Summary
The $95 million draft CIP funds MacArthur and Lido traffic safety, Balboa Yacht Basin dock replacement, new trolleys, Big Canyon restoration, water wells, and $1.5 million for Civic Center-site police station study/design — confirmed by the city manager as directed only to that site pending the new ad hoc committee.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $13.5 million of the $95 million comes from the general fund; the rest is grants, Tidelands, and enterprise funds.
Drivers, boaters, and beachgoers across the city see smoother roads, safer crossings, and rebuilt harbor infrastructure.
Critics note some CIP money traces back to the general fund, and police-station spending is proceeding despite unresolved site debate.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — June 9, 2026
A $477 million budget with $49 million in capital spending and a $45 million pension paydown was adopted, but residents flagged an undefined $150,000 incentive pay program and new city manager claim-settlement authority.
City Council — May 26, 2026
The $95 million draft CIP funds MacArthur and Lido traffic safety, Balboa Yacht Basin dock replacement, new trolleys, Big Canyon restoration, water wells, and $1.5 million for Civic Center-site police station study/design — confirmed by the city manager as directed only to that site pending the new ad hoc committee.
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