Agenda packet — San Clemente City Council, February 13, 2025

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CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Thursday, February 13, 2025
City Council
Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda
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MISSION STATEMENT
The City of San Clemente, in partnership with the community we serve, will foster a tradition dedicated to:

Maintaining a safe, healthy atmosphere in which to live, work and play; Guiding development to ensure responsible growth while preserving and enhancing our village character, unique environment and natural amenities; Providing for the City’s long-term stability through promotion of economic vitality and diversity…
Resulting in a balanced community committed to protecting what is valued today while meeting tomorrow’s needs.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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CITY COUNCIL RETREAT (2:00 P.M.)

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON WATER RESOURCES a. Doheny Desalination
b. Reverse Osmosis
c. Emergency Reserves
Staff Recommendation

1. Provide direction to staff regarding what to bring back to City Council.

2. Receive and file the Administrative Report.

2. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION FOR THE PHASE II/FINAL

IMPROVEMENTS AT CASA ROMANTICA
a. Observation Deck
b. Amphitheater
c. Other Uses and Improvements
Staff Recommendation

1. Provide direction to staff concerning Phase II/Final Improvements issues to bring back to the City Council.

2. Receive and file the Administrative Report.

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3. UPDATE, LOOK AHEAD AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON COASTAL

RESOURCES
a. Sand Replenishment, Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP), Future Projects
b. Mariposa Bridge
Staff Recommendation

1. Provide direction to staff to bring an item back to a future City Council meeting establishing the San Clemente Beach Restoration and Coastal Protection Fund to receive grant and other funds obtained by the City for coastal related projects.

2. Provide direction to staff to bring an item back to a future City Council meeting on the Coastal Administrator work plan, provided in Attachment 3 of the Administrative Report, dated February 13, 2025.

3. Provide additional/alternate direction to staff.

4. Receive and file the Administrative Report.

4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY OF SAN

CLEMENTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
a. Review of Capital Projects with Council Directed Priorities. b. Review of Major Maintenance Projects with Council Directed Priorities.

Staff Recommendation

1. Staff is seeking direction from the City Council to create a final document and return to the City Council at a later date.

2. Receive and file the Administrative Report.

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5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON CITY COMMISSIONS AND

COMMITTEES
Staff Recommendation

1. Receive and file the Administrative Report.

2. Provide staff detailed direction on changes to the makeup and structure of certain Commissions and Committees and direct Staff to return to the City Council with updated Ordinances for review and consideration.

6. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON CITY

COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

7. CITY MANAGER CLOSING COMMENTS

8. Adjournment
The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on February 18, 2025. Closed Session will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES

PRESENTATION OF WRITTEN MATERIALS TO COUNCIL
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Meetings are also recorded via audio CD and/or DVD and retained as a City record in accordance with the City’s records retention schedule.

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LENGTH OF MEETINGS
At 11:00 p.m., the City Council will determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon at this meeting and will continue all other agenda items to a future meeting.

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MEETING SCHEDULE
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd floor, San Clemente. Closed Session are considered at 5:00 p.m. and the Business Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Additional meetings of the City Council may be called as needed.

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AGENDA REPORT

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 1.

Submitted By: Public Works
Prepared By: David Rebensdorf, Public Works Director/City Engineer Subject:
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON WATER RESOURCES ..body Fiscal Impact:

Cost estimates for several projects are provided below and within the detailed project report.

Project Project Cost Grant
Funding
Budget Operation &
Maintenance
Doheny Desalination
Phase I $2,580,000 $1,500,000
Phase II $175,000,000 $40,000,000
Poche Beach Runoff
Reclamation
Phase I $3,500,000 $3,459,752 None $319,0001
Phase II $9,800,000 $949,000
Recycled Water Quality
Improvement MF/RO $21,000,000 $700,000 $2,500,000 TBD
Recycled Water Master
Plan Update
Forester Ranch $26,124,150 None
Rancho San Clemente $13,313,400 None
Presidential Heights $8,685,000 None
Total Recycled Water MP $48,122,550
1 Operation and maintenance costs are similar to the existing Poche Diversion Project.

Summary:

This report is an executive summary of the Water Resources and Potential Projects Report (attached) related to the City’s water supply and four potential significant projects (Doheny Desalination Project, Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Project, Recycled Water Quality Improvement Microfiltration/Reverse Osmosis (MF/RO) and Recycled Water Master Plan Update) staff has been evaluating to improve water system reliability and, in the case of the Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Project, to address regulatory requirements. When comparing the projects individually, they provide excellent opportunities to improve the City’s supply situation, but when combined, they have financial impacts that can impact customer rates and residents. A holistic approach of evaluating the total impact is important and should be considered before moving forward with any of these or other future projects that may become available. 6 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 1.

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Discussion:

With regard to water supply, the topography of Orange County from Irvine north is fairly flat with layers of sediment that allow for the significant storage and use of groundwater. In South Orange County, there are limited resources for local supply sources due to the hilly topography and small shallow aquifers which severely limit groundwater. Therefore, most cities and agencies rely solely on imported water from Metropolitan Water District.

The source for imported water to Southern California is from Northern California and the Colorado River Basin where both have been reduced. Water from the Delta in Northern California has been restricted due to environmental concerns to protect the Delta Smelt and salmon. Water allocations have fluctuated over the past decade from 0 to 100% depending upon the amount of rainfall and snowpack. The Colorado River Basin has been over drafted and has experienced long term drought. Southern California and the seven basin states are working together to define the future of water use and allocations for agencies within the basin. Water supply from the two major sources will continue to evolve, with supply to Metropolitan Water District likely becoming more challenging in the future. On a positive note, water conservation in Southern California has had a dramatic impact on reducing the need for water supply in the region, and Metropolitan Water District has experienced water demand drop from approximately 2.3 to 1.5 million acre feet per year over the past decade or so. However, lower volumes sold has contributed to increase the per acre foot cost.

The City’s water and wastewater service area consists of approximately 17,800 water meters, a small area to the western boundary of the City is served by South Coast Water District and Talega is served by Santa Margarita Water District where the City is treating its wastewater under a long-term agreement. The City is highly dependent on imported water, which consists of 80% of the City’s water supply with the remaining local amount from recycled water at 15% and two wells at 5%. Due to the high dependency on imported water, which is treated at the Diemer Water Plant in Yorba Linda, Metropolitan Water District suggests water providers have a minimum of seven average days of storage, which has been adopted by the City Council in its 2006 Water Master Plan.

Subsequent to the master plan, the Municipal Water District of Orange County, the City’s water wholesaler, prepared the 2018 Orange County Water Reliability Study with input from local agencies and Metropolitan Water District. The report recommended water suppliers should have 60 days of emergency supply. The additional time recommendation is due to the potential for treated water shutdowns in the event of a catastrophic system failure, such as, an earthquake damaging the feeder pipelines from the Diemer Plant to south county, Diemer Water Plant outage, or damage to one or both of the aqueducts from Northern California and the Colorado River. It is a policy decision for water suppliers to determine whether or not to meet the 2018 suggestion for 60 days of emergency storage and supply, which assumes 75% of average demands and 70% of local storage. Most cities and agencies in Orange County have adopted policies to meet the suggested 60 days as cost-effective projects become available, although a couple of agencies have established a goal for six months of water supply.

The City has made significant strides to improve emergency supply and system reliability by investing in the following regional projects since the 2006 Water Master Plan: Baker Potable Water Treatment Plant, Irvine Ranch Water District Potable Ground Water Interconnection and 7 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 1.

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Upper Chiquita Emergency Storage Reservoir. Locally, the City expanded its recycled water system by adding nine miles of pipelines, a treatment plant expansion and reservoir conversion.

With the expansion, the City increased its customer base from three services to approximately 130 providing recycled water for more than half of the dedicated irrigation water meter use.

The result of the City participating in the regional projects has increased the City’s emergency supply and storage in the event of a Metropolitan Water District outage at Diemer Water Treatment Plant to approximately 20 days, assuming average day customer demands and 70% of local storage, meeting the City adopted 2006 Water Master Plan recommendation. While it is a policy decision not currently adopted, the City has approximately 34 days of supply assuming 75% of average day demands and 70% of local storage. If extreme measures were mandated by the City to limit water use and no irrigation during an emergency, the City’s current supply nearly meets its demands and could supply water for approximately 220 days. There is one caveat: all of the assumptions do not include additional water use, such as, firefighting or line breaks due to an earthquake.

Given the City’s long history of making improvements to its system reliability, four projects are either partially budgeted or under evaluation by City staff. Doheny Desalination Project is partially budgeted for Phase I (60% design), Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Project, Recycled Water Quality Improvement (MF/RO) is funded through design and the Recycled Water Master Plan Update is funded as a study.

Doheny Desalination Project
Doheny Desalination Project offers an opportunity for a new local supply source to provide five MGD with the ability to be expanded to 15 MGD in the future. The project is environmentally friendly since it utilizes slant wells to draw water from below the ocean surface and is located adjacent to existing infrastructure to distribute water throughout the region. South Coast Water District has completed the majority of permitting and has secured $40 million in grants for an estimated $175 million project.

South Coast Water District is currently seeking project participants. Eastern Municipal and Laguna Beach County Water Districts have agreed to participate (one MGD each) in Phase 1 for $2.58 million per MGD. Currently, the City has budgeted $1.5 million for Phase I, but has not made a decision whether or not to participate, which would require additional funding now and future costs as described below.

A progressive design, build, operate and maintenance team consisting of Filanc, Acciona and Hazen have been hired to complete Phase 1 (60% design). At the end of Phase 1, project participants will be provided with a guaranteed maximum price for the water per acre foot and will have a decision point whether or not to continue to participate in the project through Phase 2 (construction).

If an agency participates in Phase 1, risks include loss of $2.58 million if the project does not move into Phase 2 or if the agency chooses not to participate in Phase 2. There is a clause in the project agreement that allows for a replacement agency to buy into the project, which would potentially allow for reimbursement of the participants costs, subject to South Coast Water District 8 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 1.

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approval if a replacement agency can be found. There could also be an opportunity for agencies who do not participate in Phase 1 to buy-in to Phase 2.

If constructed, Doheny Desalination Project will provide a local supply source. There is no guarantee that the project will be operational in an emergency depending upon the circumstances, but the project is proposed to be equipped with an emergency power supply.

Another major concern is the project will not improve the City’s supply allocation in the event of a drought. The City’s supply allocation will remain the same since Metropolitan Water District will lower the City’s allocation for regional supply since the City will have a local supply source. This current methodology of lower supply allocation when agencies have a local supply source disincentivizes agencies from funding local supply projects.

As an example, if the City were to participate in one MGD of supply, it would diversify the City’s water supply portfolio and would further reduce the City’s dependency on imported potable water by 13 percent or from 80 to 67 percent. It would also provide enough additional water supply for the City to meet the recommended Municipal Water District of Orange County 2018 Orange County Water Reliability Study of 60 days, increasing from approximately 34 to 61 days. The cost of the water could range between $1,769 to $2,661 per acre foot (based on a sensitivity analysis for low and high project and operating costs) compared to current Metropolitan Water District treated imported water at $1,395 per acre foot. The increased imported water costs could impact customer rates by 2% to 5.6%, equating to an approximate $1.82 to $5.00 per month impact to the typical single family home rates.

Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Project
The Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Project will install a low-flow diversion system to address dry-weather bacteria water quality issues at Poche Beach, the outfall point of the 4,436-acre Prima Deshecha Canada watershed. The project is needed for the City to meet its regulatory requirements for dry weather Total Maximum Daily Loads for bacteria exceedances. The City has been placed under a time sensitive order to abate the exceedances by September 30, 2028 or be subject to fines and potentially legal challenges. The main cause of the exceedances is due to urban runoff and groundwater in the amount of approximately 500,000 gallons per day from the Prima Deshecha Canada Watershed discharged at Poche Beach. While the beach is owned by the County of Orange at the outlet and the beach is private to the north and south, the water within the Segunda Deshecha Canada Watershed is primarily within the City limits.

City and county staff along with a group of consultants have been evaluating a project to improve water quality by relocating the intake structure out of the tidal influence and pumping the flow through sand filters into the City’s Land Outfall (Phase 1) which connects to the regional San Juan Creek Ocean Outfall. In this scenario, the treated runoff will be discharged approximately two miles offshore of Dana Point into the Pacific Ocean with an estimated construction cost of $3.5 million. The annual operation and maintenance of the facility is projected at $319,000, which is an increase from the existing $250,000 per year (City’s cost share is 60 percent or $150,000 per year). Depending upon funding and the need to reuse the water, Phase 2 could add an MF/RO system to lower the salt content (total dissolved solids which can range between 3,000 to 9,000 ppm) so that it could be reused as recycled water for irrigation purposes. This option is more expensive to build ($9.8 million) and operate ($949,000), but has an increased chance of receiving additional grant funding due to the reuse of water component. Currently, the City does 9 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 1.

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not have a need for the additional recycled water, but is reaching out to neighboring agencies to see if they are interested, although, the cost of the water would be fairly significant.

Due to the County’s advocacy, Congressman Mike Levin’s office recently announced an allocation of $959,752 in Federal Congressionally Directed Funds to the project as a water reliability initiative. Additionally, the City has been recommended by OCTA for $2.5 million in funding from the OCTA Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup Program for the reuse project with a 50 percent match requirement. The project is listed within the City’s six-year Capital Improvement Program, but is currently not funded.

Due to the time sensitive nature of the project and grants, design proposals have been requested and received by City staff in coordination with the County. Staff is reviewing the proposals and will bring them to the City Council for consideration in March or April of 2025. Future operational cost sharing and project costs are under discussion with County staff.

Recycled Water Improvement Project
The City treats wastewater to Title 22 standards (tertiary treatment) to meet health requirements to reuse wastewater for irrigation purposes to customers, such as, homeowner associations golf courses and commercial properties. Recycled Water is the second highest supply source and is approximately 15 percent of the City’s supply. The City and its customers utilize approximately 1,200 acre feet per year of recycled water, although the City’s Water Reclamation Plant has the capacity to produce 3,360 acre feet per year. Due to the City’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean, urban runoff diversions to improve ocean water quality from bacterial exceedances, lower indoor potable water use and water softeners. All these factors create high levels of salt or total dissolved solids (TDS) in the tertiary treated recycled water. The City’s recycled water contains approximately 1,350 mg/L of TDS, which is above the permitted limit of 1,200 mg/L. To improve water quality, a new microfiltration (MF) and reverse osmosis (RO) systems have been designed to treat a portion (approximately 1 MGD) of secondary effluent to be blended with the tertiary treated recycled water to lower TDS to at or below 800 mg/L.

The improved water quality will benefit City customers due to the reduced sodium in the water and meets Santa Margarita Water District’s permit limits and water quality goals. The City has an interconnection and an Agreement with Santa Margarita Water District to sell unused recycled water to Santa Margarita Water District where it can be stored during the non-peak water use periods.

Having a partner to assist with funding and operational costs benefits the City due to the scale of the project compared to a smaller project for City use only. It would also further reduce Santa Margarita Water District’s dependency on imported water by utilizing over 2,000 acre feet of unused recycled water or a stranded City capacity since the City does not have the demand for the water.

Unfortunately, the cost of the project has increased significantly from approximately $13 to $21 million due to labor and material increases over the past several years.

City staff are evaluating funding options for construction, including individual and regional grants from the United States Bureau of Reclamation and state. The City has entered into a Grant Implementation Agreement with County of Orange to receive the South Orange County Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant Proposition 1 Round 2 grant, in the amount of $700,000 for construction. Although, additional grant funding is needed for this project to become feasible. City staff are seeking grant funding when available, continuing to working with Santa 10 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 1.

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Margarita Water District to evaluate alternative permitting requirements and funding options, and exploring opportunities to reduce TDS within the wastewater stream. Potential customer costs for varying project and operating costs will be recommended for further evaluation as part of the City’s Water Cost-of-Service Study in 2025.

Recycled Water Master Plan Update
The City’s Water Reclamation Plant is capable of producing up to 3,360 acre feet per year, the City’s current customer demand for recycled water is approximately 1,200 acre feet per year, allowing for additional recycled water system expansion, where feasible within the City of San Clemente’s service area. AKM Consulting Engineers recently completed the Recycled Water Master Plan Update which focused on expanding the existing system in the Forester Ranch, Rancho San Clemente and Presidential Heights areas. A detailed analysis of potential customer sites infrastructure necessary to the serve customers and the cost for expansion was included in the report. Unfortunately, the estimated the expansion cost for all three areas is approximately $48 million, with a total demand of roughly 340 acre-feet per year. At this time, the cost for full expansion is cost prohibitive, but staff will continue to evaluate the master plan and will seek grants, when available to expand areas with the lowest cost relative to water use.

Council Options:
 Direct staff to provide a resolution at a future City Council Meeting approving a Cost Share Agreement for one MGD for Phase one of the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project with a City contribution of $2.58 million and provide a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1.08 million from the Water Operating Fund to Account No. 052-467-45300-000-14459.  Direct staff to prepare a staff report recommending not to participate in Phase 1 of the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project.
 Direct staff to prepare a staff report providing direction to establish a water supply reliability goal.
 Continue the item and provide staff with alternative direction.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

None at this time.

Recommended Actions:

Staff Recommendation ..recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the attached report and provide direction on what to return to City Council.
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Attachment:

Water Resources and Potential Projects Report, dated February 10, 2025.

Notification:

None.
11 Public Works Memorandum
Memorandum
Public Works
Monday, February 10, 2025
To: Andy Hall, City Manager
From David Rebensdorf, Public Works Dir/City Engineer DR Subject: Water Resources and Potential Projects
Copies: Shawn Ryan, Deputy Public Works Director
Dustin Burnside, Utilities Manager
This report provides information related to the City’s water supply and four potential significant projects (Doheny Desalination Project, Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Project, Recycled Water Quality Improvement Microfiltration/Reverse Osmosis (MF/RO) and Recycled Water Master Plan Update) staff has been evaluating to improve water system reliability and, in the case of the Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Project, to address regulatory requirements. When comparing the projects individually, they provide excellent opportunities to improve the City’s supply situation, but when combined, they have financial impacts that can impact customer rates and residents. A holistic approach of evaluating the total impact is important and should be considered before moving forward with any of these or other future projects that may become available.

Water Supply and Emergency Storage
Dating back to the 1920’s, wells were installed at the southern end of the City near the Municipal Golf Course and served as a local supply source for residents and businesses. Redwood pipes were utilized as the conveyance system and are occasionally found during excavations along the El Camino Real Alley, but are no longer in service. As the City developed and the regional water supply infrastructure in southern Orange County expanded in the 1960’s, the City and South County began receiving imported potable water from Metropolitan Water District. The Joint (from Irvine to Palisades Reservoir in San Clemente) and Local Transmission Mains were built and operated by the TriCities Municipal Water District to take advantage of the regional water supply.

In addition, Palisades (also known as Bradt) and Schlegel Reservoirs were constructed with the pipeline providing regional capacities of 48 and 12 million gallons, respectively. In 2000, to reduce costs for operation and maintenance of the limited infrastructure, Tri-Cities Municipal Water District was changed to the Joint Regional Water Supply System which is managed by South Coast 12 City of San Clemente Page 2
Water District. See exhibit below for the system location map and agency allocations.
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To improve water system reliability and to provide additional supply to southern Orange County, a secondary potable water supply pipeline (South County Pipeline) was built in the 1990’s, and is maintained by Metropolitan Water District. It traverses through Irvine Ranch and Santa Margarita Water Districts service areas west of Interstate 5. An extension of the South County Pipeline near Avenida Pico and Avenida La Pata through El Camino Real north to South Coast Water District known as the Water Importation Pipeline is operated by the Joint Regional Water Supply System.

From a local supply source, the second pipeline provided greater redundancy to the City’s water supply portfolio, treated imported water from Northern California and the Colorado River is supplied by Metropolitan Water District’s Diemer Water Treatment Plant in Yorba Linda. While the City has redundant system reliability, it was in need of emergency supply and storage for pipeline repairs or temporary supply outages as identified within the City’s 2006 Water Master Plan. The master plan recommendation was for the City to obtain a minimum of seven average days of storage assuming local reservoirs at 70% since they are continually in operation, it is unlikely they will be full at the time of an emergency and regional reservoirs at 100%.

Subsequent to the master plan, the Municipal Water District of Orange County, the City’s water wholesaler, prepared the 2018 Orange County Water Reliability Study with input from local agencies and Metropolitan Water District, which revised the recommendation to 60 days of emergency storage or supply. The additional time recommendation is due to the potential for longer shutdowns to repair Metropolitan Water District’s infrastructure in the event of a catastrophe, such as, an earthquake damaging the feeder pipelines from the Diemer Plant to South County, Diemer Plant outage, or damage to one or both of the aqueducts from Northern California and the Colorado River. It is a policy decision for cities and agencies to determine whether or not to meet the 2018 suggestion for 60 days of emergency storage and supply. Most cities and agencies in Orange County have adopted policies to meet the suggested 60 days as cost-effective projects become available, although a couple of agencies have a goal for six months of water supply.

To improve emergency supply and system reliability, the City has invested in the following regional projects since the 2006 Water Master Plan: Baker Potable Water Treatment Plant, Irvine Ranch Water District Potable Ground Water Interconnection and Upper Chiquita Emergency Storage Reservoir.

Locally, the City expanded its recycled water system to serve Shorecliffs Golf Course, schools, parks, medians and homeowners associations. With regards to storage, the City has 14 reservoirs with a total capacity of approximately 21 million gallons and two regional reservoirs (Palisades and Schlegel) with capacities of 22.4 and 35.9 million gallons, respectively. The exhibit below 14 City of San Clemente Page 4
provides information regarding the regional supply system and projects to improve system reliability.

The result of the City participating in the regional projects has increased the City’s emergency supply and storage in the event of a Metropolitan Water District outage at Diemer Water Treatment Plant to approximately 20 days, assuming average day customer demands and 70% of local storage which meets the City adopted 2006 Water Master Plan. While it is a policy decision for the City, if the goal is to meet the 2018 Orange County Water Reliability Study for a Metropolitan Water District outage for up to 60 days at 75% of average demands and 70% of local storage, the City can provide water for approximately 34 days. Taking the same scenario with the City also mandating no irrigation, the City could supply water for 220 days, which basically means the City’s demand nearly meets its supply. All of the assumptions assume no additional water use, such as, firefighting.

Storage MG Supply MGD
Local Storage 21 City Wells 1.47
JRWSS 35.9 Baker WTP 1.07
Upper Chiquita 27.5
Total storage assuming 70% local available = 78.1 MG
Total supply 2.54 MGD
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Scenario Demand
MGD
Days of
Supply
Deficit
Supply
MGD
Deficit
Storage
MG
Average Day Use 6.43 20 3.89 155
.75 Average Day Use 4.82 34 2.28 59
Indoor Use Only 2.89 220 0 0
Does not include an allocation for a fire event.

If the City Council sets a policy at some point to meet 60 days of outage in the first two scenarios, there are limited options for the City to increase its storage or supply. Storage in the form of above ground tanks are relatively expensive compared to the amount of storage. Typical City owned reservoirs are two million gallons and it would require many to meet the demand in the first two scenarios above. Another option for storage is to consider an earthen dammed reservoir, such as, the regionally owned Palisades Reservoir. One of the challenges is finding a location in a canyon that is geologically stable enough to build an earthen dammed reservoir. Increasing well capacity is possible and would require the addition of a treatment facility. The City’s aquifer is limited to approximately 500 acre-feet per year, but capacity could be increased for short periods of time without influencing salt water intrusion and movement of the water throughout the system would require further analysis. Other local options may include: participation in Doheny Desalination Project, direct potable reuse at Santa Margarita Water District’s Trampas Reservoir and conjunctive use in the San Mateo Basin with Camp Pendleton’s property which was studied several decades ago.

The City is dependent on imported water from Metropolitan Water District for approximately 80% of its potable water supply, with the remaining local amount from recycled water (15%) and two local wells (5%). With regard to the current status of imported water from Metropolitan Water District, its primary source of supply is from Northern California and the Colorado River Basin, which provides a unique diverse water supply portfolio from two very different watersheds to Southern California. Water supply from Northern California has been reduced due to environmental restrictions to ensure adequate water for the Delta Smelt and Salmon, both have been placed on the endangered species list in Delta area of Central California. Depending upon the snowpack and runoff, allocations can vary between zero and one hundred percent with the latter seldomly occurring since the environmental restrictions have been in place. The Colorado River Basin has been over drafted and has experienced long term drought. Southern California and the seven basin states are working together to define the future of water use and allocations for agencies within the basin. Water supply from the two major sources will continue to evolve with supply to Metropolitan Water District becoming more challenging in the future. 16 City of San Clemente Page 6
On a positive note, water conservation in Southern California has had a dramatic impact on reducing the need for water supply in the region and Metropolitan Water District has experienced water demand decrease from approximately 2.3 to 1.5 million acre feet per year over the past decade or so.

While Metropolitan Water District has been focused on continuing imported water supplies, they are investing in local indirect potable reuse in Carson, the project will provide approximately 150 million gallons a day of drinking water.

Fiscal Impact of Potential Projects
Project Project Cost Grant
Funding
Budget Operation &
Maintenance
Doheny Desalination
Phase I $2,580,000 $1,500,000
Phase II $175,000,000 $40,000,000
Poche Beach Runoff
Reclamation
Phase I $3,500,000 $3,459,752 None $319,0001
Phase II $9,800,000 $949,000
Recycled Water Quality
Improvement MF/RO $21,000,000 $700,000 $2,500,000 TBD
Recycled Water Master
Plan Update
Forester Ranch $26,124,150 None
Rancho San Clemente $13,313,400 None
Presidential Heights $8,685,000 None
Total Recycled Water MP $48,122,550
1 Operation and maintenance costs are similar to the existing Poche Diversion Project.

Doheny Desalination Project
In the late 2000’s, the concept of a 15 MGD desalination plant at Doheny State Beach was evaluated by the Municipal Water District of Orange County with participating agencies, including, the City San Clemente, City of San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Beach County Water District, Moulton Niguel Water District, and South Coast Water District. The project analysis ended in the temporary operation of one slant well and pilot treatment plant to determine if a project was feasible. In 2014, South Coast Water District was interested in accelerating a smaller pilot project with a capacity between three to five MGD, which was less cost effective and the other agencies, including the City, chose to no longer participate, but stayed apprised of the project development.

South Coast Water District continued project studies and permitting, received $40 million in grants for an estimated $175 million, five MGD project and is seeking project participants. Eastern Municipal and Laguna Beach County 17 City of San Clemente Page 7
Water Districts have agreed to participate (one MGD each) in Phase 1 for $2.58 million per MGD. A progressive design, build, operate and maintenance team consisting of Filanc, Acciona and Hazen have been hired to complete Phase 1 (60% design). At the end of Phase 1, project participants will be provided with a guaranteed maximum price for the water per acre foot and will have a decision point whether or not to continue to participate in the project through Phase 2 (construction).

The project is unique since it utilizes a series of slant wells to draw water from below the ocean floor, which is more environmentally friendly than a direct ocean intake. Existing infrastructure is relatively close to the project site, such as, the jointly owned South Orange County Wastewater Authority Ocean Outfall and Joint Regional Water Supply System Local Transmission Main, which can directly supply water into the regional system, including San Clemente. 18 City of San Clemente Page 8
If constructed, Doheny Desalination Project will provide a local supply source.

There is no guarantee that the project will be operational in an emergency depending upon the circumstances, but the project is proposed to be equipped with an emergency power supply. Another major concern is the project will not improve the City’s supply allocation in the event of a drought. The City’s supply allocation will remain the same since Metropolitan Water District will lower the City’s allocation for regional supply since the City will have a local supply source. This current methodology of lower supply allocation when agencies have a local supply source disincentivizes agencies from funding local supply projects.

Due to the City’s 80 percent dependance on imported potable water from Metropolitan water District, when regional projects become available that can reduce the City’s dependency on imported water and can improve the City’s supply reliability during supply outages, they are worth considering adding to the City’s water supply portfolio. If the City decides to participate in one MGD of supply from Doheny Desalination Project, it would reduce the City’s dependency on imported potable water by 13 percent or from 80 to 67 percent, and would increase the City’s ability to provide .75 of average day supply to the City’s customers from approximately 34 to 61 days as recommended in the Municipal Water District of Orange County 2018 Orange County Water Reliability Study. While the study provides only a guideline, it is a policy decision for cities and agencies to determine how much reliability to invest in.

Scenario Demand
MGD
Days of
Supply
without
Desal
Days of
Supply
w/ Desal
(1 MGD)
Deficit
Supply
MGD
Deficit
Storage
MG
Average Day Use 6.43 20 27 2.89 95
.75 Average Day Use 4.82 34 61 1.28 0
Indoor Use Only 2.89 220 Cont. 0 0
Does not include an allocation for a fire event.
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As an example, if the City were to participate in one MGD of capacity and the project was constructed and the project proceeds to construction, the estimated cost for water ranges between $1,769 to $2,661 per acre foot based on a low and high-cost project and operational scenario. In today’s dollars, for example, the potential impact to customer rates is estimated between $1.82 to $5.00 per month for a single-family customer using 12 units of water, which assumes the project and operational costs are directly passed onto customers. In the future, as Metropolitan Water District increases it rates which are approved for an 11 percent increase in January 2025 to $1,395 per acre foot and 9.5 percent in January 2026 to $1,528 per acre foot, the cost differential for water between the project and Metropolitan Water District rates may become closer and potentially lower than MET’s rate at some point. The Doheny Desalination Project will have increases likely based on consumer price index for salaries and materials and direct pass-through costs for power and chemical increases which can be more volatile depending upon the market. If the City decides to participate in the project in the future, rate impacts should be studied as part of the Water Cost-of-Service Study.

This project is needed for the City to meet its regulatory requirements for dry weather Total Maximum Daily Loads for bacteria exceedances. The City has been placed under a time sensitive order to abate the exceedances by September 30, 2028 or it will be subject to fines and potentially legal challenges. The main cause of the exceedances is due to urban runoff and groundwater in the amount of approximately 500,000 gallons per day from the Prima Deshecha Canada Watershed discharged at Poche Beach. While the beach is owned by the County of Orange at the outlet and the beach is private to the north and south, the water within the Segunda Deshecha Canada Watershed is primarily within the City limits.

The County and City worked together to design and build a project in 2010 to remove bacteria through a series of sand filters and an ultra violet light disinfection system. While the project has improved water quality, there are continued challenges, such as, plant shut-downs during high tide events since the rubber dam is located within the influence of the ocean and fills with high levels of salts which impacts the sand filters and ultraviolet system used to 20 City of San Clemente Page 10
remove the bacteria. In addition, the discharge point has been problematic since the treated water is discharged near the ocean which either ends up in the pond or Pacific Ocean depending upon the amount of sand on the beach.

If the treated water is discharged into the pond, regrowth of bacteria occurs since the pond remains stagnant. The existing treatment system was built for a cost of approximately $3 million and is maintained cooperatively between the City and the County at a cost of approximately $250,000 per year (City’s cost share is 60 percent or $150,000 per year).

City and county staff along with a group of consultants have been evaluating a project to improve water quality by relocating the intake structure out of the tidal influence and pumping the flow through sand filters into the City’s Land Outfall (Phase 1) which connects to the regional San Juan Creek Ocean Outfall. In this scenario, the treated runoff will be discharged approximately two miles offshore of Dana Point into the Pacific Ocean with an estimated construction cost of $3.5 million. The annual operation and maintenance of the facility is projected at $319,000.
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Depending upon funding and the need to reuse the water, Phase 2 could add a microfiltration and reverse osmosis system to lower the salt content (total dissolved solids which can range between 3,000 to 9,000 ppm) in the water so it can be reused as recycled water for irrigation purposes. This option is more expensive to build ($9.8 million) and operate ($949,000), but has an increased chance of receiving additional grant funding due to the reuse of water.

Due to the cost of expansion of the City’s existing recycled water system, the City does not have a need for the additional supply at this time. City staff and 22 City of San Clemente Page 12
the county have been reaching out to neighboring agencies to determine if they have a need for additional supply. Unfortunately, the operational cost to lower the salt content will likely make it cost prohibitive. The water may be needed in the future for City customers as sewer flows continue to decline, which could create a need for additional water for recycled water supply. In addition, there is a possibility the water could be used for potable water as a direct potable reuse project. Either option will require an analysis to determine the cost for producing the water and impacts to customers.

Due to the County’s advocacy, Congressman Mike Levin’s office recently announced an allocation of $959,752 in Federal Congressionally Directed Funds to the project as a water reliability initiative. Additionally, the City has been recommended by the OCTA grant committee to the receive $2.5 million in funding from the OCTA Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup Program for the reuse project with a 50 percent match requirement. The project is listed within the City’s six-year Capital Improvement Program, but is currently not funded.

Due to the time sensitive nature of the project and grants, City staff in coordination with the County have requested proposals for design. Staff is reviewing the proposals and will bring them to the City Council for consideration in March or April of 2025. Future operational cost sharing and project costs are under discussion with County staff. Ultimately the project’s treatment of runoff from the 4,436-acre watershed and discharge to the Land Outfall or sanitary sewer system would both eliminate polluted discharges to Poche Beach during dry weather and in the future could reclaim 500 AFY (the equivalent of 250 Olympic size swimming pools per year) of dry weather runoff for local water supply.

Recycled Water Quality Improvement Project
The City treats wastewater to Title 22 standards (tertiary treatment) to meet health requirements to reuse wastewater for irrigation purposes to customers, such as, homeowner associations golf courses and commercial properties. Due to the City’s reliance on imported potable water from Metropolitan Water District, recycled water is produced locally and provides the City with its second highest supply source and is approximately 15 percent of the City’s supply. The City and its customers utilize approximately 1,200 acre feet per year of recycled water, although the City’s Water Reclamation Plant has the capacity to produce 3,360 acre feet per year.

Recycled water quality continues to degrade due to the City’s coastal proximity, urban runoff diversions to improve ocean water quality from bacterial exceedances, lower indoor potable water use and water softeners. All these factors create high levels of salt or total dissolved solids (TDS) in the tertiary treated recycled water. The City’s recycled water contains approximately 1,350 mg/L of TDS, which is above the permitted limit of 1,200 mg/L. To improve water 23 City of San Clemente Page 13
quality, a new microfiltration (MF) and reverse osmosis (RO) systems have been designed to treat a portion (approximately 1 MGD) of secondary effluent to blended with the tertiary treated recycled water to lower TDS at or below 800 mg/L. The improved water quality will benefit City customers due to the reduced sodium in the water and meets Santa Margarita Water District’s permit limits and water quality goals. The City has an interconnection and an Agreement with Santa Margarita Water District to sell unused recycled water to Santa Margarita Water District where it can be stored during the non-peak water use periods. The City would have access to the water and Santa Margarita Water District would supply the recycled water to their customers and further reduce their dependency on imported water.

The existing recycled water interconnection near the intersection of Avenida Pico and Avenida La Pata allows for the exchange of recycled water through a shared pump station with the ability to store recycled water in Santa Margarita Water District’s Trampas Recycled Water Storage Reservoir where the City has up to 200 acre feet of storage. If the project is constructed, the City will have a partner to assist with funding the project through the sale of recycled water. Within the current Agreement, Santa Margarita Water District will be obligated to purchase 1,000 acre feet per year, but they have the demand to use additional recycled water, which is currently available.

Unfortunately, the cost of the project has increased significantly from approximately $13 to $21 million due to labor and material increases over the past several years. City staff are evaluating funding options for construction, including individual and regional grants from the United States Bureau of Reclamation and state. The City has entered into a Grant Implementation Agreement with County of Orange to receive the South Orange County Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant Proposition 1 Round 2 grant, in the amount of $700,000 for construction. Although, additional grant funding is needed for this project to become feasible.

City staff are seeking and recommending to apply for grant funding when available, continuing to working with Santa Margarita Water District to seek alternative permitting requirements and funding options, and explore opportunities to reduce TDS within the wastewater stream. Potential customer costs for varying project and operating costs will be recommended for further evaluation as part of the City’s Water Cost-of-Service Study in 2025. 24 City of San Clemente Page 14
Recycled Water Master Plan Update
The City’s Water Reclamation Plant is capable of producing up to 3,360 acre feet per year, the City’s current customer demand for recycled water is approximately 1,200 acre feet per year or 15% of the City’s overall water demand, allowing for additional recycled water system expansion, where feasible within the City of San Clemente’s service area. AKM Consulting Engineers recently completed the Recycled Water Master Plan Update which focused on expanding the existing system in the Forester Ranch, Rancho San Clemente and Presidential Heights areas. A detailed analysis of potential customer sites for conversion to recycled water in terms of current water use for irrigation (recycled water demand), investigation of meter locations, possible connection points, customer needs, future demands, and any other requirements for potential customer conversions was completed as part of the master plan update. In addition, infrastructure necessary to the serve customers and the cost for expansion was included.

The master plan update estimated the expansion cost for all three areas is approximately $48 million, with a total demand of roughly 340 acre-feet per year.

At this time, the cost for full expansion is cost prohibitive, but staff will continue to 25 City of San Clemente Page 15
evaluate the master plan and will seek grants, when available to expand areas with the lowest cost relative to water use.
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AGENDA REPORT

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 1
Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 2.

Submitted By: Public Works
Prepared By: Shawn Ryan, Deputy Public Works Director
Subject:
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DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION FOR THE PHASE II/FINAL IMPROVEMENTS AT CASA ROMANTICA ..body
Fiscal Impact:

None.

Summary:

The Phase I slope failure repair below the Casa Romantica structure is anticipated to be complete in April 2025. Phase II final improvements are needed to repair the hardscape, drainage, and structural components for the Casa Romantica building and grounds. Staff is seeking direction on the Phase II improvements.

Background:

The westerly slope at Casa Romantica above the railroad tracks failed on the afternoon of April 27, 2023. The City hired Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (ADEI), which specializes in emergency slope stability and foundation repairs, to mobilize to the site on Friday, May 12, 2023, to start the repairs under the supervision of a local geotechnical
engineering firm, LGC, Geotechnical, Inc. The emergency work was initially completed on June 2, 2023, but the slope continued to move, even with additional shaping and grading.

The slope started moving again on June 5, 2023, and
continued to creep, necessitating more substantial emergency repairs to secure the building and site to protect life and property.

Discussion:

The City received an emergency coastal development permit (ECDP) G-5-23-0060 to rebuild the slope and replace the drainage system. The scope of the work included four rows of concrete grade beams with 97 tie-backs and back drains, geogrid reinforcement placed every two feet in elevation for the slope's re-grading, and replacement of the rip rap
dissipater and drain lines on the northern side of the Casa Romantica slope. Much of the landslide material was moved offsite to dry out and is being trucked back to Casa Romantica to rebuild the slope. At the grading completion, the slope will 29 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 2.

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receive a drought-tolerant hydroseed mix, approved by the coastal commission, along with jute matting and fiber rolls to hold the seed in place. The slope rebuilding should be completed by the end of April.

The Coastal Commission requires the City to submit a regular Coastal Development Permit to include the slope repair (almost complete) and the Phase II Final Improvements at the top of the slope. The Phase II scope of work consists of structural repairs to the building itself, ADA pathways, concrete hardscapes, drainage sumps and force mains, drain inlets, conduits, and replacing the amphitheater bottom that was removed to bring in heavy equipment for the repair.

Staff is working with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) consultant, Alpha Structural Inc., to prepare several alternatives (as required by the Coastal Commission) for replacing the hardscape and walkways for submittal to the Coastal Commission. Staff is seeking input from the City Council regarding design considerations to incorporate into the alternatives analysis before submitting to the Coastal Commission.

Points and Alternatives for the City Council to Consider:

JPIA will cover the replacement and repair costs resulting from the landslide on a like-for-like basis for structural, hardscape, pathways, and drainage categories. This coverage applies to the areas at the top of the slope (Casa Romantica structure, observation deck, DG and concrete pathways/walkways, etc.). Unfortunately, only drainage-related infrastructure is covered under JPIA insurance for the Phase I slope repair under the ECDP G-5-23-0060. Any additional modifications or changes to the scope will likely have cost impacts to the General Fund.

1. Like-for-Like:

Repair and replace the damaged and lost
infrastructure from the landslide. The scope would
include restoring the amphitheater floor and
pathway leading to it, repairing and replacing a
portion of the observation deck (essential for ADA
access to the rear and sides of the property), and
replacing the drainage system and walkways
damaged or lost.

2. Like-for-Like with Amphitheatre and Observation Deck Modifications:

Repair and replace the damaged and lost infrastructure from the landslide, as noted in item one (1) above, with the following select alternatives:

Amphitheatre Modifications:
● Do not replace the amphitheater floor and
stage; remove the amphitheater concrete
tiered seating.
● Construct a new concrete amphitheater floor
without a raised stage/speaking area.
● Install a decomposed granite floor in place of
the previous concrete amphitheater floor.
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Observation Deck Modifications:
● Partially repair and replace the observation
deck, preserving existing ADA pathways.
● Remove the Observation Deck and design
new ADA pathways to access the side yard
areas of Casa Romantica from the covered
patio area.

3. It is staff’s understanding that noise concerns from amplified sound have been raised by the neighboring community. To alleviate the concerns, it may be possible to amend the existing lease agreement to adjust hours of operation for events.

Council Options:
 Provide direction to staff concerning Phase II Final Improvements to bring Casa Romantica back to its full use;
 Authorize and direct staff to draft an amendment to the existing lease agreement relating to amplified sound and/or hours of operation;
 Authorize staff to submit an alternative analysis to the Coastal Commission, based on direction from the City Council, to obtain a regular Coastal Development Permit.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

The repairs to Casa Romantica were previously found to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff anticipates that any direction from the City Council would fall within the previous exemption.

Recommended Actions:

Staff Recommendation
..recommendation
Receive and file the administrative report, dated February 13, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk, and provide direction on Phase II issues to bring back to the City Council. ..end
Attachment:

1. Site Plan Like-for-Like Replacement

2. Site Plan Like-for-Like with Amphitheatre and Observation Deck Modifications

3. Site Plan Cross Sections
Notification:

None.
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CONTACT:

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AGENDA REPORT

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 1
Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 3.

Submitted By: City Manager
Prepared By: Leslea Meyerhoff, Contract Coastal Administrator Subject:
..titl e

SAN CLEMENTE COASTAL PROJECTS UPDATE, LOOK AHEAD AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ..body
Fiscal Impact:

Each coastal project described in this report has an associated cost. Many coastal projects are either wholly or partially grant funded. Additionally, so far in late 2024 and early 2025 City staff has submitted 5 new grant applications as detailed in grants matrix included as Attachment 1.

The City has applied for more than $113 million in grants for various coastal projects in the last 20 years as outlined in Attachment 1. Staff recommends the City Council provide direction to staff to return with an item establishing the San Clemente Beach Restoration and Coastal Protection Fund to receive grant and other funds obtained by the City for coastal related projects.

All future sand projects will have a local cost share match requirement that will depend on the sand volume, other available funding sources and other variables. At present, there are no dedicated funding sources or dedicated budget for projects managed by the City’s Contract Coastal Administrator. To date, the City has relied heavily on grant funding to bring coastal projects to fruition. Grants are highly competitive and are not guaranteed from year to year.

Grants also typically come with a local cost share match requirement. Reliance on grants as the primary method funding beach sand projects may not fully align with the City’s vision of comprehensive and sustained beach sand replenishment in part because project implementation would be subject to grant funding availability which would affect the City’s ability to reliably deliver beach sand projects on a locally controlled schedule.

Summary:

In 2024, 237,000 cubic yards of beach sand was added to the City’s shoreline, sourced from both offshore and inland sources. The cost to the City in 2024 to bring in this sand was $4.6 million.

Without assistance from federal and state resources, the cost would have been far higher.

It has been suggested that the City needs more than 5 million cubic yards of sand to restore the City’s beaches so significant work remains. The volume of sand placed last year is approximately 5% of the sand volume needed. Beach sand projects typically have planned replenishment cycles, roughly every 5 to 10 years. Renourishment events are viewed as essential maintenance projects to retain the beach. Beach sand replenishment generates a multitude of public benefits including shoreline protection for all landward assets and infrastructure, recreation, natural resources enhancement and contributes to the economic vitality for the City. 35 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 3.

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In October 2023, the City Council hired a Coastal Administrator under a 3-year contract to develop and manage beach sand replenishment projects in San Clemente. At that time, the City did not allocate a budget or identify a funding source for establishing a public beach restoration program. Therefore, identifying funding for the City’s sand program is paramount to its success.

The Contract Coastal Administrator is now 16 months into a 36-month performance period.

Attachment 2 lists accomplishments to date and Attachment 3 presents work plan items for year

2. This report provides an overview of the current status of beach sand replenishment projects and recent accomplishments, highlights projects currently in development, and identifies future projects and related needs.

Background:

Coastal erosion is a significant problem in the City which threatens the public beaches, coastal public access, existing structures, and critical public infrastructure in San Clemente. The community and City leaders have called coastal erosion an existential threat to the community, its surfing heritage and the quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors. A beach town must have a beach.

Of the known projects or currently planned beach sand projects, the USACE project will bring in 2 million cubic yards of sand. The planned SANDAG project will bring in an additional 1.1 million cubic yards and OCTA will add another 540,000 cubic yards of sand to the City’s shoreline. That leaves a gap of approximately 2.5 million cubic yards of sand that must be brought into the City to sustain a meaningful public beach restoration program in San Clemente.

The City’s beaches are a significant economic driver in the City and region. An estimated 2 million visitors travel to San Clemente each year attracted by the City’s world class public beaches, municipal pier, and surf breaks.

Coastal Project Overview and Highlights:

Federal Beach Sand Project
In 2001, the City entered into a Federal Cost Share Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the purpose of developing a 50-year beach sand replenishment program.

In 2024, the City completed the first phase of the project which is a collaboration with the federal and state government and relies heavily on grant funding from the State of California and federal appropriations and a local cost share match. Future phases of the USACE project would be cost shared 50% federal and 50% non-federal (State and City) and the project will deliver 2 million cubic yards of sand to the City over the next 50 years. The State of California, through the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) at State Parks, has been a steadfast funding partner and has granted the City $5.8 million to date toward the project. Earlier this month, the City submitted a grant application to DBW requesting $1.5 million to fund the planning phase for the next nourishment event tentatively scheduled for 2029/2030. The next stage would be synchronized with the City of Encinitas USACE project as it is on a similar renourishment cycle (i.e., every 5 – 6 years) in order to reduce mobilization costs to the maximum extent. In addition to 36 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 3.

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the USACE beach sand project, the City is currently working on a multitude of other sand projects and related efforts which are described below.

SCOUP
In 2024, the City also restarted its Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP) to place opportunistically available sand on City beaches. The City placed 37,000 cubic yards of sand at North Beach. The sand was sources from the Santa Ana River sand in an area outside coastal zone and managed by the County for flood control purposes. The full SCOUP program includes 4 sites that are in the process of being re-permitted. The Coastal Commission has already issued the City a 10-year SCOUP permit in October 2024. The State Lands lease application was submitted on February 3 and the remaining permit applications will be submitted this month. Concurrently, the City will work to develop a queue of opportunistic sand projects to deliver sand each year. A funding source is needed to deliver sand to the beach. The estimated cost for the next SCOUP event is $55 a cubic yard based on the 2024 North Beach project ($2M for 37,000 cubic yards of sand).

Offshore Sand Source Investigation
In October 2024, the City initiated an investigation (funded by a Coastal Commission grant) to look for beach quality sediments offshore of San Clemente. The study will be completed at the end of 2025. The high cost of sourcing sand offshore is directly related to the transportation cost which is a factor of the distance between the beach and the sand source. If a local sand source can be found to sustain beach nourishment in San Clemente, the cost of beach nourishment would be reduced. Permits to conduct vibracore sampling are being obtained from the State Lands Commission and the team plans to conduct fieldwork in Summer 2025. The study will be completed at end of 2025 and City staff will continue to provide periodic updates on the study’s progress and findings.

City + UCI Coastal Collaboration
In 2025, the City formed a collaboration with the UC Irvine (UCI) Samueli School of Engineering for the purpose of building coastal resiliency in the City using innovative approaches to beach sand replenishment. The study will look at opportunities to restore sand flows from San Juan Creek to the ocean as well as explore transporting sand from inland sources such as the Prado Dam via a variety of methods including truck, rail, slurry, pipeline and conveyor belt. City staff meet weekly with the team comprised of UCI professors and a team of graduate students conducting the study on behalf of the City. The draft report is expected in March 2025 and the final report is expected in June 2025.

OCTA Projects in San Clemente
City staff are participating in regular agency coordination meetings held by the OCTA for the urgent / near-term reinforcement areas 1-4 (now called the Coastal Rail Stabilization Priority Project Concepts or Priority Projects) and the longer-term Coastal Rail Resiliency Study (CRRS).

The City continues to advocate for beach sand as the primary means to protect the rail corridor (now and in the future) because it is a multi-benefit solution that provides benefits to all stakeholders and does not preclude any future options or interfere with the City’s plans to replenish its beaches.
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OCTA completed an alternatives analysis for the Priority Projects and the concept for Reinforcement Area 3 (landside at Mariposa Point) was developed in collaboration with City staff.

The preferred alternative that OCTA is advancing to their Board on February 10, 2025 would reestablish coastal trail connectivity, roughly at grade, and does not rely on any bridge spans. A catchment wall similar to the existing soldier pile walls installed by OCTA to protect the railroad tracks at Casa Romantica and Mariposa Point is conceptually located 43 feet from the centerline of the railroad tracks. The wall height may vary between six to 29 feet through the proposed area, and the location and height of the catchment wall is subject to change as more information becomes available as the concept is advanced. The OCTA preferred alternative for Area 3 would not adversely impact the existing sewer line and will provide improved access to manholes for maintenance purposes. Depending upon the location of the existing recycled water line relative to the proposed catchment wall, it may require relocation, but will not pose a significant effort or impact customers other than the Municipal Golf Course, which can be provided alternative service during construction if needed. The preferred alternative project is subject to approval by the OCTA Board, continued evaluation of the concept may change the design and permitting is required. If all approvals are obtained within a timely manner, construction in Area 3 is anticipated to begin in late 2026.
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Priority Projects in areas 1, 2 and 4 are trailing behind area 3 due to Project in area 3 having a more simplified permitting path with fewer agencies with permit jurisdiction on the landside of the rail line in contrast to the number of agencies with jurisdiction over the seaward side of the rail alignment. For example, the USACE and State Lands Commission do not have jurisdiction for the areas inland of the rail line so OCTA has opted to bi-furcate the areas on the beach side into a separate project as they continue to evaluate alternatives and conduct data collection efforts and coordinate with jurisdictional agencies. OCTA is evaluating both offshore and onshore sand sources for their project in San Clemente. More information is expected to be available soon and staff will report back when new information becomes available.

SANDAG Regional Beach Sand Project (RBSP) III
The City signed an agreement with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) in December 2023 to join RBSP III Planning effort. The draft SANDAG report on RBSP III is expected in Spring 2025 and more than $1M CY of sand is proposed to be placed in the City.

While construction is estimated to be ~5 years out, the City will need to identify a funding source for the next phase of the project, which would include design, engineering, environmental and permitting tasks. Estimated cost for the next phase is not yet determined. However, the City though their lobbyists in Washington DC worked with Congressman Levin to secure a line item in 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) identifying a regional project for Orange County and San Diego. While the regional coastal project is identified, no funding was assigned so City staff is coordinating to get funding for the next phase of the SANDAG project.

Nature Based Coastal Resiliency Project Feasibility Study The City continues to make progress in its Coastal Commission grant funded study to evaluate alternative methods to help retain the sand that is being added to the beach by the City. Longer term, sand retention would serve to optimize the performance of sand replenishment projects by 39 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 3.

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slowing down the movement of sand along the coast. With lots of upcoming sand projects in the works, it is important to maximize the performance of the sandy beach by reducing wave energy.

Sand retention concepts are proposed in several locations in the City and the draft design report is anticipated to be published in Spring 2025 with the final report coming in late 2025. City staff recently applied for grant funding in the amount of $2,000,000 to advance the study to the design, engineering, environmental review and permitting phase.

Shoreline Monitoring
The City re-established shoreline monitoring in 2022 to monitor the health of the beach thanks to a grant provided by the Coastal Commission which funds the program through 2025. Data is collected each Spring and Fall to track beach widths and shoreline erosion and accretion. A State of the Beach presentation is made each year to the Coastal Advisory Committee to report on data collected by the program. The data is made publicly available and is a valuable tool used by other agencies in the region including OCTA, Dana Point, the County of Orange, State Parks and UCI to support science-based approach to decision making. If the City desires to continue the program beyond 2025, an alternative source of funding will be required. The annual cost of the program is approximately $100,000 per year.

Council Options:
 Receive and file the report.
 Provide direction regarding establishing a San Clemente Beach Restoration and Coastal Protection Fund to receive grant and other funds obtained by the City for coastal related projects.
 Provide direction regarding the Coastal Administrator work plan (Attachment 3).  Provide alternative direction.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

This is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Recommended Actions:

STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT the City Council:

2. Provide direction to staff to bring an item back to a future City Council meeting on the Coastal Administrator work plan in Attachment 3.

3. Provide additional/alternate direction to staff.

4. Receive and file the report.
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Attachment:

1. Grants Matrix

2. Coastal Accomplishments

3. Work Plan
Notification:

None.
41 Attachment 1
City of San Clemente Grant Applications for Coastal Projects (FY 2000 – FY 2025)
Date A
genc
y Amount Project (s) Awarded?
2000 California State Parks, Division of
Boatin
g and Waterwa
ys
$425,000 USACE Project Feasibility Study Yes
2002 California State Parks, Division of
Boatin
g and Waterwa
ys
$150,000 USACE Project Feasibility Study Yes
2006 California State Parks, Division of
Boatin
g and Waterwa
ys
$325,000 USACE Project Feasibility Study Yes
2010 California State Parks, Division of
Boatin
g and Waterwa
ys
$191,000 USACE Project PED Phase Yes
2011 California State Parks, Division of
Boatin
g and Waterwa
ys
$90,000 USACE Project PED Phase Yes
2014 California Coastal Commission $90,000 Comprehensive LCP LUP Update & Certification
Yes
2016 California State Parks, Division of
Boatin
g and Waterwa
ys
$3,400,000 USACE Project Construction Phase Yes
2017 California Coastal Commission $157,500 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment + LCP Update / Draft LCP Implementation Plan
Yes
2019 California State Parks, Division of
Boatin
g and Waterwa
ys
$231,000 USACE Project Construction Phase Yes
2019 California Coastal Commission $75,000 Coastal Resiliency Plan + LCP Update / Prepare Draft LCP Implementation Plan
Yes
2022 California Coastal Commission $ 570,000 Shoreline Monitoring Program + Nature Based Sand Retention Feasibilit
y Stud
y
Yes
2022 California State Parks, DBW $1,085,000 USACE Project Construction Phase Yes 42 2023 National Oceanic Atmospheric
Administration
$2,000,000 Establishment of a South Orange County
Regional Coastal Resiliency Collaborative
No
2023 National Oceanic Atmospheric
Administration
$75,000,000 North Beach Multipurpose Resilience Reef
Project
No
2024 California Coastal Commission $ 1,500,000 Offshore Sand Source Investigation + LCP Update+ Geotechnical Support + Parking Study + Coastal Zone LiDAR data Yes
2024 US. Department of Defense $20,000,000 Beach sand replenishment projects + Marine Safety HQ Project + PAWS System Rebuild
No
2024 OPC SB 1 Grant $1,500,000 Marine Safety HQ Redevelopment Just Submitted
2024 State Coastal Conservancy $2,000,000 Sand Retention Pilot Project Just Submitted
2025 State Parks, DBW $1,500,000 USACE Project Stage 2 PED Phase Just submitted
2025 State Parks, DBW $2,000,000 Nature Based Pilot Project Design, Engineering and Environmental Phase
Just
submitted
2025 State Parks, DBW $1,000,000 Municipal Pier Rehabilitation Just submitted
2025 State Coastal Conservancy $300,000 Shoreline Monitoring Program Just submitted
Total Funding Requests for Coastal Projects
$113,589,500
43 Attachment 2
Coastal Administrator: Review of Year 1

1. USACE project first event delivery of 200,000 yd.³ of sand in 2024

2. Completed permitting and environmental tasks to utilize a second borrow site for USACE Project in 2024 (From Santa Margarita River to Surfside Sunset)

3. Delivered the North Beach emergency sand project permitting up to 50,000 yd.³ (all available sand was placed => 37,000 yd.³)

4. December 2023: Started a staff level working group of South Orange County agencies with quarterly meetings building regional coastal resilience

5. Successfully led the effort to get the City included in the SANDAG RBSP III project which paved the way for other South OC agencies to join in

6. Continued progress on the nature-based sand retention design project

7. Managed implementation of the City’s regional shoreline monitoring program

8. Obtained a new (5th) Coastal Commission grant of $1.5M to fund the offshore borrow site investigation and LCP tasks

9. Prepared a Coastal Strategic Plan outlining priority projects and costs

10. Managed an economic analysis of coastal resilience funding strategies

11. Re-initiated the formal SCOUP program in the City

12. Applied for federal PAS program for grant funding to the City

13. Assisted in the preparation of a DOD grant for communities adjacent to military installations

14. Maintained regular coordination, outreach and presentations to the San Clemente Coastal Advisory Committee

15. Maintained regular outreach and coordination to various community groups and neighborhood associations

16. Presentation to the State of California Problem Solvers Caucus (bipartisan + bicameral)
44 Attachment 3
Coastal Administrator: Draft Year 2 Work Plan

1. Identify one or more new sand sources closer to San Clemente & begin permitting it for use

2. Obtain remaining City SCOUP permits (CSLC, RWQCB and USACE)

3. Develop another SCOUP project (subject to budget funding availability)?

4. Work with UCI team to conduct sand studies for City in 2025

5. Find funding to continue the shoreline monitoring program past the end of 2025 when CCC Grant funding ends

6. Finalize sand retention project concepts and complete grant deliverables

7. Obtain funding for the next phase of sand retention project concepts and complete Grant deliverables

8. Find funding to support City cost share for SANDAG RBSP III Phase 2

9. Continue working with OCTA to advance their sand placement projects as soon as possible

10.Conduct a fiscal impact analysis and beach attendance study for San Clemente

11.Continue regional collaborations with South OC agencies including OC Parks, Dana Point, State Parks, and OCTA

12.Apply for at least six State & Federal grants to fund various Coastal projects, including those listed above from the funding sources below:
 State Parks DBW
 OPC SB1
 Wildlife Conservation Board
 State Coastal Conservancy
 CCC
 DOD
 NOAA
 FEMA
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2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
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AGENDA REPORT

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Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 4.

Submitted By: City Manager
Prepared By: Andy Hall, City Manager
Subject:
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ..body
Fiscal Impact:

It is anticipated that each of the projects discussed in relation to this agenda item have project funding that has already been identified. However, potential changes to the Capital Improvements Program could have significant fiscal impacts that would need additional City Council approval.

Summary:

Capital projects are a significant expense for the City, but they are also projects that improve the community and enhance the quality of life for residents. As directed by the City Council, staff has reviewed the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) of the City to create a more accurate and predictable improvement schedule that will improve fiscal management and accountability for project completion. The City Council recently identified priorities for the CIP that has been used to update the list of projects and identify project completion schedules. The result of the updated CIP is a more precise project schedule, better financial accounting, and more realistic expectations for the completion of identified projects.

Background:

The CIP, as currently written, contains a list of new community improvements and major maintenance work together with identified funding sources and responsible departments. Over time, the number of improvements and maintenance items has accumulated faster than the work has been completed and a backlog of projects has occurred. The result is that the CIP is a less accurate reflection of project timelines and cost estimates. The proposed update to the CIP using the priority criteria identified by the City Council and properly separating “Capital Improvements” from “Major Maintenance” items will allow proper financial and resource planning, as well as more predictable timelines about when projects are anticipated to be completed.

The first significant modification to the previous document is the separation of Capital Improvements from Major Maintenance items. Capital Improvements are defined as new improvements or additions to municipal amenities, whereas Major Maintenance items represent upkeep and repairs to existing City facilities.

Capital IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP)
Project No. Project Description Priority Category Fund Dept 11148 San Gorgonio Park Surface H CIP 014 BPR/Eng
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Replacement
12807 Aquatic Center Pump Room
Replacement
M CIP 014 0
13607 Driving Range Fence Extension H CIP 056 BPR/Golf/ Eng
13702 Solar Canopies Prkg Lots - VH &
Steed Pks/PM
F CIP 001 Engr
10546 OCSD Gates and Fencing H CIP 001 Engr
13703 Steed Park Pickleball Courts F CIP 001 Maint.
13814 Corto Lane Beach Access
Rehabilitation
F CIP 001 Util
14193 North Beach Playground H CIP 001 Maint.
14194 Pier Underpass Access
Improvements
F CIP 001 BPR/Eng
14195 Riviera Beach Entrance
Improvements (*)
F CIP 001 Maint.
14196 Max Berg Park Fountain
Refurbishment
M CIP 017 Eng/BPR
14197 STEED PK & VISTA BAHIA

ERRANT BALL MED
H CIP 031 Maint/BPR
14459 Doheny Ocean Desalination F E 052 Engr
14810 LPVH 3 ARTIFICIAL FLD SYNTH

TURF REPLAC
H CIP 014 Engr/Maint
14811 San Luis Rey PK Restroom
Replacement
M CIP 014 Maint.
14812 City Hall Generator Installation C CIP 030 Engr
15105 Bonito Canyon Park
Improvements
H CIP 017 BPR/Eng
15106 Dog Park at San Luis Rey or San
Gorgonio
H CIP 031 Maint.
15107 Steed Park Skate Park Expansion M CIP 031 BPR/Eng 15108 Vista Hermosa Sports Park
Meadows Develop
H CIP 031 Engr/BPR
15109 Pump Track at Richard T. Steed
Memorial Park
H CIP 001 Engr
15319 Calafia Complete Streets H Maint 011 T/T
15323 Mira Costa Pedestrian Island H Maint 011 T/T
15324 Signal Synchronization, Palizada,
Saluda, La Pata
H CIP 042 T/T
15505 Forster Ranch Playground Equip
Replace
M CIP 014 BPR/Eng
15506 Talega Park Playground
Replacement
M CIP 014 BPR/Eng
21208 Marquita Slope Interim
Reconstruct (*)
M Maint 054 Engr
22104 Lifeguard Tower Replacements H CIP 001 Maint.
22801 Dije & El Portal Beach Wood Stair
Replacement
H CIP 001 Engr/Maint
22804 North Beach Fence Replacement M CIP 001 Maint.
23102 Base of Pier Bike Rack Area
renovation
C CIP 001 BPR/Eng
23502 Casa Romantica Slope
Reconstruct
C CIP 001 Util
24103 Zero Tower Rehabilitation F CIP 001 Maint.
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24803 Casa Romantica Painting M CIP 001 Eng/Maint
25505 Pedestrian Audible Warning
System
H CIP 001 Engr
29103 Park Monument Sign
Replacement
F CIP 001 Maint/BPR
35807 Sand Compt & Opportunistic Use
Program
H CIP 001 Cons
11810/
25105
Beach Trail Fence M CIP 014 Engr/Maint
17407/
13203
MF/RO System for Recycled
Water Design
F E 052 Util
17337/
18325
Avenida Pico Bike Lane Path
Phase 1
F CIP 020 T/T
19807/
11310
Del Mar Electrical Rehabilitation
(Design)
H CIP 001 Maint
25105/
11810
Mariposa Bridge Replacement M CIP 001 Util
XXXXX Community Center Restroom
(CDBG)
H CIP BPR/Eng
XXXXX Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation M CIP Cons
XXXXX Vista Hermosa Aquatic Center
Play Structure
M CIP 014 Eng Maint
XXXXX Rancho SC Park Exercise Course
Equip Replace (FY26)
M CIP 031 0
MAINTENANCE + ENTERPRISE (INFRASTRUCTURE)
Project
No. Project Description Priority Category Fund Project Lead Dept 10206 Aeration Blower Improvements H E 054 Shawn Util
11404
Costero Risco PRS
Rehabilitation H E 052 Cons Util
12003
Presidio / Miguel Storm Drain
Improvements H E 033 Jacob/Amir Maint.
12204
Digester No.2 Structural & Mech
Rehabilitation M E 054 0 0
12209
Cyprus Shores Emergency
Pump Station H E 054 Bel/Amir Util
12301
Signalized Intersection
Improvements F Maint 011 Ryan Kim TT/Maint
12305 Alley Pavement Rehab H Maint 042 Masako Engr
12560 Base of Pier Restroom C Maint 001 Randy Maint/BPR 12605
Sewer System Scada
Implementation H Maint 054 Dustin Util
13018
CATCH BASIN & SD IMPROV:

PICO & FRONTERA F Maint 033 Cesar/Bel Util
13202
Headworks Grit Cyclone
Rehabilitation F E 054 Jacob/Shawn Util
13323

TRAFFIC SGNL CNVRSN -
VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS C Maint 012 Ryan Kim T/T
13325
INTERSECTION IMPROV: AVH
& LA PATA F Maint 020 Ryan Kim T/T
13409
AC Pipe Replacement Northwest
Zone 308 M Maint 052 Jacob/Shawn Util
13410
Citywide Cathodic Protection
System Improvements OG E 052 Cons Util
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13411 Pico/Presidio DIP Replacement H Maint 052 Jacob/Shawn Util 13412
Reservoir No 5A Replacement
(*) F E 052 Amir/PM/Jacob Util
13507 Comm Cntr Shuffleboard
Remodeling C Maint 001 Randy/ Sam Maint.
14080
Marblehead Coastal SD & WQ
Improv M E 033 Cons Util
14081

SD IMPROV - CALLE BONITO &
LOS MOLINOS H Maint 033 Jacob/Amir Engr
14191 Ave Del Mar Tile Murals
Installation C Maint 001 Randy Maint.
14192 Ballparks Scoreboard Installation H Maint 001 Randy Maint/BPR 14206 Splitter Box Repairs C E 054 Belgin Util
14338
Traffic Signal Cabinet & Pedestal
Replacement OG Maint 011 Ryan Kim TT/Maint
14459 Doheny Ocean Desalination F E 052 ` Engr
14460
Well Water Quality System
Improvements (Phase I) OG E 052 Mike Fileccia Cons
14809
North Beach Concession and
Restroom C Maint 001 Randy/Eng Maint.
15007
M01 Channel Wall Repairs
(Grande Vista) C E 001 Jacob/Amir Maint.
14813 Golf Course Pump Station
Upgrade C Maint 056 Randy/Jordan Maint.
15316
Alley/Parking Lot Rehab
Program FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 042 Masako Engr
15317
Arterial Street Improv Program
FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 012 Masako Engr
15318
AS-Needed Street Improv Prog
(Various Streets) OG Maint 012 Masako Engr
15321 Camino Capistrano Crosswalk
Improvements (*) C E011 Ryan Kim T/T
15322
Local Street Improvement
Program FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 012 Masako Engr
15324
Palizada Talega Saluda & La
Pata Sig Sync F Maint 042 Ryan Kim T/T
15325/153
16 Street Rehabilitation Prog. &
Alley / Parking Lot Rehab C Maint 042 Masako Engr
15325
Street Rehabilitation Program FY
25 & 26 OG Maint 042 Masako Engr
15326
Traffic Signal Camera
Replacement (City Wide) OG Maint 011 Randy Maint.
15327
Traffic Signal Camera
Replacement C Maint 014 Ryan Kim T/T
15406 Reata Pump Station F Maint 052 Mike Fileccia Util 15409 El Levante PRS Rehabilitation H Maint 052 Bel/Cesar Util 16205
WRP Electrical System
Replacements F Maint 054 TBD Eng/Util
16357
ECR/Palizada to Presidio CL3
Bike Improv M Maint 011 Zak/Ryan Kim T/T
16406 Blanco Pump Station F Maint 052 Mike Fileccia Util 16411 Calle Vallarta PRS M Maint 052 Bel/Cesar Util
16412
City Wide Copper Service
Replacements H Maint 052 Dustin/Shawn Util
16531 Muni Golf Course Bunker Reno F E 056 Jordan Gilmore Golf 49 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 4.

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& Improve
17203 Digester Flare Replacement C E 054 Cons Util
17405 Reeves Pump station M E 052 Mike Fileccia Cons
17407
Vera Cruz / Las Mares Recycled
Water F E 052 Cesar Util
18810 Pier Understory Bird Deterrent C Maint 057 Randy Maint. 19205
Digester Boiler Flame Pack
Replacement (PACE) M E 054 Cons Util
19516
Calle Real Pump Station
Rehabilitation M Maint 052 Amir Util
20002 Citywide Culvert Assessment F Maint 059 Amir Util 21203
Digester No.2 Cleaning,
Residual Disposal & Insp C Maint 054 Shawn Util
21205
WRP & Sewer Facility Pavement
Rehab H Maint 054 Masako Util
21208
Marquita Slope Interim
Reconstruct (*) M Maint 054 Shawn Engr
21306
Street Sign Replacement
Program OG Maint 012 Randy Maint.
21402
Avenida Pico RW Pipeline
Relocation H Maint 052 Cons Util
21404
Recycled Water Alum Chemical
Systems Replmt M Maint 052 Cons Util
22403
Recycled Water Storage Bay
Rehabilitation C Maint 052 TBD Util
22404
Dead End Water System
Improvements H Maint 052 Dustin Util
22808 SCADA Radio Replacement M Maint 052 Dustin Util
23203 Centrifuge Conveyor Modification H Maint 054 Cons Util 23401 Meter Replacements H Maint 052 Dustin Util
23403 Reservoir 12 Site Improvements M Maint 052 Jacob/Amir Util 23404 Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating C E 052 Shawn Util 23405
Sodium Hypochlorite Tank
Replacement C Maint 052 Cons Util
23501
Major Facilities Maintenance
FY23 OG Maint 001 Randy Maint.
23801 Pier Timber Pile Inspection C Maint 001 Amir Maint 23802
Montalvo and Riviera Trail
Coating Replacement (*) H Maint 001 Belgin Maint.
23803

PIER STEEL PILES CATHODIC

PROTECT IMPROV C
E
001 Cons Util
23805
Storm Drain Trash Capture
Devices Phase 4&5 OG Maint 057 Jake/Niki Util/Maint
24102 General Pier Repairs OG Maint 001 Amir Util
24200 Sewer System Rehab OG Maint 052 Dustin Util
24200
Columbo Inclinometer / Geo
Invest Study (*) H Maint 054 Jacob/Amir Engr
24201 Sewer System Replacement OG Maint 042 Masako Engr 24204 Calafia State Park Sewer Rehab M Maint 054 Bel/Cesar/PM Util 24205 San Juan Creek Outfall Rehab H Maint 054 Dave Util 24300 Street Improvement Design OG Maint 042 Masako Engr 24306 AC As-Needed Pavement C E 042 Masako Engr
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(Contractor LC)
24306
As-Needed Pavement Repairs
FY24 H Maint 042 Masako Engr
24304/223
05 Sidewalk Repair & Improvement
Program C E001 Masako Engr
24400 Water System Replacement OG Maint 042 Masako Engr 24401 Water System Rehabilitation OG Maint 052 Dustin Util 24401
Califia PS Flowmeter & Valve
Replacement C Maint 052 Cons Util
24404
RESERVOIR 10 & 5A CHEM
LINE REPLACEMENT C Maint 052 Dustin Util
24405 Valve Replacement Program OG Maint 052 Dustin Util 25303
Major Street Maintenance
Program FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 001 Masako Engr
25304
Pavement Preservation Program
FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 001 Masako Engr
25503
Major Facilities Maintenance FY
2025 OG Maint 001 Randy Maint.
25504
Old City Hall Rem Park Lot Slope
Temp Grading C Maint 001 Bel/Cesar Engr
25506
Senior Center HVAC
Replacement (Find $) M Maint 001 TBD Eng/Maint
25507
City Hall Cooling Tower
Replacement/PM F Maint 014 TBD Eng/Maint
25508
OHBC & VHAC Water Heater
Replacement H Maint 001 Randy Maint.
25509
Re-Paint Ext of AVH Aquatic
Center M Maint 001 TBD Eng/Maint
25510
Community Center Roof
repairs/PM H Maint 001 TBD Eng/Maint
26001 Doncella Storm Drain Repairs H Maint 059 Jacob/Amir Util 26408
Pico Booster P.S. Pump
Replacement H Maint 052 Cons Util
26701 Casa Romantica Maintenance OG Maint 001 Randy Maint. 27205
WRP Land Outfall Cathodic
Protection F Maint 054 Cons Util
27402 JRWSS Agency Projects OG Maint 052 Dave Util
27407
Water Distribution Insert Valve
Replacement Program OG Maint 052 Dustin Util
28206 Sewer System Lining OG Maint 054 Bel/Cesar Util
29404
Water System Air-Vac
Replacement Program OG Maint 052 Dustin Util
32201
Frontera Lift Station Slope
Evaluation M Maint 054 Bel/Amir Util
33201

SAN JUAN CREEK OCEAN
OUTFALL ASSESSMENT H Maint 054 Dave Util
34203 WRP Butler Building Slope
Evaluation C E 054 Amir Util
35806
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
(FY25) C Maint 001
Adam
A/Jonathon Plng
37301
Pavement Management System
Update H Maint 042 Shawn Engr
39202

WRP EFFICIENCY STUDY /
Flow EQ F Maint 054 Jacob/Amir Util
12004/122 Cyprus Shore Storm Drain M E 054 Belgin/Amir Util 51 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 4.

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10 Sewer Lift Station (*)
15322/153
17 Arterial and Local Street
Improvement Program OG Maint 012 Masako Engr
16004/220
01 Montalvo Cyn Outlet Habitat
Restoration M E 033 Belgin Util
17407/132
03 MF/RO System for Recycled
Water Design F E 052 Belgin Util
25302/233
06 As-Needed Pavement Repair
Prog - Utilities OG Maint 042 Masako Util
25305/233
04 Sidewalk Repair & Improvements
(Precision) M Maint 001 Shawn Engr
After separating the Capital Improvements and Major Maintenance items, staff applied the priorities identified by the City Council to each list. As identified by the City Council, the priorities are:

1. Addressing Emergency Situations

2. City Council Priorities

3. Projects with Funding Timelines or Regulatory Requirements

4. Projects that Coincide with or Complement other Projects

5. Projects Carried Forward from Previous Years

6. Annual Review of Projects - City Council Retreat
After applying the City Council priorities, staff further refined the list into Capital Improvements and Major Maintenance items that are anticipated to be completed in the current (FY 25 and FY 26) two-year budget cycle (High Priority), those anticipated to be completed in the next (FY 27 and FY 28) two-year budget cycle (Medium Priority), and those that will be completed in the future (Future Priority). Additionally, for the Major Maintenance items, a separate category for “Ongoing Maintenance” was created to include the maintenance items that must be completed on a routine or ongoing basis.

The results of this effort are reflected below. The lists are far easier to navigate, represent a more accurate reflection of project timelines and allow the City Council, staff, and residents to have more predictable timelines and realistic expectations for project completion. Once the City Council has reviewed the lists and identified any modifications or clarifications desired, staff will prepare a report reflecting the amendments to the CIP and place the item on the agenda of a regular meeting of the City Council for consideration.

Capital Improvements
CIP – High (FY 25, FY 26)
Project Priority
Project
No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept
Emergency 23502
Casa Romantica Slope
Reconstruction $ 8,700,000.00 General Engineering
21208
Marquita Slope Interim
Reconstruct (*) $ 2,500,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Util
Council Initiated 15108
Vista Hermosa Sports Park
Meadows Develop $ 400,000.00
Capital
Projects Engr/BPR
11148 San Gorgonio Park Surface $ 150,000.00 Capital BPR/Eng 52 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 4.

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Replacement Projects
35807
Sand Compt &
Opportunistic Use Program TBD General Consultant
25505
Pedestrian Audible Warning
System $ 800,000.00 General Engineering
18325
Pico Widening I-5 to
Frontera $ 150,000.00
Capital
Projects Engineering
17337
Avenida Pico Class I Bike
Lane Path $ 1,831,000.00
Capital
Projects Engineering
15324
Signal Synchronization,
Palizada, Saluda, La Pata $ 675,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
Funding Timelines
15109
Pump Track at Richard T.

Steed Memorial Park $ 620,000.00 General Engineering
15105
Bonito Canyon Park
Improvements $ 150,000.00
Special
Revenue BPR/Eng
XXXXX
Community Center
Restroom (CDBG) $ 150,000.00
Special
Revenue BPR/Eng
Complementary
Projects 14193 North Beach Playground $ 150,000.00 General Maint.

Identified Needs
14810
LPVH 3 ARTIFICIAL FLD
SYNTH TURF REPLAC $ 1,200,000.00
Capital
Projects Engr/Maint
19807/1
1310
Del Mar Electrical
Rehabilitation (Design) $ 646,000.00 General Maintenance 14197

STEED PK & VISTA BAHIA
ERRANT BALL NET $ 340,000.00
Capital
Projects Maint/BPR
13607
Driving Range Fence
Extension $ 300,000.00 Enterprise BPR/Golf
22104
Lifeguard Tower
Replacements $ 300,000.00 General Maintenance
15319 Calafia Complete Streets $ 1,150,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
15323
Mira Costa Pedestrian
Island $ 150,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
22801
Dije & El Portal Beach Wood
Stair Replacement $ 200,000.00 General Engr/Maint
CIP – Medium (FY 27, FY 28)
Project Priority
Project
No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept
Emergency 25105/1
1810
Mariposa Bridge
Replacement $300K/$230K
General/
Capital Utilities
Council Initiated 15107
Steed Park Skate Park
Expansion $ 200,000.00
Capital
Projects BPR/Engr
15106
Dog Park at San Luis Rey
or San Gorgonio $ 280,000.00
Capital
Projects BPR/Engr
Funding Timelines TBD
Poche Beach Runoff
Reclamation Grants
Special
Revenue BPR/Engr
53 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 4.

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15505
Forster Ranch Playground
Equip Replace $ 500,000.00
Capital
Projects BPR/Engr
11308
S. El Camino Real (Ave
Mendocino to City Limit
(BCIP) $ 1,300,000.00
Special
Revenue Engr/Traffic
14196
Max Berg Park Fountain
Refurbishment $ 125,000.00
Special
Revenue BPR/Engr
Complementary
Projects 24803 Casa Romantica Painting $ 150,000.00 General Maintenance Identified Needs
12807
Aquatic Center Pump
Room Replacement $ 550,000.00
Capital
Projects Maint/Engr
14811
San Luis Rey PK Restroom
Replacement $ 750,000.00
Capital
Projects BPR/Engr
15506
Talega Park Playground
Replacement $ 250,000.00
Capital
Projects BPR/Engr
22804
North Beach Fence
Replacement $ 60,000.00 General Maint/Engr
TBD
Vista Hermosa Aquatic
Center Play Structure $ -
Capital
Projects BPR/Engr
TBD
Rancho SC Park Exercise
Course Equip Replace
(FY26) $ -
Capital
Projects BPR/Engr
CIP – Future
Project Priority
Project
No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept
Emergency
Council Initiated
13703
Steed Park Pickleball
Courts $ 500,000.00 General BPR/Engr
14195
Riviera Beach Entrance
Improvements (*) $ 120,000.00 General BPR/Engr
14459
Doheny Ocean
Desalination $ 1,500,000.00 Enterprise Utilities
Funding Timelines
Complementary
Projects 13702
Solar Canopies Prkg Lots -
VH & Steed Pks/PM $ 100,000.00 General Maintenance
Identified Needs
13814
Corto Lane Beach Access
Rehabilitation $ 250,000.00
Capital
Projects Utilities
14194
Pier Underpass Access
Improvements $ 150,000.00
Capital
Projects BPR/Eng
29103
Park Monument Sign
Replacement $ 25,000.00
Capital
Projects Maint/BPR
24103 Zero Tower Rehabilitation $ 35,000.00 General Maintenance 17407/1
3203
MF/RO System for
Recycled Water Design $ 2,500,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 54 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 4.

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Major Maintenance Projects
Major Maintenance High (FY 25, FY26)
Project Priority
Project
No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept
Identified Needs
12003
Presidio / Miguel Storm
Drain Improvements $ 750,000.00
Capital
Projects Engineering
14081
Calle Bonito & Los
Molinos SD Improvement $ 100,000.00
Capital
Projects Engineering
26001
Doncella Storm Drain
Repairs
Capital
Projects Engineering
12003
Presidio / Miguel Storm
Drain Improvements $ 750,000.00
Capital
Projects Engineering
11404
Costero Risco PRS
Rehabilitation $ 700,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
13411
Pico/Presidio DIP
Replacement $ 1,400,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
15409
El Levante PRS
Rehabilitation $ 350,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
16412
City Wide Copper Service
Replacements $ 500,000.00 Enterprise Utilities
12004 /
12210
Cyprus Shore Storm Drain
Sewer Lift Station $ 7,700,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 22404
Dead End Water System
Improvements $ 50,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
23401 Meter Replacements $ 120,000.00 Enterprise Utilities 26408
Pico Booster P.S. Pump
Replacement $ 500,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
10206
Aeration Blower
Improvements $ 750,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
12209
Cyprus Shores Emergency
Pump Station $ 2,150,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
21205
WRP & Sewer Facility
Pavement Rehab $ 350,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
23203
Centrifuge Conveyor
Modification $ 300,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
24200
Columbo Inclinometer /
Geo Invest Study $ 50,000.00 Enterprise Engineering
24205
San Juan Creek Outfall
Rehab $ 250,000.00 Enterprise Engineering
33201
San Juan Creek Ocean
Outfall Assessment $ 50,000.00 Enterprise Engineering
14192
Ballparks Scoreboard
Installation $ 120,000.00 General Maintenance
23802
Montalvo & Riviera Trail
Coating Replace $ 800,000.00 General Engineering
25508
OHBC & VHAC Water
Heater Replacement $ 70,000.00 General Maintenance
25510 Community Center Roof $ 120,000.00 General Maint/Engr 55 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 4.

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repairs/PM
15320
Calle Pueblo Sidewalk
Improvements $ 550,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
12305 Alley Pavement Rehab $ 690,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
24306
As-Needed Pavement
Repairs FY24 $ 400,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
37301
Pavement Management
System Update $ 125,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
15320
Calle Pueblo Sidewalk
Improvements $ 550,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
Major Maintenance – Medium (FY 27, FY 28)
Project Priority
Project
No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept
Identified
Needs
14080
Marblehead Coastal SD &
WQ Improv $ 500,000.00
Capital
Projects Engineering
16004/
22001
Montalvo Cyn Outlet
Habitat Restoration $ 800,000.00
Capital
Projects Engineering
13409
AC Pipe Replacement
Northwest Zone 308 $ 4,685,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 16411 Calle Vallarta PRS $ 350,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 17405 Reeves Pump station $ 3,500,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 19516
Calle Real Pump Station
Rehabilitation $ 6,600,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 21404
Recycled Water Alum
Chemical Systems Replmt $ 250,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 22808 SCADA Radio Replacement $ 320,000.00 Enterprise Utilities 23403
Reservoir 12 Site
Improvements $ 200,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
12204
Digester No.2 Structural &
Mech Rehabilitation $ 1,000,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 19205
Digester Boiler Flame Pack
Replacement (PACE) $ 2,000,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 24204
Calafia State Park Sewer
Rehab $ 600,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
32201 Frontera Lift Station Slope $ 2,000,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 25506
Senior Center HVAC
Replacement (Find $) $ 150,000.00 General Maint/Engr
25509
Re-Paint Ext of AVH
Aquatic Center $ 150,000.00 General Maintenance
25305/
23304
Sidewalk Repair &
Improvements (Precision) $ 200,000.00 General Engineering 16357
ECR/Palizada to Presidio
CL3 Bike Improv $ 100,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
56 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 4.

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Major Maintenance – Future
Project Priority Project No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept Identified
Needs
13018

CATCH BASIN & SD
IMPROV: PICO &
FRONTERA $ 800,000.00
Capital
Projects Engr/Utilities
13325
INTERSECTION IMPROV:

AVH & LA PATA $ 700,000.00
Capital
Projects Engineering
25507
City Hall Cooling Tower
Replacement/PM $ 1,200,000.00
Capital
Projects Engr/Maint
13202
Headworks Grit Cyclone
Rehabilitation $ 950,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
13412
Reservoir No 5A
Replacement (*) $ 3,800,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 15406 Reata Pump Station $ 250,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 16205
WRP Electrical System
Replacements $ 875,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
16406 Blanco Pump Station $ 3,000,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 16531
Muni Golf Course
Bunker Reno & Improve $ 500,000.00 Enterprise Golf/Engr 17407
Vera Cruz / Los Mares
Recycled Water $ 2,450,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 20002
Citywide Culvert
Assessment $ 150,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
27205
WRP Land Outfall
Cathodic Protection $ 350,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 39202

WRP EFFICIENCY STUDY
/ Flow EQ $ 430,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
12301
Signalized Intersection
Improvements $ 1,100,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
15324
Palizada Talega Saluda &
La Pata Sig Sync $ 675,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
Maintenance – Ongoing
Project Priority Project No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept 14460
Well Water Quality
System Imp (Phase I) $ 750,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 23805
Storm Drain Trash
Capture Devices Phase
4&5 $ 410,000.00 Enterprise Utilities
24200 Sewer System Rehab $ 300,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities 24401
Water System
Rehabilitation $ 300,000.00 Enterprise Engr/Utilities
24405
Valve Replacement
Program $ 200,000.00 Enterprise Utilities
27402 JRWSS Agency Projects Varies Enterprise Utilities 27407
Water Distribution
Insert Valve Repl Prgm $ 30,000.00 Enterprise Utilities 28206 Sewer System Lining $ 300,000.00 Enterprise Utilities 57 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 4.

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29404
Water System Air-Vac
Replacement Program $ 25,000.00 Enterprise Utilities
23501
Major Facilities
Maintenance FY23 $ 34,000.00 General Maintenance
24102 General Pier Repairs $ 100,000.00 General Engineering 25303
Major Street
Maintenance Program
FY 25 & 26 $ 550,000.00 General Maintenance
25304
Pavement Preservation
Program FY 25 & 26 $ 250,000.00 General Engineering
25503
Major Facilities
Maintenance FY 2025 $ 550,000.00 General Maintenance
26701
Casa Romantica
Maintenance $ 30,000.00 General Maintenance
15316
Alley/Parking Lot Rehab
Program FY 25 & 26 $ 100,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
15317
Arterial Street Improv
Program FY 25 & 26 $ 750,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
15318
AS-Needed Street
Improv Prog (Various
Streets) $ 700,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
15322
Local Street
Improvement Program
FY 25 & 26 $ 750,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
15325
Street Rehabilitation
Program FY 25 & 26 $ 1,300,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
15326
Traffic Signal Camera
Replacement (City
Wide) $ 150,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
21306
Street Sign Replacement
Program $ 50,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
24201
Sewer System
Replacement $ 100,000.00
Special
Revenue Engr/Utilities
24300
Street Improvement
Design $ 100,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
24400
Water System
Replacement $ 100,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
15322/
15317
Arterial and Local Street
Improvement Program $ 1,500,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
25302/
23306
As-Needed Pavement
Repair Prog - Utilities $ 360,000.00
Special
Revenue Engineering
Staff has attempted to review and update the current CIP to be more predictable and accurate, as well as consistent with the priorities identified by the City Council. Some of the completed projects have been removed from the CIP. Following a review of the project and maintenance lists, staff will present the updated document to the City Council for consideration. 58 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 4.

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Council Options:

Because the report will be presented in a City Council retreat format, no final action is anticipated.

Rather, staff is seeking direction from the City Council to create a final document and return to the City Council at a later date for approval. Therefore, the City Council may:
 Direct staff to prepare amendments to the CIP as proposed for consideration by the City Council.
 Modify the project lists and direct staff to prepare amendments to the CIP for consideration by the City Council.
 Direct staff to make no changes to the current CIP.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

This is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Recommended Actions:

Staff Recommendation ..recommendation
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council to create a final document and return to the City Council at a later date. Following the provision of direction, staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the report.
..end
Attachment:

1. Current CIP

2. Modified CIP Spreadsheets
Notification:

None.
59 Project No. Project Description Priority Category Fund Project Lead Dept 11148 San Gorgonio Park Surface Replacement H CIP 014 Samantha BPR/Eng 12807 Aquatic Center Pump Room Replacement M CIP 014 Jacob/Amir 0 13607 Driving Range Fence Extension H CIP 056 Sam / Jordan G. BPR/Golf/Eng13702 Solar Canopies Prkg LotsͲVH & Steed Pks/PM F CIP 001 TBD Engr10546 OCSD Gates and Fencing H CIP 001 Shawn Ryan Engr 13703 Steed Park Pickleball Courts F CIP 001 Belgin Maint. 13814 Corto Lane Beach Access Rehabilitation F CIP 001 Amir/Bel Util 14193 North Beach Playground H CIP 001 Randy Maint.14194 Pier Underpass Access Improvements F CIP 001 Samantha BPR/Eng 14195 Riviera Beach Entrance Improvements (*) F CIP 001 Belgin Maint. 14196 Max Berg Park Fountain Refurbishment M CIP 017 Shawn Eng/BPR 14197 STEED PK & VISTA BAHIA ERRANT BALL MED H CIP 031 Randy Maint/BPR 14459 Doheny Ocean Desalination F E 052 Dave Engr14810 LPVH 3 ARTIFICIAL FLD SYNTH TURF REPLAC H CIP 014 Jacob/Randy Engr/Maint 14811 San Luis Rey PK Restroom Replacement M CIP 014 Bel/Cesar Maint.14812 City Hall Generator Installation C CIP 030 Belgin Engr 15105 Bonito Canyon Park Improvements H CIP 017 Samantha BPR/Eng 15106 Dog Park at San Luis Rey or San Gorgonio H CIP 031 Bel/Sam Maint. 15107 Steed Park Skate Park Expansion M CIP 031 Samantha BPR/Eng 15108 Vista Hermosa Sports Park Meadows Develop H CIP 031 Shawn/Sam Engr/BPR 15109 Pump Track at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park H CIP 001 Shawn Engr15319 Calafia Complete Streets H Maint 011 Ryan Kim T/T15323 Mira Costa Pedestrian Island H Maint 011 Ryan Kim T/T 15324 Signal Synchronization, Palizada, Saluda, La Pata H CIP 042 Zak/Ryan Kim T/T 15505 Forster Ranch Playground Equip Replace M CIP 014 Samantha BPR/Eng15506 Talega Park Playground Replacement M CIP 014 Samantha BPR/Eng 21208 Marquita Slope Interim Reconstruct (*) M Maint 054 Shawn Engr22104 Lifeguard Tower Replacements H CIP 001 Bel/Cesar Maint.22801 Dije & El Portal Beach Wood Stair Replacement H CIP 001 Jacob/Randy Engr/Maint 22804 North Beach Fence Replacement M CIP 001 Randy Maint. 23102 Base of Pier Bike Rack Area renovation C CIP 001 Sam/Randy/Bel BPR/Eng Capital IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP)
Attachment 1
60 23502 Casa Romantica Slope Reconstruct C CIP 001 Shawn Util 24103 Zero Tower Rehabilitation F CIP 001 Randy Maint.24803 Casa Romantica Painting M CIP 001 TBD Eng/Maint 25505 Pedestrian Audible Warning System H CIP 001 Mike/Jacob Engr 29103 Park Monument Sign Replacement F CIP 001 Randy Maint/BPR 35807 Sand Compt & Opportunistic Use Program H CIP 001 Leslie Meyerhoff Cons 11810/25105 Beach Trail Fence M CIP 014 Jacob/Randy Engr/Maint 17407/13203 MF/RO System for Recycled Water Design F E 052 Belgin Util 17337/18325 Avenida Pico Bike Lane Path Phase 1 F CIP 020 Zak/Ryan Kim T/T 19807/11310 Del Mar Electrical Rehabilitation (Design) H CIP 001 Jacob/Shawn Maint 25105/11810 Mariposa Bridge Replacement M CIP 001 Amir Util XXXXX Community Center Restroom (CDBG) H CIP Samantha BPR/Eng XXXXX Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation M CIP Niki Beach ConsXXXXX Vista Hermosa Aquatic Center Play Structure M CIP 014 TBD Eng Maint XXXXX Rancho SC Park Exercise Course Equip Replace (FY26) M CIP 031 0 0 61 Water Fund 052 Park Aq 031 001 Street Imp 42
Sewer Fund 054 Local Drainage 033 Gas Tax 011/012/013/015 Storm Drain 059 RCFPP 020
Clean Ocean 057 Public Facilities 030
Golf Course 056 Developers Imp 037
Reserve 014
Enterprise Funds Capital Projects Fund General Fund Special Revenue Funds 62 Project No. Project Description Priority Category Fund Project Lead Dept 10206 Aeration Blower Improvements H E 054 Shawn Util
11404 Costero Risco PRS Rehabilitation H E 052 Cons Util 12003 Presidio / Miguel Storm Drain Improvements H E 033 Jacob/Amir Maint. 12204 Digester No.2 Structural & Mech Rehabilitation M E 054 0 0 12209 Cyprus Shores Emergency Pump Station H E 054 Bel/Amir Util 12301 Signalized Intersection Improvements F Maint 011 Ryan Kim TT/Maint 12305 Alley Pavement Rehab H Maint 042 Masako Engr
12560 Base of Pier Restroom C Maint 001 Randy Maint/BPR 12605 Sewer System Scada Implementation H Maint 054 Dustin Util 13018 CATCH BASIN & SD IMPROV: PICO & FRONTERA F Maint 033 Cesar/Bel Util 13202 Headworks Grit Cyclone Rehabilitation F E 054 Jacob/Shawn Util 13323 TRAFFIC SGNL CNVRSNͲVARIOUS INTERSECTIONS C Maint 012 Ryan Kim T/T 13325 INTERSECTION IMPROV: AVH & LA PATA F Maint 020 Ryan Kim T/T 13409 AC Pipe Replacement Northwest Zone 308 M Maint 052 Jacob/Shawn Util 13410 Citywide Cathodic Protection System Improvements OG E 052 Cons Util 13411 Pico/Presidio DIP Replacement H Maint 052 Jacob/Shawn Util 13412 Reservoir No 5A Replacement (*) F E 052 Amir/PM/Jacob Util 13507 Comm Cntr Shuffleboard Remodeling C Maint 001 Randy/ Sam Maint. 14080 Marblehead Coastal SD & WQ Improv M E 033 Cons Util 14081 SD IMPROVͲCALLE BONITO & LOS MOLINOS H Maint 033 Jacob/Amir Engr 14191 Ave Del Mar Tile Murals Installation C Maint 001 Randy Maint. 14192 Ballparks Scoreboard Installation H Maint 001 Randy Maint/BPR 14206 Splitter Box Repairs C E 054 Belgin Util14338 Traffic Signal Cabinet & Pedestal Replacement OG Maint 011 Ryan Kim TT/Maint 14459 Doheny Ocean Desalination F E 052 ` Engr14460 Well Water Quality System Improvements (Phase I) OG E 052 Mike Fileccia Cons 14809 North Beach Concession and Restroom C Maint 001 Randy/Eng Maint. 15007 M01 Channel Wall Repairs (Grande Vista) C E 001 Jacob/Amir Maint. 14813 Golf Course Pump Station Upgrade C Maint 056 Randy/Jordan Maint.15316 Alley/Parking Lot Rehab Program FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 042 Masako Engr 15317 Arterial Street Improv Program FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 012 Masako Engr MAINTENANCE + ENTERPRISE (INFRASTRUCTURE)
63 15318 ASͲNeeded Street Improv Prog (Various Streets) OG Maint 012 Masako Engr 15321 Camino Capistrano Crosswalk Improvements (*) C E 011 Ryan Kim T/T 15322 Local Street Improvement Program FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 012 Masako Engr 15324 Palizada Talega Saluda & La Pata Sig Sync F Maint 042 Ryan Kim T/T 15325/15316 Street Rehabilitation Prog. & Alley / Parking Lot Rehab C Maint 042 Masako Engr 15325 Street Rehabilitation Program FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 042 Masako Engr 15326 Traffic Signal Camera Replacement (City Wide) OG Maint 011 Randy Maint. 15327 Traffic Signal Camera Replacement C Maint 014 Ryan Kim T/T 15406 Reata Pump Station F Maint 052 Mike Fileccia Util15409 El Levante PRS Rehabilitation H Maint 052 Bel/Cesar Util16205 WRP Electrical System Replacements F Maint 054 TBD Eng/Util 16357 ECR/Palizada to Presidio CL3 Bike Improv M Maint 011 Zak/Ryan Kim T/T 16406 Blanco Pump Station F Maint 052 Mike Fileccia Util 16411 Calle Vallarta PRS M Maint 052 Bel/Cesar Util
16412 City Wide Copper Service Replacements H Maint 052 Dustin/Shawn Util16531 Muni Golf Course Bunker Reno & Improve F E 056 Jordan Gilmore Golf 17203 Digester Flare Replacement C E 054 Cons Util
17405 Reeves Pump station M E 052 Mike Fileccia Cons
17407 Vera Cruz / Las Mares Recycled Water F E 052 Cesar Util 18810 Pier Understory Bird Deterrent C Maint 057 Randy Maint. 19205 Digester Boiler Flame Pack Replacement (PACE) M E 054 Cons Util 19516 Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation M Maint 052 Amir Util 20002 Citywide Culvert Assessment F Maint 059 Amir Util21203 Digester No.2 Cleaning, Residual Disposal & Insp C Maint 054 Shawn Util 21205 WRP & Sewer Facility Pavement Rehab H Maint 054 Masako Util 21208 Marquita Slope Interim Reconstruct (*) M Maint 054 Shawn Engr 21306 Street Sign Replacement Program OG Maint 012 Randy Maint. 21402 Avenida Pico RW Pipeline Relocation H Maint 052 Cons Util 21404 Recycled Water Alum Chemical Systems Replmt M Maint 052 Cons Util 22403 Recycled Water Storage Bay Rehabilitation C Maint 052 TBD Util 22404 Dead End Water System Improvements H Maint 052 Dustin Util 22808 SCADA Radio Replacement M Maint 052 Dustin Util
23203 Centrifuge Conveyor Modification H Maint 054 Cons Util 23401 Meter Replacements H Maint 052 Dustin Util
64 23403 Reservoir 12 Site Improvements M Maint 052 Jacob/Amir Util 23404 Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating C E 052 Shawn Util 23405 Sodium Hypochlorite Tank Replacement C Maint 052 Cons Util 23501 Major Facilities Maintenance FY23 OG Maint 001 Randy Maint. 23801 Pier Timber Pile Inspection C Maint 001 Amir Maint 23802 Montalvo and Riviera Trail Coating Replacement (*) H Maint 001 Belgin Maint. 23803 PIER STEEL PILES CATHODIC PROTECT IMPROV C E 001 Cons Util 23805 Storm Drain Trash Capture Devices Phase 4&5 OG Maint 057 Jake/Niki Util/Maint 24102 General Pier Repairs OG Maint 001 Amir Util
24200 Sewer System Rehab OG Maint 052 Dustin Util
24200 Columbo Inclinometer / Geo Invest Study (*) H Maint 054 Jacob/Amir Engr 24201 Sewer System Replacement OG Maint 042 Masako Engr 24204 Calafia State Park Sewer Rehab M Maint 054 Bel/Cesar/PM Util 24205 San Juan Creek Outfall Rehab H Maint 054 Dave Util 24300 Street Improvement Design OG Maint 042 Masako Engr 24306 AC AsͲNeeded Pavement (Contractor LC) C E 042 Masako Engr 24306 AsͲNeeded Pavement Repairs FY24 H Maint 042 Masako Engr 24304/22305 Sidewalk Repair & Improvement Program C E 001 Masako Engr 24400 Water System Replacement OG Maint 042 Masako Engr 24401 Water System Rehabilitation OG Maint 052 Dustin Util 24401 Califia PS Flowmeter & Valve Replacement C Maint 052 Cons Util 24404 RESERVOIR 10 & 5A CHEM LINE REPLACEMENT C Maint 052 Dustin Util 24405 Valve Replacement Program OG Maint 052 Dustin Util25303 Major Street Maintenance Program FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 001 Masako Engr 25304 Pavement Preservation Program FY 25 & 26 OG Maint 001 Masako Engr 25503 Major Facilities Maintenance FY 2025 OG Maint 001 Randy Maint.25504 Old City Hall Rem Park Lot Slope Temp Grading C Maint 001 Bel/Cesar Engr 25506 Senior Center HVAC Replacement (Find $) M Maint 001 TBD Eng/Maint 25507 City Hall Cooling Tower Replacement/PM F Maint 014 TBD Eng/Maint 25508 OHBC & VHAC Water Heater Replacement H Maint 001 Randy Maint. 25509 ReͲPaint Ext of AVH Aquatic Center M Maint 001 TBD Eng/Maint 25510 Community Center Roof repairs/PM H Maint 001 TBD Eng/Maint 26001 Doncella Storm Drain Repairs H Maint 059 Jacob/Amir Util 26408 Pico Booster P.S. Pump Replacement H Maint 052 Cons Util 65 26701 Casa Romantica Maintenance OG Maint 001 Randy Maint. 27205 WRP Land Outfall Cathodic Protection F Maint 054 Cons Util 27402 JRWSS Agency Projects OG Maint 052 Dave Util
27407 Water Distribution Insert Valve Replacement Program OG Maint 052 Dustin Util 28206 Sewer System Lining OG Maint 054 Bel/Cesar Util
29404 Water System AirͲVac Replacement Program OG Maint 052 Dustin Util 32201 Frontera Lift Station Slope Evaluation M Maint 054 Bel/Amir Util33201 SAN JUAN CREEK OCEAN OUTFALL ASSESSMENT H Maint 054 Dave Util 34203 WRP Butler Building Slope Evaluation C E 054 Amir Util 35806 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (FY25) C Maint 001 Adam A/Jonathon Plng 37301 Pavement Management System Update H Maint 042 Shawn Engr 39202 WRP EFFICIENCY STUDY / Flow EQ F Maint 054 Jacob/Amir Util 12004/12210 Cyprus Shore Storm Drain Sewer Lift Station (*) M E 054 Belgin/Amir Util 15322/15317 Arterial and Local Street Improvement Program OG Maint 012 Masako Engr 16004/22001 Montalvo Cyn Outlet Habitat Restoration M E 033 Belgin Util 17407/13203 MF/RO System for Recycled Water Design F E 052 Belgin Util 25302/23306 AsͲNeeded Pavement Repair ProgͲUtilities OG Maint 042 Masako Util 25305/23304 Sidewalk Repair & Improvements (Precision) M Maint 001 Shawn Engr 66 Water Fund 052 Park Aq 031 001 Street Imp 42
Sewer Fund 054 Local Drainage 033 Gas Tax 011/012/013/015 Storm Drain 059 RCFPP 020
Clean Ocean 057 Public Facilities 030
Golf Course 056 Developers Imp 037
Reserve 014
Enterprise Funds Capital Projects Fund General Fund Special Revenue Funds 67 Attachment 2
68 69
70 71
Project No. Project Description Priority Category Fund Project Lead Dept 10546 OCSD Gates & Fencing C CIP 001 Shawn Engr
12560 Base of Pier Restroom C Maint 001 Randy Maint/BPR 13323 TRAFFIC SGNL CNVRSNͲVARIOUS INTERSECTIONS C Maint 012 Ryan Kim T/T 13507 Comm Cntr Shuffleboard Remodeling C Maint 001 Randy/ Sam Maint. 14191 Ave Del Mar Tile Murals Installation C Maint 001 Randy Maint. 14206 Splitter Box Repairs C E 054 Belgin Util
14809 North Beach Concession and Restroom C Maint 001 Randy/Eng Maint. 14812 City Hall Generator Installation C CIP 030 Belgin Engr 14813 Golf Course Pump Station Upgrade C Maint 056 Randy/Jordan Maint. 15007 M01 Channel Wall Repairs (Grande Vista) C E 001 Jacob/Amir Maint. 15321 Camino Capistrano Crosswalk Improvements (*) C E 011 Ryan Kim T/T 15327 Traffic Signal Camera Replacement C Maint 014 Ryan Kim T/T 17203 Digester Flare Replacement C E 054 Cons Util
17407 Recycled Water Expansion Study C E 052 Belgin Util 18810 Pier Understory Bird Deterrent C Maint 057 Randy Maint. 21203 Digester No.2 Cleaning, Residual Disposal & Insp C Maint 054 Shawn Util 22403 Recycled Water Storage Bay Rehabilitation C Maint 052 TBD 0 23102 BASE OF PIER BIKE RACK AREA RENOVATION C CIP 001 Sam/Randy/Bel BPR/Eng 23404 Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating C E 052 Shawn Util 23405 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TANK REPLACEMENT C E 052 Cons Util 23502 Casa Romantica Slope Reconstruct C CIP 001 Shawn Util 23801 PIER TIMBER PILE INSPECTION C E 001 Amir/Bel BPR
23803 PIER STEEL PILES CATHODIC PROTECT IMPROV C E 001 Cons Util 23805 Trash Drain Capture Devices Phases 1Ͳ3 C Maint 057 Jake/NIki Util 24306 AC AsͲNeeded Pavement (Contractor LC) C E 042 Masako Engr 24401 Califia PS Flowmeter & Valve Replacement C Maint 052 Cons Util 24404 RESERVOIR 10 & 5A CHEM LINE REPLACEMENT C Maint 052 Dustin Util 25504 Old City Hall Rem Park Lot Slope Temp Grading C Maint 001 Bel/Cesar Engr 26001 Villas by the Sea Upper Sinkhole C Maint 059 Jake Util 32201 Frontera Lift Station Slope Repairs C E 054 Belgin Util 34203 WRP Butler Building Slope Evaluation C E 054 Amir Util 35806 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (FY25) C Maint 001 Adam A/Jonathon Plng 15325/15316 Street Rehabilitation Prog. & Alley / Parking Lot Rehab Prog. C E 052 Masako Engr 24304/22305 Sidewalk Repair & Improvement Program C E 001 Masako Engr COMPLETED BY END OF FY25
72 CIPͲHIGH PROJECTS
Projects that will be completed within the current budget cycle (Through June 2026) Project Priority Project No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept 23502 Casa Romantica Slope Reconstruction 8,700,000.00 $ General Engineering 21208 Marquita Slope Interim Reconstruct (*) 2,500,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Util 15108 Vista Hermosa Sports Park Meadows Develop 400,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engr/BPR11148 San Gorgonio Park Surface Replacement 150,000.00 $ Capital Projects BPR/Eng 35807 Sand Compt & Opportunistic Use Program TBD General Consultant 25505 Pedestrian Audible Warning System 800,000.00 $ General Engineering18325 Pico Widening IͲ5 to Frontera 150,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engineering 17337 Avenida Pico Class I Bike Lane Path 1,831,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engineering 15324 Signal Synchronization, Palizada, Saluda, La Pata 675,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 15109 Pump Track at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park 620,000.00 $ General Engineering 15105 Bonito Canyon Park Improvements 150,000.00 $ Special Revenue BPR/Eng XXXXX Community Center Restroom (CDBG) 150,000.00 $ Special Revenue BPR/Eng 14193 North Beach Playground 150,000.00 $ General Maint. 14810 LPVH 3 ARTIFICIAL FLD SYNTH TURF REPLAC 1,200,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engr/Maint 19807/11310 Del Mar Electrical Rehabilitation (Design) 646,000.00 $ General Maintenance 14197 STEED PK & VISTA BAHIA ERRANT BALL NET 340,000.00 $ Capital Projects Maint/BPR 13607 Driving Range Fence Extension 300,000.00 $ Enterprise BPR/Golf 22104 Lifeguard Tower Replacements 300,000.00 $ General Maintenance 15319 Calafia Complete Streets 1,150,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 15323 Mira Costa Pedestrian Island 150,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 22801 Dije & El Portal Beach Wood Stair Replacement 200,000.00 $ General Engr/Maint Council Initiated
Funding Timelines
Complementary
Projects
Identified Needs
Emergency
73 CIPͲMEDIUM PROJECTS
Projects that will start within the current budget cycle (through June 2026) Project Priority Project No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept 25105/11810 Mariposa Bridge Replacement $300K/$230K General/Capital Utilities 15107 Steed Park Skate Park Expansion 200,000.00 $ Capital Projects BPR/Engr 15106 Dog Park at San Luis Rey or San Gorgonio 280,000.00 $ Capital Projects BPR/Engr TBD Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Grants Special Revenue BPR/Engr 15505 Forster Ranch Playground Equip Replace 500,000.00 $ Capital Projects BPR/Engr 11308 S. El Camino Real (Ave Mendocino to City Limit (BCIP) 1,300,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engr/Traffic 14196 Max Berg Park Fountain Refurbishment 125,000.00 $ Special Revenue BPR/Engr 24803 Casa Romantica Painting 150,000.00 $ General Maintenance 12807 Aquatic Center Pump Room Replacement 550,000.00 $ Capital Projects Maint/Engr 14811 San Luis Rey PK Restroom Replacement 750,000.00 $ Capital Projects BPR/Engr 15506 Talega Park Playground Replacement 250,000.00 $ Capital Projects BPR/Engr22804 North Beach Fence Replacement 60,000.00 $ General Maint/Engr TBD Vista Hermosa Aquatic Center Play Structure Ͳ $ Capital Projects BPR/Engr TBD Rancho SC Park Exercise Course Equip Replace (FY26) Ͳ $ Capital Projects BPR/Engr Emergency
Council Initiated
Funding Timelines
Complementary
Projects
Identified Needs
74 CIPͲFUTURE PROJECTS
Projects that will begin after the current budget cycle (after June 2026) Project Priority Project No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept 13703 Steed Park Pickleball Courts 500,000.00 $ General BPR/Engr 14195 Riviera Beach Entrance Improvements (*) 120,000.00 $ General BPR/Engr 14459 Doheny Ocean Desalination 1,500,000.00 $ Enterprise Utilities 13702 Solar Canopies Prkg LotsͲVH & Steed Pks/PM 100,000.00 $ General Maintenance 13814 Corto Lane Beach Access Rehabilitation 250,000.00 $ Capital Projects Utilities 14194 Pier Underpass Access Improvements 150,000.00 $ Capital Projects BPR/Eng 29103 Park Monument Sign Replacement 25,000.00 $ Capital Projects Maint/BPR 24103 Zero Tower Rehabilitation 35,000.00 $ General Maintenance 17407/13203 MF/RO System for Recycled Water Design 2,500,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities Emergency
Council Initiated
Funding Timelines
Complementary
Projects
Identified Needs
75 MAINTENANCEͲHIGH PROJECTS
Projects that will be completed within the current budget cycle (Through June 2026) Project Priority Project No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept 12003 Presidio / Miguel Storm Drain Improvements 750,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engineering 14081 Calle Bonito & Los Molinos SD Improvement 100,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engineering 26001 Doncella Storm Drain Repairs Capital Projects Engineering 12003 Presidio / Miguel Storm Drain Improvements 750,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engineering 11404 Costero Risco PRS Rehabilitation 700,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 13411 Pico/Presidio DIP Replacement 1,400,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 15409 El Levante PRS Rehabilitation 350,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities16412 City Wide Copper Service Replacements 500,000.00 $ Enterprise Utilities 12004 / 12210 Cyprus Shore Storm Drain Sewer Lift Station 7,700,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 22404 Dead End Water System Improvements 50,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 23401 Meter Replacements 120,000.00 $ Enterprise Utilities26408 Pico Booster P.S. Pump Replacement 500,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 10206 Aeration Blower Improvements 750,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 12209 Cyprus Shores Emergency Pump Station 2,150,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 21205 WRP & Sewer Facility Pavement Rehab 350,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 23203 Centrifuge Conveyor Modification 300,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 24200 Columbo Inclinometer / Geo Invest Study 50,000.00 $ Enterprise Engineering 24205 San Juan Creek Outfall Rehab 250,000.00 $ Enterprise Engineering 33201 San Juan Creek Ocean Outfall Assessment 50,000.00 $ Enterprise Engineering 14192 Ballparks Scoreboard Installation 120,000.00 $ General Maintenance 23802 Montalvo & Riviera Trail Coating Replace 800,000.00 $ General Engineering 25508 OHBC & VHAC Water Heater Replacement 70,000.00 $ General Maintenance 25510 Community Center Roof repairs/PM 120,000.00 $ General Maint/Engr 15320 Calle Pueblo Sidewalk Improvements 550,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 12305 Alley Pavement Rehab 690,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 24306 AsͲNeeded Pavement Repairs FY24 400,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 37301 Pavement Management System Update 125,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 15320 Calle Pueblo Sidewalk Improvements 550,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering Identified
Needs
76 MAINTENANCEͲMEDIUM PROJECTS
Projects that will start within the current budget cycle (through June 2026) Project Priority Project No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept 14080 Marblehead Coastal SD & WQ Improv 500,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engineering 16004/22001 Montalvo Cyn Outlet Habitat Restoration 800,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engineering 13409 AC Pipe Replacement Northwest Zone 308 4,685,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 16411 Calle Vallarta PRS 350,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 17405 Reeves Pump station 3,500,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 19516 Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation 6,600,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 21404 Recycled Water Alum Chemical Systems Replmt 250,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 22808 SCADA Radio Replacement 320,000.00 $ Enterprise Utilities 23403 Reservoir 12 Site Improvements 200,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 12204 Digester No.2 Structural & Mech Rehabilitation 1,000,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 19205 Digester Boiler Flame Pack Replacement (PACE) 2,000,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 24204 Calafia State Park Sewer Rehab 600,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 32201 Frontera Lift Station Slope 2,000,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 25506 Senior Center HVAC Replacement (Find $) 150,000.00 $ General Maint/Engr 25509 ReͲPaint Ext of AVH Aquatic Center 150,000.00 $ General Maintenance 25305/23304 Sidewalk Repair & Improvements (Precision) 200,000.00 $ General Engineering 16357 ECR/Palizada to Presidio CL3 Bike Improv 100,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering Identified
Needs
77 MAINTENANCEͲFUTURE PROJECTS
Projects that will begin after the current budget cycle (after June 2026) Project Priority Project No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept 13018 CATCH BASIN & SD IMPROV: PICO & FRONTERA 800,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engr/Utilities 13325 INTERSECTION IMPROV: AVH & LA PATA 700,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engineering 25507 City Hall Cooling Tower Replacement/PM 1,200,000.00 $ Capital Projects Engr/Maint 13202 Headworks Grit Cyclone Rehabilitation 950,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 13412 Reservoir No 5A Replacement (*) 3,800,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 15406 Reata Pump Station 250,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 16205 WRP Electrical System Replacements 875,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 16406 Blanco Pump Station 3,000,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 16531 Muni Golf Course Bunker Reno & Improve 500,000.00 $ Enterprise Golf/Engr 17407 Vera Cruz / Los Mares Recycled Water 2,450,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 20002 Citywide Culvert Assessment 150,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 27205 WRP Land Outfall Cathodic Protection 350,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 39202 WRP EFFICIENCY STUDY / Flow EQ 430,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 12301 Signalized Intersection Improvements 1,100,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 15324 Palizada Talega Saluda & La Pata Sig Sync 675,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering Identified
Needs
78 MAINTENANCEͲON GOING PROJECTS
Projects that are onͲgoing and funded each year for Maintenance Project Priority Project No. Project Description Project Budget Fund Dept 13410 Citywide Cathodic Protection System Imp 300,000.00 $ Enterprise Utilities 14460 Well Water Quality System Imp (Phase I) 750,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 23805 Storm Drain Trash Capture Devices Phase 4&5 410,000.00 $ Enterprise Utilities 24200 Sewer System Rehab 300,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 24401 Water System Rehabilitation 300,000.00 $ Enterprise Engr/Utilities 24405 Valve Replacement Program 200,000.00 $ Enterprise Utilities 27402 JRWSS Agency Projects Varies Enterprise Utilities 27407 Water Distribution Insert Valve Repl Prgm 30,000.00 $ Enterprise Utilities 28206 Sewer System Lining 300,000.00 $ Enterprise Utilities 29404 Water System AirͲVac Replacement Program 25,000.00 $ Enterprise Utilities 23501 Major Facilities Maintenance FY23 34,000.00 $ General Maintenance 24102 General Pier Repairs 100,000.00 $ General Engineering 25303 Major Street Maintenance Program FY 25 & 26 550,000.00 $ General Maintenance 25304 Pavement Preservation Program FY 25 & 26 250,000.00 $ General Engineering 25503 Major Facilities Maintenance FY 2025 550,000.00 $ General Maintenance 26701 Casa Romantica Maintenance 30,000.00 $ General Maintenance 15316 Alley/Parking Lot Rehab Program FY 25 & 26 100,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 15317 Arterial Street Improv Program FY 25 & 26 750,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 15318 ASͲNeeded Street Improv Prog (Various Streets) 700,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 15322 Local Street Improvement Program FY 25 & 26 750,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 15325 Street Rehabilitation Program FY 25 & 26 1,300,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 15326 Traffic Signal Camera Replacement (City Wide) 150,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 21306 Street Sign Replacement Program 50,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 24201 Sewer System Replacement 100,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engr/Utilities 24300 Street Improvement Design 100,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 24400 Water System Replacement 100,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 15322/15317 Arterial and Local Street Improvement Program 1,500,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering 25302/23306 AsͲNeeded Pavement Repair ProgͲUtilities 360,000.00 $ Special Revenue Engineering Identified
Needs
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Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 5.

Submitted By: City Clerk
Prepared By: Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk
Subject:
..titl e
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ..body Fiscal Impact:

None.

Summary:

At its meeting of December 10, 2024, the City Council requested that staff agendize a discussion for the City Council retreat to evaluate staff time related to each City Commission and Committee and determine whether or not changes should be made to the makeup and structure of the various Commissions and Committees.

Background:

The City currently has eight active Commissions and Committees.

Commission/
Committee Number of Members Meeting Schedule
Approximate
Staff Time
Responsible
Department
Arts and Culture
Committee
7 members Bi-monthly 17
hours/month
BPR
Beaches, Parks
and Recreation
Commission
7 members Bi-monthly 36
hours/month
BPR
Coastal Advisory
Committee
7 members Bi-monthly 27
hours/month
CDD
Golf Course
Committee
5 members Quarterly 18 hours/
meeting
BPR
Human Affairs
Committee
7 members Bi-Monthly 14
hours/month
CDD
Investment
Advisory
Committee
2 members appointed by
the City Council, 1 member
appointed by the City
Treasurer, 1 City Council
Representative, City
Treasurer
Quarterly 18 hours/
meeting
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Planning
Commission
7 members Twice
Monthly
200-280 hours
per month
including
Planning
Commission
and Design
Review
Subcommittee
CDD
Public Safety
Committee
5 members appointed by
the City Council, Chief of
Police Services, Fire
Authority Chief, Lifeguard
Chief
Monthly 21
hours/month
CDD
Commission and Committee members serve two-year terms, with interviews and appointments happening in June of each year, and the new terms becoming effective July of each calendar year.

Occasionally, we have unanticipated mid-year vacancies in our Commissions and Committees, at which point, a report is brought to the City Council to make a determination whether to fill the vacancy mid-term, or wait until the recruitments open and fill the position with the other open positions in June of each calendar year.

Periodically, the City Council reviews the makeup and structure of City Commissions and Committees, taking into consideration staff time, operational efficiencies, and Commission and Committee workload. The City Council may wish to take this opportunity to add or reduce the number of City Commissions and Committees, or consider consolidating Committees and adding sub-Committees to better utilize Committee member areas of expertise.

The Coastal Advisory Committee’s (CAC) workplan projects include items that staff is currently working on, and are also being addressed directly at the City Council level. The City Council may wish to sunset the CAC at the end of this fiscal year as their projects would continue to be handled by staff and directly by the City Council.

The Human Affairs Committee (HAC) and Public Safety Committee (PSC) could be combined, as they have multiple topical areas that overlap such as homelessness, human trafficking, and ebike safety. However, there has been a tremendous draw on staff time in assisting the committees in accomplishing their workplan projects. Since the Council directs the work of the committees, greater efficiency could be gained by assigning projects directly to staff. For projects that benefit from community member input, staff could organize ad hoc committees for specific projects, and devote the hours spent otherwise assisting the committees on accomplishing the projects themselves. There is a need for the Social Service Grant Review subcommittee of the HAC, but that could be assigned to others by City Council.

The PSC has spent much of their time addressing disaster communication/preparedness over the years, a task that is being addressed more directly by staff now that it is not being administered by consultants. Looking forward, this work will involve updating City plans and programs that will 81 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 5.

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involve the City Council’s direct review and approval, and oversight by the PSC will not be as needed in the future. Other PSC work has included direction from the City Council on drafting ordinances, but this work can be assigned directly to staff as it was prior to the creation of the PSC.

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department currently administers Commissions/Committees tasked with overseeing various community activities and facilities: the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission (BPRC), the Arts & Culture Committee (ACC), and the Golf Course Committee (GC). Each body addresses distinct areas of community engagement and infrastructure. However, there are opportunities to streamline the operations and enhance collaboration between these committees.

One option to consider may be to combine the Arts & Culture Committee and Golf Committee into the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission. In this option, the BPRC would expand its scope to include the responsibilities of the ACC and GC. This could involve creating subcommittees within the BPRC dedicated to arts and culture, and golf, to ensure continued focus on these areas while maintaining a unified structure for the broader recreational and cultural activities. This may allow for increased collaboration and synergy across related areas of the City’s recreational and cultural offerings; and further provide streamlined governance, reducing the need for multiple meetings and administrative resources.

Options for Implementation:
 The BPRC could meet monthly as a full body, discussing broad policy matters related to beaches, parks, recreation, arts, culture, and golf.
 Subcommittees focused on Arts & Culture and Golf could be established, with regular meetings to review specific projects, programs, and events.  The Golf Committee could function as a standing subcommittee, similar to the Planning Commission's Design Review Subcommittee, with regular updates and reports provided at BPRC meetings.

Some challenges in this structure could be that the BPRC's expanded responsibilities may require additional time and effort from commissioners, who would need to manage a broader range of topics. There may be concerns about the potential dilution of focus on specialized areas such as arts and culture or golf.

A second option could be to create a Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission or Public Services Commission with specialized focus areas. Under this option, a new unified commission would be created to oversee all aspects of recreation, parks, arts, culture, and golf in a single body. Commissioners would be appointed with expertise in different areas, ensuring balanced representation across all activities.

Options for Implementation:
 The new commission could meet monthly and would have commissioners focused on specialized areas such as parks, beaches, arts and culture, and golf.  Commissioners could have the ability to create specific subcommittees or task forces 82 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item: 5.

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within the new commission to address particular needs, similar to the current structure but with a broader scope.

Some of the advantages to this option would be a unified approach to recreation, culture, and parks could enhance strategic planning and decision-making with easier management and more centralized governance. Additionally, there may be a more efficient use of resources, including staffing and administrative support.

However, some areas, such as arts and culture or golf, might feel that their specialized needs are not fully addressed under a broader commission. Further, to avoid overcrowding at meetings if too many topics are addressed within a single meeting, a annual work plan, in alignment with the City budget and priorities, would need to be carefully coordinated and follow.

Future Appointments
In April of each year, City staff brings a report to the City Council to notify them of vacancies on City Commissions and Committees and to receive direction to advertise for those vacancies, and set a date for the City Council to interview and make appointments to fill the various vacancies.

Should the City Council wish to make any changes to Commissions and Committees, staff recommends making those changes prior to advertising for vacancies, accepting applications and scheduling a City Council meeting for the Council to interview candidates and make appointments.

Council Options:
 Receive and file this report.
 Provide direction to staff to return to the City Council with proposed changes to the makeup and structure of certain Commissions and Committees.
 Direct Staff to return with additional information.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

This is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Recommended Actions:

Staff Recommendation
..recommendation

1. Receive and file report.

None.
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Notification:

None.
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