MINUTES
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
September 23, 2025
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA, FLAG SALUTE
At 6:49 p.m., Chair Luis A. Mc Arthur called to order the regular meeting of the Oxnard City Council Public Works and Transportation Committee in the City Hall Council Chambers at 305 West Third Street, Oxnard, California. Chair Luis A. Mc Arthur, Member Gabriela Basua and Vice Chair Gabe Teran were present. The City Clerk stated that the agenda was posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Library, City Hall kiosk, City Administrative Offices and on the website. Saluted the flag.
Staff members present were Alexander Nguyen, City Manager; Michelle McCarron, Assistant City Attorney ; Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director; Steve Howlett, Assistant Public Works Director; Anthony Miller, Special Districts Manager and Lourdes A. Lopez, City Clerk.
Consideration of Teleconference Participation pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA AND NON-ACTION ITEMS
No public comments were received.
C. CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT : Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Public Works and Transportation Committee approve the minutes of the September 9, 2025 regular meeting as presented .
No public comments were received.
It was moved by Vice Chair Teran, seconded by Member Basua, to approve the Information/Consent item as presented. VOTE: Teran, Basua and Mc Arthur voted in favor; the motion carried 3-0.
D. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT : Channel Islands Harbor Water Quality Update from the Channel Islands Neighborhood Council Marine Advisory Committee. (10 minutes) OXNARD CITY COUNCIL: PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE September 23, 2025 - Page 2
RECOMMENDATION: That the Public Works and Transportation Committee forward an update regarding Channel Islands Harbor water quality from the Channel Islands Neighborhood Council Marine Advisory Committee (CINCMAC) to the City Council as a receive and file item.
Anthony Miller, Special Districts Manager introduced Chuck Carter with the CINCMAC who shared with the Committee all the outreach that has been done to help the City and County to raise funds for water testing . He stated that the water is not getting better on its own, and it will continue to be degraded until we can restore circulation or reduce the source control. Mr. Carter was available to answer the committee's questions . No public comments were received. Discussion ensued among the Committee and staff.
It was moved by Member Basua, seconded by Vice Chair Teran, to forward the update to the City Council for a future meeting as a receive and file item. VOTE:
Basua, Teran and Mc Arthur voted in favor; the motion carried 3-0.
E. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
No requests were made.
F. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda, and without objection, Chair Mc Arthur adjourned the meeting at 7: 18 p.m.
City Clerk
LUIS A.
Chair