Paso Robles City Council
December 2, 2025

Estimate for: City of Paso Robles Rates:

ATS
www.ats-slo.com I 805-595-2282
AWS CWI Rate:

Golden Hill #1 Tank Repair and Recoating Sr. Tank Engineer Rate:

DPW 21-20
Scope: Engineering & Quality Assurance Services
Assumed 105 days of construction
Coatings NACE Ill Rate
Coating NACE I/CWI lnsp. Rate:
160 $/hr.
285 $/hr.
160 $/hr.
160 $/hr.

Administration Rate: 135 $/hr.

Local shop fab and coating location Mileage Rate: 1 $/hr.

Pre.Job- Engineering Support Project % Std Day: 8 hr.

Days
n/a
Coverage
n/a
Hours
Spec Development (finalization)
Pre-job misc.

Submittal review
Construction Quality Assurance
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
10 $ 2,850 PE, Sr. Tank Engineer
6 $1,710.00 Pre-bid conference, pre-construction
24 $ 6,840 PE, Sr. Tank Engineer
Pre-Job- Engineering Support Subtotal $ 11,400
Welding (shop) 3 90%
90%

21.6 $ 3,456 CWI
Welding (field) 30
Coatings
L Ill shop coat 5
ATS I shop coating
LIii Field coating 65
ATS I field coating
Construction Management Support
Pre-bid meeting
Pre-application meeting
Coordinate and log RFI
Misc. Consulting
Progress pay estimates
Document control
Final walk and punch list
Close out and doc. turn-over
Administration
Internal Project Mgmt./P.E.

Documentation, Prevailing wage
90%
85%
Travel Trips Rate ($/m Miles
Job site 108 1
0 1
This estimate is provided to show forecasted costs based on an assumed schedule, normal level of quality assurance required and estimated contractor productivity. All work will be provided on a "time and materials" basis.

Assumptions:
216 $ 34,560 CWI, 6 Weeks field welding/erection
36 $ 5,760 1 Week of shop coating
442 $ 70,720 13 Weeks of field coating
11 Subtotal:
3 $ 855 PE, Sr. Tank Engineer
4 $ 640 NACE Coating Inspector
6 $ 810 Admin.
10 $ 2,850 PE, Sr. Tank Engineer
10 $ 2,850 PE, Sr. Tank Engineer
5 $ 800 NACE Coating Inspector
6 $ 960 ATS I lnsp. Subtotal:
8 $ 2,280 ATS PM
10 $ 1,350 Admin. Rate
$ 114,496
$ 9,765
Subtotal: $ 3,630
I
76 $ 8,208
0 $ -
$ 8,208
Contingency: I 0% $ -
Warranty Dive: $ -
Misc. Materials:! 0.30% $ 418
ATS Inc. will not have the ability to direct the work, stop the work, control the schedule, control safety or any other control of personnel not employed by ATS, Inc.

Per diem: n/a local $ -
Total Estimate $ 147,917
Attachment 3

Council Agenda Report
From: Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
Subject: Approval of an Agreement with Stantec to Prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) 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, 2025. This action is consistent with the previously approved MND and MMRP and therefore no additional review is required under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.

Date: December 2, 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.

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.

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 the final PS&E.

9. The PAED phase is now completed and 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. On October 17, 2025, the California Transportation Commission allocated PS&E funds for the Niblick Corridor Plan in the amount of $1,118,000. Stantec has submitted a scope of work and fee proposal for $976,494, for the PS&E work.

10. CTC’s allocation of PS&E funds included approval for Stantec to complete the proposed work on behalf of the City. Since the proposed work is fully reimbursable with City’s approved ATP grant, the City

finds that the award of PS&E for the Niblick Road Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project to Stantec meets Section 5.0 of the City’s Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual, Sole Source Vending. Specifically, the proposed work is reimbursed by a third-party entity. Additionally, Stantec is familiar with the broader Corridor Plan, ensuring the City efficiencies associated with the various phases of the project.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Approve Resolution 25-XXX authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Stantec to prepare PS&E for the Niblick Road Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project, in the amount of $976,494 which is fully reimbursable with an ATP Grant; or

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Analysis and Conclusions
Since the award of contract on May 3, 2023, Stantec has been diligently developing the technical studies and analytical reports required to support the environmental documentation for the project. These materials were circulated for public review and ultimately adopted by the City Council, marking a key milestone in the project’s progression. The project is part of a statewide effort to improve active transportation infrastructure, consistent with the goals of the California Active Transportation Program (ATP), which prioritizes projects that enhance safety, expand walking and biking opportunities, and provide substantial benefits to disadvantaged communities.

The scope of work for this Corridor includes a comprehensive overhaul of the existing facilities. Planned improvements feature a raised multi-purpose path with a protective barrier to separate pedestrians and bicyclists from vehicular traffic, upgrades to existing block walls, enhanced pedestrian crossings, and modernized signage and lighting. These improvements align closely with the ATP’s emphasis on safe, accessible, and multimodal transportation networks.

As part of the ongoing design development, the City Council, at its September 16, 2025 meeting, approved the final decorative and aesthetic elements to be integrated into the project. This action refined the project’s visual identity and ensured that community priorities were reflected in the final design.

Additionally, on October 17, 2025, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated $1,118,000 for the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) phase. This allocation follows the Commission’s broader adoption of the 2023 Active Transportation Program, in which the CTC programmed more than $1 billion statewide for bicycle and pedestrian projects under its Statewide and Small Urban & Rural components. As with all ATP-funded projects, the CTC allocation represents a “not-to-exceed” amount, requiring projects to manage costs within approved limits and return to the Commission for future phase allocations before contracting or construction may proceed.

Fiscal Impact
The total cost for PS&E Services is $976,494. The City will be fully reimbursed for the cost of these services with the ATP Grant, 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 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, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Stantec to prepare PS&E for the Niblick Road Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project, in the amount of $976,494 which is fully reimbursable with an ATP Grant.

Attachments

1. Resolution 25-XXX – Niblick Corridor Plan – Stantec Agreement for PSE

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 AN AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND

ESTIMATES (PS&E) FOR THE NIBLICK ROAD CORRIDOR PLAN
WHEREAS, in May 2018, the City was awarded a State grant to develop the Niblick Road Complete and Sustainable Streets Plan (Corridor Plan) 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 and includes detailed recommendations for physical changes to the roadway, sidewalks, bikeways, intersections, traffic controls and programmatic measures that support all users; and WHEREAS, in December 2022, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) awarded the City an ATP Grant for the full scope of the project with a total project budget of $17.3 million and required City match of $3.4 million; and
WHEREAS, the ATP grant funds $13.9 million or about 80 percent of the total estimated project costs; and
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Stantec for the PAED phase of the Niblick Corridor Project; and
WHEREAS, 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 the final PS&E; and
WHEREAS, the PAED phase is now completed and the Grant requires the City to approve each phase of work individually and as such, the contract is not awarded in its entirety upfront, but rather in incremental phases as needed; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2025, the California Transportation Commission allocated PS&E funds for the Niblick Corridor Plan in the amount of $1,118,000 for which Stantec has submitted a scope of work and fee proposal for $976,494, for the PS&E work; and
WHEREAS, CTC’s allocation of PS&E funds included approval for Stantec to complete the proposed work on behalf of the City. Since the proposed work is fully reimbursable with City’s approved ATP grant, the City finds that the award of PS&E for the Niblick Road Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project to Stantec meets Section 5.0 of the City’s Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual, Sole Source Vending. Specifically, the proposed work is reimbursed by a third-party entity.

Additionally, Stantec is familiar with the broader Corridor Plan, ensuring the City efficiencies associated with the various phases of the project.

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. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Stantec to prepare PS&E for the Niblick Road Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project, in the amount of $976,494 which is fully reimbursable with an ATP Grant.

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. As such the City Council find this action does not require further environmental review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.

APPROVED this 2
nd day of December, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk

November 14, 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 Engineering Services Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to provide professional services in support of the final design for the Niblick Road Enhancements in Paso Robles. Our team will deliver supplemental topographic mapping and comprehensive civil engineering final design services for the project corridor, which spans from Spring Street to Creston Road. Pavement Engineering Inc. (PEI) will join our team as a subconsultant, providing pavement rehabilitation design services for the roadway.

Additionally, Cannon has prepared fiber optic improvement plans for the project, which will be incorporated into the overall design and included in our bid package.

This proposal outlines the scope of work required to prepare construction documents for improvements along Niblick Road, including a new multi-use path, landscape enhancements, revised roadway striping, targeted pavement rehabilitation, and fiber optic infrastructure upgrades. Our multi-disciplinary team will integrate concepts developed during earlier project phases and collaborate closely with PEI and Cannon to deliver a coordinated set of construction documents that address both surface and subsurface roadway needs.

SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1: Supplemental Topographic Mapping
Stantec will provide supplemental topographic mapping services to support the final design of the Niblick Road project. This mapping will cover additional areas not included in previous survey efforts and is necessary for the current phase of design and construction. Key locations include, but are not limited to, accessible ramps on the south side of Niblick Road. These ramps may need to be replaced depending on the type of pavement rehabilitation selected for the project, as certain rehabilitation methods can trigger requirements for updated accessibility features.

In addition to these targeted areas, our team will also survey locations identified for improvement during the placemaking design process. This expanded mapping will deliver updated and comprehensive topographic data, enabling the design team to accurately address all project elements and incorporate enhancements identified through stakeholder input and concept development.

Attachment 2

November 14, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street - Proposal for Final Engineering Services Task 2: Civil Construction Documents
Task 2.1 - 60% Construction Documents
Based on the preliminary design plans dated 11/18/2024, and the topographic mapping data completed earlier this year, full construction documents will be developed. The construction document set will consist of Plans, Special Provisions, and Opinion of Probable Cost. Water upgrades will be incorporated into the project based on the markups provided by the City on 12/22/2023.

We anticipate that the plans will include the following sheets:

1. Title Sheet (1 sheet)

2. General Notes (2 sheets)

3. Civil Details (4 sheets)

4. Water Details (2 sheets)

5. Street Improvement Plan and Profile (18 sheets)

6. Roadway Cross Sections (3 sheets)

7. Curb Ramp Details (12 sheets)

8. Storm Drain Plan and Profile (3 sheet)

9. Signing and Striping Plan and Details (8 sheets)
All plans will be provided on the City’s 24” x 36” titleblock and reference City or Caltrans standards where appropriate. Profiles will be developed for the proposed top of curb and multi-use path centerline.

Geometric control data will be shown directly on the plan sheets; additional sheets for geometric layout are not anticipated. Curb ramp details will be shown at a scale of 1” = 5’. Thirty (30) ramps are anticipated based on the preliminary design and layout.

Special Provisions to support the items shown on the construction plans will be developed and coordinated with the City’s General Provisions. At the 60% stage, an outline of the anticipated sections will be provided.

Stantec will prepare an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) based on the current design. We will use recent, local bid history to develop appropriate unit costs. A 25% contingency will be included at the 60% completion stage.

The full package will be provided to the City for review and comment.

Task 2.2 - 90% Construction Documents
Upon receipt of comments from the City of Paso Robles, the design team will incorporate all comments into the 90% construction document set. Should any comments require discussion, a design review meeting will be arranged.

Attachment 2

November 14, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street - Proposal for Final Engineering Services At the 90% stage, full draft Special Provisions will be provided and the OPCC contingency will be reduced to 15%.

The 90% package will be provided to the City for review and comment.

Task 2.3 - 100% Construction Documents
Upon receipt of comments from the City of Paso Robles, the design team will incorporate all comments into the 100% construction document set. Should any comments require discussion, a design review meeting will be arranged.

At the 100% stage, the OPCC contingency will be reduced to 10%. We will coordinate contract duration, bid dates, and other General Conditions necessary to finalize the specifications.

The 100% package will be provided to the City for bidding purposes Task 2.4 - Bid Support
Once the project is advertised for bidding, Stantec will be available to provide support for RFI’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.

Task 3: Incorporation of Enhancement Features
Stantec, as the designer for all components of the Niblick Road Complete Street project, will incorporate placemaking, landscape, and lighting features into the construction bid set by integrating the design documents prepared under a separate change order. Approved elements such as enhanced landscaping, custom wayfinding signage, decorative banner insets, upgraded street and pedestrian lighting, and new bus and bike shelters will be coordinated within the civil, landscape, and electrical construction documents. All deliverables and specifications will reference the design intent and bidding documentation, providing a unified and constructible set of improvements for contractor bidding and implementation.

Task 4: Pavement Rehabilitation Plans
Pavement Engineering Inc. (PEI) will serve as a subconsultant to Stantec, providing pavement evaluation and rehabilitation design services as detailed in their proposal dated September 29, 2025. Their proposal is attached for your reference.

PEI’s scope includes deflection testing, pavement coring, analysis of existing conditions, and development of technical specifications and rehabilitation recommendations for Niblick Road. Their work will be closely coordinated with Stantec’s design team, and all plans and specifications prepared by PEI will be submitted as part of the complete construction document package provided to the City of Paso Robles.

Task 5: Fiber Optic Plans
Stantec will incorporate the fiber optic improvement plans and specifications prepared by Cannon into the Niblick Road construction bid set. These plans will be integrated into the overall construction documents, Attachment 2

November 14, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street - Proposal for Final Engineering Services coordinated with civil, landscape, and electrical plans to support comprehensive project delivery. All fiber optic enhancements, including infrastructure upgrades and installation details, will be included in the bid package alongside other project components, providing clear documentation for contractor bidding and implementation.

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. All permitting, review, and inspection fees required by agencies or authorities having jurisdiction are excluded.

3. Title reports, title searches, and related services or fees are not included.

4. Utility locating, electronic detection, and potholing services are excluded.

5. Geotechnical investigations, soil borings, laboratory testing, and related engineering are not included.

6. Preparation of utility relocation plans beyond those described in the scope of work is excluded.

7. Hydraulic modeling or analysis for water or sewer systems is not included.

8. Structural design services, including retaining walls greater than 30” in height, bridges, or other structures, are excluded. Minor landscape walls (30” or less) will be provided as needed; if structural design is required, a separate fee will be provided prior to beginning work.

9. Storm drain improvements are excluded except as shown on the Preliminary Roadway Plans dated 11/18/2024. It is assumed the existing storm drain system has adequate capacity for the proposed improvements.

10. As-built or record drawing preparation is not included.

11. Construction management, inspection, testing, and administration services are excluded unless specifically noted.

12. Traffic studies, signal design, or traffic control plans are excluded unless specifically noted.

13. Right-of-way acquisition, research, or documentation is not included.

14. Coordination with utility companies, railroads, or other third parties is limited to the scope described.

15. Any mapping beyond the supplemental topographic mapping described in the scope is excluded.

Attachment 2

November 14, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street - Proposal for Final Engineering Services

16. Materials testing, special inspections, and related services during construction are excluded.

SCHEDULE AND TIME OF PERFORMANCE
We recognize the importance of meeting the deadlines associated with the project’s grant funding. Our team will work diligently to support the City in achieving all required milestones.

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, 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:

Task Fee
Supplemental Topographic Mapping $63,050
Civil Construction Documents $522,810
Incorporation of Enhancement Features $35,000
Pavement Rehabilitation Plans $350,634
Fiber Optic Plans $5,000
TOTAL $976,494
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.

Attachment 2

November 14, 2025
Ditas Esperanza

Reference: Niblick Street Complete Street - Proposal for Final Engineering Services

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.

Digitally signed by
Hain, Buddy
Date: 2025.11.14
07:35:25-08'00'
Buddy Hain PE
Principal, Community Development
[email protected]
Digitally signed by Daniels,
Brianna
DN: CN="Daniels, Brianna",
OU=Internal, OU=users,
OU=stantec, DC=corp,
DC=ads
Date: 2025.11.17
08:08:57-08'00'
Brianna Daniels PE
Vice President, Community Development
Mobile: 805-588-3170
[email protected]
Daniels, Brianna
Attachment 2

Council Agenda Report
From: Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
Subject: Approval of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Pavement Engineering, Inc. to Prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for Road Repairs in the Dallons-Combine Neighborhood (Zones 9B and 9C)
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project subject to CEQA because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378).

Date: December 2, 2025
Facts

1. The City owns approximately 150 lane miles of streets and is responsible for the general maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of those public streets.

2. The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Plan includes $1.9 million toward road improvements in the Dallon-Combine-area (also referred to as Zones 9B and 9C).

3. In July 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit engineering firms to prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).

4. Five firms responded and upon review, staff determined that the team from Pavement Engineering, Inc. (PEI) provided the best proposal to meet the City’s needs. PEI submitted a scope of work and fee proposal in the amount of $137,270.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Approve Resolution 25-XXX authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pavement Engineering, Inc. to prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the road repairs in the Zones 9B and 9C Dallons-Combine Neighborhood in the amount of $137,270; or

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Analysis and Conclusions
The adopted 6-year Expenditure Plan outlines how the Supplemental Sales Tax revenues (i.e., Measures J-20 and I-24) will be allocated to address residential streets, arterials, and collectors. The streets were selected using the “critical point pavement management” system to maximize the extension of a street’s useful life, with minimum expense. The average pavement condition index (PCI) in the Dallons-Combine neighborhood is 47 and ranges from a low of 21 to a high of 62. The area is primarily industrial and has not been repaired for more than a decade.

Fiscal Impact

The total cost for PS&E services to Pavement Engineering, Inc. is $137,270. An appropriation to repair the roads in Zones 9B and 9C Dallons-Combine Neighborhood have been included in the adopted FY 2025-26 budget and no other action is required.

CEQA
The City finds that this action is not a project subject to CEQA because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378).

Recommendation
Approve Resolution 25-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pavement Engineering, Inc. to prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for road repairs of the Zones 9B and 9C Dallons-Combine Neighborhood in the amount of $137,270.

Attachments

1. Resolution 25-XXX – Dallons–Combine Neighborhood Zones 9B and 9C

2. Pavement Engineering, Inc. Scope and Fee

3. Location Map

Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 25-XXX

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

APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PAVEMENT ENGINEERING TO PREPARE PLANS,

SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) FOR ROAD REPAIRS IN THE ZONES 9B AND 9C DALLONS-COMBINE NEIGHBORHOOD
WHEREAS, the City owns approximately 150 lane miles of streets and is responsible for the general maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of those public streets; and WHEREAS, in November 2012, the voters of Paso Robles approved Measure E-12, a half cent supplemental sales tax which automatically expired on March 31, 2025. The revenues generated by Measure E-12 were used solely on the City’s street repair maintenance and rehabilitation projects. For its 12-year duration the City Council adopted two, six-year plans to repair the City’s streets; and WHEREAS, in November 2024, the voters of Paso Robles approved Measure I-24, to extend the expiration of Measure E-12 tax which provided a continuation of sales tax revenue to repair the city’s streets; and
WHEREAS, in July 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit engineering firms to prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for road repairs. Five firms responded and upon review, staff determined that the team from Pavement Engineering, Inc. (PEI) provided the best proposal to meet the City’s needs. PEI submitted a scope of work and fee proposal in the amount of $137,270.

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 enter into an agreement with Pavement Engineering, Inc. to prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for road repairs in the Zones 9B and 9C Dallons-Combine Neighborhood in the amount of $137,270.

Section 3. The City finds that this action is not a project subject to CEQA because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378).

APPROVED this 2
nd day of December, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk

November 3, 2025 MP25-751
Ditas Esperanza
City of Paso Robles
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Subject: Request for Proposal – PS&E for Zones 9B & 9C Pavement Rehabilitation Project (DPW 25-06)
Dear Ditas:

We are pleased to submit our proposal to prepare plans, specifications and estimates for the subject project. A list of the project streets is attached. Based on the preliminary work, it is anticipated that some of the pavements will be overlayed and others will be slurry sealed. The street list includes the anticipated treatment. Our scope of work, fees and schedule for this are outlined below.

SCOPE OF WORK
Our scope of work includes preparing contract documents and estimates based on the selected treatment options developed during the pavement analysis and preliminary engineering phase. The work is broken down into several tasks outlined below.

Task 1 – Project Administration / Meetings
This work includes a kick-off meeting with City of Paso Robles staff to confirm the project’s scope of work, schedule, budget, and availability of project documents; review project goals; discuss format of deliverables; and clarify the responsibilities of each party for each project.

Progress meetings will be arranged to review the work at critical stages. For this project, we are recommending that we meet to review and confirm the final treatments and conceptual level budget analysis that was already provided, then again at the 60% stage, and at the 90% stage to review and confirm the final documents and collect comments. We anticipate three (3) meetings, including the kick-off meeting, with City of Paso Robles staff.

Attachment 2

Ditas Esperanza
MP25-751
November 3, 2025

Z:\Shared\R Drive\Admin\Text\Marketing\Proposals\Proposals2025\MP25-751 Paso Zones 9B-9C\MP25-751.docx Task 2 – Plans, Specifications and Estimates
Phase 2.1 – 60%, 90% and Final PS&E Submittals
Based on the preliminary design phase of the project, the City has selected either an overlay or full depth reclamation treatment for the project streets.

PEI will develop project plans that will convey the design intent and treatments selected during the concept level budget meeting. We will use aerial images to develop base sheets and provide details for typical sections, transitions, conforms, digouts, and additional pavement work as necessary. PEI will submit any portion of the maintenance work that requires further clarification in the form of drafted plan views, details, elevations, or cross sections. We will also prepare technical specifications. PEI will compile all field quantities collected during the preliminary phase of the project into an engineer’s estimate and will provide a summary spreadsheet. This will be considered the 60% submittal.

After the City has reviewed the 60% submittal, PEI will meet to receive and review the comments. We will use these comments from the City to refine the plans and technical specifications. This information will be submitted to the City as the 90% design review.

After the City reviews the 90% submittal, we will meet with staff to resolve any final outstanding issues and will adjust the contract documents accordingly. A final 100% submittal will follow.

We understand that the existing striping will remain unchanged and that the City will provide the front-end documents for this project.

Phase 2.2 – Curb Ramp Designs
This task includes developing curb ramp designs for any ramps that the City and PEI determine are non-compliant and should be upgraded. Based on our field review we anticipate twenty-four (24) total curb ramps (eight (8) in Zone 9B and sixteen (16) in Zone 9C) will need to be upgraded as part of this project. Our design approach for the curb ramps will be similar to previously designed projects where we estimated construction quantities for each non-compliant curb ramp for inclusion in the project’s bid schedule.

If any of the twenty-four (24) ramps are complicated by steep slopes, existing utility boxes, drainage inlets, poles or other obstructions, PEI will provide a more detailed design and additional fees will apply. Detailed ramp designs will include localized Attachment 2

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Phase 2.3 – Full Depth Reclamation Mix Design
This task includes developing a full depth reclamation mix design. This includes PEI sampling the mix design materials, providing the traffic control for sampling, and developing/producing the final mix design. The associated fees are based on providing two (2) FDR mix designs for Experimental Station Road from Buena Vista Drive to COP ~2,285’ from Buena Vista Drive as it is a candidate for a reconstruction treatment due to excessive structural deficiencies.

Task 2 – Deliverables
 The 60% and 90% plan submittals will be submitted in PDF format. Technical specifications will be submitted in Word format.
 Final approved drawing submittals will include one PDF copy of all the drawing sheets, technical specifications in Word format and an engineer’s estimate in PDF format.

Task 3 – Bid Support Services
During the bid period, we will be available to answer any specific questions from the City concerning the design. Should the need arise, we will prepare an addendum as required. In addition, we will also be available to attend a pre-bid meeting and for help with questions from the contractors during the bidding process and reviewing and evaluating bids. All fees for this task will be on a time and materials basis.

Excluded Work
Our work excludes developing traffic control plans, topographic survey, right-of-way research, design of C.3 stormwater improvements and LIDs, electronic locating or potholing of existing underground utilities, and providing testing or inspection services during construction. PEI can provide a proposal for any of these services at the City’s request.

PROPOSED WORK SCHEDULE
We estimate 12-14 weeks from notice to proceed to complete our work. PEI will provide a project schedule at the kick-off meeting.

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PROPOSAL FEE & FEE BREAKDOWN
PEI’s fee for the work is based on our experience with similar projects performed for the City and throughout the state. Our fee for this work is $82,550 and is based on a project with an estimated construction cost of $4.7 million for the pavement work only.

The enclosed fee breakdown shows our projected costs for each portion of the project.

The individual fees associated with each task will serve as guidelines for progress payments. All fees and costs associated with this project are subject to final negotiation with the City of Paso Robles. Changes in scope may result in additional fees. The enclosed proposal conditions apply.

Please feel free to contact us at (805) 781-2265 with any questions you may have concerning this proposal.

Very truly yours,
PAVEMENT ENGINEERING INC.

Joseph L. Ririe, P.E.

Senior Principal Engineer
Attachments: Project Street List
Estimated Fee Breakdown Schedule
Proposal Conditions
pc: C File
M File
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CITY OF PASO ROBLES
ZONE 9B & 9C PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (DPW 25-06)

PROJECT STREET LIST
ZONE 9B

STREET NAME FROM TO ANTICIPATED

TREATMENT
Dallons Drive (1) Golden Hill Road Change of Pavement RHMA Overlay Dallons Drive (2) Change of Pavement Jena Court RHMA Overlay Dallons Drive (3) Jena Court Buena Vista RHMA Overlay
Experimental Station
Road Buena Vista Drive COP ~2,285’ from Buena Vista Drive FDR Experimental Station
Road
COP ~2,285’ from
Buena Vista Drive East End Slurry Seal
Jena Court Dallons Drive South End HMA Overlay
ZONE 9C

STREET NAME FROM TO ANTICIPATED

TREATMENT
Combine Street Circle Combine Street East End (Clockwise) HMA Overlay Combine Street Tractor Street Combine Street Circle HMA Overlay Danley Court (1) North End Wisteria Lane HMA Overlay
Danley Court (2) Wisteria Lane South End HMA Overlay
Germaine Way (1) North End COP 1,100’ S/O North
End HMA Overlay
Germaine Way (2) COP 1,100’ S/O North
End Tractor Street HMA Overlay
Oakwood Street Tractor Street Wallace Drive HMA Overlay Tractor Street (1) Golden Hill Road Oakwood Street HMA Overlay Tractor Street (2) Oakwood Street East End HMA Overlay
Wallace Drive Oakwood Street East End HMA Overlay
Wisteria Lane Golden Hill Road East End HMA Overlay
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FEE BREAKDOWN SCHEDULE

FOR THE

CITY OF PASO ROBLES
ZONE 9B & 9C PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (DPW 25-06) TASK 1 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION / MEETINGS
Position Rate Hours Total
Senior Principal Engineer $270 12 $3,240
Project Manager $230 20 $4,600
$7,840
TASK 2
Phase 2.1
Senior Principal Engineer $270 56 $15,120
Project Manager $230 96 $22,080
Assistant Engineer $185 112 $20,720
Senior Engineering Technician $165 288 $47,520
$105,440
Phase 2.2
Senior Principal Engineer $270 12 $3,240
Project Manager $230 12 $2,760
Senior Engineering Technician $165 48 $7,920
Topographic Survey & Design (Allowance) $5,000
$18,920
Phase 2.3
Full Depth Reclamation Mix Design (Allowance) $10,000
$10,000
TASK 3 BID SUPPORT SERVICES
Senior Principal Engineer $270 6 $1,620
Project Manager $230 15 $3,450
Est. Total: $5,070
$137,270
Est. Total:

Total Estimated Project Fee:

Curb Ramp Designs (24 Ramps)
Est. Total:

Full Depth Reclamation Mix Designs (2 Mix Designs)
Est. Total:

PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS and ESTIMATES
60%, 90% and Final PS&E Submittals
Est. Total:

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PROPOSAL CONDITIONS

1. Proposal is valid for thirty days from the date of the proposal.

2. All work shall be performed utilizing common methods and practices of the civil engineering profession.

3. Fees for lump sum or unit price proposals will be charged at the quoted price.

Fees for engineering services will be charged on a time and materials basis will be charged at the applicable hourly rates.

4. The proposal is based upon providing liability insurance with limits up to $1,000,000.

5. Payment: Invoices will be submitted monthly. All invoices are due within 30 days.

Attorney fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount shall be paid by the client.

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Council Agenda Report
From: Kim Porter, Stormwater Manager
Subject: Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with Rick Engineering for the Storm Drain Master Plan Update
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, where the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

Date: December 2, 2025
Facts

1. The current Storm Drain Master Plan (SDMP) was developed in 2007. An update is needed to better optimize long-term planning scenarios, protect and improve the City infrastructure, and allow staff to respond effectively to storm events.

2. The SDMP is a strategic planning guide for managing stormwater to reduce flooding, protect water quality and enhance infrastructure resilience. It also allows staff to identify future capital improvement projects to strengthen the City’s storm drain conveyance system.

3. On January 25, 2025, City Council awarded a contract to Rick Engineering in the amount of $199,980 to complete Phase 1 of the SDMP update, which included data collection, analysis and hydrological modeling of the West (including Theatre/Ramada Drive), Northeast, East and Southeast areas of the City, as well as the development of the Technical Report. A portion of the Northeast area was not included in the Phase 1 scope of work.

4. As of November 11, 2025, Rick Engineering completed the contracted Phase 1 efforts and developed the Technical Report within the City Council approved budget.

5. Phase 2 efforts include recommendations for capital project improvements, grant funding opportunities, climate resiliency scenario planning, and addressing existing infrastructure deficiencies.

To prepare for the Phase 2 efforts, City staff requested that Rick Engineering complete data collection, analysis and hydrological modeling for the remaining Northeast area of the City.

6. Pursuant to Section 3 of the professional services agreement, Rick Engineering provided the City with a scope of work and cost proposal for the remaining Northeast data collection and analysis on November 13, 2025.

7. The proposal cost of the additional work is not to exceed $54,750, which will be funded through the Stormwater Division’s professional services budget.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Authorize the City Manager to amend Rick Engineering’s existing professional services agreement for the Storm Drain Master Plan Update by an amount not to exceed $54,750 from the Stormwater Professional Services fund; or

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Analysis and Conclusions
Rick Engineering completed Phase 1 of the SDMP update, including data collection, analysis, hydrological modeling, and the Technical Report. To maintain momentum with the consultant, additional work is needed—specifically completing the mapping and analysis of the Northeast portion of the City. This area includes key properties and infrastructure corridors identified in the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) as critical to long-term growth of the airport and Tech Corridor. By extending the SDMP update to this area, the City ensures that flood-, drainage-, and water-quality infrastructure planning proactively supports future development envisioned under the EDSP, laying the groundwork for accommodating new businesses, industrial, office, and infrastructure uses.

This work provides a critical foundation for Phase 2 and ensures that the SDMP update covers the entire City. The additional effort is directly related to Phase 2, which will focus on developing the Action Plan, including recommendations for capital project improvements, grant funding opportunities, climate resiliency scenario planning, and addressing existing infrastructure deficiencies. These improvements will enhance the viability of the Tech Corridor and airport-adjacent properties, aligning with the EDSP’s objective to diversify the local economy, attract new industries, and support industrial/flex/tech, spaceport, and related economic development opportunities. Staff will return in the next fiscal year to request approval to complete Phase 2.

Fiscal Impact
Rick Engineering has proposed a budget of $54,750 to complete the data collection, analysis and hydrological modeling for the Northeast portion of the City. Adequate funds are available in the Stormwater Professional Services operating budget and no further action is required.

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), and 15378, as the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, nor is the activity a “project” as defined under CEQA.

Recommendation
Approve Resolution 25-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute with an amendment to the existing Rick Engineering agreement for the Storm Drain Master Plan Update in an amount not to exceed $54,750 for the completion of the data collection, analysis and hydrological modeling for the Northeast portion of the City. Authorize the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney, to make any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes to the Agreement consistent with Council direction.

Attachments

1. Resolution 25-XXX – Rick Engineering Amendment – Storm Drain Master Plan Update a. Exhibit A – Rick Engineering Proposal

Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 25-XXX

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

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING

FOR THE STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2024, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit professional services for the Storm Drain Master Plan update and concluded that the team from Rick Engineering submitted the most comprehensive and complete proposal; and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2025, City Council awarded the contract to Rick Engineering for the Storm Drain Master Plan Update in the amount of $199,980 (“the Agreement”); and WHEREAS, as of November 11, 2025, Rick Engineering has completed Phase 1 of the SDMP update which included data collection, analysis and hydrological modeling of the West (including Theatre/Ramada Drive), Northeast, East and Southeast areas of the City, as well as the development of the Technical Report; and
WHEREAS, to further prepare for Phase 2 of the SDMP update, City staff requested Rick Engineering complete data collection, analysis and hydrological modeling for the remaining Northeast area of the City.

This work provides a critical foundation for Phase 2 and ensures the SDMP update covers the entire City; and
WHEREAS, Rick Engineering provided the City with a scope of work and cost proposal for the remaining Northeast data collection and analysis in an amount not to exceed $54,750; and WHEREAS, the FY 2025/26 Stormwater Division’s professional services budget has sufficient funds to fund the additional work.

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

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

Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Rick Engineering in an amount not to exceed $54,750, and authorizes the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make minor changes to the Agreement, if needed, fully consistent with overall Council direction.

Section 3. 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), and 15378, as the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, nor is the activity a “project” as defined under CEQA.

APPROVED this 2nd day of December, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

Attachment 1
ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk

November 13, 2025
Ms. Kim Porter
Stormwater Program Manager
City of Paso Robles, Public Works Department
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, California 93446
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN Phase 1B (CITY PROJECT NO. DPW 24-17)
Dear Ms. Porter:

Phase 1B will complete the final portion of the City’s existing condition analysis by focusing on the Northeast watershed. Work will include data collection, GIS compilation, and hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling of this remaining area. This interim phase also includes project management, grant support, and updated deliverables to provide the City with a complete Phase 1 dataset and model package, pending funding of the full Phase 2 scope.

TASK 1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT, MEETINGS, AND COORDINATION
• Ongoing coordination with City staff to track progress, confirm priorities, and address technical questions.
• Up to 4 coordination meetings (kickoff + progress updates). • Monthly progress memos and schedule updates (up to 4 months).

Deliverables:
• Meeting agendas and minutes.
• Monthly progress memos.
• Interim invoicing and schedule updates.

TASK 2. DATA COLLECTION AND COMPILATION (NORTHEAST WATERSHED) • Collect and compile all available GIS and as-built data for the Northeast watershed. • Identify and document data gaps (missing attributes, unknown facilities). • The City will continue its own data collection effort using the RICK-developed field maps to gather and verify priority storm drain data.
• RICK will supplement this effort with up to 2 days of field verification for high-priority or missing facilities that remain unverified.
• Update the Citywide GIS storm drain inventory to include the Northeast watershed, incorporating both City-collected and RICK-verified data.

Deliverables:
• Updated GIS datasets for the City storm drain system. • Interim technical memo summarizing data gaps, City-led field collection, and RICK’s supplemental verification.

Exhibit A

Ms. Kim Porter
November 13, 2025

TASK 3. HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC (H&H) MODELING AND ANALYSIS Compile Hydrologic Data
• Generate sub-catchment delineations for the Northeast watershed using LiDAR/DEM. • Include inlets, backbone systems, and contributing areas outside City limits where relevant.
• Calculate hydrologic parameters (flow path, slope, width) using GIS-based methods. • Review NOAA Atlas 14 rainfall data and prepare hyetographs for 2-, 10-, 25-, and 100- year storm events.

Scoping Assumption: Approximately one-quarter of the City, or ~400 delineations, will be developed for this phase.

Existing Condition 1D/2D Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Models • Import watershed delineations, rainfall hyetographs, and GIS storm drain inventory into PCSWMM.
• Build an existing-condition 1D/2D model for the Northeast watershed, including surface flow and critical areas of flooding.
• Exclude FEMA-mapped channels with major upstream drainage outside City limits.

Scoping Assumptions:
• Revised H&H modeling will not be performed for FEMA-mapped channels with significant upstream drainage areas outside city limits.
• One-quarter of overall modeling effort focused on the Northeast watershed.

Stormwater Model Findings
• Document existing flooding areas, conveyance issues, and regulatory compliance. • Analyze system deficiencies such as undersized pipes, surcharged conditions, and inundated structures.
• Identify where upsizing or new infrastructure may reduce flooding. • Summarize results for City review and validate with City field staff input.

Deliverables:
• GIS-based maps and files of hydrologic parameters.
• Existing condition 1D/2D H&H PCSWMM model files for 2-, 10-, 25-, and 100-year storm events. Current and future (climate change) scenarios will be included in subsequent phase.
• GIS based web-application of existing drainage infrastructure and modeling results. • PowerPoint presentation of stormwater model results, including peak discharge, flood risk, and water quality assessments.
• Documentation of findings of this section in the SDMP document.

Exhibit A

Ms. Kim Porter
November 13, 2025

Proposed Project Schedule Phase 1B
Paso Robles Storm Drain Master Plan Update Phase 1B
2026
Task Name
Duration
Phase
1B
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Notice to Proceed (Anticipated January
2026)
Task 1: Project Management and Meetings Ongoing
Task 2: Data Collection and Compilation 60 Days
Task 3: Existing Condition H&H Modeling
and Analysis 60 Days
Project Completion
Exhibit A

City of Paso Robles
Professional Engineering Services for the Storm Drain Master Plan Phase 1B

RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY
Labor
Classification
Principal
Associate
Principal
Associate/Manage
r
Principal Project
Engineer
Associate Project
Engineer
Principal Water
Resources
Designer
Associate Water
Resources
Designer
Assistant Water
Resources
Designer
GIS Asset
Manager
Associate GIS
Project Manager
GIS Programmer
Grant Writing
Specialist
RICK Labor Cost
Reimbursable
Expenses
RICK Total Cost
Phase 1B Cost
Task Billing Rates $290 $270 $250 $200 $185 $145 $135 $120 $195 $175 $170 $175 Task 1: Project Management and Meetings
Meetings and Coordination (4 meetings) per Phase 4 1 8 $3,430 $3,430 Project Management (4 months) per Phase 2 12 $3,580 $3,580 Task 1 Sub-Total 6 1 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $7,010 $0 $7,010 $7,010 Task 2: Data Collection and Compilation (Northeast Watershed) Data Collection and Compilation (Northeast Watershed) 2 8 12 60 20 $16,800 $200 $17,000 Task 2 Sub-Total 2 0 8 0 12 0 60 0 20 0 0 0 $16,800 $200 $17,000 $17,000 Task 3: Existing Condition H&H Modeling and Analysis
Compile Hydrologic Data 10 15 15 15 15 $11,275 $11,275
Existing Condition 1D/2D H&H Models 20 5 20 20 40 $16,325 $16,325 Stormwater Model Findings 1 6 10 $3,140 $3,140
Task 3 Sub-Total 1 0 36 0 20 35 45 55 0 0 0 0 $30,740 $0 $30,740 $30,740 Total Project Hours 9 1 64 0 32 35 105 55 20 0 0 0
Total Project Cost $ 2,610 $ 270 $ 16,000 $ - $ 5,920 $ 5,075 $ 14,175 $ 6,600 $ 3,900 $ - $ - $ - $54,550 $200 $54,750 $54,750 Cost Loaded Work Plan
Exhibit A

Council Agenda Report
From: Casey Shepherd, Wastewater Resources Manager
Subject: Approval of Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement with WSP USA, Inc. (Formerly Golder Associates, Inc.) for Landfill Monitoring and Reporting 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: December 2, 2025
Facts

1. The City owns the Paso Robles Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (hereinafter “Landfill”), located east of the City on Highway 46 East. The Landfill is self-supporting, meaning it generates revenue through payments of tipping fees at the Landfill gate.

2. The City is required to monitor and report the status of the landfill to various State and County agencies. Testing and monitoring require specific knowledge, equipment, and laboratory analysis.

3. Historically, the City has outsourced monitoring and reporting services associated with the operation of the City's landfill because it is more cost-effective than hiring internal staff.

4. WSP USA Inc. (WSP, formerly Golder Associates Inc.) has provided these services for the City since 2012. The service has satisfied the regulatory agencies with the levels and quality of the monitoring and reporting.

5. Recent requirements by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and other state agencies now require additional PFAS monitoring and reporting at the Landfill, beyond what was previously outlined in the scope of work for WSP.

6. The City’s Landfill is also scheduled to increase its onsite monitoring to include two additional monitoring wells, also required by the RWQCB.

7. The work necessary to meet the mandatory monitoring and reporting requirements for the Landfill, including new PFAS sampling and the monitoring of two additional wells, is included in this proposed Eighth Amendment.

8. Additional monitoring and reporting do increase expenses at the Landfill. However, the proposed WSP costs have already been incorporated into the projected budgets for future years and can be solely supported by the Landfill’s Enterprise Fund, with no effect on the City’s General Fund.

9. The existing contract with WSP expires at the end of Q2 2026, but does not include additional PFAS and well monitoring required by the RWQCB.

10. The proposed eighth amendment covers the additional monitoring required within the current contract period and extends monitoring and reporting services through Q2 2029 to ensure the City’s landfill meets its regulatory obligations.

Options

1. Take no action;

2. Approve Amendment No. Eight to the Landfill Monitoring and Reporting Services Agreement with WSP USA, Inc.;

3. Provide alternative direction to staff;
Analysis and Conclusions
WSP has served as the City’s landfill management consultant since 2012 and has consistently provided high-quality, timely, and accurate professional services. Their work has been instrumental in maintaining the Landfill’s compliance with all applicable environmental regulations. Despite the expansion of monitoring and reporting requirements in recent years, WSP’s proposed fees remain reasonable and in line with industry expectations.

Given the increasing complexity and evolving nature of landfill monitoring and regulatory reporting, continued engagement with a qualified and experienced firm is essential. If the City chooses not to extend the existing agreement, it could place the City at risk of non-compliance with mandatory environmental oversight obligations required for landfill operations.

The City’s Purchasing Policy allows for bid requirements to be waived if the City is best served by a particular vendor. WSP has demonstrated stability in both service delivery and pricing over the past decade. Although the City may pursue a competitive RFP process at any time, it is unlikely that a similarly qualified firm could provide the same level of expertise and cost predictability. Continuing the agreement with WSP offers operational continuity and mitigates compliance and financial risks to the City.

Fiscal Impact
Funding for monitoring and reporting on behalf of the landfill is already included in the annual budget.

Amendment No. Eight includes $33,076 for the required additional PFAS and Well Monitoring through Q2 2026. Additionally, the amounts of $98,456 for FY 2026-2027, $97,531 for FY 2027-2028, and $110,449 for FY 2028-2029 cover the annual cost of monitoring and reporting through Q2 2029. The total fiscal impact amounts to $339,512. These expenses have been included in and will be accounted for in future Landfill budgets.

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-XXXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 8 to the Landfill Monitoring and Reporting Services Agreement with WSP USA, Inc.

Attachments

1. Resolution 25-XXXX Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. Eight for Landfill Monitoring and Reporting Services with WSP

2. Amendment No. Eight to Agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for Landfill Monitoring and Reporting Services

3. WSP USA, Inc. Proposal for Fiscal Years 2026-2029 Monitoring and Reporting and Additional Work Under Current Agreement

Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 25-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. EIGHT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WSP USA INC. (FORMERLY GOLDER ASSOCIATES INC.) FOR

LANDFILL MONITORING AND REPORTING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City is required to monitor and report the status of the landfill to various State and County agencies; and
WHEREAS, the testing and monitoring requires specific knowledge, equipment, and laboratory analysis; and
WHEREAS, itis more cost-effective for the City to outsource the monitoring and reporting services associated with the operation of the City's landfill; and WHEREAS, WSP USA Inc. (WSP, formerly Golder Associates Inc.) has provided these services for the City since 2012. The services have been exemplary, and the regulatory agencies have been satisfied with the levels and quality of the monitoring and reporting. It is in the City's best interest to expand WSPs scope to include additional PFAS sampling and well monitoring and to extend WSP's monitoring and reporting services agreement through Q2, 2029.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF 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 Amendment No. Eight to the Agreement and authorizes the City Manager to execute theAmendment with WSP to expand WSP's scope to include additional PFAS sampling and well monitoring, and to extend WSP monitoring and reporting services agreement through Quarter 2, 2029 for an amount not to exceed $339,512.

Section 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and City Attorney to make minor modifications to the agreement, as needed, fully consistent with overall Council direction.

Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect on the date it is approved by the City Council.

APPROVED this 2
nd day of December 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Attachment 1
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk

Attachment 2
AMENDMENT NO. EIGHT

TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
WSP USA Inc. (formerly Golder Associates, Inc.)
Class III Landfill Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting

RECITALS
A. On or about March 9, 2012, City of Paso Robles ("City or Owner") and Golder Associates, Inc. (now WSP USA Inc. (WSP)) ("Engineer") entered into an Agreement for Professional Engineering Services ("Agreement") under which Engineer agreed to perform engineering services at the City’s Class III Landfill (the "Project").

B. On or about January 31, 2013, Owner and Engineer executed Amendment No. One to the Agreement, to amend the scope of services to be performed to include final design and preparation of construction documents for the Project.

C. On or about March 14, 2014, Owner and Engineer executed Amendment No. Two to the Agreement for the purpose of continued monitoring, analysis and reporting for an additional one-year extension.

D. On or about May 21, 2015 Owner and Engineer executed Amendment No. Three to the Agreement for the purpose of modifying their obligations under the Agreement, for an additional two years.

E. Owner and Engineer made Amendment No. Four to the Agreement for the purpose of extending the Agreement for an additional two years (2
nd Quarter 2017 through 1st Quarter
2019).

F. On or aboutJune 6, 2019, Owner and Engineer made Amendment No. Five to the Agreement for the purpose of extending the Agreement for an additional two years (through 1st Quarter 2021).

G. On or about June 3, 2021, Owner and Engineer made Amendment No. Six to the Agreement for the purpose of extending the Agreement for an additional two years (through 1 st

Quarter 2023).

H. On or around June 20, 2023, Owner and Engineer made Amendment No. seven to the Agreement for the purpose of extending the Agreement for an additional three years (2 nd
Quarter 2023 through 4
th Quarter 2026).

I. Owner and Engineer make this Amendment No. Eight to the Agreement for the purpose of 1) extending the Agreement from Quarter 1, 2026 through Quarter 2, 2029, and 2) to include additional PFAS and well monitoring as required.

Attachment 2

AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual promises set forth in this Amendment No. Eight to the Agreement and for other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties, Owner and Engineer agree as follows:

1. The Term of the Agreement is hereby extended through the 2 nd Quarter of 2029.

2. Scope of Work/Budget. This amendment includes the services described in the November 20, 2025 Proposal for Fiscal Years 2026-2029 Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring and Reporting and Additional Work Under Current Agreement (revision 3).

3. Section 7(A) of the Agreement is amended as follows: The Not to Exceed Amount is increased an additional $339,512 bringing the total amended contract amount to $1,143,524, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

4. In all other respects, except where inconsistent with this Amendment No. Eight, in which case this Amendment No. Eight shall control, the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Terms used in this Amendment No. Eight that are defined in the Agreement shall have the same meaning as used therein.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. Eight to be executed on the date opposite their respective names.

City of El Paso de Robles:

By:____________________
Name: Chris Huot
Date:

Title: City Manager
WSP USA, Inc.:

By:____________________
Name: Kris Johnson
Date:

Title: Vice President, Geologist

WSP USA Inc.
2391 Zanker Road, Suite 310
San Jose, California 95131
T: 408-220-9223
wsp.com
Subject: PROPOSAL FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2029 PASO ROBLES LANDFILL MONITORING

AND REPORTING AND ADDITIONAL WORK UNDER CURRENT AGREEMENT (revision 3)
Dear Mr. Shepherd:

WSP USA Inc. (WSP) is pleased to submit this proposal for additional work and a three-year extension of our existing landfill monitoring and reporting contract with the City of Paso Robles. The proposed scope of work is based on Monitoring and Reporting requirements of General Order R3-2020-0001 and Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) letter dated July 1, 2025 - Land Disposal Program: 13267 Order – Continuation of PFAS Sampling Requirements For Active Landfills in the Central Coast Region. The scope of work includes additional costs under the current agreement, which expires in April 2026 and continued monitoring and reporting from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, covering the time period for the next three City fiscal years. The additional costs under the current agreement includes:
(1) the third quarter 2025 and first quarter 2026 PFAS sampling requested by the RWQCB, and (2) water quality monitoring and reporting for two proposed new groundwater monitoring wells in first quarter 2026.

The second quarter 2026 scope of work will bridge the funding gap between the end of the current agreement and the start of the City’s next fiscal year.

The PFAS sampling was requested in the RWQCB letter dated July 1, 2025 - Land Disposal Program:
13267 Order – Continuation of PFAS Sampling Requirements for Active Landfills in the Central Coast Region. The RWQCB requires the landfill to continue to sample for PFAS in the monitoring wells listed in the most recently approved PFAS workplan on a semiannual basis in accordance with the approved workplan. PFAS monitoring was completed in third quarter 2025 and will be completed semiannually, including first quarter 2026.

The new monitoring wells (MW-4 and MW-8R) are proposed for installation prior to the end of first quarter 2026 and will be analyzed for the 5-year Constituents of Concern (COCs) during the initial sampling event.

Other landfill gas related second quarter 2026 monitoring and reporting will be completed to align the landfill monitoring term with the City’s fiscal year calendar.

November 20, 2025
Reference: US0048010.6167
Casey Shepherd
City of El Paso de Robles
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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The current WSP field and office staff will continue to work on the project. WSP will continue to subcontract with Pace Analytical of Bakersfield, California for analysis of the routine MRP-related samples obtained for this project.

Proposed Scope of Work
The scope of work is divided into two main tasks: (1) Site Monitoring and (2) Reporting. Both main tasks have several subtasks, as listed below.
 TASK 1 – Site Monitoring
 Task 1A. Semi-Annual Groundwater and Landfill Gas Probe Monitoring  Task 1B. Annual Landfill Gas Probe, Leachate Tank, and Stormwater Basin Monitoring  Task 1C. Quarterly Landfill Gas Probe Monitoring and Reporting  Task 1D. Quarterly Surface Sweep Monitoring
 TASK 2 – Reporting
 Task 2A. Semi-Annual RWQCB Self-Monitoring Reporting
 Task 2B. Title V Semi-Annual Reporting
 Task 2C. Title V Annual Certification Report
WSP proposes to conduct the following site monitoring and report preparation activities:
 Measure the depth to water in each site monitoring well quarterly.  Sample groundwater monitoring wells as identified in the MRP on a semi-annual schedule, during third quarter and first quarter (third quarter 2026 through first quarter 2029) and submit samples for laboratory parameters specified in the General Order R3 2020-0001 MRP. This includes the 5-year constituents of concern during third quarter 2028.  Sample two new groundwater monitoring wells quarterly in 2026 (second quarter through fourth quarter 2026) per the MRP and semiannually thereafter.
 Sample leachate, condensate, and landfill gas probes for the General Order R3-2020-0001 MRP parameters annually, during the first quarter of each year and submit the samples for laboratory analysis of the parameters specified in the MRP.
 Sample stormwater basins for the General Order R3-2020-0001 MRP parameters annually and submit the samples for laboratory analysis of the parameters specified in the MRP.  Sample groundwater, leachate, and condensate for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) semiannually as requested in the RWQCB July 1, 2025 letter and the PFAS detection follow-up Attachment 3

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workplan.1 PFAS sampling was completed in third quarter 2025 and will be done in first quarter 2025.
 Monitor the perimeter gas probes quarterly for field measurements of methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and VOCs.
 Perform landfill surface emissions monitoring quarterly.  Evaluate the field and laboratory analytical data and prepare semi-annual and annual water quality monitoring reports for submittal to the Regional Board.  Prepare quarterly perimeter landfill gas migration monitoring reports for submittal to the local enforcement agency.
 Prepare the semi-annual and annual Title V monitoring reports for submittal to the air district.

All groundwater sampling and analysis will be performed in accordance with the protocol described in our Groundwater Sampling and Laboratory Procedures. Field measurements of pH, specific conductance, temperature, dissolved oxygen, oxidation-reduction potential, and turbidity will be taken and recorded on water sample field data sheets. Samples will be properly preserved and stored on the day of sampling. Chain-of-custody documentation will accompany the samples through collection and delivery to a State-certified analytical laboratory.

Deliverables
WSP will prepare semi-annual and annual monitoring reports containing the information required by the MRP. The reports will include a discussion of the monitoring data collected during the monitoring period.

The reports will include a summary of the site conditions, tabulated analytical results, time-concentration graphs of data, statistical analyses, groundwater contour maps, groundwater flow velocity calculations, and an evaluation of field and laboratory QC data. In addition, the reports will include all back-up data such as field data sheets, chain-of-custody documentation, and certified analytical reports. WSP will incorporate information provided by the site operator to address facility monitoring requirements of the MRP. This information includes site inspections and standard observations, intake monitoring data, drainage system inspections, rainfall data, and pollution control system inspections.

WSP will prepare quarterly landfill gas probe monitoring reports and provide to the City and landfill operator during the month following the end of each quarter. The Title V permit requires the submittal of Semiannual Compliance and SSM reports on January 31 and July 31 of each year. The reports will summarize relevant compliance data and list any deviations. The Annual Compliance Certification will be prepared based on a review of all applicable operating data and records. This review will determine if the conditions in the Landfill’s Title V permit and other applicable air regulations are being met. Each 1 Golder Associates Inc., October 7, 2021, PFAS Detection Follow-Up Workplan, Paso Robles Landfill.

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condition of the permit will be evaluated for compliance. WSP will review monitoring data for completeness and compliance; determine if available records meet Title V requirements; and verify that all required reports have been prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

Schedule
Semi-annual water quality sampling will take place in third quarter (2026, 2027, and 2028) and first quarter (2027, 2028, and 2029) of each year. Quarterly monitoring will occur during each quarter. The semi-annual and annual MRP monitoring reports will be provided to the City for review approximately two weeks prior to the Regional Board submittal dates of April 30 and October 31. Quarterly reports will be provided for submittal during the month following the end of each quarter. The semiannual and annual Title V reports will be submitted in January and July.

Cost and Terms
The 2026-2029 scope and budgets cover the next three years of monitoring (April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029). Based on past experience, we have included an additional task for landfill surface emissions re-monitoring (Task 3A). We have assumed that the re-monitoring will occur twice annually during the four quarterly events and a single 10-day and 30-day re-monitoring will be needed. Note that analytical costs have increased substantially from previous years due to increased lab charges and the additional monitoring parameters, including PFAS.

The following summarizes our proposed costs by task and fiscal year:

Cost Summary Table
Task
Additional
Work
3Q2025-
2Q2026
3Q2026-
2Q2027
3Q2027-
3Q2028
3Q2028-
3Q2029
Task 1 - Site Monitoring
Task 1A. Semi-Annual Monitoring (COCs in 2028-2029) - $38,747 $37,822 $50,510 Task 1B. Annual Monitoring - $5,869 $5,869 $5,869
Task 1C. LFG Probe Quarterly Monitoring - $6,520 $6,520 $6,520 Task 1D. Title V & AB32 Surface Sweep Quarterly Monitoring - $15,352 $15,352 $15,352 Task 2 - Reporting
Task 2A. Semi-annual MRP Reporting - $17,052 $17,052 $17,282 Task 2B. Title V Semi-annual Reporting - $5,256 $5,256 $5,256 Task 2C. Title V Annual Certification Report - $1,795 $1,795 $1,795 Task 3 – Optional – As-needed Work
Task 3A – Surface Emissions Re-Monitoring (Optional - as-needed) - $7,865 $7,865 $7,865 Task 1-3 Annual Total - $98,456 $97,531 $110,449
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Task
Additional
Work
3Q2025-
2Q2026
3Q2026-
2Q2027
3Q2027-
3Q2028
3Q2028-
3Q2029
Task 4 - Additional Work
PFAS Monitoring 3Q2025 and 1Q2026 $16,248
New Wells Monitoring in 1Q2025 $5,588
Second Quarter 2026 Monitoring $11,240
Additional Work Total $33,076
A detailed breakdown of personnel rates, estimated hours, laboratory fees, and equipment charges is included in the attached cost estimate. Our work will be completed in accordance with our Agreement for Professional Services with the City of El Paso de Robles dated March 9, 2012. Effective January 1, 2023, Golder Associates USA Inc. (formerly known as Golder Associates Inc.) merged with and into its affiliate WSP USA Inc. As a result of the merger, WSP USA Inc. will succeed to all of Golder Associates USA Inc.’s rights and obligations by operation of law, including your Agreement which will immediately become an obligation of WSP USA Inc.

We look forward to the opportunity to continue to work on this project with the City. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Kris Johnson via email:
[email protected] or by phone at 408-220-9223.

Sincerely,
WSP USA Inc.

Kris H. Johnson, PG, CEG
Vice President, Geologist
Attachments: Cost Estimates
https://wsponlinenam.sharepoint.com/sites/us-pasorobleslf202324/project files/1 proposal and project mgmt/2026-2029 proposal/2026-2029 prl proposal-rev3.docx Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2026-2027
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: September 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
2q2026-2027 SUMMARY
TASK 1 - Site Monitoring
Task 1A. Semi-Annual Monitoring $38,747
Task 1B. Annual Monitoring $5,869
Task 1C. LFG Probe Quarterly Monitoring $6,520
Task 1D. Title V & AB32 Surface Sweep Quarterly Monitoring $15,352 Task 2 -Reporting
Task 2A - Semi-annual MRP Reporting $17,052
Task 2B - Title V Semi-annual Reporting $5,256
Task 2C - Title V Annual Certification Report $1,795
Task 3 - Optional - As-Needed Work
Task 3A - Additional Surface Emissions Re-Monitoring (Optional - As-Needed) $7,865 2q2026-2027 per fiscal year TOTAL $98,456
TASK 1 - Site Monitoring
Task 1A. Semi-Annual Monitoring
(New General Order Monitoring and Reporting Program R3-2020-0001), quarterly new wells 3q, 4q Groundwater levels, groundwater sample collection and analysis, vadose zone sampling, landfill gas monitoring probes Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 80 $8,000
Sr. Consultant hour $180 2 $360 $8,360
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 7 $875
Lodging day $163 4 $652
Per Diem day $50 4 $200 $1,727
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Filters each $18 25 $450
Per Location Charge each $35 25 $875 $1,325
Laboratory Analysis
SCOPE: Sample kit delivery, sample transport, analysis, lab and field QA/QC, electronic deliverable.

VOCs 8260 each $85 25 $2,125
TPH-g, d, o each $50 25 $1,250
PFAS each $325 21 $6,825
Chloride each $21 25 $525
Manganese each $11 25 $275
Nitrate each $24 25 $600
Sodium each $11 25 $275
Total Alkalinity each $21 25 $525
TDS each $21 25 $525
Ammonia as N each $20 25 $500
Metals (Ba, Bo, Ca, Fe, Mg, Hg, K, Se, Sn) each $100 25 $2,500 Bicarbonate each $21 25 $525
Carbonate each $21 25 $525
Cyanide each $39 25 $975
EC each $28 25 $700
Perchlorate each $145 25 $3,625
Sulfate each $21 25 $525
Sulfide each $33 25 $825
TOC each $49 25 $1,225
Administrative Fee (10%) $2,485
TASK TOTAL $38,747
Paso Robles Monitoring Annual Cost Estimate 2026-2029-rev22026-2027 year 1 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2026-2027
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: September 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
Task 1B. Annual Monitoring
(Monitoring and Reporting Program Order No. R3-2020-0001) Flare TO-14, landfill leachate tanks, and Flare CST Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 12 $1,200
Sr. Consultant hour $180 1 $180 $1,380
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 1 $125
$125
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Filters each $18 3 $54
Per Location Charge each $35 3 $105 $159
Laboratory Analysis
SCOPE: Sample kit delivery, sample transport, analysis, lab and field QA/QC, electronic deliverable.

VOCs 8260 each $85 4 $340
TPH-g, d, o each $50 3 $150
PFAS each $325 3 $975
Chloride each $21 3 $63
Manganese each $11 3 $33
Nitrate each $24 3 $72
Sodium each $11 3 $33
Total Alkalinity each $21 3 $63
TDS each $21 3 $63
Ammonia as N each $20 3 $60
Metals (Ba, Bo, Ca, Fe, Mg, Hg, K, Se, Sn) each $100 3 $300 Bicarbonate each $21 3 $63
Carbonate each $21 3 $63
Cyanide each $39 3 $117
EC each $28 3 $84
Perchlorate each $145 3 $435
Sulfate each $21 3 $63
Sulfide each $33 3 $99
TOC each $49 3 $147
VOCs air each $300 2 $600
$3,823
Administrative Fee (10%) $382
TASK TOTAL $5,869
Task 1C. LFG Probe Quarterly Monitoring
(Solid Waste Facilities Permit 40-AA-0001)
Landfill gas probes
Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 48 $4,800
Sr. Consultant hour $180 4 $720 $5,520
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 4 $500
$500
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Field Meter day $125 4 $500
$500
TASK TOTAL $6,520
Paso Robles Monitoring Annual Cost Estimate 2026-2029-rev22026-2027 year 2 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2026-2027
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: September 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
Task 1D. Title V & AB32 Surface Sweep Quarterly Monitoring (required by California Air Resources Board)
Landfill OVA surface sweep and AB32 compliance
Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 80 $8,000
Sr. Consultant hour $180 12 $2,160
Director hour $285 4 $1,140 $11,300
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 8 $1,000
Lodging day $163 4 $652
Per Diem day $50 4 $200 $1,852
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
TVA, GPS, Weather each $275 8 $2,200 $2,200
TASK TOTAL $15,352
Task 2 -Reporting
Task 2A - Semi-annual MRP Reporting
(Monitoring and Reporting Program Order No. R3-2020-0001) Professional Services
Project Admin hour $98 4 $392
Drafter hour $155 4 $620
Staff Engineer hour $115 62 $7,130
Sr. Consultant hour $180 40 $7,200
Director hour $285 6 $1,710 $17,052
TASK TOTAL $17,052
Task 2B - Title V Semi-annual Reporting
NSPS/SLOAPCD Title V report, LFG system report
Professional Services
Project Admin hour $98 2 $196
Drafter hour $155 8 $1,240
Staff Engineer hour $115 22 $2,530
Sr. Consultant hour $180 4 $720
Director hour $285 2 $570 $5,256
TASK TOTAL $5,256
Task 2C - Title V Annual Certification Report
Title V annual certification report
Professional Services
Staff Engineer hour $115 10 $1,150
Sr. Consultant hour $180 2 $360
Director hour $285 1 $285 $1,795
TASK TOTAL $1,795
Task 3 - Optional - As-Needed Work
Task 3A - Additional Surface Emissions Re-Monitoring (Optional - As-Needed) Assumes one 10-day return monitoring event per quarter.

Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 48 $4,800
Staff Engineer hour $115 4 $460
Sr. Consultant hour $180 4 $720
Director hour $285 1 $285 $6,265
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 4 $500
Lodging day $163 0 $0
Per Diem day $50 0 $0 $500
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
TVA, GPS, Weather each $275 4 $1,100 $1,100
TASK TOTAL $7,865
Paso Robles Monitoring Annual Cost Estimate 2026-2029-rev22026-2027 year 3 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2027-2028
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: August 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
2027-2028 SUMMARY
TASK 1 - Site Monitoring
Task 1A. Semi-Annual Monitoring $37,822
Task 1B. Annual Monitoring $5,869
Task 1C. LFG Probe Quarterly Monitoring $6,520
Task 1D. Title V & AB32 Surface Sweep Quarterly Monitoring $15,352 Task 2 -Reporting
Task 2A - Semi-annual MRP Reporting $17,052
Task 2B - Title V Semi-annual Reporting $5,256
Task 2C - Title V Annual Certification Report $1,795
Task 3 - Optional - As-Needed Work
Task 3A - Additional Surface Emissions Re-Monitoring (Optional - As-Needed) $7,865 2027-2028 per fiscal year TOTAL $97,531
TASK 1 - Site Monitoring
Task 1A. Semi-Annual Monitoring
(New General Order Monitoring and Reporting Program R3-2020-0001) Groundwater levels, groundwater sample collection and analysis, vadose zone sampling, landfill gas monitoring probes Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 72 $7,200
Sr. Consultant hour $180 2 $360 $7,560
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 6 $750
Lodging day $163 4 $652
Per Diem day $50 4 $200 $1,602
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Filters each $18 25 $450
Per Location Charge each $35 25 $875 $1,325
Laboratory Analysis
SCOPE: Sample kit delivery, sample transport, analysis, lab and field QA/QC, electronic deliverable.

VOCs 8260 each $85 25 $2,125
TPH-g, d, o each $50 25 $1,250
PFAS each $325 21 $6,825
Chloride each $21 25 $525
Manganese each $11 25 $275
Nitrate each $24 25 $600
Sodium each $11 25 $275
Total Alkalinity each $21 25 $525
TDS each $21 25 $525
Ammonia as N each $20 25 $500
Metals (Ba, Bo, Ca, Fe, Mg, Hg, K, Se, Sn) each $100 25 $2,500 Bicarbonate each $21 25 $525
Carbonate each $21 25 $525
Cyanide each $39 25 $975
EC each $28 25 $700
Perchlorate each $145 25 $3,625
Sulfate each $21 25 $525
Sulfide each $33 25 $825
TOC each $49 25 $1,225
Administrative Fee (10%) $2,485
TASK TOTAL $37,822
Paso Robles Monitoring Annual Cost Estimate 2026-2029-rev12027-2028 year 1 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2027-2028
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: August 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
Task 1B. Annual Monitoring
(Monitoring and Reporting Program Order No. R3-2020-0001) Flare TO-14, landfill leachate tanks, and Flare CST Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 12 $1,200
Sr. Consultant hour $180 1 $180 $1,380
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 1 $125
$125
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Filters each $18 3 $54
Per Location Charge each $35 3 $105 $159
Laboratory Analysis
SCOPE: Sample kit delivery, sample transport, analysis, lab and field QA/QC, electronic deliverable.

VOCs 8260 each $85 4 $340
TPH-g, d, o each $50 3 $150
PFAS each $325 3 $975
Chloride each $21 3 $63
Manganese each $11 3 $33
Nitrate each $24 3 $72
Sodium each $11 3 $33
Total Alkalinity each $21 3 $63
TDS each $21 3 $63
Ammonia as N each $20 3 $60
Metals (Ba, Bo, Ca, Fe, Mg, Hg, K, Se, Sn) each $100 3 $300 Bicarbonate each $21 3 $63
Carbonate each $21 3 $63
Cyanide each $39 3 $117
EC each $28 3 $84
Perchlorate each $145 3 $435
Sulfate each $21 3 $63
Sulfide each $33 3 $99
TOC each $49 3 $147
VOCs air each $300 2 $600
$3,823
Administrative Fee (10%) $382
TASK TOTAL $5,869
Task 1C. LFG Probe Quarterly Monitoring
(Solid Waste Facilities Permit 40-AA-0001)
Landfill gas probes
Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 48 $4,800
Sr. Consultant hour $180 4 $720 $5,520
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 4 $500
$500
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Field Meter day $125 4 $500
$500
TASK TOTAL $6,520
Paso Robles Monitoring Annual Cost Estimate 2026-2029-rev12027-2028 year 2 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2027-2028
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: August 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
Task 1D. Title V & AB32 Surface Sweep Quarterly Monitoring (required by California Air Resources Board)
Landfill OVA surface sweep and AB32 compliance
Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 80 $8,000
Sr. Consultant hour $180 12 $2,160
Director hour $285 4 $1,140 $11,300
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 8 $1,000
Lodging day $163 4 $652
Per Diem day $50 4 $200 $1,852
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
TVA, GPS, Weather each $275 8 $2,200 $2,200
TASK TOTAL $15,352
Task 2 -Reporting
Task 2A - Semi-annual MRP Reporting
(Monitoring and Reporting Program Order No. R3-2020-0001) Professional Services
Project Admin hour $98 4 $392
Drafter hour $155 4 $620
Staff Engineer hour $115 62 $7,130
Sr. Consultant hour $180 40 $7,200
Director hour $285 6 $1,710 $17,052
TASK TOTAL $17,052
Task 2B - Title V Semi-annual Reporting
NSPS/SLOAPCD Title V report, LFG system report
Professional Services
Project Admin hour $98 2 $196
Drafter hour $155 8 $1,240
Staff Engineer hour $115 22 $2,530
Sr. Consultant hour $180 4 $720
Director hour $285 2 $570 $5,256
TASK TOTAL $5,256
Task 2C - Title V Annual Certification Report
Title V annual certification report
Professional Services
Staff Engineer hour $115 10 $1,150
Sr. Consultant hour $180 2 $360
Director hour $285 1 $285 $1,795
TASK TOTAL $1,795
Task 3 - Optional - As-Needed Work
Task 3A - Additional Surface Emissions Re-Monitoring (Optional - As-Needed) Assumes one 10-day return monitoring event per quarter.

Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 48 $4,800
Staff Engineer hour $115 4 $460
Sr. Consultant hour $180 4 $720
Director hour $285 1 $285 $6,265
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 4 $500
Lodging day $163 0 $0
Per Diem day $50 0 $0 $500
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
TVA, GPS, Weather each $275 4 $1,100 $1,100
TASK TOTAL $7,865
Paso Robles Monitoring Annual Cost Estimate 2026-2029-rev12027-2028 year 3 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2028-2029 COCs
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: August 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
2028-2029 SUMMARY
TASK 1 - Site Monitoring
Task 1A. Semi-Annual Monitoring $50,510
Task 1B. Annual Monitoring $5,869
Task 1C. LFG Probe Quarterly Monitoring $6,520
Task 1D. Title V & AB32 Surface Sweep Quarterly Monitoring $15,352 Task 2 -Reporting
Task 2A - Semi-annual MRP Reporting $17,282
Task 2B - Title V Semi-annual Reporting $5,256
Task 2C - Title V Annual Certification Report $1,795
Task 3 - Optional - As-Needed Work
Task 3A - Additional Surface Emissions Re-Monitoring (Optional - As-Needed) $7,865 2028-2029 COCs fiscal year TOTAL $110,449
TASK 1 - Site Monitoring
Task 1A. Semi-Annual Monitoring
(New General Order Monitoring and Reporting Program R3-2020-0001) Groundwater levels, groundwater sample collection and analysis, vadose zone sampling, landfill gas monitoring probes Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 80 $8,000
Sr. Consultant hour $180 2 $360 $8,360
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 7 $875
Lodging day $163 5 $815
Per Diem day $50 5 $250 $1,940
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Filters each $18 25 $450
Per Location Charge each $35 25 $875 $1,325
Laboratory Analysis
SCOPE: Sample kit delivery, sample transport, analysis, lab and field QA/QC, electronic deliverable.

VOCs 8260 each $85 25 $2,125
TPH-g, d, o each $50 25 $1,250
PFAS each $325 21 $6,825
Chloride each $21 25 $525
Manganese each $11 25 $275
Nitrate each $24 25 $600
Sodium each $11 25 $275
Total Alkalinity each $21 25 $525
TDS each $21 25 $525
Ammonia as N each $20 25 $500
Metals (Ba, Bo, Ca, Fe, Mg, Hg, K, Se, Sn) each $100 25 $2,500 Bicarbonate each $21 25 $525
Carbonate each $21 25 $525
Cyanide each $39 25 $975
EC each $28 25 $700
Perchlorate each $145 25 $3,625
Sulfate each $21 25 $525
Sulfide each $33 25 $825
TOC each $49 25 $1,225
5-year COCs (third quarter 2028)
Metals (CAM 17) each $187 14 $2,618
Organochlorine Pesticides -8081 each $105 14 $1,470
PCBs - 8082 each $66 14 $924
Chlorinated Herbicides-8151 each $196 14 $2,744
SVOCs including Phthalates and Phenols-8270 each $196 14 $2,744 $35,350 Administrative Fee (10%) $3,535
TASK TOTAL $50,510
Paso Robles Monitoring Annual Cost Estimate 2026-2029-rev12028-2029 COCs 1 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2028-2029 COCs
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: August 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
Task 1B. Annual Monitoring
(Monitoring and Reporting Program Order No. R3-2020-0001) Flare TO-14, landfill leachate tanks, and Flare CST
Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 12 $1,200
Sr. Consultant hour $180 1 $180 $1,380
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 1 $125
$125
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Filters each $18 3 $54
Per Location Charge each $35 3 $105 $159
Laboratory Analysis
SCOPE: Sample kit delivery, sample transport, analysis, lab and field QA/QC, electronic deliverable.

VOCs 8260 each $85 4 $340
TPH-g, d, o each $50 3 $150
PFAS each $325 3 $975
Chloride each $21 3 $63
Manganese each $11 3 $33
Nitrate each $24 3 $72
Sodium each $11 3 $33
Total Alkalinity each $21 3 $63
TDS each $21 3 $63
Ammonia as N each $20 3 $60
Metals (Ba, Bo, Ca, Fe, Mg, Hg, K, Se, Sn) each $100 3 $300 Bicarbonate each $21 3 $63
Carbonate each $21 3 $63
Cyanide each $39 3 $117
EC each $28 3 $84
Perchlorate each $145 3 $435
Sulfate each $21 3 $63
Sulfide each $33 3 $99
TOC each $49 3 $147
VOCs air each $300 2 $600
$3,823
Administrative Fee (10%) $382
TASK TOTAL $5,869
Task 1C. LFG Probe Quarterly Monitoring
(Solid Waste Facilities Permit 40-AA-0001)
Landfill gas probes
Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 48 $4,800
Sr. Consultant hour $180 4 $720 $5,520
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 4 $500
$500
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Field Meter day $125 4 $500
$500
TASK TOTAL $6,520
Paso Robles Monitoring Annual Cost Estimate 2026-2029-rev12028-2029 COCs 2 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2028-2029 COCs
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: August 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
Task 1D. Title V & AB32 Surface Sweep Quarterly Monitoring (required by California Air Resources Board)
Landfill OVA surface sweep and AB32 compliance
Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 80 $8,000
Sr. Consultant hour $180 12 $2,160
Director hour $285 4 $1,140 $11,300
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 8 $1,000
Lodging day $163 4 $652
Per Diem day $50 4 $200 $1,852
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
TVA, GPS, Weather each $275 8 $2,200 $2,200
TASK TOTAL $15,352
Task 2 -Reporting
Task 2A - Semi-annual MRP Reporting
(Monitoring and Reporting Program Order No. R3-2020-0001) Professional Services
Project Admin hour $98 4 $392
Drafter hour $155 4 $620
Staff Engineer hour $115 64 $7,360
Sr. Consultant hour $180 40 $7,200
Director hour $285 6 $1,710 $17,282
TASK TOTAL $17,282
Task 2B - Title V Semi-annual Reporting
NSPS/SLOAPCD Title V report, LFG system report
Professional Services
Project Admin hour $98 2 $196
Drafter hour $155 8 $1,240
Staff Engineer hour $115 22 $2,530
Sr. Consultant hour $180 4 $720
Director hour $285 2 $570 $5,256
TASK TOTAL $5,256
Task 2C - Title V Annual Certification Report
Title V annual certification report
Professional Services
Staff Engineer hour $115 10 $1,150
Sr. Consultant hour $180 2 $360
Director hour $285 1 $285 $1,795
TASK TOTAL $1,795
Task 3 - Optional - As-Needed Work
Task 3A - Additional Surface Emissions Re-Monitoring (Optional - As-Needed) Assumes one 10-day return monitoring event per quarter.

Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 48 $4,800
Staff Engineer hour $115 4 $460
Sr. Consultant hour $180 4 $720
Director hour $285 1 $285 $6,265
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 4 $500
Lodging day $163 0 $0
Per Diem day $50 0 $0 $500
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
TVA, GPS, Weather each $275 4 $1,100 $1,100
TASK TOTAL $7,865
Paso Robles Monitoring Annual Cost Estimate 2026-2029-rev12028-2029 COCs 3 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: August 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill PFAS Monitoring & Reporting 3Q25&1Q26 PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
TASK - Semiannual PFAS Monitoring
3Q2025 and 1Q2026 Sample 10 locations with one duplicate for PFAS analysis Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 12 $1,200
Practice Leader hour $275 1 $275 $1,475
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 1 $125
Per Diem day $200 1 $200 $325
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Per Location Charge each $35 11 $385 $385
Laboratory Analysis
SCOPE: Sample kit delivery, sample transport, analysis, lab and field QA/QC, electronic deliverable.

PFAS each $350 11 $3,850 $3,850
Administrative Fee (10%) $385
Reporting
Include PFAS results in semiannual monitoring report
Project Admin hour $89 1 $89
Staff Geologist hour $130 8 $1,040
Project Geologist hour $150 2 $300
Practice Leader hour $275 1 $275 $1,704
SEMIANNUAL TASK TOTAL $8,124
ANNUAL TOTAL $16,248
PFAS-new wells-2q26 Proposal costs10-2025 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: September 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Additional Well Sampling 1Q2026 PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
TASK - Additional Well Sampling 1Q2026
Sample 2 new wells for COCs
Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 4 $400
Project Geologist hour $150 1 $150 $550
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 1 $125
Per Diem day $200 1 $200 $325
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Per Location Charge each $35 2 $70 $70
Laboratory Analysis
SCOPE: Sample kit delivery, sample transport, analysis, lab and field QA/QC, electronic deliverable.

VOCs 8260 each $85 2 $170
TPH-g, d, o each $50 2 $100
Chloride each $21 2 $42
Manganese each $11 2 $22
Nitrate each $24 2 $48
Sodium each $11 2 $22
Total Alkalinity each $21 2 $42
TDS each $21 2 $42
Ammonia as N each $20 2 $40
Metals (Ba, Bo, Ca, Fe, Mg, Hg, K, Se, Sn) each $100 2 $200 Bicarbonate each $21 2 $42
Carbonate each $21 2 $42
Cyanide each $39 2 $78
EC each $28 2 $56
Perchlorate each $145 2 $290
Sulfate each $21 2 $42
Sulfide each $33 2 $66
TOC each $49 2 $98
PFAS each $350 2 $700
COCs
Metals (CAM 17) each $187 2 $374
Organochlorine Pesticides -8081 each $105 2 $210
PCBs - 8082 each $66 2 $132
Chlorinated Herbicides-8151 each $196 2 $392
SVOCs including Phthalates and Phenols-8270 each $196 2 $392 $3,642 Administrative Fee (10%) $364
Reporting
Project Admin hour $89 1 $89
Staff Geologist hour $130 2 $260
Project Geologist hour $150 1 $150
Practice Leader hour $275 0.5 $138 $637
NEW WELL SAMPLING TASK TOTAL $5,588
Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2Q2026
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: October 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting 2Q2026 PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
2q2026 SUMMARY
TASK 1 - Site Monitoring
Task 1A. Semi-Annual Monitoring $4,467
Task 1C. LFG Probe Quarterly Monitoring $1,430
Task 1D. Title V & AB32 Surface Sweep Quarterly Monitoring $3,038 Task 2 -Reporting
Task 2A - Semi-annual MRP Reporting $410
Task 3 - Optional - As-Needed Work
Task 3A - Additional Surface Emissions Re-Monitoring (Optional - As-Needed) $1,895 2q2026 Total $11,240
TASK 1 - Site Monitoring
Task 1A. Semi-Annual Monitoring
New wells quarterly sampling 2q26
Groundwater levels, groundwater sample collection and analysis, vadose zone sampling, landfill gas monitoring probes Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 10 $1,000
Sr. Consultant hour $180 0 $0 $1,000
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 1 $125
Lodging day $163 0 $0
Per Diem day $50 0 $0 $125
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Filters each $18 2 $36
Per Location Charge each $35 2 $70 $106
Laboratory Analysis
SCOPE: Sample kit delivery, sample transport, analysis, lab and field QA/QC, electronic deliverable.

VOCs 8260 each $85 2 $170
TPH-g, d, o each $50 2 $100
PFAS each $350 0 $0
Chloride each $21 2 $42
Manganese each $11 2 $22
Nitrate each $24 2 $48
Sodium each $11 2 $22
Total Alkalinity each $21 2 $42
TDS each $21 2 $42
Ammonia as N each $20 2 $40
Metals (Ba, Bo, Ca, Fe, Mg, Hg, K, Se, Sn) each $100 2 $200 Bicarbonate each $21 2 $42
Carbonate each $21 2 $42
Cyanide each $39 2 $78
EC each $28 2 $56
Perchlorate each $145 2 $290
Sulfate each $21 2 $42
Sulfide each $33 2 $66
TOC each $49 2 $98
COCs
Metals (CAM 17) each $187 2 $374
Organochlorine Pesticides -8081 each $105 2 $210
PCBs - 8082 each $66 2 $132
Chlorinated Herbicides-8151 each $196 2 $392
SVOCs including Phthalates and Phenols-8270 each $196 2 $392 $2,942 Administrative Fee (10%) $294
TASK TOTAL $4,467
PFAS-new wells-2q26 Proposal costs10-20252q2026 1 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2Q2026
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: October 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
Task 1C. LFG Probe Quarterly Monitoring
(Solid Waste Facilities Permit 40-AA-0001)
Landfill gas probes
Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 10 $1,000
Sr. Consultant hour $180 1 $180 $1,180
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 1 $125
$125
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
Field Meter day $125 1 $125
$125
TASK TOTAL $1,430
PFAS-new wells-2q26 Proposal costs10-20252q2026 2 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

COST ESTIMATE 2Q2026
CLIENT: City of Paso Robles DATE: October 2025
PROJECT: Paso Robles Landfill Monitoring & Reporting PROPOSAL NO. US0048010.6167

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT QUAN- COST SUB- TASK

COST TITY TOTAL TOTAL
Task 1D. Title V & AB32 Surface Sweep Quarterly Monitoring (required by California Air Resources Board)
Landfill OVA surface sweep and AB32 compliance
Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 12 $1,200
Sr. Consultant hour $180 3 $540
Director hour $285 1 $285 $2,025
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 2 $250
Lodging day $163 1 $163
Per Diem day $50 1 $50 $463
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
TVA, GPS, Weather each $275 2 $550 $550
TASK TOTAL $3,038
Task 2 -Reporting
Task 2A - Semi-annual MRP Reporting
(Monitoring and Reporting Program Order No. R3-2020-0001) Professional Services
Project Admin hour $98 0 $0
Drafter hour $155 0 $0
Staff Engineer hour $115 2 $230
Sr. Consultant hour $180 1 $180
Director hour $285 0 $0 $410
TASK TOTAL $410
Task 3 - Optional - As-Needed Work
Task 3A - Additional Surface Emissions Re-Monitoring (Optional - As-Needed) Assumes one 10-day return monitoring event per quarter.

Professional Services
Field Technician hour $100 12 $1,200
Staff Engineer hour $115 1 $115
Sr. Consultant hour $180 1 $180
Director hour $285 0 $0 $1,495
Travel
Field Vehicle (4x4) day $125 1 $125
Lodging day $163 0 $0
Per Diem day $50 0 $0 $125
Chargeable Equipment/Consumable Materials
TVA, GPS, Weather each $275 1 $275 $275
TASK TOTAL $1,895
PFAS-new wells-2q26 Proposal costs10-20252q2026 3 of 3 WSP USA Inc.

Attachment 3

Council Agenda Report
From: Darcy Delgado, Associate Planner
Subject: LAFCO’s Decennial Paso Robles Sphere of Influence and Municipal Service Review Update CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Sections §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378, subd. (b)(5).

Date: December 2, 2025
Facts

1. The San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”) is preparing the required decennial update of the City of Paso Robles’ Sphere of Influence (“SOI”) and Municipal Service Review (“MSR”).

2. A Sphere of Influence is a long-range (approximately 20-year) planning boundary that identifies the probable future limits and service areas of a city. Placement of property within an SOI does not grant additional development rights; it simply informs LAFCO decisions regarding potential future boundary changes.

3. A Municipal Service Review evaluates a jurisdiction’s ability to provide municipal services to existing and future development within its SOI.

4. Because the two documents are closely related, the MSR and SOI update processes are conducted concurrently.

5. City staff has been actively reviewing LAFCO’s administrative draft of the MSR/SOI Study as part of the update process as it relates to the City’s interests.

6. On June 24, 2024, the City Council passed Resolution 24-073 to forward preliminary Sphere of Influence priorities to LAFCO.

7. The draft MSR/SOI Study for the City of Paso Robles is now available for a 30-day public review and comment period, running from November 10, 2025, through December 10, 2025. Once the public review and comment period is complete, the MSR/SOI Study will be scheduled for public hearing by LAFCO.

8. The City Council is requested to review the draft document and provide comments. Staff will transmit all City Council input to LAFCO for consideration during the agency’s public hearing process.

Options

1. Take no action; or

2. Directstaff to forward a recommendation on the public draft MSR/SOI Study to LAFCO with or without comments; or

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Analysis and Conclusions
The San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”) is working to prepare an update of the City’s Sphere of Influence (“SOI”) and the Municipal Service Review (“MSR”) and has asked the City to

provide comments on the public review draft of the MSR/SOI Study. The purpose of the MSR and SOI is to help LAFCO make decisions on a variety of matters, including but not limited to annexations to cities and special districts, city incorporations, activation of powers for special districts, dissolutions of special districts, reorganizations, etc.

MSR/SOI Study Update Process
Efforts by LAFCO to update the City’s MSR/SOI Study have been in progress for the last two years. In 2024, City staff provided input to LAFCO to include the nine existing study areas as well as two new study areas (see Figure 1 below). This input to LAFCO was based on City Council’s direction at their June 4, 2024 meeting (See Attachment 1, Resolution 24-073) which identified what areas should remain within the Sphere of Influence, what areas should be removed, and what areas should be added.

Figure 1 – Initial Sphere of Influence Study Areas
As LAFCO continued refining the MSR/SOI Study, two additional study areas (shown in purple hatch in Figure 3 below) were identified by LAFCO for potential evaluation and are discussed in the MSR/SOI document. In consultation with LAFCO, City staff opposed including these areas in the study for several reasons, including but not limited to anticipated negative fiscal impacts, existing infrastructure that does not meet City standards, the likelihood that General Fund resources would be required to subsidize service provision, and concerns about assuming responsibilities viewed as belonging to the County. Although LAFCO evaluated both areas as part of their analysis, they ultimately concluded—based on the input provided by City staff—that the two new areas should be excluded from the final Sphere of Influence.

LAFCO also determined that Area 10 (Buena Vista Drive west of Airport Road), which was originally recommended by Council to be included in the SOI, should be excluded in the final SOI due to CEQA issues related to prime farmlands. All other areas previously recommended by the City Council remain unchanged in LAFCO’s final recommendation.

The final recommendations regarding areas to retain, remove, or add to the SOI are shown in Figures 2 and 3 below and more comprehensively in the public review draft MSR/SOI Study (see Exhibit A of Attachment 2, Public Review Draft of the Municipal Service Review and Shere of Influence Study). The Council is requested to take action by recommending the public review draft be approved by LAFCO, with or without comments.

Figure 2 – Final LAFCO Sphere of Influence Recommendation Table Figure 3 –SOI Study Area Map

Figure 4 –LAFCO Recommended Sphere of Influence

Fiscal Impact
There is no direct fiscal impact from approving this item. There could be future fiscal impacts from changing the Sphere of Influence. For instance, removing areas from the Sphere that have low economic potential, and greater financial impacts could result in incurred costs. Including areas in the Sphere that have high economic potential, and low financial impacts could result in cost savings.

CEQA
The City finds that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it does not qualify as a “project” under CEQA. The proposed action includes directing City staff to forward a recommendation on a draft study to LAFCO. Such action is considered administrative activities that will not result in a physical change in the environment and therefore are not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b)(5).

Moreover, the proposed action is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment), and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly, as it merely requires the City Council to make a recommendation on a Study which requires final approval by an outside Agency.

Recommendation (Option 2)
Approve Resolution 25-XXX, directing staff to forward a recommendation on the public draft MSR/SOI Study to LAFCO with or without comments.

Attachments

1. City Council Resolution 24-073

2. Resolution 25-XXX – MSR/SOI Study LAFCO
a. Exhibit A - Public Review Draft of the Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study

RESOLUTION 24-073

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES

DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO FORWARD RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY AREAS AS PART OF LAFCO’S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW

UPDATE PROCESS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060 AND 15378
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (“SLO LAFCO”) is initiating the decennial update of the Sphere of Influence and Municipal Service Review document for the City of Paso Robles; and
WHEREAS, a Sphere of Influence is a boundary for the expected future City limits and service areas of a local agency or jurisdiction. As such, it does not give property inside the Sphere boundary any more development rights than what already exist. The Sphere of Influence Boundary is a long-range planning tool that assists LAFCO in making decisions about a jurisdiction’s future boundary. The Sphere indicates areas that might be served by the City in the future and is generally considered a 20- year, long range planning tool; and
WHEREAS, a Municipal Service Review evaluates the capability of a jurisdiction to serve their existing residents and future development in their Sphere of Influence; and WHEREAS, because the two go hand in hand, a Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence update are conducted in conjunction; and
WHEREAS, prior to updating the Sphere of Influence/Municipal Service Review, the City needs to inform SLO LAFCO if any Sphere areas changes need to be studied; and WHEREAS, City staff has created a map and scorecard for the SOI areas that analyzes the City’s ability to serve these areas and the potential public benefit potential (Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, the SOI Map has been analyzed by all City departments using the scorecard set forth in Exhibit A, and as a result, several areas within the Sphere are suggested to be removed, while other areas outside the Sphere are suggested to be added (Exhibit B); and WHEREAS, the City Council is requested to provide direction on which areas to include in the updated Sphere of Influence which will be passed on to SLO LAFCO as they prepare their update to the City’s Sphere of Influence / Municipal Service Review; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378, subd. (b)(5); and WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on June 4, 2024, the City Council considered the facts as presented in the staff report prepared for this project and accepted public testimony regarding thisrecommended changes to the Sphere of Influence study areas.

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

CC Resolution 24-073 Page 1 of 5 Attachment 1 COPY OF APPROVED

RESOLUTION

Attachment 1 COPY OF APPROVED

RESOLUTION

SOI Area Description/
Location
Pros Cons
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential (in Airport zone - no housing permitted) x Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential
Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential
Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential
Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential
Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential
Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential
Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential
Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential (in Airport zone - no housing permitted) x Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential (in Airport zone - no housing permitted) x Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Fire Hazard
Emergency Access
Water service
Sewer service
Roads and transportation
Environmental sensitivity
Economic Development potential
Affordable housing potential
Financial impact to City of Paso Robles
Evaluation Criteria
(Green = Positive, Yellow = Neutral, Red = Negative)
Area 1 Mill Road
Wastewater - New Union Road Lift Station to serve this area is already in design phase. Would enable Vina Robles to connect directly to City sewer and get off septic.

Water - Annexation will allow expansion of recycled water system, decrease GW use in the Basin.

Roads - expensive infrastructure will be required and City is not in a position to fund an expansion of roads in this area.

Outside of the initial infrastructure investment--which the City is not 100% responsible for---there is positive impacts to the city fiscally if development where to be constructed.

Wastewater - Mill Raod area can be served by gravity sewer to new Union Road lift station, not sure if the southern area will have topographic constraints for gravity sewer.

Water - Some areas will require booster station (BPS).

Current water system needs to be supplemented with
additional capacity and infrastructure(flow, volume,
pressure).

Roads - this connection to Union Road will decrease safety concerns and increase circulation in this area, especially State Route 46 East.

Area 2
East Chandler Ranch
area Wastewater - Wastewater plant design capacity could likely handle addtional flows form this area.

Water - Annexation will allow expansion of recycled water system, decrease GW use in the Basin.

Roads - This will require expensive roads and long term maintenance will be a burden on the City.

Wastewater - No master planned sewer for this area and
topogaphy could result in the need for additional sewage lift stations. May need to upsize backbone sewers. Sewer
modeling required.

Water - Hyd. modeling req'd. Some areas willrequire a BPS.

Current water system needs to be supplemented with
additional capacity (flow, volume, pressure). Existing
infrastructure will need to be to City stamdard/ replaced.

Roads - None.

Financial Impact - Residential developments are not fiscally net netural on services which requires these properties to enter into the CFD, an additional tax burdent to the
homeowner.

Area 3
SW corner of
Charlois / S River
Road
(Oak Lane)
Water- No benefit to existing water system. May require installation of Project C4, redundunt water supply line.

Wastewater - This area slopes towards Salinas River and would likely need sewage lift station.

Water- Hydarulic modeling required. Likely requires
extension of looped main through private parcels.

Roads - Current system has capacity.

Financial Impact - Residential developments are not fiscally net netural on services which requires these properties to enter into the CFD, an additional tax burdent to the
homeowner.

Area 4 South Ramada Drive
Water- No benefit to existing water system. Wastewater - Backbone sewer is already installed on eastern boundary and has ample capacity.

Water- Hydarulic modeling required. Likely requires
extension of looped main through private parcels, possible HWY/RR crossing.

Roads - Planned uprgrades will have adequate capacity
when built. Existing vineyard will trigger a significant agricultural lands impact. 46W interchange will require signifcant improvments.

Area 5 Bailey Drive
Water- No benefit to existing water system.

Roads, would need to be installed or upgraded. Additional maintenance burden would have negative impact on City.

Water - Hyd. modeling req'd. Likely require BPS and/or
expansion of existing BPS. Would require installation of new mains. Any existing infrastructure in the County would not likely meet City Standards.

Wastewater - May require upsizing connector sewers.

Roads - None.

Fire - Existing deficiencies in access/egress and waterflow Area 6 W 19th Street
Water- No benefit to existing water system.

Roads, would need to be installed or upgraded. Additional maintenance burden would have negative impact on City.

Water - Hyd. modeling req'd. Likely require BPS and/or
expansion of existing BPS. Existing infrastructure needs to be upgraded to serve. Any existing infrastructure in the County would not likely meet City Standards.

Wastewater - May require upsizing connector sewers.

Roads - None.

Fire -Existing deficiencies in access/egress and waterflow Area 7
Naciemiento Lake
Drive / Mustang
Springs Road
Water- No benefit to existing water system.

Roads, would need to be installed or upgraded. Additional maintenance burden would have negative impact on City.

Water - Hyd. modeling req'd. Likely require BPS and/or
expansion of existing BPS. Existing infrastructure needs to be upgraded to serve. Any existing infrastructure in the County would not likely meet City Standards.

Wastewater - May require upsizing connector sewers.

Roads - None. Fire -
Existing deficiencies in access/egress and waterflow
Area 8 North Vine Street
Water- No benefit to existing water system.

Roads, would need to be installed or upgraded. Additional maintenance burden would have negative impact on City.

Water - Hyd. modeling req'd. Likely require BPS and/or
expansion of existing BPS. Existing infrastructure needs to be upgraded to serve. Any existing infrastructure in the County would not likely meet City Standards.

Wastewater - May require new sewage lift station and
upsizing connector sewers.

Roads - None.

Fire - Existing deficiencies in access/egress and waterflow Area 9
Wisteria Lane west of
Golden Hill Road
Water- No benefit to existing water system.

Wastewater - Backbone sewer with available capacity already in place.

Roads, Golden Hill Road intersection is currently impacted.

Conversion of Vineyards to urban uses will create a significant impact to Ag Lands.

Water: Depending on Development, additional water
modeling and infrastructure upgrades may be needed.

Roads - Plans for the Union Road overpass will increase capacity for traffic in this area.

Area 10
Buena Vista Drive
west of Airport Road
Water- No benefit to existing water system.

Roads - roads curently exist in this area.

Wastewater - Would need to perfrom sewer modeling for
this area. Would likely require upgrades to lifstation 12 or intsallation on new lift station.

Water - Hyd. modeling req'd., infrastructure upgrades will likely be needed.

Roads - Union Road interchange will be required for any expanded developement in this area. Existing
Area 11
Union Rd near the
Landfill
Wastewater - sewer service to this area is not available.

Water- No benefit to existing water system. No water service.

Roads - Caltrans is responsible for roads in this area and could be a impediment to development.

Annexation would save the City money on property taxes
Water: Area is too remote from City water system to extend service, so likely would remain on wells.

Roads- SR46 East has plenty of capacity in this area.

Exhibit A
CC Resolution 24-073 Page 3 of 5 Attachment 1 COPY OF APPROVED

RESOLUTION
Exhibit B
Sphere of Influence Study Area Map
CC Resolution 24-073 Page 4 of 5 Attachment 1 COPY OF APPROVED

RESOLUTION

Exhibit C
SOI Study Area Description/ Location Status SOI Recommendation Area 1 Mill Road Existing Remain
Area 2 East Chandler Ranch area Existing Remove
Area 3 SW corner of Charlois / S River Road
(Oak Lane) Existing Remove
Area 4 South Ramada Drive Existing Remain
Area 5 Bailey Drive Existing Remove
Area 6 W 19th Street Existing Remove
Area 7 Nacimiento Lake Drive / Mustang
Springs Road Existing Remove
Area 8 North Vine Street Existing Remove
Area 9 Wisteria Lane west of Golden Hill
Road New Include
Area 10 Buena Vista Drive west of Airport Road New Include Area 11 Union Rd near the Landfill Existing Remain
CC Resolution 24-073 Page 5 of 5 Attachment 1 COPY OF APPROVED

RESOLUTION

Attachment 2
RESOLUTION 25-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES

RECOMMENDING LAFCO APPROVE THE PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW AND

SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060 AND 15378
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”) is preparing the required decennial update of the Sphere of Influence and Municipal Service Review document for the City of Paso Robles; and
WHEREAS, a Sphere of Influence is a boundary for the expected future City limits and service areas of a local agency or jurisdiction. As such, it does not give property inside the Sphere boundary any more development rights than what already exist. The Sphere of Influence Boundary is a long-range planning tool that assists LAFCO in making decisions about a jurisdiction’s future boundary. The Sphere indicates areas that might be served by the City in the future and is generally considered a 20- year, long range planning tool; and
WHEREAS, a Municipal Service Review evaluates the capability of a jurisdiction to serve their existing residents and future development in their Sphere of Influence; and WHEREAS, because the two go hand in hand, a Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence update are conducted in conjunction; and
WHEREAS, City staff has been actively reviewing LAFCO’s administrative draft of the MSR/SOI Study as part of the update process to provide feedback as it relates to the City’s interests; and WHEREAS, the draft MSR/SOI Study for the City of Paso Robles has a 30-day public review and comment period, running from November 10, 2025, through December 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, LAFCO has requested the City Council review the draft document and provide comments; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378, subd. (b)(5); and WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on December 2, 2025, the City Council considered the facts as presented in the staff report prepared for this project and accepted public testimony regarding the Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study.

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 proposed actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because they do not qualify as a “project” under CEQA. The proposed actions include directing City staff to forward a recommendation on a draft study to LAFCO. Such actions are considered administrative activities that will not result in a physical

Attachment 2
change in the environment and therefore are not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b)(5).

Moreover, the proposed actions are not subject to CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment), and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the State CEQA Guidelines because they have no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly, as they merely require the City Council to make a recommendation on a Study which requires final approval by an outside Agency.

Section 3. The City Council hereby recommends LAFCO approve the public review draft Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.

APPROVED this 2
nd day of December 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Exhibit A - Public Review Draft of the Municipal Service Review/Sphere of Influence Study

Prepared by
The San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission
Adopted ___, 2025
Resolution No. ____
Public Review Draft
City of El Paso de Robles
Municipal Service Review
and Sphere of Influence Study
Exhibit A

City of Paso Robles
MSR & SOI Study
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
About LAFCO ____________________________________________________ 5 Authority and Objectives_____________________________________________________ 5 Regulatory Responsibilities ___________________________________________________ 5 Planning Responsibilities_____________________________________________________ 6 LAFCO Decision-Making _____________________________________________________ 7 SLO LAFCO _______________________________________________________________ 8 Acknowledgments _________________________________________________________ 9 City MSR & SOI Study _____________________________________________ 10 Overview _____________________________________________________________ 10 At A Glance____________________________________________________________ 11 Boundary Map _________________________________________________________ 12 Accountability__________________________________________________________ 13 Population Profile _______________________________________________________ 15 Present and Planned Land Use______________________________________________ 21 Services & Operations ____________________________________________________ 27 Finance ______________________________________________________________ 57 Sphere of Influence______________________________________________________ 65 Memorandum of Agreement _______________________________________________ 95 Determinations _________________________________________________ 96 Service Review Determinations per Government Code Section 56430 ___________________ 96 Sphere of Influence Determinations per Government Code Section 56425 ________________ 99 California Environmental Quality Act __________________________________________ 100 Appendix _____________________________________________________ 102 Document Sources _______________________________________________________ 102 Exhibits _______________________________________________________________ 103 Exhibit A

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3 List of Figures
Figure 1: City of Paso Robles Boundary Map ............................................................................... 12 Figure 2: Paso Robles/Templeton DUC Area #1 Boundary Map..................................................... 19 Figure 3: Paso Robles DUC Area #2 Boundary Map ...................................................................... 20 Figure 4: City of Paso Robles Existing SOI and Planning Impact Areas ............................................ 24 Figure 5: City of Paso Robles Land Use Designations.................................................................... 26 Figure 6: 2024 Officers/Sworn Personnel per 1,000 Population .................................................... 33 Figure 7: Firefighters per 1,000 Population ................................................................................. 36 Figure 8: City of Paso Robles Neighboring Water Providers .......................................................... 51 Figure 9: Actual Revenues vs. Actual Expenditures (FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24) .............................. 59 Figure 10: Operating Ratio (FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24) ................................................................ 60 Figure 11 Liquidity Ratio (FY 2018-19 to FY 2022-23) ................................................................... 64 Figure 12: City of Paso Robles Recommended SOI Changes.......................................................... 66 Figure 13: City of Paso Robles Study Area 1 ................................................................................ 69 Figure 14: City of Paso Robles Study Area 2 ................................................................................ 71 Figure 15: City of Paso Robles Study Area 3 ................................................................................ 73 Figure 16: City of Paso Robles Study Area 4 ................................................................................ 74 Figure 17: City of Paso Robles Study Area 5 ................................................................................ 77 Figure 18: City of Paso Robles Study Area 6 ................................................................................ 79 Figure 19: City of Paso Robles Study Area 7 ................................................................................ 80 Figure 20: City of Paso Robles Study Area 8 ................................................................................ 82 Figure 21: City of Paso Robles Study Area 9 ................................................................................ 84 Figure 22: City of Paso Robles Study Area 10............................................................................... 85 Figure 23: City of Paso Robles Study Area 11............................................................................... 87 Figure 24: City of Paso Robles Study Area 12............................................................................... 88 Figure 25: City of Paso Robles Study Area 13............................................................................... 91 Figure 26: City of Paso Robles Recommended SOI Map................................................................ 94 Exhibit A

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4 List of Tables
Table 1: City Profile .................................................................................................................. 11 Table 2: City of Paso Robles Council Members ............................................................................ 13 Table 3: City of Paso Robles Awards and Recognition................................................................... 15 Table 4: Population and Housing Unit Projections ....................................................................... 16 Table 5: City Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities Census Block Information..................... 17 Table 6: City General Plan Land Use Distribution ......................................................................... 22 Table 7: City of Paso Robles Service Delivery............................................................................... 28 Table 8: City of Paso Robles Current and Projected Recycled Water Use........................................ 42 Table 9: City of Paso Robles Water Supply Summary.................................................................... 46 Table 10: City of Paso Robles Current and Projected Water Use.................................................... 47 Table 11: City of Paso Robles Water Supply Sources to Meet Demands......................................... 48 Table 12: City of Paso Robles Neighboring Water Providers.......................................................... 50 Table 13: City of Paso Robles Existing Flow Estimates .................................................................. 54 Table 14: City of Paso Robles Projected Flow Estimates ............................................................... 54 Table 15: City of Paso Robles Joint Power Authority .................................................................... 57 Table 15: Audited Assets and Deferred Outflow .......................................................................... 62 Table 17: Audited Liabilities and Deferred Inflow ........................................................................ 63 Table 17: Audited Net Position .................................................................................................. 65 Table 19: Recommended SOI Changes........................................................................................ 68 Table 20: City Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities Census Block Information................... 97 Exhibit A

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5 ABOUT LAFCO
Authority and Objectives
Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCOs) were established in 1963 and are considered regional subdivisions of the State of California responsible for providing regional growth management services in all 58 counties. LAFCOs’ authority is currently codified under the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (CKH), with principal oversight provided by the Assembly Committee on Local Government. LAFCOs are comprised of locally elected and appointed officials with regulatory and planning powers delegated by the Legislature to coordinate and oversee the establishment, expansion, and organization of cities, towns, and special districts, as well as their municipal service areas.

Regulatory Responsibilities
LAFCOs’ principal regulatory responsibility involves approving or disapproving all jurisdictional changes involving the establishment, expansion, and reorganization of cities, towns, and most special districts1 in California. LAFCOs are also tasked with overseeing the approval process for cities, towns, and special districts to provide new or extended services beyond their jurisdictional boundaries by contracts or agreements, or annexation. LAFCOs also oversee special district actions to either activate new service functions and service classes or divest existing services. LAFCOs generally exercise their regulatory authority in response to applications submitted by affected agencies, landowners, or registered voters.

Recent amendments to CKH also authorize and encourage LAFCOs to initiate jurisdictional changes to form, consolidate, and dissolve special districts consistent with community needs. 1 CKH defines “special district” to mean any agency of the State formed pursuant to general law or special act for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries. All special districts in California are subject to LAFCO oversight with the following exceptions: school districts; community college districts; assessment districts; improvement districts; community facilities districts; and air pollution control districts.

Exhibit A

City of Paso Robles
MSR & SOI Study
6 Planning Responsibilities
LAFCOs inform their regulatory actions, in part, through two central planning responsibilities: (a) making sphere of influence determinations and (b) preparing municipal service reviews. With this and other relevant information in the record, LAFCO makes decisions on a variety of matters, including but not limited to annexations to cities and special districts, city incorporations, activation of powers for special districts, dissolutions of special districts, reorganizations, etc.

Sphere of Influence (SOI)
A SOI is defined by G.C. 56425 as “…a plan for the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency or municipality…”. A SOI is generally considered a 20-year, long-range planning tool.

LAFCOs establish, amend, and update spheres for all applicable jurisdictions in California every five years, or as necessary. When updating the SOI, LAFCOs are required to consider and prepare a written statement of their determinations with respect to each of the following 5 factors:
1) The present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open-space lands. 2) The present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area. 3) The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services that the agency provides or is authorized to provide.
4) The existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area if the commission determines that they are relevant to the agency.
5) For an update of a sphere of influence of a city or special district that provides public facilities or services related to sewers, municipal and industrial water, or structural fire protection, that occurs pursuant to subdivision (g) on or after July 1, 2012, the present and probable need for those public facilities and services of any disadvantaged unincorporated communities within the existing sphere of influence.

SOI determinations have been a core planning function of LAFCOs since 1971. The intent in preparing the written statements is to orient LAFCOs in addressing the core principles underlying the sensible development of local agencies consistent with the anticipated needs of the affected communities.

Exhibit A

City of Paso Robles
MSR & SOI Study
7 Municipal Service Reviews (MSR)
MSRs, in contrast, are intended to inform, among other activities, SOI determinations. LAFCOs also prepare MSRs regardless of making any specific sphere determinations in order to obtain and furnish information to contribute to the overall orderly development of local communities. When updating an MSR, LAFCOs are required to consider and prepare written statements of their determinations with respect to each of the following 7 factors:
1) Growth and population projections for the affected area. 2) The location and characteristics of any disadvantaged unincorporated communities within or contiguous to the sphere of influence.
3) Present and planned capacity of public facilities, adequacy of public services, and infrastructure needs or deficiencies, including needs or deficiencies related to sewers, municipal and industrial water, and structural fire protection in any disadvantaged, unincorporated communities within or contiguous to the sphere of influence.
4) Financial ability of agencies to provide services.
5) Status of, and opportunities for, shared facilities. 6) Accountability for community service needs, including governmental structure and operational efficiencies.
7) Any other matter related to effective or efficient service delivery, as required by commission policy.

LAFCO Decision-Making
LAFCO decisions are legislative in nature and, therefore, are not subject to an outside appeal process; only courts can overturn LAFCO decisions. LAFCOs also have broad powers with respect to conditioning regulatory and planning approvals, so long as not establishing any terms that directly affect land use density or intensity, property development, or subdivision requirements.

LAFCOs are generally governed by a board comprising of county supervisors, city council members, independent special district members, representatives of the general public, and an alternate member for each category. SLO LAFCO is governed by a 7-member board comprising of two county supervisors, two city council members, two independent special district members, one representative of the Exhibit A

City of Paso Robles
MSR & SOI Study
8 general public, and an alternate member for each category. All members serve four-year terms and must exercise their independent judgment on behalf of the interests of residents, landowners, and the public as a whole. LAFCO members are subject to standard disclosure requirements and must file annual statements of economic interests. LAFCOs are independent of local government, with their own staff. All LAFCOs, nevertheless, must appoint their own Executive Officers to manage agency activities and provide written recommendations on all regulatory and planning actions before the Commission.

In addition, all LAFCOs must also appoint their own legal counsel.

SLO LAFCO
Regular Commissioners
Chair Steve Gregory City Member
Vice Chair Heather Moreno County Member
Dawn Ortiz-Legg County Member
Ed Eby Special District Member
Navid Fardanesh Special District Member
Ed Waage City Member
David Watson Public Member
Alternate Commissioners
Carla Wixom City Member
Bruce Gibson County Member
Vacant Special District Member
Micheal Draze Public Member
Staff
Rob Fitzroy Executive Officer
Imelda Marquez-Vawter Senior Analyst
Morgan Bing
Melissa Morris
Analyst
Commission Clerk
Holly Whatley Legal Counsel
Exhibit A

City of Paso Robles
MSR & SOI Study
9 Contact Information
San Luis Obispo LAFCO’s office is located at 1042 Pacific St, Suite A, in the City of San Luis Obispo. The LAFCO office is open by appointment to discuss proposals or other matters and can be scheduled by calling 805-781-5795. Additional information is also available online by visiting slo.lafco.ca.gov.

Acknowledgments
San Luis Obispo LAFCO gratefully acknowledges the time and effort of staff with the City of Paso Robles in assisting in the preparation of this report, including – but not limited to – the following:

Warren Frace, City of Paso Robles, Community Development Director Darren Nash, City of Paso Robles, City Planner
Darcy Delgado, City of Paso Robles, Associate Planner
Charlie Moloney, City of Paso Robles, Building Official Angelica Fortin, City of Paso Robles, Community Services Director David Athey, City of Paso Robles, Water Resources Manager Casey Shepherd, City of Paso Robles, Wastewater Manager Kirk Gonzalez, City of Paso Robles, Utilities Planning and Engineering Manager Jonathan Stornetta, City of Paso Robles, Fire Chief
Paul Patti, City of Paso Robles, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal Damien Nord, City of Paso Robles, Chief of Police
Caleb Davis, City of Paso Robles, Deputy Police Chief
Freda Berman, City of Paso Robles, Public Works Director Exhibit A

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MSR & SOI Study
10 CITY MSR & SOI STUDY
Overview
This report represents San Luis Obispo LAFCO’s scheduled municipal service review for the City of El Paso de Robles (City or City of Paso Robles), located in the north region of San Luis Obispo County. The report has been prepared by staff in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code. The purpose of this report is to produce an independent assessment of municipal services in this area over the next five years or as necessary, relative to the Commission’s regional growth management duties and responsibilities as established by the State Legislature. This includes evaluating the current and future relationship between the availability, demand, and adequacy of municipal services within the service areas of the City, subject to the Commission’s oversight. The information generated as part of the report will be used by the Commission in (a) guiding subsequent sphere of influence updates, (b) informing future boundary changes, and – if merited – (c) initiating government reorganizations, such as special district formations, consolidations, and/or dissolutions.

The period for collecting data to inform the Commission’s analysis and related projections on population growth and service demands has been set to cover any major updates and changes since the last time the MSR was updated in 2013. The financial analysis has been set to cover the last fiveyear audited fiscal year period. The timeframe for the report has been generally prepared to cover the next five to seven-year period, with the former (twelve years) serving as the analysis anchor as contemplated under State law.

The document outline serves to inform all the state-mandated requirements outlined in government code sections 56430 and 56425. Written determinations have been included as the concluding chapter of this document.

Exhibit A

City of Paso Robles
MSR & SOI Study
11 At A Glance
Table 1: City Profile2
Agency Name City of Paso Robles
Formation 1889
Legal Authority California Government Code, Title 4 (34000-45345) Office Location 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Website www.prcity.com
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/ca/el_paso_de_robles/codes/code_of_ordinances City Manager Chris Huot
Employees 223 Full-time, 20 Part-time, 1 Reserve/Contracted, and 88 Volunteers or Interns Public Meetings Regular City Council Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Special meetings may be scheduled on an as-needed basis.

City Council Four members elected to four-year terms. City Mayor elected to a four-year term.

Powers California Government Code (37100-37200)
City Service
Area
Approx. 12,783 acres or 20 square miles
Population
Estimate
31,4903
Revenues $130,408,1964
2 As of submission of MSR-SOI Request for Information Questionnaire, December 2022 3 United States Census Bureau, City of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) Population Data, 2020 4 City of Paso Robles Audited Financial Statements June 30, 2024 Exhibit A

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12 Boundary Map
Figure 1: City of Paso Robles Boundary Map
Exhibit A

City of Paso Robles
MSR & SOI Study
13 Accountability
The City of Paso Robles (City) is governed by a five-member City Council who are elected to four-year terms through by-district elections. The City district boundaries can be found on the City’s website using the following link: https://www.prcity.com/DocumentCenter/View/27903/City-Council-DistrictMap-PDF?bidId=. The Council is responsible for the establishment of policy relative to the City’s mission, goals, and operations. The Council has the authority to establish all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject to limitations of the City Municipal Code as well as State and Federal legislation.

The City Mayor and City Councilmembers receive a monthly stipend set by resolution. City Council Members receive a total annual compensation of $30,570, the City Mayor receives a total annual compensation of $35,190, and both the Councilmembers and Mayor receive a total average annual health benefit of $13,7105. The Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers located at 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. The Chambers is open to the public who wish to attend meetings in person; however, meetings are also available by teleconference. Agendas and board packets are officially posted on the City’s website and bulletin boards at the meeting location and are made available a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act. Every agenda for a regular meeting provides an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council.

Table 2: City of Paso Robles Council Members
City Council Title Term Expiration
John Hamon Mayor December 2026
Kris Beal City Council – District 1 December 2026
Chris Bausch City Council – District 2 December 2026
Steve Gregory City Council – District 3 December 2028
Fred Strong City Council – District 4 December 2028
5 Effective January 2025: https://www.prcity.com/DocumentCenter/View/35633/Stipend-and-Benefit-InformationEffective-012025-PDF?bidId= Exhibit A

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MSR & SOI Study
14 Other Boards / Commissions
The City has several Ad Hoc Committees and Advisory Body Committees/Commissions that help shape the City’s needs and guide City operations. There are a total of 3 Ad Hoc Committees (1) Economic Development; (2) Housing Constraints & Opportunities; and (3) Specific Plans, and a total of 14 Boards and Commissions, listed below. The City posts each committee’s meeting agendas, purpose, and members involved on its website.
• Airport Commission
• Building Board of Appeals
• Development Review Committee
• Housing Authority
• Housing Constraints & Opportunities
• Library Board of Trustees
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
• Paso Basin Cooperative Committee
• Planning Commission
• Senior Citizen Advisory
• Short-Term Rental Task Force
• Supplemental Tax Oversight Committee
• Youth Commission
• Vacancies and Applications
Staffing & Personnel
The City Council appoints a City Manager to serve as the administrative head of the City government, responsible for the efficient operation of the City. The City Council also appoints a City Attorney and a Vice-Mayor, who serves as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence or sickness of the Mayor. The City Manager appoints department heads, including but not limited to a City Clerk, a Community Development Director, a Public Works Director, a Utilities Director, a Chief of Police, and a Chief of the Fire Department. The City is organized into departments operating under the direction of the City Manager.

The City currently employs 223 full-time, 20 part-time, 1 reserve or contracted employees, and 88 volunteers or Interns. Current staffing levels are considered adequate to provide services within the City’s service area. Several reported positions were added within the last 4 to 5 years to better address service needs.

Transparency
The City maintains an up-to-date website in compliance with State Law, which contains contact information for the City, the current agenda, financial transaction reports, compensation reports, and an SB 272 Enterprise System catalog. Audio/visual recordings are also made available for public access on the website. The City reports that all Form 700 financial disclosures are current.

Exhibit A

City of Paso Robles
MSR & SOI Study
15 Awards and Recognition
The City of Paso Robles has been the recipient of several awards over the last several years, as shown in Table 3.

Table 3: City of Paso Robles Awards and Recognition
Name of Award Issuer Year(s)
Received
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Program
Government Finance
Officers Association
FY 2023
Disability Employment Award in recognition of the
Recreation Services Division’s partnership with NCI
Affiliates
San Luis Obispo County FY 2023
Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards for the
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (FY 2021-
22) and the Adopted Budget Report (FY’s 2022-23
and 2023-24)
Government Finance
Officers Association
FY 2023
Paso Robles Tertiary Treatment Facility received
the Engineering and Research Achievement Award
California Water
Environment Association
2020
Paso Robles Tertiary Treatment Facility received
the 2020 Wastewater Project of the Year
Global Water Intelligence 2020
Certificate of Award for their Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report
California Society of
Municipal Finance Officers
or the Government Finance
Officers Association
Annually
since 1999 -
present
Population Profile
Population and Housing Projections
The City’s population is approximately 31,490 based on 2020 US Census data. The General Plan buildout population threshold is 44,000 residents and is projected to occur by 2050 or later. The 2050 Regional Growth Forecast for San Luis Obispo County, prepared by Beacon Economics and the San Luis Obispo Exhibit A

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16 Council of Governments (SLOCOG), provides population projections for jurisdictions in the County under three separate scenarios. SLOCOG and Beacon Economics’ Medium Scenario population projections do not suggest that Paso Robles will reach the population growth cap of 44,000, as the population of the community is estimated to be 37,858 by the year 2050.

In 2025, there were an estimated 12,949 households in the City, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 13 percent since 2010. SLOCOG and Beacon Economics’ Medium Scenario housing unit projections do not suggest that Paso Robles will reach the housing unit cap of 16,924, as the housing units are estimated to be 14,342 by the year 20506. Table 4 below shows population and housing unit projections for the City of Paso Robles under the Medium Scenario identified in SLOCOG’s 2050 Regional Growth Forecast. Please refer to the 2050 Regional Growth Forecast and the City’s General Plan for more information on City demographics.

Table 4: Population and Housing Unit Projections7
Description 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 Growth
Rate
Average
Annual
(%)
Change
Population
Projections
29,793 31,348 31,490 34,314 35,582 36,561 37,130 37,487 37,858 27% 3% Housing
Projections
11,426 11,706 12,343 12,949 13,452 13,843 14,071 14,215 14,342 25% 3% Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities
LAFCO is required to evaluate Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUCs) as part of this MSR, including the location and characteristics of any such community. DUCs are defined in Government Code Section 56033.5 as inhabited territories (containing 12 or more registered voters) where the annual median household income (MHI) is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual MHI8. Once the locations of the DUCs have been identified, LAFCOs are further required to evaluate any present 6 City General Plan Total Dwelling Units Projected by 2045. 7 City of Paso Robles 2020 US Census Data, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments 2050 Regional Growth Forecast (Figures 116 & 120 Medium Scenario), June 2017 8 California’s MHI is $84,097; 80% of the state’s MHI is $67,277. Therefore, the threshold for a DUC is an MHI less than is $67,277.

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17 and probable need for services related to sewer, municipal/ industrial water, or structural fire protection of any DUC within the existing SOI. The legislative intent is to prohibit selective annexations by cities of tax-generating land uses while leaving out underserved, inhabited areas with infrastructure deficiencies and a lack of access to reliable potable water and wastewater services.

To identify the MHI for locations within the unincorporated areas of the County, and to identify those that meet the DUC MHI threshold, LAFCO uses U.S. Census American Community Survey (ACS) fiveyear reports for Census Block Groups (CBG)9 and Census Designated Places (CDP)10 data. Once a CBG or a CDP meets the DUC MHI threshold, LAFCO must then verify that those areas are inhabited as specified in Government Code Section 56033.5 using registered voter data from the County ClerkRecorder.

Using this methodology, there were no DUCs within the City’s service area, existing SOI or proposed SOI boundaries that meet this definition. However, two DUCs are contiguous to the City’s service area and adjacent to a portion of the City’s existing SOI, as seen in Figures 2 and 3. Information related to the DUC’s MHIs and the number of registered voters is presented in Table 5. The identified DUCs include some public facilities, commercial services, and agriculture-zoned areas with no registered voters, and determinations made are for the inhabited areas only.

Table 5: City Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities Census Block Information DUC
Census Block
Group
Median
Household Income
Registered
Voters11
Paso Robles/Templeton DUC Area #1 127.07.1 $54,797 955
Paso Robles DUC Area #2 102.02.2 $61,513 59
9 Block groups are a group of blocks within a census tract with populations of 600 to 3,000 people. 10 CDPs are a statistical geography representing closely settled, unincorporated communities that are locally recognized and identified by name.
11 SLO County Clerk Recorder Registered Voter GIS Data, October 2023 Exhibit A

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18 Paso Robles/Templeton DUC Area 1
Paso Robles/Templeton DUC Area 1 is partially located within the Templeton Community Services District (TCSD) service area boundary, SOI boundary, and some areas are entirely outside of the City and TCSD boundaries. The developed areas located within TCSD’s service area receive water, wastewater, and fire protection services from the TCSD. The developed areas located within or contiguous to TCSD’s SOI receive water from private wells or from the TCSD (for those with existing outside agency service agreements), wastewater from onsite septic or the TCSD (for those with existing outside agency service agreements), and fire protection from CalFire.

Rancho Paso Mobile Home Park
There is a known deficiency within a portion of Paso Robles/Templeton DUC Area #1, which is located contiguous to the City’s southwestern service area boundary, outside of the SOI, as seen in Figure 2.

Paso Robles/Templeton DUC Area #1 includes an area of approximately 36 acres of property within the Rancho Paso Mobile Home Park (MHP) located at 2945 Theatre Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446; between the City of Paso Robles service area (city limits) and the TCSD SOI and service area boundaries. It must be noted that the Rancho Paso MHP is not in the City’s SOI. The Rancho Paso MHP owns and operates its wastewater treatment facility, receives water from the Walnut Hills Mutual Water Company, and fire protection from CalFire. The Park Homeowners Association has received several notices of violation since 2022 from the State Water Resources Control Board. As a result, the Rancho Paso MHP Homeowners Association and the State Regional Water Quality Control Board have inquired with LAFCO separately regarding annexing the MHP into TCSD or the City of Paso Robles, whichever is possible. For these reasons, this area is being studied further in the SOI section of this report.

Paso Robles DUC Area 2
Paso Robles DUC Area 2 is located adjacent to the City service area and SOI and partially within the Linne CSD service area boundary. The developed areas within Paso Robles DUC Area #2 receive water from onsite wells, wastewater service from onsite septic tanks, and fire protection from CalFire.

There are no known needs or deficiencies related to sewers, municipal/ industrial water, and structural fire protection for properties located within or contiguous to the City’s SOI. However, as noted above, there are known deficiencies within a portion of Paso Robles/Templeton DUC Area 1, consisting of the Rancho Paso MHP, which was identified as an area to be studied further in the SOI section of this report.

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19 Should the City seek to evaluate any of the City’s surrounding areas for annexation in the future, disadvantaged communities should be considered further.

Figure 2: Paso Robles/Templeton DUC Area #1 Boundary Map Exhibit A

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20 Figure 3: Paso Robles DUC Area #2 Boundary Map
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21 Social or Economic Communities of Interest in the Area There are no known City-relevant social or economic communities of interest.

Present and Planned Land Use
City General Plan
The City of Paso Robles adopted its General Plan in 2003, establishing a framework for future growth based on analysis of available resources and projected demand. The plan outlines policies to guide land use decisions through the City’s anticipated build-out in 2045. The Land Use Element, revised in 2020 per Resolution 20-152, provides for the opportunity for infill development within the City limits and expansion of the City limits to incorporate potential annexation areas. It should be noted that the City’s General Plan provides a clear and detailed policy base with regard to future growth and development within the City. It comprehensively addresses the various facets of development, provides clear information to the public, and gives decision-makers a foundation for considering future projects. Table 6 summarizes the acreage of each land use category within the City’s service area.

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22 Table 6: City General Plan Land Use Distribution12
Land Use Category Acreage Percent
Agriculture 900 6.8%
Residential Categories
Residential Rural 0 0%
Residential Suburban 604 4.7%
Residential Single Family 2,983 23%
Residential Multi-Family 631 4.9%
Mobile Home Park 58 0.4%
Residential Total 4,276 33.1%
Commercial Categories
Neighborhood Commercial 41 0.3%
Office Professional 21 0.2%
Downtown Commercial 42 0.3%
Community Commercial 98 0.8%
Regional Commercial 180 1.4%
Commercial Service 481 3.7%
Resort/Lodging 38 0.3%
Commercial Total 896 6.9%
Mixed Use Categories
Mixed Use (Commercial & Multi-Family-8) 21 0.2%
Mixed Use (Commercial & Multi-Family-12) 43 0.3%
Mixed Use Total 64 0.5%
Industrial Categories
Business Park 1,682 12.6%
Industry 51 0.4%
Industrial Total 1,674 13.0%
Other Categories
Public Facilities 1,682 13%
Parks and Open Space 1,609 12.7%
Open Space 27 0.2%
Other Categories Total 3,342 25.9%
Unassigned (Includes roadways & right-of-ways) 1,736 13.4% Total 12,909 100%
12 Table LU-2 in the City of El Paso de Robles General Plan, 2003, Revised March 2020. Land Use Inventory, updated to reflect General Plan Amendments through May 26, 2020. Please note that It is expected that the North Chandler Ranch Area Specific Plan will include changes to some of the above acreage in order to attain the 879 dwelling units provided by the General Plan.

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23 In its 1991 City Land Use Element update, the City established the maximum potential geographical boundaries to which the City could grow in the foreseeable future, as well as areas within which development could impact the City. These geographical boundaries are called the City’s Planning Impact Area. The City has no land use authority over areas within the Planning Impact Area that are outside of the City limits. In addition, any potential expansion of the City or its SOI to include portions of the Planning Impact Area currently outside its SOI would require LAFCO consideration and approval.

It should be noted that a Planning Impact Area is not recognized under state law and thus does not require LAFCO approval to be established by the City. The Study Areas identified in the SOI section of this MSR & SOI Study are all within the City of Paso Robles Planning Impact Area, as identified under the Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan, with the exception of one (SOI Study Area 12). Figure 4 shows the City’s existing SOI and Planning Impact Area.

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24 Figure 4: City of Paso Robles Existing SOI and Planning Impact Areas13 13 Figure LU-1 of the City’s Land Use Element | City of Paso Robles General Plan, Revised March 2014 Exhibit A

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25 County General Plan
The County’s Inland Area Plans are components of the County General Plan that contain goals, policies, and programs that apply to the following locations:
1) “areawide” (throughout the planning area);
2) in rural areas; and
3) in this case, within the unincorporated urban areas adjacent to incorporated cities.

In addition, the County establishes City Urban Reserve Lines (URLs), which are urban areas that are not distinct communities; rather, they are unincorporated extensions of the adjacent cities. The Paso Robles URL encompasses approximately 2,147 acres outside the city limits.

The City and County intend to cooperate regarding growth and development on the urban fringe of the City. The City Council of Paso Robles previously considered and approved the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Paso Robles and the County of San Luis Obispo on November 20, 2012. The Board of Supervisors adopted the MOA on January 8, 2013. An MOA is not a mandatory requirement but rather a strategic tool to facilitate regional collaboration, acknowledge proposed changes to sphere boundaries, and explore methods to reach agreement on development standards and planning/ zoning requirements within the sphere. Its purpose is to ensure that growth and development within the sphere align with the priorities of the affected city and proceed in a logical, coordinated, and orderly manner. The City and County are working on updating the Agreement. Once updated and approved, a copy will be made available on the LAFCO website. Figure 5 below shows the City’s land use designations within the service area, the County’s land use designations adjacent to the City boundaries, and the URL.

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26 Figure 5: City of Paso Robles Land Use Designations
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27 Services & Operations
Authorized Services
The City of Paso Robles is a full-service city with in-house City staff, including general government, community development, public safety, and public works services. The City has a total of 8 City departments. Overall, the City has the capacity to provide adequate services to meet community demand, and City representatives anticipate that they will be able to continue to provide service in accordance with projected growth rates. Table 7 provides a summary of municipal services and associated service providers within Paso Robles.

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28 Table 7: City of Paso Robles Service Delivery
Major Service Function Responsible Agency Service Provider Airport City City Public Works Department
Animal Control Contract with County SLO County Department of Animal Regulation
Code Enforcement City City Police Department
Electricity Franchise Agreement PG&E and Central Coast Community Energy
Fire and Emergency City City Fire and Emergency Services Department
Homelessness City City Community Services Department
Housing City City Community Development
Department
Landscape & Lighting City City Public Works Department
Law Enforcement City City Police Department
Library City City Community Services Department
Natural Gas Franchise Agreement Southern California Gas Company Parks and Recreation City City Community Services
Department
Planning, Building, & Engineering City City Community Development Department
Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Paso Robles Waste Disposal, Inc.

Streets/ Road Maintenance City City Public Works Department Stormwater City City Public Works Department
Water City City Utilities Department
Wastewater City City Utilities Department
The following pages summarize the role, purpose, and responsibility of each of the 8 departments with a focus on critical services.

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29 City Council/City Manager’s Office
The City Manager’s Office is responsible for the implementation of policies established by the Paso Robles City Council and the coordination of those efforts through the City’s nine departments. Primary functions of the City Manager's Office include legislative support, policy implementation, budget development, strategic planning, economic development, elections, and community engagement services. The City Manager’s Office includes several divisions that provide specific services to the public, in alignment with adopted City Council Goals. These divisions include City Clerk, Civic Engagement, and Economic Development. The total reported FY 2025-2026 Budget for the City Manager’s Office was $2.7 million; approximately 3 percent of the City’s total budget.

Administrative Services
The Administrative Services Department provides finance, human resources, risk management, and information technology services to each City department. The Administrative Services Department includes the following divisions: 1) Finance Division, 2) Human Resources Division, and 3) the Information Technology (IT) Division. The total reported FY 2025-2026 Budget for Administrative Services was $7.1 million; approximately 8 percent of the City’s total budget.

Department of Community Services
The Community Services Department is responsible for providing an array of quality-of-life, educational, and recreational programs at facilities throughout the community. There are four divisions in the Community Services Department as follows: 1) Library, 2) Recreation, 3) Parks Maintenance, and 4) the Homeless Services Division. The total reported FY 2025-2026 Budget for the Community Services Department was $6.6 million; approximately 7 percent of the City’s total budget.

Service Delivery & Performance
Library Division: The City Library Division is the only City-run library in San Luis Obispo County. A variety of books, audio-visual materials, magazines, and digital resources are available in addition to online databases that may be accessed remotely by library cardholders. Library staff offer educational opportunities such as lectures, book discussions, and early literacy story times. The library also offers outreach services, which include home delivery services for the homebound, pop-up libraries, and mobile library services. The City Library is open 57 hours per week. The Paso Robles City Library is a Exhibit A

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30 member of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System, enabling additional resource sharing among Central Coast area public libraries.

Recreation Division: The Recreation Division offers a variety of classes, camps, and leagues for all ages.

Recreation staff provide the following services, including overseeing the Teen Center at Centennial Park and an after-school open gym, processing class registrations, handling facility reservations, and managing memorial trees and bench requests. Recreation staff coordinate the use of seven major parks, featuring sports fields, playgrounds, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, and BBQ pavilions.

The seasonal Aquatics staff provide swim lessons and public swim opportunities at two public swimming pools. Contract instructors provide an average of 300 programs per month at Centennial Park and the Municipal Pool. Recreation Services also oversees the contracts to provide administrative services at the Senior Center, Teen Center, and concession services at Barney Schwartz Park and Sherwood Park.

Parks and Trails Division: The Parks and Trails Division utilizes eight employees to manage and maintain more than 120 acres of parks and trails. Parks and Trails staff collaborate with local sports groups and volunteers to keep fields properly maintained. Picnic areas and other outdoor amenities are also maintained by staff.

Homeless Services Division: The Homeless Services Division is the newest division of the department.

In 2023, the City Council adopted the Paso Robles Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness. The completed plan includes six focus areas, with accompanying goals and action items, guiding efforts to better manage the complex issues related to homelessness. Recognizing a lack of capacity, diversity in areas of responsibility, and the profound impacts within the community, a key element of the plan is the development of the Homeless Services Division.

Department of Community Development
The Community Development Department staffs the City’s permit counter and responds to requests for all development and planning-related issues. The Community Development Department also provides technical analysis, staff support, recommendations, and public meeting assistance to the Planning Commission and City Council on all land use issues upon which they must act. The staff also organizes and facilitates a variety of public outreach and community participation processes related to Exhibit A

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31 planning and development activities. There are three divisions in the Community Development Department as follows: 1) Planning, 2) Building, and 3) Engineering Division. In addition, this Department consists of Housing Programs that provide services related to low- and moderate-income housing, the Paso Robles Housing Authority, and Community Development Block Grant-funded projects. The total reported FY 2025-2026 budget for the Community Development Department was $5.5 million; approximately 6 percent of the City’s total budget.

Service Delivery & Performance
The Planning Division facilitates the land use planning and development process, assisting the City Council, Planning Commission, and the Development Review Committee in establishing and carrying out land use policies and plans. The City’s General Plan serves as the foundation for land use policy, while specific plans and the Zoning Code function as key tools for its implementation.

The Building Division interprets the Building Code by overseeing the plan check and inspection process for all construction requiring a Building Permit.

The Engineering Division is responsible for maintaining engineering standards, public improvements in the right‐of‐way, subdivision map processes, grading and drainage plans, circulation plans, traffic safety operations, Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) implementation, and coordination with Utilities and Public Works functions. The Engineering Division is responsible for ensuring that private developments are designed in a manner consistent with City and other applicable codes and standards.

Police Department
The Department is responsible for the protection of life and property and maintaining social order within the community. The City of Paso Robles Police Department (PRPD) provides its own law enforcement and dispatch services within the City. The PRPD station is located at 900 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. The Chief of Police is responsible for administering and managing the PRPD. There are three divisions in the Police Department as follows: 1) Administrative Division, 2) Operations Division, and 3) Support Services Division. The PRPD established a Policy Manual that contains current policies, rules, and guidelines of the department, approved June 2024. The total reported FY 2025-2026 budget for the PRPD was $19.4 million; approximately 21 percent of the City’s total budget.

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32 Capital Facilities & Equipment
The PRPD operates out of a single facility located at 900 Park Street. Opened in 2002, this facility is shared with the Paso Robles Emergency Services Department and is commonly referred to as the Paso Robles Public Safety Center. The center houses all PRPD personnel and equipment, with the exception of the department’s firearms training range, which is located at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport.

The PRPD fleet consists of a diverse range of vehicles and specialized equipment to support its operations. The fleet includes 18 marked patrol units, 2 dedicated K9 vehicles, 2 School Resource Officer vehicles, 3 Community Service Officer vehicles, 2 motorcycles, 1 Crime Scene Investigator vehicle, 3 Special Enforcement Team vehicles, 4 detective vehicles, 2 volunteer vehicles, 2 training vehicles, and 5 Command Staff vehicles. In addition, the department maintains 6 utility trailers, 2 allterrain vehicles (ATVs), 1 utility terrain vehicle (UTV), and 5 unmanned aerial systems (drones). Most recently, the department enhanced its capabilities with the acquisition of an armored rescue vehicle.

Staffing & Personnel
The PRPD has 63 sworn employees, 37 non-sworn employees, and 86 total positions14. According to PRPD Policy 206.2, minimum staffing levels should result in the scheduling of at least 3 Patrol Officers and 1 Watch Commander (total of 4 sworn officers) on duty whenever possible. Minimum staffing for communications/dispatch should result in the scheduling of at least 2 dispatchers on duty whenever possible. The City consistently meets these staffing requirements, ensuring adequate coverage and operational readiness. In addition, the City’s Safety Element of the General Plan recommends a ratio of 0.5 non-sworn police personnel per 1,000 population and a ratio of 1.4 to 1.6 sworn police personnel per 1,000 population. Using the prescribed formula, the City of Paso Robles meets these recommended ratios, indicating sufficient personnel to respond to service calls. 31,49015 population ÷ 1,000 = 31 people
63 sworn employees’ ÷ 31 = 2.03 officers per 1000 people 37 non-sworn employees’ ÷ 31 = 1.19 officers per 1000 people 14 City of Paso Robels FY 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Police Department Overview 15 United States Census Bureau, City of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) Population Data, 2020 Exhibit A

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33 The United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, reported a nationwide and state of California ratio of 3.5 officers per 1000 people. In 2024, the average officers/1,000 ratio for the seven cities in San Luis Obispo County was about 2.19 officers, with Pismo Beach being the highest at

4.17 and Atascadero the lowest at 1.48 officers/1,000. The following figure illustrates the current staffing comparison between PRPD, County, and the national averages.

Figure 6: 2024 Officers/Sworn Personnel per 1,000 Population16 Service Delivery & Performance
The PRPD provides patrol services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and prioritizes responses to requests for emergency services using available resources. During FY 2024, there were 91,213 total dispatch center calls (911, lobby, business line, CFS); of these, 24,322 were citizen-initiated calls for service (CFS) and 18,356 were Officer-initiated calls. The City reports that the average response time for Priority One calls is 7 minutes 13 seconds.
17 However, the average response time for the City’s
highest priority calls, where there is reason to believe an immediate threat to life exists (known as their “Priority 1” calls), averaged 3 minutes and 85 seconds18. The City’s goal for response time for these Priority 1 calls is 4 minutes and 30 seconds.

The PRPD participates in the San Luis Obispo Regional SWAT team. The San Luis Obispo Regional SWAT Team is comprised of two specialized teams: the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). The unit is comprised of members from the following Police 16 United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer, 2024 17 City of Paso Robels FY 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Police Department FY2022-2023 Annual Data at a Glance
18 City of Paso Robles Staff, October 2025
0 0.5
1 1.5
2 2.5
3 3.5
4 Officers/Sworn Personnel per 1,000 People
National County PRPD
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34 Agencies: San Luis Obispo Police, Paso Robles Police, Arroyo Grande Police, Pismo Beach Police, Grover Beach Police, Morro Bay Police, and Cal Poly Police.

In 2020, Paso Robles voters approved Measure J-20, a one-cent local transaction and use tax.19 One of the three priorities for the Measure is to adequately staff and equip the police department to augment existing services and proactively plan for future demands. In FY 2022-2023, nine additional sworn positions and 3 civilian positions were added to the department. By the end of FY 2022-2023, the department’s sworn staffing increased by 13 percent when compared to before Measure J-20 was in place.

Using the above-mentioned Measure J-20 funds, the PRPD will be preparing a comprehensive analysis with an objective, unbiased, and data-driven assessment of Fire and Police Staffing and Response Capabilities. This analysis will provide the Public Safety Chiefs with a comprehensive Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and Standards of Cover (SOC). The assessment will consider best practices of other municipalities and like organizations; outline implementation in accordance with City Council and department goals as they relate to vision, mission, and values; provide recommended improvements to the departmental organizational structure, and the roles and functions within it in the context of the City’s budget and existing resources, among other suggestions. The cost to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the police department and update the fire department SOC and CRA is approximately $150,000. The assessment is proposed to be funded by Measure J-20 in FY 2024-2025. Tentative Project Completion date is set for September 1, 2025.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services
The Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services (PRFES) Department is an all-hazard fire department that provides a variety of response services, including structural and wildland fire suppression, advanced life support, paramedic-level emergency medical care, and entrapment extrication. The PRFES Department also provides technical rescue services, including high-angle, trench, swift-water, confined space, as well as a fully capable hazardous materials emergency response in conjunction with the San 19 Current Sales Tax Rate is 8.75%. Due to the passage of Measure J-20, an additional 1% sales tax went into effect beginning on April 1, 2021. The sales tax rate prior to April 1, 2021, was 7.75%. Like Measure E-12, Measure J-20 is a general tax with the main priorities towards fire and emergency services, police services, and street repair and maintenance, as approved by City Council in Resolution 20-118.

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35 Luis Obispo County Regional Hazardous Materials Team. The PRFES Department provides automatic and mutual aid to other fire agencies within San Luis Obispo County and non-response services20 through its Community Risk Reduction Division. The Chief of Fire and Emergency Services isresponsible for administering and managing the PRFES Department. There are two divisions in the PRFES Department as follows: 1) Operations, and 2) Community Risk Reduction. The PRFES Department’s operating funds are supplemented primarily by sales taxes, Measure J-20, transient occupancy tax, property taxes, and funds from service and permit fees. The total reported FY 2025-2026 Budget for the PRFES Department was $12.7 million; approximately 14 percent of the City’s total budget.

Capital Facilities & Equipment
PRFES Department has three staffed Fire Stations. Fire Station 1 is located at 900 Park St, Paso Robles, CA 93446, in the Public Safety Center at the corner of 9th and Park Street. Fire Station 2 is located at 235 Santa Fe Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446, on the East side of town. Fire Station 3 was officially opened in 2023 and is the newest station located at 2924 Union Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446. The Airport Fire Station is unstaffed, but houses specialty equipment utilized during aircraft emergencies.

The department's emergency response apparatus compliment is comprised of: (2) first-out Type 1 Engines, (1) reserve Type 1 Engine, (1) Type 3 Engine, (1) Ladder Truck, (1) Heavy Rescue, (1) Rescue Squad, (1) Airport Rescue Firefighting crash vehicle, (1) Kawasaki Mule Utility Task Vehicle, and (1) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Drone.

Staffing & Personnel
Each day, there is a minimum of one Battalion Chief, three Fire Captains, three Fire Engineers, and up to six Firefighters rendered from three fire stations. The City’s Safety Element of the General Plan recommends a ratio of 0.8 to 1.3 Firefighters per 1,000 population. The PRFES Department has 37 Firefighters and 51 total positions.21 Using the prescribed formula, the City of Paso Robles meets these recommended ratios, indicating sufficient personnel to respond to service calls. 20 Non-response services include public safety education, disaster preparedness, fire and life safety inspections, and new building planning and construction review and permitting. 21 City of Paso Robels FY 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Fire and Emergency Department Overview and City Staff Input
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36 31,49022 population ÷ 1,000 = 31 people
37 Firefighters ÷ 31 = 1.19 firefighters per 1,000 people The following figure illustrates the current staffing comparison between the PRFES Department and the National Fire Protection Association’s national averages within the 2020 US Fire Department Profile. The career staffing level for the PRFES Department is 1.19 per 1,000 population, which is below the national average of 1.72.23
Figure 7: Firefighters per 1,000 Population24
Service Delivery & Performance
The PRFES Department responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In FY 2022-2023, the PRFES Department responded to 4,748 calls for service, 3,276 were medical related, and 187 were fire related.25 As outlined in the 2001 Growth Management Plan, the 2022 Strategic Plan, and the 2003 City of Paso Robles Safety Element, the City Council has adopted a standard to respond to all emergencies within four minutes or less, 90 percent of the time. In 2022, the average response time for the PRFES Department was 5 minutes and 42 seconds, and 90th percentile responses were 8 minutes and 26 seconds.
26 PRFES Department response time goals were met 50.5 percent of the time in 2021 and 57 percent of the time in 2022. Increasing demands for emergency services, the number of response resources, simultaneous calls, and geographical travel distances between fire stations are all contributing factors in the department’s ability to meet the City Council's adopted response goals. To 22 United States Census Bureau, City of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) Population Data, 2020 23 Table 2 of the National Fire Protection Association US Fire Department Profile-2020 24 National Fire Protection Association US Fire Department Profile-2020 and City Staff Input 25 City of Paso Robles FY 2022–2023 Year in Review, Fire & Emergency Service 26 City of Paso Robles FY 2022–2023 Year in Review, Fire & Emergency Service 0 0.5
1 1.5
2 Career Firefighters
National PRFES Dept
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37 keep pace with increasing demand, a fourth response unit (paramedic squad) was added; as reflected in the 10-year staffing analysis, implementation of the paramedic squad will be implemented on November 23, 2025.

Additional apparatus, equipment, and staffing are also available through automatic27 or mutual aid28 agreements with the following fire departments, districts, and agencies. PRFES Department also provides automatic and mutual aid to other fire agencies within San Luis Obispo County. Agencies outside of San Luis Obispo County fall under the Master Mutual Aid System, which provides access to fire departments statewide when needed.
• Atascadero Fire Department
• Atascadero State Hospital Fire
Department
• CAL Fire San Luis Obispo
• Camp Roberts Fire Department
• Cambria Fire Protection District
• California Men's Colony
• Five Cities Fire Authority
• Morro Bay Fire Department
• Paso Robles Fire Department
• Pismo Beach Fire Department
• San Luis Obispo County Fire
• San Luis Obispo City Fire Department
• San Miguel Fire Protection District
• Santa Margarita Fire Protection District
• Templeton Fire Protection District
PRFES Department was rated 3/3X out of 10 through the Insurance Service Office (ISO).29 The ISO is an agency that evaluates fire protection features for all fire departments to establish rates for underwriters, such as property insurance providers. ISO uses a rating system that is based on a scale of one through 10, with one being the best fire protection rating and 10 being the worst. ISO ratings are also used by fire departments and municipalities as a benchmark for evaluating and improving their fire services30. In the ISO’s 2020 evaluation of the PRFES Department, the most significant point 27 Automatic Aid: a predetermined immediate joint response as a means to provide effective fire Protection. 28 Mutual Aid: responses to supplement the resources of any fire agency during a period of actual or potential need, including move-up and cover assignments. 29 Public Protection Classification Summary Report for Paso Robles, effective September 1, 2020 30 According to ISO's Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, four main criteria comprise a fire rating score; 1) 50% | Quality of local fire department (i.e., staffing levels, training & proximity of the firehouse) , 2) 40% | Availability of water supply (i.e., prevalence of fire hydrants & quantity of water available to put out fires), 3) 10% | Quality of the area's emergency communications systems (i.e., 911), and 4) 5.5% | Extra credit, Community outreach (i.e., fire prevention and safety courses).

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38 deductions occurred in the 'Quality of the Fire Department' and 'Availability of Water Supply' categories, which together account for 90 percent of the overall score. The assessment identified several critical deficiencies, including issues with emergency reporting, emergency dispatch protocols, training facilities and use, deployment analysis, and company personnel.

In April 2022, the City Council approved the PRFES Departments Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover & Five-Year Strategic Plan. The document was designed to provide elected officials and residents with information on fire service operations and integrated risk management planning services. The Strategic Plan was intended to be used in conjunction with the Community Risk Assessment as a living management tool that provides short-term direction, builds a shared vision, documents goals and objectives, and optimizes the use of resources. Both the PRFES Department and PRPD are pursuing a joint comprehensive Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and Standards of Cover (SOC) (second time for the PRFES Dept). The assessment is proposed to be funded by Measure J-20 in FY 24-25. Tentative Project Completion date is set for November 2025.

As was mentioned in the PRPD section of this report, in 2020, Paso Robles voters approved Measure J20, a one-cent local transaction and use tax. One of the three priorities for the Measure is to adequately staff and equip the fire department to augment existing services and proactively plan for future demands. Consistent with the department’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, the FY 2022-2023 budget included the addition of one deputy chief, one fire inspector, and funding for 100 percent of six firefighter costs previously funded through a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant.

Fire Station 3 was also funded with a combination of Development Impact Fees and Measure J-20 funds.

Department of Public Works
The Public Works (PW) Department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the City streets, traffic signals, medians, parkways, open space, trees, public parking lots, stormwater facilities, the Municipal Airport, and City-owned buildings. Additionally, the PW department manages most of the City’s capital improvement projects and is responsible for maintaining the City’s fleet of rolling stock. The Department is organized into eight major functions: 1) Administration, 2) Capital Projects Engineering, 3) Paso Robles Municipal Airport, 4) Stormwater Program, 5) Street Maintenance, 6) Exhibit A

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39 Facilities Maintenance, 7) Fleet Maintenance, and 8) Landscape Maintenance. The total reported FY 2025-2026 Budget for the PW Department was $13.9 million; approximately 15 percent of the City’s total budget.

Service Delivery & Performance
Administration: Administration provides overall direction, leadership, and oversight to the seven other functions of the PW Department. Significant focus areas include budget, personnel matters, Council items, and future planning.

Capital Projects Engineering: Capital Projects Engineering manages the design, funding, and construction of capital projects for all City departments, with the primary focus being transportation/streets projects, including the replacement of sewer, water, and stormwater pipes.

Staff manage approximately 25 to 30 projects at any given time.

Paso Robles Municipal Airport: The 1,300-acre Paso Robles Municipal Airport site serves the general aviation community as well as the California Department of Forestry Air Attack Base, California Highway Patrol Air Operations Division, military, air charter, air ambulance, and other flying services. Sections of the property have been developed as an industrial park with utilities and infrastructure improvements. Just under 500,000 square feet of industrial building space is operational at the Airport, housing nearly 40 individual businesses and providing hundreds of jobs in the community. Almost 200 aircraft are based at the Airport. The Airport is owned and operated by the City, with technical advice and review provided by an appointed Airport Commission, with policy decisions made by the City Council. The Airport is one of only five percent of airports in the United States that are self-sustaining (meaning it is not subsidized by the General Fund).

Stormwater Program: The City is enrolled in the Phase II Municipal Stormwater Program as required by the State of California Water Resources Control Board. The program requires the City to develop and implement a Stormwater Management Plan in order to reduce or eliminate pollutants in stormwater runoff and non-stormwater discharges. To that end, the Division manages programs that address construction site stormwater runoff control, illicit discharge detection and elimination, pollution prevention, postconstruction stormwater runoff management, and public education and participation.

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40 Street Maintenance: The Street Maintenance Division maintains more than 150 lane miles or 33 million square feet of pavement and sidewalks. Maintenance and repair activities are focused on degraded road edges, crack sealing, potholes, curb painting, streetlights, signage, sidewalk repair, minor road repair projects, and traffic signals. The Division also supports emergency services and the City's special events with traffic control and road closures.

Since 2012, the City has expended more than $60.7 million on road repair projects using Supplemental Sales Tax Measure E-12 and other available funding sources like SB 1, Gas Tax, and Supplemental Sales Tax Measure J-20. Additionally, $42.1 million is committed to planned or underway projects.

With the expiration of Measure E-12 in March 2025, in November 2024, the voters of Paso Robles approved a continuation of the ½ Supplemental Sales Tax – Measure I-2431. An average of $15.4 million per year is estimated to be spent on road repair going forward using Measure I-24 funds.

Facilities Maintenance: Facilities Maintenance staff service, maintain, and repair approximately 180,000 square feet of City facilities, including City Hall, Public Safety Center, Centennial Park, Senior Center, Veterans Center, and Municipal Pool. Additionally, they respond to all calls for service from both the public and City staff. A 6-person volunteer graffiti abatement crew addresses all reports of graffiti within City limits.

Fleet Maintenance: Fleet Maintenance procures and maintains over 250 pieces of equipment and vehicles, ranging from weed eaters and mowers to fire engines to large loaders and backhoes. The majority of the service is done in-house. Compliance with all emission mandates and inspection requirements is also the Fleet Maintenance Division’s responsibility.

Landscape Maintenance: Landscape maintenance staff are responsible for the health and maintenance of more than 15,000 City trees, approximately 200 acres of Landscape and Lighting District property, more than 165 acres of open space weed abatement, and all City-owned medians and parkways. Staff respond to all calls for service from the public and City staff. 31 Measure I-24 was a ballot measure that was passed on the November 5, 2024, within the City of Paso Robles. The Measure maintains (and not increase) the existing ½ cent local sales tax that was set to expire on March 31, 2025 (Measure E-12). Measure I-24 is anticipated to generate $6.5 million annually which goes into the City’s general fund.

Since 2012, 100 percent of this revenue (about $78 million) has been allocated to local road repair projects.

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41 Department of Utilities
The Utilities Department was created in 2022 after recognizing the significant regulatory and operational impacts facing City-operated utilities that require comprehensive, specialized management and focused staffing efforts. The Department is dedicated to maintaining and operating the City’s critical infrastructure to provide robust and reliable services in the areas of potable water, wastewater, recycled water, and solid waste. The Department seeks to promote water conservation, harness the potential of recycled water, and minimize solid waste generation through innovative solutions and community education. The Utilities Department is comprised of five main divisions: 1) Recycled Water, 2) Solid Waste, 3) Wastewater, 4) Potable Water, and 5) Planning and Engineering.

The total reported FY 2025-2026 Budget for the Utilities Department was $26.2 million; approximately 28 percent of the City’s total budget.

Service Delivery & Performance
Recycled Water Division: The City of Paso Robles has a master plan to produce tertiary-quality recycled water and distribute it to east Paso Robles, where it may be safely used to irrigate City parks, golf courses, and vineyards. This will reduce use of water from the City’s potable water supplies, including use of groundwater from the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin, and further improve the sustainability of the City's various water supplies.

Tertiary Treatment Facilities
In 2019, the City’s Wastewater Division completed construction of Tertiary Treatment Facilities at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and began operating the first part of this recycled water system, which includes filtration and ultraviolet light disinfection facilities. These new Tertiary Treatment Facilities produce very high-quality recycled water that is safe for a variety of uses, including irrigation of sports fields and wine grape vineyards. The project also included flow equalization basins, a recycled water storage pond and pump station, a nutrient harvesting system, and a new maintenance shop. Global Water Intelligence awarded the City its 2020 Wastewater Project of the Year due to the project's many environmentally innovative features.

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42 Recycled Water Distribution System
The City is preparing to build a major distribution system to deliver recycled water east to Paso Robles.

In 2023, the City completed construction of a major segment of pipeline under the Salinas River.

Completion of the City’s recycled water distribution system will involve constructing the remainder of the distribution system (pump station, 3.3 miles of additional pipeline, and a 900,000-gallon storage tank) and will be phased to align with the development of sufficient recycled water demand and customer revenues to support repayment of infrastructure investment. Although the distribution system has not yet been completed, the City currently delivers a small amount of recycled water to a single recycled water customer, Caltrans, via the City’s WWTP recycled water treatment.

Table 8: City of Paso Robles Current and Projected Recycled Water Use32 Recycled Water Use (AFY) 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Buildout
(2050 or later)
Landscape Irrigation
(potable offset)
0 5 5 180 250 310 450
Water Division: Paso Robles Water Division (Water Division) maintains the distribution system, fixes leaks, installs customer connections, and installs fire hydrants. Staff monitors and enforces the City’s specifications for water system construction, performs plan checks for new developments, and inspects installations. Other responsibilities include monitoring and enforcing the City’s cross-connection program.
33 The Urban Water Management Plan34 (UWMP), adopted in July 2021, was prepared to help guide the City’s water management efforts for the next 20 years and beyond in accordance with State law. The UWMP documents the City’s sources of water supply, defines water demands, presents a drought risk assessment and water shortage contingency plan, and describes implementation of water 32 Table 11 of the City of Paso Robels Urban Water Management Plan, Adopted July 2021 and City Staff Input related to changes to Recycled Water Use Projections, October 2025 33 A cross-connection is an actual or potential connection between a potable (public water) system and any system, or source of non-potable water or other substances that could allow contaminants to enter the potable system (via backflow).
34 Urban water suppliers that provide over 3,000 acre-feet of water per year or serve more than 3,000 connections are required to prepare an UWMP to support their long-term resource planning and to ensure that adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water demands.

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43 demand management measures. The UWMP is currently undergoing revision in accordance with State requirements, and the information cited in this document is subject to change.

The City’s existing water service area coincides with City boundaries. The City currently provides water to approximately 10,760 residential and non-residential service connections. The City’s water service is provided through approximately 172 miles of waterlines, four reservoirs providing over 12 million gallons of storage, and six booster stations used to pump to higher elevations. The City operates 19 wells, two microfiltration water treatment plants, and two arsenic removal treatment systems.

Currently, much of the City’s water demand is for single-family residential use; in the future, it is expected that commercial demand and other non-residential demand will increase relative to singlefamily residential demand.

Water Supply
The City’s water supply is planned to serve the City's buildout only. The City has not planned and developed its water supply to serve communities or areas outside the City beyond the current SOI or the proposed SOI. The City of Paso Robles has historically relied on the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin and the Salinas River for its municipal water supply. Water from Lake Nacimiento is a relatively recent addition to the City’s water portfolio, and expanded use of recycled water is planned for the future. • Basin Groundwater – The City operates deep wells that pump groundwater from the Department of Water Resources Basin Number 3-004.06 (Paso Robles Area Subbasin). The Paso Robles Area Subbasin has been designated as a high-priority and critically over-drafted basin by the State, requiring management under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). As noted in the UWMP, the City plays a role in carrying out the requirements of SGMA to ensure sustainable basin management. The City and other Paso Robles Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies developed and gained approval of a basin-wide Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). Implementation of the GSP will fulfill the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act for the Paso Robles Subbasin of the Salinas Valley Basin. The sustainability goal of this GSP is to sustainably manage the Paso Robles Subbasin groundwater resources for the long-term benefit of Subbasin users. The Paso Robles Subbasin GSP has been jointly developed by four Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs):

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44 o City of Paso Robles GSA
o Paso Basin - County of San Luis Obispo GSA
o San Miguel Community Services District GSA
o Shandon - San Juan GSA
The supply amounts in Table 9 describe the permitted supply available to the City. • Salinas River –Salinas River water is used pursuant to appropriative surface water rights and permits issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. The City’s Permit number 5956, as amended on November 6, 1981, allows the City to extract up to eight cubic feet per second (3,590 gallons per minute (gpm)) with a maximum extraction of 4,600 AFY. • Nacimiento Water Project (NWP) –The City holds a 6,488 AFY delivery entitlement with the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. The City currently utilizes Nacimiento water in three ways that diversify the City’s water supply portfolio and improve supply reliability. First, the City treats Nacimiento water at its water treatment plant for direct delivery to customers. Second, water is percolated into the Salinas River channel and recovered through a specially designed well. Finally, in times of drought, the City can augment surface water supplies with Nacimiento water to maintain the productivity of the City’s river wells. Nacimiento water requires treatment before introduction into the City’s drinking water system in all cases.

The City completed construction of a 2.4 million-gallon-per-day (mgd) treatment plant in late 2015. The plant is typically operated eleven months out of the year. If operated yearround at full capacity, the treatment plant can provide up to 2,688 AFY. In addition to direct delivery, Nacimiento water is utilized through the use of a dedicated recovery well. This operation allows Nacimiento water to be turned into the Salinas River channel and recaptured. It is estimated that the recovery well will be pumped at a rate of 400 gpm for five months out of the year, averaging 269 AFY.

Finally, in times of drought, Nacimiento water can be used to augment surface water supplies and improve water supply reliability. Similar to the operation of the recovery well, Nacimiento water can be turned into the Salinas River channel adjacent to the City’s river Exhibit A

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45 wells. This allows the river wells to operate when native supplies are low. Lake Nacimiento water is a reliable and stable source of water, as jurisdictions in San Luis Obispo County have a contractual first priority to 17,500 AFY of the reservoir yield, which has averaged 191,000 AFY between 1959 and 2015. Modeling of the Nacimiento project indicates that even during historical drought periods, the total annual entitlement to San Luis Obispo County can be delivered (Boyle, 2002, and Paso Robles, 2014b). This drought resilience has been demonstrated during recent dry years as the project has and continues to satisfy most delivery requests from project participants. While the NWP water is a reliable source of supply, there have been interruptions in its transmission from Lake Nacimiento. These pipeline problems are resolved as quickly as possible so that transmission can continue. • Recycled Water–The City’s wastewater treatment plant is producing disinfected tertiary 2.2 quality recycled water that will be distributed via the recycled water distribution system in the future. The recycled water distribution system will deliver recycled water to the east side of the City for golf course, park, and vineyard irrigation. Surplus water may be discharged to Huerhuero Creek, which could benefit the groundwater basin. Empirical data will be collected once the project is operational.

The recycled water amounts shown in Table 8 of this report are the amounts that the City projects will offset potable water demand. These amounts are based on the City’s 2020 UWMP but have been updated to account for changes in the timeline for completion of the recycled water distribution project resulting from recent changes in agricultural demands for recycled water. Additional recycled water that is not needed within City boundaries will be available for use outside City boundaries. Such uses could include agricultural and vineyard irrigation and groundwater recharge. Agricultural and vineyard irrigation uses provide opportunities to maximize recycled water use while minimizing costs associated with transmission and distribution, and reducing groundwater pumping from the groundwater basin for irrigation purposes. Recycled Water is discussed further in the ‘Recycled Water Division’ of this report.

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46 Table 9: City of Paso Robles Water Supply Summary35
Supply Entitlements Supply Available (AFY)*
Salinas Surface Water 4,600
Nacimiento Water 6,48836
Basin Groundwater No Limit
* The City has no limit on Basin Groundwater extractions.

Constraints on Water Supply
The UWMP includes a water service reliability assessment that elaborates on any existing City water supply constraints. Overall, the City has a diverse water supply portfolio that increases overall City water supply reliability. However, various factors have the potential to affect the City’s water supply, including legal, environmental, water quality, and climatic factors, or a combination thereof. Use of Nacimiento water by Paso Robles increases supply reliability. In addition, the City has developed policies that regulate non-City wells within City limits. These policies outline permit requirements for the development and use of private wells within City boundaries, establish policies for recycled water use, and extend the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan to these private wells.

In addition, the UWMP requires tabulation of available water supply volumes in normal (average), single dry, and multiple dry years in five-year increments over a period of at least 20 years. In addition, the City has prepared a Drought Risk Assessment (DRA) to assess the City’s ability to supply water to meet demands during a five-year consecutive drought, assuming it occurs in the next five years. The DRA is based on supply conditions during five consecutive dry years, taking into account other considerations such as climate change, regulations, and other factors. The City’s DRA determined that the City will have enough supply to meet demands if a five-year drought were to occur over the next five years.

The UWMP concluded that there are several factors that enhance the City’s resilience to drought conditions. These include the use of Nacimiento water to supplement the City’s groundwater and Salinas River supplies, permanent prohibitions on water waste, a proven WSCP, ongoing conservation 35 Table 6-8 in the City of Paso Robels Urban Water Management Plan, July 2021, and City of Paso Robels Water, Informational Presentation, Resident Academy, September 2024 36 6,488 AFY, is raw water and would require significant investment to construct new water treatment facilities for expanded use.

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47 activities, and future use of recycled water. The City’s water system and infrastructure also provide reliability. For example, City wells (river and basin) are dispersed throughout the service area, protecting against a single catastrophe (such as a groundwater contamination), and thus disruption of more than four of the City’s 19 wells is unlikely. The West and East Zones of the City water system are linked so that water can be conveyed from one zone to another, as needed.

Existing & Future Water Demand
Current water demand is provided below by the water use sector and projected to 2045 in five-year increments. City buildout is projected to occur by 2050 or later. Table 10 summarizes current and projected water use by the water sector. Table 11 summarizes projected population and water demands to 2050 and water supplies projected to be used to meet those demands.

Table 10: City of Paso Robles Current and Projected Water Use37 Water Use (AFY) 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Buildout
(2050 or later)
Single Family 2,727 2,820 2,914 3,007 3,100 3,194 3,287 Multi-Family 638 807 932 1,056 1,181 1,305 1,430
Commercial 580 673 766 859 952 1,044 1,137
Industrial 508 646 784 923 1,061 1,199 1,337
Institutional/Governmental 288 324 359 395 431 467 503
Parks, Landscape Irrigation 690 737 784 831 878 925 972 Other 39 53 68 82 97 111 126
Non-Revenue Water 275 455 495 536 577 618 659
Total Water Use 5,745 6,515 7,102 7,689 8,277 8,863 9,451 37 Table 4 and 5 in the City of Paso Robels Urban Water Management Plan, July 2021 Exhibit A

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48 Table 11: City of Paso Robles Water Supply Sources to Meet Demands38 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Buildout
(2050 or later)
Population 31,221 34,400 37,700 39,900 41,900 42,800 44,000 Water Demand (AFY) 5,745 6,515 7,102 7,689 8,277 8,863 9,451 Water Supply Sources to Meet Demands (AFY)
Basin Wells 654 2,126 2,333 2,550 2,378 1,797 2,127
River Wells 3,609 3,000 3,200 3,500 4,200 4,400 4,558
Nacimiento Water from
Water Treatment Plant
968 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 2,017 2,017
Nacimiento Water from
the Recovery Well
214 269 269 269 269 269 269
Recycled Water for
Potable Offset39 0 0 180 250 310 380 450
Total Supply 5,745 6,515 7,102 7,689 8,277 8,863 9,451
Other Water Providers in the Area
A number of small water systems or privately-owned water companies provide water services to residents in areas surrounding the City. These entities are not subject to LAFCO authority; however, LAFCO does have the ability to request information from small water systems and Mutual Water Companies (MWCs) under Government Code Section 56430 (d). MWCs and private water systems are regulated by California’s Water Code, Health and Safety Code, and must abide by open meeting and records disclosure laws similar to many public water utilities. In operating a public water system, MWCs are also subject to regulation by the California Department of Public Health and must comply with requirements imposed by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and our local Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). In recent years, the SWRCB and RWQCB have been pushing for MWC and/or private system consolidations throughout the State and within SLO County. 38 Table ES-1 in the City of Paso Robels Urban Water Management Plan, July 2021 39 Derived from DWR Table 6-4 following text. This table only shows potable offset of recycled water use. Additional recycled water use will offset private groundwater pumping within the City and outside the City boundaries.

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49 LAFCO has identified small water systems and mutual water companies that are contiguous to the City.

In addition to the City’s Utility Department (Water Division), six other private water purveyors and Water Mutual Companies provide water services to neighboring area residents, as seen in Table 12 and Figure 8, with a small portion of Walnut Hills Mutual Water Company overlapping with the southern end of the City’s service area boundary. Table 12 provides the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Status as designated by the California State Water Resources Control Board for each of the water providers. The overarching goal of the SAFER Program is to help struggling water systems establish short- and long-term solutions so that Californians who lack safe, adequate, and affordable drinking water receive it as quickly as possible. LAFCO’s goal is to daylight the location and status of the neighboring water providers to help establish a baseline of information, should these water providers seek consolidation in the future. LAFCO staff recommended that all contiguous “Failing” and “At-Risk” systems be analyzed further in the SOI Study. Of the six neighboring water providers, only two met these qualifications: the Almira Water Association and the Mustang Springs Mutual Water Company. Mustang Springs Mutual Water Company is already within the City’s existing SOI; therefore, the Almira Water Association was the only entity that was added to the SOI Study.

However, the City of Paso Robles has informed LAFCO that the City cannot serve this area for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to potential negative fiscal impacts, existing infrastructure not meeting City standards, the use of General Fund resources to subsidize development, and reluctance to assume liabilities considered to be the County’s responsibility, as seen in Exhibit B. Further, the City is of the position that because these areas were originally permitted and are currently within the County’s unincorporated land use authority, parties should engage further with the County on these matters.

Currently, the SWRCB is the primary entity identifying potential consolidation projects and initiating conversations with a particular focus on “failing systems” with pressing health and safety concerns and those at-risk of failing. LAFCOs do not have authority over private water systems and therefore cannot initiate consolidation among them. Should the SWRCB or the local RWQCB identify a role for LAFCO in pursuing consolidation of any of the private water systems with jurisdictions under LAFCO's purview, the SWRCB should notify LAFCO and begin early coordination on priorities and limitations at both levels to help prevent inconsistencies that could lead to conflict or delay.

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50 Table 12: City of Paso Robles Neighboring Water Providers Water Providers SAFER Status40
Almira Water Association At-Risk
City of Paso Robles Water Division Not-At-Risk
Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company Potentially At-Risk
Mustang Springs Mutual Water Company At-Risk
Spanish Lakes Mutual Water Company Not At-Risk
Templeton Community Services District - Water Not At-Risk Walnut Hills Mutual Water Company Not At-Risk
40 SAFER Status data accessed July 2025. The SAFER Dashboard displays the current list of Failing water systems and the results of the Risk Assessment for public water systems. The criteria used to determine At-Risk, Potentially At-Risk, and Not At-Risk water systems is detailed in Appendix A of the annual Drinking Water Needs Assessment report.

Drinking Water Needs Assessment:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/documents/needs/2024/2024-needsassessment.pdf Failing Criteria: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/hr2w/docs/hr2w_expanded_criteria.pdf SAFER Dashboard: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/saferdashboard.html Exhibit A

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51 Figure 8: City of Paso Robles Neighboring Water Providers Exhibit A

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52 Wastewater Division
The City of Paso Robles Wastewater Division is responsible for protecting public health and the environment in the most cost-effective manner possible. The Wastewater Division owns and operates 126 miles of sewers and 13 lift stations to collect wastewater from all of Paso Robles and transport it to a wastewater treatment plant at the north end of town, near the Salinas River. Under the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for Sanitary Sewer Systems, agencies must electronically report Sanitary Sewer Overflows to the State Water Resources Control Board and develop a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) which describes how each agency operates, maintains, and evaluates its sewer system. The City’s SSMP was originally approved in October 2009, with administrative updates and recertification completed in 2015 and July 2022. The City currently implements a variety of programs that meet the WDR objectives and are consistent with the specific requirements of the SSMP.

Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Paso Robles Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is located at 3200 Sulphur Springs Road in Paso Robles. The WWTP service area currently coincides with the City boundaries. The City’s WWTP previously treated wastewater from the northern portions of the Templeton Community Services District (TCSD), but by 2019, TCSD completed construction of a new sewer infrastructure to convey these flows to the Templeton wastewater treatment plant. The TCSD wastewater previously accounted for about nine percent of the wastewater entering the City’s WWTP.

The WWTP was first built in 1954 and was expanded and upgraded with additional clarifiers and rock trickling filters in 1972. In the mid-1980s, the WWTP was expanded to include additional trickling filter and clarifier capacity and chlorination facilities. In 2016, the City completed a comprehensive upgrade to comply with updated State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) discharge requirements. The City completed a major upgrade of its Wastewater Treatment Plant to a Biological Nutrient Removal process. This new treatment process effectively removes all harmful pollutants from the wastewater and is highly energy efficient. The upgrade project included:
• New Headworks
• Rehabilitation of Primary Clarifiers
• New Pump Station
• Replacement of Trickling Filters with the Biological Nutrient Removal Process Exhibit A

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53 • New Secondary Clarifiers
• Chloramination Disinfection Process
• System That Generates Power and Heat from Biogas Generated by Digestion of Sludge. • New Operations Building with Laboratory
The City prepares a WWTP Annual Report that provides a summary of the overall plant operation and performance for each calendar year, the latest being in 2024. The report contains summaries of plant operations and performance, maintenance, laboratory, chemicals, utilities, and staffing. In addition, as was previously mentioned in the “Recycled Water Division” Section, the City has a master plan to produce tertiary-quality recycled water and distribute it to East Paso Robles, where it may be safely used for irrigation of City parks, golf courses, and vineyards. The State Water Resources Control Board reclassified the City of Paso Robles WWTP as a Class IV Tertiary Treatment wastewater treatment facility on July 25, 2019. On July 1st, 2021, the Paso Robles Wastewater Treatment Plant was issued a new discharge permit by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The new discharge permit, Order No. R3-2021-0001 conditionally authorizes the Paso Robles WWTP to act as a producer of recycled water under the State Water Resources Control Board's Title 22 Code of Regulations for recycled water. Please refer to the “Recycled Water Division” Section for more information.

In addition, the City hired a consultant, Water Systems Consulting, to complete its latest Wastewater Collection System Master Plan. The 2019 Wastewater Collection System Renewal Strategy and Master Plan is based on the most up-to-date assessment of the condition of current assets, current flows, and projections for future residential and commercial/industrial development in the City. The Plan concluded that most of the City’s collection system gravity mains are expected to reach the end of their useful life between 2050 and 2080. Individual projects to address aging force mains are included within the proposed capital improvement plan, while gravity main replacement and rehabilitation have been addressed via a recommended phased renewal strategy. The Master Plan’s renewal strategy will help the City to replace or rehabilitate old and failing sections of the sewer system at the appropriate time and ensure the sewer system continues to perform in a way that protects public health and the environment.

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54 Existing and Future Wastewater Capacity
In 2024, the Paso Robles WWTP operated with an average daily influent flow of 2.07 million gallons per day (MGD) and a maximum daily influent flow of 2.94 MGD. These values are well below the plant’s design capacity of 4.9 MGD for the average day and 9.7 MGD for the peak day. This demonstrates that the plant operated well within its capacity throughout the year and was successful in managing and treating varying wastewater volumes.

Table 13: City of Paso Robles Existing Flow Estimates41 Description Existing (MGD)
Plant Design Capacity
(MGD)
Average Daily Influent Flow 2.07 4.9
Maximum Daily Influent Flow 2.94 9.7
The 2019 Wastewater Collection System Renewal Strategy and Master Plan included system‐wide average annual flow, peak hour dry weather flow, and peak hour wet weather flow estimates for existing conditions, the 5‐year, 10‐year, and buildout planning horizons, as seen in Table 14. Projected flow projections include known anticipated developments within the City Limits and implementation of phased capital improvement projects addressed within the Renewal Strategy and Master Plan.

Table 14: City of Paso Robles Projected Flow Estimates42 Description Existing43 (MGD)
5-year Lookout
(MGD)
10-year
Lookout
(MGD)
Buildout
(MGD)
Average Annual Flow 2.27 2.54 2.86 3.69
Peak Hour Dry Weather
Flow

4.54 5.08 5.72 7.38
Peak Hour Wet Weather
Flow

8.22 9.19 10.35 13.36
41 City of El Paso de Robles Wastewater Treatment Plant 2024 Annual Report, Jan 2025 42 Table 1-1 of the City of Paso Robels Wastewater Collection System Renewal Strategy and Master Plan, 2019 43 The term ‘existing’ pertains to flow estimates recorded in 2019.

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55 Utilities Planning and Engineering Division
The Utilities Planning and Engineering Division is responsible for ensuring that the City’s water, wastewater, and recycled water systems are planned, designed, and constructed to meet current and future community needs. The division provides technical oversight, long-range utility planning, and engineering services that support the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of utility services. Key functions include:
• Planning, budgeting, and overseeing the design of major utilities capital improvement projects • Coordination with the City’s Community Development Department and City Engineer to ensure proposed development projects comply with applicable master planning and to address special improvements proposed by development projects,
• Managing updates and maintenance for the City’s water distribution system model and sewer collection system model, and analyses that inform capital improvement projects and infrastructure needs, including those required to support development. • Establishing and managing updates to technical standards, design criteria, and specifications to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements • Providing technical assistance to utility managers and operations staff for troubleshooting, regulatory functions, system optimization, and infrastructure renewal Through fulfillment of these responsibilities, the Utilities Planning and Engineering Division plays a critical role in protecting public health, supporting sustainable growth, and ensuring that the City’s utility systems remain resilient and adaptable to future demands.

Solid Waste Division
The City has a Franchise Agreement with Paso Robles Waste Disposal, Inc. to provide solid waste services within the City, and Pacific Waste Services operates the City-owned landfill. The current agreement, which includes amendments, commenced in January 2022 and expires on December 21, 2032, with the option to renew at any time prior to the end of the term of the agreement. The agreement allows Paso Robles Waste Disposal, Inc. to include the furnishing of all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, supplies, and all other items necessary to perform the services (refuse collection, disposal, and recycling activities). The City reserves the right to revise its laws and regulations pertaining to solid waste collection and disposal in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

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56 Funding for solid waste collection and disposal activities comes primarily from fees charged to residents. The area being served with solid waste service is consistent with the boundaries of the City.

Shared Services and Facilities
There are ongoing opportunities for collaboration between agencies to enhance service delivery within the City’s boundaries. The City coordinates efforts with the County, neighboring special districts, State, and/or other entities to deliver services efficiently and avoid duplication. At this time, the roles and responsibilities of the City are clearly defined within the service area. However, in some cases, it may be possible to establish a cooperative approach to facility planning by encouraging the City, County, District, and State to work cooperatively in such efforts. Looking forward, there are several areas where continued coordination and shared use of facilities could benefit the community, including:
• CAL Fire/SLO County Fire and all neighboring fire agencies through reciprocal Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreements
• State and Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding potable water and wastewater discharge, and opportunities for private systems consolidations • California Department of Fish and Game to protect wildlife and environmental resources; • County of SLO Public Libraries regarding possible shared use of facilities • CalTrans
Joint Powers Authorities
The City works cooperatively with and is a member of several Joint Power Authorities (JPAs), as shown in Table 15.

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57 Table 15: City of Paso Robles Joint Power Authority
Name of JPA Major Service Function
Black Gold Cooperative Library System Shared library resources throughout the Central Coast, including San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara,
and Ventura Counties.

California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Workers’ Compensation Coverage Central Coast Community Energy Power Supplies
Integrated Waste Management Authority Waste Management
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority Public Transportation Services San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Regional Transportation Services: County-wide public transportation system
San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District Implementation of Air pollution regulations and programs
Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority
(Groundwater Sustainability)
To serve as the groundwater authority within
their combined service area within the Paso
Robles Area Groundwater Subbasin
Finance
LAFCO is required to make a determination regarding the financial ability of the City to provide public services. This section provides a general overview of the City’s financial health and establishes the context for LAFCO’s financial determinations. LAFCO uses three financial indicators to help evaluate the agencies’ general health: an assessment of Revenues & Expenditures (Operating Ratio), Assets and Liabilities (Liquidity Ratio), and Net Position. The primary source of information for this evaluation was the City’s audited Financial Statement Reports from Fiscal Years (FY) 2019-2020 through FY 2023-2024 and the Operating and Capital Budget Report for FY 2024-25 & 2025-26.

Operating Budget
The operating budget is prepared by the City, with operating expenditures and revenues being balanced over the term of the ten-year financial plan. The City typically adopts a two-year budget, except in special situations (as in the case of the COVID-19 pandemic), which may call for a one-year Exhibit A

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58 budget. The City posts its current and previously adopted budgets on its website. City staff conduct quarterly budget reports, in accordance with the City Council’s adopted fiscal policies, that provide their Council with frequent reporting on its financial performance; these documents are also available on the City’s website. Moreover, the City also offers an online fiscal transparency tool (Open Finance), which allows users to navigate through revenue collected and revenue utilized data. The Open Finance tool is updated at the end of each business week and includes prior fiscal years of data for comparative purposes. It includes information on expenditures, revenue sources, vendor payments, and payroll records, and can be found using the following link: https://prcity-of.finance.socrata.com.

The City Council commissioned an examination of all discretionary City services to itemize their true cost and, in June 2024, approved the FY 2024-25 Comprehensive Fee Schedule for City Services. Fees become effective July 1st of each year.

Audited Financial Statements
The City hires an outside accounting firm to perform annual audits in accordance with established governmental accounting standards. This includes auditing the City’s financial statements with respect to verifying overall assets, liabilities, and net position. These audited statements provide quantitative measurements in assessing the City’s short and long-term fiscal health with a specific focus on delivering its active service functions. LAFCO used the five most recent audited financial statements to conduct its evaluation of the City’s Financial Health, separated into four categories (Revenues and Expenditures, Agency Assets, Agency Liabilities, and Agency Net Position).

Revenues and Expenditures
The City is primarily funded through charges for services, property taxes, sales & use taxes, grants and contributions, and other taxes such as transient occupancy taxes and Community Facilities Districts. As shown in Figure 9 below, the City has experienced an increase in revenue every year from FY 2019- 2020 to FY 2023-2024. This is mainly because the City continues to heavily invest in infrastructure and other capital assets, where funds will be expended as infrastructure projects advance. The City’s expenditures have also experienced an overall increase in the last five audited fiscal years. In FY 2023- Exhibit A

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59 2024, expenses for Governmental Activities44 reached $63,009,058, while Business-Type Activities45 totaled $27,319,363. The City’s total revenue during the latest audited FY 2023-2024 period was $130.4 million, and expenses were $90.3 million. When analyzing the previous five-year audited period, it was found that the City experienced an annual surplus where revenues consistently exceeded expenditures, as depicted in Figure 9.

Figure 9: Actual Revenues vs. Actual Expenditures (FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24)46 To assess the City’s ability to meet its financial obligations, Figure 10 displays the Operating Ratio for the past five audited fiscal years. This ratio—calculated as annual operating expenses divided by annual operating revenues—serves as a basic indicator of financial performance:
• A ratio below 1.0 indicates the agency is operating at a surplus • A ratio above 1.0 indicates the agency is operating at a deficit Throughout this period, the ratio has remained below 1.0, indicating that the City’s operating revenues have consistently exceeded operating expenses. This suggests stable financial performance with positive operating margins.
44 Governmental Activities - Most of the City’s basic services are reported in this category, including general government, public safety, highways and streets, sanitation, health and welfare, culture and recreation, urban redevelopment and housing, and economic development and assistance. Taxes and state and federal grants finance most of these activities. 45 Business-type Activities - The City charges a fee to customers to cover all or most of the cost of certain services it provides.

These activities include the City’s water system, wastewater system, airport, transit operations, and parking operations. 46 City’s Financial Statements between FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24 $84,560,147 $86,830,558
$114,445,390 $113,728,226
$130,408,196
$73,803,207 $73,664,996 $69,246,711
$89,422,817 $90,328,421
$0
$20,000,000
$40,000,000
$60,000,000
$80,000,000
$100,000,000
$120,000,000
$140,000,000
FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24
Revenues vs. Expenditures
Total Revenues Total Expenditures
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60 Figure 10: Operating Ratio (FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24) Assets and Liabilities
An agency’s assets provide current, future, or potential economic benefit for the entity. An agency asset is therefore something that is owned by the agency or something that is owed to the agency. In this section, agency assets will be reviewed in two separate categories as defined below:
• Current Assets: Cash and other assets that are expected to be converted to cash within a year. • Non-Current Assets: Long-term investments that are not expected to become cash within an accounting year.

The City’s audited assets at the end of FY 2023-2024 totaled $577 million and are 14 percent higher than the average year-end amount of $506 million documented during the previous five-year audited period. Assets classified as current, with the expectation they could be liquidated within a year, represented 31 percent of the total amount, or $177 million, and are primarily tied to cash and investments. Assets classified as non‐current make up the remainder of the total, at $399 million, and are primarily attributed to net depreciable capital assets (which includes accumulated depreciation of building & improvements, equipment, and infrastructure). Overall, the City’s assets have increased by 30 percent over the corresponding 5-year audited period.

0.87 0.85

0.61 0.79

0.69 0.00 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00
FY 19-20
FY 20-21
FY 21-22
FY 22-23
FY 23-24
Operating Ratio
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61 In addition to assets, the City’s net position also considers deferred outflows of resources. 47 The City
has two items that qualify for reporting in this category those are 1) Deferred Pensions and 2) Deferred Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB). A total of $19.676 million was reported in FY 2023-2024 as deferred outflows of resources and will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in a future reporting period.

Furthermore, to address unanticipated emergency and contingency needs, and to secure the continued financial well-being of the City, the City Council has established fiscal policies where unrestricted General Fund reserves shall be maintained at no less than 30 percent of the actual 10-year revenue trend. For the Water and Wastewater Funds, reserves shall be maintained at 25 percent of operating expenditure, plus an additional $1.0 million. General Fund reserves were approximately $25.6 million at the end of FY 2023-2024, which exceeds the City’s Fiscal Policy goal of 30 percent of revenues. The City also has additional reserves in its Section 115 Pension Trust Fund (approximately $10.5 million— although net pension liability far exceeds this amount, but these are available dollars to offset future pension costs), and the Measure J-20 Fund48 (approximately $20.6 million). Based on the latest Financial Statement, the City continues to maintain healthy reserves, well over the minimally required amounts, and has the flexibility to continue to fund critical services should the economy recess. 47 A deferred outflow of resources is defined as a consumption of net position by the government that is applicable to a future reporting period.
48 In 2020, the voters of Paso Robles approved Measure J-20, a one-cent supplemental sales tax. Like Measure E-12, Measure J-20 is a general tax with the main priorities towards fire and emergency services, police services, and street repair and maintenance, as approved by City Council in Resolution 20-118.

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62 Table 16: Audited Assets and Deferred Outflow
Category FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 5-yr % Change
5-yr
Average
Current Assets 105,082,097 106,313,042 132,959,348 148,228,391 177,581,060 69% 134,032,788 Non-Current
Assets 340,422,227 350,802,218 382,473,320 390,926,091 399,642,945 17% 372,853,360 Total Assets 445,504,324 457,115,260 515,432,668 539,154,482 577,224,005 30% 506,886,148 Deferred Loss on
Refunding Bonds 456,607 391,376 326,145 260,914 195,683 -57% 326,145 Deferred OPEB 2,117,563 2,126,252 311,367 14,619 259,968 -88% 965,954 Deferred
Pensions 10,061,455 7,497,870 11,336,011 16,972,733 19,220,492 91% 13,017,712 Total Deferred
Outflow of
Resources
12,635,625 10,015,498 11,973,523 17,248,266 19,676,143 56% 14,309,811 An agency’s liability is something the agency owes, usually a sum of money. Liabilities are settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits, including money, goods, or services. In this section, agency liabilities will be reviewed in two separate categories as defined below:
• Current Liabilities: Short-term financial obligations due to be paid within a year. • Other Non-Current Liabilities: Long-term financial obligations that are due more than a year away.

The City’s audited liabilities at the end of FY 2023-2024 totaled $141.920 million and were 3 percent higher than the average year-end amount of $137.976 million documented during the previous five‐ year audited period. Liabilities classified as current, and representing obligations owed in the nearterm, account for 17 percent, or $24.006 million, of the total. Non‐current liabilities represent the remaining total, at $117.913 million, and are largely tied to payments on liabilities due after one year.

Overall liabilities have decreased by 1 percent over the corresponding 5-year audited period.

In addition to liabilities, the City’s net position also considers deferred inflows of resources. A deferred inflow of resources is defined as an acquisition of net position by the City that is applicable to a future reporting period. The City has three items that qualify for reporting in this category those are 1) Deferred Leases, 2) Deferred OPEB, and 3) Deferred Pensions. A total of $21.736 million was reported as deferred inflows of resources in FY 2023-2024 and will be recognized as an acquisition of the net position in a future reporting period.

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63 Table 17: Audited Liabilities and Deferred Inflow
Category FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 5-yr % Change 5-yr Average
Current
liabilities 7,716,514 8,482,529 22,344,173 21,722,937 24,006,714 211% 16,854,573 Non-Current
Liabilities 136,363,971 131,812,514 102,396,675 117,120,688 117,913,394 -14% 121,121,448 Total
Liabilities 144,080,485 140,295,043 124,740,848 138,843,625 141,920,108 -1% 137,976,022 Deferred
Leases - - 18,594,650 17,499,811 16,383,551 -12% 17,492,671 Deferred
OPEB 598,333 1,934,304 1,205,571 3,377,415 4,036,086 575% 2,230,342 Deferred
Pensions 2,626,229 900,947 13,665,979 3,518,333 1,317,064 -50% 4,405,710 Total
Deferred
Inflow of
Resources
3,224,562 2,835,251 33,466,200 24,395,559 21,736,701 574% 17,131,655 Figure 11 illustrates the City’s Liquidity Ratios from FY 2019-20 through FY 2023-24. This ratio measures the City’s ability to meet its short-term financial obligations by comparing unrestricted current assets to current liabilities.
• A ratio above 1.0 indicates that the City has sufficient short-term resources to cover its liabilities, reflecting strong financial health.
• A ratio below 1.0 signals potential liquidity concerns, suggesting short-term resources may be insufficient to meet immediate obligations.

Generally, the higher the ratio, the greater the City’s short-term financial stability. Over the five-year period shown in Figure 11, the City’s liquidity ratio has consistently remained above 1.0, demonstrating a stable ability to meet short-term obligations.

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64 Figure 11 Liquidity Ratio (FY 2018-19 to FY 2022-23) Net Position
An agency’s net position serves as a key indicator in representing an agency’s overall financial health and is defined as the difference between total assets plus deferred outflows of resources and liabilities plus deferred inflows of resources.
• A positive net position indicates that the City possesses more assets than liabilities, reflecting fiscal health
• A negative net position may suggest fiscal distress or an inability to meet long-term obligations Net position should be displayed in three categories, which focus on the accessibility of the underlying assets:
• Net investment in capital assets: Represents capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, reduced by the outstanding principal of the related debt used to acquire those assets • Restricted Net Position: Includes the portion of net position that has external constraints placed on it by creditors, grantors, contributors, laws, or regulations of other governments, or through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation
• Unrestricted Net Position: Consists of resources that do not meet the criteria for the other two categories (net investment in capital assets or restricted net position) and may be used for general operations.

13.6 12.5

6.0 6.8

7.4 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0
FY 19-20
FY 20-21
FY 21-22
FY 22-23
FY 23-24
Liquidity Ratio
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65 The City’s audited net position or equity at the end of FY 2023-2024 totaled $433.243 million and represents the difference between the City’s total assets and total liabilities, along with adjusting for deferred resources (i.e., leases, OPEB, and pension outflows & inflows). The most recent year-end amount is 18 percent higher than the average year-end sum of $366.088 million documented during the previous 5-year audited period. A portion of the net position, 73 percent, reflects its ending net investment in capital assets (e.g., land and equipment), with the remainder categorized as restricted and unrestricted. Overall, the City’s net position has increased by 26 percent through the corresponding 5-year audited period.

Table 18: Audited Net Position
Category FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 5-yr % Change
5-yr
Average
Net
Investment in
Capital Assets
261,555,970 277,951,919 289,113,860 302,202,248 315,808,804 21% 289,326,560 Restricted 28,864,344 38,618,959 34,048,387 34,815,794 43,178,333 50% 35,905,163 Unrestricted 20,414,588 7,429,586 46,036,896.00 56,145,522.00 74,256,202.00 264% 40,856,559 Total Net
Position 310,834,902 324,000,464 369,199,143 393,163,564 433,243,339 26% 366,088,282 Sphere of Influence
Existing & Proposed SOI
The City’s existing SOI is approximately 1,971 acres beyond the City limits and includes nine general areas. This section analyzes the nine areas already within the SOI and considers the inclusion of four additional study areas. Two of the four new study areas were recommended by the City, and the remaining two were included in the study as recommended by LAFCO staff due to interest from the landowners and/or the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The following SOI study helps analyze and identify which properties should remain/ be included and which should be excluded from the SOI.

The map on the following page shows the City’s existing SOI and the additional areas being considered.

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66 Figure 12: City of Paso Robles Recommended SOI Changes49 City staff provided input on the nine existing study areas and requested that two new areas be analyzed, as seen in Figure 12 above. Exhibit A of the MSR & SOI Study includes the June 4, 2024, regular City Council meeting staff report that provides more information relating to opportunities and constraints for each SOI Study area and the City’s preferred outcome. City Resolution No. 24-073 directed City staff to forward several recommended SOI changes to LAFCO. In summary, the City solicited feedback from all of its departments by using a color ranking system for each of the nine factors listed below:
• Fire Hazard
• Emergency Access
• Water Service
• Sewer Service
• Roads and Transportation
• Environmental Sensitivity
• Economic Development Potential
• Affordable Housing Potential
• Financial Impact on the City of Paso Robles
49 Exhibit A of Resolution 24-073 | City of Paso Robles Council Agenda, June 4, 2024 Exhibit A

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67 The City provided additional feedback for the two SOI study areas that were later added by LAFCO staff.

Table 19 below outlines the City’s and LAFCO’s SOI recommendations. Each of the SOI study areas is described in more detail on the following pages and includes an individualized map with recommendations made by LAFCO staff. The discussion addresses the size, location of the area, current zoning, and other relevant information. All but one SOI area is within the City of Paso Robles Planning Impact Area as identified under the Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan and as seen in Figure 4 in the “Present and Planned Land Use” section of this report.

This SOI Study is consistent with LAFCO’s policies and the purposes of LAFCO. LAFCO’s policies encourage and provide for well-ordered, efficient urban development patterns, balanced with preserving open space and agricultural land while discouraging urban sprawl. The SOI discourages urban sprawl and encourages the preservation of open space and agricultural land. If the SOI recommendations are approved by the Commission, the City and County shall update the City and County General Plan to accurately reflect the new SOI, as applicable.

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68 Table 19: Recommended SOI Changes
SOI
Study
Areas
Description/ Location Status
City’s SOI
Request50

LAFCO SOI
Recommendation
1 Mill Road Existing Remain Remain
2 East Chandler Ranch Area Existing Remove Remove
3 SW corner of Charolais / S River
Road (Oak Lane)
Existing Remove Remove
4 South Ramada Drive Existing Remain Remain
5 Bailey Drive Existing Remove Remove
6 W 19th Street Existing Remove Remove
7 Nacimiento Lake Drive /
Mustang Springs Road
Existing Remove Remove
8 North Vine Street Existing Remove Remove
9 Wisteria Lane west of Golden
Hill Road
New Include Include
10 Buena Vista Drive west of
Airport Road
New Include Exclude
11 Union Rd near the Landfill Existing Remain Remain
12 Rancho Paso Mobile Home Park New Exclude Exclude
13 Almira Water Association New Exclude Exclude
50 Exhibit A and B attached to the City MSR & SOI Study Exhibit A

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69 SOI Study Area No. 1 | Mill Road | Recommending it Remain Figure 13: City of Paso Robles Study Area 1
Description: The Mill Road area covers a 210± acre area adjacent to Paso Robles' eastern boundary, just south of Vina Robles and Hunter Ranch Golf Course. This area includes vineyards, a winery/events center, and some vacant land under the "Agriculture" County land use designation. Some of the developments in the area consist of the Robert Hall Winery, a vineyard, and several homes on larger parcels (which rely on an onsite septic system for wastewater and a private well for water service). The Collins Vineyard is an 80-acre vineyard also located in Study Area 1 and has been within the City’s SOI since it was added during the 2013 MSR/SOI update. Study Area No. 1 does not contain property under a Williamson Act Contract; however, portions of this Study Area do contain prime agricultural land as defined in Government Code Section 56064. It is estimated that approximately 77 percent of this Study Area is considered prime. The City does not currently provide any services to this area.

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70 According to the City and County 2012 Memorandum of Agreement, this type of development at the outer edges of the City boundary is consistent with Paso Robles’ Purple Belt Program51, because it acts as a transition area to the more rural area. The intent is for the area between the potential road to remain in agriculture and rural residential use, and visitor-serving agriculturally related commercial use, consistent with the Purple Belt Program and the existing land use of the property. The City has indicated that this area is interested in pursuing annexation in the near future.

LAFCO Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that Area 1 remain in the City’s SOI. This recommendation aligns with the City’s existing General Plan and offers an opportunity for the City to coordinate with the County in managing existing winery operations. If annexation is pursued in the future, then the City would be required to demonstrate its ability to effectively serve the area and be subject to LAFCO proceedings and approval. LAFCO Policies and Procedures prioritize the protection of prime farmland for agricultural use. Should the City or landowner initiate annexation, LAFCO Policy

2.9.12 may be triggered, requiring a 1:1 mitigation ratio for any conversion of prime agricultural land to non-agricultural uses.
51 The goal of the Purple Belt is to support and maintain the City’s community character and way of life. If successful, the Purple Belt will support the continuation of the region’s agriculture and ranching traditions, the scenic beauty and character of the City and the surrounding areas, and the tourism industry that depends on both of these.

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71 SOI Study Area No. 2 | East Chandler Ranch Area | Recommending Removal Figure 14: City of Paso Robles Study Area 2
Description: The East Chandler Ranch area covers a 1,056± acre area adjacent to Paso Robles' eastern boundary, just south of Vina Robles and Hunter Ranch Golf Course. The area is designated "Agriculture” under the County land use designation, and the County, as the land use authority, approved a Tract Map and Conditional Use Permit in 2005 that would allow 42 single-family residences and seven farm worker housing units while preserving 95 percent of the site for agriculture/open space. Study Area No. 2 contains approximately 840 acres of property under Williamson Act Contract (Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 020-211-014, 020-211-015, 20-211-016, 020-211-017, 020-211-018, 020-211-019, and 020-211-020). It is estimated that approximately 35 percent of this Study Area is considered prime agricultural land as defined in Government Code Section 56064. This area has been within the City’s SOI since it was added during the 2013 MSR and SOI update. The City has determined that annexation Exhibit A

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72 of this area is unfeasible at this time, due to constraints related to wastewater, water, and road maintenance services.
52 The City does not currently provide any services to this area.

When the property was added to the City’s SOI, it was mentioned that the City’s Purple-Belt Plan aligned with this type of pattern on the outer edges of the City boundary that would act as a transition area to the more rural area. The City did not intend to intensify the County-approved AG Cluster project but rather considered providing urban services to the development through an Outside Agency Agreement; however, this has not occurred since the property was included in the SOI. The reason the City explored pursuing an Outside Agency Service Agreement was to enable the City to provide services to the development. In return, the development would limit groundwater pumping and potentially use recycled water. However, existing developments receive water from either private onsite wells or Gran Ciel Mutual Water Company, wastewater service from onsite septic, and fire service from CAL Fire.

Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company is located entirely within Study Area No. 2 and provides potable water to approximately 42 service connections. The Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company was identified as a “Potentially At-Risk53” water system based on the State Water Board’s SAFER Status54. The system has accrued risk points within the Risk Assessment, but not enough to be designated At-Risk. There is little to no need for city services.

LAFCO Staff Recommendation. It is recommended that Area 2 be removed from the City’s SOI. The area has been developed as allowed under the County as the land use authority. The City recognized constraints related to wastewater, water, and road maintenance services.55 The area was originally included in the SOI to enable the City to provide urban services to the development through an Outside Agency Agreement in exchange for limiting groundwater pumping and a potential user of recycled water; however, the Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company was created to serve area residents, and there is no longer a need for City services.
52 Exhibit A of the MSR & SOI Study includes the June 4, 2024, regular City Council meeting staff report that provides more information relating to opportunities and constraints for each SOI Study area and the City’s preferred outcome. 53 SAFER Status data accessed July 2025. 54 SAFER Status: a categorization of community water systems and non-transient, non-community schools determined by the Needs Assessment’s Failing system criteria and Risk Assessment. There are five SAFER Statuses used by the State Water Board. If a water system’s SAFER Status is currently Failing, its Risk Assessment result will replace its SAFER Status once the system comes off the Failing list.
55 Exhibit A of the MSR & SOI Study includes the June 4, 2024, regular City Council meeting staff report that provides more information relating to opportunities and constraints for each SOI Study area and the City’s preferred outcome.

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73 SOI Study Area No. 3 | SW corner of Charolais / S River Road (Oak Lane) | Recommend Removal Figure 15: City of Paso Robles Study Area 3
Description: The Southwest corner of Charolais/ South River Road (Oak Lane) area covers 43± acres adjacent to the Paso Robles southern boundary, east of Highway 101. This area includes 2 to 5-acre lots with single-family homes on large lots and is designated "Residential Suburban" under the County’s land use designation. Study Area No. 3 does not contain property under a Williamson Act Contract, nor does it contain prime agricultural land as defined in Government Code Section 56064. This area has been within the City’s SOI since the early 1980s. The City has determined that annexation of this area is unfeasible at this time, due to constraints related to financial resources, wastewater, water, and road maintenance services.
56 The City does not provide any services, nor is there any anticipated need for city services within this area.
56 Exhibit A of the MSR & SOI Study includes the June 4, 2024, regular City Council meeting staff report that provides more information relating to opportunities and constraints for each SOI Study area and the City’s preferred outcome.

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74 LAFCO Staff Recommendation. It is recommended that Area 3 be removed from the City’s SOI. This area has remained within the SOI for over forty years, yet neither the City nor the property owners has demonstrated interest in, or taken steps toward, annexation. Given the absence of current or foreseeable demand for municipal services, continued inclusion in the SOI is unwarranted. The City also recognized constraints related to the City’s ability to provide wastewater, water, and road maintenance services. Development in this area receives water from onsite wells, wastewater service from onsite septic tanks, and fire protection from CalFire. Should the City or the landowners express interest in having the area attain municipal service from the City in the future, then the area could be reconsidered for inclusion in the SOI at that time.

SOI Study Area No. 4 | South Ramada Drive | Recommend Partial Removal Figure 16: City of Paso Robles Study Area 4
Description: The South Ramada Drive area covers 140± acres adjacent to the Paso Robles southern boundary, just east of Highway 101. This area includes land designated “Commercial Service”, “Agriculture”, “Public Facilities”, and “Industrial” under the County’s land use designation. This area consists of existing commercial development, active agricultural, and CAL Fire / County Fire Station 30.

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75 Approximately 40 acres of property within Study Area No. 4 contains land under Williamson Act Contract (APNs 040-091-046 and a portion of 040-091-048). This area entered into a Williamson Act contract on December 8, 2020, by Resolution No. 2020-271. The subject property is devoted to agricultural uses in order to preserve a maximum amount of agricultural land. It is estimated that approximately 62 percent of this Study Area is considered prime as defined in Government Code Section 56064. In alignment with LAFCO’s legislative directive to steer development away from prime agricultural land and land under Williamson Act Contract, the Commission is prohibited from approving future annexation of APNs 040-091-046 and 040-091-048 due to their Williamson Act Contract status in accordance with Government Code Section 56856.5. In addition, LAFCO Policies & Procedures call for properties with prime farmland to be protected from uses other than agriculture. If the Williamson Act Contract on this property was set to expire in the future with no intent to renew, and final approval of the non-renewal has been granted, and if the City or landowners were to wish to pursue annexation of this territory in the future, it would prompt LAFCO Policy 2.9.12, which requires 1:1 mitigation of prime land when converted from agricultural use.

This area has been within the City’s SOI since 1997. On January 15, 1998, the Commission approved Resolution No. 98-2, which removed Study Area No. 4 from the Templeton Community Services District SOI and added it to the City’s SOI. CAL Fire / County Fire Station 30 is located at 2510 Ramada Dr, within the southern portion of Study Area 4. The CAL Fire / County Fire Station property (APN 040-143-003) receives water and wastewater service from TCSD through a Service Agreement, which was established in 2015. The agreement between the TCSD and CAL Fire was deemed to have met exemptions specified in Government Code Section 56133(e) and was therefore exempt from LAFCO approval. Additional parcels located on the southwestern side of Study Area No. 4 (APNs 040-143-004, 040-143-051, and 040-143-050) receive water service for fire protection only. The City does not provide any services to this area.

LAFCO Staff Recommendation. It is recommended that Area 4 remain in the City’s SOI. This area has remained within the SOI for about twenty-eight years. Neither the City nor the property owners have demonstrated interest in, or taken steps toward, annexation; however, the City would like to retain this area within the SOI due to its commercial development and as an area for potential growth. Leaving this area allows the City a better opportunity to collaborate with the County on managing both existing Exhibit A

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76 and future commercial development. If annexation is pursued in the future, then the City would be required to demonstrate its ability to effectively serve the area and be subject to LAFCO proceedings and approval. In addition, the approximately 40 acres of land under the Williamson Act under its existing land use is consistent with the City’s Purple Belt Program and was identified as a High Priority Area.
57 If the Williamson Act Contract on this property was set to expire in the future with no intent to renew, and final approval of the non-renewal has been granted, and if the City or landowners were to wish to pursue annexation of this territory in the future, it would prompt LAFCO Policy 2.9.12, which requires 1:1 mitigation of prime land when converted from agricultural use.

APN 040-143-003 is zoned Public Facilities and includes CAL Fire/County Fire Station 30, which is located within the southern portion of Study Area 4. TCSD provides APN 040-143-003 water and wastewater service. The properties could continue to receive these services from TCSD, should annexation into the City be pursued. However, it would be encouraged that the City, TCSD, and CAL Fire establish a Memorandum of Agreement / Understanding to prevent duplication of services, should annexation be pursued.

If by the next MSR & SOI Study cycle, neither the City nor the property owners have demonstrated interest in, or taken steps toward, annexation, removing these areas from the SOI should be considered.
57 Figure 1 in the Paso Robles Purple Belt Action Plan, November 2009 Exhibit A

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77 SOI Study Area No. 5 | Bailey Drive | Recommend Removal Figure 17: City of Paso Robles Study Area 5
Description: The Bailey Drive area covers 27± acres adjacent to the Paso Robles western boundary, along Bailey Drive. This area includes existing single-family homes on large lots and is designated “Residential Rural” and “Residential Suburban” under the County’s land use designation. Study Area No. 5 does not contain property under a Williamson Act Contract, nor does it contain prime agricultural land as defined in Government Code Section 56064. This area has been within the City’s SOI since the early 1980s. The City has determined that annexation of this area is unfeasible at this time, due to constraints related to wastewater, water, fire, and road maintenance services.58 However, the City provides wastewater service to approximately one59 property in this location through Outside Agency 58 Exhibit A of the MSR & SOI Study includes the June 4, 2024, regular City Council meeting staff report that provides more information relating to opportunities and constraints for each SOI Study area and the City’s preferred outcome. 59 City Staff Input, October 2025
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78 Service Agreements60 that are believed to have been established before the year 2000. The City does not provide any other services.

LAFCO Staff Recommendation. It is recommended that Area 5 be removed from the City’s SOI. This area has remained within the SOI for over forty years, yet neither the City nor the property owners has demonstrated interest in, or taken steps toward, annexation. Given the absence of current or foreseeable demand for municipal services, continued inclusion in the SOI is unwarranted. The City also recognized constraints related to the City’s ability to provide wastewater, water, fire, and road maintenance services. Development in this area receives water from onsite wells, wastewater treatment from either onsite septic or the City (through longstanding Outside Agency Agreements), and fire protection from CalFire. Should the City or the landowners express interest in having the area obtain municipal services from the City in the future, then the area could be reconsidered for inclusion in the SOI at that time. Removing areas from the SOI that receive a single service through long-standing Outside Agency Agreements would not impede the City’s ability to continue providing service. Because these agreements were established prior to January 1, 2000, they are generally considered “grandfathered” and are therefore exempt from the requirements of Government Code Section 56133. 60 If an Outside Agency Agreement was in place before Jan 1, 2000, then the agreement is often considered being “grandfathered” in and therefore exempt from the requirements of Government Codes Section 56133.

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79 SOI Study Area No. 6 | W 19th Street | Recommend Removal Figure 18: City of Paso Robles Study Area 6
Description: The West 19th Street area covers 48± acres adjacent to the Paso Robles western boundary, along Bailey Drive. This area includes single-family homes on large lots and is designated “Residential Suburban” under the County’s land use designation. Study Area No. 6 does not contain property under a Williamson Act Contract, nor does it contain prime agricultural land as defined in Government Code Section 56064. This area has been within the City’s SOI since the early 1980s. The City has determined that annexation of this area is unfeasible at this time, due to constraints related to wastewater, water, fire, and road maintenance services.61 However, the City provides wastewater service to approximately one62 properties in this location through Outside Agency Service Agreements that were established before the year 2000. The City does not provide any other services. 61 Exhibit A of the MSR & SOI Study includes the June 4, 2024, regular City Council meeting staff report that provides more information relating to opportunities and constraints for each SOI Study area and the City’s preferred outcome. 62 City Staff Input, October 2025
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80 LAFCO Staff Recommendation. It is recommended that Area 6 be removed from the City’s SOI. This area has remained within the SOI for over forty years, yet neither the City nor the property owners has demonstrated interest in, or taken steps toward, annexation. Given the absence of current or foreseeable demand for municipal services, continued inclusion in the SOI is unwarranted. The City also recognized constraints related to the City’s ability to provide wastewater, water, fire, and road maintenance services. Development in this area receives water from onsite wells, wastewater treatment from either onsite septic or the City (through longstanding Outside Agency Agreements), and fire protection from CalFire. Should the City or the landowners express interest in having the area obtain municipal services from the City in the future, then the area could be reconsidered for inclusion in the SOI at that time. Removing areas from the SOI that receive a single service through long-standing Outside Agency Agreements would not impede the City’s ability to continue providing service. Because these agreements were established prior to January 1, 2000, they are generally considered “grandfathered” and are therefore exempt from the requirements of Government Code Section 56133.

SOI Study Area No. 7 | Nacimiento Lake Drive / Mustang Springs Road | Recommend Removal Figure 19: City of Paso Robles Study Area 7
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81 Description: The Nacimiento Lake Drive / Mustang Springs Road area covers 111± acres adjacent to the Paso Robles western boundary, along Nacimiento Lake Drive. This area includes the Paso Robles Cemetery and single-family homes on large lots and is designated “Public Facilities” and “Residential Suburban” under the County’s land use designation. Study Area No. 7 does not contain property under a Williamson Act Contract, nor does it contain prime agricultural land as defined in Government Code Section 56064. This area has been within the City’s SOI since the early 1980s. The City has determined that annexation of this area is unfeasible at this time, due to constraints related to wastewater, water, fire, and road maintenance services.63 The area was included in the City’s SOI due to the landowner's petition. The City does not provide any services.

Mustang Springs Mutual Water Company (MSMWC) is located within Study Area No. 7b and provides potable water to approximately 16 service connections. The Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) provided LAFCO staff with feedback on the status of the water system. It was indicated that MSMWC was out of compliance with the fluoride maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 2 mg/L from July 2016 through June 2023. Although treatment was installed in 2020, it took approximately 2–3 years to optimize the system to reduce fluoride levels below the MCL. During that period, RWQCB reached out to the City to explore the possibility of consolidation, but no progress was made. The MSMWC was identified as an “At-Risk64” water system based on the State Water Board’s SAFER Status.

The system’s risk scores are the highest among the results of the Risk Assessment, which means it is at risk of failing.

LAFCO Staff Recommendation. It is recommended that Area 7 be removed from the City’s SOI. This area has remained within the SOI for over forty years, yet neither the City nor the property owners has demonstrated interest in, or taken steps toward, annexation. The City also recognized constraints related to the City’s ability to provide wastewater, water, fire, and road maintenance services.

Development in this area receives water from onsite wells or MSMWC, wastewater treatment from either onsite septic, and fire protection from CalFire. Should the City or the landowners express interest 63 Exhibit A of the MSR & SOI Study includes the June 4, 2024, regular City Council meeting staff report that provides more information relating to opportunities and constraints for each SOI Study area and the City’s preferred outcome. 64 SAFER Status data accessed July 2025.

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82 in the consolidation of MSMWC or having the area obtain municipal services from the City in the future, then the area could be reconsidered for inclusion in the SOI at that time.

It should be noted that even though removal is recommended, the City and MSMWC should continue to collaborate, as necessary. Should the SAFER status of the MSMWC worsen, and if an existing or impending threat to public health or safety arises, the City may provide new or extended services beyond its jurisdictional boundaries and SOI pursuant to Government Code Section 56133. This action would require coordination and approval by the Commission.

SOI Study Area No. 8 | North Vine Street | Recommend Removal Figure 20: City of Paso Robles Study Area 8
Description: The Nacimiento Lake Drive / Mustang Springs Road area covers 111± acres adjacent to the Paso Robles western boundary, along Nacimiento Lake Drive. This area includes the Paso Robles Cemetery and single-family homes on large lots and is designated “Residential Suburban” and “Residential Rural” under the County’s land use designation. Study Area No. 8 does not contain property under a Williamson Act Contract, nor does it contain prime agricultural land as defined in Government Code Section 56064. This area has been within the City’s SOI since the early 1980s. The Exhibit A

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83 City has determined that annexation of this area is unfeasible at this time, due to constraints related to wastewater, water, fire, and road maintenance services.65 The City does not provide any services.

LAFCO Staff Recommendation. It is recommended that Area 8 be removed from the City’s SOI. This area has remained within the SOI for over forty years, yet neither the City nor the property owners has demonstrated interest in, or taken steps toward, annexation. The City also recognized constraints related to the City’s ability to provide wastewater, water, fire, and road maintenance services. Given the absence of current or foreseeable demand for municipal services, continued inclusion in the SOI is unwarranted. Development in this area receives water from onsite wells, wastewater treatment from either onsite septic or the City (through longstanding Outside Agency Agreements), and fire protection from CalFire. Should the City or the landowners express interest in having the area obtain municipal services from the City in the future, then the area could be reconsidered for inclusion in the SOI at that time. Removing areas from the SOI that receive a single service through long-standing Outside Agency Agreements would not impede the City’s ability to continue providing service. Because these agreements were established prior to January 1, 2000, they are generally considered “grandfathered” and are therefore exempt from the requirements of Government Code Section 56133. 65 Exhibit A of the MSR & SOI Study includes the June 4, 2024, regular City Council meeting staff report that provides more information relating to opportunities and constraints for each SOI Study area and the City’s preferred outcome.

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84 SOI Study Area No. 9 | Wisteria Lane west of Golden Hill Road | Recommend Inclusion Figure 21: City of Paso Robles Study Area 9
Description: The Wisteria Lane west of Golden Hill Road area covers 43± acres adjacent to the Paso Robles northern boundary. This area includes single-family homes on large lots and is designated “Residential Rural” under the County’s land use designation. This area is outside of the City’s SOI and is being analyzed as a new Study Area at the City’s request. The City would like to include the area to align the SOI with the goals of the City’s 2018 Circulation Element, where it was identified that Wisteria Lane would be extended to connect to Dallons Drive by 2055. Study Area No. 9 does not contain property under a Williamson Act Contract, nor does it contain prime agricultural land as defined in Government Code Section 56064. However, the City provides wastewater service to approximately two66 properties in this location through Outside Agency Service Agreements that were established before the year 2000. The City does not provide any other services. 66 “Existing and Future Flows” Map included on page 142 of the Wastewater Collections System Renewal Strategy and Master Plan, October 2019
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