DISCUSSION
The Notice Inviting Formal Bids (NIFB) for the Project was originally published on April 3, 2025 in the local newspaper (Vida). Additionally, the NIFB was posted on multiple online platforms, including the City’s website, and distributed directly to 33 contractors who have registered with the City to be notified of bids that match their licensing classification.
All bids were opened on May 6, 2025 and the City received a single bid:
Toro Enterprises, Inc.: $8,665,561.15
The sole bidder was Toro Enterprises, Inc. and its bid was found responsive to the City’s NIFB. Following this determination, procurement staff reviewed all documentation received from Toro Enterprises, Inc. and its subcontractors.
Procurement staff verified possession of required currently valid licenses, reviewed the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website for safety violations, and verified registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Based upon the available information and research performed to date, staff believes that the contractor is capable of satisfactorily completing the project. 887
Because only one contractor responded, staff reviewed recent bids from nearby public agencies and found that key unit prices in Toro’s bid were about 10% higher than what others were receiving in the present bidding environment. Some manufactured cast iron items came in over 10%, likely due to the anticipated but unknown costs resulting from pending import tariffs. It is also notable that there are some technical challenges specific to the La Colonia Phase III project, unlike other neighborhood paving projects, that may have also driven up prices, such as unusually tight roadway geometry in La Colonia, storm drain work that is not typically encountered in street paving projects, and a very large amount of concrete work. City staff also contacted all planholders for the project and inquired as to why they did not submit a bid for the project. The replies indicated a variety of causes, but generally, the main reason was because of the contractor’s present workloads and schedules; the current time of year is high construction season for roadway work, and many contractors are booked through the fall. Contractors have to balance their decision to pursue a job, taking the work’s dollar value into consideration, putting more effort towards larger jobs that they can bid competitively and keep their crews working longer. Because of these factors, staff expects that rebidding this project would not result in more bidders or better prices; delaying the project would also negatively impact the execution of the planned resurfacing activities for this fiscal year. Thus, staff recommends that the City Council award a contract for this Project to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
In addition to the project award amount of $8,665,561.15, Staff recommends authorizing $1,733,112 for the project, which includes $866,556 for project contingency (10% of the contract cost) and $866,556 for the cost for engineering services and City staff (10% of the contract cost). Engineering services include the following activities during construction: engineering, inspection, survey and project management. These recommendations bring the total estimated cost of the project to $10,398,673.15.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy. The purpose of the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy is to preserve and improve our roads, utilities, parks, trees, water supply and natural resources through effective planning, prioritization, and an equitable and efficient use of available funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total cost for this Project shall not exceed $10,398,673.15, which includes the construction agreement, contingency, and engineering services. This project will be funded from various funds within several projects. The Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project (C2209), of which La Colonia is the next phase to be constructed, has a total current available project budget balance of approximately $14.9 million from various funding sources. The following will be included:
The Ramona Elementary School Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project (C2211) has an available project budget balance of $580k from various funding sources and will be used for sidewalk, curb and gutter, catch basin installation, rapid flashing beacon installation, sign installation and striping around Ramona Elementary School as part of the project.
Pedestrian Improvements Project (C1602) has an available project budget balance of $61k from Transportation Development Act funds to be used for this project.
Approval of the recommended actions will add $1,000,000 to the Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project (C2209) from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund (Fund 201) from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Agreement No. B-24-MC-06-0534, and corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (301) appropriations in the same amount.
Approval of the recommended actions will add $100,000 from the available fund balance in the Water Operating Fund (601) and $100,000 from the available fund balance in the Wastewater Operating Fund (611), and corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (301) appropriations in the same amount. The additional water and wastewater expenses associated with the project are primarily attributed to essential improvements to the water and sewer infrastructure. This work includes the relocation of water meter boxes and the adjustment of water valves, meter boxes, and sewer manholes to match the finished grade. In addition, the installation of new storm drain pipes, catch basins, manholes, and sidewalk drains has further contributed to increased project costs. These activities require specialized labor, equipment, and coordination with utility providers, all of which add to the overall complexity, duration, and budget of the project.
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approximately $16.75 million, following all new budget appropriations. Of this available budget, $10.4 million will be budgeted towards the La Colonia Phase III portion of the project and the remaining balance to be used for the next phase of the neighborhood 5-Phase street paving locations.
This project will have no new cost impacts on the Streets Maintenance Division operating budget. Once completed, the project is expected to reduce the number of pothole repairs in these areas, allowing the Streets Maintenance Division to address pothole repairs and deferred maintenance items in other areas.
Project
Fund
Number Fund Name
Total CURRENT
Available Project
Budget
Total New
Appropriations
Total NEW
Available Project
Budget
101 General Fund $1,675,500 $0 $1,675,500
104 Measure O Fund $7,805,000 $0 $7,805,000
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Street Maintenance (IUF)
Fund $619,000 $0 $619,000
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Road Maint & Rehab Act
Fund (RMRA) $3,841,000 $0 $3,841,000
201
Community Development
Block Grant Fund (CDBG) $0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
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State Transportation
Congestion Relief Fund $769,637 $0 $769,637
601 Water Operating Fund $100,000 $100,000 $200,000
Neighborhood Street Resurfacing
(C2209)
611 Wastewater Operating Fund $100,000 $100,000 $200,000 Total Available Project Budget (C2209) $14,910,137 $1,200,000 $16,110,137 Ramona Preschool Pedestrian 101 General Fund $385,218 $0 $385,218 Crossing Enhancements (C2211)
200 Federal Grants Fund $195,571 $0 $195,571
Total Available Project Budget (C2211) $580,789 $0 $580,789 212,
subfund
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Transportation Development
Act (TDA) $24,326 $0 $24,326
Pedestrian Improvements Various
Locations Project (C1602)
182 Traffic Safety $36,803 $0 $36,803
Total Available Project Budget (C1602) $61,129 $0 $61,129 Total Available Project Budget $15,552,055 $1,200,000 $16,752,055
COMMITTEE OUTCOME
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This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.
Prepared by: Morgan Kessler, City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement 32600042_PW 24-30_Toro Enterprises
2. Presentation
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Project Budget Appropriation Transfers -
Neighborhood Street Resurfacing - La Colonia
Phase III Project
City Council
October 7, 2025
Morgan Kessler
City Engineer
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RECOMMENDATION 2
That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve project budget appropriation transfers totalling $1,019,255.54, consisting of $953,255.54 within the 2014 Lease Revenue Bond Fund (314) and $66,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund (601) as well as the corresponding Capital Outlay Fund (301) appropriation transfers from the Colonia Road Street Resurfacing Project (C1803) to the Neighborhood Street
Resurfacing Project (C2209).
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BACKGROUND
• July 1, 2025: City Council approved the award of the Neighborhood Street Resurfacing – La Colonia Phase III Project and Juanita Ave.
Sidewalk Improvement Project, and the Ramona Elementary School Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project, totalling $10.4M in project funds.
• Project is included in the Oxnard’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and focuses on residential streets in La Colonia
neighborhood needing corrective and maintenance work. Includes mill-and-overlay & slurry seals.
• Funding is provided by a variety of sources, including the state’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Act (RMRA) program, Measure O, General Fund, Street Maintenance Fund Water
Operating Fund, Wastewater Operating Fund, other various state funds and Community Block Grant Fund (CDBG).
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BACKGROUND
• In 2014, the City issued $21.2M in lease revenue bonds to refinance prior debt and fund street and roadway
improvements, including the Colonia Road Street
Resurfacing Project (C1803).
• The project also utilized Water operating funds for related work such as manhole adjustments.
• Although included in the FY 2019–24 CIP as a standalone project, it was not carried forward in subsequent CIP budgets and now requires reallocation to a
successor project.
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DISCUSSION
Staff requests transferring bond and water funds from the Colonia Road Street Resurfacing Project (C1803) to the Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project (C2209), to consolidate funding for La Colonia neighborhood improvements and improve expense tracking within a single project.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact of approving the
recommendation as it transfers eligible funding from one CIP project to another with the same scope of work, and at the same general location.
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End of Presentation
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. N.2
DATE: October 7, 2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Jeff Pengilley, Community Development Director, (805) 385-8208, [email protected] SUBJECT: Pre-Application Review of the Colonia Townhomes Project, located at 245 Colonia Road, Planning and Zoning Permit No. 25-600-01 (APN: 201-0-021-160). (30 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council review and provide preliminary comments on a Pre-Application for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Planned Development Permit, Tentative Map, and Density Bonus to allow for the construction of a 121- unit for-sale condominium project.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/q66d_kDOqJE
BACKGROUND
Executive Summary
The applicant is proposing a multifamily development consisting of 121 residential (for-sale) condominium units. The development would total nineteen (19) 3-story townhouse buildings on a vacant, 284,447 square foot parcel (6.53 acres).
The General Plan designation will need to change from Industrial Limited (ILM) to Residential Medium (RM), and the zoning designation will need to change from Limited Manufacturing (M-L) to Garden Apartment-Planned Development (R-3-PD) to allow for the proposed residential development. This report outlines the project as conceptually proposed along with some topic areas for consideration.
Pre-Application Process
The pre-application process is required when a General Plan Amendment (GPA) is proposed as part of a project. This process allows City Council members the opportunity to make individual comments concerning a future development project. Comments provided by the City Council on a pre-application do not constitute a decision or endorsement of the proposal. In accordance with State Law, no formal direction or decision-making will take place until such time that a formal application has been filed and has undergone appropriate environmental review and evaluation for consistency with adopted City plans and policies, and public notice has been provided. The Council’s preliminary comments are intended to help inform the applicant so they can determine if they wish to proceed through the entitlement and permitting process.
Property Background
The subject site was previously developed with the former Sunkist Plant, an industrial building originally constructed in the 1950s, in addition to several other industrial buildings on the site. In 2024, a significant fire razed a large portion of the site, and later that year the remaining buildings were demolished and the site cleared. Prior to demolition, the buildings on the site were vacant and renovation plans had been submitted for approval. The most significant renovation under review was a minor modification submitted in 2022 to add multiple loading docks to the building. This was geared 898
toward making the industrial building suitable for use as a multi-tenant distribution center. The minor modification to the entitlement was approved in 2024, shortly before the building was lost to a fire and subsequently demolished.
ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
Project Description
The proposed project consists of 121 units contained within nineteen (19) 3-story buildings ranging from 9,000 square feet to 12,000 square feet each. The buildings are proposed as 5-units, 6-units, and 7-unit buildings, with 3 bedrooms or 4 bedroom units, with an equivalent amount of bathrooms. All units also have access to their own two-car garage as well as an additional 45 uncovered parking spaces throughout the development.
Included in the project is a GPA and a zone change. These entitlements would be required to develop the proposed project as it would not be allowed under the Limited Manufacturing zone and Industrial Limited General Plan designation. An approved GPA and zone change would also allow construction of other residential projects in compliance within the approved designations if this project was not built and another project was proposed in the future. In addition to residential, the R-3 zone would allow for multiple other uses in the future, such as churches, hospitals, parks, and public or private schools.
Currently, the proposal intends to be for-sale housing with the development supplying the required number of affordable units based on the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and utilizing State Density Bonus Law. The City’s current inclusionary ordinance would require that the project provide ten (10) percent of the base units as affordable at the lower income level for a total of approximately 12 affordable units. These affordable units would also count towards any affordable units required under density bonus. Under this Pre-Application, the formal submittal would require the density bonus for the additional 4 units above the max density that is proposed. The project would be eligible for reductions of development standards pursuant to state density bonus law, as well as no parking requirement due to its proximity to the Oxnard Transit Center. At this point, the proposal has not outlined specific concessions and waivers it would use under the expected density bonus application. Density bonus law would require that the project provide ten (10) percent of the base units at the moderate income level at a minimum, however, the number may be higher if additional concessions are required.
Existing Land Uses & Entitlements
The site is currently vacant, unused, and contains only the building foundation after the site’s development was demolished in 2024. The project site is zoned as Limited Manufacturing (M-L) with a General Plan designation of Industrial Limited (ILM). The site currently has residential uses adjacent to 3 sides of the property as shown below:
Location General Plan Zoning Land Use
Project Site Industrial Limited (ILM) Limited Manufacturing (M-L) Vacant North Residential Low-Medium
(RLM)
Multiple Family - Planned
Development (R-2-PD)
Community Garden (not
zoned) & Single Family
Residential
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Limited Manufacturing (M-L)
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businesses, mixed
residential, and a church
East Residential Medium (RM) Garden Apartment (R-3) Single Family Residential West Industrial Limited (ILM) Limited Manufacturing (M-L) Railroad The surrounding area has the General Plan designation of Residential Medium (RM). The north and south sides, which also contain adjacent residential zones (R-2), do have minor buffers with Colonia Road to the south and the community garden along the north side of the subject property.
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Pre-Application Proposal
As proposed, the following list of entitlements are required for the conceptual 121 unit project :
• GPA - The GPA would change the designation for this parcel from Industrial Limited (ILM) to Residential Medium (RM). This GPA is necessary for the project to be consistent with the 2030 General Plan. This General Plan designation of Residential Medium (RM) would allow for 12-18 dwellings per acre, limiting the 6.5 acre parcel to a max of 117 units.
• Zone Change - The zone change would revise the zoning of the parcel from Limited Manufacturing (M-L) to Garden Apartment -Planned Development (R-3-PD). The zone change would result in the parcels being zoned to allow for this property to develop residential or other projects that are in accordance with the R-3 standards and the accompanying General Plan designation. The change to the R-3-PD zone would allow one dwelling per 2,400 square feet of lot area.
• Planned Development Permit - The Planned Development Permit (PD) would entitle a residential project that complies with the zone and general plan designations that this site is changed to, if changes are approved. The Planned Development Permit allows for the modification of numerical zoning standards up to 25%. • Density Bonus - The Density Bonus would allow for increased density and other modifications or reductions of development standards. A Density Bonus is not required unless a unit count above the allowed density permitted by code is proposed, of which, the current iteration of this project is proposing four (4) more units than would be allowed by the proposed zone and General Plan designation changes. • Tentative Map - The Tentative Map would be required to divide the parcel into condominiums for separate ownership interests.
• Environmental Review - Environmental analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act will also be required.
Items for Consideration
Neighborhood Compatibility
The residential areas north of the site are adjacent to a major arterial and have a railroad track to the west. The proposed residential zone and General Plan designations would be compatible with the surrounding area. Residential designations would be most compatible with the closest residential zone (R-3), which immediately abuts the property on its east side. If the industrial zoning were to remain, any new industrial development would have to comply with all current standards, including local and state regulations. Due to the proximity of the existing residential uses, any new development will need to be compatible with residential uses and minimize impacts to the nearby homes, which may lead to challenges in developing the property for another industrial use.
General Plan Consistency
The proposed project would be consistent with the 2030 General Plan primarily through the change in designation to Residential Medium, where the proposed use and density would be in alignment with this General Plan designation.
Additionally, the proposed zone and General Plan designation would provide further consistency through compatibility with the policies within the General Plan. Policy CD 3.1 - Neighborhood Preservation demonstrates strong consistency alone. This policy outlines protecting residential neighborhoods from incompatible uses. The proposed designations would allow for the development of residential uses which are more compatible with the surrounding existing residential uses.
The proposed residential project shows consistency with multiple other policies within the 2030 General Plan. A primary policy would be the addition of mixed housing types (Policy CD 1.5 - Housing Variety). The current version of the project proposes all 3 and 4-bedroom townhomes, which fills a multifamily need in the City, where typically 1 and 2- bedroom multifamily units are proposed in recent projects. Furthermore, the project qualifies as an infill development project (Policy CD 1.2 - Infill Development), which is also designed relatively compact as it is proposed at the max density (Policy CD 1.7 - Compact Development). The revitalization of this property, which is along a significant scenic corridor, as well as the proposed addition of bike and pedestrian infrastructure that will connect into the existing network deepen the consistency this proposal has with the 2030 General Plan (Policies CD 9.2, ICS 8.3, and ICS 8.5).
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
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To date, the City is in full compliance with respect to the City’s Housing Element and Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), as the City, through the housing element process, identified housing sites to accommodate the City’s RHNA allocation of 8,549 units. As part of the Housing Element, it was determined that the City has a site capacity for 9,167 additional units. During that process, the City recommended this site for housing, however the owner at the time was not supportive of the designation. Each of these identified housing sites has been identified in the Supplement 1 to the 2021-2029 Housing Element. These sites include a mix of existing vacant residential properties, underutilized properties, annexations, and specific properties rezoned as part of the housing element to add the affordable housing additive zone. Therefore, the requested general plan amendment and rezone of this property are not necessary to meet the City’s housing element or RHNA goals.
Railroad/Streets
This project will result in residential units being constructed near active railroad tracks as well as a primary arterial roadway, Oxnard Boulevard. As such, the noise from both rail and vehicular traffic will need to be evaluated for consistency with the General Plan and Oxnard City Code (OCC) (Policies SH 6.3 and SH 6.12; OCC 7-185). Sound mitigation measures will be determined by an acoustical study provided by the developer and the mitigations will be incorporated into project conditions of approval.
The site is adjacent to the rail crossing at E. Colonia Road in addition to the intersection of E. Colonia Road and N.
Oxnard Boulevard. The intersection, rail crossing, and their associated signal operations will be reviewed by the Public Works Traffic Division during the formal submittal via a traffic study, which will determine if improvements to any of these elements are triggered by the project.
Access/Parking
As proposed, there are two vehicle access points to the site. The initial review of the project from the City Departments requested two access points for fire safety and potential congestion reductions on Colonia Road. The main vehicular access driveway is shown off of E. Colonia Road with two-way ingress/egress. A secondary vehicle access point for exiting only was proposed at the northeast corner connecting to Camino Del Sol after staff provided comments. Further review of the Camino Del Sol access point would be required by City staff for feasibility.
The proposed driveway on Colonia Road leads to internal private streets that provide access to the private garages attached to each townhome and 45 open parking spaces. Per the parking standards in OCC Chapter 16 Section 16-622, townhouses with two or more bedrooms require two garage spaces per unit and the visitor parking standard of one visitor space per unit, which need not be covered for the first 30 units; after the 31st unit, 0.5 visitor space per unit is required.
The visitor parking requirement for 121 residential units is 76 visitor parking spaces. Pursuant to AB 2097, no parking is required for projects within ½ mile of a major transit station. The project is within ½ mile of the Oxnard Transit Center, therefore, no parking is required.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Path
In accordance with the City of Oxnard’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, a Class I Multi-Use Path is identified through the subject site. As a result, the project will be required to incorporate a Class I bike lane along the western frontage of the property adjacent to the railroad. The intent is for the bicycle facility to match the design of the existing path to the north of the property. Depending on the proposed project site plan, the exact design and location of the bike path is to be determined.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports Economic Development strategy. The purpose of the Economic Development strategy is to focus on the retention and expansion of Oxnard businesses by increasing the skills and employability of our local workforce, invite new business investments, and target site-based redevelopment opportunities.
Additionally, this agenda item supports the Quality of Life strategy. The purpose of the Quality of Life strategy is to restore and increase quality services and programs that enrich Oxnard's diverse community, promote safe neighborhoods, encourage community engagement, and support our residents in their efforts to improve their quality of life.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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There are no fiscal impacts associated with this agenda item.
COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee as this is a pre-application pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 10,851. The purpose of the pre-application review process is to identify land use, design, environmental, infrastructure, public service and policy issues that may be of significant concern to the City Council. The purpose of this policy is to afford an early opportunity to inform the City Council and allow individual Council comments early in the planning process.
Prepared by: Jamie Peltier, Planning Supervisor, Daniel Houck, Associate Planner
ATTACHMENTS
1. Maps (Aerial, Vicinity, General Plan, Zoning)
2. Conceptual Project Plans and Data Table
3. Existing Site Photos
4. Staff Presentation
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26'-8" COAT 26'-0" GARAGE 20'-2" x 20'-10" KITCHEN/ DINING 21'-0" x 14'-10" LIVING 13'-4" x 15'-10" W/D PANTRY PDR. DECK 5'-0" x 10'-7" BEDROOM 2 10'-0" x 10'-1" PRIMARY BEDROOM 11'-5" x 10'-7" BEDROOM 3 10'-1" x 10'-0" BATH 2 PRIMARY BATH W.I.C. 1'-0" 3 BED/ 2.5 BATH GROSS SF 1ST FLOOR 153 SQ. FT. 2ND FLOOR 678 SQ. FT. 3RD FLOOR 663 SQ. FT. TOTAL LIVING 1495 SQ. FT. GARAGE 539 SQ. FT. DECK 60 SQ. FT. NET SF 1ST FLOOR 131 SQ. FT. 2ND FLOOR 637 SQ. FT. 3RD FLOOR 624 SQ. FT. TOTAL LIVING 1392 SQ. FT. 0 2 4 8 Scale 1" = 4' PLAN 1 A5.00 No. UNIT PLAN 888.456.5849 | ktgy.com 20240485 8/4/2025 SCHEMATIC Plot Date: WARMINGTON THIRD FLOOR SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR PRE-APP SUBMITTAL 912
BED 4 10'-0" x 10'-4" W/H UP 16R UP 17R DN DN 16R 17R
2'-6"
39'-6" ENTRY
37'-0" 21'-0"
39'-6" 21'-0"
39'-6" 21'-0" GARAGE 20'-5" x 20'-2" KITCHEN 13'-4" x 19'-11" LIVING 16'-8" x 13'-2" COAT PDR DECK 5'-0" x 11'-2" BEDROOM 2 10'-1" x 11'-3" PRIMARY BEDROOM 11'-4" x 13'-6" BEDROOM 3 10'-1" x 10'-4" BATH 2 PRIMARY BATH W.I.C. W/D DINING 7'-2" x 11'-1" PANTRY BATH 3 LINEN 4 BED/ 3.5 BATH GROSS SF 1ST FLOOR 342 SQ. FT. 2ND FLOOR 757 SQ. FT. 3RD FLOOR 782 SQ. FT. TOTAL LIVING 1881 SQ. FT. GARAGE 444 SQ. FT. DECK 56 SQ. FT. NET SF 1ST FLOOR 318 SQ. FT. 2ND FLOOR 715 SQ. FT. 3RD FLOOR 743 SQ. FT. TOTAL LIVING 1777 SQ. FT. PLAN 2 A5.10 No. UNIT PLAN 888.456.5849 | ktgy.com 20240485 8/4/2025 SCHEMATIC Plot Date: WARMINGTON THIRD FLOOR SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR 0 2 4 8 Scale 1" = 4' PRE-APP SUBMITTAL 913
17R DN 16RDN 17RUP 16RUP W/H
2'-0"
41'-6" ENTRY
38'-0" 21'-0"
40'-0" 21'-0"
40'-0" 21'-0" GARAGE 20'-5" x 20'-2" BED 4 10'-5" x 12'-9" BATH 3 DECK 11'-1" x 6'-0"LIVING 14'-10" x 13'-9" KITCHEN 13'-9" x 14'-4" COAT PANTRY PDR. DINING 13'-9" x 6'-4" BED 2 10'-1" x 10'-9" BED 3 10'-1" x 10'-9" LAU. PRIMARY BED 12'-8" x 15'-1" PRIMARY BATH W.I.C.BATH 2 39'-6"
1'-6" 4 BED/ 3.5 BATH GROSS SF 1ST FLOOR 382 SQ. FT. 2ND FLOOR 784 SQ. FT. 3RD FLOOR 784 SQ. FT. TOTAL LIVING 1951 SQ. FT. GARAGE 445 SQ. FT. DECK 66 SQ. FT. NET SF 1ST FLOOR 362 SQ. FT. 2ND FLOOR 743 SQ. FT. 3RD FLOOR 739 SQ. FT. TOTAL LIVING 1844 SQ. FT. PLAN 3 A5.20 No. UNIT PLAN 888.456.5849 | ktgy.com 20240485 8/4/2025 SCHEMATIC Plot Date: WARMINGTON THIRD FLOOR SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR 0 2 4 8 Scale 1" = 4' PRE-APP SUBMITTAL 914
WH 16RUP 17RDN 17RUP 15RDN
2'-6" ENTRY40'-0" 21'-0"
42'-6" 21'-0"
42'-6" 21'-0" GARAGE 20'-3" x 20'-1" BED 4 10'-0" x 13'-4" BATH 3 DECK 11'-8" x 5'-4" LIVING 14'-9" x 15'-4" KITCHEN 20'-3" x 14'-5" PANTRY PDR. DINING 13'-9" x 6'-0" BED 2 10'-0" x 10'-0" BED 3 10'-0" x 10'-0" LAU. PRIMARY BED 11'-8" x 14'-3" PRIMARY BATH W.I.C. BATH 2 LIN. W.I.C. LINEN 4 BED/3.5 BATH GROSS SF 1ST FLOOR 405 SQ. FT. 2ND FLOOR 805 SQ. FT. 3RD FLOOR 822 SQ. FT. TOTAL LIVING 2032 SQ. FT. GARAGE 439 SQ. FT. DECK 62 SQ. FT. NET SF 1ST FLOOR 375 SQ. FT. 2ND FLOOR 756 SQ. FT. 3RD FLOOR 769 SQ. FT. TOTAL LIVING 1900 SQ. FT. PLAN 4 A5.30 No. UNIT PLAN 888.456.5849 | ktgy.com 20240485 8/4/2025 SCHEMATIC Plot Date: WARMINGTON THIRD FLOOR SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR 0 2 4 8 Scale 1" = 4' PRE-APP SUBMITTAL 915
Unit Mix Data Tables
Unit Plan # Units Bdrm Bath SqFt/Unit Subtotal
1 2 2 3 3 1,777 3,554
3 1 4 4 1,844 1,844 Plan Type Description No.of Units Mix Net/Unit 4 2 4 4 1,900 3,800 1 3 Bd/3Ba 20 17% 1,392
Subtotal 5 9,198 2 3 Bd/3/Ba 38 31% 1,777
# of Bldgs 3 3 4 Bd/4/Ba 35 29% 1,844
# Bdrm 4 4 Bd/4/Ba 28 23% 1,900
Total Units 15 Total 121 100%
SubTotal SqFt 27,594
Buildings Breakdown Plan 1 Plan 2 Plan 3 Plan 4
2 1 2
Unit Plan # Units Bdrm Bath SqFt/Unit Subtotal 2 2 2
1 2 2 2 1
2 2 3 3 1,777 3,554
3 2 4 4 1,844 3,688
4 2 4 4 1,900 3,800
Subtotal 6 11,042
# of Bldgs 6
# Bdrm
Total Units 36
SubTotal 66,252
Unit Plan # Units Bdrm Bath SqFt/Unit Subtotal
1 2 3 3 1,392 2,784
2 2 3 3 1,777 3,554
3 2 4 4 1,844 3,688
4 1 4 4 1,900 1,900
Subtotal 7 11,926
# of Bldgs 10
# Bdrm
Total Units 70
SubTotal 119,260
Total Buildings 19
Total Units 121
Total Residential SqFt 213,106
Average SqFt/Unit 1,761
Residental Footprint 85,242
Total Garage SqFt 43,560
Total Building Foot Print 128,802
Site Acres 6.53
Site SqFt 284,447
Building Type B500
Building Type B600
Building Type B700
Project Summary
B500 - 5 Plex
B600 - 6 Plex
B700 - 7 Plex
Total
3 6
10 19
No. of Buildings
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View to South Across Colonia
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View to South
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View to NW Multi-Family Across From Site
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View to North Across City Property to Bike Path
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View to NE Pedestrian Path and Community Garden 921
View to NE at Camino Del Sol
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Pre-Application Review of the Colonia
Townhomes Project
PZ# 25-600-01
Jamie Peltier, Planning Supervisor
Daniel Houck, Associate Planner
Community Development Department
City Council
October 7, 2025
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Pre-Application 2
● This is not a formal application.
● The pre-application process allows City Council members an opportunity to make individual comments concerning the
future Zone Change and General Plan Amendment that
would be required for the proposed project.
● No formal direction or decision making will take place until a formal application has been filed and scheduled for a public hearing.
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Project Description
• The applicant is proposing 121 townhomes as part of a multi-building, multi-family development on an existing vacant site consisting of one 6.5-acre parcel.
• This project consists of:
• (19) 3-story buildings with 5, 6, and 7 units each
• 3 bedroom and 4-bedroom units
• One private attached 2-car garage per unit
• 45 uncovered parking spaces throughout the site
• A General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from industrial to residential is required for consistency to allow for the proposed residential use.
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Required City Applications 4
GPA - The General Plan Amendment would amend the designation for the parcel from Industrial Limited (ILM) to Residential Medium (RM). With the change the site would allow for 12-18 dwellings per acre.
Zone Change (Rezone) - The Zone Change would change the zoning of the parcel from Limited Manufacturing (M-L) to Garden Apartment - Planned Development (R-3-PD). With the change the site would allow for one dwelling per 2,400 sq ft.
PD - The Planned Development Permit would allow the development of the proposed townhomes within the Garden Apartment - Planned Development (R-3-PD) zone, pursuant to zoning standards and City requirements. A PD permit would allow numerical development standards to be modified by up to 25%.
Density Bonus - The Density Bonus would allow for additional units and would allow for waivers or concessions of development standards in accordance with state law.
Tentative Map- A tentative map will be required for this project to create for-sale condominiums.
CEQA - Environmental analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) will be required.
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Project Location and Surrounding Sites 5 Oxnard Blvd
Colonia Rd
Camino Del Sol
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General Plan Map 6 Oxnard Blvd
Camino Del Sol
Colonia Rd
Industrial Limited
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Project Zone and Surrounding Zones 7 Oxnard Blvd
Camino Del Sol
Colonia Rd
Limited Manufacturing
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Conceptual Site Plan 8
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Conceptual Elevations 9
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Items For Consideration
Neighborhood Compatibility - The property is adjacent to residential zoning and development on 3 sides. Since the site is currently zoned industrial, requesting the zone change allowing a residential development would be compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods.
General Plan Consistency - Requesting a change to the General Plan land use designation from industrial to residential would demonstrate consistency with certain goals and policies of the 2030 General Plan related to neighborhood preservation, housing, and infill and compact development. A General Plan Amendment is not necessary to meet the City’s Housing Element and Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
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Items For Consideration
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) - To date, the City is in full compliance with respect to the City’s Housing Element and RHNA. The site is not a designated Housing Element site and processing a General Plan Amendment is not necessary to meet RHNA numbers.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities - The project contains an identified Class-I Multi-Use Path per the adopted City of Oxnard Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. This path will be required as part of the property development and to also connect to the existing facilities to the North of the property.
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Items For Consideration
Railroad/Street - The project is adjacent to active railroad tracks and Oxnard Boulevard, a main roadway. Noise levels and traffic operations would be evaluated for the project in order to comply with the General Plan and Oxnard City Code.
Access/Parking - Two vehicle access points proposed: first on Colonia Road and second at the northeast corner of Camino Del Sol. Parking proposed in two-car garages for each unit and other open spaces throughout the site. No parking required per AB 2097.
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End of Presentation
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. N.3
DATE: October 7, 2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director, (805) 385-8055, [email protected] SUBJECT: Budget Appropriations for the Automated Meter Infrastructure Installation Project PW 17-32. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve and authorize an appropriation in an amount up to $2,750,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the available fund balance in the Water Operating Fund (601) and corresponding transfers in the Water Capital Fund (602) for the Automated Meter Infrastructure Installation Project PW 17-32 (C2022). (This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.) Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/N1BScKow8Us
BACKGROUND
On October 19, 2021, City Council approved total project allocations of $30,481,628.12 for the Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Installation Project PW 17-32 (C2022) capital improvement program (CIP) project. In that staff report, the action items were to:
1. Award an agreement A-8371 with Badger Meter, Inc. for $22,062,283.12 for AMI;
2. Award an agreement A-8350 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for $4,006,889 for Construction Management Services;
3. Authorize a Project contingency amount of $2,206,228; and
4. Authorize a Project allocation of $2,206,228 for engineering, inspection, survey and project management (EISPM).
The City’s water distribution system includes approximately 43,000 water meters that were replaced as part of the AMI Installation Project. The project has taken three years and replacement of each meter was scheduled by the meter reading routes. Water consumption is sent on a monthly basis via a cellular network, eliminating manual reads. The new meters are equipped with leak detection and include a web-based customer interface showing historical and average consumption. This system will be able to integrate directly with the City’s enterprise software.
The CIP Project scope of work included:
• A field survey of existing meters
• Replacement of every water meter in the City’s water distribution system • Installation of cellular read endpoints
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• Replacement of meter box lids
As part of this Project, the Contractor performed a survey of each water meter, providing Global Positioning System (GPS) locations and photos of existing conditions, information that did not previously exist, but is important for system management. Concurrently, the City, Contractor, and Construction Manager engaged with the public by providing a project schedule, meter “how to read” guide, and instructions for accessing the customer interface.
At the time of writing this staff report, staff members are in the process of closing out the construction phase of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project. The total project cost is expected to be approximately $3M less than the approved total project allocation of $30.48M.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Reference:
Project No. C2022 - Water Distribution: Automated Meter Infrastructure Replacement Project - CIP 2025-2029 - Adopted June 4, 2024 – Page 159.
DISCUSSION
At the time of City Council approval, the full project cost of $30,481,628.12 was not fully appropriated, as stated in the October 19, 2021, staff report (attached for reference). To date, $24,718,902 has been appropriated for this project, with total anticipated final expenses estimated at approximately $27,468,902, representing an additional $2,750,000 from the approved appropriations to date.
Consistent with the October 19, 2021, staff report, additional appropriation to complete and fully fund the remaining balance of the CIP AMI Project is requested. An amount of $2,750,000 from the originally authorized $30,481,628.12 is recommended to be appropriated within the Water Operating Fund (601), with corresponding transfers in the Water Capital Fund 602 to Project C2022 (PW17-32).
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy. The purpose of the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy is to preserve and improve our roads, utilities, parks, trees, water supply and natural resources through effective planning, prioritization, and an equitable and efficient use of available funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total estimated cost of this project is approximately $27.5M (approximately $3M less than originally planned), which includes agreements with Badger Meter, Inc., Carollo Engineers, Inc., EISPM, and contingency funds. To date, the appropriated total project budget for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Installation Project (C2022) is approximately $24.7 million and is funded through the Water Operating Fund. Sufficient funding is available to appropriate an additional $2,750,000 to complete the project.
Fund Project Budget
Appropriations To
Date
Total Spent
Through
FY 2025
Additional Project
Appropriations
FY 2026
New
Project
Budget
Water Operating Fund
(601)
$24,618,902 $23,973,936 $2,750,000 $27,368,902
Water Security &
Contamination Fund (608)
$100,000 $100,000 $0 $100,000
TOTAL $24,718,902 $24,073,936 $2,750,000 $27,468,902
For Finance Use Only: Water Operating Fund (Org. 6013600 Obj. 59800); Water Capital Fund (Org. 6023600 Obj. 49300 / 53270) Project C2022
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COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.
Prepared by: Timothy Beaman, Assistant Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS
1. October 19, 2021 Staff Report
2. Presentation
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. N.5
DATE: October 19, 2021
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director, (805) 385-8055, [email protected] SUBJECT: Award Agreements for Automated Meter Infrastructure Installation Project PW 17-32. (0/10/30)
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve and authorize the following for a total of $30,481,628.12 in Project funds for the Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Installation Project PW 17-32 (Project No. 206503):
1. The Mayor to award and execute Agreement A-8371 with Badger Meter, Inc., for $22,062,283.12 for Installation of Water Meters;
2. A Project contingency amount of $2,206,228;
3. A Project allocation of $2,206,228 for engineering, inspection, survey and project management; and
4. The Mayor to award and execute Agreement A-8350 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for $4,006,889 for Construction Management Services.
(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0).
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/jfz8NvVjbac
BACKGROUND
The City currently has a Sensus drive and ready automated meter reading (AMR) system. These meters have a 10-year expected life and most of the meters were installed between 2002 - 2008 and, as a result, are experiencing increased failures as well as under registering throughout the system. The automated failures most commonly occur within the Meter Transceiver Unit (MXU) that collects data from the meter and transmits the meter reading through radio signals to the interrogator device found on City trucks to take readings as they drive by. The automated failures have increasingly required that staff read meters and enter billing information manually. There are over 41,000 existing meters throughout the City, and of those, approximately 10,000 meters are currently being read manually with approximately an additional 20-30 meters failing to read automatically every week.
In addition to the large number of aged meters, the current software technology used to support the City’s AMR system is no longer supported and existing meters are far less accurate than the new solid state type meters that will be installed as part of this project.
The AMI Installation Project will replace every water meter in the water distribution system with high accuracy, stainless steel meters. The project is scheduled to take three years and replacement will be scheduled by meter reading route.
Water consumption is sent on a monthly basis via a cellular network, eliminating manual reads. The new meters are 939
equipped with leak detection and include a web-based customer interface showing historical and average consumption.
This system will be able to integrate directly with the City’s enterprise software. A pilot study of 250 meters will be conducted prior to citywide installation and implementation.
As part of this Project, the Contractor will perform a survey of each water meter providing GPS locations and photos of existing conditions, information that does not currently exist. Concurrently the City, Contractor, and Construction Manager will engage the public by providing a schedule, meter “how to read” guide, and instructions for accessing the customer interface. Each customer will be notified two weeks prior to their meter being replaced. Meter replacements typically take less than 20 minutes and the installers will be identifiable via uniform with the company name and phone number. Residents will not be asked for any personal information during this project and will only be contacted in cases where the Contractor is not able to locate their meter due to obstructions and seek permission to enter onto their property.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Reference:
Project No. 206503 - Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Replacement - CIP 2021-2026 - Adopted May 18, 2021 -
DISCUSSION
INSTALLATION
The installation will include all new meters, meter endpoint, meter box lid, and incidental piping for the services. The benefits of a new AMI system include high accuracy reads, real-time water usage reporting, leak detection, optional integrated shut-offs, customer interface and engagement, lead-free stainless steel body, and a 20-year warranty.
Additionally, there will be a full inventory of all water meters in the City which will provide the classification, global positioning system (GPS) location, size, associated address, and installation date. The meters are anticipated to begin being installed in summer 2022.
The notice inviting formal bids (NIFB) on the Project was initially published on June 24, 2021, with bids due on July 29, 2021. The City received three (3) bids for this project but two (2) were rejected as being non-responsive. The lowest bidder was Badger Meter, Inc., at $22,062,283.12 and its bid is responsive to the City’s NIFB.
Following this determination, procurement staff reviewed all documentation received from the bidder, verified possession of required current valid licenses, reviewed the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website for safety violations, and verified registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). At this time, the contractor or its subcontractors are believed to be legally responsible, which means trustworthy and fit and capable to satisfactorily complete the Project. Thus, it is recommended that the City Council award the contract for this Project to Badger Meter, Inc.
Additional funds are needed for the Project, which includes $2,206,228 for Project contingency (10% of the contract costs) and $2,206,228 for the cost for engineering services and City staff (10% of the contract cost) to perform the following activities during construction: engineering, inspection, survey and project management bringing the total estimated cost of the construction portion of the Project to $26,474,739.12.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
A project of this scale, the installation of 41,000 new water meters, requires the full attention of a dedicated construction management team in order to execute the project effectively and successfully. Construction management services for the AMI installation will include daily inspection, contract administration, document management, preparing a Construction Management Plan, managing daily project progress, conducting progress meetings, and change order/claims management.
The request for proposals (RFP) for construction management services was published on April 8, 2021, and all proposals were due on April 29, 2021. The City received two (2) proposals, with all proposals deemed complete. The proposals were reviewed by three (3) City staff members consisting of the Water Division Manager, Water Operations Supervisor and the Project Manager.
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Carollo Engineers, Inc. was selected as the most qualified firm to provide construction management services for the AMI Installation Project. The selection was based upon the firm’s extensive construction management experience, including specific meter replacement projects, and dedicated local presence. Thus, staff recommends that the City Council award the contract for this project to Carollo Engineers. Inc.
Community outreach will be a collaborative effort between City staff and Carollo. A website will be dedicated to this Project with periodic status updates. City customers will be notified of scheduled meter installation dates.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports Economic Development strategy. The purpose of Economic Development strategy is to focus on the retention and expansion of Oxnard businesses by increasing the skills and employability of our local workforce, invite new business investments, and target site-based redevelopment opportunities.
This agenda item supports the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy. The purpose of the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy is to preserve and improve our roads, utilities, parks, trees, water supply and natural resources through effective planning, prioritization, and an equitable and efficient use of available funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total estimated cost of this Project is $30,481,628.12 which includes Agreement A-8371 with Badger Meter, Inc., for $22,062,283.12, Agreement A-8350 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for $4,006,889, $2,206,228 in EISPM funds and $2,206,228 in contingency funds. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Installation Project 206503 is being funded from the Water Operating Fund (601) and Security Contamination Prevention Fund (608) which has an available project budget balance of approximately $13,763,962. Additional budget appropriations of $16,717,666 will be requested in subsequent fiscal years for this Project as needed and will be funded from the available fund balance in the Water Operating Fund (601).
Project Fund Number Fund Name Project
Appropriations
Current Available
Project Budget
206503 – Advanced 601 Water Operating Fund $13,725,000 $13,723,962 Metering Infrastructure
Installation Project
608 Security Contam.
Prevention Fund
$100,000 $40,000
TOTAL $13,825,000 $13,763,962
COMMITTEE OUTCOME
The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on September 28, 2021 to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.
Prepared by: Tatiana Arnaout, City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS
1. A-8371 Badger Meter PW 17-32R
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2. A-8350 Carollo Engineers Inc. (AMI Project)
3. AMI Presentation
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Budget Appropriations for the
Automated Meter Infrastructure Replacement
Project PW 17-32
City Council
October 7, 2025
Tim Beaman
Assistant Public Works Director
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That the City Council approve and authorize an appropriation in an amount up to $2,750,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the available fund balance in the Water Operating Fund (601) and corresponding transfers in the Water Capital Fund (602) for the Automated Meter Infrastructure Installation Project PW 17-32 (C2022).
Recommendation 2
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• On October 19, 2021, City Council approved total project allocations of $30,481,628.12 for the Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Replacement Project PW 17-32. In that staff report, the action items were to:
i. Award agreement A-8371 with Badger Meter, Inc. for $22,062,283.12 for AMI; ii. Award agreement A-8350 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for $4,006,889 for Construction Management Services;
iii. Authorize a project contingency amount of $2,206,228; and iv. Authorize a project allocation of $2,206,228 for engineering, inspection, survey and project management (EISPM).
• The Project Scope of Work included:
• A field survey of existing infrastructure
• Replacement of approximately 43,000 water meters
• Installation of cellular read endpoints
• Cellular read service for 12-months following meter installation • Replacement of meter box lids
BACKGROUND 3
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• At the time of this presentation, staff members are in the process of closing out the construction phase of the project.
• The total project cost is expected to be approximately $3M less than the approved total project allocation of $30.48M.
BACKGROUND 4
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• At the time of City Council approval, the full project cost of $30,481,628.12 was not fully appropriated as stated in the October 19, 2021 staff report.
• To date, $24,718,902 has been appropriated to this project. • To complete and fully fund the remaining balance of the CIP AMI Project, $2,750,000 of the total approved amount will need to be appropriated within the Water Operating Fund (601), with corresponding transfers in the Water Capital Fund 602 to Project C2022 (PW17-32).
DISCUSSION 5
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• The total estimated cost of this project is approximately $27.5 million, which includes agreements with Badger Meter, Inc., Carollo Engineers, Inc., EISPM, and contingency funds.
• To date, the appropriated total project budget for the Automated Meter Infrastructure Replacement Project (C2022) is approximately $24.7 million and is funded through the Water Operating Fund.
• Sufficient funding is available in the Water Operating Fund (601) to appropriate an additional $2,750,000 to complete the project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT 6
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QUESTIONS?
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. N.4
DATE: October 7, 2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Jason Benites, Police Chief, (805) 385-7624, [email protected] SUBJECT: Police Department Standard-Issue Firearm Replacement: Agreement with Adamson Police Products to Purchase New Standard-Issue Handguns for the Police Department. (15 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1. Approve a budget appropriation not to exceed $300,000.00 from the General Fund (101) available fund balance for the payment of firearm purchases; and
2. Authorizes the Mayor to sign the contract agreement with Adamson Police Products to purchase equipment for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/3UmPVz-QqC8
BACKGROUND
The Sig Sauer P320 9 millimeter pistol (“P320”) has been the Police Department’s standard-issued firearm since 2017.
The P320 is a “striker-fired” semi-automatic firearm. Unlike a traditional “hammer-fired” pistol, the P320 uses a consistent, pre-tensioned striker system that provides a smooth trigger pull. In order to discharge a bullet, the striker makes contact with the primer section of a chambered bullet. Since acquiring the P320, industrywide concerns have grown regarding a possible safety issue involving an increasing number of reported “uncommanded discharges.” An uncommanded discharge occurs when the striker is released without a deliberate trigger pull, potentially resulting from mechanical failure, impact, or inadvertent trigger movement. Such discharges cause the firearm to discharge without user input.
In response to this safety concern, a growing number of law enforcement agencies in California, as well as across the nation, are transitioning away from the P320 . Law enforcement agencies in the Tri-Counties area that have prohibited the P320, or are in the process of transitioning away from the P320, include the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and the police departments of: Simi Valley, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Port Hueneme. Additionally, some law enforcement ranges and training organizations, including the California Association of Tactical Officers, have prohibited the P320 from use at their facilities.
In response to this concern, the Police Department initiated a search for a comparable replacement for the P320. The Police Department tested and evaluated handguns manufactured by Smith and Wesson, Glock, Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal, and Springfield Arms. Upon completion of evaluation, the Police Department selected the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 9mm (“M&P 2.0”) to replace the P320 as its new standard-issued firearm. The M&P 2.0 is currently an issued firearm for several California law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (since 2013) and the California Highway Patrol (since 2011). The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office also plans to transition to the M&P 2.0.
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Other Considerations
The Police Department currently includes pistol-mounted optics (PMO) and attached lights as part of its standard-issued firearm. PMOs have become industry standard equipment, providing officers with improved accuracy, faster target acquisition and greater effectiveness in high-stress situations. Equipping duty weapons with PMOs ensures officers remain aligned with modern policing practices and the best standards of safety and performance. Transitioning to the M&P 2.0 will require the Police Department to purchase PMO's, as the existing PMOs are not compatible with the new firearm. The Aimpoint ACRO has been identified as an affordable, high-quality PMO that is compatible with the M&P
2.0. The pistol-mounted lights currently issued to officers are in good working order and are compatible with the M&P 2.0.
Reissuing the Police Department’s current inventory of lights will reduce the overall total cost of the purchase by approximately $41,000.00.
Handgun holsters are a necessary piece of issued equipment, and they are commonly built for specific makes, models, and features. Transitioning to the M&P 2.0 will require the Police Department to purchase holsters. Safariland, a leading manufacturer of holsters, currently produces a holster that can safely retain the M&P 2.0 equipped with both a light and an PMO. This holster is comparable in cost and quality to holsters that the Police Department currently issues.
Due to the safety concerns, the Police Department will warehouse and securely store its existing inventory of P320s, rather than pursue an immediate sale. The inventory will be stored pending any potential manufacturer recall or corrective action that may restore market value. The Department will reassess the disposition of the P320s once the manufacturer has addressed the identified safety concerns.
The table below shows the vendor cost comparisons for the M&P 2.0 with PMO and holsters Adamson
(Shipping not
required)
ProForce
(Shipping not
required)
Arms Unlimited
(Shipping costs not
included)
Firearm W/AimPoint ACRO
PMO/per unit
$910.00 $937.44 $925.00
Safariland Holster/per unit $138.00 $138.39 $138.39
(ProForce)
Total per Weapon System
*not including sales tax
$1,048.00 $1,075.83 $1,063.39
Total Cost of Order (250)
*not including sales tax
$262,000.00 $268,957.50 $265,847.50
After an extensive process to identify vendors who are capable of supplying this order, Adamson Police Products was selected as the vendor that provided the best price. In addition to cost, consideration was also given to availability of inventory and timeliness of delivery.
The total cost of this purchase with sales tax is estimated to be $286,235.00. The request for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 is to account for a contingency to address unforeseen expenses (e.g., minor added parts).
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports Public Safety strategy. The purpose of the Public Safety strategy is to restore and modernize the delivery of public safety services to provide for the safety of our neighborhoods and health of our community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of the recommended action will fund this firearm purchase and reduce the available fund balance in the General Fund (101) by an amount not to exceed $300,000.
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For Finance Use Only: General Fund (Org. 1012111 Obj. 52100 - $265,000 & Org. 1012111 Obj. 52400 - $35,000)
COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.
Prepared by: Rocky Marquez, Assistant Police Chief
ATTACHMENTS
1. Presentation
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Agenda Item N4: Agreement with Adamson
Police Products to Purchase New Standard-Issue
Handguns for the Police Department
City Council
By: Rocky Marquez, Assistant Police Chief
October 7, 2025
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Recommendation
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• That the City Council:
1. Approve a budget appropriation not to exceed $300,000.00 from the General Fund (101) available fund balance for the payment of firearm purchases; and
2. Authorizes the Mayor to sign the contract with Adamson Police Products to purchase equipment for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
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BACKGROUND
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● The Sig Sauer P320 9 millimeter pistol (“P320”) has been the Police Department’s standard-issue firearm since 2017.
○ The P320 is a “striker-fired” semi-automatic firearm. ● Concerns have grown regarding a possible safety issue involving an increasing number of reported “uncommanded discharges.” ○ “Uncommanded discharges” occur when the firearm
discharges without deliberate trigger pull.
■ Possible causes: mechanical failure, impact, or inadvertent trigger movement
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BACKGROUND
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● Outside agency response to safety concerns.
○ Growing number of law enforcement agencies in CA and
nationwide transitioning away from the P320
○ Local agencies that have prohibited or are in the process of replacing the P320, include:
■ Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
■ Police Departments of Simi Valley, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Port Hueneme
○ Training facilities, including California Association of Tactical Officers, have prohibited the P320
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Discussion
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● The Oxnard Police Department conducted a research and testing process for a suitable and closely comparable
replacement for the Sig Sauer P320 duty pistol.
○ Alternative handgun manufacturers evaluated:
■ Smith and Wesson
■ Glock
■ Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal (“FN”)
■ Springfield Arms
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Discussion
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● The Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 9mm was selected as the new standard-issue firearm of the Police Department. Overall, the M&P 2.0 performed exceptionally well in the evaluation. ● The Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 is currently an issued duty firearm for several California law enforcement agencies, including:
○ Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (since 2013)
○ California Highway Patrol (since 2011)
○ Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (In process of transitioning) 958
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Other Considerations:
● Pistol-mounted optics (“PMOs”) are included as standard-issue department equipment with a P320.
○ The Aimpoint “ACRO” has been identified as an affordable, high-quality PMO that is compatible with the Smith and
Wesson M&P 2.0 9mm.
● Handgun holsters are a necessary piece of issued equipment, and they are commonly built for specific makes, models, and features. ○ Safariland, a leading manufacturer of holsters, currently produces a holster that can safely retain the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 equipped with both a light and a PMO.
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DISCUSSION
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Other Considerations Continued:
● Pistol-mounted lights give officers the ability to illuminate a target while maintaining a proper grip of their firearm, and are standard-issue department equipment.
○ The pistol-mounted lights currently issued to officers are compatible with the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 9mm.
○ Utilizing the current inventory of lights reduces the total replacement cost by approximately $41,000.00.
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DISCUSSION
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● Vendor Selection
○ The table below shows the vendor cost comparisons for the M&P 2.0 equipped with a PMO, and for compatible holsters. 961
DISCUSSION
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The total cost of this purchase with sales tax is estimated to be $286,235.00. The request is for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 to account for any unforeseen expenses (e.g., minor added parts).
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FISCAL IMPACT
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Approval of the recommended action will fund this firearm purchase and reduce the available fund balance in the General Fund (101) by an amount not to exceed $300,000.
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QUESTIONS?
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