Capital Improvement Program
Semi-Annual Report
Agenda Item 12.A
By: Eric Eldridge, City Engineer
Meeting Date: October 6, 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 Cliff Ave/Ocean Blvd Utility Undergrounding
•Undergrounding of the overhead
utility lines along the bluff on
Cliff Avenue and Ocean
Boulevard in the vicinity of the
Cliff Ave/Ocean Blvd Storm Drain
Repair Project
•Notice of Completion –
September 15, 2026
4 Dinosaur Caves Playground Expansion
•Expanded the footprint of the play area and installed
the friendship swing in the new location.
•Construction Complete – August 2026
5 Public Safety Facility
Council Goal – Public Safety
•Final electrical and long lead items
cabinets and lockers are being
installed
•Final Contract Notice of Completion
expected in December 2026
6 Storm Drain Sink Hole Repairs
•State of Emergency declared August 4, 2026 in response to development of two sudden sinkholes •James Way and Capanna – repair of damaged 36” corrugated metal storm drain •Encanto and Shell Beach Road – repair of damaged 24” corrugated metal storm drain •Work has been completed and staff will return to Council on October 20, 2026 to end the emergency declaration, retroactively award construction contracts and ratify the final expenditures. 7 Studies
Future Infrastructure Improvements
9 Efforts to plan and prioritize construction projects also include the preparation of studies and planning documents Completed:
•Sewer System Management Plan
In Progress:
•Sewer Master Plan
•Urban Water Management Plan and Water Master Plan
•Facilities Condition Assessment
•ADA Transition Plan Update
On Deck:
•Vision Zero Action Plan
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
11 2026 Routine Maintenance/Slurry Seal Project
Council Goal – Streets and Infrastructure
•Routine Maintenance – crack filling, performing dig-outs, filling potholes, slurry sealing and striping •ADA curb ramp – Seacliff Drive and Coburn Avenue
•Slurry sealing completed and striping scheduled for week of October 5th
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
•Notice to Proceed issued for
work to begin September 21,
2026.
•Construction estimated to
take 10-12 months.
13 Cliff Avenue/Ocean Boulevard Storm Drain
14 Huston Street - Well 31 Test Well
15 Price Street/Ocean View Avenue Crosswalk
Improvements
16 Dolliver Street and Main Street Parking Lot
Lighting
17 Additional Construction Projects
•Pier Avenue Storm Drain Repair
•Eldwayen Park Sidewalk Re-Route
Projects In Design
Sunset Palisades Lift Station Rehab and Force
Main Relocation
Council Goal – Streets and Infrastructure
•Rehabilitation of aging discharge piping at the lift station •Relocation of existing force main into the City’s right-of-way •Currently advertised for construction bids, due October 15, 2026 20 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 21 320/330 Main Street Parking Lot
Council Goal – Parking
and Circulation
•Conversion of the
property into a
parking lot connected
to existing parking lot
at 321 Pomeroy Ave.
•Currently 30% design
22 Well 31 - Production Well
•Replace existing Well #23 with
new water production well
•Well site located at corner of
Huston Street and Farroll Road
in Grover Beach
•Currently in design, along with
design of a pipeline extension
in Farroll Road
23 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 •95% plans
•800,000 gallon steel water tank
24 Additional Design Phase Projects
25 •Bello Reservoir and Roof Liner
•2027 Roadway Maintenance
•2027 Drainage Improvements
•Shell Beach Road Shared Use Path
•Cliff Avenue Parking
•James Way Irrigation Controllers
•Toucan Terrace Sewer Pipe Relining
•Bello/Wadsworth Paving and ADA Improvements
•Butterfly Grove Enhanced Parking and Crosswalk
•Vista Del Mar Stairs Foundation Repair
Other Budgeted
Projects
Other Projects for FY 2027
•Other Budgeted Projects on Deck in FY27
•Downtown Sidewalk Replacement
•Ball Field Lighting Evaluation
•Price Street Market Lighting Study
•Battery Backup for City Owned Traffic Signals
•Pismo Oaks booster station, Pacific Estates booster station, and Well 5 Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) •Addie Street Force Main In Line Valve
•Boosinger Park Softfall Replacement
•Highway 1 Traffic Signal Upgrades
•Highway 1 Sidewalk Extension
•Stratford and Wadsworth Sewer Lining
•Oxidation Reduction WWTP probes and controller replacements to increase the efficiency of chemical usage •Pier Promenade Transformation
•Pismo Oaks Lift Station Rehabilitation Pipeline Corrosion •James Way Beautification Feasibility Report for Canyon Side 27 Project Management Tracking
28 Total Projects in Construction and Design: 34
Total Budgeted Amount: $48.9 Million
Engineering Permitting
29 Total
Encroachment
Permits: 146
Minor
Permits
19 Subsurface
Permits
8 Transportation
Permits
17 Engineering
Permits
9 Fire Flow
Permits
3 Annual
Permit
3 No Fee
Permits
103
Questions
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