AGENDA REPORT CityofPoway
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March 3, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Julie Procopio, Director of Development Services q
Jonathan Schauble, Principal CivilEngineer
(858) 668-4602 or [email protected]
Capital Improvement Program Update
CITY COUNCIL
This agenda report provides status updates for the projects in the Capital Improvement Program. At the City Council meeting, staff will present more detail on active projects.
Recommended Action:
This is an informational item and there is no recommended action.
Discussion:
The City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is budgeted and approved every year with the goal of maintaining and improving the City's infrastructure and enhancing public facilities based upon community needs. The CIP development process matches available funds with prioritized needs.
During program planning, staff takes inventory of the City's existing infrastructure and facilities, considers condition assessments and community needs, and then develops a prioritized project list consistent with community goals. After approval of the CIP, the projects are then managed by City staff who guide the projects through the planning, design, and construction phases of the project life cycle.
The City's current CIP includes 78 projects which are divided into the following categories: Streets, Drainage, Public Facilities, Water, and Sewer. At the adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 CIP budget, the total available balance for completing the 78 CIP projects was $68.9 million.
Streets
The goal of projects within the Streets category is to increase safety and mobility of all forms of transportation: vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Annual projects in this category extend the life of the pavement network on public streets, maintain traffic signals, address capacity issues, and refresh and update street striping and signage.
The Annual Street Maintenance and Overlay projects for 2025 are substantially complete. These projects resurfaced t_he roads in Maintenance Zone 8 which is in the southwest corner of Poway. As a result of 1 of 6
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this work, the City's Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score has increased from 76 to 78. PCI is a numerical score between O and 100 that is used to indicate the general condition of roadway pavement. The condition rating of 78 is substantially better than the statewide average condition of 65. In addition, the Annual Citywide Striping project has b.een completed. This project refreshed pavement striping and markings on half of the roads in the City: Maintenance Zones 2, 4, 6, and 8.
Staff started work on the next Annual Street Maintenance and Overlay projects. These projects will resurface the roads in Maintenance Zone 1, which includes Espola Road from the western City limit to Summer Sage Road. Zone 1 also includes all publicly maintained roads north of Espola Road and east of Espola Road between Lake Poway Road and Sand Hill Road. The Zone 1 resurfacing projects will be publicly bid this spring with construction starting this summer.
The Traffic Signal Video Detection Upgrades project will start construction in April of this year. This project will install hardware and video detection cameras at two intersections: Twin Peaks Road with Community Road, and Pomerado Road with Meadowbrook Road. This work is scheduled for completion by the end of this summer.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Barrier Removal at Buckley Street project is substantially complete. This project has constructed pedestrian improvements to create an accessible path connecting the Buckley Street sidewalk to Community Park.
Engineering design is nearly complete for the Overhead Flashing Beacon project at Fire Station 2. This project includes the installation of a new flashing light system at the intersection of Espola Road and Westling Court to alert drivers when emergency vehicles are exiting Fire Station 2. Staff is currently reviewing the final design. Construction bid documents will be prepared for public bidding in March.
Drainage
The primary goal of projects within the Drainage category is the preservation and maintenance of existing drainage system infrastructure, including pipes, culverts, inlets, concrete channels, and natural channels.
The Annual Channel Rehabilitation project was created in coordination with the Public Works Stormwater Division and is an annual project to repair sections of deteriorating concrete channel side walls and bottoms. This year's project will make channel repairs along channels near Pomerado Road, Floral Avenue, and Allbrook Drive. Staff opened construction bids in January and the contract was awarded to LB Civil Construction, Inc. at the February 17, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.
Construction will begin in April and should be completed in approximately two months.
Rattlesnake Creek flows through Community Park in an open earthen channel with a concrete ribbon channel built in the late 1970s. About 550 feet of the concrete ribbon is broken and deteriorated, exposing soil and causing ongoing erosion during storms that is undermining the concrete. The Community Park Ribbon Drain project will repair this channel. The City's consultant evaluated the damaged section and provided repair and remediation options to stabilize the channel. City staff reviewed the options and recommend removing the broken concrete and installing three drop structures to manage the flow of water and reduce future erosion. In addition, this project will stabilize the creek banks with boulders and native vegetation. After negotiating the scope and fee with the consultant, staff will request approval of the design agreement at a future City Council meeting in 2 of 6
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The Annual Trash Capture Program is an unfunded mandate by the State Water Resources Control Board to capture all trash greater than five millimeters in priority land use areas (PLUs). PLUs indude areas classified as commercial, industrial, and high density residential, as well as transit stops. This year's project will install approximately 100 trash capture units in existing storm drainage inlets. Staff is currently preparing bid documents and is anticipating conducting a public bid in March.
Public Facilities
The primary goal of projects within the Public Facilities category is the preservation and maintenance of more than 100 public buildings and parks in the City. This category also includes improvements to existing facilities and the construction of new public facilities.
The Community Park Restroom project includes the design and construction of a new restroom at the northwest corner of Community Park, adjacent to the bocce courts. The design consultant is currently working on the 50% design package which is expected to be completed in April.
The Workplace Safety Facility Improvements project will improve City Hall's safety and security with the installation of physical barriers including additional casework, gates, doors, and walls. The City's consultant architect is proceeding with the 100% design package which is scheduled to be provided in June.
The Community Park Signage project includes the design and construction of various signage throughout Community Park. Signage includes monument entrance signs, wayfinding, and interpretive signage. City staff has reviewed preliminary designs and provided feedback to the consultant. The 60% design will be completed in mid-April per the design schedule.
The Fire Station 2 Gymnasium Structure project will install a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) storage shed and a dedicated workout space for fire fighters at Fire Station 2. PPE storage shed plans have been submitted for Building Permit review and City staff is working with building plan reviewers to add required ADA upgrades to the plans prior to approval. Staff is obtaining quotes for architectural design services to design the larger gym structure in March.
The Community Park Sidewalks project will construct two segments of sidewalk: a short segment from the Mickey Cafagna Community Center turnaround to the Community Center conference room entrance and a 350-foot-long sidewalk from the turnaround to the ball field and restrooms to the south. Staff has finalized plans, specifications, and bid documents. Currently, this project is being advertised for construction bids.
The Pool Bumper Replacement and Ladder Installation project will replace the old wooden bumper at the chemical loading dock. In addition, a ladder is being installed to provide safe access from the ground for delivery drivers, maintenance crews, and staff. Plans and specifications have been completed and this project is currently advertised for bids. Construction bids will be opened on March 11, 2026.
The Pool Media Filter and Rehabilitation project was designed to replace the internal filter media in all seven pool filters with Activated Filter Media, replacing any damaged internal components, and installing new automatic air relief fittings at the Community Pool. This project is complete and final -payment will be made to the contractor in March.
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The Pickleball Courts project will construct six to eight dedicated pickle ball courts for use by the public.
City staff analyzed a number of locations and identified one preferred location: the corner of Stowe Drive and Crosthwaite Circle. The Park and Recreation Advisory Committee will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the project at their April meeting.
The Zero Emissions Vehicle Charging Infrastructure project was created in response to the State's mandate that requires vehicle fleets to transition to zero emission technology by 2027. The mandate allows cities to continue operating existing vehicles throughout their useful life. The City hired a consultant to develop a plan for transitioning to zero emission vehicles, including an analysis of charging infrastructure needs, preliminary site plans, cost estimates, and potential funding sources.
The consultant is developing a preliminary design for electric vehicle charging infrastructure at the Public Works warehouse. This design will be submitted to SDG&E this spring which may lead to partial funding of the charging infrastructure through SDG&E's program.
In addition to the public facilities projects listed above, there are eight CIP projects related to maintenance and improvements for the Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) which include an orchestra safety net, elevator rehabilitation, ADA improvements, sewer replacement, security cameras, electrical, and HVAC improvements. The PCPA Orchestra Safety Net project is in the design development phase. The PCPA Sewer Replacement project is in the pre-design phase. Staff is working with the existing engineering consultant to develop a scope and fee for the sewer replacement. The PCPA HVAC Controls project is nearly complete. One ADA project at the PCPA includes replacing the existing inclined lift in the Mezzanine level. Installation of the lift will begin in March. The FY26 PCPA Maintenance project will construct ADA improvements outside and inside the PCPA building. These improvements include pedestrian ramps, ADA parking signage and striping, handrail modifications, and upgraded restrooms to meet ADA access requirements. This project will be publicly bid in March, with bids due in April of this year.
Water
The primary goal of projects within the water category is preservation of existing infrastructure, including pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, pressure reducing stations, and the Water Treatment Plant facility.
The Annual Water Valve Replacement project was created in coordination with the Public Works Utilities Division to supplement in-house maintenance of water valves. Staff selected the top priority valves based on their age and reliable service life. This year's project replaced 11 water valves at five different locations throughout the City. Construction is substantially complete.
The Water Pump Station PS-8 Motor Control Center Upgrades project will replace critical components including housing breakers, starters, and other electrical components at the Woodcliff Pump Station located at 14162 Donart Drive. Construction submittals and shop drawings have been received and are currently under review. The contractor continues to address comments and provide revised submittals as needed. The tentative construction start remains scheduled for late July 2026.
The Water Treatment Plant Chemical Tank Rehabilitation project includes inspection by a certified inspector to determine the condition of the tanks and their components and to propose the scope of repair and/or replacement of the tanks to industry standards. The consultant completed their inspections and they submitted a preliminary design in February. City staff is currently reviewing the 4 of 6
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preliminary design.
An update on the Water Infrastructure Improvement Program and the status of those associated projects was provided at the February 3, 2026 Regular City Council meeting. The Water Master Plan Update and Implementation is currently being developed with an engineering consultant.
Sewer
The primary goal of projects within the sewer category is the preservation of existing infrastructure, including pipelines, manholes and lift stations, and providing increased flow capacity where identified as necessary.
The Butterfield Trail Sewer project will upsize the sewer pipe along Ash Hollow Crossing Road and Espola Road between Butterfield Trail and Cloudcroft Drive. Due to capacity issues with the existing infrastructure, this sewer upsizing project was determined to be necessary as identified in the 2013 Sewer Master Plan. This project design is 90% complete. Currently, staff and the City's consultant are coordinating with the San Diego County Water Authority to address their concerns and comments prior to completing the engineering design this spring.
The Annual Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation project rehabilitates sewer manholes and replaces sewer pipe as needed throughout the City. For this year's project, the highest priority sewer pipe locations are along Saint Andrews Drive, Pomerado Road, and Somerset Road. In addition, 37 sewer manholes have been identified for rehabilitation this year. Currently, the City's engineering consultant is preparing designs for both sewer pipe and manhole rehabilitation as separate construction projects. Based on current schedules, both designs will be completed this spring and then public bidding will commence.
Environmental Review:
This informational item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it does not qualify as a project based on CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4 & 5). It does not meet the definition of a project, since this project status update will not result in direct or indirect physical changes of the environment.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Public Notification:
None.
Attachments:
None.
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Reviewed/ Approved By:
Assistant City Manager
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Reviewed By:
Alan Fenstermacher
City Attorney
Chris Haze ine
City Manager
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