DATE: February 4, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Water Utilities Department
TITLE: AMENDMENT 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK FOR THE BUENA VISTA CREEK RESTORATION PLANNING PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve Amendment 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Dudek in the amount of $45,050, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $388,601, for design services for the Buena Vista Creek Restoration Planning Project; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
In April 2020, the City of Oceanside and Buena Vista Audubon Society were awarded state funds from the Department of Water Resources Urban Streams Restoration grant program to develop a streambank restoration project for a section of Buena Vista Creek in Southeast Oceanside near Lake Boulevard and Thunder Drive (Attachment 3).
The City Council approved the original Professional Services Agreement with Dudek on October 6, 2021, in an amount not-to-exceed $258,551, for the design and permitting of a project that will improve existing riparian habitat, enhance water quality, and provide recreational and educational opportunities for the surrounding community. Amendment 1, in the amount not-to-exceed $85,000 was approved on November 2, 2022. Amendment 2, extending the time for completion only, was administratively executed on August 8, 2023. Amendment 3 was administratively executed on March 20, 2024, to reallocate existing budget between project tasks.
To date, Dudek has completed the planning, 60% and 90% design, and permitting for the project under the DWR grant. To ensure the completion of the 100% design plans and final permits by December 31, 2025, Dudek is requesting additional funds due to project delays in City review time. Amendment 4 to Dudek’s scope of work is necessary to cover the consultant’s team’s continued technical support, including environmental compliance, and ensure the City completes all deliverables required by the grant agreement deadline.
FISCAL IMPACT
Amendment 4 will be funded from the Watershed Protection Program Account 750762711.5326, which has a current available balance of $185,764; therefore, sufficient funds are available.
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Watershed Protection Program - 750762711.5326 |
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Current Available Balance |
$185,764 |
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Amendment 4 |
45,050 |
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Remaining Balance |
$140,714 |
COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE REPORT
The Utilities Commission approved staff’s recommendation at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 20, 2026.
CITY ATTORNEY’S ANALYSIS
The referenced documents were reviewed by the City Attorney and approved as to form.
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Prepared by: Bronti Cash, Watershed Protection Program Manager
Reviewed by: Frederick Mayo, Water Utilities Director
Submitted by: Jonathan Borrego, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Report
2. Amendment 4
3. Site Map