Oxnard public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will discuss whether Councilmember Starr can participate in a closed‑session meeting about the pending case Moving Oxnard Forward, Inc. v. Ascension. The matter concerns existing litigation before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision will be made during the special meeting on December 30, 2024.

• Closed‑session participation recommendation for Councilmember Starr
• Discussion of Moving Oxnard Forward, Inc. v. Ascension litigation

The Oxnard City Council held a special meeting on December 30, 2024, and voted unanimously in closed session to authorize legal counsel to seek en banc review in the case Moving Oxnard Forward, Inc. v. Ascension, concerning the constitutionality of campaign contribution limits placed on the ballot by the City Council and adopted by voters. Councilmember Starr recused himself from the closed session discussion and vote, waiving his right to participate. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved seeking en banc review in Moving Oxnard Forward, Inc. v. Ascension (unanimous, with Councilmember Starr not participating)
• Councilmember Starr waived right to participate in closed session discussion

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission will not meet on December 19, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024, was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2024.

Community Development Director Hearing

The Community Development Director will hold a public hearing on two items. The first is a Coastal Development Permit to switch foundation type for a residence at 1105 Capri Way. The second is a Development Design Review for The Pointe Apartments, a 280-unit, 4-story apartment building with a 5.5-story parking structure on 4.85 acres in the River Park Specific Plan. Both items are recommended for approval with findings and conditions.

• Coastal Development Permit for 1105 Capri Way (switch from driven piles to caissons)
• Planning and Zoning Permit No. 24-400-02 (Coastal Development Permit)
• The Pointe Apartments: 280 residential units, 341,324 sq ft of apartments, 205,200 sq ft parking structure
• Site: 4.85 acres in Residential Very High zone of River Park Specific Plan
• Project found consistent with Final Environmental Impact Report No. 00-03

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider a closed‑session labor negotiation and approve the minutes from the November 19 meeting. It will adopt resolutions to submit six FEMA fire grant applications totaling $1,474,000 with a $134,000 local match, and one additional FEMA fire grant for $506,673 with a $46,061.18 match. The council will also authorize a HUD Rental Assistance Demonstration application and fund two citywide playground replacement projects at College Estates Park and Fremont Tot Park.

• Approve six FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant applications totaling $1,474,000 with a $134,000 local match
• Approve one FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant application for $506,673 with a $46,061.18 local match
• Authorize the Housing Authority to submit a HUD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program application
• Approve $239,993.90 for the College Estates Park playground replacement project
• Approve $386,220 for the Fremont Tot Park playground replacement project

The Oxnard City Council approved a $4.5 million design-build agreement with California Skateparks for a skate park at Del Sol Park, including a $100,000 budget transfer. The council also approved several other contracts, including a $2.856 million sewer manhole rehabilitation project, a $1 million state grant for levee construction, and a $675,000 real estate services agreement with CBRE. All votes were unanimous except for two consent items where individual councilmembers recused themselves due to potential conflicts of interest.

• Approved $4.5M skate park design-build with California Skateparks (7-0)
• Approved $2.856M sewer manhole rehabilitation with Ayala Engineering (7-0)
• Accepted $1M state grant for Santa Clara River Levee 3 project (7-0)
• Approved $675K real estate services agreement with CBRE (7-0)
• Approved $199,993.90 playground replacement at College Estates Park (7-0)
• Approved $321,850 playground replacement at Fremont Tot Park (7-0)
• Approved $1M annual purchase orders with SiteOne Landscape (7-0)
• Approved $500K mulch/bark delivery agreement with Northhills Recycling (7-0)

Community Relations Commission

The regular meeting of the Community Relations Commission scheduled for Monday, December 16, 2024, was canceled. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, January 27, 2025.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for Jan. 27, 2025

Community Workshop

The Oxnard Planning Division will hold a virtual community workshop on December 16, 2024, to present two proposed alcohol permits for hotels in the River Park Neighborhood. No decisions will be made at this meeting; it is an opportunity for residents to learn about the projects and provide input. The Towneplace Suites Marriott seeks an ABC Type 70 license for bottled beer and wine sales in its lobby market, while the Springhill Suites Marriott seeks an ABC Type 47 license for sales in its ground‑floor market and rooftop bar. The Police Department recommends service hours of 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. for both projects, and each is exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

• Towneplace Suites Marriott – ABC Type 70 license for bottled beer and wine in hotel lobby market; police recommend service 6 a.m.–1 a.m.; CEQA exemption
• Springhill Suites Marriott – ABC Type 47 license for bottled beer and wine in ground‑floor market and rooftop bar; police recommend service 6 a.m.–1 a.m.; CEQA exemption

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will meet to review previous meeting minutes. The board is scheduled to receive an update on INCO subcommittees and discuss the agenda for the next general membership meeting.

• Approval of September 30, 2024, and November 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding INCO subcommittee updates
• Setting the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting

The INCO Executive Board met on December 11, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so approval of minutes was postponed. The board discussed updates and set the agenda for the next general membership meeting, including a swearing-in ceremony in January 2025 and several February 2025 items. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approval of minutes continued to next meeting due to lack of quorum
• Set agenda for next general membership meeting (swearing-in, Carnegie update, Avalon developer, Clean Power Alliance, Oxnard Drainage District traffic safety)

City Council

The City Council will declare the results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election and administer oaths of office to elected officers. Additionally, the Council will select a Mayor Pro Tem and discuss upcoming committee membership appointments.

• Declaration of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election results
• Adoption of an ordinance regarding special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)
• Administration of oaths of office to elected officers
• Selection of a Mayor Pro Tem
• Discussion of Council Committee Membership and Committee Chairs

The Oxnard City Council certified the November 5, 2024 general municipal election results and administered the oath of office to newly elected officials, including Mayor Luis Mc Arthur and Councilmembers Aaron Starr, Gabriela Rodriguez, and Michael Perez. The council also reappointed Councilmember Gabriel Teran as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term. No other substantive decisions were made; committee appointments were deferred to a future meeting.

• Certified election results and administered oaths (7-0)
• Reappointed Councilmember Teran as Mayor Pro Tem (5-2)
• Deferred committee membership appointments to Jan. 7, 2025

Senior Services Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024, was canceled. The next meeting is set for January 14, 2024.

• Meeting canceled to next regular meeting on January 14, 2025
• Location: Oxnard Joslyn Lawn Bowls Clubhouse, 350 N. C. Street

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee will discuss the closeout of the Oxnard Boulevard/Highway 101 Interchange project bonds and receive an update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan for past audit findings.

• Proposed $16,500 budget appropriation for administering the AD 2000-1 Improvement Fund account closeout
• Decision on disposition of Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds for the Oxnard Boulevard/Highway 101 Interchange project
• Update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) to close past audit findings
• Approval of November 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The Finance and Governance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a $16,500 budget appropriation for the Improvement Fund closeout and adopt Option 2, which calls the Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds ahead of schedule in FY 2025-26 and provides annual levy credits. The committee also approved the minutes of the November 26, 2024 meeting and forwarded the Financial Corrective Action Plan update to the City Council.

• Approved minutes of November 26, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended $16,500 budget appropriation for Improvement Fund closeout (3-0)
• Recommended Option 2: call bonds early and provide annual levy credits (3-0)
• Approved forwarding FCAP update to City Council (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee is reviewing a substantial amendment to the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan. The body may recommend that City Council reallocate Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds.

• Proposed reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (Fund 201) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (Fund 202) funds
• Recommendation for a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan amendment
• Approval of minutes from the November 26, 2024 regular meeting

The committee unanimously approved a second substantial amendment to the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan, reallocating Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds. The recommendation will go to the City Council for a public hearing and final approval. The committee also approved the minutes of the November 26, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 26, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for Second Substantial Amendment to 2023-24 Annual Action Plan, reallocating CDBG and HOME funds (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider four recommendations to the City Council: approving a $1.25 million stormwater filter maintenance contract, a $1 million trucking services agreement, a $500,000 plant material supply deal, and a $204,678 backhoe purchase. The committee will also vote on minutes from November 26.

• Agreement with Downstream Services, Inc. for stormwater filter services, not to exceed $1,250,000
• Trade services agreement with Tri-County Transportation for backfill and resurfacing, up to $1,000,000 over one year plus extensions
• Annual purchase orders with Performance Nursery, Inc. for plant material, up to $500,000 over five years
• Purchase order with Quinn for a backhoe loader, not to exceed $204,678.35
• Approval of minutes from November 26, 2024 regular meeting

The Public Works and Transportation Committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of four items: a $204,678.35 backhoe loader purchase, a $500,000 five-year plant supply agreement, a $1,250,000 stormwater filter maintenance contract, and a $1,000,000 backfill/resurfacing services agreement. All votes were 3-0. The committee also approved its November 26, 2024 minutes.

• Approved minutes of Nov 26, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended $204,678.35 backhoe loader purchase from Quinn (3-0)
• Recommended $500,000 annual plant material purchase orders with Performance Nursery, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $1,250,000 stormwater filter maintenance agreement with Downstream Services, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $1,000,000 backfill/resurfacing services agreement with Tri-County Transportation (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Coastal Development Permit for a sand management plan in the Oxnard Shores community. Staff recommends continuing this item to February 20, 2025. The body will also vote to adopt the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Oxnard Sand Management Plan (Permit No. 22-400-06) to collect and redeposit beach sand at 13 locations
• Adoption of the 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Calendar
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 3, October 17, and November 7, 2024

The Oxnard Planning Commission voted 5-0 to continue the Oxnard Sand Management Plan (Coastal Development Permit No. 22-400-06) to its February 20, 2025 hearing. The commission also approved the 2025 meeting calendar, removing the January 2, 2025 meeting date, and approved minutes from October 3, October 17, and November 7, 2024, with corrections to prior vote tallies. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Oxnard Sand Management Plan to Feb. 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Calendar, removing Jan. 2, 2025 date (6-0)
• Approved minutes for Oct. 3, Oct. 17, and Nov. 7, 2024, with vote corrections (6-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The regular December 4, 2024 meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2024.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) will hold its general membership meeting on December 4, 2024. The main action is the election of the new Executive Board for 2025. The council will also receive a verbal report from the Oxnard Fire Department on fire prevention and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Election of INCO Executive Board for 2025
• Verbal report from Oxnard Fire Department on Fire Prevention
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024; September 30, 2024 (special); October 2, 2024 (special); October 9, 2024 (special)
• Public comments (15 minutes, 3 minutes max per person)
• Neighborhood chair reports on items of interest or concern

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization held its general membership meeting and elected the 2025 Executive Board, with Diana Velzy re-elected as chair. The board also approved minutes from four prior meetings and received a fire safety update from the Oxnard Fire Department.

• Elected 2025 Executive Board: Chair Diana Velzy, 1st Vice-chair Lissa Hewitt, 2nd Vice-chair Alfonso Arroyo, 3rd Vice-chair Christopher Bissonnette, 4th Vice-chair Doug Tauber
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2024, as presented
• Approved minutes of September 30, 2024, as presented
• Approved minutes of October 2, 2024, as presented
• Approved minutes of October 9, 2024, as presented

City Council

The city council will consider three professional services agreements for traffic signal operations, transportation planning, and general traffic engineering, each with a not-to-exceed amount of $1.5 million over up to five years. Other consent items include a solar lease at 214 South C Street, a crosswalk project for $216,454, and a purchase order for waste bins. The council will also vote on naming the Oxnard Transit Center after outgoing councilmember John C. Zaragoza and recognize other retiring members. A closed session on the Aaron Starr litigation is scheduled.

• Naming the Oxnard Transit Center the John C. Zaragoza Transit Center
• Site lease agreement with Coast Energy DevCo for solar photovoltaic and battery storage at 214 South C Street
• Agreement with Chrisp Company for $216,454 (plus $21,645 contingency) for school crosswalk improvements
• Purchase order with Waxie’s Sanitary Supply for $200,000 for waste and recycling bins
• Three professional services agreements with Kimley-Horn, Fehr & Peers, and LSY Enterprise totaling up to $4.5 million for traffic and planning services

The City Council approved a $2,009,515 agreement with BRINC Drones to establish a Drone First Responder program and voted to rename the Oxnard Transit Center the John C. Zaragoza Transit Center. The Council also authorized a $369,083.93 remittance to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for ineligible CDBG program costs and approved various infrastructure and service contracts.

• Approved $2,009,515 agreement for BRINC Drones program (6-1)
• Renamed Oxnard Transit Center to John C. Zaragoza Transit Center (6-0-1)
• Approved $369,083.93 remittance to HUD for ineligible CDBG costs (7-0)
• Approved $238,099.20 contract for school crosswalk project (7-0)
• Approved $3M landscape maintenance contract with Garcia's Landscaping (7-0)
• Approved $1.5M traffic engineering services contract with Kimley-Horn (7-0)
• Approved $1M contingency increase for Aquifer Storage and Recovery project (6-0-1)
• Adopted updated 2024 CEQA Threshold Guidelines (7-0)

Commission on Homelessness

The regular meeting of the Commission on Homelessness scheduled for December 2, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025.

• Meeting canceled with no agenda items discussed.

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will first approve the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. It will then consider a recommendation to accept a $1,000,000 grant from the California State Department of Water Resources for the Santa Clara River Levee 3 Construction Project. The recommendation includes authorizing an agreement with the state and allowing the City Manager or designee to execute the grant and related financial actions.

• Approve minutes of the November 12, 2024 regular meeting (City Clerk Department).
• Recommend City Council adopt a resolution to enter Agreement No. 4600015992 with the State of California Department of Water Resources.
• Recommend acceptance of a $1,000,000 grant for the Santa Clara River Levee Construction Project.
• Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant agreement and submit financial reports, grant claims, and budget appropriations.

The Finance and Governance Committee recommended that the City Council accept a $1,000,000 grant from the California Department of Water Resources for the Santa Clara River Levee Construction Project. The recommendation includes authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and manage the funds. The motion passed 2-0, with Chair Zaragoza recused due to property ownership near the project. The committee also approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0).

• Recommended accepting $1M state grant for Santa Clara River Levee Construction Project (2-0, Zaragoza recused)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development Committee will consider authorizing the submission of six FEMA grant applications totaling $1,474,000 for fire equipment and training. The committee will also review a report on the CAD interface with Ventura County Fire.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 committee minutes
• Report on CAD to CAD interface with Ventura County Fire
• Authorization to submit FEMA and Homeland Security grants ($1,474,000)
• Consideration of teleconference participation per Assembly Bill 2449
• Public comments on items not on the agenda

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend City Council adopt a resolution ratifying six FEMA grant applications totaling $1,474,000 (with a $134,000 local match) for paramedic monitors, a squad, EMS training, drones, and HazMat training. It also approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes. A report on the CAD-to-CAD interface with Ventura County Fire was received and filed with no formal action.

• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt resolution for six FEMA grants totaling $1,474,000 (3-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute grant agreements if awarded (3-0)
• Authorized CFO to submit financial reports and claims (3-0)
• Authorized Fire Chief to submit non-financial reports (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider approving three contracts for landscape supplies, recycling services, and fencing repairs. The committee will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024
• Annual Purchase Orders with SiteOne Landscape up to $1,000,000
• Agreement with Northhills Recycling up to $500,000
• Agreement with Blackpointe Group Construction up to $600,000

The Public Works & Transportation Committee unanimously recommended three contracts for approval by the City Council. These include a five-year landscape supplies contract, a one-year fiber and mulch delivery agreement, and a two-year fencing repair agreement. No public comments were received on any item.

• Approved minutes from Nov 12, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended $1M SiteOne Landscape contract for 5 years (3-0)
• Recommended $500k Northhills Recycling contract for 1 year (3-0)
• Recommended $600k Blackpointe Group fencing contract for 2 years (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Teal Club Specific Plan. This proposal seeks to establish development for residential, commercial, and park uses on 149.72 acres of land. The commission will consider recommending several permits and the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report to the City Council.

• Teal Club Specific Plan: Proposed residential, commercial, and park uses on 149.72 acres
• Permit No. 15-610-01 for Annexation
• Permit No. 15-620-03 for General Plan Amendment
• Permit No. 15-560-01 for Pre-Zoning
• Permit No. 24-670-02 for Development Agreement

The Oxnard Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend City Council approval of the Teal Club Specific Plan, including annexation, general plan amendment, pre-zoning, development agreement, and specific plan permits, along with certification of the Final EIR. A 4-3 amendment to require 20% affordable housing and prevailing wages in the development agreement failed, while a 6-1 amendment to include a class one bike path, allow front yard fountains, and encourage all-electric development passed. The recommendations now go to the City Council for final decisions.

• Recommended City Council certify Final EIR No. 2015-01 for Teal Club Specific Plan (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Annexation Permit 15-610-01 (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan Amendment 15-620-03 (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Pre-Zoning Permit 15-560-01 (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Development Agreement 24-670-02 (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Specific Plan Permit 15-640-01 (7-0)
• Amendment to require 20% affordable housing and prevailing wages failed (4-3)
• Amendment to include class one bike path, front yard fountains, all-electric development passed (6-1)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Commission will receive status reports on current grant projects and updates on park projects, including projected completion dates. Members will also consider canceling the December meeting due to holiday scheduling conflicts.

• Proposal to cancel the December meeting
• Status report on current grant projects and additional grant opportunities
• Updates on current park projects and projected completion dates
• Updates on upcoming Recreation and Community Services events and programs

The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission voted 2-1 to cancel its December meeting due to holiday scheduling conflicts, with Chair Angela Whitecomb dissenting. The commission also declined to approve its October 23 minutes, instead requesting they be amended to show Commissioner Armando Casillas was present and brought back to a future meeting. Staff gave informational updates on grant projects and park and recreation programs, but the commission took no action on those items.

• Cancelled December meeting due to holiday scheduling conflicts (2-1, Chair Whitecomb voting no)
• October 23 minutes not approved; directed staff to amend them to reflect Armando Casillas's attendance and return them to a future meeting
• Received grant status report (Caltrans Clean California, California Parks, Urban Forestry, Campus Park Project) — no action taken
• Received Parks Division updates (Plaza Park Pagoda, PAL sprinklers, Brekke playground vandalism, Community Center Park West tennis courts, parks out to bid) — no action taken
• Received Recreation and Community Services updates on upcoming events and sports seasons — no action taken

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider approving several contracts for traffic signal preemption, wastewater equipment, and park playground replacements. The meeting will also include ceremonial items and public comments.

• Trade Services Agreement with Econolite Systems Inc. for traffic signal preemption ($866,000)
• Public Project Agreement with R.E. Schultz Construction for Marina West Park playground ($240,379)
• Public Project Agreement with Pacific Tide Construction for Pleasant Valley Park playground ($304,502)
• Annual Purchase Orders with Rockwell Engineering for wastewater equipment ($600,000)
• Trade Services Agreement with Taft Electric for traffic signal repairs ($500,000)

The Oxnard City Council approved consent items including several traffic signal and playground improvement contracts, and voted on regular business items including a $5 million engineering agreement for water facility improvements, a $1.4 million design-build agreement for the Oxnard Tennis Center, and amendments for the Campus Park Activation Project.

• Approved October 8, 2024 special meeting and October 15, 2024 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $866,000 Trade Services Agreement with Econolite Systems Inc. and $779,000 in grant fund appropriations for Traffic Signal Pre-Emption Program (7-0)
• Approved annual purchase orders up to $600,000 with Rockwell Engineering & Equipment Co. for wastewater equipment (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 agreement with Taft Electric Company for on-chain traffic signal repair and maintenance (7-0)
• Approved playground replacement contracts for Marina West Park and Pleasant Valley Park with budget appropriations (7-0)
• Approved $5,000,000 agreement with GHD Engineering, Inc. for water purification and well field project services (7-0)
• Approved $1,425,315.30 agreement with KYA Services, LLC for Oxnard Tennis Center design build (7-0)
• Approved $3,120,000 in annual purchase orders with SWARCO McCain, Inc. for traffic signal equipment (7-0)

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will vote to adopt the proposed 2025 meeting calendar. It will also approve recognition awards for the 2024 Multicultural Festival sponsors and international booth participants. The commission will discuss and vote on canceling the December regular meeting. Minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting will be approved.

• Approve recognition of 2024 Multicultural Festival sponsors and international booth participants
• Adopt the 2025 Community Relations Commission meeting calendar
• Discuss and approve cancellation of the December regular meeting
• Approve minutes of the September 16, 2024 meeting

The Community Relations Commission approved the 2025 meeting calendar and voted to cancel the December 2024 regular meeting. It also approved recognition awards for 2024 Multicultural Festival sponsors and booth participants, and approved the September 16, 2024 minutes. No public comments were made.

• Approved September 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recognition awards for 2024 Multicultural Festival sponsors and booth participants
• Adopted 2025 Community Relations Commission Calendar (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of December regular meeting (6-0)

General

The City of Oxnard is hosting a virtual workshop to present a proposed development project. This meeting is for community input and no decisions will be made.

• Proposed construction of three identical two-story duplexes (3,326 sq ft each) and three garages with ADUs (990 sq ft each) at 5305, 5309, and 5313 Saviers Road

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

This is a procedural meeting of the Oxnard Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board. The board will receive an update on INCO subcommittees and discuss setting the agenda for the next general membership meeting. Other items include approval of minutes, public comments, and board reports. No major decisions or new business with financial impact are on the agenda.

• Update on INCO subcommittees (old business)
• Discussion and setting of agenda for next INCO General Membership meeting (new business)
• Approval of minutes from September 30, 2024
• Public comments (15 minutes, 3 minutes max per person)

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) Executive Board met on November 13, 2024, with a light agenda. They received an update from Chair Velzy and assigned 2nd Vice-chair Hewitt to follow up with the Marina West neighborhood. The board set the agenda for the December general membership meeting, which will include fire safety, a Carnegie update, and the E-Board election. No other substantive decisions were made; minutes approval was continued to the next meeting.

• Set December general membership meeting agenda: fire safety, Carnegie update, E-Board election (unanimous)
• Assigned 2nd Vice-chair Hewitt to follow up with Marina West neighborhood (unanimous)
• Continued approval of minutes to next meeting (unanimous)

Senior Services Commission

The commission will hear presentations from the Braille Institute and GreyLaw on services for seniors, recognize outgoing commissioners, and discuss canceling the December 2024 meeting. The main business item is the adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar, setting monthly meetings at the Joslyn Lawn Bowls Clubhouse.

• Adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar with 12 monthly meetings at 9:00 a.m.
• Discussion on canceling the December 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Presentation by Braille Institute of America on services for senior residents
• Presentation by GreyLaw on services for senior residents
• Ad-hoc committee report on signage for Senior Services facilities in Wilson Park

The Oxnard Senior Services Commission approved the minutes from October 8, 2024, and voted to cancel its December 10, 2024 meeting. Commissioners also approved the 2025 meeting calendar with changes to move May and September meetings to different community centers. Additionally, the commission received presentations from the Braille Institute and Grey Law, heard ad-hoc committee and staff reports, and recognized departing commissioners.

• Approved minutes of the October 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of the December 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Approved 2025 Commission meeting calendar with location changes for May and September (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:12 a.m. (unanimous)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will consider the AB1600 Annual Report for Development Impact and In-Lieu Fees for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and recommend that the City Council receive and file it. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 24, 2024 regular meeting and public comment periods. Councilmember Gabriel Teran will participate remotely from Kodiak, Alaska.

• AB1600 Annual Report for Development Impact and In-Lieu Fees for FY 2023-24
• Recommendation to City Council to receive and file the report
• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2024 regular meeting
• Teleconference participation by Councilmember Gabriel Teran from Kodiak, AK

The Oxnard Finance and Governance Committee approved the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes and recommended the City Council receive and file the AB1600 Annual Report for Development Impact and In-Lieu Fees for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Both items passed unanimously 3-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 24, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)
• Recommended City Council receive and file AB1600 Annual Report for Development Impact and In-Lieu Fees for FY ending June 30, 2024 (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee will consider approving the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association's annual work plan and budget for fiscal year 2024-25. A recommendation to the City Council is the sole substantive action on the agenda; other items are procedural.

• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2024 regular meeting
• Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association annual work plan and budget for FY 2024-25 (recommendation to City Council)

The Oxnard City Council's Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved the minutes of the September 24, 2024 meeting and recommended that the City Council approve the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association's annual work plan and budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Both actions passed unanimously 3-0. No public comments were received, and no items were requested for future agendas.

• Approved minutes of September 24, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association annual work plan and budget for FY 2024-25 (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will consider recommending three professional services agreements totaling up to $4.5 million for traffic-related and planning services, and a $3 million landscaping maintenance contract. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Intelligent Transportation System and vote on forwarding it to the City Council. Consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for up to $1,500,000 for Traffic Signal Operations and Engineering Services (Spec. PW 25-18)
• Agreement with Fehr & Peers for up to $1,500,000 for Transportation Planning and Grant Writing Services (Spec. PW 25-19)
• Agreement with LSY Enterprise, Inc. for up to $1,500,000 for General Traffic Engineering Services (Spec. PW 25-20)
• Agreement with Garcia’s Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. for up to $3,000,000 for citywide On-Call Landscape Systems Maintenance and Minor Repair Services (Spec. 25-10)
• Presentation and possible referral to City Council on Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) update

The Public Works & Transportation Committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of a $3,000,000 three-year on-call landscape maintenance contract with Garcia's Landscaping Maintenance, Inc., and three $1,500,000 professional services agreements for traffic-related services with Kimley-Horn, Fehr & Peers, and LSY Enterprise. The committee also received an Intelligent Transportation System update and recommended forwarding it to City Council as an appointment item. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved minutes of October 22, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended forwarding ITS update to City Council as appointment item (3-0)
• Recommended $3,000,000 landscape maintenance agreement with Garcia's Landscaping (3-0)
• Recommended $1,500,000 traffic signal services agreement with Kimley-Horn (3-0)
• Recommended $1,500,000 transportation planning services agreement with Fehr & Peers (3-0)
• Recommended $1,500,000 general traffic engineering services agreement with LSY Enterprise (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new wireless communication facility and updates to the city's environmental quality guidelines. The body will review staff recommendations for approval and adoption of these items.

• Proposed 44-foot wireless communication stealth facility designed as a eucalyptus tree at 2101 West Vineyard Avenue
• Proposed update to the City of Oxnard California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Threshold Guidelines

The Oxnard Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a 44-foot AT&T wireless tower disguised as a eucalyptus tree at 2101 West Vineyard Avenue, finding it exempt from CEQA review. It also recommended the City Council adopt updated CEQA Threshold Guidelines, repealing the 2017 version. Both motions passed with Commissioner Nash recusing from the tower vote and Commissioner Schuelke absent.

• Approved Planning and Zoning Permit No. 23-530-04 for AT&T stealth tower (5-0, Nash recused, Schuelke absent)
• Found tower project exempt from CEQA under Section 15303 Class 3
• Adopted Resolution 2024-26 approving the special use permit with conditions
• Adopted Resolution 2024-27 recommending City Council approve updated CEQA Threshold Guidelines (6-0, Schuelke absent)
• Found CEQA guideline update exempt under Section 15061(b)(3)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve the minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting. It will receive a report on the city’s current public‑art inventory, including specific murals, sculptures and other works. Commissioners will review and vote to adopt the 2025 Commission goals and the 2025 Mission and Vision statements that were discussed in October 2024. An ad‑hoc Power and Duties Review Committee will also present its report for the Commission’s consideration.

• Approve minutes of the September 4, 2024 regular meeting
• Receive report on the existing public‑art inventory (murals, sculptures, etc.)
• Review and adopt 2025 Commission goals as discussed at the October strategic planning session
• Review and adopt 2025 Mission and Vision statements as discussed at the October strategic planning session
• Receive Power and Duties Review Ad‑Hoc Committee report (sunset February 2025)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter‑Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) General Membership Meeting will approve prior meeting minutes, hear a verbal fire‑prevention report from the Oxnard Fire Department, and vote to elect a new Executive Board for 2025. Public comments will be taken after each presentation, limited to three minutes per speaker. No substantive policy actions are scheduled beyond these items.

• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024; September 30, 2024 (special); October 2, 2024 (special); October 9, 2024 (special)
• Verbal report from the Oxnard Fire Department on fire prevention, followed by Q&A
• Election of the INCO Executive Board for 2025
• Public comments (15 minutes total, up to 3 minutes per person)
• Roll call and pledge of allegiance

Commission on Homelessness

The regular meeting of the Commission on Homelessness scheduled for November 4, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will consider several public project agreements for citywide signage and sewer main replacement. The body will also receive reports from the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau and Community Action of Ventura County.

• Agreement with Square Signs, LLC for the Gateway Monument Project totaling $315,720.15
• Agreement with Square Signs, LLC for the Citywide Wayfinding Sign Program totaling $608,169.13
• Agreement with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for Ventura Road and Rice Avenue Sewer Main Replacement for $415,947.64
• Purchase orders with Badger Meters, Inc. for water meters not to exceed $975,000 through June 30, 2029
• Closed session litigation regarding City of Oxnard v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency

The Oxnard City Council approved a major infrastructure project: an $80.3 million agreement with Security Paving Company for the Rice Avenue/Fifth Street/State Route 34 Grade Separation Project, along with related construction management and design support contracts. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts for gateway monuments, wayfinding signs, sewer replacement, and water meters. A pre-application for a 100-unit affordable housing project was reviewed but no formal action was taken.

• Approved $80,349,567.20 Rice Avenue/Fifth Street/Route 34 Grade Separation Project with Security Paving Company (5-0)
• Approved $12,298,039.51 construction management agreement with MNS Engineers for grade separation project (6-0)
• Approved $1,938,398.28 seventh amendment with HDR for engineering design support (6-0)
• Approved $315,720.15 Gateway Monument Project with Square Signs, LLC (consent)
• Approved $608,169.13 Citywide Wayfinding Sign Program with Square Signs, LLC (consent)
• Approved $415,947.64 construction management services with Filippin Engineering for sewer replacement (consent)
• Approved $975,000 annual purchase orders with Badger Meters for water meters (consent)
• Approved grant of easement to Southern California Edison at 1101 Viewpoint Drive (6-0)

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and establish its 2025 regular meeting calendar. The committee will also receive a report regarding the remaining debt summary for Measure O.

• Approval of May 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adoption of the 2025 regular meeting calendar
• Report on Measure O remaining debt summary

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will hear a presentation on the existing sports field allocation policy and field rental fees. The meeting will also discuss participation in the 2024 Christmas Parade and receive updates on current park projects and recreation programs.

• Presentation on Sports Field Allocation Policy and Field Rental Fees
• Discussion on 2024 Christmas Parade participation
• Update on current park projects including projected completion dates
• Update on upcoming Recreation and Community Services events and programs

The Commission approved the September 25, 2024 minutes with a revision to Vice Chair Fernandez's comment. No formal decisions were made on the sports field allocation policy, Christmas Parade participation, or staff updates, which were only discussed. Public comment opposed the Wilson Park fence.

• Approved September 25, 2024 minutes with revision to Vice Chair Fernandez's comment
• Received report on sports field allocation policy and rental fees (no action)
• Discussed 2024 Christmas Parade participation (no action)
• Received Parks Division updates (no action)
• Received Recreation and Community Services updates (no action)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider a consent agenda to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2024 meeting. It will recommend that the City Council authorize annual purchase orders with Rockwell Engineering & Equipment Co. for up to $600,000 in wastewater pumps and related equipment through June 30, 2026. The committee will also recommend a trade services agreement with Taft Electric Company for on‑call traffic signal repair services up to $500,000, covering a term through November 30, 2029, and will receive an update on mobile car washing regulations.

• Approve minutes of the October 8, 2024 regular meeting (consent agenda).
• Recommend City Council approve annual purchase orders with Rockwell Engineering & Equipment Co. for up to $600,000 for wastewater pumps and equipment through June 30, 2026.
• Recommend City Council approve a Trade Services Agreement with Taft Electric Company for on‑call traffic signal repair services up to $500,000, term Nov 20, 2024–Nov 30, 2029.
• Receive and file an update on mobile car washing regulations and enforcement.

The Public Works & Transportation Committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of annual purchase orders with Rockwell Engineering & Equipment Co. for up to $600,000 through June 30, 2026, for wastewater pumps and related equipment. It also recommended a $500,000 on-call traffic signal repair agreement with Taft Electric Company, and received an update on mobile car washing regulations. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended $600,000 wastewater equipment purchase orders with Rockwell Engineering (3-0)
• Recommended $500,000 traffic signal repair agreement with Taft Electric (3-0)
• Received and filed mobile car washing regulations update (3-0)

Community Workshop

The City of Oxnard Planning Division is holding a virtual community workshop on October 21, 2024. Applicants will present proposed development projects, and the public may provide input, but no decisions will be made. One project, Sandhu Apartments, seeks a lot merger and a three‑story, 23‑unit building on 0.99 acre at 1227 and 1239 South C Street in the Kamala Park Neighborhood. The proposal includes a density bonus and is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Section 15332.

• Sandhu Apartments – lot merger and 23‑unit, three‑story building on 0.99 acre at 1227 & 1239 South C Street (permits 24‑310‑02, 23‑200‑11, 23‑535‑06), includes density bonus and CEQA exemption

Community Relations Commission

The regular meeting of the Community Relations Commission scheduled for October 21, 2024, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Coastal Development Permit for a sand management plan in the Oxnard Shores community. The body will also conduct a study session to discuss updates to the city's CEQA Threshold Guidelines.

• Oxnard Sand Management Plan (Planning and Zoning Permit No. 22-400-06) to collect wind-blown sand and redeposit it at 13 beach locations
• Study session on Draft updated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Threshold Guidelines

The Planning Commission voted to continue the Coastal Development Permit for the Oxnard Sand Management Plan to its December 5, 2024 meeting, after hearing public comments and staff presentations. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from September 5 and September 19, 2024. A study session on updated CEQA Threshold Guidelines was held with no formal action taken.

• Postponed Sand Management Plan Coastal Development Permit to Dec. 5, 2024 (6-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Sept. 5 and Sept. 19, 2024 (6-0-1)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Oxnard Cultural Arts Commission will approve the minutes from its September 4, 2024 meeting. It will hold a second strategic planning meeting to review its goals, vision, and mission. The Powers & Duties Review Ad Hoc Committee will discuss next steps and set a sunset date for the committee. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes of the September 4, 2024 meeting
• Second Strategic Planning Meeting to review Commission goals, vision, and mission
• Powers & Duties Review Ad Hoc Committee discuss next steps and set a sunset date
• Commissioner comments (individual reports, max three minutes each)
• Public comments (three‑minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider approving a $400,000 purchase of Motorola police hardware and a $950,000 contract for pipe repair services. The meeting will also include a presentation on Gun Violence Restraining Orders and a ceremonial proclamation for Filipino American History Month.

• Approval of Motorola police hardware and software purchase not to exceed $400,000
• Approval of Public Works agreement for pipe repair not to exceed $950,000
• Presentation on Gun Violence Restraining Orders
• Presentation on Halaco Engineering Company Superfund Site
• Proclamation designating October as Filipino American History Month

The Oxnard City Council approved a $1.5 million budget appropriation for the Mandalay Seawall Project, funded from the General Fund and Capital Outlay Fund. The council also approved a resolution supporting nurses and healthcare workers at St. John's Regional Medical Center regarding job outsourcing, and approved several consent items including a $330,796.48 cable services agreement for public housing and a $400,000 Motorola equipment purchase. No formal action was taken on presentations about the Halaco Superfund site and gun violence restraining orders.

• Approved $1.5M budget appropriation for Mandalay Seawall Project (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting nurses and healthcare workers at St. John's Regional Medical Center (6-1)
• Approved consent items including minutes, capital assets report, Motorola purchase, pipe repair services, polymer supply, and consulting amendments (7-0)
• Approved $330,796.48 cable services agreement with Spectrum for 522 public housing units (7-0-1, Basua abstained)
• Received and filed EPA update on Halaco Superfund site (no formal action)
• Received and filed presentation on Gun Violence Restraining Orders (no formal action)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization is holding a special meeting to discuss one item of new business. The body is considering a recommendation to conduct a forum for candidates running in the November 5, 2024, election.

• Recommendation to conduct an INCO Candidate Forum for the November 5, 2024, election

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization general membership held a special meeting to conduct a candidate forum for City Council District 6 and Mayoral candidates, moderated by Ronald Arruejo. The meeting also included public comments on student test scores and candidate fact-checking before adjourning at 8:58 p.m.

• Conducted candidate forum for City Council District 6 and Mayoral candidates

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will receive a presentation from the Braille Institute of America regarding services for Oxnard seniors. The body will also discuss reports from four ad-hoc committees covering technology education, senior center program evaluation, health presentations, and center signage.

• Presentation by Gina Cosio, regional director, Braille Institute of America
• Ad-Hoc Committee Report on Technology Education Goal
• Ad-Hoc Committee Report on Senior Center Program Evaluation Goal
• Ad-Hoc Committee Report on Monthly Health Presentation Goal
• Ad-Hoc Committee Report on Center Signage and Accessibility Goal

The Senior Services Commission approved the September 10, 2024 minutes unanimously and received and filed several reports, including updates from the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging and various ad-hoc committees. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved September 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Received report on VCAAA Advisory Committee business
• Received Technology Education Goal Ad-Hoc Committee report
• Received Senior Center Program Evaluation Goal Ad-Hoc Committee report
• Received Monthly Health Presentation Goal Ad-Hoc Committee report
• Received Center Signage and Accessibility Goal Ad-Hoc Committee report
• Received staff report on Senior Services Programs and Events

General

The Oxnard City Council will consider an appointment item to receive and file a presentation of the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center’s citywide survey on the well‑being of young adult residents. The meeting also includes standard roll call, posting of the agenda, and an opening pledge of allegiance.

• Roll call and posting of agenda
• Opening ceremonies – pledge of allegiance
• Appointment item: Presentation of UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center’s citywide survey on young adult well‑being – recommendation to receive and file

The Oxnard City Council received and filed a presentation from the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center on a citywide survey of young adult residents. The survey, commissioned by the Council and funded by the American Rescue Plan, highlighted health, education, and career challenges facing young adults aged 18-34. No formal action was taken; the item was informational only.

• Received and filed UCLA CSRC presentation on young adult well-being (no formal action)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will approve the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes. It will consider a recommendation to authorize up to $975,000 in annual purchase orders with Badger Meter, Inc. for Advanced Metering Infrastructure water meters through June 30, 2029. The committee will also recommend amendments to existing blanket purchase orders with 14 vendors, increasing their not‑to‑exceed amounts, and a $1,090,000 uniform rental and laundry services agreement with UniFirst Corporation.

• Approve minutes of the September 24, 2024 regular meeting (Consent Agenda).
• Authorize Badger Meter, Inc. purchase orders up to $975,000 for AMI‑capable water meters through 6/30/2029.
• Amend department‑wide blanket purchase orders with 14 vendors, raising NTE amounts (e.g., Allstar Fire Equipment Co. to $350,000, Amazon.com Services LLC to $350,000, Bauer Compressors, Inc. to $450,000, etc.) through 6/30/2025.
• Approve UniFirst Corporation uniform rental and laundry services agreement up to $1,090,000 for a three‑year term (Nov 1 2024‑Oct 31 2027) with possible extensions to 2029.

The Public Works & Transportation Committee approved minutes and recommended three actions to the City Council: annual purchase orders with Badger Meter, Inc. for up to $975,000 through June 30, 2029, for AMI-capable water meters; amendments to 14 blanket purchase orders increasing not-to-exceed amounts by $50,000 to $250,000 each through June 30, 2025; and a uniform rental agreement with UniFirst Corporation for up to $1,090,000 through October 31, 2029. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved minutes of September 24, 2024 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $975,000 annual purchase orders with Badger Meter, Inc. for AMI water meters (3-0)
• Recommended approval of amendments to 14 blanket purchase orders with increased not-to-exceed amounts (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,090,000 uniform rental agreement with UniFirst Corporation (3-0)

Commission on Homelessness

The regular meeting of the Oxnard Commission on Homelessness scheduled for October 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The cancellation notice was posted by City Clerk Rose Chaparro near the Council Chambers door.

• Cancellation notice posted by City Clerk Rose Chaparro near Council Chambers

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on two special‑use permit applications. The first request is for a 5,400‑square‑foot drive‑thru car wash at 2441 North Vineyard Avenue, which the staff recommends finding exempt from CEQA Section 15303. The second request is for a banquet‑hall event center at 517 West Hueneme Road, for which staff recommends a CEQA exemption under Section 15301. The Commission will adopt resolutions approving each permit subject to findings and conditions.

• Special Use Permit No. 23‑500‑01 for Mister Car Wash, 5,400 sq ft drive‑thru at 2441 North Vineyard Avenue; CEQA exemption Section 15303 recommended.
• Special Use Permit No. 23‑520‑01 for Rancho Event Center, 5,097 sq ft banquet facility at 517 West Hueneme Road; CEQA exemption Section 15301 recommended.

The Oxnard Planning Commission approved two special use permits: one for a Mister Car Wash at 2441 North Vineyard Avenue and another for the Rancho Event Center banquet hall at 517 West Hueneme Road. Both approvals included CEQA exemptions and specific conditions, with the event center permit amended to require monthly status reports for two years. The votes were 5-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Mister Car Wash at 2441 North Vineyard Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Rancho Event Center banquet hall at 517 West Hueneme Road (5-0)
• Amended Rancho Event Center permit to require monthly status reports for 2 years (5-0)
• Found Mister Car Wash project exempt from CEQA under Section 15303
• Found Rancho Event Center project exempt from CEQA under Section 15301

Cultural Arts Commission

The regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission scheduled for October 2, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2024.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) will hold a special general membership meeting on October 2, 2024, to consider a recommendation for a candidate forum. The meeting will be held in-person at the Council Chambers or remotely via Zoom.

• Recommendation to conduct a Candidate Forum for the November 5, 2024 election
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 305 West Third St
• Public comment period of three minutes per speaker
• Meeting held pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449 for teleconference participation

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization held a special meeting and conducted a candidate forum for City Council Districts 3 and 4 candidates ahead of the November 5, 2024 election. The forum was moderated by Ronald Arruejo, with timed question-and-answer rounds. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Hosted candidate forum for City Council Districts 3 and 4 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:57 p.m. without objection

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider approving a $480,372 agreement for a storm drain catch basin project and a $500,000 HUD grant for a housing planning initiative. The meeting also includes ceremonial proclamations and a resolution supporting a state ballot measure.

• Approval of Public Project Agreement 32500146 with United Storm Water, Inc. for $480,372
• Acceptance of $500,000 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant
• Zone Change to BRP-AHD for Lockwood III Apartments at 2151 Lockwood Street
• Resolution in support of Proposition 36
• Approval of September 3, 2024, City Council minutes

The City Council approved a $10 million contract for biosolids hauling services and accepted a $500,000 federal housing planning grant. Additionally, the Council approved a $524,042 storm drain project and a zoning change for the Lockwood JH Apartments. A resolution regarding Proposition 36 was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Approved $10M biosolids hauling contract with Synagro West (7-0)
• Accepted $500,000 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant (7-0)
• Approved $524,042 for Storm Drain Catch Basin Trash Excluder Project (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3050 for Lockwood JH Apartments zoning change (7-0)
• Approved September 3, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed July 2024 financial report (7-0)
• Received and filed August 2024 investment report (7-0)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will hold a meeting on September 30, 2024, to approve minutes, receive updates on subcommittees, and discuss the agenda for the next general membership meeting. The meeting will be held in person at City Council Chambers or remotely via Zoom.

• Approval of September 11, 2024 minutes
• Update on INCO subcommittees
• Discussion to set agenda for next INCO General Membership Meeting
• Public comments on Executive Board matters
• Roll call for teleconference participation

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) held a special meeting on September 30, 2024, to conduct a candidate forum for candidates running in the November 5, 2024, election. Moderators led timed rounds of questions for candidates running for City Clerk, United Water Conservation District, and City Treasurer. No other substantive decisions or formal votes were recorded.

• Conducted an INCO Candidate Forum for candidates running in the November 5, 2024, election

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter‑Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) will conduct roll call and consider teleconference participation under Assembly Bill 2449. Members will take a pledge of allegiance, then discuss a recommendation to hold a candidate forum for candidates running in the November 5, 2024 election. The meeting includes a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker, followed by adjournment.

• Roll call and teleconference participation per Assembly Bill 2449
• Pledge of allegiance
• Recommendation to hold a candidate forum for the November 5, 2024 election
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker (Gov’t Code §54954.3(a))
• Adjournment

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization held a special meeting and hosted a candidate forum for City Clerk, United Water Conservation District, and City Treasurer candidates running in the November 5, 2024 election. The forum was moderated by Ronald Arruejo and Tim Allison, with timed questions and answers. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned without objection.

• Hosted candidate forum for City Clerk, United Water Conservation District, and City Treasurer candidates

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Oxnard Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission will vote on a recommendation to name a sports field at Carty Park “Joe Guerra Field.” It will also discuss a fence installation at Wilson Park, temporary pickleball court striping, and sports field lighting hours. The meeting includes approval of the August 28, 2024 minutes.

• Recommendation to name a sports field at Carty Park “Joe Guerra Field” and forward the recommendation to City Council
• Recommendation to install an ornamental fence along the perimeter of Wilson Park between the parking lot and park
• Discussion of temporary pickleball court striping at Wilson Park as a trial for possible permanent installation
• Discussion of operating hours for sports field lighting at various parks and neighborhoods
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of August 28, 2024

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission approved recommendations to the City Council to name a sports field in honor of Joe Guerra and to install an ornamental fence around Wilson Park. It also recommended temporary pickleball court striping at Wilson Park and discussed sports field lighting hours, recommending community parks stay open until 10:00pm. No final decisions were made on lighting; the item was discussed and a recommendation was made.

• Approved recommendation to City Council to name a sports field in honor of Joe Guerra
• Approved recommendation to City Council for ornamental fence at Wilson Park (4-0)
• Approved recommendation for temporary pickleball court striping at Wilson Park tennis courts
• Recommended community parks stay open until 10:00pm, with neighborhood parks on a pilot basis

Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the July 23, 2024 regular meeting. It will receive a report on the restatement of the City’s and the Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency’s capital assets. The meeting also includes public comment procedures and a consideration of teleconference participation under Assembly Bill 2449.

• Approval of July 23, 2024 meeting minutes (City Clerk Department)
• Report on Restatement of City and Successor Agency Capital Assets (City Manager Department)
• Consideration of Teleconference Participation pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449
• Public comments on items not on the agenda

The Finance and Governance Committee approved the minutes of the July 23, 2024 regular meeting and recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the restatement of City and Successor Agency capital assets. Both motions passed unanimously 3-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)
• Recommended City Council receive and file capital asset restatement report (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee will vote on several contract recommendations, including a $330,796.48 cable services agreement for 522 public housing units and two amendments that raise professional services contracts by $1.1 M and $500,000. It will also approve the minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting and consider placing a resolution supporting nurses at Dignity Health on a future City Council agenda.

• Approve minutes of the July 23, 2024 regular meeting (consent agenda).
• Recommend approval of a five‑year cable services agreement with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC for 522 public housing units, total $330,796.48 plus taxes and fees.
• Recommend a second amendment to Agreement A‑8418 with m6 Consulting, Inc., increasing the amount by $1,100,000 to $3,100,000 and extending the term to February 1, 2027.
• Recommend a first amendment to Agreement A‑8424 with CSG Consulting, Inc., increasing the amount by $500,000 to $1,000,000 and extending the term to March 1, 2027.
• Consider a future City Council agenda item supporting nurses and healthcare workers at Dignity Health’s St. John’s Regional Medical Center.

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend the Housing Authority Board approve a five-year, $330,796.48 cable services agreement with Spectrum for 522 public housing units. It also recommended the City Council approve amendments increasing contracts with m6 Consulting and CSG Consultants for development plan check services. A request to place a resolution supporting nurses and healthcare workers on a future agenda was approved 2-1.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $330,796.48 cable services agreement with Spectrum for 522 public housing units (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1.1M increase to m6 Consulting agreement, total $3.1M, extended to Feb 2027 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $500K increase to CSG Consultants agreement, total $1M, extended to Mar 2027 (3-0)
• Approved placing resolution on future agenda supporting nurses and healthcare workers (2-1)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and budget appropriations. The body will recommend actions to the City Council regarding seawall construction and wastewater services.

• Proposed $1,500,000 budget appropriation for the Mandalay Bay Seawalls Capital Improvement Project
• Proposed $950,000 agreement with Sancon Technologies, Inc. for on-call cured in place pipe repair services
• Proposed $750,000 agreement with SNF Polydyne, Inc. for supply and delivery of anionic polymer
• Proposed $10,000,000 agreement with Synagro West, LLC for biosolids hauling services

The Public Works & Transportation Committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of a $1.5 million budget appropriation for the Mandalay Seawall project, and also recommended approval of three service agreements: $950,000 for pipe repair, $750,000 for anionic polymer supply, and $10,000,000 for biosolids hauling. All votes were 3-0. The committee also approved its July 23, 2024 minutes.

• Recommended $1.5M budget appropriation for Mandalay Seawall project (3-0)
• Recommended $950,000 agreement with Sancon Technologies for pipe repair services (3-0)
• Recommended $750,000 agreement with SNF Polydyne for anionic polymer supply (3-0)
• Recommended $10,000,000 agreement with Synagro West for biosolids hauling (3-0)
• Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a special use permit and density bonus for a new apartment complex. The body will also review minutes from the August 15, 2024, meeting.

• Pleasant Valley Apartments Phase 2: Proposed two-story, 48-unit building at 2300 Pleasant Valley Road
• Density Bonus request for 16 additional units and reductions in required open space and landscape buffers
• Approval of August 15, 2024, meeting minutes

The Oxnard Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit and Density Bonus for a 48-unit apartment building at 2300 Pleasant Valley Road, finding the project exempt from CEQA review. The motion carried 5-1 with one abstention and one absence. Commissioner Nash voted against, citing hesitations about the project.

• Approved Resolution 2024-XX for Pleasant Valley Apartments Phase 2 (Special Use Permit 23-500-10 and Density Bonus 23-535-07) (5-1, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Found project categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects)
• Approved consent agenda item approving August 15, 2024 minutes (5-0, 1 abstention, 1 absent)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider several legal and financial items, including closed‑session discussions on existing and potential litigation. In the open session, council members will vote on a water workshop, adopt a proclamation for Constitution Week, and approve multiple contracts and a $500,000 state grant for water‑quality remediation in Channel Islands Harbor. The meeting also includes routine information/consent agenda items such as minutes approval and public comments.

• Closed‑session legal counsel conferences on existing and anticipated litigation
• Recommendation to hold a Water Workshop presented by local water agencies
• Approval of a First Amendment to Agreement 32400250 with NBS Government Finance Group for $387,718 (total contract up to $1,462,952)
• Approval of a two‑year SCHTTF service agreement with Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, not to exceed $250,000
• Readoption of a resolution to accept a $500,000 state grant for Channel Islands Harbor water‑quality projects

The Oxnard City Council approved a five-year contract extension worth up to $5.8 million with Tyler Technologies for enterprise software, and approved a zone change and special use permit for the Lockwood III Apartments project. The Council also accepted a $500,000 state grant for water quality remediation and authorized contract amendments for special district and homeless outreach services. Additionally, the Council received presentations during a public water workshop.

• Approved minutes and consent items L.1, L.2, L.4, and L.6 (7-0)
• Approved consent items L.3 and L.5 regarding police services and homeless outreach (6-0-1, Councilmember Teran recused)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,827 for an environmental impact report and introduced Ordinance No. 3050 approving a zone change for Lockwood III Apartments at 2151 Lockwood Street (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,828 denying an appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's approval for Lockwood III Apartments special use permit and density bonus (7-0)
• Approved fifth amendment to Tyler Technologies ERP agreement for up to $5,800,000, bringing total contract to $11,500,000 (7-0)
• Received and filed monthly investment report and water workshop presentations

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will select five awardees for the 2024 Community Recognition Awards. The body will also receive a police report on a proposed Drone as a First Responder (DFR) plan and updates from three ad-hoc committees.

• Selection of five 2024 Community Recognition Awards recipients
• Police Department report on Drone as a First Responder (DFR) plan
• Multicultural Festival Ad Hoc Committee update on promotion and vendors
• Community Recognition Awards Ad Hoc Committee update on deadlines and outreach
• Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee update regarding the October 1, 2024 report to Council

The Community Relations Commission selected three awardees for the 2024 Community Recognition Awards: Marvin Boos (Senior Volunteer), Arnold Torres (Youth Volunteer), and Rebozo Festival (Non-Profit). No nominations were received for the Youth Volunteer and Business categories. The commission also received a Police Department presentation on the Drone as a First Responder plan and approved the August 19, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed Police Department DFR plan presentation
• Selected Marvin Boos as Community Volunteer (Senior) awardee (6-0)
• Selected Arnold Torres as Community Volunteer (Youth) awardee (6-0)
• Selected Rebozo Festival as Non-Profit Organization awardee (6-0)
• Noted no nominations for Youth Volunteer and Business categories

Community Workshop

The city is holding a community workshop to discuss a request to construct a wireless communications facility. The project involves a 44-foot tall mono-eucalyptus tree design on a 7.36-acre hotel property.

• Planning and Zoning Permit No. 23-530-04 (Special Use Permit - Wireless)
• Construction of a 44-foot tall faux-eucalyptus wireless facility
• 324 square-foot lease area at 2101 West Vineyard Avenue
• Project located within the General Commercial Planned Development (C-2-PD) zone

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Oxnard Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will meet to receive updates and discuss several items, including subcommittee recommendations, the Oxnard Airport, 2024 candidate forums, and the agenda for the next general membership meeting. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the board will only discuss these topics.

The INCO Executive Board approved a motion allowing candidates who cannot attend forums in person to either participate remotely or have a statement read on their behalf. The board also discussed updates on the Oxnard Airport hazardous material issue and set agenda items for the next general membership meeting.

• Approved motion allowing candidate remote participation or statement reading at forums (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024, as presented
• Set agenda for next INCO General Membership meeting, including airport groundwater discussion

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will meet on September 10, 2024 at the Colonia Gymnasium, 195 N. Marquita Street, with attendance possible in person or via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes and the receipt of several reports, including a Ventura County Area Agency on Aging advisory committee report and four ad‑hoc committee reports on technology education, senior‑center program evaluation, monthly health presentations, and center signage and accessibility. Commissioners may also give brief comments and note items for future consideration, but no detailed action will be taken on public comments or the reports during this meeting.

• Approve minutes of the July 9, 2024 meeting
• Receive and file report from Commissioners Sweetland and Owenson (Ventura County Area Agency on Aging advisory committee)
• Receive and discuss ad‑hoc committee report on Technology Education Goal
• Receive and discuss ad‑hoc committee report on Senior Center Program Evaluation Goal
• Receive and discuss ad‑hoc committee report on Monthly Health Presentation Goal

The Senior Services Commission approved the July 16, 2024 minutes with a correction to the date. The commission received and filed reports from the VCAAA Advisory Committee and staff, and received reports from four ad-hoc committees. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes with corrected date (unanimous)
• Received and filed VCAAA Advisory Committee report
• Received Technology Education Goal Ad-Hoc Committee report
• Received Senior Center Program Evaluation Goal Ad-Hoc Committee report
• Received Monthly Health Presentation Goal Ad-Hoc Committee report
• Received Center Signage and Accessibility Goal Ad-Hoc Committee report
• Received and filed staff report on Senior Services programs and events

Commission on Homelessness

The Oxnard Commission on Homelessness meeting scheduled for September 9, 2024, at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers was canceled. The next regular meeting is set for October 7, 2024, at the same time and location.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two development projects. The body will consider a special use permit for a new automated car wash and a density bonus request for a 48-unit apartment complex.

• Mister Car Wash: Proposed 5,400-square-foot drive-thru automated car wash at 2441 North Vineyard Avenue
• Pleasant Valley Apartments Phase 2: Proposed 48-unit apartment building at 2300 Pleasant Valley Road
• Density Bonus request for 16 additional units at 2300 Pleasant Valley Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 6, 2024, and August 1, 2024

The commission approved a special use permit for a Mister Car Wash at 2441 North Vineyard Avenue (5-0, with two absent). It continued the Pleasant Valley Apartments Phase 2 project to September 19, 2024, after a motion to approve failed for lack of a second. The minutes also include approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Mister Car Wash at 2441 North Vineyard Avenue (5-0)
• Continued Pleasant Valley Apartments Phase 2 to September 19, 2024 (4-1)
• Approved minutes from June 6 and August 1, 2024 (5-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve minutes from its June 5 and July 10 meetings. It will then start a strategic planning discussion to review the commission’s goals, vision, and mission. Additional reports from the commission secretary and commissioners will be presented, and future agenda items may be requested.

• Approve minutes of June 5, 2024 regular meeting and July 10, 2024 special meeting
• Begin discussion on strategic planning, including goals, vision, and mission
• Report of the commission secretary on items of interest since last meeting
• Commissioner comments on items of interest or concern
• Consideration of items for future agenda placement

The Cultural Arts Commission began discussing its strategic plan, goals, vision, and mission. Chair Diaz and Commissioner Torres will form an Ad Hoc Committee to work on powers and duties. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and discussion-focused.

• Began strategic planning discussion to review goals, vision, and mission
• Chair Diaz and Commissioner Torres to set up Ad Hoc Committee on powers and duties
• Meeting adjourned unanimously at 6:01 pm

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) has canceled its general membership meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. No other business is listed for this meeting.

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will meet on September 3, 2024, to discuss and vote on several key items, including amendments to employment agreements for the City Manager and City Attorney, and multiple contracts for public works projects and services. The meeting will also include closed-session discussions on existing litigation and a police department update.

• Approve 10% salary increase ($31,920) for City Manager Alexander Nguyen
• Approve 10% salary increase ($27,337) and 2-year contract extension for City Attorney Stephen Fischer
• Approve $500,000 three-year agreement with ADA General Eng. Inc. for sidewalk and curb services
• Approve $3,000,000 annual purchase orders with Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc. and Ferguson Enterprise, LLC for water infrastructure parts
• Approve $3,665,000 annual agreement with WEX Bank for fleet fuel card program

The Oxnard City Council approved 10% salary increases for City Manager Alexander Nguyen and City Attorney Stephen Fischer, along with a two-year contract extension for Fischer. The council also approved a $20 million debt reduction plan for pension and OPEB liabilities, including $15 million to CalPERS and $5 million to new 115 trusts. Consent items included contracts for sidewalk repairs, water supplies, fleet fuel, vehicle washing, and a police station generator.

• Approved 10% salary increase for City Manager ($31,920) (7-0)
• Approved 10% salary increase for City Attorney ($27,337) and 2-year contract extension to 2029 (7-0)
• Approved $15M CalPERS payment and $5M to new 115 trusts for pension/OPEB (7-0)
• Approved $2.1M contract with Taft Electric for water facility project (7-0)
• Approved $500K sidewalk/curb/gutter contract with ADA General Eng. Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $3M purchase orders with Famcon Pipe and Ferguson for water supplies (7-0)
• Approved $3.665M fleet fuel card program with WEX Bank (7-0)
• Approved $1.93M vehicle washing contract with Final Details, LLC (7-0)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will discuss adding a perimeter fence at Wilson Park for user safety. The body will also receive updates on park restrooms, special populations programming, and current park projects.

• Discussion on adding a perimeter fence and removing a dividing fence at Wilson Park
• Update on park restrooms, hours of operations, and maintenance resources
• Report on programming for special populations in Oxnard
• Updates on current park projects and projected completion dates

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission approved the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes. They received updates on park restrooms, special populations programs, and discussed adding a fence around Wilson Park, but took no formal action on these items. The meeting also included public comments on the Mermaid Softball League field naming, Colonia SkatePark, pickleball courts, and Marina West park.

• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 meeting
• Received update on park restrooms and hours (no action)
• Received update on Special Populations programs (no action)
• Discussed Wilson Park fence idea (no action)

Community Workshop

The Oxnard Community Workshop is a virtual meeting where residents can provide input on two proposed development projects. No decisions are made at this session, which is intended for public education and comment.

• Wireless facility at 2101 West Vineyard Avenue (44 ft tall faux eucalyptus)
• Multi-family development at 901 Cheyenne Way (3 homes + ADU)
• Public comments accepted via email or form until 3:00 p.m.
• Meeting held online via Google Hangouts
• Spanish language support available at (805) 385-7858

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will receive a presentation from the County Clerk-Recorder regarding voting rights. The body will also receive progress updates from three ad hoc committees.

• Presentation from County Clerk-Recorder on Voting Rights and Underserved Communities
• Multicultural Festival Ad Hoc Committee update on promotion, vendor outreach, and sponsorship
• Community Recognition Awards Ad Hoc Committee update on applications and outreach
• Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee update on the report to Council scheduled for October 1, 2024

The Community Relations Commission convened with four members present and approved the minutes from the July 15, 2024 special meeting. The commission received a presentation from the County Clerk-Recorder on voting rights and underserved communities, and heard updates from three ad-hoc committees. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and receiving reports.

• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 special meeting (motion carried)
• Received and filed voting rights presentation from County Clerk-Recorder
• Received Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee update
• Received Community Recognition Awards Ad-Hoc Committee update
• Received Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee update; added Commissioner Adam Lopez to committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a special use permit for alcohol sales at a restaurant on East Ventura Boulevard. The body will also discuss a proposal for member stipends and receive a report on active development projects in Oxnard.

• Special Use Permit for ABC Type 41 license (beer and wine) at Taqueria Cuernavaca, 1801 East Ventura Boulevard
• Proposal for compensation stipends for Planning Commission members
• Staff report on 3,160 residential units at various stages of development
• Staff report on 761,218 square feet of new commercial space being developed
• Staff report on 2,798,806 square feet of approved industrial and storage spaces

The Commission approved a special use permit for beer and wine sales at a restaurant on East Ventura Boulevard. It also adopted a resolution to seek stipends for Planning Commission members.

• Approved Special Use Permit No. 23-510-05 for alcohol sales at Taqueria Cuernavaca (4-1-1-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-21 finding the Taqueria Cuernavaca project exempt from CEQA review (4-1-1-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-22 regarding compensation for Planning Commission members (5-0-1-1-0)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) Executive Board will meet to receive updates and discuss new business items including the Oxnard Airport, a 2024 candidate forum for local officials, and INCO subcommittees. The meeting is open to public comment with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Receive update and discuss INCO subcommittees
• Discuss Oxnard Airport
• Discuss 2024 candidate forum for local elected officials
• Set agenda for next INCO General Membership meeting

The INCO Executive Board discussed and tentatively scheduled the 2024 candidate forum for local elected officials on September 30, October 2, and October 9. The board also discussed ongoing Oxnard Airport issues, with the chair to contact airport staff. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was approving the July 10, 2024 minutes.

• Approved minutes of July 10, 2024 (motion by Chair Velzy, seconded by Hewitt)
• Tentatively scheduled candidate forums for Sept 30, Oct 2, Oct 9 (discussion only)
• Chair to speak with Denise Arreola about Oxnard Airport issues (action item)

Senior Services Commission

The regular meeting of the Senior Services Commission scheduled for August 13, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Oxnard Cultural Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June and July and discuss strategic planning. The public may attend in person or remotely via Zoom.

• Approval of June and July 2024 meeting minutes
• Strategic planning meeting to review Commission goals
• Public comments on agenda items (3 minutes each)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter‑Neighborhood Council Organization will approve the July 3, 2024 meeting minutes and hold a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. Members will receive verbal reports from the Oxnard Police Department on Assembly Bill 413, from the Oxnard Fire Department on the Oxnard EMS Corps Training Program, and will discuss scheduling a 2024 candidate forum for local elected officials.

• Approval of July 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)
• Verbal report from Oxnard Police Department on Assembly Bill 413
• Verbal report from Oxnard Fire Department on Oxnard EMS Corps Training Program
• Discussion of scheduling a 2024 candidate forum for local elected officials

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization held its general membership meeting on August 7, 2024, with a quorum present. Members received verbal reports from the Oxnard Police Department on AB 413 parking restrictions and from the Oxnard Fire Department on the EMS Corps Training Program, followed by Q&A sessions. They also discussed planning a 2024 candidate forum for local elected officials. The minutes from July 3, 2024, were approved as presented.

• Approved minutes of July 3, 2024, as presented
• Received report on AB 413 parking restrictions from Oxnard Police Department
• Received report on Oxnard EMS Corps Training Program from Fire Department
• Discussed scheduling and planning of 2024 candidate forum

Commission on Homelessness

The regular meeting of the Commission on Homelessness scheduled for August 5, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit and Density Bonus for a new five-story, 234-unit mixed-income apartment building at 2151 Lockwood Street. The approval includes a 24% affordable housing requirement at low-income level for 55 years and a parking modification allowing 75 compact spaces. The decision is contingent on City Council approval of the zone change and adoption of the environmental document.

• Approved Special Use Permit PZ 22-500-04 for 234-unit apartment building at 2151 Lockwood Street
• Approved Density Bonus Permit PZ 22-535-03 with 24% low-income affordable units for 55 years
• Approved parking modification allowing 75 compact parking spaces
• Recommended City Council approve zone change from BRP to BRP-AHD
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration MND 24-01 for the project

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will meet on July 30, 2024, to conduct closed-session labor negotiations and property discussions, followed by a regular meeting. The most consequential item is the ratification of a $301,663 agreement with LDP Associates, Inc. for a data center cooling system replacement. The council will also consider amendments to existing contracts, including a $250,000 increase for mobile radio services and a $300,000 expansion for elevator maintenance.

• Ratify $301,663 agreement with LDP Associates, Inc. for data center cooling system replacement
• Approve $250,000 increase to $1,150,000 for mobile radio services contract with Petroleum Telcom, Inc.
• Authorize $200,000 agreement with Carollo Engineering, Inc. for water treatment consulting services
• Amend $500,000 agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation for extended elevator services
• Discuss property negotiations for 161 Hueneme Road and 258 West Pleasant Valley Road

The Oxnard City Council voted 5-0 to direct the City Attorney to take steps for the City to 'opt in' to the proposed nationwide settlement agreement resolving legal claims against Kroger Company related to alleged opioid misconduct. The council also approved a consent agenda including a tobacco retailer cap ordinance and an omnibus code update, and amended the city's housing allocation plan to fund homeless navigation centers.

• Directed City Attorney to opt into nationwide opioid settlement with Kroger (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3048 establishing a tobacco retailer cap (consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3049 omnibus code update (consent agenda)
• Amended Five-Year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan to fund Homeless Navigation Centers (6-0)
• Ratified $301,663 agreement with LDP Associates for data center cooling replacement (5-0)
• Approved $1,860,000 on-call electrical maintenance agreement with Oilfield Electric (consent agenda)
• Approved $859,069.50 engineering services agreement with Carollo for aquifer storage pilot well (5-0-1)
• Approved $1,500,000 IT consulting agreement amendment with Hireclout (6-0)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024, was canceled. The next regular meeting is set for August 28, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting August 28, 2024

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance and Governance Committee will consider recommending that the City Council make a $15 million additional payment to CalPERS and create two trusts funded with $2.5 million each for pension and OPEB liabilities. They will also review a proposed five-year contract extension with Tyler Technologies for ERP software, not to exceed $5,450,000. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Recommend $15 million additional discretionary payment to CalPERS for unfunded actuarial liability
• Create IRS Section 115 Trusts for pension and OPEB, each funded with $2.5 million
• Approve Fifth Amendment to Tyler Technologies ERP SaaS agreement, $5,450,000 over five years
• Approve minutes of July 9, 2024 regular meeting

The Finance and Governance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend City Council direct staff to make a $15 million additional discretionary payment to CalPERS and create two IRS Section 115 trusts, funded with $2.5 million each for pension and OPEB. It also voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a five-year, $5.45 million ERP software contract extension with Tyler Technologies. Minutes from July 9, 2024 were approved 3-0.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended $15M CalPERS additional discretionary payment (3-0)
• Recommended creating pension and OPEB Section 115 trusts with $2.5M each (3-0)
• Recommended $5.45M Tyler Technologies ERP contract extension through 2029 (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Oxnard City Council committee will review a report on the Police Department's use of drones and authorize staff to develop a Drone as a First Responder plan. The committee will also determine that the City should not participate in the Clean Power Alliance Voluntary Reach Codes Program. No other substantive items are scheduled for decision.

• Police Department report on Drone as a First Responder (DFR) use and authorization to develop a DFR Plan
• Community Development Department report on the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Voluntary Reach Codes Program
• Committee determination that the City should not participate in the CPA Reach Codes Program
• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2024 regular meeting

The Oxnard City Council Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee approved a Police Department report and authorized staff to explore a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) plan. The committee also received and filed a report on the Clean Power Alliance Voluntary Reach Codes Program, with no formal action taken on participation. The minutes of the July 9, 2024 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)
• Authorized Police Department to explore Drone as a First Responder (DFR) plan (3-0)
• Received and filed Clean Power Alliance Reach Codes Program report; no action on participation

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is reviewing several procurement agreements for City Council approval. These include contracts for sidewalk grinding, water infrastructure supplies, fleet fuel cards, and vehicle detailing. The committee will also discuss the outline for a future Water Workshop.

• Agreement with ADA General Eng. Inc. for on-call sidewalk and curb grinding services up to $500,000 over three years.
• Annual purchase orders with Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc. for water infrastructure parts up to $3,000,000 through June 30, 2027.
• Annual purchase orders with Ferguson Enterprise, LLC for water infrastructure parts up to $3,000,000 through June 30, 2027.
• Annual purchase orders with WEX Bank for the Fleet Fuel Card Program up to $3,665,000 for one year.
• Agreement with Final Details, LLC for citywide vehicle mobile washing and detailing up to $1,930,000 for an initial 14-month term.

The Public Works & Transportation Committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of several contracts, including a $500,000 three-year agreement with ADA General Eng. Inc. for sidewalk, curb, gutter, and spandrel grinding services, and annual purchase orders totaling up to $6 million for water infrastructure parts from Famcon Pipe & Supply and Ferguson Enterprise. It also recommended a $3.665 million fleet fuel card program with WEX Bank and a $1.93 million vehicle washing agreement with Final Details, LLC. The committee approved the July 9, 2024 minutes and endorsed holding a Water Workshop at a September 2024 City Council meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended $500,000 contract with ADA General Eng. Inc. for sidewalk/curb/gutter grinding (3-0)
• Recommended $3M annual purchase order with Famcon Pipe & Supply for water parts (3-0)
• Recommended $3M annual purchase order with Ferguson Enterprise for water parts (3-0)
• Recommended $3.665M fleet fuel card program with WEX Bank (3-0)
• Recommended $1.93M vehicle washing agreement with Final Details, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended holding a Water Workshop at September 2024 City Council meeting (3-0)

Senior Services Commission

The Oxnard Senior Services Commission is holding a special meeting to receive training on the Brown Act, bylaws, and powers and duties, and to discuss canceling its August 13, 2024 regular meeting. The commission will also receive reports from several ad-hoc committees on technology education, senior center program evaluation, monthly health presentations, and center signage and accessibility, as well as a report on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging advisory committee business.

• Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties Training by City Attorney's Office
• Discussion and approval of canceling the August 13, 2024 regular meeting
• Ad-Hoc Committee reports on Technology Education, Senior Center Program Evaluation, Monthly Health Presentation, and Center Signage and Accessibility
• Report by Commissioner Sweetland and Commissioner Owens on VCAAA Advisory Committee business
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2024 meeting

The Commission approved the cancellation of its August 13, 2024, regular meeting. Members received training from the City Attorney's Office on the Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers and Duties. The Commission also received reports from three ad-hoc committees regarding technology education, health presentations, and center signage.

• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled August 13, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $8.5 million increase to a fleet management agreement, a wastewater treatment plant fuel system replacement contract, and a response to a grand jury report on the regional radio system. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on potential litigation and performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Third Amendment to Agreement A-8136 with Enterprise Fleet Management, increasing value by $8,518,000 to a total of $15,313,000
• Public Project Agreement with West Star Environmental for $251,300 (total $276,430) for Wastewater Treatment Plant Fuel Management System Replacement
• MOU with Ventura County for Regional Radio System subscription fees at $170,302 annually for three years
• Final Map approval for Santiago Industrial Suites Subdivision (Tentative Map No. 6062)
• Continuation of emergency order for Data Center Cooling System replacement

The City Council approved a $3.8M federal grant for the Kamala Neighborhood Water Cast Iron Replacement project. Other key actions included expanding a fleet management contract and adopting an ordinance to prohibit city subsidies for certain terminated special districts.

• Accepted $3.8M federal grant for Kamala Neighborhood Water Cast Iron Replacement (7-0)
• Approved $8.5M increase to Enterprise Fleet Management agreement for $15.3M total (7-0)
• Approved $301,560 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Fuel Management System Replacement (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3047 prohibiting city subsidies for specific terminated special districts (7-0)
• Approved subdivision of 3.69-acre lot at 1750 Solar Drive into nine lots (7-0)
• Authorized $494,544 agreement with County DA for Internet Crimes Against Children cases (6-0-1)
• Approved $170,302 annual MOU with Ventura County for Regional Radio System (7-0)
• Approved continuation of emergency order for Data Center Cooling System replacement (7-0)

Community Workshop

The City of Oxnard is holding a virtual community workshop to present three proposed development projects in established neighborhoods. The public can comment by email or during the meeting, but no decisions will be made at this workshop. The projects include an apartment conversion, a small residential development, and an alcohol license request for an event center.

• Albany Apartment: merge two lots, convert 8,353 sq ft school to 42,204 sq ft apartment complex, 20 units, density bonus, at 2929 and 2931 Albany Drive
• 901 Cheyenne Way: three 1,530 sq ft homes plus 840 sq ft ADU on vacant site, at 901 Cheyenne Way
• Marez Event Center: new alcohol license (Type 47) for on-site distilled spirits sales, 8am-12am daily, at 141 West Fifth Street

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission is holding a regular meeting with several informational items: a presentation from the Fire Department on the EMS Corps Program and Women in Fire Initiative, and a training session on the Brown Act, bylaws, and powers and duties. The commission will also receive updates from three ad-hoc committees (Multicultural Festival, Community Recognition Awards, and Annual Report) and consider approving the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation from Oxnard Fire Department on EMS Corps Program and Women in Fire Initiative
• Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties Training by City Attorney's Office
• Update from Multicultural Festival Ad Hoc Committee (sunset Oct 14, 2024)
• Update from Community Recognition Awards Ad Hoc Committee (sunset Oct 14, 2024)
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2024 meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 17, 2024, special meeting. Members received training on the Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties, and heard reports from three ad-hoc committees. The Commission also received a presentation from the Oxnard Fire Department regarding the EMS Corps Program and Women in Fire Initiative.

• Approved June 17, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Received Fire Department presentation on EMS Corps and Women in Fire Initiative
• Completed Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties training
• Added Commissioner Adam Lopez to the Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee

Cultural Arts Commission

The Oxnard Cultural Arts Commission will continue its discussion on future contracted public art projects for city property. Staff identified potential locations and recommended costs for new murals at the Civic Center, a library crosswalk, and City Hall. The commission will review these options to guide the Arts in Public Places Fund and support the Downtown Vision Plan.

• Discussion of future public art contracts on city property
• Proposed mural locations at Oxnard Civic Center ($120,000), 251 South A Street crosswalk (~$20,000), and 300 West Third Street ($20,000 per panel)
• Review of the Arts in Public Places Fund and Downtown Vision Plan implementation
• Planning for staff-led art projects at local recreation centers

The Cultural Arts Commission met to discuss potential future contracted public art projects on City property. Commissioners explored ideas for community surveys, mural locations, and development impact fee regulations, but no specific projects were approved or denied. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Discussion held on future contracted public art projects on City property
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

This agenda covers routine administrative and procedural items for the Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board. The board will approve the June 12, 2024 minutes, receive an update on subcommittees, and discuss the agenda for the next general membership meeting. No substantive policy decisions, rezonings, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update and discussion on INCO subcommittees
• Discussion and agenda setting for the next INCO General Membership Meeting
• Executive Board reports on items of interest
• Public comments (15 minutes total, 3 minutes max per person)

The Executive Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2024, meeting. Members discussed potential agenda items for the next General Membership meeting, including road projects and a candidate forum.

• Approved May 8, 2024, minutes

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will review a whistleblower activity update and consider an amendment to an IT services agreement. The committee is also scheduled to approve previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of the June 11, 2024, regular meeting minutes
• Whistleblower Activity Report update
• Second Amendment to Agreement 32400125 with Hireclout, Inc. to increase contract value from $850,000 to $1,500,000

The Finance and Governance Committee recommended that the City Council increase the value of a professional services agreement with Hireclout, Inc. for IT consulting and recruiting. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended City Council increase Hireclout, Inc. agreement value from $850,000 to $1,500,000 (3-0)
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee will receive an update on the effectiveness of six Citizen Advisory Groups. Members will also provide direction regarding recommendations to dissolve the Commission on Homelessness and restructure the Library Board.

• Update on effectiveness and efficiency of six Citizen Advisory Groups (CAGs)
• Direction on recommendation to dissolve the Commission on Homelessness
• Direction on recommendation to restructure the Library Board
• Approval of June 25, 2024, meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the June 25, 2024, regular meeting. No action was taken regarding the proposed dissolution of the Commission on Homelessness or the restructuring of the Library Board.

• Approved June 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Took no action on Citizen Advisory Groups update and recommendations

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will review several departmental agreements. Items include a sewer main ownership transfer, on-call electrical services, water treatment consulting, and elevator maintenance.

• Transfer of out-of-service Sewer Main ownership from Oxnard to Port Hueneme
• On-call electrical maintenance contract with Oilfield Electric Company not to exceed $1,860,000
• Water and recycled water treatment consulting agreement with Carollo Engineering, Inc. not to exceed $200,000
• Amendment to elevator inspection and repair agreement with Amtech Elevator Services increasing amount from $200,000 to $500,000

The Oxnard Public Works & Transportation Committee met July 9, 2024 and voted 3-0 on four items, all recommendations to the City Council. The largest was a recommendation to authorize a $1,860,000, three-year on-call electrical maintenance agreement with Oilfield Electric Company. The committee also advanced a sewer main ownership transfer to Port Hueneme, a $200,000 water treatment consulting agreement with Carollo Engineering, and a $300,000 increase to an elevator services contract. All items now go to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended City Council approve $1,860,000 on-call electrical maintenance agreement with Oilfield Electric Company (3-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize transfer of out-of-service sewer main ownership from Oxnard to Port Hueneme (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $200,000 water/recycled water consulting agreement with Carollo Engineering, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Second Amendment raising elevator services contract with Pacific Coast Elevator Corp. (dba Amtech) from $200,000 to $500,000 (3-0)
• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (3-0)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization will meet to review previous minutes and hear reports. The meeting includes a scheduled report from the United Water Conservation District regarding city water resource sustainability.

• Report from United Water Conservation District on projects to conserve and sustain City water resources

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization approved the minutes from the June 5, 2024, meeting. Members received a report from the United Water Conservation District regarding water resource conservation and sustainability projects.

• Approved June 5, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several items including a water system project, updates on bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and an emergency order for data center cooling. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Oxnard Downtown Management District and various election measures.

• Oxnard Water System SCADA Improvement Project (Rebid) contract up to $686,658
• Second Amendment to TG Consulting Services agreement for $146,000
• Amendment to Baker & Taylor, LLC agreement for $190,000 for library materials
• Continuation of emergency order for City Data Center Cooling System replacement
• Election call for four measures regarding Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)

The City Council renewed the Oxnard Downtown Management District following a weighted ballot vote of 87.65% in favor. The Council also authorized the acquisition of specific military equipment for the Police Department and introduced ordinances regarding tobacco retailer caps and special district subsidies.

• Renewed Oxnard Downtown Management District (6-0)
• Approved acquisition of 1 robotic device, 19 projectile launchers, 22 rifles, and 560 rounds for Police Department (6-0)
• Approved $2,647,277 for FY 24-25 Ventura County Animal Services agreement (6-0)
• Approved $746,367 for Oxnard Water System SCADA Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved $190,000 amendment for library materials from Baker & Taylor, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $146,000 increase for TG Consulting Services agreement (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 3048 establishing a tobacco retailer cap (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 3047 prohibiting city subsidies for certain terminated special district services (6-0)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council is reviewing a primarily procedural consent agenda that includes contract amendments and budget transfers for fire and police departments. These approvals would determine how city funds are allocated for public safety, infrastructure, and municipal operations, which directly affect local services. The council will also consider an emergency order to bypass public bidding for data center cooling system repairs and hold closed sessions to negotiate with a property developer and a public safety labor union.

• Approval of a three-year wellness program contract with Performance Wellness and Injury Prevention, LLC, not to exceed $300,000 for fire and police staff.
• Third amendment to Aten Design Group, Inc. for city website services, increasing the contract by $105,000 to a total of $421,140 through June 30, 2026.
• Budget transfers for the Fire Department, including $15,389 for a paramedic vehicle and $10,104 for LUCAS Chest Compression Devices.
• Closed session negotiations with Evergeen Devco, Inc. regarding property APN 132-0-033-010 and with the Oxnard Public Safety Managers Association.
• Presentation by Caltrans on pavement rehabilitation for State Route 232 (Vineyard Ave.) between U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 118.

The Oxnard City Council approved a one-year, not-to-exceed $4,066,990 agreement with Mercy House for shelter and navigation center operations in fiscal year 2024-2025, plus carryover and grant funding authorizations. It also approved a $9,000,000 organic waste recycling agreement with Agromin, a $4,135,000 bulk fuel agreement with Dion & Sons, and a $615,000 refuse truck rental amendment. A $3.8M federal water main grant item was pulled from the agenda with no action taken. Mayor Zaragoza and Councilmember Basua were absent; several votes passed 4-0 or 5-0.

• Approved one-year Mercy House shelter/navigation center agreement, not-to-exceed $4,066,990 (5-0)
• Approved $223,000 carryover of unspent FY2023-24 shelter funds to FY2024-25 (5-0)
• Approved appropriating $876,166 Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds and $1,334,826 state grant funds for FY2024-25 shelter operations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,809 approving tentative agreement with Oxnard Peace Officers Association (5-0)
• Approved Agromin organic waste recycling agreement, not-to-exceed $9,000,000, term July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, with extension options (5-0)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to Big Truck Rental, LLC agreement, $615,000 increase, new total not-to-exceed $5,078,035 (5-0)
• Approved Dion & Sons bulk fuel agreement, not-to-exceed $4,135,000, one-year term with extension options (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $300,000 Performance Wellness agreement, $300,000 Occu-Med amendment, $105,000 Aten Design Group website amendment, and Fire Department budget transfers (4-0)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Commission will consider a letter of commitment for the Urban Forestry Resiliency Planning Project and a recommendation to establish a Park Ranger Program. Members will also discuss inclusive park features and receive updates on city park projects and community events.

• Letter of Commitment for City of Oxnard Urban Forestry Resiliency Planning Project
• Cancellation of the July 24, 2024 meeting
• Discussion regarding inclusive park amenities and ADA support
• Recommendation to establish a Park Ranger Program
• Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee update

The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission voted 4-0 to recommend establishing a Park Ranger Program to City Council, citing park safety, compliance, and revenue generation. The Commission also approved its May 22 minutes and voted to cancel the July 24, 2024 meeting because staff will be unavailable during the Dallas Cowboys Training Camp. Staff gave updates on inclusive playgrounds and park and recreation projects; no action was taken on those items.

• Recommended Park Ranger Program to City Council (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 22, 2024 regular meeting
• Cancelled the July 24, 2024 regular meeting (motion by Fernandez, seconded by Casillas)
• No action taken on the Urban Forestry Resiliency Letter of Commitment (signed by Chair Whitecomb and Vice Chair Fernandez before the meeting)
• No action taken on inclusive playgrounds discussion
• No action taken on Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee update

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee will review a memorandum of understanding for internet crime investigations and receive an update on the Oxnard EMS Corps project. The meeting includes recommendations regarding police department partnerships and fire department staffing changes.

• MOU with Ventura County District Attorney's Office for Internet Crimes Against Children investigations up to $494,544
• Oxnard EMS Corps Workforce Development Project progress report
• Resolution to authorize an Administrative Services Coordinator limited-term position
• Resolution to reclassify a Community Paramedic position to EMS Specialist Senior

The Oxnard City Council Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee met on June 25, 2024, with Chair Bryan A. MacDonald and Member Oscar Madrigal present; Member John C. Zaragoza was absent. The committee approved the minutes of the June 11, 2024 regular meeting and recommended that the City Council approve a three-year agreement with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office for Internet Crimes Against Children investigations, with a total amount not to exceed $494,544. The committee also recommended that the City Council receive an update on the Oxnard EMS Corps project and adopt resolutions to add a limited-term Administrative Services Coordinator position and reclassify a Community Paramedic position to EMS Specialist Senior. All votes were 2-0, with Zaragoza absent.

• Approved minutes of the June 11, 2024 regular meeting (2-0)
• Recommended City Council approve three-year ICAC agreement with Ventura County DA's Office, not to exceed $494,544 (2-0)
• Recommended City Council receive Oxnard EMS Corps project update (2-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt resolution adding limited-term Administrative Services Coordinator position for EMS Corps Educator role (2-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt resolution reclassifying Community Paramedic to EMS Specialist Senior (2-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Oxnard Public Works & Transportation Committee will review three department proposals and recommend them to the City Council. Items include a bulk fuel supply contract, a wastewater treatment plant equipment replacement, and a fleet management service amendment. The committee will also approve minutes from its May 28 meeting. Final approval rests with the full council.

• Agreement with M.O. Dion & Sons, Inc. for bulk fuel delivery, not to exceed $4,135,000
• Project agreement with West Star Environmental, Inc. for wastewater plant fuel system replacement, totaling $276,430
• Third amendment to Enterprise Fleet Management contract increasing value by $8,518,000 to a total of $15,313,000
• Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2024 regular meeting

The Oxnard City Council Public Works & Transportation Committee met June 25, 2024 with Chair Bert Perello and Member Arthur Valenzuela present; Member John C. Zaragoza was absent. The committee approved the May 28, 2024 minutes and voted 2-0 to recommend that the City Council approve three Public Works items: a bulk fuel agreement, a wastewater fuel system project, and a fleet management amendment. All actions were recommendations to the City Council, not final council decisions. Chair Perello also requested a future report on the City's water process.

• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (2-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Agreement 32500018 with M.O. Dion & Sons, Inc. dba Dion & Sons, Inc. for bulk fuel, not to exceed $4,135,000, one-year initial term July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 with up to four one-year extensions ending June 30, 2029 (2-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Public Project Agreement 32400551 with West Star Environmental, Inc. for the Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant Fuel Management System Replacement Project (Rebid), Specification No. PW 23-13R2: $301,560 in project funds, $251,300 agreement plus $25,130 (10%) contingency for a total not to exceed $276,430, $25,130 for engineering/inspection/project management, adding the project to the Five Year Capital Improvement Program, and a $301,560 FY 2024-25 appropriation from the Wastewater Operating Fund (611) with corresponding Wastewater Capital Fund (612) transfer (2-0)
• Recommended City Council approve a Third Amendment to Agreement A-8136 with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., increasing the agreement value by $8,518,000 to a total not to exceed $15,313,000 and extending the term through April 18, 2026, using Sourcewell contract 030122-EFM (2-0)
• Chair Perello requested a future report from the Public Works Department on the water process in the City of Oxnard

City Council

The City Council will review several administrative and departmental matters, including the 2024 General Municipal Election. Discussion includes a $2 million appropriation for liability funds and an animal services agreement with Ventura County.

• Adoption of resolutions calling the November 5, 2024, municipal general election
• $2 million additional appropriation for the Public Liability and Property Damage Fund
• Acceptance of Final Map 22-300-04 for the Casa Aliento Subdivision
• Renewal of Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. franchise agreement via Ordinance 3046
• $2,647,277 Ventura County Animal Services agreement for FY 2024-25

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating and capital improvement budgets. The Council also called for several municipal and district-specific elections to be held on November 5, 2024, including measures related to Community Facilities District No. 5.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 City Operating and Capital Improvement Budget (7-0)
• Called November 5, 2024 general municipal election (7-0)
• Approved $2M appropriation for Public Liability and Property Damage Fund (7-0)
• Approved $2.6M animal safety services agreement with Ventura County (7-0)
• Approved $1.2M landscaping contract with GreenCoast Landscapes Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $1.54M lubricants and antifreeze contract with Mac Valley Oil Company (7-0)
• Approved $560,000 amendment for curbside carts from Toter, LLC (7-0)
• Called elections for CFD No. 5 (RiverPark) city-sponsored and initiative measures (7-0)

Community Workshop

The City of Oxnard is hosting a community workshop to discuss a proposed development project. The applicant will present details regarding a new wireless communications facility for public input.

• Construction of a 55-foot tall wireless tower designed as a faux pine tree
• Proposed site at 606 North Ventura Road (APN: 200-0-150-385)
• Special Use Permit for a wireless communications facility in the Fremont North neighborhood

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will receive a presentation on City of Oxnard programs designed to employ individuals with mental disabilities. The meeting also includes training on the Brown Act, bylaws, and powers, as well as updates from several ad hoc committees.

• Presentation on new employment programs for persons with mental disabilities
• Training on Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties by the City Attorney’s Office
• Appointment of a new member to the Multicultural Festival Ad Hoc Committee
• Annual Report Ad-Hoc Committee update regarding the October 1 report to Council
• Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee update on promotion and vendor outreach

The Community Relations Commission appointed Commissioner Meaghan T. Salas to the Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee in a 5-0 vote. The commission deferred its Brown Act and bylaws training to a future meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025. Staff received updates on three ad-hoc committees and were directed to schedule follow-up meetings for each.

• Approved May 20, 2024 minutes with minor correction (voice vote)
• Received HR presentation on mental disability employment programs
• Deferred Brown Act and bylaws training to July 15, 2025
• Appointed Commissioner Salas to Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee (5-0)
• Received updates from Annual Report, Multicultural Festival, and Recognition Awards ad-hoc committees
• Directed staff to schedule meetings with all three ad-hoc committees

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board will meet to receive updates on INCO subcommittees. The board will also discuss and set the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting.

• Update and discussion regarding INCO Subcommittees
• Discussion and agenda setting for the next INCO General Membership meeting

The Executive Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2024, meeting. Members discussed increasing participation at General Membership meetings and planning a candidates' forum for late September or early October.

• Approved May 8, 2024, minutes

Senior Services Commission

The Commission will review a presentation on Gold Coast Transit services for seniors and receive staff reports on senior programs and events. Members will also hear several reports from various Ad-Hoc committees regarding specific goals.

• Presentation by Margaret Schoep of GoldCoast Transit on senior services
• Report on Senior Services Programs and Events
• Report on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Advisory Committee business
• Ad-Hoc Committee report on Technology Education Goal
• Ad-Hoc Committee report on Senior Center Program Evaluation Goal

The Commission approved the minutes from their May 14, 2024, meeting and received several staff and committee reports. Commissioner Postel was appointed to serve on the Center Signage and Accessibility ad hoc committee. Staff provided updates on senior nutrition programs, upcoming community events, and ongoing facility improvements.

• Approved May 14, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Postel to Center Signage and Accessibility committee
• Received Gold Coast Transit paratransit report
• Received staff report on senior programs and events
• Received VCAAA Advisory Committee report
• Received four ad hoc committee reports
• Adjourned meeting at 11:06 a.m. (unanimous)

Community Development Director Hearing

The Community Development Director will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2024, regarding the Campus Park Project at 401 South H Street. Staff recommends approving Planning and Zoning Permit No. 22-200-09 to establish a new public park on the former Oxnard High School site. The proposed improvements include a skatepark, community garden, basketball courts, and stormwater management features.

• Public hearing on Planning and Zoning Permit No. 22-200-09 at 401 South H Street (APN: 202-0-010-720 & -730)
• Staff recommendation to adopt Addendum #2 to Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 11-01 and Resolution No. 22-200-09
• Proposed park features include a pelotamixteca court, bicycle pump track, skatepark, community garden, and prefabricated restroom buildings

Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will review several budget appropriation requests for the Fire Department and Public Works Department. Additionally, a contract amendment for city website services is under consideration.

• Fire Department: $15,389 transfer for a paramedic vehicle (Project C2256)
• Fire Department: $10,104 transfer for LUCAS Chest Compression Devices (Project C2412)
• Fire Department: Ratification of Hazmat Training Grant increase to $217,941 (Project G1904)
• Public Works: $550,737 budget appropriation for CFD No. 8, Sakioka Farms Business Park
• City Manager: $105,000 contract amendment with Aten Design Group, Inc. for city website services

The Oxnard City Council Finance and Governance Committee met on June 11, 2024 and approved three items, all by 3-0 votes. It recommended the City Council approve a $105,000 increase to the Aten Design Group website services contract, raising the total to not exceed $421,140 and extending the term to June 30, 2026. It also recommended Fire Department budget transfers of $15,389 for a paramedic vehicle and $10,104 for LUCAS chest compression devices, plus a grant match increase, and a $550,737 revenue and expense appropriation for Community Facilities District No. 8, Sakioka Farms Business Park. The committee also approved the May 28, 2024 meeting minutes; no public comments were received.

• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Fire Department budget transfers: $15,389 for paramedic vehicle, $10,104 for LUCAS devices, and grant match increase (3-0)
• Recommended $550,737 revenue and expense appropriation for CFD No. 8, Sakioka Farms Business Park (3-0)
• Recommended $105,000 increase to Aten Design Group website contract, total not to exceed $421,140, term extended to June 30, 2026 (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee will consider a wellness program agreement for the Fire and Police Departments and an operating agreement for the Oxnard Navigation Center. The Housing Department items involve shelter operations and various grant fund appropriations.

• Agreement with Performance Wellness and Injury Prevention, LLC for Fire and Police annual wellness programs up to $600,000
• One-year agreement with Mercy House for Oxnard Navigation Center operations up to $4,066,990
• Carryover of $223,000 in unspent General Fund money for shelter operations
• Appropriation of $876,166 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds
• Appropriation of $1,334,826 in California State grant funds

The committee recommended that City Council approve a one-year operating agreement with Mercy House for shelter and navigation center services. It also recommended a wellness program agreement for fire and police departments. The May 28, 2024, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve wellness program agreement for Fire and Police Departments not to exceed $300,000 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve one-year agreement with Mercy House for shelter and navigation center operations not to exceed $4,066,990 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize carryover of $223,000 in General Fund funding for shelter operations (3-0)
• Recommended City Council appropriate $876,166 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds (3-0)
• Recommended City Council appropriate $1,334,826 in California State grant funds (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission will hold public hearings to review the city's revised Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, which funds roadway upgrades and stormwater drainage projects across the city. Commissioners will also consider permits for a new four-bedroom dwelling at 2310 Saviers Road, a freeway sign modification at 1740 East Ventura Boulevard, and an eight-building medical office complex at 1750 Solar Drive.

• Public hearing on the revised Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025-2029 covering citywide roadway and stormwater projects
• Special use permit to demolish a garage and build a 2,742-square-foot dwelling unit at 2310 Saviers Road
• Major modification permit to adjust signage dimensions at the Oxnard Auto Center freeway sign on East Ventura Boulevard
• Special use permit and tentative tract map for an eight-building, approximately 40,000-square-foot medical office complex at 1750 Solar Drive

The Oxnard Planning Commission approved the Revised Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-2029 as conforming to the General Plan. It also approved property acquisitions at Cypress Road and Meta Street, and granted alcohol permits for MGB Speedy Mart and Golden Egg Cafe. The proposed acquisition of an apartment complex at Saviers Road was tabled after staff stated it is no longer being pursued.

• Approved CIP FY 2025-2029 conformity (6-0-1)
• Approved Cypress Road property acquisition recommendation (6-0-1)
• Approved Meta Street property acquisition recommendation (6-0-1)
• Tabled Saviers Road apartment acquisition (no vote)
• Approved MGB Speedy Mart alcohol permit (6-0-1)
• Approved Golden Egg Cafe alcohol permit (6-0-1)
• Approved January 18, 2024 minutes (7-0-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will receive legal training from the City Attorney's Office regarding the Brown Act and commission bylaws. Staff will also report on upcoming Artist and Mural registries intended for the city website, as well as a wrap-up of 2024 World Art Day activities.

• Training by the City Attorney on the Brown Act, CAG Bylaws, and Powers/Duties
• Report on Oxnard-based Artist and Mural registries
• Wrap-up report on 2024 World Art Day activities

The Cultural Arts Commission approved the minutes from its April 3, 2024 meeting and received training from the Deputy City Attorney on the Brown Act, bylaws, and commission duties. Commissioners also discussed outreach for local artist and mural registries and received a wrap-up report on 2024 World Art Day activities.

• Approved minutes of the meeting of April 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Received training on the Brown Act, CAG Bylaws, and Powers and Duties from Deputy City Attorney Jason Zaragoza
• Received report and discussed role in implementation and outreach for Artist & Mural Registries
• Received a wrap-up report on 2024 World Art Day activities

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization will review the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. Members will also receive a presentation regarding water quality at Channel Islands Harbor.

• Report on the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
• Presentation on Channel Islands Harbor water quality

The General Membership received a report on the City's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget and a presentation on water quality in the Channel Islands Harbor. The board also approved the minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting.

• Approved May 1, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several agreements including after-school program funding for local school districts. The agenda also includes various public works contracts for road maintenance, recycling supplies, and pavement management.

• Agreement with Hueneme School District for After-School Education and Safety grant up to $2,225,621.70
• Agreement with Oxnard School District for After-School Education and Safety program up to $4,590,000
• Senate Bill 1 Local Streets and Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account project list for FY 2024-25
• Annual purchase orders with Accent Wire-Tie for bale wire not to exceed $375,000
• Professional services agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. for pavement management up to $425,000

The Oxnard City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and provided direction on the proposed budget, including specific funding adjustments for library lighting and police headquarters repairs. The Council also authorized a $4.3 million Safe Routes to School project with Toro Enterprises, Inc., and approved a $3.3 million transfer to restore the State Gas Tax Fund balance. Several contracts for water chemicals, pavement management, and golf course management were approved, alongside resolutions to levy landscape and beach maintenance assessments.

• Approved FY2024-25 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
• Approved $4,309,735 Safe Routes to School project with Toro Enterprises, Inc. (6-0-1, Teran recused)
• Approved $3.3M transfer to restore State Gas Tax Fund balance (7-0)
• Approved FY2024-25 Proposed Budget direction with $600k for library lighting and $300k for police restroom assessment (7-0)
• Approved chemical supply agreements for water facilities totaling over $19M (7-0)
• Approved $425,000 agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $375,000 annual purchase orders with Accent Wire-Tie (7-0)
• Approved extension of Golf Course Management Agreement with American Golf Corporation (7-0)

Commission on Homelessness

The regular meeting of the Commission on Homelessness scheduled for June 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2024.

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee will review the April 25, 2024, meeting minutes. The committee is also tasked with providing staff direction regarding adjustments to the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.

• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2024
• Direction on FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget adjustments

Community Development Director Hearing

The Community Development Director will consider a request for a cold storage facility for fresh produce and refrigerated food. The project includes a two-story, 105,383-square-foot building and a container stack system. This item is a continuation from the May 21, 2024 hearing.

• Development Design Review Permit for Arcturus Warehouse LLC at 5980 and 6000 Arcturus Avenue
• Construction of a 105,383-square-foot two-story cold storage building

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will review several fiscal year 2024-25 items. These include special tax rates for various Community Facility Districts, assessments for the Waterways Maintenance District, and operating budgets for the Housing Authority.

• Special tax rate resolutions for CFDs No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 2000-3
• Proposed assessment levy for the Waterways Maintenance District
• $8,042,472 operating budget for the Low Rent Public Housing Program
• $34,177,979 operating budget for the Housing Choice Voucher Program Section 8
• Approval of investment policy and guidelines for the Housing Authority

The Finance and Governance Committee approved resolutions setting special tax rates for eight Community Facility Districts and authorized agreements for direct assessments. The committee also recommended that the City Council levy assessments for the Waterways Maintenance District and that the Housing Authority approve its FY 2024-2025 investment policy and operating budgets.

• Approved minutes from May 14, 2024 meeting (2-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 special tax rates for CFDs No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 2000-3 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council levy assessments for Waterways Maintenance District FY 2024-25 (3-0)
• Recommended Housing Authority approve FY 2024-2025 investment policy and guidelines (3-0)
• Recommended Housing Authority approve $8,042,472 Low Rent Public Housing budget and $693,999 deficit funding (3-0)
• Recommended Housing Authority approve $34,177,979 Section 8 budget and $436,417 deficit funding (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee will review the approval of previous meeting minutes and a police department service agreement. The committee is tasked with recommending a multi-year animal safety contract to the City Council.

• Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes
• Ventura County Animal Services Agreement: $2,647,277 for FY 24-25

The committee recommended that the City Council authorize a Service Level Request for animal safety services. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended City Council approve $2,647,277 for FY 24-25 Ventura County Animal Services agreement (3-0)
• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee is reviewing several service agreements for city operations. These include bulk lubricants, landscape maintenance at various locations, and the replenishment of residential curbside collection carts.

• Agreement with Conico Toro, Inc. dba MacValley Oil Company for bulk lubricants and antifreeze not to exceed $1,540,000
• Agreement with GreenCoast Landscapes Inc. for landscape maintenance at various City locations not to exceed $1,200,000
• Second Amendment to Agreement A-8368 with Toter, LLC for residential curbside collection carts and parts for a new total not to exceed $2,085,000

The Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended that the City Council approve agreements for bulk lubricants, landscaping services, and curbside collection carts. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting.

• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended $1.54M lubricant and antifreeze contract with Conico Toro, Inc dba MacValley Oil Company (3-0)
• Recommended $1.2M landscaping services contract with GreenCoast Landscapes Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $560,000 amendment for Toter, LLC curbside carts and parts, bringing total to $2,085,000 (3-0)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The commission will undergo training on the Brown Act, bylaws, and its powers and duties. Members will also review final reports from four ad hoc committees regarding park rangers, murals, park hours, and neighborhood parks. Additionally, the commission will discuss needs for future ad hoc committees.

• Training on Brown Act, Bylaws, and Powers & Duties
• Final report from Five Points Neighborhood Ad-Hoc Committee
• Final report on Park Ranger Program feasibility
• Final report on Park Restroom Murals
• Discussion on future Ad Hoc Committee needs

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 24, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of training, ad hoc committee reports, and staff updates with no further formal actions taken.

• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Community Development Director Hearing

The Community Development Director will consider a request for a new cold storage facility. The project includes a two-story building and container storage systems located at 5980 and 6000 Arcturus Avenue.

• Development Design Review Permit for a 105,383-square foot, two-story cold storage building
• Construction of a container stack rack system for up to 90 containers at 5980 and 6000 Arcturus Avenue

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider an ordinance to add public areas to camping regulations. The council will also discuss participating in a HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant application using $250,000 in matching funds. Closed session items include negotiations for real property and labor.

• Ordinance 3044: Adding public areas to regulations on camping
• $243,778 amendment to InterTalk Critical Information Systems contract
• Third amendment to development agreement for 2700 and 2750 North Ventura Road
• HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant application with a $250,000 match
• Closed session negotiations for property at 407 West Hueneme Road

The Oxnard City Council adopted Resolution No. 15,776 supporting Senate Bill 1137's phase-out of oil and gas production in California on a 7-0 vote. It also ordered a report under Elections Code Section 9212 on three certified RiverPark Community Facilities District No. 5 tax initiatives, with the report due back at the June 18, 2024 meeting. A move to declare three Downtown Heritage Square parcels as surplus land failed 3-3 and was continued to a future meeting. The council also approved several consent items and public works contracts, including a street sweeping agreement worth up to $10,250,000.

• Adopted Resolution No. 15,776 supporting SB 1137 phasing out oil and gas production (7-0)
• Ordered a report under Elections Code Section 9212 on three RiverPark CFD No. 5 tax initiatives (7-0)
• Motion to declare three Downtown Heritage Square parcels as surplus land failed (3-3); item continued to a future meeting
• Approved consent items K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5, K.6 (7-0)
• Approved mobile home park rent stabilization annual report, K.4 (6-0-1, Basua recused)
• Approved HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant application items, K.7 (6-0-1, Basua recused)
• Approved Crimson California Pipeline franchise renewal, Ordinance No. 3046 (7-0)
• Approved street sweeping agreement with SCA of CA, LLC up to $10,250,000 (7-0)

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will review presentations regarding special populations programs and the upcoming Fatherhood Summit. The commission also intends to establish two new ad hoc committees for an annual report and community recognition awards.

• Creation of Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee
• Creation of 2024 Community Recognition Awards Ad Hoc Committee
• Presentation from Oxnard Recreation Division on Special Populations Programs
• Presentation regarding the Fatherhood Summit
• Update from Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee

The Community Relations Commission approved minutes from a previous special meeting. It established ad hoc committees for an annual report, 2024 Community Recognition Awards, and the Multicultural Festival, assigning members to each. The commission also received presentations on recreation programs for special populations and a fatherhood summit.

• Approved minutes from April 29 special meeting
• Established Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee with Commissioner Gonzalez assigned
• Established 2024 Community Recognition Awards Ad Hoc Committee with Commissioners T. Lopez, Salas, and Gonzalez assigned
• Commissioner Salas expressed interest in joining Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee; decision deferred to June meeting
• Received and filed presentation on Special Populations Programs
• Received and filed presentation on Fatherhood Summit resources

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program for conformance with the City's General Plan. The agenda also includes requests for a residential unit construction at Saviers Road and a sign modification at East Ventura Boulevard.

• Review of 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including roadway, facility, and stormwater projects
• Special Use Permit for a two-story dwelling and garage construction at 2310 Saviers Road
• Major Modification permit for the Oxnard Auto Center freeway sign at 1740 East Ventura Boulevard

Senior Services Commission

The Commission will review a presentation regarding Gold Coast Transit services available to senior residents. Members will also receive reports on senior services programs and the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging.

• Presentation by Margaret Schoep of Gold Coast Transit on senior services
• Report on Senior Services Programs and Events
• Report on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Advisory Committee Business
• Ad-Hoc Committee Report on Technology Education Goal
• Ad-Hoc Committee Report on Senior Center Program Evaluation Goal

The Senior Services Commission approved the minutes of its April 9, 2024 meeting, with Commissioner Owens abstaining. The commission received staff reports on senior programs and events, including 2,340 home-delivered meals and 2,064 congregate meals served in April, and received ad-hoc committee reports on technology education, program evaluation, health presentations, and signage. A planned presentation by Gold Coast Transit on senior paratransit services was not received because the presenter was ill. The meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.

• Approved minutes of the April 9, 2024 meeting (Owens abstained)
• Received staff report on Senior Services programs and events
• Received report on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee business
• Received ad-hoc committee report on Technology Education Goal
• Received ad-hoc committee report on Senior Center Program Evaluation Goal
• Received ad-hoc committee report on Monthly Health Presentation Goal
• Received ad-hoc committee report on Center Signage and Accessibility Goal
• Adjourned at 10:09 a.m. (unanimous)

Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and a $3,300,000 transfer to the State Gas Tax Fund. Members will also review assessments for landscape maintenance districts and public safety property taxes.

• $3,300,000 transfer from General Fund to State Gas Tax Fund
• Review of FY 2024-25 proposed budget for City and Housing Authority
• Initiation of assessments for FY 2024-25 Landscape Maintenance Districts
• Resolution to levy assessments in Mandalay Beach Maintenance District
• Establishment of FY 2024-25 public safety property tax rates

The Finance and Governance Committee approved several recommendations for City Council action, including a multi-million dollar fund transfer and the FY 2024-25 proposed budget timeline. The committee also moved forward with landscape maintenance assessments and public safety pension tax rates.

• Recommended $3.3M transfer from General Fund to State Gas Tax Fund (3-0)
• Recommended public hearing for FY 2024-25 proposed budget on June 4, 2024 (3-0)
• Recommended initiating FY 2024-25 landscape maintenance district assessments (2-0)
• Recommended public hearing June 4, 2024 for Mandalay Beach Maintenance District assessments (2-0)
• Recommended delegating FY 2024-25 investment authority to City Treasurer (3-0)
• Recommended adoption of FY 2024-25 public safety personnel pension tax rates (3-0)
• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee will consider agreements with Hueneme and Oxnard school districts to operate after-school programs. Staff will also present options regarding potential caps on tobacco retailer licenses.

• Agreement with Hueneme School District for After-School Education and Safety Grant up to $2,225,621.70
• Agreement with Oxnard School District for After-School Education and Safety Program up to $4,590,000
• Study session regarding options for tobacco retailer license caps

The Oxnard City Council Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee met May 14, 2024 and approved minutes of its April 23, 2024 meeting 3-0. It voted 3-0 to recommend Council approve two one-year after-school program agreements with local school districts, and 3-0 to recommend Council consider a cap of 100 on tobacco retailer licenses with certain exceptions. All items were recommendations to the full Council, which had not yet acted.

• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Council approve one-year agreement A-8551 with Hueneme Elementary School District for up to $2,225,621.70 in ASES grant funds, with $54,000 city in-kind match (3-0)
• Recommended Council approve one-year agreement A-8550 with Oxnard School District for up to $4,590,600 in ASES grant funds, with $130,000 city in-kind match (3-0)
• Recommended Council adopt tobacco retailer license option 2: a cap of 100 licenses with certain exceptions (3-0)
• No items requested for future agendas
• Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee is reviewing several agreements for water facility chemicals, organic waste recycling, and pavement management. The committee will also consider the Senate Bill 1 project list for fiscal year 2024-25.

• Chemical supply agreements totaling over $15 million for water and wastewater facilities
• Organic waste recycling services agreement with Agromin up to $9,000,000
• Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Local Streets and Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account project list
• Pavement Management Systems Update agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. up to $425,000
• Bale wire purchase orders with Accent Wire-Tie up to $375,000

The Oxnard City Council Public Works & Transportation Committee met on May 14, 2024, and approved minutes from its April 23 meeting. The committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council approve seven chemical supply agreements for water, wastewater, and recycled water facilities, with a combined not-to-exceed total of $19,800,000. It also voted 3-0 to recommend a $9,000,000 organic waste recycling agreement with Agromin, a $375,000 bale wire purchase order with Accent Wire-Tie, and a $425,000 pavement management services agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. All items were recommendations to the City Council; the committee also received and filed a Wastewater Division update.

• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve seven chemical supply agreements totaling up to $19,800,000 (3-0)
• Recommended $9,000,000 Agromin organic waste recycling agreement (3-0)
• Recommended $375,000 Accent Wire-Tie bale wire purchase orders (3-0)
• Recommended $425,000 Pavement Engineering Inc. pavement management services agreement (3-0)
• Received and filed Wastewater Division general update presentation (3-0)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) Executive Board will meet to review subcommittee updates. The board is also scheduled to discuss a report to the City Council and set the agenda for the next general membership meeting.

• Update on INCO Subcommittees
• Discussion of an INCO Report to City Council
• Setting the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting

The Executive Board approved the minutes from the April 10, 2024, meeting. Members discussed presenting an update to the City Council for Fiscal Year 2025 and outlined agenda items for the next General Membership meeting.

• Approved April 10, 2024, minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a water quality feasibility study for Channel Island Harbor, an amendment to a property development agreement, and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. Additionally, the council will receive the Senior Services Commission annual report and the 2023 Single Audit Report.

• Agreement with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. for Channel Island Harbor water quality study up to $735,902
• Public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and amended Regional Consolidated Plan
• Amendment to Development Agreement No. A-7113 (PZ No. 24-670-01)
• Receipt of the Senior Services Commission annual report
• Receipt of the 2023 Single Audit Report from Eadie + Payne

The City Council approved a $500,000 state grant and a $735,902 consulting contract for Channel Islands Harbor water quality projects. The Council also adopted the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for housing and approved several Public Works contracts and budget transfers.

• Approved $735,902 contract with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. for harbor water quality study (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Development Agreement No. A-7113 for Fore Property Development (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and amended housing plans (4-0-3)
• Accepted $500,000 state grant for Channel Islands Harbor water quality remediation (7-0)
• Approved $1.5M safety training contract with NATEC International, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $350,000 budget transfer and contingency increase for Mandalay Bay and Edison Canal Bridge projects (7-0)
• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Commission on Homelessness

The Oxnard Commission on Homelessness scheduled a regular meeting for May 6, 2024, but cancelled it due to lack of quorum. No items were discussed or decided at this session. The next meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum; no agenda items presented.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the City of Oxnard's Revised Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2025-2029. The review seeks to confirm that the program conforms to the 2030 General Plan and relevant Coastal Land Use Plan policies. Proposed projects include roadway improvements, public facility maintenance, and stormwater drainage.

• Review of 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) conformity
• Approval of February 15, 2024, meeting minutes

Cultural Arts Commission

The regular meeting of the Oxnard Cultural Arts Commission scheduled for May 1, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2024.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The INCO General Membership meeting includes presentations regarding city infrastructure and legal procedures. City Engineer Morgan Kessler will discuss the largest ongoing Capital Improvement Program projects. The agenda also features overviews of the Brown Act and Robert’s Rules of Order.

• Presentation on largest Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects
• Presentation on the Ralph M. Brown Act
• Overview of Robert's Rules of Order
• Approval of March 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The General Membership approved the minutes from the March 6, 2024, meeting. Members received verbal presentations on the Capital Improvement Program, the Brown Act, and Robert’s Rules of Order.

• Approved March 6, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several administrative items including commission appointments and the termination of a severe storms local emergency. The meeting also includes consent agenda items regarding police technology, software services, and park repair funding.

• Termination of Severe Storms Local Emergency
• Appointment of Gloria Maria Postel to the Senior Services Commission
• Appointment of Meaghan Tracy Salas to the Community Relations Commission
• First Amendment to Agreement with InterTalk Critical Information Systems for $207,454.00
• Fourth Amendment to Superion LLC software agreement for $327,800

The City Council approved a loan of up to $3 million to the Housing Authority for the acquisition of a 10-unit multifamily development at 201 South D Street. The Council also moved to terminate the severe storms local emergency and introduced an ordinance expanding camping regulations to public areas.

• Approved loan up to $3M to Housing Authority for 201 South D Street acquisition (5-1)
• Approved $2.4M purchase agreement for 201 South D Street (6-1 Housing Authority)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,772 terminating severe storms local emergency (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 3044 adding public areas to camping regulations (7-0)
• Approved $42,668 payment to Toro Enterprises, Inc. for Sunkist Fire services (7-0)
• Approved $318,522 contract with SBS Corporation for Durley Park repairs (7-0)
• Approved $327,800 software amendment with Superion LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,773 to renew and expand Oxnard Downtown Management District (6-0)

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will meet to discuss a proposed schedule of guest speakers and presentations for the remainder of 2024. The commission will also receive an update regarding the Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee.

• Review and approval of 2024 guest speakers, presentations, and topics
• Update from the Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee
• Approval of March 18, 2024, meeting minutes

The Community Relations Commission approved the recommended list of guest speakers, presentations, and topics for its 2024 meetings. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 18, 2024, special meeting.

• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2024 special meeting
• Approved 2024 guest speaker, presentation, and topic list, including the Fatherhood Summit

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The committee will review the January 26, 2024 meeting minutes and an updated schedule for weaning off Measure O. Members will also receive an audit opinion from Eadie and Payne, LLP regarding Measure O revenues and expenditures. Additionally, the committee will consider recommending two new projects to the City Council.

• Approval of January 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updated schedule for weaning off Measure O
• Independent Annual Financial Report audit opinion from Eadie and Payne, LLP
• Water Craft Replacement project ($23,107)
• Chemical Analyzer project ($40,359)

Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board

The Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board will vote to approve a settlement agreement and stipulation order for Kona Kai Estates. This resolves a dispute where the park owner proposed a 9.74% rent increase, which homeowners appealed. The settlement caps the total rent increase at 5.74% over three years, averaging less than 2% annually, and includes a mutual release of legal claims.

• Approval of Stipulation and Order for Kona Kai Estates
• Confirmation of Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release
• Settlement caps total rent increase at 5.74% from April 2022 to March 2025
• Settlement averages less than 2% annual increase, below CPI limits
• Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Commission will consider a recommendation to combine several advisory groups into one. Members will also receive updates on the Campus Park Project, neighborhood park engagement, and city park hours.

• Restructuring of Citizen Advisory Groups proposal
• Campus Park Project status update
• Election of PRCSC Vice Chair
• Five Points Neighborhood Ad-Hoc Committee update
• Park Ranger Program feasibility update

The Commission elected Miguel Fernandez as Vice Chair and established an Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee. A proposal to merge the Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Commission with the Cultural Arts Commission was tabled.

• Approved minutes from January 24, 2024
• Tabled restructuring of Citizen Advisory Groups
• Elected Miguel Fernandez as Vice Chair
• Assigned Chair Whitecomb to the Five Points Neighborhood Ad-Hoc Committee
• Established Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee with Chair Whitecomb and Vice Chair Fernandez

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will review the 2023 Single Audit Report provided by Eadie + Payne. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) for closing past audit findings.

• Approval of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2023 Single Audit Report by Eadie + Payne
• Update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) for closing past audit findings

The Finance and Governance Committee unanimously approved the 2023 Single Audit Report from Eadie + Payne and an update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan for closing past audit findings. Both items were recommended for forwarding to the City Council. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 9, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Approved receipt of 2023 Single Audit Report by Eadie + Payne (3-0)
• Approved update on Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The Committee is reviewing a proposed Annual Action Plan, an amended Regional Consolidated Plan, and an amended Citizen Participation Plan. The Committee will recommend that the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve these housing documents.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan
• Amendment of the 2020-2024 Regional Consolidated Plan
• Amendment of the Oxnard Citizen Participation Plan
• Approval of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes

The Oxnard City Council Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee met on April 23, 2024. The committee approved the minutes of its March 12, 2024 regular meeting 3-0. It also voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, the amended 2020-2024 Regional Consolidated Plan, and the amended Citizen Participation Plan, and to authorize the City Manager to handle related documents and agreements. No public comments were received, and no items were requested for future agendas.

• Approved March 12, 2024 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of amended 2020-2024 Regional Consolidated Plan (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of amended Oxnard Citizen Participation Plan (3-0)
• Recommended authorizing City Manager to incorporate public input and final grant allocations into the plans (3-0)
• Recommended authorizing City Manager to execute HUD applications, certifications, and agreements (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is reviewing several service contracts and infrastructure plans to recommend actions to the City Council. This includes updates on utility ratepayer assistance and a water quality study for Channel Island Harbor. The committee will also provide input on the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program.

• Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program update with $25 monthly credit potential
• $735,902 agreement for Channel Island Harbor water quality study
• Review of the 2025-2029 Five Year Capital Improvement Program
• $10,250,000 contract for citywide street sweeping services
• Amendments to landscape maintenance contracts for parks and medians

The Oxnard City Council Public Works & Transportation Committee met on April 23, 2024 and recommended several items to the full City Council, all passing 3-0. These included a $10,250,000 street sweeping agreement with SCA of CA, LLC, a $735,902 water quality study contract with Craftwater Engineering, Inc., and the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Project Assist utility bill credit program funded with $241,500 in late penalties. The committee also recommended the 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and amendments to landscape maintenance agreements with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. and Garcia's Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. All actions are recommendations to the City Council, which makes the final decisions.

• Approved minutes of the April 9, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)
• Recommended Project Assist FY 2024-25: $25 monthly utility bill credit, funded with $241,500 in late penalties (3-0)
• Recommended $735,902 agreement with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. for Channel Island Harbor water quality study, amended to remove City Attorney approval condition (3-0)
• Recommended 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, including public hearing and project prioritization (3-0)
• Recommended amendments to five Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. agreements for parks maintenance, extending to June 30, 2025 and increasing not-to-exceed amounts (3-0)
• Recommended amendments to three agreements with Garcia's Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. and Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for median and parkway maintenance, extending to June 30, 2025 and increasing amounts (3-0)
• Recommended $10,250,000 street sweeping agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for one year with option for four additional one-year terms (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including public works maintenance agreements and a police commendation. Additionally, the council is asked to ratify director orders regarding severe storms from December 2023.

• Ratification of Director Orders regarding Severe Storms Local Emergency
• Garcia’s Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc. park bench installation: $12,650
• Best Contracting Services, Inc. on-call roofing maintenance: $190,000
• Central Coast Engineering on-call plumbing maintenance: $196,000
• Raftelis Financial Consulting water rate and financial plan review: $49,730

The Oxnard City Council approved a $5.3 million amendment to its enterprise resource planning (ERP) contract with Kreative Core Technologies, raising the total not-to-exceed amount to $10.02 million and extending the term to December 31, 2025. In closed session, the council unanimously approved a settlement with Kona Kai Mobile Estates and homeowners who challenged 2022 and 2023 rent increases; the park owner waives a 4 percent 2022 increase and the parties agree to a total 5.74 percent increase from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025, contingent on Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board approval by April 26, 2024. The council also unanimously directed the City Attorney to initiate an action in an anticipated litigation matter and approved refraining from appellate review in Moving Oxnard Forward v. Jim Throop, et al. The consent agenda, including a $2.72 million landscape maintenance agreement and new solid waste rates, passed 7-0.

• Approved settlement with Kona Kai Mobile Estates and protesting homeowners (unanimous closed session vote)
• Directed City Attorney to initiate an action in anticipated litigation (unanimous closed session vote)
• Approved refraining from appellate review in Moving Oxnard Forward v. Jim Throop, et al. (unanimous closed session vote)
• Approved $5.3M Seventh Amendment to Kreative Core Technologies ERP contract, total not-to-exceed $10.02M (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer for ERP-related costs in FY 2023-24 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3043 establishing new solid waste rates and fees (7-0)
• Approved $2,721,267 landscape maintenance agreement with JAS Landscape LLC for CFD No. 4 (6-0-1, Basua recused)
• Approved Information/Consent Agenda items K.1 through K.8 as presented (7-0)

Community Relations Commission

The regular meeting of the Community Relations Commission scheduled for April 15, 2024, has been canceled. A special meeting is now scheduled for April 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Cancellation of regular meeting on April 15, 2024
• Scheduling of special meeting for April 29, 2024

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The INCO Executive Board will receive an update and hold a discussion regarding INCO subcommittees. The board will also discuss and set the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting.

• Approval of March 13, 2024 minutes
• Update and discussion on INCO subcommittees
• Setting the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting

The Executive Board approved the minutes from the March 13, 2024, meeting. Members discussed potential agenda items for the next General Membership meeting and provided updates on neighborhood activations.

• Approved March 13, 2024, minutes

Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board

The Board will review and adopt the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization System Annual Activity Report for calendar year 2023. The meeting also includes the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024.

• Review and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Activity Report to City Council
• Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Report on 2023 C.P.I. rent increase calculations (3.32% maximum permissible for 2024)
• Review of 2023 rent increase applications from 20 mobile home parks
• Discussion of homeowner protests at Country Club Mobile Estates and Kona Kai Mobile Estates

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will receive several reports regarding senior services and program evaluations. The meeting includes updates on technology education goals, monthly health presentations, and center signage and accessibility.

• Presentation by Jennifer Hollowell with Caregivers regarding available senior services
• Report on Senior Services Programs and Events
• Report on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Advisory Committee Business
• Ad-Hoc Committee Report on Technology Education Goal
• Ad-Hoc Committee Report on Senior Center Program Evaluation Goal

The Senior Services Commission approved the minutes of its March 12, 2024 meeting and received several informational reports, including a presentation on the Building Bridges program and a staff update on senior services. No new policies, contracts, or funding measures were decided; the meeting was largely procedural and informational. The commission also received updates from its ad-hoc committees and the commission secretary, and adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

• Approved minutes of the March 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed presentation by Angie Archer on Caregivers services for seniors
• Received and filed staff report on senior services programs and events
• Received and filed report on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee business
• Received ad-hoc committee reports on technology education, program evaluation, monthly health presentations, and center signage/accessibility
• Adjourned meeting at 10:38 a.m. (unanimous)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will review a fourth amendment for IT software services and an amendment to the city's external auditor agreement. The committee is tasked with making recommendations to the City Council regarding these contracts.

• Fourth Amendment to Agreement A-8011 with Superion LLC for $327,800 for FY24-25
• Superion LLC agreement total not-to-exceed amount of $2,398,781
• Second Amendment to Agreement A-8223 with Eadie + Payne, LLP to increase amount by $62,700
• Eadie + Payne, LLP total amended not-to-exceed amount of $1,157,800 over 5 years
• Approval of March 26, 2024, meeting minutes

The Finance and Governance Committee recommended that the City Council approve contract amendments for IT services and external auditing. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 26, 2024, meeting.

• Approved March 26, 2024, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $327,800 amendment for Superion LLC IT services (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $62,700 increase for Eadie + Payne, LLP auditing services (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The committee will consider safety training services, landscape standards, and a pipeline franchise renewal. The meeting includes a consent agenda item to approve previous meeting minutes.

• Agreement with NATEC International, Inc. for Safety Training Services not to exceed $1,500,000
• Update of the citywide Tree Program and Landscape Standards
• Renewal of Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. franchise agreement for petroleum product transportation under Harbor Boulevard

The committee recommended that the City Council approve a safety training agreement with NATEC International, Inc. and a resolution of intent to renew a petroleum pipeline franchise. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 26, 2024, meeting.

• Approved March 26, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Agreement 32400411 with NATEC International, Inc. for safety training services not to exceed $1,500,000 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt a resolution of intent to renew the Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. franchise agreement (3-0)
• Received and filed update on Tree Program and Landscape Standards (no action taken)

Commission on Homelessness

The regular meeting of the Commission on Homelessness scheduled for April 8, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission is reviewing several requests to affirm that property acquisitions align with the City's 2030 General Plan. The meeting also includes permit requests for alcohol license upgrades at local businesses and a discussion regarding commission bylaws.

• Acquisition of 5208-5230 Cypress Road for potential housing development
• Property acquisition on Meta Street between 5th and 6th Streets
• Acquisition of an eight-unit apartment complex at 3941-3951 Saviers Road
• Alcohol license upgrade for MGB SpeedyMart at 1055 Patterson Road
• New alcohol license request for Golden Egg Cafe at 1651 South Victoria Avenue

The Planning Commission approved the general plan conformity of two property acquisitions for potential housing and granted two alcohol special use permits. One proposed property acquisition on Saviers Road was tabled after staff reported it was no longer being pursued.

• Approved General Plan conformity and recommended City Council acquire 5208-5230 Cypress Road (6-0)
• Approved General Plan conformity and recommended City Council acquire property on Meta Street (6-0)
• Tabled acquisition of 3941-3951 Saviers Road
• Approved Alcohol Special Use Permit for MGB Speedy Mart at 1055 Patterson Road (6-0)
• Approved Alcohol Special Use Permit for Golden Egg Cafe at 1651 South Victoria Avenue (6-0)
• Approved January 18, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss the next phase of public art following the Downtown Mural Project. The discussion includes potential locations for murals, sculptures, and crosswalk art on City property.

• Discussion of future contracted public art projects on City property
• Report on upcoming World Art Day events celebrating 'A Garden of Expressions'
• Spring Mini Murals event at the Downtown Parking Structure (April 12-14)

The Commission approved the minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting with an amendment. Members discussed future contracted public art projects on City property and upcoming World Art Day activities.

• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes with amendment (unanimous)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The General Membership meeting scheduled for April 3, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will consider whether to implement Assembly Bill 1033 regarding accessory dwelling unit regulations. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the 2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment and a review of marine engineering services. Additionally, officials will discuss continuing the local emergency status for severe storms.

• On-call agreement with Duncan Engineering for marine engineering services up to $500,000
• $100,000 budget transfer to the Mandalay Bay Seawalls Capital Improvement Project
• Public hearing for the 2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment – CDBG CARES Act
• Decision on implementing Assembly Bill 1033 regarding accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Reconsideration of the Severe Storms Local Emergency declaration

The Oxnard City Council voted 5-1 to reject implementing California Assembly Bill 1033, which would allow duplexes and other accessory dwelling units on single-family residential lots. The council also unanimously approved a $500,000 five-year contract for marine engineering services and extended a local emergency declaration for severe storms. Additionally, the council approved an amendment to the 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant CARES Act plan.

• Rejected implementation of AB 1033 ADU regulations (5-1)
• Approved $500,000 on-call marine engineering contract with Duncan Engineering (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 budget transfer to Mandalay Bay Seawalls project (7-0)
• Extended Severe Storms Local Emergency declaration (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan Amendment for CARES Act grants (7-0)
• Received and filed Citywide Pavement Management Program report (no vote)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Commission will receive updates on the Campus Park Project and various ad-hoc committees. Members are also scheduled to elect a Vice Chair and assign members to specific committees.

• Campus Park Project status, schedule, and funding update
• Election of PRCSC Vice Chair for term ending December 31, 2024
• Assignment of member to Five Points Neighborhood Ad-Hoc Committee
• Reassignment of members to Park Ranger Program and City Park Hours Ad-Hoc Committees
• Updates on community engagement for a new neighborhood park

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing a seventh amendment to the agreement with Kreative Core Technologies Corp regarding enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation. The committee will also receive the ERP system annual report.

• Seventh Amendment to Agreement with Kreative Core Technologies Corp for $5,300,000 (new contract total of $10,020,000)
• $200,000 Transfer Out Appropriations in the General Fund for ERP related costs
• ERP system annual report

The Finance and Governance Committee recommended that the City Council authorize a contract amendment for ERP project management and IT support. The committee also recommended a $200,000 fund transfer for ERP costs and filed the system's annual report.

• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $5.3M amendment to Kreative Core Technologies Corp agreement for a new total not to exceed $10,020,000 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council extend Kreative Core Technologies Corp contract term to December 31, 2025 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $200,000 Transfer Out from General Fund to Capital Outlay Fund for ERP costs (3-0)
• Received and filed the ERP system annual report (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will consider several service agreements for the city. These include landscape maintenance, marine engineering, and on-call repair services. The committee also reviews a budget transfer for the Mandalay Bay Seawalls project.

• Landscape maintenance contract with JAS Landscape LLC up to $2,721,267
• Marine engineering services agreement with Duncan Engineering up to $500,000
• Budget transfer of $100,000 for the Mandalay Bay Seawalls Capital Improvement Project
• On-call roofing maintenance contract with Best Contracting Services, Inc. up to $190,000
• On-call plumbing maintenance contract with Central Coast Engineering up to $196,000

The Oxnard City Council Public Works & Transportation Committee met March 26, 2024 and approved minutes from its March 12 meeting. The committee voted 3-0 on five recommendations to send to the full City Council, including a landscape maintenance agreement with JAS Landscape LLC worth up to $2,721,267 and a marine engineering on-call agreement with Duncan Engineering worth up to $500,000 plus a $100,000 budget transfer. All votes were unanimous among Chair Bert Perello and Members Arthur Valenzuela and John C. Zaragoza. The committee's actions are recommendations; final approval rests with the City Council.

• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Duncan Engineering on-call marine engineering agreement, up to $500,000 over five years, and $100,000 budget transfer to Mandalay Bay Seawalls project C1901 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve JAS Landscape LLC agreement for CFD No. 4 landscape maintenance, up to $2,721,267 over five years (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Garcia's Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc. agreement for Seabridge Park bench installation, up to $12,650 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Best Contracting Services, Inc. on-call roofing maintenance agreement, up to $190,000 over two years (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Central Coast Engineering on-call plumbing maintenance agreement, up to $196,000 for one year (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request for an alcohol special use permit at 606 North Ventura Road and a development agreement amendment for the Fore Property at 2750 North Ventura Road. These items are scheduled as public hearings.

• Alcohol Special Use Permit for 30 Mariscos at 606 North Ventura Road to allow sale of distilled spirits
• Development Agreement Amendment for Fore Property at 2750 North Ventura Road to remove a service road acquisition section

The Oxnard Planning Commission approved an alcohol special use permit to allow distilled spirits at 30 Mariscos on North Ventura Road and recommended that the City Council approve a development agreement amendment for the Fore Property to remove a service road acquisition.

• Approved Planning and Zoning Permit No. 23-510-01 for 30 Mariscos alcohol special use permit (5-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-06 recommending City Council approval of Planning and Zoning Permit No. 24-670-01 for the Fore Property development agreement amendment (6-0)

City Council

The Oxnard City Council will consider police recruitment incentives and a contract amendment for the Water Campus Security Improvements Project. The council will also review emergency actions related to December 2023 storms.

• $20,000 hiring incentive program for experienced police officers over three years
• $3,000 recruitment incentive for police and dispatchers
• Water Campus Security Improvements Project contract increase to $235,601
• Ratification of December 2023 Severe Storms emergency actions
• $90,625 in state training reimbursement revenue for the Police Department

The City Council introduced an ordinance to establish new solid waste rates and fees after determining a majority protest was not achieved. The Council also accepted a $9.5M state grant for wastewater treatment plant improvements and approved several housing and infrastructure expenditures.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 3043 establishing new solid waste rates and fees (6-0)
• Accepted $9.5M state grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant Reliability Project (6-0)
• Approved $2.5M purchase order for metal refuse containers (6-0)
• Approved $90,000 acquisition of vacant real property on Meta Street (6-0)
• Approved $20,000 hiring incentive for lateral police officers and $3,000 recruitment incentive (5-1)
• Approved $537,567 budget appropriation for Mercy House navigation center loan (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor to issue legislative subpoenas for Sunkist Fire investigation (6-0)
• Tabled cannabis regulation ordinance amendments for further staff review (4-2)

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will meet to establish details for the 2024 City of Oxnard Multicultural Festival. The body will also select a topic and date for its 2024 Town Hall Meeting.

• Presentation on Cesar Chavez history and the March 30, 2024, memorial event
• Approval of date, time, and location for the 2024 City of Oxnard Multicultural Festival
• Establishment of a Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee and appointment of two commissioners
• Selection of a topic and date for the 2024 CRC Townhall Meeting

The Community Relations Commission scheduled the 2024 Oxnard Multicultural Festival for October 5. The body also established an Ad-Hoc Committee to manage the festival and began selecting a topic for a 2024 Town Hall Meeting.

• Approved February 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Oxnard Multicultural Festival for Oct. 5, 2024, at Downtown Plaza Park (unanimous)
• Created Multicultural Festival Ad-Hoc Committee and appointed Chair Stallion and Vice-Chair Durias (unanimous)
• Received and filed presentation from Inlakech Cultural Arts Center

Community Workshop

The Community Workshop meeting scheduled for March 18, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The INCO Executive Board will receive updates from the Bylaws and Neighborhood Activations subcommittees. The board will also discuss the formation of new subcommittees covering areas such as Arts, Budget, and Public Safety. Additionally, members will set the agenda for the next General Membership meeting.

• Update from the Bylaws and Neighborhood Activations subcommittees
• Discussion of new subcommittees for Arts, Budget, Governance, Parks, Public Safety, and Transportation
• Setting the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting

The Executive Board approved the minutes from the February 14, 2024 meeting. Members discussed 2024 goals and neighborhood activation efforts in Cypress and El Rio West. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 14, 2024 minutes
• Directed that items D1 and D2 be combined on future agendas

Senior Services Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes from February 13, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation by Mercy House regarding services for senior residents and updates from several ad-hoc committees.

• Approval of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Mercy House on services available to senior residents in Oxnard
• Reports from four Ad-Hoc Committees regarding technology, program evaluation, health presentations, and signage/accessibility
• Staff report on Senior Services Programs and Events

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of receiving reports on senior services, technology education, program evaluations, health presentations, and center accessibility.

• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will review the FY22-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a summary presentation from external auditors Eadie + Payne, LLP. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of February 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation of FY22-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Recommendation for staff to proceed with the ACFR to the full City Council

The Finance and Governance Committee reviewed the FY22-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presented by external auditors Eadie + Payne, LLP. The committee voted to recommend that staff present the report to the full City Council.

• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Recommended FY22-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report proceed to City Council (3-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee will review a study session regarding accessory dwelling unit regulations under Assembly Bill 1033. Additionally, the committee will consider an amendment to the 2020 Annual Action Plan related to the CARES Act.

• Study session on advancing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations under AB 1033
• Recommendation against implementing an AB 1033 program
• 2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment – Community Development Block Grant CARES Act

The committee recommended that the City Council not implement an Accessory Dwelling Unit program under AB 1033. It also recommended City Council approval of the 2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment for the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act.

• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council not implement AB 1033 ADU program (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve 2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment CARES Act (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee will discuss an overview of the Citywide Pavement Management Program. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting.

• Citywide Pavement Management Program Overview
• Approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes

The Public Works & Transportation Committee approved the minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting. The committee also recommended that the City Council receive and file a report regarding the Citywide Pavement Management Program Overview.

• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council receive and file Citywide Pavement Management Program Overview report (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission has issued a notice of cancellation for its March 7, 2024, meeting due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2024.

Cultural Arts Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2024.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization will hold a general membership meeting on March 6, 2024. The agenda includes presentations regarding solid waste rates and the Ventura County Workforce Development Board, as well as an open discussion on Quimby Funds.

• Verbal presentation from Environmental Resources Division of Public Works on Solid Waste (Refuse) Rates and Cost of Service
• Presentation from Peggy Jacquez of the Ventura County Workforce Development Board
• Open discussion regarding Quimby Funds

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization met on March 6, 2024, and approved the corrected February 7, 2024 minutes. The body received presentations on Solid Waste Refuse Rates and Cost of Service from Public Works, on programs from the Ventura County Workforce Development Board, and held an open discussion on Quimby Funds. No votes on those items are recorded; the minutes show discussion and Q&A only. Neighborhood chairs and the chair also gave reports, and the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved February 7, 2024 minutes as noted with correction
• Received verbal presentation on Solid Waste Refuse Rates and Cost of Service (no vote recorded)
• Received presentation from Ventura County Workforce Development Board (no vote recorded)
• Held open discussion on Quimby Funds (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned without objection at 8:02 p.m.

Community Development Director Hearing

The Community Development Director will consider a request for the Behrens Bed & Breakfast to operate a homestay within a 241.5 square foot rumpus room. The project involves a 14,638 square foot lot located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) and Residential Low (RL) zoning districts.

• Planning and Zoning Permit No. 22-200-12: Behrens Bed & Breakfast development design review at 261 South F Street

Commission on Homelessness

The special meeting of the Oxnard Commission on Homelessness scheduled for March 4, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2024.

• Cancellation of the March 4, 2024, special meeting

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss real property price and terms for multiple locations. The agenda also includes several consent items regarding software, IT consulting, and lobbying agreements.

• Real property negotiation: 731 South A Street, 715 South A Street, and 720 South B Street
• Real property negotiation: 3941-3951 Saviers Road
• NEOGOV HR software agreement increase to $638,287
• Kore1 LLC IT consulting increase to $950,000
• Hireclout, Inc. IT consulting increase to $850,000

The City Council approved a U-Haul project at 2420 Oxnard Boulevard with specific vehicle restrictions and authorized $1.2 million in gap financing for the Aspire Apartments. The Council also approved several IT and lobbying contracts and applied for the State's Prohousing Designation Program.

• Approved U-Haul project at 2420 Oxnard Blvd with limits on vehicle length, height, and weight (4-3)
• Authorized $1.2M gap financing and implementation agreement for Aspire Apartments (7-0)
• Authorized application for State Prohousing Designation Program (7-0)
• Approved NEOGOV HR software agreement increase to $638,287 (7-0)
• Approved Korel IT consulting agreement increase to $950,000 (7-0)
• Approved Hireclout IT consulting agreement increase to $850,000 (7-0)
• Approved lobbying agreements with HROD, Inc. (up to $208,000) and Michael J. Amold and Associates, Inc. (up to $180,000) (7-0)
• Recognized $308,975 in SLESF grant revenue for police equipment (7-0)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission scheduled for February 28, 2024, was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2024.

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee is reviewing several housing-related items, including shelter operating agreements and loan amendments for Mercy House projects. It will also consider a resolution regarding Fire Department occupancy inspections and the Housing Authority's annual agency plan.

• Increase of Emergency Shelter and Navigation Center agreement with Mercy House from $3,228,297 to $3,243,102.16
• Budget appropriation of $537,567 in PLHA grant funds for Mercy House loan agreement A-8461
• Amendments to city loan agreements for the Casa de Carmen navigation center at 241 West Second Street
• Resolution acknowledging a Fire Department report on occupancy inspections
• Approval of the 2024 Annual Agency Plan and Capital Fund Budget for the Housing Authority

The committee recommended that the City Council approve several loan and operating agreement amendments for Mercy House and other partners to support navigation centers and shelters. It also recommended the adoption of a 5-year public housing agency plan and budget.

• Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt resolution acknowledging Fire Chief's occupancy inspection report (3-0)
• Recommended increasing Mercy House shelter operating agreement from $3,228,297 to $3,243,102.16 (3-0)
• Recommended increasing PLHA loan for Mercy House from $347,528 to $885,095 (3-0)
• Recommended loan and development agreement amendments for 2nd and B LP, CDP Developers LLC, and Ventura County (3-0)
• Recommended Board of Commissioners adopt the 2024 Annual Agency Plan and Capital Fund Budget (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will review a report on solid waste rates and a contract for new metal refuse containers. The committee will also consider transferring $168,247.67 to reimburse 21 landscape maintenance districts for sidewalk service charges.

• Purchase order to McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc. not to exceed $2,500,000 for metal refuse containers
• $168,247.67 transfer from the General Fund to reimburse 21 Landscape Maintenance Districts for sidewalk service charges
• Environmental Resources (Solid Waste) Rates Update Report
• Approval of January 23, 2024, meeting minutes

The Oxnard City Council Public Works & Transportation Committee met on February 27, 2024 and approved three items, all by 3-0 votes. It approved the January 23, 2024 meeting minutes, recommended the City Council receive and file a Solid Waste Rates Update Report, and recommended the City Council authorize a purchase order with McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc. for metal refuse containers not to exceed $2,500,000 over a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. It also recommended a $168,247.67 General Fund transfer to reimburse sidewalk service charges, including interest, to 21 Landscape Maintenance Districts. All recommendations now go to the City Council for final action.

• Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (3-0)
• Recommended City Council receive and file Solid Waste Rates Update Report (3-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize Mayor to execute purchase order with McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc. for metal refuse containers, not to exceed $2,500,000, three-year term ending June 30, 2027 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $168,247.67 General Fund transfer to reimburse sidewalk service charges, including interest, to 21 Landscape Maintenance Districts (3-0)

Community Relations Commission

The commission will meet to adopt its 2024 meeting calendar and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the year. Members will also establish an ad-hoc committee to identify topics for a future Town Hall event.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of the 2024 meeting calendar
• Creation of a Town Hall Focus Area Ad-Hoc Committee
• Approval of November 20, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission elected its Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 and adopted its annual meeting calendar. It also established a temporary Ad-Hoc Committee to develop discussion topics for a future Town Hall event.

• Approved February 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 calendar of meeting dates, time and location (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Stallion as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Vice-Chair Durias to continue as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Created Town Hall Focus Area Ad-Hoc Committee and appointed Chair T. Lopez and Commissioner A. Lopez (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the continuation of a local emergency regarding severe storms. The meeting includes decisions on several service agreements for radio equipment, generator maintenance, and coastal program updates. The council will also consider new fees for credit card and electronic check transactions.

• Agreement with Dudek for Local Coastal Program update up to $881,875
• Approval of Citywide Wayfinding Program and related design/management contracts
• Contract with Quinn Power Systems for generator maintenance not to exceed $420,000
• Agreement with Petroleum Telcom, Inc. for radio equipment up to $900,000
• Resolution to impose cost recovery fees for credit card and electronic check use

The City Council approved several high-value infrastructure and service contracts, including waste hauling and wastewater treatment plant improvements. The Council also ratified a grant application for the Campus Park project and suspended street sweeping citations for flood-damaged vehicles.

• Approved $5M waste transfer hauling agreement with J I Gandara Transport (7-0)
• Approved increasing Kennedy Jenks Inc. wastewater plant contract to $4,514,536 (7-0)
• Approved $1.691M agreement with Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (7-0)
• Ratified $7M grant application for Campus Park Activation Support (6-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15,761 suspending street sweeping citations for flood-damaged vehicles until March 11, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved $881,875 agreement with Dudek for Local Coastal Program update (7-0)
• Approved $980,720 in Measure O funding for radio infrastructure and report printing (7-0)
• Appointed Yukio Okano to the Mobilehome Park Rent Review Board (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a wireless facility at 1301 West Channel Islands Boulevard. The project involves constructing a 70-foot tall structure designed to resemble a eucalyptus tree. The commission will also hold elections for the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair.

• Wireless facility permit at 1301 West Channel Islands Boulevard
• Construction of a 70-foot tall tower designed to resemble a eucalyptus tree
• Election of the 2024 Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

The Commission approved a special use permit for a wireless communication facility designed to resemble a eucalyptus tree. The board also elected its 2024 leadership and established a new standing rule for staff presentations.

• Approved Planning and Zoning Permit No. 23-530-03 for a 70-foot wireless facility (7-0)
• Found Dish Wireless Mono-Eucalyptus project exempt from CEQA environmental review (7-0)
• Elected Chair Arruejo to serve as Chair for Calendar Year 2024 (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Stewart to serve as Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted standing rule requiring staff to present before each agenda item (7-0)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The INCO Executive Board will discuss the creation of new subcommittees for arts, budget, governance, parks, public safety, and transportation. The meeting also includes updates on bylaws and neighborhood activations subcommittees. Additionally, members will discuss the upcoming Ventura County District 3 Supervisor election.

• Update from Bylaws and Neighborhood Activations subcommittees
• Discussion of new subcommittees for Arts, Budget, Governance, Parks, Public Safety, and Transportation
• Discussion regarding the Ventura County District 3 Supervisor election
• Setting the agenda for the next INCO General Membership meeting

The Executive Board approved the minutes from the January 10, 2024, meeting. Members discussed the creation of new subcommittees and updates to bylaws regarding remote meetings. The board set several agenda items for the next General Membership meeting.

• Approved January 10, 2024, minutes as corrected
• Set General Membership meeting agenda to include Quimby discussion, Workforce Development Board presentation, and public safety

Senior Services Commission

The commission will review progress on building a new senior center and discuss signage and entrances at Oxnard senior centers. The meeting also includes the adoption of 2024 commission goals and recognition of local police officers for their support of the Colonia Senior Center.

• Adoption of 2024 Commission Goals
• Review of progress on building a new senior center
• Discussion regarding signage and entrances at Oxnard Senior Centers
• Recognition of Oxnard Police Officers
• Approval of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes

The Commission approved its 2024 goals, which include continuing three 2023 objectives and launching a new signage and accessibility initiative. An ad-hoc committee was formed to lead the accessibility project. The Commission also received a report that the ORCAS nonprofit will fold due to litigation against the city.

• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recognized Oxnard Police Officers for holiday events at Colonia Senior Center
• Recognized Jeff Nevitt for service to the Commission
• Adopted 2024 goals to continue three 2023 objectives and add a senior center accessibility initiative (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioners Calderon and Sweetland to the accessibility ad-hoc committee (unanimous)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several professional service agreements. Items include federal and state advocacy contracts, increases to IT recruiting service values, and a contract amendment for rent stabilization consulting.

• Federal advocacy agreement with HROD, Inc., John R. O'Donnell not to exceed $208,000
• State of California advocacy agreement with Michael J. Arnold and Associates, Inc. not to exceed $180,000
• Amendment to Kore1 LLC IT consulting agreement increasing value from $500,000 to $950,000
• Amendment to Hireclout, Inc. IT consulting agreement increasing value from $200,000 to $850,000
• Amendment to John Stephen Lewis, LLC rent stabilization contract increasing amount from $199,000 to $249,000

The Finance and Governance Committee unanimously recommended that the City Council approve new federal and state lobbying agreements totaling up to $388,000. The committee also recommended increasing the value of two IT consulting and recruiting contracts by a combined $1.1 million. Additionally, a housing consulting contract was recommended for an increase to $249,000.

• Recommended approval of federal lobbying agreement with HROD, Inc. up to $208,000 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of state lobbying agreement with Michael J. Arnold and Associates, Inc. up to $180,000 (3-0)
• Recommended increasing Korel LLC IT agreement from $500,000 to $950,000 (3-0)
• Recommended increasing Hireclout, Inc. IT agreement from $200,000 to $850,000 (3-0)
• Recommended increasing John Stephen Lewis, LLC housing contract from $199,000 to $249,000 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 23, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Community Workshop

This virtual community workshop presents proposed development projects in Oxnard neighborhoods. The session focuses on requests for new or updated alcohol licenses for several local businesses. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Golden Egg Cafe: request for beer and wine sales at 1651 South Victoria Avenue, Suite 120
• El 30 Mariscos: request to add distilled spirits sales at 606 North Ventura Road
• SpeedyMart: request to expand off-site alcohol sales at 1055 Patterson Avenue

Cultural Arts Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization will host presentations and Q&A sessions from representatives of Many Mansions and the Carmen Ramirez Family Justice Center. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 6, 2023, meeting.

• Presentation and Q&A regarding Many Mansions
• Presentation and Q&A regarding Carmen Ramirez Family Justice Center
• Approval of December 6, 2023, meeting minutes

The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization approved the minutes from its December 4, 2023 meeting. The membership received presentations and held Q&A sessions regarding two downtown housing developments managed by Many Mansions and the Carmen Ramirez Family Justice Center. No new ordinances or policy changes were voted on during this general membership meeting.

• Approved December 4, 2023 minutes as presented
• Received presentation on Aspire and Central Terrace Apartments (Many Mansions)
• Received presentation on Carmen Ramirez Family Justice Center
• Adjourned meeting without objection

City Council

The City Council will review several public works agreements for park and street improvements. The meeting also includes a request to ratify actions taken during the December 2023 severe storms local emergency.

• Agreement with IDS Group, Inc. for $691,379 for Durley Park Improvement Project landscape architecture
• Easement acquisitions for Oxnard Boulevard & Saviers Road Signal Improvements Project
• Agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for $772,053.47 for 4th Street Mobility and Downtown Bus Stop improvements
• Ratification of Director Orders regarding the Severe Storms Local Emergency from December 27, 2023
• Appointment of two representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council

The Oxnard City Council approved a $3,891,837 contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for the Citywide Alley Resurfacing - Fremont North Neighborhood Alley Restoration Project, with total project funds of $4,592,368. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 3042 on no-fault just cause evictions and approved several other agreements and budget items, mostly by 7-0 votes. The council authorized staff to negotiate a new golf management agreement with American Golf Corporation on a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Teran opposed. No reportable actions resulted from the closed session.

• Approved $3,891,837 contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for Citywide Alley Resurfacing - Fremont North Neighborhood Alley Restoration Project; total project funds $4,592,368 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3042 amending Section 27-4 of the Oxnard City Code regarding no-fault just cause evictions from demolition or substantial remodel (7-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate a new golf management agreement with American Golf Corporation for River Ridge Golf Club (6-1, Teran opposed)
• Approved $691,379 agreement with IDS Group, Inc. for landscape architecture services for Durley Park Improvement Project (consent agenda)
• Approved $772,053.47 agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for 4th Street Mobility and Downtown Bus Stop Improvements Projects, plus $175,834.83 budget appropriation (consent agenda)
• Approved First Amendment with R.A. Atmore & Sons, Inc. increasing not-to-exceed amount from $200,000 to $1,400,000 for citywide on-call abatement services (7-0)
• Approved amendments with Rincon Consultants, Inc. (+$500,000, total $1,750,000) and CSG Consultants, Inc. (+$250,000, total $500,000) for on-call planning services (7-0)
• Approved $2,418,020 contract with MDJ Management for Accessibility Remodel Project at Colonia Site (8-0, Commissioner Vega absent)

Commission on Homelessness

The Commission on Homelessness meeting scheduled for February 5, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of a quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 1, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Cancellation of the February 1, 2024, meeting

Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee will meet to select a Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms. The committee will also review requests regarding annual report printing, radio infrastructure, and a scope expansion for the Safe Homes Safe Families project.

• Approval of October 26, 2023, meeting minutes
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms
• Measure O Annual Report Printing: $28,000 annually
• Radio Infrastructure: $952,720 one-time funding
• Scope expansion and renaming of the Safe Homes Safe Families project

City Council

The City Council is considering an urgency ordinance and a subsequent ordinance to amend Section 27-4 of the Oxnard City Code. These amendments concern no-fault just cause evictions that occur due to demolition or substantial remodel.

• Urgency ordinance amending Section 27-4 regarding no-fault just cause evictions from demolition or substantial remodel
• Ordinance amending Section 27-4 of the Oxnard City Code

The City Council approved an urgency ordinance and a separate ordinance amending Section 27-4 of the Oxnard City Code. These changes concern no-fault just cause evictions resulting from demolition or substantial remodel. The council also found the ordinances exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

• Adopted urgency Ordinance No. 3041 regarding no-fault just cause evictions (7-0)
• Approved first reading and waived further reading of ordinance amending Section 27-4 of the City Code (7-0)
• Determined ordinances are exempt from CEQA (7-0)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission is meeting to adopt its 2024 meeting schedule and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will also select items from the Oxnard Parks & Recreation Master Plan to develop an annual work plan. Additionally, staff will provide updates on park restroom repairs and playground replacements.

• Adoption of 2024 meeting calendar
• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Development of the 2024 Annual Work Plan
• Updates on Durley Park restroom renovation and playground replacements
• Appointment of members to Park Ranger and City Park Hours ad-hoc committees

The Commission elected Angela Whitecomb as Chair and Chris Hernandez as Vice Chair. The body adopted the 2024 meeting calendar with a request to have no meetings in December. Vice Chair Chris Hernandez was appointed to the Park Ranger Ad-Hoc Committee.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2023
• Adopted 2024 meeting calendar with no meetings in December
• Elected Angela Whitecomb as Chair
• Elected Chris Hernandez as Vice Chair
• Appointed Chris Hernandez to the Park Ranger Ad-Hoc Committee

Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will consider the approval of previous meeting minutes and initiate a periodic review of the Council Procedures Manual. Staff may be directed to make revisions to the manual following this discussion.

• Approval of January 9, 2024, regular meeting minutes
• Review of the Council Procedures Manual

The Committee approved the minutes from the January 9, 2024, regular meeting. The Committee also initiated a periodic review of the Council Procedures Manual, though no formal action was taken on that item.

• Approved January 9, 2024, meeting minutes (2-0)

Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development

The committee will review a five-year, $1,691,000 agreement with the Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau. Members will also discuss the ARPA-funded Citywide Wayfinding Program and an update to the Local Coastal Program. Additionally, the committee will receive a performance report on the Oxnard 311 system.

• $1,691,000 five-year agreement with the Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Proposed ARPA-funded Citywide Wayfinding Program implementation plan
• $881,875 agreement with Dudek for a Local Coastal Program update
• Oxnard 311 performance report

The Oxnard City Council Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee met on January 23, 2024, with Chair Bryan A. MacDonald and Members John C. Zaragoza and Oscar Madrigal present. The committee approved minutes from November 28, 2023, and voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a 5-year, $1,691,000 agreement with the Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau. It also voted 3-0 to recommend approval of the ARPA-funded Citywide Wayfinding Program and related agreements with Found Design, LLC and Ardurra Group, Inc., and voted 3-0 to recommend a three-year agreement with Dudek for up to $881,875 to update the Local Coastal Program. All items were recommendations to the City Council; no final council decisions were made at this committee meeting.

• Approved minutes of the November 28, 2023 regular meeting (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve 5-year, $1,691,000 agreement with Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Citywide Wayfinding Program and agreements with Found Design, LLC and Ardurra Group, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve 3-year agreement with Dudek for up to $881,875 for Local Coastal Program update (3-0)
• Received Oxnard 311 performance report update (3-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works and Transportation Committee is reviewing several service agreements and purchase orders. These items include maintenance for stationary generators, mobile radio equipment services, supplemental waste transfer hauling, and electrical distributor purchases.

• Agreement with Quinn Company dba. Quinn Power Systems for generator maintenance not to exceed $420,000
• Agreement with Petroleum Telcom, Inc. dba Telcom, Inc. for mobile radio services up to $900,000 over five years
• Agreement with J I Gandara Transport for waste transfer hauling at Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station not to exceed $5,000,000
• Blanket Purchase Order with Consolidated Electrical Distributors dba Royal Industrial Solutions not to exceed $455,000

The Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended four city contracts for City Council approval. These include services for waste hauling, radio equipment, generator maintenance, and electrical supplies.

• Recommended $5M agreement with J Gandara Transport for supplemental waste transfer hauling (3-0)
• Recommended $900,000 agreement with Petroleum Telcom, Inc. for mobile radio equipment and services (3-0)
• Recommended $420,000 agreement with Quinn Company for stationary generator maintenance (3-0)
• Recommended $455,000 blanket purchase order with Consolidated Electrical Distributors (3-0)
• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Community Relations Commission

The regular meeting of the Community Relations Commission scheduled for January 22, 2024, has been canceled. The next special meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The commission will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 calendar year. Members will also review property acquisitions on Saviers Road and a permit for a mobile food commissary at 811 Mercantile Street.

• Election of the 2024 Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Property acquisition at 3250 Saviers Road for right-of-way purposes
• Property acquisition at 5101 Saviers Road for right-of-way purposes
• Special Use Permit for a mobile food commissary at 811 Mercantile Street

The Planning Commission approved the acquisition of two properties on Saviers Road for right-of-way purposes. It also granted a special use permit for a mobile food commissary at 811 Mercantile Street. The election of the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair was postponed.

• Approved acquisition of 3250 Saviers Road for Right of Way (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of 5101 Saviers Road for Right of Way (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Mister Softee Commissary at 811 Mercantile Street (5-0)
• Postponed nomination of Chair and Vice Chair until all seven members are present or March meeting (5-0)
• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes with amendments (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider ratifying orders related to severe storm relief, including fee waivers and citation suspensions. They will also review a $941,400 contract for street improvements and a $750,000 police hiring grant. Additionally, the agenda includes planning commission appointments and a new farmers market agreement.

• Ratification of storm relief orders including fee waivers and citation suspensions
• $941,400 contract for street improvements on Gonzales Road and Oxnard Boulevard
• $750,000 DOJ COPS grant application for police hiring
• Approval of the 27-home Encanto Homes Subdivision
• License agreement for a farmers market at Plaza Park

The City Council approved measures to waive fees, provide relocation benefits, and suspend citations due to severe storms. The council also authorized several infrastructure contracts and appointed a new member to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted Resolution No. 15,760 ratifying severe storm director orders (6-0)
• Extended 10% price increase limit on goods and services for 30 days (6-0)
• Appointed James Schuelke to the Planning Commission for District 5 (5-0-1)
• Approved $941,400 contract with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for street resurfacing (6-0)
• Accepted Final Map for the 27-home Encanto Homes Subdivision (5-0-1)
• Approved $50,000 purchase order with Granite Construction Co. for asphalt and aggregate (6-0)
• Ratified $750,000 DOJ COPS Hiring Program grant application (6-0)
• Approved license agreement with Downtown Oxnard Merchants Association for Plaza Park Farmers Market (6-0)

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The INCO Executive Board will meet to discuss the formation of new subcommittees covering areas such as Arts, Budget, and Public Safety. The board will also review updates on bylaws and set the agenda for the next General Membership meeting.

• Discussion of new subcommittees for Arts, Budget, Governance, Parks, Public Safety, and Transportation
• Updates from Bylaws and Neighborhood Activations subcommittees
• Discussion of INCO goals and activities for 2024
• Setting the agenda for the next General Membership meeting
• Approval of December 13, 2023, meeting minutes

The Executive Board approved the minutes from the December 13, 2023, meeting. Members discussed goals for 2024 and set the agenda for the next General Membership meeting. Board members volunteered for new subcommittees regarding budget and parks.

• Approved December 13, 2023, minutes
• Volunteered 4th Vice-chair Lopez and 2nd Vice-chair for Budget subcommittee
• Volunteered 3rd Vice-chair Ebbit for Parks subcommittee
• Set General Membership meeting agenda to include street vendors, mid-year budget, and homelessness

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will meet to elect 2024 officers and approve the 2024 meeting calendar. The body will also discuss ad-hoc committee reports regarding commission goals and recommend two commissioners for the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council.

• Election of 2024 Senior Services Commission officers
• Approval of the 2024 Commission meeting calendar
• Recommendation of two commissioners to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council
• Selection of members for the 2023 Commission Goals Ad-Hoc Committee
• Staff report on Senior Services Programs and Events

The Commission elected Alice Sweetland as Chair and LaRita Montgomery as Vice Chair. Members approved the 2024 meeting calendar and recommended the re-appointment of two representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council.

• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended re-appointment of Alice Sweetland and Clark Owens to the VCAAA Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 meeting calendar with location changes for March and September (unanimous)
• Elected Alice Sweetland as Chair and LaRita Montgomery as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will review financial risk assessments and whistleblower activity reports. The committee will also consider a request to place a resolution regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict on a future City Council agenda.

• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accounting and financial reporting risk assessment update
• Whistleblower activity report
• Request to add Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution to future City Council agenda

The Oxnard City Council Finance and Governance Committee met January 9, 2024. It approved the December 12, 2023 minutes 2-0 and voted 3-0 to recommend forwarding an accounting and financial reporting risk assessment update to City Council. A whistleblower activity report was received and filed with no formal action. A motion to place a requested resolution supporting House Resolution 786 and calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict on a future City Council agenda failed for lack of a second, so it will not move forward.

• Approved December 12, 2023 minutes as presented (2-0; Basua absent for vote)
• Recommended forwarding accounting and financial reporting risk assessment update to City Council (3-0)
• Received and filed whistleblower activity report; no formal action required
• Motion to place Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution (House Resolution 786) on a future City Council agenda failed for lack of a second; item will not move forward

Commission on Homelessness

The Commission on Homelessness meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of a quorum.

Planning Commission

The Oxnard Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 4, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Cultural Arts Commission

The regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission scheduled for January 3, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2024.

Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization

The regular general membership meeting scheduled for January 3, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

• Cancellation of the January 3, 2024, general membership meeting

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing regarding the subdivision of a 4.16-acre lot at 1400 Graves Avenue and 2301 Santiago Court into 25 condominium lots. The agenda also includes ratifying an emergency proclamation for severe storms and approving several service contracts.

• Subdivision of 4.16 acres at 1400 Graves Avenue and 2301 Santiago Court into 25 condo lots
• $20,000 increase to Eadie + Payne, LLP auditor agreement (total $1,095,100)
• $750,000 contract with Amrep Manufacturing Company for waste vehicle maintenance
• $100,000 increase to UniFirst Corporation uniform services contract (total $770,000)
• Ratification of Severe Storms Emergency Proclamation

The City Council ratified a local emergency proclamation regarding severe storms and approved a subdivision map for 25 condominium lots. The Council also approved several contract amendments and a payment schedule for the Successor Agency.

• Adopted Resolution No. 15,758 ratifying Severe Storms Emergency Proclamation (7-0)
• Approved subdivision of 4.16-acre lot into 25 condominium lots at 1400 Graves Avenue and 2301 Santiago Court (7-0)
• Approved CDCSA Resolution No. 44 for Ninth Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2024-25 (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 increase to Eadie + Payne, LLP auditor agreement (7-0)
• Approved $750,000 contract with Amrep Manufacturing Company, LLC for vehicle maintenance (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 increase and term extension for UniFirst Corporation uniform services (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 5, 2023, regular meetings (7-0)