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Public Works presents FY26‑27 $10M CIP; staff recommends conformity with general plan
Summary
The director of public works reviewed a proposed FY26‑27 Capital Improvement Program with 19 projects (about $10 million), highlighted $4.5M in street work and a $1.7M funding gap proposed to be covered with Measure U; commissioners raised questions about fiber coordination and ADA ramps.
Public Works Director Cristanio told the Planning Commission the FY26‑27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) lists roughly 19 projects totaling about $10 million and recommends the commission find the program in conformance with the General Plan.
For streets, Cristanio said the priority includes a Palm Avenue trail rehab and a neighborhood residential paving package estimated at about $4,500,000. He noted a $1,700,000 shortfall between the cost estimate and available restricted funds and said staff proposes using Measure U funding to bridge that gap. “So in total, it’s about $4,500,000 worth of work for our street projects,” Cristanio said.
Other priorities in the staff presentation included a City Hall roof replacement now estimated at a little over $1,000,000, Kevin Way storm‑drain repairs (~$250,000), synchronization work on Kramer Boulevard, sewer point repairs, playground renovations, and several public‑safety and IT infrastructure upgrades. Staff said some projects will use grant funding (Rose Drive design, CDBG for curb ramps) and that sewer‑rate increases started generating revenue to support utility projects.
Commissioners asked about coordination with fiber build‑outs before paving; Cristanio said gigabit work is roughly 95–100% complete and that paving contracts typically include coordination language to protect newly paved streets. He also reported the city’s consultant recently measured a pavement condition index of just over 80. Staff recommended the commission adopt a resolution finding the CIP conforms with the General Plan so the projects can be included in the planning and budget processes.
