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Pico Rivera outlines $100M+ capital-improvement push, schedules dog-park dedication and pool procurement

Pico Rivera City Council ยท February 11, 2026

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Summary

City staff presented a monthly CIP update citing a two-year capital program (figures of $164M and $143M were both presented), announced the Alebrechi Dog Park dedication Feb. 27, and gave timelines for the Smith Park Aquatic Center, Rio Hondo Park and other projects.

City staff presented a broad two-year capital-improvement program at the Feb. 14 council meeting, highlighting completed and upcoming projects and offering timelines for procurement and construction.

The city manager opened the CIP update by saying the two-year plan includes $164,000,000 in capital projects; in the subsequent presentation public-works staff described a two-year budget of $143,000,000 while noting that staff are pursuing numerous grants. Staff highlighted a dozen priority projects: Alebrechi Dog Park (construction complete; dedication scheduled for Feb. 27), a $2 million council-chambers remodel with an opening expected in March, and the Smith Park Aquatic Center (projected cost about $39 million; bids received and contract award anticipated in the coming weeks). Rio Hondo Park renovation was described as near 90% design (roughly $12 million) and in plan check with the Department of Public Health; city resurfacing and sidewalk work supported by CDBG funds is targeted to begin in mid-2026.

Public-works staff also discussed water infrastructure work including a multi-thousand-foot water-main replacement now under construction (night work scheduled) and abandoned-well abandonment projects in design. Staff reported progress on PFAS treatment conversion at water plants, with a remaining plant estimated to reach construction in March 2027.

Council members pressed staff on grant timelines and the risk of returning grant funds if projects miss deadlines; staff said they track grant timelines, ask for extensions when necessary and have used staff augmentation in some cases. Council asked for a public-facing list of streets scheduled for resurfacing and raised concerns about the constraints of state code that require awarding lowest bids; staff said they are reviewing alternative models and monitoring procurement to limit delays.

The city did not adopt any new capital appropriations at the meeting; staff committed to monthly CIP updates and to providing more detailed schedules and public lists for resurfacing projects.