City Council 3 3 2026 Agenda Item N 3 Ratify an Emergency Order and Approve a Public Project

The City Council of Oxnard convened to ratify an emergency order and approve a public project related to urgent repairs on the city's water distribution system. Following two water main breaks near 800 East Pleasant Valley Road in early February 2026, emergency repairs were necessary to address significant infrastructure damage including a sinkhole and road flooding. The council reviewed and ratified the director of public works' emergency order to bypass standard public bidding requirements under public contract code section 22050, authorizing the city manager to execute an emergency public project agreement with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $260,000. This amount covers the repair costs and potential adjustments pending final review of work and material tickets. The emergency repairs included sand slurry, paving, and pavement markings to restore the affected westbound lanes. The council's actions ensured timely response to critical infrastructure failure while adhering to emergency procurement protocols.