MINUTES
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITT EE
Regular Meeting
April 14, 2026
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 . Member Gabriela Basua,__ Vice Chair Gabriel Teran and Chair Luis A. Mc Arthur were present. The City Clerk staffd that the agenda was posted on Tuesday, April 7, 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, followed by a moment of silence in memory of former Port Hueneme Mayor Tony Volante.
Staff members present were Alexander Nguyen, City Manager; Michelle McCarron , Assistant City Attorney; Michae l Wolfe, Public Works Director ; Anthony Miller, Special Districts Manager; consultant Bryn Evans with Craftwater Engineerin g 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 February 24, March 10 and 24, 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: Channel Islands Harbor Water Quality Implementation Plan Workshop.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Public Works and Transportation Committee review the attached Craftwater Engineering Implementation Plan and Appendices and recommend that the City Council direct staff to proceed with Phase 1 activities of the selected non-structural , structural , and receiving water strategies as outlined in Table 2 in this staff report.
The Public Works Director, Special District Manager and consultant Bryn Evans were available to answer questions . Discussion ensued among the Committee , staff and consultant Bryn Evans.
Public comments were received Dave Copper, Chuck Carter, George Bregante, Bob Chatenever , Alan Glen, Dave Colker, Mike De Martino, Connie Heagy, Debbie Mitchell, Walter Hagedohn and Eduardo Huerta.
It was moved by Mayor Mc Arthur, seconded by Member Basua, to approve the recommended action, with the inclusion of an additional pumping option receiving water strategy, to ensure these options remain available during discussions with the permitting agencies. 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 8:22 p.m.
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City Clerk