AGENDA
Pismo Beach City Council
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time Meeting Type Physical Location Virtual Viewing Option 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 1 2 Council Chamber, City Hall https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84823715585 1 Live virtual viewing is offered via Zoom.
2 Broadcast meeting also available for viewing on cable Channel 20 and online at pismobeach.org/agenda.
0. MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
This meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options. Ways to watch this meeting and submit public comment are provided below.
Watch and participate in person:
• Visit the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. • To make public comment, please submit an optional blue “speaker slip” to staff; the Mayor will ask you to approach the lectern to speak during the public comment period on your item of interest.
Watch via Zoom:
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Watch on Channel 20:
• Tune to local cable channel 20 in Pismo Beach; the meeting will be broadcast live. Meetings are also replayed at 9:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 1:00 a.m. each day the following week.
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Please contact [email protected] with questions. Please do not submit public comment to this address.
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Regular Meeting—5:30 p.m.
Council Chamber, City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Waage
1. ROLL CALL:
Mayor: Waage
Mayor Pro Tem: Reiss
Council Members: Guthrie, Inman, Newton
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
4. PRESENTATIONS
Item 4.A: Proclamation: Recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Lumina Alliance)
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
At this time, members of the public may comment on any item NOT appearing on the agenda. For items appearing on the agenda, including the Consent Calendar, the public will be invited to make comments during Council consideration of the item. In accordance with state law, matters raised as part of this comment period cannot be discussed or acted upon by the City Council at this time.
However, in response to a matter raised as part of this comment period, the Council may, during Item 13, City Council Comments and Requests, direct staff to assist a speaker, or schedule the matter for consideration on a future agenda.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council:
• Please limit your comments to 3 minutes or less.
• Unduly disruptive behavior will not be permitted.
Documents submitted to the Council become public record unless otherwise exempt from disclosure.
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - No action to be taken
7. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT / CLOSED SESSION REPORT - No action to be taken
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Air Pollution Control District, SLO County (Newton/Reiss)
2. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (Reiss/Inman) CAPSLO (Reiss)
Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority
(Waage/Guthrie)
Chapman Estate Foundation (Liaison) (Reiss)
Coastal Cities Group, League of CA Cities (Waage)
Conference and Visitors Bureau / LBID Board (Liaison) (Inman) Friends of Price House Liaison (Waage)
Hazard Mitigation & Fire Safety (Inman/Waage)
Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Subcommittee (Inman/Waage) Regional Transit Authority, SLO (Waage/Reiss)
Shell Beach Improvement Group Liaison (Inman/Reiss)
SLOCOG (Waage/Reiss)
South County Chambers Gov’t Affairs (Guthrie/Inman)
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee (Inman)
Water Resources Advisory Committee, SLO (Guthrie/Inman) Zone 3 Water Advisory Committee, SLO (Guthrie/Inman)
(Govt Code Section 53232.3)
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
All Consent Calendar items will be acted upon by a single action of the City Council unless otherwise requested by an individual Council Member for separate consideration. Public comment on Consent Calendar items will be invited prior to action on the Calendar.
Item 9.A: Adoption of Meeting Minutes (Kirkwood)
Recommendation:
Adopt Minutes of the October 6, 2026 Regular Joint Meeting.
Item 9.B: Payroll Register and Register of Demands (Feeser)
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Summary of Payroll Register for October 4, 2026;
2. Approve the Register of Demands for September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026.
Item 9.C: Quarterly Paid Parking Update & Price Street Update (Graham)
Recommendation:
No action recommended, for information only
Item 9.D: Termination of the July 28, 2026 Emergency Proclamation; Related Budget Adjustments; Update on January 9, 2023 and January 12, 2017 Emergency Proclamations (Kirkwood)
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution:
1. Terminating the local emergency confirmed by City Council on August 4, 2026, and rescinding R-2026-051; and
2. Ratifying an agreement with R. Baker, Inc. in the amount of $267,220.32; and
3. Appropriating related budget adjustments in Fiscal Year 2027;
2. Review the need for continuing currently active local emergency proclamations;
3. Provide direction to staff if desired.
10. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - No earlier than 6:00 p.m.
None.
12. BUSINESS ITEMS - May be reordered and heard prior to Public Hearings
Item 12.A: Police Department Semi-Annual Update (Smith)
Recommendation:
Receive Police Department Semi-Annual Update.
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Item 12.B: California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Pension Funding and Unfunded Accrued Liability Status (Feeser)
Recommendation:
No action recommended; for information only.
Item 12.C: Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Adding Sections to the Pismo Beach Municipal Code Relating to Fishing Areas on the Pier; Fishing Rods on the Pier; Hanging Fish, Lines, and Equipment from the Pier (Pucci)
Recommendation:
1. Introduce an Ordinance adding Sections 12.20.135, 12.20.145, and
12.20.165 to the Pismo Beach Municipal Code, relating to fishing areas on the Pismo Beach Pier, fishing rods on the Pismo Beach Pier, and hanging fish, lines, and equipment from the Pismo Beach Pier;
2. Direct staff to return with a resolution designating fishing areas on the Pier under Section 12.20.135 after such time that the ordinance becomes effective;
3. Provide direction to staff on the installation of pier railing cutting boards and a second cleaning station designed for larger fish.
13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS - No action to be taken
14. ADJOURNMENT
To the following meeting(s). Special and Closed Session times may be subject to change, as noticed. Meetings will be held in a hybrid in-person / virtual format unless otherwise noted:
Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Regular Council meetings will adjourn by 11:00 p.m. unless four-fifths of the Council votes to continue past that time. If the meeting is adjourned at 11:00 p.m., any remaining agenda items will be continued to the next regular meeting (R-97-04).
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk for the City of Pismo Beach, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the October 20, 2026 meeting(s) of the Pismo Beach City Council was posted on October 15,
Meeting Schedule: The City Council of Pismo Beach regularly meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noticed. Closed and Special sessions will be duly noticed as needed.
Council Agendas: Agendas for Regular Meetings are available for public review on the City’s website at pismobeach.org/agenda and upon request from the City Clerk’s Office, typically by 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the meeting, but no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Agendas for Closed Sessions and other Special meetings are made available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting when possible, but no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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Related Materials: All materials submitted to the Council relating to items on this agenda are open for public inspection unless otherwise exempt by law. Staff reports and attachments published as part of this agenda packet, as well as copies of correspondence received relating to these agenda items and materials distributed at the meeting, may be obtained 1) in the consolidated online Agenda Center at pismobeach.org/agenda, 2) in the Access Pismo public records portal at pismobeach.org/accesspismo, 3) by request from the City Clerk at [email protected], or 4) in person at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, Mon–-Fri 8:00 a.m.–-5:00 p.m. Please call (805) 773-7003 with any questions.
Broadcasting: Regular (televised) City Council meetings are available for viewing 24/7 at pismobeach.org/agenda, broadcast live on Channel 20, and re-broadcast during the week following the meeting on Channel 20 at 9:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 1:00 a.m. each day.
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Notice Regarding Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting or if you need agenda documents provided in an alternative format, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 773-7003 as soon as possible prior to the meeting to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made (28CFR 35.102-
35.104 ADA Title II).
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2026 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual assault is widespread and impacts every person in Pismo Beach; and
WHEREAS, Lumina Alliance provides essential, lifesaving services for survivors of sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence, their children, and families throughout San Luis Obispo County including Pismo Beach; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death, with consequences that can cross generations and last a lifetime; national data shows that more than one in three women and more than one in six men experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes, meaning tens of thousands of San Luis Obispo County residents may be impacted by intimate partner violence over the course of their lives; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to focus on the individualized needs of domestic violence survivors; and WHEREAS, the marginalization of certain groups in society, including undocumented individuals, transgender individuals, and those living with disabilities, increases their vulnerability to domestic violence; and WHEREAS, Lumina Alliance continues to provide no-cost services to those affected by domestic violence with a 24-hr crisis line, advocacy, therapy, transitional and emergency housing, and prevention education, with the help of dedicated volunteers and professionals; and WHEREAS, Lumina Alliance served 1,126 clients and provided 16,307 services this year, while responding to growing community need, including a 27% surge in crisis line calls, from 2,800 to more than 3,500; housing placements also increased from 210 to 224 individuals served, with children accounting for nearly half of those housed, including 106 young people who found safe shelter through our programs; and WHEREAS, Lumina Alliance works to create a safe, thriving, and equitable community for all; and WHEREAS, the City of Pismo Beach strongly supports the efforts of Lumina Alliance, how every segment of our society can work together to address domestic violence, and how to help survivors connect with services.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby recognizes the important work done by domestic violence programs and proclaims October to be National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Pismo Beach.
Dated this 20th day of October, 2026
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Ed Waage, Mayor
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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #9.A
October 20, 2026
TITLE:
Adoption of Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minutes of the October 6, 2026 Regular Joint Meeting.
DISCUSSION:
Attached for the Council’s consideration are the draft minutes of the subject meetings for review and adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the preparation or adoption of meeting minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Draft Minutes of the October 6, 2026 Regular Joint Meeting Submitted by:
Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk
City Manager Approval:
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DRAFT MINUTES
Pismo Beach City Council
Pismo Beach Public Financing Agency Board of
Directors
Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority
Board of Directors
Regular Joint Meeting—5:30 p.m.
Council Chamber, City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 The City Council of the City of Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Public Financing Agency Board of Directors, and Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority Board of Directors met this date in a regular session with Mayor/Chair Waage presiding.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
1.ROLL CALL:
Present: Absent:
Mayor Ed Waage None
Mayor Pro Tem Mary Ann Reiss
Council Member Marcia Guthrie
Council Member Stacy Inman
Council Member Scott Newton
Staff Present:
Silas Clarke, Assistant City Manager
Nadia Feeser, Administrative Services Director
Rosemarie Gaglione, Director of Public Works
Jorge Garcia, City Manager
Scot Graham, Community Development Director
Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk
Paul Provence, Battalion Chief
Dean Pucci, City Attorney
Jeff Smith, Chief of Police
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Waage led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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3.ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
No requests to reorder the agenda.
4.PRESENTATIONS
Item 4.A: Presentation: Introduction of New Employees
Tourism Manager Salazar introduced Jena Brancart, Part-Time Tourism & Events Host; Crystal Deniz, Part-Time Tourism & Events Host; Alex Tierce, Part-Time Tourism & Events Host.
Administrative Services Director Feeser introduced Patrick Zhou, Information Technology Intern.
Public Works Director Gaglione introduced Abraham Jauregui, Engineering Technician; Brennan Porras, Wastewater Operator; Wyatt Spencer, Wastewater Operator.
Battalion Chief Provence introduced Nicholi Mackewicz, Fire Captain.
Police Chief Smith introduced Ron Castruita, Part-Time Parking Enforcement Officer; Douglas Waugh, Jr., Part-Time Parking Enforcement Officer; acknowledged the hiring of Jessica Jansen, Public Safety Dispatcher.
5.PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Call for public comment: No comment.
6.CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Garcia commented on various topics.
7.CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT / CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Pucci had nothing to report.
8.COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Council reported on recent and upcoming meetings of various external bodies:
Council Member Guthrie:
San Luis Obispo County Zone 3 Water Committee.
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Mayor Waage:
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) Board / Executive Committee.
9.CONSENT CALENDAR
Call for public comment: No comment.
Action: Adopt Consent Calendar (Items 9.A through 9.F; Item 9.G Recommendations #1 and #2).
Motion: Reiss
Second: Waage
Vote: The motion passed on the following vote:
Ayes: 5 Reiss, Waage, Guthrie, Inman, Newton
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Recused: 0
Action: Adopt Consent Calendar (Item 9.G Recommendation #3).
Motion: Reiss
Second: Waage
Vote: The motion passed on the following vote:
Ayes: 2 Reiss, Waage
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Recused: 0
Item 9.A: Adoption of Meeting Minutes (Kirkwood)
Recommendation:
1.Adopt Minutes of the September 15, 2026 Special and Regular Meeting.
2.Adopt Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Joint Meeting.
Item 9.B: Payroll Register and Register of Demands (Feeser) Recommendation:
1.Approve the Summary of Payroll Register for September 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026;
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2.Approve the Register of Demands for August 28, 2026,
September 4, 2026, September 11, 2026, and September 18, 2026.
Item 9.C: Monthly Investment Transaction Report of the City’s Cash and Investments for August 2026 of Fiscal Year 2027 (Feeser) Recommendation:
No action recommended; for information only.
Item 9.D: Agreements with Glenn A. Rick Engineering and Development Co. and 4 Creeks, Inc. for design of the 2027 Roadway
Maintenance and 2027 Drainage Improvements Projects
(Gaglione)
Recommendation:
1.Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Glenn A. Rick Engineering and Development Co. in an amount not to exceed $240,200 for engineering design services for the 2027 Roadway Maintenance Project;
2.Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with 4 Creeks, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $276,329 for engineering design services for the 2027 Drainage Improvements Project.
Legislative Record: Resolution R-2026-075 adopted.
Legislative Record: Resolution R-2026-076 adopted.
Item 9.E: Traffic Safety Committee Update; Placentia Avenue at Shell Beach Road and 200 Block of Stimson Avenue Red Curb
(Gaglione)
Recommendation:
1.Adopt a Resolution authorizing the installation of red curb on Placentia Avenue at Shell Beach Road;
2.Adopt a Resolution authorizing the installation of red curb on the 200 block of Stimson Avenue.
Legislative Record: Resolution R-2026-077 adopted.
Legislative Record: Resolution R-2026-078 adopted.
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Item 9.F: Agreement With Badawi & Associates to Provide Professional Financial Auditing Services for Fiscal Years 2028 Through 2030 (Feeser)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Badawi & Associates to provide professional financial auditing services in the amount of $124,538 for the City of Pismo Beach for Fiscal Years 2028 through 2030.
Legislative Record: Resolution R-2026-079 adopted.
Item 9.G: Dissolution of the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority (Kirkwood)
Recommendation:
Pismo Beach City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the dissolution of the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority, execution of a Termination Agreement, and execution of any and all related actions necessary to terminate the Authority;
Pismo Beach Public Financing Agency Board of Directors:
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the dissolution of the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority, execution of a Termination Agreement, and execution of any and all related actions necessary to terminate the Authority;
Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority Board of Directors:
3. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the dissolution of the Authority and execution of any and all related actions necessary to terminate the Authority.
Legislative Record: Resolution R-2026-080 adopted.
Legislative Record: Resolution PFA2-R-2026-001 adopted.
Legislative Record: Resolution JPA-R-2026-003 adopted.
10. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
None.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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12. BUSINESS ITEMS
Item 12.A: Capital Improvement Program Semi-Annual Report (Gaglione)
Recommendation:
No action recommended; for information only.
Presenting staff:
Eric Eldridge, City Engineer
Rosemarie Gaglione, Director of Public Works
Jorge Garcia, City Manager
Supplemental material submitted into the record.
Call for public comment: No comment.
Action: No action.
Item 12.B: Award of Design-Build Contract and Amendment #1 to the Owner’s Advisor Contract for the Central Coast Blue Project (Gaglione)
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with PERC Water Corporation in an amount not to exceed $39,790,682 for the construction of the Central Coast Blue Advanced Water Purification Facility and appropriating related budget adjustments in Fiscal Year 2027;
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #1 to the existing Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. for Owner’s Advisor services for the Central Coast Blue Project in an amount not to exceed $2,233,433.
Presenting staff:
Nadia Feeser, Administrative Services Director
Rosemarie Gaglione, Director of Public Works
Jorge Garcia, City Manager
Supplemental material submitted into the record.
Call for public comment:
Cynthia Replogle commented.
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Action:
1.Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with PERC Water Corporation in an amount not to exceed $39,790,682 for the construction of the Central Coast Blue Advanced Water Purification Facility and appropriating related budget adjustments in Fiscal Year 2027;
2.Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #1 to the existing Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. for Owner’s Advisor services for the Central Coast Blue Project in an amount not to exceed $2,233,433.
Motion: Reiss
Second: Guthrie
Vote: The motion passed on the following vote:
Ayes: 5 Reiss, Guthrie, Inman, Newton, Waage
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Recused: 0
Legislative Record: Resolution R-2026-081 adopted.
Legislative Record: Resolution R-2026-082 adopted.
Item 12.C: Side Letter Agreement, Position and Salary Schedule Changes, and Budget Adjustments Related to the Tourism and Events Department and Public Works Department (Clarke)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving:
A.A title change and salary range adjustment for Recreation and Tourism Director;
B.Creation of Assistant Public Works Director (Temporary) as a budgeted position;
C.An updated combined salary schedule; and
D.A Side Letter Agreement to the Non-Represented Full-Time Employees Resolution; and
2.Appropriating related budget adjustments in Fiscal Year 2027.
Presenting staff:
Silas Clarke, Assistant City Manager
Jorge Garcia, City Manager
Supplemental material submitted into the record.
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Call for public comment: No comment.
Action: Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving:
A. A title change and salary range adjustment for Recreation and Tourism Director;
B. Creation of Assistant Public Works Director (Temporary) as a budgeted position;
C. An updated combined salary schedule; and
D. A Side Letter Agreement to the Non-Represented Full-Time Employees Resolution; and
2. Appropriating related budget adjustments in Fiscal Year 2027.
Motion: Newton
Second: Inman
Vote: The motion passed on the following vote:
Ayes: 5 Newton, Inman, Guthrie, Reiss, Waage
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Recused: 0
Legislative Record: Resolution R-2026-083 adopted.
13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
The Council commended Recreation Division staff for their work on recent events.
14. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:20 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Ed Waage, Mayor Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk
APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Ed Waage, Chair Erica Kirkwood, Secretary
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APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Ed Waage, Chair Erica Kirkwood, Authority Clerk
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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #9.B
October 20, 2026
TITLE:
Payroll Register and Register of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the Summary of Payroll Register for October 4, 2026;
2. Approve the Register of Demands for September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
Attached are the Summary of Payroll Register(s) and Register(s) of Demands (Check Registers) noted above, provided for Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As demonstrated in the attached payroll and check registers.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Payroll Summary
2. Registers of Demands
Submitted by:
Nadia Feeser, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer City Manager Approval:
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FOR PERIOD ENDING 10/04/26
CHECKS DATED 10/09/26
PAYROLL CHECKS AND DIRECT DEPOSIT TRANSACTIONS
Checks 577340-577341 2
ACH 141
EARNINGS
REGULAR 456,786.53
HOLIDAY 6,324.81
OVERTIME (Includes Comp Time Payouts)23,918.10
Administration -
Building 1,371.00
Conference & Visitors Bureau -
Police Department 15,490.58
Parking -
Planning 109.89
Fire -
Recreation -
Public Works 2,958.50
Water 1,526.76
Wastewater 2,461.37
Motor Vehicles -
Subtotal-Overtime 23,918.10$
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS 464.76
TRAINING / UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 1,246.46
OTHER EARNINGS 10,465.74
$499,206.40
LESS AUTHORIZED PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
FEDERAL WITHHOLDING TAX 47,266.31
FICA & MEDICARE 36,319.20
STATE INCOME TAX 19,290.26
STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE 6,247.63
GARNISHMENTS 2,135.13
HEALTH 4,150.54
SUPPLEMENTAL DISABILITY 1,207.67
SECTION 125 3,263.32
PERS 44,822.60
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 15,624.61
ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 345.31
UNION DUES 2,595.70
PISMO ATHLETIC CLUB 470.00
OTHER -
NET PAYROLL $315,468.12
DIRECT DEPOSIT DEDUCTION 314,492.41
NET PAYROLL AFTER ACH DEPOSIT 975.71
SUMMARY PAYROLL REGISTER
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ACH/ Vendor Check
Check# Number Payee Amount Description
ACH 10002 Internal Revenue Service 117,831.58$ Federal Income Tax PD 09/25/26 ACH 11208 SEIU Local 620 AFL/CIO 819.82 SEIU Dues PD 09/25/26 ACH 11305 Public Employees Retirement System 92,792.95 PERS Retirement EE & ER PD 09/25/26 ACH 12017 Vantagepoint Transfer Agents 9,028.00 Retiree Health Longevity Premiums - PD 10/01/26 ACH 12211 CA. Public Emp Retirement Sys 154,357.37 Medical Insurance - Oct 2026 ACH 12260 dba: Mission Square ICMA Retirement Trust - 457 33,150.58 ICMA 457 Deferred Comp EE & ER PD 09/25/26 ACH 12305 Franchise Tax Board 24,202.08 State Income Tax & SDI PD 09/25/26 ACH 12360 CalPERS 457 Plan 220.00 Social Security Administration 218 - Annual Fee FY26 ACH 12708 dba: Mission Square ICMA Retirement Trust-Roth IRA
766.25 ICMA Roth IRA PD 09/25/26
ACH 14547 Quadient, Inc - Postage 2,000.00 Postage - Aug 2026 ACH 15290 Mission Square - RHT Mgmt 533.46 Tax Withholding Order PD 09/25/26 ACH 15291 Mission Square - 401a 797.27 MSQ 401A Deferred Comp ER PD 09/25/26 ACH 10371 Visit SLO County 299,517.83 TMD Payments July 2026 ACH 14257 Igoe Administrative Services 2,824.79 IGOE FSA & DDS Reimbursement - Sept 2026 138802 10695 AFLAC 2,505.17 Supplemental Disability Insurance - Sept 2026 138803 11882 Alexander's Contract Services Inc 3,289.15 Water Meter Reading Services June & Sept 2026 138804 12433 Alpha Electrical Service Inc 355.00 Electrical Repairs 138805 14832 AT&T Mobility 287339470580 292.18 Internet Service - August 2026 138806 13269 Bianka Buchanan 210.00 M&IE: CJPIA Risk Management Forum 10/7-10/9/26 138807 14402 Carol A. Burner 966.67 900 Bello Lease - Oct 2026 138808 10964 California Building Standards Commission - CBSC 383.67 Green Fees Apr-Jun 2026 138809 14414 California State Disbursement Unit 415.38 Tax Withholding Order PD 09/25/26 138810 14771 California State Disbursement Unit 16.15 Tax Withholding Order PD 09/25/26 138811 14995 California State Disbursement Unit 260.30 Tax Withholding Order PD 09/25/26 138812 10799 Lindsay Carter Coates 616.00 Instructor: Yoga 7/1-8/31/26 #12041 138813 12178 Central Coast Playgrounds, Inc.22,573.00 Dinosaur Caves Playground Expansion 138814 11451 Channel Islands Technology Integrators' Group 28,320.77 Arcserve Deployment 8/7-8/21/26 & Microsoft O365/Teams Phones/MDM & Storage License & Backup Subscriptions/ IT Services - Aug 2026 & Infrastructure Mgmt & Help Desk - Sept 2026
138815 15357 Court-Ordered Debt Collections 78.85 Tax Withholding Order PD 09/25/26 138816 13098 Cushman Contracting Corporation 29,336.00 Pier Fire Water Valve Replacement 138817 12224 Delta Dental Of California 7,699.81 Dental Premiums - Oct 2026 138818 11803 Department Of Conservation 1,730.40 SMIP Fees Apr-Jun 2026 138819 12307 Department Of Justice 81.00 Livescan Services - August 2026 138820 10142 Division of The State Architect 74.80 DSA Fees Apr-Jun 2026 138821 13604 Ellison Environmental. Inc 2,887.50 WWTP Operations 138822 12541 Engel & Gray Inc 12,933.71 Composting Biosolids - Aug 2026 138823 14325 Engeo Incorporated 17,566.50 Vista Del Mar Stairway Design - August 2026 138824 15213 Flex Technology Group LLC 2,922.16 Copier Usage - Aug 2026 138825 13575 Jorge Garcia 431.85 M&IE/Mileage: CJPIA Risk Management Forum 10/7-10/9/26 138826 13980 Garing, Taylor & Associates, Inc.1,557.50 Cliff Ave Parking Design - August 2026 138827 10797 Geosolutions, Inc.1,196.76 Geotech Ventana Courts - July & August 2026 138828 14934 Scot Graham 544.18 M&IE/Mileage: APA CA Conference 10/3-10/6/26 138829 12030 Grainger, Inc.31.60 Maintenance Supplies
138830 10732 Granite Construction Company 6,000.00 Water Systems Maintenance 138831 14043 Health & Human Resource Center, Inc.159.80 Employee Assistance Program - Oct 2026 138832 15232 IDENTISYS INCORPORATED 53,550.00 Eventide Recording System & Installation 138833 13276 InfoSend, Inc.2,828.11 Processing-Printing-Mailing Utility Bills - Aug 2026 138834 13385 IPS Group, Inc.6,186.59 IPS Transaction Fees - August 2026 138835 15123 Cindy Jacinth 544.18 M&IE/Mileage: APA CA Conference 10/3-10/6/26 138836 15267 JPW Communications, Inc 23,141.53 Public Outreach & Engagement- Aug 2026 138837 15258 L6 Engineering 23,690.00 Public Safety Center PM & PSF Warranty Validation & Dispatch Move- In - August 2026
138838 15021 Wendy Lawton 1,150.00 Tax Withholding Order PD 09/25/26 138839 10175 Life-Assist, Inc.796.44 Medical Supplies
138840 UB*01316 Main Line Engineering Const Inc 891.94 Refund Check 020222-000, 308 CLIFF HYDRANT 138841 14401 Barbara L. Maraist 966.66 900 Bello Lease - Oct 2026 138842 14042 Merjan Enterprises, Inc.2,250.00 Preventative Maintenance - Sept 2026 138843 14878 Nevada State Treasurer 2.00 Tax Withholding Order PD 09/25/26 138844 14343 ODP Business Solutions, LLC 61.33 Office Supplies 138845 13197 Pioneer Americas, LLC 12,326.70 Sodium Hypochlorite 138846 12022 Police Officer's Association Pismo Beach 1,764.75 POA Dues PD 09/25/26 City of Pismo Beach
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ACH/ Vendor Check
Check# Number Payee Amount Description
City of Pismo Beach
Final Disbursement List Check Date 09/25/2026
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138847 14403 Betty J Pratt 966.67 900 Bello Lease - Oct 2026 138848 12335 Procare Janitorial Supply Inc 2,372.25 Janitorial Supplies 138849 15299 Pierre Rademaker 2,700.00 Wayfinding Signage - August 2026 138850 11224 Richards, Watson, Gershon Attorneys At Law 85.00 Professional Legal Services - Aug 2026 138851 13201 Rincon Consultants, Inc.2,422.25 Cultural Resources & Environmental Consulting Well 31 - Aug 2026 138852 14738 SCA OF CA, LLC 13,662.62 Street Sweeping Services - August 2026 138853 14877 SCaDU 216.00 Tax Withholding Order PD 09/25/26 138854 12570 SLO Roasted Coffee 75.42 Coffee
138855 11722 SP Maintenance Services Inc 5,157.67 Parking Lot & Street Sweeping Services - August 2026 138856 13243 The J. F. Will Company 165,088.15 Ventana Sports Courts #5 - July 2026 138857 13097 The Standard 1,579.47 Life & Additional Life Insurance Premiums - Oct 2026 138858 11229 Thoma Electric Inc 17,761.00 PSF Additional Electric Work - August 2026 138859 13442 Thorn Run Partners 5,500.00 Federal Lobbying Services - Sept 2026 138860 12860 Townsend Public Affairs 5,000.00 State Lobbying Services - Sept 2026 138861 10971 Giles Clayton Tuckfield 5,265.00 Water & Wastewater Rate Study - Aug 2026 138862 13392 Urban Planning Concepts 21,667.50 In-house Planning Services & PM Housing Element Update - August 2026
138863 13073 VSP- Vision Service Plan (CA)1,794.15 VSP Vision Coverage - Oct 2026 138864 12527 Water Systems Consulting Inc 13,202.25 CCB Prog - Delivery Evaluation & Community Engagement & 2025 UWMP & WMP Update - July 2026 & CCB Management Support - August 2026
138865 12074 Zoll Medical Corporation 103.86 Medical Supplies Total:1,279,047.33$
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ACH/ Vendor Check
Check# Number Payee Amount Description
138867 10434 Abalone Coast Analytical Inc 144.00$ Water Analysis 138868 11096 Arroyo Grande Chevrolet 66.56 Vehicle Maintenance 138869 UB*01317 Kianna Benitez (T)52.04 Refund Check 019981-000, 440 SOLAR #B 138870 10435 Berchtold Equipment Company 683.67 Vehicle Maintenance 138871 11392 Brenntag Pacific Inc.2,266.74 Sodium Bisulfite 138872 10028 Brisco Mill & Lumber Yard 45.65 Streets Supplies 138873 14415 CLAD Consulting, Inc.10,320.00 Beachcomber PIP's - August 2026 138874 11552 Agritec International Ltd CleanTech 1,221.43 MVR Shop Hazardous Waste Disposal 138875 10410 Cleath-Harris Geologists Inc 6,546.26 Hydrogeological Services Well 31 - August 2026 138876 14834 Confluence Engineering Solutions, Inc 2,636.25 Water Supply Evaluation 138877 12790 Diversified Project Services International 28,663.75 Toucan Terrace Replacement Design Services - August 2026 138878 13050 Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc ESRI
29,300.00 Small Government Enterprise Agreement Annual Subscription FY27 138879 14638 F&H Construction 1,451,701.51 Public Facility Payment #34 - August 2026 138880 14206 Filippin Engineering, Inc.54,914.30 Ventana Courts CM - August 2026 138881 14934 Scot Graham 578.53 M&IE/Mileage: CA CC Cert of General Plan 10/8-10/10/26 138882 14939 Daniel Grasseschi 800.00 Neighborhood Event Band 9/18/26 138883 10376 Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates 2,763.05 Audit Services & Contract Services - Transactions Tax Q3/2026 138884 11547 Jamrok Inc.1,623.75 Neighborhood Event Catering 9/25/26 138885 14926 Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services Inc 15,810.17 Building Division Plan Review Services - Aug 2026 138886 13361 Marborg Industries Santa Barbara 311.81 ADA Portable Restrooms - Addie Street 8/17/26 - 9/13/26 138887 10097 Miners Hardware 513.31 Maintenance Supplies 138888 11172 Mullahey Ford 60.02 Vehicle Maintenance
138889 12453 Polydyne, Inc.4,465.87 Clarifloc WE-1329
138890 14740 Premier Supply, LLC 257.74 Streets Maintenance 138891 12335 Procare Janitorial Supply Inc 54.28 Janitorial Supplies 138892 12218 R. Baker Inc.267,220.32 Emergency Sinkhole Repair at James Way 138893 14294 Richard D. Jones, A Professional Law Corporation 44,601.63 Professional Legal Services - August 2026 138894 13201 Rincon Consultants, Inc.1,810.25 CEQA/NEPA for Central Coast Blue - Aug 2026 138895 11266 San Luis Auto Parts Inc 442.36 Vehicle Maintenance 138896 14338 Robert Santa Cruz 1,000.00 Neighborhood Event Band 9/25/26 138897 12108 Santa Maria Tire, Inc.3,040.41 Vehicle Maintenance 138898 14557 Securitas Technology Corporation 445.08 Security & Fire Monitoring 138899 10185 Mel Stahlman 150.00 Water Conservation Rebate 138900 14757 Quincy Storm 1,806.25 Design Services
138901 15016 River Testa 3,950.00 Maintenance Supplies
138902 12321 The Gas Company 1,349.20 Gas Service 08/18/26 - 09/22/26 138903 13243 The J. F. Will Company 318,104.42 Ventana Sports Courts #6 - August 2026 138904 12461 TJA Advertising 179,887.61 CVB & LBID Advertising and Promotion Services - July 2026 138905 14821 Traffic Management Products Inc 776.95 Signs 138906 12527 Water Systems Consulting Inc 17,451.60 NCMA Staff Extension Services - July 2026 & August 2026 & 2025 UWMP & WMP Update - August 2026
138907 12132 White Flag Pest Control Inc 755.00 Pest Control 138908 UB*01318 Matt Zerega (T)16.95 Refund Check 018395-000, 369 HINDS #A Total:2,458,608.72$
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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAF REPOR
Agenda Item #9.C
Meetin Date: October 20, 2026
TITLE:
Quarterly Paid Parking Update & Price Street Update
RECOMMENDATION:
No action recommended, for information only
BACKGROUND
This report provides the City Council and public with information on preliminary actual revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, and the current balance of the Parking Enterprise Fund. This report also provides an update on parking initiatives.
FY 2027 Financial Update
Table 1 details the preliminary actual revenues and expenditures for the first quarter of FY 2027 compared to the first quarter of FY 2026.
Table 1: Parking Enterprise Fund Revenues & Expenditures through 1st Quarter FY 2027 1st
Quarter Actuals
FY 2026 1st
Quarter Actuals
Variance FY26
v FY27 ($)
ariance FY26 v
FY27 (%)
July 1st Beginning Fund Balance 4,013,021$ 1,983,202$ 2,029,819$ 102.4%
REVENUES
Parking Citations 52,060 86,459 (34,399) -39.8% Interest Earnings 7,234 6,230 1,004 16.1% Parking Kiosks/Meters 1,087,569 992,403 95,166 9.6% Parking Permits 2,601 1,610 991 61.6% Miscellaneous Revenue (774) 1,094 (1,867) -170.7%
TOTAL REVENUES 1,148,691$ 1,087,796$ 60,895$ 5.6%
EXPENDITURES
Salaries & Wages 63,391$ 59,737$ 3,654$ 6.1% Benefits 47,675 27,847 19,828 71.2%
Purchased Professional Services 2,232 2,641 (409) -15.5% Other Purchased Services 4,622 1,691 2,932 173.4% Operations and Maintenance 12,395 15,963 (3,567) -22.3% Other Expenses 126,836 108,132 18,704 17.3% TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 257,152$ 216,011$ 41,141$ 19.0% NET INCOME / (LOSS) As of
September 30, 2025
891,539$ 871,785$ 19,754$ 2.3% One-time Expenditures 16,992$ 26,711$ (9,720)$ -36.4% June 30, 2027 Ending Fund
Balance
4,887,569$ 2,828,276$ 2,059,293$ 72.8% Carryforward One-time projects 1,432,064$ 626,616$ 805,448$ 128.5% June 30, 2027 Available Ending
Fund Balance
3,455,505$ 2,201,660$ 1,253,845$ 56.9% *FY 2027 Beginning Fund balance is an estimate only.
*FY 2026 Available Ending Fund Balance is an estimate until revenues and expenditures are final and audited.
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As shown in Table 1, the preliminary estimate of revenues of the Parking Enterprise Fund at the end of the first quarter of FY 2027 (ending September 30, 2026) totaled $1,148,691, which is 5.6% greater parking revenues compared to the same period in FY 2026.
Operating expenses at the end of this same period, which include personnel costs, operating expenses, and contract services, totaled $257,152, which is 19.0% greater than operating expenditures through the first quarter of FY 2026. The projected net operating income (revenues less operating expenses) through the first quarter of FY 2027 is $891,539. After accounting for one-time expenditures of $16,992, the projected ending balance of the Parking Enterprise Fund at the end of the first quarter is $4,887,569.
In addition to the ongoing expenses, there are one-time budgeted costs of $1,449,056 for one-time projects. These projects include $899,752 for converting 320 and 330 Main Street lots to parking lots, $430,000 for lighting in the Price and Dolliver Street parking lots; $70,500 for Price Street parking signs; $39,005 for the Addie Street Parking and Access Improvements project; $5,799 for additional parking meters; $4,000 for a radio system upgrade and reliability project. After considering these one-time costs of $1,449,056 and assuming the remaining budget of $1,432,064 is either spent or carried forward to next fiscal year, the projected available fund balance is $3,455,505.
Parking Initiatives
The City has continued to manage its paid parking program with the goal of improving availability, supporting business vitality, and generating revenue for reinvestment in community services. In June 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution R-2021-057 establishing Price Street as a paid parking corridor. Over the following two years, staff worked with the Council to refine configuration options, which included a presentation in February 2023 on diagonal parking and a subsequent update in October 2023 outlining possible modifications. Construction began in June 2024, and installation of poles and meters was completed by November 2024. Price Street officially became fully operational as a paid parking program in 2025.
The Price Street Paid Parking Program has been a milestone for the City, as it represents the first expansion of paid parking outside the traditional downtown core. Following the Council resolution in 2021 and subsequent planning efforts, the corridor was reconstructed, and meters were activated in early 2025. Community outreach has been an integral component of this project. Staff met directly with the business community on Price Street to ensure they were informed of the new system and its impacts. The City’s website was updated with detailed information, and fliers were distributed both to existing residential parking pass holders and to all city residents, highlighting the benefits of the $35 resident-only parking pass. Public service videos were produced to explain how to use the parking technology, and City leaders frequently engaged with residents during community events to answer parking-related questions. In addition, extensive signage was installed along Price Street, including medallions at each parking stall, to ensure clarity for users.
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Staff have completed the installation of centralized pay kiosks on Price Street. All existing parking meters have been removed and will be repurposed to replace outdated parking meters on Cypress Street and Hinds Avenue. Staff anticipates beginning these meter replacements before the end of October. New parking signs have also been installed along Price Street to communicate the updated parking regulations, including three-hour parking Monday through Thursday and paid parking Friday through Sunday. The new signs also provide information on the available payment options. The centralized pay kiosks became fully operational during the weekend of October 9, 2026. Parking staff continues to monitor kiosk operations and address any issues as they arise. The new kiosks provide customers with multiple payment options, including payment at the kiosks, text-to-pay, and QR code payments accessed through signage and kiosks. An additional feature allows customers to extend their paid parking session remotely without returning to their vehicles. These improvements are intended to increase convenience, improve the customer experience, and support the continued operation of the City’s Paid Parking Program.
The City has executed a new contract with IPS to support parking enforcement payment processing and related parking operations. Staff is currently working with IPS representatives to develop and configure the IPS platform for Pismo Beach’s Paid Parking Program. The platform is expected to integrate with the City’s existing IPS and Vigilant license plate recognition technology and provide a centralized system for managing parking citations, adjudication, permitting, and reporting. This integration will allow parking enforcement officers to continue using familiar IPS technology and handheld tools while improving operational efficiency and reducing administrative workload. Staff anticipates completing platform development and implementation by the end of November. Once implemented, the IPS platform is expected to streamline parking enforcement operations and provide a more consistent and efficient customer service experience.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact from this report, which is for information only ATTACHMENTS:
None
Prepared by:
Marc Arroyo, Finance Supervisor
Nadia Feeser, Administrative Services Director
Scot Graham, Community Development Director
Jeff Smith, Police Chief
Submitted by: Scot Graham, Community Development Director City Manager Approval:
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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAF REPOR
Agenda Item #9.D
Meetin Date: Octobe 20, 2026
TITLE:
Termination of the July 28, 2026 Emergency Proclamation; Related Budget Adjustments; Update on January 9, 2023 and January 12, 2017 Emergency Proclamations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution:
1. Terminating the local emergency confirmed by City Council on August 4, 2026, and rescinding R-2026-051; and
2. Ratifying an agreement with R. Baker, Inc. in the amount of $267,220.32; and
3. Appropriating related budget adjustments in Fiscal Year 2027;
2. Review the need for continuing currently active local emergency proclamations;
3. Provide direction to staff if desired.
DISCUSSION:
Chapter 2.32 of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code empowers the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected by an emergency and the City Council is not in session. An emergency exists when conditions are beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, facilities, and existing laws of the City. The declaration is an acknowledgement of the need for additional resources and expedited procedures to deal with the emergency. The Director of Emergency Services’ declaration is subject to City Council ratification within seven days, in accordance with Government Code Section 8630(b).
Currently Active Emergency Declarations
Currently active Emergency Declarations are those ratified by Resolution R-2026-051 on August 4, 2026, relating to storm drain failures; Resolution R-2023-001 on January 11, 2023, relating to winter storm damage; and by Resolution R-2017-012 on January 17, 2017, relating to winter storm damage. In accordance with Government Code Section 8630, the City Council is required to review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the emergency is terminated. The following status report is provided for the Council’s information. No action is recommended, but direction may be given to staff if desired.
July 28, 2026 Proclamation: Storm Drain Failures
The City Council declared a state of emergency on August 4, 2026, via Resolution R- 2026-0511, ratifying the Emergency Services Director’s Proclamation of a local emergency in response to the development of two sudden sinkholes located within City 1 Full URL: https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=796674&repo=r-f36a9aa0 Council Agenda 10-20-2026 9.D-1
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roadways. Investigation of a pothole on James Way at Capanna Street revealed a sinkhole measuring approximately 12 feet by 8 feet by 6 feet deep and it was determined that this was the result of a failed corrugated metal pipe (CMP) storm drain. A second sinkhole appeared on Shell Beach Road at Encanto Avenue and inspection of the CMP beneath the area determined that the sinkhole was caused by severe deterioration of a CMP that carries storm water from the east to the west side of Shell Beach Road. The City Manager authorized staff to enter into emergency contracts with R. Baker, Inc. (R.
Baker) to make repairs to protect public safety and prevent the road from failing.
Summary of Current Events
Work on the James Way at Capanna Street and Shell Beach Road at Encanto locations has been completed and the final billings have been received from the contractor.
Restoration to the private property driveway at the Encanto location will be completed by the Sunset Palisades Homeowners Association (HOA) per a settlement agreement between the HOA and the City executed on October 7, 2026. Now that the project is complete, staff recommends the Council adopt the proposed Resolution (Attachment 1) terminating the local emergency and repealing Resolution R-2026-051, as well as ratifying an agreement (Attachment 2) with R. Baker Inc. in the amount of $267,220.32.
Additional detail about termination of the emergency is provided in the Fiscal Impact section below.
January 11, 2023 Proclamation: Winter Storms
The City Council declared a state of emergency on January 11, 2023, via Resolution R- 2023-0012, ratifying the Emergency Services Director’s proclamation of a local emergency in response to the January 2023 winter storms. On January 9, 2023, the County of San Luis Obispo declared an emergency which was followed by a declaration by Governor Newsom for the region. On January 14, 2023 President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for the January storms, making federal disaster aid available.
The storms, which began the first week of January, took a toll on the community, causing conditions of peril to the safety of persons and property due to flooding, bluff erosion, strong winds and other storm related damages.
Summary of Current Events
The Pier Avenue Storm Drain Outfall site has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a permanent repair project to replace the outfall pipe that was washed away during the storm. The project is currently under construction, with completion anticipated in November 2026.
January 12, 2017 Proclamation: Winter Storms
The Pismo Beach City Council declared a state of emergency on January 12, 2017, via Resolution R-2017-0123, in response to the January 2017 winter storms. Shortly after the Council’s declaration, the County of San Luis Obispo declared an emergency which was followed by a declaration by Governor Jerry Brown for the region. On February 14, 2017 and March 16, 2017 the President declared a major disaster for the early and late January 2 Full URL:
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storms, making federal disaster aid available. The storms, which began the first week of January, took a toll on the community, culminating with a Caltrans storm drain failure on Highway 101, which caused flooding of two hotels on Price Street, blockage of the City’s Franklin storm drain outfall and debris scattered along Highway 101, Price Street and sidewalk, on Franklin Drive and various private parcels on January 20, 2017.
Summary of Current Events
The project is currently in construction. Due to long lead times on some materials a larger mobilization is expected in December. Construction is estimated to be completed in August 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the attached resolution is $470,852.65 from the Transaction Sales Tax Fund, consisting of $420,852.65 to R. Baker, Inc. for emergency repairs related to the August 2026 Storm Drain Failures and $50,000 to the Sunset Palisades Homeowners Association.
July 2026 Storm Drain Failures
Per the City’s Purchasing Policy and Procedures, an emergency declared by an appropriate authority as described in Pismo Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.32, Emergency Services, requires that an order be placed with the most expeditious source of equipment, goods or services, taking into account timeliness of delivery and price. In the event of an Emergency, the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services is authorized to approve without solicitation of bids purchases, leases, or other contracts for goods or services up to a value of $200,000. Emergency procurements shall be ratified as soon as practical, including ratification by City Council for emergency procurements exceeding $200,000 or the amount set by City Council after receiving the recommendation of the City Manager.
The City’s costs for the August 2026 Storm Drain Failures emergency is $470,852.65. Of this amount, one agreement with R. Baker, Inc. in the amount of $267,220.32 exceeded the $200,000 procurement threshold. The remaining two agreements are under the $200,000 threshold authorized in the Council Adopted Purchasing Policy and were subsequently approved by the City Manager. The total project costs are shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1. Fiscal Impact
Vendor Location Amount
R. Baker, Inc. James Wa $267,220.32
R. Baker, Inc. Shell Beach Road/Encanto $153,632.33
Sunset Palisades HOA Shell Beach Road/Encanto $50,000.00 Total Cost $470,852.65
Staff recommends that the Council appropriate $267,220.32 for the James Way Sinkhole Repair project and $203,632.33 for the Encanto Sinkhole Repair project in the Capital Projects Fund for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 to cover the cost of the storm drain failures. Staff Council Agenda 10-20-2026 9.D-3
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also recommends that the Council appropriate corresponding transfers from the Transaction Sales Tax Fund to the Capital Projects fund to support both projects.
January 2023 Winter Storms
The cost of damage from the January 2023 storms is estimated to be about $26 million.
January 2017 Winter Storms
The cost of damage from the January 2017 storms is approximately $12 million.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. R. Baker Inc. James Way Agreement
Prepared by: Erin Olsen, Senior Management Analyst
Submitted by: Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk
City Manager Approval:
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH,
CALIFORNIA TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY CONFIRMED BY CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 4, 2026, AND RESCINDING R-2026-051; AND RATIFYING AN AGREEMENT WITH R. BAKER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $267,220.32; AND APPROPRIATING RELATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2027 WHEREAS, on July 28, 2026 the Emergency Services Director’s issued a proclamation of a local emergency in response to the development of two sudden sinkholes located within City roadways; and
WHEREAS, the proclamation was confirmed by the City Council on August 4, 2026 by Resolution R-2026-051,
WHEREAS, the City Manager authorized staff to enter into emergency contracts with R.
Baker, Inc. to make repairs to protect public safety and prevent the road from failing; and WHEREAS, work on the James Way at Capanna Street and Shell Beach Road at Encanto locations has been completed and the final billings have been received from the contractor; and
WHEREAS, restoration to the private property driveway at the Encanto location will be completed by the Sunset Palisades Homeowners Association per an agreement between the Sunset Palisades Homeowners Association and the City executed on October 7, 2026; and
WHEREAS, per the City’s Purchasing Policy and Procedures, an emergency declared by an appropriate authority as described in Pismo Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.32, Emergency Services, requires that an order be placed with the most expeditious source of equipment, goods or services, taking into account timeliness of delivery and price. In the event of an Emergency, the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services is authorized to approve without solicitation of bids purchases, leases, or other contracts for goods or services up to a value of $200,000. Emergency procurements shall be ratified as soon as practical, including ratification by City Council for emergency procurements exceeding $200,000 or the amount set by City Council after receiving the recommendation of the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City’s costs for the August 2026 Storm Drain Failures emergency is $470,852.65; of this amount, one agreement with R. Baker, Inc. in the amount of $267,220.32 exceeded the $200,000 procurement threshold. The remaining two agreements are under the $200,000 threshold and were approved by the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, there is not sufficient budget to support these agreements.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Government Code Section 8630, the City Council determines that conditions warrant the termination of the local state of emergency declared under Resolution R-2026-051, and therefore, the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby terminates the local emergency confirmed by the City Council on August 4, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby appropriates $267,220.32 for the James Way Sinkhole Repair project and $203,632.33 for the Encanto Sinkhole Repair project in the Capital Projects Fund, and appropriates corresponding transfers from the Transaction Sales Tax Fund to the Capital Projects fund to support both projects, in Fiscal Year 2027.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Resolution R-2026-051 is hereby repealed.
UPON MOTION OF Council Member , seconded by Council Member , the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach this 20th day of October 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
Approved: Attest:
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Ed Waage, Mayor Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the City of Pismo Beach on _______________________.
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Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk
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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAF REPOR
Agenda Item #12.A
Meetin Date: October 20, 2026
TITLE:
Police Department Semi-Annual Update
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive Police Department Semi-Annual Update.
DISCUSSION:
The Pismo Beach Police Department provides semi-annual updates to the City Council to maintain transparency, share important public safety data, and report on progress toward departmental goals. This report summarizes activities and statistics covering the period of January 2026 through August 2026, highlighting crime trends, traffic enforcement, training, and community outreach.
Semi-Annual Department Update
Between January and August 2026, the Department reviewed crime activity and compared data against the same period in 2025. Overall, the data reveals some minor shifts in both person and property crime categories. Person crimes, which include aggravated and simple assaults, kidnappings, murders, rapes, and other sex offenses, showed a 27% decrease compared to the previous year. The larger percentage decrease is partly attributed to the low number of offenses within this category. Property crimes, which include arson, auto theft, burglary, embezzlement, forgery, fraud, larceny, robbery, stolen property, and vandalism, remained unchanged compared to 2025. Society crimes, which include drug and narcotics offenses, and prostitution reflected a 13% decrease compared to 2025. Misdemeanor society crimes, which include court order violations, disorderly conduct, DUI, liquor laws, and trespassing, showed an 8% decrease compared to 2025. Other case reports experienced a 2% decrease from 2025. Overall, the data reflects a decrease in reported incidents across most crime categories during the reporting period.
From January through August 2026, traffic statistics in Pismo Beach reflected several notable changes compared to the same period in 2025. Overall, traffic collisions rose from 115 to 130, marking a 13% increase, driven primarily by a 13% rise in vehicle collisions, which went from 78 to 88. Collisions involving pedestrians increased from 1 to 6, while bicycle collisions decreased by 18% from 11 to 9. DUI-related collisions saw a significant increase, rising by 125% from 8 to 18. Of the 18 DUI collisions, 12 of the collisions were into an object and 6 of the collisions involved another vehicle. On the enforcement side, traffic stops increased by 9%, climbing from 3,780 to 4,134. Traffic citations remained relatively unchanged, increasing from 1,263 to 1,265, while traffic warnings experienced the most significant increase, rising 88% from 301 to 567.
The Department also prioritized officer skills training and professional development.
Continued education and training are essential to maintaining a professional and effective police department. This commitment to continued education and professional
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development allows the Department to maintain a high level of proficiency and provide above standard service to the Pismo Beach community. From January through August 2026, the Department sent 35 officers and professional staff to 34 total courses, totaling 2,182 hours of instruction. Specialized training was also provided in areas such as supervisor development, criminal investigations, advanced DUI enforcement, active shooter response, bicycle patrol operations, records management, and communications training for dispatch personnel.
Community engagement remained a focus for the Police Department operations in 2026.
The presentation presented to City Council will highlight several examples of exceptional service, professionalism, and compassion provided by the officers and staff of the Pismo Beach Police Department.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council receive this report as information only.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact from this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
Submitted by: Jeff Smith, Police Chief
City Manager Approval:
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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAF REPORT
Agenda Item #12.B
Meetin Date: October 20, 2026
TITLE:
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Pension Funding and Unfunded Accrued Liability Status
RECOMMENDATION:
No action recommended; for information only.
DISCUSSION:
The City has taken a prudent, long-term approach to managing its CalPERS pension obligations. Since 2015, the City has made $6.0 million in additional discretionary payments (ADPs) above its required contributions. These payments reduced the City’s unfunded accrued liability (UAL) and future required payments and are estimated to have avoided approximately $6.1 million in cumulative interest costs through Fiscal Year 2042.
In addition to making ADPs when financially appropriate, the City negotiated new lower- cost retirement tiers, implemented the benefit formulas required by the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), increased employee contributions toward pension costs, fully funded its annual CalPERS obligations, and incorporated projected pension costs into its long-term financial planning.
Together, these actions demonstrate the Council’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, intergenerational equity, and the long-term sustainability of both employee retirement benefits and essential City services.
Background
CalPERS retirement benefits are funded from three principal sources: employer contributions, employee contributions, and earnings generated by CalPERS investments.
Chart 1 illustrates the percentages, or cents per dollar, of contributions for each dollar of public employee pension costs.
Chart 1: CalPERS Funding Sources for Each Dollar of Pension Costs
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Each year, CalPERS completes an actuarial valuation of the City’s pension plans and determines the contributions required from the City. The City’s required employer contribution generally consists of two components:
Normal cost: the actuarially determined cost of pension benefits earned by active employees during the current year, expressed as a percentage of payroll. Normal cost rates vary by retirement tier because each tier provides a different benefit formula.
Unfunded accrued liability (UAL) payment: the annual amount required to pay down the difference between the actuarial value of benefits already earned and the assets available to fund those benefits. CalPERS amortizes this liability over established periods and applies its actuarial interest rate to the outstanding balance.
The UAL can increase or decrease for reasons that are not fully within the City’s control, including CalPERS investment performance, changes in actuarial assumptions or the discount rate, employee and retiree demographic experience, and differences between projected and actual payroll. Accordingly, the UAL should be evaluated as a long-term obligation rather than solely as a measure of current-year financial performance.
Impact of the Normal Cost and UAL cost on Annual Budgets In FY 2026, normal pension costs paid by the City and employees totaled approximately $1.20 million, and the City’s required UAL payment was approximately $1.93 million.
These amounts represented approximately 1.9% and 3.1%, respectively, of the City’s all- funds operating budget. Table 1 shows these normal costs, unfunded liability payments, all funds operating budget, and the percentage of the pension costs compared to the operating budget.
Table 1: FY 2021 to FY 2026 Pension Costs Compared to Operating Budgets
Based on the June 30, 2024 CalPERS actuarial valuation, required UAL payments are projected to peak in FY 2032 and then decline. The decline reflects the payoff of existing amortization bases and, in part, the growing share of employees covered by lower-cost PEPRA formulas. These projections assume no additional benefit enhancements.
Fiscal
Year
Normal
(current)
Pension
Costs
Unfunded
Liability
Payment
(Principal and
Interest)
All Funds
Operating
Budget
Normal
Pension
as % of
Operating
Budget
CalPERS
Unfunded
Liability as
% of
Operating
Budget
FY 2021 823,816$ 1,288,444$ 34,816,106$ 2.4% 3.7% FY 2022 845,851 1,481,671 41,030,496 2.1% 3.6% FY 2023 925,642 1,603,821 42,008,617 2.2% 3.8% FY 2024 1,019,691 1,429,749 51,646,934 2.0% 2.8% FY 2025 1,091,172 1,669,693 50,717,338 2.2% 3.3% FY 2026 1,198,778 1,934,524 61,866,757 1.9% 3.1% Council Agenda 10-20-2026 12.B-2
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Chart 2 illustrates the City’s UAL payments projected from FY 2027 to FY 2044 based on the June 30, 2024 CalPERS actuarial valuation.
Additional Discretionary Payments to Reduce Interest Costs Recognizing that the UAL accrues interest at the CalPERS actuarial discount rate (currently 6.8%), the City has used prior fiscal years’ personnel cost savings, to reduce the principal balance when doing so was financially advantageous and consistent with other City priorities. Since 2015, the City has made the following ADPs as illustrated in Table 2.
Table 2: City Additional Discretionary Payments to CalPERS to Reduce UAL
Fiscal Year Additional Discretionar Pa ment
2015 $1,000,000
2018 $2,000,000
2022 $1,000,000
2024 $1,000,000
2026 $1,000,000
Total $6,000,000
These payments were made in addition to the City’s required employer contributions.
Each ADP reduced the City’s outstanding pension liability and the balance on which future interest would otherwise accrue. As a result, the payments reduced future UAL payment requirements and generated significant long-term savings. $-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
Chart 2: CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability Payments
Public Safety Miscellenous Fire Safety
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Based on the projected interest savings at the time the payments were reviewed, the City’s $6.0 million in ADPs are estimated to have avoided approximately $6.1 million in cumulative interest costs and reduced future required contributions through FY 2042.
Actual savings depend on CalPERS’ actuarial experience and future assumptions.
Negotiate and Implement Lower-Cost Retirement Tiers
The City has also addressed pension costs prospectively through changes to retirement benefits. The City negotiated new retirement tiers (tier 2) with lower-cost benefit formulas for both Safety Police (for sworn police officers) and Miscellaneous (all employees except sworn police officers) plans. Beginning January 1, 2013, eligible new employees became subject to PEPRA retirement formulas (tier 3), which generally provide a lower benefit formula, a higher retirement age, and pensionable compensation limits compared with many legacy formulas.
These changes preserved benefits already earned by existing employees while reducing the cost of benefits earned by future employees. As workforce composition gradually shifts toward the newer tiers, these changes support lower long-term normal costs and reduce the City’s exposure to future pension liabilities.
CalPERS retirement plans provide a defined benefit to each retired employee based on a set percentage of an employee’s salary multiplied by the number of years that the employee contributed to the CalPERS system, starting at the stated retirement age of each Plan tier. The City has three main retirement plans, each with two or three benefit tiers, as illustrated in Chart 3:
Chart 3: City’s CalPERS Retirement Plans
Each tier within each plan calls for a different benefit formula and normal cost, with the 1st tier costing the most and the 3rd tier (PEPRA) costing the least to the employer.
Beginning with the June 30, 2024 valuation, CalPERS combined the tiers within each pooled plan for UAL reporting. This change did not alter employee benefits; normal cost rates remain separate by tier.
Miscellaneous Plan (All
Employees except
Sworn Police Officers)
• First tier provides a
benefit of 2.5% at age
55 • Second tier provides a
benefit of 2.0% at age
60 • Third tier provides a
benefit of 2.0% at age
62 Safety Police Plan (for
Sworn Police Officers)
• First tier provides a
benefit of 3.0% at age
50 • Second tier provides a
benefit of 3.0% at age
55 • Third tier provides a
benefit of 2.7% at age
57 Safety Fire Plan
• First tier provides a
benefit of 2.0% at age
50 • Third tier provides a
benefit of 2.7% at age
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Increased Employee Contributions
Through collective bargaining and employment agreements, employees have assumed a greater share of pension costs. In addition to required member contributions, employees contribute toward the City’s normal cost, where applicable. These negotiated cost-sharing arrangements reduce the City’s pension costs and reflect a shared commitment to maintaining sustainable retirement benefits. Table 3 summarizes the City’s normal cost rate, the employee cost-sharing contribution, the resulting net City rate, and the employee contribution rate.
Table 3: Employee Contributions Toward City’s Normal Cost Rate
A B C = A - B D
Plan
City
Normal
Cost Rate
Employee
Pick-up City Rate
Employee
Rate
Miscellaneous - T1 14.16% 0.00% 14.16% 8.00%
Miscellaneous - T2 10.18% 1.00% 9.18% 8.00%
Miscellaneous - T3 (PEPRA) 7.93% 1.75% 6.18% 9.50%
Police - T1 27.42% 3.00% 24.42% 12.00%
Police - T2 23.09% 3.00% 20.09% 12.00%
Police - T3 (PEPRA) 13.91% 0.50% 13.41% 14.25%
Annual Funding and Long-Term Planning
The City has consistently budgeted and paid all required CalPERS contributions. Staff reviews annual actuarial valuation reports and CalPERS projections and incorporates anticipated normal-cost rates and UAL payments into the City’s two-year budget and long- term financial forecasts. This allows the City to plan for pension costs alongside available fund balances, infrastructure, service delivery, and other community priorities.
The City evaluates potential ADPs when prior year personnel costs savings are available.
Before recommending an additional payment, staff considers cash flow, competing capital and operational needs, the estimated avoided interest cost, and fund balances. This measured approach has allowed the City to reduce pension debt without compromising essential services or other long-term obligations.
FY 2025 and FY 2026 Investment Return Expected to Improve Funded Status CalPERS has reported investment returns of 11.6% in FY 2025 and a preliminary 14.8% for FY 2026, both above its 6.8% actuarial assumed rate of return. These results should improve plan assets and funded status relative to actuarial expectations. The reported returns would be reflected in the FY 2025 and FY 2026 actuarial valuation reports and will affect required employer contributions beginning in FY 2028 and FY 2029, respectively. The FY 2025 actuarial valuation reports are expected to be published in November 2026. Final impacts will also depend on the plans’ complete actuarial Council Agenda 10-20-2026 12.B-5
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experience, including demographic gains or losses and any changes in assumptions or methods.
The strong preliminary return is encouraging, however, the City’s long-term strategy remains focused on disciplined funding rather than any single year of investment performance. The City’s prior ADPs provide a lasting benefit because they permanently reduced the outstanding principal on which future UAL costs are calculated.
Funded Status and Total Unfunded Accrued Liability
The funded status of the City’s retirement plans are determined by comparing the assets it needs to cover all its long-term obligations using various actuarial assumptions compared to the market value of its existing assets. Although the funded status is a moving target depending on the amount of contributions into CalPERS and the market value of CalPERS investments, an 85% to 90% funded rate would allow CalPERS to support current and future retirement benefits, while a 50% funded rate would mean that the pension system would likely not be able to earn sufficient amounts to deliver promised benefits. Since the City is currently at approximately 76.8% funding as of the June 30, 2024 valuation, and CalPERS earnings for FY 2025 and FY 2026 were 11.6% and a preliminary 14.8%, respectively, the City’s funded status should improve in the next two valuations.
Funded Status as of June 30, 2024 Valuation: 76.8%
As of the most recent June 30, 2024 CalPERS actuarial valuation, the City’s retirement plans have a combined funded status of 76.8%, representing the weighted average across the Miscellaneous, Safety Police, and Safety Fire plans. Beginning with this valuation, CalPERS consolidated the benefit tiers within each pooled plan for UAL reporting. Previously, funded percentages were reported separately by benefit tier, with the City’s PEPRA plans funded at approximately 89% to 90%. The combined funded status of 76.8% therefore reflects both the more highly funded PEPRA tiers and the less highly funded Classic tiers.
The unfunded portion of the City’s retirement plans, or the UAL, as of June 30, 2024 for all funds is $22.36 million, including $11.59 million for the Miscellaneous Plan, $9.26 million for the Safety Police Plan, and $1.50 million for the Safety Fire Plan, which covers former fire employees). Table 4 illustrates the funded status and UAL of the three retirement plans, along with the combined totals.
Table 4: Funded Status of Each Retirement Plan and Combined Total
Plan
Funded
Status %
as of
6/30/24
Unfunded
Accrued
Liability (UAL)
as of 6/30/24
% of
total
UAL
%
funded
all plans
Miscellaneous 76.50% $ 11,592,279 52% 39.7%
Police 77.60% 9,262,337 41% 32.1%
Fire 74.00% 1,503,935 7% 5.0%
Total All Plans $ 22,358,551 76.8%
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Proposed Changes to PEPRA and Impacts to Pension Costs
Assembly Bill 1383 proposed significant changes to PEPRA benefits for public safety employees, including reducing the age for the maximum safety benefit factor from 57 to 55, increasing the pensionable-compensation limit, and authorizing employers and employee organizations to negotiate a new retirement formula of up to 3.0% at age 55.
The proposed changes generally would have applied to future service rather than benefits previously earned.
After passing the Legislature, AB 1383 was vetoed by Governor Newsom on September 20, 2026. The Governor cited the potential for significantly increased state and local government costs and expressed concern that partially reversing PEPRA’s reforms could create pressure for additional benefit enhancements and increase risks to public retirement systems. Accordingly, the proposed changes will not take effect.
Although AB 1383 was vetoed, similar proposals may be introduced in the future. If enacted, such changes could increase the City’s normal cost, employee contributions, and long-term pension liabilities. Any locally optional benefit enhancement would also require actuarial analysis, collective bargaining, Council approval, and a CalPERS contract amendment. Staff will continue monitoring pension legislation and incorporate any enacted changes into the City’s long-term financial forecasts.
Conclusion
The City has taken a disciplined, multi-faceted approach to managing its pension obligations. By paying every required contribution, contributing an additional $6.0 million toward the UAL, negotiating more sustainable retirement tiers, increasing employee contributions, and incorporating pension costs into long-term planning, the City has reduced future costs while maintaining its commitments to employees and the community.
CalPERS’ preliminary 14.8% investment return for fiscal year FY 2026 is a favorable development that is expected to benefit plan funding when it is incorporated into future valuations. Nevertheless, pension costs will continue to be affected by long-term investment performance, actuarial assumptions, and demographic experience. The City’s proactive decisions have reduced its financial exposure and strengthened its long-term fiscal position regardless of year-to-year market fluctuations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact from the report itself—information only.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Submitted by: Nadia Feeser, Administrative Services Director City Manager Approval:
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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAF REPOR
Agenda Item #12.C
Meetin Date: October 20, 2026
TITLE:
Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Adding Sections to the Pismo Beach Municipal Code Relating to Fishing Areas on the Pier; Fishing Rods on the Pier; Hanging Fish, Lines, and Equipment from the Pier
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Introduce an Ordinance adding Sections 12.20.135, 12.20.145, and 12.20.165 to the Pismo Beach Municipal Code, relating to fishing areas on the Pismo Beach Pier, fishing rods on the Pismo Beach Pier, and hanging fish, lines, and equipment from the Pismo Beach Pier;
2. Direct staff to return with a resolution designating fishing areas on the Pier under Section 12.20.135 after such time that the ordinance becomes effective;
3. Provide direction to staff on the installation of pier railing cutting boards and a second cleaning station designed for larger fish.
DISCUSSION:
On September 15, 2026, the City Council directed staff to return with an ordinance restricting the hanging of catches and equipment from the Pismo Beach Pier, with exceptions for events, and restricting fishing toward the end of the Pier or in other areas; to return with options for discussion on restricting the tying of poles to the Pier and further limiting poles per person; to provide dedicated cutting boards as operationally feasible; and to use the Community Services Officer to assess issues and enforce fishing regulations on the Pier.
The draft ordinance (Attachment 1) does four things: it prohibits hanging fish, lines, and equipment from the Pier; it allows the Council to designate areas of the Pier where fishing is prohibited; it limits each person to two fishing rods on the Pier; and it prohibits fastening rods or rod holders to the structure. The ordinance consists of rules about the City’s own facility, how the structure is used, what may be attached to it, and what equipment may be brought onto it, and courts have upheld local rules of that kind even where they affect anglers (People v. Mueller (1970) 8 Cal.App.3d 949). The ordinance does not regulate fishing itself, which the state governs through the California Fish and Game Commission by setting the seasons, limits, gear, and methods for taking fish, including from public piers (Fish & G. Code, §§ 200, 205; Cal. Const., art. XI, § 7). The two-rod limit uses the number the state already allows an angler to fish with from a public pier (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 28.65(b)), so it keeps spare rods off the structure without changing how anyone fishes.
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Proposed Ordinance
The proposed ordinance would add three sections, as outlined below, to the existing Chapter 12.20 of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code, which contains regulations for the pier and beach safety area.
Hanging fish, lines, and equipment (new Section 12.20.165) This section would prohibit hanging, tethering, or lowering fish from any part of the Pier, and hanging lines, nets, traps, buckets, or other equipment from the railings or other parts of the Pier or securing them over the side. Ordinary fishing, live-bait containers in use, and keeping fish in a container on the deck are preserved, as are the City’s own operation of the Pier and activities under a City lease or permit; the City Manager may authorize other exceptions in writing, including for events. Police officers, the Community Services Officer, Lifeguards, and other designated personnel may order removal and remove.
Designated fishing areas (new Section 12.20.135)
This section would authorize the Council to designate, by resolution, areas of the Pier closed to fishing, including by limiting fishing to the seaward portion, on findings of public safety, pedestrian circulation and emergency access, or conflicts with other uses, provided reasonable opportunity to fish remains. A designation may be limited to specified hours or days, takes effect when Public Works posts the signs, and can be changed by resolution as conditions change. Santa Barbara, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, and other coastal cities confine pier fishing to designated areas.
In order to implement this section, staff recommends that the Council direct staff to return with a resolution designating a fishing area that is tied to the conflicts observed on the structure, to wit the seaward-most 700 feet of the Pier (diagram provided as Attachment 2), with most of the Pier left open. If the Council directs staff to return with this resolution, it will be brought back after such time that the ordinance becomes effective.
Fishing rods (new Section 12.20.145)
This section would prohibit fastening a rod or rod holder to the railing or any other part of the Pier, and limits the rods a person may bring onto or possess on the Pier to two. A lower limit would likely be preempted, because the state sets the manner and means of taking fish (Fish & G. Code, §§ 200, 205; Ex parte Bailey (1909) 155 Cal. 472; People v.
Mueller (1970) 8 Cal.App.3d 949). City operations and permitted activities, including events, are excepted.
Enforcement
Cleaning fish anywhere but the stations has been prohibited since 1995 (Section
12.20.160). The Police Department enforces Chapter 12.20 as it does the rest of the Municipal Code (Section 12.20.250; Chapters 1.20 and 1.24), the Community Services Officer may be designated an enforcement officer under Chapter 1.24, and signs will be posted under Section 12.20.200.
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Cutting Boards and Additional Cleaning Station
To address ongoing concerns regarding the cutting of bait directly on Pier railings and benches, as well as cleaning larger fish improperly on the open deck of the Pier, staff recommends that the Council direct staff to implement upgrades to enhance cleanliness.
The improvement plan (Attachment 2) introduces five dedicated small railing cutting boards for convenient bait preparation, along with a new flat-top stainless steel table equipped with a water sprayer and dual corner drains for handling larger catches. This flat-top table will drain through the already established grate in the Pier. These new installations will complement the existing double-bay sink, which will remain in place to continue serving anglers cleaning smaller fish.
Environmental
Staff has determined that this ordinance regulates conduct on the existing City Pier and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act because it has no potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and that if it were a project it would be exempt under CEQA Guidelines, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment. Staff has also determined that the posting of signs on the existing City Pier under Section 12.20.200 of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines. The draft ordinance contains the required language for the Council to make findings to this effect. Any future resolution designating fishing areas under Section 12.20.135 would be accompanied by its own environmental determination.
Alternatives
In the alternative to introducing the ordinance as presented in Attachment 1, the Council may introduce the ordinance with modifications.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce an ordinance (Attachment 1) adding Sections 12.20.135, 12.20.145, and 12.20.165 to the Pismo Beach Municipal Code, relating to fishing areas on the Pismo Beach Pier, fishing rods on the Pismo Beach Pier, and hanging fish, lines, and equipment from the Pismo Beach Pier. If the Council acts to introduce the Ordinance as recommended, it will be returned for adoption at the next available meeting and will become effective by statute 30 days thereafter.
Staff also recommends that the Council direct staff to return with a resolution designating fishing areas on the Pier, in order to implement the new Section 12.20.135. If the Council directs staff to return with this resolution, staff recommends that it designate a fishing area consisting of the seaward-most 700 feet of the Pier. This resolution would be brought back after such time that the ordinance becomes effective.
Finally, staff recommends that the City Council provide direction to staff on the installation of pier railing cutting boards and a second cleaning station designed for larger fish, as outlined in Attachment 2.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of implementing staff’s recommendations is projected to be approximately $3,000 for signage, sink, cutting boards, and staff time, which can be accommodated within existing budgets in Fiscal Year 2027. Ongoing costs for quarterly cutting board replacement, maintenance, and staff time are estimated at $3,000 annually and will be incorporated into future budgets.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Ordinance
2. Pier Improvement Plan
Submitted by:
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
City Manager Approval:
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ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTIONS 12.20.135, 12.20.145, AND 12.20.165 TO CHAPTER 12.20 OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO FISHING AREAS ON THE PISMO BEACH PIER, FISHING RODS ON THE PISMO
BEACH PIER, AND HANGING FISH, LINES, AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE PISMO
BEACH PIER
WHEREAS, anglers on the Pismo Beach Pier (the “City Pier”) have hung dressed fish, including thresher sharks, from the railings into the ocean for hours at a time, and have hung lines, nets, and other gear from the structure; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that these practices may attract marine animals to waters used by surfers and swimmers, create tripping and entanglement hazards, obstruct the railings, and leave blood and debris on the deck; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that anglers, pedestrians, and other visitors share the City Pier’s railings, walkways, and fishing platforms, and that the City may need to limit fishing to designated areas of the City Pier to protect public safety, maintain pedestrian circulation and emergency access, or reduce conflicts among users; and WHEREAS, anglers sometimes fasten rods or rod holders to the railings of the City Pier, and bring several more rods than they are fishing with and rest the extra rods against the railings, and the City Council finds that these practices occupy railing and deck space needed by other anglers and visitors and can obstruct the walkway; and WHEREAS, state law allows a person to use two rods and lines from a public pier (California Code of Regulations Title 14, § 28.65(b)), and the City Council finds that limiting the rods a person may have on the City Pier to that number regulates equipment on City property and does not change the manner or means of taking fish; and WHEREAS, the City adopts this ordinance under its police power (California Constitution Article XI, § 7) and its authority over City property (California Government Code, § 37350) to regulate how the City Pier is used, for public safety and sanitation; and WHEREAS, this ordinance does not regulate the take or possession of fish, or fishing seasons, limits, or the manner or means of taking fish, which the state governs through the California Fish and Game Code and the regulations of the California Fish and Game Commission; it neither duplicates nor conflicts with state law, and any effect on fishing is incidental to its purposes; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance does not itself close any part of the City Pier or restrict public access to it; any designation of fishing areas under Pismo Beach Municipal Code Section
12.20.135 will be made by separate resolution.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1.
The foregoing recitals are adopted as findings of fact in support of this ordinance.
SECTION 2.
A new Section 12.20.135 of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code is hereby added, to read as follows:
12.20.135 Pier—Designated fishing areas.
A.The city council may, by resolution, designate areas of the city pier in which fishing is prohibited, including by limiting fishing to the seaward portion of the city pier, upon finding that the designation is necessary to protect public safety, to maintain pedestrian circulation or emergency access on the city pier, or to reduce conflicts between fishing and other uses of the city pier or of the adjacent waters, and that the designation leaves reasonable opportunity to fish from the city pier. A designation may apply at all times or only during specified hours or days. The resolution shall describe or map each area.
B.The department of public works shall post signs on the city pier identifying each area designated by the city council under subsection A, and any hours or days during which the designation applies. A designation takes effect when the signs are posted.
C.No person shall fish, or cast, lower, or place any line, net, or trap into the water, from any area of the city pier posted under subsection B as closed to fishing, at any time the designation applies.
D.This section does not apply to the city’s operation and maintenance of the pier, or to activities within the scope of a lease or permit from the city or authorized in writing by the city manager or designee, including for events.
SECTION 3.
A new Section 12.20.145 of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code is hereby added, to read as follows:
12.20.145 Pier—Fishing rods.
A.No person shall tie, strap, clamp, or otherwise fasten a fishing rod, or a rod holder, to the railing or any other part of the city pier.
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B.No person shall bring onto or possess on the city pier more than two (2) fishing rods at any one time. The limit applies to every rod, whether or not it is in use, assembled, or rigged, and wherever it is kept, including in a case, holder, cart, bag, or other container.
C.This section does not apply to the city’s operation and maintenance of the pier, or to activities within the scope of a lease or permit from the city or authorized in writing by the city manager or designee, including for events.
SECTION 4.
A new Section 12.20.165 of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code is hereby added, to read as follows:
12.20.165 Pier—Hanging fish, lines, or equipment from pier.
A.No person shall hang, tether, lower, or otherwise secure any fish to or from any part of the city pier, including its railings, pilings, and structures below the deck, or leave any fish so secured, for any purpose, including to keep the fish alive or cool or to bleed it, and whether or not the fish is in the water.
As used in this section, “fish” includes any fish, shark, ray, or shellfish, alive or dead, any part or carcass thereof, and bait.
B.No person shall hang or suspend any rope, line, stringer, net, trap, bucket, container, or other fishing equipment from any part of the city pier, including its railings, light poles, benches, and other fixtures; tie or otherwise secure any object to the city pier so that it extends over the side of the pier or into the water; or leave any such object so hung or secured.
C.This section does not prohibit the following:
1. Fishing with rods, lines, nets, or traps in use by a person who remains on the city pier.
2.Keeping live bait in a container in use by a person on the city pier.
3.Landing or releasing a fish.
4. The city’s operation and maintenance of the city pier.
5. Activities within the scope of a lease or permit from the city or authorized in writing by the city manager or designee, including for events.
D.A police officer, community services officer, lifeguard, or other city officer or employee designated by the city manager or the chief of police may order Council Agenda 10-20-2026 12.C-7
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the removal of any fish or object hung or secured in violation of this section, and may remove it if the person responsible fails to comply, is absent, or has abandoned it, or if immediate removal is necessary to protect public safety or city property. A fish so removed may be disposed of immediately; other property shall be held and disposed of as provided by law. Failure to comply with an order under this subsection is a violation of this section.
E.This section regulates only the use of city property. It does not regulate the take or possession of fish, does not restrict fishing from the city pier as permitted by state law, and does not prohibit keeping fish in a container on the deck.
SECTION 5.
The City Council finds that this ordinance regulates conduct on the existing City Pier and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code, § 21065; CEQA Guidelines, § 15378) because it has no potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and that if it were a project it would be exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment. The posting of signs on the existing City Pier under Section 12.20.200 of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15311(a). Any resolution designating fishing areas under Section
12.20.135 shall be accompanied by its own environmental determination.
SECTION 6.
This ordinance shall not be interpreted in any manner to conflict with controlling provisions of state or federal law, including, without limitation, the Constitution of the State of California. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or words of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, and words shall not be affected thereby. If this ordinance, or any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or word of this ordinance shall be deemed unconstitutional or invalid as applied to a particular person or circumstance, the validity of this ordinance and its sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and words in regard to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and word hereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or words might be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7.
This ordinance shall become effective on the thirtieth (30th) day following passage and adoption hereof.
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SECTION 8.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance, shall enter the same in the book of original ordinances of the City and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
Before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after the passage of this ordinance, the City Clerk shall cause the same to be posted in three public places within the City of Pismo Beach, to wit: 1) City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, 2) Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price Street, Pismo Beach, 3) U.S. Post Office, 100 Crest Drive, Pismo Beach.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 20th day of October, 2026, on motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
Approved: Attest:
________________________ ________________________
Ed Waage, Mayor Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held this th day of , 2026, on motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
Approved: Attest:
________________________ ________________________
Ed Waage, Mayor Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE POSTING
Government Code §40806
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO }
I, Erica Kirkwood, the City Clerk of the City of Pismo Beach, California, hereby certify in accordance with California Government Code Section 40806 that the foregoing document is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. O-2026-XXX, titled XXXX, and that I caused the same to be duly posted in three public places within the City within fifteen (15) days of adoption thereof, pursuant to the requirements of California Government Code Section 36933.
Dated this ____th day of ______________, 2026. Witness my hand and official seal. ____________________________
Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk
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Pier Improvement Recommendations
Proposed to Add: 5
Small Railing
Cutting Boards for
Bait Cutting
Table with Added Water Sprayer
and Dual Corner Drains, Plumbed
to Grate Behind Current Sink (Will
Tilt Table Back)
Cleaning Small Fish (Not Ideal for Cleaning
Larger Fish)
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