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AMENDED AGENDA
Reports - Agenda Item N.3 Updated
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street February 3, 2026
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Appointment Items - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
Zoom details to call-in for public comment during a meeting:
1. Dial Phone Number: (888) 475-4499
2. Enter Meeting ID: 883 2661 5994
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If you wish to speak during public comments or a particular item on the agenda, please sign-on by following the zoom call-in steps listed above. Once the presiding officer calls for public speakers, press *9 to raise your hand to inform the City Clerk you would like to speak during the public speaking section for that particular item on the agenda, while in the zoom waiting room. Press *6 when asked to unmute. Listen to the instructions provided virtually on the phone while on hold in the zoom waiting room. Please note that there is a slight time delay when viewing the meeting via television.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2449, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY MAY MEET IN - PERSON OR REMOTELY. TO PARTICIPATE REMOTELY VISIT WWW.OXNARD.GOV.
To find out how you may provide public comment, please refer to the instructions below or at www.https://www.oxnard.org/city-meetings/.
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*Please see the link for the Measure M pre-recorded presentation video for each item listed on this agenda.
YOU MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
1. ATTEND THE MEETING AT THE LOCATION LISTED ABOVE: Submit a speaker card to the City Clerk.
2. EMAIL COMMENTS OR SIGN UP TO SPEAK REMOTELY BEFORE THE MEETING
a. Submit a request to speak remotely by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting by using the form available at www.oxnard.org/citymeetings.
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b. Submit an email to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting (indicate the agenda item number in the subject line). All email correspondence will be forwarded to the legislative body prior to the start of the meeting and made part of the legislative record.
c. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 385-7803 to submit your request.
3. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT REMOTELY DURING THE MEETING
a. Follow Zoom details listed above.
b. Public comments on agenda items will be taken following the announcement of the item. After the item is announced, members of the public may register or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment.
Please review the Zoom instructions on the registration page to help ensure there are no technical difficulties during your comments and help you understand public comment procedures using Zoom. Detailed participation instructions can be found at www.oxnard.org/city-meetings.
In the event of a disruption which prevents a legislative body of the City of Oxnard from broadcasting a meeting using a call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within the City’s control which prevents members of the public from offering public comment using t he call-in option or internet -based service option, the legislative body shall take no further action on items appearing on a meeti ng agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option or internet-based service option is restored. However, if any of the broadcast options are disrupted, but any of the other broadcast options is still available to the public, the legislati ve body may take further action on items appearing on a meeting agenda without waiting for the disrupted broadcast option(s) to be restored.
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council
CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, a person may address the legislative body only on matters appearing on the closed session agenda. The presiding officer shall limit public comments to three minutes.
C. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Marquez v. City of Oxnard
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 56-2022-00562770-CU-PO-VTA Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Gold v. City of Oxnard
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 2023CUPP010160
Legislative Body: City Council
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4))
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the City Council shall decide whether to initiate litigation in one potential case.
Legislative Body: City Council
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D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Department Workshop: City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, & Information Technology.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file an update report from the City Manager, City Attorney and the Chief Information Officer 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:
City Manager’s Office: https://youtu.be/mqOd3OqLwOg
City Attorney’s Office: https://youtu.be/fsY8WAVUd5s
Information Technology: https://youtu.be/xp2nchBOV2U
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, Stephen Fischer, Robert Ruben, (805) 385-7430, (805) 385-7483, (805) 385-7554
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of February 2025 as "Black History Month."
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Month of February 2025 as "Parent Leadership Month."
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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H. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
The City Manager/Executive Director/Secretary shall report on items of interest to the legislative body occurring since the last meeting. The legislative body cannot enter into detailed discussion or take action on any item presented during this report. Such items may only be referred to the City Manager/Executive Director/Secretary for administrative action or scheduled on a subsequent agenda for discussion.
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
At this time, a member of the legislative body may make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her activities. Further, members of the legislative body may request to schedule consideration of whether to place an item on a future agenda. The legislative body cannot enter into detailed discussion or take action on any item presented during this report. The member's report shall not exceed three minutes, unless additional time is granted by the presiding officer.
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Mayor Mc Arthur to Regional Defense Partnership.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoint Luis A.
Mc Arthur to represent the City of Oxnard on the Regional Defense Partnership (RDP).
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/I7QMAgU6Jko
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
2. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Appointment of Members to Serve on the City's Citizen Advisory Groups (CAGs) Boards and Committees.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council:
1. Appoint Brian Landers to the Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee as an at-large member; and
2. Appoint Ana Maria Van Hoven to the Mobilehome Park Rent Review Board as an at-large member.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/OtP5BTM_aqw
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
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J. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
The members of the legislative body will consider whether to remove Information/Consent Agenda items for discussion later during the meeting.
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
At this time, a person may address the legislative body only on matters appearing on the information/consent agenda. The presiding officer shall limit public comments to three minutes.
L. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Oxnard City Council Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approved the regular meeting minutes of January 20, 2026.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
2. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 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
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Envision VTA FD Auto, LLC, dba Envision Ford Lincoln Oxnard Agreement 32500315 for Automotive Mechanical Inspection, Maintenance, and Repairs.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Fleet Services Agreement 32500315 with Envision VTA FD Auto, LLC, dba Envision Ford Lincoln Oxnard in the amount of $200,000, for a new not-to-exceed agreement value of $340,000 for automotive parts, diagnosis, services, and warranty repairs.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
N. REPORTS
1. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Establishing Administrative Regulations regarding the Fair Rate of Return Petition Regulations to Implement the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review and approve the proposed resolution establishing administrative regulations to implement the provisions of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance regarding Fair Rate of Return Petition regulation.
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(The Community Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Economic Development Committee approved 3-0 on January 13, 2026, to approve the staff recommendation, with modifications, and to forward the item for Council approval)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation: https://youtu.be/BalPHsk-Kw4
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
2. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Lease Agreement with Teatro de las Américas.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement (A-8604) with Teatro de las Américas for the use of property owned by the City located at 321 West Sixth Street for a term of three years with two one-year options to extend the Agreement, at the discretion of the City Manager, for a total of five years, at an annual fee of $1 and quarterly rent up to $2,970 of their quarterly gross revenues in excess of $10,560; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to forgive past due rent to the City in the amount of $15,690 for past due rent through January 2026, plus a daily pro-rata share through February 2026. (The Community Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Economic Development Committee approved 2-1 on January 13, 2026, to approve the staff recommendation, with amendments, and to forward the item for Council)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/yCxoLJLM-Zs
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Introduction of Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council introduce and waive first reading of the proposed Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE CITY CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY
PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF CROSS-CONNECTION AND BACKFLOW STANDARDS.
(The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on January 27, 2026 with an amended Ordinance.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/h8n4DJZfXy8
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
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4. Human Resources Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Ratified Tentative Agreement with International Association of Firefighters, Local 1684.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving the tentative agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1684.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/Ta9JaTHsBYc
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Steve Naveau, (805) 385-7947
O. ADJOURNMENT