City Council - 10/6/2026 - Agenda Item N2 - Ratify an Emergency Order for Two Emergency Repairs

The City Council of Oxnard convened on September 25, 2026, to ratify an emergency order authorizing repairs to the city's water system at locations between 700 and 740 Arcturus Avenue. Due to a water leak and void caused by storm drain infrastructure issues, emergency repairs were necessary to prevent further water loss and infrastructure damage. The council reviewed and ratified the Public Works Director's emergency order to dispense with public bidding requirements under Public Contract Code section 22050 and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Toro Enterprises for emergency repairs not to exceed $250,000. The emergency repairs have been completed, and the emergency order was terminated. Funding for these repairs will come from the city's fiscal year 2026-2027 water operating fund. The council noted that emergency repair costs exceeding $75,000 require immediate action followed by council ratification, explaining the increased frequency of such emergency items on the agenda.