

SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP
Public parking on R-3
lots adjacent to or across
from the alley from C-2
lots
P
Public schools,
elementary, junior high,
high school, colleges

SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP
Public utility structure SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP
Residential care facilities
serving no more than 6
persons

P P P P P
Residential care facilities
serving 7 or more
persons

DDR DDR DDR
Residential stock
cooperatives and
community apartments
SUP SUP SUP See Section
16-395
Short-term rentals with
short term rental permit
P P P P Refer to Article XI
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Single room occupancy
(SRO)
SUP See section
16-441
Signs P P P P Refer to Article IX
Single-family dwelling
conventionally built and
of a permanent
character. (Separate
servants' quarters may
be established in
connection with
single-family dwellings of
9 rooms or larger,
exclusive of bathrooms,
when such dwellings are
located on lots of not
less than 10,000 sq. ft.).

Development Design
Review Permit not
required.

DDR
P
DDR
P
DDR
P
DDR
P
Small residential health
or care facilities,
State-licensed, serving
no more than 6 persons,
or small family daycare
home, State-certified or
licensed, serving no
more than 8 children.

P P P P P
Storage, incidental to
permitted uses,
contained within an
accessory building

P P P P
Supportive housing DDR SPR SPR SPR
Swim clubs, tennis
clubs, golf courses, and
similar uses incidental to

SUP SUP SUP SUP
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a residential tract or
development
Temporary uses with
temporary use permit,
including temporary
sales or rental office,
caretaker unit on
construction site, model
home, and similar uses
determined by the
Director to be compatible
with the zone and
surround land uses
P P P P P Refer to Article V,
Division 15
Timeshares X SUP X
Townhouse
condominiums or other
community ownership
unit, including
condominium conversion
SUP SUP SUP SUP Refer to Article V,
Divisions 5 and 6
Traditional bed and
breakfast (homestay),
only in the Wilson
Neighborhood
DDR DDR DDR DDR Refer Article V,
Division 3
Traditional bed and
breakfast (homestay)
SUP SUP SUP SUP Refer to Article V,
Division 3
Traditional Transitional
housing

DDR DDR
Wireless
communications
facilities, stealth
SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP Refer to Article V,
Division 16
* A development design review permit is required for all new construction unless a special use permit, site plan review or other zoning permit is required under this chapter. (Ord. No. 3037)
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SEC. 16-23. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

The following table sets forth development standards for all of the residential zone districts in the city. All permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of the respective zone.

Development Standards
Standard Zone District
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD
Minimum
dwelling size
1,000 sq. ft.,
exclusive of
garages,
carports, or any
accessory
building
1 bdrm unit: 450
sq. ft.
2+ bdrm unit:
800 sq. ft.
1 bdrm unit: 450
sq. ft.
2+ bdrm unit:
800 sq. ft.
1 bdrm unit: 450
sq. ft.
2+ bdrm unit:
800 sq. ft.

NA
Height permitted Two stories up to
25 ft.

Two stories up to
25 ft.

Three stories up
to 35 ft.

Four stories up
to 45 ft.*
See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
Minimum lot
area/density
6,000 sq. ft. 3,500 sq. ft. of
lot area for each
dwelling unit.

See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
2,400 sq. ft. of
lot area for each
dwelling unit.

See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
1,500 sq. ft. of
lot area for each
dwelling unit.

See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
3,000 sq. ft.
minimum lot area;

6.5 mobile home
lots per gross
acre.

See Section
16-25 for
additional
requirements
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Front yard
setback
20 ft.; or the
average for 60%
of block, but not
less than 15 ft.
min.

See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
25% of the depth
of the lot, not
less than 25 ft.
or more than 60
ft.

See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
20 ft.; 15 ft. if
access to all
parking is from
an alley
20 ft.; 15 ft. if
access to all
parking is from
an alley
10 ft.
20 ft. from public
way or other
residential or
commercial zone
or use.

See Section
16-25 for
additional
requirements
Interior yard side
yard setback
10% of the width
of the lot, but not
less than 3 ft.,
and need not
exceed 5 ft.
10% of the width
of the lot, but not
less than 3 ft.,
and need not
exceed 5 ft.
5 ft. for 1-2 story
buildings, 7.5 ft.
for 2.5 story
buildings
5 ft. for 1-2 story
buildings,
increased by 2.5
ft. for each
additional story
10 ft.

Corner lot side
yard setback
50% of front yard
setback for lot
See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
Same as interior
lots, except for
reverse corner
lot.

Reverse corner
lot side yard
setback on the
street side shall
be 50% of the
front yard in the
rear of the
corner lot.

See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
One-half the
required front
yard
10 ft. 10 ft.
20 ft. from the
public way or
other residential
or commercial
zone or use.

See Section
16-25 for
additional
requirements
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Rear yard
setback
25% of depth of
lot and need not
exceed 25 ft.;
Additions and
detached
structures to
maintain a 15 ft.
setback
See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
25% of depth of
lot not to exceed
25 ft.
25 ft. 5 ft. for 1-2 story
buildings,
increased by 2.5
ft. for each
additional story
10 ft.
20 ft. from public
way or other
residential or
commercial zone
or use.

See Section
16-25 for
additional
requirements
Interior yard
space
15% minimum or
900 sq. ft.,
whichever is less
and be
completely open
from ground to
sky**
See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
30% of lot area,
minimum 15 ft.
by 15 ft. area,
and completely
open from
ground to sky**
See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
30% of lot area,
minimum 15 ft.
by 15 ft. area,
and completely
open from
ground to sky**
See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
30% of lot area,
minimum 15 ft.
by 15 ft. area,
and completely
open from
ground to sky**
See Section
16-24 for
additional
requirements
450 sq. ft.,
minimum 15 ft. by
15 ft., completely
open from ground
to sky
See Section
16-25 for
additional
requirements
Space for
accessory
buildings
If 1 story in
height with same
required front,
rear, and side
yard setbacks as
main building
May occupy rear
yard setback if 1
story and located
6 ft. from nearest
part of main
building
May occupy rear
yard setback if 1
story and located
6 ft. from nearest
part of main
building
May occupy rear
yard setback if 1
story and located
6 ft. from nearest
part of main
building
Covered patios
and covered
parking spaces
may project into
the required 10 ft.
setback a
maximum of 5 ft.

See Section
16-25 for
additional
requirements
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(Ord. No. 3037)
SEC. 16-24. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO R-1, R-2, R-3 AND R-4.

The purpose of this section is to provide regulations specific to the respective residential zoning categories as follows.
(A) R-1 zone.
(1) (a) Architectural standards. The following exterior architectural standards shall apply to all single-family dwellings including mobile homes located in an R-1 zone:

1. a. Exterior siding shall be made of nonreflective and nonmetallic materials.

Acceptable siding material includes wood, stucco, ceramic tile, brick, stone, or other masonry materials, or any combination of these materials.

2. b. Color/texture of exterior materials shall include one main color and maximum of three accent colors, including the roof material, prohibiting neon or fluorescent colors as the main building color. be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood adjacent single-family structures.

3. c. Roof structures, except for authorized deck areas, shall be sloped and provide an eave projection of no less than six inches and no greater than 30 inches.

4. d. Roofing material shall consist of one of the following: wood shingle, wood shake, synthetic, composite shingle, ceramic tile, concrete tile, standing seam metal or copper roofing, except reflective surfaces shall not be permitted on the residential structure or on any garage or carport.
(b) A finding that a proposed residential structure complies with the foregoing architectural standards shall be made as part of the required special use permit or planned development permit.
(c) If the proposed structure does not entail a special use permit or planned development permit, the director shall make a finding of compliance. ('64 Code, Sec. 34-36.3) (Ord. No. 1373)
(2) R-1 lot requirements.
(a) Minimum lot area. Every newly created lot shall have a lot area of not less than 6,000 square feet.
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(b) Minimum lot frontage. The frontage measured at the front lot line shall be at least 50 feet. Frontage for this purpose shall be defined as the linear measurement between the two side property lines at their point of tangency with the curb. (c) Minimum lot dimensions.

1. Interior lots shall be no less than 60 feet in width.

2. Corner lots shall be no less than 75 feet in width.

3. The depth of a lot shall be at least 100 feet.
(3) R-1 front yard.
(a) There shall be a front yard setback of not less than 20 feet; except that houses constructed with garages having a swing driveway, with the entrance facing the side property line, may have a minimum 15-foot setback. Where standard dwellings within any block vary from the required setback, the average setback of such standard dwellings shall determine the required setback within that block if the standard dwellings comprise at least 60% of the block. (b) In calculating the average setback, houses on reverse corner lots and houses wholly on the rear half of the lot shall not be counted. In no case shall setbacks of less than 15 feet be allowed, or setbacks of more than 60 feet be required.
(c) There shall be a distance of not less than 20 feet, measured at the center line of the driveway, between the garage door and the front property line. ('64 Code, Sec. 34-40) (Ord. No. 893, 946, 1019, 1409, 1611) (4) R-1 side yard.
(a) On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of a building of not less than 10% of the width of the lot; provided that such side yard shall not be less than three feet and need not exceed five feet in width.
(b) On corner lots the side yard regulation shall be the same as for the interior lots except in the case of a reversed corner lot. In the case of a reversed corner lot, there shall be a side yard on the street side of the corner lot of not less than 50% of the front yard required on the lots in the rear of such corner lot, and no accessory building on the corner lot shall project beyond the front yard line on the lots in the rear; provided further that this regulation shall not be so interpreted as to reduce the buildable width (after providing the required interior side yard) of a reversed corner lot of record on March 29, 1945, to less than 28 feet, nor to prohibit the erection of an accessory building where this regulation cannot reasonably be complied with. 116
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('64 Code, Sec. 34-41) (Ord. No. 893, 1019)
(5) R-1 rear yard.
(a) There shall be a rear yard of not less than 25% of the depth of the lot; provided, such rear yard need not exceed 25 feet.
(b) Single-story and two-story additions projecting into the required rear yard may be made if attached to existing single-family dwellings provided such additions maintain a minimum 15-foot setback from the rear property line for those lots not abutting an alley; and for those lots having rear property lines that abut a street, alley or parking space maintained by the public and more than 20 feet wide, the addition shall maintain a 15-foot setback from the center line of the street, alley or open space and in no case less than five feet from the rear property line. ('64 Code, Sec. 34-42) (Ord. No. 893, 1409, 1611)
(6) R-1 interior yard space. Interior yard space shall be provided on each lot equal to at least 15% of the lot area, or 900 square feet, whichever is less, and shall be completely open from ground to sky except for a patio, pergola, or a roof or balcony overhang not exceeding 30 inches. Interior yard space may include all of that open area from the required front yard setback line to the rear property line which has a minimum dimension of 10 feet by 15 feet. ('64 Code, Sec. 34-42.1) (Ord. No. 893, 1019, 1777, 1611) (7) R-1 space accessory buildings may occupy. An accessory building is permitted if the accessory building is not more than one story in height and maintains the same required front, rear and side yard setback as the main building.
('64 Code, Sec. 34-42.2) (Ord. No. 1409, 1611)
(B) R-2 zone.
(1) R-2 density. There shall be at least 3,500 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit.

No more than one dwelling unit may be constructed on any lot with an average width of less than 50 feet or with an area less than 7,000 square feet. Any lot of record on May 21, 1981, which is 6,000 or more square feet may contain two dwelling units, provided the lot meets the minimum width required by this section.
('64 Code, Sec. 34-53) (Ord. No. 904, 1019, 1333, 1862, 1866) (2) R-2 front yard.
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required setback, the average of such standard dwellings shall determine the required setback for that block if such standard dwellings comprise at least 60% of the block. In calculating such average setback, houses on reversed corner lots and houses wholly on the rear half of a lot shall not be counted.
(b) In no case shall setbacks of less than 25 feet be allowed, or more than 60 feet be required. Where six or more dwellings are to be built concurrently within a given block, front yards of that block may average a minimum of 20 feet, provided houses within each block are staggered between 15 to 25 feet, and provided further that there shall be a distance of not less than 20 feet measured at the center line of the driveway between the garage door and the front property line.
(‘64 Code, Sec. 34-54) (Ord. No. 904, 1611)
(3) R-2 side yard.
(a) On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of a building of not less than 10% of the width of the lot, provided that such side yard shall not be less than three feet and need not exceed five feet in width.
(b) On corner lots the side yard regulation shall be the same as for interior lots except in the case of a reversed corner lot. In this case, there shall be a side yard on the street side of the corner lot of not less than 50% of the front yard required on the lots in the rear of such corner lot, and no accessory building on the corner lot shall project beyond the front yard line on the lots in the rear. This regulation shall not be interpreted to reduce the buildable width (after providing the required interior side yard) of a reversed corner lot of record on March 29, 1945, to less than 25 feet, nor to prohibit the erection of an accessory building where this regulation cannot reasonably be complied with.
('64 Code, Sec. 34-55) (Ord. No. 904, 1611)
(4) R-2 interior yard space.
(a) Each lot shall provide for interior yard space in an area equal to at least 30% of the lot area. This interior yard space shall be completely open from ground to sky except for a patio or pergola or the projections of those items referred to in Sections 16-304, 16-305, 16-306, and 16-307.
(b) Each interior yard space area shall have a minimum dimension of 15 by 15 feet. (c) The interior yard space shall be completely separate from any area required for automobile circulation.
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(C) R-3 zone.
(1) R-3 density.
(a) Except as provided in this section, there shall be at least 2,400 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit. No more than two dwelling units shall be constructed on any lot with an average width between 50 and 60 feet.
(b) No more than one dwelling unit shall be constructed on any lot with an average width less than 40 feet.
(c) Any lot of record on May 21, 1981, which has more than 4,800 square feet may contain three dwelling units, provided the lot meets the minimum width requirement herein. ('64 Code, Sec. 34-60) (Ord. No. 970, 1019, 1862, 1866) (2) R-3 interior yard. Each lot shall provide for interior yard space in an area equal to at least 30% of the lot area. This interior yard space shall be completely open from ground to sky except for a patio or pergola or the projections of those items referred to in Sections 16-304 through 16-307. The interior yard space shall be located in an area between the required front yard setback and the rear property line. Each interior yard space area shall have a minimum dimension of 15 by 15 feet. The interior yard space shall be completely separate from any area required for automobile circulation. Twenty-five percent of the required interior yard space may be on decks if such decks have a minimum dimension of ten feet and a minimum of 200 square feet, and are directly accessible from the units served. All decks shall be open to the sky except for allowed roof projections and shall be provided with flooring and railings suitable for outdoor activity.
('64 Code, Sec. 34-63.1) (Ord. No. 970, 1019, 1237, 1409, 1862, 1866, 2152) (D) R-4 zone.
(1) R-4 building height. Four stories shall be permitted but shall not exceed 45 feet except as otherwise provided in this chapter. However, buildings not exceeding 11 stories or 100 feet maximum may be approved by special use permit as provided in Sections 16-530 to 16-553. ('64 Code, Sec. 34-66) (Ord. No. 1037, 1409, 1574)
(2) R-4 density. There shall be at least 1,500 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit.

No more than two dwelling units shall be constructed on any lot with an average width between 40 and 50 feet or with an area between 4,000 and 5,000 square feet. No more than one single-family dwelling unit shall be constructed on any lot with an average width less than 40 feet or an area less than 4,000 square feet. Any lot with an average width between 65 and 50 feet shall comply with the R-3 zone standards.
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('64 Code, Sec. 34-67) (Ord. No. 1037, 1862, 1866)
(3) R-4 interior yard. Each lot shall provide for interior yard space in an area equal to at least 30% of the lot area. This interior yard space shall be completely open from ground to sky except for a patio or pergola or the projections of those items referred to in Sections 16-304 through 16-307. The interior yard space shall be located in an area between the required front yard setback and the rear property line. Each interior yard space area shall have a minimum dimension of 15 by 15 feet. The interior yard space shall be completely separate from any area required for automobile circulation. Twenty-five percent of the required interior yard space may be on decks if such decks have a minimum dimension of ten feet and a minimum of 200 square feet, and are directly accessible from the units served. All decks shall be open to the sky except for allowed roof projections and shall be provided with flooring and railings suitable for outdoor activity.
('64 Code, Sec. 34-63.1) (Ord. No. 970, 1019, 1237, 1409, 1862, 1866, 2152) (Ord. No. 3037)
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SECTION 2. Oxnard City Code Chapter 16, Article VII, Division 2, Section 16-525 is amended to read as follows (Only underlined portions are to be added, strikethrough portions deleted, and the remaining Article and Division to remain unchanged):

DIVISION 2. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT
SEC. 16-525. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.
(A) This division establishes the procedures for conducting an administrative-level discretionary review of certain development applications, as identified in this chapter. This process requires the Director to verify that certain new or expanded uses, activities, structures, or development of land complies with all applicable policies, ordinances, and/or regulations of the city.
(B) Prior to the issuance of building permits for buildings or structures for uses for which this chapter does not require a special use permit or other zoning permit, an application for an administrative a development design review permit shall be filed with the Director, except for new single-family dwellings permitted in Section 16-22, which can be submitted directly for building permit review.
(Ord. No. 3039)”
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SECTION 4. The City Council finds that the Zone Text Amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City and is in the best interests and welfare of the City and its residents.

SECTION 5. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is determined to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional by a decision or order of any court of competent jurisdiction, then decision or order shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed and adopted this Ordinance, and each section, sentence, subsection, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more sections, sentences, subsections, clauses, phrases, be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6. Cumulative Ordinance. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted to allow any land use which is not expressly listed as permitted or conditionally permitted within the City’s Zoning Code.

SECTION 7. Exempt from CEQA. The City Council determines and finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and (3) and 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act because the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA because the project is limited to updating the existing sections of the OCC and will not directly result in any physical development or authorize new uses. Therefore, CEQA does not apply to this action.

SECTION 8. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c)(1), the City Attorney was designated to prepare, and the City Clerk published, a summary of this Ordinance, and a certified copy the Ordinance was posted in the Office of the City Clerk a minimum of five days before the City Council’s adoption of the Ordinance.

SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause summary thereof to be published within fifteen calendar (15) days of the adoption and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, including for and against the same, in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933. Ordinance No. 3073 was first read on December 16, 2025, and finally adopted on January 6, 2026, to become effective thirty (30) days thereafter.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Luis A. Mc Arthur, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ORDINANCE NO. 3074

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE
§16-10 DEFINITIONS, § 16-622 SCHEDULE OF OFF-STREET
PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND §16-560 THROUGH 16-561.1
MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS. FILED BY CITY OF
OXNARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214
SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Oxnard has considered Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) PZ No. 25-580-02, filed by the City of Oxnard Community Development Department, to amend Chapter 16 of the Oxnard City Code (OCC); and WHEREAS, the amendment will update the Definitions, Off-Street Parking Requirements, and Modifications to Permit procedures in OCC Sections 16-10, Section 16-622, and 16-560 through 16-561.1 to provide clarification, consistency, and organization of the zoning code for ease of use and provide greater certainty of interpretations for future development, thereby reducing confusion; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2025 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the amendments to Chapter 16 of the OCC to implement Zoning Text Amendments (ZTA) adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve Planning & Zoning Permit No. 25-580-02 (Zone Text Amendment); and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, the City Council of the City of Oxnard conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider Planning and Zoning Permit No. 25-580-02 (Zone Text Amendment) in accordance with the OCC, and
WHEREAS, the City Council received written and verbal comments from the public; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the proposed Zoning Text Amendment is in the public interest and general welfare by providing clarification and organization of the OCC Definitions, Parking, and Modification Permit process to align with City interpretations, policies, and procedures. There are no changes recommended under the proposed ZTA that would reduce or compromise existing standards that protect the health, safety or general welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ZTA does not involve any direct physical changes to the environment. There are no changes in landforms or an intensification of land uses as a part of the proposed ZTA and all public services for existing land uses will remain as-is, with no changes and no diminishment of service or safety; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ZTA to Chapter 16 of the OCC would establish specific provisions consistent with the action items and policy directives in the 2030 General Plan; and 123
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WHEREAS, the City Council determined that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and (3) and 15061(b)(3) as this ZTA is a regulatory action which will not result in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and when it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment are not subject to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest, consistent with the 2030 General Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Oxnard does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Oxnard City Code Chapter 16, Article II, Section 16-10 Definitions is amended to read as follows (Only underlined portions are to be added and strikethrough portions deleted):
“ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
SEC. 16-10. DEFINITIONS.
(A) For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:

ACCESSORY BUILDING - Any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of property that is separate from but related, subordinate and secondary to the main use of the property, such as but not limited to: storage sheds, greenhouses, and garages.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) - An attached or detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence or multifamily structure. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes an efficiency unit as defined by Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.1 or a manufactured home as defined by Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 18007. See JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT.
(a) EFFICIENCY UNIT - as defined in Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(b) MANUFACTURED HOME - as defined in Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.

ACCESSORY SIGN - Any sign which advertises goods manufactured or produced, goods for sale, or services rendered on the property upon which such sign is located, also known as an on-premise sign.
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE - A man-made object other than ornamental statuary, having a permanent location on the ground and more than six inches above the finished grade that is separate from but related, subordinate and secondary to the main dwelling, structure, or use of the property, such as but not limited to: patio covers, gazebos, and children's play structures.

ACCESSORY USE - A use of property or structure separate from, but related, subordinate and secondary to, the main use of the property or structure.

ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY - A state-licensed facility that provides less than 24-hour per day care to persons 18 years of age or older in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of these individuals.

ADULT HEALTH CARE CENTER - Any family day home, day care center, or social rehabilitation center, as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 1570.7, and licensed by the State Department of Health, which provides, on less than a twenty-four hour basis, nonmedical care to adults in need of personal services, protection, supervision, assistance, guidance or training essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual.

ALLEY - Any public thoroughfare for the use of pedestrians or vehicles, not less than ten feet nor more than thirty feet wide, which has been deeded or dedicated to the city as a secondary means of access to abutting property.

AMMUNITION - Any cartridge or encasement containing a bullet or projectile, propellant, or explosive charge and a primer that is used in the operation of a firearm.

ANTIQUE SHOP - A retail business that sells works of art, furniture, decorative objects and the like, all of which are at least thirty years old.

APARTMENT - A room or suite of rooms in a multi-family dwelling designated as a residence for one household and containing permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. Efficiency, studio, and single are terms used for apartments with combined living, sleeping, and/or kitchen areas.

APARTMENT HOTEL - A building containing six or more apartments, designated for use as second or temporary dwellings for transient guests.

APARTMENT HOUSE - Any building which is designed to be or is in fact occupied as the residence of two or more families living independently of each other in such building, in separate apartments, and where such apartments are rented or leased for a period of not less than one month.

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AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION - Any business which dispenses gasoline and which may also sell other automotive-related and nonrelated goods and services, but which excludes auto body work, complete engine and transmission overhaul and rebuilding and similar intensive vehicle-related services.

AUTOMOBILE WRECKING - The dismantling or destruction of one or more motorcycles or motor vehicles.

BABYSITTING - The care of one or more children by an individual in a home on a temporary basis, and without the benefit of formal advertising or established hours of business.

BASEMENT - A story partly underground with less than one-half its height above the average finished grade.

BED AND BREAKFAST INN - An establishment, originally built as a single-family residence, operated by a resident owner and containing three to five guest bedrooms, each of which is available for rent to the general public for up to twenty-nine consecutive days.

BEDROOM - Any room that is or can be used for sleeping purposes, including any room other than a kitchen, bathroom, or utility service room, such as a study, den and loft.

BUILDING - Any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind.

BUILDING HEIGHT - Total vertical height of a building measured from the average finished grade within five feet of the building to the highest point of the building, and as further defined in Section 16-303.

BUILDING SITE - The area, including all required yards, open space and parking, which a main building and its accessory buildings and uses occupy.

BUSINESS - Any use of property for profit requiring a business license.

CANNABIS - Shall have the same meaning as set forth in Cal. Bus. and Prof. Code Section 26001(f), as that section now appears or may hereinafter be amended or renumbered.

CARPORT – A roofed parking space for vehicles that may be open on one to four sides and may be attached to a main building, where the size of the parking space(s) complies with Article X.

CAR WASH (MECHANICAL) - Any operation which provides for the washing of motor vehicles primarily through the use of mechanical equipment which may include conveyor chains, blowers, steam guns, roller brushes, high pressure vacuum units and similar equipment.

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softeners, water heaters, soap mixing tanks, low pressure vacuum units and similar equipment that produces only a low volume of sound.

CHILD CARE CENTER - A state-licensed child care facility other than a family day care home, in which less than twenty-four hours per day nonmedical care and supervision is provided in a group setting for children.

CHURCH - A building operated primarily for worship or for promotion of religious activities excluding other buildings or activities maintained by religious organizations such as educational institutions, hospitals, homeless shelters and day care centers or operations that are commercial in nature.

CLUB - An association of persons for some common, nonprofit purpose excluding groups organized primarily to render a service which is customarily carried on as a business.

COMMERCIAL DISTRICT - Stores and businesses located in a shopping center of more than ten acres but less than thirty acres and designed to serve several neighborhoods.

COMMERCIAL SCHOOL - A nonaccredited school providing training or personal improvement, such as a beauty college, dance school, business school, or gymnasium.

COMMISSION - The planning commission of the city.

COMMON AREA - Any area or space designed for joint use by tenants occupying mobile home parks, condominiums, planned residential groups and similar residential developments.

COMMUNITY APARTMENT PROJECT - A project in which an undivided interest in the property is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any apartment located thereon.

COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY - A State-licensed facility maintained and operated to provide nonmedical residential care, day treatment, adult day care, or foster family agency services for children and/or adults, including, but not limited to, the physically handicapped, mentally impaired, incompetent persons, and abused or neglected children, as further defined in Cal.

Health and Safety Code, Section 1502.

CONDOMINIUM - An estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property, together with a separate interest in space in a building on real property such as a residence.

CONGREGATE LIVING HEALTH FACILITY - A State-licensed residential home with a non-institutional home-like environment that provides twenty-four hour medical supervision and skilled nursing with services for persons who are physically disabled, have a diagnosis of terminal illness, or are catastrophically and severely disabled, as further defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 1250.

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declarations, bylaws, operating rules, articles of incorporation, or articles of association, which govern the operation of the common interest development or association. Source: Civil Code section 4150.

CORNER LOT - A lot having frontage on two intersecting streets.(MOVED) DENSITY, RESIDENTIAL (NET) - The number of dwelling units in an acre of land, excluding land for public dedication such as public right-of-way. Residential density is usually indicated as dwelling units per acre (du/ac).

DETACHED BUILDING - Any freestanding building or structure that is separated and not physically joined to another the primary building by a common wall.

DIRECTOR - The city's community development director or designee.

DRIVE-IN THEATER - A motion picture theater containing a vehicle parking area where patrons remain in their vehicles to view the entertainment presented on one or more screens.

DRIVE-THRU FACILITY - A facility which, by its design, allows people to receive goods and/or services while remaining in their motor vehicles.

DUPLEX - A building containing two dwelling units.

DWELLING UNIT - A room or suite of rooms designed as a residence for one household and containing one kitchen.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION - An institution offering academic instruction or training leading to a degree, or accredited by the state, including private colleges or trade schools but not including dance schools, business schools, and similar commercial establishments.

EFFICIENCY DWELLING UNIT - A housing unit, typically a combined living room and bedroom area, a separate bathroom, and a kitchenette, with a typical minimum gross floor area of 220 square feet. Occupancy standards and square footage shall be governed by Cal. Residential Code Section R304.5. In no instance shall the minimum square footage be less than 220 square feet.

EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES - A permanent facility consisting of a building or group of buildings with overnight sleeping accommodations providing temporary housing for six months or less to homeless families with children under the age of 18, or 21 if they are full-time students or disabled, pursuant to standards set forth in article V, division 18. Such accommodations shall include basic supportive services such as meals, restroom, bathing and laundry facilities. No family shall be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay. For purposes of this definition, "disabled" means persons with special needs, including mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, AIDS, substance abuse or chronic health conditions.

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months or less to homeless persons pursuant to standards set forth in article V, division 18.

Such accommodations shall include basic supportive services such as meals, restroom, bathing and laundry facilities. No individual or household shall be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.

EMERGENCY SHELTER, TEMPORARY - A temporary facility consisting of a building or group of buildings with overnight sleeping accommodations providing housing to homeless persons for winter warming or similar short-term, temporary operation not to exceed four months within a twelve-month period. No individual or household shall be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.

ENTERTAINMENT - Any performance or activity defined herein; provided, however, that the term does not include vocal music or music from a single, unamplified, stringed instrument, including piano.

FAMILY - A group of residents whose members jointly occupy a dwelling unit as a single housekeeping unit and have joint use of and responsibility for common areas,; share household activities such as meals, chores, maintenance and expenses; but not including residents of commercial group living such as hotels, dormitories and fraternities.

FARMWORKER - An employee, also known as an agricultural worker, engaged in agricultural work/farming and any practices performed on a farm in conjunction with farming including cultivating and tillage of soil, the raising of animals and the preparation of agricultural products for market and or to carriers for transportation to market.

FARMWORKER EMPLOYEE HOUSING - A residential use of one or more single or multi family dwelling units and accessory dwellings of the same type and in the same zone, and/or group quarters structures with common dining area. A farmworker housing complex does not need to be located on the site of a qualifying agricultural operation where the farmworkers are employed.

FAST FOOD RESTAURANT - An establishment whose principal business is sale of pre-prepared or rapidly prepared food served in disposable packaging directly to the customer, for consumption either within the restaurant building or off premises.

FIREARM - Any device designed to be used as a weapon or modified to be used as a weapon, that expels a projectile by the force of an explosion or some other form of combustion, including any projectile which carries or contains its own fuel and is propelled by reaction. This definition does not include model rockets, airsoft guns, nerf-type guns, or paintball guns.

FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SALES - A retail business that engages in the sale of firearms and/or ammunition.

FIREARM RANGE - Any public or private establishment that operates an area designated for the discharge or other use of firearms within a controlled shooting environment. Also referred to as firing or shooting range.
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FLOOR AREA, GROSS - The total area of all floors of a building as measured to the outside surfaces of exterior walls and exclusive of vents, elevator shafts, and courts, without deduction for corridors, stairways, ramps, closets, the thickness of interior walls, columns, or other features, and includes roof decks, balconies, and patios when fully enclosed by a wall, surrounded by a solid railing higher than 42 inches, or covered.

FLOOR AREA, NET - the area included in surrounding walls of a building, or portion thereof, exclusive of vents, shafts, stairs, halls, attics, basements, mechanical rooms, garages, etc.

FRONTAGE - The portion of a lot, parcel or site that abuts a dedicated public street, not an alley.

FRONTAGE OF BLOCK - The length of a block measured between two cross streets whereon more than four lots have frontage.

FRONT LOT LINE - The line dividing a lot or parcel from an officially designated street; provided, however, that if the street is without frontage, the Community Development Director shall designate the front lot line.(MOVED)
FRONT YARD - The yard measured the full width of the lot, lying between the front lot line and the closest portion of the main building.(MOVED)
GARAGE - An accessory building or portion of the main building having a minimum of four walls and a roof, and designed and used principally for the parking housing of motor vehicles.

GENERAL COMMERCIAL - Individual stores and businesses where each establishment is located on a separate lot, with separate parking and loading facilities and not in a shopping center.

GUEST HOUSE - An accessory building for the housing of temporary guests, not containing a kitchen and not being rented or leased.

HABITABLE ROOM SPACE- Any room space used, or intended or designed to be used for sleeping, living, cooking or dining purposes, excluding such enclosed spaces as closets, pantries, bath or toilet rooms, service rooms, connecting corridors, laundries, unfinished attics, foyers, storage spaces, cellars, utility rooms and similar spaces.

HIGH QUALITY TRANSIT CORRIDOR - A corridor with fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours. Source: Public Resources Code section 21155, subdivision (b).

HOME FINDING AGENCY - Any individual or organization engaged in finding homes or other facilities as defined in the Cal. Code of Regulations, for placement of persons of any age for temporary or permanent care, or adoption, including providing continuing social services to such persons.
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HOME OCCUPATION - Gainful employment engaged in by the occupants of a dwelling, which is incidental and subordinate to and compatible with the residential use of the property and surrounding residential uses.

HOSPITAL - A health facility having a duly constituted governing body with overall administrative and professional responsibility and having an organized medical staff which provides 24-hour inpatient care including one or more of the following basic services: medical, nursing, surgical, anesthesia, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, dietary services, or psychiatric care and treatment.

HOTEL - A building providing separate bedrooms or baths for the accommodation of travelers, semipermanent residents and the like, where no kitchen facility is provided, whether known as a hotel, motel, or rooming house.

HOUSEHOLD - See FAMILY.

INLAND WATERWAY - A body of water confined to a channel which permits navigation by vessels and ships and is connected directly to the ocean.

INSTITUTION - An organization having a social, educational, or religious purpose such as a school, church, hospital, club or lodge.

INTERIOR LOT - A lot having lots adjoining on two sides.(MOVED) INTERIOR YARD SPACE - The area on the lot behind the front setback line which is open from ground to sky and used as private open space except as otherwise permitted in this chapter.(MOVED)
JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (JADU) - A unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family residence and/or attached garage or other attached non-habitable space. A dwelling unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and is contained entirely within a single-family dwelling. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure. See related definition of ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT.

JUNK - Scraps of copper, wood, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, rubber, debris, waste, or junked, dismantled or wrecked motor vehicles or parts thereof, iron, steel and other scrap ferrous or nonferrous material.

KEY LOT - A lot whose side lot forms the rear lot line of a reversed corner lot.(MOVED) KITCHEN - Any room or portion of a room used, or intended or designed to be used for cooking and preparing food.

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rock work and the like, organized in a manner designed to create or enhance a specific appearance.

LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOME - A State-licensed facility that provides care, protection and supervision for seven to fourteen children in the provider's own home for periods less than twenty-four hours per day, as further defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 1596.78.

LIVABLE SPACE - A space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.

LIVING AREA - The interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.

LOT - A parcel of real property owned by the same person or entity officially subdivided and recorded prior to or according to Chapter 15 of this code.

LOT AREA, GROSS - The total area enclosed by the lot lines of a property measured on a horizontal plane.

LOT AREA, NET - The number of square feet area enclosed by the lot lines of a lot, excluding land for public dedication such as public right-of-way or easements.

LOT, CORNER - A lot abutting two or more intersecting streets, excluding alleys.

LOT DEPTH - The average lineal distance between the front and rear lot lines, measured perpendicular to the front lot line.

LOT, FLAG - A lot so shaped and designed that the main building site area is set back from the street on which it fronts and includes an access strip to the frontage street. The access strip of each lot shall not be considered in calculating the minimum lot area and dimension requirements of the subject lot.

LOT, KEY - A lot whose side lot line forms the read lot line of a reversed corner lot.

LOT LINES - The established division lines between parcels of property, public or private.

LOT LINE, FRONT - The line dividing a lot or parcel from an officially designated public street, the line separating the narrowest street frontage of the lot from the street in the case of a corner lot; provided, however, that if the street is without frontage, the Community Development Director shall designate the front lot line.

LOT LINE, REAR - The lot line most nearly distant and parallel to the front lot line and dividing the lot from an alley or adjoining lot. For triangular or irregularly shaped lots, the rear lot line shall be a line ten feet long within the lot opposite and most distant from the front lot line, which is parallel to the front lot line or parallel to the chord of a curved front lot line, where such chord is drawn perpendicular to the mean direction of lot dept, not withstanding, the Community Development Director makes the final determination of the designated rear lot line. 132
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Figure 1: Rear Lot Line
LOT LINE, SIDE - All other lot lines that are not front or rear lot lines.

LOT LINE, STREET SIDE - The lot line which separates the lot from the street, but is not the front lot line.

LOT, REVERSE CORNER - A corner lot whose rear lot line abuts the side lot line of an adjoining lot
LOT WIDTH - The lineal width of a lot measured at the midpoint between the front lot line and rear lot line.
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Figure 2: Lot Types
LOW-BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTER - A housing first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. “Low barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, without limitation, the following:
(c) The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth; (d) Pets;
(e) The storage of possessions; and
(f) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds or private rooms. (Cal. Gov’t Code Section 65660) MAIN BUILDING - The building wherein the principal use of a lot or parcel is conducted, including attached structures where there is more than eight lineal feet or more of common wall and also includes structures attached by ceiling or floor. a wall is commonly used.

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trailers, trailer coaches, pickup campers, motorized dwellings, tent trailers, boats and boat trailers.

MAJOR TRANSIT STOP - A site containing any of the following: (a) An existing rail or bus rapid transit station. 9 (b) A ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service. (c) The intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 20 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods, as defined in Public Resources Code section 21064.3.

MANUFACTURED HOME - A structure that was constructed on or after June 15, 1976, is transportable in one or more sections, is eight body feet or more in width, or 40 body feet or more in length, in the traveling mode, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein, per Health and Safety Code Section 18007, subdivision (a).

MARIJUANA - Shall have the same meaning as cannabis.

MEDICAL CLINIC - An organized outpatient health facility that provides direct medical, surgical, dental, optometric, or podiatric advice, services, or treatment to patients who remain less than 24 hours, and that may also provide diagnostic or therapeutic services to patients.

MINI-WAREHOUSE - Any structure designed, built or used as individual compartments for five or more occupants on a lease or rental basis for the purpose of storage of any item for a period of more than forty-eight hours.

MOBILE HOME - A manufactured relocatable vehicle, other than a motor vehicle, designed or equipped for human residential habitation and for being drawn by a motor vehicle.

MOBILE HOME LOT - A parcel of land in a mobile home park rented and used exclusively by the occupants of the mobile home located on that lot.

MOBILE HOME PARK - A contiguous area or tract of land of at least sixteen acres under single ownership which has been planned and improved for the placement of mobile homes for nontransient residential use.

MOBILE HOME STAND - The part of a mobile home lot reserved for the placement of a mobile home.

MOBILE OFFICE - A vehicle other than a motor vehicle designed or used as an office for industrial, professional or commercial purposes, and designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle.

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motel, auto court, tourist court or bungalow court, excluding an adult motel, as defined in section 16-336(A)(5).

MOTION PICTURE THEATER - An establishment containing two or fewer screens where films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or similar photographic reproductions are regularly shown for any form of consideration.

MOTOR VEHICLE - A device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a public street, excepting a device moved by human power.

MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING - A building containing two or more dwelling units.

MULTIPLEX MOTION PICTURE THEATER - An establishment containing three or more screens where films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or similar photographic reproductions are regularly shown for any form of consideration.

NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL - Stores and businesses located in a shopping center of less than ten acres and designed to serve a local neighborhood rather than several neighborhoods.

NONACCESSORY SIGN - A sign which advertises products, services or other uses not associated with any use established on the premises on which such sign is located, also known as an off-premise sign and including, but not restricted to, billboards and outdoor advertising structures.

NONCONFORMING - Buildings or uses which become not permitted or not in compliance with zoning regulations by reason of changes in the zoning regulations or land use zone classification of the property on which such building or uses are located.

OCCUPIED AREA - That area of an individual mobile home lot which has been covered by a mobile home and its accessory structures.

PARKING SPACE - A rectangular space, clearly delineated on the ground or pavement, of dimensions required elsewhere in this chapter, to be used for the parking or stopping of motor vehicles.

PARKING STRUCTURE - A structure used for the parking of vehicles where parking is accommodated on two or more levels.

PASSAGEWAY - A pathway that is unobstructed, clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit. No passageways are required in conjunction with the construction of an ADU.

PATIO - A deck or paved area not extending above the first floor level of a building and open to the sky.

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enclosed by a low wall, supporting structural members, lattice work, louvers, screens, solid roofs, and the like, and not used as a carport.

PAWNSHOP - An establishment that engages in the business of loaning money on the security of pledges of personal property, and purchasing and selling personal property.

PERGOLA - An open-work structure or lattice having at least fifty percent of its roof open to the sky.

PERMANENT STORAGE - The storage of any item of personal property for a period of more than forty-eight hours.

PERMANENT STRUCTURE - Any object having a solid foundation or fixed location on the ground.

PLANNING MANAGER - The planning division manager of the city.

PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT - The main residential structure containing one dwelling unit located on one legal lot.

PRIVATE SCHOOL - An accredited private school or college providing academic or trade education.

PRIVATE STREET - A privately owned vehicular right-of-way used as access by two or more lots which do not have frontage on a public street.

PRODUCT ASSEMBLY PLANT - Production facilities primarily engaged in final or partial assembling or packaging of premanufactured, treated, or fabricated components, materials or products.

PUBLIC CAMPGROUND - A public area wherein major recreational equipment may be placed as temporary dwellings.

PUBLIC PARKING LOT - A parking lot for motor vehicles created to serve the public either as a separate business or as an accessory use to a business, whether owned by a governmental agency or by a private person or business.

PUBLIC TRANSIT - Includes, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.

QUARRY - Any premises or site from which rock, sand, gravel, stone, earth, soil or any other mineral is removed or excavated for the purpose of sale, excluding the necessary grading or excavating of a building site under a valid building permit.

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Director shall designate the rear lot line for through lots, triangular-shaped lots and other irregular lots.(MOVED)
REAR YARD - The yard measured the full width of the lot, lying between the rear lot line and the nearest portion of the main building.(MOVED)
RECREATION COMMERCIAL - Indoor or outdoor sport, game, or recreational activity which may occur within a building or as outdoor activities, including but not limited to arenas, stadiums, rinks, golf courses, ranges, or auditoriums.

REQUIRED YARD - The yard area required by this chapter.(MOVED) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - Facilities or establishments primarily performing research or development of industrial or scientific products.

RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY - A housing arrangement of residents at least sixty years of age, where personal care and supervision are provided, as defined in Cal.

Health and Safety Code, Section 1569.2.

REVERSED CORNER LOT - A corner lot whose rear lot line abuts the side lot line of an adjoining lot.(MOVED)
SCRAP METAL PROCESSING FACILITY - Any property which is maintained, used, or operated for storing, keeping, buying or selling wrecked, scrapped, ruined, abandoned or dismantled motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts.

SENIOR AND/OR SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTIAL FACILITY - A State-licensed residential facility with seven or more residents that provides a range of community dining and/or recreation areas integrated with individual apartment units that may have individual cooking facilities; that provides at least one non-medical and/or medical support service to residents such as housekeeping, laundry, media room facility, library, hair care, recreation, and transportation services; that is restricted to qualifying residents or senior citizens as those terms are defined in Cal. Civil Code, Section 51.11; that may include a secure area(s) for residents with limited memory or cognitive abilities and/or limited physical mobility; and that is subject to the regulations for Planned Residential Groups set forth in sections 16-445 and 16-446 of this code.

SIDE LOT LINE - All other lot lines that are not front or rear lot lines.(MOVED) SIDE STREET - A street providing secondary frontage to a lot, and having an angle between forty-five to one hundred and forty degrees at its intersection with the street providing principal frontage for the lot in question.

SIDE YARD - The yard lying between the side lot line and the closest portion of the main building and between the front and rear yards.(MOVED)
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SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING - A building containing one dwelling unit whether built as a detached building or as an attached townhouse type of unit that does not involve common ownership or adjacent parcels of real property. The definition of single family dwelling does not include farmworker employee housing, but shall include farmworker employee housing projects with six or fewer residents as allowed by State law.

SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) - A residential facility containing six or more housing units where each housing unit is made up exclusively of a single room. The housing units are often furnished and may have individual or shared kitchen and/or bathroom facilities. Each housing unit is offered on a monthly rental basis or longer. Regulations for single-room occupancy set forth in Sections 16-441 to 16-441.3 of this code.

SMALL RESIDENTIAL HEALTH OR CARE FACILITY - A facility licensed, authorized or certified by the State that provides nonmedical health or care services to six or fewer persons (except as otherwise provided herein), which State statutes identify as a residential use of property subject only to standards and restrictions applicable to other dwellings of the same type in the same zone, including but not limited to: a congregate living facility, as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 1250, having no more than six beds; an intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled habilitative, as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 1250, serving no more than six persons; an intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled-nursing, as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 1250, having no more than six beds; a State-licensed residential care facility, as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 1568.01, serving no more than six persons; a small family day care home serving no more than eight children, as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 1596.78; a pediatric day health and respite care facility, as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 1760.2, having no more than six beds; an alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility, as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, Section 11834.02, serving no more than six persons; and a State authorized, certified or licensed family care home, foster home or group home providing care on a twenty-four hour a day basis to six or fewer mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons or dependent and neglected children, as referred to in Cal.

Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 5116.

STORY - That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above; also, if the finished floor level directly above a basement, cellar or unused underfloor space is more than six feet above grade as defined herein for more than fifty percent of the total perimeter or is more than twelve feet above grade as defined herein at any point, such basement, cellar or unused underfloor space shall be considered as a story.

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STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS - Any change to a bearing wall, column, beam, joist, roof, rafter or other supporting member of a building or structure.

STRUCTURE - Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires attachment to the ground or attachment to something located on the ground. A man-made object other than ornamental statuary, having a permanent location on the ground, and more than six inches above the finished grade.

SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE - Any enclosed motor vehicle storage area of which any portion extends below the average grade of the project site.

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - Housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and. when possible, work in the community. Such housing shall be considered a residential use of the property and shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type and in the same zone.

SWAP MEET - Any indoor or outdoor facility containing multiple tenant spaces, stalls or booths from which new or used merchandise, crafts, or food are sold, exchanged or bought by separate vendors. An admission fee may or may not be charged. Any facility bearing the name of, or otherwise being promoted as a swap meet or flea market, shall constitute a swap meet for purposes of this chapter.

TANDEM PARKING SPACE - A parking space located immediately behind or in front of a second parking space, such that vehicular access to that second space can be made only through the abutting space. Tandem parking accommodates two or more vehicles. Two or more automobiles that are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.

THEATER - A motion picture theater or an establishment regularly featuring live performance of dramatic productions for any form of consideration.

THRIFT STORE or SECONDHAND STORE - A retail business that engages or specializes in the sale of previously owned, secondhand or used merchandise, in which the area devoted to such merchandise is larger than twenty-five percent of the total floor area devoted to retail sales; provided, however, that this definition does not include antique shops or specialty retail stores that sell only one type of used merchandise, including but not limited to used record stores, used bookstores, used furniture stores, and sports trading card stores.

THROUGH LOT - An interior lot whose front and rear lot lines both abut public streets.(MOVED)
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than one week or more than thirty days during which the units or quarters may be occupied, with the annual right of occupancy extended over a specified period of time.

TOWNHOUSE - A single-family dwelling unit attached to one or more other single-family dwelling units with each dwelling unit occupying a separate lot.

TOWNHOUSE CONDOMINIUM - A townhouse, having associated with it an undivided interest in common in a parcel of real property that is contiguous with the townhouse lots.

TRADITIONAL BED AND BREAKFAST - An establishment which contains no more than two guest bedrooms each of which is available for rent to the general public for up to twenty-nine consecutive days.

TRAILER - A vehicle designed to be towed behind an automobile or truck.

TRAILER PARK - Any area where one or more mobile homes are located.

TRANSIENT - A tourist or other person abiding in the city for a short period of time.

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - Five or more dwelling unit(s) used as rental housing but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient. Supportive services arc provided to facilitate the movement of homeless individuals and their families to permanent housing. An eligible person(s) may live in the dwelling for up to two years, pursuant to Cal. Health and Safety Code, Sections 50675.2(h) and 50801(i). Some units may be designated for transition in place, where person(s) may stay in the unit for more than two years. Such housing shall be considered a residential use of the property and shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type and in the same /one.

USE - Utilization of property or buildings for a specific purpose.

USE AREA - An open or yard area, uncovered by building or structures, used as the main use or accessory use of a lot or parcel.

USED CAR JUNK AREAS - Any property which is maintained, used, or operated for storing, keeping, buying, or selling wrecked, scrapped, ruined, abandoned or dismantled motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts.

VEHICLE - Automobile or two-axled truck, customarily used for private transportation, including self-propelled motor homes, recreational and off-road vehicles, utility and travel trailers, and boats and boat trailers.

WORK/LIVE - A business establishment, part of which may be used as an accessory dwelling unit by the business operator or employee.

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YARD, FRONT - The yard measured the full width of the lot, lying between the front lot line and the closest portion of the main building.

YARD, INTERIOR SPACE - The area on the lot behind the front setback line which is open from ground to sky and used as private open space except as otherwise permitted in this chapter.

YARD, REAR - The yard measured the full width of the lot, lying between the rear lot line and the nearest portion of the main building.

YARD, SIDE - The yard lying between the side lot line and the closest portion of the main building and between the required front and rear yards.

YARD AREA - The area of yard on a given lot expressed in numbers of square feet. (B) These definitions are to be used throughout this chapter unless expressly otherwise provided.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-3) (Ord. No. 617, 725, 893, 958, 1039, 1049, 1099, 1115, 1116, 1131, 1150, 1217, 1233, 1294, 1409, 1424, 1477, 1504, 1555, 1564, 1629, 1632, 1705, 1827, 1829, 1894, 1959, 1967, 2021, 2026, 2130, 2132, 2165, 2313, 2335, 2347, 2466, 2561, 2626, 2671, 2713, 2727, 2847, 2864, 2890, 2896; 2914, 2925, 2928, 2929, 2959, 2961, 2984, 2998, 3031, 3037)” SECTION 2. Oxnard City Code Chapter 16, Article VII, Division 4, Sections 16-560 through 16-561.1 are amended to read as follows (Only underlined portions are to be added and strikethrough portions deleted):
“DIVISION 4. MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIAL USE PLANNING PERMITS SEC. 16-560. MINOR MODIFICATIONS.
(A) Where a planning permit such as a special use permit, planned development permit, development design review permit, or site plan review has been previously approved, the Director may elect to modify that existing permit in lieu of requiring the application and approval of a new special use or development design review permit for a proposed physical modification or use clearance, provided such physical modification is within the parameters for minor modifications provided for in this chapter or by administrative policy.

A. (B) Modifications to special use planning permits that do not intensify the use of the parcel or have any additional adverse effect on abutting parcels or the general health, safety, or welfare are eligible for review as minor modifications. A minor modification may allow for an increase or decrease of the following elements of the approved development, by no more than 10%. (1) Approved building height;
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(2) Approved setback distances;
(3) Landscape coverage;
(4) Building floor area;
(5) Site building coverage;
(6) Dimensional standards for parking, loading and circulation that do not result in a reduction in the required parking and loading spaces;
(7) Outdoor open space requirements;
(8) Other approved numerical development standards.
(9) Exclusions: minor modifications to special use planning permits shall not be granted for the following standards:
(a) Minimum number of required parking spaces;
(b) Floor area ratio or residential density.
(10) In no case may the increase or decrease be below the minimum or exceed maximum standards established by the city code. In no case shall a minor modification be granted pursuant to this chapter to permit a use or activity that is not otherwise permitted in the zone where the property is located.
(B) (C) Modifications to building elevations may be considered under a minor modification, provided that modified elevations comply with applicable objective design standards and applicable zoning regulations contained in this chapter and other adopted standards. (C) (D) An application for a minor modification shall be filed with the Director. Three Copies of the site plan, elevation and landscape plan, if pursuant to the city’s submittal checklist, as applicable, shall be submitted with a letter outlining the requested modification. The application shall state in writing the nature of the modification requested and explain why the findings necessary to grant the modifications identified in Section 16-560.1 can be satisfied. (D) (E) Fees for filing an application for a minor modification to a special use permit shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
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(F) (G) The Director's decision to approve, conditionally approve a minor modification to a special use permit may be appealed to the Planning Commission within ten days of the date of issuance, in accordance with the procedures for a public hearing pursuant to state law an application for a special use permit as provided in this chapter. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final. Appeals of a denial by the Director may be made by filing a major modification application for consideration by the Planning Commission. (G) (H) If a minor modification application is processed concurrently with a required discretionary permit the review authority with jurisdiction over the discretionary permit shall also have review authority over the minor modification.
(Ord. No. 3039)
SEC. 16-560.1. REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR MINOR MODIFICATIONS.

In order to grant a minor modification to a special use planning permit, the review authority must make the following findings:
(A) All provisions of this article are met;
(B) The proposed minor modification is consistent with the applicable general plan policies and is in conformance with applicable zoning regulations contained in this chapter and other adopted standards;
(C) The approval or conditional approval of the minor modification will not be detrimental to public health, safety, or general welfare.
(Ord. No. 3039)
SEC. 16-561. MAJOR MODIFICATIONS.
(A) Changes to an approved special use planning permit that do not qualify as minor modifications under Section 16-560 shall be handled in a manner similar to the initial application for the special use permit. Major modifications are those that involve substantial increases in coverage, major additions to the buildings or structures, creation of extra parking needs, traffic or other site problems, and shall be heard by the Planning Commission. (B) Applications shall include the same submittal material required for a special use permit the initial application under Section 16-533 of identified in this chapter and shall be submitted to the Planning Division. The application shall state in writing the nature of the modification(s) requested.
(C) Fees for filing an application for a major modification to a special use permit shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
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(D) An application for a major modification to a special use permit shall be heard and notice shall be provided in the manner required under Division 3 of this article for a special use the initial planning permits.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-110.2) (Ord. No. 916, 1409, 3039)
SEC. 16-561.1. REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR MAJOR MODIFICATIONS.

In order to grant a major modification, to a special use permit the review authority must make the findings of the modified permit. for granting a special use permit in Section 16-531 of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 3039)”
SECTION 3. Oxnard City Code Chapter 16, Article X, Division 2, Section 16-622 is amended to read as follows for the portions described below. (Only underlined portions are to be added, strikethrough portions deleted, and the remaining Article and Division to remain unchanged).:
“DIVISION 2. PARKING SPACE AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
SEC. 16-622. SCHEDULE OF VEHICLE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. (A) The table on the following pages contains the minimum vehicle off-street parking requirements. Special requirements for each use are provided under the “Notes” columns where appropriate.
(B) The parking requirement for uses not specifically listed in the table shall be determined by the approval body for the proposed use on the basis of requirements for similar uses, and on any traffic engineering and planning data that is appropriate to the establishment of a minimum requirement.
(C) Several uses listed in the table require that the parking be determined by the approval body for the proposed use. An applicant proposing to develop or expand one of these uses must submit four copies of a parking study to the development services department which provides justification for the parking requirement proposed. The approval body for the proposed use will review this study along with any traffic engineering and planning data that is appropriate to the establishment of a parking requirement for the use proposed. (D) In situations where a combination of uses are developed on a site, parking shall be provided for each of the uses on the site according to this article unless a reduction is granted pursuant to sections 16-650 and 16-651.
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customers of the proposed use, shall not be counted toward satisfaction of the parking requirement for the proposed use.
(2) The amount, configuration, design and location of proposed tandem parking shall be subject to the approval of the director.
(F) The following table lists the minimum off-street parking requirements for the city.

Uses Minimum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Notes
Residential:

Detached single-family units:

Detached single-family dwelling
with either (1) detached
accessory dwelling unit or (2)
the construction of additional
square footage to
accommodate an attached
accessory dwelling unit
Accessory Dwelling Units
Same as above for the single
family dwelling.

For accessory dwelling units: In
addition to the required parking
for the single family dwelling,
there shall also be a number of
vehicle parking spaces equal
to: (a) one; or (b) the number of
bedrooms in the accessory
dwelling unit, whichever is less.

The vehicular access to the
parking area for the accessory
dwelling unit shall be at least
ten feet wide and paved. The
required parking space(s) for
an accessory dwelling unit are
not required to be covered.

See Section 16-465.9
Parking for accessory units
may be provided either as (1)
tandem parking on an existing
driveway or in an existing
garage; or (2) in a setback
area.

The parking shall be located on
the same lot as the primary
residential dwelling unit.

The director may, however,
disapprove such
tandem/setback parking if the
director finds that the
tandem/setback parking is not
feasible based upon specific
site or regional topographical or
fire and life safety conditions, or
that it is not permitted
anywhere else in the
jurisdiction.

Note: To the extend required by Cal. Govt Code, Section 65852.2, as it may be amended from time to time, none of the following accessory dwelling units require additional parking for the accessory dwelling unit:
(1) The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile of public transit; (2) The accessory dwelling unit is located within a city-recognized historic district; (3) The accessory dwelling unit is constructed entirely within legally existing primary residence or a legally existing accessory structure;
(4) When on-street parking permits are required by not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit;
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(5) When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit.”
SECTION 4. The City Council finds that the Zone Text Amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan.

SECTION 5. The City Council finds that the Zone Text Amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City and is in the best interests and welfare of the City and its residents.

SECTION 6. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is determined to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional by a decision or order of any court of competent jurisdiction, then decision or order shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed and adopted this Ordinance, and each section, sentence, subsection, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more sections, sentences, subsections, clauses, phrases, be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. Cumulative Ordinance. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted to allow any land use which is not expressly listed as permitted or conditionally permitted within the City’s Zoning Code.

SECTION 8. Exempt from CEQA. The City Council determines and finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and (3) and 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act because the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA because the project is limited to updating the existing sections of the OCC and will not directly result in any physical development or authorize new uses. Therefore, CEQA does not apply to this action.

SECTION 9. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c)(1), the City Attorney was designated to prepare, and the City Clerk published, a summary of this Ordinance, and a certified copy the Ordinance was posted in the Office of the City Clerk a minimum of five days before the City Council’s adoption of the Ordinance.

SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause summary thereof to be published within fifteen calendar (15) days of the adoption and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, including for and against the same, in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933. Ordinance No. 3074 was first read on December 16, 2025, and finally adopted on January 6, 2026, to become effective thirty (30) days thereafter.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Luis A. Mc Arthur, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.4
DATE: January 6, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, Chief Financial Officer, (805) 200-5400, [email protected] SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report for the period ending November 30, 2025.

RECOMMENDATION
This is an information item for the City Council to receive and file.

This item did not originate in Committee.

BACKGROUND
The City of Oxnard (City) invests funds in compliance with the California Government Code Section 53600 et. Seq., and the City’s Investment Policy. This report follows the guidelines established in the California Government Code section 53646 and the City’s adopted Investment Policy.

DISCUSSION:

The City’s total cash and investment position as of November 30, 2025 was $445.7 million, with $34.7 million in cash accounts and $411.0 million in investments, as summarized in the table below.

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Statutory Compliance
All investment transactions have been executed in conformance with the City’s Investment Policy and the California Government Code. The table below represents the City’s investment portfolio as of November 30, 2025 by authorized investment and duration for a total portfolio amount of $411.0 million.

Portfolio Trends
The cash and investment position, as of November 30, 2025, decreased by $6.0 million compared with the prior month.

The decrease is driven by regular City activities. The trend for the cash and investment position is represented in the following chart.

The California Government Code and the City’s investment policy define the eligible investments that the City can purchase to allocate surplus funds. The table below summarizes the City’s investment portfolio by investment type. The individual investments included under each investment type are included as an attachment to this report.

The chart below represents the City’s investment portfolio classified by days until maturities from November 30, 2025. 150
Pooled investments in LAIF and Ventura County Investment Pooled provide immediate liquidity to support cash flow needs of the City, and are included in the maturity group 0 to 30 days.

The City’s average return on investment for the month November was 3.01%, LAIF average monthly effective yields for the same period was 4.10%. The City holds investments until maturity, and will evaluate reinvestment options based on market conditions and liquidity needs as those funds became available for investing in the upcoming months.

The next chart represents the City’s average return on investments, alongside with three-year Treasury bill and the LAIF Pooled Monthly Investment Account (PMIA) average Monthly Effective Yields, as benchmarks for the City’s portfolio.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports the Organizational Effectiveness strategy. The purpose of the Organizational Effectiveness strategy is to reinforce, stabilize, improve, and strengthen the organizational foundation of the City in order to build a modern, high-functioning City government that effectively and efficiently supports the operating departments in providing high-quality services and programs for our residents and businesses.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.
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Prepared by: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, Chief Financial Officer

ATTACHMENTS

1. November 2025 Investment Report
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Investment report
for the month Ended in November 30, 2025
City of Oxnard
Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro DateChief Financial OfficerCity of OxnardInvestments have been made in compliance with California Government Code and in accordance with the City's Investment Policy. SYMPRO provides the market value for negotiable instruments held in safekeeping included in this report. For investments not held by the City's custodian, market values are obtained from individual monthly statements. Based on analysis of cash receipts, expenditures, and daily cash flows, it is projected that revenues and investment liquidity are sufficient to meet expenditure requirements for the next six months.All Investment transactions have been exectured in accordance with the criteria stated in the City's Investment Policy (Resolution No. 15,994) adopted by the City Council held on July 1, 2025 12/22/2025
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City of Oxnard
Cash and Investment Summary
Month Ended
November 30, 2025
Cash and Investment Position November 2025CashBank of America General Account 32,759,857.79 $ Bank of America Successor Agency Account 1,888,615.72Bank of America Citations Account 33,494.45Bank of America Golf Course Account -Total Cash 34,681,967.96InvestmentsLocal Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 75,000,000.00Ventura County Investment Pool (VCIP) 52,834,039.83Certificates of Deposits -Bank Notes -Municipal Bonds -Federal Agency -Supra-National Agency Bonds * -Medium Term Notes * 20,234,699.89U.S. Treasury Notes * 5,020,000.00U.S. Government Sponsored Entities * 257,922,380.80Total Investments 411,011,120.52Total Cash and Investments 445,693,088.48 $ * Market Value 154
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Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026
November 1 - November 30, 2025
CUSIP / Investment # Issuer Purchase Date Par Value Market Value Book Value Stated Rate Days to Maturity YTM/C Maturity DateVCIP Ventura County Investment Pool 52,834,039.83 52,834,039.83 52,834,039.83 4.260 1 4.26031422XAS1 Farmer Mac 3/2/2021 1,000,000.00 991,913.00 1,000,000.00 0.610 91 0.610 3/2/20263133ERP70 Federal Farm Credit Bank 12/31/2024 10,000,000.00 10,133,620.00 9,991,472.30 4.250 756 4.294 12/27/20273133ERQ20 Federal Farm Credit Bank 12/31/2024 10,000,000.00 10,005,270.00 10,000,000.00 4.630 759 4.630 12/30/20273133ERT27 Federal Farm Credit Bank 1/16/2025 10,000,000.00 9,991,190.00 9,997,169.92 4.670 773 4.684 1/13/20283133ERN31 Federal Farm Credit Bank 1/16/2025 5,000,000.00 5,023,000.00 4,987,715.23 4.340 752 4.468 12/23/20273133ETJH1 Federal Farm Credit Bank 5/29/2025 5,000,000.00 5,017,410.00 5,000,000.00 4.600 1,275 4.600 5/29/20293133ENBK5 Federal Farm Credit Bank 10/20/2021 1,000,000.00 977,241.00 1,000,000.00 1.140 323 1.140 10/20/20263130AQKJ1 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/28/2022 1,000,000.00 977,662.00 1,000,000.00 1.700 423 1.700 1/28/20273130AQPD9 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/17/2022 1,000,000.00 980,326.00 1,000,000.00 2.000 443 2.000 2/17/20273130AQPD9 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/17/2022 1,000,000.00 980,326.00 1,000,000.00 2.000 443 2.000 2/17/20273130AQSM6 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/25/2022 1,000,000.00 980,567.00 1,000,000.00 2.050 451 2.050 2/25/20273130AQRH8 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/25/2022 1,000,000.00 980,470.00 1,000,000.00 2.000 451 2.000 2/25/20273130AQRK1 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/25/2022 1,000,000.00 980,329.00 1,000,000.00 2.030 451 2.030 2/25/20273130AQYG2 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/28/2022 1,000,000.00 986,458.00 1,000,000.00 2.500 451 2.493 2/25/20273130AQX65 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/4/2022 2,000,000.00 1,965,668.00 2,000,000.00 2.250 458 2.250 3/4/20273130AQVH3 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/4/2022 1,000,000.00 981,481.00 1,000,000.00 2.200 458 2.200 3/4/20273130AQVH3 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/4/2022 1,000,000.00 981,481.00 1,000,000.00 2.200 458 2.200 3/4/20273130AQVH3 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/4/2022 1,300,000.00 1,275,925.30 1,299,018.50 2.200 458 2.264 3/4/20273130AQX65 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/4/2022 2,700,000.00 2,653,651.80 2,699,320.50 2.250 458 2.271 3/4/20273130AR2D2 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/10/2022 1,000,000.00 997,839.00 1,000,000.00 3.500 464 3.034 3/10/20273130ARAX9 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/30/2022 1,000,000.00 990,760.00 1,000,000.00 3.000 479 3.000 3/25/20273130ARDV0 Federal Home Loan Bank 4/8/2022 1,000,000.00 991,297.00 1,000,000.00 3.000 479 3.000 3/25/20273130ASFQ7 Federal Home Loan Bank 6/29/2022 1,000,000.00 998,623.00 999,921.11 4.000 575 4.006 6/29/20273130APN43 Federal Home Loan Bank 12/31/2024 10,000,000.00 9,870,070.00 9,827,344.24 2.250 330 4.250 10/27/20263130B4B42 Federal Home Loan Bank 12/31/2024 10,000,000.00 9,993,780.00 9,996,539.18 4.625 752 4.643 12/23/20273130B6EY8 Federal Home Loan Bank 5/29/2025 5,000,000.00 5,007,640.00 4,999,584.81 4.400 903 4.403 5/22/20283130B6J98 Federal Home Loan Bank 5/28/2025 5,000,000.00 5,001,565.00 4,998,714.85 4.500 900 4.511 5/19/20283130B6HM1 Federal Home Loan Bank 5/29/2025 5,000,000.00 5,011,040.00 5,000,000.00 4.520 1,275 4.520 5/29/20293130AKLL8 Federal Home Loan Bank 12/30/2020 2,000,000.00 1,993,848.00 2,000,000.00 0.500 29 0.500 12/30/20253130AKN36 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/20/2021 2,000,000.00 1,991,514.00 2,000,000.00 0.525 45 0.525 1/15/20263130AKQ74 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/22/2021 5,000,000.00 4,976,300.00 5,000,000.00 0.625 52 0.625 1/22/20263130AKMD5 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/26/2021 5,000,000.00 4,973,625.00 4,999,923.61 0.500 56 0.510 1/26/20263130AKNR3 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/26/2021 1,000,000.00 994,815.00 1,000,000.00 0.560 56 0.560 1/26/20263130AKU61 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/27/2021 5,000,000.00 4,975,085.00 5,000,000.00 0.750 57 0.609 1/27/20263130AKU61 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/27/2021 5,000,000.00 4,975,085.00 5,000,000.00 0.750 57 0.609 1/27/20263130AKQX7 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/28/2021 2,000,000.00 1,989,712.00 2,000,006.33 0.700 58 0.698 1/28/2026County Investment PoolFederal Agency Coupon Securities Pooled Investments
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Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026
November 1 - November 30, 2025
CUSIP / Investment # Issuer Purchase Date Par Value Market Value Book Value Stated Rate Days to Maturity YTM/C Maturity Date 3130AKRN8 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/28/2021 2,000,000.00 1,988,936.00 2,000,000.00 0.650 58 0.650 1/28/20263130AKQX7 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/28/2021 5,000,000.00 4,974,280.00 5,000,000.00 0.700 58 0.700 1/28/20263130AKQ82 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/28/2021 1,500,000.00 1,492,051.50 1,500,000.00 0.600 58 0.600 1/28/20263130AKPN0 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/29/2021 2,000,000.00 1,989,288.00 2,000,000.00 0.600 59 0.600 1/29/20263130AKVN3 Federal Home Loan Bank 1/29/2021 1,000,000.00 994,517.00 1,000,000.00 0.520 59 0.520 1/29/20263130AKWD4 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/9/2021 1,000,000.00 993,961.00 1,000,000.00 0.750 70 0.539 2/9/20263130AKWD4 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/9/2021 1,000,000.00 993,961.00 1,000,000.00 0.750 70 0.540 2/9/20263130AKTJ5 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/9/2021 2,000,000.00 1,986,538.00 2,000,000.00 0.540 70 0.540 2/9/20263130AKVA1 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/9/2021 2,000,000.00 1,987,922.00 2,000,000.00 0.750 70 0.564 2/9/20263130AKVR4 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/12/2021 1,000,000.00 993,320.00 1,000,000.00 0.550 73 0.550 2/12/20263130AL7M0 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/24/2021 2,000,000.00 1,984,816.00 1,999,769.44 0.625 85 0.676 2/24/20263130AKXJ0 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/24/2021 1,000,000.00 992,352.00 999,963.11 0.600 85 0.616 2/24/20263130AKXJ0 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/24/2021 5,000,000.00 4,961,760.00 4,999,815.56 0.600 85 0.616 2/24/20263130AKXJ0 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/24/2021 3,000,000.00 2,977,056.00 3,000,000.00 0.600 85 0.600 2/24/20263130AKXJ0 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/24/2021 1,000,000.00 992,352.00 999,976.94 0.600 85 0.610 2/24/20263130AKXJ0 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/24/2021 1,000,000.00 992,352.00 999,976.94 0.600 85 0.610 2/24/20263130ALCB8 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/24/2021 1,000,000.00 992,532.00 1,000,000.00 0.680 85 0.680 2/24/20263130AL7M0 Federal Home Loan Bank 2/24/2021 1,000,000.00 992,408.00 999,976.94 0.625 85 0.635 2/24/20263130ALFS8 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/10/2021 1,000,000.00 991,556.00 1,000,000.00 0.800 99 0.800 3/10/20263130ALDN1 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/16/2021 1,000,000.00 990,938.00 1,000,000.00 0.800 105 0.800 3/16/20263130ALDN1 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/16/2021 1,000,000.00 990,938.00 1,000,000.00 0.800 105 0.800 3/16/20263130ALGB4 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/17/2021 1,000,000.00 991,258.00 1,000,000.00 0.800 106 0.800 3/17/20263130ALGJ7 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/23/2021 975,000.00 966,178.20 975,000.00 1.000 112 1.000 3/23/20263130ALGC2 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/23/2021 1,000,000.00 990,831.00 1,000,000.00 0.875 112 0.875 3/23/20263130ALLN2 Federal Home Loan Bank 3/24/2021 2,000,000.00 1,985,088.00 2,000,000.00 1.500 113 0.871 3/24/20263130AM2F8 Federal Home Loan Bank 4/29/2021 1,000,000.00 988,665.00 1,000,000.00 1.125 149 1.125 4/29/20263130AM4L3 Federal Home Loan Bank 4/29/2021 1,000,000.00 988,662.00 1,000,000.00 1.250 149 1.100 4/29/20263130AMJH6 Federal Home Loan Bank 5/26/2021 1,000,000.00 986,419.00 1,000,000.00 1.050 176 1.050 5/26/20263130AML42 Federal Home Loan Bank 5/27/2021 1,000,000.00 987,279.00 1,000,000.00 1.200 177 0.957 5/27/20263130AMM41 Federal Home Loan Bank 6/16/2021 5,000,000.00 4,926,540.00 5,000,000.00 1.000 197 1.000 6/16/20263130AMPT3 Federal Home Loan Bank 6/23/2021 5,000,000.00 4,925,300.00 5,000,000.00 1.030 204 1.030 6/23/20263130AMYP1 Federal Home Loan Bank 7/15/2021 3,000,000.00 2,951,172.00 3,000,000.00 1.125 226 1.125 7/15/20263130ANWH9 Federal Home Loan Bank 9/24/2021 1,000,000.00 979,335.00 1,000,000.00 1.080 288 1.080 9/15/20263130APB87 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/13/2021 1,000,000.00 977,898.00 1,000,000.00 1.100 316 1.100 10/13/20263130APB87 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/13/2021 1,000,000.00 977,898.00 1,000,000.00 1.100 316 1.100 10/13/20263130AP5A9 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/15/2021 1,000,000.00 977,096.00 1,000,000.00 1.050 318 1.050 10/15/20263130AP5A9 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/15/2021 1,000,000.00 977,096.00 1,000,000.00 1.050 318 1.050 10/15/20263130AP5A9 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/15/2021 1,000,000.00 977,096.00 1,000,000.00 1.050 318 1.050 10/15/20263130AP3X1 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/15/2021 1,000,000.00 977,011.00 999,947.67 1.040 318 1.046 10/15/20263130AP5A9 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/15/2021 1,000,000.00 977,096.00 1,000,000.00 1.050 318 1.050 10/15/20263130AP3X1 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/15/2021 1,000,000.00 977,011.00 1,000,000.00 1.040 318 1.040 10/15/2026 156
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Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026
November 1 - November 30, 2025
CUSIP / Investment # Issuer Purchase Date Par Value Market Value Book Value Stated Rate Days to Maturity YTM/C Maturity Date 3130APAY1 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/21/2021 3,000,000.00 2,931,498.00 3,000,000.00 1.100 324 1.100 10/21/20263130APBF1 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/22/2021 1,000,000.00 977,547.00 1,000,000.00 1.150 325 1.150 10/22/20263130APBF1 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/22/2021 2,000,000.00 1,955,094.00 2,000,000.00 1.150 325 1.150 10/22/20263130APHT5 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/26/2021 2,000,000.00 1,954,796.00 2,000,000.00 1.200 329 1.200 10/26/20263130APC45 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/26/2021 1,000,000.00 977,523.00 1,000,000.00 1.180 329 1.180 10/26/20263130APHT5 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/26/2021 2,000,000.00 1,954,796.00 1,999,819.44 1.200 329 1.210 10/26/20263130APCX1 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/26/2021 1,000,000.00 978,141.00 1,000,000.00 1.250 329 1.250 10/26/20263130APCX1 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/26/2021 2,000,000.00 1,956,282.00 2,000,000.00 1.250 329 1.250 10/26/20263130APCX1 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/26/2021 1,000,000.00 978,141.00 1,000,000.00 1.250 329 1.250 10/26/20263130APG82 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/28/2021 1,000,000.00 989,327.00 1,000,000.00 2.000 331 1.264 10/28/20263130APHV0 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/28/2021 2,000,000.00 1,949,626.00 2,000,000.00 1.180 331 1.180 10/28/20263130APDQ5 Federal Home Loan Bank 10/28/2021 1,000,000.00 978,029.00 1,000,000.00 1.250 331 1.250 10/28/20263130APKQ7 Federal Home Loan Bank 11/10/2021 1,000,000.00 977,302.00 1,000,000.00 1.250 344 1.250 11/10/20263130APKQ7 Federal Home Loan Bank 11/10/2021 1,000,000.00 977,302.00 999,529.17 1.250 344 1.302 11/10/20263130APKQ7 Federal Home Loan Bank 11/10/2021 1,000,000.00 977,302.00 1,000,000.00 1.250 344 1.250 11/10/20263130APLP8 Federal Home Loan Bank 11/16/2021 1,000,000.00 978,224.00 1,000,000.00 1.375 350 1.375 11/16/20263130APLP8 Federal Home Loan Bank 11/16/2021 1,000,000.00 978,224.00 1,000,000.00 1.375 350 1.375 11/16/20263130APL37 Federal Home Loan Bank 11/16/2021 1,000,000.00 978,408.00 1,000,000.00 1.400 350 1.400 11/16/20263130APNK7 Federal Home Loan Bank 11/18/2021 1,000,000.00 977,725.00 1,000,000.00 1.375 352 1.375 11/18/20263130APPZ2 Federal Home Loan Bank 11/23/2021 1,000,000.00 979,322.00 1,000,000.00 1.500 357 1.500 11/23/20263130AQ3T8 Federal Home Loan Bank 12/23/2021 1,000,000.00 982,688.00 1,000,000.00 2.000 387 1.641 12/23/20263130AQAB9 Federal Home Loan Bank 12/30/2021 1,250,000.00 1,223,605.00 1,250,000.00 1.625 394 1.625 12/30/20263134GXQF4 Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp 4/13/2022 1,000,000.00 992,925.00 1,000,000.00 3.250 498 3.250 4/13/20273134GXSH8 Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp 5/17/2022 1,000,000.00 999,792.00 1,000,000.00 4.000 532 4.000 5/17/20273134GXTE4 Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp 5/27/2022 1,000,000.00 999,264.00 1,000,000.00 4.000 542 4.000 5/27/20273134HA3T8 Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp 1/17/2025 10,000,000.00 10,002,800.00 9,998,228.88 4.550 774 4.559 1/14/20283134HBBV2 Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp 2/28/2025 10,000,000.00 9,998,960.00 10,000,000.00 4.470 816 4.470 2/25/20283134HBBU4 Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp 2/27/2025 10,000,000.00 9,992,520.00 10,000,000.00 4.640 1,184 4.640 2/27/20293134HBSZ5 Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp 6/4/2025 5,000,000.00 4,999,395.00 5,000,000.00 4.550 1,281 4.550 6/4/20293134GXKJ2 Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp 1/22/2021 2,000,000.00 1,990,472.00 2,000,000.00 0.550 52 0.550 1/22/2026LAIF LAIF 75,000,000.00 75,000,000.00 75,000,000.00 4.096 1 4.096037833EB2 Apple Inc. 2/8/2021 1,000,000.00 993,981.00 999,998.14 0.700 69 0.071 2/8/202606048WL32 Bank of America 2/24/2021 1,000,000.00 992,189.00 1,000,000.00 0.800 85 0.080 2/24/202606048WL99 Bank of America 5/14/2021 1,000,000.00 988,731.00 1,000,000.00 1.400 164 1.400 5/14/202606048WL99 Bank of America 5/14/2021 2,000,000.00 1,977,462.00 2,000,000.00 1.400 164 1.400 5/14/202606048WL99 Bank of America 5/14/2021 2,000,000.00 1,977,462.00 2,000,000.00 1.400 164 1.400 5/14/202606048WM64 Bank of America 7/12/2021 1,000,000.00 984,559.00 999,827.23 1.200 206 1.231 6/25/202606048WM72 Bank of America 7/30/2021 1,000,000.00 981,942.00 1,000,000.00 1.200 241 1.200 7/30/202606048WP20 Bank of America 9/24/2021 1,000,000.00 976,831.00 1,000,000.00 1.250 297 1.250 9/24/2026Local Agency Investment FundsMedium Term Notes 157
Investment Portfolio Detail
Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026
November 1 - November 30, 2025
CUSIP / Investment # Issuer Purchase Date Par Value Market Value Book Value Stated Rate Days to Maturity YTM/C Maturity Date 06048WP20 Bank of America 9/24/2021 1,000,000.00 976,831.00 1,000,000.00 1.250 297 1.250 9/24/202617290A2M1 Citi Bank 7/21/2021 1,000,000.00 983,382.00 1,000,000.00 1.400 232 1.400 7/21/202638150AH99 Goldman Sachs 8/17/2021 1,000,000.00 979,598.00 1,000,000.00 1.350 259 1.350 8/17/202624422EVK2 John Deere Capital 1/27/2021 3,000,000.00 2,987,367.00 3,000,000.00 0.700 45 0.700 1/15/202648133MAB6 JP Morgan 8/15/2022 1,000,000.00 988,075.00 1,000,000.00 4.200 620 4.200 8/13/202748128G4X5 JP Morgan 8/30/2021 1,000,000.00 972,721.00 1,000,000.00 1.200 270 1.200 8/28/202648128G4X5 JP Morgan 8/30/2021 1,000,000.00 972,721.00 1,000,000.00 1.200 270 1.200 8/28/202653961LAF6 Local Initiatives Support 1/28/2021 1,510,000.00 1,500,847.89 1,510,000.00 0.950 45 0.950 1/15/202691282CLS8 U.S. Treasury 11/26/2024 5,000,000.00 5,020,000.00 4,993,328.30 4.125 334 4.277 10/31/2026 $413,069,039.83 $411,011,120.52 $412,855,928.17
Treasury Coupon Securities
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Monthly Investment Activities
Investment Purchases
No Date Transaction CUSIP Investment Security Type Par Amount Investment
Yield to
Maturity
Maturity
Total Purchases $ -Investment Maturities, Calls & Sales No Date Transaction CUSIP Investment Security Type Par Amount Investment
Yield to
Maturity
Maturity
11/12/2025 Call 3130AMCM2 Federal Home Loan Bank 1,250,000.00 4.000 5/12/202611/19/2025 Call 3130B3UC5 Federal Home Loan Bank 5,755,000.00 4.704 11/19/202711/24/2025 Call 3130ASF38 Federal Home Loan Bank 1,000,000.00 4.100 7/22/202711/24/2025 Call 3130AS4F3 Federal Home Loan Bank 4,000,000.00 4.000 5/24/202711/25/2025 Call 3134GXQ23 Federal Home Loan Mgmt Corp 1,000,000.00 4.250 8/25/202711/26/2025 Call 3134HAF40 Federal Home Loan Mgmt Corp 10,000,000.00 4.700 11/26/202711/26/2025 Call 3130ARYA3 Federal Home Loan Bank 3,000,000.00 4.000 5/26/202711/28/2025 Call 06048WV98 Bank of America 2,000,000.00 4.050 5/27/2026 Total Maturities, Calls & Sales $ 28,005,000.00
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. L.5
DATE: January 6, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director, (805) 385-8055, [email protected] SUBJECT: Agreement 32600264 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management services for the Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement Phase II Project PW 26-21.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for an inital term of three years from January 6, 2026, to January 5, 2029, with an option to extend for two consecutive one-year period extensions ending January 5, 2031, for a total amount not to exceed $240,120.00 for construction management services for the Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement Phase II Project PW 26-21. (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.)

BACKGROUND
The City of Oxnard owns and operates a Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) located at 6001 Perkins Road in Oxnard, California. The facility is a conventional secondary treatment, activated sludge plant, with a design capacity of

31.7 million gallons per day (MGD). The liquid stream processes at the WRRF include screening, grit removal and pumping, primary clarification, interstage pumping, trickling filters, activated sludge treatment, secondary settling, flow equalization, disinfection, and effluent pumping.

The WRRF contains 18 secondary sedimentation tanks (SSTs). Constructed in 1988 and identified in the 2017 Public Works Integrated Master Plan, the mechanical equipment for SST’s has exceeded its expected useful life of 25-30 years.

Due to redundancy in the system and the large amount of construction at the WRRF, the Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement requires a phased approach. Phase I of the project was completed in February of 2025. Phase II of the project includes the replacement of mechanical equipment in tanks 7 through 10 of the 18 SST’s.

Subsequent projects will occur on an annual basis, allowing continued operation and avoiding failure of equipment across all of the SST’s over a period of time.

On October 21, 2025, the City Council approved Agreement 32600135 with GSE Construction Company, Inc. for Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement (Phase II). Work under agreement 32600135 began in November 2025 and is estimated to continue into November 2026.

This Capital Improvement Project is large and complex enough that the services of a full-time, professional Construction Management (CM) firm is required. Since the construction project will be done while the wastewater plant stays in operation 24/7/365, a full-time CM presence is necessary and the current City staffing level does not afford that while keeping up with the other CIP workload. The role of the CM firm is to assist the City with the management of the contractor and project construction. Specifically, the CM will oversee the project schedule, budget and documentation; inspect all construction activities; work with the city and engineer-of-record to resolve construction issues; and manage the close-out of the project.
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Project No. C2402 - Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement - CIP 2025-2029 - Adopted June 4, 2024 – Page 156.

DISCUSSION
On September 22, 2025, the Purchasing Department released a Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-21 for Construction Management services for the Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement Phase II. The RFP was directly sent to 31 potential firms and published on www.PublicPurchase.com as well as the City’s website. The solicitation closed on October 23, 2025, and a total of three proposals were received.

An evaluation team, consisting of two Utility Project Managers and one Public Works Project Manager, reviewed and scored the submitted proposals. The evaluation team determined that Carollo Engineers, Inc. was the highest-ranked and most qualified firm to complete the scope of services. The selection was based on comprehensive scoring criteria, including company profile & qualifications, assigned staff, project experience, project approach and understanding, level of effort, and overall responsiveness. Additionally, the awarded consultant meets all required City contractual provisions, including possession of a City business tax certificate, insurance certificates, and corporate filing with the California Secretary of State.

Carollo is highly qualified to complete the Construction Management and Inspection services for the Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement Phase II. They have impressive qualifications and experience wastewater construction projects. Carollo’s scope includes project management, data review, condition assessment, and construction phase services such as QA/QC, construction oversight, design clarification, review of submittals, and cost and schedule management.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy. The purpose of the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy is to preserve and improve our roads, utilities, parks, trees, water supply, and natural resources through effective planning, prioritization, and an equitable and efficient use of available funding.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total cost for this Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management services for the Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement Phase II shall not exceed $240,120.00 over the five-year term, if extended. There are sufficient budgeted funds available in this Project (C2402) in the Wastewater Capital Fund (612), funded from the Wastewater Fund (611), to cover this project cost. The following table shows the available project balance by fund prior to the January 6, 2026, City Council Meeting and associated project staff reports.

Project Funding Source Available
Budget
Secondary Sedimentation Tank
Mechanical Equipment Replacement
Phase II (C2402)
611 Wastewater Operating
Fund
$2,251,314
TOTAL $2,251,314

COMMITTEE OUTCOME
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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.

Prepared by: Timothy Beaman, Assistant Public Works Director, Jan Hauser, Wastewater Division Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. Agreement 32600264
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN
THE CITY OF OXNARD AND CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC.

By This Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”), the City of Oxnard (“City”) agrees to engage the Services of Carollo Engineers, Inc. (“Consultant”), and Consultant agrees to perform the Services for City as herein described, for the compensation, during the term, and otherwise subject to the covenants and conditions herein set forth.

City and Consultant may be individually referred to as “Party” or collectively as the “Parties.”

1. [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

2. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.

The consultant shall monitor project activities for the Secondary Sedimentation Tank Mechanical Equipment Replacement Project tanks 7, 8, 9, and 10. Work activities to be completed by the contractor are listed on the scope of services exhibited.

3. PARTIES.

City of Oxnard, a general law and municipal corporation of the State of California, located at 300 West Third Street, Oxnard California 93030.

Carollo Engineers, Inc. a corporation of the State of Delaware, located at 2795 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California 94598

4. TERM OF AGREEMENT: From: January 6, 2026 To: January 5, 2029 A. Time is of the essence in this Agreement
B. The City shall have the option to exercise two (2) consecutive (1) one-year term extensions, in accordance with the scope of work and terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any price negotiations, if allowed, shall be negotiated at the time of contract extension.

C. This Agreement shall not exceed a total of five (5) years (including the initial term and any options to extend). The City in its sole discretion may exercise the option terms upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Consultant (or any other time if the parties so agree) in accordance with Section 12 of this Agreement. The option term shall be commenced by an amendment to this agreement.

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D. All Services required of Consultant under this Agreement shall be completed on or before the end of the term of the Agreement.

5. AGREEMENT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED: $240,120.00

6. AGREEMENT EXHIBITS. The following documents memorialized below are the only exhibits to this Agreement and are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of a conflict between the Exhibits and this Agreement, the Agreement controls.

Exhibit A: Scope of Services
Exhibit B: Schedule of Compensation
Exhibit C: Insurance Requirements: City Insurance Exhibit INS-A Exhibit D: [RESERVED]
Exhibit E: Living Wage Policy
Exhibit F: Prevailing Wage Policy

7. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES. The Designated Representatives listed below shall be authorized to act on behalf of the named Party, be responsible for negotiations and contractual matters, and coordinate with each other to perform the Services under this Agreement. Additionally, Consultant’s Services shall be performed or immediately supervised by the Consultant’s Representative:

City Designated Representative
Name: Jorge Espinoza
Title: Project Manager
Phone: (805) 200-5415
Email: [email protected]
Address: 6001 Perkins Road, Oxnard, CA
93030
Consultant Designated Representative
Name: Eric Mills
Title: Client Services Director/Sr. Vice
President
Phone: (213) 279-3305/ (626)241-3586
Email: [email protected]
Address: 707 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 3290
Los Angeles, CA 90017

8. CONTRACTUAL PREREQUISTIES. This Agreement must first be executed by the Consultant, after which the Agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney, then executed by the Mayor, or an authorized person on behalf of the City, and if executed by the Mayor shall also be executed by the City Clerk.

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A. Consultant is advised that any recommendation for Agreement award is not binding on City until the Agreement is fully executed and approved by City.

B. A request for modification of the terms, prior to execution of the Agreement, must be made in writing and presented to the Designated Representative of the City prior to the time this Agreement is executed.

C. All proof of a City tax certificate, insurance, and W-9 forms is required prior to execution of this Agreement.

D. Consultant shall not perform any work under this Agreement until a proof of insurance has been provided to the City as required under Section 24 of this Agreement.

9. CONSULTANT’S SERVICES.

A. Consultant shall perform the tasks, obligations, and Services set forth in the “Scope of Services,” attached to and incorporated into this Agreement as “Exhibit A.” Once this Agreement is executed, the Scope of Services may only be modified by written Amendment pursuant to Section 13 of this Agreement.

B. The Services shall be coordinated with the designated City Project Manager set forth in Exhibit A subject to the direction of the City Manager or Department Director. Consultant hereby designates its Project Manager as set forth in “Exhibit A” as the person responsible for the Services who shall coordinate with City’s Project Manager in executing the Scope of Services under this Agreement.

10.COMPENSATION. City shall pay Consultant for the Services performed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and the “Schedule of Compensation,” attached to and incorporated into this Agreement as “Exhibit B.” City shall pay Consultant an amount not to exceed the amount is listed in Section 5 of this Agreement. Once this Agreement is executed, the Schedule of Compensation may only be modified by written Amendment pursuant to Section 13 of this Agreement, and may be subject to approval by the City Council.

11.PAYMENT and INVOICES. The City shall pay all undisputed portions of any applicable invoice within thirty (30) days after receipt of an invoice. In the event the City disputes one or more items in an invoice, the City shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of such invoice, notify the Consultant of the item(s) being disputed and the reason(s) therefore. The City may withhold payment for such disputed items until resolution of the dispute.

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A. Payment Request. Consultant shall submit a payment request to CITY by the end of each calendar month listing the Services provided, costs of those Services, and total amount due for the month. Invoices may be emailed to: [email protected].

B. Consultant’s acceptance of final payment made pursuant to this Agreement shall constitute a release of City from all claims and liabilities for compensation to Consultant for anything completed, finished or relating to the Services. City’s payment shall not constitute nor be deemed a release of the responsibility and liability of Consultant for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or the Services performed hereunder, nor shall such payment be deemed to be an assumption of responsibility or liability by City for any defect or error in the Services performed by Consultant and its employees, agents and subcontracted Consultants.

C. Consultant shall provide City with a completed Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, as issued by the Internal Revenue Service. If any sales tax is due for the Services performed by Consultant or materials or products provided to City by Consultant, Consultant shall pay the sales tax. City shall not reimburse Consultant for sales taxes paid by Consultant.

D. Non-Appropriation of Funds. Payments to be made to Consultant by City for the Services performed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget and within an available, unexhausted and unencumbered appropriation of City. In the event City does not appropriate sufficient funds for payment of the Services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement shall cover payment for the Services only up to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which City appropriated sufficient funds and shall automatically terminate at that fiscal year’s conclusion.

12. OPTION TO EXTEND AGREEMENT. When in the City’s best interest, this Agreement may only be extended, if the City, in its discretion, exercises an option term in accordance with Section 4 subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this Agreement.

The initial term, plus any option to extend shall not exceed a total of five (5) years. If no option to extend the Agreement appears in section 4(B), then this Agreement shall not be extended.

13.MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be amended, modified, or otherwise altered, or its provisions waived, only upon mutual consent of the Parties

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by written amendment. The City may request that the Consultant perform Extra Services. As used herein, "Extra Services" means any services, which are determined by the City to be necessary for the proper completion of the project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. A written amendment signed by both Parties shall be required to authorize performance of and payment for Extra Services.

14.TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. City may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause and without penalty, upon fifteen (15) calendar days’ prior written notice pursuant to Section 22 of this Agreement. Such termination shall be effective on the date specified in the notice, or if no date is specified, then fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the notice. City shall be liable to Consultant only for work done by Consultant up to and including the date of termination of this Agreement unless the termination is for cause, in which event Consultant need be compensated only to the extent required by law. Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time during the term of the Agreement by giving the City sixty (60) calendar days’ prior written notice.

15.[RESERVED]

16.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Consultant is and shall at all times remain, as to City, a wholly independent contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of its employees, except as stated in this Agreement. Consultant has and shall retain the right to exercise full control over the employment, direction, means of performance, location, compensation and discharge of all persons assisting Consultant. This Agreement shall not be interpreted to prevent or preclude Consultant from rendering any Services for Consultant’s own account or to any other person or entity as Consultant in its sole discretion shall determine; provided, however, that performing such Services shall not materially interfere with the Services the Consultant shall perform for the City. The City retains the right to provide general instructions to and observe the Consultant in the performance of all Services done on behalf of the City.

Consultant and its employees, subconsultants, and agents have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity, to incur any debt, obligation or liability on behalf of City, bind City in any manner, or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent. Consultant and its employees are not employees of City.

Consultant and its employees are not entitled to receive from City any of the benefits or rights afforded employees of City, including but not limited to reserve leave, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday leave, compensatory leave, Public Employees

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Retirement System benefits, and health, life, dental, long-term disability and workers’ compensation insurance benefits. Consultant shall not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents, subconsultants, or employees are in any manner agents, subconsultants, or employees of City.

17.LAWFUL PERFORMANCE. Consultant shall abide by all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as may be related to the performance of duties under this Agreement. Consultant, at its sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all appropriate permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement.

18.SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. Consultant shall not perform any Services for the City when the Consultant is impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance. When there is reasonable cause to believe that any person has violated this provision, that person shall be immediately removed from the premises and be subject to any applicable civil and/or criminal penalties under the City’s Code and/or under state law. All work performed under this Agreement shall be performed in such a manner as to provide safety to the public. The City reserves the right to issue restraining or cease and desist orders to Consultant when unsafe or harmful acts are observed or reported relative to the performance of the work under this Agreement. The acceptance of Consultant 's work by City shall not operate as a release of the Consultant from such standard of care and workmanship.

19.STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE; WARRANTY. Consultant agrees to perform all Services required by this Agreement in a professional and competent manner, in accordance with the degree of skill and diligence which is normally employed by reputable professionals performing similar Services under similar conditions in the same or similar locality. Such Services shall also be performed in a manner which is reasonably satisfactory to City Project Manager, or designee (hereinafter the “Project Manager”), provided that discretion in determining what is satisfactory shall not alter the foregoing standard of care.

A. In accordance with the standard of care set forth in the first sentence of Section 19, the Consultant agrees that it:
(1) Has thoroughly reviewed and considered the services and work to be performed; and
(2) Has reviewed the issues regarding the Scope of Services to be provided; and
(3) Has carefully considered how the services and related work should be performed; and

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(4) Fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions associated with performance of the services required by this Agreement.

20.OWNERSHIP OF CONSULTANT’S WORK PRODUCT, CONFIDENTIALITY & DISCLOSURE, RECORDS & WARRANTY. City shall be the owner of any and all technical documents and records, including, computations, plans, correspondence, and/or other pertinent data and information, both hard copy and electronic, gathered or prepared by Consultant in performance of this Agreement and shall be entitled to immediate possession of the same upon completion of the work under this Agreement, or at any earlier or later time when the same may be requested by City.

A. Ownership of Documents. Every report, draft, work product, map, record, and other document reproduced, prepared, or caused to be prepared by the Consultant pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement shall be the exclusive property of the City.

B. Deliverables. Consultant shall deliver to the City the studies, plans, specifications, or other documents as are identified in the Scope of Services; and Consultant shall, upon completion of all work or termination of this Agreement, submit to the City all information developed in the course of the Consultant 's services. Consultant shall, in such time and in such form as the City may require, furnish reports concerning the status of Services required under this Agreement.

Consultant shall, upon request by City and upon completion or termination of this Agreement, deliver to the City all material furnished to Consultant by the City.

C. Records and Inspections. The Consultant shall maintain full and accurate records, with respect to all Services and matters covered under this Agreement. Books and records pertaining to costs shall be kept and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The City shall have free access at all reasonable times to such records, both hard copy and electronic, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make transcripts therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings, and activities.

D. Confidentiality. Information that is exempt from disclosure to the public is confidential. This includes information relating to the past, present, or future affairs of the City or information belonging to a third party whose information is in the City’s possession or control under obligations of confidentiality. Consultant may be granted access to information that is exempt from disclosure to the public (Government Code Section 7920.505) and may contain “trade secrets” (see Government Code Section 7924.510(f)) when it is necessary for Consultant to perform its

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obligations pursuant to this Agreement. If Consultant is granted such access to confidential information, Consultant shall not be considered to be a member of the public as that term is used in Government Code Section 7920.515.

E. Disclosure of Information. Consultant shall not disclose, publish, or authorize others to disclose or publish, design data, drawings, specifications, reports, or other information pertaining to the projects assigned to Consultant by the City or other information to which the Consultant has had access during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of the City’s Designated Representative during the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years after the termination of this Agreement.

F. No Warranty. Other than an obligation upon the City to deal in good faith, the City makes no warranties and shall bear no liability or responsibility for errors or omissions in any Confidential Information disclosed under this Agreement or for any business decisions made by Consultant in reliance on any Confidential Information disclosed under this Agreement.

21.NOTICE OF BREACH AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE. Neither Party will be in breach of this Agreement where the breach is capable of being cured, or until written notice of the breach is received from the non-breaching Party. The Party charged with breach will have fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of receiving such notice in which to cure the breach or otherwise respond. If the circumstances leading to the charge that the Agreement was breached have not been cured or explained to the satisfaction of the other Party within fifteen (15) days from the date on which the breaching Party received notice of breach, the non-breaching Party may terminate this Agreement. Notice shall be given in the manner set forth in section 22.

22.NOTICE. All notices given or required to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by first-class mail. Notice sent by mail shall be addressed to each Party’s Designated Representative as set forth above in Section 7. When addressed in accordance with this Section, such notice shall be deemed given upon deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid. In all other instances, notices shall be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this Section.

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23.INDEMNIFICATION, HOLD HARMLESS & DEFENSE. Except as set forth in Subsection A of this Section 23, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall immediately defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, representatives, and agents (the “City Indemnitees”), from and against those actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs, and expenses, including legal costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, for any personal injuries, deaths, or property damage, including property owned by the City (collectively “Claims”) which may arise out of Consultant's negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of the services described in this Agreement, unless such Claims are proven to be caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City Indemnitees.

A. The provisions of this Subsection apply only in the event that Consultant is a design professional within the meaning of California Civil Code section 2782.8 (“Design Professional”). The term Design Professional, as defined in said section, is limited to licensed architects, licensed landscape architects, registered professional engineers, professional land surveyors, and the business entities that offer such services in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Business and Professions Code.
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 23 above, to the extent that the services to be provided under this Agreement are those of a Design Professional, Consultant's duty to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City Indemnitees shall be limited to the extent that any Claims arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or subconsultants in the performance of the services described in this Agreement.
(2) In no event shall the costs of defense charged to Consultant exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault, except as otherwise set forth in said Civil Code section 2782.8, the provisions of which are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. Nothing in this Subsection b shall be construed to require Consultant to provide indemnification for Claims caused by the active negligence or willful misconduct of the City Indemnitees
B. The City does not and shall not waive any rights that it may have against Consultant under this Section, because of the acceptance by the City, or the deposit with the City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. The hold harmless and indemnification provisions of this Section 23 shall apply regardless of whether said