MINUTES
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 16, 2025
A. ROLL CALL. POSTING OF AGENDA
At 4:30 p.m., Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur presided and called to order the regular meeting of the Oxnard City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers at 305 W. Third Street, Oxnard, California. Councilmembers Bert E. Perello, Michaela Perez, Gabriela Rodriguez, Aaron Starr, Gabriel Teran and Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur were present. The City Clerk stated that the agenda was posted on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Library, City Hall kiosk, City Administrative Offices and on the website.
Staff members present were Alexander Nguyen, City Manager; Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager, Eric Sonstegard, Assistant City Manager, Stephen Fischer, City Attorney; Michelle McCarron, Assistant City Attorney and Lourdes A. Lopez, City Clerk.
CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
The City Attorney stated that Item C-1 will not be discussed.
No public comments were received. At 4:32 p.m., the City Council recessed to a closed sess10n.
C. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(l))
Name of case: Jeanette Clayton; et al. v. City of Oxnard; et al.
Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. 56-2022-00569939-CU-PA-VTA Legislative Body: City Council
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(l))
Name of case: City of Oxnard v. Port Hueneme Water Agency (Arbitration Proceeding)
Legislative Body: City Council
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Eric Sonstegard, Assistant City Manager and DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE2
Steve Naveau, Director of Human Resources
Employee organizations: International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO (IAFF), Local 1684
Legislative Body: City Council
At 5: 17 p.m., Councilwoman Basua was present and was not present for Item C-2.
At 5:37 p.m., the City Council reconvened in an open session in the Council Chambers.
The City Attorney announced that there are no reportable actions out of closed session for Items C-2 and C-3.
D. APPOINTMENT ITEMS (5:00 PM)
1. Finance and Human Resources Departments
SUBJECT: Internal Services Workshop : Finance and Human Resources Department Presentations .
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file an update report from the Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources Director, concerning information related to functions, priorities, challenges, and anticipated future needs.
The Human Resources Director, Administrative Services Manager Ferguson, Administrative Services Manager Eckberg, Administrative Services Administrative / Supervisor Bueling and Chief Financial Officer presented and discussed departmental challenges and were available to answer questions . Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
Public comments were received from Ray Blattel, Douglas Partello and caller ending 4716.
This was a receive and file. No action was required.
E. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
At 6:26 p.m., Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur presided and called to order the regular meeting of the Oxnard City Council concurrently with the Oxnard Housing Authority and Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency in the City Hall Council Chambers at 305 W. Third Street, Oxnard, California. Councilmembers Bert E. Perello, Michaela Perez, Gabriela Rodriguez, Aaron Starr, Gabriel Teran, Gabriela Basua and Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur were present. The City Clerk stated that the agenda was posted on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Library, City Hall kiosk, City Administrative Offices and on the website.
The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States led by Oxnard Union High School District student trustee Ashley Flores Reyes, a student at Rio DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE3
Mesa High School. Councilwoman Perez stated that this evening's moment of silence is for the unfortunate incident that took place in Australia as well as at Brown University.
Staff members present were Alexander Nguyen, City Manager; Stephen Fischer, City Attorney; Kenneth Rozell, Chief Assistant City Attorney ; Michelle McCarron, Assistant City Attorney; Steven Naveau, Human Resources Director; Megan Ferguson , Administrative Services Manager; Alisha Eckberg, Administrative Services Manager; Lauren Bueling, Administrative Services Administrative/Supervisor; Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director; Brian Yanez, Assistant Public Works Director; Tim Beaman, Assistant Public Works Director; Jason Benites, Police Chief; Cody Collet, Police Commander; Edgar Fernandez, Police Commander; Dale McAlpine, Police Commander ; Delia Campbell, Police Financial Manager; Alexander Hamilton, Fire Chief; Jeff Pengilley , Community Development Director; Daniel Houck, Associate Planner ; Brenda Lopez, Housing Director and Lourdes A. Lopez, City Clerk.
F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA AND NON-ACTION ITEMS
Public comments were received from Larry Barbarine , Ray Blattel, Angela Whitecomb, Sarah Wilczewski , Claudia G. Yukio Okano, Joseph Dobzynski, Jr., Douglas Partello, Shannon Anderson, Greg Runyon and callers ending 8310 and 4716.
H. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
I. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS /COMMITTEE REPORTS
The members of the Council provided brief announcements regarding various activities.
Councilmember Perello requested an agenda item to discuss the offshore and gas leasing off the Central Coast.
Councilman Starr requested an agenda item regarding the ordinance to eliminate the unlawful IUF charge on solid waste rates and have a discussion about the refund. The City Attorney advised against an open session discussion regarding the refund of the IUF fees. This is a subject of ongoing litigation and it would be against the City's interests for Councilmembers to provide opinions that may contradict applicable law. To the extend there is discussion in open session notwithstanding this advice, that discussion would subvert the City's litigation interests.
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Selection of Mayor Pro Tern.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council, pursuant to Government Code sections 34905 and 36801:
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1. Select one of two common methods to select a Mayor Pro Tern; and
2. Select a Mayor Pro Tern to serve in the event of the Mayor's absence.
Public comments were received from Angela Whitecomb , Ronald Arruejo, Greg Runyon, Manuel Herrera, Barbara Macri-Ortiz , Larry Stein, Sara Wilczewski and caller ending 4716.
Written comments were received from Steven Nash and Deirdre Frank.
It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Councilwoman Perez to appoint Gabe Teran as Mayor Pro Tern for an additional one-year term.
Councilman Starr made an amendment by substitute motion, seconded by Councilman Pere/lo, to open nominations and hold an election among the council to fill the Mayor Pro Tern position .
Debate followed.
VOTE on Starr amendment: Perello, Rodriguez, Starr, Basua, Teran, and Mc Arthur voted in favor. Councilwoman Perez voted no. The Starr amendment carried 6-1, thus it became the main motion.
VOTE on main motion: Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Basua, Teran, Perello, and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
Nominations were opened for Mayor Pro Tern. Councilmember Pere/lo nominated Gabe Teran, and Councilman Starr nominated Gabriela Rodriguez . There being no further nominations, Mayor Mc Arthur closed nominations . Following discussion on the method of voting, Mayor Mc Arthur without objection called for a voice vote.
Votes in favor of Gabe Teran: Basua, Teran, Perello, Perez, and Mc Arthur.
Votes in favor of Gabriela Rodriguez: Starr and Rodriguez.
The City Clerk announced that Gabe Teran received five votes and Gabriela Rodriguez received two votes. Gabe Teran was elected as Mayor Pro Tern for an additional one-year term.
J. REVIEW OF INFORMATION /CONSENT AGENDA
Item Nos. L-4, L-6, L-8, L-9, L-10, L-11 and L-14 were reviewed and discussed among the Council and staff.
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATION /CONSENT AGENDA
Public comment was received from Larry Stein.
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L. INFORMATION/CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Clerk Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes.
PAGES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the regular meeting minutes for November 18 and December 2, 2025, and the special meeting minutes for November 24, 2025.
3. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: List of City Manager Approved Contracts - Informational Only.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the list of City Manager-approved contracts for the period July 1, 2025, through December 4, 2025. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
4. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Report and Accounting of All Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file this report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances for the month of October 2025.
(This item did not originate in Committee)
5. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Update on Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive an update on the Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) for closing past audit findings. (As of the posting of this agenda, there was not yet an outcome from the Finance and Governance Committee. Staff is available for any questions.)
6. Finance Department
SUBJECT: Annual Developer Fee Report (AB1600).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the AB1600 Annual and Five-Year Report for Development Impact and In-Lieu Fees for the fiscal year and five years ending June 30, 2025.
(As of the posting of this agenda, there was not yet an outcome from the Finance and Governance Committee. Staff is available for any questions.)
9. Police Department
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SUBJECT: Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds .
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council recognize $1,717,379 in federal asset forfeiture funds, and approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $1,717,379 for the use of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds (Fund 191) allocated to the City of Oxnard's Police Department.
(This item did not originate in Committee .)
10. Police Department
SUBJECT: Phoenix Group Information Systems Agreement Amendment.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an Agreement with Phoenix Group Information Systems ("Phoenix Group") (A-8504) extending the agreement one additional year; and amending the total agreement amount to a not-to-exceed amount of $1,466,277, for parking citation processing, administrative citation processing, and alarm management services.
(This item did not originate in Committee since this is a continuation of a previous item approved by the City Council on November 22, 2022.) 11 . Police Department
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to The Counseling Team International (TCTI) Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement (9507-21-PO) with The Counseling Team International (TCTI), for the provision of psychological counseling services, increasing the value of the agreement from $220,000 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $340,000 and extending the agreement through June 30, 2027. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
12. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Resolution to Accept a Southern California Edison Quitclaim for an Existing Easement on the Oxnard Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility and Easement Deed (A-8608) (APNs 231-0-091-105 and 231-0-051-200).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute:
1. Resolution No. 16,013 accepting a Southern California Edison (SCE) Company Quitclaim Easement at the Oxnard Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) for APNs 231-0-091-105 and 231-0-051-200; and DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE7
2. An Easement Deed (Agreement No. A-8608) for APNs 231-0-091-105 and 231-0-051-200.
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.)
13. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32600227 with Northern Digital, Inc. for Water System Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Improvements Project.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Northern Digital, Inc. (NDI) for an initial term of one year from December 17, 2025, to December 16, 2026, with an option for a one-year extension ending December 16, 2027 for a total amount not to exceed $237,348.00 for the Water System Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Improvements Project.
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.)
14. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Eighth Amendment to Agreement 7167-15-CM with Ventura Regional Sanitation District.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Eighth Amendment to Agreement 7167-15-CM with Ventura Regional Sanitation District (VRSD) in the amount of $150,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,300,000 and to extend the term to June 30, 2026, with one optional one-year term extension ending June 30, 2027, for monitoring and reporting of the closed Santa Clara Landfill.
(This item is a continuation of an item previously approved by the City Council on May 17, 2022.)
Consent Item Nos. L-1, L-3, L-5, L-12 and L-13
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Teran, seconded by Councilwoman Rodriguez, to approve the Information/Consent items as presented. VOTE: Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 6-0.
Councilwoman Basua was absent.
Consent Item No. L-2*
*Consent Item L-2 will be listed in the Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency minutes.
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Consent Item No. L-4
Assistant City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer presented and were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
No action was required , this is a receive and file.
Consent Item No. L-6
Assistant City Manager Sonstegard and the Public Works Director presented and were available to answer questions . Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
No action was required , this is a receive and file.
Consent Item No. L-7 and L-8*
*Consent Item L-7 and L-8 will be listed in the Oxnard Housing Authority minutes.
At 9:15 p.m., the Council voted to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m., and take action on the remainder of the items on the agenda .
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Teran, seconded by Councilwoman Perez, to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. VOTE : Perello, Perez, Rodriguez , Starr, Basua and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY AND OXNARD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
At 9: 17 p.m., the joint meeting with the Oxnard Housing Authority and Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency concluded.
RECESS
At 9: 17 p.m., the City Council recessed and at 9:27 p.m., reconvened.
Consent Item No. L-9
The Police Chief and Police Financial Manager presented and were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Councilman Starr, to approve the Information/Consent Item No. L-9 as presented. VOTE : Rodriguez , Starr, Basua, Teran, Perello, Perez and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
Consent Item No. L-10
Commander McAlpine and the Public Works Director presented and were available to answer questions . Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Teran, seconded by Councilmember Perella, to approve the Information/Consent Item No. L-10 as presented. VOTE: Starr, Basua, Teran, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
Consent Item No. L-11
Commander Fernandez presented and was available to answer questions .
Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Councilmember Perella, to approve the Information/Consent Item No. L-11 as presented. VOTE: Basua, Teran, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
Consent Item No. L-14
Councilmember Perello disclosed that he serves as the City's representative on the VRSD Board.
The Public Works Director stated that this agreement is between the City of Oxnard and VRSD. He announced some minor typos on page 474 and 475, the footer should read "Eighth Amendment and not First Amendment"; also, on the first page of the agreement, it should read "VRSD instead of CRSD" and on the third line of the first paragraph, the word groundwater was left out, so it should read "related to landfill gas monitoring and groundwater monitoring and reporting." Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilman Starr, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern to approve the recommendation as amended. VOTE: Teran, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Basua, Perello and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Housing Department
SUBJECT: TEFRA Hearing - Casa de Carmen Apartments.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing regarding the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing not to exceed $32,000,000 by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) for the benefit of Community Development Partners, to provide financing for the acquisition and development of a multi-family rental housing project located at 241 West Second Street, known as Casa de Carmen Apartments (Bonds); and
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 16,013 approving the issuance of Bonds by the CSCDA.
(This item did not originate in Committee).
The City Clerk announced the affidavit of publication published in Vida Newspaper on December 4, 2025 and stated there were no written communications received.
Councilmembers reported on the ex parte communications received on this item.
The Housing Director and Stephen Strain, Attorney representing the applicant presented and were available to answer questions.
Mayor Mc Arthur opened the public testimony portion of the public hearing.
Public comment was received from Barbara Macri-Oritz.
Without objection , the Council approved closing the public testimony portion of the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Perella, seconded by Councilwoman Basua, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, Basua, Perello and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
2. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Request to designate a property as a Historical Landmark and enter a Mills Act Contract with the City, located at 119-127 South D Street, Planning and Zoning Permit Nos. 25-680-01 (Mills Act Agreement) and 25-681-02 (Landmark Designation) (APN: 202-0-044-020) .
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council :
1. Conduct a Public Hearing ; and
2. Find the project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) ; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 16,015 upholding the City of Oxnard Cultural Heritage Board's recommendation to designate property known as Schuster Court, located at 119-127 South D Street, as Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 184; and
4. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Mills Act contract (Agreement No. A-8605) with Southern California 2022 Properties LLC (Property Owner) to maintain and preserve a historic property located at 119- DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 11
12 7 South D Street (Landmark No. 184) for the benefit of reduction in property taxes.
The City Clerk announced the affidavit of publication published in Vida Newspaper on December 4, 2025 and stated there were no written communications received.
Councilmembers reported on the ex parte communications received on this item.
The Community Development Director and Associate Planner Houck presented and were available to answer questions.
Mayor Mc Arthur opened the public testimony portion of the public hearing.
Public comment was received from caller ending 4716.
Without objection, the Council approved closing the public testimony portion of the public hearing .
Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilman Starr, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Teran, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, Basua, Perello , Perez and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
3. Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Zone Text Amendment.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council :
1. Conduct a Public Hearing;
2. Find the Project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);
3. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance No. 3072 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16
(ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-465 ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT , 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD,
CA, 93030; and
4. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance No. 3073 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16
(ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE §16-20 THROUGH 16-24
AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT § 16-525 TO
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STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING
UNITS AND CONSOLIDATE PERMIT PROCEDURES FOR
RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO OXNARD CITY CODE ARTICLE VII.
PERMIT PROCEDURES. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD,
CA, 93030; and
5. Approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance No. 3074 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING CHAPTER 16
(ZONING) OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE § 16-10 DEFINITIONS , § 16- 622 SCHEDULE OF OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND
§16-560 THROUGH 16-561.1 MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIAL USE
PERMITS. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 214 SOUTH C STREET, OXNARD ,
CA, 93030.
The City Clerk announced the affidavit of publication published in Vida Newspaper on November 27, 2025 and stated there were no written communications received.
Councilmembers reported on the ex parte communications received on this item.
The Community Development Director and Associate Planner Houck presented and were available to answer questions.
Mayor Mc Arthur opened the public testimony portion of the public hearing .
Public comment was received from caller ending 4716.
Without objection, the Council approved closing the public testimony portion of the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Teran, seconded by Councilmember Perella , to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Starr, Teran, Basua, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
N. REPORTS
1. Police Department
SUBJECT: Agreement with Axon International, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a five-year contract (#32600172) with Axon International, Inc. (Axon), not to exceed $3,741,716.47 over five (5) years for body-worn cameras, less-lethal force DECEMBER 16, 2025 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL PAGE 13
equipment, and related services and subscriptions.
The Police Chief and Commander Collet presented and were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff.
No public comments were received .
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Teran, seconded by Councilwoman Rodrigu ez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE : Teran, Basua, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez , Starr and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Ratify an Emergency Order and Approve the Public Project Agreement with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for Emergency Repairs on a Water Main on Oxnard Blvd and Date Street in an amount not to exceed $130,000.
RECOMMENDATION : That the City Council review and ratify the following :
1. The Director of Public Works ' emergency order to dispense with public bidding requirements pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050, to make emergency repairs to the City's water distribution system;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an emergency Public Project Agreement with Toro Enterprises , Inc. (32600281) for a total amount not to exceed $130,000.00 for Emergency Repairs on a Water Main on Oxnard Blvd and Date Street; and
3. The Director of Public Works ' declaration of the termination of the emergency order to dispense with public bidding requirements pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050, to make emergency repairs to the City's water distribution system. (This item did not originate in Committee.)
No public comments were received .
It was moved by Councilmemb er Perella, seconded by Councilwoman Perez, to approve the recommended action. VOTE : Basua, Perello, Perez, Rodriguez , Starr, Teran and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0.
3. Public Works Department
SUBJECT : Adoption of Ordinance No. 3071 Amending the Solid Waste Rates/Fees Ordinance to Change Single Family Residential Rates.
RECOMMENDATION : That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 3071 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD AMENDING SECTION 19-203(A)(l) OF CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DMSION 7 OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE RATES ."
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(This item did not originate in Committee as it is a continuation of an item previously approved by the City Council on November 18, 2025.) No public comments were received.
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It was moved by Councilmember Pere/lo, seconded by Councilwoman Basua, to approve the recommended action. VOTE: Perello, Perez, Rodriguez, Starr, Teran, Basua and Mc Arthur voted in favor. The motion carried 7-0. 0 . ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda, and without objection, Mayor Mc Arthur adjourned the meeting at 11 :33 p.m.
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City Clerk