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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
.o�s'yo Bt Agenda Item #12.0
Meeting Date: October 1, 2024
TITLE:
Capital Improvement Program Semi-Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION:
No action required; for information only.
DISCUSSION:
The City's Engineering Division consists of five full-time staff members: the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Engineering Manager, Senior Engineer, Capital Projects Manager, and Senior Management Analyst. Currently, the Director of Public Works/City Engineer position is vacant. The Engineering Manager is serving as Acting City Engineer and the Assistant City Manager is serving as Acting Director of Public Works.
The City Council met on February 3, 2023, to establish goals for Fiscal Year 2024 & 2025 to guide capital improvements, investments, and initiatives for the City for the next two years. Additionally, due to the duration of certain projects, some projects that staff is working on reflect direction from the City Council's previous goals. The Council's current goals are:
• Maintain a Focus on Public Safety
• Water Supply, Conservation and Central Coast Blue
• Community Character, Beautification and Quality of Life for Residents • Traffic, Circulation, and Parking
• Housing and Homelessness
Completed Projects
Council Goal - Community Character, Beautification and Quality of Life for Residents Palisades and Chumash Park Improvements
This project involved the purchase and installation of new play equipment at both Palisades Park and Chumash Park along with related ADA site and parking lot improvements. Play equipment has been installed at both parks and a ribbon cutting was held on May 7, 2024. The Notice of Completion was approved by City Council on August 20, 2024.
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Other Projects
Chapman Estate ADA Restroom Remodel and Addition
This project involved construction of an ADA Restroom at the Chapman Estate.
Construction commenced in May of 2023. The Notice of Completion was approved by City Council on June 4, 2024.
City Hall Exterior Improvements Project
This project consisted of wood repairs and repainting of the exterior of City Hall. In addition, updates to the awnings and sign on the exterior of the building were completed.
The Notice of Completion was approved by City Council on June 4, 2024.
Emergency Services Temporary Relocation
This project consisted of improvements at various locations to support the temporary relocation of the emergency essential services during the construction of the Public Safety Facility project. Police and Fire crews will operate from these temporary locations until the construction of a new public safety facility is completed.
Under Construction
Council Goal - Traffic, Circulation, and Parking
FY 23/24 Paving Project
A contract was awarded to Cal Portland Construction in April 2022. Construction commenced in May 2022 and is ongoing. The project is estimated to be completed in the fall of 2024.
Work in Progress
• Price Street paving and striping
Completed Work Since Last CIP Update
• Striping of neighborhoods off of James Way and Ventana Drive • Striping of Mattie Road
• Price Street Medians
• Vista Del Mar Avenue
• Upper Wadsworth concrete and paving
• Lower Wadsworth storm drain
• Paving of the City Hall parking lot
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Council Goal- Community Character, Beautification and Quality of Life for Residents James Way Beautification
A contract was awarded to JJ Fisher Construction on September 5, 2023 and construction began in November 2023. Work on the ocean side of the street is complete. Remaining work includes the installation of new trees on the inland side of the street.
Council Goal— Maintain a Focus on Public Safety
Public Safety Facility
Demolition and preservation of existing bricks for the Old Grammar School/Old City Hall building is in progress.
Police/Parking Annex Building
The project is down to final punchlist items and estimated to be completed in October 2024.
Other Projects
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project
The project includes:
• Rehabilitation of the existing:
o Belt Filter Press — Completed
o Dissolved Air Flotation Tank — Completed
o Clarifiers — Currently advertised for construction bids o Digester#2 — Completed
• Cleaning of the oxidation ditches — Spring 2025
• Demolition of Digester#1 —Construction bids received, and contract is pending Council approval under a different item at this meeting. • Construction of a new 60-foot by 60-foot steel building — Pending demolition of Digester#1.
• Repaving of the Corporation Yard parking lot after completion of construction of the various improvements — Pending completion of Public Safety Facility.
Toucan Terrace Trestle Recoating
This project consists of painting of the piping and support structure for the sewer trestle located in the open space adjacent to the Toucan Terrace neighborhood. Scaffolding is in place and painting of the piping and support structure to follow.
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Bello Bridge Trail Continuation
This project will extend the existing trail under the new Bello Street Bridge. Construction began on September 23, 2024 and at the time of the writing of this report is expected to last one week.
Design
New Production Well
This project will construct a new water production well, which will add redundancy to the system and eventually replace Well 23, which has been rebuilt twice in the last twenty years and is not expected to be rebuilt again in the future. The City is reevaluating the site locations for this project to ensure optimal performance, location, and reliability.
Council Goal - Community Character and Quality of Life for Residents Ventana Tennis Courts Project
The project consists of construction of new tennis and pickleball courts on Ventana Drive (Ventana Courts). These will consist of two pickleball courts, one tennis court, and a parking lot as well as a crosswalk between Chumash Park and the Ventana Courts. This project was previously on hold, and a new contract with the design consultant has been executed. A kickoff meeting was held on September 13, 2024.
Hinds/Oceanview Pedestrian Path
This project was intended to construct a sidewalk between Price Canyon Road/Hinds Avenue to Ocean View Avenue adjacent to and east of Highway 101. During the design process, it was discovered that due to existing terrain, an ADA accessible pedestrian path is infeasible. Staff has developed an alternate project and the consultant is currently preparing plans for construction of a maintenance access road between Hinds Avenue and Stimson Avenue, to be constructed by the private developer. The road will be closed to vehicular traffic using bollards, which can be removed for maintenance equipment access.
Addie Street Restroom Replacement
This project will replace the current restroom at the beach end of Addie Street, adjacent to the Addie Street parking lot, with a larger restroom that incorporates a lifeguard office.
The design consultant is working on finalizing the plans, specifications and estimate package to get the project bid ready. Planning staff is currently working to renew the lease agreement with State Parks.
Bello Street and Price Canyon Road Signal
The project will construct a traffic signal at the intersection of Bello Street and Price Canyon Road. The design consultant is preparing the environmental document and construction plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E). Staff is currently reviewing the Administrative Draft environmental document and 50% PS&E.
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Other Projects
Pier Avenue Stairs Closure
An Engineering consultant is preparing plans and specifications for removal of the stairs.
Construction of the project is expected in FY 2026.
Shell Beach Road Shared Use Path
The project will construct a Class 1 multi-use path on Shell Beach Road between Avila Beach Drive in the county to Cliff Avenue. Phase 1 of the project has been completed, between Terrace Avenue and Cliff Avenue, known as the Shell Beach Streetscape project. Phase 2 of the project will connect Avila Beach Drive to Spyglass Drive, with Phase 3 connecting Spyglass Drive to Terrace Avenue. Phases 2 and 3 of the project are funded through SLOCOG, scheduled to be constructed in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Staff has released an RFP for design of Phase 2, with final construction documents anticipated to be completed by January 2026.
Cliff Avenue/Ocean Boulevard Storm Drain Repair
The project will repair the damaged storm drain outfall at the intersection of Cliff Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. The project is funded through the Federal Emergency Relief program. The Right of Way Certification was approved by Caltrans on September 13, 2024. Staff has submitted the request for construction funding authorization and is preparing the bid package as well as an RFP for construction management services to be issued once construction funding is authorized.
Charles Street Reservoir Replacement project
This project will replace the Charles Street Reservoir, located in Grover Beach, which has reached the end of its useful life. The City has been awarded a $500,000 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant. Staff is seeking environmental professional services for the HUD National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and has released a formal RFP for design services.
Bello Street Reservoir Roof Replacement Project
This project will replace the floating roof on the Bello Street Reservoir, which has reached the end of its useful life, with a wooden roof suspended over the reservoir that will last longer than a floating roof and require less maintenance over its useful life.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
Prepared by:
Erin Olsen, Senior Management Analyst
Submitted by: Mike James, Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director City Manager Approval: -
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