MINUTES
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
February 24, 2026
A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA FLAG SALUTE
At 6:47 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 . Member Gabriela Basua, Vice Chair Gabriel Teran and Chair Luis A. Mc Arthur were present. The City Clerk stated that the agenda was posted on Tuesday , February 17, 2026 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 Chair Mc Arthur.
Staff members present were Alexander Nguyen , City Manager ; Michelle McCarron , Assistant City Attorney; Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director ; Brian Yanez, Assistant Public Works Director ; Jose Arreola , Fleet Services 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 regular meeting minutes for January 27, and February 10, 2026.
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.
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D. REPORTS
1. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32600325 with Auto Body International , Inc. for Light and Medium Duty Paint and Body.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Public Works and Transportation Committee recommend that the City Council approve and authorize an Agreement with Auto Body International , Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1 ,500,000 for an initial term of one year from March 23, 2026, to March 22, 2027, with the option for four consecutive one-year period extensions ending March 22, 2031, for light and medium duty paint and body work.
The Public Works Director , Assistant City Attorney McCarron and Water Manager were available to answer questions. Discussion ensued among the Committee and staff. After further discussion , staff agreed to send annual notices 45 days ahead of residential testing deadlines.
No public comments were received.
It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Member Basua, to approve the recommended action . VOTE: Basua, Teran and Mc Arthur voted in favor ; the motion carried 3-0.
2. Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Agreement 32600348 with Downstream Services , Inc. for Stormwater Filter Replacement and Maintenance Services , Specification No. PW 26-59.
RECOMMENDATION: The Public Works and Transportation Committee recommends that the City Council approve and authorize an Agreement with Downstream Services , Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1 ,250,000 for an initial term of one year from March 20, 2026 to March 19, 2027, with the option for four consecutive one-year period extensions ending March 19, 2031, for storm water filter replacement and maintenance services.
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 7:04 p.m.
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