Capital Improvement Program
Semi-Annual Report
Agenda Item 12.C
By: Eric Eldridge, City Engineer
Meeting Date: March 3, 2026
Investing in Pismo Beach
•Capital Improvement Program
•Identify immediate needs and long-term requirements
•Design and construct new projects for public benefit
•Major maintenance of existing facilities
•Strategically look ahead to invest in future city needs 2 Completed Projects
3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Clarifiers Rehabilitation
•Removal and replacement of
appurtenances necessary to
rehabilitate Clarifier #1 and Clarifier
#2
•Notice of Completion – March 3, 2026
4 Pier Avenue Stair Removal
•Removal of damaged stairs on Ocean Boulevard at Pier
Avenue
•Notice of Completion – February 3, 2026
5 Studies
Future Infrastructure Improvements
7 Efforts to plan and prioritize construction projects also include the preparation of studies and planning documents
Completed:
•Pavement Management Plan, Drainage Master Plan, and the Pier Cypress Bridge and Pedestrian Bridge Inspections
In Progress:
•Sewer System Management Plan, Sewer Master Plan, Urban Water Management Plan, Water Master Plan, Facilities Condition Assessment and ADA Transition Plan
Projects In Design
2026 Routine Maintenance/Slurry Seal Project
Addie Street Restroom Replacement
Council Goal – Quality of Life; Public Safety
•Replace the current older restroom at the beach end of Addie Street with a larger restroom with additional stalls •Incorporate a larger restroom and Lifeguard restroom
•Coordinating with California State Parks regarding the new site layout based on Council’s direction 10 Shell Beach Road Shared Use Path
Council Goal – Streets and Infrastructure
•Phase 2 - Connect a new Class I multi-use path on Shell Beach Road between Avila Beach Drive roundabout and
Spyglass Drive
11 •Project
stakeholders
reviewing a
smaller phased
project
New Production Well
•Replace existing Well #23 with
new water production well
•Well #23 has been evaluated –
recommend for replacement
12 Council Goal – Water Resources
Charles Street Reservoir Replacement
Council Goal – Water Resources
•Existing 100-year-old Reservoir reaching the end of useful life •Seismic upgrades, capacity increase, water quality monitoring •60% plans
•Re-evaluating the plans and recommendations for a project within budget 13 Cliff Avenue/Ocean Boulevard Storm Drain
Council Goal – Quality of Life
•Repair the damaged storm
drain outfall at the
intersection of Cliff Avenue
and Ocean Boulevard
•Funded through the Federal
Emergency Relief program
•First bid rejected –
readvertising in May 2026
•CM agreement in process
pending Caltrans review
14 Additional Design Phase Projects
15 •Pier Avenue Storm Drain Repair
•Sunset Palisades Lift Station Rehab and Force Main Relocation •Cliff Avenue Parking
•Cliff Ave/Ocean Blvd Utility Undergrounding
•Eldwayen Park Sidewalk Re-route
•Price/Oceanview Intersection Improvements
•320/330 Main St. Parking Lot Conceptual Design Layouts •Phase 2 - Paving and Drainage Project Major Road Rehabilitation •Vision Zero Action Plan
•Toucan Terrace Sewer Pipe Relining
•Price St. and Dolliver Parking Lot Lighting
Other Budgeted
Projects
Other Projects for FY 2026
•Budgeted in FY26
•Butterfly Grove Enhanced Parking and Crosswalk
•Vista Del Mar Stair Foundation Maintenance
•Evaluate Potential for Sports Courts Lighting
•Pismo Oaks booster station, Pacific Estates booster station, and Well 5 Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
17 Projects Under
Construction
Ventana Sports Courts Project
Council Goal – Quality of Life
•New tennis and pickleball courts on Ventana Drive
•Crosswalk between Chumash Park and new courts
19 Public Safety Facility
Council Goal – Public Safety
•Work is progressing as
scheduled
•Completion expected in
April 2026
20 Questions
CIP Update21