MINUTES
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
October 28, 2025
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA, FLAG SALUTE
At 6:46 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, October 21 , 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 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
Public comments were received from Angela Whitecomb (requested a list of the baseline services that the City provides for Downtown) .
C. CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT : Approval of Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Public Works and Transportation Committee approve the minutes of the October 14, 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: Purchase of Walking Floor Transfer Trailers and Deep Drop Tipper Transfer Trailers for the Environmental Resources Division. (10 minutes) OXNARD CITY COUNCIL: PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE October 28, 2025 - Page 2
2. RECOMMENDATION: That the Public Works and Transportation Committee recommends that the City Council approve and authorize:
1. The Purchasing Agent to execute a Purchase Order with The Trailer Company , Inc. for a total contract amount not to exceed $1 ,400,000 for the purchase of four Walking Floor Transfer Trailers and seven Deep Drop Tipper Transfer Trailers; and
2. A budget appropriation of $228,207 from the available fund balance in the Environmental Resources Development Fund (634).
No public comments were received.
It was moved by Member Basua, seconded by Vice Chair Teran, to approve the Information/Consent item as presented. VOTE : Basua, Teran and Mc Arthur voted in favor; the motion carried 3-0.
Public Works Department
SUBJECT : Workshop for Lighting at City Parks that includes: Sports Field Lighting , Walkway Lighting , and the Park Hours for Lighting. (30 minutes) RECOMMENDATION: That the Public Works and Transportation Committee discuss and review the current inventory of City parks with sports fields, parks with walkway and sports field lights, consider the pros and cons for adding sports field lighting and walkway lighting at other city-owned locations , consider a pilot project for sports field lighting , and provide recommendations for location(s) and hours of operation , or other staff direction as necessary.
Public comments were received from Michelle Kimble (requesting installation of restrooms at the Southwest Park); Raini Steffen ( concerned with activities currently taking place at Cabrillo Park and requesting a passive park); Arthur Valenzuela , Jr. (supports extending park times and permanent lighting at Southwinds Park); Diana Velzy (supports park hours on a case by case basis); Luis Torres Martinez (supports extending park lighting) ; Kyle Mitchell (requesting installation of lights at Via Marina park); Carla Andres (supports extending park hours); Roger Poirier (Quimby funds were used at Eastwood Park); virtual caller 6004 (repairs are needed at East Village Park); Daniel Alvarez (requesting installation of lights at La Colonia Park in fields 1 and 2); Berenice Arias ( concerned with bright lights at Orchard Park) and Angela Whitecomb , Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (Commission made recommendations for park lighting at community parks).
Written comments were received from Kyle and Emily Mitchell, Joe Garcia and Randa F arrester.
The Mayor stated that no action would be taken this evening .
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The Public Works Director and Assistant Public Works Director Howlett presented and were available to answer Committee questions. Discussion ensued among the Committee and staff.
Chair Mc Arthur requested that staff: 1) engage the neighborhood councils regarding field and pathway lighting within the Southwest Community Park, Pleasant Valley Park, Southwinds Park, Beck Park and Connelly Park; and 2) gather feedback from neighborhood councils and residents on their experience with the pilot program.
Vice Chair Teran requested that staff contact the neighborhood councils associated with the listed parks to discuss the proposed pilot program and lighting:
- Orchard Park
- Pleasant Valley Park
- Rio Lindo Park
- Johnson Creek Park
- Lemonwood Park
- Beck Park
Member Basua requested that staff approach the school districts regarding the possible use of their facilities , as they are already equipped with permanent lighting .
Staff received direction and will provide an update to the Committee.
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 8:22 p.m.
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