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AMENDED AGENDA
(Amended 3/11/2026 to add Closed Session Item C-1)
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street March 17, 2026
Closed Session – 4:30 PM
Appointment Items - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2449, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY MAY MEET IN- PERSON OR REMOTELY. TO PARTICIPATE REMOTELY VISIT WWW.OXNARD.GOV.
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3. PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT REMOTELY DURING THE MEETING
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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. D etailed 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 the call-in option or internet -based service option, the legislative body shall take no further action on items appearing on a meeting 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 legislative bo dy 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 and Housing Authority
CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, a person may address the legislative body only on matters appearing on the closed session agenda. The presiding officer shall limit public comments to three minutes.
C. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH 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
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
1. SUBJECT: Presentation by Interface Children & Family Services on 211 Services.
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: United Water Conservation District Santa Felicia Dam Safety Project Update.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file an update regarding the United Water Conservations District’s Santa Felicia Safety Project; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter of support for the Santa Felicia Dam Safety Improvement Project.
(Live presentation by United Water Conservation District staff.)
(This item did not originate in committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
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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 March 31, 2026 as "Cesar E. Chavez Day."
2. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating March 2026 as "Women's History 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.
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. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: City Manager’s Corner: updates, announcements, clarifications, and local government fun facts on occasional Tuesdays.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive an update on the Whistleblower Program item from the January 27, 2026 Finance & Governance Committee regarding the specific allegation that a city employee committed theft.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
2. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Receive an update on the Whistleblower Program item from the January 27, 2026 Finance & Governance Committee regarding the specific allegation that a city employee committed theft.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/81GFe5iiIXo
RECOMMENDATION:
Legislative Body: City Council
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Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
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 Members to Serve on the City's Citizen Advisory Group (CAGs) Boards and Committees.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, make the following appointments:
1. To Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee: Alfonso Arroyo (neighborhood representative);
2. To Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board: Luis Armando Salazar (at-large);
3. To Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission: Alfonso Arroyo (at-large);
4. To Planning Commission: Edgar Fraire (at-large);
5. To Senior Services Commission: Maria Magdalena Tapia (at-large); and
6. To Library Board: Sahara Pena, Thomas Christian Nielsen, Michelle D. Robledo-Canchola, Esthela Cazares, and Emily D. Ramsey (at-large);
(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/aH9LhFUfp_E
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
J. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
The members of the legislative body will consider whether to remove Information/Consent Agenda items for discussion later during the meeting.
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
At this time, a person may address the legislative body only on matters appearing on the information/consent agenda. The presiding officer shall limit public comments to three minutes.
L. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Oxnard City Council Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes of March 3, 2026.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
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2. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Oxnard Housing Authority Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approve the regular meeting minutes of March 3, 2026.
Legislative Body: Housing Authority
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
3. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: City of Oxnard 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard City Council receive and file the City of Oxnard 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
4. Cultural & Community Services Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Agreement with the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging for the Senior Nutrition Program.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Ventura (A-8595) for the Senior Nutrition Program Grant to increase the agreement amount by $40,000, resulting in a total agreement amount of $460,000, with no additional City match; and
2. Approve a budget appropriation recognizing $40,000 of additional FY 2025-26 Federal Grants (Fund 200) revenue and expenditure.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Terrel Harrison, (805) 385-7994
5. Cultural & Community Services Department
SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Agreement with Azul Foundation for the Senior Nutrition Program Meals.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with the Azul Foundation (32500510) to increase the agreement amount by $130,000, resulting in a total agreement amount of $350,000, to purchase meals for the Senior Nutrition Program.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Terrel Harrison, (805) 385-7994
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6. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Report of Accounting of All Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances & List of City Manager-approved contracts.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances for the month of January 2026; and
2. Receive and file the list of City Manager-approved contracts for the month of January 2026. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
7. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Commending Cynthia Daniels.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution commending Cynthia Daniels for over six years of dedicated service to the Mobile Home Rent Review Board.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
8. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Resolution Commending Martin Lee Remmen.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution commending Martin Lee Remmen for over six years of dedicated volunteer service on the Mobile Home Rent Review Board.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
9. Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: IT Position Reclassification
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution to amend Resolution No. 15,885 to reclassify six existing full time equivalent positions in City service effective March 17, 2026 in accordance with the operating and capital budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Robert Ruben, (805) 385-7554
10. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32600325 with Auto Body International, Inc. for Light and Medium Duty Paint and Body.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize an Agreement with Auto Body International, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for an initial term of one year from March 23, 2026, to March 22, 2027, with the option for four consecutive one-year period extensions ending March 22, 2031, for light and medium duty paint and body work.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on February 24, 2026.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
11. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32600348 with Downstream Services, Inc. for Stormwater Filter Replacement and Maintenance Services, Specification No. PW 26-59.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize an Agreement with Downstream Services, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for an initial term of one year from March 20, 2026 to March 19, 2027, with the option for four consecutive one-year period extensions ending March 19, 2031, for stormwater filter replacement and maintenance services.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on February 24, 2026.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Housing Department
SUBJECT: 5-Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan, Annual PHA Plan and Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan for Low Rent Public Housing.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners:
1. Hold a public hearing to receive comments concerning the second year of the 5-Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan, the Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan and the 2026 Capital Fund Budget; and
2. Adopt a resolution:
a. Approving the 5-Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Pl an and the 2026 Annual PHA Plan
for the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard;
b. Authorizing and directing the Chair to execute the Department of Housing and Urban Development Public Housing Agency Certification Compliance Form certifying the Housing Authority’s compliance with federal policies and procedures;
c. Authorizing the Housing Director to execute and submit all reports, documents and all other certifications required to comply with policies and procedures of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the 5-Year PHA Plan and the 2026 Annual PHA Plan;
d. Approving the Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan and the 2026 Capital Fund Budget; and
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e. Authorizing the Housing Director to accept and expend the funds as indicated in the Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan and the 2026 Capital Fund Budget.
(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/ZDARe51C4x0
Legislative Body: Housing Authority
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
2. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Ninth Amendment to the FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for CARES Act Funds (Substantial).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Ninth Amendment to the FY 2020/21 Annual Action Plan for CARES Act Funds (Substantial);
2. Approve the Ninth Amendment to the FY 2020/21 Annual Action Plan (Substantial) recommending use of a special allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the CARES Act for two new public service programs to prepare, prevent, and respond to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to incorporate the amended CDBG funds under the CARES Act grant allocations into the FY 2020/21 Annual Action Plan and authorize any necessary budget appropriations and corresponding revenue recognition in CDBG funding (Fund 201) for the project;
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute the required documents for the submission of the amended FY 2020/21 Annual Action Plan;
5. Receive and file any comments made during the 30-day public comment period or made in person at the public hearing with the Amendment; and
6. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute agreements and sign all agreements for the implementation of the Annual Action Plan amendment including subrecipient and interdepartmental agreements.
(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/lC2K_oxqYxg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
3. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan (Substantial).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Second Amendment to the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan (Substantial);
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2. Approve the Second Amendment to the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan (Substantial) recommending use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for public infrastructure improvements;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designees, to incorporate the amended grant allocations into the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan and authorize any necessary budget appropriations and corresponding revenue recognition in CDBG funding (Fund 201) for the project;
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute the required documents for the submission of the amended FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan;
5. Receive and file any comments made during the 30-day public comment period and made in person at the public hearing with the Amendment; and
6. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute all agreements for the implementation of the Annual Action Plan amendment including subrecipient and interdepartmental agreements.
(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/_sYEM55rLHg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
N. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement 32600350 with Hazen and Sawyer for Design and Construction Engineering Services for the Wastewater Interstage Pump Station Project.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to:
1. Execute an Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for a term of five years from March 17, 2026, to March 16, 2031, for a total amount not to exceed $2,912,479 for Design and Construction Engineering Services; and
2. Authorize a project budget appropriation in the amount of $1,912,479 from the Wastewater Fund (611), as well as the corresponding transfers in the Wastewater Capital Fund (612) for the Design and Construction Engineering Services for the Wastewater Interstage Pump Station Project (C2544).
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/ck2YXqsnsz8
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
O. ADJOURNMENT