CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
FUND OVERVIEW
Solid Waste Fund
FY 2021‐22
Actual
FY 2022‐23
Actual
FY 2023‐24
Projected
FY 2024‐25
Adopted
FY 2025‐26
Adopted
REVENUES
## Charges for Service $ ‐ $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 ##All Other Charges ‐ ‐ 190,000 190,000 190,000 ## Interfund Transfers In ‐ 414,556 831,194 1,627,500 1,554,000 Total Revenues ‐ 414,556 1,021,194 3,017,500 2,944,000
EXPENDITURES
Recycling and Waste Reduction
Personnel Services ‐ 29,783 183,312 189,900 201,800 Operating Expenses ‐ ‐ 50,581 500 500 Total Recycling and Waste Reduction ‐ 29,783 233,893 190,400 202,300 Landfill Maintenance
Operating Expenses ‐ 358,899 416,875 570,400 440,400 Capital Outlay ‐ 25,874 190,426 1,200 1,200 Total Landfill Maintenance ‐ 384,773 607,301 571,600 441,600 Capital Improvement Program ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,452,500 1,754,000 Transfers to Other Funds
General Fund ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ IT Central Service Fund ‐ ‐ ‐ 6,200 6,200 Risk Mgmt Central Service Fund ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ## Landfill Closure, Postclosure ‐ ‐ 180,000 250,000 250,000 Total Transfers ‐ ‐ 180,000 256,200 256,200 Total Expenditures ‐ 414,556 1,021,194 3,470,700 2,654,100 Revenues Over/(Under) Expenditures ‐ ‐ ‐ (453,200) 289,900 FUND BALANCES ‐ END OF YEAR $ ‐ $ ‐ $ ‐ $ (453,200) $ (163,300) Attachment No. 1
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
FUND OVERVIEW
Recycled Water Fund
FY 2021‐22
Actual
FY 2022‐23
Actual
FY 2023‐24
Projected
FY 2024‐25
Adopted
FY 2025‐26
Adopted
REVENUES
#WSale of Recycled Water $ ‐ $ 3,080 $ 11,246 $ 10,600 $ 10,600 ## Proceeds from Debt Issuance ‐ ‐ 9,368,600 ‐ 12,761,400 ##Grant Revenues ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 13,230,000 ## Interfund Transfers In ‐ 67,274 209,058 262,300 265,100 Total Revenues ‐ 70,354 9,588,904 13,034,300 13,505,700
EXPENDITURES
Recycled Water Operations
Personnel Services ‐ 75,072 201,657 262,300 265,100 Operating Expenses ‐ 38 7,401 5,000 5,000 Total Recycled Water Operations ‐ 75,110 209,058 267,300 270,100 Capital Improvement Program ‐ ‐ 9,368,600 12,761,400 13,230,000 Total Expenditures ‐ 75,110 9,577,658 13,028,700 13,500,100 Revenues Over/(Under) Expenditures ‐ (4,756) 11,246 5,600 5,600 FUND BALANCES ‐ END OF YEAR $ ‐ $ (4,756) $ 6,490 $ 12,090 $ 17,690 Attachment No. 1
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024‐25 through 2028‐29
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a capital investment plan that supports the City’s “Quality of Life” amenities by providing for the design, construction, and renovation of major capital projects that benefit a broad segment of the community. The program is designed to protect, preserve, and enhance the City’s infrastructure, extend useful life of public facilities, and improve and enhance the delivery of City services.
The CIP projects are presented as a revolving five‐year program that acts as a guide for identifying current and future fiscal requirements. The current year acts as the City’s annual capital budget. The CIP does not address all of the capital expenditures for the City, but rather provides for larger scale infrastructure projects or projects that take several years to complete.
For purposes of the City’s budget, a capital outlay expenditure is defined as: the purchase of equipment, furnishings, vehicles, computer hardware and software, property, building, improvements, construction, etc.; having a useful life of more than two years; and a cost of $5,000 or more. Capital outlay expenditures costing less than $25,000, that is intended to be purchased and completed in one fiscal year—except for the capital outlays identified on a replacement schedule— are budgeted as a capital outlay expense in the applicable operating fund. All capital outlays that do not meet this definition are budgeted in the CIP and funded via capital fund transfers.
Capital fund transfers is the funding mechanism that moves money for specific capital outlay, current or planned, by recording a “transfer out” of the operating fund and a “transfer in” to a capital improvement program fund. By this method, capital outlay budget appropriations—regardless of when they are actually spent—are not included in the fund reserve calculation. This is most important when constructing multi‐million‐dollar projects taking multiple years to complete.
Projects included in the CIP typically include:
Improvements that are debt‐financed or financed by a Federal, State and/or Local grant; Acquisition of land;
Construction of new buildings, parks, improvements or facilities including engineering, design, and other pre‐ construction costs;
Capital outlay exceeding $25,000 or costs that are anticipated to be completed over multiple fiscal years; Major equipment or furnishings required for new buildings.
Preparation of the CIP is a coordinated process that includes working with City staff and commissions to compile and prioritize a list of discretionary projects, develop associated cost estimates, and identify potential funding sources.
A number of criteria and/or considerations are applied in determining the appropriateness of each CIP project, including:
Consistency with the City’s General Plan, Water and Wastewater Master Plans, and/or applicable adopted and established City policies;
Benefit to the broader public good and positive benefit to cost ratio; Potential impact upon City operating expenditures;
The need to meet Federal, State or other legal mandates and requirements; The need to mitigate an identified health or safety problem; Consideration of geographic equity in providing improvements and facilities throughout the City and; The need to balance project design, management, and inspection with available CIP and City staffing.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024‐25 through 2028‐29
FUNDING SOURCES
CIP projects are funded and financed through a variety of general purpose (unrestricted), grant and special purpose revenue sources. These include:
General Fund
The main operating and capital fund of the City. This fund gets most of its revenues from taxes (e.g., sales, property, and transient occupancy)—has no restrictions—and is typically expended on any project or improvement deemed appropriate and necessary by City Council.
Measure E‐12/Measure J‐20 Supplemental Sales Tax
In 2012, the voters of Paso Robles approved Measure E‐12, a half‐cent supplemental sales tax (SST) that generates approximately $6.0‐7.0 million per year. Measure E‐12 is a general tax intended to fund the City’s street repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects.
In 2020, the voters of Paso Robles approved Measure J‐20, a one‐cent supplemental SST. Like Measure E‐12, Measure J‐20 is a general tax with the main priorities towards fire and emergency services, police services, and street repair and maintenance, as approved by City Council in Resolution 20‐118.
City Facility Repair & Replacement Fund
Established in FY 2018‐19, this fund was created as a general funded set aside account to help fund major repairs and/or replacements of City parks, facilities, and trail amenities.
Development Impact Fees
Development impact fees are assessed and collected which are used to construct public facilities due to the need for expanded services. Fees are collected for transportation, public safety facilities, general government facilities, parks and recreation facilities, library facilities, bridge development, storm drain development, bike and pedestrian pathways, and water and sewer connections and are restricted to the use of expanding said facilities.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
This revenue source is provided by the annual appropriation of the CDBG program. Funds are required to be used within a broad range of functional area such as ADA improvements.
State Gas Tax
This revenue source is provided by the State of California gas tax apportioned under Streets and Highway Code Sections 2105, 2106, 2107, and 2107.5.
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation (SB1)
Revenue source is a part of the newly taxation of fuel and vehicle registration as passed by State legislature through Senate Bill 1. This revenue source provides funding for roadway maintenance, repair, and reconstruction.
Sewer Fees
This revenue source is provided by users of the sewer system and is the portion related to future sewer infrastructure‐related improvements.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024‐25 through 2028‐29
Water Fees
This revenue source is provided by users of the water system and is the portion related to future water infrastructure‐related improvements.
Federal, State, and Local Grants
Federal, State, and Local Grants: The City actively seeks grants to fund—at least in part—some of the more costly CIP projects. These grants include, but are not limited to, Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP), Highway Bridge Program (HBP), Urban State Highway Account (USHA), Regional State Highway Account (RSHA), and Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP).
Other Revenues
Other revenues received may come from various sources to pay for specific expenditures (i.e., the sale of plans and specifications to contractors which pay for the cost of reproduction). In addition, the City may receive a variety of donations from community members and groups to help finance a variety of City projects.
FISCAL STRATEGIES
The City is committed to maintaining long‐term fiscal sustainability. The City has avoided the noticeable impacts and service level reductions experienced by most California cities through operating an effective, cost‐efficient local government. Municipal services continue to address high priority needs. This CIP is designed to identify and develop projects using a long‐term vision; to provide a realistic look forward over a five‐year planning period and set priorities for each need identified. It should be noted that because this is a five‐year outlook, needs and priorities may change. As such, the development of the CIP and budget allows the opportunity to review and revise the needs of the City.
Each project is presented below summarizes project name and number (if applicable); description, rationale, and location; and estimated costs, funding sources and prior expenditures. Project costs are escalated to indicate the impact of inflation on construction costs in future years, based upon a CPI rate of inflation, unless more specific information was available.
Cost escalation ensures that adequate funding is identified at the time the project is approved.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024‐25 THROUGH FY 2028‐29 Project
Estimated
Budget C/O FY 24‐25 FY 25‐26 FY 26‐27 FY 27‐28 FY 28‐29
1. Road Maintenance Projects
Rolling Hill Estates $ 789,424 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ ‐ $ ‐ $ ‐ 17th Street (Spring to Chestnut) 1,046,093 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Riverside Ave (17th Street to 24th Street) 1,152,156 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Sunset/Panorama‐neighborhood 2,579,064 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Sherwood/Sierra Bonita/Turtle Creek‐area 7,580,716 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Elm Ct/Capitol Hill/Palm Ct 366,042 200,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Merry Hill/15th Street/Terrace Hill 375,796 240,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Golden Hill Road (Creston to Rolling Hills) 1,414,024 2,529,900 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Serenade/Holstein‐Brahma/St Andrews 1,771,501 748,100 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 13th Street/Niblick Bridge Deck Resurfacing ‐ 310,000 3,000,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Melody Drive (east neighborhood) ‐ 4,000,000 1,200,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Arciero Ct/Mesa Rd ‐ ‐ 1,425,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
Dallons/Tractor‐area ‐ ‐ 1,890,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
Total Road Maintenance Projects 17,074,816 8,028,000 7,515,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
2. Transportation Projects
Flamson School Pedestrian Improvements 560,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Niblick Road Signal Synchronization 80,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Serenade Pedestrian improvements 50,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024‐25 through 2028‐29
Project
Estimated
Budget C/O FY 24‐25 FY 25‐26 FY 26‐27 FY 27‐28 FY 28‐29 Traffic Signal Enhancements 250,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Creston Road – Phase I 10,105,381 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
South Vine Street Bridge and Realignment 7,532,500 13,000,000 5,577,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Downtown Parking Lot Resurfacing 505,036 800,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ North River Bike/Pedestrian Path 24,200 353,000 3,000,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Downtown Lighting Enhancements ‐ 300,000 ‐ 60,000 500,000 ‐ Creston Road Median Improvements ‐ ‐ 40,000 250,000 ‐ ‐ Creston Road – Phase II 2,790,809 2,000,000 3,000,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Huer Huero Creek Bridge and Roundabout 1,855,926 3,970,000 15,200,000 14,000,000 ‐ ‐ Niblick Road Complete Streets 948,708 1,459,500 ‐ 14,707,500 ‐ ‐ Union Road Overcrossing 7,990,752 3,100,000 ‐ ‐ 65,000,000 ‐ 24th Street Bridge 1,919,323 1,100,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 20,000,000 US 101/Hwy 46 West Roundabouts ‐ 2,300,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 12,000,000 Mill Road Parallel Route 438,142 1,000,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 20,000,000 Annual Local Roadway Safety Plan Set‐aside 85,500 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Annual ADA Transition Plan Set‐aside 1,264,004 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 Total Transportation Projects 36,400,281 29,932,500 27,367,000 29,567,500 66,050,000 52,550,000
3. Stormwater Projects
Montebello Basin 93,570 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Navajo Basin 85,700 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Sleepy Hollow Outlet 46,700 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
N. River Road Slope Improvement 80,700 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Union Road Slope Improvement 84,700 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Lubrizol Site Slope Improvement 98,599 175,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 13th St/Riverside Drainage Improvement ‐ 500,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 23rd St/Vine St Drainage Improvement ‐ 30,000 300,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Walnut/Vista Grande Drainage Improvement ‐ 25,000 200,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 11th St/Park St Drainage Improvement ‐ 50,000 200,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 21st Street Green Street Repairs ‐ ‐ 60,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Oriole Basin Reconstruction ‐ ‐ 100,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
Total Stormwater Projects 489,969 780,000 860,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
4. Parks and Recreation Projects
Barney Schwartz Park Projects 75,000 83,000 ‐ 159,000 ‐ 47,000 Larry Moore Park Projects 73,021 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Centennial Park/Pool Projects 157,730 261,000 41,000 450,000 441,000 200,000 City Park Projects ‐ 10,000 15,000 ‐ ‐ 20,000
Sherwood Park Projects ‐ 7,500 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Robbin’s Field Projects ‐ 275,000 330,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
Municipal Pool Projects ‐ ‐ 196,700 200,000 ‐ ‐
Riverwalk Lighting Project ‐ 100,000 360,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
Veteran’s/Senior Center Projects 137,282 83,500 221,000 ‐ ‐ 10,500 Sherwood Park Pickleball Courts 1,013,070 ‐ ‐ ‐ 8,690,000 ‐ Larry Moore Park Redevelopment 851,190 ‐ ‐ ‐ 7,500,000 ‐ Total Parks and Recreation Projects 2,307,293 820,000 1,163,700 809,000 16,631,000 277,500
5. City Facility Projects
City Hall/Library Remodel & Security Upgrades 2,594,175 387,500 ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,616,000 City Hall/Library Stucco Repairs 57,425 ‐ 1,500,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Park Maintenance Yard Storage ‐ 220,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Corporation Yard 10,759,529 5,196,400 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Public Safety Training Room and Tower 987,278 2,000,000 2,000,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Public Safety Center Roof Replacement 1,300,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Public Safety Center Deferred Maintenance ‐ 523,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Library Deferred Maintenance ‐ 17,500 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Centennial Park Security Enhancements ‐ ‐ 200,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Transit Center Roof Replacement ‐ ‐ 22,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
PD Substation/Evidence Storage 2,324,980 ‐ ‐ 4,500,000 4,500,000 ‐ Fire Station No. 3 – Phase 3 ‐ ‐ ‐ 500,000 ‐ 2,500,000 Total Facility Projects 18,023,387 8,344,400 3,722,000 5,000,000 4,500,000 5,116,000 Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024‐25 through 2028‐29
Project
Estimated
Budget C/O FY 24‐25 FY 25‐26 FY 26‐27 FY 27‐28 FY 28‐29
6. Water Enterprise Projects
Annual Well Rehab Set‐aside 704,355 425,000 425,000 425,000 425,000 425,000 Annual Water Line Replacement Set‐aside ‐ 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 Annual Water Main Replacement Set‐aside 237,900 ‐ 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 Annual SCADA System Set‐aside ‐ 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 Railroad Crossing Replacements 130,000 500,000 500,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Riverside Ave Water Line Replacement 50,000 1,000,000 500,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Sunset/Panorama Water Line Replacement ‐ 1,050,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Elm Ct/Capitol Hill/Palm Ct Water Line Replace. 50,000 ‐ 500,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Water Yard Security Enhancements ‐ 330,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Water Valve Replacements ‐ 475,500 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Orchard Booster Station Upgrades ‐ 240,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Total Water Enterprise Projects 1,172,255 4,885,500 2,990,000 1,490,000 1,490,000 1,490,000
7. Wastewater Enterprise Projects
Annual Sewer Line Replacement Set‐aside 1,623,991 1,126,000 1,160,000 1,194,600 1,230,400 1,267,300 Creston Road Sewer Line Replacement 300,000 550,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 24th Street Bridge Main Upgrade ‐ 300,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Mill Road Sewer Extension & Lift Station 765,717 ‐ 2,000,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Spring Street/2nd Street Sewer Line Replace. ‐ 814,400 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Navajo Ave Sewer Line Replacement ‐ ‐ 713,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Stormwater Capture Conceptual Design ‐ 325,500 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,715,600 ‐ Lift Station No. 1 Rehabilitation ‐ ‐ ‐ 3,865,300 ‐ ‐ Lift Station Motor Control Replacement ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,104,600 ‐ ‐ Airport Lift Station – Phase 3 ‐ 80,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Franklin Creek Sewer Stabilization ‐ 120,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Niblick Road Sewer Upgrade 340,000
Total Wastewater Enterprise Projects 2,689,708 3,315,900 4,213,000 6,164,500 3,946,000 1,267,300
8. Airport Enterprise Projects
Master Plan Update ‐ 640,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Gateway Beautification ‐ 325,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Engine Testing Site Development ‐ 120,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Terminal Interior Refresh ‐ 100,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
FAA Building Remodel (design only) ‐ 30,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Pavement Maintenance Plan ‐ 150,000 150,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
Parking Lot Resurface ‐ ‐ 300,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
Security Enhancements ‐ ‐ 35,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
Total Airport Enterprise Projects ‐ 1,365,000 485,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
8. Recycled Water Project
Recycled Water Distribution System ‐ 12,761,400 13,230,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Total Recycled Water Project ‐ 12,761,400 13,230,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
9. Solid Waste Project
Partial Landfill Closure – Phase I 21,400 1,017,500 940,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Partial Landfill Closure – Phase II ‐ 760,000 764,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ Groundwater Monitoring Wells ‐ 75,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Flare/Blower System Replacement ‐ 550,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Module 4A Excavation/Liner Design/Permit ‐ 50,000 50,000 526,500 854,300 ‐ Total Solid Waste Projects 21,400 2,452,500 1,754,000 526,500 854,300 ‐
Total Capital Improvement Program $ 78,179,109 $ 71,750,000 $ 58,778,000 $ 43,557,500 $ 93,471,300 $ 60,700,800 Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
Annual Road Maintenance Program
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 Total
Funding Sources
Measure E-12 378,641 9,476,359 5,951,200 4,522,400 20,328,600 Measure J-20 31,236 6,683,564 - 150,000 6,864,800
SB 1 - 708,300 1,836,800 842,600 3,387,700
Grant - - 240,000 2,000,000 2,240,000
CDBG Fund - 206,593 - - 206,593
Total 409,877 17,074,816 8,028,000 7,515,000 33,027,693 Street Segment
Rolling Hill Estates 50,576 789,424 - - 840,000
17th St (Chestnut to Spring) 10,300 1,046,093 - - 1,056,393 Riverside Ave (17th to 24th) 47,844 1,152,156 - - 1,200,000 Sunset/Panorama 20,936 2,579,064 - - 2,600,000
In 2012, the voters of Paso Robles approved Measure E-12, a half-cent supplemental sales tax (SST) that generates approximately $6-7 million per year. Although Measure E-12 is a general tax (meaning it can legally be used for a general government purpose), the tax was intended to fund the City’s street repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects. Since implemented, Measure E-12 has provided funding for over 35 different road segments totaling over $46.4 million, with an additional $16.8 million committed towards uncompleted projects. In addition to the Measure E12 SST monies, the City also receives funding from the recently approved one-cent SST, Gas Tax, the State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (also known as SB 1), as well as federal/state grants and development impact fees (DIF). Taken together, the City contributes an average of over $6.0 million each year in street repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects. However, an analysis of the City’s streets and their pavement condition index (PCI) demonstrated that, to just maintain existing conditions, investment in street repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation should total more than $17 million per year.
The costs of implementing the approved Six-Year Streets Plan have increased significantly (consistent with state and national increases in road construction) which have been in the range of 40% since 2016. Because the E-12 SST has an automatic expiration date, there simply are not enough Measure E-12 SST funds to make up the shortfall. To mitigate these impacts, City Council directed staff to use Measure J-20, the one cent SST approved by voters in November 2020, to bridge the funding shortfall. Regardless, should Measure E-12 expire without a replacement measure, there will be a $6 million decrease in annual revenue. This means that either street quality would worsen—and streets become more expensive to repair the more they are allowed to deteriorate—or there would be significant reductions to other public safety services in order to continue funding street maintenance and repair.
In 2020, City Council approved the Updated Six-Year Street Maintenance and Repair Plan which outlines the specific street segments anticipated to be constructed over the remaining years of the Measure E-12 SST. Below is the maintenance and repair plan for the remaining funds through the automatic sunset. Staff will be developing a new set of street segments to be repaired should Measure E-12 get renewed and extended. (Note: the projects listed below only include active or anticipated projects; the list does not include completed road maintenance projects.) Attachment No. 2
Activity-toDate
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 Total
Sherwood/Sierra Bonita/Turtle Creek 114,284 7,580,716 - - 7,695,000 Elm Ct/Capitol Hill/Palm Ct 33,958 366,042 200,000 - 600,000 Merry Hill/15th St/Terrace Hill 24,204 375,796 240,000 - 640,000 Golden Hill Rd (Creston to Rolling Hills) 44,276 1,414,024 2,529,900 - 3,988,200 Serenade/Holstein-Brahma/St Andrews 63,499 1,771,501 748,100 - 2,583,100 13th St/Niblick Bridges Deck Resurfacing - - 310,000 3,000,000 3,310,000 Melody Drive (east neighborhood) - - 4,000,000 1,200,000 5,200,000 Arciero Ct/Mesa Rd - - - 1,425,000 1,425,000
Dallons/Tractor-area - - - 1,890,000 1,890,000
Total 409,877 17,074,816 8,028,000 7,515,000 33,027,693 In 2023, staff developed a Geographic Information System (GIS) layer which identifies each road segment in the City, what's it's current Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is, and timing of when the road was last maintenance as well as when the next treatment is anticipated. The map can be found at: www.prcity.com Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0059 - Creston Road Rehabilitation - Phase I (from South River Rd to Orchard Dr) Project Type: Transportation
Location: Creston Road
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-to-Date
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 Total
Funding Sources
Measure E-12 2,379,369 6,947,881 - - 9,327,250
Measure J-20 - 1,262,300 - - 1,262,300
Gas Tax Fund - 500,000 - - 500,000
SB 1 Fund - 610,700 - - 610,700
SLOCOG Grant 185,000 184,500 - - 369,500
LPP Grant - 600,000 - - 600,000
Total Funding Sources 2,564,369 10,105,381 - - 12,669,750 Project Expenditures
Design 1,291,618 - - - 1,291,618
Construction 983,009 10,105,381 - - 11,088,390
Other Miscellaneous 289,742 - - - 289,742
Total Project Budget 2,564,369 10,105,381 - - 12,669,750 The proposed Creston Road conceptual plan was developed with significant input from the community through several different workshop events. The design premise is not only to repave and rehabilitate the pavement, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters on the entire Creston Road corridor, but to also install missing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks that would tie into the existing system. Additionally, the conceptual plan calls for 10-foot-wide striped median turn lanes, 5-foot bike lanes (on both sides of the road), 3-foot bike buffers (one both sides of the road), 7-foot parking lanes, widening of travel lanes, and a traffic signal at the intersection of Walnut/Bolen and Creston.
Because of funding constraints, the project has been broken into two phases. The first phase, currently underway, will cover from South River Road to Orchard Drive. Construction for Phase II is anticpated to occur at the conclusion of Phase I (Phase II is currently under design. See Project C0231 for further detail).
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
X0006 - South Vine Street Bridge and Road Realignment (Phase II) Project Type: Transportation
Location: South Vine Street/Hwy 46W
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: CalTrans Permit
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-to-Date
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 Total
Funding Sources
General Fund 1,333,100 - - - 1,333,100
Transit Funds - 2,000,000 - - 2,000,000
TIF 1,550,992 32,500 - - 1,583,492
ARPA Fund - 4,166,900 - - 4,166,900
Developer Contributions - - 2,000,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 Proceeds from Debt Issuance - - 11,000,000 3,577,700 14,577,700 Total Funding Sources 2,884,092 6,199,400 13,000,000 5,577,700 27,661,192 Project Expenditures
Project Approval & Environmental 217,216 - - - 217,216
Plans, Specifications, Estimates 929,875 110,200 - - 1,040,075 Construction Management - - - - -
Construction 394,920 7,422,300 13,000,000 5,577,700 26,394,920 Other Miscellaneous 8,981 - - - 8,981
Total Project Budget 1,550,992 7,532,500 13,000,000 5,577,700 27,661,192 The Paso Robles Gateway Annexation project is located northwest of the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 46 West and includes the development of two hotels with 325 rooms, three commercial centers with approximately 75,600 square feet of space, a 30,000 square-foot conference center, 17 workforce residential units, and up to 80 resort residential units or a third hotel with 100 rooms. The City Council-approved Development Agreement (DA) requires the realignment South Vine Street with Theatre Drive, which involves not only construction of a new road, but also construction of a bridge in order to connect to Highway 46W. In accordance with the DA, the City is responsible to construct the bridge and approximately half of the cost to realign the road within 7-years of annexation, which occurred on December 20, 2021; the Developer is responsible for their portion of the road and undergrounding their utilities.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0201 - Downtown Parking Lot Improvements
Project Type: Transportation
Location: Downtown
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: Design
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: General Fund
Description or Justification:
Activity-to-Date FY 24-25 Total
Project Expenditures
Plans, Specifications, Estimates 387,964 - 893,000
Construction - 800,000 800,000
Total Project Budget 387,964 505,036 800,000 1,693,000
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In the previous fiscal year, the CIP budget included the rehabilitation of two City parking lots located in the Downtown core, one behind Marv's Pizza off of 12th Street and the other at 12th Street and Railroad Road. Due to the significant cost of the repairs needed, an additional $800,000 appropriation is anticipated to be needed to complete the project. The project is currently out to bid, with completion anticiapted in FY 2024-25.
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover
505,036
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0211 - North River Road Bike and Pedestrain Path/Trail Project Type: Transportation
Location: North River Road
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: Design
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: Grant w/ GF Match
Description or Justification:
Activity-to-Date
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 Total
Funding Sources
General Fund 1,000,000 - - 72,000 1,072,000
Grant 44,800 24,200 281,000 2,000,000 2,350,000
Total Funding Sources 1,044,800 24,200 281,000 2,072,000 3,422,000 Project Expenditures
Preliminary and Final Design 44,800 24,200 353,000 - 422,000 Construction - - - 3,000,000 3,000,000
Total Project Budget 44,800 24,200 353,000 3,000,000 3,422,000 In 2018, the City Council adopted the 2018 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP). BPMP’s is the guiding policy document that establish local priorities for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The 2018 BPMP also places a strong focus on bike and pedestrian safety and education. Safe facilities and proper training programs would encourage users to enjoy the benefits of bicycling and walking to their destinations. Recent economic studies demonstrate the importance of community place-making that showcase community assets and that provide added experiences, such as outdoor activities (e.g., walking paths and bicycle facilities) because they provide expanded offerings that attract visitors. Communities that see shifts in how people travel (from cars to bicycling and walking) have a direct correlation with investments in well-connected facilities that are safe.
This proposed project is to construct the next segment of the City pedestrian and bike ring pathway, located along the scenic Salinas River, beginning at the 13th Street Bridge and ending at River Oaks Drive, just north of the highway 46 bridge. The project will also provide a safer connection to the downtown for residents who live north of Highway 46 East and separate non-motorists from traffic. Preliminary design, environmental documents, etc. has been funded, in part, by a SLOCOG grant, with an additional $2.0 million anticipated for construction. The City has already set aside $1 million towards the City's matching requirement.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
Downtown Lighting Enhancements
Project Type: Lighting/Transportation
Location: Downtown Core
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: System Acquisition
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: General Fund
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDate FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 Total Project Expenditures
System Acquisition - 300,000 - - - 300,000
Design - - - 60,000 - 60,000
Lighting Installation - - - - 500,000 500,000
Total Project Budget - 300,000 - 60,000 500,000 860,000 The City Adopted Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan states, "Street lights are a very important element of any urban streetscape, affecting its daytime appearance and its nighttime character and safety. In the same way that variety is recommended for street furniture, it is recommended that the size, spacing, and design of streetlights be varied throughout the Plan Area. Each of the streets in the Plan Area should have a consistent type of fixture. Fixtures mounted on poles less than 35 feet in height should be spaced approximately 70 to 100 feet apart. This sort of fixture creates a rhythm and scale–and light–that is in scale with and pleasant for the pedestrian, helping to define the space of the street rather than just flooding it with light." To achieve the intent of the Plan, Public Works issued a Request for Proposals and ultimately contracted with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. to develop a Downtown Street Lighting Master Plan to provide adequate and aesthetically pleasing streetlights to preserve the historic ambience of its Downtown District. Other elements of the study include an evaluation of existing street light fixtures, identifying light deficient areas in the Downtown area, and an evaluation of purchasing the streetlight system from PG&E. This project will initially explore the opportunities to purchase the lighting system from PG&E (anticipated to occur in the next two years). Secondary phases of this project will physically enhance lighting in the downtown core (with installation of new lighting in the outer years of the CIP horizon).
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
Creston Road Median Improvements
Project Type: Transportation
Location: Creston Road/Santa Fe Ave
Project Manager: Dwayne Brown
Project Phase: Project Approval
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: General Fund
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 Total
Funding Sources
General Fund - - - 40,000 250,000 290,000
Total Funding Sources - - - 40,000 250,000 290,000
Project Expenditures
Design - - - 40,000 - 40,000
Construction - - - - 250,000 250,000
Total Project Budget - - - 40,000 250,000 290,000
The large grassy medians on Creston Road, between Santa Fe Avenue and Santa Ynez Avenue provides an opportunity to install attractive landscape area, while reducing water consumption (by reducing turf-areas). These medians are a largely unused amenity and designing a pedestrian friendly path, with rest areas under large exisiting tress, will improve the quality of life for adjacent residents and provides a logical connection from Niblick Road/Creston Road intersection to Sherwood Park. Design is anticipated to be initiated and completed in FY 2025-26 and construction to begin and complete by FY 2026-27. Project water savings are unknown at this time, but are anticipated to be signficant.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0231 - Creston Road Rehabilitation - Phase II (from Orchard Dr to Niblick Rd) Project Type: Transportation
Location: Creston Road
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: PS&E
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-28
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-to-Date
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 25-26 Total
Funding Sources
Measure J-20 - - 3,000,000 5,000,000
Grants 209,191 2,790,809 - 3,000,000
Total Funding Sources 209,191 2,790,809 3,000,000 8,000,000 Project Expenditures
Design 201,191 191,637 - 392,828
Construction - 2,599,172 3,000,000 7,599,172
Other Miscellaneous 8,000 - - 8,000
Total Project Budget 209,191 2,790,809 3,000,000 8,000,000 The proposed Creston Road conceptual plan was developed with significant input from the community through several different workshop events. The design premise is not only to repave and rehabilitate the pavement, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters on the entire Creston Road corridor, but to also install missing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks that would tie into the existing system. Additionally, the conceptual plan calls for 10-foot-wide striped median turn lanes, 5-foot bike lanes (on both sides of the road), 3-foot bike buffers (one both sides of the road), 7- foot parking lanes, widening of travel lanes, and a traffic signal at the intersection of Walnut/Bolen and Creston.
Because of funding constraints, the project has been broken into two phases. Phase II includes improvements from Orchard Drive to Niblick Road, including a roundabout at the corner of Rolling HIlls Road and Creston Road. It should also be noted that the City received a one-time $3.0 million allocation from Senator Laird's Direct Funding Allocation, which made funding the roundabout feasible. Phase II is anticpated to occur at the conclusion of Phase I. 2,000,000
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2,000,000
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2,000,000
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2,000,000
FY 24-25
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0151 - Huer Huero Creek Bridge and Roundabout
Project Type: Transportation
Location: "New" Airport Road
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: PS&E
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-27
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 Total
General Fund 1,030,000 - - - - 1,030,000
Transit Funds - 500,000 - - - 500,000
Transportation Impact Fee 1,551,938 325,926 3,970,000 - - 5,847,864 Unsecured Developer Funding - - - 8,200,000 - 8,200,000 Unsecured Finance Funding - - - 7,000,000 14,000,000 21,000,000 Total Funding Sources 2,581,938 825,926 3,970,000 15,200,000 14,000,000 36,577,864 Project Expenditures
Project Approval & Environmental 669,679 - - - - 669,679 Plans, Specifications, Estimates 872,173 825,926 - - - 1,698,099 ROW Acquisition - 1,030,000 3,970,000 - - 5,000,000
Construction - - - 15,200,000 14,000,000 29,200,000
Other Miscellaneous 10,086 - - - - 10,086
Total Project Budget 1,551,938 1,855,926 3,970,000 15,200,000 14,000,000 36,577,864 The City's Circulation Element of the General Plan includes facilities necessary to provide safe and efficient vehicular access throughout the City. In order to meet the transportation demands of new development through General Plan buildout, the City updated the list to include various roadway improvements including rights of way, signalization, widening of roads, paving, and bridges as shown in the Needs List presented in the City’ Development Impact Fee Justification Study. In 2008, the City completed a Hwy 46E Parallel Route Study, which evaluated options that would provide local traffic alternative connections and relieve congestion pressure on Hwy 46; one option constructs a new road (New Airport Road) and bridge over the Huer Huero Creek.
In 2019, the City entered into an agreement with Wallace Group to prepare Project Approvals and Environmental Documents (PAED) (this portion of the project is completed) and in 2021, the City entered into another agreement with Wallace Group to prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E). PS&E is near completion, with ROW acquisition next phase of the project.
Funding Sources
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0138 - Niblick Road Complete and Sustainable Bike and Pedestrian Streets Project Type: Transportation
Location: Niblick Road
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: PAED
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-27
Funding Source: Grant w/ GF Match
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 Total
Funding Sources
General Fund 2,854,000 - - - - 2,854,000
Transportation Impact Fee - - - - 597,500 597,500
ATP Grant 40,967 881,033 1,180,000 - 11,766,000 13,868,000 Total Funding Sources 2,894,967 881,033 1,180,000 - 12,363,500 17,319,500 Project Expenditures
Project Approval & Environmental 203,792 948,708 - - - 1,152,500 Plans, Specifications, Estimates - - 1,459,500 - - 1,459,500 Construction Management - - - - - -
Construction - - - - 14,707,500 14,707,500
Contingency - - - - - -
Total Project Budget 203,792 948,708 1,459,500 - 14,707,500 17,319,500 In 2018, the City was awarded a grant to develop the Niblick Road Complete and Sustainable Streets Plan (Corridor Plan).
The purpose of the grant was to assist the City in identifying corridor project priorities and to better position the City in receiving grant funding. The Corridor Plan was adopted by City Council on July 9, 2020.
In 2022, the City was awarded a $13.9 million grant from the California Transportation Commission for the design, right of way, and construction of components of the Corridor Plan. The City's local match requirement is approximately $3.5 million. This project concept utilized a community-driven effort to develop a plan for creating a vibrant, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly, and green street environment for residents, businesses, and visitors. The focus was on design tools and strategies to improve safety, access, and mobility for all modes of transportation, including walking, bicycling, transit, and motor vehicles. The project design includes physical changes to the roadway, sidewalks, bikeways, intersections, traffic controls and programmatic measures that support all users of the corridor.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
X0007 - Union Road/Highway 46 East Overcrossing
Project Type: Transportation
Location: Union Road/Hwy 46E
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: PS&E
Estimated Completion Date: 2029-30
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 Total
Funding Sources
General Fund 1,186,642 - - - - - 1,186,642
Transit Funds - 1,000,000 - - - - 1,000,000
TIF 1,639,855 4,163,752 1,550,000 - - 3,500,000 10,853,607 Grant 486,978 1,797,000 1,550,000 - - 61,500,000 65,333,978 Total 3,313,475 6,960,752 3,100,000 - - 65,000,000 78,374,227 Project Expenditures
PAED 2,190,428 6,129,752 - - - - 8,320,180
PS&E - - 3,100,000 - - - 3,100,000
ROW Acq. 7,000 1,861,000 - - - - 1,868,000
Construction - - - - - 65,000,000 65,000,000
Other Misc. 86,047 - - - - - 86,047
Total 2,283,475 7,990,752 3,100,000 - - 65,000,000 78,374,227 State Route 46 East has State, regional, and local significance as a heavily traveled goods movement and tourism corridor. The route connects the State to the two main north-south highways, US 101 and Interstate 5, and is the only major east-west goods movement corridor between Ventura and Gilroy.
This project would build an overcrossing at Union Road, removing local traffic from SR 46 East, and eliminating the need for commercial trucks to turn left across a 4-lane expressway. The City is currently working with CalTrans District 5, CalTrans Headquarters, and SLOCOG staff to secure TCEP funding for construction of the overcrossing. A project that is sponsored by CalTrans is more advantageous than the City submitting a project to the TCEP program unilaterally. As proposed, the application proposes funding in the amount of $65 million, which includes SLOCOG and City funding about $11.5 million and the state funding the balance of the costs.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0084 - 24th Street Bridge Rehabilitation and Expansion Project Type: Transportation
Location: 24th Street and Riverside Ave
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: ROW Acquisition
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-29
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29
Funding Sources
General Fund 125,773 - - - - - -
Measure E-12 227,769 82,262 - - - - -
TIF - 220,000 - - - - 2,500,000
Sewer Fund - - 300,000 - - - -
ADA Setaside - - 800,000 - - - -
HBP Grant 986,653 1,617,061 - - - - 17,500,000
Total 1,340,195 1,919,323 1,100,000 - - - 20,000,000
Project Expenditures
PS&E 1,211,085 90,274 - - - - -
ADA Improv. 87,009 38,764 800,000 - - - -
Lift Station Rehab - - 300,000 - - - -
ROW Acquisit. - 1,790,285 - - - - -
Construction - - - - - - 20,000,000
Other Misc. 42,101 - - - - - -
Total 1,340,195 1,919,323 1,100,000 - - - 20,000,000
The 24th Street Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad track was constructed in 1959 and has a narrow sidewalk and no bike lanes. In 2015, Caltrans awarded the City a federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) grant for preliminary engineering of an upgraded and expanded bridge, to improve safety and throughput. On March 10, 2021, the City received environmental clearance and as a result, the Federal Highway Administration authorized completion of final design and initiation of right-of-way acquisition (which is where the project is currently at). Unfortunately, the Federal Highway Administration has not approved the City for bridge construction funding and as such, staff has assumed funding will be made available by FY 2028-29; however, it is unknown when that will actually be. In the meantime, staff will continue to complete final design and acquire the right-of-way necessary so that the City is in "Shovel-Ready" status and construction may commence as soon as grant funding is made available.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0207 - Highway 46 West/US 101 Roundabouts (Phase III)
Project Type: Transportation
Location: Highway 46 West
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: PS&E-pending
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-29
Funding Source: SLOCOG Grant
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29
Funding Sources
General Fund 13,586 - - - - - -
Grants 166,306 - 2,300,000 - - - -
Unsecured - - - - - - 12,000,000
Total 179,892 - 2,300,000 - - - 12,000,000
Project Expenditures
PAED 179,892 - - - - - -
PS&E - 2,300,000 - - - -
Construction - - - - - - 12,000,000
Total 179,892 - 2,300,000 - - - 12,000,000
The City and the surrounding San Luis Obispo County area have begun to experience substantial commercial and industrial development in the southern portion of the City adjacent to the US Highway 101 and State Route 46 West interchange. The resulting growth in local traffic, combined with the increasing regional through traffic, has resulted in increasing congestion. The need for this interchange improvement project was identified in 1997 by Caltrans, the County, SLOCOG, and the City. The overall project will be constructed in three phases. Phase I, completed several years ago, included reconstruction of the US 101/State Route 46 West interchange ramps, and the relocation of Theatre Drive to a new intersection with State Route 46 West. Phase II, currently under way, realigns the South Vine Street and constructs a bridge to intersect with this new intersection, away from the interchange ramps. The final phase, this project, includes an interchange reconstruction that would convert the existing compact diamond (Type L-1), signal-controlled ramp intersections into roundabouts. In 2023, the City finalized the project approval and environmental documents, fully funded from a SLOCOG grant. The next step of the project is to finalize project specifications and estimates. Construction costs and funding are unknown and as such, only preliminary estimates are shown below.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0213 - Mill Road Parallel Route/Annexation
Project Type: Transportation
Location: Mill Road
Project Manager: CDD staff
Project Phase: Feasibility
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-29
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29
Funding Sources
General Fund 560,000 - 1,000,000 - - - -
Developer Fees - - - - - - 20,000,000
Total 560,000 - 1,000,000 - - - 20,000,000
Project Expenditures
Prof. Services 121,858 438,142 1,000,000 - - - -
Construction - - - - - - 20,000,000
Total 121,858 438,142 1,000,000 - - - 20,000,000
Over the past two years, the City has held a series of meetings with Mill Road-area property owners to explore the feasibility of constructing a connector road between Union Road and Hunter Ranch Golf Course. That effort resulted in a preliminary infrastructure plan and cost estimate along with environmental technical studies. Development of the area will require a road and Huer Huero Creek bridge connection between Union Road and Mill Road with a Class 1 bikeway, as well as, sewer, water and recycled water utilities. The estimated cost is north of $20 million. The next two year budget allocates additional resources in order for the annexation and development of this area to move forward. Additionally, a financing plan needs to be developed by the City and agreed to by all the benefitting property owners. Multiple property owners are interested in developing RV parks for tourist lodging, which would also require an amendment to the City Airport Land Use Plan.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
Transportation Projects In Process
Project Type: Transportation
Location: 24th Street and Oak St
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: Construction Bid
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-25
Funding Source: Grant
Project Type: Transportation
Location: Niblick Road
Project Manager: David LaCaro
Project Phase: Near Completion
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-25
Funding Source: Measure J-20
C0174 - Pedestrian and Crosswalk Improvements near Flamson School In 2020, SLOCOG awarded the City a grant towards the final design of pedestrian safety enhancements on 24th Street near Flamson Middle School. In 2023, SLOCOG awarded the City a, no-match, $750,000 grant to provide funds for the construction of the pedestrian enhancements. Contract award is anticipated to be approved by City Council in Spring 2024.
C0129 - Niblick Road Signal Synchronization
In effort to improve traffic flow and minimize congestion on Niblick Road, this past year staff made modifications to the traffic signals along the Niblick Road corridor. Specifically, staff installed new traffic signals automatically changing timing in response to different travel volumes and patterns at different times of day. The project is near completion with $220,000 expended-to-date. Estimated carryover budget of $80,000.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
Transportation Projects In Process - continued
Project Type: Transportation
Location: S. River Road at Serenade Dr.
Project Manager: Ditas Esperanza
Project Phase: Design
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: Trans. Impact Fees
Project Type: Transportation
Location: Spring/6th & Creson/Golden Hill Rd
Project Manager: David LaCaro
Project Phase: Not started
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: Transportation Impact Fees
C0233 - Serenade Pedestrian Improvements
City staff has received several concerns over the pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of South River Road and Serenade Drive. Specifically, that it is not well lit, difficult for divers to see pedesrians in the crosswalk; the length of the crosswalk also makes safety a challenge. To that end, staff has solicited bid for the design of an upgrade the crosswalk with flashing beacon and a middle island. Design estimated to be $50,000.
C0212 - Traffic Signal Enhancements at 6th/Spring Streets and Golden Hill Road/Creston Road As indicated in the CIty's Local Roadway Safety Plan (outlined in more detail below), the signals and road corridors at 6th Street and Spring Street, and at Golden Hill and Creston Road, experience higher pedestrian and vehicle accident rates than typical. This project funds safety upgrades (e.g., striping, flashing warning beacon, upgrade of signal heads, dilemma zone detection, signage) for this two intersections. Project has been delayed but anticipate completion in FY 2024-25.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
Annual Transportation Projects/Set Asides
In order to comply with the requirements of the ADA and limit liability as a property owner, cities must prepare and regularly update an ADA Transition Plan. The ADA Transition Plan identifies the areas where the city is not fully in compliance with current ADA standards, and identifies how the City plans to bring those areas into compliance over time.
The City has invested significant funds into ADA compliance projects over the last several years, however, because there was a lot of infrastructure built prior to the ADA standards—and because those standards have continued to change over time—additional compliance work remains. Since FY 2021-22, the City has been setting aside $500,000 per year from General Funds towards implementation of the tranisition plan, including construction or upgrades to current infrastructure. This adopted two-year budget continues with this $500,000 allocation. Specific project sites and use of funds will be presented to City Council for approval throughout the year.
C0179 - Local Roadway Safety Plan
In 2021, City Council adopted the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). The purpose of the LRSP was to establish the framework and process for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing roadway safety improvements on the City streets. This LRSP identifies the top systemic collision patterns throughout the City and top collision locations. This LRSP also provides the City’s toolbox of countermeasure to address those systemic collision patterns and proposed projects to reduce collision at the City’s top collision locations. Beginning in FY 2021-22, the City began setting $50,000 aside per year of Transportation Impact Fees for the implementation of the LRSP. Staff recommends to continue this setaside funding for the upcoming two-year budget cycle. Specific project sites and use of funds will be presented to City Council for approval throughout the year.
C0180 - American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Implementation Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
Stormwater Maintenance Program
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29
Funding Sources
General Fund 489,969 780,000 860,000 - - -
Total 489,969 780,000 860,000 - - -
Location
Montebello Basin 93,570 - - - - -
Navajo Basin 85,700 - - - - -
Sleepy Hollow Outlet 46,700 - - - - -
N. River Road Slope Improv. 80,700 - - - - -
Union Road Slope Improv. 84,700 - - - - -
Lubrizol Site Slope Improv. 98,599 175,000 - - - -
13th St/Riverside Drainage Impr. - 500,000 - - - -
23rd St/Vine St Drainage Improv. - 30,000 300,000 - - - Walnut/Vista Grande Drainage - 25,000 200,000 - - -
11th St/Park St Drainage Improv. - 50,000 200,000 - - - 21st Street Green Street Repairs - - 60,000 - - -
Oriole Basin Reconstruction - - 100,000 - - -
Total 489,969 780,000 860,000 - - -
The City's Stormwater Division follows the federal Clean Water Act regulations to address rainwater and stormwater runoff. The main aim of the stormwater program is to reduce the amount of urban runoff (e.g., rainwater) entering the storm drain systems, as it can carry harmful bacteria and pollutants into our local waterways (e.g., creeks, drainages, the Salinas River, and eventually the Pacific Ocean.)
The Stormwater Division carries out various activities, such as:
- Educating the public about water quality
- Keeping an eye on illegal discharges into the storm drain system and local waterways - Testing water quality at storm drain outlets
- Following best practices for development and municipal operations - Taking care of local waterbodies by managing stormwater runoff into creeks, drainages, and rivers Effective stormwater management provides environmental, social, and economic benefits to local communities. When stormwater management is done well, streams, rivers, and lakes are clearner; flood risks are reduced; costs due to flood damage decrease; and community of life increases. Below are several basin and drainage locations where stormwater rehabilitation is needed. The projects costs listed below include, but not limited to, design services, construction, bank armoring, pipe realignment, erosion control, etc.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
Parks and Recreation and Quality of Life Projects
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29
Funding Sources
General/Replace. Fund 2,240,814 820,000 1,163,700 809,000 16,631,000 277,500 Total 2,240,814 820,000 1,163,700 809,000 16,631,000 277,500 Location
Barney Schwartz Park
Lake Cleaning 75,000 - - - - -
Concession Stand Upgrades - 22,000 - - - -
Water Foutain Replacement - 10,000 - - - -
Bottle Filler Station - 8,000 - - - -
Retaining Wall at Softball - 15,000 - - - -
Shade Structure Replace. - 20,000 - - - -
Scoreboards, Field Markers - 8,000 - - - -
Walkpath Repairs - - - 159,000 - -
Handrail and Sign Replace. - - - - - 47,000
Larry Moore Park
Asphalt Walking Trail Repair 73,021 - - - - -
Park Redevelopment 851,190 - - - 7,500,000 -
Centennial Park/Pool
Walking Trail Repairs 113,735 - - - - -
Parking Lot Repavement 43,995 80,000 - - - -
Basketball Ct Resurfacing - 20,000 - - - -
Gym Repainting - 15,000 - - - -
Dish Sanitizer Replacement - 6,000 - - - -
Exterior Stucco Repairs/Paint - 80,000 - - - -
Pool Filtration/Cholorination - 40,000 - - - -
Pool Replaster Wading Pool - 20,000 - - - -
Meeting Room Floor Replace. - - 35,000 - - -
Banquet Lighting Control - - 6,000 - - -
Pergola and Bench Replace. - - - 200,000 - -
Restroom Replacement - - - 250,000 250,000 -
Building Repainting - - - - 191,000 -
This section of the CIP projects is related to the repair, rehabilitation or improvements of the City’s parks, facilities, trail amenities, and the like. Like the transportation impact fees, the City collects impact fees for parks and recreation facilities and will have an estimated reserve balance of $4.6 million on June 30, 2024. However, DIFs are collected for specific projects which enhance amenities (these are fees developers pay the City to mitigate their impacts, not to address current funding deficits) versus repairing and replacing amenities. To fund the latter, over the past four fiscal years, the City has been setting General Fund dollars towards—not only for IT and fleet equipment—but for a city park and facility repair and replacement. The estimated reserve balance on June 30, 2024, is estimated to be $1,005,645.
Attachment No. 2
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29
Pool Deck Replacement - - - - - 200,000
City Park
Carnegie Library Stairs - 10,000 - - - -
Gazebo and Pathway Repairs - - - - - 20,000
Restroom Repainting - - 15,000 - - -
Sherwood Park
Pickleball Courts 946,591 - - - 8,690,000 -
Restroom Repaint/Refresh - 7,500 - - - -
Robbins Field
Backstop Replacement - 25,000 - - - -
Restroom Replacement - 250,000 250,000 - - -
Bleacher Replacement - - 80,000 - - -
Municipal Pool
Pool Filtration/Cholorination - - 58,000 - - -
Locker Room Repaint - - 25,000 - - -
Parking Lot Repavement - - 13,700 - - -
Pool Deck Replacement - - 100,000 200,000 - -
Riverwalk Trail
Lighting Enhancement - 100,000 360,000 - - -
Veteran's/Senior Center
Patio Shade Structure 137,282 - - - - -
Dish Sanitizer Replacement - 6,000 - - - -
Monument Sign Replace. - 2,500 - - - -
Roof Replacement - 75,000 105,000 - - -
HVAC Replacement - - 66,000 - - -
Carpet Replacement - - 20,000 - - -
Exterior Repaint - - 30,000 - - -
Parking Lot Repavement - - - - - 10,500
Total 2,240,814 820,000 1,163,700 809,000 16,631,000 277,500 Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
TBD - Riverwalk Trail Lighting Upgrades
Project Type: Trails
Location: River Walk
Project Manager: Angelica Fortin
Project Phase: Awaiting Project Funding
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-to-Date
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 25-26 Total
Funding Sources
General Fund - - 360,000 360,000
Rec Foundation - - - 100,000
Total - - 360,000 460,000
Project Expenditures
Construction/Repair - - 360,000 460,000
Total - - 360,000 460,000
100,000
100,000
In February 2013, the City opened the Salinas Riverwalk Trail extending from Union and North River to Larry Moore Park.
The trail featured both ground level and bollard lighting designed to illuminate the path for the enjoyment of both residents and visitors. The Salinas Riverwalk Trail is one of the first sections of a planned 30-mile river trail extending from Santa Margarita in the south to San Miguel in the north. The current trail section can be accessed at several points including Union Road and North River, the Navajo and Riverbank neighborhoods and Larry Moore Park.
Unfortunately, immediately following opening, it became apparent that the specified lighting was not appropriate for trail conditions. Maintenance and replacement efforts over the past 11 years have not been successful. This project is intended to design and install new trail lighting that is appropriate for the conditions in order to mitigate safety concerns and encourage community recreational use. If lighting is improved, the trail will be a viable connector to future trail segments, create an attractive recreational opportunity, support public safety and improve community quality of life.
FY 24-25
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100,000
100,000
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0194 - Sherwood Park Pickleball Courts
Project Type: Parks and Recreation
Location: Sherwood Park
Project Manager: Freda Berman
Project Phase: Design
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-28
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 Total
Funding Sources
General Fund - - - - - - -
ARPA Fund 169,377 664,123 - - - - 833,500
P&R DIF 72,032 282,468 - - - 790,000 1,144,500
Unsecured Grant - - - - - 7,900,000 7,900,000
Total 241,409 946,591 - - - 8,690,000 9,878,000
Project Expenditures
Design 226,779 41,168 - - - - 267,947
Construction - 905,423 - - - 8,690,000 9,595,423
Other Misc. 14,630 - - - - - 14,630
Total 241,409 946,591 - - - 8,690,000 9,878,000
In 2021, the City Council received a report regarding pickleball court capacity and approved a contract with SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. to provide design services for a pickleball court complex at Sherwood Park, including up to eight lighted courts, restrooms, and parking improvements. SSA also provided cost estimates to submit the project for a statewide park grant. This grant would provide just under $8 million towards Phase 1 of the Sherwood Park Master Plan, which includes these new pickleball courts. The City anticipates completion of the design by XXX and grant award in XXX.
As such, this project is moving forward on design, but construction would be on hold until additional grant funding can be secured.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0230 - Larry Moore Park Redevelopment
Project Type: Parks and Recreation
Location: Larry Moore Park
Project Manager: Freda Berman
Project Phase: Design
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-28
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 Total
Funding Sources
P&R DIF - 68,450 - - - 1,500,000 1,568,450
Sale Proceeds 783,100 - - - - - 783,100
Unsecured Grant - - - - - 6,000,000 6,000,000
Total 783,100 68,450 - - - 7,500,000 8,351,550
Project Expenditures
Design 360 851,190 - - - - 851,550
Construction - - - - - 7,500,000 7,500,000
Total 360 851,190 - - - 7,500,000 8,351,550
Larry Moore Park was planned in the 1980's as part of the Riverbank Residential Development and was initially designed to serve that neighborhood. In 2016, the City removed the park and adjacent landscape parkway from the Landscape and Lighting District and accepted the park into the City's park system (also at that time, a new playground was installed and restrooms upgraded).
Currently, the City lacks three baseball diamonds and two youth soccer fields based on the available inventory and current demand--this is further compounded by the loss of the Pioneer Park baseball field. To meet this increase in demand, an entire redevelopment of the park is recommended including, but not limited to, two lighted baseball/softball fields, multi-use sports turf area, parking area, picnic areas, and a basketball court.
In April 2024, City Council approved a contract for design services and environmental review. It is anticipated that the conceptual designs be reviewed and approved by Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee in the upcoming year, with construction beginning in FY 2026-27. Funding for the design and environmental services comes from developer impact fees and the proceeds from the sale of Pioneer Park. Funding for construction is contingent on state grant funding, with the City's local match being met with developer impact fees.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0099 - City Hall/Library Remodel and Security Upgrades Project Type: Facilities
Location: 1000 Spring Street
Project Manager: Freda Berman
Project Phase: Request for Proposals
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29
Funding Sources
General Fund 3,748 100,000 233,500 - - - -
CH Devel Fund 93,095 1,612,175 154,000 - - - -
Library DIF - - - - - - 2,141,000
GG DIF - 882,000 - - - - 475,000
Total 96,843 2,594,175 387,500 - - - 2,616,000
Project Expenditures
City Hall 96,843 2,594,175 154,000 - - - 475,000
Library - - 233,500 - - - 2,141,000
Total 96,843 2,594,175 387,500 - - - 2,616,000
The City Hall/Library building was opened in 1995 and is comprised of approximately 28,680 gross square feet including an 18,000 square foot library on the ground floor and 10,000 square foot City Hall on the second floor. Although adjustments have been made to cubicle configuration and storage areas, the City Hall offices have not been remodeled in nearly 29 years.
A combination of growth in staffing, changes in service delivery models, and the need to implement modern security elements have proven a need for more staff work space, an additional meeting area, and upgraded facility security.
Optimizing the currently unused space and standardizing what is currently being used to maximize capacity is desired.
The remodeling scope includes: new office cubicles and chairs that standardize space allocations and increase the number of workspaces; one additional conference area in a public access area; security upgrades including electronic keying, public counter with secure gate, and creation of a safe room; new wallcoverings and paint; new carpet and resilient flooring.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0219 - City Hall/Library Stucco Remediation
Project Type: Facilities
Location: 1000 Spring Street
Project Manager: Kevin Wells
Project Phase: Awaiting Project Funding
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-to-Date
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 25-26 Total
Funding Sources
General Fund - - 732,575 732,575
Facility Replace. Fund 7,575 57,425 750,000 815,000
Total 7,575 57,425 1,482,575 1,547,575
Project Expenditures
PS&E 7,575 40,000 - 47,575
Construction/Repair - - 1,500,000 1,500,000
Total 7,575 40,000 1,500,000 1,547,575
The City Hall/Library building was opened in 1995 and maintenance and upgrades to the facility have been deferred over a number of years. The building and site are aging and require attention to ensure longevity and usefulness.
In 2023, the City contracted with 19six Architects to conduct an analysis of the stucoo around the facility because of recent cracking that has occurred. After examining several locations, the stucco sytem was not constructed properly. As a result, consequential failure has occurred, resulting in corrosion of the expanded metal lath and fasteners, excessive stucco cracking, soft and crumbly stucco, deterioration of the weather-resistive barrier, damaged gypsum sheathing, blistering elastomeric paint, defecitve corner reinforcements and expansion joints. This project would remove and replace stucco for the entire City Hall/Library complex. -
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FY 24-25
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
TBD - Parks and Trails Maintenance Storage
Project Type: Facilities
Location: 2970 Union Road
Project Manager: James Taylor
Project Phase: Proposed
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-26
Funding Source: General Fund
Description or Justification:
Since the maintenance re-organization in 2023, the Parks and Trails Division, an 8-person crew, has been operating out of the Barney Schwartz Park (BSP) work yard. The existing structure houses a breakroom, an office area, a restroom and has a limited amount of storage for equipment. Due to the size limitation of the building, when ordering things like fertilizer for seasonal maintenance, several of these pieces of equipment are stored outside for several weeks at a time. Throughout the year, most of the equipment previously stored indoors at the 625 Riverside Ave yard, is now kept outside and experiencing increased wear and damage due to the elements. Repairs are costly and a setback when items are needed for maintenance. In addition, BSP is an active park with only a chain-link fence securing equipment in the yard.
Currently, some equipment is still stored at the Riverside yard. This means that Parks and Trails staff spend part of their day driving from one yard to the other to drop off and pick up equipment. For efficiency, it would be ideal to store all Parks and Trails equipment at the BSP yard. The proposed building would be used to house equipment, herbicides, fertilizer, squirrel bait and tools. It would also provide a larger area for a work bench, and air compressor. Roll-up style doors would allow for the in-town route crew to pull their truck and trailer in at the end of each day significantly reducing time needed for daily loading and unloading. Needed storage for PVC pipe fittings, valves, valve boxes, and all other irrigation materials would be created, this is currently not available. While a shipping container has already been installed to house some of the equipment, there is a significant amount of equipment that still needs to be considered. A main water line running through the center of the yard makes it impossible to build in the existing yard’s footprint, this will effectively result in increasing the available square footage on site. Project Budget: $220,000.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
C0204 - Corporation Yard
Project Type: Facilities
Location: Union Rd/Ardmore Rd
Project Manager: Freda Berman
Project Phase: PAED
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-27
Funding Source: Various (see below)
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 Total
Funding Sources
General Fund 218,000 - - - - 218,000
GG Devel. Impact Fees - 4,107,400 5,196,400 - - 9,303,800 Water - 2,616,000 - - - 2,616,000
Wastewater - 2,180,000 - - - 2,180,000
Proceeds from Sale of Riveside 1,776,648 - - - - 1,776,648 Total 1,994,648 8,903,400 5,196,400 - - 16,094,448
Project Expenditures
Project Approval & Environmental 137,750 761,703 - - - 899,453 Construction - 9,990,000 5,188,400 - - 15,178,400
Other Misc. 769 7,826 8,000 - - 16,595
Total 138,519 10,759,529 5,196,400 - - 16,094,448
The City’s Corporation Yard, located at 625 Riverside Avenue, is the headquarters for Landscape, Facilities, and the Fleet Maintenance Divisions. In 2018, the property was sold and the City has been leasing the site back since then, with the lease term ending on July 31, 2024. The new Corporation Yard is to be located adjacent to Fire Station No. 3 and the future Union Road Safety Training Center at 2924 Union Road. In addition to moving current operations to the new location, the facility is also going to be expanded to accommodate Utilities Department personnel currently in City Hall, which may allow for Administrative Services Department to be housed in City Hall. The design of the building is underway with Planning Commission approval anticipated in the upcoming months. It is anticipated that construction begins in the first year of the two-year budget cycle, and completed by FY 2026-27. Because Utilities Department staffing is included in this construction, the funding allocation is based on the proportionate share of personnel from each fund/function. As such, water and wastewater funds will be utilized towards the construction of the facility as well as general and developer impact fees.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
ES020 - Training Facility and Tower
Project Type: Facilities
Location: Union Rd/Ardmore Rd
Project Manager: Randy Harris
Project Phase: PAED
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-27
Funding Source: Measure J-20
Description or Justification:
Activity-toDateEst. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 Total
Project Expenditures
Project Approval & Environmental 12,722 25,828 - - - 38,550 Plans, Specifications, Estimates - 961,450 961,450
Construction - - 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 4,000,000
Other Misc. - - - - - -
Total 12,722 987,278 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 5,000,000
Beginning in FY 2023-24, Fire and Emergency Services initiated design of a joint public safety training facility. The ISO evaluation of the Fire and Emergency Services Department identified several critical areas in which the City is deficient.
One of the largest deficiencies identified was training facilities and use, in which the department received 0 points out of 35 in the category. Additionally, the fire department is unable to meet the annual State mandated live fire training requirements without a dedicated training facility. In order to address these deficiencies, this project constructs a new 3- story training facility where live fire training can be conducted and a two-acre training area.
Attachment No. 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29
All Other City Facility Projects
Est. FY 23-24
Carryover FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29
Location
Public Safety Center
Roof Replacement 1,300,000 - - - - -
Carpet/Floor Replacement - 178,000 - - - -
Interior Painting - 40,000 - - - -
Parking Lot Resurface - 30,000 - - - -
HVAC Boiler Replacment - 220,000 - - - -
HVAC Pumps/Loop Replace. - 55,000 - - - -
Library
Digital Signage - 5,000 - - - -
Patio Lighting - 5,000 - - - -
Replacement Doors/Closers - 7,500 - - - -
Centennial Park
Security Enhancements - - 200,000 - - -
Transit Center
Roof Replacement - - 22,000 - - -
Total 1,300,000 540,500 222,000 - - -
Anticipated Facility Projects FY 2026-27 through FY 2028-29 TBD - Fire Station No. 3 Phase III
In 2019, City Council approved the purchase of 2930 Union Road for the purpose of not only for Fire Station No. 3, but to be able to accommodate other essential City operations, including a backup Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a fire training facility, and the Corporation Yard. In 2023, Fire Station No. 3 opened. Phase II of the project includes the construction of a new training facility and tower (see Project No. ES020 for further details). Phase III converts the current living quarters at Fire Station No. 3 to a backup EOC and construct permanent living quarters on the east-side of the station. Design is anticipated in FY 26-27 with construction in FY 28-29, in the amount of $3 million (100% funded from the proceeds of Measure J-20).
PD019 - PD Substation and Evidence Storage
In 2020, City Council approved the purchase and sale agreement for the leasehold value and improvements located at 4301 Second Wind Way. This site was initially identified as a more cost-effective option than the current leases for the City Hall Annex and the Corporation Yard. It was then determined that law enforcement activities, such as a substation and evidence storage could be better suitable. Unfortunately, the location, and the proximity to the CIty core, is the challenge. Staff is proposing a Standards of Coverage analysis be coducted in the upcoming year for both the Police and Fire and Emergency Services Departments. This will likely result in the need for an additional substation. As such, staff is earmarking $4.5 million in FY 26-27 and an additional $4.5 million in FY 27-28 (outside of the Biannual Budget) for a total of $9 million as a prelminary strategy to construct a new police substation (100% funded from the proceeds of Measure J-20).
Attachment No. 2
Council Agenda Report
From: Ty Lewis, City Manager
Elizabeth Hull, City Attorney
Subject: Discussion Regarding Downtown Parking and Potential Next Steps Regarding the Implementation or Continued Suspension/Repeal of Ordinance Number 1135 CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Date: May 7, 2024
Facts
1. In late 2023, early 2024, the City Attorney’s office conducted a review the City’s Parking Management Ordinance and actions taken by the City to implement the Parking Management Program (hereinafter referred to as the “Program”).
2. Following that review, the City paused the Program, effective February 7, 2024.
3. On February 20, 2024, the City introduced for first reading, Ordinance No. 1135, which modified the Parking Management Ordinance to establish the boundaries of the paid parking area in the Downtown and other clarifying changes to that ordinance.
4. On March 5, 2024, the Council held the second reading and adopted Ord No. 1135 modifying PRMC Chapter 12.42.
5. On March 17, 2024, the City was emailed a copy of a referendum petition being circulated to “Require Voter Approval of Paid Parking Zones Ordinance.”
6. On March 19, 2024, City Manager Ty Lewis reached out to the proponents of the referendum to alert them that the City had received a copy of the referendum and had concerns about the validity of the form being used.
7. The proponents of the referendum were not available to meet with the City Manager to discuss the form of the referendum. The proponents indicated they had legal counsel and were confident the referendum complied with state law.
8. On April 2, 2024, the proponents provided the referendum with 2281 signatures to the City Clerk. The City Clerk conducted a prima facie examination of the petition. There is no requirement to verify the validity of the referendum at this stage. In essence this is simply a raw count of the number signatures affixed to the paper. If the number of signatures is equal to or exceeds the signature threshold the City Clerk shall accept the referendum.
9. Following receipt of the referendum, the City Clerk has 30 business days to determine whether the petition is valid. Based upon the April 2, 2024, submittal, the City Clerk has until May 14, 2024 to make a determination.
10. On April 16, 2024, Councilmember Gregory requested that the issue of the Parking Management Ordinance be returned to Council for further discussion.
11. Following receipt of the referendum petition, the City reviewed it and has found that it fails to comply with state law.
12. The City Clerk anticipates issuing a Notice of Rejection pursuant to Sections 9240 and 9114 of the Elections Code on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Options
1. Take no action (if the Council takes no action and the City Clerk rejects the Petition on May 8, 2024, Ordinance No. 1135 would become effective);
2. Direct the City Manager to continue the suspension of the Paid Parking Program;
3. Take no action on this item and consider an ordinance repealing Ord No. 1135 which is Agenda Item ___ on this agenda;
4. Provide alternative direction to staff.
Analysis and Conclusions
Initiatives and Referendums
Both the initiative and referendum process allow citizens to collect signatures to place legislation on the ballot; however, they serve very different purposes. An initiative allows the electorate to place a new statute or law on the ballot for consideration by the voters. A referendum is a process for the voters to approve or reject ordinances/legislative acts which have been adopted by the legislative body, in this case the City Council. A referendum is limited to the specific action/ordinance that is being challenged and does not create future law or set future process for adoption of law.
A referendum may only be placed on the ballot after the proponents have successfully met a series of requirements set forth in the California Elections Code. To be placed on the ballot a referendum petition must satisfy all of the requirements of the Elections Code.
If the referendum petition submitted to the Clerk regarding the parking ordinance had satisfied the requirements of the Election Code and received more than 50% of the votes cast in the November election it would have repealed the identified portions of Ordinance No. 1135. It would not have repealed PRMC
12.42 in its entirety or the Parking Program set forth therein. Also, it would not require a vote for future actions by the Council on parking issues.
Defects in the Referendum Petition
There are a number of defects in the referendum petition submitted to the City Clerk on April 2, 2024, that prohibit the Clerk from proceeding with the review of the signatures and certifying it to be placed on a future ballot. Among others, the referendum petition as presented omits the notices required by Election Code Section 101(a)(1) and (2) and omits the ordinance number and title, required by Elections Code Section 9238(a).
Although it has been asserted that the Clerk or the Council should waive these deficiencies or that the Petition “substantially complies” with the law, the case law does not support this position and “substantial compliance” is not a determination the City Clerk or the Council can make. The City Clerk is limited to a determination of whether or not there is full, technical compliance, and with respect to the provisions of law referenced herein and others identified by the City there has not been compliance. As such the Clerk cannot allow the referendum petition to proceed.
For example, the omission of the notices prescribed by Section 101(a)(1) and (3) prohibit the Petition from being certified.
Elections Code § 101 provides:
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a state or local initiative, referendum, or recall petition required to be signed by voters shall contain in 11-point type, before that portion of the petition for voters’ signatures, printed names, and residence addresses, the following language, in order:
(1) “NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:”. This text shall be in
a boldface type.
(2) If the petition includes the disclosure statement
described by subdivision (b) of Section 107, the text
“SIGN ONLY IF IT IS THE SAME MONTH SHOWN
IN THE OFFICIAL TOP FUNDERS OR YOU SAW an
“Official top funders” SHEET FOR THIS MONTH.”
This text shall be in a boldface type.
(3) “THIS PETITION MAY BE CIRCULATED BY A
PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A VOLUNTEER.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK.” This text shall be
in a non-boldface type.
(b) A state initiative petition shall contain, in the same location and type size described in subdivision (a), the following language in a non-boldface type: “THE
PROPONENTS OF THIS PROPOSED INITIATIVE
MEASURE HAVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW THIS
PETITION AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE MEASURE
QUALIFIES FOR THE BALLOT.”
None of this language was included on the Petition.
Whether or not the Petition was required to include the language prescribed in subdivisions (a)(2) and (b) is discussed further below, but there is no question that the Petition should have included the language contained in sections 101(a)(1) and (3), to read:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
THIS PETITION MAY BE CIRCULATED BY A
PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A
VOLUNTEER. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO
ASK.
This language is entirely missing from the Petition and therefore substantial compliance could not be found. “Substantial compliance ‘means actual compliance in respect to the substance essential to every reasonable objective of the statute.’” Myers v. Patterson, 196 Cal. App. 3d 130, 138 (1987) (quoting Deukmejian, 30 Cal. 3d at 649) (emphasis in original; some internal quotation marks omitted). In other words, “[a] paramount concern in determining whether a petition is valid despite an alleged defect is whether the purpose of the technical requirement is frustrated by the defective form of the petition.” Nelson v. Carlson, 17 Cal. App. 4th 732, 737 (1993) (quoting Deukmejian, supra, 30 Cal. 3d at 652-53). As the Myers court recognized, this means that if a “notice-inclusion requirement serves some informational purpose for prospective signers of a petition, then there clearly [is] no substantial compliance [when the]
petition sections... fail[] altogether to include the notice.” Myers, 196 Cal. App. 3d at 138 (emphasis added). Applying this standard, the Myers court invalidated an initiative petition that failed to include a copy of the Notice of Intention to Circulate, which is required by the Elections Code.
Additionally, the Petition failed to include the ordinance number and title as required by Elections Code Section 9238(b)(1) which provides that “[e]ach section of the referendum petition shall contain . . . [t]he identifying number or title of the ordinance.” The petition contains no reference to Ordinance Number 1135 and it does not contain the official title either, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles Amendment Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 12.42, Parking Management, to Clarify the Process for Setting Parking Rates, Reestablishing the Downtown Parking Zone and other Clean Up Measures.” The failure to include the reference to the code section or the title makes the petition ambiguous and, potentially, misleading to members of the public as to what the actual effect of the referendum will be if successful. In Hebard v. Bybee, (1998), 65 Cal.App.4th 1331, the Court of Appeal invalidated a referendum petition that included both the ordinance number and the official title, but which mistakenly omitted three words from the official title, making the title inaccurate, or at least ambiguous.
As a result of these and other deficiencies in the petition, the City Clerk anticipates rejecting the petition.
As was reported out following the April 16, 2024 City Council meeting, the Council considered and rejected pursuing litigation related to the referendum petition. The Council considered requesting a Court to determine whether the petition could be found “substantially compliant” with the Elections Code and order the referendum be placed on the ballot.
Following that closed session meeting, Councilmember Gregory requested the parking issue come back to Council on May 7, 2024 for further discussion.
Next Steps
At this time the Council may discuss the status of parking in the downtown area and provide direction to staff on any further actions related to the ordinance.
The paid parking program had been suspended by the City Manager since February 7, 2024, while the City reevaluated the implementation process of the existing program and waited for Ordinance No. 1135 to become effective. When the City Clerk rejects the petition on May 8, 2024, Ordinance 1135 will no longer be held in abeyance and will go into effect.
At this time, the Council could direct the City Manager to continue the suspension of the paid parking until such time in the future that the City Council believes circumstances warrant reconsideration of the issue.
Additionally, the City Council could consider an ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 1135 or take such other action as the City Council decides upon.
Fiscal Impact
If the City Council takes no action, the paid parking program could restart in the near future. If the program is restarted, the $1 per hour rate will apply. This is projected to generate sufficient revenues to offset expenditures of the parking program. However, if the Council directs that the paid parking program continue to be suspended, or the ordinance is repealed, there would be no additional revenue or cost associated with it.
As of March 31, 2024, the loan balance on the General Fund loan which was used to establish the program originally is approximately $527,700. If City Council were to not reestablish the downtown parking program, the program would be dissolved, and the General Fund loan written off.
CEQA
The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation
Staff has no recommendation.
Attachments
1. Blank Referendum Petition
2. Ordinance 1135
Attachment 1
ORDINANCE NO. 1135 N.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES AMENDING PASO ROBLES MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.42, PARKING MANAGEMENT, TO
CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR SETTING PARKING RATES, REESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN
PARKING ZONE AND OTHER CLEAN UP MEASURES
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2018 the City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance revising Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 12.42, among other sections, to address charging for parking pursuant to Vehicle Code (“VC”) Section 22508; and
WHEREAS, following the first reading of the ordinance City staff, community members and an Ad Hoc Committee met to consider comments made by the community at the first reading and recommended minor revisions to the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2018, the City Council approved the second reading and adopted the ordinance (the “2018 Parking Management Ordinance”) incorporating the minor modifications recommended by the Ad Hoc committee and the community following the first reading; and WHEREAS, between November 2018 and May 2019 City staff continued to meet internally and with the community regarding the implementation of the new parking program; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2019, the City Council heard a Downtown Parking update and, by motion recorded as a minute action, approved 2 hours of free parking in the area from 10th St to 14th St and Spring St to Pine St (“Downtown Parking Zone”), between 9 am – 6 pm, Monday-Friday, with paid parking to be initiated when and where appropriate after 2 hours (“Paid Parking Program”); and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, the City Council approved agreements with vendors to implement the Paid Parking Program ; and
WHEREAS, in August 2019, the City began charging for parking pursuant to the Paid Parking Program; and
WHEREAS, between August 2019 and May 2022, the Downtown Parking Advisory Commission and community continued to review aspects of the Paid Parking Program. In May 2022, the City Council disbanded the Downtown Parking Advisory Commission; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 21-035, which extended the Paid Parking Program to operate Monday-Sunday, from 9 am – 8 pm each day; and WHEREAS, between December 2022 and November 2023, the City Council heard numerous items related to the Paid Parking Program designed to assess the implementation and fiscal impacts of the Paid Parking Program; and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2023, the City Council approved, by motion and recorded as a minute action, charging $1 per hour starting at minute 1 within the Downtown Parking Zone, allowing unlimited senior permits for City residents, and the design and ordering of new signage. The Council also requested the City Manager to return with any additional actions requiring Council action to implement the revisions to the Paid Parking Program and to provide an update to the Council; and WHEREAS, following that action a number of community members asserted the City did not have the ability to charge for parking in the downtown area because the City did not have an ordinance addressing the imposition of parking rates; and
WHEREAS, in response to the community concerns the City Attorney’s office conducted a review of the City’s existing Parking Management Ordinance, PRMC 12.42, and all actions taken since its adoption to confirm that the parking program was implemented consistent with the requirements of the Vehicle Code and the City’s own ordinance; and
WHEREAS, following an initial review of the implementation of Municipal Code Chapter 12.42 the City paused charging for parking and issuing citations associated with parking in the Downtown Parking Zone effective February 7, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The Council hereby ordains that Chapter 12.42 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 12.42 PARKING MANAGEMENT1
12.42.010 Definitions.
A. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms used in this chapter shall have the following meanings.
B. Undefined words. The definition of any term used in the chapter not otherwise herein defined shall be the same as such terms are defined and described in the vehicle code of the state of California and amendments thereto.
C. Vehicle. The word vehicle as used herein shall mean any device in, upon or by which any person or property may be transported upon a street or highway, except those operated upon rails or tracks.
D. Park. The word park or parking, when used herein, shall mean the standing of a vehicle whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily, for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading passengers or merchandise.
E. Parking Zone. A parking zone in this chapter is defined as a group of on-street parking spaces with time limits and/or paid parking, as indicated on posted signage. (Ord. 152 N.S. § 1, 1950)12.42.020 Parking zones.
A. Parking zones shall be established by the City Council by ordinance, which may include the establishment of time limits and/or parking rates for such zones.
B. The City Council does hereby establish the Downtown Parking Zone which shall include the area extending from 10th Street to 14th Street, from Spring Street to Pine Street and the 900 block of 12th and 13th Streets (from Pine Street to Railroad Street). (Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, 11-6-2018)
12.42.030 Authority to implement time limits.
Within parameters set by the City Council, the City Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to implement time limits in all established parking zones for the purpose of and in such numbers and at such places as in his judgment may be necessary to the regulation, control and inspection of the parking of vehicles therein. (Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, 11-6-2018)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, adopted Nov. 6, 2018, repealed the former § 12.42.030 and enacted a new § 12.42.030 as set out herein. The former § 12.42.030 pertained to engineer—authority to install and derived from Ord. 152 N.S., § 2, adopted in 1950.
12.42.040 Signs—Authority of engineer.
The city engineer is authorized to cause signs which fulfill the requirements of the ordinances and resolutions of the city pertaining thereto to be placed in the various parts of such zones to so indicate.
(Ord. 152 N.S. § 4, 1950)
12.42.050 Markings—Painting—Parking within.
The city engineer may have lines or markings painted or placed upon the curb or street adjacent to indicate individual parking spaces. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle across any such line or marking or to park a vehicle in such a position that the same shall not be entirely within the space designated by such lines or markings. (Ord. 152 N.S. § 5, 1950)
(Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, 11-6-2018)
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12.42.060 Overparking—Exceptions.
It shall be unlawful for any person, except outside of the designated parking zone hours and days of operation, to cause, allow, permit, or suffer any vehicle registered in his/her name or operated or controlled by him/her to be parked in any parking space upon any street within a parking zone or within a parking lot as indicated by proper signs placed in such zone or lot indicating the maximum parking time allowed in such parking space. A vehicle will be deemed to have been parked longer than the posted time limit, if it has not been moved at least "out of the parking zone" or parking lot after the expiration of the maximum time limitation indicated on the posted signage. Within parameters set by the City Council, the City Manager or their designee may set and adjust the parking zones, posted time limits, and/or period of operation of paid parking between the hours of seven o'clock a.m. and ten o'clock p.m. on any day, with the intent of achieving the target utilization rate of eighty-five percent. (Ord. 152 N.S. § 6, 1950)
(Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, 11-6-2018)
12.42.070 Parking zone regulations—Authority.
A. It is the intent of the City Council to establish a target occupancy rate of eighty-five percent for all parking zone spaces within the city of Paso Robles. Occupancy rate refers to the percentage of parking zone spaces that are occupied by vehicles. The establishment of the target occupancy rate of eighty-five percent is based on well-accepted planning studies as well as the example of other municipalities. The City Council finds that the establishment of the target occupancy rate of eighty-five percent is an effective strategy for managing onstreet parking and congestion.
B. The City Council establishes that a paid parking session commences immediately upon parking, as provided in 12.42.080, unless otherwise determined by the City Manager, or their designee. The length of time allowed for a timed parking session for each parking area shall be established by the City Manager, of their designee, and range from a minimum of fifteen minutes to a maximum of eleven hours. The City Manager, or their designee, shall set the time limit of each parking zone, consistent with achieving the eighty-five percent target utilization rate, based upon parking occupancy data and community input. The City Manager, or their designee, may designate certain parking spots as a maximum of 30 minutes and, if determined by the City Manager, or their designee, to be consistent with achieving the eighty-five percent parking utilization rate or in the best interest of the community, provide that those designated parking spots do not require payment.
C. Under the authority of California Vehicle Code section 22508, the City Council establishes a range of hourly parking rates from $1.00 to $5.00. The parking rate for the Downtown Parking Zone shall be $1 per hour.
D. Under the authority of California Vehicle Code section 22507, the City Council may establish preferential parking privileges associated with any Parking Zone or other area by ordinance or resolution with provisions reasonable and necessary to ensure the effectiveness of a preferential parking program.
12.42.080 Payment required.
When any vehicle is parked in any space within a paid parking zone, during the established payment hours, the operator of said vehicle upon so parking shall, and it shall immediately initiate a paid parking session through a designated and city-approved payment method.
(Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, 11-6-2018)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, adopted Nov. 6, 2018, repealed the former § 12.42.080 and enacted a new § 12.42.080 as set out herein. The former § 12.42.080 pertained to coin deposit required and derived from Ord. 152 N.S., § 8, adopted in 1950.
12.42.090 Substitutes—Slugs.
It shall be unlawful to deposit or cause to be deposited in any paid parking device, any slug, device or metallic substitute for lawful payment. (Ord. 152 N.S. § 9, 1950)
(Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, 11-6-2018)
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12.42.100 Tampering—Destroying.
It shall be unlawful for any person to deface, injure, tamper with, open, or willfully break, destroy, or impair the usefulness of any parking signage, or other paid parking device installed pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 152 N.S. § 10, 1950)
(Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, 11-6-2018)
12.42.110 Citation for violation—Procedure.
It shall be the duty of each police officer to take the number of any meter or parking zone at which any vehicle is over-parked, as provided in this chapter; the state vehicle license of such vehicle; the time and date of such over-parking, and the make of such vehicle; and issue, in writing and attach to such vehicle a citation for illegal parking in the same form and subject to the same procedure provided for by the laws of the state of California applicable to the traffic violations within this city.
(Ord. 152 N.S. § 11, 1950)
(Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, 11-6-2018)
12.42.120 Parking ambassadors.
A. The chief of police is hereby authorized to designate regularly employed and salaried employees of the city or of a parking benefit district as parking ambassadors.
B. Civilian employees of the city of Paso Robles or a parking benefit district, as well as special contractors designated by the chief of police, shall enforce provisions of this title and the California Vehicle Code relating to the standing or parking of vehicles that legally may be enforced by persons other than peace officers.
C. Parking ambassadors shall enforce the provisions relating to regulation of traffic and to stopping, standing and parking of vehicles contained in the Paso Robles Municipal Code, the Paso Robles Traffic Code and in the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. No. 1065 N.S., § 3, 11-6-2018)
12.42.130 Electric vehicle parking regulations.
A. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms used in this title shall have the following meanings.
1. "Electric vehicle" means either a battery electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
2. "Battery electric vehicle" means a vehicle fueled entirely by electricity stored in the onboard battery. This type of vehicle is often referred to as a zero emission vehicle.
3. "Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle" means a vehicle that is fueled by both a battery and another fuel source, such as a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine. This type of vehicle runs on electricity from the onboard battery until the battery is exhausted and then switches to an alternate power source.
4. "Charger" means an electrical component assembly or cluster of component assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries or other energy storage devices within electric vehicles.
5. "Actively charging" means the time during which the connector from the charger at a charging station is inserted into the inlet and electrical power is being transferred for the purpose of recharging the electric vehicle's on-board batteries.
6. "Electric vehicle charging station" means a parking space that is served by a charger.
7. "Electric vehicle charging station zone" means a dedicated parking zone for electric vehicles to park and actively connect to chargers.
8. "Connector" means a device inserted into the inlet for an electric vehicle that establishes an electrical connection from the charger to the electric vehicle for the purpose of charging and exchanging information.
9. "Inlet" means the device on the electric vehicle into which the connector is inserted for charging and information exchange.
B. Only plug-in electric vehicles that are actively charging, as indicated by the electric vehicle charging station monitor display, may be parked at electric vehicle charging stations or in electric vehicle charging station zones located on any street or any parking facility owned, leased, or operated by the city of Paso Robles.
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From: Linda Becker
To: John Hamon; Sharon Roden; Chris Bausch; Steve Gregory; Fred Strong; CityManager; City Clerk Subject: Parking Downtown
Date: Monday, May 6, 2024 11:05:55 AM
[EXTERNAL EMAIL]
Dear City Council, City Manager and City Clerk,
I am writing to you regarding the upcoming agenda item pertaining to parking in downtown Paso Robles. Given that the proponents of the parking referendum were able to gather 2281 signatures in a matter of weeks it seems that parking is a hot button for voters residing within the city limits. It is clear from the attachments to the agenda for the May 7, 2024 City Council meeting the referendum petition failed to comply with details of state law.
It is both sad and unfortunate that the California elections code can be used to nitpick citizens attempt to make clear their desires to council members. It is sad when the minutia of law cannot be easily read and acted upon by every day citizens.
Government needs to be streamlined more approachable, reachable and responsive to the will of citizens.
Given the volume of signatures obtained in a matter of only a few weeks, it is clear that many voters within the Paso Robles city limits are very dissatisfied with the pay to park program. Many businesses have expressed they have enjoyed an increase in sales during this period of free parking downtown. Keep in mind parking is free in nearby Atascadero.
Given the council’s interest in gaining voter approval to increase sales tax in the upcoming November election, it is time to step back and reevaluate. I suspect, angry voters will not vote in favor of an increase in local sales tax as they are quite angry about paying to park downtown.
It is time to focus on creating a positive experience for customers and downtown business owners. Locals have begun returning to downtown to play in the park, shop, dine and watch a movie. Business have seen an increase in sales which means the city will benefits from increased sales tax. This time of free parking has been positive experience in our community.
It is time to take a different approach to improve the overall reputation of downtown and enhance customer satisfaction. Let's find a better way of managing parking in our downtown area and creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for community members, business owners, and visitors.
Let's create a vibrant and welcoming downtown for all.
Sincerely,
Linda Becker
Paso Robles
Becker, Linda
K5 - Public Comment
Council Agenda Report
From: Ty Lewis, City Manager
Elizabeth Hull, City Attorney
Subject: Discussion and Consideration of Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 1135, Which Amended Portions of Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter
12.42, Parking Management
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Date: May 7, 2024
Facts
1. In February 2024, the City determined that amendments to Chapter 12.42, Parking Management, were necessary to implement the Downtown Paid Parking Program (“Program”).
2. On February 7, 2024, the City suspended the implementation of the Program until amendments could be adopted to clarify the process for setting rates, reestablishing the downtown parking zone and other clean up measures.
3. On March 5, 2024, the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles adopted Ordinance No. 1135 N.S. amending Chapter 12.42, Parking Management, to address the issues that had been identified with the existing Program.
4. Following the adoption of Ordinance 1135 a referendum petition was circulated to place portions of Ord 1135 on the November 2024 ballot.
5. It has been determined the petition failed to satisfy the requirements of the Elections Code and is anticipated to be formally rejected by the City Clerk on May 8, 2024. Following the rejection of the referendum petition by the City Clerk, Ordinance 1135 will be effective, and the City may choose to reinitiate the Program.
Options
1. Take no action (if the Council takes no action Ordinance No. 1135 would become effective unless suspended pursuant to the previous agenda item);
2. Introduce for first reading by title only, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles repealing Ordinance 1135 N.S., an Ordinance of the City of El Paso de Robles amending portions of Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 12.42, Parking Management;
3. Provide alternative direction to staff.
Analysis and Conclusions
In February 2024, the City suspended the Downtown Paid Parking Program while reviewing its implementation. On March 5, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1135 which amended portions of Chapter 12.42 to clarify the process for setting parking rates, reestablishing the downtown parking zone and other clean up measures. Following the second reading but prior to the effective date the City
received a referendum petition related to Ordinance 1135. The referendum petition is deficient and will not be placed on the November ballot and the Ordinance will now be effective.
Though not required by law as the referendum petition is invalid and not binding on the Council, the Council may choose to repeal Ordinance 1135.
If the Council repeals Ordinance 1135, prior to the implementation of any paid parking program in the future additional ordinances will be required to clarify the ambiguities in the existing Chapter 12.42 and to establish the paid parking area.
Fiscal Impact
If the Council takes no action, the paid parking program could restart in the near future and could be a fiscally self-sustaining program. However, if the ordinance is repealed there would be no additional revenue or cost associated with it.
As of March 31, 2024, the loan balance on the General Fund loan which was used to establish the program originally is approximately $527,683. If City Council were to not reestablish the downtown parking program, the program would be dissolved, and the General Fund loan written off.
CEQA
The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation
Staff has no recommendation.
Attachments
1. Ordinance XXXX – Repealing Ordinance 1135
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ORDINANCE NO. XXXX N.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 1135 N.S, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES AMENDING PORTIONS OF PASO ROBLES MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.42, PARKING
MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, in February 2024, the City determined that amendments to Chapter 12.42, Parking Management, were necessary to implement the Downtown Paid Parking Program (“Program”); and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2024, the City suspended the implementation of the Program until amendments could be adopted to clarify the process for setting rates, reestablishing the downtown parking zone and other clean up measures; and WHEREAS, on March 5, 2024, the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles adopted Ordinance No. 1135 N.S. amending Chapter 12.42, Parking Management, to address the issues that had been identified with the existing Program; and WHEREAS, following the adoption of Ordinance 1135 a referendum petition was circulated to place portions of Ordinance 1135 on the November 2024 ballot; and WHEREAS, that petition failed to satisfy the requirements of the Elections Code and was rejected by the City Clerk as deficient; and
WHEREAS, though not required by law as the referendum petition is invalid and not binding on the Council, the Council has decided on its own motion to repeal Ordinance 1135; and
WHEREAS, prior to the implementation of any paid parking program in the future additional ordinances will be required to clarify the ambiguities in the existing Chapter
12.42 and to establish the paid parking area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to repeal Ordinance No. 1135 N.S.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 1135 N.S. adopted on March 5, 2024, amending Chapter 12.42, Parking Management, to clarify the process for setting rates, reestablishing the downtown parking zone and adopting other clean up measures, is hereby repealed and of no further force or effect.
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Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall post or publish this Ordinance as required by law.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on May 7, 2024, and passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles on the _____ day of _________________ 2024 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk