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AGENDA
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street September 15, 2026
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Appointment Items - 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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To report a disruption of the meeting broadcast or remote public comment system, please call +1 805-385-8325. In the event of such a disruption, the legislative body will recess the open session of the meeting while efforts are made to restore the disrupted service. If the disrupted service has not been restored within one (1) hour, the legislative body may reconvene the meeting as authorized by Government Code 54953.4 and the policy set forth in City Council Resolution No. 16,074.
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council and Housing Authority
CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, a person may address the legislative body only on matters appearing on the closed session agenda. The presiding officer shall limit public comments to three minutes.
C. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Buraglia v. City of Oxnard, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 2024CUPA023020
Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Sosa v. City of Oxnard, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 2026CUPP065403
Legislative Body: City Council
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: City of Oxnard, et al. v. Titan Global Holdings LLC, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 2026CUCO062193
Legislative Body: City Council
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:30 PM)
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Community Relations Commission 2026 Annual Report.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1) Receive the 2026 annual report from the Community Relations Commission; and 2) Present a Proclamation designating October 2026 as "Global Diversity Awareness Month" in the City of Oxnard.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Martha Guillen, (805) 385-7434
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Week of September 17 - 23, 2026 as "Constitution Week."
2. SUBJECT: Presentation by Oxnard-Ocotlan Sister Cities Committee on their recent visit.
3. SUBJECT: Presentation of Commendations to Students Who Participated in the Summer at City Hall Program.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA AND NON-ACTION ITEMS
A person may address the legislative body only on matters not appearing on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body, and on non-action items such as ceremonial items, report of city manager / executive director / secretary, and city council/ housing authority / successor agency / financing authority business / committee reports. Speaker requests shall be submitted as set forth on the first page of this agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. After 30 minutes, if all speakers have not had the opportunity to speak, the remaining speakers will be given an opportunity to speak prior to adjournment of the meeting. The legislative body cannot enter into a detailed discussion or take action on any items presented during public comments at this time. Such items may only be referred to the City Manager / Executive Director / Secretary for administrative action or scheduled on a subsequent agenda for discussion. Persons wishing to speak on public hearing items should do so at the time of the hearing.
H. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
The City Manager/Executive Director/Secretary shall report on items of interest to the legislative body occurring since the last meeting. The legislative body cannot enter into detailed discussion or take action on any item presented during this report. Such items may only be referred to the City Manager/Executive Director/Secretary for administrative action or scheduled on a subsequent agenda for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: City Manager's Corner: updates, announcements, clarifications, and local government fun facts on occasional Tuesdays.
I. CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING AUTHORITY
BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
At this time, a member of the legislative body may make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her activities. Further, members of the legislative body may request to schedule consideration of whether to place an item on a future agenda. The legislative body cannot enter into detailed discussion or take action on any item presented during this report. The member's report shall not exceed three minutes, unless additional time is granted by the presiding officer.
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J. REVIEW OF INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
The members of the legislative body will consider whether to remove Information/Consent Agenda items for discussion later during the meeting.
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
At this time, a person may address the legislative body only on matters appearing on the information/consent agenda. The presiding officer shall limit public comments to three minutes.
L. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Oxnard City Council Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approved the regular meeting minutes for September 1, 2026.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
2. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Oxnard Housing Authority Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approve the regular meeting minutes for June 1, June 16, June 30, July 7, July 21, July 30 and September 1, 2026.
Legislative Body: Housing Authority
Contact: Luly Lopez, (805) 385-7805
3. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Deferred Development Impact Fee Agreement for Aspire Apartments.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Aspire Apartments, LP, a California limited partnership (A-8614) deferring development impact fees, until the time of final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever comes first, in the amount of $2,207,359.89 for the Aspire Apartments Project PZ 21-200-01 (Downtown Design Review Permit).
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
4. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Report and List of City Manager-approved contracts with Accounting of All Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances for the month of June 2026; and
2. Receive and file the list of City Manager-approved contracts for the month of June 2026. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
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Contact: Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro, (805) 200-5400
5. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Oxnard Housing Authority’s Monthly Investment Report.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners receive and file the monthly investment report for the period ending June 2026.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: Housing Authority
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
6. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Oxnard Housing Authority’s Monthly Investment Report.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Oxnard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners receive and file the monthly investment report for the period ending July 2026.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: Housing Authority
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
7. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to the License Agreement between the City and the County of Ventura for use of the parking lot located at 538 South B Street.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to License Agreement No. 9865-23-HO between the City of Oxnard and the County of Ventura to extend the term for a period of one year, with options for extensions, for use of the City-owned parking lot located at 538 South B Street in conjunction with the construction of the Family Justice Center.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
8. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Fourth Amendment to Cost-Share Agreement for the Navigation Center between the City and the County of Ventura.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment to Agreement (A-8462), for fiscal year 2026-2027 including any changes necessary to effectuate the amendment with the County;
2. Establish a January-to-January annual rate of inflation; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments for inflation adjustments. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
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Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
9. Police Department
SUBJECT: City of Oxnard Response to Grand Jury Report Titled Countywide Response to Public Complaints about Fireworks.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City Council, the City of Oxnard’s response to the June 23, 2026 Ventura County Civil Grand Jury Report titled Countywide Response to Public Complaints about Fireworks.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624
10. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32700121 with Iteris, Inc., for the Development of the City of Oxnard Travel Demand Model Project, Specification #26-05.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Iteris, Inc., for a one-year and 10-month agreement, ending July 30, 2028, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $648,497.00 for professional services to develop the City of Oxnard Travel Demand Model.
(This item did not originate in Committee, as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City’s Capital Improvement program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.)
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Housing Department
SUBJECT: Tenth Amendment to the FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for CARES Act Funds (Substantial).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Tenth Amendment to the FY 2020/21 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for CARES Act Funds (Substantial);
2. Approve the Tenth Amendment to the FY 2020/21 AAP (Substantial) recommending use of a special allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the CARES Act for two new and on existing public service programs to prepare, prevent, and respond to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to incorporate the amended CDBG funds under the CARES Act grant allocations into the FY 2020/21 AAP and authorize any necessary budget appropriations and corresponding revenue recognition in CDBG funding (Fund 201) for the project;
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute the required documents for the submission of the amended FY 2020/21 AAP;
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5. Receive and file any comments made during the 30-day public comment period or made in person at the public hearing with the Amendment; and
6. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute and sign all necessary agreements related to the implementation of the AAP amendment, including subrecipient and interdepartmental agreements, as well as amendments to existing program agreements for programs receiving additional funding through this amendment process. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/h_d241Ni1yg
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Brenda Lopez, (805) 385-8092
2. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Renaming of Cesar Chavez Drive.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Find the project exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
3. Select a name and adopt a Resolution approving the renaming of Cesar Chavez Drive with the selected name inserted; and
4. Authorize reimbursement of up to $250 per residence and waiver of City-imposed fees associated with the name change.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/Lcc8uYykd7o
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Jeff Pengilley, (805) 385-8208
N. REPORTS
1. Fire Department
SUBJECT: Authorization to Submit an “EMS WIOA 15% Funding” Workforce Development Grant Application to the California Employment Development Department (EDD).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to submit a workforce development grant application to the California Employment Development Department (EDD) to provide EMT and Paramedic training to young adults in Ventura County in the amount of $1,500,000.00. There are no matching funds required;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, including but not limited to applications, agreements, and amendments necessary to secure grant funds, and implement the approved grant if awarded to the City;
3. Authorize the Finance Director or designee to submit financial reports and grant claims, approve budget appropriations for the use of the grant funds, and perform all other required financial actions;
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4. Authorize the Fire Chief or designee to submit non-financial reports and administer programmatic requirements associated with the grant.
(This item did not originate in Committee.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/SIJAn3UkxvY
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Hamilton, (805) 385-7700
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Termination of the Emergency Order and Authorization of the Approval of an Agreement with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for the Emergency Sewer Collection System Repairs at Hemlock Street and Patterson Road.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Project Agreement (No. 32700164) with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $500,000; and
2. Ratify the Director of Public Works’ declaration of the termination of the emergency order to dispense with public bidding requirements pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050, to make emergency repairs to the City’s sewer collection system.
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is an item previously presented to Council on September 1, 2026.)
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/z11fTBjRKic
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
O. ADJOURNMENT