26. Developer shall pay applicable impact fees, including but not limited to the fees authorized by City Council Resolution 15,329 (Growth Requirement Capital Fee, Park and Recreation Fee, Traffic Circulation Fee, Storm Drainage Fee, Mobility Fee, Public Art Program Fee, and Utility and Undergrounding in-Lieu Fee) and for Wastewater, Water System, Water Service And Meter, Storm Drain, and General Plan maintenance connection and/or impact fees before issuance of building permits. (PL)
27. Developer shall remove any and all graffiti from the project premises, within 24 hours of its appearance. The surface of such affected areas shall be matched to blend in with the underlying colors and/or design, and shall not look like a paint patch. Site management shall maintain a supply of paint to match the building’s exterior color scheme. (PL)
28. Before or during escrow for the sale of property within the project, Developer shall give to the buyers a document disclosing, in large type, that:
a. The property was formerly used for agricultural purposes, and/or is near or adjacent to, land that is currently used for agricultural operations; and b. The buyers may be subject to inconvenience or discomfort arising from agricultural operations on such nearby or adjacent land, including, but not limited to, frost protection measures, noise, odors, fumes, dust, smoke, insects, operation of machinery (including aircraft) at any hour of the day or night, storage of equipment and materials necessary to the agricultural operations, slow moving farm equipment, and spraying or other application of chemical fertilizers, soil amendments (such as manure, compost materials and mulches) and pesticides (such as herbicides, insecticides and fumigants); and
c. If the buyers complete the purchase of the property, the buyers should be prepared to accept such inconvenience and discomfort as a normal and necessary aspect of living near or adjacent to agricultural operations.
d. To show that the buyers have read the document, Developer shall require the buyers to sign the document. Developer shall retain all such documents for at least three years and shall allow the City to inspect and copy all such documents upon request. (PL)
29. Developer shall record a notice to appear in all deeds of property within the project that the project is within or proximate to the Oxnard Airport Sphere of Influence and inhabitants may be affected by the airport and aircraft operations. Before the City issues building permits, Developer shall provide evidence of recordation of such notice with the Ventura County Recorder’s Office. (PL)
30. Developer shall complete the “Notice of Land Use Restrictions and Conditions” form, using the form provided by the City, for recording with the Ventura County Recorder.
Before the City issues building permits, Developer shall submit the original completed, signed and notarized document, together with the required fees to the Planning Division. (PL)
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PLANNING DIVISION SPECIAL CONDITIONS
31. These conditions of approval impose specific fees, dedications, reservations and/or other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, the 90-day period in which the Developer or applicant has to protest the imposed fees, dedications, reservations and/or other exactions has begun as of the date that the conditions of approval are approved. (PL)
32. Prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy for any units beyond the 50th percentile of the total approved residential units, the Developer shall complete the construction of the required open space trail improvements per the approved plans. Said improvements shall include, but not be limited to, trail grading, surfacing, signage, parking lot, public access connections, and any associated landscaping and amenities, subject to review and approval by the Planning Division. The trail shall be fully accessible to the public and open for use.
33. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Developer shall post performance bonds in an amount equal to 1.5 times the estimated value to ensure compliance with habitat restoration Mitigation Measure BIO-6 (or equivalent in the Final EIR/MMRP), requiring revegetation at a 4:1 ratio for any impacted native vegetation and initiation within one (1) year of project construction completion. The Developer shall maintain and monitor the restored areas (including trails and open space on Lots A and B) for a minimum of five (5) years, submitting annual reports to the Community Development Director. The bonds shall include: 1) 1.5 times the value of labor and materials for initial restoration; and 2) 1.5 times the value of maintenance and monitoring for 5 years. Bond amounts shall be based on a cost estimate prepared by a qualified biologist/restoration specialist and approved by the Community Development Director, with provisions for annual updates if needed. Bonds may be released upon satisfactory completion of the restoration program, verified by City inspection and compliance with MMRP success criteria. The City may collect on the bonds and complete the restoration program (including hiring third-party contractors) if the applicant fails to restore or maintain according to approved plans.
34. Applicant shall submit a check made out to the City of Oxnard for payment of outstanding discretionary permit and environmental processing fees associated with the development project. Funds shall be deposited prior to issuance of permits.
Mitigation Measures
35. Applicant shall deposit $5,000 for mitigation monitoring and reporting associated with the development project, PZ 16-400-02. Such funds shall be deposited prior to submission of building permits.
Air Quality
36. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations shall be minimized to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
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38. Fugitive dust produced during grading, excavation, and construction activities shall be controlled by the following activities:
a. All trucks shall be required to cover their loads as required by California Vehicle Code Section 23114.
b. All graded and excavated material, exposed soil areas, and active portions of the construction site, including unpaved on-site roadways, shall be treated to prevent fugitive dust. Treatment shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, periodic watering, application of environmentally-safe soil stabilization materials, and/or roll-compaction as appropriate. Watering shall be done as often as necessary and reclaimed water shall be used whenever possible.
c. Graded and/or excavated inactive areas of the construction site shall be monitored at least weekly for dust stabilization. Soil stabilization methods shall be periodically applied to portions of the construction site that are inactive for over four days. If no further grading or excavation operations are planned for the area within three weeks, it shall be seeded and watered until grass growth is evident, or periodically treated with environmentally safe dust suppressants, to prevent excessive fugitive dust.
d. Signs shall be posted on-site limiting traffic to 15 miles per hour or less. e. During periods of high winds (i.e. wind speed sufficient to cause fugitive dust to affect adjacent properties), all clearing, grading, earth moving, and excavation operations shall be curtailed to the degree necessary to prevent fugitive dust from being an annoyance or hazard, either on-site or off-site. f. Adjacent streets and roads shall be swept at least once per day, preferably at the end of the day, if visible soil material is carried over to adjacent streets and roads. g. Personnel involved in grading operations, including contractors and subcontractors, shall wear respiratory protection in accordance with California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. h. Shaker plates shall be installed at all truck exits from the site.
39. Dust control requirements shall be shown on all grading plans.
40. Signs displaying the APCD Complaint Line telephone number for public complaints shall be posted in a prominent location visible from off site: 805-645-1400 during business hours and 805-645-2797 after hours.
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41. All mobile off-road equipment (wheeled or tracked) used during construction activities shall meet the USEPA Tier 4 Final standards. Tier 4 certification can be for the original equipment or equipment that is retrofitted to meet the Tier 4 Final standards.
42. Construction contractors shall minimize equipment idling time throughout construction.
Engines shall be turned off if idling would be for more than five minutes.
43. Equipment engines shall be maintained in good condition and in proper tune as per manufacturers’ specifications.
44. The number of pieces of equipment operating simultaneously shall be minimized.
45. Construction contractors shall use alternatively fueled construction equipment (such as compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or electric) when feasible.
46. The engine size of construction equipment shall be the minimum practical size.
47. Heavy-duty diesel-powered construction equipment manufactured after 1996 (with federally mandated clean diesel engines) shall be utilized wherever feasible.
48. During the smog season (May through October), the construction period should be lengthened so as to minimize the number of vehicles and equipment operating at the same time.
49. Wherever feasible, non-painted exterior surfaces and low volatile interior and exterior paints shall be used for architectural coatings.
Biological Resources
50. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project, spring and summer seasonal botanical surveys for special status plants, including but not limited to Orcutt’s pincushion, shall be conducted within the impact area by a qualified botanist satisfactory to the City. A summary of the survey findings shall be provided to the City for approval. If any special status species are observed, avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation shall be performed to reduce effects. If the species cannot be fully avoided, the Applicant shall draft a plan to offset impacts to the species as discussed in Mitigation Measure BIO-1(b). If state-listed endangered, threatened, or rare plants are detected in areas proposed for development, the Applicant shall contact the CDFW to secure incidental take authorization or develop an avoidance strategy.
51. In the event that Orcutt’s pincushion or any other special status plant populations cannot be fully avoided, restoration, management, maintenance, and monitoring plans shall be developed by a qualified biologist and/or resource specialist and shall be reviewed and approved by CDFW and the City of Oxnard prior to issuance of a grading permit. The mitigation therein shall be implemented within one (1) year following completion of project construction. The Applicant shall secure a bond for an amount equal to the cost of the mitigation effort prior to issuance of the grading permit. The bond shall be released by 510
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the City upon satisfaction of the approved performance criteria after the monitoring period has expired.
52. The restoration, management, maintenance, and monitoring plans shall include one or more of the following methods, to be implemented either individually or in conjunction with each other: Onsite or Offsite Restoration (Salvage and Replanting) Restoration shall involve the collection of seed from within the development footprint or nearby areas, if necessary, and replanting the seed in a suitable area in a portion of the project site that is set aside for preservation. Collection of seed from state-listed endangered, threatened, or rare plants shall not occur without appropriate authorization from CDFW. If onsite restoration is infeasible, an offsite location as close to the impact area as possible, but within the local watershed, may be used. The Restoration Plan, prepared by a qualified plant ecologist satisfactory to the City, shall include, but not be limited to, the following to achieve a performance standard of a 2:1 replacement, or as dictated by a regulatory agency with permitting authority over the species:
a. Location of the mitigation/restoration and map;
b. Success criteria (e.g., acceptable survivorship, percent cover, or other appropriate metric);
c. Identification of the party responsible for achieving the success criteria; d. Plant species, container sizes, and seeding rates;
e. Planting schedule;
f. Monitoring frequency, methods, and duration;
g. Means to control exotic vegetation;
h. Contingency planning (i.e., if the effort fails to reach the performance criteria, what remediation steps need to be taken);
i. Irrigation methods and schedule; and,
j. Identification of a protection instrument providing for conservation of the mitigation site in perpetuity.
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existing or proposed development, paved roads, v-ditches and irrigated areas.
Additionally, the preserved population shall exhibit connectivity to other protected open space or hillside areas. The Preservation Plan shall at least identify the specific location of the preservation site and size; number of individuals preserved; ownership of the land; parties involved; and the preservation methodology (i.e., permanent conservation easement or dedication to an approved conservation organization, etc.).
54. If grading or tree removal is to occur during the bird-breeding season (January 1 through September 15), at a minimum, one (1) survey shall be conducted prior to the initiation of grading or tree removal by a qualified biologist (a person with a biology degree and/or established skills in bird recognition). The survey shall occur no more than (1) week prior to the grading or tree removal. The work limits plus a 500-foot buffer, as feasible, shall be surveyed to accommodate potential active raptor nests, as well as other birds nesting nearby. A copy of the biologist contract for these services shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. A report summarizing the findings of the survey and the recommended buffers shall be provided to the Planning Division prior to vegetation removal activities.
55. Based on the nesting bird survey, in the event that nesting birds are observed within 500 feet of the disturbance/construction area, species-specific exclusionary buffers shall be implemented as determined by the qualified biologist, and construction timing and location shall be adjusted accordingly until the nestlings have fledged and are no longer dependent upon the nest. The active nests and exclusionary buffers shall be monitored by a qualified biologist (at least initially) to determine if the active nests are being adversely affected by construction activities and to determine if a buffer would need to be increased to reduce such effects.
56. A qualified biological monitor familiar with globose dune beetle and southern California legless lizard shall be present during initial ground-disturbing activities (including, but not limited to, site preparation, grading, excavation, and trenching) within suitable habitat for these species. The biological monitor shall have the authority to temporarily stop work if one or more individuals are observed. The monitor shall then relocate these individuals to suitable undisturbed habitat, outside the areas directly and indirectly affected by ground disturbance activities.
57. Prior to recordation of the final map for the project, the applicant shall prepare a protection and enhancement plan for the area to be preserved within the Resource Protection (RP) land use designation (approximately 29.18 acres in Parcels A and B shown on the tentative map). The plan shall be prepared by a qualified biologist and/or resource specialist and shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Oxnard. The plan shall address and incorporate the following features, which may be modified through consultation with other agencies and the City prior to finalization:
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b. Incorporation of Ventura marsh milk vetch or any other sensitive plant species, if required as part of mitigation measure BIO-1;
c. Revegetation or enlargement of the willow thicket area, if required as part of mitigation measure BIO-6(b);
d. Removal and control of invasive species such as ice plant; e. Modifications to and maintenance of perimeter fencing to prohibit or control public access;
f. Inclusion of limited public access, with prohibitions or controls addressing pets, no entry areas, and other aspects of potential public use; g. Funding mechanism, which may include provision of performance bonds to the City to ensure installation of all improvements and completion of restoration and protection measures or alternative implementation guarantees.
58. The applicant shall accomplish the following measures, to the satisfaction of the Planning Division:
a. Preparation, review, and implementation of landscaping plans for the project shall include provisions for the control of invasive plant species to address the potential impacts of non-native plants colonizing adjacent native habitats. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be recorded specifying that landscaping for individual housing lots shall not include any exotic invasive plant species. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be binding on each of the lots in the subdivision, shall run with the land affected by the subdivision, and shall be included or incorporated by reference in every deed transferring one or more of the lots in the subdivision.
b. The project applicant shall also provide, in connection with the sale of each housing unit, an information packet that explains the sensitivity of the natural habitats onsite and nearby and the need to minimize impacts on the identified sensitive species, designated resource protection areas, the limits on public access within or adjacent to such areas, the prohibition on landscaping that includes exotic invasive plant species, and the limits on exterior residential lighting.
Interpretive signs shall also be placed in appropriate locations along the edges of resource protection areas explaining the sensitivity of certain species and natural habitats and the need to minimize impacts on these adjacent areas.
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State permits are obtained, the applicant shall provide a copy of the approved permits to the Planning Division for review and approval prior to issuance of grading permits. The applicant shall comply with all permit conditions when implementing the proposed activities, including any seasonal timing restrictions, impact avoidance measures, limitations on construction means and methods, site restoration, compensatory mitigation, and reporting requirements.
60. If jurisdictional wetlands/habitat are not avoided, areas of permanent disturbance shall be compensated for by creation, restoration, or enhancement of similar habitat at a 4:1 ratio, or as required by the regulatory agencies having permitting jurisdiction over the resources.
Compensation for impacts to willow thickets shall consist of native and appropriate willow scrub species, unless otherwise specified by the regulatory agencies. Re-vegetation shall occur as close to the impact area as possible and shall be within the same watershed. For this project, a likely revegetation area, should one be necessary, could be in the preservation area immediately north of the willow thicket, within the larger project boundaries. Payment of an in-lieu fee to a conservation organization approved by the City (and acceptable to the regulatory agencies, as appropriate) to conduct the mitigation may be accepted if no other locations are feasible, as confirmed by the City. The project Applicant shall submit a re-vegetation plan prepared by a qualified restoration biologist for review and approval by the City prior to issuance of a grading permit. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following components:
a. Location of the mitigation/restoration and map;
b. Success criteria (e.g., acceptable survivorship, percent cover, or other appropriate metric);
c. Identification of the party responsible for achieving the success criteria; d. Plant species, container sizes, and seeding rates;
e. Planting schedule;
f. Monitoring frequency, methods, and duration;
g. Means to control exotic vegetation;
h. Contingency planning (i.e., if the effort fails to reach the performance criteria, what remediation steps need to be taken);
i. Irrigation methods and schedule; and,
j. Identification of a protection instrument provided for conservation of the mitigation in perpetuity.
61. The revegetation shall be initiated within one (1) year of completion of project construction. The Developer shall maintain and monitor the restored areas for a minimum of five years.
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62. The grading and improvement plans for the project shall indicate measures to minimize encroachment into the willow thicket habitat beyond the anticipated 0.91 acre of permanent impact. These shall include the use of a retaining wall or walls, minimum improvements along the north side of the private extension of Canal Street through the project (i.e. no sidewalks on north side and minimum improvements to meet City standards for this roadway). The plans shall also indicate through drawing or notes that equipment and vehicle parking and staging areas are to be separated from the preserved areas by 100 feet or more and shall prohibit vehicle and equipment from crossing or entering the willow thicket areas from the north (except as necessary for any approved revegetation work). The stormwater management plan shall ensure that runoff from construction areas is diverted away from the willow thicket areas as much as feasible.
Cultural Resources
63. Prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities, the City and/or subsequent responsible parties shall retain an archeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (NPS 2020b) (Qualified Archeologist) to respond to and address inadvertent discoveries identified for the duration of construction act activities. The Qualified Archeologist shall possess experience and familiarity with historic-period and prehistoric archaeological resources in the region.
64. All on-site personnel shall be briefed regarding unanticipated discoveries prior to the start of construction activities. A basic presentation shall be prepared and presented by a Qualified Archaeologist or other designated archaeologist working under the direction of the Qualified Archaeologist to inform all on-site personnel working on the project about the archaeological sensitivity of the area. The purpose of the Workers Environmental Awareness Program training is to provide specific details on the kinds of archaeological materials that may be identified during construction of the project and explain the importance of and legal basis for the protection of significant archaeological resources. All on-site personnel shall also be instructed in the proper procedures to follow in the event that archaeological resources or human remains are uncovered during ground-disturbing activities. These procedures include stopping or redirecting work and the immediate notification of the Qualified Archaeologist, and if appropriate, a Native American representative, and establishing an appropriate temporary avoidance buffer. The necessity of training attendance shall be stated on all construction plans, and the City and/or subsequent responsible parties shall maintain records demonstrating construction worker training participation.
65. The Qualified Archaeologist shall oversee an archaeological monitor possessing experience and familiarity with historic-period and prehistoric resources in the region. The archaeological monitor shall conduct full-time monitoring within undisturbed native soils to the project’s proposed maximum depths of disturbance. In general, archaeological monitoring shall be limited to initial ground disturbance, which is defined as construction-related earthmoving of sediments from their native place of deposition and does not include any secondary movement of sediment that might be required for the 515
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project (e.g., backfilling). The Qualified Archaeologist may adjust monitoring efforts as needed (increase, decrease, or discontinue monitoring frequency) based on the observed potential for construction activities to encounter archaeological deposits. The archaeological monitor shall be responsible for maintaining daily monitoring logs. If throughout the course of project construction activities, a discovery is made by construction personnel and a monitor is not present, the protocols and procedures outlined in the Workers Environmental Awareness Program training shall be followed. Following the completion of project construction activities, the Qualified Archaeologist shall prepare an archaeological monitoring report with the results of the archaeological monitoring program that meets state and local requirements and submit the report to the City and the SCCIC at the California State University at Fullerton. Reports submitted to the SCCIC shall be formatted and completed in accordance with the CHRIS document submittal standards.
66. In the event that previously unknown archaeological resources are inadvertently encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work in a 50-foot radius of the find shall be halted and redirected, and the Qualified Archaeologist shall be contacted immediately.
The Qualified Archaeologist or other designated archaeologist working under the direction of the Qualified Archaeologist, shall provide recommendations regarding the resource’s potential significance and potential treatment in coordination with the City. If the resource is determined by the Qualified Archaeologist to be indigenous in origin, then a Native American representative shall also be contacted to participate in the evaluation of the resource. If the Qualified Archaeologist and/or Native American representative determines it to be appropriate, archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility shall be completed. If the resource proves to be eligible for the CRHR and significant impacts to the resource cannot be avoided via Project redesign, the Qualified Archaeologist shall prepare a data recovery plan tailored to the physical nature and characteristics of the resource, per the requirements of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C). The data recovery plan shall identify data recovery excavation methods, measurable objectives, and data thresholds to reduce any significant impacts to cultural resources related to the resource.
Pursuant to the data recovery plan, the Qualified Archaeologist and Native American representative, as appropriate, shall recover and document the scientifically consequential information that justifies the resource’s significance. The City shall review and approve the treatment plan and archaeological testing as appropriate, and the resulting documentation shall be submitted to the regional repository of the CHRIS, per CCR Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C).
67. In the event that human remains are inadvertently encountered during ground disturbing activities, they shall be treated consistent with State and local regulations including California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, PRC Section 5097.98, and the CCR Section 15064.5(e). In accordance with these regulations, if human remains are found, the County Coroner must be immediately notified of the discovery. No further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to PRC Section 5097.98. If the County Coroner determines that the remains are, or believed to be Native American origin, the County Coroner is required to notify the Native American Heritage Commission that shall notify those persons believed to be the 516
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most likely descendent (MLD). The MLD has 48 hours from being granted site access to make recommendations for the disposition of the remains. If the MLD does not make recommendations within 48 hours, the landowner shall reinter the remains in an area of the property secure from subsequent disturbance.
68. The project applicant shall include a standard inadvertent discovery clause in every construction contract to inform contractors of this requirement. If a potential fossil is discovered during project construction, construction activity within 50 feet of the find shall cease until the discovery is examined by a Qualified Professional Paleontologist as defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP 2010). If the find is determined to be scientifically significant, the Qualified Professional Paleontologist shall direct all mitigation measures related to paleontological resources consistent with the SVP (2010) standards, which shall include fossil salvage, laboratory preparation, curation in a paleontological repository, and a paleontological monitoring report. Additionally, the Qualified Professional Paleontologist and City shall decide if full- or part-time monitoring shall be instated for further project-related excavations. A Qualified Professional Paleontologist is defined by the SVP (2010) as an individual with:
a. A graduate degree in paleontology or geology, and/or a publication record in peer reviewed journals; and demonstrated competence in field techniques, preparation, identification, curation, and reporting in the state or geologic province in which the project occurs. An advanced degree is less important than demonstrated competence and regional experience.
b. At least two full years professional experience as assistant to a Project Paleontologist with administration and project management experience; supported by a list of projects and referral contacts.
c. Proficiency in recognizing fossils in the field and determining their significance. d. Expertise in local geology, stratigraphy, and biostratigraphy. e. Experience collecting vertebrate fossils in the field.
Geology and Soils
69. All recommendations contained within the Preliminary Soils Engineering Investigation conducted by SubSurface Designs, Inc. (Appendix H of the EIR) shall be followed for future development within the project site. These recommendations include the following:
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recommended removals are anticipated to require stabilization prior to the placement of compacted fill. In areas where excessive pumping is encountered, the geogrid shall be covered with one foot (1’) of six inch (6”) minus rock then covered with a geofabric. The earth material outside of the grading limits for the proposed structure shall be removed and re- compacted down two feet (2’) for support in all areas to receive concrete slab, decking, or paving. b. Grading shall be carried forth as described in the Grading and Earthwork section.
Based on the granular nature of the upper alluvium, each layer shall be compacted to 95percent of the maximum density as determined by the latest version of ASTMD 1557.
c. Structures shall be supported by a mat foundation.
70. Foundations shall be designed as outlined in the Foundations Section. Drainage and maintenance recommendations included in the Preliminary Soils Engineering Investigation shall be incorporated into the design of the project. These recommendations include, but are not limited to:
a. A comprehensive drainage system shall be designed and incorporated into the final plans.
b. Pad areas shall be maintained and planted in a way that will allow the drainage system to function as intended.
71. Positive pad drainage shall be incorporated into the final plans. All drainage from the roof and pad shall be directed so that water does not pond adjacent to the foundations or flow toward them. All drainage shall be collected and directed via non-erosive devices to a location approved by the building official.
72. The application shall include the following energy savings requirements in construction and building management contracts.
a. The project shall comply with the latest Title 24 standards under the California Green Building Code.
b. The project shall use solar or low-emission water heaters in new buildings/residences.
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73. The proposed project shall install solar panels and/or similar equipment that generates electricity from sunlight and/or wind. The owner/tenant of the building may elect to install such equipment to service the building and/or enter into a commercially reasonable public or private utility agreement for purposes of generating energy or transmission, if requested by the City and economically feasible.
74. The proposed project shall include passive energy conservation design elements, including building material massing, orientation, landscape shading, recycled or low-impact materials, window glazing to increase insulation, water circulation pumps to reduce water use, and/or similar measures shown to be equally effective.
75. The applicant shall include natural ventilation in building design plans whenever feasible.
Noise
76. The construction contractor shall prepare and implement a Construction Noise Control Plan. The construction contractor shall submit the Construction Noise Control Plan to the City of Oxnard Public Works Department for review and approval prior to initiation of construction. The details of the Construction Noise Control Plan shall be included as part of the permit application drawing set and as part of the construction drawing set. The Construction Noise Control Plan shall include the following measures:
a. At least 21 days prior to the start of construction activities, all off-site businesses and residents within 500 feet of the project site shall be notified of the planned construction activities. The notification shall include a brief description of the project, the activities that would occur, the hours when construction would occur, and the overall duration of the construction period. The notification shall include the telephone numbers of the City’s and contractor’s authorized representatives that are assigned to respond in the event of a noise or vibration complaint. b. At least 10 days prior to the start of construction activities, a sign shall be posted at the entrance(s) to the job site, clearly visible to the public, that includes permitted construction days and hours, as well as the telephone numbers of the City’s and contractor’s authorized representatives that are assigned to respond in the event of a noise or vibration complaint. If the authorized contractor’s representative receives a complaint, the representative shall investigate, take appropriate corrective action, and report the action to the City. c. During the entire active construction period, equipment, tools, and trucks used for project construction shall utilize the best available noise control techniques (e.g., improved mufflers, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds), wherever feasible. During the entire active construction period, stationary noise sources shall be located as far from sensitive receivers as possible, muffled, and enclosed within temporary sheds or insulation barriers, or other measures for equivalent noise reduction will be incorporated to the extent feasible.
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d. The contractor shall be required to use impact tools that are hydraulically or electrically powered wherever feasible. Where the use of pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler on the compressed air exhaust shall be used along with external noise jackets on the tools.
e. Stockpiling of materials shall be located as far as feasible from nearby noise-sensitive receptors.
f. Signs shall be posted at the job site entrance(s) to reinforce the prohibition of unnecessary engine idling. All equipment shall be turned off if not in use for more than five minutes.
g. Use of stereos and other amplified noise not necessary for the completion of construction work shall be prohibited.
77. During the entire active construction period and to the extent feasible, the use of noise producing signals, including horns, whistles, alarms, and bells shall be for safety warning purposes only. The construction manager shall ensure the use of smart back-up alarms, which automatically adjust the alarm level based on the background noise level or switch off back-up alarms and replace them with human spotters in compliance with safety requirements and laws.
78. Prior to the issuance of a grading and building permit, the following measures shall be included as notes on all construction plans: Construction activities that utilize large earthmoving equipment (rated at 100 hp or more) within 15 feet of offsite residential structures shall be conducted with small offroad equipment limited to 100 hp or less.
Transportation
79. The applicant shall include bicycle parking at the proposed small parking lot for the open space area in the northern area of the project site. The number of bicycle parking spaces shall be no less the number of vehicle parking spaces provided at the parking lot. The design and finish of the bicycle parking (e.g., bicycle rack, bicycle lockers, etc.) shall use natural colors, such as shades of green and tan found in the surrounding open space area to the north. The project applicant shall also include a Class III bicycle land on the proposed internal circulation road. The Class III bicycle lane shall extend the full length of the internal access road, effectively providing a bicycle-lane connection between existing Dunes Street at the north end and Canal Street at the south end.
HOUSING DEPARTMENT
80. Inclusionary Housing Requirements apply to this development requiring 10% of the total dwelling units offered for sale in the development that shall be sold at an affordable housing cost to persons and families of lower income, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50079 .5. (HD)
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81. Based on the unit count proposed, six (10% of 56= 6) of the 56 units being developed must be affordable units offered for sale on-site. (HD)
82. The affordable units must include: Three (3) three-bedroom units and three (3) four-bedroom units. The affordable units must be sold at an affordable housing cost that does not exceed the product of 30% of 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Ventura County, adjusted for family size appropriate for the unit in question, as defined in Section 50052.5 of the California Health and Safety Code and as set forth in Section 6932 of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, and as published annually by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”). (HD)
83. Prior to offering the affordable units for sale, the Developer and Owner must submit to the Housing Director the proposed sale amounts, for review and approval, the proposed date the affordable units will be offered for sale, the location of the affordable units within the project, and any other information requested by the Housing Director. Thereafter, if the Developer and Owner desires to change the sales price or location of any of the affordable units, the Developer and Owner must obtain the approval of the Housing Director prior to offering the units for sale. (HD)
84. Not later than the date of application for the first building permit for the project, the Developer and Owner must cause to be recorded in the office of the Ventura County Recorder, an Inclusionary Housing Agreement approved as to form and substance by the Housing Director and the City Attorney. Such agreement shall identify the affordable housing units, restrict the qualifying income of purchasers, specify the maximum housing costs for such units, and require any purchaser of an affordable unit in the project to execute a Resale Restriction Agreement for a term of at least 20 years. (HD)
85. The Inclusionary Housing agreement shall establish specific compliance standards and specific remedies available to the City if such compliance standards are not met. The agreement shall, among other things, specify the number of affordable units by level of affordability, number of bedrooms, and standards for qualifying household incomes or other qualifying criteria. The City may collect fees for any staff time expended for preparation of the agreement and subsequent compliance with said agreement, including conducting eligibility reviews of perspective buyers. (HD)
86. Developer and Owner must contact the Housing Department for review and approval of the Inclusionary Housing Agreement and Resale Restriction Agreement prior to recordation. (HD)
87. Developer and Owner shall submit to the Housing Director information about the income of each prospective buyer of an affordable unit. The Housing Director or designee shall review such information and determine whether the prospective buyer meets the income requirements for the unit and whether the proposed price of the unit does not exceed the affordable cost for the income category of the prospective homeowner. (HD) 521
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88. The affordable units must be designed and constructed to be architecturally consistent with and qualitatively similar to other unrestricted units in the project. The affordable units will be disbursed throughout the project. (HD)
89. When determining the sales price of the affordable inclusionary units, the Developer and Owner must consider that the housing costs may not exceed the product of 30% of 80 % of the Area Median Income for Ventura County, as published annually by HCD, as opposed to the income limits published by HCD, which shall be used to determine buyer eligibility.
Contact the Housing Department to assist you in calculating maximum sales price by unit type.
90. All affordable units being provided to satisfy the City’s inclusionary housing ordinance requirements must include the following housing related costs when determining the affordable housing cost for each affordable unit:
a. Mortgage loan payments
b. Mortgage insurance payments
c. Property taxes and assessments
d. Homeowner association fees
e. Insurance premiums
f. Space rent
91. Affordability calculations for 3-bedroom units will be based on a four-person household income and affordability calculations for 4-bedroom units will be based on a five-person household. (HD)
92. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, developer/owner shall obtain a clearance form from the Housing Department certifying that the required number of affordable units are being provided at affordable sales prices that has been approved by the Housing Director. Developer/owner shall provide a copy of the clearance form issued by the Housing Department to the project planner prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. (HD)
BUILDING AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
93. Developer shall process the final map concurrent with the site improvement plans for Coastal Development Permit PZ 16-400-02. The final map shall be processed for recordation concurrent with the approval and grading permit issuance for the PZ 16-400-02 site improvement plans. (DS)
94. Developer shall design all slopes steeper than 5 (horizontal) to 1 (vertical) with a minimum 24-inch-wide level area (at both top and bottom of slope) where it adjoins a wall, fence, sidewalk, trail, curb or similar improvement. (DS)
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95. Onsite infrastructure improvements, including pavement, sidewalks, and underground utilities such as storm drainage and sanitary sewer systems, shall be privately owned and maintained. A manhole or junction structure for each system shall be constructed near the edge of the project property line to separate and identify the private portions from the public portions of the system. (DS)
96. Developer shall also provide evidence that maintenance costs for the privately owned and shared facilities are provided for in a recorded agreement, CC&Rs, or similar document in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer. A final draft shall be provided to the City Engineer for review prior and approval pertaining to this condition prior to grading permit issuance. (DS)
97. Developer shall pay to the County of Ventura a road mitigation fee in accordance with the agreement between the City and the County of Ventura. Proof of payment or proof no-payment required from the County of Ventura shall be provided to the Building and Engineering Division prior to issuance of a building permit. (DS)
98. The striping for the private road shall designate an area for the trash bins to be staged on trash pick-up days. A clear space of 2-feet shall be provided between each bin, with 3 bins required for each residential unit unless more bins are required by the Environmental Resources Division. (DS)
Utilities
99. All public utilities that will be owned by the City, such as the water system, shall be clearly labeled as ‘Public’ on the project improvement plans. (DS) 100. Developer shall locate all water meters near the back of curb in accordance with City standard plates. Water meters are prohibited to be located within areas subject to vehicular traffic. (DS)
101. The design and construction of the public water system shall be looped back to the City water main. Dead-ends are not permitted. The design of the loop is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. (DS)
102. Each structure shall be served by a separate water service in accordance with City Code. (DS)
103. Developer shall dedicate a water easement to the City that encompasses the onsite water system as required by Public Works Standards and as directed by the City Engineer. The easement shall encompass all fire hydrants, water meters, water mains, and valves. Unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer, water service lines after the meters and privately-owned backflow devices shall be located outside of the water easement. Except where approved by the City Engineer for incidental crossings, all other utilities shall be located outside of the water easement. (DS)
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104. Before connecting the project to the existing sewer stub, Developer shall inspect via video of the existing lateral and arrange for City staff to view inspection results. Developer shall make repairs to such facilities as determined necessary by City staff. Developer shall bring all existing water stub into compliance with current City standards including removal of unused sewer stubs by disconnection at the main. Unless a transitional manhole is constructed at the outside edge of the project, the entire sewer lateral all the way to the existing manhole shall be privately owned. (DS)
105. The project is greater than 10 acres and is required to underground existing overhead utilities along the project frontages in accordance with City Ordinance No. 2207. Facilities used for the transmission of electrical energy at voltages in excess of 33,000 volts are exempt from the undergrounding requirement. (DS)
Stormwater
106. Developer shall install ‘Full Capture System Devices’ (“Devices”) certified by the State Water Resources Control Board Executive Director in compliance with the Statewide Trash Amendments (“Amendments”) in the flow control structure(s) discharging stormwater runoff to a public drainage system. The Devices shall be sized and designed for the 1-year 1-hour storm event. (DS)
107. This project was deemed complete for stormwater review before the 2021 MS4 Permit became effective. Therefore, Developer shall have the stormwater treatment system be designed to minimize degradation of stormwater quality by complying with the applicable sections of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s municipal separate storm sewer system (“MS4”) permit (Order R4-2010-0108 including all revisions) for new development projects. Developer shall submit stormwater quality calculations and associated construction plans demonstrating compliance with the MS4 permit.
Calculations shall generally be organized to follow the steps outlined in Chapter 2 of the 2011 Technical Guidance Manual for Stormwater Control Measures (“2011 TGM”). (DS) 108. Developer’s stormwater quality calculations shall include site specific analysis and recommendations from a geotechnical engineer, and if applicable, a landscape architect for design and implementation of stormwater treatment and infiltration devices. Geotechnical Engineering analysis and recommendations shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, determination of site-specific soil infiltration rates, depth to permeable soil layers, methods to reach permeable soil layers, appropriate compaction rates, recommendations to enhance infiltration, and other requirements of the 2011 TGM. Landscape architectural recommendations shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, suggestions regarding appropriate vegetation and soil amendments for vegetated infiltration devices. Project plans shall implement approved design recommendations. (DS) 109. Using forms provided by the Development Services Division, Developer shall submit a stormwater quality control measures maintenance and operations plan ("the Plan") for this 524
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project. If the BMPs implemented with this project include proprietary products that require regular replacement and/or cleaning, Developer shall provide proof of a contract with an entity qualified to provide such periodic maintenance. The property owner is responsible for the long-term maintenance and operation of all BMPs included in the project design. Upon request by City, property owner shall provide written proof of ongoing BMP maintenance operations. No grading or building permit shall be issued until the City Engineer approves the Plan and Developer provides an executed copy of the City’s stormwater covenant with the Plan included as an exhibit for recordation by the City. (DS) 110. Developer’s stormwater quality control measures maintenance and operations plan shall include: 1) Requirement to clean on-site storm drains at least twice a year; once immediately before the first of October (the beginning of the rainy season) and once in January. The City Engineer may require additional cleaning; 2) Requirement to maintain parking lots free of litter and debris. Developer shall sweep sidewalks, drive aisles, and parking lots regularly to prevent the accumulation of litter and debris. When swept or cleaned, debris must be trapped and collected to prevent entry into the storm drain system.
Developer may not discharge any cleaning agent into the storm drain system; 3) Requirement to label all on-site storm drain inlets with the message "Don't Dump - Drains to Ocean" in accordance with City standards. (DS)
111. To the maximum extent feasible, the downspouts from the residential units shall be designed to allow roof runoff to be discharged to landscape areas to allow for natural infiltration prior to being collected by the structural stormwater treatment system. (DS) 112. The onsite drainage conduit system shall be sized to convey the 100-year storm event within the conduit system to the point of connection at the public drainage system downstream. The storm drain improvement plans shall provide hydraulic grade line profiles for the proposed onsite storm and off-site drainage systems. Developer shall justify the starting of the hydraulic grade line at the connection point based on as-built plans or previous drainage report, unless approved otherwise by the City Engineer. (DS) 113. Developer shall analyze the existing sump catch basin and the dual 42-in RCP culvert at the intersection of Canal and Dune Streets for the 100-year storm event capacity. The analysis shall demonstrate that the existing dual 42-in RCPs and the existing catch basin can convey the 100-year flow. The catch basin shall have the surface area capacity to capture the 100-year flow with a 50% clogging ratio unless the design engineer can demonstrate that the other nearby catch basins can also serve as the secondary overflow. The upgrades to the existing catch basin(s) shall not interfere with the existing residential driveways. (DS) 114. The private drain inlets shall be designed to capture the 100-year storm event, and a 50% clogging factor at sump shall be applied for sump/depressed locations. (DS) 115. The on-site parking lot shall be designed to serve as the emergency overland overflow for the project site and the existing neighborhood. Overland overflow runoff from the Canal and Dune intersection shall migrate to the parking lot via surface in the event that the drainage system gets clogged at the intersection. Prior to grading permit issuance, 525
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Developer shall record a DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TO ACCEPT DRAINAGE FROM PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY with an exhibit showing the drainage pattern, unless approved otherwise by the City Engineer. (DS) 116. Unless approved otherwise by the City Engineer, an overflow bubbler shall be constructed at the edge of the parking lot along the easterly side at elevation 11. The bubbler structure shall be of the same pipe size diameter as the new storm drain main trunk along Canal Street Extension. The stormwater treatment facility located in the parking lot may connect to this storm drain bubbler system. (DS)
117. The parking lot shall be designed to have a consistent elevation all along the easterly side that is at least 12 inches lower than the high point flow line elevation of the to-be reconstructed Canal Street unless approved otherwise by the City Engineer. Vegetation along the easterly side shall be cleared prior to and during the rain seasons between October and April, and the maintenance requirements shall be outlined in the Covenant & Deed Restriction for Storm Water Quality Control Measures. (DS) 118. The drainage report shall include a set of calculations showing the amount of volume of runoff that can be detained in the street while not affecting the finished floor of existing homes during a 100-year event with the reconstruction of Canal Street between Wooley and Dune, and assuming that the culvert system is clogged. Developer shall demonstrate that the building pads of the existing and new homes are protected from inundation during a 1% chance (100‑year) storm. (DS)
119. Prior to issuance of a grading, building or demolition permit and prior to commencement of any clearing, grading or excavation, Developer shall provide evidence of assignment of a permit identification number by the California State Water Resources Control Board indicating submittal of a Notice of Intent (NOI) by the Developer in accordance with the NPDES Construction General Permit. Developer shall comply with all requirements of the General Permit and the Ventura Countywide MS4 Permit, including preparation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Developer shall keep the SWPPP updated to reflect current site conditions and a copy of the SWPPP shall be kept onsite and available for City or designated representative to review upon request. (DS) Street Improvements
120. Canal Street (between Dune and Wooley Streets) shall be reconstructed, along with curb, gutter, and sidewalk, necessary to raise the street elevation to prevent overflow of stormwater from the intersection of Dune and Canal Streets to Wooley Street during a 100-year storm event. The Developer shall be responsible for coordinating with the private homeowners and reconstructing any existing private improvements at Developer’s expense for the public and private improvements affected by Canal Street's reconstruction. (DS) 121. Any roadway segments that exist between the proposed resurfaced portions along Canal, Dune, and Beachcomber Streets shall receive a 2-in grind and overlay to match with the 526
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rest of the project site. The surface course shall provide a visual of continuously improved streets with the same new asphalt surface course. (DS)
122. Any saw-cutting of the public street shall be restored to the latest City standards and may include a 2-inch curb-to-curb grind and overlay. The asphalt type for pavement restoration shall be rubberized asphalt unless the existing pavement is standard asphalt. The City Inspector reserves the right to modify the required limits of the asphalt restoration based on field conditions. (DS)
123. The new parkway at the Beachcomber Street shall be maintained and irrigated by the Homeowners Association, and the landscaping maintenance shall be described in the CC&Rs. The landscape and irrigation requirements shall run with the land in perpetuity with the CDP PZ 16-400-02. (DS)
124. For public streets, the project shall use recycled materials to the extent feasible and cost-effective per Caltrans standard specifications adopted in 2018, meeting the requirements of AB 2953. Recycled materials include: (1) Recycled base and subbase materials as set forth in Sections 25-1.02 and 26-1.02 of the Caltrans standard specifications; (2) Reclaimed asphalt pavement and other materials in asphalt as set forth in Section 39-2.02B of the Caltrans standard specifications; (3) Reclaimed aggregate, fly ash, returned plastic concrete, and other materials in concrete as set forth in Sections 90-1.02, 90-2.02, and 90-9 of the Caltrans standard specifications. (DS) 125. The City carries out the street resurfacing program annually. If the road is resurfaced by the City before this project commences trenching in the public street, trenching or saw-cutting of the pavement will fall under the moratorium, and the project will be required to restore the asphalt curb to curb, unless the City Engineer approves an alternative design. If the two projects occur at the same time, Developer shall prioritize the offsite improvements, including trenching, so that the City Project will be able to resurface over the trenches and saw-cut lines. (DS)
126. Developer shall pay plan check and processing fees in effect at the time of construction plan submittal and shall pay development fees, encroachment permit fees, and other applicable fees in effect at permit issuance. (DS-1)
127. Developer shall have the site improvement plans prepared using standard Development Services Division format(s) by a civil engineer licensed in the State of California. The plans shall incorporate recommendations from soil engineering and geology reports. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, improvement plans must be approved by the City Engineer and ink-on-mylar plans filed with the Development Services Division. (DS-3) 128. Developer shall install on‑site and off‑site electric, cable, telephone and similar utility service laterals underground in accordance with City ordinances in effect at the time City issues a building permit. Services shall be installed underground to the nearest suitable riser pole as determined by the appropriate utility service provider. (DS-12) 527
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129. Developer shall enter into an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, to install and construct all public improvements required by this permit and by the City Code.
Developer shall post security satisfactory to the Finance Director, guaranteeing the installation and construction of all required improvements within the time period specified in the agreement or any approved time extension. (DS-14) 130. A California licensed civil engineer shall prepare the public improvement plans and documents for this project in accordance with City standards and shall submit all such plans to the City Engineer. Submittal shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, grading, street, drainage, sewer, water and other appurtenant improvement plans, construction cost estimates, soils reports, and all pertinent engineering design calculations.
City will not approve a parcel map or final map nor issue a grading, site improvement or building permit until the City Engineer has approved all improvement plans. (DS-15) 131. Prior to issuance of a site improvement permit, Developer shall provide to the Development Services Division a compact Disc (CD) or Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive containing digital copies of all project maps, address map, and/or civil improvements drawings in DWG format. Prior to improvement bond release, Developer shall provide an updated CD containing all changes that occur during construction. (DS-16) 132. Developer shall provide all necessary easements for streets, highways, alleys, sidewalks, parkways, landscaping, utilities, drainage facilities, or other improvements as required by City. If such easements cannot be obtained from the property owner by negotiation, City may acquire them at the expense of Developer by exercise of the power of eminent domain.
Developer shall bear all costs of eminent domain proceedings, including appraisal, acquisition, attorney’s fees, and court costs. Before City issues a site improvement permit, Developer shall dedicate all required easements to City. (DS-19) 133. The conditions of this resolution shall prevail over all omissions, conflicting notations, specifications, dimensions, typical sections, and the like, that may or may not be shown on the improvement plans. (DS-21)
134. Developer shall pay the cost of all inspections of on‑site and off‑site improvements. (DS-22)
135. Developer shall be responsible for all project‑related actions of Developer's employees, contractors, subcontractors, and agents until the City accepts the improvements. (DS-23) 136. Prior to beginning construction, Developer shall designate in writing an authorized agent who shall have complete authority to represent and to act for Developer. The authorized agent shall be present at the work site whenever work is in progress. Developer or the authorized agent shall make arrangements acceptable to City for any emergency work.
When City gives orders to the authorized agent to do work required for the convenience and safety of the general public because of inclement weather or any other cause, and the orders are not immediately acted upon by the authorized agent, City may do or have such work done by others at Developer's expense. (DS-24)
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137. "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction" latest edition (including modifications thereto by City) and applicable City Public Works and Water Standard Plates and Design Criteria shall be the project specifications, except as noted otherwise on the approved improvement plans. City reserves the right to upgrade, add to, or revise these specifications and plans and all other City ordinances, policies, and standards. If the improvements required of this project are not completed within 12 months from the date of City’s approval of the improvement plans, Developer shall comply with and conform to any and all upgraded, additional or revised specifications, plans, ordinances, policies and standards. (DS-27)
138. Developer shall retain a California licensed Civil Engineer to ensure that the construction work conforms to the approved improvement plans and specifications and to provide certified "as‑built" plans after project completion. Developer’s submittal of certified "as‑built" plans is a condition of City’s final acceptance of the project and release of any associated security. (DS-29)
139. All grading shall conform to City's standard grading notes, City Code, and recommendations of Developer’s soils engineer as approved by the City Engineer. (DS-30) 140. Developer shall construct sufficient drainage facilities concurrent with rough grading operations to mitigate any potential flooding or erosion affecting adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. (DS-31)
141. Storm drain, sewer and water facilities shall conform to applicable City Master Plans.
Developer shall prepare plans for these facilities in accordance with City’s engineering design criteria in effect at the time of improvement plan submittal. Developer shall submit plans with pertinent engineering analyses and design calculations for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a site improvement permit. (DS-34) 142. Developer shall dispose of sewage and solid waste from the project by City’s wastewater and solid waste systems in a manner approved by the City Engineer. (DS-38) 143. Developer shall install water mains, fire hydrants and water services in conformance with City standard plates, design criteria and specifications as directed by the City Engineer. (DS-41)
144. Developer shall install adequately sized water services and meters to each lot or unit in accordance with City standards in effect at the time of building permit issuance. There shall be no interconnections between structures. (DS-42) 145. Developer shall install City approved backflow prevention devices for water connections if so ordered by the City Engineer. (DS-45)
146. Prior to designing the water system for the project, Developer shall have a certified fire flow test performed to determine existing water pressure and flow characteristics. The water system shall be designed to allow for a 10 psi drop in the static water pressure measured during the fire flow test. After construction and before City issues a certificate 529
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of occupancy, the City Engineer may require a second test. Developer shall obtain permits from the City Engineer prior to performing tests. Developer shall have all tests certified by a mechanical, civil, or fire protection engineer and provide written results of all tests to the City Engineer. (DS-47)
147. Developer shall provide soils reports, "R" value tests, and compaction tests for all streets.
Determination of the actual structural sections shall be based on City’s design procedure, "R" value tests of in-place soils, and approved traffic indices. (DS-53) 148. Developer shall install all water, gas, sewer, storm drain, electrical, cable television, and telephone lines before any paving is placed. (DS-54)
149. Developer shall submit a street lighting plan as a part of the civil improvement plans.
Developer shall install streetlights in accordance with the plan. (DS-60) 150. As a part of the site improvement plans, Developer shall submit a master utility plan that shows the relative location of all public and private utilities (including gas, electric, street lights, telephone and cable television lines) in accordance with City standard plans. (DS-61)
151. Developer shall be responsible for and bear the cost of replacement of all existing survey monumentation (e.g., property corners) disturbed or destroyed during construction, and shall file appropriate records with the Ventura County Surveyor's Office. (DS-64) 152. Developer shall provide adequate vehicle sight distance as specified by CalTrans specifications at all driveways and intersections. (TR-71)
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
153. Developer shall construct all vehicle access driveways on the project property to be at least 26 feet wide, exclusive of shoulders. Developer shall mark curbs adjacent to designated fire lanes in parking lots to prohibit stopping and parking in the fire lanes. Developer shall mark all designated fire lanes in accordance with the California Vehicle Code. (FD/B, F-1) 154. Before the City issues building permits, Developer shall obtain the Fire Chief’s approval of a plan to ensure fire equipment access and the availability of water for fire combat operations to all areas of the project property. The Fire Chief shall determine whether or not the plan provides adequate fire protection. (FD/DS, F-3) 155. At Developer’s expense, Developer shall obtain two certified fire flow tests for the project property. The first test shall be completed before City approval of building plans and the second shall be completed after construction and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The tests must be certified by a mechanical, civil, or fire protection engineer.
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156. All structures on the project property shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations. (FD, F-5) 157. The project shall meet the minimum requirements of the “Fire Protection Planning Guide” published by the Fire Department. (FD, F-6)
158. At all times during construction, Developer shall maintain paved surfaces capable of handling loads of 76,000 pounds which will provide access for firefighting apparatus to all parts of the project property. (FD/DS, F-7)
159. Developer shall identify all hydrants and fire protection equipment on the project property as required by the Fire Chief. (FD, F-8)
160. Developer shall provide automatic fire sprinklers as required by the City Code for all structures including trash enclosures and shall contact the Fire Chief to ascertain the location of all connections. (FD, F-12)
161. Developer shall comply with Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) requirements regarding the storage, handling and generation of hazardous materials or waste. Prior to the issuance of building permits, Developer shall contact the CUPA division of the Fire Department to ensure that such requirements are followed. (FD, F-16) 162. Developer shall install a carbon monoxide detector on each level of the residence in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. The detector shall be hardwired with a battery backup. (FD, F-17)
163. All landscape on project property will coordinate with the fire protection features, to prevent access problems to fire protection features.
164. All landscape on project property shall comply with Wildland Interface regulations as applicable.
165. Fire sprinkler coverage is required for:
a. Patios, overhangs or any other projections that are 48” or more from the structure. b. Open areas beneath stairs that serve a habitable space or when that area is accessible for storage or has mechanical equipment.
c. The protection of the forced air unit when located in the attic or other areas that are normally inaccessible.
166. All emergency egress/Fire Department access windows or doors that serve any room that can be utilized for sleeping, shall have access to a public right-of-way without re-entering the structure.
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168. Fire hydrants shall be operational and accessible at all times. No parking, storage or staging of equipment/supplies shall be located within 15 feet on either side of fire hydrants. Prior to final inspection, blue reflective hydrant location markers shall be placed on the access roads in accordance with Fire Department standards.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
169. The pedestrian access point for the open space area shall have the following features:
a. The gate shall have an access control system which limits the hours of public access to daylight hours as established by the City of Oxnard Parks Department. b. The gate shall be equipped with Click2Enter or a knox box to provide access for first responders.
c. Signage adjacent to the pedestrian access point and parking lot shall inform the public that the open space area is closed from dusk to dawn, unless otherwise approved by the Community Development Director or Designee. 170. The parking lot serving the open space area shall be posted in compliance with California Vehicle Code 22658(a). Persons in lawful possession of the property may then cause the removal of a vehicle parked on the property to the nearest public garage if parked without the owner’s permission.
171. The lighting and photometric plan shall be submitted to [email protected] and approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
172. Landscape elements shall be arranged and maintained to provide clear lines of sight. 173. CMU walls adjacent to or visible from a street shall be protected by landscaping elements to dissuade the application of graffiti. Climbing vines or a combination of vines and shrubs or hedging arranged to protect walls from vandals is required. 174. Trees shall be maintained so that the canopies do not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic and safe sightlines are maintained.
PUBLIC WORKS ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES CONDITIONS
175. This property is required to comply with state mandated diversion laws (AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383, AB 827) and must make provisions to manage three material streams (recycling, organics, trash) in any waste enclosure(s) constructed. 176. To ensure that solid waste generated by the project is diverted from the landfill and reduced, reused or recycled, Developer shall complete and submit a “Environmental Resources Division Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan” (“C&D Plan”) to the City for review and approval. The C&D Plan shall provide that at least 65% of the waste generated on the project be diverted from the landfill. The C&D Plan shall include the entire project area, even if tenants are pursuing or will pursue independent programs. 532
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The C&D Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Environmental Resources Division prior to issuance of a building permit. The C&D Plan shall include the following information: material type to be recycled, reused, salvaged or disposed; estimated quantities to be processed; management method used; destination of material including the hauler name and facility location. Developer shall use the appropriate C&D Plan form as defined by the Environmental Resources Division.
177. Developer shall follow the approved “Environmental Resources Division Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan” and provide for the collection, recycling, and/or reuse of materials (i.e., concrete, wood, metal, cardboard, green waste, etc.) and document results during construction and/or demolition of the proposed project. After completion of project activity, Developer shall complete and submit the “Environmental Resources Division Construction and Demolition Waste Management Report” (“C&D Report”) and provide legible copies of weight tickets, receipts, or invoices for materials sent to disposal or reuse/recycling facilities. For other discarded or salvaged materials, Developer shall provide documentation, on the disposal facility’s letterhead, identifying where the materials were taken, type of materials, and tons or cubic yards disposed, recycled or reused, and the project generating the discarded materials. Developer shall submit and obtain approval of the C&D Report prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 178. Developer shall arrange for materials collection during construction, demolition, and occupancy with the City's Environmental Resources Division or Developer shall arrange for self-hauling.
179. An Occupancy Plan must be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The Occupancy Plan must clearly state how recyclable and organic material, as appropriate, will be managed on site to be in compliance with applicable state laws (AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383, AB 827); how residents will participate in the program; and how residents will be alerted to the presence of recycling on site and how contamination will be minimized. The Occupancy Plan must include what service provider(s) will manage/transport materials to appropriate facilities for processing and/or Disposal.
180. This property is required to adhere to applicable solid waste management ordinances, including future ordinance creation and/or revisions.
181. Any landscaping maintenance resulting in organic material needing disposal, if performed in-house or via third party, must not be placed in the trash. All organic materials are required to be diverted from landfill disposal. Any third-party contract/service agreement must stipulate this requirement and be verified through the Environmental Resources Division.
182. Must meet City Ordinance No. 3007 requirement for all three waste streams (refuse, recycling, and organic waste).
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183. Developer shall dispose of sewage and solid waste from the project by City’s wastewater and solid waste systems in a matter approved by the City Engineer.
PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC DIVISION
184. The developer shall provide a complete set of traffic plans that include, but are not limited to, all new and existing signs, pavement markings, and striping details. All signing and striping shall conform to the requirements of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD), latest edition.
185. The developer shall install a STOP sign and associated STOP pavement markings and limit line in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD), latest edition, at the intersection of Canal Street and Dunes Street, for westbound traffic at the northerly intersection.
186. The developer shall install Detail 22 pavement markings in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD), latest edition, along Canal Street within the project’s limit lines. The exact limits and placement shall be determined and approved by the City’s Traffic Engineering Division. 187. The developer shall provide a continuous path of travel along Canal Street within the project limits. The proposed sidewalks and pedestrian facilities shall be designed and constructed to connect to existing pedestrian facilities at both ends of the project and shall comply with all applicable ADA and City design standards.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Oxnard, State of California, held on the 19th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
APPROVING PLANNING AND ZONING PERMIT NO. 16-300-03
(TENTATIVE MAP) TO SUBDIVIDE THREE EXISTING UNDEVELOPED SITES TOTALLING 38.33-ACRE INTO THREE RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM PARCELS (8.75 ACRES) AND SEVEN OTHER OPEN
SPACE AND ACCESS PARCELS (29.58 ACRES) FOR 56 SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING UNITS WITHIN THE OXNARD DUNES NEIGHBORHOOD
GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF HARBOR BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF
FIFTH STREET, NORTH OF WOOLEY ROAD, AND WEST OF THE EDISON
CANAL, WITHIN THE CITY OF OXNARD SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS. FILED BY OXNARD DUNES LLC, MIKE MARLOW, 1015 S. HARBOR BOULEVARD, OXNARD, CA 93035.
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2016, property owner, Oxnard Dunes LLC, Mike Marlow, (the “Applicant”), submitted a request for Planning and Zoning Permit No. 16-300-03 (Tentative Map) to subdivide and develop 56 residential units on three parcels, concurrent with Planning and Zoning Permit No. 16-400-02 (Coastal Development Permit) within the Oxnard Dunes Community; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Oxnard (“Planning Commission”) conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider Planning and Zoning Permit No. 16-300-03 (Tentative Map) for a Tentative Map, which consists of subdividing three existing undeveloped 38.33-acre sites into three residential condominium parcels (8.75 acres) and seven other open space and access parcels (29.58 acres), generally located at east of Harbor Boulevard, south of Fifth Street, north of Wooley Road, and west of the Edison Canal, in accordance with Section 17-13 of the Oxnard City Code; and WHEREAS, said tentative subdivision map was referred to City departments for recommendations and conditions of approval for the project that are incorporated within the recommended entitlements, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the Tentative Map complies with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the Oxnard City Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the Tentative Map, the proposed site, and the design and improvement of the development requested are consistent with the 2030 General Plan elements and Local Coastal Program thereof; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the proposed site is suitable for the type and density of development requested and is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, serious public health problems or conflict with any publicly acquired easements or access; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the proposed division of land complies with the requirements established by the Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 15 of the Oxnard City Code, including but not limited to requirements as to area, improvement and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability and environmental protection; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the Applicant agrees with the necessity of and accepts all elements, requirements, and conditions of this Resolution as being a reasonable manner of preserving, protecting, providing for, and fostering the health, safety, and welfare of the citizenry in general and the persons who work, visit or live in this subdivision in particular; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2026, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request to approve Planning and Zoning Permit No. 16-300-03 (Tentative Subdivision Map), reviewed the request, and carefully reviewed the Planning Commission’s Resolution No. 2026-02 recommending approval of the Tentative Subdivision Map, subject to certain findings and conditions; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations, §15000, et seq., CEQA Guidelines), and the City’s Environmental Review Guidelines, the City of Oxnard as the Lead Agency, has prepared a EIR No. 2016-01 (State Clearinghouse No. 2016051075); and
WHEREAS, the City Council found that Final EIR No. 2016-01 was completed in compliance with CEQA, and the final EIR was presented to the City Council as the decision-making body of the Lead Agency, and that the City Council reviewed and considered the information contained in the final EIR prior to approving the project; and the final EIR reflects the lead agency‘s independent judgment and analysis; and WHEREAS, the City Council certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) No. 2016-01 (State Clearinghouse No. 2016051075) and adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurrently approved the resolution approving Coastal Development Permit (Planning and Zoning Permit No. 16-400-02); and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Applicant agrees with the necessity of and accepts all elements, requirements, and conditions of this Resolution as being a reasonable manner of preserving, protecting, providing for, and fostering the health, safety, and welfare of the citizenry in general and the persons who work, visit or live in this subdivision in particular; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Applicant agrees as a condition of this Resolution that at its own expense, to indemnify and defend (with counsel selected by the City in its discretion) the City of Oxnard and its agents, officers and employees from and against any claims, actions or proceedings to attack, set aside, void or annul the approval of this Resolution or any actions or proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done or made before the approval of this resolution that were part of the approval process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD:
SECTION 1. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the Tentative Subdivision Map is internally consistent with the provisions of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan and Local Coastal Program.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds that the Tentative Subdivision Map will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
SECTION 4. The City Council finds that the Project site associated with the Tentative Subdivision Map is physically suitable in terms of design, location, operating characteristics, shape, size, topography, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle access, and public services and utilities and is served by highways and streets adequate in width and improvement to carry the kind and quantity of traffic the proposed use would likely generate, to ensure that the proposed use(s) and/or development will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the property or improvements in the vicinity in which the property is located.
SECTION 5. The City Council determines that the Tentative Subdivision Map is in the best interests and welfare of the City and its residents.
SECTION 6. Based on the entire record before the City Council and all written and oral evidence presented, including the Planning Commission Staff Report and all attachments thereto, the City Council finds:
Consistent with California Government Code Section 66474, a legislative body of a city or county shall deny approval of a tentative map, or a parcel map for which a tentative map was not required, if it makes any of the following findings:
(1) That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans as specified in Section 65451.
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(R-2-C). The project site is not within a specific plan area. The project is consistent with the General Plan designation and zoning in that the RP zone is remaining as protected open space and the R-2-C zone is residential. As a result of the map, there are no changes to the General Plan designations and zoning; therefore, the Project does not meet this finding and can be supported. (2) That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
As described in the staff report, the design and improvements of the proposed subdivision on the subject properties is consistent with applicable provisions of the City’s 2030 General Plan and Local Coastal Program. The subdivision supports the 56-unit development and public recreational open space. The proposal provides the required infrastructure including connection to the existing streets at Dunes Street and Canal Street, sewer, water, and other utilities. The private street will be maintained by the property owner with appropriate easements dedicated to the City. Therefore, the project does not meet this finding, which means the Project can be supported.
(3) That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development.
The subject 38.33-acre project site proposes to utilize approximately 8 acres for residential development and maintain the approximately 30 acres as protected open space with passive recreational use. The property is zoned both R-2-C and RP conditionally allowing the uses. The site was analyzed in Environmental Impact Report (EIR) 2016-01 determining the site is physically suitable for the type of development, specifically the biological resources. The EIR provided mitigation measures to ensure the biological integrity is restored and protected onsite and that the development is limited to the area of the site closest to the existing developed neighborhood to reduce impacts to the surrounding open space. Therefore, the project does not meet this finding and the Project can be supported.
(4) That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
The proposed residential development is located on 8.75 acres of the 38.33-acre site. The Coastal Zoning Code allows a density of one residential unit per a minimum of 3,500 square foot lot area in the R-2-C zone. The proposed density for the net lot size is 6.4 dwelling units per acre (56 dwelling units/8.75 acres), which is approximately half the density allowed in the R-2-C zone. The 56 residences are detached single-family units on a common lot for condominium purposes. The Project is sited on the southern portion of the property meeting the development and design standards in the Coastal Zoning Code including but not 539
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limited to building height, setbacks, interior yard space, parking, and landscaping.
The residential development is accessible by existing street networks and will connect to Dunes Street and Canal Street, which connect to major arterials Wooley Road and Harbor Boulevard. The project site is currently vacant and can physically be developed with the proposed density with adequate access to streets and utilities. Therefore, the Project does not meet this finding and the Project can be supported.
(5) That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
The Project is located within the Coastal Zone identified by the Oxnard Local Coastal Program. The coastal zone contains several coastal dune scrub and other wetland habitats, and the project site is mapped as such. Approximately 30 acres of the project site are located in the RP zone and the proposed project includes maintaining and restoring the environmental habitat. Currently, no listed or sensitive plant species have been found in three previous surveys, however, the project site has the potential to support these special-status plant species. A pre-construction biological study is a condition of approval. The project includes a restoration plan that shows potential areas for enlargement of willow thickets, as a measure to compensate for the direct loss of similar habitat by the residential component of the project. The plan would also include removal of non-native vegetation (primarily iceplant) to expand the native dune vegetation and maintain habitat value. This would offset adverse effects of the trail and parking development, and help to mitigate other effects of the project. Review and approval of the restoration plan will occur along with the project, with the requirement that the final plan be approved prior to recordation of the final map for the subdivision. The Biology Mitigation Measures are listed as conditions of approval in Coastal Development Permit PZ 16-400-02. The design of the project is at the southern most part of the property near the existing developed Oxnard Dunes Neighborhood. The 56-unit residential development is identified in EIR 2016-01 as an alternative to the project analyzed for 65 residential units making this one of the lesser environmentally damaging options. The project is conditioned accordingly with the Mitigation Measures from EIR 2016-01 and does not substantially and avoids significant injury to fish or wildlife or their habitat. The design does not meet this finding, therefore the Project can be supported.
(6) That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements is likely to cause serious public health problems.
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development of street, community space, parking, and utility infrastructure, and two for protected resource habitat. The subdivision design will meet the California Building Code and Green Building Code requirements for safety and FEIR 2016-01 assessed the environmental impacts citing that the Project does not cause serious public health problems. Mitigation measures are in place to ensure construction impacts are limited to the maximum extent possible requiring dust controls, equipment controls, and wherever feasible using low volatile paints on the exterior. Therefore, the Project does not meet this finding and can be supported.
(7) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the governing body may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. This subsection shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
The design of the proposed land division and parcel improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public-at-large, for access through or use of property within the subdivision because, as conditioned, no buildings would be located in the area of the existing public utilities easements, all blanket easements or other easement that are no longer needed by the City shall be abandoned, and there is no need for new or additional easement(s) for the public-at-large.
Therefore, this project does not meet this finding which means the Project can be supported.
SECTION 7. The City Council, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), determines that the Project after implementation of standard conditions and mitigation measures identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) would result in one Class I significant and unavoidable impact and has considered the Findings of Fact, Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Statement of Overriding Considerations identified and discussed in FEIR 2016-01.
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall not become effective unless and until the City Council approves Coastal Development Permit (PZ 16-400-02) and certifies EIR 2016-01. If the City Council fails to approve the Coastal Development Permit, then this Resolution shall become null and void and be of no further force and effect.
SECTION 9. Based on the findings set forth herein, the City Council hereby approves Planning and Zoning Permit No. 16-300-03 (Tentative Subdivision Map), subject to the attached conditions of approval.
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SECTION 10. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Note: The abbreviations below identify the City department or division responsible for determining compliance with these standard conditions. The first department or division listed has responsibility for compliance at plan check, the second during inspection and the third at final inspection, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, or at a later date, as specified in the condition. If more than one department or division is listed, the first will check the plans or inspect the project before the second confirms compliance with the condition. The italicized code at the end of each condition provides internal information on the source of each condition: Some are standard permit conditions, while some are taken from environmental documents (e.g. MND).
DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS
CA City Attorney TR Traffic Division
PD Police Department DS Building and Engineering Division ER Environmental Resources FD Fire Department
HD Housing Department CE Code Compliance Division
CA City Attorney PL Planning Division
GENERAL PROJECT CONDITIONS
1. This permit is granted for the area described in the application on file with the Planning Division, and may not be transferred from one property to another. (PL).
2. Any covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) applicable to the project property shall be consistent with the terms of this permit and the City Code. If there is a conflict between the CC&Rs and the City Code or this permit, the City Code or this permit shall prevail. (CA)
3. Developer shall complete the “Notice of Land Use Restrictions and Conditions” form, using the form provided by the City, for recording with the Ventura County Recorder.
Before the City issues building permits, Developer shall submit the original completed, signed and notarized document, together with the required fees to the Planning Manager. (PL)
4. Developer shall provide off-street parking for the project, including the number of spaces, stall size, paving, striping, location, and access, as required by the City Code. (PL/B)
5. If Developer, owner or tenant fails to comply with any of the conditions of this permit, the Developer, owner or tenant shall be subject to a civil fine pursuant to the City Code. (CA) 542
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6. An approved tentative map shall expire thirty-six (36) months after its approval, unless an extension is applied for and approved by the City Council pursuant to Section 15-46 of the City Code.
PLANNING DIVISION CONDITION
7. The approval of this permit is granted subject to the approval of Coastal Development Permit (PZ 16-400-02) for the project property. (PL)
8. All conditions of Coastal Development Permit PZ 16-400-02 shall apply to this permit, and are hereby incorporated by reference.
9. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, Developer shall pay a document imaging fee for the planning files in an amount calculated by planning staff at the time of building permit review based on fees then in effect. (PL/B)
10. Prior to approval and recordation of the final map, the Developer shall prepare and submit for review and approval by the Community Development Director and City Attorney Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) consistent with the approved Tentative Tract Map 5888, Local Coastal Program, and Final EIR mitigation measures (e.g., BIO-1 through BIO-5 for habitat restoration, trails, and public access). The CC&Rs shall assign responsibility for long-term maintenance, monitoring, and restoration of the Resource Protection Area (including the walking trail, revegetation, and controlled public access from the parking lot) to the homeowners association (HOA), which shall work in cooperation with responsible agencies (e.g., City of Oxnard, California Coastal Commission, CDFW). The landowner or HOA may assign these obligations to a non-profit association acceptable to the City of Oxnard, subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director and City Attorney. The deed restriction shall be recorded concurrently with the final map and shall run with the land in perpetuity.
Evidence of recording shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to issuance of permits.
Failure to comply may result in withholding of final map approval and/or permit issuance.
11. Prior to approval and recordation of the final map, the Developer shall prepare and submit for review and approval by the Community Development Director and City Attorney a separate deed restriction that permanently restricts Lots A and B as protected open space under the Resource Protection designation, consistent with the approved Tentative Tract Map 5888, Local Coastal Program, and Final EIR mitigation measures (e.g., BIO-1 through BIO-5 for habitat restoration, trails, and public access). The deed restriction shall be recorded concurrently with the final map and shall run with the land in perpetuity.
Evidence of recording shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to issuance of permits.
Failure to comply may result in withholding of final map approval and/or permit issuance.
BUILDING AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
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12. Developer shall process the final map concurrent with the site improvement plans for Coastal Development Permit PZ 16-400-02. The final map shall be processed for recordation concurrent with the approval and grading permit issuance for the PZ 16-400-02 site improvement plans. (DS)
13. The final map shall indicate the vacation of existing City easements and right-of-way that are determined by the City Engineer to no longer be necessary. The vacation(s) shall be processed under section 66434(g) of the Subdivision Map Act. If easement vacations are required to be processed separately from the final map, the Developer shall be responsible for all costs associated with the vacation including, but not limited to, fees associated with the hearing(s), easement vacation document preparation, and review by the City. (DS)
14. All existing easements belonging to other entities, aside from the City of Oxnard, required to be removed to allow the site improvements for PZ 16-400-02 shall be quitclaimed concurrent with or before the recordation of the final map, and unless an equivalent legal resolution is achieved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. (DS)
15. Developer shall dedicate to the City of Oxnard on the final map a public access easement for the entire width of the proposed private road from back-of-sidewalk to back-of-sidewalk. (DS)
16. Developer shall dedicate a 15-foot-wide water easement on the final map for the public water main system, up to and including the water meters. (DS)
17. Developer shall dedicate sufficient right-of-way to the City of Oxnard to the satisfaction of the City Engineer to encompass the necessary roadway improvements at Beachcomber Street and Dune Street. (DS)
18. The abandonment of the existing sub-out area shall be done on the final map. Developer shall take title of the proposed right-of-way abandonment and make it as part of Lot A.
Developer is responsible for all legal proceedings, fees, and transfer to acquire this land from the original property owner unless an alternative is deemed acceptable by the City Attorney and City Engineer. (DS)
19. The project is greater than 10 acres and is required to underground existing overhead utilities along the project frontages in accordance with City Ordinance No. 2207. Facilities used for the transmission of electrical energy at voltages in excess of 33,000 volts are exempt from the undergrounding requirement. (DS)
20. Developer shall pay plan check and processing fees in effect at the time of construction plan submittal and shall pay development fees, encroachment permit fees, and other applicable fees in effect at permit issuance. (DS)
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21. Developer shall enter into an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, to install and construct all public improvements required by this permit and by the City Code.
Developer shall post security satisfactory to the Finance Director, guaranteeing the installation and construction of all required improvements within the time period specified in the agreement or any approved time extension. (DS)
22. Developer agrees, as a condition of approval of this resolution, to indemnify, defend (with counsel selected by the City in its discretion) and hold harmless, at Developer’s expense, City and its agents, officers and employees from and against any claim, action or proceeding commenced within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37, to attack, review, set aside, void or annul the approval of this resolution or to determine the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached thereto. City shall promptly notify Developer of any such claim, action or proceeding of which City receives notice, and City will cooperate fully with Developer in the defense thereof.
Developer shall reimburse City for any court costs and attorney's fees that City may be required to pay as a result of any such claim, action or proceeding. City may, in its sole discretion, participate in the defense of any such claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve the Developer of the obligations of this condition.
Developer’s acceptance of this resolution or commencement of construction or operations under this resolution shall be deemed to be acceptance of all conditions thereof. (DS)
23. Developer shall provide all necessary easements for streets, highways, alleys, sidewalks, parkways, landscaping, utilities, drainage facilities, or other improvements as required by City. If such easements cannot be obtained from the property owner by negotiation, City may acquire them at the expense of Developer by exercise of the power of eminent domain.
Developer shall bear all costs of eminent domain proceedings, including appraisal, acquisition, attorney’s fees, and court costs. Before City issues a site improvement permit, Developer shall dedicate all required easements to City. (DS)
24. The conditions of this resolution shall prevail over all omissions, conflicting notations, specifications, dimensions, typical sections, and the like, that may or may not be shown on the improvement plans. (DS)
25. Prior to approval of the final map or parcel map, Developer shall provide the City Engineer with written evidence from the Ventura County Clerk's Office that the Developer has executed and filed with the Clerk all certificates, statements and securities required by Government Code Sections 66492 and 66493. (DS)
26. Developer shall dedicate to the City all water rights for the project property by title sheet dedication on the final map or parcel map. (DS)
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arrow, street names, tract number, phase boundary and lot numbers. The City will assign all addresses. (DS)
28. Prior to release of the final map or parcel map for recordation, Developer shall post security satisfactory to the City Attorney guaranteeing that all survey monuments will be set as required by the Government Code and the City Code. (DS) PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Oxnard, State of California, held on the 19th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Luis A. Mc Arthur, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lourdes A. López, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2016-01 (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2016051075) AND APPROVING THE FINDINGS OF
FACT AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM AND ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ZONING PERMIT NO. 16-400-02 (COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT) AND 16-300-03 (TENTATIVE MAP) TO SUBDIVIDE THREE EXISTING UNDEVELOPED 38.33-ACRE SITES
INTO THREE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PARCELS AND SEVEN
OTHER OPEN SPACE AND ACCESS PARCELS FOR 56 SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING UNITS WITHIN THE OXNARD DUNES COMMUNITY
GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF HARBOR BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF
FIFTH STREET, NORTH OF WOOLEY ROAD, AND WEST OF THE EDISON CANAL, WITHIN THE CITY OF OXNARD. FILED BY OXNARD DUNES LLC, MIKE MARLOW, 1015 S. HARBOR BOULEVARD, OXNARD, CA
93035.
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2016, property owner, Oxnard Dunes LLC, Mike Marlow, (the “Applicant”), submitted a request for a Coastal Development Permit and Tentative Map to subdivide and develop 56 residential units on three parcels (APNs: 196-0-010-275, -225, and -235) within the Oxnard Dunes Community (the “Project); and WHEREAS, an Initial Study was conducted in May 2016 determining that the Project may have significant impacts on the environment pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was issued on May 27, 2016, soliciting public input regarding a DEIR for a maximum 65-unit project; and
WHEREAS, the public comment period on the NOP ran for 30 days commencing on May 27, 2016 and ending on June 27, 2016; and
WHEREAS, a public scoping meeting was held on June 13, 2016 in the City’s Community Room at 300 West Third Street; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) public comment period began on December 24, 2019 and ended on February 24, 2020; and WHEREAS, public comments were received from the Department of Transportation (CalTrans), California Coastal Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Ventura County Public Works Watershed Protection, Ventura County Public Works Transportation, 547
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Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, and Ventura County Resource Management Agency Environmental Health Division.
WHEREAS, it was determined in 2024 to recirculate the DEIR and update the document based on current regulations that changed since the preparation of the DEIR in 2016, and analyze potential impacts of existing conditions or new circumstances in 2025; and WHEREAS, the Recirculated DEIR was circulated for a 45-day public comment period between August 7, 2025, to September 22, 2025; and
WHEREAS, after the close of the comment period on the Recirculated DEIR, the DEIR was modified as set forth in Section 3.1 of the Final EIR based on Section 2.1 Responses to Comments on the Recirculated Draft EIR; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines, the City has prepared EIR 2016-01 containing all comments received on the DEIR, written responses to all substantive comments, and necessary changes to the text of the DEIR; and WHEREAS, Final EIR No. 2016-01 was sent to commenting agencies, organizations and individuals and made available for public review on or before February 9, 2026.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Oxnard has thoroughly considered Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2016-01 (State Clearinghouse No. 2016051075) (the “EIR”) for Avalon Homes, which has been prepared in accordance with CEQA; and WHEREAS, on March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Oxnard conducted a duly noticed public hearing, and received and reviewed all written and oral evidence related to the EIR and recommended City Council’s approval of the EIR; and WHEREAS, the comments of the Commissioners, agencies, interested groups, and members of the public have received adequate responses; and WHEREAS, on May 19, 2026, the City Council of the City of Oxnard conducted a duly noticed public hearing, and received and reviewed all written and oral evidence related to the Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant agrees that at its own expense, to indemnify, defend (with counsel selected by the City in its discretion) and hold harmless the City of Oxnard and its agents, officers and employees from and against any claims, actions or proceedings to attack, set aside, void or annul the approval of this resolution or any actions or proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done or made before the approval of this resolution that were part of the approval process.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD:
SECTION 1. Based on the entire record before the City Council and all written and oral evidence presented, including the City Council and Planning Commission staff reports and all attachments thereto, the City Council:
1. Certifies that Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2016-01 is adequate and was completed in compliance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines and reflects the City of Oxnard’s independent judgment and analysis.
2. Finds that the City Council has been presented with all of the information described in the Recitals and Final EIR 2016-01 and has considered this information prior to adopting this Resolution.
3. Approves the Findings of Fact in satisfaction of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference
4. Approves the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program contained in the Final EIR in satisfaction of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(d), which is attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and incorporated herein by reference.
5. Approves the Statement of Overriding Considerations contained in the Final EIR in satisfaction of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council, in accordance with CEQA, determines that after implementation of standard conditions and mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR, the project would result in one Class I potentially significant and unavoidable impacts and has considered the Findings of Fact, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Statement of Overriding Considerations. The Planning & Environmental Services Manager is hereby authorized to file a Notice of Determination with the Ventura County Clerk pursuant to Section 15094 of the State CEQA Guidelines within five (5) working days of passage, approval and adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 3. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. [signatures on following page]
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Oxnard, State of California, held on the 19th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Luis A. Mc Arthur, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lourdes A. López, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney
Exhibits:
1. Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration
2. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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Pursuant to CEQA Sections 15091 and 15093
and Public Resources Code Section 21081
The Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) prepared by the City of Oxnard (City) for the Avalon Homes Project (“the project” or “proposed project”) identifies significant environmental impacts that will result from implementation of the project. The City finds that the inclusion of certain mitigation measures as part of project approval will reduce all but the following significant impact to levels that are less than significant: transportation. No feasible mitigation measures have been identified to reduce this impact to a less than significant level or mitigation measures have been identified but would not reduce the impact to a level of less than significant; the impact will remain a significant and unavoidable impact of the project. The impact will be overridden due to specific considerations that are described within this document.
As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City, in adopting these CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, also adopts a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the project. The City finds that the MMRP, which is incorporated by reference, meets the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 by providing for the implementation and monitoring of measures intended to mitigate potentially significant effects of the project. In accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City adopts these findings as part of the project approval. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21082.1(c)(3), the City also finds that the Final EIR reflects the City’s independent judgment as the lead agency for the project. 551
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CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations i Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Statutory Requirements for Findings ................................................................................... 1
1.2 Procedural Findings.............................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Findings Required Under CEQA............................................................................................ 3
1.4 Record of Proceedings.......................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Findings................................................................................................................................. 4 2 project Description ......................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 project Objectives................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 project Summary .................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Alternatives........................................................................................................................... 7 3 Effects Determined to be Mitigated to Less than Significant Levels.............................................. 8
3.1 Air Quality............................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Biological Resources...........................................................................................................11
3.3 Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources...............................................................................18
3.4 Geology and Soils................................................................................................................23
3.5 Greenhouse Gas Emissions.................................................................................................24
3.6 Land Use Planning ..............................................................................................................26
3.7 Noise...................................................................................................................................26 4 Significant Effects that Cannot be Mitigated to a Less than Significant Level..............................30
4.1 Transportation....................................................................................................................30 5 Feasibility of project Alternatives.................................................................................................31
5.1 Alternative 1: No Project/No Development Alternative ....................................................31
5.2 Alternative 2: Alternate Location Development in RP Area Only.......................................33
5.3 Alternative 3: Alternative Design – Improved Buffer.........................................................34
5.4 Alternative 4: Reduced Project...........................................................................................36
5.5 Alternative 5: Alternative Design – All Single Family Detached Residential Condominiums..............................................................................................................................38
5.6 Environmentally Superior Alternative................................................................................38 6 Statement of Overriding Considerations......................................................................................40 7 Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................42
7.1 Incorporation by Reference................................................................................................42
7.2 No Recirculation of the Recirculated Draft EIR is Required................................................42
7.3 Summary.............................................................................................................................42 553
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CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 1 1 Introduction
1.1 Statutory Requirements for Findings
This statement of findings addresses the potentially significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed Avalon Homes Project (“project” or “proposed project”) located in the City of Oxnard (City) and is made pursuant to Section 15091 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA Guidelines), which provides that:
(a) No public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been certified which identifies one or more significant environmental effects of the project unless the public agency makes one or more written findings for each of those significant effects, accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each finding. The possible findings are:
(1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR.
(2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency. (3) Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the final EIR. (b) The findings required by subsection (a) will be supported by substantial evidence in the record.
Section 15092 of the CEQA Guidelines further stipulates that:
(a) After considering the final EIR and in conjunction with making findings under Section 15091, the lead agency may decide whether or how to approve or carry out the project. (b) A public agency will not decide to approve or carry out a project for which an EIR was prepared unless either:
(1) The project as approved will not have a significant effect on the environment, or (2) The agency has:
(A) Eliminated or substantially lessened all significant effects on the environment where feasible as shown in findings under Section 15091, and
(B) Determined that any remaining significant effects on the environment found to be unavoidable under Section 15091 are acceptable due to overriding concerns as described in Section 15093.
As required by CEQA, the City of Oxnard, in adopting these findings, must also adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the project. The MMRP, which is incorporated by reference and made a part of these findings, meets the requirements of Section 15097 of the CEQA Guidelines by providing for the implementation and monitoring of measures intended to mitigate potentially significant effects of the project.
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2 Whenever these findings specifically refer to a mitigation measure that will avoid or mitigate a potentially significant impact, that specific mitigation measure is hereby made a specific condition of approval of the proposed project.
1.2 Procedural Findings
The City Council of the City of Oxnard finds as follows:
Based on the nature and scope of the proposed project, the City Council of Oxnard determined, based on substantial evidence, that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment and prepared an EIR. The EIR was prepared, noticed, published, circulated, reviewed and completed in full compliance with the CEQA Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq. CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15000 et. Seq.), as follows.
A public EIR scoping meeting was held on June 13, 2016, in the City‘s Community Room at 300 West Third Street in Oxnard. The intent of the scoping meeting was to provide interested individuals, groups, and public agencies a forum to provide input in an effort to assist in further refining the intended EIR scope and focus. Community members, environmental review consultants, and representatives from the City of Oxnard were present at the scoping meeting.
The Draft EIR was originally circulated for public review between December 2019 and February 2020. The current version of the Draft EIR circulated in 2025 is a recirculated version of the Draft EIR prepared in 2016 and eventually circulated in December of 2019. The purpose of the recirculation document was to provide an update of existing conditions and regulations that may have changed since preparation of the 2016 Draft EIR and analyze if there are new or potentially more severe impacts as a result of changes to existing conditions or new circumstances. The Recirculated Draft EIR also includes minor edits and updates in response to public comments received on the Draft EIR during the December 2019 circulation period.
The Recirculated Draft EIR analyzed the effects associated with the revised project, considering changes to the environmental and regulatory setting and considering comments that were received in the original Draft EIR. Subsequent to the end of the public review period for the Recirculated Draft EIR, and consistent with the requirements of Section 15088(a) of the CEQA Guidelines, the City of Oxnard, as the Lead Agency, has considered the public comments received on the Recirculated Draft EIR for the project and has prepared written responses to each of the comments received relative to environmental issues.
Pursuant to Section 15132 of the CEQA Guidelines, the Final EIR consisted of the following:
(a) The Recirculated Draft EIR, including all of its appendices. (b) A list of persons, organizations, and public agencies commenting on the Recirculated Draft EIR.
(c) Copies of all letters received by the City during the Recirculated Draft EIR public review period and responses to significant environmental points concerning the Recirculated Draft EIR raised in the review and consultation process.
(d) Any other information added by the Lead Agency.
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1.3 Findings Required Under CEQA
The City Council (the final decision-making body) of the City of Oxnard (the CEQA Lead Agency) will determine whether to certify the EIR for the proposed project. Because the Recirculated Draft EIR identified a potentially significant environmental impact, the City Council must also make certain “findings” as part of its action to certify that the EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and to approve the project. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 and CEQA Guidelines Section 21081, no public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an environmental impact report has been certified, which identifies one or more significant effects on the environment that would occur if the project is approved or carried out, unless the public agency makes one or more findings for each of those significant effects, accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale of each finding. As listed above, the possible findings, which must be supported by substantial evidence in the record, are:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency. Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
1.4 Record of Proceedings
For purposes of CEQA and the findings set forth herein, the record of proceedings for the City’s decision on the proposed project consists of: a) matters of common knowledge to the City, including, but not limited to, federal, State and local laws and regulations; and b) the following documents which are in the custody of the City:
Notice of Preparation and other public notices issued by the City in conjunction with the proposed project (see Appendix A of the Recirculated Draft EIR for the Notice of Preparation); The Draft EIR dated December 2019 and supporting documentation prepared for the proposed project and Appendices A through J and all documents cited, incorporated by reference, or referred to therein;
The Recirculated Draft EIR and supporting documentation prepared for the proposed project (Recirculated Draft EIR dated June 2025 and Appendix A through P), and all documents cited, incorporated by reference, or referred to therein;
The written and verbal comments and documents submitted to the City by agencies, organizations, and members of the public (before, during, and after the close of the public comment periods.);
The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
The Final EIR for the Avalon Homes project dated December 2025 and all documents cited, incorporated by reference, or referred to therein;
All findings and resolutions adopted by the City in connection with the proposed project, and documents cited or referred to therein;
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4 The City of Oxnard General Plan;
Minutes or verbatim transcripts of information and study sessions, workshops, public meetings, and public hearings held by the City in connection with the proposed project; and Any other materials required to be in the record of proceedings by public Resources Code section 21167.6, subdivision (e).
The location and custodian of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings are:
City of Oxnard
Planning Division
214 South C Street
Oxnard, California 93030
Contact: Jamie Peltier, Planning Supervisor, (805) 385-7952
1.5 Findings
The Final EIR is incorporated into these findings in its entirety. Without limitation, this incorporation is intended to elaborate on the scope and nature of mitigation measures, the basis for determining the significance of impacts, the comparative analysis of alternatives, and the reasons for approving the Avalon Homes Project in spite of the potential for associated significant and unavoidable adverse impacts.
For the purposes of these findings, the impact discussions include the relevant policies and actions, as well as the separate mitigation measures imposed to reduce the impacts where the policies did not result in a less than significant impact. In the findings that follow, impact numbers are provided.
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CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 5 2 Project Description
The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) provide that no public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an environmental impact report (“EIR”) has been certified which identifies one or more significant effects on the environment that will occur if a project is approved or carried out unless the public agency makes one or more of the following findings:
A. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects identified in the EIR.
B. Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
C. Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the EIR.
Pursuant to the requirements of CEQA, the City Council hereby makes the following environmental findings in connection with the Avalon Homes Project (“project” or “proposed project”). These findings are based upon evidence presented in the record of these proceedings, both written and oral, the Final EIR for the proposed project including all the appendices, the Comments and Responses to Comments on the EIR for the project, the Draft EIR and Recirculated Draft EIR for the project, staff and consultants’ reports presented through the Planning Commission and City Council hearing process, and all of their contents.
2.1 Project Objectives
The underlying purpose of the project is to complete development of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood consistent with the intentions of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan. As set forth in Section 2.5 of the Recirculated Draft EIR, specific objectives include the following:
Objective 1: Complete this portion of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood with an attractive residential neighborhood pursuant to the requirements of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan; and the ability for efficiently providing municipal services. Objective 2: Comply with Local Coastal Plan (LCP) policies and provide a buffer to agricultural lands to the east.
Objective 3: Provide on-site habitat mitigation for any sensitive areas disturbed within the R-2-C area.
Objective 4: Ensure that proposed development and land use conserve energy and natural resources.
Objective 5: Provide for compatibility with existing residential uses in the area through effective and appropriate urban and architectural design.
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6 Objective 6: Provide responsible and balanced public access framework that allows for community enjoyment of the open space area, while preserving and protecting sensitive habitat areas.
Objective 7: Restore, protect, and improve native dune plant communities, habitat, and vegetation.
Objective 8: Ensure the open space area remains safe by establishing security and maintenance processes and protocols.
2.2 Project Summary
The project is described in Section 2 of the Recirculated Draft EIR. The project involves the construction of a maximum of 65 residential dwelling units on 8.75 acres of a 38.33 acre property.
The property would be subdivided into 17 residential lots and five open space lots. Tentative Tract Map 5888 would create 15 individual lots for the 15 single family residences or 30 duplex residences and two lots for 35 single family residential clustered condominium units. Lots 1-15, for either single-family or duplex residential use, would range in size from 7,037 square feet (sf) to 8,410 sf, with residential units ranging in size from 3,000 sf to 4,500 sf. The two single family condominium lots, lot 16 (75,590 sf) and lot 17 (72,177 sf), would accommodate 35 cluster residences ranging in size from 1,500 sf to 2,800 sf. The 35 condominium units would share driveways between groups of four to six units to minimize driveway access to the collector street.
There would be five open space or common use parcels throughout the project site. Proposed Lots A and B (totaling 29.58 acres) are designated and zoned for Resource Protection (R-P) and would remain undeveloped, except for minimal improvements to allow controlled public access. Together with land already owned by the City, this component of the project would preserve the designated sensitive habitat within the “Northern Dunes Area” shown as Area 6 on Map 3 in the Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP). The three remaining open space or common lots would include a drainage mitigation area, open space at the project gated entry and a private community recreation area.
The proposed project includes a restoration plan for the Northern Dunes Area, which details the access and management proposed for this area. Within the 29.58 acres of Parcels A and B, which would be preserved for open space, the project would include minor improvements to allow controlled public access. These improvements include a small parking lot, loop path that would be ADA accessible, and a longer loop trail through the open space area. The parking lot would have approximately seven spaces. Access would be limited with a security gate that would be locked at night and appropriate signage and railings would be installed to protect sensitive resources present.
The restoration plan also shows potential areas for enlargement of willow thickets, as a measure to compensate for the direct loss of similar habitat by the residential component of the proposed project. The area or detailed requirements for this aspect of the plan will be determined through a more formal determination of jurisdictional waters and/or aquatic habitat under state and federal procedures, as described in Chapter 4 of the Recirculated Draft EIR.
The proposed parking and trail improvements have been designed to take advantage of already disturbed areas and to minimize effects on native vegetation. Based on the preliminary plan, the parking area, accessible path, and trail loop would occupy up to approximately 1.5 acres. The plan would also include removal of non-native vegetation (primarily ice plant) to expand the native dune vegetation and maintain habitat value. This would offset adverse effects of the trail construction and help to mitigate other effects of the project. Review and approval of the restoration plan will 560
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The proposed project would include one private road with gated entry off Dunes Street to the west, and a second security gate at Canal Street to the south. The project would connect to the terminus of Canal Street for egress and use by emergency vehicles only. The proposed private road would have a width of 36 feet with monolithic sidewalks and rolled curbs for aesthetic purposes. Street trees would be located within the lots and would be maintained by a future homeowners’ association. A rural transition is proposed along the northern portion of the private road at the border of Parcel A. Homes are only proposed at the south side of the road and a split rail fence would be built along the north side, adjacent to the open space.
2.3 Alternatives
Based on the project objectives and anticipated environmental consequences, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6, the following project alternatives were selected for analysis:
• Alternative 1: No Project - No Development
• Alternative 2: Alternate Location Development in RP Area Only • Alternative 3: Alternative Design – Improved Buffer
• Alternative 4: Reduced Project
• Alternative 5: Alternative Design – All Single Family Detached Residential Condominiums A more detailed description of these alternatives, and required findings, are set forth in Section 5, Feasibility of project Alternatives.
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8 3 Effects Determined to be Mitigated to
Less than Significant Levels
The Recirculated Draft EIR identified certain potentially significant effects that could result from the project. However, the City finds, for the reasons stated in the EIR, that mitigation identified in the Recirculated Draft EIR and Initial Study would reduce impacts to less than significant levels. The City finds that all the mitigation measures described below are feasible and agrees to adopt them as conditions of approval for the project.
Accordingly, changes or alterations have been required or incorporated into the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant effects as identified in the EIR and adoption of the mitigation measures set forth below will reduce these significant or potentially significant effects to less than significant levels. These mitigation measures will effectively be part of the project.
3.1 Air Quality
Threshold: Would the project violate any federal or state air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or project air quality standard violation? Threshold: Would the project result in a net increase of any criteria pollutant in excess of quantitative thresholds recommended by the VCAPCD?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate construction-related criteria air pollutant emissions to a less than significant level:
Mitigation Measure AQ-1(a) Dust Control Measures
The following shall be implemented during grading and construction to control dust. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations shall be minimized to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
Pre-grading/excavation activities shall include watering the area to be graded or excavated before commencement of grading or excavating activities. Application of water (preferably reclaimed, if available) should penetrate sufficiently to minimize fugitive dust during grading activities.
Fugitive dust produced during grading, excavation, and construction activities shall be controlled by the following activities:
1) All trucks shall be required to cover their loads as required by California Vehicle Code Section 23114.
2) All graded and excavated material, exposed soil areas, and active portions of the construction site, including unpaved on-site roadways, shall be treated to prevent fugitive dust. Treatment shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, periodic watering, application of environmentally-safe soil stabilization materials, and/or 562
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3) Graded and/or excavated inactive areas of the construction site shall be monitored at least weekly for dust stabilization. Soil stabilization methods shall be periodically applied to portions of the construction site that are inactive for over four days. If no further grading or excavation operations are planned for the area within three weeks, it shall be seeded and watered until grass growth is evident, or periodically treated with environmentally safe dust suppressants, to prevent excessive fugitive dust.
4) Signs shall be posted on-site limiting traffic to 15 miles per hour or less. 5) During periods of high winds (i.e., wind speed sufficient to cause fugitive dust to affect adjacent properties), all clearing, grading, earth moving, and excavation operations shall be curtailed to the degree necessary to prevent fugitive dust from being an annoyance or hazard, either off-site or on-site. 6) Adjacent streets and roads shall be swept at least once per day, preferably at the end of the day, if visible soil material is carried over to adjacent streets and roads. 7) Personnel involved in grading operations, including contractors and subcontractors, shall wear respiratory protection in accordance with California Division of Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
8) Shaker plates shall be installed at all truck exits from the site. Dust control requirements shall be shown on all grading plans. Signs displaying the APCD Complaint Line Telephone number for public complaints shall be posted in a prominent location visible off the site: (805) 645- 1400 during business hours and (805) 654-2797 after hours..
Mitigation Measure AQ-1(b) Construction Equipment Controls The following shall be implemented during construction to minimize emissions of ozone precursors.
1) All mobile off-road equipment (wheeled or tracked) used during construction activities shall meet the USEPA Tier 4 Final standards. Tier 4 certification can be for the original equipment or equipment that is retrofitted to meet the Tier 4 Final standards.
2) Construction contractors shall minimize equipment idling time throughout construction. Engines shall be turned off if idling would be for more than five minutes.
3) Equipment engines shall be maintained in good condition and in proper tune as per manufacturers’ specifications.
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10 7) Heavy-duty diesel-powered construction equipment manufactured after 1996 (with federally mandated clean diesel engines) shall be utilized wherever feasible. 8) During the smog season (May through October), the construction period should be lengthened so as to minimize the number of vehicles and equipment operating at the same time.
Mitigation Measure AQ-1(c) Low Volatile Paints
Wherever feasible, non-painted exterior surfaces and low volatile interior and exterior paints shall be used for architectural coatings.
Findings of Fact
Construction of the project would not generate criteria pollutant emissions that violate federal or state air quality standard, contribute substantially to an existing or project air quality standard violation, or exceed VCAPCD thresholds with Mitigation Measures AQ-1(a) through AQ-1(c) incorporated. Thus, impacts related to criteria air pollutant emissions during construction, but Mitigation Measures AQ-1(a) through AQ-1(c) would reduce potential impacts to a less than significant level.
Threshold: Would the project expose sensitive receptors to pollutant concentrations exceeding state or federal standards or in excess of applicable health risk criteria for toxic air contaminants?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measure imposed upon the project mitigates construction-related air pollutant impacts to sensitive receptors to a less than significant level:
Mitigation Measure AQ-1(b) (see above).
Findings of Fact
With incorporation of Mitigation Measure AQ-1(b), construction toxic air contaminant emissions would be minimized. Therefore, with implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-1(b), project construction would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations and impacts would be less than significant. Thus, impacts to sensitive receptors would be potentially significant but Mitigation Measure AQ-1(b) would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Threshold: Would the project result in a cumulative air quality impact related to criteria air pollutants?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate cumulative air quality impacts related to criteria air pollutants:
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Air pollution is largely a cumulative issue. According to VCAPCD, if a project is inconsistent with the 2022 AQMP, it would be considered to result in a cumulatively adverse air quality impact. As described above under Items 1 and 2, construction of the project would not generate criteria pollutant emissions that violate federal or state air quality standard, contribute substantially to an existing or project air quality standard violation, or exceed VCAPCD thresholds with Mitigation Measures AQ-1(a) through AQ-1(c) incorporated. Therefore, with Mitigation Measures AQ-1(a) through AQ-1(c), the project’s contribution to cumulative air quality impacts would not be cumulatively considerable.
Threshold: Would the project result in a cumulative impact related to the exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measure imposed upon the project mitigates construction air pollutant, including toxic air contaminant, emissions reducing cumulative risks to sensitive receptors to a less than significant level:
Mitigation Measure AQ-1(b) (see above)
Findings of Fact
Air pollution is largely a cumulative issue. As addressed under Item 3., above, with incorporation of Mitigation Measure AQ-1(b), project construction would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Therefore, with implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ1(b), the project’s contribution to the cumulative exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations would not be cumulatively considerable.
3.2 Biological Resources
Threshold: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate potential construction impacts to special-status plants and wildlife species to a less than significant level:
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12 Mitigation Measure BIO-1(a) Pre-Construction Botanical Survey Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project, spring and summer seasonal botanical surveys for special status plants, including but not limited to Orcutt’s pincushion, shall be conducted within the impact area by a qualified botanist satisfactory to the City. A summary of the survey findings shall be provided to the City for approval. If any special status species are observed, avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation shall be performed to reduce effects. If the species cannot be fully avoided, the Applicant shall draft a plan to offset impacts to the species as discussed in Mitigation Measure BIO-1(b). If state-listed endangered, threatened, or rare plants are detected in areas proposed for development, the Applicant shall contact the CDFW to secure incidental take authorization or develop an avoidance strategy.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1(b) Mitigation Plan
In the event that Orcutt’s pincushion or any other special status plant populations cannot be fully avoided, restoration, management, maintenance, and monitoring plans shall be developed by a qualified biologist and/or resource specialist and shall be reviewed and approved by CDFW and the City of Oxnard prior to issuance of a grading permit. The mitigation therein shall be implemented within one (1) year following completion of project construction. The Applicant shall secure a bond for an amount equal to the cost of the mitigation effort prior to issuance of the grading permit. The bond shall be released by the City upon satisfaction of the approved performance criteria after the monitoring period has expired.
The restoration, management, maintenance, and monitoring plans shall include one or more of the following methods, to be implemented either individually or in conjunction with each other:
Onsite or Offsite Restoration (Salvage and Replanting)
Restoration shall involve the collection of seed from within the development footprint or nearby areas, if necessary, and replanting the seed in a suitable area in a portion of the project site that is set aside for preservation. Collection of seed from state-listed endangered, threatened, or rare plants shall not occur without appropriate authorization from CDFW. If onsite restoration is infeasible, an offsite location as close to the impact area as possible, but within the local watershed, may be used. The Restoration Plan, prepared by a qualified plant ecologist satisfactory to the City, shall include, but not be limited to, the following to achieve a performance standard of a 2:1 replacement, or as dictated by a regulatory agency with permitting authority over the species:
• Location of the mitigation/restoration and map;
• Success criteria (e.g., acceptable survivorship, percent cover, or other appropriate metric);
• Identification of the party responsible for achieving the success criteria; • Plant species, container sizes, and seeding rates;
• Planting schedule;
• Monitoring frequency, methods, and duration;
• Means to control exotic vegetation;
• Contingency planning (i.e., if the effort fails to reach the performance criteria, what remediation steps need to be taken);
• Irrigation methods and schedule; and,
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The Applicant shall maintain and monitor the plants for a minimum of five years.
Offsite Preservation
Offsite preservation shall consist of locating a population of the impacted special status plant species containing at least two times the number of individuals impacted by the project and preserving the population in perpetuity via placement of a permanent conservation easement or purchase of the land and dedication to the City or an approved conservation organization acceptable to the City. The preserved population shall be located in an area of sufficient size to create a preserve core and be located, as feasible, at least 350 feet away from existing or proposed development, paved roads, v-ditches and irrigated areas. Additionally, the preserved population shall exhibit connectivity to other protected open space or hillside areas. The Preservation Plan shall at least identify the specific location of the preservation site and size; number of individuals preserved; ownership of the land; parties involved; and the preservation methodology (i.e., permanent conservation easement or dedication to an approved conservation organization, etc.).
BIO-2(a) Nesting Bird Survey
If grading or tree removal is to occur during the bird-breeding season (January 1 through September 15), at a minimum, one (1) survey shall be conducted prior to the initiation of grading or tree removal by a qualified biologist (a person with a biology degree and/or established skills in bird recognition). The survey shall occur no more than one (1) week prior to grading or tree removal. The work limits plus a 500-foot buffer, as feasible, shall be surveyed to accommodate potential active raptor nests, as well as other birds nesting nearby. A copy of the biologist contract for these services shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval prior to issuance of grading permits. A report summarizing the findings of the survey and the recommended buffers shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to vegetation removal activities.
BIO-2(b) Establishment of Appropriate Buffers During Grading and Construction
Based on the nesting bird survey, in the event that nesting birds are observed within 500 feet of the disturbance/construction area, species-specific exclusionary buffers shall be implemented as determined by the qualified biologist, and construction timing and location shall be adjusted accordingly until the nestlings have fledged and are no longer dependent upon the nest. The active nests and exclusionary buffers shall be monitored by a qualified biologist (at least initially) to determine if the active nests are being adversely affected by construction activities and to determine if a buffer would need to be increased to reduce such effects.
BIO-3 Biological Monitoring
A qualified biological monitor familiar with globose dune beetle and southern California legless lizard shall be present during initial ground-disturbing activities (including, but not limited to, site preparation, grading, excavation, and trenching) within suitable habitat for these species.
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Findings of Fact
Special-status plants and wildlife species may be present on the project site and could be disturbed by project construction activities. Implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-1(a) through BIO-3 would reduce potential project impacts to protected plant and wildlife species by providing preconstruction surveys, construction monitoring, protection measures, preservation, and compensation. Thus, impacts to special status plants and wildlife species during project construction would be potentially significant but Mitigation Measures BIO-1(a) through BIO-3 would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Threshold: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate potential construction and operational impacts to environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHA) to a less than significant level:
BIO-5(a) Protection and Enhancement of RP Designated Area Prior to recordation of the final map for the project, the applicant shall prepare a protection and enhancement plan for the area to be preserved within the RP land use designation (approximately 29.18 acres in Parcels A and B shown on the tentative map). The plan shall be prepared by a qualified biologist and/or resource specialist and shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Oxnard. The plan shall address and incorporate the following features, which may be modified through consultation with other agencies and the City prior to finalization:
Timing and procedures for establishing a conservation easement or similar protection mechanism for the RP designated land to be preserved
Incorporation of Ventura marsh milk vetch or any other sensitive plant species, if required as part of mitigation measure BIO-1
Revegetation or enlargement of the willow thicket area, if required as part of mitigation measure BIO-6(b)
Removal and control of invasive species such as ice plant Modifications to and maintenance of perimeter fencing to prohibit or control public access
Inclusion of limited public access, with prohibitions or controls addressing pets, no entry areas, and other aspects of potential public use
Funding mechanism, which may include provision of performance bonds to the City to ensure installation of all improvements and completion of restoration and protection measures or alternative implementation guarantees.
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The applicant shall accomplish the following measures, to the satisfaction of the Planning Division:
1. Preparation, review, and implementation of landscaping plans for the project shall include provisions for the control of invasive plant species to address the potential impacts of non-native plants colonizing adjacent native habitats. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be recorded specifying that landscaping for individual housing lots shall not include any exotic invasive plant species. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be binding on each of the lots in the subdivision, shall run with the land affected by the subdivision, and shall be included or incorporated by reference in every deed transferring one or more of the lots in the subdivision.
2. The project applicant shall also provide, in connection with the sale of each housing unit, an information packet that explains the sensitivity of the natural habitats onsite and nearby and the need to minimize impacts on the identified sensitive species, designated resource protection areas, the limits on public access within or adjacent to such areas, the prohibition on landscaping that includes exotic invasive plant species, and the limits on exterior residential lighting. Interpretive signs shall also be placed in appropriate locations along the edges of resource protection areas explaining the sensitivity of certain species and natural habitats and the need to minimize impacts on these adjacent areas.
Findings of Fact
ESHA are present on the project site and could be disturbed by project construction and operational activities. Implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-5(a) and BIO-5(b) would reduce potential project impacts to ESHA by providing a conservation easement on the project site and ensuring ongoing management of residential landscaping to control invasive species. Thus, impacts to sensitive natural habitats during project construction and operation would be potentially significant but Mitigation Measures BIO-5(a) and BIO-5(b) would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Threshold: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected waters of the U.S. as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or protected waters of the state as defined by Section 1600 et seq. of the California Fish and Game Code (including, but not limited to, marshes, vernal pools, and coastal wetlands) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate potential construction phase impacts to jurisdictional resources to a less than significant level:
BIO-6(a) Consultation with Regulatory Agencies
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BIO-6(b) Re-vegetation Plan
If jurisdictional wetlands/habitat are not avoided, areas of permanent disturbance shall be compensated for by creation, restoration, or enhancement of similar habitat at a 4:1 ratio, or as required by the regulatory agencies having permitting jurisdiction over the resources.
Compensation for impacts to willow thickets shall consist of native and appropriate willow scrub species, unless otherwise specified by the regulatory agencies.
Re-vegetation shall occur as close to the impact area as possible and shall be within the same watershed. For this project, a likely revegetation area, should one be necessary, could be in the preservation area immediately north of the willow thicket, within the larger project boundaries.
Payment of an in-lieu fee to a conservation organization approved by the City (and acceptable to the regulatory agencies, as appropriate) to conduct the mitigation may be accepted if no other locations are feasible, as confirmed by the City. The project Applicant shall submit a revegetation plan prepared by a qualified restoration biologist for review and approval by the City prior to issuance of a grading permit. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following components:
• Location of the mitigation/restoration and map;
• Success criteria (e.g., acceptable survivorship, percent cover, or other appropriate metric);
• Identification of the party responsible for achieving the success criteria; • Plant species, container sizes, and seeding rates;
• Planting schedule;
• Monitoring frequency, methods, and duration;
• Means to control exotic vegetation;
• Contingency planning (i.e., if the effort fails to reach the performance criteria, what remediation steps need to be taken);
• Irrigation methods and schedule; and,
• Identification of a protection instrument providing for conservation of the mitigation site in perpetuity.
The revegetation shall be initiated within one (1) year of completion of project construction.
The Applicant shall maintain and monitor the restored areas for a minimum of five years.
BIO-6(c) Protection Measures During Construction
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Findings of Fact
Wetlands/riparian habitats may be present on the project site and could be disturbed by project construction activities. Implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-6(a) through BIO-6(c) would reduce potential project impacts to jurisdictional features by requiring agency consultation and permit compliance, habitat restoration and/or compensation, and protection measures during construction. Thus, impacts to jurisdictional features during project construction would be potentially significant but Mitigation Measures BIO-6(a) through BIO-6(c) would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Threshold: Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate potential construction and operational impacts to biological resources to a less than significant level and ensure consistency with local policies and ordinances protecting biological resources:
Mitigation Measures BIO-1(a) through BIO-6(c) (See above).
Findings of Fact
Implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-1(a) through BIO-6(c) would reduce potential project impacts to biological resources and ensure consistency with the applicable coastal policies and local ordinances. Thus, impacts would be potentially significant but Mitigation Measures BIO-1(a) through BIO-6(c) would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Threshold: Would the project result in cumulative impacts to candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate potential cumulative impacts to special-status plants and wildlife species to a less than significant level:
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18 Mitigation Measures BIO-1(a) through BIO-3 (see above) Findings of Fact
Cumulative impacts are not identified for special status species due to the built-out nature of the project vicinity. Additionally, implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-1(a) through BIO-3 would reduce potential project impacts to protected plant and wildlife species by providing preconstruction surveys, construction monitoring, protection measures, preservation, and compensation. Thus, cumulative impacts to special status plants and wildlife species would be less than significant with implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-1(a) through BIO-3.
Threshold: Would the project result in cumulative impacts to any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Threshold: Would the project result in cumulative impacts on state or federally protected waters of the U.S. as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or protected waters of the state as defined by Section 1600 et seq. of the California Fish and Game Code (including, but not limited to, marshes, vernal pools, and coastal wetlands) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate potential cumulative impacts to riparian habitat, sensitive natural communities, and jurisdictional features to a less than significant level:
Mitigation Measures BIO-5(a) through BIO-6(c) (see above).
Findings of Fact
Cumulative impacts are not identified for riparian habitat, sensitive natural communities, and jurisdictional features due to the built-out nature of the project vicinity. Additionally, implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-5(a) through BIO-6(c) would reduce potential project impacts to riparian habitat, sensitive natural communities, and jurisdictional features by providing a conservation easement on the project site, ensuring ongoing management of residential landscaping to control invasive species, requiring agency consultation and permit compliance, implementing habitat restoration and/or compensation, and requiring protection measures during construction. Thus, cumulative impacts to riparian habitat, sensitive natural communities, and jurisdictional features would be less than significant with implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-5(a) through BIO-6(c).
3.3 Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources
Threshold: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section15064.5? 572
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Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate potential impacts to archaeological resources to a less than significant level:
CR-1 Retention of a Qualified Archaeologist
Prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities, the City and/or subsequent responsible parties shall retain an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (NPS 2020b) (Qualified Archaeologist) to respond to and address inadvertent discoveries identified for the duration of construction activities. The Qualified Archaeologist shall possess experience and familiarity with historic-period and prehistoric archaeological resources in the region.
CR-2 Workers Environmental Awareness Program Training
All on-site personnel shall be briefed regarding unanticipated discoveries prior to the start of construction activities. A basic presentation shall be prepared and presented by a Qualified Archaeologist or other designated archaeologist working under the direction of the Qualified Archaeologist to inform all on-site personnel working on the project about the archaeological sensitivity of the area. The purpose of the Workers Environmental Awareness Program training is to provide specific details on the kinds of archaeological materials that may be identified during construction of the project and explain the importance of and legal basis for the protection of significant archaeological resources. All on-site personnel shall also be instructed in the proper procedures to follow in the event that archaeological resources or human remains are uncovered during ground-disturbing activities. These procedures include stopping or redirecting work and the immediate notification of the Qualified Archaeologist, and if appropriate, a Native American representative, and establishing an appropriate temporary avoidance buffer. The necessity of training attendance shall be stated on all construction plans, and the City and/or subsequent responsible parties shall maintain records demonstrating construction worker training participation.
CR-3 Archaeological Monitoring
The Qualified Archaeologist shall oversee an archaeological monitor possessing experience and familiarity with historic-period and prehistoric resources in the region. The archaeological monitor shall conduct full-time monitoring within undisturbed native soils to the project’s proposed maximum depths of disturbance. In general, archaeological monitoring shall be limited to initial ground disturbance, which is defined as construction-related earthmoving of sediments from their native place of deposition and does not include any secondary movement of sediment that might be required for the project (e.g., backfilling). The Qualified Archaeologist may adjust monitoring efforts as needed (increase, decrease, or discontinue monitoring frequency) based on the observed potential for construction activities to encounter archaeological deposits. The archaeological monitor shall be responsible for maintaining daily monitoring logs.
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CR-4 Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Resources
In the event that previously unknown archaeological resources are inadvertently encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work in a 50-foot radius of the find shall be halted and redirected, and the Qualified Archaeologist shall be contacted immediately. The Qualified Archaeologist or other designated archaeologist working under the direction of the Qualified Archaeologist, shall provide recommendations regarding the resource’s potential significance and potential treatment in coordination with the City. If the resource is determined by the Qualified Archaeologist to be indigenous in origin, then a Native American representative shall also be contacted to participate in the evaluation of the resource. If the Qualified Archaeologist and/or Native American representative determines it to be appropriate, archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility shall be completed. If the resource proves to be eligible for the CRHR and significant impacts to the resource cannot be avoided via project redesign, the Qualified Archaeologist shall prepare a data recovery plan tailored to the physical nature and characteristics of the resource, per the requirements of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C). The data recovery plan shall identify data recovery excavation methods, measurable objectives, and data thresholds to reduce any significant impacts to cultural resources related to the resource. Pursuant to the data recovery plan, the Qualified Archaeologist and Native American representative, as appropriate, shall recover and document the scientifically consequential information that justifies the resource’s significance. The City shall review and approve the treatment plan and archaeological testing as appropriate, and the resulting documentation shall be submitted to the regional repository of the CHRIS, per CCR Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C).
CR-5 Procedures for Discovery of Human Remains
In the event that human remains are inadvertently encountered during ground disturbing activities, they shall be treated consistent with State and local regulations including California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, PRC Section 5097.98, and the CCR Section 15064.5(e). In accordance with these regulations, if human remains are found, the County Coroner must be immediately notified of the discovery. No further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to PRC Section 5097.98. If the County Coroner determines that the remains are, or believed to be Native American origin, the County Coroner is required to notify the Native American Heritage Commission that shall notify those persons believed to be the most likely descendent (MLD). The MLD has 48 hours from being granted site access to make recommendations for the disposition of the remains. If the MLD does not make recommendations within 48 hours, the landowner shall reinter the remains in an area of the property secure from subsequent disturbance. 574
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The results of the records search conducted for the project site indicate that no archaeological resources have been found within the project site. However, it is possible that unknown and unanticipated intact archaeological deposits and/or features could be present at subsurface levels. project excavations could potentially encounter unknown and unanticipated archaeological resources. Mitigation Measures CR-1 through CR-5 are designed to address impacts of project construction activities and the potential for discovery of archaeological resources. By implementing Mitigation Measures CR-1 through CR-5, the City would require the evaluation and proper steps to protect or treat significant archaeological resources if encountered during construction. Thus, impacts to archaeological resources during construction would be potentially significant but Mitigation Measures CR-1 through CR-5 would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Threshold: Would the project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measure imposed upon the project mitigates potential construction-related impacts to paleontological resources to a less than significant level:
CR-6 Paleontological Resources
The project applicant shall include a standard inadvertent discovery clause in every construction contract to inform contractors of this requirement. If a potential fossil is discovered during project construction, construction activity within 50 feet of the find shall cease until the discovery is examined by a Qualified Professional Paleontologist as defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP 2010). If the find is determined to be scientifically significant, the Qualified Professional Paleontologist shall direct all mitigation measures related to paleontological resources consistent with the SVP (2010) standards, which shall include fossil salvage, laboratory preparation, curation in a paleontological repository, and a paleontological monitoring report. Additionally, the Qualified Professional Paleontologist and City shall decide if full- or part-time monitoring shall be instated for further project-related excavations. A Qualified Professional Paleontologist is defined by the SVP (2010) as an individual with:
• A graduate degree in paleontology or geology, and/or a publication record in peer reviewed journals; and demonstrated competence in field techniques, preparation, identification, curation, and reporting in the state or geologic province in which the project occurs. An advanced degree is less important than demonstrated competence and regional experience. • At least two full years professional experience as assistant to a project Paleontologist with administration and project management experience; supported by a list of projects and referral contacts.
• Proficiency in recognizing fossils in the field and determining their significance. • Expertise in local geology, stratigraphy, and biostratigraphy. • Experience collecting vertebrate fossils in the field. 575
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The records search conducted for the project site indicates that no paleontological resources have been previously recorded at the project site but that geologic units are present on the project site that are considered to have high paleontological sensitivity. Therefore, the possibility exists that paleontological artifacts that were not recovered during prior construction and other human activity on the project site may be inadvertently encountered during construction. Mitigation Measures GEO-1 and GEO-2 are designed to address any such impacts through the recovery, identification, and curation of previously unrecovered fossils. These mitigation measures would apply to grounddisturbing activities within previously undisturbed sediments that extend beyond two feet below the current grade, which represents the minimum observed depth of artificial fill on the site. Thus, impacts to paleontological resources during excavation would be potentially significant but Mitigation Measures GEO-1 and GEO-2 would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Threshold: Would the project result in cumulative impacts to archaeological resources? Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate potential cumulative impacts to archaeological resources to a less than significant level:
Mitigation Measures CR-1 through CR-5 (see above).
Findings of Fact
Impacts related to cultural resources are site specific, no cumulative effects to archaeological resources are identified. A described above, Mitigation Measures CR-1 through CR-5 would ensure that project-level impacts to unknown archaeological resources are adequately mitigated. After implementation of these measures, cumulative impacts related to archaeological resources would be less than significant.
Threshold: Would the project result in cumulative impacts to paleontological resources? Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measure imposed upon the project mitigates potential cumulative impacts to paleontological resources to a less than significant level:
Mitigation Measure CR-6 (see above).
Findings of Fact
Impacts related to paleontological resources are site specific, no cumulative effects to paleontological resources are identified. A described above, Mitigation Measure CR-6 would ensure that project-level impacts to unknown paleontological resources are adequately mitigated. After implementation of this measure, cumulative impacts related to paleontological resources would be less than significant.
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3.4 Geology and Soils
Threshold: Would the project expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic-related ground failure?
Threshold: Would the project be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on-or offsite landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse that cannot be addressed through compliance with standard Code requirements? Findings
The TCSP area and additional Annexation area is within a State designated Liquefaction Hazard Zone. In addition, near-surface alluvial soils in the project area are not considered suitable to support structures and expansive soils may be present. However, geotechnical engineering solutions are available to remediate these issues, and development of the residential and other uses envisioned in the TCSP and additional annexation area would be feasible from a geotechnical perspective. Mitigation Measure GEO-2 would reduce impacts to a Class II, significant but mitigable, level.
Mitigation Measure GEO-1 Geotechnical Recommendations
All recommendations contained within the Preliminary Soils Engineering Investigation conducted by SubSurface Designs, Inc. (Appendix H of the Draft EIR) shall be followed for future development within the project site. These recommendations include the following:
• Grading for the proposed development shall include the removal and re-compaction of the upper six feet (6’) of the existing alluvium for support of the proposed foundation system. The grading shall extend outside of the footprint of the proposed structure ten feet (10’). A minimum of four feet (4’) of compacted fill shall be maintained below the bottom of all foundations. A layer of bi-directional geogrid shall be placed within the bottom of the grading limits prior to the placement of compacted fill. Portions of the bottom excavation for the recommended removals are anticipated to require stabilization prior to the placement of compacted fill. In areas where excessive pumping is encountered, the geogrid shall be covered with one foot (1’) of six inch (6”) minus rock then covered with a geofabric. The earth material outside of the grading limits for the proposed structure shall be removed and re-compacted down two feet (2’) for support in all areas to receive concrete slab, decking, or paving. • Grading shall be carried forth as described in the Grading and Earthwork section. Based on the granular nature of the upper alluvium, each layer shall be compacted to 95percent of the maximum density as determined by the latest version of ASTM D 1557. • Structures shall be supported by a mat foundation.
• Foundations shall be designed as outlined in the Foundations section Findings of Fact
Geotechnical analysis conducted for the project site indicates that the site contains soils susceptible to seismic-related ground failure and instability, including potential liquefaction and settlement. 577
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24 These conditions could result in significant impacts if not addressed. Mitigation Measure GEO-1 requires implementation of all recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils Engineering Investigation, including removal and re-compaction of the upper six feet of alluvium, installation of geogrid and stabilization measures, and construction of mat foundations designed per geotechnical specifications. These measures would ensure that grading and foundation design address potential seismic-related ground failure and unstable soils, reducing these impacts to a less than significant level.
Threshold: Would the project be located on expansive soils, creating substantial risks to life or property that cannot be addressed through compliance with standard Code requirements?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measure imposed upon the project mitigates potential impacts related to expansive soils to a less than significant level:
GEO-2 Drainage and Maintenance
Drainage and maintenance recommendations included in the Preliminary Soils Engineering Investigation shall be incorporated into the design of the project. These recommendations include, but are not limited to:
• A comprehensive drainage system shall be designed and incorporated into the final plans.
• Pad areas shall be maintained and planted in a way that will allow the drainage system to function as intended.
Positive pad drainage shall be incorporated into the final plans. All drainage from the roof and pad shall be directed so that water does not pond adjacent to the foundations or flow toward them. All drainage shall be collected and directed via non-erosive devices to a location approved by the building official.
Findings of Fact
Geotechnical analysis conducted for the project site indicates that the site contains soils with the potential for expansion, which could create substantial risks to structures if not properly managed.
These conditions could result in significant impacts if drainage and maintenance are not addressed.
Mitigation Measure GEO-2 requires incorporation of comprehensive drainage systems into the final design, positive pad drainage, and measures to ensure water does not pond adjacent to foundations. Roof and pad drainage must be directed away from structures and collected via nonerosive devices to approved locations. These measures will prevent moisture accumulation that could exacerbate soil expansion and ensure long-term stability of foundations, reducing impacts related to expansive soils to a less than significant level.
3.5 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Threshold: Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases or otherwise conflict with state goals for reducing GHG emissions in California? Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate potential impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions to a less than significant level:
GHG-1(a) Increased Efficiency
The application shall include the following energy savings requirements in construction and building management contracts.
The project shall comply with the latest Title 24 standards under the California Green Building Code.
The project shall use solar or low-emission water heaters in new buildings/residences.
The project shall require that landscapers providing services use electric or battery-powered equipment, or other internal combustion equipment that is either certified by the California Air Resources Board or is three years old or less at the time of use, to the extent that such equipment is reasonably available and competitively priced in Ventura County (meaning that the equipment can be easily purchased in stores in Ventura County and the cost of the equipment is not more than 20 percent greater than the cost of standard equipment).
GHG-1(b) Renewable Energy
The proposed project shall install solar panels and/or similar equipment that generates electricity from sunlight and/or wind. The owner/tenant of the building may elect to install such equipment to service the building and/or enter into a commercially reasonable public or private utility agreement for purposes of generating energy or transmission, if requested by the City and economically feasible.
GHG-1(c) Passive Energy Conservation Design
The proposed project shall include passive energy conservation design elements, including building material massing, orientation, landscape shading, recycled or low-impact materials, window glazing to increase insulation, water circulation pumps to reduce water use, and/or similar measures shown to be equally effective.
GHG-1(d) Natural Ventilation
The applicant shall include natural ventilation in building design plans whenever feasible.
Findings of Fact
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3.6 Land Use Planning
Threshold: Would the project conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of the City or other agency with jurisdiction over the project adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measures imposed upon the project mitigate potential impacts related to conflicts with land use plans, policies, and regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect:
Mitigation Measures AQ-1 through AQ-1(c) (see above), GEO-1 (see above), GEO-2 (see above), and NOI-1 and NOI-2 (see below).
Findings of Fact
Implementation of Mitigation Measures AQ-1(a) through AQ-1(c), GEO-1, GEO-2, NOI-1, and NOI-2 would reduce environmental impacts to help achieve consistency with adopted goals and policies.
Therefore, land use and planning impacts would be less than significant with mitigation.
3.7 Noise
Threshold: Would the project generate or expose persons to noise levels in excess of standards established in the Oxnard 2030 General Plan or Noise Ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
Threshold: Would the project generate a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Threshold: Would the project generate a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measure imposed upon the project mitigates impacts from noise levels during construction to a less than significant level:
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The construction contractor shall prepare and implement a Construction Noise Control Plan. The construction contractor shall submit the Construction Noise Control Plan to the City of Oxnard Public Works Department for review and approval prior to initiation of construction. The details of the Construction Noise Control Plan shall be included as part of the permit application drawing set and as part of the construction drawing set. The Construction Noise Control Plan shall include the following measures:
• At least 21 days prior to the start of construction activities, all off-site businesses and residents within 500 feet of the project site shall be notified of the planned construction activities. The notification shall include a brief description of the project, the activities that would occur, the hours when construction would occur, and the overall duration of the construction period. The notification shall include the telephone numbers of the City’s and contractor’s authorized representatives that are assigned to respond in the event of a noise or vibration complaint.
• At least 10 days prior to the start of construction activities, a sign shall be posted at the entrance(s) to the job site, clearly visible to the public, that includes permitted construction days and hours, as well as the telephone numbers of the City’s and contractor’s authorized representatives that are assigned to respond in the event of a noise or vibration complaint. If the authorized contractor’s representative receives a complaint, the representative shall investigate, take appropriate corrective action, and report the action to the City.
• During the entire active construction period, equipment, tools, and trucks used for project construction shall utilize the best available noise control techniques (e.g., improved mufflers, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds), wherever feasible. During the entire active construction period, stationary noise sources shall be located as far from sensitive receivers as possible, muffled, and enclosed within temporary sheds or insulation barriers, or other measures for equivalent noise reduction will be incorporated to the extent feasible. • The contractor shall be required to use impact tools that are hydraulically or electrically powered wherever feasible. Where the use of pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler on the compressed air exhaust shall be used along with external noise jackets on the tools.
• Stockpiling of materials shall be located as far as feasible from nearby noise-sensitive receptors.
• Signs shall be posted at the job site entrance(s) to reinforce the prohibition of unnecessary engine idling. All equipment shall be turned off if not in use for more than five minutes.
• Use of stereos and other amplified noise not necessary for the completion of construction work shall be prohibited.
• During the entire active construction period and to the extent feasible, the use of noise producing signals, including horns, whistles, alarms, and bells shall be for safety warning purposes only. The construction manager shall ensure the use of smart back-up alarms, which automatically adjust the alarm level based on the background noise level or 581
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Findings of Fact
Implementation of Mitigation Measure NOI-1 would instate a construction noise control plan consisting of various measures to reduce noise levels generated during construction, which would reduce construction noise levels by 10 dBA or more. This would reduce noise generated during construction activities to 76 dBA Leq (8-hour) and below at the nearest sensitive receptors located to the southwest of the project site, which would be below the FTA’s threshold of 80 dBA Leq (8-hour).
Therefore, temporary noise impacts resulting from construction of the project would be less than significant with mitigation.
Threshold: Would the project result in generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measure imposed upon the project mitigates impacts from groundborne vibration and groundborne noise levels during construction to a less than significant level:
NOI-2 Alternative Construction Equipment
Prior to the issuance of a grading and building permit, the following measures shall be included as notes on all construction plans:
Construction activities that utilize large earthmoving equipment (rated at 100 hp or more) within 15 feet of offsite residential structures shall be conducted with small offroad equipment limited to 100 hp or less.
Findings of Fact
Implementation of Mitigation Measure NOI-2 would require the use of alternative construction equipment which produces lower levels of vibration for earthmoving activities conducted near offsite residential structures. Alternative construction equipment would include the use of small offroad equipment limited to 100 hp or less, which generates vibration levels up to 0.003 in/sec PPV at a reference distance of 25 feet. At the nearest offsite residential structure located approximately 10 feet away, small offroad equipment would generate vibration levels up to 0.012 in/sec PPV, which would not exceed the FTA’s vibration threshold of 0.2 in/sec PPV. Therefore, implementation of Mitigation Measure NOI-2 would reduce construction-generated vibration levels to those below the thresholds recommended by the FTA for potential minor architectural (i.e., non-structural) damage. Vibration impacts would be less than significant with mitigation.
Threshold: Would the project expose non-human species to excessive noise? Findings
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Mitigation Measures BIO-2(a) through BIO-5(a) (see above) .
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30 4 Significant Effects that Cannot be
Mitigated to a Less than Significant Level
A significant unavoidable impact is an impact that cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level if the project is implemented, because no feasible mitigation has been identified. Except for the impact described below, all significant impacts associated with the proposed project would be reduced to a less than significant level with incorporation of mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR. The project would result in the following significant unavoidable impact:
4.1 Transportation
Threshold: Would the project conflict with or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Specifically, the following Mitigation Measure imposed upon the project would substantially lessen the significant transportation effect as identified in the EIR, but impacts would remain significant and unavoidable:
Mitigation Measure T-2 Bicycle Improvements
The applicant shall include bicycle parking at the proposed small parking lot for the open space area in the northern area of the project site. The number of bicycle parking spaces shall be no less the number of vehicle parking spaces provided at the parking lot. The design and finish of the bicycle parking (e.g., bicycle rack, bicycle lockers, etc.) shall use natural colors, such as shades of green and tan found in the surrounding open space area to the north. The project applicant shall also include a Class III bicycle land on the proposed internal circulation road. The Class III bicycle lane shall extend the full length of the internal access road, effectively providing a bicycle-lane connections between existing Dunes Street at the north end and Canal Street at the south end.
No other feasible mitigation is available to reduce the impact to a less than significant level.
Findings of Fact
Mitigation Measure T-2 would encourage the use of bicycles for transportation because it would connect the project site to the larger bicycle network in Oxnard, such as existing bicycle lanes on Harbor Boulevard and W. Wooley Road. The use of bicycles for transportation could reduce VMT as less people choose to drive cars for local trips. In the case of the proposed project, the project also includes components that typically reduce VMT, such as pedestrian sidewalks and multi-use paths, and proximity to local businesses and transit, which are both within 1 mile of the project site.
However, even with these components and Mitigation Measure T-2, the VMT per capita of the project would exceed the significance threshold. Therefore, VMT impacts would remain significant and unavoidable.
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The Recirculated Draft EIR included several project alternatives. The City hereby concludes that the Recirculated Draft EIR sets forth a reasonable range of alternatives to the proposed project so as to foster informed public participation and informed decision making. The City finds that the alternatives identified and described in the Recirculated Draft EIR were considered and further finds two of them to be infeasible for the specific economic, social, or other considerations set forth below pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 21081.
In addition to the project, the following alternatives were evaluated in the Recirculated Draft EIR, and are more fully described in Section 7, Alternatives, of the Recirculated Draft EIR.
5.1 Alternative 1: No Project/No Development
Alternative
Summary of Alternative
The CEQA Guidelines stipulate that an EIR specifically include a “No Project” alternative. The purpose in including a No Project Alternative is to allow decision-makers to compare the impacts of approving the project with the impacts of not approving the project.
Consistent with CEQA Guidelines, the No Project/No Development Alternative consists of the circumstances under which a proposed project does not proceed and assumes the project would not be approved and no new development would occur on the site (CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(e)(3)(B)). Under the No Project/No Development Alternative, the existing physical conditions on the project site would generally remain as they are. The area proposed for development is currently designated as Residential-Existing (REX) in the Coastal Land Use Plan and General Plan and zoned for Coastal Low-Density Multi-Family use (R-2-C). To permanently implement the No Project Alternative, additional actions such as public acquisition or conservation easements would be required to protect the land from future development. Without such measures, some form of development consistent with the existing designation and zoning would be expected in the future. Existing General Plan land use designations and zoning would remain the same, and no residential neighborhood or associated infrastructure would be constructed.
Reason for Rejecting Alternative
A comparison between impacts identified for the project and Alternative 1 is detailed in Section
7.1.1 of the Recirculated Draft EIR. Under Alternative 1, the project site would remain undeveloped, and no new residential neighborhood or associated infrastructure would be constructed. As detailed in Section 2, project Description, of the Recirculated Draft EIR, the site is currently designated REX in the Coastal Land Use Plan and zoned R-2-C for Coastal Low-Density Multi-Family use. While Alternative 1 assumes no development occurs, some form of development consistent with these designations would be expected in the future unless additional measures, such as public acquisition or conservation easements, were implemented. Alternative 1 would eliminate all constructionrelated impacts, including temporary air quality emissions, noise, and biological resource disturbance. All of the potential impacts associated with these issues would be mitigated to a level 585
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32 of less than significant except for the transportation impact, but under Alternative 1 there would be no physical changes whatsoever at the project site.
Under Alternative 1, the existing conditions would remain on the project site and no new development would occur. As such, Alternative 1 would not complete development of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood or meet the underlying purpose of the project or meet the majority of the project objectives, as described below.
Alternative 1 would partially meet the following objective:
Objective 7: Restore, protect, and improve native dune plant communities, habitat, and vegetation. • The RP-designated area would remain undisturbed under Alternative 1, but no active restoration, enhancement, or management would occur to improve habitat quality or connectivity.
Alternative 1 would not meet the following objectives:
Objective 1: Complete this portion of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood with an attractive residential neighborhood pursuant to the requirements of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan; and provide the ability for efficiently providing municipal services.
Objective 2: Comply with Local Coastal Plan (LCP) policies and provide a buffer to agricultural lands to the east.
Objective 3: Provide on-site habitat mitigation for any sensitive areas disturbed within the R-2-C area.
Objective 4: Ensure that proposed development and land use conserve energy and natural resources.
Objective 5: Provide for compatibility with existing residential uses in the area through effective and appropriate urban and architectural design.
Objective 6: Provide responsible and balanced public access framework that allows for community enjoyment of the open space area, while preserving and protecting sensitive habitat areas.
Objective 8: Ensure the open space area remains safe by establishing security and maintenance processes and protocols.
Findings
Because Alternative 1 would not meet the project’s underlying purpose to redevelop the project site or meet the majority of the project objectives, Alternative 1 is an overall inferior alternative that is hereby rejected. Overall, the findings for the project set forth in this document and the overriding social, economic and other considerations set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations provide support for the proposed project and the elimination of this alternative from further consideration.
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5.2 Alternative 2: Alternate Location Development in
RP Area Only
Summary of Alternative
Under Alternative 2, the project site would be developed in an alternate location within the RPdesignated area rather than the REX-designated area proposed under the project. This Alternative satisfies the provision of CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(e) by providing a feasible development option that could meet some project objectives while reducing certain impacts. Under Alternative 2, approximately 50 residential units would be constructed on land currently designated for Resource Protection, requiring amendments to the Coastal Land Use Plan and zoning to allow residential development in this area. The RP-designated area would be reconfigured to preserve a portion of the coastal dunes adjacent to existing homes along Catamaran Street, while shifting development northward from the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood.
The development footprint under Alternative 2 would be similar in size to the proposed project (approximately 6 acres), and internal circulation roads would connect to the same roadway network as the project. Construction activities under Alternative 2, including equipment use, grading, and haul quantities, would be similar to the project, and construction emissions would exceed NOx thresholds, requiring implementation of the same mitigation measures as the project. Operational characteristics, including vehicle trips and utility demands, would also be similar, although slightly reduced due to fewer dwelling units compared to the maximum buildout of the project.
While Alternative 2 would reduce visual and noise impacts on existing residences along Catamaran Street, it would increase encroachment into higher-quality dune habitat and ESHA areas, resulting in greater biological resource impacts compared to the project. Additionally, this alternative would conflict with Coastal Land Use Plan policies intended to preserve RP-designated lands, requiring substantial amendments to land use designations and zoning.
Reason for Rejecting Alternative
A comparison between impacts identified for the project and Alternative 2 is detailed in Section 7.2 of the Recirculated Draft EIR. Under Alternative 2, development would occur within the RPdesignated area rather than the REX-designated area proposed under the project. While this alternative would reduce visual and noise impacts on existing residences along Catamaran Street, it would result in greater biological resource impacts due to encroachment into higher-quality dune habitat and ESHA areas. Similar to the project, Alternative 2 would result in significant and unavoidable transportation impacts related to VMT per capita. Construction emissions under Alternative 2 would exceed NOx thresholds, requiring implementation of the same mitigation measures as the project. Operational emissions would be slightly reduced compared to the project due to fewer dwelling units, but land use impacts would increase because this alternative would conflict with Coastal Land Use Plan policies and require substantial amendments to land use designations and zoning. Overall, Alternative 2 would have mixed effects compared to the project, reducing some impacts (e.g., aesthetics and noise) while increasing others (e.g., biological resources and land use consistency).
By providing residential development consistent with the City’s General Plan, Alternative 2 would partially meet the underlying purpose of the project to complete development of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood. Alternative 2 would also meet some of the project objectives, as described below. 587
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Objective 4: Ensure that proposed development and land use conserve energy and natural resources.
Objective 5: Provide for compatibility with existing residential uses in the area through effective and appropriate urban and architectural design.
Objective 6: Provide responsible and balanced public access framework that allows for community enjoyment of the open space area, while preserving and protecting sensitive habitat areas.
Alternative 2 would meet the following objectives but to a lesser extent than the project:
Objective 1: Complete this portion of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood with an attractive residential neighborhood pursuant to the requirements of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan; and provide the ability for efficiently providing municipal services. • Alternative 2 would provide residential development but would require substantial amendments to the Coastal Land Use Plan and zoning, reducing consistency with adopted plans.
Objective 7: Restore, protect, and improve native dune plant communities, habitat, and vegetation. • Alternative 2 would preserve some dune habitat but would also disturb higher-quality ESHA areas, resulting in greater biological impacts compared to the project.
Objective 8: Ensure the open space area remains safe by establishing security and maintenance processes and protocols.
• Alternative 2 would provide some preserved open space but would not implement the same level of security and maintenance measures as the project.
Alternative 2 would not meet the following objectives:
Objective 2: Comply with Local Coastal Plan (LCP) policies and provide a buffer to agricultural lands to the east.
Objective 3: Provide on-site habitat mitigation for any sensitive areas disturbed within the R-2-C area.
Findings
While Alternative 2 would meet some of the project objectives, it would not eliminate any of the project’s impacts that are significant and unavoidable, less than significant, or less than significant with mitigation. In fact, Alternative 2 would result in greater impacts in certain areas, including biological resources and land use consistency, when compared to the project. Thus, Alternative 2 is an inferior alternative that is hereby rejected.
5.3 Alternative 3: Alternative Design – Improved Buffer Summary of Alternative
Alternative 3 would involve a design modification to improve the buffer between development and the preserved willow thicket ESHA. Under this alternative, the alignment of the new private street extension would be shifted as far south as possible, ending in a cul-de-sac rather than connecting through to Dunes Street. A pedestrian pathway would provide access between the cul-de-sac and 588
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CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 35 Dunes Street but would be closed to vehicle traffic. Condominium-style buildings would be removed, and only clustered detached single-family condominium dwellings would be constructed.
In total, Alternative 3 would include approximately 34 single-family detached condominium units, compared to 50–65 units under the project. The development footprint would be approximately 6.3 acres, and a 50-foot buffer would be maintained between the development and the willow thicket, except for minor grading and the pedestrian pathway.
The overall footprint of development and types of land uses under Alternative 3 would be similar to the project, but the number of dwelling units would be reduced, and the buffer area would be increased. Open space amenities, sustainability features, landscaping, and site access would remain consistent with the project. Construction activities under Alternative 3, such as equipment used and haul quantities, would be similar to the project, except that the building construction phase would be shorter due to fewer units and reduced square footage.
Reason for Rejecting Alternative
A comparison between impacts identified for the project and Alternative 3 is detailed in Section 7.3 of the Recirculated Draft EIR. Alternative 3 would reduce construction noise impacts in comparison to the project due to the reduced overall construction schedule and smaller development footprint but would still result in significant and unavoidable transportation impacts related to VMT per capita. The significance of impacts associated with most environmental issues would be similar to or less than those of the project because of the reduced number of dwelling units and shorter construction duration. Biological resource impacts would be reduced due to the increased buffer between development and the willow thicket ESHA, although the buffer would still not meet the 100-foot policy requirement.
With the same general characteristics as the project, Alternative 3 would generally meet the underlying purpose of the project to complete development of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood, though to a lesser extent than the project due to the reduced development density and smaller footprint. Alternative 3 would also generally meet the majority of the project objectives, as described below.
Alternative 3 would meet the following objectives:
Objective 4: Ensure that proposed development and land use conserve energy and natural resources.
Objective 5: Provide for compatibility with existing residential uses in the area through effective and appropriate urban and architectural design.
Objective 6: Provide responsible and balanced public access framework that allows for community enjoyment of the open space area, while preserving and protecting sensitive habitat areas.
Objective 7: Restore, protect, and improve native dune plant communities, habitat, and vegetation.
Objective 8: Ensure the open space area remains safe by establishing security and maintenance processes and protocols.
Alternative 3 would meet the following objectives but to a lesser extent than the project:
Objective 1: Complete this portion of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood with an attractive residential neighborhood pursuant to the requirements of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan; and provide the ability for efficiently providing municipal services. 589
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Objective 2: Comply with Local Coastal Plan (LCP) policies and provide a buffer to agricultural lands to the east.
Alternative 3 would improve the buffer between development and ESHA compared to the project but would still not meet the 100-foot buffer policy requirement.
Objective 3: Provide on-site habitat mitigation for any sensitive areas disturbed within the R-2-C area.
• Alternative 3 would reduce disturbance but would still require mitigation for impacts to sensitive areas.
Findings
While Alternative 3 would meet many of the project objectives, it would not meet several objectives to the same extent as the project. In addition, Alternative 3 would not eliminate the project’s significant and unavoidable transportation impacts or the project’s impacts that were found to be less than significant or less than significant with mitigation. Given that Alternative 3 would result in overall similar significant and unavoidable impacts and mitigation measures as the project and would not meet the project objectives to the same extent as the project, this alternative is hereby rejected.
5.4 Alternative 4: Reduced Project
Summary of Alternative
Alternative 4 would involve a reduced development footprint compared to the project. Under this alternative, the private street extension through the site would not connect to Dunes Street.
Instead, a cul-de-sac would extend northward from Canal Street approximately 610 feet to provide access to condominium lots and the community lot. The northern portion of the proposed development would be eliminated and incorporated into the Resource Protection (RP) preserve area, increasing the preserved area to approximately 34.3 acres.
Alternative 4 would include approximately 27 to 35 condominium dwelling units, compared to 50– 65 units under the project, and would not include single-family or duplex units. This alternative would avoid encroachment into the northern willow thicket and maintain a buffer of approximately 100 feet between development and the preserved RP area along Catamaran Street. The total development footprint would be approximately 4 acres, smaller than the project’s footprint.
Open space amenities, sustainability features, and site access would remain consistent with the project, although internal circulation would be limited to the cul-de-sac. Construction activities under Alternative 4, such as equipment use and haul quantities, would be similar to the project but reduced in duration due to fewer units and a smaller development area.
Reason for Rejecting Alternative
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CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 37 associated with the remaining environmental issues would generally be similar to or less than those of the project due to the reduced development footprint and fewer dwelling units. Biological resource impacts would be reduced because this alternative would avoid encroachment into the northern willow thicket and maintain a 100-foot buffer in most areas. Noise, air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions would also be slightly reduced due to the smaller scale of construction and fewer operational trips. Overall, Alternative 4 would result in reduced impacts compared to the project in most resource areas.
With a similar mix of uses and general characteristics as the project, Alternative 4 would meet the underlying purpose of the project to complete development of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood, while providing a greater buffer to sensitive habitat areas. Alternative 4 would also meet the majority of the project objectives, as described below.
Alternative 4 would meet the following objectives:
Objective 2: Comply with Local Coastal Plan (LCP) policies and provide a buffer to agricultural lands to the east.
Objective 3: Provide on-site habitat mitigation for any sensitive areas disturbed within the R-2-C area.
Objective 4: Ensure that proposed development and land use conserve energy and natural resources.
Objective 6: Provide responsible and balanced public access framework that allows for community enjoyment of the open space area, while preserving and protecting sensitive habitat areas.
Objective 7: Restore, protect, and improve native dune plant communities, habitat, and vegetation.
Objective 8: Ensure the open space area remains safe by establishing security and maintenance processes and protocols.
Alternative 4 would meet the following objectives but to a lesser extent than the project:
Objective 1: Complete this portion of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood with an attractive residential neighborhood pursuant to the requirements of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan; and provide the ability for efficiently providing municipal services.
Alternative 4 would provide residential development but with fewer units (27-35 compared to 50– 65 under the project), reducing housing opportunities and municipal service efficiency.
Objective 5: Provide for compatibility with existing residential uses in the area through effective and appropriate urban and architectural design.
Alternative 4 would maintain compatibility but with fewer housing units (27–35 compared to 50–65 under the project), reducing housing opportunities.
Findings
While Alternative 4 would meet many of the project objectives, it would not meet several objectives to the same extent as the project. In addition, Alternative 4 would not eliminate the project’s significant and unavoidable transportation impacts or the project’s impacts that were found to be less than significant or less than significant with mitigation. Given that Alternative 4 would result in overall similar significant and unavoidable impacts and mitigation measures as the project and would not meet the project objectives to the same extent as the project, this alternative is hereby rejected.
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38 5.5 Alternative 5: Alternative Design – All Single Family Detached Residential Condominiums
Summary of Alternative
Alternative 5 would result in an identical buildout to the project, with one exception: all residential units would be developed as detached single-family residential condominiums rather than a mix of single-family, duplex, and condominium units. Under this alternative, approximately 56 detached single-family units would be constructed within the same development footprint as the project. The preserved RP area would remain at approximately 29.58 acres, and the overall site plan would include similar private streets, drainage improvements, and open space amenities.
There would be no changes to the project’s overall footprint, proposed uses, circulation improvements, open space and landscaping, or sustainability features. Construction activities under Alternative 5, including equipment use and haul quantities, would be similar to the project, and the duration of construction would remain comparable.
Reason for Rejecting Alternative
A comparison between impacts identified for the project and Alternative 5 is detailed in Section 7.5 of the Recirculated Draft EIR. As with the project, Alternative 5 would result in significant and unavoidable transportation impacts related to VMT per capita. Because Alternative 5 would involve the same development footprint and similar construction activities as the project, the significance of impacts associated with most environmental issues would be the same as those of the project.
Biological resource, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and utility impacts would remain similar. Overall, Alternative 5 would not substantially reduce or increase impacts compared to the project.
Alternative 5 would develop the same mix of uses as the project and would meet the underlying purpose of the project to complete development of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood. As Alternative 5 would be identical to the project other than the change in residential design (all single-family detached units), Alternative 5 would also meet all of the project objectives Findings
Alternative 5 would meet all of the project objectives to the same extent as the project, the only difference being that the change in residential design. Alternative 5 would not eliminate the project’s significant and unavoidable transportation impacts or the project’s impacts that were found to be less than significant or less than significant with mitigation. As Alternative 5 would not substantially lessen environmental impacts in comparison to the project, this alternative is hereby rejected.
5.6 Environmentally Superior Alternative
The CEQA Guidelines state than an EIR shall identify an environmentally superior alternative. If the environmentally superior alternative is the “No Project” alternative, the EIR shall also identify an environmentally superior alternative among the other alternatives (Section 15126.6(e)(2)).
A detailed discussion of the Environmentally Superior Alternative is included in Section 7 of the Recirculated Draft EIR. Of the alternatives analyzed in the Recirculated Draft EIR, Alternative 1 (No 592
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CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 39 Project/No Development) would avoid all of the project’s impacts, including the significant and unavoidable transportation impacts. Alternative 1 would also reduce most of the project’s impacts to other resources. However, Alternative 1 would not meet any of the basic project objectives, including completing development of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood and providing on-site habitat mitigation.
In accordance with the requirements of the CEQA Guidelines to identify an environmentally superior alternative other than the No Project Alternative, a comparative evaluation of the remaining alternatives indicates that Alternative 4 (Reduced Project) would be the environmentally superior alternative. Although Alternative 4 would not eliminate the project’s significant and unavoidable transportation impact, Alternative 4 would reduce the project’s less-than-significant and less-thansignificant-with-mitigation impacts to the greatest degree compared to the other alternatives due to the substantial reduction in development footprint and resulting decreased construction duration and operational intensity. Alternative 4 would also preserve the largest area of dune scrub and provide buffer distances consistent with the Coastal Land Use Plan.
Although Alternative 4 would reduce many of the environmental impacts associated with the project, this alternative would not meet the project objectives to the same extent as the project, including but not limited to “Complete this portion of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood with an attractive residential neighborhood pursuant to the requirements of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan”.
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40 6 Statement of Overriding Considerations
CEQA requires the decision-making agency to balance, as applicable, the economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits of a project against its unavoidable risks when determining whether to approve a project. If the specific economic, legal, social, technological or other benefits of the project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects, those effects may be considered acceptable (CEQA Guidelines Section 15093(a)).
CEQA requires the agency to support, in writing, the specific reasons for considering a project acceptable when significant impacts are not avoided or substantially lessened. Those reasons must be based on substantial evidence in the Final EIR or elsewhere in the administrative record (CEQA Guidelines Section 19093(B)). The proposed project would result in a significant unavoidable impact related to Transportation. No feasible mitigation measures have been identified that would reduce that impact to a less than significant level. The significant unavoidable impact is identified and discussed in Section 5 of these Findings. The City finds that the significant unavoidable impact to Transportation is outweighed by the proposed project’s benefits and is acceptable in light of the benefits of the project, based on the findings below:
• The City has made a reasonable and good faith effort to eliminate or substantially mitigate the potential impacts resulting from the project, as described above. • All mitigation measures required in the Final EIR have been incorporated into the project and will be implemented through the MMRP, incorporated by reference herein. • In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, the City has, in determining whether or not to approve the project, balanced the economic, legal, social, technological, and other benefits, including region-wide or statewide environmental benefits of the project against these unavoidable environmental risks, and has found that the benefits of the project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects. • The proposed project would fulfill all of the project objectives, whereas some of the proposed alternatives, each of which have the same significant and unavoidable impacts, do not.
The following statements specify the reasons why, in the City’s judgment, the benefits of the project outweigh its unavoidable environmental risks. The City also finds that any one of the following reasons for approval cited below is sufficient to justify approval of the project. Thus, even if a court were to conclude that not every reason is supported by substantial evidence, the City will stand by its determination that each individual reason is sufficient. The substantial evidence supporting the City Findings and the benefits described below can be found in the Record of Proceedings. • The project would provide responsible and balanced public access framework that allows for community enjoyment of the open space area, while preserving and protecting sensitive habitat areas.
• Restore, protect, and improve native dune plant communities, habitat, and vegetation. • Ensure the open space area remains safe by establishing security and maintenance processes and protocols.
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CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 41 • Complete this portion of the Oxnard Dunes neighborhood with an attractive residential neighborhood pursuant to the requirements of the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan; and the ability for efficiently providing municipal services. • Comply with Local Coastal Plan (LCP) policies and provide a buffer to agricultural lands to the east.
• The project would provide on-site habitat mitigation for any sensitive areas disturbed within the R-2-C area.
• Ensure that proposed development and land use conserve energy and natural resources. • Provide for compatibility with existing residential uses in the area through effective and appropriate urban and architectural design.
• The project would create recreational opportunities for citizens of Oxnard. • The addition of residential units to the City of Oxnard will make a substantial contribution toward attainment of community housing goals.
After balancing the specific economic, legal, social, technological, and other benefits of the project alternatives, the City of Oxnard has determined that the unavoidable adverse environmental impact identified may be considered acceptable due to the specific considerations listed above which offset the unavoidable and adverse environmental impact that will be caused by implementation of the proposed project.
Recognizing that a significant and unavoidable impact will result from implementation of the project, the City adopts this Statement of Overriding Considerations. Having adopted all feasible mitigation measures and recognizing the significant and unavoidable impact, the City hereby finds that each of the separate benefits of the project, as stated herein, is determined to be unto itself an overriding consideration, independent of other benefits, that warrants approval of the proposed project and outweighs and overrides its unavoidable significant effect, and thereby justifies the approval of the project.
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7.1 Incorporation by Reference
These findings incorporate the text of the Final EIR for the Avalon Homes Project by reference and in its entirety. Without limitation, this incorporation is intended to elaborate on the scope and nature of mitigation measures, the basis for determining the significance of impacts, the comparative analysis of alternatives, the determination of the environmentally superior alternative, and the reasons for approving the project in spite of the potential for associated significant and unavoidable adverse impacts.
7.2 No Recirculation of the Recirculated Draft EIR is
Required
The changes and new information provided in the Final EIR consist of clarifications of the Recirculated Draft EIR analysis and do not include identification of new significant impacts associated with the project or mitigation measures, or new project alternatives or mitigation measures that warrant consideration.
The City of Oxnard finds that the new information added in the Final EIR merely clarifies, amplifies, or makes insignificant modifications to an adequate EIR and is not “significant” within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5.
The City of Oxnard further finds that incorporating the new information does not deprive the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment on the project or its effects, and that no information has been added to the Final EIR that would warrant recirculation pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21092.1.
Finally, the City of Oxnard has reviewed and considered comments made after the Final EIR was issued and finds that those comments do not present significant new information within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5 or otherwise warrant recirculation of the Final EIR pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21092.1.
These findings are based on all the information presented in the Final EIR and the record of proceedings.
7.3 Summary
Based on the foregoing Findings and the information contained in the record, the City has made one or more of the following Findings with respect to each of the significant effects of the project:
a. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects identified in the Final EIR. b. Those changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other public agency. 596
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CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 43 c. Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, make infeasible the mitigation measures or alternatives identified in the Final EIR that would otherwise avoid or substantially lessen the identified significant environmental effects of the project.
Based on the foregoing Findings and the information contained in the record, the City determines that:
a. All significant effects on the environment due to the approval of the project have been eliminated or substantially lessened where feasible.
b. Any remaining significant effects on the environment found to be unavoidable are acceptable due to the factors described in the Statement of Overriding Considerations in Section 6 above.
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The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Avalon Homes Project identifies the mitigation measures required to reduce environmental impacts associated with the project. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a public agency to adopt a monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) for assessing and ensuring compliance with required mitigation measures applied to proposed development. As stated in Section 21081.6(a)(1) of the Public Resources Code:
“the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes made to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment.”
Section 21081.6 also provides general guidelines for implementing mitigation monitoring programs and indicates that specific reporting and/or monitoring requirements, to be enforced during project implementation, shall be defined as part of making findings or adopting a mitigated negative declaration.
The mitigation monitoring table below lists the identified mitigation measures for the project. To ensure that the mitigation measures are properly implemented, a monitoring program has been devised which identifies the timing and responsibility for monitoring each measure. The first column, entitled “Mitigation Measure,” identifies mitigation measures that were identified in the Final EIR. The second column, entitled “Implementing Action,” refers to the action that must be taken to ensure the mitigation measure’s implementation. The third column, entitled “Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Responsibility,” refers to the agency responsible for oversight or ensuring that the mitigation measure is implemented. The fourth column, entitled “Implementation Timing Requirements,” refers to how often the monitoring will occur to ensure that the mitigation action is complete. The “Compliance Verification” column is where the agency responsible for oversight verifies that the measures have been implemented. 598
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Aesthetics
AQ-1(a) Dust Control Measures
The following shall be implemented during grading and
construction to control dust.
• The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth
moving, or excavation operations shall be
minimized to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
• Pre-grading/excavation activities shall include
watering the area to be graded or excavated
before commencement of grading or excavating
activities. Application of water (preferably
reclaimed, if available) should penetrate
sufficiently to minimize fugitive dust during
grading activities.
• Fugitive dust produced during grading,
excavation, and construction activities shall be
controlled by the following activities:
1) All trucks shall be required to cover their loads
as required by California Vehicle Code Section
23114.
2) All graded and excavated material, exposed soil
areas, and active portions of the construction
site, including unpaved on-site roadways, shall
be treated to prevent fugitive dust. Treatment
shall include, but not necessarily be limited to,
periodic watering, application of
environmentally-safe soil stabilization
materials, and/or roll-compaction as
appropriate. Watering shall be done as often as
necessary and reclaimed water shall be used
whenever possible.
3) Graded and/or excavated inactive areas of the
construction site shall be monitored at least
weekly for dust stabilization. Soil stabilization
methods shall be periodically applied to
portions of the construction site that are
inactive for over four days. If no further grading
or excavation operations are planned for the
Perform site inspections,
once at the start of
construction and once
half-way through
construction, to verify
contractor compliance.
Retain copies of
inspection records in
project file.
The City is responsible for
verifying project dust
measures. The
construction contractor is
responsible for
implementing the project
dust measures.
Prior to construction
activities and throughout
the construction phase.
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area within three weeks, it shall be seeded and
watered until grass growth is evident, or
periodically treated with environmentally safe
dust suppressants, to prevent excessive fugitive
dust.
4) Signs shall be posted on-site limiting traffic to
15 miles per hour or less.
5) During periods of high winds (i.e., wind speed
sufficient to cause fugitive dust to affect
adjacent properties), all clearing, grading, earth
moving, and excavation operations shall be
curtailed to the degree necessary to prevent
fugitive dust from being an annoyance or
hazard, either off-site or on-site.
6) Adjacent streets and roads shall be swept at
least once per day, preferably at the end of the
day, if visible soil material is carried over to
adjacent streets and roads.
7) Personnel involved in grading operations,
including contractors and subcontractors, shall
wear respiratory protection in accordance with
California Division of Occupational Safety and
Health regulations.
8) Shaker plates shall be installed at all truck exits
from the site.
• Dust control requirements shall be shown on all
grading plans.
• Signs displaying the APCD Complaint Line
Telephone number for public complaints shall be
posted in a prominent location visible off the site:
(805) 645-1400 during business hours and (805)
654-2797 after hours.
AQ-1(b) Construction Equipment Controls
The following shall be implemented during
construction to minimize emissions of ozone
precursors.
Perform site inspections,
once at the start of
construction and once
half-way through
The City is responsible for
verifying project
measures.
Prior to construction
activities and throughout
the construction phase.
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1) All mobile off-road equipment (wheeled or
tracked) used during construction activities shall
meet the USEPA Tier 4 Final standards. Tier 4
certification can be for the original equipment or
equipment that is retrofitted to meet the Tier 4
Final standards.
2) Construction contractors shall minimize
equipment idling time throughout construction.
Engines shall be turned off if idling would be for
more than five minutes.
3) Equipment engines shall be maintained in good
condition and in proper tune as per
manufacturers’ specifications.
4) The number of pieces of equipment operating
simultaneously shall be minimized.
5) Construction contractors shall use alternatively
fueled construction equipment (such as
compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or
electric) when feasible.
6) The engine size of construction equipment shall
be the minimum practical size.
7) Heavy-duty diesel-powered construction
equipment manufactured after 1996 (with
federally mandated clean diesel engines) shall be
utilized wherever feasible.
8) During the smog season (May through October),
the construction period should be lengthened so
as to minimize the number of vehicles and
equipment operating at the same time.
construction, to verify
contractor compliance.
Retain copies of
inspection records in
project file.
The construction
contractor is responsible
for implementing the
project dust measures.
AQ-1(c) Low Volatile Paints
Wherever feasible, non-painted exterior surfaces
and low volatile interior and exterior paints shall be
used for architectural coatings.
Perform site inspections,
once at the start of
construction and once
half-way through
construction, to verify
contractor compliance.
Retain copies of
The City is responsible for
verifying project paint
review.
Prior to construction
activities and throughout
the construction phase.
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inspection records in
project file.
Biological Resources
BIO-1(a) Pre-construction Botanical Survey
Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project,
spring and summer seasonal botanical surveys for
special status plants, including but not limited to
Orcutt’s pincushion, shall be conducted within the
impact area by a qualified botanist satisfactory to
the City. A summary of the survey findings shall be
provided to the City for approval. If any special
status species are observed, avoidance,
minimization, and/or mitigation shall be performed
to reduce effects. If the species cannot be fully
avoided, the Applicant shall draft a plan to offset
impacts to the species as discussed in Mitigation
Measure BIO-1(b). If state-listed endangered,
threatened, or rare plants are detected in areas
proposed for development, the Applicant shall
contact the CDFW to secure incidental take
authorization or develop an avoidance strategy.
The City shall verify and
review the completion of a
botanical survey and
survey results.
If construction is delayed
after the survey has been
conducted, an additional
survey shall be conducted
such that no more than
seven days have elapsed
between the last survey
and the commencement
of construction activities.
Review and verification
prior by City.
Review and verification
once prior to issuance of
any construction permit.
After each additional
survey (as necessary).
BIO-1(b) Mitigation Plan
In the event that Orcutt’s pincushion or any other
special status plant populations cannot be fully
avoided, restoration, management, maintenance,
and monitoring plans shall be developed by a
qualified biologist and/or resource specialist and
shall be reviewed and approved by CDFW and the
City of Oxnard prior to issuance of a grading permit.
The mitigation therein shall be implemented within
one (1) year following completion of project
construction. The Applicant shall secure a bond for
an amount equal to the cost of the mitigation effort
prior to issuance of the grading permit. The bond
shall be released by the City upon satisfaction of the
approved performance criteria after the monitoring
period has expired.
The City shall verify and
review the completion of a
botanical survey and
survey results.
If construction is delayed
after the survey has been
conducted, an additional
survey shall be conducted
such that no more than
seven days have elapsed
between the last survey
and the commencement
of construction activities.
Review and verification
prior by City.
Review and verification
once prior to issuance of
any construction permit.
After each additional
survey (as necessary).
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The restoration, management, maintenance, and
monitoring plans shall include one or more of the
following methods, to be implemented either
individually or in conjunction with each other:
Onsite or Offsite Restoration (Salvage and Replanting)
Restoration shall involve the collection of seed from
within the development footprint or nearby areas, if
necessary, and replanting the seed in a suitable area in a portion of the project site that is set aside for
preservation. Collection of seed from state-listed
endangered, threatened, or rare plants shall not occur
without appropriate authorization from CDFW. If
onsite restoration is infeasible, an offsite location as close to the impact area as possible, but within the
local watershed, may be used. The Restoration Plan,
prepared by a qualified plant ecologist satisfactory to the City, shall include, but not be limited to, the
following to achieve a performance standard of a 2:1
replacement, or as dictated by a regulatory agency
with permitting authority over the species:
• Location of the mitigation/restoration and
map;
• Success criteria (e.g., acceptable
survivorship, percent cover, or other
appropriate metric);
• Identification of the party responsible for
achieving the success criteria;
• Plant species, container sizes, and seeding
rates;
• Planting schedule;
• Monitoring frequency, methods, and
duration;
• Means to control exotic vegetation;
• Contingency planning (i.e., if the effort fails
to reach the performance criteria, what
remediation steps need to be taken);
• Irrigation methods and schedule; and,
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• Identification of a protection instrument
providing for conservation of the mitigation
site in perpetuity.
The Applicant shall maintain and monitor the plants for a minimum of five years.
Offsite Preservation
Offsite preservation shall consist of locating a
population of the impacted special status plant
species containing at least two times the number of
individuals impacted by the project and preserving
the population in perpetuity via placement of a
permanent conservation easement or purchase of
the land and dedication to the City or an approved
conservation organization acceptable to the City.
The preserved population shall be located in an area
of sufficient size to create a preserve core and be
located, as feasible, at least 350 feet away from
existing or proposed development, paved roads, vditches and irrigated areas. Additionally, the preserved population shall exhibit connectivity to
other protected open space or hillside areas. The
Preservation Plan shall at least identify the specific
location of the preservation site and size; number of
individuals preserved; ownership of the land; parties
involved; and the preservation methodology (i.e.,
permanent conservation easement or dedication to
an approved conservation organization, etc.).
BIO-2(a) Nesting Bird Survey
If grading or tree removal is to occur during the birdbreeding season (January 1 through September 15), at a minimum, one (1) survey shall be conducted
prior to the initiation of grading or tree removal by a qualified biologist (a person with a biology degree
and/or established skills in bird recognition). The
survey shall occur no more than one (1) week prior
to grading or tree removal. The work limits plus a
500-foot buffer, as feasible, shall be surveyed to
accommodate potential active raptor nests, as well
The City shall verify that
construction is scheduled
outside of the bird
breeding season; if
construction is to occur
during the bird breeding
season, the City shall
verify and review the
completion of a nesting
Review and verification by
the City prior to issuance
of any construction
permit.
Review and verification
once prior to issuance of
any construction permit.
After each additional
survey (as necessary).
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as other birds nesting nearby. A copy of the biologist
contract for these services shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for review and approval prior
to issuance of grading permits. A report summarizing
the findings of the survey and the recommended
buffers shall be provided to the Planning
Department prior to vegetation removal activities.
bird survey and survey
results. If nests are found,
the City shall verify
through field monitoring
the compliance with
established buffer.
If construction is delayed
after the survey has been
conducted, an additional
nesting bird survey shall
be conducted such that no
more than seven days
have elapsed between the
last survey and the
commencement of
construction activities.
BIO-2(b) Establishment of Appropriate Buffers During Grading and Construction Based on the nesting bird survey, in the event that
nesting birds are observed within 500 feet of the
disturbance/construction area, species-specific
exclusionary buffers shall be implemented as
determined by the qualified biologist, and
construction timing and location shall be adjusted
accordingly until the nestlings have fledged and are
no longer dependent upon the nest. The active nests
and exclusionary buffers shall be monitored by a
qualified biologist (at least initially) to determine if the active nests are being adversely affected by
construction activities and to determine if a buffer
would need to be increased to reduce such effects.
The project Applicant,
under the direction of the
City, would determine if a
buffer is needed.
Review and verification by
the City prior to issuance
of any construction
permit.
Once prior to submittal
of construction drawings
and once prior to
issuance of building
permits.
BIO-3 Biological Monitoring
A qualified biological monitor familiar with globose
dune beetle and southern California legless lizard
shall be present during initial ground-disturbing
activities (including, but not limited to, site
preparation, grading, excavation, and trenching)
The City shall verify that
the project Applicant has
retained a qualified
biologist and verify that
the specialist is on-site
Review and verification by
the City prior to issuance
of any construction
permit.
Once by City prior to
issuance of initial
demolition and/or
construction permits.
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within suitable habitat for these species. The
biological monitor shall have the authority to
temporarily stop work if one or more individuals are
observed. The monitor shall then relocate these
individuals to suitable undisturbed habitat, outside
the areas directly and indirectly affected by ground
disturbance activities.
during ground-disturbing
activities.
BIO-5(a) Protection and Enhancement of RP Designated Area Prior to recordation of the final map for the project,
the applicant shall prepare a protection and
enhancement plan for the area to be preserved
within the RP land use designation (approximately
29.18 acres in Parcels A and B shown on the
tentative map). The plan shall be prepared by a
qualified biologist and/or resource specialist and
shall be reviewed and approved by the City of
Oxnard. The plan shall address and incorporate the
following features, which may be modified through
consultation with other agencies and the City prior
to finalization:
• Timing and procedures for establishing a
conservation easement or similar protection
mechanism for the RP designated land to be
preserved
• Incorporation of Ventura marsh milk vetch
or any other sensitive plant species, if
required as part of mitigation measure BIO-1
• Revegetation or enlargement of the willow
thicket area, if required as part of mitigation
measure BIO-6(b)
• Removal and control of invasive species such
as ice plant
• Modifications to and maintenance of
perimeter fencing to prohibit or control
public access
• Inclusion of limited public access, with
prohibitions or controls addressing pets, no
The project Applicant,
under the direction of the
City, shall prepare a
protection and
enhancement plan for
review by the City prior to
grading activities.
Prior to the issuance of
building permits
Once by City prior to
issuance of initial
demolition and/or
construction permits.
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entry areas, and other aspects of potential
public use
• Funding mechanism, which may include
provision of performance bonds to the City
to ensure installation of all improvements
and completion of restoration and
protection measures or alternative
implementation guarantees.
BIO-5(b) Management of Residential Landscaping
The applicant shall accomplish the following
measures, to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division:
1) Preparation, review, and implementation of
landscaping plans for the project shall include
provisions for the control of invasive plant species
to address the potential impacts of non-native
plants colonizing adjacent native habitats.
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be
recorded specifying that landscaping for
individual housing lots shall not include any exotic
invasive plant species. The Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions shall be binding on each of the
lots in the subdivision, shall run with the land
affected by the subdivision, and shall be included
or incorporated by reference in every deed
transferring one or more of the lots in the
subdivision.
2) The project applicant shall also provide, in
connection with the sale of each housing unit, an
information packet that explains the sensitivity of
the natural habitats onsite and nearby and the
need to minimize impacts on the identified
sensitive species, designated resource protection
areas, the limits on public access within or
adjacent to such areas, the prohibition on
landscaping that includes exotic invasive plant
species, and the limits on exterior residential
The project Applicant,
under the direction of the
City, shall prepare a
landscaping plan for
review by the City prior to
grading activities.
Prior to the issuance of
building permits or
grading permits.
Once by City prior to
issuance of initial
demolition and/or
construction permits.
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lighting. Interpretive signs shall also be placed in
appropriate locations along the edges of resource
protection areas explaining the sensitivity of
certain species and natural habitats and the need
to minimize impacts on these adjacent areas.
BIO-6(a) Consultation with Regulatory Agencies
Prior to issuance of any grading permits for the
project, and prior to clearing of any vegetation
from the site, the applicant shall provide the
Oxnard Planning Division with proof of consultation
with CDFW, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
the Los Angeles RWQCB. This consultation might
result in the applicant being required to provide
these agencies with a completed delineation of
jurisdictional aquatic resources within the project
footprint, or to apply for permits authorizing
impacts to streams or wetlands. If federal or State
permits are obtained, the applicant shall provide a
copy of the approved permits to the Planning
Division for review and approval prior to issuance
of grading permits. The applicant shall comply with
all permit conditions when implementing the
proposed activities, including any seasonal timing
restrictions, impact avoidance measures,
limitations on construction means and methods,
site restoration, compensatory mitigation, and
reporting requirements.
The project Applicant,
under the direction of the
City, shall consult with
regulatory agencies prior
to any grading permits are
issued or clearance of any
vegetation.
Prior to the issuance of
building permits or
grading permits.
Once by City prior to
issuance of initial
demolition and/or
construction permits.
BIO-6(b) Re-vegetation Plan
If jurisdictional wetlands/habitat are not avoided,
areas of permanent disturbance shall be
compensated for by creation, restoration, or
enhancement of similar habitat at a 4:1 ratio, or as
required by the regulatory agencies having
permitting jurisdiction over the resources.
Compensation for impacts to willow thickets shall
consist of native and appropriate willow scrub
The project Applicant,
under the direction of the
City, shall prepare a revegetation plan, if
required, within one year
of completion of
construction.
City of Oxnard and
Building Department.
Within one year of
completion of
construction of
development.
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species, unless otherwise specified by the
regulatory agencies.
Re-vegetation shall occur as close to the impact
area as possible and shall be within the same
watershed. For this project, a likely revegetation
area, should one be necessary, could be in the
preservation area immediately north of the willow
thicket, within the larger project boundaries.
Payment of an in-lieu fee to a conservation
organization approved by the City (and acceptable
to the regulatory agencies, as appropriate) to
conduct the mitigation may be accepted if no other
locations are feasible, as confirmed by the City. The
project Applicant shall submit a re-vegetation plan
prepared by a qualified restoration biologist for
review and approval by the City prior to issuance of
a grading permit. The plan shall include, but not be
limited to, the following components:
• Location of the mitigation/restoration and
map;
• Success criteria (e.g., acceptable
survivorship, percent cover, or other
appropriate metric);
• Identification of the party responsible for
achieving the success criteria;
• Plant species, container sizes, and seeding
rates;
• Planting schedule;
• Monitoring frequency, methods, and
duration;
• Means to control exotic vegetation;
• Contingency planning (i.e., if the effort fails
to reach the performance criteria, what
remediation steps need to be taken);
• Irrigation methods and schedule; and,
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• Identification of a protection instrument
providing for conservation of the mitigation
site in perpetuity.
The revegetation shall be initiated within one (1)
year of completion of project construction. The
Applicant shall maintain and monitor the restored
areas for a minimum of five years.
BIO-6(c) Protection Measures During Construction
The grading and improvement plans for the project
shall indicate measures to minimize encroachment
into the willow thicket habitat beyond the
anticipated 0.91 acre of permanent impact. These
shall include the use of a retaining wall or walls,
minimum improvements along the north side of the
private extension of Canal Street through the
project (i.e. no sidewalks on north side and
minimum improvements to meet City standards for
this roadway). The plans shall also indicate through
drawing or notes that equipment and vehicle
parking and staging areas are to be separated from
the preserved areas by 100 feet or more and shall
prohibit vehicle and equipment from crossing or
entering the willow thicket areas from the north
(except as necessary for any approved revegetation
work). The stormwater management plan shall
ensure that runoff from construction areas is
diverted away from the willow thicket areas as
much as feasible.
The project Applicant,
under the direction of the
City, shall prepare
protection measures (as
identified) before grading
or clearance activities
related to the project.
The City is responsible for
ensuring accurate
measures are
implemented during
construction activities.
The project contractor is
also responsible for
implementing all
measures.
Once by City prior to
issuance of initial
demolition and/or
construction permits.
Cultural Resources
CR-1 Retention of a Qualified Archaeologist
Prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities, the City and/or subsequent responsible parties shall
retain an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of
the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards
(NPS 2020b) (Qualified Archaeologist) to respond to
and address inadvertent discoveries identified for
Retention of a qualified
archaeologist prior to
grading and/or ground
disturbance activities.
The City is responsible for
verifying all construction
monitoring is accurately
performed.
Prior to the
commencement of any
ground-disturbing
activities.
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the duration of construction activities. The
Qualified Archaeologist shall possess experience
and familiarity with historic-period and prehistoric
archaeological resources in the region.
CR-2: Workers Environmental Awareness Program Training
All on-site personnel shall be briefed regarding
unanticipated discoveries prior to the start of
construction activities. A basic presentation shall be
prepared and presented by a Qualified
Archaeologist or other designated archaeologist
working under the direction of the Qualified
Archaeologist to inform all on-site personnel
working on the project about the archaeological
sensitivity of the area. The purpose of the Workers
Environmental Awareness Program training is to
provide specific details on the kinds of
archaeological materials that may be identified
during construction of the project and explain the
importance of and legal basis for the protection of
significant archaeological resources. All on-site
personnel shall also be instructed in the proper
procedures to follow in the event that
archaeological resources or human remains are
uncovered during ground-disturbing activities.
These procedures include stopping or redirecting
work and the immediate notification of the
Qualified Archaeologist, and if appropriate, a
Native American representative, and establishing
an appropriate temporary avoidance buffer. The
necessity of training attendance shall be stated on
all construction plans, and the City and/or
subsequent responsible parties shall maintain
records demonstrating construction worker
training participation.
Retain a qualified
archaeologist to prepare
and conduct WEAP
training for all
construction personnel.
Retain copies of WEAP
training and attendance in
project file.
The City is responsible for
verifying all construction
personnel have attended
WEAP training prior to
construction. The qualified
archaeologist is
responsible for preparing
and conducting the WEAP
training.
Prior to the
commencement of any
ground-disturbing
activities.
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CR-3 Archaeological Monitoring
The Qualified Archaeologist shall oversee an
archaeological monitor possessing experience and
familiarity with historic-period and prehistoric
resources in the region. The archaeological monitor
shall conduct full-time monitoring within
undisturbed native soils to the project’s proposed
maximum depths of disturbance. In general,
archaeological monitoring shall be limited to initial
ground disturbance, which is defined as
construction-related earthmoving of sediments
from their native place of deposition and does not
include any secondary movement of sediment that
might be required for the project (e.g., backfilling).
The Qualified Archaeologist may adjust monitoring
efforts as needed (increase, decrease, or
discontinue monitoring frequency) based on the
observed potential for construction activities to
encounter archaeological deposits. The
archaeological monitor shall be responsible for
maintaining daily monitoring logs.
If throughout the course of project construction
activities, a discovery is made by construction
personnel and a monitor is not present, the
protocols and procedures outlined in the Workers
Environmental Awareness Program training shall be
followed. Following the completion of project
construction activities, the Qualified Archaeologist
shall prepare an archaeological monitoring report
with the results of the archaeological monitoring
program that meets state and local requirements
and submit the report to the City and the SCCIC at
the California State University at Fullerton. Reports
submitted to the SCCIC shall be formatted and
completed in accordance with the CHRIS document
submittal standards.
Prepare a CRMP to
support the archaeological
and Native American
monitoring effort. Ensure
the CRMP includes
monitoring protocols to
be carried out during
project construction.
Ensure the CRMP outlines
the appropriate measures
to be followed in the
event of a cultural
resource discovery during
project construction.
The qualified
archaeologist is
responsible for preparing
the CRMP. The City is
responsible for reviewing
and approving the CRMP.
Native American groups
that were previously
contacted as part of AB 52
consultation for the
project are responsible for
reviewing and
commenting on the CRMP
prior to its finalization.
Prior to the start of
ground-disturbing
activities and as-needed.
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CR-4 Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Resources
In the event that previously unknown
archaeological resources are inadvertently
encountered during ground-disturbing activities,
work in a 50-foot radius of the find shall be halted
and redirected, and the Qualified Archaeologist
shall be contacted immediately. The Qualified
Archaeologist or other designated archaeologist
working under the direction of the Qualified
Archaeologist, shall provide recommendations
regarding the resource’s potential significance and
potential treatment in coordination with the City. If
the resource is determined by the Qualified
Archaeologist to be indigenous in origin, then a
Native American representative shall also be
contacted to participate in the evaluation of the
resource. If the Qualified Archaeologist and/or
Native American representative determines it to be
appropriate, archaeological testing for CRHR
eligibility shall be completed. If the resource proves
to be eligible for the CRHR and significant impacts
to the resource cannot be avoided via Project
redesign, the Qualified Archaeologist shall prepare
a data recovery plan tailored to the physical nature
and characteristics of the resource, per the
requirements of the California Code of Regulations
(CCR) Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C). The data recovery
plan shall identify data recovery excavation
methods, measurable objectives, and data
thresholds to reduce any significant impacts to
cultural resources related to the resource. Pursuant
to the data recovery plan, the Qualified
Archaeologist and Native American representative,
as appropriate, shall recover and document the
scientifically consequential information that
justifies the resource’s significance. The City shall
review and approve the treatment plan and
archaeological testing as appropriate, and the
resulting documentation shall be submitted to the
Retain an archaeological
monitor and Native
American monitor to
observe all grounddisturbing activities within
the project site. Ensure
the CRMP documents the
findings during the
project’s monitoring
efforts. Retain copies of
monitoring logs in the
project file.
The archaeological
monitor and Native
American monitor are
responsible for monitoring
activities during
construction. The City is
responsible for retaining
an archaeological and
Native American monitor,
reviewing monitoring logs,
and submitting monitoring
logs to the SCCIC.
During project
construction.
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regional repository of the CHRIS, per CCR Section
15126.4(b)(3)(C).
CR-5 Procedures for Discovery of Human Remains
In the event that human remains are inadvertently
encountered during ground disturbing activities,
they shall be treated consistent with State and local
regulations including California Health and Safety
Code Section 7050.5, PRC Section 5097.98, and the
CCR Section 15064.5(e). In accordance with these
regulations, if human remains are found, the
County Coroner must be immediately notified of
the discovery. No further disturbance shall occur
until the County Coroner has made a determination
of origin and disposition pursuant to PRC Section
5097.98. If the County Coroner determines that the
remains are, or believed to be Native American
origin, the County Coroner is required to notify the
Native American Heritage Commission that shall
notify those persons believed to be the most likely
descendent (MLD). The MLD has 48 hours from
being granted site access to make
recommendations for the disposition of the
remains. If the MLD does not make
recommendations within 48 hours, the landowner
shall reinter the remains in an area of the property
secure from subsequent disturbance.
Retain an archaeological
monitor and Native
American monitor to
observe all grounddisturbing activities within
the project site. Ensure
the CRMP documents the
findings during the
project’s monitoring
efforts. Retain copies of
monitoring logs in the
project file.
The archaeological
monitor and Native
American monitor are
responsible for monitoring
activities during
construction. The City is
responsible for retaining
an archaeological and
Native American monitor,
reviewing monitoring logs,
and submitting monitoring
logs to the SCCIC.
During project
construction.
CR-6 Paleontological Resources
The project applicant shall include a standard
inadvertent discovery clause in every construction
contract to inform contractors of this requirement.
If a potential fossil is discovered during project
construction, construction activity within 50 feet of
the find shall cease until the discovery is examined
by a Qualified Professional Paleontologist as
defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
(SVP 2010). If the find is determined to be
Retain a paleontological
monitor to observe all
ground-disturbing
activities within the
project site. Retain copies
of monitoring logs in the
project file.
The monitor is responsible
for monitoring activities
during construction. The
City is responsible for
retaining a paleontological
monitor, reviewing
monitoring logs, and
submitting monitoring
logs as deemed necessary.
During project
construction.
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scientifically significant, the Qualified Professional
Paleontologist shall direct all mitigation measures
related to paleontological resources consistent
with the SVP (2010) standards, which shall include
fossil salvage, laboratory preparation, curation in a
paleontological repository, and a paleontological
monitoring report. Additionally, the Qualified
Professional Paleontologist and City shall decide if
full- or part-time monitoring shall be instated for
further project-related excavations. A Qualified
Professional Paleontologist is defined by the SVP
(2010) as an individual with:
• A graduate degree in paleontology or
geology, and/or a publication record in peer
reviewed journals; and demonstrated
competence in field techniques,
preparation, identification, curation, and
reporting in the state or geologic province in
which the project occurs. An advanced
degree is less important than demonstrated
competence and regional experience.
• At least two full years professional
experience as assistant to a Project
Paleontologist with administration and
project management experience; supported
by a list of projects and referral contacts.
• Proficiency in recognizing fossils in the field
and determining their significance.
• Expertise in local geology, stratigraphy, and
biostratigraphy.
• Experience collecting vertebrate fossils in
the field.
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Geology and Soils
GEO-1 Geotechnical Recommendations
All recommendations contained within the
Preliminary Soils Engineering Investigation
conducted by SubSurface Designs, Inc. (Appendix H
of this EIR) shall be followed for future
development within the project site. These
recommendations include the following:
• Grading for the proposed development shall
include the removal and re-compaction of
the upper six feet (6’) of the existing
alluvium for support of the proposed
foundation system. The grading shall extend
outside of the footprint of the proposed
structure ten feet (10’). A minimum of four
feet (4’) of compacted fill shall be
maintained below the bottom of all
foundations. A layer of bi-directional geogrid
shall be placed within the bottom of the
grading limits prior to the placement of
compacted fill. Portions of the bottom
excavation for the recommended removals
are anticipated to require stabilization prior
to the placement of compacted fill. In areas
where excessive pumping is encountered,
the geogrid shall be covered with one foot
(1’) of six inch (6”) minus rock then covered
with a geofabric. The earth material outside
of the grading limits for the proposed
structure shall be removed and recompacted down two feet (2’) for support in all areas to receive concrete slab, decking, or
paving.
• Grading shall be carried forth as described in
the Grading and Earthwork section. Based
on the granular nature of the upper
alluvium, each layer shall be compacted to
95percent of the maximum density as
Retain a qualified
professional geologist or
professional engineer to
ensure all
recommendations are
followed prior to issuance
of grading permits.
The City is responsible for
reviewing that the
contractor implements
remedial measures and all
recommendation are
performed during
construction.
Prior to issuance of
grading permits and
throughout construction.
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determined by the latest version of ASTM D
1557.
• Structures shall be supported by a mat
foundation.
Foundations shall be designed as outlined in the
Foundations section.
GEO-2 Drainage and Maintenance
Drainage and maintenance recommendations
included in the Preliminary Soils Engineering
Investigation shall be incorporated into the design
of the project. These recommendations include,
but are not limited to:
• A comprehensive drainage system shall be
designed and incorporated into the final
plans.
• Pad areas shall be maintained and planted in
a way that will allow the drainage system to
function as intended.
Positive pad drainage shall be incorporated into the
final plans. All drainage from the roof and pad shall
be directed so that water does not pond adjacent
to the foundations or flow toward them. All
drainage shall be collected and directed via nonerosive devices to a location approved by the building official.
Retain a qualified
professional geologist or
professional engineer to
prepare a SMP for the
project. Ensure the SMP
establishes remedial
measures and soil
management practices to
ensure worker safety and
prevent off-site migration
of contaminants. Retain a
copy of the SMP in the
project file.
The qualified professional
geologist or professional
engineer is responsible for
preparing the SMP. The
City is responsible for
reviewing and approving
the SMP and verifying that
the contractor
implements remedial
measures and soil
management practices
during construction.
Prior to issuance of
grading permits and
throughout construction.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
GHG-1(a) Increased Efficiency
The application shall include the following energy
savings requirements in construction and building
management contracts.
• The project shall comply with the latest Title
24 standards under the California Green
Building Code.
Start or grading through
end of construction.
City shall be responsible
for ensuring all efficiency
strategies have been met
for the project.
Issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy.
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• The project shall use solar or low-emission
water heaters in new buildings/residences.
• The project shall require that landscapers
providing services use electric or batterypowered equipment, or other internal combustion equipment that is either
certified by the California Air Resources
Board or is three years old or less at the
time of use, to the extent that such
equipment is reasonably available and
competitively priced in Ventura County
(meaning that the equipment can be easily
purchased in stores in Ventura County and
the cost of the equipment is not more than
20 percent greater than the cost of standard
equipment).
•
GHG-1(b) Renewable Energy
The proposed project shall install solar panels and/or
similar equipment that generates electricity from
sunlight and/or wind. The owner/tenant of the
building may elect to install such equipment to
service the building and/or enter into a commercially
reasonable public or private utility agreement for
purposes of generating energy or transmission, if
requested by the City and economically feasible.
Start or grading through
end of construction.
City shall be responsible
for ensuring all efficiency
strategies have been met
for the project.
Issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy.
GHG-1(c) Passive Energy Conservation Design
The proposed project shall include passive energy
conservation design elements, including building
material massing, orientation, landscape shading,
recycled or low-impact materials, window glazing to
increase insulation, water circulation pumps to
reduce water use, and/or similar measures shown to
be equally effective.
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GHG-1(d) Natural Ventilation
The applicant shall include natural ventilation in
building design plans whenever feasible.
Start or grading through
end of construction.
City shall be responsible
for ensuring all efficiency
strategies have been met
for the project.
Issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy.
Noise
NOI-1 Construction Noise Control Plan
The construction contractor shall prepare and
implement a Construction Noise Control Plan. The
construction contractor shall submit the
Construction Noise Control Plan to the City of
Oxnard Public Works Department for review and
approval prior to initiation of construction. The
details of the Construction Noise Control Plan shall
be included as part of the permit application drawing
set and as part of the construction drawing set. The
Construction Noise Control Plan shall include the
following measures:
• At least 21 days prior to the start of
construction activities, all off-site businesses
and residents within 500 feet of the project
site shall be notified of the planned
construction activities. The notification shall
include a brief description of the project, the
activities that would occur, the hours when
construction would occur, and the overall
duration of the construction period. The
notification shall include the telephone
numbers of the City’s and contractor’s
authorized representatives that are assigned
to respond in the event of a noise or
vibration complaint.
• At least 10 days prior to the start of
construction activities, a sign shall be posted
at the entrance(s) to the job site, clearly
visible to the public, that includes permitted
construction days and hours, as well as the
The project Applicant,
under the direction of the
City, shall prepare a noise
control plan prior to
commencement of
construction related
activities.
City shall be responsible
for ensuring that the noise
control plan is accurately
described and followed.
Prior to issuance of a
grading and/or building
permit.
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telephone numbers of the City’s and
contractor’s authorized representatives that
are assigned to respond in the event of a
noise or vibration complaint. If the
authorized contractor’s representative
receives a complaint, the representative
shall investigate, take appropriate corrective
action, and report the action to the City.
• During the entire active construction period,
equipment, tools, and trucks used for
project construction shall utilize the best
available noise control techniques (e.g.,
improved mufflers, use of intake silencers,
ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically
attenuating shields or shrouds), wherever
feasible. During the entire active
construction period, stationary noise
sources shall be located as far from sensitive
receivers as possible, muffled, and enclosed
within temporary sheds or insulation
barriers, or other measures for equivalent
noise reduction will be incorporated to the
extent feasible.
• The contractor shall be required to use
impact tools that are hydraulically or
electrically powered wherever feasible.
Where the use of pneumatic tools is
unavoidable, an exhaust muffler on the
compressed air exhaust shall be used along
with external noise jackets on the tools.
• Stockpiling of materials shall be located as
far as feasible from nearby noise-sensitive
receptors.
• Signs shall be posted at the job site
entrance(s) to reinforce the prohibition of
unnecessary engine idling. All equipment
shall be turned off if not in use for more
than five minutes.
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• Use of stereos and other amplified noise not
necessary for the completion of construction
work shall be prohibited.
During the entire active construction period and to
the extent feasible, the use of noise producing
signals, including horns, whistles, alarms, and bells
shall be for safety warning purposes only. The
construction manager shall ensure the use of use
smart back-up alarms, which automatically adjust
the alarm level based on the background noise level
or switch off back-up alarms and replace with human
spotters in compliance with safety requirements and
laws.
NOI-2 Alternative Construction Equipment
Prior to the issuance of a grading and building
permit, the following measures shall be included as
notes on all construction plans:
Construction activities that utilize large earthmoving
equipment (rated at 100 hp or more) within 15 feet
of offsite residential structures shall be conducted
with small offroad equipment limited to 100 hp or
less.
The project Applicant,
under the direction of the
City, shall prepare a noise
control plan with notes
that state NOI-2
equipment requirements
on the plans.
City shall be responsible
for ensuring that the noise
control plan is accurately
described and followed.
Prior to issuance of a
grading and/or building
permit.
Transportation
T-2 Bicycle Improvements
The applicant shall include bicycle parking at the
proposed small parking lot for the open space area
in the northern area of the project site. The number
of bicycle parking spaces shall be no less the number
of vehicle parking spaces provided at the parking lot.
The design and finish of the bicycle parking (e.g.,
bicycle rack, bicycle lockers, etc.) shall use natural
colors, such as shades of green and tan found in the
surrounding open space area to the north. The
project applicant shall also include a Class III bicycle land on the proposed internal circulation road. The
Class III bicycle lane shall extend the full length of
The project Applicant,
under the direction of the
City, shall ensure the
inclusion of bicycle
parking for the open space
area in the northern area
of the project site prior to
completion of
construction activities.
The City is responsible for
ensuring that bicycle
parking has been
implemented.
The construction
contractor is responsible
for implementing the
bicycle parking during
construction activities.
Prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.
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the internal access road, effectively providing a
bicycle-lane connections between existing Dunes
Street at the north end and Canal Street at the south
end.
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Planning and Zoning Permit Nos.
16-400-02 (Coastal Development Permit),
16-300-03 (Tentative Map), & EIR 2016-01
City Council
Applicant: Tanner Shelton, Designated Agent, Sanbell
Case Planner: Jamie Peltier, Planning Supervisor
May 19, 2026 1
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Coastal Development Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map with Environmental Impact Report for:
• Residential Development (8.75 acres)
• 56 detached single-family dwelling units (condominium) • Private Street
• Community park space
• Surface parking
• Dedicated preserved open space (29.5 acres)
• Public Parking lot
• Public ADA walking path and longer walking paths
• Privately protected, restored, and maintained
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PROJECT LOCATION
3 Subject Site: Between
Harbor Bvld, Fifth Street,
Edison Canal
PROJECT SITE
COASTAL ZONE
625
PROJECT LOCATION
4 Open Space Area
Residential Area
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STREET VIEWS
5 View from Fifth St looking south
View from Harbor Blvd and Beachcomber St looking north View from Canal St looking north View from Dunes St/Beachcomber St looking east
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GENERAL PLAN & ZONING MAPS
Residential Existing (REX) 6
Resource Protection (RP)
General Plan and Coastal Land Use
Designation
Zoning Designation
Coastal Multiple-Family (R-2-C)
Resource Protection (RP)
SITE
SITE
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EXISTING SITE AND SURROUNDING LAND USES
7 LOCATION GENERAL PLAN ZONING EXISTING LAND USE
Project Site
Residential Existing
(REX) and Resource
Protection (RP)
RP and Coastal
Multiple-Family
(R-2-C)
Vacant - sand dunes and
vegetation
North
Residential Existing
(REX)
Visitor Serving
Commercial
Single-Family Beach (R-B-1)
Coastal Resource
Protection (RP)
Coastal Visitor-Serving
Commercial (CVC)
Residential Subdivision
(north of W Fifth Street)
South Residential Existing
(REX)
Coastal Multiple-Family
(R-2-C)
Residential Single-Family
and Multifamily
East Coastal Recreation (REC)
Agriculture (AG)
Community Reserve (CR)
Coastal Recreation (RC)
County Agriculture
Edison Canal, Agriculture
(county)
West Residential Existing
(REX)
Coastal Multiple-Family
(R-2-C) Residential Duplexes
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SITE PLAN
N
Open Space Site Plan
• Public passive recreation area
• Preserved and restored
• Parking lot
• ADA trail
• Larger loop trails
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SITE PLAN
9 N
Residential Site Plan
• 56 single-family dwelling units
• Community Space
• Parking
• Private street
• Sidewalk with landscaping
• Connects to Canal St and Dunes St
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SITE PLAN
10 Cluster Site Plan
• 4 single-family dwelling units
• Shared driveway
• Individual private yards
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BACKGROUND
• The Project site is located on 3 undeveloped parcels in the Oxnard Dunes Neighborhood.
• 2016 - current application submitted for 65 single-family units attached and detached options.
• 2019 - Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) circulated. • Draft EIR alternative #5 analyzed a 56-unit project.
• 2021 - applicant changed scope and selected alternative #5. Plans re-submitted for reduction of units from 65 to 56.
• 2021 - Pre-Application to City Council proposing inclusionary housing in-lieu fee. • 2024 - Draft EIR reanalyzed.
• 2025 - Draft EIR recirculated for public review.
• March 5, 2026 - Planning Commission approved with modifications to affordable housing plan.
• March 16, 2026 - Staff requests City Council review, via a staff appeal, of the Commission's approval of the Coastal Development Permit. This allows the City Council to take action on the whole project.
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INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PLAN
• Inclusionary Housing Ordinance 2980.
• Requires 10% affordable low-income level units
• Or request in-lieu fee.
• Pre-Application submitted in 2021 for applicant’s request to pay in-lieu fee. • City Council reviewed Pre-Application on July 20, 2021. • Discussions on equitable affordable housing throughout the city including coastal zones.
• Acknowledgement that an in-lieu fee could go towards a higher quantity of units. • No action on report item. Receive and file only.
• In-lieu fee condition of approval - calculated at time of building permit issuance. Current fee schedule requires $43,808.91 per single-family unit. • Planning Commission approved the Coastal Development Permit 6-0 with modification requiring affordable units onsite rather than an in-lieu fee. 12 634
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PLAN
• Planning Commission’s modification requiring affordable units onsite rather than an in-lieu fee has been adjusted in the Draft Resolution PZ 16-400-02 Conditions of Approval. • While the City Council will consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission, the Council may take action which is not consistent with the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
• If the Council chooses instead to allow the payment of in-lieu fees, as requested by the Applicant and originally recommended by the staff, Draft Resolution - PZ 16-400-02 Conditions of Approval Numbers 80-92 would be replaced with the following condition:
“In accordance with City Council Ordinance No. 2980, or the ordinance in effect at the time building permits are issued, Developer shall pay the current in-lieu affordable housing fees, to be calculated at the time of building permit issuance.” • This language was presented to the Planning Commission on March 5, 2026. 13 635
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Initial Study and Notice of Preparation distributed for review between May 27, 2016 and June 27, 2016.
• Scoping meeting held on June 13, 2016.
• Draft EIR circulated December 2019.
• Applicant changed scope of work from 65 to 56 units, identified as Alternative #5 in the Draft EIR and city re-reviewed application in 2021.
• Draft EIR required updates to new CEQA guidelines and regulations. In 2024, Draft EIR recirculation process begins.
• Class I significant impact in Transportation section. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) cannot be mitigated to less than significant value requiring a Statement of Overriding Considerations. • Recirculation of Draft EIR began August 7, 2025 ended on September 21, 2025. 8 comments received. • Final EIR prepared and agencies that commented on the Draft EIR provided notice at least 10 days before certification.
• Recommended CEQA findings, mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and statement of overriding considerations in EIR Resolution.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Cont. EIR
• The City finds that the inclusion of certain mitigation measures as part of project approval will reduce the identified impacts to levels to less than significant. • Mitigation Measures for the following EIR sections:
• Air Quality
• Biological Resources
• Cultural Resources
• Geology and Soils
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Noise
• Transportation (significant impact)
• No feasible mitigation measures have been identified to reduce this impact to a less than significant level or mitigation measures have been identified but would not reduce the impact to a level of less than significant; the impact will remain a significant a unavoidable impact of the project. The impact will be overridden due to specific considerations that are described within this document. 15 637
PLANNING COMMISION HEARING
March 5, 2026
• Public hearing held to consider Coastal Development Permit, Tentative Subdivision Map, and Environmental Impact Report.
• Staff recommended approval with the Inclusionary Housing in-lieu fee condition.
• One written comment received with concerns of traffic and impacts to biological resources, and one in-person speaker with a comment letter discussing public safety resources, homelessness, and impacts to bird habitats.
• The Planning Commission made a motion to require the developer provide the 6 affordable residential units (10%) rather than pay the in-lieu fee. • The final motion carried 6 (in favor) - 0 (against).
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
• Conduct a public hearing;
• Adopt a Resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2016-01 (Governor's Office of Planning and Research State Clearinghouse No. 2016051075); and
• Adopt a Resolution approving Planning and Zoning Permit No. 16-300-03 for a Tentative Subdivision Map, subject to certain findings and conditions; and
• Adopt a Resolution approving Planning and Zoning Permit No. 16-400-02 for a Coastal Development Permit, as recommended by Planning Commission, subject to certain findings and conditions. 17 639
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AGENDA ITEM NO. M.2
DATE: May 19, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director, (805) 385-8055, [email protected] SUBJECT: Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2027-2031.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council provide input on the draft CIP and recommend that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing to receive public testimony regarding the proposed 2027-2031 City of Oxnard Five-Year CIP;
2. Approve the existing carryover CIP projects and the proposed new funding as outlined in the staff report for Category 1 projects;
3. Reaffirm the carryover CIP projects in Category 2;
4. Approve the project prioritization lists in Categories 3 and 4 outlined in the staff report and adopt the 2027-2031 City of Oxnard Five Year CIP; and
5. Direct staff to finalize the 2027-2031 CIP and General Fund/Measure O amounts for Category 4 projects once the City’s FY 2026-2027 operating budget has been completed as approved CIP funding allows. (The Public Works and Transportation Committee on April 28, 2026, recommended the item to be forwarded to Council for discussion and review with changes made to the staff’s recommended prioritization for 16 Category 4 and Category 5 projects.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/AVI3GTpxf7A
BACKGROUND
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a key planning and budget forecasting document that addresses the City’s capital (or major) infrastructure construction and repair needs over a 5-year rolling timeframe. Contained within this proposed CIP are 250 projects (168 existing, 63 new, and 19 reclassified). This number of projects is on the high end for a general law city the size of Oxnard. It should be noted that the CIP does not address routine maintenance activities, as these are typically included under operation and maintenance budgets. Also, certain assets like the City’s vehicle fleet are not included in the CIP. The following are some examples of projects that fall under the umbrella of CIP projects:
• Construction and alteration of buildings
• Potable and recycled water infrastructure
• Master Plan of Drainage update
• Park construction and playground equipment replacement • Street and alley paving
• Traffic signal and controller upgrades
• Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
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The CIP essentially has two components: 1) The capital budget, which is the upcoming spending plan for capital items over a two-year period, and 2), the capital program, which is the roadmap or plan for anticipated yearly capital expenditures that extends three years beyond the first two fiscal years of the CIP, for a total timespan of 5 years. The first year of the capital budget will be included as a component of the FY 2026-27 City budget approval process to ensure the operational budget and capital budget needs for common funds (i.e., General Fund and Measure O) outside of other funding sources (e.g. grants, utility rates; gas tax, etc.) are coordinated.
Challenges
There are many factors that affect municipal construction projects and, unfortunately, these can adversely impact project prices and schedules. Listed below are some of the present challenges that affect the CIP today:
• Aging Infrastructure: The City of Oxnard is over 100 years old, and much of its infrastructure has aged past its useful service life. Streets, storm drains, utilities and buildings all have a limited service life. • Competition for Funding: It is important to remember that the CIP does not account for all of the City’s funding needs; there are many obligations beyond capital projects that require significant financial resources, and it is within the City Council’s judgment and authority to balance these with fiscally responsible decisions. • Recent legal pause on bonding for projects: Traditionally and historically, larger projects were funded through the issuance of municipal bonds that provided the upfront capital needed to perform the work. This common funding mechanism is used by states, counties, and cities across the country. This method of financing was paused while a lawsuit by Moving Oxnard Forward, a political corporation, was adjudicated. • Deferred Maintenance: Due to the competition for funding noted above, past capital budgets have not kept up with maintenance and replacement needs to keep City infrastructure at a serviceable level. As a result, this work was postponed. The outcome of this, predictably, is that the list of infrastructure needing attention is long and costly. This is not unique to Oxnard as many cities have this challenge. • Higher Prices: The construction industry has experienced, and may continue to see, increased project costs associated with rises in materials pricing, fuel costs, import tariffs, and labor. • Long Lead Times: For certain materials, manufacturers have struggled with producing needed products fast enough to meet demand. This is especially true with some of the specialty products and items that are widely used by municipalities, such as construction vehicles, motors and controls, lighting/electrical products, and fluid handling equipment such as water valves. Some of these long lead times can delay a project by 18-24 months, which typically result in an increase in construction costs. • Staffing Challenges: The hiring environment remains challenging, especially in highly technical fields such as engineering and project management. The result has been that the pace of capital project initiation and delivery has been limited; this staffing/workload challenge is further explained, below.
Project Prioritization and Funding–What to Do and When
Since there are many capital projects in the CIP, with limited funding and staffing resources to do them, projects must be sorted and prioritized. However, prioritization is generally not a simple or straightforward task. There are many factors that must be considered that involve things like health and safety needs, funding sources and their corresponding availability/timing, and City Council priorities. For example, from a health and safety perspective, it would clearly be urgent to keep drinking water systems in good, safe condition ahead of building a new park. However, from a funding deadline standpoint, a park project that is paid for by grants may need to be completed much sooner because of the timing requirements associated with the grant money.
To help sort out the challenges and variables that go into determining when a project should be done, staff has developed a recommended process for prioritizing projects in the CIP. This involves categorizing the project, and then taking more detailed factors into consideration.
Functional Categorizations:
When a new CIP project is proposed, its role within the City is determined; it is then is placed into one of the following three functional groups:
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• Group S (Health and Safety): These projects are urgent and are needed to maintain or improve public health or safety. Certain projects that keep the Wastewater Treatment Plant from malfunctioning are related to health, as untreated sewage can lead to critical impacts. Some of the Fire and Police projects fall into this category as well. • Group P (Asset Preservation): These projects are needed to maintain or protect existing assets. Projects like the Residential and Arterial Resurfacing Projects fall into this category. • Group E (New or Expanded Services): These are projects that create something new, like a new park, or increase the capacity of existing facilities, like larger water or sewer lines.
Once placed in these broader priority categories, staff then considers prioritization factors such as:
• Council and Community Priorities: The City Council has requests for projects that are correlated with the priorities the City Council approved on March 16th, 2021. For example, one of the Council priorities approved on March 16th, 2021 was to “restore proper street paving cycle”. City Council priorities on a go-forward basis have been recently discussed at City Council. As such, modifications to City Council priorities may impact the urgency of CIP projects.
• Grant Funding: Generally, if there is grant funding secured and available, there is an inherent deadline for constructing the project. Letting grant money lapse is always a risk and, because of this, these projects are often given priority over projects that are funded in other, less time-dependent ways (such as with the General Fund). • Urgency: Sometimes an existing asset fails before anticipated, and needs to be done on an accelerated basis. An example would be sewer manholes. Occasionally, these can collapse or fail catastrophically, and the repair must be done fast to restore sewer and road service back as soon as possible. • Staff Workload Capacity: Even under hypothetically ideal conditions, such as if the CIP was completely funded all at once, the City’s capital projects could not be done at one time due to staff workload capacity; there would not be enough staff resources to handle all of the projects at one time. Staff turnover, coupled with the workload associated with existing ongoing projects limits the capacity to be able to take on a large amount of new work all at once, and staffing resources must be carefully planned and allocated to meet the CIP demand. The end result is a balancing act that tempers new workload needs against the ongoing demand that is associated with active projects. It should be noted that outside professionals, in the form of consultants, can help ease the workload burden somewhat. However, the use of consultants to help move CIP projects along still requires a City staff member to ultimately oversee and manage the project through the City’s procurement and regulation process. • Funding Sources: Oftentimes, City CIP projects are paid for with several different funding sources that, in combination, total the full cost of the project. As an example, a new park could be funded with two or three separate State and Federal grants, City development impact (DIF) fees, and General Funds. As mentioned above, the prior inability to issue municipal bonds to fund larger projects has put an additional constraint on the City’s ability to obtain the means to do larger projects in a timely manner.
To make sense of all this, for the present CIP cycle, staff has come up with five different groups of projects, termed “Project Funding Categories” or, simply “Categories” for sorting and prioritizing purposes. These take into account both existing and new projects, funding sources, and staff resources. The Categories are defined as follows:
Category 1:
These are already existing CIP projects and are identified as ready to proceed, or are moving forward, and/or already have funding approved through prior CIP budget processes per the established programming in the CIP. Some of these are seeking new non-General Fund/Measure O funding within the two-year FY window. Category 1 projects are considered higher-urgency when compared to Category 2; Category 2:
Existing CIP projects that are funded but, due to various constraints, do not rise to the urgency level of Category 1 (or Category 3 - see below). These projects have been previously approved and programmed in the CIP, but their progress and timeline may be extended due to them not being as urgent as other projects and/or have significant administrative or regulatory challenges;
Category 3:
This category includes newly identified projects that have known funding, and are recommended by staff for inclusion in the CIP. If approved, they will be ready to proceed per the proposed programming in the CIP, and as project management staffing resources allow. Based upon the prioritization and urgency outlined above, these projects are generally recommended to be placed ahead of projects in Category 2; 643
Category 4:
This category is made up of both existing and newly identified projects that have no identified funding, or are only partially funded. Some, such as the street and alley paving projects, are related to City Council priorities and are seen as candidates for supplemental funding, such as with General Funds and/or Measure O. The first 23 projects are listed in priority order based upon Public Works staff’s recommendation and the criteria listed in this staff report. Funds made available for CIP projects during the citywide operating budget process will establish which, if any, of these projects will move forward in FY 2026/27 and/or FY 2027/28. If funded, based upon the prioritization outlined above, these projects are also recommended to be placed ahead of projects in Category
2. See below for additional details about this process.
Category 5:
New and existing unfunded projects.
Generally, prioritization is easiest with Category 1 projects, as they have already been vetted through previous CIP approvals; their limiting factor to completion is mostly that of staff workload. On the other hand, prioritization is somewhat less straightforward when considering the other Categories. For example, it must be determined whether a new Category 3 project should be placed ahead of a previously-established Category 2 project. Staff is recommending they be, but this is ultimately a City Council decision. Similarly, some projects in Category 4 are considered high priority, such as the street and alley paving projects, but additional funding would need to be approved by the City Council for these projects to proceed as currently scoped. For such projects, Council must consider whether they should be supplemented with other sources, such as General Funds and/or Measure O and/or reduce the scope of the project. Category 5 houses all the new and existing CIP projects that have no associated funding source at this time.
During the April 28th PWTC meeting, Committee members provided recommendations for reprioritization of projects in Category 4. After deliberation, the Committee voted to advance 16 projects that were either lower in the staffrecommended Category 4 priority list, or in Category 5 (unfunded). The recommended PWTC priority list may be found on Attachment 6, Category 4, column R (PWTC Priority Recommendation #). Essentially, it is PWTC’s recommendation to maintain the two staff-recommended paving projects as Priorities 1 and 2. Then, 16 projects selected by the PWTC were moved to Priorities 3 through 18, as shown on Attachment 6. As an example, this reprioritization pushed the Arterial Street Resurfacing project and the Advanced Alley Maintenance project down the priority list to #19-Aand #20-A respectively. Priorities 19-28 remain per staff’s original recommendation.
A list of projects associated with each Category (1-5) is included as attachments.
The CIP Development Process
As with the prior cycle, staff is following a structured approach in preparation of the CIP:
1. Assisted departments and divisions in identifying requested capital improvements; these were then submitted to the CIP working group in Public Works Engineering. The departments clarified the requested scope of work, and Public Works staff confirmed whether the requested work would adequately address the stated need.
2. Reviewed projects for conformity with the General Plan, master plans, and other needs assessments.
3. Evaluated projects against the existing City Council 5-Year Priorities.
4. Performed preliminary review of cost estimates and recommended priorities for funding.
5. Presented the CIP projects to the Planning Commission on April 16, 2026. In accordance with Section 65401 of the Government Code, the Planning Commission found all new CIP projects to be in conformance with both the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan and the City of Oxnard Local Coastal Plan.
6. Presented the proposed CIP to the PWTC on April 28, 2026 for input and consideration. The PWTC provided project reprioritization recommendations, especially for Category 4, and these are shown in the Attachments to this staff report.
7. Present the draft CIP to the City Council for adoption (this is the current step).
8. Coordinate the funding requests for General Fund and Measure O funded CIP projects with the City’s Annual Operating Budget process.
9. Fully update the entire CIP document.
10. Return to the City Council with a “receive and file” of the final CIP book document after July 1, 2026.
Accomplishments to Date
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Over the two years since the last full CIP was approved by Council, PW staff has moved many projects forward across a range of phases such as design/engineering, construction, or delivering a finished project. In considering these, it should be noted that many CIP projects are multi-year, multi-phase efforts, with some of the larger “legacy” projects, such as Campus Park, taking on the order of years from project initiation through completion of construction. A list of accomplishments is attached to this staff report; some of the more notable highlights are:
• Repaved approximately 99 lane-miles via the Arterial, Alley, and Neighborhood paving projects. • Brought Campus Park to the construction phase
• Replaced playground structures at 13 different City parks; • Reconstructed the Oxnard Tennis Center playing courts; • Completed the design of the Endless Wave Numero Dos skatepark; • Completed emergency replacement work associated with the IT Data Center cooling system; • Completed the installation of all water service meters through the Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) project; • Made extensive improvements to sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, and street paving at the La Colonia neighborhood; • Completed upgrades to Oxnard’s wastewater treatment lift stations
DISCUSSION
In addition to introductory narratives and their associated graphics, the CIP document contains the complete set of capital (major) projects, displayed in a one-page per project format that summarizes the project’s key information; the exception to this is the Category 5 (unfunded) projects, where they are presented as a simple list. The project pages are organized into six categories: Buildings, Information Technology (IT), Parks and Open Space, Seawalls, Transportation and Drainage, and Utilities. Each of these categories has an identifying icon on the top right of the project sheets and a unique, corresponding color. Within each category, the projects are listed alphabetically. A project page includes the following data:
• The project title
• Location
• Council district(s) impacted (or a project may have citywide benefit) • Project description
• A project location map inset
• Purpose and need
• Relevant category and goal of the General Plan
• Fiscal years the project will span
• Funding source and cost estimate for each fiscal year • Functional Group
• Name and contact information for the responsible Project Manager Since the PWTC recommended that the CIP be moved forward, the City Council will now consider it for approval.
Although this is a five-year CIP, unless already approved for funding in prior years, only those projects with funds shown in fiscal years 2026-27 & 2027-28 will be considered for new funding. This allows for a two-year development period between CIP updates, ensuring efficient use of staff time between cycles, and better capital project planning since they are not typically one-year projects. Projects in subsequent fiscal years, including and beyond 2028-29 will return to the City Council for funding consideration with future CIP updates. Projects that were previously approved by the City Council in prior years that have yet to be finished will continue to be included in the CIP document until their completion.
Projects under Category 4 warrant special consideration, in that they are important and a number of them correlate to City Council priorities; however, the amount of funding available in FY 26/27 (and FY 27/28) is limited due to other competing operating priorities. As such, the funding of Category 4 projects will be contingent upon the final disposition of the City’s overall operating budget. Stated another way, once the City’s overall operating budget is approved, knowing any available funds that remain to be used for projects in Category 4 will allow Public Works staff to determine which of these projects can be approved for funding and which cannot. Projects that do not get funding this cycle will become part of the unfunded project list (Category 5). At a minimum, Public Works staff recommends funding the street paving projects in Category 4 to ensure the current Pavement Condition Index for the City does not drop off below its 645
present Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 67.
Over the past two years, Public Works staff has worked toward holding a number of Neighborhood Council meetings to discuss with them the use of Quimby funds for parks. Since that time, park projects have been added to the proposed CIP and the project pages will indicate Quimby fund use as appropriate, should these projects be approved by the City Council.
Generally, projects in Category 1 will require the least amount of discussion, as they are already established in the CIP, with several requesting new, non-General Fund/Measure O amounts. Conversely, the projects in the other Categories will require some level of consideration, particularly with Category 4 projects, as discussed above, to establish funding priority. Staff engaged the PWTC members at the April 28th meeting to discuss all Categories in order to finalize the recommendation for the City Council’s consideration.
In summary, the steps to approve and deliver the CIP to the City Council are as follows:
1. PWTC members received project lists and staff recommendations regarding priority for Categories 2, 3, and 4
2. Following discussion, PWTC members directed staff to incorporate their recommended changes;
3. PWTC then approved to move the CIP to Council for consideration and approval, taking into account the PWTC recommended changes;
4. City Council receives recommendations from PWTC, and adopts the CIP projects and funding amounts, including amount of General Fund and Measure O funds to be directed to the CIP Regarding staff resources, it should be noted that the proposed additional projects in Categories 3 and 4, combined with ongoing and Category 1 projects, will fully encumber the existing staffing resources available for CIP projects. As such, any request to add other projects and/or switch projects between Categories will need to be reviewed with respect to staff workload.
Please note that several changes resulting from the Public Works and Transportation Committee (PWTC) April 28th meeting were made, and these are included with this staff report as Attachment 6 (Category 4).
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
The fiscal impact is outlined in the project sheets for each of the proposed and continued CIP projects.
Category 1 projects have been previously approved by City Council, with funding generally allocated at that time, with several requesting new amounts from Non-General Fund/Measure O sources such as DIF and Utility funds..
Category 2 projects have been previously approved, and their funding has already been allocated. Again, these projects were approved by Council but, for various reasons, are not as urgent as projects in Category 1.
Category 3 projects include those that were recently proposed for this present CIP cycle by the various Departments. Projects in this category have identified funding (e.g., non-General Fund/Measure O), and are of such a priority that staff suggest that this Category of projects is more urgent than Category 2.
Category 4 is a list of projects, some with high priority, that presently have partial or no new identified funding associated with them. Staff recommends that these be funded in the order listed, once the budget cycle is finished and it is known how much, if anything, remains in the General Funds/Measure O from the operating budget. Priority of some of the projects, particularly those involving paving, is such that staff recommends that they be placed ahead of those in Category
2. Category 5 has no financial impact, since these projects, by definition, are unfunded. The exception to this would be if the PWTC and/or City Council elects to move any of these projects (along with identified funding) to Category 1, 2, 3, or 4. 646
Additionally, projects approved by the City Council in prior fiscal years that have not yet been completed will have their respective unencumbered budgets rolled forward into the subsequent fiscal year.
COMMITTEE OUTCOME
The Public Works and Transportation Committee took action on April 28, 2026 to forward the item to the City Council for review, discussion, and approval as outlined in the staff report. As mentioned earlier in this staff report, the PWTC made recommendations regarding the reprioritization of previously less urgent and unfunded projects. Attachment 6 (Category 4) includes both the original staff recommendations and those of the PWTC.
Please click here to view the Measure M pre-recorded presentation video.
Please click here to view the April 28, 2026 Public Works and Transportation Committee Meeting recording.
Prepared by: Morgan Kessler, City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Resolution 2026-12
2. Sample Project Sheet C2205 - Arterial Street Resurfacing
3. CIP 27-31 Projects by Category - Category 1: Existing Higher Urgency Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O)
4. CIP 27-31 Projects by Category - Category 2: Existing Less Urgent Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O)
5. CIP 27-31 Projects by Category - Category 3: New Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O)
6. CIP 27-31 Projects by Category - Category 4: New and Existing Projects with No Funding or Partial Funding
7. CIP 27-31 Projects by Category - Category 5: Unfunded Projects
8. Fiscal Years 2024-26 Accomplishments
9. Updates to Exiting Projects
10. Presentation
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Multiple Locations
On Going Program
Project Description:
Preventative maintenance for several arterial streets throughout the City.
Responsible Staff Member:
Asitha Withanage
Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Phone: (805) 385-7880
Email: [email protected]
Arterial Street Resurfacing
Purpose and Need:
This project serves to maintain the City's arterial pavement at the target PCI to prevent premature deterioration.
Operations Impact:
Reduces street maintenance cost to General Funds.
Project Status
Council District(s): Citywide
DRAFT
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Category 1: Existing Higher Urgency Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O) No.
Council
Priority FY
21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need SubFund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 1 YES
ED-4 4th Street Mobility Improvements
Widen sidewalks, replace and upgrade streetlights, install Class I and IV bike lanes along 4th Street from Oxnard Blvd. to C Street, and improve bus stop at 4th Street and B Street. Includes installation of restrooms adjacent to parking structure and upgrades to the OTC, which will include bike lockers, improved walkways and better overall accessibility and visibility.
This project is intended to promote and accommodate more pedestrians and bicyclists to access downtown Oxnard by utilizing this portion of 4th Street. Improvements are intended to enhance connectivity of the Oxnard Transit Center and expand local and regional use.
210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 5,918,315 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 74,152 $ 5,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 2 N/A Bicycle & Pedestrian Enhancements - Accessibility Enhancements
Construct and install accessible pedestrian signals, leading pedestrian intervals, pedestrian countdown signal heads, curb extensions, upgraded curb ramps, high visibility crosswalks, straightened crosswalks, bike lane green conflict striping, advance stop bars, and pedestrian and bicyclist warning signage.
Improve accessible pedestrian infrastructure and convenience by installing safety measures identified in the Local Roadway Safety Plan.
200 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND $ 3,797,274 $ - $ 575,000 $ - $ - $ - 9030 212 TRANSPORT DEV ACT (TDA) FUND $ 500,000 $ - $ 80,899 $ - $ - $ - 3 N/A Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements - Bard Road Corridor Install high visibility crosswalks, advance warning flashing beacons, advance stop bars, green bike conflict striping, leading pedestrian interval timing, traffic signal retro-reflective backplates, and median improvements to improve turning movement safety.
Improve bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle safety and convenience by installing safety measures identified in the Local Roadway Safety Plan.
210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 698,130 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 77,570 $ 350,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 4 N/A Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements - Oxnard Boulevard Install Class II street bicycle facilities on Oxnard Boulevard from US 101 to Gonzales Road. Project will also add sidewalk, signing, striping, and ADA improvements. Project estimate was increased by 30% due to construction cost increases from previous fiscal year.
Provide bicycle facilities identified in the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan and improve convenience and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.
118 AIR POLLUTION BUYDOWN FEE FUND $ 120,076 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 200 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND $ 1,862,074 $ - $ 1,700,000 $ - $ - $ - 210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 16,245 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 708,828 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 5 N/A Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements - Ventura Road Corridor Install Class II bike lanes with green bike conflict striping, high visibility crosswalks, advance warning flashing beacons, advance stop bars, leading pedestrian interval timing, and traffic signal retro-reflective backplates.
Improve bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle safety and convenience by installing safety measures identified in the Local Roadway Safety Plan.
210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 738,990 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 82,110 $ 250,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 6 N/A Blackstock and Pleasant Valley Estates Neighborhood Stormdrain Improvements Projects
Blackstock and Pleasant Valley Estates Neighborhood Stormdrain Improvements Projects This project will improve the sedimentation process efficiency. 8030 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ - $ 300,000 $ 1,200,000 $ - $ - 7 N/A Butler Road Stormdrain Improvements Project Butler Road Stormdrain Improvements Project Improve drainage and prevent ponding along Butler Road as noted by the Storm Drain Master Plan. 8030 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 150,000 $ 600,000 $ - 8 N/A Campus Park Activation
Activate Campus Park and construct a new BMX pump track, skate park, basketball courts, pelota Mixteca court, playground, performing arts amphitheater/pavilion, multi-use field/meadow, community garden, public art, walking trails, creek, parking lot and stormwater improvements, and lighting and landscaping throughout the park.
This project will utilize the State Park Program Round 3 grant funds to increase recreational opportunities in the Fremont South and surrounding neighborhoods.
210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 15,199,404 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 8020 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 299,727 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 9 N/A Campus Park Phase II
Funding for "Phase 2" of Campus Park. Project will include shade trees, a community orchard, interpretive signage, rainwater capture, walking trails, a restroom, trails, a multi-use field/meadow, and other amenities.
Funding is needed to complete Campus Park.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 3,529,632 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 10 YES
QL-5 Carnegie Arts Museum Seismic Retrofit Seismic retrofit. Seismic retrofiit upgrade needs of the Carnegie ArtMuseum. 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ 4,000,000 $ - $ - 11 N/A Carriage Square/Eastwood Park Shade structures over picnic areas, rubberized walking path around perimeter of park, landscape improvements
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
8115 351 QUIMBY FUND $ 801,299 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 12 N/A City Hall and Annex Improvements Assess the existing City Hall & Annex buildings structure and enhance the exterior facade.
The exterior of City Hall is in need of remediation and repair.
Enhancements to the facade will also help aesthetically unify City Hall with the adjacent City campus buildings.
101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 2,000,000 $ - $ - 320 LOST PUBLIC SECTOR REV FUND $ 600,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 13 N/A Citywide HVAC Updates
This project will assess, repair, and replace HVAC systems across multiple city facilities, including air handling units and associated components that are beyond their useful life. The scope includes removal and replacement of outdated equipment, upgrades to controls and supporting infrastructure, and integration with existing building systems. Work will also ensure compliance with EPA Rule 608 and California Global Warming Solutions Act AB 32 refrigerant standards, along with testing and commissioning to verify proper and efficient operation.
The purpose of this project is to provide reliable, energy-efficient climate control while ensuring compliance with current environmental regulations. Several air handling systems across the City are beyond their useful life and/or require replacement to meet EPA Rule 608 and California Global Warming Solutions Act AB 32 refrigerant standards. Many systems experience frequent breakdowns and require ongoing corrective maintenance, leading to increased costs and operational disruptions. Upgrades are necessary to improve system reliability, reduce maintenance needs, enhance energy efficiency, and maintain safe and comfortable environments for occupants.
735 FACILITIES ISF $ 1,100,000 $ - $ 300,000 $ 665,000 $ 1,700,000 $ 1,300,000 14 N/A Citywide Playground Replacement
This is a multiphase project for replacement of aging and damaged playgrounds at various parks located throughout the City every Fiscal Year. Anticipated Parks include; Dunkirk Park Playground, Pleasant Valley Park Playground, Del Sol Park Playground, Carty Park Playground, College Estates Park Playground, Marina West Park, Brekke Park, and Wilson Park.
Many of the City's playgrounds have exceeded their useful life and are in need of replacement to ensure children have a safe place to play.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 1,338,161 $ - $ - $ 3,000,000 $ - $ - 204 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) $ 326,210 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 320 LOST PUBLIC SECTOR REV FUND $ 2,673,790 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
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Category 1: Existing Higher Urgency Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O) No.
Council
Priority FY
21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need SubFund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 15 N/A Civic Center West Wing Building Improvements
Replacement of the roof, repair of the elevator, asbestos removal in ceiling tiles and flooring on the 2nd and 3rd floors, and repair of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) as well as the energy management system (EMS) for the entire Civic Center West Wing building.
The top two floors of the Civic Center West Wing are currently unoccupied due to the presence of asbestos material in the ceiling system and floors, a leaking roof, and an unreliable elevator and HVAC system.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
320 LOST PUBLIC SECTOR REV FUND $ 6,847,818 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 631 SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND $ 300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 16 N/A Colonia Park Pool Repair and Equipment Replacement Repair pool deck, coping, tile work, refinish pool surface, upgrade pool equipment, and provide required accessibility upgrades to the pool and restroom. Prior to any design work, the pool and deck will need to be evaluated by a structural engineer to determine the structural integrity of the facility.
Colonia Pool is the only existing City-operated pool in the City of Oxnard. It offers free water safety, swim, and water exercise classes for the community along with water confidence building free play for all ages.
104 MEASURE O $ 1,200,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
17 N/A Del Sol Park Improvements - Phase I Construct a new restroom at a new location near the street with more security lighting.
The existing restroom at Del Sol Park is in a less-than-ideal location and is in poor condition but will still be used for large events or during busy weekends. The new restrooms will provide a better option for everyday public use.
8122 351 QUIMBY FUND $ 323,892 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 18 N/A Del Sol Playground Replacement Replacement of aging and damaged playgrounds at various parks located at Del Sol Park
Many of the City's playgrounds have exceeded their useful life and are in need of replacement to ensure children have a safe place to play.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 781,033 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 177,952 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 19 N/A Downtown Bus Stop Improvements Downtown Oxnard Transit Amenities Improvements This project will improve bus stop amenities by adding bus shelters, seating, lighting, real-time arrival signs, bike racks, and trash receptacles.
210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 540,559 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 175,835 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 20 N/A Durley Park Improvements Restoration to Durley Park and the addition of amenities including a new bike pump track, skate park, and a community walking track.
This project will utilize the State Park Program grant funds to increase recreational opportunities and enhance Durley Park. 210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 7,092,300 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 21 N/A Elevator Modernization - Various City Locations
This is a multiphase project that will modernize aging elevator systems across multiple city facilities that have exceeded their expected service life. The scope includes replacement of outdated mechanical, electrical, and control components; upgrades to safety systems; and improvements to reliability and performance. Work may involve new controllers, door operators, cab interiors, and code-compliant safety features, along with integration into existing building systems and thorough testing to ensure proper operation.
The purpose of this project is to restore safe, reliable, and efficient vertical transportation in city facilities while meeting current safety codes and accessibility standards. Existing elevators require frequent corrective maintenance beyond routine service due to worn components and obsolete technology, leading to increased downtime and operational disruptions. Modernization is necessary to reduce maintenance costs, improve reliability, enhance user safety, and ensure continued accessibility for all building occupants. 101 CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
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735 FACILITIES ISF $ 1,050,000 $ - $ 600,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 600,000 $ 150,000 22 N/A Endless Wave Número Dos Skatepark (City Website) Construct a new skatepark in La Colonia capable of hosting professional-level sanctioned skating events.
The creation of a skatepark suitable for professional-level athletes and others that would serve as a regional destination able to host various sanctioned events.
320 LOST PUBLIC SECTOR REV FUND $ 4,500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 8020 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 23 N/A Environmental Resources: Del Norte Facility Improvements Operational, efficiency, health and safety improvements in the existing facility. This is multiphase project, first phase is assessment and conceptual design.
To fix & refurbish commercial refuse/recycle bins; in order to reduce the costs associated with purchasing new commercial bins. 631 SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND $ 330,000 $ - $ 1,320,000 $ - $ - 24 N/A Environmental Resources: MRF Roof Repair at Del Norte Facility
Repair roof leaks in MRF roof at Del Norte that have caused flooding inside MRF and damaged recyclable commodities.
To maintain viable, safe MRF that reduces damage to recyclable commodities and avoids shutting down tipping floor revenues. 631 SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND $ 1,740,671 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 25 N/A Environmental Resources: Roll up Doors Replacement Complete full roll up door replacement on all doors for the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station.
The roll-up doors at the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station are used heavily on a daily basis. Due to this constant use and the harsh, dirty environment, the doors frequently break down, leading to partial disruptions in trash sorting and transfer operations.
High-traffic commercial doors typically have a lifespan of 5 to 10 years, making their replacement long overdue.
631 SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND $ - $ 1,320,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 26 N/A Environmental Resources: Scale House and Truck Weigh Scale Replacement
Construct a new scale house at the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station and replace the Truck Weigh Scales.
The project will enhance functionality of the facility and improve scale house operations, truck weigh scale accuracy and
performance, and vehicle circulation issues.
631 SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND $ 3,626,216 $ 5,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 27 N/A Environmental Resources: Security Improvements
Upgrades to security at the Del Norte Material Recycling Facility, including installation of 46 surveillance cameras as part of Phase II of a digital video security system, along with improvements to fencing and access control.
Security upgrades at the Del Norte MRF are needed due to deteriorating and compromised infrastructure, including the expansion of the video surveillance system with additional cameras—building on the 21 installed in Phase I (FY 2016–17)—to enhance safety, security, and employee training operations. 631 SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND $ 60,000 $ - $ - $ 540,000 $ - $ - 638 SOLID WASTE SEC - CONT PREV $ 300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 28 N/A John C. Zaragoza Oxnard Transit Center Improvements This project consists of upgrades to the signage, new landscaping,interior building renovations, upgrades to the exterior security lighting and security cameras, and ADA improvements.
The Oxnard Transit Center is heavily used daily by commuters and tourists and these parking lots are in poor condition with numerous cracks and potholes. Additionally, the lighting and security cameras would improve safety for the users.
104 MEASURE O $ 2,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
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Category 1: Existing Higher Urgency Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O) No.
Council
Priority FY
21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need SubFund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 29 N/A John C. Zaragoza Oxnard Transit Center Signage
Updating signage on the Oxnard Transit Center to reflect the name change of "John C. Zaragoza Oxnard Transit Center" as approved by City Council in December 2024
Updating signage on the Oxnard Transit Center to reflect the name change of "John C. Zaragoza Oxnard Transit Center" as approved by City Council in December 2024
104 MEASURE O $ 200,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
30 N/A La Colonia Boxing Gym Improvements Rehabilitation of the boxing gym. To restore the gym for public use. 104 MEASURE O $ 2,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 31 N/A Mandalay Bay Seawalls
This is a multiphase project the repairs to the Mandalay Bay seawalls that consists of the installation of panels and tiebacks for both types of existing seawalls.
This project assumes a 75-year design life for the seawalls in the Mandalay Bay area, which were constructed between 1969 and 1971 and have shown signs of wear and deterioration due to age. 120 MAINT ASSMNT DIST LMD/CFD $ 1,384,159 $ - $ - $ - 32 YES
QL-A Oxnard Aquatic Center
Construct a state-of-the-art aquatic facility in South Oxnard featuring a 50-meter competition pool and recreation pool(s) designed for use by all ages, abilities, and levels of experience.
Provide social, recreational, and fitness opportunities to Oxnard residents with the ability to host local classes and regional competitions.
210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 5,000,000 $ - $ - $ - 3XX FUTURE BOND FUND $ - $ 57,000,000 $ - $ -
33 N/A Oxnard Fire Station No.4 Rebuild Rebuild Fire Station 4 to expand apparatus bays, staff dormitories,parking for staff, offices and storage for personal protection equipment.
Development of mid-rise buildings and the increased population in the City’s north end require a fire truck response to calls. Currently, Fire Station 4 cannot accommodate the apparatus or personnel and must be rebuilt to best protect life and property in the area. 8050 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND -
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34 N/A Oxnard Fire Stations No. 2, 3 Construct new expanded Fire Stations No. 2, 3, and 5.
Fire Stations No. 2, 3, and 5 have reached the end of their serviceable life and must be rebuilt in order to ensure the Fire Department has adequate facilities and resources to best protect life and property throughout the City.
320 LOST PUBLIC SECTOR REV FUND $ 2,967,589 $ - $ - $ - 8060 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND -
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35 N/A Oxnard Fire Station No. 5 Design to Reconstruct and Expand Fire Stations No. 5 The City of Oxnard must replace the 1973 Fire Station 5 at 1450 Colonia Road because the 52-year-old seismically deficient, undersized, and functionally obsolete facility can no longer safely or effectively support modern apparatus, staffing, or response demands in the growing Colonia/east Oxnard area. Investing $2.5 million in design is required to produce construction-ready plans, control escalating costs, and position the City for grants so a safe, code-compliant station can be built without delay once funding is secured.
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The Oxnard Police Department's buildings and facilities are aging and degrading past their useful service life and not meeting the operational needs of the department.
In order to determine what is needed regarding repairs, upgrades, and replacements, a strategic assessment and planning effort is required. This project will serve to address these goals, with the outcome being documentation and recommendations about PD facility needs and gaps, and the required resources and timelines to address them.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
37 N/A Pfeiler Pocket Park Play Structure Replacement Replace the existing play equipment and play surface at Pfeiler Pocket Park.
The existing play equipment has reached the end of its useable life and is in need of replacement. 2510 120 MAINT ASSMNT DIST LMD/CFD $ - $ - $ 155,000 $ - $ - $ - 38 N/A Public Restroom Improvements Renovate or replace public restroom facilities at various locations throughout the City.
Many of the City's public restrooms are in a state of disrepair or non-operational and require renovation or replacement.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 1,619,400 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 104 MEASURE O $ 1,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
8020 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 320,968 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 39 N/A Public Use Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Deploy strategically located EV charging stations to enhance the communities access to electric vehicle charging and promote economic growth, all while contributing to the City's local climate change goals.
Community Development 200 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND $ 860,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 40 N/A
Recycled Water: Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)
Completion
Complete first aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) well and regulatory testing to demonstrate that water injected at this location meets indirect potable reuse requirements per the approved RWQCB permit.
As a key element of the City's Groundwater Recovery Enhancement and Treatment (GREAT) Program, this ASR program will fully utilize recycled water to provide supply resiliency and cost stabilization for the future.
601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ 7,000,000 $ 7,000,000 $ 7,000,000 603 WATER DEVLPMT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 4,500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 609 WATER BOND 2021A REV BOND FUND $ 6,902,348 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 41 N/A Recycled Water: AWPF Improvements/Upgrades Improvements at the AWPF to improve operations and additional treatment to optimize indirect potable reuse.
As a key element of the City's Groundwater Recovery Enhancement and Treatment (GREAT) Program, the Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) improvements will fully utilize recycled water to provide supply resiliency and cost stabilization for the future 603 WATER RESOURCE FEE FUND $ 3,500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 606 WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
FEE FUND $ 771,023 $ - $ - $ 1,000,000 $ 5,200,000 $ 5,200,000 607 WATER BONDS / WIFIA LOAN FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 1,100,000 $ 5,200,000 $ 5,200,000 42 N/A Rice Avenue & Fifth Street Railroad Grade Separation Construct a six-lane bridge on Rice Avenue over Fifth Street/State Route 34 and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Project will also include Class II street bicycle lanes, signal improvements at Sturgis Road, and ADA improvements.
Improve safety by eliminating at-grade railroad crossing. 200 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND $ 4,760,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 107,769,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 1,731,096 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - ( ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) )
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Council
Priority FY
21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need SubFund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 43 N/A River Ridge Golf Course Event Space Upgrades Upgrades to the River Ridge Golf Course event space to allow for weddings, receptions, tournament events, etc.
The River Ridge Golf Course event spaces are in need of upgrades in order to increase revenue generation opportunities. 204 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) $ 600,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 44 N/A
River Ridge Golf Course Roofing Replacement and Exterior Improvements
Replace roof and damaged decorative/structural beams on exterior of the River Ridge Clubhouse Facility including painting the exterior of the facility.
The facility was originally built in 1986, and the roof along with all exterior design features and structural supports have never been replaced or inspected. Replacement of this roof and support beams will work towards asset preservation and prevent future more costly repairs.
651 GOLF COURSE OPERATING FUND $ 1,200,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 45 N/A Riverpark Detention Basin Improvements Riverpark Swale & Detention Basins Inspection, Sediment Removal, Irrigation Repair / Replacement, and Revegetation
Riverpark detention basins require periodic assessment of systems and sediment removal every 3-7 years. 6050 120 MAINT ASSMNT DIST LMD/CFD $ 250,000 $ - $ 100,000 $ 650,000 $ - $ - 46 N/A Seaview Park Improvements Install new walking path/track, new LED lighting and new restrooms.New all-inclusive play area to accommodate ages 2 through 5 and ages 5 though 12 years old.
New improvements will help meet the demand for the increased use at this park. 8131 351 QUIMBY FUND $ 2,227,623 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 47 N/A South Oxnard Branch Library HVAC Renovation
Upgrade the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and energy management system (EMS) for the South Oxnard Branch Library building.
The existing HVAC and EMS systems are the original units and have exceeded their service life expectancy. 101 GENERAL FUND $ 2,455,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 48 N/A South Oxnard Center Lighting
The perimeter parking lot is designed with fifteen foot high light standards. Five of the ten light standards are missing or are not operational and the remaining five cannot be replaced due to rust damage to the support plates. The concrete pedestals need to be removed and replaced with new to support the new light standards.
These upgrades will address existing lighting and safety concerns in the parking area serving the south oxnard library, and evening events taking place in the community center.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 600,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
49 N/A South Oxnard Library Remediation
A lawsuit was settled in 2014 for the South Oxnard library for remediation of water damage and sky light due to continued issues since 2009. Also, additional issues have appeared as a result of the original remediation.
Funds from settlement for water damage and skylight and subsequent issues needs to be completed. 104 MEASURE O $ 1,550,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 50 N/A Sports Park (CIP 2025-29 Book) Research and preliminary design for Sports Park Development Development of Sports Park as a baseball/softball complex 320 LOST PUBLIC SECTOR REV FUND $ 1,500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 51 N/A Storm Drain Improvements Citywide
This is multiphase project to update to City Master Plan of Drainage to identify areas within the storm drain system seeking improvement.
Future Locations: Yucca St & Samuel St in Blackstock N&S neighborhoods; Hill St & G St in Kamala Park and Bartolo Sq N neighborhoods
This project would improve drainage in several areas throughout the City as noted by the Storm Drain Master Plan. 8030 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 1,150,000 $ 5,300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 52 N/A Stormwater Conveyance Improvements along Oxnard
Boulevard (Sutter Dr)
Install an approximately 250 foot long concrete v-ditch along Oxnard Boulevard to the north of Pleasant Valley Road and replace the existing wall along the drainage channel
This project will help improve drainage in the Southeast neighborhood 204 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) $ 400,000 $ - $ - $ - 53 N/A
Traffic Signal Improvements - Citywide Intersection
Modifications (Up to 10)
Construct traffic signal improvements at ten intersections: Rose/Bard, Ventura/Doris, Rice/Camino del Sol, Gonzales/Solar,
Gonzales/Lombard, Harbor/Fifth, C Street/Pleasant Valley, Saviers/Laurel, Rose/Camino del Sol, and Vineyard/Esplanade. Work including new signal poles, mast arms, signal heads, protected left-turn phasing, LED lighting, and detection loops.
Upgrade existing traffic signal standards and improve sidewalk facilities to improve traffic flow and safety.
210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 2,998,600 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 4,200,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 54 N/A
Traffic Signal Improvements - Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Install, maintain, repair replace and modernize vehicle detection and signal communications City-wide to improve traffic signal operation as needed.
Enable the Traffic Engineering Division to remotely monitor and optimize traffic signal operations, with automated data collection to support timely and informed improvements and adjustments as needed.
181 GAS TAX FUND $ 106,276 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
204 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) $ 534,492 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 1,852,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 55 N/A Traffic Signal Improvements - Modernization
System-wide modification of the City's traffic signals to replacing aging infrastructure to maintain system reliability and compatibility with future traffic signal technologies. Project phasing will be priority-based each year. This is a multiphase project with additional funding request in the future.
Multi-year project to upgrade the City's 164 traffic signals, some of which are older than 30 years, to preserve system reliability, maintain connectivity with the City's traffic management center, and improve compatibility with Smart Cities/Connected-Autonomous Vehicle architecture.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 1,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 750,000 104 MEASURE O $ 2,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 2,935,409 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 750,000 56 N/A Travel Demand Model Develop model to calculate and predict travel demand Develop model to calculate and predict travel demand 200 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND $ 864,380 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 57 N/A Upgrade Citywide Radio Infrastructure Upgrade the citywide police radio infrastructure to a Project 25 (P25) system to support interoperable two-way radio products.
P25 radios are a direct replacement for existing analog radios and the citywide antenna upgrade will allow for use of the new equipment along with the transfer of both data and voice among police officers and dispatchers.
320 LOST PUBLIC SECTOR REV FUND $ 4,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 58 N/A Via Marina Park Renovation Install new sprinkler system, new play structures, a new rubberized walking track, and new LED security lighting.
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Category 1: Existing Higher Urgency Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O) No.
Council
Priority FY
21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need SubFund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 59 N/A
Wastewater Collection: Eastern Trunk Manhole
Rehabilitation This is a multiphase project, currently on phase I. The rehabilitation of 150 manholes on the Eastern Trunk sewer system.
Manholes are an integral part of any sanitary sewer collection system. They allow access into the system for cleaning, inspection, repair and emergency operation. Manholes are usually constructed of concrete which is susceptible to corrosion in a sewer system environment. This will be the 2nd phase of an ongoing process to repair all manholes on the major trunk lines with corrosion resistant liners, thus reducing the chance of collapse and extending the life of the system.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 4,310,000 $ 1,190,000 $ - $ - 60 N/A Wastewater Collection: Lift Station #24 Improvements Rehabilitation of Lift Station #24. Lift Station #24 is beyond its useful life and requires significant upgrades to maintain operational reliability. 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 500,000 61 N/A Wastewater Collection: UPRR Central Trunk Sewer Pipe Replacement
Construct a new gravity sewer railroad crossing and new lift station to replace the existing failed sewer Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) crossing.
Constructed in 1960s, the central trunk sewer pipeline at the Fifth Street railroad crossing was damaged during the March 2017 storm event. As a short-term solution, the City installed a temporary sewer pipe. This project will replace the damaged line with a new gravity sewer and lift station, in compliance with UPRR standards. 200 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND $ 163,100 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 3,587,428 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 62 N/A
Wastewater Collection: Ventura & Rice Road Sewers
Replacement
Construction of new sewers in Ventura Road and Rice Ave to replace existing undersized sewers identified in the 2017 Public Works Integrated Master Plan.
Increase sewer capacity. 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 6,670,896 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 63 N/A Wastewater OWTP: Digester Improvements Rehabilitation of the anaerobic digesters 1 & 3. This project addresses aging infrastructural and operational constraints identified in the 2017 Integrated Master Plan. 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 6XX FUTURE BOND FUND $ - $ - $ 15,500,000 $ - $ - $ - 64 N/A Wastewater OWTP: Effluent Pump Station Improvements This project will replace the existing effluent pump station.
The effluent pump station was built in 1970's and is beyond its useful life. This project will increase the overall reliability of effluent pumping.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 5,850,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 6XX FUTURE BOND FUND $ - $ - $ 10,000,000 $ - $ - $ - 65 N/A Wastewater OWTP: New Interstage Pump Station This project will replace the existing interstage pump station.
The interstage pump station was constructed in the 1970's and is beyond its useful life. This project will increase the overall reliability of pumping primary effluent to the secondary treatment system. 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 3,052,479 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 6XX FUTURE BOND FUND $ - $ - $ 14,000,000 $ - $ - $ - 66 N/A Wastewater OWTP: New Maintenance Building This project includes the construction of a new Maintenance Building.
The existing maintenance building was constructed in 1978, and no longer meets the current needs of the maintenance group. In addition the building does not meet current building standards including seismic requirements.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 4,850,000 $ - $ 600,000 $ - $ - $ - 613 WASTEWATER COLLECTION
CONNECTION & TREATMENT FEE FUND $ 12,650,000 $ - $ 5,400,000 $ - $ - 67 N/A Wastewater OWTP: Primary Clarifiers and Activated Sludge Improvements
The project includes structural improvements to both processes, an odor control system on the primary clarifiers, improved access and safety measures, a new aeration system in the activated sludge basins, and overall improvements to each treatment process.
This project addresses aging infrastructural and operational constraints identified in the 2017 Integrated Master Plan. Changes to the treatment process will allow for the decommissioning and demolition of the bio-towers.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 21,429,379 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 617 WASTEWATER BONDS/SRF FUND $ 41,104,724 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 68 N/A Wastewater OWTP: Reliability Improvements
This project includes a new electrical building, a new maintenance storage building, rehabilitation of digester No. 2, rehabilitation of headworks, improvements to site piping, replacement of motor control centers, a new SCADA system, security cameras, and new fences.
This project addresses aging infrastructural and operational constraints identified in the 2017 Integrated Master Plan. 200 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND $ 2,880,676 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ 9,500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 12,410,246 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 617 WASTEWATER BONDS/SRF FUND $ 47,200,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 628 WASTEWATER SEC-CONT PREV FUND $ 1,892,299 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 69 N/A Wastewater OWTP: Secondary Sedimentation Tank
Mechanical Equipment Replacement
This is a multiphase project involving the replacement of aging and malfunctioning mechanical equipment in the secondary sedimentation tanks.
Existing mechanical equipment has reached the end of its useful life and is no longer reliable. The purpose is to install new equipment that increases the reliability and extends the useful life of the process.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 4,391,630 $ - $ 3,000,000 $ - $ 3,500,000 $ - 70 N/A
Water Campus Ammonia Storage Tank Replacement & Roof
Repairs
Assess, prioritize, and replace existing chemical storage tanks that have exceeded their useful life. This is a multiphase project with Phase I being the structural roof repairs and Phase II the storage tank replacement.
The majority of chemical storage tanks maintained by the Water Division have exceeded the typical useful life and replacement of chemical tanks is required approximately every ten years. 601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ 550,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 71 N/A Water Distribution: Hobson Park East Neighborhood Cast Iron Pipe Replacement
Replace aging cast iron waterline pipes in the Hobson Park East Neighborhood.
This project systematically replaces identified aging cast iron waterline pipes at risk of failure. Waterline pipe replacement projects will be synchronized with street resurfacing projects to minimize costs.
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Category 1: Existing Higher Urgency Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O) No.
Council
Priority FY
21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need SubFund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 72 N/A Water Distribution: Kamala Park Neighborhood Cast Iron Pipe Replacement
Replace aging cast iron waterline pipes at various locations throughout the Kamara Neighborhood.
This project systematically replaces identified aging cast iron waterline pipes at risk of failure. Waterline pipe replacement projects will be synchronized with street resurfacing projects to minimize costs.
200 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND $ 3,806,152 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 204 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) $ 726,459 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ 1,667,900 $ - $ - $ 18,000,000 $ - $ 18,000,000 73 YES
INR-3 Water Distribution: Oxnard Conduit Replacement Project Replacement and redundancy for a 45-inch diameter transmissionline from Calleguas Municipal Water District to the City of Oxnard.
The City’s water supply is heavily dependent on State Water Project water delivered through Calleguas Municipal Water District. The existing transmission main is a non-standard 45” diameter cement mortar lined steel pipe. This project is required to add redundancy to the system and eliminate a single point of failure.
200 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ 2,558,405 $ - $ - $ 15,000,000 $ 15,000,000 $ 19,000,000 74 N/A Water Production: Blending Station Upgrades
Work includes demolition, site preparation, and construction of new facilities, including installation of a sodium hypochlorite system with storage, metering, and injection. The project also adds a chlorine booster station at Blending Station 2 to maintain system residuals, and upgrades multiple blending stations with MEP, electrical, SCADA, and communication improvements, emergency power, enhanced security and access, VFD replacements, and pipework reconfiguration.
Lower system demand increases water age and reduces disinfectant residuals in this area. The project will improve water quality control, support reliable operations, and reduce the need for additional purchased water for residual management.
601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ 700,000 $ - $ 7,000,000 $ - $ - 75 N/A Water Production: New Wells
New ground water wells. Initial location Blending Station #3 - two new wells. The project will include well drilling and construction, site improvements, piping connections to the well manifold and effluent pipeline, and associated electrical, control, and utility improvements required to integrate the new well into the existing facility.
Develop new groundwater wells to replace and expand aging well capacity. Existing wells have undergone multiple rehabilitations, but performance continues to decline over time as specific capacity and efficiency are reduced. New wells are needed to preserve reliable access to the City’s lowest cost water source, maintain production capacity, and reduce dependence on higher cost purchased water. 601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 8,500,000 $ 7,000,000 76 N/A Water Production: System SCADA Improvements
Replace control cabinets, software installation, and programming, network upgrades and control room upgrades related to the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).
SCADA allows for remote monitoring and control of various processes and equipment. SCADA upgrades are required at the Water Yard as the existing hardware and software is nearing the end of its useful life and many parts are now obsolete.
601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ 1,961,858 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 77 YES
INR-3 Water Production: Well 20 Rehabilitation
The project includes rehabilitation of the existing Well 20 and replacement of pump, variable frequency drive, motor, and above ground pipe assembly and valves.
Facility upgrades are needed to ensure reliability of potable water supply. 601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ 2,150,000 $ 1,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 78 N/A Wilson Senior Center Improvements Remodel will provide an improvement to senior services and ADA improvements and repaving of both Wilson Park parking lots.
Remodel will provide an improvement to senior services and accommodate staff workplace
needs.
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Category 2: Existing Less Urgent Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O) No.
Council
Priority
FY 21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need SubFund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 1 N/A Cabrillo Neighborhood Park Improvements This project is for the use of Quimby Funds for walking path. Quimby Funds for Park to build a walking path. 8113 351 QUIMBY FUND $ 144,208 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 8020 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 16,837 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 2 N/A Camino del Sol Building Improvements Camino del Sol Building Improvements Improvements to Camino del Sol Building 571 CONTRIBUTIONS TRUST FUND $ 2,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 3 N/A City Hall HVAC & EMS
Replace the 100-ton heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit and 100-ton condensing units. Includes upgrading the energy management system (EMS) for the entire building.
The HVAC system, which services the entire building (all four floors), is at the end of its serviceable life. The main air handle, chillers and controls require constant costly repair.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 1,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 4 N/A Citywide Lighting Controls Updates
This is a multiphase project that will assess, replace, and upgrade outdated emergency lighting control systems across multiple city facilities. Existing systems are no longer reliable, fail to meet current code requirements, and do not provide consistent illumination during power outages or emergency conditions. The scope includes installation of modern, energy-efficient emergency lighting controls, integration with existing electrical infrastructure, and testing to ensure full operational compliance and reliability.
The purpose of this project is to improve life safety and ensure compliance with current building and fire codes by providing dependable emergency lighting in all city facilities. Many existing systems are obsolete, malfunctioning, or unable to perform as required, creating potential safety risks for occupants during emergencies. Upgrading these systems is necessary to enhance visibility, support safe evacuation, reduce liability, and maintain continuity of operations.
735 FACILITIES ISF $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ 250,000 $ 375,000 $ 250,000 5 N/A Environmental Resources: Material Recycling Facility (MRF) Replacement
New Material Recycle Facility (MRF) at Del Norte MRF & Transfer Station
To replace the existing Del Norte MRF that is 27-years old and is approved in the ER Rate Cost of Service Study as a project to be completed in less than 5-years.
631 SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND $ 3,000,000 $ 300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 3XX FUTURE BOND FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 30,000,000 $ - 6 N/A Environmental Resources: Roof Replacement - Del Norte Facility
Replace the roof at the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station including windows, vents, rain gutters/plumbing, and other related roof infrastructure.
Replace roof to prevent damage to structures and equipment and to maintain safe working conditions. 631 SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND $ 750,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 7 N/A ERP Project Upgrading Citywide Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Upgrading the City's ERP system to leverage more modern technologies is essential to improve service to the community and improve efficiency and internal controls around all financial transactions, permitting applications, licensing, asset maintenance and human resource management.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 18,452,209 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 316 2019A LEASE REV BOND FUND $ 6,934,670 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 8 N/A Five Points Park Develop and build a park design for the 2 vacant lots based oncommunity input.
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
8111 351 QUIMBY FUND $ 1,450,482 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 9 N/A Hobson/Community Center Park East May include as funding allows: lighting, rubberized walking track, and landscape improvements.
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
8121 351 QUIMBY FUND $ 454,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 10 N/A LMD 39/46 Playground Replacement Replace the existing playground structure and surfacing generally within the existing playground footprint within LMD 39.
The existing play equipment has reached the end of its useful life and is in need of replacement. 120 MAINT ASSMNT DIST LMD/CFD $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 11 N/A Marina West Neighborhood Park
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
8124 351 QUIMBY FUND $ 131,974 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 12 N/A Neptune Park Improvements This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated torecreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
8127 351 QUIMBY FUND $ 254,093 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 13 N/A Orchard Park Improvements This project is for the use of Quimby Funds for replacement of playground equipment. Replace worn playground equipment. 8125 351 QUIMBY FUND $ 196,080 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 14 N/A Recycled Water: Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) / Injection Well Field
Construct additional aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) wells to increase system capacity.
As a key element of the City's Groundwater Recovery Enhancement and Treatment (GREAT) Program, this ASR program will fully utilize recycled water to provide supply resiliency and cost stabilization for the future.
603 WATER DEVLPMT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 1,500,000 $ - $ - $ 3,000,000 $ 15,000,000 605 WATER CAP FACILITY FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 15,675,000 $ - 15 N/A
Recycled Water: AWPF Recycled Water Storage
Construction Construct water storage tanks at the Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF).
As a key element of the City's Groundwater Recovery Enhancement and Treatment (GREAT) Program, the AWPF improvements will fully utilize recycled water to provide supply resiliency and cost stabilization for the future.
607 WATER BONDS / WIFIA LOAN FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,500,000 $ 9,200,000 16 N/A Rio Lindo Park Improvements This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated torecreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
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Category 2: Existing Less Urgent Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O) No.
Council
Priority
FY 21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need SubFund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 17 N/A Riverpark Irrigation Control System Replacement Replace irrigation control systems including pumps and VFDs.
Many of the Riverpark irrigation control systems are past their usable life spans of eight years and are starting to malfunction. Also, Riverpark panels are on a 2G network, but the manufacturer no longer supports this product.
6050 120 MAINT ASSMNT DIST LMD/CFD $ 480,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 18 N/A Riverpark Playground Structures Replacement - Children's Park and Crescent Park
Replace the existing play equipment and play surface at Children's Park and Crescent Park.
The existing play equipment has reached the end of its useable life and is in need of replacement. 6050 120 MAINT ASSMNT DIST LMD/CFD $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 19 N/A Riverpark Playground Structures Replacement - Windrow Park
Replace the existing play equipment and play surface at Windrow Park.
The existing play equipment has reached the end of its useable life and is in need of replacement. 6050 120 MAINT ASSMNT DIST LMD/CFD $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 20 N/A Riverpark Playgrounds Structure Replacement - Vineyard Park and East Park
Replace the existing play equipment and play surface at Children's Park and Crescent Park.
The existing play equipment has reached the end of its useable life and is in need of replacement. 6050 120 MAINT ASSMNT DIST LMD/CFD $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 21 N/A Seabridge Playground Structures Replacement Replace the existing play equipment and play surface at Seabridge East Park and Seabridge South Park.
The existing play equipment has reached the end of its useable life and is in need of replacement. 6040 120 MAINT ASSMNT DIST LMD/CFD $ - $ - $ - $ 350,000 $ - $ - 22 N/A Southbank Park Improvements This project is for the use of Quimby Funds for replacement of playground equipment. Replace worn playground equipment. 8132 351 QUIMBY FUND $ 298,275 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 23 N/A Traffic Signal Improvements - Five Points Intersection Perform immediate rehabilitation at the intersection, including wiring, cabinet, communications, and signal head replacements, while coordinating with agencies such as CPUC, VCRR, Port of Hueneme, Caltrans Division of Rail, and VCTC, and evaluating short-, medium-, and long-term improvement needs.
Upgrade existing traffic signal standards and improve sidewalk facilities.
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8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 250,000 $ - $ - $ 200,000 $ - $ - 24 N/A Underground of Overhead Utilities- Citywide
This project involves the relocation of above-ground utilities, such as power and communications lines, to the subsurface. Through the formation of an undergrounding district, the City receives a small amount of funding yearly through the utility provider to an account set up for the undergrounding district. Work will commence once a sufficient amount of funding is accumulated in the account to proceed with design and construction.
Buried utilities tend to be more resilient to weather and damage, are generally safer, and have less visual impact than lines mounted on poles above ground. Such relocation of utilities is expensive, and the account is set up so that funds may be collected over time. 8070 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 2,000,000 $ - $ - 25 N/A US 101/Del Norte Interchange Upgrade
Update the previous Project Report (2007) and environmental work for the US 101/Del Norte Interchange. The initial work will update previous design details and environmental review to help recommend a preferred alternative to move to the next stage in the Caltrans project approval process.
Bridge was determined to be in need of upgrading by Caltrans. 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 250,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 26 N/A Wastewater OWTP: Outfall Repair Repair multiple cracks in the OWTP Outfall and replacement of the outfall ballast.
This project addresses cracks that were discovered during the 2021 and 2022 annual inspections of the OWTP Outfall. 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ 106,847 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 27 N/A Water Distribution: Hueneme Road Recycled Water Pipeline - Phase II
Install 16,000 linear feet of 36-inch recycled water pipeline from Olds Road to Wood Road to expand service delivery.
The City delivers recycled water to agricultural customers, and this pipeline will provide service options for the greater area, which will bring in revenue.
603 WATER DEVLPMT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 11,876,345 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 605 WATER CAP FACILITY FUND $ 700,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 606 WATER RESOURCE FEE FUND $ 800,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 609 WATER BOND 2021A REV BOND FUND $ 17,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 28 N/A Water Production: Groundwater Desalter Improvement Project
Repair and replacement of existing equipment, including replacement of membranes (required every five to seven years) and installation of valves and actuators to allow clean-in-place automation. Discharge piping and site civil improvements are also required. This project includes a pilot study and design for brine minimization to maximize the yield of potable water.
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Category 3: New Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O) No.
Council
Priority
FY 21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need Subfund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 1 N/A Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements - Digital Signage Install digital traffic signage at 7 intersections Citywide that include dual right turn lanes or turn lanes adjacent to railroad crossings. This signage is activated through the pedestrian push button, altering drivers in both lanes to watch for pedestrians.
Improve pedestrian safety by installing digital signage at locations with two or more right turn lanes, or at railroad crossings, as identified in the Local Roadway Safety Plan.
Locations: Ventura Rd./Town Center Drive, Oxnard Blvd./Town Center Drive, Oxnard Blvd./Wagon Wheel Road/Esplanade Dr., Oxnard Blvd./Vineyard Ave., Oxnard Blvd./Gonzales Rd., Oxnard Blvd./Cooper Road, and Rose Avenue/Fifth Street
212 TRANSPORT DEV ACT (TDA) FUND $ - $ 13,275 $ - $ - $ - $ - 210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ - $ 349,920 $ - $ - $ - $ - 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ 120,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 2 N/A Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements - Wooley Class IV Install Class IV bike lanes with green bike conflict striping.
Improve bicycle safety and convenience by installing safety measures identified in the Local Roadway Safety Plan and Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan.
210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ - $ 3,720,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 840 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ 120,000
3 N/A CFD 4 Exercise Equipment Replacement Removal and replacement of the exercise equipment located along the walkways within CFD 4 - Seabridge.
The exercise equipment along the walking path within CFD 4 - Seabridge has deteriorated due to the marine environment. The equipment is beyond the point of repair and needs to be fully replaced. The equipment provides specific benefit to the community and contributes to the character and amenities available to the residents of this community.
6040 120 MAINT ASSMNT DIST LMD/CFD $ - $ 150,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 4 N/A Citywide Electrical Panels
This is a multiphase project that will assess, repair, and upgrade electrical panels across multiple city facilities that are outdated, overloaded, or no longer compliant with current electrical codes. The scope includes replacement of obsolete panels, breakers, and associated components; reconfiguration to accommodate current and future electrical demands; and integration with existing building systems. Work will also address labeling, load balancing, and safety improvements, along with testing and commissioning to ensure reliable operation.
The purpose of this project is to improve electrical system safety, reliability, and capacity across city facilities while meeting current codes and operational requirements. Many existing panels are aging, undersized, or experiencing failures that require frequent corrective maintenance and pose potential safety hazards, including risk of electrical faults or outages. Upgrading these systems is necessary to support modern equipment loads, reduce downtime, enhance safety for occupants and staff, and ensure continued, uninterrupted facility operations.
735 FACILITIES ISF $ - $ - $ 450,000 $ - $ -
5 N/A City Facility Walkways Rehabilitation
This is a multiphase project that will assess, repair, and reconstruct sidewalks and pathways across multiple city facilities and public areas. The scope includes removal and replacement of damaged concrete, grinding of uneven surfaces, installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps and detectable warning surfaces, and improvements to drainage and accessibility. Work will also address trip hazards, root intrusion, and deteriorated pathways to ensure safe and consistent pedestrian infrastructure.
The purpose of this project is to provide safe, accessible, and code-compliant pedestrian pathways for the public and city staff.
Many sidewalks and pathways are cracked, uneven, or obstructed, creating tripping hazards and limiting accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Improvements are necessary to reduce liability risks, enhance mobility and safety, ensure compliance with accessibility standards, and support a well-maintained public environment. 735 FACILITIES ISF $ - $ 100,000 $ - $ 150,000 $ - $ 150,000 6 N/A Citywide Public Parking Lot Rehab
This is a multiphase project that will restore and rehabilitate parking lots across multiple city facilities to address widespread deterioration and functional deficiencies. The scope includes pavement repairs, resurfacing or full reconstruction where needed, crack sealing, striping, ADA-compliant upgrades, drainage improvements, and replacement of damaged curbs, gutters, and signage. The work will ensure each parking area is structurally sound, clearly marked, and compliant with current standards.
The purpose of this project is to provide safe, accessible, and well-maintained parking areas for the public and city staff. Many existing parking lots exhibit significant wear, including potholes, cracking, poor drainage, and faded striping, which create safety hazards and reduce usability. Restoration is necessary to extend pavement life, improve accessibility and traffic flow, minimize liability risks, and enhance the overall appearance and functionality of city facilities.
735 FACILITIES ISF $ - $ - $ 100,000 $ 2,500,000 $ 880,000 $ 2,000,000 7 N/A Citywide Resiliency Power Systems
This is a multiphase project that will assess, upgrade, and install resiliency power systems including backup generators and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems across multiple city facilities. The scope includes replacement of aging or undersized equipment, addition of new systems where gaps exist, integration with existing electrical infrastructure, and upgrades to automatic transfer switches, controls, and fuel systems. Work will also include testing, commissioning, and standardization to ensure reliable performance during power disruptions.
The purpose of this project is to ensure continuous operation of critical city services during power outages and emergencies. Many existing generators and UPS systems are outdated, unreliable, or insufficient to meet current operational demands, increasing the risk of service interruptions and equipment damage. Upgrading these systems is necessary to enhance emergency preparedness, protect critical infrastructure, maintain continuity of operations, and ensure the safety and security of staff and the public.
735 FACILITIES ISF $ - $ - $ - $ 350,000 $ - $ - 8 N/A Citywide Sewer Laterals - City Facilities
This is a multiphase project that will assess, repair, and replace deteriorated sewer laterals serving multiple city facilities. The scope includes inspection and condition assessment, cleaning and clearing of blockages, trenchless rehabilitation or full replacement of damaged laterals, and reconnection to the main sewer system. Work may also include coordination with site improvements, restoration of affected surfaces, and testing to ensure proper function and compliance with applicable standards.
The purpose of this project is to maintain reliable wastewater conveyance and prevent sanitary sewer overflows, backups, and potential environmental impacts. Many existing sewer laterals are aging, damaged, or obstructed by root intrusion, corrosion, or ground movement, leading to frequent maintenance issues and service disruptions. Upgrades are necessary to reduce the risk of failures, protect public health, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continued operation of city facilities.
735 FACILITIES ISF $ - $ 60,000 $ - $ 120,000 $ - $ - 9 N/A Corridor Median Modifications - H Street (Vineyard Avenue to Gonzales Road)
Prepare a feasibility study to install a walking and bicycling path between the north and southbound lanes of H Street between Vineyard Ave. and Gonzales Road.
Reduce speeding by reducing lane width along H Street, while providing the community with additional recreation space for walking and bicycling.
8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 120,000 $ - 10 N/A Corridor Median Modifications - Vineyard Avenue (Oxnard Boulevard to H Street)
Design and construct median modifications to improve turning movements on Vineyard Ave. between Oxnard Blvd. and H Street Reduce collisions that occur due to turning movements. 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ 120,000 $ - $ 900,000 $ - $ - 11 N/A East Village Park Improvements This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated torecreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
8117 351 QUIMBY FUND $ - $ 701,414 $ - $ - $ - $ - 12 N/A Environmental Resources: Del Norte Facility Tip Floor Rehabilitation
Resurface the concrete tipping floor at the Materials Recycling Facility.
The present condition of the tipping floor is such that remediative/reconstructive work is needed to bring it back to a fully serviceable level.
631 SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND $ - $ 300,000 $ 1,500,000 $ - $ - $ - 9030
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FY 21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need Subfund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 13 N/A Fire Stations Exterior and Interior Painting
This project will provide comprehensive exterior and interior painting for all city fire stations. The scope includes surface preparation, repair of damaged or deteriorated finishes, priming, and application of high-quality, durable coatings suitable for each environment. Work will address walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and exterior building surfaces, and may include minor patching, sealing, and protective coatings to ensure long-term performance and a consistent appearance across all facilities.
The purpose of this project is to preserve building integrity, maintain a professional appearance, and provide safe, functional environments for fire personnel. Many fire stations have worn, faded, or deteriorated paint that can lead to surface damage, moisture intrusion, and increased maintenance needs. Repainting is necessary to protect building materials, extend facility lifespan, improve working conditions, and present a clean, well-maintained image to the community.
735 FACILITIES ISF $ - $ - $ 300,000 $ 240,000 $ 120,000 $ 120,000 14 N/A Fleet Awning Improvements New awning to protect Fleet Mechanics from adverse weather, The purpose of this project is to install a new detached awning to improve working conditions for Fleet Mechanics servicing CNG trucks. The existing fleet shop lacks adequate ventilation, preventing work from being safely performed inside the current bays. As a result, mechanics are forced to work outdoors, exposing them to adverse weather conditions such as heat, wind, and rain.Rather than retrofitting the existing building to meet ventilation requirements, constructing a detached awning provides a more cost-effective solution while achieving the same functional objective. This approach will enhance worker safety, improve productivity, and reduce overall project costs.
741 FLEET ISF $ - $ 80,000 $ 750,000 $ - $ -
15 N/A Fleet Improvements at the City Yard
Enclose the sides of the awning to keep weather (wind and rain) from coming in and under, and expose Fleet Mechanics while working.
The purpose of this project is to retrofit the existing awning to improve protection from environmental elements. The current height of the structure allows wind and rain to enter the covered area, leaving employees exposed to adverse weather conditions while working on vehicles. These conditions hinder employees’ ability to perform their duties effectively and negatively impact productivity. Retrofitting the awning will provide better weather protection, creating a safer and more efficient work environment.
741 FLEET ISF $ - $ - $ - $ 100,000 $ 1,500,000 $ - 16 N/A Key Access Control Systems - City Facilities
This is a multiphase project that will assess, repair, and standardize manual key access systems across multiple city facilities. The scope includes rekeying existing locks, replacing worn or outdated locksets, implementing a master key system, and improving key tracking and inventory procedures. Work will also address hardware upgrades where needed, such as cylinders, cores, and door hardware, to ensure compatibility, durability, and consistency across all facilities.
The purpose of this project is to enhance facility security, improve access management, and ensure consistent control of entry points across city facilities. Many existing systems are outdated, fragmented, or rely on manual key distribution, which increases the risk of unauthorized access and limits accountability. Upgrading to modern access control systems is necessary to improve security, streamline credential management, reduce operational risks, and support efficient facility operations.
735 FACILITIES ISF $ - $ - $ 150,000 $ 400,000 $ - $ - 17 N/A New Vehicle Lift Installation New Vehicle lifts to replace old out-of-service in-ground vehicle lifts.
The purpose of this project is to replace four in-ground hydraulic vehicle lifts at the fleet shop that are out of service due to significant structural deterioration. The concrete walls surrounding the lifts exhibit extensive cracking and areas of missing material, requiring major repairs. To address these issues, the existing in-ground lifts will be removed, and the resulting pits will be properly filled and restored. It is recommended that new, modern above-ground lifts be installed as replacements. This solution will improve safety, reduce long-term maintenance needs, and provide more reliable and efficient equipment for fleet operations.
741 FLEET ISF $ - $ - $ - $ 100,000 $ 200,000 $ - 18 N/A Oxnard Dunes Neighborhood Park Improvements This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated torecreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
8126 351 QUIMBY FUND $ - $ 680,420 $ - $ - $ - $ - 19 N/A Recycled Water: AWPF Expansion Expansion of the AWPF to 12.5 million gallons per day.
As a key element of the City's Groundwater Recovery Enhancement and Treatment (GREAT) Program, the Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) improvements will fully utilize recycled water to provide supply resiliency and cost stabilization for the future 607 WATER BONDS / WIFIA LOAN FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,700,000 $ 13,000,000 20 N/A Safe Routes to School Safety and Enhancements - Citywide (Up to 5 Schools) Install pedestrian facilities at up to five schools. Install pedestrian facilities at intersections adjacent to Schools toenhance crosswalks and increase school-age pedestrian safety. 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 250,000 $ - $ - 21 N/A Southwinds Neighborhood Park Improvements This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated torecreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
8133 351 QUIMBY FUND $ - $ 162,614 $ - $ - $ - $ - 22 N/A Traffic Signal Improvements - Citywide (Up to 5
Intersections)
Construct traffic signal improvements at up to five locations Citywide. Work including new signal poles, mast arms, signal heads, protected left-turn phasing, LED lighting, and detection loops.
Reduce collisions that occur due to turning movements. 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ - $ 250,000 $ - $ 5,500,000 $ - 23 N/A Traffic Signal Improvements - Gonzales Road/Lantana Street Construct traffic signal improvements at Gonzales Road & Lantana Street. Work including new signal poles, mast arms, signal heads, protected left-turn phasing, LED lighting, and detection loops.
Reduce collisions that occur due to turning movements. 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ 135,000 $ - $ 1,500,000 $ - $ - 24 N/A Traffic Signal Improvements - Oxnard Boulevard Service Road
Conduct preliminary engineering for traffic signal and stop sign improvements to the Oxnard Blvd. service road from Gonzales Blvd. to Glenwood Drive.
Reduce collisions that occur due to turning movements. 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 100,000 $ - 25 N/A Traffic Signal Improvements - Ventura Boulevard Service Road
Conduct preliminary engineering for traffic signal and stop sign improvements to the Ventura Road Frontage Road between Ivywood Drive and Beverly Drive.
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Category 3: New Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O) No.
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Priority
FY 21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need Subfund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 26 N/A Traffic Signal Improvements - Ventura Road/2nd Street/Teal Club Road
Construct traffic signal improvements at Ventura Road & 2nd Street & Teal Club Road. Work including new signal poles, mast arms, signal heads, protected left-turn phasing, LED lighting, and detection loops.
Reduce collisions that occur due to turning movements. 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ 135,000 $ - $ 1,500,000 $ - $ - 27 N/A Traffic Signal Improvements - Vineyard Avenue/H Street Construct traffic signal improvements at Vineyard Avenue & H Street. Work including new signal poles, mast arms, signal heads, protected left-turn phasing, LED lighting, and detection loops.
Reduce collisions that occur due to turning movements. 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ 1,500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 28 N/A Traffic Signal Improvements - Wooley Road Conduit Replacement
Replace fiber optic conduit for traffic signals within the railroad right of way.
Improve geometry to eliminate conflicts at multi-point intersections on the Ventura Frontage Road and Ventura Road 8040 350 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND $ - $ 100,000 $ 400,000 $ - $ - $ - 29 N/A Wastewater Collection: Lift Station #28 Improvements Rehabilitation of Lift Station #28 Lift Station #28 has recently experienced structural and mechanical failures and requires upgrades to maintain operational reliability. 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ 500,000 $ - $ - 30 N/A Wastewater Collection: New Lift Station #5 Construction of a new lift station #5 to replace lift stations #4 and #6 Lifts Stations #4 & #6 serve the area west of the Edison Canal between 5th Street and Oxnard Beach Park. Both station are over 50 years old and beyond their useful life. During the storms of 2023 and 2024 they were not able keep up with the high flows created by the wet weather. Lift Station #5 will replace both #4 and #6 with an upgraded and enlarged station.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 500,000 $ 9,500,000 $ - 31 N/A Wastewater Collection: Rose Avenue Manhole Rehabilitation Rehabilitation of approximately 150 manholes on Rose Ave from Gonzales to Pleasant Valley
Manholes are an integral part of any sanitary sewer collection system. They allow access into the system for cleaning, inspection, repair and emergency operation. Manholes are usually constructed of concrete which is susceptible to corrosion in a sewer system environment. This will be the 3rd phase of an ongoing process to repair all manholes on the major trunk lines with corrosion resistant liners, thus reducing the chance of collapse and extending the life of the system.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 200,000 $ 3,800,000 $ - 32 N/A Wastewater WRRF: AST Blower Starters Replacement Replacement of 5 blower starters Blowers are critical and required equipment as part of the activated sludge process. They provide the compressed air for the aeration tanks. They were originally installed in 1990. The electrical starters are beyond their useful life and replacement parts are no longer manufactured and not available.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ 1,500,000 $ - $ - 33 N/A Wastewater WRRF: Cogen Improvements Replacement of the existing cogeneration engines and upgrades to the existing building.
The cogeneration facility was built in the 1970's and provides heat for the digesters and creates electricity used for plant operations. The facility is beyond its useful life and requires replacement. 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ 1,650,000 $ - $ 21,750,000 34 N/A Wastewater WRRF: Demolition Various Elements
Demolition of unused and obsolete WRRF facilities - ISPS, biotowers, PCC, main electrical, primary thickeners, old SPB, old headworks
Many of the facilities at the WRRF have been replaced or abandoned but not demolished as part of the replacement projects.
These facilities need to be demolished to make room on the existing landlocked wastewater campus for future facilities.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 500,000 $ 6,500,000 35 N/A Wastewater WRRF: Fire System Improvements Upgrade of the WRRF 2W fire distribution system The current fire distribution system was originally built in 1975 to the standards during that time. A second fire distribution system was built in 1990, but not connected to the originally fire distribution system. Current fire system codes require the upgrade of the fire distribution system.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ 1,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - 36 N/A Wastewater WRRF: Headworks Improvements - Phase II Rehabilitation of headworks - new chemical storage and handling facility, storage building, bar screens, electrical conduits, crane, compactors, conveyors, MH replacement
The Headworks is one of the primary facilities in the wastewater process. Reliable operation is critical to long-term regulatory compliance and proper operation of the WRRF. The equipment is nearing the end of it's useful life and requires replacement. 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,000,000 $ 6,000,000 37 N/A Wastewater WRRF: New Administration Building
Replacement of the existing WRRF administration building with a new administration building that will house the WRRF administration group, operations group, laboratory, technical services group and wastewater engineering.
The existing administration building was built in the mid-1970's and does not meet either technical building codes or operational requirements for the wastewater staff. The current building does not meet modern seismic codes and is not large enough to house the required groups.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ 500,000 $ - $ 27,000,000 $ - $ - 38 N/A Wastewater WRRF: New EQ Basin New EQ basin between the primary clarifiers and ISPS An equalization (EQ) basin is an integral part of a conventional water resource recovery facility. The purpose of an EQ basin is to equalize varying incoming wastewater flows over a 24-hour period. This provides downstream processes protection from peak flows, improves safety and reliability, allows optimization of the process, especially electric costs, and allows a steady source of treated water sent to the AWPF. The WRRF currently does not have an EQ basin located in the correct part of the process.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,000,000 $ 3,000,000 39 N/A Wastewater WRRF: Pavement Replacement Repaving existing driving surfaces within the WRRF campus that are beyond their useful life and failing.
Many of the paved surfaces are in poor condition and need to be replaced. 611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 40 N/A Wastewater WRRF: Stormwater Improvements Modifications to the existing stormwater system on the WRRF campus to retain and/or treat all stormwater that lands on the site.
Stormwater management on an industrial site is regulated through the statewide industrial general permit (IGP). The WRRF campus is subject to these regulations. There are currently areas of the site that drain to Perkins Road and the MS4. The intent of the project is to stop any stormwater from draining onto Perkins Road.
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Category 3: New Projects with Identified Funding (Non General Fund/Measure O) No.
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FY 21-25 Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need Subfund Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 41 N/A Wastewater WRRF: Thickener Improvements Upgrade and replacement of primary and secondary thickeners.
The purpose of the project is to replace and upgrade the existing WRRF thickening facilities. The existing facilities are beyond their useful life and incompatible with the long-term plan for the WRRF.
Thickening facilities are required as a step in the solids processing process prior to entering the anaerobic digesters.
611 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ 3,250,000 $ - $ 21,750,000 42 N/A Water Distribution: Citywide Cast Iron Pipe Improvements This is a multiphase project. Replace the existing 12 inch cast iron water main in the Pleasant Valley Estates area. Work will include installation of new water main, reconnection of services, valves, fittings, and related appurtenances, along with pavement restoration, traffic control, and other associated improvements needed to replace the existing 1964 pipeline.
This project is needed to improve system reliability, reduce emergency response and repair costs, and minimize the risk of future service interruptions for customers in the area. Replacing this main will provide a more cost effective and reliable long term solution for the City’s water distribution system.
601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 4,000,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 1,500,000 43 N/A Water Production: New Desalter Storage Tank
The project will require land acquisition and construction of the infrastructure necessary to connect the new storage facilities to the existing Desalter, including associated piping, valves, controls, electrical, and site improvements.
Construct additional storage to support continuous 24/7 operation of the Desalter, including during low demand periods. Existing storage limitations can restrict production when demand is low. This project will improve operational flexibility, maximize use of local Desalter supply, and reduce reliance on purchased water.
601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 2,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 20,000,000 44 N/A Wilson Neighborhood Park Improvements This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated torecreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
This project is for the use of Quimby Funds that are dedicated to recreation improvements for the neighborhood. Recreation improvements for the neighborhood. The project scope has not been determined.
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Category 4: New and Existing Projects with No Funding or Partial Funding Staff Recommendation to Move to Category 1: Higher Urgency (General Fund, Measure O and Future Bond Fund) PWTC
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FY 21-25 Project Title Purpose and Need
Funding
Source Funding Description Previous Apps FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 FY 26-27
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YES
INR-1 Neighborhood Street Resurfacing
Project will improve roadway surfaces on several
residential streets citywide as identified in the
Pavement Management System. Replacement of aging
cast iron pipe is being coordinated with road
resurfacing.
YES
INR-4
Citywide Alleyway Resurfacing/Reconstruction
Alleyways throughout the City are in need of repair or
resurfacing. Alleyway repair and resurfacing will provide an acceptable level of service to maintain access to
residences and solid waste collection.
N/A Oxnard Police Department HQ Parking Lot Rehab
The asphalt parking lots at the police headquarters
building are in a significant state of disrepair and in critical need of new pavement and striping. The lots are uneven, experience flooding, and have multiple
patched areas risking injury to police department
employees and damage to city vehicles. Recent
generator installation (February 2026) resulted in large asphalt patch over long trench.
YES
PS-2 Oxnard Fire Station Overhead Doors Replacement
The overhead doors at several fire stations have aged
out and are experiencing a high rate of repairs and
mechanical failures. Replacing the existing overhead
doors at these fire stations ensures reliable, safe, and efficient operation for emergency response. without
causing delay in response times or posing safety risks
to personnel and apparatus. Replacing these doors
with updated, high-performance systems is essential to
maintain operational readiness and support the
long-term functionality of the facility.
N/A Campus Park Phase III Campus Park requires additional funding to complete.
N/A Oxnard Police Department Sturgis Annex - New
Generator
The Oxnard Police Department's Sturgis Annex houses
critical police facilities and infrastructure, and presently has inadequate backup power. This project will provide
systems and equipment to address this deficiency.
N/A Bridge Maintenance Citywide Routine maintenance to prevent further deterioration and costly future rehabilitation.
N/A This project will help improve drainage in the
Southeast neighborhood
N/A Civic Center Campus Emergency Generator
Improvements
Presently, there are facilities at the Oxnard Civic Center main campus that do not have adequate emergency
backup power. There is an large, existing diesel
generator that is likely currently underutilized, and that could be connected to various nearby facilities to
provide emergency backup power during an
emergency.
YES
QL-1
Oxnard Performing Arts Center Seismic
Study/Improvements
Optimally since it is beyond its service life. The
objective is to install new equipment
N/A Del Sol Stadium Bleachers and Lights
The repair of bleachers and the upgrade of stadium
lighting to remote-control capability at Del Sol Soccer Stadium are necessary improvements to maintain
safety, enhance facility operations, and support growing community use.properly functioning seating is essential to hosting league play, tournaments, and community
events.Upgrading the stadium lights to remote-control
capability will significantly improve operational
efficiency, energy management, and staff response
time.
N.A Pagoda Renovation at Plaza Park
The historic pagoda at Plaza Park requires structural
repairs, painting, and improvements to deter vagrancy
activity.
N/A Park Bleachers Replacement
Various size bleachers need to be replaced at sports
parks citywide. Remove wood bleachers and replace
with aluminum.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 6,576,392 $ - $ - $ -
104 MEASURE O $ 20,252,600 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 8,100,000 $ - $ 8,100,000 3XX FUTURE BOND FUND $ - $ 8,100,000 $ 8,100,000 $ 8,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ 400,000 $ - $ - $ -
104 MEASURE O $ 12,500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 12,400,000 $ - $ 12,100,000 3XX FUTURE BOND FUND $ 7,750,000 $ 4,000,000 $ 4,000,000 $ 4,000,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,000,000 $ 12,400,000 $ - $ 12,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,092,000 $ 12,400,000 $ - $ 12,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,525,000 $ 12,400,000 $ - $ 12,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ 1,000,000 $ - $ - $ 3,625,000 $ 12,400,000 $ - $ 12,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,375,000 $ 12,400,000 $ - $ 12,100,000 Stormwater Conveyance Improvements along
Oxnard Boulevard (Sutter Dr) 101 GENERAL FUND $ 400,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 6,375,000 $ 12,400,000 $ - $ 12,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 6,495,000 $ 12,400,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 12,100,000 104 MEASURE O $ 200,000 $ 10,000,000 $ - $ - $ 6,495,000 $ 14,400,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 22,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ 1,550,000 $ - $ - $ 6,695,000 $ 14,400,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 22,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7,195,000 $ 14,400,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 22,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7,545,000 $ 14,400,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 22,100,000 ( ) ( ( ) ( ) )
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27-A 17-A
N/A Street Lanscape Replanting
The citywide street landscapes require renovations to
address deferred maintenance, new State water
requirements, and installing water efficient landscapes based on the new City Landscape Standards.
N/A Carnegie Art Museum Renovation
The HVAC system and elevator are at the end of their
serviceable life and are in need of replacement to
protect the art collection and comply with current ADA
standards respectively. Exterior waterproofing is failing and moisture is seeping through the masonry wall
which could damage the art collection.
N/A Park Playground Shade Structures
Shade structures will enhance the park and playground
user experience and provide adequate protection from
the sun.
N/A Colonia Park Restroom Renovation
The existing restroom at La Colonia Park is beyond its
useful life. A new restroom facility is needed to provide a clean, reliable, and fully accessible amenity that
better supports the needs of the community and
enhances the overall park experience.
N/A Johnson Creek Park Restroom Renovation
The existing restroom at Johnson Creek Park is
beyond its useful life. A new restroom facility is needed to provide a clean, reliable, and fully accessible amenity that better supports the needs of the community and
enhances the overall park experience.
YES
INR-1 Arterial Street Resurfacing
This project aims to maintain the City's arterial
pavement at the target PCI to prevent premature
deterioration.
YES
INR-4 Advanced Alley Maintenance Program
Presently, the City of Oxnard's tools to treat
deteriorated alleyways are either patching, or full
reconstruction. This project will bridge the gap between these treatment extremes to allow an alley to be in
serviceable condition until it's turn comes up for
reconstruction.
YES
QL-2
Senior Center at 5th and Patterson
The facility will support programs for older residents
which include activities, educational opportunities,
counseling and support groups, volunteer opportunities, and wellness programs.
YES
INR-5 Mandalay Bay Seawalls
This project assumes a 75-year design life for the
seawalls in the Mandalay Bay area, which were
constructed between 1969 and 1971 and have shown
signs of wear and deterioration due to age.
N/A Citywide Sidewalk Repair
There are sections of sidewalk, driveways, and ramps
across Oxnard that are damaged and need to be
repaired to reduce the risk of trip and fall injuries, and to provide ADA-compliant access. This damage is often
due to tree roots underneath the sidewalk.
N/A New At-Grade Bus Stop Boardings & New Bus
Stops
This project will improve three existing, and add three new bus stops by adding ADA at-grade bus boardings,
bus shelters, benches, solar lighting, and signage
N/A City Fleet Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
City is mandated to replace 214 of the aging fleet
vehicles over 8500 lbs with EV. The city is expected to have 100% of vehicles transitioned to EV by 2039.The
city currently owns 11 EV's and only has two charging
stations. By the end of 2026 we will have 22 EV. This
funding will add four additional charging stations to the City Yard and additional charging stations at other
locations throughout the city for fleet vehicle charging N/A Main Library Flooring Improvements
The deferred maintenance of the carpet at the Main
Library is in need of replacement. The condition of the carpet is currently that interim measures are required to mitigate trip hazards for the public. This project will address the deteriorated carpet and eliminate the trip
and safety hazards currently present throughout the
facility.
N/A Oxnard Fire Stations No. 2, 3
Fire Stations No. 2, 3, and 5 have reached the end of
their serviceable life and must be rebuilt in order to
ensure the Fire Department has adequate facilities and
resources to best protect life and property throughout
the City.
101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 8,545,000 $ 14,400,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 22,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 9,385,000 $ 14,400,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 22,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 10,385,000 $ 14,400,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 22,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ 1,550,000 $ - $ - $ 11,235,000 $ 14,400,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 22,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ 1,550,000 $ - $ - $ 11,735,000 $ 14,400,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 22,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ 18,350,392 $ - $ - $ -
104 MEASURE O $ 3,328,400 $ - $ - $ - $ 18,935,000 $ 14,400,000 $ 9,400,000 $ 22,100,000 3XX FUTURE BOND FUND $ - $ 7,200,000 $ 7,200,000 $ 7,200,000 104 MEASURE O $ 2,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 18,935,000 $ 16,400,000 $ 9,400,000 $ 24,100,000 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ -
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3XX FUTURE BOND FUND $ - $ 17,500,000 $ 17,500,000 $ - 101 GENERAL FUND $ 1,924,500 $ - $ - $ -
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28-A 20-A N/A Oxnard Fire Storage Facility Improvements (Former Armory)
In January 2026, the Fire Department took possession
of the property formerly used by the Housing
Department as a homeless shelter. This project aims to
repurpose the former Armory structure into a Fire
Department storage facility to house reserve apparatus
and solve various other storage needs. Basic upgrades
include rehabbing restrooms, repainting, flooring,
electrical work, and various security enhancements.
This project is crucial to the organization's logistical operations and aims to leverage the use of available
city property to address the department's space and
logistical challenges.
101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 24,835,000 $ 16,650,000 $ 9,900,000 $ 25,000,000 $ 28,851,284 $ 24,835,000 $ 9,900,000 $ 7,650,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 40,781,000 $ 16,650,000 $ 25,000,000 $ 11,750,000 $ - $ - $ 7,750,000 $ - $ 30,000,000 $ 71,800,000 $ 36,800,000 $ 19,300,000 ( ) ( ( ) ( ) ( ) ) ( ) ( ) ( )
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TOTAL $ 77,382,284 $ 41,485,000 $ 64,900,000 $ 91,200,000 $ 37,800,000 $ 21,300,000 3 665
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FY 21-25
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Project Title Purpose and Need Fund No. Funding Description Previous FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31 N/A Bard Road Additional Street Lights Saviers to
Rose
Add additional street lighting to supplement existing
SCE-owned lighting. 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - N/A Citywide Streetlight Asset Management Program Install street lighting Citywide to enhance visibility and safety for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 N/A Goal Post Replacement
The goal posts that serve the annual Dallas Cowboys
training camp are rusted and have reached the end of
their useful life. Therefore, the 4 goal posts need to be replaced for safety and to continue hosting the annual
training camp.
101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ -
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Local Roadway Safety Plan Various Projects -
Citywide Improve pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorist safety. 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ - $ - $ - N/A Roof Replacement - Various Facilities
Several City buildings need to be replaced due to
numerous leaks to prevent damage to structures and
equipment. The roofs are estimated to be over 60 years
old on average.
101 GENERAL FUND $ 1,658,000 $ - $ - $ -
N/A Sports Court Resurfacing Some courts need repair beyond paint and restriping.
The surfaces need to be completely renovated. 101 GENERAL FUND $ - $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,658,000 $ 3,200,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 1,700,000 $ 1,700,000 $ 1,700,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
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TOTAL $ 1,658,000 $ 3,200,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 1,700,000 $ 1,700,000 $ 1,700,000 4 666
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24-A 13-A $ 800,000 $ -
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INR-1 Neighborhood Street Resurfacing
Project will improve roadway surfaces on several
residential streets citywide as identified in the
Pavement Management System. Replacement of aging
cast iron pipe is being coordinated with road
resurfacing.
105 STREET MAINTENANCE
(IUF) FUND $ 641,816 $ - $ - $ -
185 ROAD MAINT & REHAB
ACT FUND (RMRA) $ 7,800,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 201 CDBG FUND $ 3,000,000 $ - $ - $ -
230 STATE TRANSPORTATION
CONG RELIEF FUND $ 769,637 $ - $ - $ -
601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ 393,968 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 611 WASTEWATER
OPERATING FUND $ 287,978 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000
631 SOLID WASTE
OPERATING FUND $ 25,500 $ - $ - $ -
651 GOLF COURSE
OPERATING FUND $ 1,715,000 $ - $ - $ -
YES
INR-4
Citywide Alleyway Resurfacing/Reconstruction
Alleyways throughout the City are in need of repair or
resurfacing. Alleyway repair and resurfacing will provide an acceptable level of service to maintain access to
residences and solid waste collection.
105 STREET MAINTENANCE
(IUF) FUND $ 3,170,891 $ - $ - $ -
315 2006 TAB
HERO/SW/ORMOND FUND $ 2,519,660 $ - $ - $ -
601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ 100,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 611 WASTEWATER
OPERATING FUND $ 100,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000
YES
INR-1 Arterial Street Resurfacing
This project aims to maintain the City's arterial
pavement at the target PCI to prevent premature
deterioration.
185 ROAD MAINT & REHAB
ACT FUND (RMRA) $ 13,664,284 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 315 2006 TAB
HERO/SW/ORMOND FUND $ 1,978,250 $ - $ - $ -
601 WATER OPERATING FUND $ 100,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 611 WASTEWATER
OPERATING FUND $ 100,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000
N/A Campus Park Phase III Campus Park requires additional funding to complete. 210 STATE & LOCAL GRANTS FUND $ - $ - $ - $ -
N/A New At-Grade Bus Stop Boardings & New Bus
Stops
This project will improve three existing, and add three new bus stops by adding ADA at-grade bus boardings,
bus shelters, benches, solar lighting, and signage
210
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N/A City Fleet Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
City is mandated to replace 214 of the aging fleet
vehicles over 8500 lbs with EV. The city is expected to have 100% of vehicles transitioned to EV by 2039.The
city currently owns 11 EV's and only has two charging
stations. By the end of 2026 we will have 22 EV. This
funding will add four additional charging stations to the City Yard and additional charging stations at other
locations throughout the city for fleet vehicle charging 210 EECBG FUND $ - $ - $ - $ -
N/A Ormond Beach Access
The Ormond Beach Access Project will provide
improvements at the site of Southern California
Edison's (SCE) decommissioned Ormond Beach
Generating Station, and the road leading to it. The
project involves upgrades to Edison Road, including
enhanced bike and pedestrian facilities, and the
construction of a new parking area at Ormond Beach at
the site of the former SCE generating station. The
parking area will include a restroom, interpretive signs, and other features.
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Category 5: Non-Funded Projects
Buildings
No. Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need
Rough Order
Magnitude Location District
1 Building Structural Upgrades
Obtain a structural assessment of City-owned buildings to determine the appropriate structural upgrades necessary to satisfy California Building Code (CBC) requirements.
Most of the City-owned buildings are old and in need of a structural assessment to determine the structural integrity of the building and understand the seismic retrofit options available.
$ 750,000.00 Multiple Citywide
2 Civic Center/Library Parking Lot Lighting
The existing parking lot west of the Oxnard Public Library, directly across the future Navigation Center needs site lighting. New lighting design will need to evaluate existing site lighting and permit required lighting standard for installation of 5 or 6 new light standards.
Lighting upgrades will address existing library's lighting and safety concerns while also addressing evening meeting lighting. $ 240,000.00 305 West Third Street 4 3 CUPA Improvements at Fleet Services Facility Implement required CUPA improvements to existing fuel tanks located at the City of Oxnard Fleet Services Facility $ 225,000.00 1060 Pacific Avenue 4 4 Fire Expanded Parking at Fire Station No. 6 Expanded Parking - Fire Station 6 Fire Station 6 has no remaining covered or secure storage, leaving emergency response watercraft, utility vehicles, and support equipment exposed to weather and potential theft. The County of Ventura has granted an additional 85-foot-deep parcel behind the station. This project will pave, fence with gated access, light, and extend utilities to the new area, and add a small storage structure — providing secure, on-site equipment storage, protecting critical assets, and restoring full use of existing apparatus bays for fire engines and other response vehicles.
$ 750,000.00 2601 Peninsula Road 5
5 Fire Logistics and Training Center
The proposed project seeks to convert the former Armory into a Fire Department vehicle storage and logistics facility to address essential storage and logistical storage needs.
This capital improvement project aims to repurpose the former Armory structure into a Fire Department vehicle storage and logistics facility. Key upgrades include installing fencing with gates, locks, and barbed wire, repairing parking areas, procuring metal shelves for optimized storage, and installing a comprehensive security system.
The project estimate includes design, permitting, and project management costs to ensure compliance and efficiency. This project is crucial for the organization's long-term success.
$ 3,000,000.00 351 South K Street 2
6 Fire Station #1
Reroof metal seam roof and gravel roof areas, replace skylights, and replace overhead garage windows along the south and west elevations.
Roof repairs and window replacement will provide water protection to the building and protect fire house living quarters. $ 600,000.00 491 South K Street 2 7 Fire Stations Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel Remodel aged kitchens and bathrooms at various Fire Stations This project remodels aged kitchen and bathroom facilities at various fire stations.Having adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities at fire stations is essential because firefighters don't just work there, they live there for long shifts, often 24 hours or more. These facilities directly affect health, safety, and emergency readiness $ 500,000.00 Multiple Citywide
8 IT Office Renovation
Renovate 2nd Floor of City Hall by creating a Help Desk space near the elevator, opening up the center floor space, and refurbishing the existing offices .
The current configuration of the IT Office is not functional and requires modifications. This will improve upon customer service by being more easily accessible and staff can work in a more efficient environment.
$ 412,500.00 300 West Third Street , 2nd Floor Citywide 9 Library Technical Efficiency Solutions Replacement Replace equipment including two sorters, all new security gates, four self check-out units, and a payment machine.
The existing equipment has reached the end of its serviceable life and for several years has not been vendor supported. Staff has attempted to maintain them without the necessary expertise or equipment.
$ 562,500.00 251 South A Street 4
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Category 5: Non-Funded Projects
Buildings
No. Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need
Rough Order
Magnitude Location District
10 Main Library Interior Painting Clean, prepare and paint all the interior walls and ceilings in the Main Library.
This building was built in 1992 and over the years has had only certain interior spaces painted. It is now in need of paint to refresh the space and to preserve a valuable asset.
$ 225,000.00 251 South A Street 4
11 Marquita Youth Senior Center Re-Roof Re-Roof and fascia siding replacement Re-roof will protect the structure integrity, interior occupancy and use conditions $ 412,500.00 197 North Marquita Street 3 12 Oxnard PAL Facility Rehabilitation
Complete phase II of north wing which includes the construction of walls, doors, windows, electrical wiring and replacement of exterior doors. Begin phase I of south wing which includes demolishing old walls, and installing new windows.
The PAL program will be able to offer additional programs such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program, multimedia and quiet space for mentoring, homework and tutoring. $ 3,000,000.00 350 South K Street Citywide
13 PACC - Rental Spaces Upgrade
Prepare seismic retrofit study and renovate rental spaces including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, restrooms, kitchens, painting, flooring, furniture, landscaping, and ADA accessibility.
The PACC rental spaces are in need of a remodel to provide user friendly options for rental spaces. The interior spaces have air conditioning issues, poor lighting and dated décor. If these spaces were updated, the City could rent them out more and genera $ 2,737,500.00 800 Hobson Way 4
14 PACC Parking Lot and Site Improvements
The main and back parking lots needs to be slurry sealed and restripped to meet City standard and accessibility requirements.
Approximately 25 percent of the asphalt parking areas have been up-lifted by tree roots; have uneven surfaces or mild sinkholes that will require some asphalt removal/replacement, crack filling etc.
Existing parking lots lighting will need to be repaired and retrofitted with new LED light fixtures. Sidewalks and courtyard hardscapes have uneven surfaces or wide expansion joint gaps needing to be filled and/or replaced with path of travel safety off-set thresholds.
This facility is operated by a private operator and the improvements are expected to accommodate safer parking conditions for pubic event venues taking place with more frequency than in previous years.
$ 675,000.00 800 Hobson Way 4
15 PACC Roof/Mansard System Replacement
Re-roof and install existing mansard system siding material. Recent storm event caused the roof to leak and the existing mansard system along the south side of the building is missing a large section of roofing material leaving the existing wood exposed to the elements.
The interior of the building has signs water damage along the ceiling and wall sides along sides directly beneath the mansard roof system that is missing roofing materials.
The re-roof replacement will protect the structures integrity, interior building conditions and operations. The facility will need to be evaluated for water damage and potential impacts caused by water intrusions.
$ 1,800,000.00 800 Hobson Way 4
16 Police Department Headquarters Tenant Improvements
Renovation of the existing second-floor Major Crimes office to accommodate the relocation of the current 911 dispatch center, providing sufficient space for both current operations and future growth. Work will involve reconfiguring the emergency
communications and dispatch operations with a new layout, as well as converting the existing dispatch area into a new locker room.
The project addresses space and operational limitations in a 40-year-old Police Department building designed for a smaller workforce. Relocating the 911 dispatch center to the second floor will allow conversion of the existing dispatch area into expanded locker rooms and a dedicated mental health room to support officer wellness. The project also modernizes emergency communications with updated layouts, industry-standard workstations, and advanced equipment to improve efficiency, reliability, and support for citywide emergency response needs.
$ 10,500,000.00 251 South C Street 4
17 Police Department Headquarters Lobby Renovation/ ADA Compliance Renovate our current downstairs lobby
Currently one of the public access doors into the lobby is inoperable and has been for months waiting on parts. The slope and entry size of the ingress to the lobby is not ADA-compliant. The lobby is original to 1978 and needs to be redesigned so it is more functional for the public and PD staff.
$ 1,800,000.00 251 South C Street 4
18 Police Department Headquaters Public Safety Restroom and Locker Room Renovation
Remodel the officer first floor restrooms, locker rooms and replace the failing sewer infraestructure serving these area.
The facility is over 40 years old and the sewer line have plumbing infraestructure are at the end of their serviceable life cause for failing fixtures and clogged floor drains. Remodel work will include required layout changes and updates to serve public safety personnel. $ 975,000.00 251 South C Street 4
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Buildings
No. Project Title Project Description Purpose and Need
Rough Order
Magnitude Location District
19 Police Department Headquaters Weight Room Re-Roof, dry rot, and termite
Re-roof, fascia siding replacement. Prior to reroof this facility will need to be tented to address current termite issues.
Re-roof will protect the structure integrity, interior occupancy and use conditions $ 315,000.00 251 South C Street 4
20 Police Department South Oxnard Precinct Determine suitability and feasibility of Saviers Road property to support OPD needs.
OPD expressed a need to establish a station in South Oxnard, possibly making use of the City-owned vacant building at Saviers Road. It is not clear if the present structure can support the desired use of the property, and therefore a feasibility study is proposed to investigate options for use of this property.
$ 60,000,000.00 2900 Savier Road 6
21 South Oxnard Senior Center: Tenant Improvements Remodel the South Oxnard Senior Center. Remodel will provide an improvement to senior services and accommodate staff workplace needs. $ 1,500,000.00 200 East Bard Rd 5 22 Wilson Senior Center Siding Removal
In the late 70's, several Wilson Senior Center Buildings were architecturally upgraded to incorporate cedar/redwood paneling along all building sides. The wood siding and wood trim work throughout has warped, or has extensive dry rot/termite damage and needs to be removed and trim work and fascia boards need to be replaced. Stucco repairs with some stucco treatments would need to be installed and all buildings will need to be preped and painted with new color finish application.
The repairs will correct current water intrusion issues and protect exterior wall sides. The new color finishes are expected to enhance the building appearance of this facility.
$ 375,000.00 350 North C Street 2
23 Campus-Wide WiFi System Install modern wireless internet services and equipment at all City facilities.
As the City evolves its enterprise resource planning (ERP) public safety and other technology systems into fully-integrated modern systems, the need for reliable wireless data services becomes indispensable.
$ 375,000.00 Multiple Citywide
24 Fiber Network Expansion
Expand the City's fiber network backbone to connect City buildings and traffic systems and provide high-speed Internet access per the Fiber Master Plan.
This project leverages the City's existing fiber infrastructure with targeted expansion to realize the delivery of high-speed Internet access to City municipal buildings, anchor institutions, businesses and eventually residents to foster economic development. This infrastructure also supports "smart city" initiatives like public WiFi. $ 2,085,000.00 Multiple Citywide
25 IT Data Server Room Condenser Replacement
Replace the existing 20-ton condenser with two 7.5-ton units. Cost estimate has been updated to reflect current estimated costs, which have increased due to an increase in construction costs.
The current system is over sized which causes it to cycle off and on often such that it continues to burn out motors and causes unacceptable downtime. This in turn creates heat problems for the data center.
$ 262,500.00 300 West Third Street , 2nd Floor Citywide 26 Surveillance & Access Control Installation Install access control and surveillance systems at key City facilities. Securing facilities via integrated access along with security camera systems better protects City employees, visitors and assets. $ 1,067,250.00 Multiple Citywide 27 Data Center for Disaster Recovery Construct a secondary data center for the City's computer and electronic data. This includes an emergency backup generator.
A data center designed specifically for disaster recovery would ensure continued use of basic systems in case of a major power outage.
$ 1,200,000.00 Multiple Citywide
28 WiFi in the Parks Install Wi-Fi infrastructure in public parks to provide free wireless internet access to residents and park users.
Provide free internet access to the public in select community parks. TBD Multiple Citywide
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Parks & Open Space
Transportation & Drainage
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29 Campus Park Perimeter Improvements
Off-site improvements around the Campus Park vicinity such as street asphalt repairs, pavement markings and striping, sidewalk and ADA curb ramp work, and traffic signal modifications.
Off-site improvements around the Campus Park vicinity such as street asphalt repairs, pavement markings and striping, sidewalk and ADA curb ramp work, and traffic signal modifications.
$ 750,000.00 463 South H Street 4
30 Colonia Park Improvements
Replace the play structure, install new LED security lighting throughout the park, resurface the parking lot, and install new park amenities.
The playground is in need of replacement, additional lighting is needed for added park security, and placing the new restroom closer to the street for increased convenience and safety.
TBD 170 North Juanita Avenue 3
31 Oxnard Trail Light Replacement Phase II
Replace lighting infrastructure, upgrade electrical, and add concrete pedestals along Oxnard Trail from Camino Del Sol, west to the edge of the Community Garden.
Oxnard Trail has a lighting system with an aging infrastructure where replacement fixtures are not available. A complete replacement is needed.
TBD Camino del Sol 3
32 River Ridge Permanent Bleachers and Stage Area Install permanent bleachers and a stage area at the River Ridge Sports Fields.
These fields are used by professional teams for training camps and are in need of upgrades in order to continue to attract professional sports teams.
TBD 2401 West Vineyard Avenue 1
33 River Ridge Playing Fields Improvements Upgrades to the River Ridge Golf Course Playing Fields which include primarily enhancing the turf.
These fields are used by professional teams for training camps and are in need of upgrades in order to continue to attract professional sports teams.
TBD 2401 West Vineyard Avenue 1
34 Seabridge Light Replacement Replace the outdoor lighting throughout the Seabridge community.
Seabridge (CFD 4) has a lighting system with an aging infrastructure where replacement fixtures are not available. A complete replacement is needed.
TBD 1601 Victoria Avenue 1
35 Greenbelt LMD 43 Lighting Replacement Replace the outdoor lighting along the greenbelt off Williams Drive in Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 43.
LMD 43 has a lighting system with an aging infrastructure where replacement fixtures are not available. A complete replacement is needed.
$ 250,000.00 Greenbelt LMD 43 - off Williams Drive 3
36 C Street Over-Street Banners Install a new Over-Street (Across the Street) banner system along C-Street.
Install a new Over-Street (Across the Street) banner system along C-Street. $ 200,000.00 Multiple 2, 4
37 Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements - SCR-3 Levee Path along the SCR-3 levee road north of the River Ridge Gold Course between Ventura Road adn Victoria Ave. $ 3,800,000.00 North of the River Ridge Gold Coursebetween Ventura Road adn Victoria Ave. 1 38 Electrical Plant Water Quality Capture Conduct feasibility studies and provide preliminary engineering plans for stormwater quality capture at the Ormond Beach power plant.
The Ormond Beach power plant has been identified as a potential candidate for stormwater quality capture. If feasible, this projects would capture and improve stormwater quality in the Ormond Beach area.
TBD Multiple Citywide
39 Lemonwood Park Parcel Development The park was acquired in early 2017 and requires a design to remediate the half acre site.
The park was acquired in early 2017 and requires a design to remediate the half acre site. $ 750,000.00 2055 San Mateo Place 5 40 LMD 33 Stormwater Detention Basin Resurfacing LMD 33 Detention Basins Inspection, Sediment Removal, Irrigation Repair / Replacement, and Revegetation
LMD 33 detention basins require periodic assessment of systems and evaluation for possible sediment removal. $ 300,000.00 Paseo Margarita and Paseo Hacienda 3 41 Pedestrian Bridge Improvements at Channel Islands Bridge Add sidewalks and improve ADA compliant paths of travel of the Channel Islands bridge at Oxnard Boulevard.
Add sidewalks and improve ADA compliant paths of travel of the Channel Islands bridge at Oxnard Boulevard. $ 250,000.00 Channel Islands Boulevard & OxnardBoulevard 5 ( )
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42 Regional Stormwater Capture Improvements Conduct feasibility studies and provide preliminary engineering plans for regional stormwater capture areas.
The County produced a list of locations identified as potential candidates for regional stormwater capture projects. Should they be feasible, these projects would increase runoff interception from large drainage areas to infiltrate back into the aquifers.
TBD Multiple Citywide
43 Rose Avenue/ St. Lucia/ First Street Intersection
Improvements
Construct traffic signal improvements, enhance pedestrian crossing, and improve ADA compliant paths of travel at the Rose Avenue/ St.
Lucia/ First Street intersection.
Construct traffic signal improvements, enhance pedestrian crossing, and improve ADA compliant paths of travel at the Rose Avenue/ St.
Lucia/ First Street intersection.
$ 1,300,000.00 Rose Avenue & St. Lucia & First Street 3 44 Saviers Road Corridor Improvements Improvements to the Saviers Road cooridor for widening sidewalks, adding landscape, and providing lighting for safety.
This project is intended to promote and accommodate more pedestrians and bicyclists to access the Center Pointe Mall area. TBD Savier Rd and East Channel IslandsBoulevard 4 45 Storm Drain Construction: Diamond Bar Install storm drain system in the Diamond Bar neighborhood. This project would improve drainage in this neighborhood. TBD Multiple 6 46 Terrace Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Seal cracks in underside of bridge deck at the intersection of the Oxnard Industrial Drain and Terrace Avenue.
Seal cracks in underside of bridge deck at the intersection of the Oxnard Industrial Drain and Terrace Avenue. $ 930,000.00 Terrace Avenue and Pleasant Valley 5 47 Tšumaš Creek Drainage and Linear Park Construction
Construct linear park and bike path atop reinforced concrete drainage structure. The channel carries Tšumaš Creek down J Street.
Construct linear park and bike path atop reinforced concrete drainage structure. The channel carries Tšumaš Creek down J Street.
$ 5,400,000.00 Southwinds Neighborhood 6
48 Water Campus Paving Remove and replace concrete and asphalt parking surfaces and ribbon gutters.
Remove and replace concrete and asphalt parking surfaces and ribbon gutters. $ 900,000.00 1060 Pacific Avenue 6
49 Wooley Road Pedestrian Improvements Upgrade pedestrian railroad crossings along Wooley Road. Includes railroad crossing gates and ADA compliant paths of travel.
Upgrade pedestrian railroad crossings along Wooley Road. Includes railroad crossing gates and ADA compliant paths of travel. $ 2,400,000.00 Multiple 4 ( )
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Fiscal Year 2024-26 Accomplishments
No. Project Title Project Description
2025-2029 CIP
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1 City Hall and Annex Improvements Assess the existing City Hall & Annex buildings structure and enhance the exterior facade. Page 39
2 Civic Center West Wing Building Improvements
Replacement of the roof, repair of the elevator, asbestos removal in ceiling tiles and flooring on the 2nd and 3rd floors, and repair of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) as well as the energy management system (EMS) for the entire Civic Center West Wing building.