The Oxnard City Public Works and Transportation Committee voted to advance several administrative measures on Dec. 2, recommending a one-year custodial services contract for the John Saragosa Oxnard Transit Center, approving amendments to department blanket purchase orders and forwarding the city's Safe Routes to School report to the full City Council.

Brian Yanez, assistant public works director, summarized Agreement No. 3260243 with Premier Property Preservation LLC: a one-year base term beginning Feb. 1, 2026, with up to four one-year renewal options through Jan. 31, 2031, and a total contract not to exceed $700,000 for custodial duties including trash removal, graffiti abatement, mopping, carpet shampooing and window cleaning. The committee recorded the recommendation to approve the agreement by a 2-0 vote.

On routine procurement, the committee approved increases to several fiscal-year blanket purchase orders (BPOs) through June 30, 2026. Staff asked for the following adjustments: Applied Industrial Technologies, add $80,000 (new not-to-exceed $300,000); Daniels Tire Service Inc., add $80,000 (new not-to-exceed $300,000); Granger Inc., add $230,000 (new not-to-exceed $450,000); Home Depot USA Inc., add $80,000 (new not-to-exceed $300,000); and Ventura County Auto Supply / NAPA, add $30,000 (new not-to-exceed $250,000). Tim Beeman, assistant director of public works, explained that Granger supplies a wide range of industrial goods and that the BPOs provide ready access to parts and equipment in urgent situations. The motion to amend the listed purchase orders passed 2-0.

The committee also received a surplus-vehicle process report explaining how vehicle assets are transferred between enterprise and general funds at book value (acquisition cost less straight-line depreciation) and that sale proceeds are deposited to the originating department's accounts. Staff said enterprise-account proceeds are restricted to enterprise activities; general-fund proceeds are subject to council direction.

Finally, the committee voted 2-0 to forward the Safe Routes to School report to the full City Council for review and potential action. The committee's vote followed a presentation by traffic engineering staff and discussion that included public comment and enforcement concerns raised by a resident.

Actions taken at the meeting were administrative recommendations and referrals to the full council; no ordinance adoptions or budget appropriations were reported on the committee floor during this session.