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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
.o�s'yo Bt Agenda Item #12.0
Meeting Date: March 4, 2025
TITLE:
Capital Improvement Program Semi-Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION:
No action recommended; for information only.
DISCUSSION:
The Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is one of the most important planning documents for the City of Pismo Beach. This plan not only identifies the immediate needs but also seeks to capture the long-term capital requirements of the City. Capital projects are typically projects that lead to the acquisition and/or, construction of new assets or the improvement or extension of the useful life of existing capital assets. Capital assets include but are not limited to land, facilities, buildings, parks, playground equipment, streets and sidewalks, bridges, water, wastewater and storm drain infrastructure, technology systems and equipment, traffic control devices and many other items that deliver public benefit for a prolonged period of time. This report will provide an update on CIP projects currently in progress.
Every two years, the City Council meets to establish goals to guide the City during the next budget cycle. The most recent goal-setting meeting was held on January 24, 2025, to establish new goals to guide capital improvements, investments, and initiatives for the City for the next two years. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and FY 2027 Council goals are:
• Quality of Life
• Streets and Infrastructure
• Public Safety
• Water Resources
• Parking and Circulation
• Development and Housing Access
Due to the duration of certain projects, some current projects reflect direction from the City Council's FY 2024 & FY 2025 goals, which are very similar to the new goals. The FY 2024 & FY 2025 goals were:
• 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
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Completed Projects
Council Goal— Quality of Life
James Way Beautification
This project removed the concrete that was between the fence line and back of sidewalk on the south side (ocean side) of the street, installed new landscaping which included the removal of the raised masonry planters that were on the north side of the street, and planted new trees. The Notice of Completion was approved on February 18, 2025. Staff continues to look at options for switching the irrigation system from solar panels to electrical power.
Council Goal— Public Safety
Police/Parking Annex Building
This project remodeled the Police Department and Parking Division building located at 585 Dolliver Street, as well as four other locations related to ensuring continuity of operations for the Police and Fire Department during the construction of the Public Safety Facility Project. The Notice of Completion was approved on November 19, 2024.
Council Goal— Streets and Infrastructure
FY 23/24 Paving Project
The project is substantially complete with only "punch list" items remaining. Since the last CIP Update, work on Price Street has been completed including paving, striping, and the installation of parking meters. The paving of Wadsworth Avenue below Judkins Middle School was also completed during the school's winter break.
Council Goal— Streets and Infrastructure
Toucan Terrace Trestle Recoating
This project rehabilitated the exterior coatings of the above-ground portion of the City's sewer trestle located across the Toucan Terrace HOA open space property. The Notice of Completion was approved on December 17, 2024.
Under Construction
Council Goal— Public Safety
Public Safety Facility
The fire station foundation in-slab plumbing and electrical is being installed in preparation for the foundation and concrete mat. At the police station, the foundation and concrete mat work has been completed. Onsite, the installation of the storm drain will continue as planned. Grading and earthwork for the Wadsworth-side driveway, and preparation and coordination of undergrounding the existing overhead wire utilities are underway.
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Council Goal— Streets and Infrastructure
Digester#1 Demolition
The demolition is in progress with sludge being decanted and dried onsite. Sludge decanting is expected to completed by the end of March.
Clarifiers Rehabilitation
The project is moving forward with key pre-construction activities. A kickoff meeting, site visit, and measurements and design for material fabrication have all been completed.
Construction can occur during specific timeframes in the spring and fall when the clarifiers will be allowed to be taken out of service. Based on the current materials lead times, the construction phase will take place between September 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025.
Design
Council Goal— Water Resources
Water Supply Existing Production Well Assessment
This project will evaluate the existing Well 23 system and determine whether to rehabilitate it or replace it with a new water production well. The City is reevaluating the rehabilitation options and potential site locations for this project to ensure optimal performance, location, and reliability.
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. A consultant has been retained for design services and a kickoff meeting was held in January 2025. The project is partially funded with a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The federal funding requires compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the City has enlisted the services of Rincon Consultants for this effort. The current schedule shows completion of design and ready for bid in October 2025.
Council Goal— Quality of Life
Ventana Sports 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. The project plans and specifications are at the 95% design level.
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. Staff is currently evaluating the anticipated optimal number of bathroom stalls based on similar locations and uses, and preparing options for consideration by the City Council.
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Council Goal— Streets and Infrastructure
Bello Street and Price Canyon Road Signal
The project will construct a traffic signal at the intersection of Bello Street and Price Canyon Road. A request for proposals (RFP) will be issued for a design consultant to prepare the environmental documents and construction plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) for a signalized intersection.
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, between Terrace Avenue and Cliff Avenue, known as the Shell Beach Streetscape project, has been completed. 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, and scheduled to be constructed in 2026 and 2027, respectively. Staff is currently working with the design consultant team on the design of Phase 2, with final construction documents anticipated to be completed by January 2026.
Pavement Management Plan Update
A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued for an update to the Pavement Management Plan, which was last updated in 2021 prior to the most recent Paving Project. Five proposals were received on February 13, 2025 and are being evaluated by a review panel.
Facilities Condition Assessment
An RFP was issued for preparation of a comprehensive facilities condition assessment, otherwise known as a long-term facilities maintenance plan. This comprehensive assessment of the current condition of all City-owned facilities will produce a long-term facilities maintenance plan during the next five-year period. On February 24, 2025 ten proposals were received and are being evaluated by a review panel.
Pier, Cypress Bridge and Pedestrian Bridge Inspections
An RFP for an underwater and above-water inspection of the entire Pismo Pier as well as the Cypress Street Bridge, Dolliver Street Pedestrian Bridge, and Shore Cliff Pedestrian Bridge is currently being advertised. Proposals are due on March 13, 2025.
Other Projects
Pier Avenue Stairs Closure
A consultant is preparing plans and specifications for removal of the stairs. Construction of the project is expected in FY 2026.
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Pier Avenue Storm Drain Repair
The project will replace the storm drain outfall pipe that was washed away during a storm event in January 2023. This site was approved by FEMA for funding and a consultant has been retained to prepare construction plans and specifications.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
Prepared by:
Erin Olsen, Senior Management Analyst
Submitted by: Rosemarie R. Gaglione, PE, Director of Public Works City Manager Approval:
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