Paso Robles City Council
October 7, 2025

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(12)The applicant has had a previous special event permit issued by the City revoked or suspended within the prior 36 months. The City shall notify the applicant in writing of any such violations within 60 days of the date in which all appeals for the revocation or suspension has been exhausted.
(b) When the grounds for denial of an application are based on any of the circumstances specified in Subsection (a) of this Section, and those circumstances can be corrected by altering the date, time, duration, route, or location of the special event, the Director or City Council shall, instead of denying the application, conditionally approve the application upon the applicant's acceptance of conditions for special event issuance. The conditions imposed shall provide only for such modification of the applicant's proposed special event as are reasonably necessary to achieve compliance with Subsection (a).
(c) A special event permit issued under this Chapter shall be revoked or suspended by the City Council, City Manager, or Director, as applicable, if they find that one or more of the following conditions exist and have not been corrected by the applicant after timely notice of the condition's existence has been given:
(1) The special event is being used to conduct an activity different from that for which it was specifically issued;
(2) That one or more of the conditions listed in Section 9.55.140(a) exist; (3) That the activity is being conducted in a manner which violates one or more of the conditions imposed upon the issuance of the special event permit or fails to conform to the plans and procedures described in the application;
(4) The event or activity is in conflict with other applicable provisions of any Federal, State, and/or local laws;
(5) The special event is being conducted in a fraudulent or disorderly manner, or in a manner which endangers the public health or safety; or
(6) The applicant or permittee has not complied with one or more of the conditions of approval, including, but not limited to remittance of fees, charges or deposits; submittal of an indemnification agreement and/or proof of insurance to the extent required; or timely receipt of all required permits and approvals.
(d) Such revocation or suspension shall become effective upon order of the City and shall remain in effect until the applicant has corrected the violation or until the special event or permit has expired by limitation.
(e) City Parks Excluding Downtown City Park: The decision to revoke or suspend a special event permit shall be based upon written findings and shall be subject to review by the City Manager as set forth in Section 9.55.150 (Notice to Applicant of Action on Application). The City Manager’s determination shall be final and conclusive in the matter, and subject to appeal under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 or 1994.8, or as otherwise permitted by law.

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(f) Downtown City Park: The decision to revoke or suspend a special event permit shall be based upon written findings, as set forth in Section 9.55.150 (Notice to Applicant of Action on Application). The City Council’s determination shall be final and conclusive in the matter, and subject to appeal under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 or 1994.8, or as otherwise permitted by law.

9.55.150 Notice to Applicant of Action on Application.
(a) Within 10 business days of receiving a completed special event application, the Director shall provide notice to the applicant of the action taken by telephone and/or by written notice via personal delivery, facsimile, if the applicant provides a fax number, or electronic mail, if the applicant provides an electronic mail address, together with a list of conditions imposed, or, if the application has been denied, the specific factual reason for the denial pursuant to Section 9.55.140 (Permit Denial, Suspension, or Revocation). (b) Prior to issuance of the special event permit, the Director may inform the applicant that the permit is conditionally approved pending City Council approval if the event is proposed to take place at Downtown City Park, submittal of evidence of insurance coverage, permits from other agencies, and such other documents as may be required to be submitted before the permit can be issued.
(c) For special event applications that are denied by the Director, the notice shall inform the applicant of their right to contest the decision and request review by the City Manager the denial of the application, or any of the conditions imposed on the granting of the application, and shall state the last date on which such a request for review may be filed, which shall be the third business day after the date on which the notice was delivered personally, via facsimile, or via electronic mail to the applicant.
(d) The City Manager shall consider the applicant's request for review of the Director’s decision no later than 14 days following its filing

9.55.160 City Manager Action on Requests for Review.
(a) After consideration of the report, decision of the Director on a special event application and any written materials submitted by the applicant or other affected person(s), the City Manager shall either overturn the denial and grant the special event permit, grant the special event with conditions, or sustain the denial of the special event permit upon determining that issuance would result in any one of the circumstances set forth in Section 9.55.140 (Permit Denial, Suspension, or Revocation).
(b) Any decision by the City Manager shall be based on written findings and shall be final and conclusive on the matter. Upon the decision of the City Manager, the applicant may file a petition for writ of mandate pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 or 1094.8, or as otherwise permitted by law.

9.55.170 Departmental Service Fees.
(a) In addition to the permit reservation fee, any user fees, or other fees prescribed by ordinance or resolution of the City Council, an applicant shall pay the City for all City departmental service charges incurred in connection with, or due to, the applicant's activities under the special event permit. If City property is destroyed or damaged by reason of the applicant's use, event, or

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activity, the applicant shall reimburse the City for the actual replacement or repair cost of the destroyed or damaged property.
(b) Departmental service fees will be established by a separate City Council resolution and will reflect the City's full cost of providing personnel on an hourly basis at rates established in accordance with City personnel rules and regulations and conditions contained within memoranda of understanding between the City and employee labor organizations. (c) At least five business days prior to a special event permitted under this Chapter, the applicant shall pay to the City the total estimated City departmental service charges identified pursuant to this Section that will be incurred by the City in connection with the special event. The amount shall be paid in cash or other adequate security, as determined by the Director. An applicant may request review, pursuant to Section 9.55.150 (Notice to Applicant of Action on Application), the amount determined under this Section.
(d) City departments shall submit the final invoices and billings for departmental service charges to the applicant no later than 20 business days after the expiration date of the special event permit.

If the amount is less than the final charges, the applicant shall pay the difference to the City within 10 business days of being invoiced for such charges from the City. If the amount is more than such final charges, the City shall refund the difference to the applicant within the 60 business days after the event.

9.55.180 Insurance and Indemnity Requirements.
(a) For all events and permits subject to the requirements of this Chapter, the Director shall require as a condition of the issuance of a permit that the applicant obtain, furnish proof of, and maintain, a policy of insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of California. The insurance policy shall be endorsed to name the City of El Paso de Robles and its elected and appointed boards, officers, agents, and employees as an additional insured, and shall provide that any other insurance maintained by the City of El Paso de Robles shall be in excess of, and not contributing to, the insurance coverage provided to the City of El Paso de Robles under the applicant's policy. The minimum limits of liability shall conform with the requirements established by the Director.
(b) The applicant of the event or permit shall also be required to sign an indemnity agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(c) The City Manager, Director, or Risk Manager of the City may waive the insurance or indemnification requirements of this Section if he or she determines that such requirements would be impractical or unnecessary based on the specific circumstances of the proposed event.

9.55.190 Ejection from Park.
(a) Ejection from Park.
(1) A person is subject to ejection from any City park or facilities within when the following conditions occur:
i. The person is in violation of a park rule or regulation, including this Chapter; ii. The person has been warned in a manner that is reasonably calculated to inform that person that ejection may result from any further violation;

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iii. After receiving such warning, a further violation occurs; iv. No lesser sanction reasonably appears to suffice.
(2) However, where a violation is of such magnitude or seriousness of violence, no warnings will be necessary prior to eviction.
(b) A group is subject to ejection from any City park or facilities within when any one of the following conditions occur and no lesser sanction reasonably appears to suffice:
(1) There is probable cause to believe that an unlawful assembly exists pursuant to California Penal Code Section 407;
(2) There is a clear and present danger of imminent violence which cannot reasonably be forestalled without ejecting the entire group;
(3) There exists a group sponsored or organized activity which violates one or more park rules and regulations, including this Chapter, and such group sponsored organized activity has not ceased as a result of one or more warnings given to the permit applicant and the group as a whole;
(4) There are multiple individual violations of park rules and regulations which have not stopped following the eviction of one or more such individual violators and violations continue after the group has had a reasonable opportunity to cure them.

9.55.200 Violations.
(a) Except where expressly stated in this Chapter, any act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act made mandatory by this Chapter is a misdemeanor punished in accordance with Chapter 1.02 of this Code, except that the unlawful possession of an open container of alcohol pursuant to Section 9.55.050(c) shall be punished as an infraction. However, at the discretion of the City Attorney, the violation of any of these Sections classified as a misdemeanor may be filed as an infraction. The complaint charging such violation shall specify whether the violation is a misdemeanor or an infraction. (b) Unless expressly exempt or otherwise allowed by law, the holding or conducting of any special event subject to the provisions of this Chapter without a valid special event permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter is hereby declared a public nuisance which may be abated by the City in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure § 731 through any means provided by law, including, but not limited to, this Code. (c) The remedies provided in this Section are cumulative and not exclusive and nothing in this Section shall preclude the use or application of any other remedies, penalties, or procedures established by law.

Section 4. Section 9.04.120 (Urinating in Public Place) of Chapter 9.04 (Miscellaneous Misdemeanors) of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (additions in underline, deletions in strikethrough):

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9.04.120 Urinating in public place Public Urination and Defecation Prohibited.

No person within the limits of this city shall urinate in any public place or place open to public view. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to urinate, defecate, or otherwise discard or dispose of human wastes or excretion on private property in an area exposed to public view, or on any public street, sidewalk, alley, park, parking lot, or other public place, except in a toilet receptacle provided for such purpose within the structure of a restroom, bathroom, or other enclosure. (b) Anyone who, by reason of illness, infection, disease, or other physical infirmity is unable to control his or her excretory functions shall be exempt from the provisions of Subsection (a). Loss of control of excretory functions brought on by voluntary ingestion of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants, depressants, or hallucinogens shall not be exempt from the provisions of Subsection (a).

Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional. If for any reason any portion of this Ordinance is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of this Ordinance shall not be affected.

Section 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a summary thereof to be published at least five (5) days prior to the meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted and shall post a certified copy of the proposed Ordinance in the Office of the City Clerk. Within fifteen (15) days of the adoption of the Ordinance, the City Clerk shall cause a summary of the Ordinance to be published, including the vote for and against the same, in accordance with Government Code Section 36937.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on September 16, 2025, for first reading by the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles, and adopted on the 7th day of October, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk

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Summary of Amendments to Chapter 9 of the
City of Paso Robles Municipal Code
Chapter 9.55-Parks and Recreation
Section Subject Purpose

9.55.010 Definitions Provides definitions of key
terms used throughout the
Ordinance. Defines Special
events as 1) Private event with
more than 100 people 2) Events
open to the general public.

9.55.020 Duty to Comply Outlines the obligation to follow the rules and regulations in
Chapter 9.55.

9.55.030 Authority Establishes the authority of the
Community Services Director to
administer the regulations in
the Chapter and the City Council
to approve all public events in
the Downtown City Park.

Establishes a mechanism for
fees. Preserves free speech
rights.

9.55.040 Protection of Park Property Unlawful activities classified as infractions. Violations are
subject to fines outlined in
Chapter 1.02 of the Municipal
Code.

9.55.050 Disorderly Conduct Conduct which is considered unlawful and subject to
misdemeanor charges or
citation. Includes unpermitted
vending within 100 ft of a
permitted event and
unauthorized use of reserved
spaces.

9.55.060 Parking Regulations Regulations pertaining to
vehicle use, parking, and
operation in parks and park and
recreational facility parking lots.

9.55.070 Hours of Operation Establishes standard hours of operation at all parks from 6
a.m. to 11 p.m.

9.55.080 Closed Areas Affirms Director’s discretion to
close any section or part of a
park as reasonably necessary.

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9.55.090 Inflatable Attractions and
Ground Covering Devices
Requires permit and insurance
for the installation and use of
inflatables, stages, water slides,
etc.

9.55.100 City-Sponsored Uses and
Waivers
Outlines criteria for the waiver
of fees and permits for City
sponsored activities and for
non-profits providing a “direct
public benefit.” Public benefit
would include activities that
make services and resources
available to the public at no or
minimal cost (ex. vaccination
clinics, school supply
distribution).

9.55.110 Permits for Special Events Outlines requirements, approval process, and appeal process for
Special Event permits for
Downtown City Park and all
other parks in the City.

9.55.120 Facility Use Permits Provides requirements for facility use permits for activities
that do not qualify as Special
Events including the use of
reservable spaces for outdoor
fee-based classes in reservable
areas (Ex. Yoga and fitness
classes).

9.55.130 Action by City Outlines response times for
permit requests and the
potential for special conditions
to be imposed to coordinate
multiple uses of public property
while limiting negative impacts
to the community.

9.55.140 Permit Denial, Suspension, or
Revocation
Provides basis and criteria for
the denial, suspension or
revocation of special event
permits. The opportunity to
modify the proposed event to
ensure compliance is included.

9.55.150 Notice of Action on Application Further outlines the City’s responsibilities to respond to
requests for Special event and
facility use permits.

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9.55.160 City Manager Action on
Requests for Review
Describes the appeals to the
City Manager process for
activities that are denied.

9.55.170 Departmental Service Fees Provides framework for reservation and service fees,
payment due timeline, and final
invoicing for outstanding
charges.

9.55.180 Insurance and Indemnity
Requirements
Specifies insurance and
indemnity requirements and
conditions that would constitute
a waiver of such requirements.

9.55.190 Ejection from Park Describes conditions which
would result in an individual or
group’s ejection from a park
including violation of the park
regulations and
unresponsiveness to warnings.

9.55.200 Violations Describes the results of violating
park regulations as codified in
Chapter 1.02 of the City’s
Municipal Code to include
infractions, misdemeanors, and
abatement.

Chapter 9.04-Miscellaneous Misdemeanors
Section Subject Purpose

9.04.120 Urinating in Public Place Amends existing Section to include the prohibition of
defecation in public places.

Includes language for medical
exemption.

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Council Agenda Report
From: Wyatt Lund, Recreation Services Volunteer Coordinator Subject: Approval of Dale Evers Public Art Installation Replacement at Intersection of Park and 12th Street
CEQA Determination: The City find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.

Date: October 7, 2025
Facts

1. In December 2023, local artist, Dale Evers, submitted a proposal to place two sculptures downtown at the intersection of Park and 12th Streets across from the main entrance to the City Park.

2. The concept was approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) and subsequently by City Council with an installation period of October 2024 to May 2026 at no cost to the city.

3. Prior to installation, an encroachment permit was issued to Mr. Evers by the City Engineer, and a License Agreement for Temporary Public Exhibition of Art was executed.

4. Recently one of the sculptures was sold and removed leaving an open pedestal. However, the License Agreement specified that any sold pieces would not be removed until after the exhibit period.

5. Mr. Evers is proposing another sculpture to replace the artwork that was removed. This sculpture is a vertical standing guitar with tucked in wings on the back side with dimensions of 30”X24”X79” and called “Michael”.

6. On September 8, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee unanimously voted to recommend the placement of the “Michael” sculpture.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Approve the installation of the replacement art sculpture “Michael” by Dale Evers for installation at the intersection of Park and 12th Streets;

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Analysis and Conclusions
Public art plays a vital role in shaping vibrant, inclusive, and engaged communities. In December 2023, local artist Dale Evers Dale Evers placed two sculptures across from the main entrance to the Downtown City Park. A Temporary Public Exhibition of Art Agreement was executed which specified that any sold artwork was not to be removed until the conclusion of the approved exhibit period which is May 2026.

However, recently one of the sculptures was sold and removed leaving an open pedestal.

To resolve the issue of the premature removal, Mr. Evers is proposing installing a replacement sculpture titled “Michael”. This sculpture is a vertical standing guitar with tucked in wings on the back side with dimensions of 30”X24”X79.” This new art piece would be installed at no cost to the city and will remain

on display until May 2026, consistent with the original agreement. At the end of the exhibit period, the sculptures will be removed by Mr. Evers, and the City can consider displaying additional artwork in that area as part of its Art in Public Places program that is currently under review.

Fiscal Impact
There is minimal fiscal impact to the City as the installation, maintenance, and removal of the sculpture will be at the artist’s expense.

CEQA
The City find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.

Recommendation
Approve the installation of the replacement art sculpture “Michael” by Dale Evers at the intersection of Park and 12th Streets.

Attachments

1. Dale Evers’ Proposed Replacement Art Sculpture “Michael.”

2. “Michael” Diagram and Materials Description.

3. City of Paso Robles Art in Public Places Policy

4. License Agreement for Temporary Public Exhibition of Art Exhibit Agreement

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Council Agenda Report
From: Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
Subject: Approval of an Agreement with Vanir Construction to Provide Construction Management Services for the Creston Road Phase 2 Project
CEQA Determination: On July 25, 2018, the Community Development Department adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project and found that the Project would not have a significant effect on the environment after mitigation consistent with City’s adopted Local CEQA Guidelines.

Date: October 7, 2025
Facts

1. In June 2016, the City received a Sustainable Community Grant from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Grant funds were designated to be used to initiate and pay the costs to conduct a robust community wide visioning process for the ultimate improvements along the Creston Road Corridor from South River Road to Niblick Road.

2. In May 2017, the City hosted multi-day community workshops and meetings to solicit ideas and help establish a vision for the future of Creston Road. City staff and the consultant team reviewed the existing opportunities and constraints along the corridor and translated the community’s input into a proposed design alternative to improve the corridor.

3. At the February 6, 2018, City Council meeting, the Council adopted the Preferred Alternative for Creston Road Corridor and directed staff to pursue an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant for construction of the Creston Road Corridor. Unfortunately, staff applied for the ATP grant twice and were not successful either time.

4. Since funding for construction of the entire corridor was not successful, City Council directed staff to provide a phased approach for completion: Phase 1, from South River Road to Orchard; and Phase 2, from Orchard to Niblick Road. Phase 1 is nearly complete, and Phase 2 is expected to be under construction in the 2nd quarter of 2026. The hiring of a construction management firm ensures the bid documents can be finalized, and the construction timeline is maintained.

5. As part of the FY 2023 State Legislature budget adoption, the City received a $3 million grant to be used toward the Phase 2 construction of Creston Road, which includes the roundabout at Rolling Hills Road. Also, City Council has adopted a budget of $16.7 million for this construction.

6. Staff issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide construction management services for Phase 2 and received five (5) responses.

7. City staff reviewed and rated all five firms and concluded that Vanir Construction is the best qualified firm and has the requisite technical ability to assist staff in overseeing the construction of Creston Road Phase 2.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Vanir Construction Management to provide construction management services, in the amount of $1,159,150; or

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Analysis and Conclusions
The proposed Creston Road conceptual plan, as presented, was developed with significant input from the community through several different workshop events. City staff and the consultant team have reviewed the existing conditions of the corridor extensively, and translated the input received along with technical data and professional expertise to develop the conceptual plan as presented.

A key feature identified through community input is the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Creston Road and Rolling Hills Road. Creston Road, being one of the oldest in the City, requires replacement of aging water and sewer infrastructure prior to completing road resurfacing efforts.

Coordinating utility upgrades, maintaining traffic flow, and constructing the roundabout simultaneously presents a significant logistical challenge. Additionally, the intersection at Rolling Hills will require extensive fine grading to convert the existing cross-slope into a more gradual, consistent grade suitable for a roundabout design.

Due to the complexity of this work, continuous on-site oversight will be essential to ensure quality control, schedule adherence, and coordination among contractors. To support the successful delivery of Creston Road Phase 2, staff recommends engaging Vanir Construction Management to provide professional construction management services.

Fiscal Impact
The total cost for construction management services with Vanir Construction Management totals $1,159,150. Funding for the construction of Creston Road is already included in the City’s adopted budget, and no other action is required.

CEQA
On July 25, 2018, the Community Development Department adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project and found that the Project would not have a significant effect on the environment after mitigation consistent with City’s adopted Local CEQA Guidelines.

Recommendation (Option 2)
Approve Resolution 25-XXX authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Vanir Construction Management to provide construction management services, in the amount of $1,159,150.

Attachments

1. Resolution 25-XXX – Creston Road Phase 2 Construction Management Service

2. Vanir Construction Management Scope of Work and Fee Proposal

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RESOLUTION 25-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES

APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH VANIR CONSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CRESTON ROAD PHASE 2 PROJECT WHEREAS, in June 2016, the City received a Sustainable Community Grant from Caltrans to be used to initiate and pay the costs to have a robust community wide visioning process for the ultimate improvements along the Creston Road Corridor, from South River Road to Niblick Road; and WHEREAS, in May 2017, the City hosted multi-day community workshops and meetings to solicit ideas and to help establish a vision for the future of Creston Road ultimately resulting in a proposed design alternative to improve the corridor; and
WHEREAS, at the February 6, 2018, City Council meeting, the Council adopted the Preferred Alternative for Creston Road Corridor and directed staff to pursue an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant for construction of the Creston Road Corridor; and
WHEREAS, staff applied for an ATP grant twice for this project and were not successful either time; and WHEREAS, Since grant funding for construction of the entire corridor was not successful, City Council directed staff to provide a phased approach for completion -- Phase 1 South River Road to Orchard, and Phase 2 Orchard to Niblick Road; and
WHEREAS, through the State Legislature’s budget adoption, the City received a $3 million grant to be used towards the Phase 2 construction of Creston Road, which includes the roundabout at Rolling Hills Road; and
WHEREAS, City Council has adopted a budget of $16.7 million for this construction; and WHEREAS, staff issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide construction management services for Phase 2 and received five (5) responses, concluding after review that Vanir Construction is the best qualified firm and has the requisite technical ability to assist staff in overseeing the construction of Creston Road Phase 2.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. The City Council finds that the worked contemplated under this Agreement was previously reviewed under the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Creston Road Project which found that the Project would not have a significant effect on the environment after mitigation.

There have been no changes in circumstances which would modify this conclusion.

Section 3. Funding for the Creston Road construction is included in the City’s adopted budget, and no other action is required.

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Section 4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Vanir Construction Management to provide construction management services, in the amount of $1,159,150.

APPROVED this 7
th day of October, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk

Scope
Vanir has reviewed the City of Paso Robles' Scope of Work for the Creston Road Phase 2 project and understands that this effort involves the full reconstruction of approximately 1,500 linear feet of arterial roadway. Work includes a new roundabout at Rolling Hills Road, construction of retaining walls, pavement removal and reconstruction, utility improvements and ADAcompliant pedestrian facilities, all within an active transportation corridor.

Vanir is prepared to provide comprehensive construction management (CM) services tailored to the project's complexity, as outlined in the City's RFP. Our approach is proactive, collaborative and grounded in decades of experience managing similar municipal street improvement projects across California. We recognize the importance of minimizing public disruption, maintaining schedule control and upholding quality standards while facilitating a safe and efficient work environment.

Below is an outline of how Vanir will approach each phase of work, aligned with the City's expectations.

Preconstruction Services
As part of our project pre-bid deliverable service, Vanir will check the bid plans and specifications before release. We are skilled at offering a final checklist based on experiences found in our linear pavement data files. This check will validate the completeness of the plans and specifications against field conditions and prior agreements between the City and project stakeholders. Vanir will document for the City anything that appears to have been overlooked prior to the plans being released for bid. Vanir's track record of finding and giving corrective advice has been appreciated by many road maintenance superintendents across the San Joaquin Valley and to the Coast and with many rural districts in between.

Vanir will engage early to support the City in preconstruction coordination and risk mitigation, including:

Constructability and Plan Conformance Review: Assist with final plan and spec reviews to identify conflicts, staging constraints and utility interface issues prior to Notice to Proceed.

Contractor Mobilization Review: Participate in initial meetings to ensure that contractor work plans, staging, haul routes and site controls are in compliance with project requirements.

VANIR Co11structio11 Management Professional Services Creston Road Phase 2 City Project No DPW 12-12HS 12 ATTACHMENT 2

Please consider me a believer
in, and support of, the highly
personal and proactive
approach Vanir delivers to its
clients and projects ... I highly
recommend all public sector
entities consider involving
the Vanir staff on their
projects to ensure successful
progress and project delivery.
- Robert Botta, Former
Building Facilities Manager,
Department of General
Services, County of San Luis
Obispo
00 Submittal and Schedule Review: Review and track contractor submittals, including the initial baseline schedule, traffic control plan, SWPPP, public notifications and utility coordination strategy.

Coordination with Stakeholders: Facilitate preconstruction communication between the City, utility providers and other impacted stakeholders to ensure alignment on access, outages and schedule milestones.

Job Walk and Preconstruction Conference: Participate in the preconstruction meeting and field review to ensure clear understanding of project expectations, safety requirements and community considerations.

Vanir will participate in the review of contractor bids and assist in validating the recommendation for award. Based on our experiences, our evaluation will help us determine if the lowest deemed responsive bidder truly understands the scope of the project and the conditions in which the work is to take place. This is why Vanir takes seriously the preconstruction conference. Vanir also recommends hosting prebid opening conference or job walk for all those holding bid packages to be certain the right terminology has been used and is understood by the potential pool of construction contractors.

Construction Phase Services
Vanir takes seriously our statement that we are dedicated to "Solutions for Success." Our principles for success are based on developing effective working relationships. Vanir will serve as the City's field representative throughout construction, providing oversight, documentation, issue resolution and coordination services. Our construction phase responsibilities include:

Daily Inspection and Reporting: Perform full-time construction observation of all key activities, including roadway demolition, subgrade preparation, roundabout construction, utility installation, concrete flatwork, retaining wall construction and striping. Maintain daily inspection reports, photos and weather logs.

Schedule Monitoring and Progress Tracking: Review schedule updates against baseline milestones. Evaluate contractor progress, identify potential delays and assist in implementing corrective measures.

Change Order Management: Evaluate change proposals and potential claims. Assist with pricing verification, justification documentation and negotiation support.

Submittal and RFI Management: Review contractor submittals and RFls in coordination with the design engineer. Maintain current logs and ensure timely responses to minimize impact on workflow.

Material Testing Coordination: Coordinate with special inspectors as needed for compaction, concrete and utility trench backfill inspections.

Traffic and Safety Oversight: Monitor adherence to approved traffic control plans, including staged construction around the Rolling Hills Road roundabout and adjacent access routes. Coordinate with the City and contractor to resolve field issues affecting safety or accessibility.

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Public Outreach and Notifications: Track public complaints or concerns and assist the City in issuing construction updates and notices for major access or traffic changes.

Labor Compliance: Review certified payrolls for compliance with prevailing wage laws.

Coordinate with the City on labor standards enforcement and documentation.

Utility Coordination: Assist with oversight of waterline realignments and coordination of underground utility crossings. Monitor trenching, bedding and backfill conformance with project specifications.

We have experience with non-invasive locating technology for finding and tracking in real time all manner of buried utilities, communication, internet, electric, gas, water - both storm and fresh. If it's in the right of way and under the road, we know to Dial 811, "Call Before You Dig" and direct the contractor to set the limits of the service using U nderg round Service Alerts.

Post-Construction Services
Vanir's as-built plans and contract records seNice involves conducting regular site checks to identify damages, potential hazards and safety concerns. We create a digitally-supported visual record to track the progress of work completed and ensure all information is accurately documented. We recognize the importance of maintaining up-to-date as-built records and are committed to providing a comprehensive and accurate final set of records.

Vanir will support project closeout, turnover and post-completion documentation, including:

Punch List Management: Support the preparation, coordination and verification of all final punch list items.

Record Drawings: Verify as-built markups submitted by the contractor for completeness and accuracy. Coordinate with the design engineer and City to finalize record drawings.

Final Documentation: Prepare a complete project closeout package, including test results, daily reports, meeting records and labor compliance certifications.

Warranty Period Monitoring: Assist the City in identifying warranty issues and documenting contractor performance during the post-construction period.

Team Organization and Approach
Vanir will assign a dedicated Project Manager who will serve as the City's primary point of contact throughout the duration of the project. A full-time Construction Manager will be on-site daily to oversee construction activities and coordinate with the contractor.

Field inspection staff and technical specialists will support the Project Manager and Construction Manager based on the intensity and phasing of construction activity.

Our team is structured to provide flexible coverage, ensure seamless communication and proactively manage project risks. We will leverage our internal systems for task tracking, documentation and reporting to meet the City's expectations and maintain transparency across all phases of work.

Vanir is committed to helping the City of Paso Robles deliver this critical infrastructure investment with professionalism, accountability and a strong community focus.

VANIR Constr11ctio11 Manaqen,e11t Proff'SSion,11 Services C1estoll RoacJ e'!1ase l City Project �lo Df-'IN I .l-12H5 14 ATTACHMENT 2

Critical Path Activities
Vanir has identified four primary activities that will define the critical path of the Creston Road Phase 2 project. Each carries the potential to delay project completion if not carefully managed. Below, we outline each activity and Vanir's strategic approach to monitor, mitigate and expedite progress.

Underground Utility Relocations
Early utility work, including waterline and storm drain realignments, is foundational to the success of the project. These activities must be completed before grading, paving and other above grade work can proceed. Delays in coordination, verification or inspection can push the entire construction sequence.

Vanir's Approach:

Coordinate early with all utility stakeholders to confirm regulatory requirements, timelines, inspection needs and access requirements
Expedite approvals through proactive engagement with utility representatives, inspectors and design engineers to prevent delays
Work with the contractor to sequence utility installation efficiently within the project schedule
Support preconstruction potholing and staking to verify alignment; address discrepancies between design and field conditions before they affect work progress Maintain a detailed utility log to track submittals, permits and approvals; escalate delays quickly to preserve schedule integrity
Roundabout Construction
The roundabout at Rolling Hills Road is a centerpiece of the project and a critical milestone. Its successful delivery requires careful sequencing, phased traffic control and coordination with underground utilities and paving. Any delay in its construction would directly affect the project timeline and final roadway completion.

VANIR Comlruction i'v1anaqerne,1t f'rofe11io11,1I Services C1esto,1 Ruacl Phase) uty P10Ject �lo DPW I 2-l 2HS I 5 ATTACHMENT 2

Vanir's Approach:

Review the contractor's schedule to ensure the roundabout work is logically sequenced, realistically timed and compatible with traffic control staging Monitor daily production metrics for every roundabout construction activity, such as grading, forming, concrete placement, paving and striping, compared to the authorized schedule; any deviations will be promptly identified, documented and escalated as necessary to ensure progress is maintained Confirm field staking and layout accuracy before curb, gutter and center island construction begins; we'll verify geometric tolerances, elevations and tie-ins to adjacent improvements, ensuring consistency with the approved plans and minimizing rework risk
Track and facilitate timely responses to RFls and submittals related to roundabout geometry, signage and striping; our goal is to resolve any uncertainties before they delay field work
Monitor implementation of phased traffic control plans to maintain continuous public access, particularly for adjacent neighborhoods and cross-traffic; Vanir will support the contractor and City to implement real time field adjustments if access concerns or hazards arise
Traffic Control and Staged Construction
The project's success depends on carefully staged construction that allows uninterrupted access for residents, businesses and emergency responders. Transitioning between stages must be seamless and well-timed to avoid bottlenecks or public safety risks. Traffic control implementation must conform to the approved plans and meet safety standards at all times.

Vanir's Approach:

Coordinate closely with the contractor and City to review staging plans and traffic control phasing in advance; anticipate and resolve conflicts that may affect circulation, emergency access or pedestrian mobility
Verify that all traffic control installations, including signage, delineators, barriers and flagging, are implemented per the approved traffic control plan; document deviations and assist the contractor in making timely corrections when needed Confirm that the contractor's safety protocols are in place and enforced throughout each stage of work; verify conformance to the project's safety plan, including pedestrian protection, worker visibility and public access provisions Ensure driveways, intersections, pedestrian routes and ADA paths remain accessible per staging requirements; support public communication as needed during major transitions
Respond quickly to concerns raised by the public or City staff; facilitate on-the-spot adjustments to ensure safe and effective transitions between construction phases Use daily field reports and photo logs to document traffic control conditions, signage locations and safe access points; maintain a clear record of compliance and identify any emerging issues early
16 ATTACHMENT 2

Final Paving and Stripping
Final paving and permanent striping are weather-sensitive operations that mark the project's closing phase. These activities are vulnerable to schedule delays and often generate punch list items if quality is not proactively monitored. Vanir prioritizes quality control during this phase to help ensure a smooth closeout and long-term performance.

Vanir's Approach:
• Track weather conditions and long-range forecasts to help the contractor plan appropriate work windows
Monitor the surface conditions, temperature and compaction during prep and paving; confirm that all materials and placements meet City specifications before the work proceeds
Provide close field observation of paving and striping operations to identify quality issues early, such as surface irregularities, poor striping adhesion or alignment errors; address concerns immediately with the contractor to minimize rework and reduce punch list items
Confirm layout accuracy, striping patterns and signage installation per approved plans; ensure that all traffic markings are properly cured and protected prior to reopening
Assist the City in advancing closeout documentation and punch list tracking during this phase, allowing the project to move efficiently into final acceptance and turnover
Vanir's approach to managing critical path activities is proactive, field-focused and grounded in decades of experience delivering public infrastructure projects. By coordinating early, tracking progress rigorously and addressing issues in real time, we will help ensure that the Creston Road Phase 2 project remains on schedule, on budget and fully aligned with the City's expectations.

Section 9 - Cost Proposal
Our cost proposal can be found in a separately sealed envelope.

VANIR Construction Management Professional Services Creston Road Phase 2 City Project No DPW 12 I 2H5 17 ATTACHMENT 2

Principal-in-<:harge $265 5 5 2 2 2
Project Director $245 10 10 8 8 8
Project Manager $195 20 20 40 40 40
Construction Manager $195 15 15 168 168 168
Construction Inspector $165 0 0 56 56 56
Estimator $195 10 10 3 3 3
Scheduler $195 12 12 8 8 8
Principal-in-<:harge $265 2 2 2 2 2
Project Director $245 8 8 8 8 8
Project Manager $195 40 40 40 40 40
Construction Manager $195 168 168 768 168 168
Construction Inspector $165 56 56 56 56 56
Estimator $195 3 3 3 3 3
Scheduler $195 8 8 8 8 8
VANIR
Creston Road Phase 2

PROPOSED FEE SUMMARY
2 2 2 2
8 8 8 8
40 40 40 40
168 168 168 168
56 56 56 56
3 3 3 3
8 8 8 8
5 5 60
10 10 200
20 20 880
40 40 3,470
24 16 1,160
0 0 80
8 8 200
2 8
40 168
56 3
8 $15,900.00
$49,000.00
$171,600.00
$676,650.00
$191,400.00
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$39,000.00
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40 40 40 40 40 40 40
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ATTACHMENT 2

Council Agenda Report
From: Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
Subject: Approval of a Change Order to Hartzell Construction for Sherwood Neighborhood Waterline Upgrades and Repairs
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301).

Date: October 7, 2025
Facts

1. In January 2023, the City Council adopted a budget to perform road repairs and rehabilitation in the Sherwood neighborhood using Supplemental Sales Tax.

2. The 2020 Water Master Plan identified the need to upgrade water mains within the Sherwood neighborhood to meet fire flow deficiencies necessitating the removal and replacement of the old mains. As a result, the road repair project was placed on hold and work focused on the water mains.

3. Plans were prepared to upgrade and repair the water mains within the Sherwood neighborhood and advertised for bids on June 20, 2024.

4. On August 20, 2024, the City Council awarded the construction contract to Hartzell General to perform the waterline upgrades in the amount of $2,054,840.

5. During construction several unforeseen field conditions were encountered and required the contractor to perform work that was not part of the original bid and now requires a change order in the amount of $220,000.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a change order in the amount of $220,000 to Hartzell General for the Sherwood neighborhood waterline upgrades; or

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Analysis and Conclusions
The Sherwood neighborhood is one of the older areas in the City, and as a result, several underground and man-made buried objects were encountered during construction. Sewer laterals were not located at expected elevations and conflicted with the new water mains being installed. These non-standard lateral locations required specialized construction methods to maintain the minimum separation between water and sewer lines, as mandated by health regulations.

To address these challenges, modifications to the water main alignment and pipe materials were necessary to avoid buried obstructions. Additional restrained joints were installed to maintain required separation, and extra excavation was needed due to variations in water main depth. Given these complexities, a more comprehensive traffic control plan was implemented to ensure the work could be carried out safely.

Fiscal Impact
The authorized contract amount to Hartzell General for the watermain upgrades is $2,054,840. A change order in the amount of $220,000 is requested, which is an 11% increase to the original contract and per the City’s Purchasing and Procedures Policy, requires City Council approval. There are adequate funds in the Water Enterprise Fund to accommodate this request.

CEQA
The City finds that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301).

Recommendation (Option 2)
Approve Resolution 25-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to approve a change order in the amount of $220,000 to Hartzell General for the Sherwood neighborhood waterline upgrades.

Attachments

1. Resolution 25-XXX – Sherwood Neighborhood Waterline Upgrades Change Order

Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 25-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES

APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HARTZELL CONSTRUCTION FOR

SHERWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD WATERLINE UPGRADES AND REPAIRS
WHEREAS, in January 2023, the City Council adopted a budget to perform repairs of the Sherwood neighborhood using Supplemental Sales Tax; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Water Master Plan identified the need to upgrade water mains within the Sherwood neighborhood to meet fire flow deficiencies and to remove and replace the old mains and the road repair project was placed on hold to focus on the water mains; and WHEREAS, plans were prepared to upgrade and repair the water mains within the Sherwood neighborhood and advertised for bids on June 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, on August 20, 2024, the City Council awarded the construction contract to Hartzell General to perform the waterline upgrades in the amount of $2,054,840; and WHEREAS, the Sherwood neighborhood is one of the older areas in the City, and as a result, several underground and man-made buried objects were encountered during construction. Sewer laterals were not located at expected elevations and conflicted with the new water mains being installed.

These non-standard lateral locations required specialized construction methods to maintain the minimum separation between water and sewer lines, as mandated by health regulations. To address these challenges, modifications to the water main alignment and pipe materials were necessary to avoid buried obstructions. Additional restrained joints were installed to maintain required separation, and extra excavation was needed due to variations in water main depth. Given these complexities, a more comprehensive traffic control plan was implemented to ensure the work could be carried out safely; and
WHEREAS, during construction these unforeseen field conditions were encountered and required the contractor to perform work that was not part of the original bid and now requires a change order in the amount of $220,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a Change Order in the amount of $220,000 to the agreement with Hartzell General for the Sherwood neighborhood waterline upgrades.

Section 3. The City finds that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301).

Attachment 1
APPROVED this 7
th day of October, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk

Council Agenda Report
From: Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
Subject: Approval of a Change Order to a Contract with Stantec for Project Approval and Environmental Documents for the Niblick Road Corridor Plan CEQA Determination: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2024120426) and associated Mitigation and Monitoring Program for the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan (Project) was approved by the City Council on March 18, 2025This action is consistent with the previously approved MND and MMRP and therefore no additional review is required under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.

Date: October 7, 2025
Facts

1. In May 2018, the City was awarded a State grant to develop the Niblick Road Complete and Sustainable Streets Plan (Corridor Plan).

2. The grant was awarded to assist the City in developing a comprehensive, multimodal Corridor Plan for Niblick Road, identifying priority projects within the corridor as well as outlining project implementation funding plans.

3. The focus of the Corridor Plan is on designing tools and strategies to improve safety, access, and mobility for all modes of transportation, including walking, bicycling, transit, and motor vehicles.

4. The Plan includes detailed recommendations for physical changes to the roadway, sidewalks, bikeways, intersections, traffic controls and programmatic measures that support all users.

5. In December 2022, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) awarded the City an ATP Grant for the full scope of the project. The total project budget is $17.3 million with a required City match of $3.4 million. The ATP grant funds $13.9 million or about 80 percent of the total estimated project costs.

6. The CTC allocates the grant in phases and on March 22, 2023, an allocation was approved for the Project Approval and Environmental Documents (PAED) phase, and in January 2025 the CTC authorized the approval to extend the expenditure deadline of the approved allocation to allow the City to use the full PAED allocation of $922,000.

7. In early January 2023, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for PAED. The RFP was posted at www.ciplist.com and on the City’s website. Twenty-eight firms downloaded the RFP. On May 3, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Stantec for the PAED phase of the Niblick Corridor Project in the amount of $260,698. On July 14, 2024, City Council approved a change order in the amount of $106,600 to Stantec’s contract to refine the project aesthetic features to support the Project Approval Environmental Documents.

8. On September 16, 2025, the City Council approved the final decorative elements for the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project and authorized the start of their implementation.

Stantec has since submitted a scope of work and fee proposal in the amount of $528,800 for this next phase of the project. As previously noted, the Grant requires the City to approve each phase of work

individually. Therefore, the contract is not awarded in its entirety upfront, but rather in incremental phases as needed.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Approve a change order in the amount of $528,800 to Stantec to implement the final decorative elements for the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project to support the Project Approval Environmental Documents (PAED) , as approved by City Council; or

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Analysis and Conclusions
Since the award of contract on May 3, 2023, Stantec has been diligently preparing the technical studies and analysis reports to support the environmental documents that were circulated to the public and concluded with its adoption by the City Council. The project scope includes a comprehensive overhaul of the Corridor that will include a raised multi-purpose path with a barrier to protect pedestrians and bicyclists from traffic, enhancements to existing block walls, enhancements and improvements to pedestrian crossings, signage, and lighting.

At its September 16, 2025 meeting, the City Council approved the final decorative elements to be incorporated into the project. This approval necessitates a scope of work not previously approved for Stantec, but one that is the logical next step in producing a buildable project.

Fiscal Impact
The City will be fully reimbursed for the cost of these additional services by the ATP Grant, in the amount of $528,800, and no other action is required.

CEQA
CEQA Determination: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2024120426) for the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan (Project) was approved by the City Council on March 18, 2025, by Resolution 25-030. All mitigation measures set forth in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan shall remain in effect. This action, approval of the final decorative details of the Project, is consistent with the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation and Monitoring Program. As such the City Council finds this action does not require further environmental review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.

Recommendation (Option 2)
Approve Resolution 25-XXX, approving a change order to the contract between the City and Stantec, in the amount of $528,800, to implement the final design elements for the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project to support the Project Approval Environmental Documents (PAED) for the Niblick Road Corridor Project.

Attachments

1. Resolution 25-XXX – Niblick Corridor Plan Change Order

2. Stantec Additional Scope of Work Fee Proposal

Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 25-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES

APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND STANTECIN THE AMOUNT OF $528,800 TO IMPLEMENT THE FINAL DESIGN ELMENTS FOR THE NIBLICK ROAD

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT APPROVAL AND

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE

NIBLICK ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT
WHEREAS, in May 2018, the City was awarded a state grant to develop the Niblick Road Complete and Sustainable Streets Plan (Corridor Plan). The grant was awarded to assist the City in developing a comprehensive, multimodal corridor plan for Niblick Road, identifying priority projects within the corridor and outline project implementation funding plans; and WHEREAS, the focus of the Corridor Plan 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 plan includes detailed recommendations for physical changes to the roadway, sidewalks, bikeways, intersections, traffic controls and programmatic measures that support all users ( “Project”) ; and
WHEREAS, in December 2022, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) awarded the City an ATP Grant for the full scope of the project. The total project budget is $17.3 million with a required City match of $3.4 million. The ATP grant funds $13.9 million or about 80 percent of the total estimated project costs.

WHEREAS, THE CTC allocates the grant in phases. On March 22, 2023, the CTC approved the allocation of $922,000 for the Project Approval and Environmental Documents (“PAED”). As of January 2025, not all of the funds in the PAED allocation had been expended so the CTC extended the deadline for the use of the PAED funds; and
WHEREAS, in early January 2023, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for PAED and on May 3, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Stantec for the PAED phase of the Niblick Corridor Project in the amount of $260,698; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2024, City Council approved a change order to Stantec’s contract in the amount of $106,600 to refine project aesthetic features to support the Project Approval Environmental Documents; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, the City Council approved the decorative elements to be implemented as part of the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project and to initiate its implementation. Subsequently Stantec provided a scope of work and fee proposal for this next phase of work in the amount of $528,800; and
WHEREAS, the Grant requires the City to approve each phase of work, as needed, so the contract is not awarded in its entirety, but in incremental phases.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Attachment 1
Section 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. Direct the City Manager to execute a change order in the amount of $528,800 to the Stantec contract for the implementation of the project decorative elements for the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements to support the Project Approval Environmental Documents (PAED) for the Niblick Road Corridor Project.

Section 3. CEQA Determination: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2024120426) for the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan (Project) was approved by the City Council on March 18, 2025, by Resolution 25-030. All mitigation measures set forth in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan shall remain in effect. The approved decorative elements are consistent with the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program and, therefore, the City Council find this action does not require further environmental review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.

APPROVED this 7
th day of October, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk

� Stantec
September 24, 2025
Ditas Esperanza
City of Paso Robles
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Dear Ditas,
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
2646 Santa Maria Way, Suite 107
Santa Maria CA 93455-1776
Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street - Proposal for Final Placemaking Enhancement Elements Stantec is pleased to submit our proposal to provide professional services in support of the final design of the Niblick Road Enhancements. Niblick Road is a major east-west arterial in the southern portion of Paso Robles, providing access to three shopping centers, three schools, and several bike path trails connecting to adjacent residential neighborhoods.

The following proposal outlines the scope of work required to prepare construction documents and bid documentation for enhancement improvements along Niblick Road, starting at Spring Street and ending at Creston Road. The proposed improvements are outlined below. Our multi-disciplinary team will carry forward the concepts developed during earlier stages of the project to deliver a fully integrated set of construction documents. A separate proposal for the preparation of civil construction documents will be issued.

SCOPE OF WORK
Placemaking Enhancements
As part of Stantec's current scope of work to construct a new 10-foot-wide multi-use path and enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety along Niblick Road, the Visioning, Brands, and Experiences (ViBE) studio will provide design intent, bid documentation, and bid assistance services for enhancements identified during the Concept Design Phase completed in January 2024 and formally approved by City Council in September 2025.
• Coordination with Stantec Landscape Architect on enhanced Landscape Design at Select Areas - Salinas Trailhead, Appaloosa Park, Commercial Frontage Area, and Identified City-Owned Open Spaces
• Bikeway Separator Design - fence design, bollard selection • Enhanced Street Lighting - new bollard light, new overhead streetlight selection • New Wayfinding Signage Family for Pedestrian and Bike directionals Attachment 2

September 24, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street• Proposal for Final Placemaking Enhancement Elements • Permanent Decorative Banner Insets (cut metal options) • Coordination of Service Organization sign location. Client to provide Stantec with details for inclusion.
• Brick Veneer Wall Treatment for existing street walls identified by the City. The City will first confirm which wall sections are eligible for veneer treatment based on land ownership and the condition assessment of existing walls.
• Custom sidewalk graphic at school zone bus dropoff area • New and replacement bus shelter (QTY 3) designs at shopping center and school area • New bike shelter designs (QTY 2) Spring Street and Appaloosa Park • Furniture selection for bus and bike shelters
• Bike repair station specification selection
• Gateway feature design at Salinas Trailhead
• Design documentation for new Creston Rd Pillar replica (Same pillar that is currently at Spring Street; Client to provide design documentation of pillar at Spring to include in bid set). • New design for small pillar elements along Creston Rd fence • Specification for in-road paver at crosswalks in coordination with Stantec Landscape Architecture team
No additional scope or fee is included in this proposal regarding attendance at public workshops, Planning Commission meetings and City Council meetings. Stantec representative attendance is addressed in the current scope of services.

At the Design Intent/ Bidding Documentation, we will detail each design element with dimensions, final selections on colors, materials, and finishes. Specific quantities will be defined along with coordinated (with civil and landscape architecture) location plans for all design elements.

The Design Intent/ Bidding Documentation package will be viewable as a PDF (ARCH D or E format) with approximately 15-20 pages. The drawings serve to communicate the design at a level sufficient for the issuance for construction bidding and vendor shop drawing development for custom design elements.

Our team (Stantec ViBE, Landscape Architecture, Lighting, and Civil) will coordinate to locate all enhancements on civil, landscape, and lighting plans. Typical foundation and mounting details for enhanced elements will be included in civil and landscape architecture drawings.

Progress design sets will be issued at 60% and 90%, and final CDs in alignment with Stantec Civil deliverables.

Attachment 2

September 24, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street• Proposal for Final Placemaking Enhancement Elements Landscape and Irrigation Plans
Stantec will prepare comprehensive landscape and irrigation plans for the Niblick Road Complete Streets project, focusing on select areas such as Salinas Trailhead, Appaloosa Park, commercial frontage, and identified city-owned open spaces. The plans will be developed in close coordination with the City for an appropriate and sustainable maintenance and planting strategy.

Landscape Design:
• Develop planting plans showing all proposed plant material, including trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and accent planting, with plant schedules and specifications identifying sizes and notes. • Prepare landscape general notes and schedule plans, planting detail plans, and site layout plans documenting the specific type, location, and arrangement of proposed landscape improvements and elements.
• Design fencing layouts and details, including gable fencing and gabion wall designs, to enhance safety and aesthetics.
• Incorporate pilaster and monument designs for gateway features and key intersections. • Prepare typical mounting details for shade structures and fencing. • Design minor landscape walls (up to 30" in height) as needed for site enhancements. • Coordinate with the City regarding wall treatments for existing street walls, pending direction on approach with landowners.

Irrigation Design:
• Prepare irrigation general notes and schedule plans, irrigation plans, and irrigation detail plans. • Show new mainline and lateral locations, existing irrigation (where found or assumed based on asbuilts or field assessment), and coordinate new points of connection for new irrigation needed. • Identify new and existing Remote Control Valve station locations affected by new improvements, and new and existing controller locations.
• Provide callouts and equipment notes for proposed and existing irrigation components. • Coordinate power requirements for proposed irrigation controller locations with the City and project team.
• Prepare Model Water Use Efficiency Ordinance (MWELO) irrigation calculations for new improvement areas, per California law.

Site Structures and Elements:
• Specify site furnishings, including number and location, with specific manufacturer/product selection.

Attachment 2

September 24, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street• Proposal for Final Placemaking Enhancement Elements • Develop hardscape and softscape construction details. • Specify paving materials, finishes, colors, products, and patterns for all enhanced areas.

Deliverables:
• Landscape and irrigation plans will be included in the construction document set, provided on the City's 24" x 36" title block and referencing City or Caltrans standards where appropriate. • Plans will include all necessary sheets for planting, irrigation, fencing, mounting details, gabion walls, gable fencing, pilasters, monuments, and site furnishings. • All plans will be coordinated with civil and electrical engineering teams for integration with lighting, accessible ramps, and other project elements.

Lighting Plans and Electrical Engineering
Stantec will prepare comprehensive lighting plans and provide electrical engineering design services to support the placemaking and safety enhancements along Niblick Road. The lighting scope will be closely coordinated with the civil, landscape, and architectural teams for integration with all other project elements.

Lighting Plans:
• Develop plans showing the relocation of lights and the installation of new lighting at strategic locations to improve visibility, safety, and aesthetics. • Identify and document locations for new bollard lighting, including integration with pedestrian and bicycle pathways, bus shelters, and gateway features.
• Provide detailed lighting layouts for all enhanced areas, including intersections, trailheads, school zones, and commercial frontages.
• Specify lighting fixtures, including manufacturer, model, finish, and photometric characteristics, confirming compliance with City standards and energy efficiency requirements. • Coordinate with the landscape and architectural teams to make sure lighting complements plantings, fencing, monuments, and other site features.

Electrical Engineering Design:
• Prepare electrical plans and details for all new lighting, including power supply, conduit routing, and connections to existing electrical infrastructure.
• Design electrical systems to support bollard lighting, overhead streetlights, bus shelter lighting, and any specialty lighting required for gateway features or public art installations.

Attachment 2

September 24, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street• Proposal for Final Placemaking Enhancement Elements • Coordinate power requirements for new lighting and verify compatibility with existing electrical service and controls.
• Provide mounting and installation details for all lighting fixtures, including typical foundation and attachment details.

Deliverables:
• Photometric calculations will be prepared to evaluate lighting levels and distribution, with the goal of meeting visibility and safety standards. These calculations will inform fixture selection and placement, and will be incorporated into the electrical and lighting plans. • Lighting plans and electrical details will be included in the construction document set, provided on the City's 24" x 36" title block and referencing City or Caltrans standards where appropriate. • Plans will include lighting layouts, fixture schedules, mounting details, electrical diagrams, and notes for contractor implementation.
• All plans will be coordinated with civil, landscape, and architectural drawings for consistency and constructability.

Bidding Support
Once the project is advertised for bidding, Stantec will be available to provide support for RFl's received from interested contractors. We will assist the City in the development of up to two (2) addenda to respond to bidder's questions.

ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
The following services and all other services not specifically listed herein are excluded:

1. Reimbursable expenses, such as photocopies, postage, shipping/delivery, mileage, prints, maps/documents.

2. Preparation of Record Drawings is not included.

3. Scope does not include entitlement or additional city approval process meetings beyond that defined in this scope of services.

4. Digital content is not included in the above scope.

5. Scope of Services for Fabrication, Production and installation oversight are not included in this scope of work.

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September 24, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street• Proposal for Final Placemaking Enhancement Elements

6. Documentation in addition to that noted in above deliverables specific to city review, permitting, etc. is not anticipated in the scope and will be considered an Additional Service.

7. Reviews and approvals from the Client will be prompt and thorough. If changes are made after approvals, the cost of implementing the changes will be considered an Additional Service.

8. Additional meetings or deliverables that fall outside of what is defined herein may require amendments to the ensuing contract in order to account for any additional time and fee.

9. Developing a new City Brand Identity (logo, etc) is not included in this scope of fee.

10. Stantec may rely on information prepared or compiled by others (plans, CAD files, etc.) without independent verification.

11. Further coordination with the City is required to finalize maintenance and planting strategies.

12. Design does not include application to power agency for new service.

13. Work does not include mitigation improvements to existing areas modified.

14. Retaining wall design for walls greater than 30" in height (structural design will be provided under a separate fee if required).

15. Design does not include application to power agency for new service; coordination with the City will be provided for power requirements.

16. Existing electrical infrastructure is assumed to have sufficient capacity for proposed improvements; if upgrades are required, a separate scope and fee will be provided.

17. Lighting design will comply with City standards and applicable codes.

18. Design/Engineering other than that provided within the Scope of Services.

SCHEDULE AND TIME OF PERFORMANCE
We understand that the City is required to meet specific milestones related to grant funding. Our team will work with you to meet grant funding requirements related to schedule. We anticipate the design phase to be 18-24 months.

FEE AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
Our proposed services will be performed on a time and materials basis and shall be billed monthly at the rates currently in effect. Charges for "time" include professional, technical and clerical support services provided by Stantec. "Materials" include all reimbursable expenses, such as photocopies, postage, Attachment 2

September 24, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street• Proposal for Final Placemaking Enhancement Elements shipping/delivery, prints, maps/documents and outside consultant fees. Payment is due on receipt of statements (net 30 days).

Based on our understanding of the project and the scope described herein, we estimate the following fees will be required for our services:

TOTAL $528,800
We have estimated the cost of our services based on our understanding at this time of the scope and complexity of the work. During the performance of our services, the need for additional or expanded services may be determined. We will make every reasonable effort to keep you informed of our progress and costs incurred.

AUTHORIZATION
Should you require additional information or wish to discuss this proposal further, please give Buddy Hain a call. Buddy's direct line is (805) 357-1350. If the proposal is satisfactory, please provide written notice to proceed followed by a City contract for signature. We appreciate the opportunity to deliver this important project for the City and look forward to working with you through the final design and construction phases.

Sincerely,
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
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Attachment 2

Council Agenda Report
From: Katie Banister, Associate Planner
Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1162 to Rezone the Property at 2508 Spring Street from the T4-F to the TC-2 Zoning District (SPA 25-01, P24-0098) under the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan.

CEQA Determination: On August 5, 2025, the City Council found the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as a Class 1 categorical exemption for Existing Structures, pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.

Date: October 7, 2025
Facts

1. The project is located at 2508 Spring Street - APN 008-121-021 (See Vicinity Map, Attachment 1).

2. On August 5, 2025, the City Council approved the entitlements listed below:
a. General Plan Amendment 25-01 to change the Land Use Designation from Mixed-Use 12 (MU12) to Community Commercial (CC); and b. Conditional Use Permit 24-10 to establish a private meeting facility; and c. Site Plan Review 24-13 for exterior changes to a commercial building (P24-0098).

3. The project also includes a request to amend the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan to change the zoning district from T4-Flex (T4-F) to Town Centre 2 (TC-2) (Specific Plan Amendment 25-01).

4. Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.14.060.C requires adoption of an ordinance for amendments to a specific plan “that act as zoning regulations for the areas covered by specific plans.”

5. Currently, the project site is in the T4-Flex (T4-F) zoning district where restaurants and retail markets are allowed uses, private meeting facilities are conditionally allowed use, and winetasting is a prohibited use.

6. The TC-2 zoning district is “applied to areas that are developed with strip centers and other suburban types of commercial buildings that cater to the automobile; many properties are relatively underdeveloped, with substantial portions either vacant or used for parking. Most of the buildings are unremarkable in historic value. The intent of the TC‐2 zone is to create relatively high density, mixed‐use neighborhoods.”

7. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the project on July 8, 2025. On a vote of 4-0 (Commissioners Christensen, Covarrubias, and Roden absent), the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC 25-016 to recommend the City Council approve General Plan Amendment 25-01 and Specific Plan Amendment 25-01; and on a subsequent vote of 4-0 (Commissioners Christensen, Covarrubias, and Roden absent), the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC 25-017 to recommend the City Council approve Site Plan Review 24-13, and Conditional Use Permit 24-10.

8. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment 25-01, Specific Plan Amendment 25-01, Conditional Use Permit 24-10, and Site Plan Review 24-13 on August 5, 2025.

On a vote of 4-1 (Councilperson Beal voting no), the Council adopted Resolution 25-085 to approve the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment. On a vote of 4-1 (Councilperson Beal voting no), the Council adopted Resolution 25-086 approving the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review.

Concurrently, the City Council found the project exempt from environmental review as a Class 1 categorical exemption for Existing Buildings pursuant to the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301, which is also applicable to the proposed ordinance to amend the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan for this project.

9. On September 16, 2025, City Council introduced for first reading by title only, Ordinance No. 1162 for Specific Plan Amendment 25-01 to rezone the property from the T4-F to the TC-2 zoning district.

10. The meeting on September 16, 2025 was not noticed to the public, however adequate notice was previously provided to allow Council to approve Ordinance 1162. The Planning Commission and City Council each held a duly noticed public hearing announcing consideration of the project including the request for the Specific Plan Amendment to rezone the property before Ordinance 1162 was introduced for first reading.

11. On August 5, 2025, the City Council voted to approve the Specific Plan Amendment by Resolution 25- 085, however the Paso Robles Municipal Code requires adoption of an ordinance for this action.

12. The administrative error was corrected on September 16, 2025, when Council introduced Ordinance 1162 for first reading.

13. A legal notice for the second reading of Ordinance 1162 was published in the New Times newspaper on September 25, 2025. In addition, courtesy postcards were mailed to all owners and occupants of properties within 300 feet of the site on September 26, 2025.

Community Outreach
Noticing was conducted for the project, including publishing a legal advertisement in the New Times, posting a notice on the site, and mailing a notice to owners and occupants of properties within 300 feet of the site for each of the public hearings held by the Planning Commission and City Council. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the project application on July 8, 2025 and the City Council held a public hearing on the project on August 5, 2025. A legal notice for the second reading of Ordinance 1162 was published in the New Times newspaper on October 2, 2025. In addition, courtesy postcards were mailed to all owners and occupants of properties within 300 feet of the site on September 26, 2025.

Options
After consideration of any public testimony, the City Council should consider the following options:

1. Take no action, which will leave the property’s General Plan land use designation into conflict with its Zoning district and preclude winetasting and other uses allowed in the TC-2 district on the property.

2. Approve Specific Plan Amendment 25-01 by holding the second reading and adopting Ordinance 1162 to amend the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan to rezone 2508 Spring Street to the TC-2 zoning district.

3. Refer the project back to the Planning Commission for additional analysis.

4. Deny the project by adopting findings of denial.

Analysis and Conclusions
The project is the reuse of an existing 8,067 square-foot commercial building for a mix of proposed commercial uses, including a deli/restaurant, beer and winetasting booths, a market, and a private meeting space. The deli and market are allowed uses, the private meeting space is a conditionally allowed use, and beer and winetasting are prohibited uses in the T4-F zoning district. The applicant has requested the zoning district be amended to TC-2 to allow the project to proceed as designed. The deli, market, and winetasting rooms are allowed uses, and the private meeting space is a conditionally allowed use in the TC-2 zoning district.

Fiscal Impact
The project will not have a significant fiscal impact on the City. The retail uses would generate a modest amount in sales taxes. The City will continue to receive a portion of the property tax revenue generated by the property.

CEQA
On August 5, 2025, the City Council found the project exempt from environmental review as a Class 1 categorical exemption for Existing Buildings pursuant to the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301. Section 15301 is also applicable to the proposed ordinance to amend the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan designation for this project.

Recommendation (Option 1)
Hold the second reading and adopt Ordinance 1162 to amend the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan to rezone 2508 Spring Street to the TC-2 zoning district.

Attachments

1. Vicinity Map

2. Ordinance 1162 - Rezoning 2508 Spring Street
a. Exhibit A - Specific Plan Map Amendment 25-01
Figure 1:

Architect’s Rendering of Proposed Building Facade

Attachment 1
Vicinity Map

Attachment 2
ORDINANCE NO. 1162 N.S.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 25-01 TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE UPTOWN/TOWN CENTRE

SPECIFIC PLAN OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES FOR
2508 SPRING STREET (P24-0098)
WHEREAS, this project is located at 2508 Spring Street (APN 008-121-021), and contemplates reuse of an existing 8,067 square-foot commercial building for a mix of proposed commercial uses, including a deli/restaurant, beer and winetasting booths, a market, and a private meeting space; and WHEREAS, this ordinance would amend the Zoning Map of the Uptown Town/Centre Specific Plan for the property at 2508 Spring Street - APN 008-121-021, which is required for the project to proceed; and
WHEREAS, on August 5, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 25-085 to approve General Plan Amendment 25-01 to change the Land Use Designation of the property from Mixed-Use 12 (MU-12) to Community Commercial (CC). While the resolution approved Specific Plan Amendment 25-01 to rezone the property, the Paso Robles Municipal Code requires that an amendment to the Uptown Town/Centre Specific Plan must be approved by ordinance; and WHEREAS, also on August 5, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 25-086 to approve Conditional Use Permit 24-10 to establish a private meeting facility, and Site Plan Review 24-13 for exterior changes to a commercial building (P24-0098) associated with this project; and WHEREAS, the property is currently in the T4-Flex (T4-F) zoning district where restaurants and retail markets are allowed uses, private meeting facilities are a conditionally allowed use, and winetasting is a prohibited use. Specific Plan Amendment 25-01 would amend the zoning map, so the property is in the Town Center 2 (TC-2) zoning district ; and
WHEREAS, the TC-2 zoning district is “applied to areas that are developed with strip centers and other suburban types of commercial buildings that cater to the automobile; many properties are relatively underdeveloped, with substantial portions either vacant or used for parking. Most of the buildings are unremarkable in historic value. The intent of the TC‐2 zone is to create relatively high density, mixed‐ use neighborhoods”; and
WHEREAS, restaurants, retail markets, and winetasting are allowed uses, and private meeting facilities are a conditionally allowed use in the TC-2 zoning district; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the project on July 8, 2025. On a vote of 4-0 (Commissioners Christensen, Covarrubias, and Roden absent), the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC 25-016 to recommend the City Council approve General Plan Amendment 25-01 and Specific Plan Amendment 25-01; and on a subsequent vote of 4-0 (Commissioners Christensen, Covarrubias, and Roden absent), the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC 25-017 to recommend the City Council approve Site Plan Review 24-13, and Conditional Use Permit 24-10; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment 25-01, Specific Plan Amendment 25-01, Conditional Use Permit 24-10, and Site Plan Review 24-13 on August 5, 2025. On a vote of 4-1 (Councilperson Beal voting no), the Council adopted Resolution 25-

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085 to approve the General Plan Amendment. On a vote of 4-1 (Councilperson Beal voting no), the Council adopted Resolution 25-086 approving the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review.

Concurrently, the City Council found the project exempt from environmental review as a Class 1 categorical exemption for Existing Buildings pursuant to the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301, which is also applicable to the proposed ordinance to amend the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan for this project; and WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, City Council introduced for first reading by title only, Ordinance No. 1162 for Specific Plan Amendment 25-01 to rezone the property from the T4-F to the TC-2 zoning district.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. Based on the facts and analysis presented to it, including all written and oral testimony, the City Council hereby finds and determines:
a. The specific plan amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the general plan including
i. Land Use Goal 1, which is to “Strive to maintain a balanced community, where the majority of residents can live, work, and shop” supported by Land Use Policy 1A, which is to “Provide an appropriate mix and diversity of land uses.” ii. Land Use Policy 2B, Action Item 2, which is to “Adopt design standards to clearly articulate how important public views, gateways and landmarks are to be maintained/ enhanced”.
iii. Land Use Policy 2B, Action Item 4, which is to “Continue to enhance the downtown as a priority.”
iv. Land Use Policy 2D, which is to “Strive to maintain and create livable, vibrant neighborhoods and districts with:
• Attractive streetscapes,
• A pedestrian friendly setting,
• Coordinated site design, architecture, and amenities, • Adequate public and private spaces; and,
• A recognizable and high-quality design aesthetic.
v. Land Use Policy 2H, which is to “Continue to revitalize the historic Downtown.

Focus efforts on developing Downtown Paso Robles as the specialty retail, government, office, cultural, conference, and entertainment center of the City and North County region” supported by Action Item 1, which is to “Continue requiring new projects to implement the adopted Downtown Design Guidelines and to adhere to the development standards of the Zoning Ordinance.”
vi. Land Use Policy 2I, which is to “Encourage infill development as a means of accommodating growth, while preserving open space areas, reducing vehicle miles traveled, and enhancing livability/quality of life. Infill includes:

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1. Mixed use development in the Downtown and/or in areas within walking distance to transit, employment centers, and commercial services where the environmental impacts of the development would be minimized.” vii. Circulation Policy 1B, which is to “Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)”, supported by Action Item 1.e, which is “New specific plans shall include a mix of uses that are well connected for all modes and built at higher densities to help minimize the number of single occupant vehicle trips and reduce vehicle miles traveled“, and Action Item 4, which is “To the extent feasible, maintain a general plan that provides for a reasonable, ongoing balance between jobs and housing units of various types to maximize the potential for residents to live in the community in which they work. This approach reduces the potential for longer vehicle commutes and reduces City-generated and Countywide VMT.”
viii. Conservation Policy 2B, which is to “Implement programs to reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT), especially by single occupant vehicles, including providing opportunities for mixed-use projects” supported by Action Item 4, which is to “Encourage infill development.”
ix. Additionally, this specific plan amendment is consistent with the general plan amendment considered and adopted by the City Council on August 5, 2025. b. The specific plan amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community because it is a minor expansion of the TC-2 zoning district located immediately south of the subject property. There are no particular characteristics of the subject property or its surrounding uses which would cause the expansion of the TC-2 zoning district to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community, and the expansion is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the general plan within the downtown area; c. The specific plan amendment includes provisions that ensure that adequate public facilities will be available to serve the range of development described in the plan because the project does not include any additional building area, and any future expansion would be subject to development impact fees to ensure the applicant pays a fair share towards public facilities.
d. The subject property proposed for the specific plan amendment has unique characteristics such as topography, location, size or surroundings that are enhanced by special land use and development standards because it is part of the original subdivision of the City and the goals, objectives, and policies of the general plan for the downtown area; and
e. The specific plan amendment results in the development of desirable character and use types that will be compatible with the surrounding area, provides effective buffering from adjacent uses, and includes policies for the protection of prominent ridgelines, oak trees, and other natural resources because it is a minor extension of the adjacent TC-2 zoning district and the property is not on a prominent ridgeline.

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Section 3. The City Council hereby ordains the property located at 2508 Spring Street - APN 008- 121-021 shall be rezoned to the Town Center-2 (TC-2) zoning district as depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 4. The project is exempt from environmental review as a Class 1 categorical exemption for Existing Buildings pursuant to the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301. Specifically, because the project is the conversion of an existing commercial building entirely surrounded by urban uses. The mix of uses proposed is not significantly different than the uses currently allowed on the site and the maximum allowed residential density is the same in the T4-F and TC-2 zoning districts.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage and adoption as provided by Government Code section 36397.

Section 7. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a summary thereof to be published at least five (5) days prior to the meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted and shall post a certified copy of the proposed Ordinance in the Office of the City Clerk. Within fifteen (15) days of the adoption of the Ordinance, the City Clerk shall cause a summary of the Ordinance to be published, including the vote for and against the same, in accordance with Government Code Section 36937.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on September 16, 2025, for first reading by the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles, and adopted on the 7 th day of October, 2025, by the
following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk
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Exhibit A

Council Agenda Report
From: Piper Smith, Assistant Planner
Subject: Approval of Oak Tree Removal Permit 25-05 – Removal of One Coast Live Oak Tree at 915 Olive Street
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Report (“CEQA”) under the class 1 exemption, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration to existing structure, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involved a negligible or no expansion of existing or former use (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301)
Date: October 7, 2025
Facts

1. The City received an application from Chris and Mindy Dierks for the removal of one Coast Live Oak tree in the rear yard of 915 Olive Steet. (See Attachment 1: Vicinity Map)

2. The tree requested for removal is a 28-in diameter and 40 ft tall Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia).

3. Certified arborist, Hattie Koker of Koker Demo & Tree Service, evaluated the tree and provided an arborist report and indicated the following in their report:
a. The tree is located on a 26-degree slope approximately 3 ½ feet away and above an existing 6 foot retaining wall installed 1998 as a result of a landslide in 1995. b. The tree is rated poor/fair based on a visual inspection June 2nd, 2025. The medium sized crown was sparse, there were multiple spars with codominant stems, borer holes and frass were present, and there were cracks present on some branches with one larger crack with frass and dead pest remnants.
c. At the base of the tree, adjacent to the wall, severed and damaged roots are visible due to soil erosion. The roots below the surface may also have been severed during construction of the wall, causing a change in the natural growth direction of the roots and leading to improper anchoring and potential girdling (roots suffocating themselves, restricting the flow of water and nutrients to the tree). d. The tree also demonstrates signs of improper pruning in the past contributing to the damage.
e. The arborist did theorize that a full trim could potentially preserve it. However, a full root excavation, removing approximately 3 feet deep dirt around the trunk within the critical root zone to inspect the roots, would be required to see if the tree is healthy enough to withstand a full trim for preservation and could potentially destabilize the hillside.

4. Based on the poor/fair tree assessment, the potentially compromised anchoring/girdling, inability to complete a full root excavation, and leaning towards the house, the tree is at risk of falling and damaging existing single-family residence and destabilizing the hillside.

5. As a result of the tree condition listed above, the arborist recommends the removal of the coast live oak tree.

6. The Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance (PRMC 10.01.030) requires replanting oak trees equaling 25% of the diameter of the oak being removed. The proposed 28-inch DBH oak tree to be removed would require 7 inches of diameter in replacement oak trees. the applicant proposes to replant one to two oak trees on site and pay the outstanding difference in-lieu fees ($200 per 1 ½ inch diameter of replacement oak tree).

7. The Community Development Director could not make the determination that the tree is “clearly dead or diseased beyond correction,” and therefore, Section 10.01.050.D of the Oak Tree Ordinance would consider the tree “healthy” and require that the City Council make the determination of whether the tree should be removed or not, after consideration of the factors listed in Section

10.01.050.E.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Approve the removal of one Coast Live Oak and require the owner to replant at least one oak trees on site and pay the outstanding difference in-lieu fees ($200 per 1 ½ inch diameter of replacement oak tree);

3. Deny the request to remove the oak tree based on findings to be stated in City Council motion;

4. Amend the above options; or

5. Refer the item back to staff for additional analysis.

Analysis and Conclusions
The Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 10.01.050.C allows the director of Community Development to approve the removal of oak trees that are “clearly dead beyond correction”. In other cases, including the subject tree, the oak tree removal permit must be reviewed by the City Council based on consideration of the following factors:

Oak Tree Removal Findings:

1. The condition of the oak tree with respect to its general health, status as a public nuisance, danger of falling, proximity to existing or proposed structures, interference with utility services, and its status as host for a plant, pest or disease endangering other species of trees or plants with infection or infestation;
a. The arborist report indicating the tree is in poor/fair condition and poses a high risk of failure due to the environmental damage including frass, borer and spike holes.

2. The necessity of the requested action to allow construction of improvements or otherwise allow reasonable use of the property for the purpose for which it has been zoned. In this context, it shall be the burden of the person seeking the permit to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the director that there are no reasonable alternatives to the proposed design and use of the property. Every reasonable effort shall he made to avoid impacting oak trees, including but not limited to use of custom building design and incurring extraordinary costs to save oak trees;
a. No construction is proposed at the time. The removal of the oak tree is to avoid failure and destabilization of the hillside.

3. The topography of land, and the potential effect of the requested tree removal on soil retention, water retention, and diversion or increased flow of surface waters. The director shall consider how either the preservation or removal of the oak tree(s) would relate to grading and drainage. Except as specifically authorized by the planning commission and city council, ravines, stream beds and other natural water-courses that provide a habitat for oak trees shall not be disturbed;

a. The landslide that occurred on site in 1995 resulted in construction of a retaining wall 3 ½ feet away and below the base of the subject oak tree. The retaining wall and general steep topography of the hillside resulted in soil erosion and visible damage to roots. The construction of the wall also potentially damaged the roots beneath the surface, resulting in improper anchoring of roots and girdling. If the tree were to fail, the uplifted soil could result in destabilizing the hillside.

4. The number, species, size and location of existing trees in the area and the effect of the requested action on shade areas, air pollution, historic values, scenic beauty and the general welfare of the city as a whole;
a. The subject oak tree is in the rear yard of property and minimally visible from the public right of way. If the tree is approved to be removed, it would not influence public shaded areas or scenic beauty. In addition, there are adjacent trees on site and neighboring sites.

5. Good forestry practices such as, but not limited to, the number of healthy trees the subject parcel of land will support.
a. The removal of the tree will require at least one oak tree to be planted on site.

Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the city related to this oak tree removal request; however, oak trees can provide value to a property and be an aesthetic value to the city as a whole.

CEQA
The City finds that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Report (“CEQA”) under the class 1 exemption, which apples to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration to existing structure, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involved a negligible or no expansion of existing or former use (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301).

Recommendation (Option 2)
Approve the removal of one Coast Live Oak and require the owner to replant at least one oak trees on site and pay the outstanding difference in-lieu fees ($200 per 1 ½ inch diameter of replacement oak tree).

Attachments

1. Vicinity Map

2. Resolution 25-XXX – Oak Tree Removal Approval 915 Olive a. Exhibit A: Arborist Report

Attachment 1
x 915 Olive Street Olive Street
9th Street Tree # 143 Page 199 of 409 City Council Agenda Attachment 2
RESOLUTION 25-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES

AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF ONE OAK TREE
915 OLIVE STREET/ APN: 009-131-030
(OTR25-05/CHRIS & MINDY DIERKS
WHEREAS, The City has received an application from Chris and Mindy Dierks for the removal of one Coast Live Oak Tree in the rear of 915 Olive Street OTR25-05/P25-0057); and WHEREAS, The tree requested for removal is a 28-inch and 40-foot-tall Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia); and
WHEREAS, Certified arborist, Hattie Koker of Koker Demo & Tree Service, evaluated the tree and provided an arborist report and indicates the following in their report:
 The tree is located on a 26-degree slope approximately 3 ½ feet away and above an existing 6 foot retaining wall installed 1998 as a result of a landslide in 1995.  The tree is rated poor/fair based on a visual inspection June 2nd, 2025. The medium sized crown was sparse, there were multiple spars with codominant stems, borer holes and frass were present, and there were cracks present on some branches with one larger crack with frass and dead pest remnants.
 At the base of the tree, adjacent to the wall, severed and damaged roots are visible. The roots below the surface may also have been severed during construction of the wall, causing a change in the natural growth direction of the roots leading to improper anchoring and girdling (roots suffocating themselves, restricting the flow of water and nutrients to the tree).  The tree also demonstrates signs of improper pruning in the past contributing to the damage.  The arborist did theorize that a full trim could potentially preserve it. However, a full root excavation, removing approximately 3 feet deep dirt around the trunk within the critical root zone to inspect the roots, would be required to see if the tree is healthy enough to withstand a full trim for preservation and could potentially destabilize the hillside; and WHEREAS, Based on the poor/fair tree assessment, the potentially compromised anchoring/girdling, inability to complete a full root excavation, and leaning towards the house, the tree is at risk of falling and damaging existing single-family residence and destabilizing the hillside, and; WHEREAS, As a result of the tree condition listed above, the arborist recommends the removal of the one coast live oak tree, and;
WHEREAS, The Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance (PRMC 10.01.030) requires replanting oak trees equaling 25% of the diameter of the oak being removed. The proposed 28-inch DBH oak tree to be removed would require 7 inches of diameter in replacement oak trees. the applicant proposes to replant at least one oak trees on site and pay the outstanding difference in-lieu fees ($200 per 1 ½ inch diameter of replacement oak tree), and;
WHEREAS, The Community Development Director could not make the determination that the tree is “clearly dead or diseased beyond correction,” and therefore, Section 10.01.050.D of the Oak Tree Ordinance would consider the tree “healthy” and require that the City Council make the

Attachment 2
determination of whether the tree should be removed or not, after consideration of the factors listed in Section 10.01.050.E.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. Findings. Based on the information contained in the staff report dated October 7, 2025, testimony received, and responses thereto, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the 28-inch diameter Coast Live Oak tree located at 915 Olive, is at risk of failure and a hazard to the adjacent single-family dwelling and topography.

1. The condition of the oak tree with respect to its general health, status as a public nuisance, danger of falling, proximity to existing or proposed structures, interference with utility services, and its status as host for a plant, pest or disease endangering other species of trees or plants with infection or infestation; a. The arborist report indicating the tree is in poor/fair condition and poses a high risk of failure due to the environmental damage including frass, borer and spike holes.

2. The necessity of the requested action to allow construction of improvements or otherwise allow reasonable use of the property for the purpose for which it has been zoned.
a. No construction is proposed at the time. The removal of the oak tree is to avoid failure and destabilization of the hillside and potential damage to the existing improvements. The tree is destabilized and leaning towards the existing dwelling. There is no reasonable means of stabilization.

3. The topography of land, and the potential effect of the requested tree removal on soil retention, water retention, and diversion or increased flow of surface waters. The director shall consider how either the preservation or removal of the oak tree(s) would relate to grading and drainage. Except as specifically authorized by the planning commission and city council, ravines, stream beds and other natural water-courses that provide a habitat for oak trees shall not be disturbed; a. The landslide that occurred on site in 1995 resulted in construction of a retaining wall 3 ½ feet away and below the base of the subject oak tree. The retaining wall and general steep topography of the hillside resulted in soil erosion and visible damage to roots. The construction of the wall also potentially damaged the roots beneath the surface, resulting in improper anchoring of roots and girdling. If the tree were to fail, the uplifted soil could result in destabilizing the hillside.

4. The number, species, size and location of existing trees in the area and the effect of the requested action on shade areas, air pollution, historic values, scenic beauty and the general welfare of the city as a whole;
a. The subject oak tree is in the rear yard of property and minimally visible from the public right of way. If the tree is approved to be removed, it would not influence public shaded areas or scenic beauty. In addition, there are adjacent trees on site and neighboring sites.

5. Good forestry practices such as, but not limited to, the number of healthy trees the subject parcel of land will support.
a. The removal of the tree will require at least one oak tree to be planted on site.

Attachment 2
Section 3. The City Council of the City of El Paso De Robles does hereby:

1. Based upon the Findings in Section 2 and all evidence written and oral presented to the Council, authorize the removal of one (1) coast live oak tree located at 915 Olive Street as shown in Exhibit A;

2. Require the onsite replanting of at least one (1) oak tree at the direction of a certified arborist

3. Require the provision of irrigation and protection for the replanted oak tree(s) until it is established.

APPROVED this 7
st day of October, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Exhibit A – Arborist Report

City of Paso Robles June 10, 2025
Revisions : July 28, 2025 (end of report )
Customer : Chris Corral & Mindy Dierks
915 Olive St.

Paso Robles, CA 93446
Arborist Report for Tree Removal
This arborist report is for one Live Oak ( Quercus agrifolia ) tree being requested for removal. The tree is located at 915 Olive Street in Paso Robles. Tree is marked with a pink flagging ribbon for easy identification.

Reason For Removal Request : ( from homeowners )
“Purchased the property in April 2025. The disclosures noted there was a mudslide in 1995 that destroyed the main house. There was a settlement with the city and a retaining wall was constructed in approximately 1998. However there is still a lot of unstable dirt on the hill that could potentially slide down over the retaining wall during a storm and damage the house. We would like to terrace the hill to reduce the risk of future mudslides. The oak tree would need to be removed to appropriately terrace the hill. Further, the retaining wall was installed very close to the Oak tree and we were told the root structure was damaged during construction of the retaining wall. The tree is leaning toward the house and given the likely damage to the root structure, we are concerned that it could fall in the near future. “

Terms you may see in this report :

CRZ - Critical Root Zone - This is where the sensitive roots of the tree exist. The “ Critical Root Zone “ (CRZ) means an area that is within a circle circumscribed around the trunk of a tree using a radius of 1 foot per inch DBH.

Example of CRZ - a 20 inch diameter at breast height tree will have a CRZ with a radius of 20 feet.

Dripline - The dripline is the area directly located under the outer circumference of the tree branches / canopy.

DBH - Diameter at breast height, normally about 4 ft 6 inches from ground.

Vigor - Overall health of tree
Branch Collar - area where the branch joins another branch or trunk. 1 Exhibit A

Canopy - collective branches and foliage of a tree or group of trees’ crowns.

Crown - upper part of a tree, consisting of the branches and foliage.

Cavity - Open or closed hollow area within the tree, this is usually associated with decay.

Foliage - leaves of a plant
Root Collar - area where the main roots join the trunk or main stem of the plant. Usually at or near ground level.

Codominant Stems - forked stems nearly the same size in diameter, arising from a common junction that lacks a normal branch union.

Included Bark - bark that becomes embedded in a crotch between branch and trunk or between codominant stems . Causes a weak structure.

Absorbing Roots - A tree's absorbing roots are within the top 12 inches of soil. These are fine fibrous roots that take up water and minerals.

Scarification - to break up the surface of topsoil or pavement.

Tree Protection Zone - described as the area within the orange tree protection fencing.

Shall - Word that designates a mandatory requirement.

Should - Word that designates an advisory recommendation.

Brown Rot - Wood-decay fungus, fungi that digest moist wood, causing rot, includes various species that infect living trees and cured wood.

Porous - material that allows water from precipitation to pass through, yet are strong and durable enough to support vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

Epicormic shoot - shoot arising from a dormant bud or newly formed adventitious tissue.

Evergreen - a tree has its leaves all year round
Deciduous - tree loses its leaves annually
Tree Information:

Live Oaks ( Quercus agrifolia ) - Evergreen - Native
● Construction tolerance - Good
● Size - 25 to 85 ft tall , 15 ft to 35 ft wide
● Growth Rate - Moderate to Slow
● Sun - Full sun, Part shade
● Moisture - Low, summer irrigation max 1x per month if needed ● Form : Rounded
● Leaves : Rich green color
● Water : Low, summer irrigation max 1x per month if
needed
● Soil : deep, well draining loam with pH levels 4.0 to 8.0 Tree #143 -
Tree tag # : 143
Tree Species : Live Oak ( Quercus agrifolia )
Diameter at Breast Height ( DBH) : 28 in (measured below sparing ) Height : 40 ft
Crown Spread : 40 ft N - S Direction
55 ft W - E Direction
2 Exhibit A

Tree Health Rating : 3 / 4 - Fair ( see below for description of rating system ) This tree is rated poor / fair based on a visual inspection on June 2, 2025. The vigor of the tree is low to normal. The tree is located on a 26° slope. There is a 6 foot high retaining wall 3 ½ feet off the trunk of the tree. The property has a history of a landslide which damaged the original house on the property. A retaining wall was built to help protect the house.

Construction of the retaining wall would have most likely damaged roots and impacted the critical root zone due to its closeness to the trunk. This happened approximately in 1995 with the wall being built in 1998. The medium sized crown was sparse. There were multiple spars with codominant stems. Borer holes and frass were present. There were cracks present on some branches as well. One larger crack had frass and dead pest remnants. The tree has a slight lean in the direction of the house and backyard. Possible stem bleeding / oozing was present on a low limb on the under side.

Previous Pruning History : this tree appears to have been pruned heavily in the middle which is called lion-tailing. This practice can severely damage trees. The inner foliage, branches and limbs are trimmed bare leaving foliage on the end of branches. The tree also has damage from spikes being used to climb the tree. Spiking a tree is a form of climbing that requires heavy, sharp spikes that pierce the tree to allow the climber to climb up. This method is normally used on trees being removed due to the damage the spikes cause.

Hazards : If a tree should fail, it would fall onto the house and in the yard.

Tree Rating :
1 2 3 4
Tree No. Tree Species Trunk DBH Tree Condition
141 Blue Oak 15.9 in 2 / 3
1 = Tree Number - ( only one tree in this report ) 3 = Trunk Diameter at breast height - approx. 4 ft 6 inches 2 = Tree species - Abbreviation of common name of tree 4 = Tree Condition - 1 = poor / 10 = excellent Tree Rating System -
A rating System of 1 - 10 was used for visually establishing the overall condition of the trees.

The trees are rated based on certain factors, including but not limited to the tree's vigor, pests , growth, conks, cavities, splits, bark appearance, past failures, pruning scars, etc. The rating system is defined as follows:

Rating Condition
0 Deceased
1 Very Poor - Evidence of massive past failures, extreme disease and or is in severe decline.
2 Poor - May be saved with attention to any of the following - Pruning, insect/pest eradication and future monitoring
3 Exhibit A

3 Fair - Some past failures, some pests or structural defects that may be mitigated with pruning.
4 Fair - May have had minor past failures, deadwood, minor Structural defects, some pests
5 Good - Relatively healthy tree with little structural and or pest defects
6 Good - Healthy tree that probably can be left in it natural state
7 - 9 Very Good - Ratings reserved for trees that have had proper arboricultural pruning and attention or have no
apparent structural defects
10 Excellent - Healthy tree with excellent structure and foliage. No signs of problems and has had proper care.

Possible Mitigation for Removed Trees :
*The following is from the City of Paso Robles Municipal Code ; Chapter 10.1 Oak Tree preservation , Section E
In conjunction with the intended decision made on an application for a permit, the director shall attach or recommend for city council consideration reasonable conditions to ensure compliance with the stated purposes of this chapter, and a condition requiring replacement oaks being equivalent to twenty five percent of the diameter of the removed tree(s). (For example, the replacement requirement for removal of two trees of fifteen-inch DBH (thirty total diameter inches), would be seven and one-half inches (thirty inches removed multiplied by twenty-five hundredths replacement factor). This requirement could be satisfied by planting five, one and one-half inch caliper trees, or three, two and one-half inch caliper trees, or any other combination totaling seven and one-half inches). A minimum of two, twenty four inch box, one and one-half inch minimum trunk caliper measurement trees shall be required for each oak tree removed. Replacement trees shall be located on the same property as where the tree is approved for removal or, subject to approval of the director, arrangements can be made to locate the replacement trees on public property.

Removal Application Fee - $600 ( subject to change without notice ) Replanting Plan :

Client is asking that if replanting mitigation be required, that these plantings take place off-site or an in-lieu of fee be set. Due to the property layout and size, clients are requesting if in lieu of fee or off site planting can be accepted.
4 Exhibit A

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Hattie Koker
ISA Certified Arborist®
WE - 13496A
[email protected]
P : 805-423-4933
Location of property where the tree is located : 915 Olive St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 (picture courtesy of Google Earth )
5 Exhibit A

Tree # 143
6 Exhibit A

7 Exhibit A

Tree # 143 - Tree on hillside.

8 Exhibit A

← Multi - spar trunk
→ Trimming wound - poor pruning - cut
flush with trunk
9 Exhibit A

→Spike holes
←Trunk of tree. Slope and soil surrounding the
trunk. Shows how close retaining was placed to
the trunk of the tree.
10 Exhibit A

← Stem Bleeding / oozing area on
the underside of a limb.
11 Exhibit A

← Crack with frass and pest remnants
12 Exhibit A

← Borer Holes ↓
13 Exhibit A

← ↑
All these pictures on page 14 are of codominant
branches
14 Exhibit A

While hard to see in images, these pictures show where
soil was cut and roots were damaged.
15 Exhibit A

16 Exhibit A

Revisions / Addition to report : July 28 , 2025
Per discussion with The City of Paso Robles, more information was requested on preservation options.

Preservation : Doing a full trim on this tree could be beneficial. Removing any dead and hazardous limbs, cleaning up the canopy will help promote new growth.

Options to help strength case to remove :

Root excavation is an option for root inspection to see if roots are damaged or any other issues.

However, concerns of root excavation could un-stabilize the hill side by removing approximately 3 feet deep of dirt around the trunk within the CRZ to inspect roots.

Based on the size of the tree, the estimated age would be maybe 20 years old, however un-ideal circumstances can cause a tree's growth to be stunted. Based on this number, the tree would have been fairly young when the retaining wall was built, leaving a couple theories on the roots.

1. Roots may have been severed and damaged during the construction of the retaining wall.

2. Roots grew up to the retaining and changed growth direction, not allowing for proper anchoring of the tree. Since the retaining wall does not appear to have any damage ( ex.

Pushing out or cracks ), it is possible these roots changed direction or did not grow in a correct manner to allow for proper anchoring of the tree. It is very likely the lateral roots that help add stability to the tree did not grow properly. Also a concern is when roots were growing, if they did hit the wall and change direction, it is possible the roots came back around and are girdling either around the tree or other roots.

Definition of roots :

Tap Roots - provides stability and absorption. Over time , other roots will outgrow the taproot. Taproots stop growing at a certain depth since deep soils lack oxygen and nutrients the roots need to survive.

Lateral Roots - grow outwards under the soil surface. Lateral roots absorb a lot of the water and nutrients the tree needs to survive. They are also used for anchoring the tree. 17 Exhibit A

Oblique / Heart Roots - grow diagonally and have the same function as lateral roots.

Sinker Roots - These roots grow downwards from lateral roots to a depth of several feet.

Again also helping with the tree stability and allowing the lateral roots to absorb the needed water and nutrients found deeper in the soil.

Fine Roots - Water and Nutrients are directly absorbed by these roots. They house mycorrhizae, which are fungal partnerships that increase the root absorption capacity. 18 Exhibit A

Council Agenda Report
From: Warren Frace, Community Development Director
Subject: Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Engineering Services Contract with MNS Engineering for Additional Engineering Services 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: October 7, 2025
Facts

1. Over the past several years, the City’s engineering division has seen a significant permit surge due to the Olsen/South Chandler Specific Plan, Beechwood Specific Plan, Landing/Boys School Reuse Plan, and numerous hotel resort developments proposed.

2. The on-going level of engineering permit activity including Public Improvement Plans, Tract Improvement Plans, traffic mitigation projects, final maps, encroachment permits, and routine development plan review exceeds the capacity of the City Engineer and Development Review Engineer (2 FTEs) and requires supplemental contract staff support to maintain minimum levels of service.

3. On August 31, 2018, the City entered into a professional services agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. to provide a wide variety of services related to municipal engineering including, but not limited to, review of private development projects and plans to insure consistency with grading, stormwater, and engineering standards and ordinances; review of public improvement plans to insure compliance with City standards related to roads, stormwater, water, sewer, and other utilities; and review other engineering or architectural plans or reports.

4. On May 2, 2023, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with Joe Chouinard, Professional Engineer, in order to further supplement contract engineering resources.

5. MNS’s contract for engineering services has been amended twice previously: once on September 5, 2023, for an additional $114,810; and on February 4, 2025 for an additional $161,870 (for a new not to exceed total of $388,920).

6. Tonight’s action will provide an additional contract extension of $131,110 (for a new not to exceed total of $520,030).

7. Since MNS Engineering has continuity on existing City matters, for which they have been providing support since fall 2023, and as consultants’ work on several specific matters are third-party reimbursable, City staff recommends Council find approval of the contract amendment with MNS Engineering for Interim City Engineering Services appropriate under Sole Source Vendors, Section 5.0 of the City’s Purchasing Policy.

Options

1. Take no action (contract not approved);

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the MNS Engineering Consultant agreement, authorizing additional contract City Engineering Services, for a new total not to exceed amount of $520,030; or

3. Refer back to staff for additional analysis.

Analysis and Conclusions
Construction of the Olsen/South Chandler Specific Plan tract improvements and numerous final maps, along with the Beechwood Specific Plan, Landing/Boys School Reuse Plan, Hunter Ranch Resort, River Oaks II, and numerous hotel resort development proposals have created record level development. This has created a surge in demand for engineering permits, plan check, addendums, and inspections. This level of engineering permit activity exceeds the capacity of the City Engineer and Development Review Engineer (2 FTEs) and requires supplemental contract staff to maintain minimum levels of service. Staff thinks the best option available is to authorize additional work by the City’s contract engineering firms.

Fiscal Impact
The total estimated cost of additional engineering services to MNS Engineering Consultant is $131,110 (for a new not to exceed total of $520,030). Contract staff costs are primarily recouped by engineering permit fees. As such, there are sufficient funds to cover this additional cost of service.

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 (Option 2)
Approve Resolution 25-XXX authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amendment No. 3 to the MNS Engineering Consultant Agreement, authorizing additional contract City Engineering Services for a new not to exceed total of $520,030.

Attachments

1. Resolution 25-XXX – MNS Contract Amendment
a. Exhibit A - MNS Engineering Additional Services Proposal b. Exhibit B - MNS Engineering Amendment 1 to Additional Services c. Exhibit C - MNS Engineering Amendment 2 to Additional Services d. Exhibit D - MNS Engineering Amendment 3 to Additional Services

Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 25-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE

CITY AND

MNS ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City has an existing contract with MNS Engineering to provide contract engineering and plan check services to the City of Paso Robles.

WHEREAS, development activity continues at a record pace, with a significant permit surge in the City Engineer division.

WHEREAS, the Community Development Department filled the City Engineer position in December 2024, however with the continued increase in development activity it needs to backfill this position with contract positions. So, it is necessary to amend the contract to MNS City Engineering Services at an additional cost of $131,110 (not to exceed $520,030).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. The City Council hereby approves contract Amendment No. 3 with MNS for Engineering Services.

APPROVED this 7
th day of October, 2025 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Exhibit A – MNS Engineering Additional Services Proposal Exhibit B – MNS Engineering Amendment 1 to Additional Services Proposal Exhibit C – MNS Engineering Amendment 2 to Additional Services Proposal Exhibit D – MNS Engineering Amendment 3 to Additional Services Proposal

Exhibit A
Original Proposal
August 28, 2023
City of Paso Robles
Attention: Warren Frace, Community Development Director Community Development Department
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
SUBJECT: P r o p o s a l f o r D e v e l o p m e n t E n g i n e e r i n g S e r v i c e s Dear Mr. Frace:

Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal to assist the City’s Community Development Department in delivery of services for the Olsen Ranch and Beachwood Developments in the City. At this time, the City is experiencing a significant amount of new development activity and is in need of assistance to help support the engineering functions. This proposal outlines the scope of work we have developed from discussions with the City.

Our goal is to assist the City with the delivery of the various individual tasks outlined below based upon our understanding of the current need. MNS is proposing to deliver these services by offering the City an experienced team member with over 40 years of development-related experience in the areas the City has identified. As you know MNS is currently providing plan check services for the infrastructure supporting the growth taking place, so this proposal has been developed with that in mind. MNS understands the balance of timely service to the development community and implementation of the standards for new infrastructure to ensure the City’s long-term needs are met. It is anticipated these services will be needed through the end of February 2024.

Scope of Work – Independent Contractor
MNS proposes to perform the following work in support of the City, but not limited to coordination of the delivery public improvements including, RFI review and approval, plan check coordination / tracking, plan approval for construction, inspection coordination, subdivision map processing, project mitigation, project conditions clearance, storm water management plans, public improvement construction and acceptance, encroachment permit support, grading permits, conformance to project approvals. In addition to the above, services will include assisting the City with the implementation of the Community Facilities District.

The independent contractor, providing the Development Engineering Services, will set their own schedule, determine where work will be completed and provide necessary tools for the task.

Exhibit A
Original Proposal
Compensation
Based on our understanding of the work effort required, we have estimated that the following fees will be required to provide the services the City is seeking through the end of February 2024. It should be noted that this is a preliminary opinion only and is provided on a time and materials basis based upon the breakdown below. The estimated fee through the end of February 2024 is $114,810. Time will be billed on the hourly rates show on Table A.

Conclusion
We look forward to continuing to work with the City of Paso Robles. Please feel free to contact Robert Newman with any questions you may have about our proposal at 661-510-0111 or [email protected] or me at 805.331.4848 or [email protected]
Sincerely,
MNS Engineers, Inc.

Jeff Edwards Vice President
Government Services Division

Exhibit A
Original Proposal
City of Paso Robles - Development Services
Program Support Services
Cost Proposal (6 month – Onsite and Virtual)
Table A

April 29, 2024
City of Paso Robles
Attention: Warren Frace, Community Development Director Community Development Department
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
SUBJECT: Proposal for Development Services
Dear Mr. Frace:

Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal to assist the City’s Community Development Department in delivery of services for the Olsen Ranch, Beachwood Developments and Pasolopy right of way acquisition. At this time, the City is experiencing a significant amount of new development activity and is in need of assistance to help support the engineering functions.

This proposal outlines the scope of work we have developed from discussions with the City.

Our goal is to assist the City with the delivery of the various individual tasks outlined below based upon our understanding of the current need. MNS is proposing to deliver these services by offering the City an experienced team member with over 40 years of development-related experience in the areas the City has identified. As you know MNS is currently providing plan check services for the infrastructure supporting the growth taking place, so this proposal has been developed with that in mind. MNS understands the balance of timely service to the development community and implementation of the standards for new infrastructure to ensure the City’s long-term needs are met. It is anticipated these services will be needed through the end of December 2024.

Scope of Work
MNS proposes to perform the following work in support of the City, but not limited to coordination of the delivery public improvements including, RFI review and approval, plan check coordination / tracking, plan approval for construction, inspection coordination, subdivision map processing, project mitigation, project conditions clearance, storm water management plans, public improvement construction and acceptance, encroachment permit support, grading permits, conformance to project approvals. In addition to the above, services will include assisting the City with the implementation of the Community Facilities District.

Exhibit B
Amendment 1

Compensation
MNS proposes to provide the services as outlined in the Scope of Work on a time and materials not-to-exceed basis. The estimated cost of services is shown in the attached Staffing Plan.

Actual costs billed to the City will be on actual time spent; the budget will require prior written approval from the City if it exceeds the approved budget total. Based upon our project understanding and estimated number of support hours needed to ensure the City desires and expects. The total fee through the end of December 2024 is $112,240.

Conclusion
We look forward to continuing to work with the City of Paso Robles. Please feel free to contact Robert Newman with any questions you may have about our proposal at 661-510-0111 or [email protected] or me at 805.331.4848 or [email protected] Sincerely,
MNS Engineers, Inc.

Jeff Edwards Vice President
Government Services Division
Exhibit B
Amendment 1

City of Paso Robles - Development Services Program Support Services Cost Proposal (8 months – Onsite and Remote)
Summary
Principal In
Charge
Senior
Program
Manager
MNS
Resource
Hours
MNS
Resource
Costs
Total Costs
Task Descriptions $325 $310
Task 1 On Site Program Management Services
Program Management Services On-Site
(14 hours - June - Dec 2024 - once a month) 112 112 $34,720 $34,720 Task 2. Remote Coordination With City Staff / Consultants Program Management Services – Remote Coordination
(30 Weeks - 8 hrs / week) 4 240 244 $75,700 $75,700
Task 3. Reimbursable (Flat Rate / Weekly)
Hotel Reimbursement (8 Overnight Stays @ $250) $2,000 $2,000 Total Staff Hours 4 352 356
Hours $112,420 Total Staff Costs $1,300 $109,120
Total Costs $112,420
Exhibit B
Amendment 1

December 26, 2004
City of Paso Robles
Attention: Leslie Frazier, City Engineer / Deputy Community Development Director Community Development Department
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
SUBJECT: Proposal for Special Projects - Development Servic es Dear Mr. Frace:

Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal to assist the City’s Community Development Department in delivery of services for the Olsen Ranch, Beachwood Developments and Pasolopy right of way acquisition. At this time, the City is experiencing a significant amount of new development activity and is in need of assistance to help support the engineering functions.

This proposal outlines the scope of work we have developed from discussions with the City.

Our goal is to assist the City with the delivery of the assigned individual tasks outlined within this proposal based upon our understanding of the current need. MNS is proposing to deliver these services by offering the City an experienced team member with over 40 years of developmentrelated experience in the areas the City has identified. As you know MNS is currently providing plan check services for the infrastructure supporting the growth taking place, so this proposal has been developed with that in mind. MNS understands the balance of timely service to the development community and implementation of the standards for new infrastructure to ensure the City’s long-term needs are met. It is anticipated these services will be needed through the end of July 2025.

Scope of Work
MNS proposes to perform specific assigned tasks in support of the City, which may include the coordination of the delivery public improvements including, RFI review and approval, plan check coordination, plan approval for construction, subdivision map processing, project mitigation, project conditions clearance, public improvement construction and acceptance, encroachment permit support, grading permits, conformance to project approvals.

Exhibit C
2nd Amended Proposal

Compensation
MNS proposes to provide the services as outlined in the Scope of Work on a time and materials not-to-exceed basis. The estimated cost of services is shown in the attached Staffing Plan.

Actual costs billed to the City will be on actual time spent; the budget will require prior written approval from the City if it exceeds the approved budget total. Based upon our project understanding and estimated number of support hours needed to ensure the City desires and expects. The total fee through the end of July 2025 is $161,870.

Conclusion
We look forward to continuing to work with the City of Paso Robles. Please feel free to contact Robert Newman with any questions you may have about our proposal at 661-510-0111 or [email protected] or me at 805.331.4848 or [email protected] Sincerely,
MNS Engineers, Inc.

Jeff Edwards Vice President
Government Services Division
Exhibit C
2nd Amended Proposal

City of Paso Robles - Proposal for Special Projects - Development Services Cost Proposal (6 months – Onsite and Remote)
Proposal for Special Projects -
Development Services
Cost Proposal
Summary
Principal In
Charge
Senior Project
Manager
MNS Resource Hours
MNS Resource Costs
Total Costs
Task Descriptions $325 $310
Task - Project Management
Program Management Services On-Site
(16 hours - 8 times from Feb - July 2025) 128 128 $39,680 $39,680 Program Management Services – Remote Coordination
(Through end of July - 24 Weeks - Average 16 hrs / week) 2 384 386 $119,690 $119,690 Hotel Reimbursement (10 Overnight Stays @ $250) $2,500 $2,500

Total Staff Hours 2 512 514
Hours $161,870
Total Staff Costs $650 $158,720
Total Costs $161,870
Exhibit C
2nd Amended Proposal

August 1, 2025
City of Paso Robles
Leslie Frazier, City Engineer / Deputy Community Development Director Community Development Department
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
SUBJECT: Proposal for Engineering Support Services – Special Projects
Dear Leslie:

Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal to assist the City of Paso Robles Community Development Department in supporting the delivery of services related to the Olsen Ranch, River Oaks II, and Beechwood developments As the City continues to experience a high workload due to a surge in development activity and the advancement of key special projects, there is a need for experienced engineering support to help ensure timely and consistent service delivery.

Our goal is to supplement City staff by supporting the assigned projects with a dedicated team member who brings over 40 years of experience in developmentrelated engineering. This individual is highly familiar with the types of issues and project elements the City is currently managing.

We anticipate that these services will be required through March 2026. MNS proposes to provide the services on a time-and-materials, not-to-exceed basis, as detailed in the attached Scope of Work and Staffing Plan. The total estimated fee through March 2026 is $131,110. All work will be billed based on actual time spent.

Any increase beyond the approved budget total will require prior written authorization from the City.

We appreciate the opportunity to continue serving the City of Paso Robles. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss our qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact Robert Newman directly at (661) 510-0111 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
MNS Engineers, Inc.

Jeff Edwards
Vice President / Government Services Division
(805) 331-4848

MNS DETAILS

LEGAL NAME
MNS Engineers, Inc.

FIRM OWNERSHIP TYPE
C-Corporation

YEAR FIRM

ESTABLISHED
1962

CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
DIR No. 1000003564

CORPORATE OFFICE
201 N. Calle Cesar Chavez,
Suite 300
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

LOCAL OFFICE
100 E. Thousand Oaks
Boulevard, Suite 105
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805.692.6921 Office/Fax

PROJECT CONTACT
Robert Newman, PE, PLS
Project Manager
(661) 510-0111 Mobile
[email protected]

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
Jeff Edwards, PE
Vice President
(805) 331-4848 Cell
[email protected]
Exhibit D
3rd Amended Proposal

City of Paso Robles
Special Projects
P A G E 2
Scope of Work
MNS Engineers will provide technical engineering support to the City of Paso Robles Community Development Department to assist with key development efforts and special projects during periods of high workload. Services will focus on processing final maps, reviewing infrastructure reimbursement requests, supporting right-of-way acquisition, and providing senior-level technical advisory support.

Key Tasks:
 Final Map Processing:

Coordinate and review final map submittals for major development projects to ensure compliance with City standards and entitlement conditions.  Infrastructure Reimbursement:

Review developer reimbursement packages for oversize and backbone improvements in accordance with reimbursement and funding agreements.
 Right-of-Way Acquisition:

Support appraisal review, exhibit preparation, and documentation for right-of-way acquisition efforts including Pasolopy.
 Technical Advisory Support:

Provide high-level engineering input on development-related issues and assist with drafting technical memos or internal process documentation.

Staffing Plan
Exhibit D
3rd Amended Proposal

Council Agenda Report
From: Leslie Frazier, City Engineer/ Deputy Director of Community Development Subject: Approval of the Right of Way Agreement for the Right Turn Lane and Public Utility Easement on Niblick Road
CEQA Determination: Council Resolution 20-024 approved the Olsen- South Chandler Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Mitigation Measure T-2(d) of the Olsen- South Chandler Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH#2019011065) requires the developer to construct/implement Improvements at Creston Road/Niblick Road (Intersection #12 of the Olsen- South Chandler Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program).This action implements the approved Mitigation and Monitoring Program. No additional CEQA review is required.

Date: October 7, 2025
Facts

1. The Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan (SP) (also referred to as “Vinedo”) was approved by the City Council on February 20, 2020. The intent of the SP is to serve as a comprehensive guide to development of the 358-acre, 1,293 residential unit specific plan area, located on the southeast side of the City, adjacent to unincorporated San Luis Obispo County land.

2. As part of the SP, a Traffic Impact Study was prepared, which identified construction of a new right turn lane on Niblick Road as required mitigation.

3. The new right-turn lane will be constructed at the southwest corner of Niblick and Creston Road.

4. The existing right of way is not wide enough in this location, so acquisition of additional right of way and an easement for public utility purposes is required.

5. The SP Developer, Olsen 212, obtained an appraisal for the strip of land to purchase the necessary acquisitions; however, was unable to come to an agreement with the property owner (Morton).

6. The Olsen 212 Development Agreement stipulates that the City will obtain the acquisitions upon notification the Olsen 212 owner has exhausted all efforts to procure the necessary land.

7. The City hired Hamner Jewell and Associates to develop a comprehensive appraisal and negotiate the final purchase of the right of way and public utility easement with the property owner.

8. Hamner Jewell has successfully negotiated the acquisition price, and the property owner has signed the sales agreement.

9. The Olsen 212 developer will reimburse the City for purchase and acquisition of said right of way and easement for public utility purposes per the Development Agreement established with the project.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Approve Resolution 25-XXX authorizing the Right of Way Agreement for the right turn lane and public utility easement on Niblick Road; authorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to

implement the acquisition of the property; and authorizing disbursement of funds upon review and approval of final escrow documents;

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Analysis and Conclusions
The Vicinity Map (Exhibit A) demonstrates the proposed right turn lane and location of additional right of way and easement area. The new right turn requires that Niblick Road be widened to accommodate additional pavement, and a 10’ easement acquired for public utility purposes. The right turn lane will add additional capacity to the intersection by reducing right turn queuing. Reduced queuing will allow additional cars to make it through the intersection and thus reduce the time motorists spend at the signal.

The City and the Morton property owners have agreed on a purchase price for the right of way easement for public utility purposes. The purchase price is based on the Hamner Jewell appraisal in accordance with State Law. The Morton property owners have signed the Right of Way Agreement (Exhibit B). The Grant Deed (Exhibit C) and Easement Deed (Exhibit D) documents provide convey a portion of the property in fee to the City and grant the City an easement for public utility purposes over a portion of the property.

Once the Right of Way Agreement is signed by the City, an Escrow Account will be opened so payment can be made to the Morton property owners. Once the money has been transferred to the Escrow Account, the City will be able to record the Deeds.

Fiscal Impact
The easement purchase price is $40,000. The Olsen 212 Development Agreement requires the Olsen 212 Owners to reimburse the City for all costs associated with easement procurement.

CEQA
The City finds that this action has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Council Resolution 20-024 approved the Olsen- South Chandler Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Mitigation Measure T-2(d) of the Olsen- South Chandler Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH#2019011065) requires the developer to construct/implement Improvements at Creston Road/Niblick Road (Intersection #12 of the Olsen- South Chandler Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program). This action implements the approved Mitigation and Monitoring Program. Thus, the City finds no further review under CEQA is required.

Recommendation (Option 2)
Approve Resolution 25-XXX authorizing the Right of Way Agreement for a right turn lane and public utility easement on Niblick Road, authorizing the City Manager to take all steps necessary to implement this action, and authorizing disbursement of funds therefore.

Attachments

1. Resolution 25-XXX – Approving the Right of Way Agreement and Authorizing Disbursement of Funds a. Exhibit A - Vicinity Map
b. Exhibit B - Signed Right of Way Agreement
c. Exhibit C - Signed Grant Deed
d. Exhibit D - Signed Easement Deed

Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 25-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES

APPROVING THE RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT FOR A TURN LANE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON

NIBLICK ROAD AND AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS THEREFORE, WHEREAS, the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan (SP) (also referred to as “Vinedo”) was approved by the City Council on February 20, 2020; and
WHEREAS, as part of the SP, a Traffic Impact Study was prepared, which identified construction of a new right turn lane on Niblick Road as required mitigation; and WHEREAS, the existing right of way is not wide enough in this location, so acquisition of additional right of way and an easement for public utility purposes is needed; and WHEREAS, the City has negotiated with the owner of the subject property, for the acquisition of right of way and a public utility easement to allow for construction of public infrastructure, location as shown in Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has executed the Right of Way Agreement, including a grant deed for the right of way and a public utility easement deed; and
WHEREAS, Olsen 212 will reimburse the City for all associated costs of acquisition, including title, escrow, and recording fees, to be processed through escrow upon final review and approval by City staff; and WHEREAS, Council Resolution 20-024 approved the Olsen- South Chandler Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Mitigation Measure T-2(d) of the Olsen- South Chandler Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH#2019011065) requires the developer to construct/implement Improvements at Creston Road/Niblick Road (Intersection #12 of the Olsen- South Chandler Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program).This action implements the approved Mitigation and Monitoring Program and therefore no additional CEQA review is required.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. All the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the Right of Way Agreement and accepts the grant of right of way and easement deeds from the property owner (Morton) for the right turn lane on Niblick Road attached hereto as Exhibit C and D, and incorporated herein by reference.

Attachment 1
Section 3. The City Council find that this action was analyzed in the previously approved Olsen- South Chandler Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and therefore no additional CEQA review is required.

Section 4. The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take all additional actions necessary to implement the acquisition of the property and grant of easement including the disbursement of funds.

APPROVED this 7th day of October, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Exhibit A – Vicinity Map
Exhibit B– Signed Right of Way Agreement
Exhibit C– Signed Grant Deed - Morton
Exhibit D – Signed Easement Deed - Morton

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Recording requested by:

Hamner, Jewell & Associates
Government Real Estate Services
When recorded, mail to:

City of Paso Robles
Attn: City Engineer
Public Works Director
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
APN: 009-501-028
Exempt from the S75 Building and Jobs Act FeeperGov't Code§ 27388.1(2)(D) Public Agency No fee pursuant to Government Code§ 6!03
No Documentary Transfer Tax per R&T Code§ I 1922
No Recording Fee per Government Code§ 27383

EASEMENT DEED
(Public Utility Purposes)
For a valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Edwin N. Morton and Christina Quintana-Morton, husband and wife as Joint Tenants (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Grantor")
hereby grants to the
City of Paso Robles, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City"),
A Permanent Easement in gross to survey, install, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, lay, alter, operate, patrol, remove, relocate, replace, and maintain utility conduits, consisting of one or more underground pipelines and related facilities. Public Utilities shall include water, sewer, commm1ication facilities, fiber optic cable, recycled water and any other utility facilities installed in the public interest. These related facilities may include but are not limited to markers, air valves, manholes, valves, meters, surge control devices, test stations, buried communication devices, buried electrical conduits and devices, pull boxes, and all related incidents, fixtures, and appurtenances. This easement shall be in, over, on, through, within, under, and across the Easement Area of the Real Property as defined in this paragraph. The "Real Property" is in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, and is described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. The "Easement Area" which comprises the Permanent Easement is described in Exhibit "B" and depicted in Exhibit "C", attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

The Permanent Easement described herein shall be SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

APN: 009-501-028 City of Paso Robles!Niblick Right Turn Lane/Morton/Easement Deed I
Exhibit D

Exhibit D Page 252 of 409 City Council Agenda

Exhibit D Page 254 of 409 City Council Agenda
Exhibit D Page 255 of 409 City Council Agenda
Exhibit D Page 256 of 409 City Council Agenda
Exhibit D Page 257 of 409 City Council Agenda
Exhibit D Page 258 of 409 City Council Agenda
Exhibit D Page 259 of 409 City Council Agenda
Council Agenda Report
From: Charlie Moloney, Chief Building Official
Paul Patti, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal
Subject: Introduction by Title Only and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting 2025 California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments
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: October 7, 2025
Facts

1. The State of California updates the California Building Standards Code (CBSC) every three years. The California Building Standards Commission adopted the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, which will become effective throughout the State of California January 1, 2026, and codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

2. The City of Paso Robles is required by State law to enforce the new code.

3. California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the CBSC, 2025 Edition (available at: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc/codes), which includes the following uniform codes:
a. 2025 California Administrative Code;
b. 2025 California Building Code, including Chapter 1;
c. 2025 California Residential Code;
d. 2025 California Electrical Code;
e. 2025 California Mechanical Code;
f. 2025 California Plumbing Code;
g. 2025 California Energy Code;
h. 2025 California Historical Building Code;
i. 2025 California Fire Code, including Chapter 1 and Appendices B and D thereto; j. 2025 California Existing Building Code;
k. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code;
l. 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code; and
m. California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition;

4. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5, the City may adopt local amendments to the 2025 CBSC that are determined by the City Council to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

5. Staff has identified electrical vehicle chargers in parking garages as a significant concern for local climactic, geological, and topographical conditions.

6. Staff has identified opportunities to further update the Building Ordinance, which would provide additional clarity in the field for City staff, developers, property owners, and residents.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Introduce by title only and the first reading of Ordinance No. XXX, adopting the 2025 California Building Code with local amendments, and schedule a second reading and public hearing pursuant to Government Code section 6066;

3. Refer this item back to staff with direction for further analysis.

Analysis and Conclusions
Under State Law, the 2025 California Building Standards Code will become effective statewide on January 1, 2026 and will apply to building permit applications submitted from that date forward. Permit applications submitted prior to the January 1, 2026 effective date will continue to be covered under the 2022 Code.

The City has historically adopted updated local amendments every 3 years. However, in the last couple of code cycles there has been a shift to simplify the local code by deleting un-necessary local amendments to provide more clarity on the existing CBSC requirements. Fewer local amendments simplifies the plan check process and minimizes construction corrections for outside contractors.

Because the 2025 California Building Standards Code will go into effect statewide on January 1, 2026, the City must adopt an ordinance to implement desired local amendments to the California Building Standards Code to address climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions specific to the City of Paso Robles.

It is critical to have the local amendments adopted for clarity and continuity of enforceability. The draft ordinance proposes minor changes to the prior version of the local amendments.

The draft ordinance would make certain changes to Title 17 of the Municipal Code, including:

1. Coordination: updates references from the “2022 California Building Standards Code” to the “2025 California Building Standards Code.” In addition, the list of State Codes was clarified. The Wildland Urban Interface Code was previously adopted with Title 24, but with the 2025 Code it was broken out into its own part.

2. Fire Department Connections: Requiring rigid-grooved couplings on Fire Department Connection (FDC) check valves ensures system strength, alignment, and resistance to movement during fire department pumping operations and required NFPA 25 forward flow testing. Rigid couplings:
 Provide a secure, stable joint that reduces the risk of leaks or separation under high pressure.
 Ensure proper alignment of FDC check valves, simplifying inspection, testing, and maintenance per CFC 901.6, Title 19 CCR, and NFPA 25.
 Support reliable performance during emergency operations, where structural integrity of the FDC is critical.

3. Forward Flow Test Connections: This requirement ensures that forward flow tests can be performed accurately and efficiently. Multiple outlets allow the full system demand to be achieved without exceeding the capacity of a single discharge point, which:
 Provides reliable verification of system performance.  Reduces test duration and associated water waste.

 Minimizes site impacts such as erosion, localized flooding, or overloading of storm drains.

4. Ban Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in the following circumstances:
 Underground Parking Garages (below grade)
 Sub-Level Garages (below the exit discharge level)
 Multi-Story Parking Garages (above ground, multiple levels) These proposed amendments to the local code have been identified by the City for local climactic, geological and topographical conditions.
a. Climatic Conditions.
o The City experiences extended periods of high temperatures during summer months, which increase the risk of lithium-ion battery overheating, thermal runaway, and fire propagation in electric vehicles during charging.
o Wildfire smoke and poor air quality events are common regionally; locating EV charging in enclosed or multi-story parking structures exacerbates smoke accumulation and complicates evacuation.
b. Geological Conditions.
o The City is located in an active seismic zone; underground and multi-story parking structures are at greater risk of structural compromise during earthquakes. A concurrent EV fire incident in such a confined space would severely hinder rescue and suppression efforts.
c. Topographical Conditions.
o Multi-level parking structures typically feature limited vertical and horizontal access routes for emergency responders. Fire apparatus access is constrained by ramp geometry, ceiling clearance, and confined stairwells, reducing effective fire suppression in the event of an EV battery fire.
o Enclosed garages have restricted ventilation, trapping heat, toxic gases, and smoke from burning lithium-ion batteries, creating untenable conditions for occupants and responders.

Based on these local conditions, staff recommends the City Council make the findings necessary to prohibit the installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in underground, sub-level, and multi-story parking garages to safeguard life safety, property, and firefighter operations.

A redline version of all proposed modifications and justification/clarification for the changes is attached to this staff report for reference. Council may choose to amend, modify, or refer the draft ordinance back to staff. In these scenarios, pushing back the adoption timeline could create a lapse in the enforceability of the local amendments.

Fiscal Impact
There are no direct fiscal impacts to the City by adopting this ordinance.

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 (Option 2)

1. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance XXXX, an Ordinance of The City of El Paso De Robles, California, Amending Title 17 of the El Paso De Robles Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), including:
a. The 2025 California Administrative Code;
b. The 2025 California Building Code, including Chapter 1; c. The 2025 California Residential Code;
d. The 2025 California Electrical Code;
e. The 2025 California Mechanical Code;
f. The 2025 California Plumbing Code;
g. The 2025 California Energy Code;
h. The 2025 California Historical Building Code;
i. The 2025 California Fire Code, including Chapter 1 and Appendices B and D thereto; j. The 2025 California Existing Building Code;
k. The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code;
l. The 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code;
m. The California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition; and n. Making Certain Amendments to Title 17.

2. Find the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

3. Schedule a public hearing on November 4, 2025, for second reading and adoption of Ordinance XXXX, pursuant to the requirements of Government Code section 6066.

Attachments

1. Ordinance XXXX – Amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code a. Exhibit A – Findings to Support Local Amendments
b. Exhibit B – 2025 California Building Standards Code by Reference c. Exhibit C – Paso Robles Municipal Code Title 17 with Proposed Changes

2. Paso Robles Municipal Code Title 17 with Redlined Proposed Changes

3. California DGS - 2025 Summary of Title 24 California Code Changes

Attachment 1
ORDINANCE NO. XXXX N.S.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE EL PASO DE ROBLES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1 AND APPENDICES B AND D THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE; AND THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION; MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AND

FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT WHEREAS, The State of California updates the California Building Standards Code (CBSC) every three years. The California Building Standards Commission adopted the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, which will become effective throughout the State of California January 1, 2026, and codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and WHEREAS, the CBSC consists of building standards that regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, and maintenance of all buildings in the state; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the CBSC, 2025 Edition (available at City Hall or online: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc/codes), which includes the following uniform codes:
a. 2025 California Administrative Code;
b. 2025 California Building Code, including Chapter 1;
c. 2025 California Residential Code;
d. 2025 California Electrical Code;
e. 2025 California Mechanical Code;
f. 2025 California Plumbing Code;
g. 2025 California Energy Code;
h. 2025 California Historical Building Code;
i. 2025 California Fire Code, including Chapter 1 and Appendices B and D thereto; j. 2025 California Existing Building Code;
k. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code;
l. 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code; and
m. California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition; and

Attachment 1
WHEREAS, the City now desires to adopt the provisions of the 2025 CBSC; and WHEREAS, pursuant to sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 of the California Health & Safety Code, the City may adopt local amendments to the CBSC determined by the City Council to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City published notices of this public hearing pursuant to California Government Code 6066 on October XX, 2025 and October XX, 2025.

WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on XXX, 2025, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the CBSC as amended herein.

WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code section 6066; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as substantive findings of this Ordinance.

Section 2. Justifications for Local Amendments. The City Council hereby finds that the changes and modifications to the California Building Code, Residential Code, Fire Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, and Existing Building Codes in Sections 17.04.020, 17.04.021, 17.04.030,

17.04.040, 17.04.050, 17.18.020, 17.18.030, and 17.18.040 of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code are reasonably necessary because of the City’s local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, often resulting in drought conditions, followed by strong winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and heavy winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions; the City’s geological characteristics in that the area is characterized by geological instability; location in South-Central California; and the topography of the City.

The City Council hereby further finds that certain modifications to the State Building, Residential, Fire, Electrical, Plumbing, and Existing Building Codes in Sections 17.04.020,

17.04.021, 17.04.030, 17.04.040, 17.04.050, 17.18.020, 17.18.030, and 17.18.040 of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code are administrative in nature and are necessary to allow the uniform application of the codes by procedures suited to the size and nature of the City’s staff and administrative agencies by means suited to the City’s experience with local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, and to provide sufficient staff support for the time-consuming inspections and analysis required by the City’s fire and geological hazards.

Accordingly, the City Council finds the modifications in this Ordinance to the State Building Code, Residential Code, Fire Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, and Existing Building Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. The City Council hereby adopts all findings set forth in Exhibit “A” to this Ordinance.

Section 3. Authority. The City Council adopts this ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code as required and other uniform codes by reference. 2025 CBSC referenced titles are to read in Exhibit “B”.

Attachment 1
Section 4. Municipal Code Amendment. Chapter 17.04 of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety in Exhibit “C”.

Section 5. Filing. The City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission pursuant to section 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Section 6. CEQA. The City Council finds that the adoption of the California Building Standards Code and these local amendments thereto is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Guideline section 15061(b)(3) (the common sense exemption).

The action is largely administrative in nature and designed to improve and not degrade environmental quality such that there is no possibility that adopting this Ordinance would adversely affect the environment in any manner that could be significant.

Section 7. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any remaining provision hereof. The City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance despite any partial invalidity of its provisions.

Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon the later of thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption, consistent with California Government Code section 36937, or January 1, 2026.

Section 9. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on October 7, 2025, for first reading by the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles, and adopted on the ___ day of ______, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Exhibit A – Findings to Support Local Amendments
Exhibit B – 2025 California Building Standards Code by Reference Exhibit C – Paso Robles Municipal Code Title 17 with Proposed Changes

Exhibit A
Findings to Support Local Amendments to the
2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code
Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, this Exhibit A to Ordinance No. ___ of the City of El Paso de Robles sets forth the City Council’s express findings and determinations justifying the City’s local amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code as reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic, and/or topographic conditions.

Amendments to California Building Code (CBC)
Municipal Code
Section
CBC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. ____)
Justification
(see key
below)
Sec. 17.04.020 105.1.3 Requirement to secure valid building permit prior to soil preparation or
movement, installation of foundation
or utilities.

B1
105.1.4 Permit revocation A
105.1.5 No building permit for structures
abutting streets less than a certain
width without Council resolution,
unless street dedication requirements
are met.

B1, B2
105.1.6 Dedication of street right-of-way. A
105.1.7 Setbacks B1, B2
113.1.1 Establishing Housing Advisory and
Disabled Access Board of Appeals
A
113.1.2 Requirement to adopt rules and
regulations for conduct of business
A

Exhibit A
113.1.3 Appeals procedure A
113.1.4 Appeal hearing fee A
113.1.5 Timing and form of appeal A
113.1.6 Hearing and decision A
113.2.1 Function as local appeals board A
113.3.2 Eligibility for Board of Appeals A
113.3.3 Term for Board of Appeal members A
406.2.7 Enclosed Parking Garage – Electrical
Vehicle Supply Equipment Prohibited
in Underground or Sub-Level Parking
Garages
B1, B2
406.3.2 Open Parking Garage – Electrical
Vehicle Supply Equipment Prohibited
in Multistory Parking Garages
B1, B2
1803.2 Establishing authority for building
official to make exceptions to soils
testing requirements
B1

Exhibit A
Amendments to California Residential Code (CRC)
Municipal Code
Section
CRC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. ____)
Justification
(see key
below)
Sec. 17.04.021 R401.4.1.1.5 Alternate procedures for requiring soil tests
B1
Amendments to California Fire Code (CFC)
Municipal Code
Section
CFC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. ____)
Justification
(see key
below)
Sec. 17.04.030 311.1.3 Requirement of owner to secure
premises damaged by fire
B2
505.1.1 Signage on buildings served by alleys
or interior driveway
A
505.1.2 Rear door address numbers A
507.2.3 Requirement to review private fire
service mains and water tank
installation plans
B2
901.6.3 Forward Flow Test Connections B2
903.2 Automatic sprinkler systems, where
required
B2
903.3.7 Fire department connection locations B2

Exhibit A
1201.1.1 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
(EVSE) in Parking Structures
B1, B2
5608.2 Fireworks prohibited B2
Amendments to California Electrical Code (CEC)
Municipal Code
Section
CEC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. ____)
Justification
(see key
below)
Sec. 17.04.040 230.70.1 Service Equipment disconnecting means
B2
Amendments to California Plumbing Code (CPC)
Municipal Code
Section
CPC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. ____)
Justification
(see key
below)
Sec. 17.04.050 312.6 Making explicit requirement to
winterize pipes two inches or less in
diameter
B1, B3, B4
401.3.1 Car wash water recycling minimum
requirements
B3
603.3.13 Requirement for backflow-reduced
pressure prevention devices in new
developments
B2
603.3.14 Requirement to retrofit backflow
devices on existing units
B2

Exhibit A
608.2.1 Requirement to prevent pressure on
building side of regulators exceeding
main supply pressure
B2
612.1.1 Minimum working pressure for
passive purge fire sprinkler systems
B2
Amendments to California Existing Buildings Code (CEBC) Municipal Code
Section
CEBC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. ____)
Justification
(see key
below)
Sec. 17.18.020 A102.1 General scope of chapter A
A102.3 Exception for detached one- and twofamily dwellings, apartment houses w/ less than five dwelling units solely for
residential purposes
B1, B2

17.18.030 A103 Added definitions for Qualified
Historical Building, Qualified Zones,
and Seismic Retrofit.

A

17.18.040 A115.1 Administrative compliance provisions A A115.2 Requiring qualifying historical
building alterations to comply with
State Historic Building Code
B1, B2
A115.3 Orders of building official, notice
thereof
A
A115.4 Recordation of order A

Exhibit A
A115.6 Appeal of order A
A115.7 Enforcement of order A
A115.8 Compliance with minimum seismic
standards, timeline for
B1
A115.9 Certificate of compliance A
A115.10 Requirements for structural alteration
plans
B1, B2
A115.11
(including its
subparts)
Material requirements B1, B2, B3
A115.12 Upgrade design requirements for
expanded/continued use of structure
B1, B2
A115.13
(including its
subparts)
Special requirements for qualifying
historical buildings
B1, B2
A115.14
(including its
subparts)
Brick veneers, cornice work, parapets B1
A115.15 Appeals from special historical
building requirements
A
A115.16 Report to City Council explaining
compliance of each building ordered
to structurally analyze the building
A
Justifications KEY:

Exhibit A
A – This is an administrative amendment, which does not modify a building standard as defined in California Health & Safety Code section 18909. The amendment establishes administrative procedures for the effective enforcement of the building standards in the City of El Paso de Robles.

B – This amendment is reasonably necessary because of the following local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions:

1. The City of El Paso de Robles suffers from potential seismic and soils hazards posed by groundshaking, liquefaction, lurch cracking, landslides, erosion, expansive soils due to its local climate and proximity to the San Andreas fault.

The City has multiple masonry and brickface structures that are particularly vulnerable to seismic activity.

2. The City of El Paso de Robles contains many older woodframe structures that are particularly susceptible to fire. Dry summer months contribute to increased wildfire risk; much of the Paso Robles PIA is conducive to the spread of wildland fires.

3. The City is prone to flooding when storm flows exceed the transport capacity of creek and river channels, especially since the central portion of the City surrounds the Salinas River and encompasses its floodplain. FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps indicate that several areas within current City limits are located within a 100-year floodplain.

4. The City experiences sudden and potentially severe cold weather during winter months, creating unique risks associated with freezing pipelines and related utilities.

Exhibit B
California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition (available at City Hall or online:
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc/codes), which includes the following uniform codes:
a. 2025 California Administrative Code;
b. 2025 California Building Code, including Chapter 1;
c. 2025 California Residential Code;
d. 2025 California Electrical Code;
e. 2025 California Mechanical Code;
f. 2025 California Plumbing Code;
g. 2025 California Energy Code;
h. 2025 California Historical Building Code;
i. 2025 California Fire Code, including Chapter 1 and Appendices B and D thereto; j. 2025 California Existing Building Code;
k. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code;
l. 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code; and
m. California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition

Title 17
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION1
Chapter 17.04 UNIFORM CODES2

17.04.010 Technical building codes adopted—Copies on file.

The fifteen documents and their respective appendices as outlined herein, one copy of each of which are on file in the office of the city clerk, are hereby adopted by reference as amended in Title 17, and are being marked and designated as the:

1. 2025 California Administrative Code.

2. 2025 California Building Code, including Chapter 1.

3. 2025 California Residential Code

4. 2025 California Electrical Code.

5. 2025 California Mechanical Code.

6. 2025 California Plumbing Code.

7. 2025 California Energy Code.
1 Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, adopted November 19, 2019, repealed the former Title 17, §§

17.04.010—17.04.070, 17.08.010—17.08.080, 17.12.010—17.12.050, 17.16.010—17.16.060, 17.18.010—

17.18.040, 17.20.010—17.20.080, 17.25.010—17.25.060, 17.30.010—17.30.140, 17.35.010, and enacted a new Title 17, §§ 17.04.010—17.04.070, 17.08.010, 17.12.010—17.12.040, 17.16.010—17.16.060,

17.18.010—17.18.040, 17.20.010—17.20.080, 17.25.010—17.25.060. The former Title 17 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 239 N.S., adopted 1961; Ord. 547 N.S., adopted 1988; Ord. 582 N.S., adopted 1989; Ord. 586 N.S., adopted 1989; Ord. 628 N.S., adopted 1992; Ord. 762 N.S., adopted 1999; Ord. 898 N.S., adopted 2005; Ord. 943 N.S., adopted 2008; Ord. 1017 N.S., adopted 2015; Ord. No. 1038 N.S., adopted November 15, 2016; Ord. No. 1043 N.S., adopted 10-3-2017.

Cross reference(s)—For provisions concerning the director of public works as building, plumbing, electrical inspector, see § 2.36.010 of this code; for food and drink establishments, see Ch. 7.12 of this code; for street addresses, house numbers, see Ch. 11.08 of this code.

State law reference(s)—For statutory provisions authorizing cities to adopt codes by reference, see Gov. Code § 386.60.
2 Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, adopted Jan. 16, 2024, repealed the former Ch. 17.04, §§ 17.04.010—

17.04.070, and enacted a new Ch. 17.04 as set out herein. The former Ch. 17.04 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, adopted Nov. 19, 2019.

State law reference(s)—For statutory authority to regulate construction and removal of buildings, see Gov. Code §§ 38601 and 38660; for provisions establishing fire zones, see Ch. 16.04 of this code; for provisions regulating signs, see Ch. 21.19 of this code.

Exhibit C

8. 2025 California Historical Building Code.

9. 2025 California Fire Code, including Chapter 1, and
Appendix B—Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings; and
Appendix D—Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

10. 2025 California Existing Building Code.

11. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code.

12. 2025 California Referenced Standards Code.

13. 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code

14. Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, as published by International Conference of Building Officials.

15. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition as published by International Conference of Building Officials.
(Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)

17.04.020 Changes or additions to the California Building Code.

A. Section 105, Permits, is amended and subsections added as follows:
105.1.3 Start of Construction:

For the purpose of enforcement of this code, it shall be interpreted that any movement of soil or preparation for installation of foundation or utilities, other than that allowed under the jurisdiction of an approved grading permit shall signify the start of construction. Prior to start of construction, a valid building permit shall be secured. 105.1.4 Permit Revocation:

Should a permit be secured by check, later to be returned for insufficient funds or closed account, that this shall show just cause for revocation of any permits and posting of a Stop Work Order. In conjunction with posting of a Stop Work Order, the site shall be noticed for abatement. 105.1.5 Street Dedication as a Condition of Issuance of a Building Permit:

No Building Permit shall be issued for the construction, reconstruction or relocation of any building or structure abutting upon a street having a lesser width than that established by resolution of the City Council unless the following requirements in Sections 105.1.6 and 105.1.7 are complied with. 105.1.6 Dedication of Street Right-of-Way:

The owner of the lot shall make a perpetual and irrevocable offer of dedication to the City for public street purposes, and all uses appurtenant thereto, of a depth determined by the City Engineer based upon the Circulation Element of the General Plan and Official Plan Lines adopted by the City Council. It shall be the responsibility of the City Engineer to confirm that the required dedication(s) has/have been provided. 105.1.7 Setbacks:

The required setback shall be maintained for all buildings, structures, and improvements, including off-street parking, as measured from the right-of-way width. It shall be the responsibility of the Building Official to confirm that the required setbacks have been provided, based on property monuments established by a licensed surveyor.

B. Section 113, Board of Appeals, is amended and subsections added as follows:

Exhibit C

113.1.1 In order to provide for interpretations of steps necessary to implement Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations or the technical codes adopted by the City pertaining to access or accommodations for the physically disabled, and those Chapters of the City of El Paso de Robles Municipal Code where the Board is specifically noted as being the entity responsible for the hearing of appeals, there is hereby established a City of Paso Robles Housing Advisory and Disabled Access Board of Appeals (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as "Building Board of Appeals" or "Board of Appeals").
113.1.2 Rules and Regulations.

The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations, subject to approval by the City Council, for conducting its business.
113.1.3 Appeals Procedure.

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Building Official for the City pertaining to orders, decisions, or determinations relative to the application and interpretations of the Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, or the technical codes adopted by the City, pertaining to access or accommodations for the physically disabled, shall have the right to appeal the decision as provided for under this chapter.

Decisions and actions regarding the enforcement of the requirements of Division 13, Part 5.5 of the California Health and Safety Code may be appealed by any person to the Appeals Board for Disabled Access as provided for under this chapter.
113.1.4 Appeal Hearing Fee.

A fee shall accompany an application for a hearing before the Building Board of Appeals. The purpose of the fee shall be to cover those costs incurred by the City to provide for the appeals process.

Appeal Fees shall be set by resolution, subject to review by City Council. Appeal fees will be reviewed periodically to ensure that the fees charged cover the costs associated with the appeals process. 113.1.5 Timing and form of appeal.

An appeal shall be filed with the Secretary of the Building Board of Appeals within fifteen (15) working days (holidays observed by the City are not working days) after the rendering of the decision affecting the aggrieved person. Grounds for the appeal shall be set forth in writing in a form to be supplied by the secretary in addition to any other supporting materials the appellant may wish to furnish, setting forth the reasons for the appeal.

Any written reports to be made to the Board shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board and shall be made available to the Board and to the public no less than five (5) working days prior to the date set for the hearing. Any City of Paso Robles Department Manager or designee shall have the right to be heard on any matter coming before the Board.
113.1.6 Hearing and decision.

The Secretary of the Board shall set the time and place for a hearing the appeal, and a notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Paso Robles, and notice shall also be given to the appellant by mailing, postage prepaid, at the address provided by the appellant in the letter of appeal at least ten (10) working days before the hearing date. The Board shall render all decisions in writing. 113.2.1 The Board of Appeals shall function as the "Local Appeals Board" and "Housing Appeals Board" as specified in Sections 17920.5 and 17920.6, respectively, of Division 13, Part 1.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. The Board shall also serve as the "local appeals board" specified in section 19957.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, in appeals relating to accommodations for the physically disabled.

The Board shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of the codes adopted by the City, nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of any code adopted by the City.

Exhibit C

The authority of the Board shall consist of the ability to consider appeals filed pursuant to this Chapter and give reasonable interpretations of the Chapter and the technical codes. When required to do so, the Board will conduct hearings regarding appeals of notices and/or orders relative to unsafe buildings. 113.3.2 Eligibility.

The Building Board of Appeals shall consist of five members and two (2) alternates; the Disabled Access Board of Appeals shall consist of the five members of the Board of Housing Appeals (two of the members of the board must work in construction and one member shall be a member of the public as required by Health & Safety Code § 19957.5) and shall be supplemented by two (2) additional members, both of whom shall be physically disabled when the appeal pertains to disabled access.

Members selected to hear an appeal shall reflect an area of expertise reflective of the appeal being heard.

Members of the Board of Appeals shall be qualified by experience and training to pass judgment upon matters pertaining to building construction and/or disabled access, as appropriate. Members of the Board of Appeals shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Each member of the Board shall comply with applicable provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, California Government Code Section 81000 et seq. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of the Board and shall act as secretary to said Board, but shall have no vote upon any matter before the Board.

Exception:

City employees shall not be eligible to serve on the Board of Appeals. 113.3.3 Term.

Terms of initial appointment shall be for a term of two (2) years for two (2) members and four (4) years for three (3) members. Subsequent appointments shall be for a term of four (4) years.

Terms for initial appointment of disabled members for the Disabled Access Appeals shall be two (2) years for one member and four (4) years for the second. Subsequent appointments shall be for a term of four (4) years.

C. Section 406.2.7 (Enclosed Parking Garages) is amended to add subsection 406.2.7.1 to read as follows:
406.2.7.1 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Prohibited in Underground and Sub-Level Parking Garages EVSE shall not be installed or operated in parking garages located below the lowest level of exit discharge.

Exceptions: See CFC Section 1201.1.1.

D. Section 406.3 (Open Parking Garages) is amended to add subsection 406.3.4 to read as follows:
406.3.4 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Prohibited in Multi-Story Parking Garages.

EVSE shall not be installed or operated in parking garages consisting of two or more stories above grade.

Exceptions: See CFC Section 1201.1.1.

E. Section 1803.2, Geotechnical Investigations - Investigations Required, is amended to read as follows:
1803.2 Investigations Required.

Geotechnical investigations shall be conducted in accordance with Sections 1803.3 through 1803.5.

Exception: The building official shall be permitted to waive the requirement for a geotechnical investigation where satisfactory data from adjacent areas is available that demonstrates an investigation is not necessary for any of the conditions in Sections 1803.5.1 through 1803.5.6 and Sections 1803.5.10 and 1803.5.11.

The building official shall be permitted to waive the requirement for a foundation and soils investigation report for one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame additions to Group R, Division 1 and 3 occupancies of 1,000 square Exhibit C

feet of floor area or less, or new one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame detached accessory structures 1,000 square feet of floor area or less, or one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame additions to detached accessory structures 1,000 square feet of floor area or less when a licensed architect or engineer provides a foundation design and a site observation report with a statement of site suitability.

Minimum foundation for structures that do not require a soils report may be any one of the following:

1. Minimum 27" deep, 12" wide, with two (2) #5 bars, top and bottom.

2. Foundation design prepared, stamped, and signed by a licensed architect or engineer, specific to the proposed structure and including a statement of site suitability.

3. Alternative design approved by the building official due to the project's minor scope, or evidence observed by site investigation, or substantive information provided by the project owner or their authorized agent.
(Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)

17.04.021 Changes or additions to the California Residential Code.

A. Section R401.4, Soil Tests, is amended with a subsection added as follows:

R401.4.1.1.5 Alternate Procedures.

The governing body of any city, county, or city and county may enact an ordinance prescribing an alternate procedure which is equal to or more restrictive than the procedures specified in Sections R401.4.1.1.1, R401.4.1.1.2 or R401.1.1.3.

The building official shall be permitted to waive the requirement of a foundation and soils investigation report for one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame additions to Group R, Division 1 and 3 occupancies of 1,000 square feet of floor area or less, or new one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame detached accessory structures 1,000 square feet of floor area or less, or one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame additions to detached accessory structures 1,000 square feet of floor area or less when a licensed architect or engineer provides a foundation design and a site observation report with a statement of site suitability.

Minimum foundation for structures that do not require a soils report may be any one of the following:

1. Minimum 27" deep, 12" wide, with two (2) #5 bars, top and bottom.

2. Foundation design prepared, stamped, and signed by a licensed architect or engineer, specific to the proposed structure and including a statement of site suitability.

3. Alternative design approved by the building official due to the project's minor scope, or evidence observed by site investigation, or substantive information provided by the project owner or their authorized agent.
(Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)

17.04.030 Changes or additions to the California Fire Code.

A. Section 311, Vacant Premises, is amended with a subsection added as follows:
311.1.3 Securing Premises.

The owner, occupant or other persons having under their control of any property, or materials on property, damaged by fire, when access by the public is possible, shall secure the property either by boarding up all Exhibit C

openings, fencing, barricading, or other appropriate measures as directed by the Fire Chief within 24 hours of the incident.

B. Section 505, Premises Identification, is amended with subsections added as follows:
505.1.1 Address Identification.

When the building or group of buildings (five units or more) is served by an alley or interior driveway, the numbers or alphabetical designation shall be displayed on a directory or annunciator board, approved by the Fire Chief, at each driveway or alley entrance. Senior housing, retirement villas, hotel and motel annunciator boards shall be of a Graphic type. The property owner, Homeowner's Association or individual in charge of the property shall be responsible for maintaining the directory.
505.1.2 Rear Door Address Numbers.

All buildings with access via an alley or other similar roadways shall have the address number provide on the rear door of the building or tenant space.

C. Section 507, Fire Protection Water Supplies, is amended with a subsection added as follows:
507.2.3 Installation Requirements.

Private fire service mains and water tank installation plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. The Fire Chief shall conduct field verification for compliance with approved plans prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

Fire Suppression Backflow Devices shall be protected from freezing by one of the following methods:

1. A dedicated 20 amp, 120-volt receptacle, capable of supporting the loads associated with commercially available heat tapes shall be located within five feet of any backflow/check valve assembly.

2. An approved insulated cover providing a minimum resistance factor of R-3. The insulation used must be of a minimum Class III flame spread index, with a smoke density no greater than 450.

D. Section 901.6, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance, is amended with a subsection added as follows:
901.6.3 Forward Flow Test Connections.

Per CFC 901.6 and 901.6.1, fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the applicable NFPA standards. NFPA 25 (2020) §13.7.2.2.1 requires forward flow testing of backflow preventers to be conducted at system demand, and NFPA 13 (2019) §16.14.5.1 requires provisions for conducting forward flow testing during system acceptance.

A 2-1/2-inch hose valve shall be provided downstream of the backflow preventer for the performance of forward flow tests.

The test outlet provided shall be capable of flowing a volume of water at least equal to the hydraulically calculated system demand, including inside hose stream demand where applicable.

An additional 2-1/2-inch hose valve shall be provided for each additional 250 gpm of system demand.

Exceptions:

1. Where a double-check valve assembly is installed, this requirement shall not apply.

2. The Fire Chief may grant exceptions where installation is impractical due to structural limitations, provided that alternate means and methods are approved that maintain equivalent life safety.

Exhibit C

E. Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required.

Unless otherwise required by the Code for a lesser square footage, in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12, and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21, approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all new buildings and structures where the total combination of both usable and unusable floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

Exceptions:

1. Group R Occupancies per Section 903.2.8 "Exceptions:" New Construction:

1. The area of mezzanines and additional stories above and below the ground floor shall be included in determining the areas where sprinklers are required. This requirement shall not preclude the installation of any separation walls required by other sections of the Code.

2. The square footage of a building shall be computed using a combination of both usable and unusable floor area. Vent shafts and concealed spaces shall be considered when computing building area. Areas of buildings may not be reduced, subdivided, or compartmentalized into areas less than 5,000 square feet by the installation of separation walls. Courts meeting the requirements of Section 1206 of the California Building Code shall not be included in the calculation.

3. Plans for Fire Sprinkler systems shall be submitted for review prior to inspection of the structural frame.

4. Occupancies within Commercial Zones, in which the type of tenant is not known at the time of permit (i.e. Shell Buildings), shall have the sprinkler system hydraulically designed to a minimum standard of N.F.P.A. #13, Ordinary Hazard Group III.

5. Occupancies within Industrial or Manufacturing Zones, when the type of tenant is not known at the time of construction, shall have the sprinkler system hydraulically designed to a minimum standard N.F.P.A. hazard group, as determined by the Fire Chief.

Existing Construction:

An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all rooms, buildings, or structures when the following conditions are determined to exist:

1. In conjunction with any change in the occupancy group assigned the structure under the California Building Code, the floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

2. The area of mezzanines shall be included in determining the areas where sprinklers are required. This requirement shall not preclude the installation of any separation walls required by the Code.

3. The square footage of a building shall be computed using outside wall areas. Vent shafts and concealed spaces shall be considered when computing building area. Areas of buildings may not be reduced, subdivided, or compartmentalized into areas less than 5,000 square feet by the installation of separation walls. Courts meeting the requirements of Section 1206 of the California Building Code shall not be included in the calculation.

F. Section 903.3.7 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.7 Fire department connections.

Connections shall be located on the addressed side of the building and within 150 feet of a fire hydrant, with the exact location to be specified by the Fire Chief.

Exhibit C

FDC assemblies shall be installed with check valves joined to the piping by rigid-grooved couplings. Flexible or nonrigid couplings shall not be permitted at this location.

Exceptions:

1. The Fire Chief may require connections in locations other than the addressed side when necessary due to response needs or unusual building configuration.

2. The Fire Chief may approve alternate coupling methods where rigid couplings are impractical due to structural or engineering limitations, provided equivalent strength and performance can be demonstrated.

G. Section 1201.1, Energy Systems Scope, is amended to add subsection 1201.1.1 to read as follows:
1201.1.1 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE ) in Parking Structures The installation or operation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) shall be prohibited in:

1. Underground parking garages;

2. Sub-level parking garages (below the lowest level of exit discharge); and

3. Multi-story parking garages consisting of two or more stories above grade.

Exceptions:

1. Existing installations. EVSE lawfully installed prior to the effective date of this ordinance may remain, provided such installations are maintained in good working order and do not create a hazardous condition as determined by the fire code official.

2. Accessibility compliance. Where State or Federal accessibility laws require EVSE, a limited number of spaces may be permitted at the nearest feasible grade-level location, subject to fire code official approval.

3. Fire-rated enclosures. EVSE located in a fire-resistance-rated room (minimum 1-hour), separated from the parking garage and equipped with independent mechanical ventilation and fire detection, may be permitted when approved by the fire code official.

4. Low-power residential charging. Level 1 (120V, max 20A) EVSE serving an individual dwelling unit’s assigned parking space may be permitted when approved by the fire code official.

5. Alternative methods. Installations using alternative materials and methods providing equivalent safety, as authorized under CFC Section 104.9, may be approved by the fire code official.

H. Section 5608, Fireworks Display, is amended with subsection added as follows:
5608.2 Fireworks Prohibited.

No person shall sell, display for sale, possess, store, or manufacture, use, light, fire, discharge, explode or set off any fireworks, including "Safe and Sane" fireworks anywhere within the city, except as allowed by the Fire Chief. (Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)

17.04.040 Changes or additions to the California Electrical Code.

A. Article 230.70, Service Equipment-Disconnecting Means, General, is amended with a subsection added as follows:

Exhibit C

230.70.1. All electric services shall have a single main disconnect to disconnect all conductors in a building or structure. In all new construction and remodels involving fifty percent or more of the total square footage of the building, when the required disconnect is located within the building or in an area not readily accessible, a shunt trip shall be installed and wired to be activated by a 'Knox Switch' located in a readily accessible location on the exterior of the building as designated by the Fire Chief. (Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)

17.04.050 Changes or additions to the California Plumbing Code.

A. Section 312.0, Protection of Piping, Materials, and Structures, is amended with subsection added as follows:
312.6 Freezing Protection. No water, soil, or waste pipe shall be installed or permitted outside of a building, in attics or crawl spaces, or in an exterior wall unless, where necessary, adequate provision is made to protect such pipe from freezing.

Insulation providing a minimum resistance factor of R-3 or greater is required for all pipes 2" or less in diameter that are located in unconditioned spaces.

Commercial and residential fire suppression systems shall be provided with an insulation cover providing a minimum resistance factor of R-3. The insulation used must be of a minimum Class III flame spread index, with a smoke density no greater than 450.

B. Section 401.3, Water-Conserving Fixtures and Fittings, is amended with a subsection added as follows:
401.3.1. Equipment installed in automatic and coin operated car washes shall be capable of recycling a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the water required for their daily operation.

C. Section 603.3, Backflow Prevention Devices, Assemblies, and Methods, is amended with subsections added as follows:
603.3.13. All new Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-family developments (two units or more) shall protect the city water supply through the installation of a Backflow - Reduced Pressure Device Prevention Device. Approval of the type and location of the device shall be the responsibility of the City Public Works Department. 603.3.14 Existing Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-family developments (two units or more) originally constructed without backflow-reduced pressure devices, shall retrofit and install a backflow-reduced pressure device in conjunction with the issuance of any building or plumbing permit when the value of the work associated with the permit exceeds $2500.00. Approval of the type and location of the device shall be the responsibility of the City Public Works Department.

D. Section 608.2, Excessive Water Pressure, is amended with a subsection added as follows:
608.2.1. For potable water services up to and including one and one half (1-1/2) inch (38.1 mm) regulators, provision shall be made to prevent pressure on the building side of the regulator from exceeding main supply pressure. Approved regulators with integral by-passes are acceptable.

As a result of excessive water pressures found within the City of El Paso de Robles, pressure regulators complying with 608.2 above shall be installed on all new construction, and on all remodels consisting of changes to, or increases of the floor space in excess of 50% of the existing gross square footage.

E. Section 612, Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems, is amended with a subsection added as follows:
612.1.1. Passive purge fire sprinkler systems are a type of residential fire sprinkler system that serves a single toilet in addition to the fire sprinklers. The toilet shall be on a remote portion of the sprinkler system, or the system shall be designed as a loop so that the water moves through a majority of the fire sprinkler system piping when the Exhibit C

toilet is flushed. Passive purge system non-metallic pipe and fittings shall be designed to withstand a working pressure of not less than 130 psi (8.9 bar) at 120 degrees (49C). (Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)

17.04.060 Building permit fees.

Building permit fees shall be as established in the city master fee schedule, as adopted by the city council. (Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)

17.04.070 Penalty for violation.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, shall severally for each and every violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)
Chapter 17.08 MOVING BUILDINGS3

17.08.010 Permit required.

No building or structure shall be moved to or relocated at any site location within the city, nor shall the public streets within the city be used therefor, without the required permits. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)
Chapter 17.12 SECURITY OF BODIES OF WATER TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE

OF HUMAN IMMERSION

17.12.010 Protective enclosures for swimming pools, etc.

A. Every person who owns or is in possession of any lot or premises on which there is situated a swimming pool, or pool, any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing, including in-ground and above-ground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, non-portable wading pools, fish ponds, wading pools or any other outside body of water created by artificial means designated or used for swimming or other immersion purposes by men, women or children, any portion of which body of water is one and one-half feet or more in depth and in which the surface area of water does not exceed ten thousand square feet, public swimming pools operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club, (public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located on the grounds of a private single-family home), shall maintain a fence, wall, or other structure on the lot or premises completely surrounding such body of water to make same inaccessible to children. 3 State law reference(s)—See California Government Code §§ 38601, 38660.

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Such fence, wall, or other structures shall comply with Article 2, commencing with Section 115920 of the State Health and Safety Code, relating to swimming pools as follows:

1. The top of the barrier shall be at least five feet above the grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool;

2. Any openings, gaps, or voids, if any, in the barrier shall not allow passage equal to or greater than a four-inch diameter sphere;

3. Solid barriers which do not have openings, such as masonry or stone walls, shall not contain indentations or protrusions excepting tooled masonry joints;

4. If the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than forty-eight inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed one and threequarters inches in width. If there are decorative cutouts, they shall not exceed one and three-quarters inches in width;

5. If the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members if forty-eight inches or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed four inches. If there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacings or openings within the cutouts shall not exceed one and three-quarters inches in width;

6. The maximum mesh size for chain link or wire fences shall be two inches structure. The wire shall not be less than twelve gauge;

7. If the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall be no more than one and three-quarters inches;

8. Each access gate shall comply with the requirements of subsections (A)(1) through (A)(7) of this section, inclusive, and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. a. Pedestrian-access gates shall open outward away from the pool and shall be self-closing and selflatching. b. Gates other than pedestrian-access gates shall have a self-latching device. If the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than fifty-four inches from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate and the barrier shall have no opening greater than one-half inch maximum dimension within eighteen inches of the release mechanism.

9. The foregoing provisions shall apply to all permanent and to all portable or temporary structures including those designed or used for swimming or other immersion purposes by men, women, or children irrespective of the nature of the materials used in the construction and or the design thereof and irrespective of the length of time of use of such portable or temporary structure. a. A pool located on a lot with a single-family dwelling or duplex may be protected by a fence around the pool or a fence around the entire lot; the walls of any such building may be used for a partial or complete enclosure of the pool. All other pools shall be protected by a fence around the pool itself.
b. In lieu of a permanent fence being required prior to starting construction, a temporary enclosure may be installed at time of excavation. Height and gate requirements for temporary enclosures shall be the same as those for permanent fences. The temporary enclosure is to be removed and the permanent enclosure installed in conjunction with installation of the finish decking around the pool or prior to final inspection.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 3, 1-16-2024) Exhibit C

17.12.020 Doors or gates.

A. All doors or gates shall be of such size as to completely fill any opening in the fence, wall, or other structure large enough to admit a child and shall be of such size and design so as not to admit any child when it is in a closed position. Such door or gate shall be secured with a locking device or equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices capable of keeping such gate or door securely closed. Such closing or latching devices shall be located not less than fifty-four inches above grade or otherwise be inaccessible from the outside to small children. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an exit alarm that produces an audible warning when the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall be listed in accordance with UL 2017. The audible alarm shall activate within seven seconds and sound continuously for a minimum of thirty seconds after the door and/or its screen if present, are opened and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The exit alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. In lieu of selfclosing and self-latching devices at pools where a direct fee is charged and/or where continuous lifeguard service is provided, doors and gates may be equipped with locks which shall be kept locked at all times when said pool, pond, or other body of water is not in actual use. Lifeguard service shall be as defined in Section 115028 of the Californian Health and Safety Code.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.12.030 Filling swimming pool illegal without fence surrounding pool.

The requirements contained within this chapter shall be applicable to any pool building or installed after adoption of this chapter. Consistent with Section 17928 of the State Health and Safety Code any pool transferred to a new owner on or after July 1, 1992, shall be entirely enclosed with a barrier which restricts access to the swimming pool from public or adjacent private property.

Every person who fills with water [or] causes the filling with water any swimming pool required to be fenced by this chapter before the required fence is erected is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.12.040 Penalty for violation.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the jurisdiction, within the time affixed herein, shall severally for each and every violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)
Chapter 17.16 DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

17.16.010 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to protect buildings, structures, and features which reflect special elements of the city's heritage and to seek alternatives to demolition for important historical resources. The protection and Exhibit C

preservation of cultural resources are required in the interest of the health, prosperity, social and cultural enrichment, and general welfare of the people.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.16.020 Permit required.

No person shall demolish any building or structure until a permit has been issued by the building official in accordance with the provisions set forth in this chapter. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.16.030 Application for permit.

An application for a permit to wreck, demolish, or raze a building or structure shall be submitted to the building official. An application shall state:

1. The precise location of the building or structure to be demolished identifying the building or structure to be removed and distances to the neighboring buildings, property lines, streets or right of ways, and public utilities;

2. The type of equipment to be used to demolish the building or structure;

3. The length, width, height, and principal materials or construction of the building or structure;

4. The length of time required to complete the proposed demolition work;

5. The name and address of the owner(s) of the building or structure;

6. Proof of permission from the owner(s) and other vested interests to do the proposed work;

7. Method(s) of proposed demolition; and

8. Any other information deemed necessary by the building official. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.16.040 Determination of historic or architectural significance.

Upon receipt of an application for a permit to demolish a building or structure, the building official shall forward the application to the planning division of the community development department. The city planner shall determine whether the building or structure is a potential historic or architectural resource, using the following criteria:

1. Inclusion on any list of historic and cultural resources, including, but not limited to, the National Register of Historic Buildings, the state list of significant historic buildings, the 1981-1984 Historic Resources Survey conducted by the community development department or any other recognized source of historic and cultural resources for the city; and

2. An evaluation of the building or structure based upon the following criteria:
a. Whether the building or structure reflects special elements of the city's historical, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, aesthetic, engineering, or architectural development; or b. Whether the building or structure is identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history; or
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c. Whether the building or structure embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship; or whether the building or structure represents an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or community of the city.

The city planner shall make his/her determination within thirty days from the date the application for demolition is submitted.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.16.050 Processing procedures.

A. Nonsignificant Buildings or Structures. If the building or structure to be demolished is determined by the city planner as having no historic, architectural or aesthetic significance to the city, the city planner shall refer the matter back to the building official with recommendation to issue the demolition permit. When in doubt, the city planner may seek the review and advice from the architectural review committee/historic preservation commission. The demolition permit shall be effective on the date of issue.

B. Significant Buildings or Structures.

1. If the building or structure proposed to be demolished is determined by the city planner to have historic, architectural, or aesthetic significance to the city, the city planner shall schedule the request for demolition to the council for final determination at the next available hearing.

2. The community development department shall place a legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, announcing the proposed demolition. The notice shall be given in a manner consistent with city policies and procedures and state law. The notice shall show the location of the building or structure on a vicinity map with the street address. The community development department shall also notify by first class mail all property owners within a three-hundred-foot radius of the proposed demolition and any persons or organizations that have asked to be notified of the application for demolition permits. The applicant for the demolition permit shall be responsible for providing a set of mailing labels containing the property owners and addresses based upon the latest county assessor's tax roll.

C. Findings Required.

1. The council may, upon finding that the building or structure is of significant historical character, require a six month continuance in consideration of the demolition permit request with an option to extend the continuance for an additional six month period should that become necessary. The purpose of the continuance, and the possible extension, is to provide adequate time to investigate alternatives to demolition.

2. Upon making the determination that there are no feasible alternatives to demolition, the council may direct the building official to issue the permit.

3. The demolition of all buildings and structures shall be conducted in accordance with all conditions outlined in Chapter 44 and subsection 4409 of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by council. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.16.060 Exception.

Upon determination by the building official that the building or structure to be demolished poses a threat to the health and safety of persons in the area surrounding the subject structure, the building official may, with the Exhibit C

community development director's concurrence, issue the demolition permit without city council review and the findings set forth in this chapter. The building official may also require fencing or other appropriate measures to secure the site pending review by staff and/or council. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)
Chapter 17.18 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, APPENDIX A, CHAPTER A1

17.18.010 California Existing Building Code.

The California Existing Building Code, Appendix A, Chapter A1 entitled Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings, with the amendments set forth in this chapter, is adopted. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 4, 1-16-2024)

17.18.020 Scope.

Section A102 entitled "Scope" is amended for A102.1 to read as follows and subsection A102.3 is added as follows:

Section A102 Scope
A102.1 General. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing buildings having at least one unreinforced masonry bearing wall. The elements regulated by this chapter shall be determined in accordance with Table A102.1. Except as provided herein, all other provisions of the California Building Code shall apply.

A102.3 Exceptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to detached one-or two-family dwellings and detached apartment houses containing less than five dwelling units and used solely for residential purposes. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 4, 1-16-2024)

17.18.030 Definitions.

Section A103 entitled "Definitions" is amended to include the following additional definitions:

1. "Qualified Historical Building" means any structure included on the National Register of Historic Buildings or the state list of Significant Historic Buildings.

2. "Qualified Zones" means that zone or geographic area referenced under the State [California] Building Code establishing the potential earthquake hazard of a given area.

3. "Seismic Retrofit" means all work necessary to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

The above definitions shall be in addition to those contained in the California Building Code and International Existing Building Code Section A103.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 4, 1-16-2024)

17.18.040 Administrative provisions.

A new Section A115 entitled "Administrative Provisions" is added to read as follows:

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Section A115 Administrative provisions
A115.1 Compliance requirements.

A115.1.1 Structural analysis. The owner of each building within the scope of this chapter shall, upon service of an order and within the time limits set forth in this chapter, cause a structural analysis to be made of the building by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such and, if the building does not comply with earthquake standards specified in this chapter, the owner shall cause it to be structurally altered to conform to such standards or shall cause the building to be demolished.

A115.1.2 Twelve-month compliance requirements. Within twelve (12) months of the date of service of the order, the owner of a building within the scope of this chapter shall obtain one of the following from the Building Official:

1. A building permit to construct the seismic retrofit improvements identified in a structural analysis and plans for structural alteration of the building to comply with this chapter; or

2. A letter from the Building Official stating that he or she concurs with a structural analysis, which demonstrates that the building meets the minimum requirements of this chapter and therefore does not require seismic retrofitting; or

3. A permit for the demolition of the building. Issuance of a permit for demolition of a building shall be subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 17.16 (Demolition of Buildings and Structures) of the City of El Paso de Robles Municipal Code.

In order to meet the deadline set forth above, owners of buildings within the scope of this chapter must submit structural analyses, plans for structural alteration of the building, and/or applications to demolish their buildings at least 105 calendar days prior to the deadline to allow for the Building Official to review the analyses, plans, and/or applications to demolish and to find them to be in compliance with this chapter.

A115.1.3 Thirty-month compliance requirements. Within thirty (30) months of the date of service of the order, the owner of a building within the scope of this chapter shall complete construction of structural alterations or complete demolition of the building, as applicable.

A115.2 Historical buildings. Alterations or repairs to qualified historical buildings shall comply with the State Historical Building Code (Title 24, Building Standards, Part 8), in addition to this chapter.

A115.3 Order.

A115.3.1 Service. The building official shall issue an order as provided in this section to the owner of each building within the scope of this chapter. The order shall be in writing and shall be served either personally or by certified or registered mail upon the owner as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, and upon the person, if any, in apparent charge or control of the building. The order shall specify that the building has been determined by the Building Official to be within the scope of this chapter and, therefore, is required to meet the minimum seismic standards of this chapter. The order shall be accompanied by a copy of Section A115.1, which sets forth time limits for compliance.

A115.4 Recordation.

1. At the time that the Building Official serves the order as provided in Subsection A115.3.1, the Building Official shall also file with the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder's Office a certificate stating that the subject building is within the scope of this chapter and is a potentially earthquake hazardous building. The certificate shall also state that the owner thereof has been ordered to structurally analyze the building and to structurally alter or demolish it where compliance with this chapter has not been demonstrated.

2. If the building is either 1) demolished, 2) found not to be within the scope of this chapter or 3) is structurally capable of resisting minimum seismic forces required by this chapter as a result of structural alterations or an analysis, the Building Official shall file with the San Luis Obispo County Exhibit C

Clerk-Recorder's Office a form terminating the status of the subject building as being classified within the scope of this chapter.

A115.5 Appeal. Appeals or requests for modifications from any determinations, actions, or orders by the Building Official pursuant to this chapter shall be made to the Building Board of Appeals. Such appeal shall be filed with the Building Board of Appeals within sixty (60) days of the rendering of the decision being appealed. Such appeal shall be made in writing on appropriate forms provided therefore by the Building Official and the grounds thereof shall be stated clearly and concisely.

A115.6 Enforcement.

A. If the owner in charge or control of the subject building fails to comply with any order issued by the Building Official pursuant to this Chapter within the time limits set forth in Section A115.1, the Building Official shall verify that the recorded owner of this building has been properly served.

B. If the order has been served on the record owner, then the Building Official may order that the entire building, or any portion thereof, be vacated and that the building, or any portion thereof, remain vacated until such order has been complied with.

C. If compliance with such order has not been accomplished within ninety (90) days after the date the building has been ordered vacated or such additional time as may have been granted, the building is hereby declared a public nuisance, and the Building Official shall order abatement of the building.

D. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to the penalty as provided for in Section 1.02.010 of the City of El Paso de Robles Municipal Code.

E. Appeals or requests for modifications from any determinations, actions, or orders by the Building Official pursuant to this section shall be handled in the manner set forth in Section A115.5.

A115.7 Full strengthening required prior to time frames set forth in Section A115.1. The Building Official shall require full compliance with the minimum seismic standards contained within this chapter before the time frames set forth in Section A115.1 upon the occurrence of any one of the following conditions:

1. Any change or conversion of an unreinforced masonry structure from its existing use to that of a more intensive use;

2. The remodel of a structure covered by this chapter, in an amount equaling fifty percent of the structure's value as determined using the latest edition of the Building Standards Valuation, published by the International Conference of Building Officials; and/or

3. The Building Official may, upon receipt of a written request from the owner, order such owner to bring his building into compliance with this chapter prior to the normal service date for such building.

A115.8 Certificate of compliance.

1. In accordance with Chapter 3, Section 70(d)(3) of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the Building Division shall, upon the completion of a seismic retrofit, file a certificate of compliance with the County Assessor's Office on or before the following April 15th.

2. The certificate of compliance shall establish that the work associated with the seismic retrofit was the result of a local ordinance related to seismic safety, and therefore shall not add value to the assessment role.

A115.9 Requirements for structural alteration plans - structural engineering.

The following construction information shall be included in the structural alteration plans submitted to the Building Official pursuant to Section A115.1 of this chapter:

Exhibit C

1. Dimensioned floor and roof plans showing existing walls and the size and spacing of floor and roof framing member and sheathing materials. The plans shall indicate all existing and new crosswalls and their materials of construction. The location of the crosswalls and their openings shall be fully dimensioned or drawn to scale on the plans;

2. Dimensioned wall elevations showing openings, thicknesses, heights, the type of veneer, its thickness, and its bonding and/or ties to the structural wall masonry;

3. The extent and type of existing wall anchorage to floors and roof when used in the design;

4. The extent and type of parapet corrections which were previously performed, if any; and

5. Repair details, if any, of cracked or damaged unreinforced masonry walls.

A115.10 Material requirements.

A115.10.1 General. All materials permitted by this chapter, including their appropriate allowable design values substantiated by testing, may be utilized to meet the requirements of this chapter.

A115.10.2 Existing materials. All existing materials utilized as part of the required vertical load-carrying or lateral force-resisting system shall be tested or shall be repaired or removed and replaced with new materials.

A115.11 Upgrade design—requirements for expanded or continued use of a structure.

1. Except as modified herein, the analysis and design relating to the alteration of, or addition to, an existing building shall be in accordance with the California Building Code.

2. Contractors providing structural upgrades shall be licensed by the State of California in the trade(s) being performed to accomplish the upgrade.

3. Design documents and specifications pertaining to structural upgrades shall be prepared by an architect, structural engineer or civil engineer specializing in structural work, licensed by the State of California to practice as such.

4. Design documents and specifications shall comply with this chapter.

A115.12 Special requirements for qualified historical buildings.

A115.12.1 Purpose and Intent of this Section A115.11. The purpose and intent of this Section A115.11 shall be to minimize the effects of seismic strengthening on the exterior appearance of qualified historical buildings.

A115.12.2 Review by the City of El Paso de Robles Development Review Committee. Plans for seismic upgrading of qualified historical buildings shall be reviewed by the Development Review Committee. The basis of review shall be the design guidelines established by this chapter and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties, with the following special requirements:

1. Features of architectural or historical significance shall be retained and reattached, braced or stabilized, as required by applicable codes and/or the Building Official.

2. In-wall anchors shall be used on qualified historical buildings instead of through-wall anchors, especially on the principal facade.

3. Through-wall anchors on other facades may be permitted, provided that their locations and treatment are approved by the Development Review Committee.

4. Closure of historic openings on the principal facade shall not be permitted and shall be discouraged on secondary facades. If closure of such openings on secondary facades is unavoidable, the materials used shall be compatible with the existing exterior materials of the secondary facade wall.

5. Historic parapets shall be braced rather than removed.

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6. Historic architectural veneer posing a safety hazard shall be stabilized and re-anchored to the building.

A115.12.3 Building Exterior.

1. In order to minimize the effect on the exterior appearance of a qualified historical building, plans showing proposed shear-test locations shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Director or his or her designee, prior to any testing of the structure taking place.

2. Repairs after testing shall match the original adjacent existing building facade materials.

A115.13 Buildings with brick veneers, cornice work and/or parapets.

A115.13.1 Buildings constructed prior to 1972. The owner of each building constructed prior to 1972 with a brick veneer shall, upon service of an order and within the time limits set forth in this chapter, cause an analysis to be made of the veneer by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such and have such veneer examined to determine if it is anchored to the building structure in a manner consistent with the anchorage requirements contained in this chapter.

1. The owners of buildings within the scope of this Subsection shall be served written orders in the manner set forth in Sections A115.3 informing them of the requirements of this Subsection.

2. Within twelve (12) months of the date of service of the order, the owner of a building within the scope of this Subsection shall obtain from the Building Official a building permit to construct the seismic retrofit improvements identified in a structural analysis and plans for structural alteration of the brick veneer to comply with this Subsection.

3. Within thirty (30) months of the date of service of the order, the owner of a building within the scope of this Subsection shall complete anchoring of the brick veneer to meet the anchoring requirements of this chapter.

In order to meet the deadline set forth above, owners of buildings within the scope of this Subsection must submit structural analyses and plans for structural alteration of the building, and/or applications to demolish their buildings at least 105 calendar days prior to the deadline to allow for the Building Official to review the analyses, plans, and/or applications to demolish and to find them to be in compliance with this Chapter.

A115.13.2 Buildings from which brick veneers, cornice work, and/or parapets were removed as a result of the December 22, 2003 earthquake. Each owner of a building from which brick veneers, cornice work and/or parapets were removed as a result of the December 22, 2003 earthquake shall replace said veneers, cornices, and/or parapets.

1. The owners of buildings within the scope of this Subsection shall be served written orders in the manner set forth in Sections A115.3 informing them of the requirement to replace said veneers, cornices, and/or parapets. Said order shall inform building owners that veneers, cornice work and/or parapets shall be replaced with materials providing the same architectural/historical features originally removed.

2. Within twelve (12) months of the date of service of the order, the owner of a building within the scope of this Subsection shall obtain from the Building Official a building permit to construct the seismic retrofit improvements identified in a structural analysis and plans for structural alteration of the brick veneer, cornice, and/or parapet to comply with this Subsection.

3. Within thirty (30) months of the date of service of the order, the owner of a building within the scope of this Subsection shall complete all replacement work.

In order to meet the deadline set forth above, owners of buildings within the scope of this Subsection must submit structural analyses and plans for structural alteration of the building and/or applications to demolish their buildings at least 105 calendar days prior to the deadline to allow for the Building Official to review the analyses, plans, and/or applications to demolish and to find them to be in compliance with this Chapter.

Exhibit C

A115.13.3 Appeals. Appeals of orders specified in this Section A115.12 shall be handled in the manner set forth in Section A115.5.

A115.14 Report to City Council. Within thirty (30) days of the deadlines established in Sections A115.1 and A115.12, the Building Official shall make a written report to the City Council explaining the status of compliance for each building served notice as set forth in Section A115.3. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 4, 1-16-2024) Chapter 17.20 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS

17.20.010 Applicability and purpose.

This article applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the city. The purpose of this article is to create an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act, as amended by AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014), to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This article encourages the use of small residential rooftop solar energy systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the city, and expanding the ability of property owners to install small rooftop solar energy systems. This article allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.20.020 Definitions.

The definitions set forth below shall be applicable to the provisions in this chapter:
"Director" means the city's community development director. "Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:

1. Email;

2. The internet;

3. Facsimile.
"Small residential rooftop solar energy system" means a solar energy system which meets all of the following:

1. Is no larger than ten kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty kilowatts thermal;

2. Conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city, and all state and city health and safety standards;

3. Conforms to all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the public utilities commission regarding safety and reliability;

4. Is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling;

5. The panel or module array does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the city. "Solar energy system" has the meaning set forth in paragraph (1) and (2) of subdivision (1) of Section 801.5 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time.

Exhibit C

"Specific, adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.20.030 Small residential rooftop solar system requirements.

A. A solar energy system that qualifies as a small residential rooftop solar energy system, as defined in this article, shall be processed in accordance with the terms of this article.

B. A small residential rooftop solar energy system shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the city.

C. The director shall, prior to September 30, 2015, adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary expedited review process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems, which shall include standard plan(s) and checklist(s). The checklist(s) shall set forth all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems must comply with to be eligible for expedited review.

D. The small residential rooftop solar system permit process, standard plan(s), and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.20.040 Applicant obligations.

Prior to submitting an application, the applicant shall:

1. Verify, to the applicant's reasonable satisfaction, through the use of standard engineering evaluation techniques that the support structure for the small residential rooftop solar energy system is stable and adequate to transfer all wind, seismic, and dead and live loads associated with the system to the building foundation; and

2. At the applicant's cost, verify to the applicant's reasonable satisfaction, using standard electrical inspection techniques that the existing electrical system including existing line, load, ground and bonding wiring as well as main panel and subpanel sizes are adequately sized, based on the existing electrical system's current use, to carry all new photovoltaic electrical loads. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.20.050 Electronic processing.

A. All documents required for the submission of an expedited small residential rooftop solar energy system application shall be made available on a publicly accessible city website.

B. Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by electronic means shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants. The city's website shall specify the permitted method of electronic document submission.

C. An applicant's electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.

Exhibit C

(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.20.060 Application review.

A. An application that city staff determines satisfies the information requirements contained in the city's checklist(s) for expedited small residential rooftop solar system processing, including complete supporting documents, shall be deemed complete.

B. If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.

C. After city staff deems an application complete, city staff shall review the application to determine whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.

D. Unless the director determines a use permit is warranted, city staff shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within a reasonable period of time after receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist, standard plan and this article.

E. The director may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the director finds, based on substantial evidence, that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decision may be appealed to the planning commission.

F. The city shall not condition approval of an application on the approval of an association, as defined in Section 4080 of the Civil Code.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.20.070 Use permit and development review.

A. If a use permit or development review is required, the director, planning commission or development review committee may deny an application for the use permit if the director, planning commission or development review committee makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid, as defined, the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decision may be appealed to the city council.

B. Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

C. "A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact" includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the city on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The city shall use its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation does not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance in excess of the following:

1. For Water Heater Systems or Solar Swimming Pool Heating Systems. An amount exceeding ten percent of the cost of the system, but in no case more than one thousand dollars, or decreasing the efficiency of the solar energy system by an amount exceeding ten percent, as originally specified and proposed.

2. For Photovoltaic Systems. An amount not to exceed one thousand dollars over the system cost as originally specified and proposed, or a decrease in system efficiency of an amount exceeding ten percent as originally specified and proposed.

Exhibit C

(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.20.080 Inspections.

A. Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the building department for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.

B. The inspection shall be done in a timely manner.

C. If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this article.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)
CHAPTER 17.25 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

17.25.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.25.020 Definitions.

A. "Electric vehicle charging station" or "charging station" means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

B. "Specific, adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

C. "Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:

1. Electronic mail or email.

2. The internet.

3. Facsimile.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.25.030 Expedited permitting process.

Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the building official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles Exhibit C

in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" as published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

The city's adopted checklist shall be published on the city's website. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.25.040 Permit application processing.

A. Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes, but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.

B. A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the city's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the building official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the city adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the building official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the city. If the building official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

C. Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the building official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this chapter and associated supporting documentation. In accepting such permit applications, the building official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.25.050 Technical review.

A. It is the intent of this chapter to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the building official's authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the building official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this chapter, the city may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.

B. In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the building official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080. (Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)

17.25.060 Electric vehicle charging station installation requirements.

A. Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the public utilities commission or a municipal electric utility company regarding safety and reliability.

Exhibit C

B. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.

C. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.

D. Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer's installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.
(Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, 11-19-2019)
Exhibit C

El Paso de Robles, California, Code of Ordinances
Title 17 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
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Title 17
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION1
Chapter 17.04 UNIFORM CODES2

17.04.010 Technical building codes adopted—Copies on file.

The fourteenifteen documents and their respective appendices as outlined herein, one copy of each of which are on file in the office of the city clerk, are hereby adopted by reference as amended in Title 17, and are being marked and designated as the:

1. 2022 2025 California Administrative Code.

2. 2022 2025 California Building Code, including Chapter 1.

3. 2022 2025 California Residential Code.

4. 2022 2025 California Electrical Code.

5. 2022 2025 California Mechanical Code.

6. 2022 2025 California Plumbing Code.

7. 2022 2025 California Energy Code.
1 Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, adopted November 19, 2019, repealed the former Title 17, §§

17.04.010—17.04.070, 17.08.010—17.08.080, 17.12.010—17.12.050, 17.16.010—17.16.060, 17.18.010—

17.18.040, 17.20.010—17.20.080, 17.25.010—17.25.060, 17.30.010—17.30.140, 17.35.010, and enacted a new Title 17, §§ 17.04.010—17.04.070, 17.08.010, 17.12.010—17.12.040, 17.16.010—17.16.060,

17.18.010—17.18.040, 17.20.010—17.20.080, 17.25.010—17.25.060. The former Title 17 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 239 N.S., adopted 1961; Ord. 547 N.S., adopted 1988; Ord. 582 N.S., adopted 1989; Ord. 586 N.S., adopted 1989; Ord. 628 N.S., adopted 1992; Ord. 762 N.S., adopted 1999; Ord. 898 N.S., adopted 2005; Ord. 943 N.S., adopted 2008; Ord. 1017 N.S., adopted 2015; Ord. No. 1038 N.S., adopted November 15, 2016; Ord. No. 1043 N.S., adopted 10-3-2017.

Cross reference(s)—For provisions concerning the director of public works as building, plumbing, electrical inspector, see § 2.36.010 of this code; for food and drink establishments, see Ch. 7.12 of this code; for street addresses, house numbers, see Ch. 11.08 of this code.

State law reference(s)—For statutory provisions authorizing cities to adopt codes by reference, see Gov. Code § 386.60.
2 Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, adopted Jan. 16, 2024, repealed the former Ch. 17.04, §§ 17.04.010—

17.04.070, and enacted a new Ch. 17.04 as set out herein. The former Ch. 17.04 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 1085 N.S., § 4, adopted Nov. 19, 2019.

State law reference(s)—For statutory authority to regulate construction and removal of buildings, see Gov. Code §§ 38601 and 38660; for provisions establishing fire zones, see Ch. 16.04 of this code; for provisions regulating signs, see Ch. 21.19 of this code.

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8. 2022 2025 California Historical Building Code.

9. 2022 2025 California Fire Code, including Chapter 1, and Appendix B—Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings; and
Appendix D—Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

10. 2022 2025 California Existing Building Code.

11. 2022 2025 California Green Building Standards Code.

12. 2022 2025 California Referenced Standards Code.

13. 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code
143. Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, as published by International Conference of Building Officials. 154. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition as published by International Conference of Building Officials.
(Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)

17.04.020 Changes or additions to the California Building Code.

A. Section 105, Permits, is amended and subsections added as follows:
105.1.3 Start of Construction:

For the purpose of enforcement of this code, it shall be interpreted that any movement of soil or preparation for installation of foundation or utilities, other than that allowed under the jurisdiction of an approved grading permit shall signify the start of construction. Prior to start of construction, a valid building permit shall be secured. 105.1.4 Permit Revocation:

Should a permit be secured by check, later to be returned for insufficient funds or closed account, that this shall show just cause for revocation of any permits and posting of a Stop Work Order. In conjunction with posting of a Stop Work Order, the site shall be noticed for abatement. 105.1.5 Street Dedication as a Condition of Issuance of a Building Permit:

No Building Permit shall be issued for the construction, reconstruction or relocation of any building or structure abutting upon a street having a lesser width than that established by resolution of the City Council unless the following requirements in Sections 105.1.6 and 105.1.7 are complied with. 105.1.6 Dedication of Street Right-of-Way:

The owner of the lot shall make a perpetual and irrevocable offer of dedication to the City for public street purposes, and all uses appurtenant thereto, of a depth determined by the City Engineer based upon the Circulation Element of the General Plan and Official Plan Lines adopted by the City Council. It shall be the responsibility of the City Engineer to confirm that the required dedication(s) has/have been provided. 105.1.7 Setbacks:

The required setback shall be maintained for all buildings, structures, and improvements, including off-street parking, as measured from the right-of-way width. It shall be the responsibility of the Building Official to confirm that the required setbacks have been provided, based on property monuments established by a licensed surveyor.

B. Section 113, Board of Appeals, is amended and subsections added as follows:

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113.1.1 In order to provide for interpretations of steps necessary to implement Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations or the technical codes adopted by the City pertaining to access or accommodations for the physically disabled, and those Chapters of the City of El Paso de Robles Municipal Code where the Board is specifically noted as being the entity responsible for the hearing of appeals, there is hereby established a City of Paso Robles Housing Advisory and Disabled Access Board of Appeals (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as "Building Board of Appeals" or "Board of Appeals").
113.1.2 Rules and Regulations.

The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations, subject to approval by the City Council, for conducting its business.
113.1.3 Appeals Procedure.

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Building Official for the City pertaining to orders, decisions, or determinations relative to the application and interpretations of the Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, or the technical codes adopted by the City, pertaining to access or accommodations for the physically disabled, shall have the right to appeal the decision as provided for under this chapter.

Decisions and actions regarding the enforcement of the requirements of Division 13, Part 5.5 of the California Health and Safety Code may be appealed by any person to the Appeals Board for Disabled Access as provided for under this chapter.
113.1.4 Appeal Hearing Fee.

A fee shall accompany an application for a hearing before the Building Board of Appeals. The purpose of the fee shall be to cover those costs incurred by the City to provide for the appeals process.

Appeal Fees shall be set by resolution, subject to review by City Council. Appeal fees will be reviewed periodically to ensure that the fees charged cover the costs associated with the appeals process. 113.1.5 Timing and form of appeal.

An appeal shall be filed with the Secretary of the Building Board of Appeals within fifteen (15) working days (holidays observed by the City are not working days) after the rendering of the decision affecting the aggrieved person. Grounds for the appeal shall be set forth in writing in a form to be supplied by the secretary in addition to any other supporting materials the appellant may wish to furnish, setting forth the reasons for the appeal.

Any written reports to be made to the Board shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board and shall be made available to the Board and to the public no less than five (5) working days prior to the date set for the hearing. Any City of Paso Robles Department Manager or designee shall have the right to be heard on any matter coming before the Board.
113.1.6 Hearing and decision.

The Secretary of the Board shall set the time and place for a hearing the appeal, and a notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Paso Robles, and notice shall also be given to the appellant by mailing, postage prepaid, at the address provided by the appellant in the letter of appeal at least ten (10) working days before the hearing date. The Board shall render all decisions in writing. 113.2.1 The Board of Appeals shall function as the "Local Appeals Board" and "Housing Appeals Board" as specified in Sections 17920.5 and 17920.6, respectively, of Division 13, Part 1.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. The Board shall also serve as the "local appeals board" specified in section 19957.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, in appeals relating to accommodations for the physically disabled.

The Board shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of the codes adopted by the City, nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of any code adopted by the City.

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The authority of the Board shall consist of the ability to consider appeals filed pursuant to this Chapter and give reasonable interpretations of the Chapter and the technical codes. When required to do so, the Board will conduct hearings regarding appeals of notices and/or orders relative to unsafe buildings. 113.3.2 Eligibility.

The Building Board of Appeals shall consist of five members and two (2) alternates; the Disabled Access Board of Appeals shall consist of the five members of the Board of Housing Appeals (two of the members of the board must work in construction and one member shall be a member of the public as required by Health & Safety Code § 19957.5) and shall be supplemented by two (2) additional members, both of whom shall be physically disabled when the appeal pertains to disabled access.

Members selected to hear an appeal shall reflect an area of expertise reflective of the appeal being heard.

Members of the Board of Appeals shall be qualified by experience and training to pass judgment upon matters pertaining to building construction and/or disabled access, as appropriate. Members of the Board of Appeals shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Each member of the Board shall comply with applicable provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, California Government Code Section 81000 et seq. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of the Board and shall act as secretary to said Board, but shall have no vote upon any matter before the Board.

Exception:

City employees shall not be eligible to serve on the Board of Appeals. 113.3.3 Term.

Terms of initial appointment shall be for a term of two (2) years for two (2) members and four (4) years for three (3) members. Subsequent appointments shall be for a term of four (4) years.

Terms for initial appointment of disabled members for the Disabled Access Appeals shall be two (2) years for one member and four (4) years for the second. Subsequent appointments shall be for a term of four (4) years.

C. Section 406.2.7 (Enclosed Parking Garages) is amended to add subsection 406.2.7.1 to read as follows:
406.2.7.1 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Prohibited in Underground and Sub-Level Parking Garages EVSE shall not be installed or operated in parking garages located below the lowest level of exit discharge.

Exceptions: See CFC Section 1201.1.1.

D. Section 406.3 (Open Parking Garages) is amended to add subsection 406.3.4 to read as follows:
406.3.4 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Prohibited in Multi-Story Parking Garages.

EVSE shall not be installed or operated in parking garages consisting of two or more stories above grade.

Exceptions: See CFC Section 1201.1.1.

EC. Section 1803.2, Geotechnical Investigations - Investigations Required, is amended to read as follows:
1803.2 Investigations Required.

Geotechnical investigations shall be conducted in accordance with Sections 1803.3 through 1803.5.

Exception: The building official shall be permitted to waive the requirement for a geotechnical investigation where satisfactory data from adjacent areas is available that demonstrates an investigation is not necessary for any of the conditions in Sections 1803.5.1 through 1803.5.6 and Sections 1803.5.10 and 1803.5.11.

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feet of floor area or less, or new one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame detached accessory structures 1,000 square feet of floor area or less, or one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame additions to detached accessory structures 1,000 square feet of floor area or less when a licensed architect or engineer provides a foundation design and a site observation report with a statement of site suitability.

Minimum foundation for structures that do not require a soils report may be any one of the following:

1. Minimum 27" deep, 12" wide, with two (2) #5 bars, top and bottom.

2. Foundation design prepared, stamped, and signed by a licensed architect or engineer, specific to the proposed structure and including a statement of site suitability.

3. Alternative design approved by the building official due to the project's minor scope, or evidence observed by site investigation, or substantive information provided by the project owner or their authorized agent.
(Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)

17.04.021 Changes or additions to the California Residential Code.

A. Section R401.4, Soil Tests, is amended with a subsection added as follows:

R401.4.1.1.5 Alternate Procedures.

The governing body of any city, county, or city and county may enact an ordinance prescribing an alternate procedure which is equal to or more restrictive than the procedures specified in Sections R401.4.1.1.1, R401.4.1.1.2 or R401.1.1.3.

The building official shall be permitted to waive the requirement of a foundation and soils investigation report for one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame additions to Group R, Division 1 and 3 occupancies of 1,000 square feet of floor area or less, or new one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame detached accessory structures 1,000 square feet of floor area or less, or one-story, wood-frame, and light-steel-frame additions to detached accessory structures 1,000 square feet of floor area or less when a licensed architect or engineer provides a foundation design and a site observation report with a statement of site suitability.

Minimum foundation for structures that do not require a soils report may be any one of the following:

1. Minimum 27" deep, 12" wide, with two (2) #5 bars, top and bottom.

2. Foundation design prepared, stamped, and signed by a licensed architect or engineer, specific to the proposed structure and including a statement of site suitability.

3. Alternative design approved by the building official due to the project's minor scope, or evidence observed by site investigation, or substantive information provided by the project owner or their authorized agent.
(Ord. No. 1133 N.S., § 2, 1-16-2024)

17.04.030 Changes or additions to the California Fire Code.

A. Section 311, Vacant Premises, is amended with a subsection added as follows:
311.1.3 Securing Premises.

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openings, fencing, barricading, or other appropriate measures as directed by the Fire Chief within 24 hours of the incident.

B. Section 505, Premises Identification, is amended with subsections added as follows:
505.1.1 Address Identification.

When the building or group of buildings (five units or more) is served by an alley or interior driveway, the numbers or alphabetical designation shall be displayed on a directory or annunciator board, approved by the Fire Chief, at each driveway or alley entrance. Senior housing, retirement villas, hotel and motel annunciator boards shall be of a Graphic type. The property owner, Homeowner's Association or individual in charge of the property shall be responsible for maintaining the directory.
505.1.2 Rear Door Address Numbers.

All buildings with access via an alley or other similar roadways shall have the address number provide on the rear door of the building or tenant space.

C. Section 507, Fire Protection Water Supplies, is amended with a subsection added as follows:
507.2.3 Installation Requirements.

Private fire service mains and water tank installation plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. The Fire Chief shall conduct field verification for compliance with approved plans prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

Fire Suppression Backflow Devices shall be protected from freezing by one of the following methods:

1. A dedicated 20 amp, 120-volt receptacle, capable of supporting the loads associated with commercially available heat tapes shall be located within five feet of any backflow/check valve assembly.

2. An approved insulated cover providing a minimum resistance factor of R-3. The insulation used must be of a minimum Class III flame spread index, with a smoke density no greater than 450.

D. Section 901.6, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance, is amended with a subsection added as follows:
901.6.3 Forward Flow Test Connections.

Per CFC 901.6 and 901.6.1, fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the applicable NFPA standards. NFPA 25 (2020) §13.7.2.2.1 requires forward flow testing of backflow preventers to be conducted at system demand, and NFPA 13 (2019) §16.14.5.1 requires provisions for conducting forward flow testing during system acceptance.

A 2-1/2-inch hose valve shall be provided downstream of the backflow preventer for the performance of forward flow tests.

The test outlet provided shall be capable of flowing a volume of water at least equal to the hydraulically calculated system demand, including inside hose stream demand where applicable.

An additional 2-1/2-inch hose valve shall be provided for each additional 250 gpm of system demand.

Exceptions:

1. Where a double-check valve assembly is installed, this requirement shall not apply.

2. The Fire Chief may grant exceptions where installation is impractical due to structural limitations, provided that alternate means and methods are approved that maintain equivalent life safety.

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