Camarillo City Council
AGENDA REPORT
Date: May 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Submitted by: Mitchell Cameron, Director of Administrative Services/Chief Innovation Officer
Subject: Resolution Approving Final Pay Estimate No. 3 and Accepting Improvements – Standby Power at City Facilities at City Hall (CH- 5067)
BACKGROUND
On October 7, 2025, the City Council awarded an agreement to J&H Engineering General Contractors, Inc., for specification CH-5067, Standby Power at City Facilities, City Hall, in the amount of $449,467.69 and authorized a contingency of $89,893.54 for a total authorization of $539,361.23.
DISCUSSION
Construction activities included installation of concrete flatwork, asphalt patching, and construction of CMU enclosure with decorative wall frames at City Hall. Work commenced on October 30, 2025, and was deemed complete on May 14, 2026.
Final Pay Estimate No. 3 to J&H Engineering General Contractors, Inc in the amount of $76,897.75 is recommended for this Project. The total final cost of this contract is $508,117.27.
Staff recommends adopting a Resolution approving the Final Pay Estimate and accepting the improvements. The Resolution (Attachment 2) authorizes the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion (Attachment 3) and directs staff to record the Notice with the Ventura County Recorder.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the Standby Power at City Facilities at City Hall Project are included in the Capital Projects Fund, Account No. 410-8610-486-92-41, Project CH-5067.
Approve Final Pay Estimate No. 3 and Accept Improvements May 27, 2026
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CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN FY 2025/26
This recommendation supports the City Council’s Strategic Plan Goal and Objective 5.5 Technology and City Facilities – Ensure emergency operations and critical city services have reliable technology and facility infrastructure to maintain continuity during emergencies.
CEQA DETERMINATIONS
City staff has determined, in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, for the installation of the standby generator is not subject to CEQA review because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the installation of the standby generator may have a significant effect on the environment. The project involves the installation of small new equipment in small structures, specifically a 200-kilowatt generator at City Hall.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Find the approval of the Final Pay Estimate and Acceptance of Improvements for the Standby Power at City Facilities at City Hall Project (CH-5067) exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)93).
2. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Improvements and approving the Final Pay Estimate No. 3 to J&H Engineering General Contractors, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Final Pay Estimate No. 3
2. Resolution
3. Notice of Completion
REFERENCE MATERIALS – AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT CITY HALL None