The Oxnard City Council convened on May 9, 2025, to discuss several agenda items, including the third amendment to Agreement A-8368 with Toter LLC for the purchase of residential curbside collection carts and parts. Eric Zetz, the environmental resources manager, presented the amendment, recommending that the council approve an additional $650,000, bringing the total agreement amount to $2,735,000, and extending the term to February 2026.

Zetz explained that the environmental resources division is responsible for maintaining an adequate inventory of approximately 103,500 residential containers, which includes refuse, recycling, and organic waste carts. The council initially approved the original agreement on November 16, 2021, for a three-year term ending December 31, 2024. The city utilized its membership in Sourcewell, a national purchasing alliance, to streamline the procurement process for these carts and parts.

The discussion highlighted the importance of maintaining a sufficient inventory to ensure uninterrupted weekly collection services for around 34,000 residential customers. Zetz noted that the division had spent approximately $599,486 on cart and lid replacements in fiscal year 2022-23 and $656,897 in fiscal year 2023-24, with $497,826 spent as of April 2025.

The amendment is expected to be funded through the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget from the environmental resources fund. Toter LLC has met all necessary contractual provisions, including business tax certification and insurance requirements.

The council will consider the amendment in their upcoming sessions, with staff available to address any questions regarding the proposal. This amendment is crucial for maintaining the city's waste management services and ensuring the continued satisfaction of its residents.