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Budget committee reviews CIP: Gregory Gardens paving, storm-drain repairs, green-infrastructure and PUC-funded climate projects
Summary
Staff reviewed the five-year CIP supported by Measure K funds and grant opportunities: a $5.4M Gregory Gardens resurfacing (staff plans $1.9M Measure K in 26-27), storm-drain pipe repairs, flashing-beacon pedestrian safety work, and green-infrastructure projects required for MRP compliance; staff also flagged potential PUC funding for climate-action projects.
At the April 4 Budget Committee meeting city staff presented the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 26-31, explained Measure K assumptions for 26-27, and reviewed a slate of near-term projects.
Staff said the city expects Measure K revenue of about $5.5 million for 26-27, with $2.5 million set aside for debt service and the remainder available for projects. One major commitment is a resurfacing project in the Gregory Gardens neighborhoods: staff cited an engineer's estimate of about $5.4 million for the full resurfacing work and proposed using roughly $1.9 million of Measure K money in fiscal year 26-27 to complete the most urgent sections.
Staff also described a storm-drain (stone-bran) repair package to replace five storm pipes in two neighborhoods; the low bid environment means work likely will shift into construction next year. Pedestrian-safety projects include a flashing-beacon crossing that is finalizing design and will move to construction once paving is complete. The city plans to apply for grants for sidewalk gaps (Taylor Boulevard) and for connecting Monument-area pedestrian routes to the East Bay Trail.
On regulatory compliance, staff warned that two green-infrastructure retrofit projects (Geary Road and Buskirk Avenue) are necessary to meet Municipal Regional Permit requirements; staff said failure to deliver the work or credits could expose the city to potential sanctions. The city is exploring regional JPA participation and internal options to obtain required C.3.J credits.
Staff also noted opportunities tied to the Climate Action Plan: a PUC funding stream, brokered through Echo Green Solutions, may cover certain capital projects (electrification studies and roof replacement), though PUC funding cannot be used for windows. Primary construction for 26-27 will be the Gregory Gardens resurfacing and the storm-drain replacements; other CIP items remain in design and grant-preparation stages.
Committee members asked clarifying questions about scheduling, easements required for storm-drain work, and the sequencing of projects to remain eligible for grant matches.
