Agenda packet — Paso Robles City Council, June 16, 2026 (part 3 of 6)

Start Date of Reporting Period 1/1/2025
End Date of Reporting Period 12/31/2025
Is upstream embedded energy in the values reported? No
Units of Measure for Water (AF) Collection /
Conveyance Treatment Discharge / Distribution Total
Volume of Wastewater Entering Process (volume units selected above) 2,183.25 2,183.25 NA 4,366.50 Wastewater Energy Consumed (kWh) 313,426.00 2,914,877.04 NA 3,228,303.04 Wastewater Energy Intensity (kWh/volume) 440.57 4,097.32 NA 2,268.94 Volume of Recycled Water Entering Process (volume units selected above) NA NA NA 0 Recycled Water Energy Consumed (kWh) NA NA NA 0
Recycled Water Energy Intensity (kWh/volume converted to MG) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Quantity of Self-Generated Renewable Energy related to recycled water and wastewater operations
NA kWh
Data Quality (drop down)
Metered Data
Data Quality Narrative:

Narrative:

NOTES:

Optional Submittal Table O-2: Recommended Energy Reporting - WASTEWATER AND RECYCLED WATER Only for Water Delivery Products Under the Urban Water Supplier's Operational Control
Water Management Process
City of Paso Robles provided the data for the conveyance and treatement of wastewater for the 2025 calendar year. The volume used for conveyance and treatment is the total volume of influent. Water is transported to the treatment plant through 13 lift stations. Some water is transported across 13 lifting stations. The total volume of treated wastewater was used for the conveyance total instead of the volumes at the lift stations because some water passes through multiple lift stations and therefore was double- or triple-counted.

The City collects and treats wastewater. At this time, this is the only energy data parsed out for the water system. The water is transported to the WWTP using 13 lift stations. All data receives tertiary treatement at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), but energy data for the transmission of recylcled water was not avaialble.

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Average Year 2018 100%
Single-Dry Year 2013 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 1st Year 2012 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 2nd Year 2013 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 3rd Year 2014 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 4th Year 2015 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 5th Year 2016 100%
6694
7000
NOTES:
6269
5153
5162
DWR NOTES: Supplier may use multiple versions of Submittal Table 7-1 R if different water sources have different base years and the supplier chooses to report the base years for each water source separately. If a Supplier uses multiple versions of Submittal Table 7-1 R, in the "Note" section of each submittal table, state that multiple versions of Submittal Table 7-1 R are being used and identify the particular water source that is being reported in each submittal table.

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table reports the units of measure reported in Submittal Table 2-3. 5812
7000
Year Type
Base Year
If not using a calendar
year, type in the last
year of the fiscal,
water year, or range
of years, for example,
water year 2024-
2025, use 2025
% of Average Supply
OPTIONAL Submittal Table 7-1 Retail: Basis of Water Year Data (Reliability Assessment) Available Supplies if
Year Type Repeats
Check the box if quantification of available supplies is not compatible with this table and is provided elsewhere in the UWMP.

Location: [insert location from UWMP]
Volume Available
Quantification of available supplies is provided in this table as either volume only, percent only, or both.

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2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 (Opt)
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
Supply totals
(autofill from Submittal Table
6-9 R)
6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Use totals
(autofill from Submittal Table
4-2 R)
6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
WSCP - supply augmentation
benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings
benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635 (a)
NOTES:

DWR NOTES : Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

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NOTES
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2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 (Opt)
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
Supply totals 6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Use totals 6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
WSCP - supply
augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction
savings benefit
Revised
Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Use totals 6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
WSCP - supply
augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction
savings benefit
Revised
Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Use totals 6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
WSCP - supply
augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction
savings benefit
Revised
Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Use totals 6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
WSCP - supply
augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction
savings benefit
Revised
Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Use totals 6,341 7,119 7,897 8,675 9,451
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
WSCP - supply
augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction
savings benefit
Revised
Surplus/(shortfall)
OPTIONAL WSCP Actions Second year
Third year
Fifth year
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions Fourth year
NOTES:

First year
Submittal Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
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Total
Total Water Use (AF) 5,719
Total Supplies (AF) 5,719
0 WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (AF)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (AF)
Total
Total Water Use (AF) 5,874
Total Supplies (AF) 5,874
0 WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (AF)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (AF)
Total
Total Water Use (AF) 6,030
Total Supplies (AF) 6,030
0 WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (AF)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (AF)
Total
Total Water Use (AF) 6,185
Total Supplies (AF) 6,185
0 WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (AF)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (AF)
Total
Total Water Use (AF) 6,341
Total Supplies (AF) 6,341
0 WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (AF)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (AF)
2030
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action
NOTES: Linear extrapolation from 2025 (used) to 2030 (projected) DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Submittal Table 7-5 Retail: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Water Code Section 10635(b)(3)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
2026
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
2027
2028
2029
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Standard
Shortage
Levels
Percent
Shortage Range
Suppliers
Shortage
Levels
Percent
Shortage Range
1 Up to 10%
2 Up to 20%
3 Up to 30%
4 Up to 40%
5 Up to 50%
6 >50%
Submittal Table 8-1: Cross-reference for Standard vs
Supplier Shortage Levels
Water Code Section 10632(a)(3)(B)
Check the box if the Supplier uses the
Standard six levels of water shortage.

Proceed to the next table.

NOTES:

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No
Shortage Gap Reduction
Value
(May be a range)
(AF)
1 No action taken to augment supply at
Shortage Level 1.
2 No action taken to augment supply at
Shortage Level 2.
3 No action taken to augment supply at
Shortage Level 3.
4 No action taken to augment supply at
Shortage Level 4.
5 No action taken to augment supply at
Shortage Level 5.
6 No action taken to augment supply at
Shortage Level 6.

Submittal Table 8-2 Retail: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(A),(C) and (E)
Add additional rows as needed
NOTES:

Is the Supplier completing this table using the standard six levels? (yes/no) How much is this going to reduce the
shortage gap?
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Shortage
Level
Supply Augmentation Methods and
Other Actions by Water Supplier
Drop down list
These are the only categories that will be
accepted by the WUEdata online submittal
tool
Volume or
Percentage
Drop down
Additional Explanation or Reference
(OPTIONAL)
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Yes
Shortage Gap
Reduction Value
(May be a range)
(AF)
In effect at
all times
Landscape - Restrict or prohibit runoff
from landscape irrigation Percentage Already in effect - Yes In effect at
all times
Landscape - Limit landscape irrigation
to specific times Percentage Already in effect Prohibit watering during and within 48 hours following measurable rainfall Yes
In effect at
all times
CII - Lodging establishment must offer
opt out of linen service Percentage Already in effect - Yes In effect at
all times
CII - Commercial kitchens required to
use pre-rinse spray valves Percentage Already in effect For new or remodeled Yes In effect at
all times
CII - Restaurants may only serve water
upon request Percentage Already in effect - Yes
In effect at
all times
Other water feature or swimming pool
restriction Percentage Already in effect No overfilling swimming pools and spas Yes In effect at
all times
Other - Customers must repair leaks,
breaks, and malfunctions in a timely
manner
Percentage Already in effect Within 7 days Yes
In effect at
all times
Water Features - Restrict water use for
decorative water features, such as
fountains
Percentage Already in effect Water fountain or other decorative water feature must use re-circulated water Yes
1 Expand Public Information Campaign Percentage Estimated at 2% No 1 Other - Prohibit use of potable water
for construction and dust control Percentage Estimated at 2% - No 1 Other - Customers must repair leaks,
breaks, and malfunctions in a timely
manner
Percentage Estimated at 2% Within 5 days No
3 Other Percentage Estimated at 2% Filling of ornamental lakes and ponds is generally prohibited
Yes
3 Water Features - Restrict water use for
decorative water features, such as
fountains
Percentage Estimated at 2% - Yes
3 Other - Customers must repair leaks,
breaks, and malfunctions in a timely
manner
Percentage Estimated at 2% Within 2 days (3 days for rental properties) Yes 3 Other - Prohibit vehicle washing except
at facilities using recycled or
recirculating water
Percentage Estimated at 2% - Yes
3 Other - Prohibit use of potable water
for washing hard surfaces Percentage Estimated at 2% - Yes 3 Other Percentage Unknown Possible limitations on new water services and annexations
No
4 Other - Customers must repair leaks,
breaks, and malfunctions in a timely
manner
Percentage Estimated at 2% Within 1 day (3 days for rental properties) Yes 4 Other water feature or swimming pool
restriction Percentage Estimated at 5% Prohibit filling of pools and spas Yes 4 Decrease line flushing Percentage Estimated at 2% - No 5 Landscape - Prohibit all landscape
irrigation Percentage Estimated at 10% - Yes
5 Moratorium or Net Zero Demand
Increase on New Connections Percentage Unknown Net zero demand increase on new connections No 5 Expand Public Information Campaign Percentage Included in others - No 6 Other Percentage Unknown No new agreements to provide water No 6 Increase Water Waste Patrols Percentage Estimated at 2% - No Volume or Percentage
Drop down
Shortage
Level
Demand Reduction Actions
Drop down list
These are the only categories that will be
accepted by the WUEdata online
submittal tool. Select those that apply.

Additional Explanation or Reference
(OPTIONAL)
NOTES :During a declared water shortage, all water customers shall comply with all water conditions of the previous stages.

Penalty, Charge, or
Other
Enforcement?
For Retail Suppliers Only
Drop Down List
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Is the Supplier completing this table using the standard six levels? (yes/no) Submittal Table 8-3 Retail: Demand Reduction Actions
Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(B) and (E)
Add additional rows as needed
How much is this going to reduce the
shortage gap?
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City Name 60 Day Notice
Drop Down (yes/no)
Notice of Public
Hearing
Drop Down (yes/no)
Paso Robles Yes Yes
County Name
Drop Down List
60 Day Notice
Drop Down (yes/no)
Notice of Public
Hearing
Drop Down (yes/no)
San Luis Obispo County Yes Yes
Submittal Table 10-1 Retail: Notification to Cities and Counties Water Code Section 10621(b) and 10642
Add additional rows as needed
Add additional rows as needed
NOTES:

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Appendices

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Appendix A
Adoption Resolutions, Public Hearing Notice,
and Notifications

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City of Paso Robles 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
Notice of Review and Plan Update
April 17, 2026
The City of Paso Robles is in the process of updating its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) in accordance with the California Urban Water Management Planning Act, the Water Conservation Act of 2009, and other applicable laws. The City is required to update its UWMP every five years. The UWMP helps guide the City’s water management efforts for the next 20 years and beyond.

Public Draft Review. The City plans to make a copy of the draft 2025 UWMP available for public review by May 15, 2026 via the City’s website (www.prcity.com) and at the City's offices at the address below.

City of Paso Robles Library
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Public Hearing. The City will hold a public hearing on the 2025 UWMP, which is currently scheduled to take place on June 16, 2026. City Council meeting audio and presentations are streamed live at www.prcity.com/youtube. The call-in number to provide public comment via phone during live meetings is 805-865-PASO (7276). Additional public hearing information is listed below.

Date and Time: June 16, 2026 6:00 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Contact: 805.237.3888 (City Clerk prior to meeting) Email: Email the City Clerk Link: Watch on YouTube
Public Participation, Comments and Questions. The City encourages local agencies, the public, and other interested parties to participate in the development of the 2025 UWMP by providing written comments on the public draft prior to the public hearing. Written comments can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to City of Paso Robles, Water Resources Manager, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 no later than May 27, 2026.

Thank you for your involvement with the City's 2025 UWMP update process. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the City’s Water Resources Manager at (805) 227-7200.

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Appendix B
2020 to 2024 AWWA Water Audits
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Water Audit Report for:

Reporting Year:

All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR Master Meter and Supply Error Adjustments
WATER SUPPLIED Pcnt: Value:

Volume from own sources: 8 1,871.933 MG/Yr 6 39.052 MG/Yr Water imported: n/a MG/Yr MG/Yr
Water exported: n/a MG/Yr MG/Yr
Enter negative % or value for under-registration
WATER SUPPLIED: 1,832.881 MG/Yr Enter positive % or value for over-registration .

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
Billed metered: 7 1,782.160 MG/Yr
Billed unmetered: n/a MG/Yr
Unbilled metered: 9 4.533 MG/Yr Pcnt: Value:

Unbilled unmetered: 5 4.582 MG/Yr 1.25% MG/Yr
AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION: 1,791.275 MG/Yr
WATER LOSSES (Water Supplied - Authorized Consumption) 41.606 MG/Yr Apparent Losses Pcnt: Value:

Unauthorized consumption: 4.582 MG/Yr 0.25% MG/Yr
Customer metering inaccuracies: 5 27.209 MG/Yr 1.50% MG/Yr Systematic data handling errors: 5 4.455 MG/Yr 0.25% MG/Yr Apparent Losses: 36.246 MG/Yr
Real Losses (Current Annual Real Losses or CARL)
Real Losses = Water Losses - Apparent Losses: 5.360 MG/Yr WATER LOSSES: 41.606 MG/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
NON-REVENUE WATER: 50.721 MG/Yr
= Water Losses + Unbilled Metered + Unbilled Unmetered

SYSTEM DATA
Length of mains: 9 186.5 miles
Number of active AND inactive service connections: 10 11,308 Service connection density: 61 conn./mile main
Yes
Average length of customer service line: ft
Average operating pressure: 5 79.9 psi

COST DATA
Total annual cost of operating water system: 10 $13,045,827 $/Year Customer retail unit cost (applied to Apparent Losses): 9 $6.14 Variable production cost (applied to Real Losses): 7 $1,896.15 $/Million gallons WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY SCORE:

PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION:
1: Volume from own sources
2: Customer metering inaccuracies
3: Billed metered
Default option selected for Systematic data handling errors - a grading of 5 is applied but not displayed Based on the information provided, audit accuracy can be improved by addressing the following components:
$/100 cubic feet (ccf)
<----------- Enter grading in column 'E' and 'J' ----------> Default option selected for unauthorized consumption - a grading of 5 is applied but not displayed *** YOUR SCORE IS: 76 out of 100 ***
A weighted scale for the components of consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading score of 10 has been applied Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop or property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Reporting Worksheet

4.582
2020 1/2020 - 12/2020
City of Paso Robles (CA4010007)
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General Comment:

Audit Item Comment
Volume from own sources:

Source from water system production records (Monthly Production, Dec 2020). Data from manual meter readings and checked against SCADA data. DVG notes:100% production sources are metered. Accuracy testing is conducted annually. Two meters (12.5% of all active sources) were outside of 6% accuracy (<25% required for DVG6), therefore DVG6.

Vol. from own sources: Master meter
error adjustment:

Input for error adjustment was calculated as flow-weighted aggregate error using meter test data (see Vol. from own sources, above). Tank levels are monitored and reviewed daily and net change in storage is accounted for in the Master Meter & Supply Error Adjustments input. All DVG 4 criteria met and DVG 6a&b met, however DVG 6c not met, therefore DVG 5 selected.

Water imported: Not applicable.

Water imported: master meter error
adjustment: Not applicable.

Water exported: Not applicable.

Water exported: master meter error
adjustment: Not applicable.

Billed metered:

Source: Billing records summary and tracking sheet, "DWR Statistics 2020 tabulation", from water customer billing system. DVG7: All DVG6 criteria met or exceeded and the following from DVG8: 100% of customers with volume-based billng. Average and month read success rate of >95%. Also piloting and planning for AMR/AMI.

Computerized meter tracking and billing systems with good meter records. Meter tracking (age and meter through-put) guides regular replacements. Auditing review of billing records takes place by utility personnel.

Billed unmetered: not applicable.

Unbilled metered: Metered operational system flusing, operational and maintenance activities only. Volumes used are measured (e.g. flushing, metered water trucks, process metering, etc.).

Unbilled unmetered:

Caifornia adjusted default value, Per "Wave 2 TAP" call for City's CY2016 audit, and confirmation in 2017, 2018, & 2019 validation by Certified Validator, Californiaspecific default of 0.25% of production (Corrected amount) has been used, i.e.1,871.933 - 48.416 = 1,823.517MG; 1,823.517* 0.0025 =4.5587925 MG Effort has been made to track non-City firefighting uses by providing meters, however has been only partially effective. DVG 5 is assigned since the specified California default value was applied.

Unauthorized consumption:

Default value of 0.25% of production applied. Unauthorized consumption in 2020 included regional fire responses, involving water being drawn from unmetered hydrants without explicit City authorization. City has provided multiple meters for hydrants for emergency use, however these are not typically used. Other unauthorized consumption is investigated by the City. DVG 5 assumed to be used in calculations since default value is used.

Use this worksheet to add comments or notes to explain how an input value was calculated, or to document the sources of the information used.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

User Comments
WAS v5.0
WAS v5.0
American Water Works Association.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5.0 Comments 1
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Audit Item Comment
Customer metering inaccuracies:

For 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 City proactively replaced ~7.5%, 7.1%, 7.6%, 2.7%, 3.4%, 3.6% & 3.5% of installed customer meters, respectively.

Reliable electronic recordkeeping & policies for meters are in-place. Installed meters have <4,000 HCF (no high-read meters in place). Estimated customer meter inaccuracy of 1.25% used recognizing that meters with throughput > 4,000 HCF and aged meters are replaced with new meters, and new meter accuracy certified to +/-1.5%. All DVG 4 criteria met, and DVG 6a,6b,&6c criteria met, however 6d not met, therefore DVG 5.

Systematic data handling errors:

DVG 5 (automatic w/ default entry): Policy for new account activation and billing oversight reviewed. Computerized billing includes array of reporting features used to confirm data and zero reads and low reads reported and checked regularly. Adjustments well-understood and documented in billing system and internal checks are conducted regularly. Consumption volume variations to billing lapses is quantified and reviewed.

Length of mains:

Lengths based on GIS records and GIS-linked field validation and tracking program. Length includes mains and fire hydrant laterals as recorded in GIS database and inframap asset management software. DVG 8: Policies and procedures are in place for tracking and updating new mains in electronically w/ GIS (infoMap). However DVG 10 not met as randomized field verificaiton not currently conducted.

Number of active AND inactive
service connections:

Source: Number of connections from GIS and billing system. GIS inframap software and billing system is used to track installations and removal of meters and linking with billing system. All but one DVG 8 criteria met, .: DVG 7. Error in count of number of service connnections is believed to be no more than 3%. Field verifications take place according to several field activities (checks, low read or re-reads, changes, etc) and as part of monthly meter readings, and internal checks are made, however no randomized field auditing is in-place.

Average length of customer service
line:

Average operating pressure:

Source: Reported value is service-weighted average derived using average Hydraulic Grade Line for each pressure zone (confirmed w/ SCADA) and weighted for customer services within each pressure zone. Customer service elevations estimated using City's aerial survey contour elevations and lat/long coordinates for each service, from GIS data. DVG 6: All DVG 6 criteria met or exceeded. Most DVG 8 criteria met, however average pressure is estimated based on SCADA and GIS methods.

Total annual cost of operating water
system:

Water System Operating from Finance Dept Report for 2020 from CAFR. Expenses include utilities billing for water, water production and distribution, water treatment & WC operations, including depreciation, and other operating expenses including NWP costs and debt service, capital equipment, and GW planning. See CAFR Water Fund Operating Expenses. Expenses tracked in modern electronic accounting system, with third-party CPA audits conducted annually.

Customer retail unit cost (applied to
Apparent Losses):

Single volumetric rate for all customer classes of $6.14/ HCF. Amount does not include base fee of $8.75/ account/ month in effect in 2020, or sewer charges. Note that if applied to losses, only variable portion of the rate would apply, not base monthly fee. Current rate structure in effect, and reviewed by professionals knowledgable in AWWA M36 with rate analyses, recently conducted with rate studies, every 5 years. DVG 9 selected, rather than 10, because this review is with rate analyses, not strictly every 5 years.

Variable production cost (applied to
Real Losses):

Water system variable production cost from water operations and rate study 10/2015. Annual variable costs vary according to supply sources used. DVG 7 selected:
all DVG 6 conditions met with review by staff at least annually. DVG 8 criteria met with exception of review by AWWA M36 staff, which does not formally occur on three-year cycles.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5.0 Comments 2
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Water Audit Report for:

Reporting Year: 2020 1/2020 - 12/2020
Data Validity Score: 76
Water Exported

0.000
Billed Metered Consumption (water exported
is removed) Revenue Water
1,782.160
Own Sources Authorized
Consumption 1,782.160 Billed Unmetered Consumption 1,782.160

0.000
1,791.275 Unbilled Metered Consumption

4.533
1,832.881 9.115 Unbilled Unmetered Consumption

4.582
Water Supplied Unauthorized Consumption 50.721
Apparent Losses 4.582
1,832.881 36.246 Customer Metering Inaccuracies

27.209
Systematic Data Handling Errors
Water Losses 4.455
Water Imported 41.606 Leakage on Transmission and/or Distribution Mains
Real Losses Not broken down

0.000 5.360 Leakage and Overflows at Utility's Storage
Tanks
Not broken down
Leakage on Service Connections
Not broken down
AWWA Free Water Audit Software: Water Balance
Non-Revenue Water
(NRW)
Billed Authorized Consumption
Unbilled Authorized Consumption
(Adjusted for known
errors)
Billed Water Exported
City of Paso Robles (CA4010007)
WAS v5.0
American Water Works Association.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5.0 Water Balance 1
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Water Audit Report for:

Reporting Year:

All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR Master Meter and Supply Error Adjustments
WATER SUPPLIED Pcnt: Value:

Volume from own sources: 7 1,923.418 MG/Yr 6 MG/Yr
Water imported: n/a MG/Yr MG/Yr
Water exported: n/a MG/Yr MG/Yr
Enter negative % or value for under-registration
WATER SUPPLIED: 1,918.625 MG/Yr Enter positive % or value for over-registration .

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
Billed metered: 7 1,844.424 MG/Yr
Billed unmetered: n/a MG/Yr
Unbilled metered: 9 1.177 MG/Yr Pcnt: Value:

Unbilled unmetered: 5 4.797 MG/Yr 1.25% MG/Yr
AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION: 1,850.398 MG/Yr
WATER LOSSES (Water Supplied - Authorized Consumption) 68.227 MG/Yr Apparent Losses Pcnt: Value:

Unauthorized consumption: 4.797 MG/Yr 0.25% MG/Yr
Customer metering inaccuracies: 5 28.106 MG/Yr 1.50% MG/Yr Systematic data handling errors: 5 4.611 MG/Yr 0.25% MG/Yr Apparent Losses: 37.513 MG/Yr
Real Losses (Current Annual Real Losses or CARL)
Real Losses = Water Losses - Apparent Losses: 30.714 MG/Yr WATER LOSSES: 68.227 MG/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
NON-REVENUE WATER: 74.201 MG/Yr
= Water Losses + Unbilled Metered + Unbilled Unmetered

SYSTEM DATA
Length of mains: 9 182.6 miles
Number of active AND inactive service connections: 10 11,318 Service connection density: 62 conn./mile main
Yes
Average length of customer service line: ft
Average operating pressure: 5 77.1 psi

COST DATA
Total annual cost of operating water system: 10 $14,223,870 $/Year Customer retail unit cost (applied to Apparent Losses): 9 $6.56 Variable production cost (applied to Real Losses): 7 $1,896.15 $/Million gallons WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY SCORE:

PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION:
1: Volume from own sources
2: Customer metering inaccuracies
3: Billed metered
Based on the information provided, audit accuracy can be improved by addressing the following components:
$/100 cubic feet (ccf)
<----------- Enter grading in column 'E' and 'J' ----------> Default option selected for unauthorized consumption - a grading of 5 is applied but not displayed

0.000
*** YOUR SCORE IS: 72 out of 100 ***
A weighted scale for the components of consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score

4.793

0.000
Default option selected for Systematic data handling errors - a grading of 5 is applied but not displayed Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading score of 10 has been applied Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop or property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Reporting Worksheet

4.797
2021 1/2021 - 12/2021
City of Paso Robles (CA4010007)
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General Comment:

Audit Item Comment
Volume from own sources:

Source: water system production records (Monthly Production, Dec 2021). Data from manual meter readings and checked against SCADA data. DVG notes: All DVG 6 criteria met. Note 100% production sources are metered (DVG8=100%, DVG6>=75%). Accuracy testing is conducted annually. Three meters (17.6 % of all active sources) were outside of 6% accuracy (<25% required for DVG6, <10% required for DVG8), therefore DVG7 selected.

Vol. from own sources: Master meter
error adjustment:

Water imported: Not applicable.

Water imported: master meter error
adjustment: Not applicable.

Water exported: Not applicable.

Water exported: master meter error
adjustment: Not applicable.

Billed metered:

Source: Billing records summary and tracking sheet, "Water Sys Statistics 2021 tabulation", from water customer billing system. DVG7: All DVG6 criteria met or exceeded and the following from DVG8: 100% of customers with volume-based billng. Average and month read success rate of >95%. Also piloting and planning for AMR/AMI. Computerized meter tracking and billing systems with good meter records. Meter tracking (age and meter through-put) guides regular replacements.

Auditing review of billing records takes place by utility personnel.

Billed unmetered: Not applicable.

Unbilled metered: Metered operational system flusing, operational and maintenance activities only. Volumes used are measured (e.g. flushing, metered water trucks, process metering, etc.).

Unbilled unmetered:

Caifornia adjusted default value, Per "Wave 2 TAP" call for City's CY2016 audit, and confirmation in 2017, 2018, 2019, & 2020 validation by Certified Validator, California-specific default of 0.25% of production (Corrected amount) has been used, i.e.Cirrected Water supplied value 1,852.639 * 0.0025 = 4.632 MG Effort has been made to track non-City firefighting uses by providing meters, however has been only partially effective. DVG 5 is assigned since the specified California default value was applied.

Use this worksheet to add comments or notes to explain how an input value was calculated, or to document the sources of the information used.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

User Comments
WAS v5.0
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Audit Item Comment
Unauthorized consumption:

Customer metering inaccuracies:

For 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 City proactively replaced ~7.5%, 7.1%, 7.6%, 2.7%, 3.4%, 3.6%, 3.5% & 2.3% of installed customer meters, respectively. Reliable electronic recordkeeping & policies for meters are in-place. Installed meters have <4,000 HCF (no high-read meters in place). Estimated customer meter inaccuracy of 1.5% used recognizing that meters with throughput > 4,000 HCF and aged meters are replaced with new meters, and new meter accuracy certified to +/-1.5%. All DVG 4 criteria met, and DVG 6a,6b,&6c criteria met, however 6d not met, therefore DVG 5.

Systematic data handling errors:

Length of mains:

Number of active AND inactive
service connections:

Average length of customer service
line:

Average operating pressure:

Total annual cost of operating water
system:

Water System Operating from Finance Dept Report for 2021 from Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Expenses include utilities billing for water, water production and distribution, water treatment & WC operations, including depreciation, and other operating expenses including NWP costs and debt service, capital equipment, and GW planning. See ACFR Water Fund Operating Expenses. Expenses tracked in modern electronic accounting system, with third-party CPA audits conducted annually.

Customer retail unit cost (applied to
Apparent Losses):

Single volumetric rate for all customer classes of $6.56/ HCF. Amount does not include base fee of $10/ account/ month in effect in 2021, or sewer charges. Note that if applied to losses, only variable portion of the rate would apply, not base monthly fee. Current rate structure in effect, and reviewed by professionals knowledgable in AWWA M36 with rate analyses, recently conducted with rate studies, every 5 years. DVG 9 selected, rather than 10, because this review is with rate analyses, not strictly every 5 years.

Variable production cost (applied to
Real Losses):

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Water Audit Report for:

Reporting Year: 2021 1/2021 - 12/2021
Data Validity Score: 72
Water Exported

0.000
Billed Metered Consumption (water exported
is removed) Revenue Water
1,844.424
Own Sources Authorized
Consumption 1,844.424 Billed Unmetered Consumption 1,844.424

0.000
1,850.398 Unbilled Metered Consumption

1.177
1,918.625 5.974 Unbilled Unmetered Consumption

4.797
Water Supplied Unauthorized Consumption 74.201
Apparent Losses 4.797
1,918.625 37.513 Customer Metering Inaccuracies

28.106
Systematic Data Handling Errors
Water Losses 4.611
Water Imported 68.227 Leakage on Transmission and/or Distribution Mains
Real Losses Not broken down

0.000 30.714 Leakage and Overflows at Utility's Storage Tanks
Not broken down
Leakage on Service Connections
Not broken down
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Non-Revenue Water
(NRW)
Billed Authorized Consumption
Unbilled Authorized Consumption
(Adjusted for known
errors)
Billed Water Exported
City of Paso Robles (CA4010007)
WAS v5.0
American Water Works Association.

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Water Audit Report for:

Audit Year:

All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR WATER SUPPLIED choose entry option:

VOS Volume from Own Sources: n g 4 1,909.507 MG/Yr n g 10 3.00% volume MG/Yr over-registration VOSEA WI Water Imported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr over-registration WIEA WE Water Exported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WEEA 1,905.164 MG/Yr
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AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
BMAC Billed Metered: n g 8 1,768.122 MG/Yr
BUAC Billed Unmetered: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr
UMAC Unbilled Metered: n g 7 2.990 MG/Yr choose entry option:

UUAC Unbilled Unmetered: n g 3 4.420 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr Default option selected for Unbilled Unmetered, with automatic data grading of 3 1,775.532 MG/Yr
WATER LOSSES 129.632 MG/Yr
Apparent Losses
Default option selected for Systematic Data Handling Errors, with automatic data grading of 3 choose entry option:

SDHE Systematic Data Handling Errors: n g 3 4.420 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr CMI Customer Metering Inaccuracies: n g 1 26.971 MG/Yr 1.50% percent MG/Yr under-registration UC Unauthorized Consumption: n g 3 4.420 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr Default option selected for Unauthorized Consumption, with automatic data grading of 3

35.812 MG/Yr
Real Losses

93.820 MG/Yr
129.632 MG/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
137.042 MG/Yr

SYSTEM DATA
Lm Length of mains: n g 10 187.2 miles (including fire hydrant lead lengths) Nc Number of service connections: n g 10 12,095 (active and inactive) Service connection density: 65 conn./mile main
Yes
Lp Average length of (private) customer service line: n g 10 ft (average distance between property line and meter) AOP Average Operating Pressure: n g 8 79.6 psi

COST DATA
CRUC Customer Retail Unit Charge: n g 9 $6.56
VPC Variable Production Cost: n g 8 $1,497.64 $/Million gallons $/yr (optional input) WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY TIER:
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PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION TO IMPROVE DATA VALIDITY: KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR TARGETS:

Based on the information provided, audit reliability can be most improved by addressing the following components: OPTIONAL: If targets exist for the operational performance indicators, they can be input below:
1: Volume from Own Sources (VOS) Unit Total Losses: gal/conn/day 2: Customer Metering Inaccuracies (CMI) Unit Apparent Losses: gal/conn/day 3: Billed Metered (BMAC) Unit Real LossesA
: gal/conn/day
Unit Real LossesB: gal/mile/day
If entered above by user, targets will display on KPI gauges (see Dashboard) Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop/property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Worksheet
City of Paso Robles

4.343
Jan 01 2022 - Dec 31 2022
Water Supplied Error Adjustments
2022 Calendar
Real Losses:

WATER LOSSES:

Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading of 10 has been applied A weighted scale for the components of supply, consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score *** The Water Audit Data Validity Score is in Tier III (51-70). See Dashboard tab for additional outputs. *** $/100 cubic feet (ccf)
$14,265,768
Total Annual Operating Cost
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NON-REVENUE WATER:

If entering an
Error Adjustment,
select under- or overregistration
WATER SUPPLIED:

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION:

Apparent Losses:

Click 'g' to determine data validity grade
Click 'n' to add notes
FWAS v6.0
American Water Works Association.

To access definitions, click the input name
To edit water system info:

AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Worksheet 1
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Water Audit Report for: City of Paso Robles Calendar
Audit Year: 2022 Jan 01 2022 - Dec 31 2022
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Volume from
Own Sources
Error Adjustment
(VOSEA)
For source that was not tested in 2022, metered volume and referenced volume are assumed to be equal (1 souce).

Incorporated results of meter accuracy testing and the change in storage.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

User Notes
Volume from
Own Sources
(VOS)
Source: water system production records (Monthly Production, Dec 2022). Data from manual meter readings and checked against SCADA data.

Water Imported
(WI)
Water Imported
Error Adjustment
(WIEA)
Water Exported
(WE)
Water Exported
Error Adjustment
(WEIA)
Billed Metered
Source: Billing records summary and tracking sheet, "Water Sys Statistics 2022 tabulation", from water customer billing system
Third party review provided in conjunction with Water Rate Review FWAS v6.0
American Water Works Association.

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Authorized
Consumption
(BMAC)
Billed Unmetered
Authorized
Consumption
(BUAC)
Unbilled Metered
Authorized
Consumption
(UMAC)
Unbilled
Unmetered
Authorized
Consumption
(UUAC)
Systematic Data
Handling Errors
(SDHE)
Customer
Metering
Inaccuracies
(CMI)
Not Applicable
Metered operational system flusing, operational and maintenance activities only.

Volumes used are measured (e.g. flushing, metered water trucks, process metering, etc.).

Number Consists of Active and Inactive Meter Services, And dedicated Fire Services.

Unauthorized
Consumption
(UC)
Length of Mains
(Lm)
Number of

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Service
Connections
(Nc)
Average Length of
(private) Customer
Service Line
(Lp)
Average
Operating
Pressure
(AOP)
Calculated on a weighted average.

Used Rate Study and assumptions for the Variable Cost
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Water Balance Water Audit Report for:

Audit Year: 2022 Jan 01 2022 - Dec 31 2022
Data Validity Tier: Tier III (51-70)
Water Exported
(WE)
(corrected for known
errors)
Revenue Water
(Exported)

0.000 0.000
Billed Metered Consumption (BMAC)
(water exported is removed) Revenue Water
1,768.122
1,768.122 Billed Unmetered Consumption (BUAC) 1,768.122

0.000
1,775.532 Unbilled Metered Consumption (UMAC)

2.990
1,905.164 7.410 Unbilled Unmetered Consumption (UUAC)

4.420
Water Supplied Systematic Data Handling Errors (SDHE) 137.042 1,905.164 Apparent Losses 4.420
1,905.164 35.812 Customer Metering Inaccuracies (CMI)

26.971
Unauthorized Consumption (UC)
Water Losses 4.420
129.632 Leakage on Transmission and/or Distribution
Mains
Real Losses Not broken down

0.000 93.820 Leakage and Overflows at Utility's Storage Tanks Not broken down
Leakage on Service Connections
Not broken down
Water Imported (WI)
(corrected for known
errors)
AWWA Free Water Audit Software
Non-Revenue Water
(NRW)
Billed Authorized Consumption
Unbilled Authorized Consumption
(corrected for known
errors)
City of Paso Robles
Billed Water Exported
Volume from Own
Sources (VOS)
System Input
Volume
Authorized
Consumption
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Water Audit Report for:

Audit Year:

All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR WATER SUPPLIED choose entry option:

VOS Volume from Own Sources: n g 4 1,745.930 MG/Yr n g 10 volume MG/Yr over-registration VOSEA WI Water Imported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WIEA WE Water Exported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WEEA 1,710.180 MG/Yr
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AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
BMAC Billed Metered: n g 8 1,654.070 MG/Yr
BUAC Billed Unmetered: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr
UMAC Unbilled Metered: n g 7 1.983 MG/Yr choose entry option:

UUAC Unbilled Unmetered: n g 3 4.135 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr Default option selected for Unbilled Unmetered, with automatic data grading of 3 1,660.188 MG/Yr
WATER LOSSES 49.992 MG/Yr
Apparent Losses
Default option selected for Systematic Data Handling Errors, with automatic data grading of 3 choose entry option:

SDHE Systematic Data Handling Errors: n g 3 4.135 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr CMI Customer Metering Inaccuracies: n g 1 25.219 MG/Yr 1.50% percent MG/Yr under-registration UC Unauthorized Consumption: n g 3 4.135 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr Default option selected for Unauthorized Consumption, with automatic data grading of 3

33.489 MG/Yr
Real Losses

16.502 MG/Yr

49.992 MG/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER

56.110 MG/Yr

SYSTEM DATA
Lm Length of mains: n g 10 187.2 miles (including fire hydrant lead lengths) Nc Number of service connections: n g 10 12,096 (active and inactive) Service connection density: 65 conn./mile main
Yes
Lp Average length of (private) customer service line: n g 10 ft (average distance between property line and meter) AOP Average Operating Pressure: n g 8 79.8 psi

COST DATA
CRUC Customer Retail Unit Charge: n g 9 $6.81
VPC Variable Production Cost: n g 8 $1,609.70 $/Million gallons $/yr (optional input) WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY TIER:
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Worksheet
City of Paso Robles

35.750
Jan 01 2023 - Dec 31 2023
Water Supplied Error Adjustments
2023 Calendar
Real Losses:

WATER LOSSES:

Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading of 10 has been applied A weighted scale for the components of supply, consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score *** The Water Audit Data Validity Score is in Tier III (51-70). See Dashboard tab for additional outputs. *** $/100 cubic feet (ccf)
$14,052,151
Total Annual Operating Cost
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NON-REVENUE WATER:

If entering an
Error Adjustment,
select under- or overregistration
WATER SUPPLIED:

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION:

Apparent Losses:

Click 'g' to determine data validity grade
Click 'n' to add notes
FWAS v6.0
American Water Works Association.

To access definitions, click the input name
To edit water system info:

AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Worksheet 1
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Volume from
Own Sources
Error Adjustment
(VOSEA)
For source that was not tested in 2023, metered volume and referenced volume are assumed to be equal (1 souce).

Incorporated results of meter accuracy testing and the change in storage.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

User Notes
Volume from
Own Sources
(VOS)
Source: water system production records (Monthly Production, Dec 2022). Data from manual meter readings and checked against SCADA data.

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Volumes used are measured (e.g. flushing, metered water trucks, process metering, etc.).

Number Consists of Active and Inactive Meter Services, And dedicated Fire Services.

Unauthorized
Consumption
(UC)
Length of Mains
(Lm)
Number of

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Service
Connections
(Nc)
Average Length of
(private) Customer
Service Line
(Lp)
Average
Operating
Pressure
(AOP)
Calculated on a weighted average.

Used ACFR 22-23 amount Times 0.2 divided by the total million gallons produced.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Notes 3
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Water Balance Water Audit Report for:

Audit Year: 2023 Jan 01 2023 - Dec 31 2023
Data Validity Tier: Tier III (51-70)
Water Exported
(WE)
(corrected for known
errors)
Revenue Water
(Exported)

0.000 0.000
Billed Metered Consumption (BMAC)
(water exported is removed) Revenue Water
1,654.070
1,654.070 Billed Unmetered Consumption (BUAC) 1,654.070

0.000
1,660.188 Unbilled Metered Consumption (UMAC)

1.983
1,710.180 6.118 Unbilled Unmetered Consumption (UUAC)

4.135
Water Supplied Systematic Data Handling Errors (SDHE) 56.110 1,710.180 Apparent Losses 4.135
1,710.180 33.489 Customer Metering Inaccuracies (CMI)

25.219
Unauthorized Consumption (UC)
Water Losses 4.135

49.992 Leakage on Transmission and/or Distribution
Mains
Real Losses Not broken down

0.000 16.502 Leakage and Overflows at Utility's Storage Tanks Not broken down
Leakage on Service Connections
Not broken down
Water Imported (WI)
(corrected for known
errors)
AWWA Free Water Audit Software
Non-Revenue Water
(NRW)
Billed Authorized Consumption
Unbilled Authorized Consumption
(corrected for known
errors)
City of Paso Robles
Billed Water Exported
Volume from Own
Sources (VOS)
System Input
Volume
Authorized
Consumption
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AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Water Balance 1
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Water Audit Report for:

Audit Year:

All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR WATER SUPPLIED choose entry option:

VOS Volume from Own Sources: n g 4 1,809.136 MG/Yr n g 10 volume MG/Yr over-registration VOSEA WI Water Imported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WIEA WE Water Exported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WEEA 1,769.536 MG/Yr
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AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
BMAC Billed Metered: n g 8 1,643.230 MG/Yr
BUAC Billed Unmetered: n g n/a MG/Yr
UMAC Unbilled Metered: n g 7 6.833 MG/Yr choose entry option:

UUAC Unbilled Unmetered: n g 3 4.108 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr Default option selected for Unbilled Unmetered, with automatic data grading of 3 1,654.171 MG/Yr
WATER LOSSES 115.365 MG/Yr
Apparent Losses
Default option selected for Systematic Data Handling Errors, with automatic data grading of 3 choose entry option:

SDHE Systematic Data Handling Errors: n g 3 4.108 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr CMI Customer Metering Inaccuracies: n g 1 25.128 MG/Yr 1.50% percent MG/Yr under-registration UC Unauthorized Consumption: n g 3 4.108 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr Default option selected for Unauthorized Consumption, with automatic data grading of 3

33.344 MG/Yr
Real Losses

82.021 MG/Yr
115.365 MG/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
126.306 MG/Yr

SYSTEM DATA
Lm Length of mains: n g 10 192.4 miles (including fire hydrant lead lengths) Nc Number of service connections: n g 10 12,295 (active and inactive) Service connection density: 64 conn./mile main
Yes
Lp Average length of (private) customer service line: n g 10 ft (average distance between property line and meter) AOP Average Operating Pressure: n g 8 79.5 psi

COST DATA
CRUC Customer Retail Unit Charge: n g 9 $6.81
VPC Variable Production Cost: n g 8 $1,615.50 $/Million gallons $/yr (optional input) WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY TIER:
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PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION TO IMPROVE DATA VALIDITY: KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR TARGETS:

If entering an
Error Adjustment,
select under- or overregistration
WATER SUPPLIED:

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION:

Apparent Losses:

Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading of 10 has been applied A weighted scale for the components of supply, consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score *** The Water Audit Data Validity Score is in Tier III (51-70). See Dashboard tab for additional outputs. *** $/100 cubic feet (ccf)
$14,613,298
Total Annual Operating Cost
Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop/property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Worksheet
City of Paso Robles

39.600
Jan 01 2024 - Dec 31 2024
Water Supplied Error Adjustments
2024 Calendar
Real Losses:

WATER LOSSES:

Click 'g' to determine data validity grade
Click 'n' to add notes
FWAS v6.0
American Water Works Association.

To access definitions, click the input name
To edit water system info:

AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Worksheet 1
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Water Audit Report for: City of Paso Robles Calendar
Audit Year: 2024 Jan 01 2024 - Dec 31 2024
General Notes:

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Source: Billing records summary and tracking sheet, "Water Sys Statistics 2022 Third party review provided in conjunction with Water Rate Review tabulation", from water customer billing system
Water Imported
(WI)
Water Imported
Error Adjustment
(WIEA)
Water Exported
(WE)
Water Exported
Error Adjustment
(WEIA)
Billed Metered
Volume from
Own Sources
Error Adjustment
(VOSEA)
For source that was not tested in 2024, metered volume and referenced volume are assumed to be equal (1 souce).

Incorporated results of meter accuracy testing and the change in storage.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

User Notes
Volume from
Own Sources
(VOS)
Source: water system production records (Monthly Production, Dec 2024). Data from manual meter readings and checked against SCADA data.

FWAS v6.0
American Water Works Association.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Notes 1
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Number Consists of Active and Inactive Meter Services, And dedicated Fire Services.

Unauthorized
Consumption
(UC)
Length of Mains
(Lm)
Number of

Not Applicable
Metered operational system flusing, operational and maintenance activities only.

Volumes used are measured (e.g. flushing, metered water trucks, process metering, etc.).

Billed Unmetered
Authorized
Consumption
(BUAC)
Unbilled Metered
Authorized
Consumption
(UMAC)
Unbilled
Unmetered
Authorized
Consumption
(UUAC)
Systematic Data
Handling Errors
(SDHE)
Customer
Metering
Inaccuracies
(CMI)

Authorized
Consumption
(BMAC)
AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Notes 2
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Used ACFR 23-24 amount Times 0.2 divided by the total million gallons produced.

Customer Retail
Unit Charge
(CRUC)
Variable
Production Cost
(VPC)

Service
Connections
(Nc)
Average Length of
(private) Customer
Service Line
(Lp)
Average
Operating
Pressure
(AOP)
AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Notes 3
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Water Balance Water Audit Report for:

Audit Year: 2024 Jan 01 2024 - Dec 31 2024
Data Validity Tier: Tier III (51-70)
Water Exported
(WE)
(corrected for known
errors)
Revenue Water
(Exported)

0.000 0.000
Billed Metered Consumption (BMAC)
(water exported is removed) Revenue Water
1,643.230
1,643.230 Billed Unmetered Consumption (BUAC) 1,643.230

0.000
1,654.171 Unbilled Metered Consumption (UMAC)

6.833
1,769.536 10.941 Unbilled Unmetered Consumption (UUAC)

4.108
Water Supplied Systematic Data Handling Errors (SDHE) 126.306 1,769.536 Apparent Losses 4.108
1,769.536 33.344 Customer Metering Inaccuracies (CMI)

25.128
Unauthorized Consumption (UC)
Water Losses 4.108
115.365 Leakage on Transmission and/or Distribution
Mains
Real Losses Not broken down

0.000 82.021 Leakage and Overflows at Utility's Storage Tanks Not broken down
Leakage on Service Connections
Not broken down
Water Imported (WI)
(corrected for known
errors)
AWWA Free Water Audit Software
Non-Revenue Water
(NRW)
Billed Authorized Consumption
Unbilled Authorized Consumption
(corrected for known
errors)
City of Paso Robles
Billed Water Exported
Volume from Own
Sources (VOS)
System Input
Volume
Authorized
Consumption
FWAS v6.0
American Water Works Association.

AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Water Balance 1
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Appendix C
Water Shortage Contingency Plan

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City of El Paso de Robles
Water Shortage
Contingency Plan
Final
July 2021
2490 Mariner Square Loop, Suite 215
Alameda, CA 94501
510.747.6920
www.toddgroundwater.com
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Table of Contents

1. Water Shortage Contingency Plan................................................................................. 1

1.1. WSCP Process and Content ....................................................................................... 1

1.2. Water Supply Reliability ............................................................................................ 1

1.3. Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures...................................... 2

1.3.1. Decision Making Process ................................................................................... 2

1.3.2. Data and Methodologies ................................................................................... 4

1.4. Shortage Levels......................................................................................................... 6

1.5. Shortage Response Actions ....................................................................................... 6

1.5.1. Demand Reduction.......................................................................................... 10

1.5.2. Supply Augmentation ...................................................................................... 18

1.5.3. Emergency Response Plan ............................................................................... 18

1.5.4. Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan................................................... 19

1.5.5. Shortage Response Action Effectiveness.......................................................... 20

1.6. Communication Protocols....................................................................................... 20

1.7. Compliance and Enforcement ................................................................................. 22

1.8. Legal Authorities..................................................................................................... 23

1.9. Financial Consequences of Reduction in Water Use................................................. 24

1.10. Monitoring and Reporting ................................................................................... 25

1.11. WSCP Refinement Procedures............................................................................. 25

1.12. Special Water Feature Distinction........................................................................ 25

1.13. Plan Adoption, Submittal and Availability ............................................................ 26

2. REFERENCES ............................................................................................................... 27 List of Tables
Table 1. Water Shortage Contingency Plan Shortage Levels................................................7 Table 2. Demand Reduction Actions ...................................................................................8 Appendices
A. City of El Paso De Robles Multi-Hazard Emergency Response Plan, May 2019 B. Paso Robles Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Appendix E of the San Luis Obispo County MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 Update, Public Review Draft, Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions Inc., October 2019. [approved by City Resolution No. 20-077] Attachment 3

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1. WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
The City has updated its Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) in response to new legislation in 2018. The WSCP prevents waste and unreasonable use of water to ensure that water will be used in a reasonable and beneficial manner, summarizes actions that the City can take during water shortages to increase water conservation throughout the community, and improves the City’s readiness to address supply shortages through various levels of water management actions to conserve water.

Previously, the City’s WSCP was part of its municipal code (Chapter 14.02, Water Conservation and Water Shortage Contingency Plan). To comply with State requirements, the City’s updated WSCP is now a stand-alone document, and the City will also update sections of the municipal code to reflect changes to the WSCP. The updated municipal code sections are included in this document in Sections 1.5.1, 1.6, and 1.7 and are clearly marked as such.

As required by the new legislation, the City’s WSCP was updated to include response actions that align with six standard water shortage levels based on water supply conditions, as well as shortages resulting from catastrophic supply interruptions. The new legislation also requires that the WSCP include procedures for conducting an Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment (Annual Assessment) that is to be submitted to DWR by July 1 of each year starting in 2022.

1.1. WSCP PROCESS AND CONTENT
To determine the status of the City’s water supply, an analysis of the reliability of the supply is conducted at least annually and the supply conditions are compared to anticipated demands. This process, described in Section 1.2 (Water Supply Reliability) and Section 1.3 (Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment), will indicate if there is potential for a supply shortage. If a supply shortage is indicated, the next step is to identify which water shortage level is most applicable to the potential shortage. Six shortage level are described in Section 1.4 and the response actions for each shortage level are discussed in Section 1.5.

Communication protocols for the declaration of a potential water shortage are described in Section 1.6, while Sections 1.7 and 1.8 discuss compliance and enforcement and legal authority for the identified shortage response actions. Potential financial impacts and associated mitigations of enactment of the WSCP are discussed in Section 1.9.

Procedures for monitoring and reporting and WSCP refinement are included in Sections 1.10 and 1.11. Section 1.12 includes the WSCP requirement to address special water features.

Finally, WSCP adoption, submittal and availability are summarized in Section 1.13.

1.2. WATER SUPPLY RELIABILITY
Water supply reliability analysis conducted by the City (see Section 7.1 of the City’s UWMP) identified constraints on water supply sources and evaluated each source’s availability during a normal year, a single dry year, and a 5-year drought period.

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These analyses showed that supply resources are sufficient to meet demands on an annual basis during times of shortages, but short-term shortages could result from catastrophic occurrences such as the loss of power or the complete loss of multiple supply sources.

Drought is the primary event that has high probability for causing such shortage condition. A Drought Risk Assessment (see Section 7.2 of the City’s 2020 UWMP) assessed the City’s ability to supply water to meet demands during a five-consecutive-year drought assuming it occurs in the next five years. The DRA is based on supply conditions during five dry consecutive years taking into account other considerations such as climate change, regulations, and other factors. The DRA determined that the City is capable of providing adequate supplies if a five-year drought occurred during the next five year.

1.3. ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES Beginning in 2022, the City must prepare an Annual Assessment and submit an Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report to DWR by July 1 of each year.

The Annual Assessment will include documentation of the projected supply and demand for the upcoming year and determination that supply will be sufficient, even during a dry year.

The Annual Assessment is a near-term forecast of water supply conditions (next 12 months) to determine if shortage response actions should be declared. One of the purposes of this Annual Assessment is to enact response actions in time for supplies and use to be adjusted to lessen the shortage impact. A separate analysis, called a Drought Risk Assessment (DRA), has been conducted by the City with a multiyear, longer-term focus. This is described in Section 7.2 of the City’s 2020 UWMP.

DWR is developing a guidance document with recommended procedures and methods that could be used to conduct the Annual Assessment and comply with the requirements for reporting. However, the WSCP included in the City’s 2020 UWMP is to contain specific procedures the City plans to use to complete the Annual Assessments. These are discussed below.

1.3.1. Decision Making Process
The City manages use of three primary water sources conjunctively – groundwater, Salinas River water, and NWP water. The City maximizes its use of Salinas River water and supplements that with NWP water and groundwater. The City releases NWP water to the Salinas River channel for recovery with the NWP recovery well, to support river well production, and to benefit groundwater. In addition, the City will soon supply recycled water to customers inside and beyond City boundaries.

Monitoring of hydrologic conditions such as rainfall, Salinas River flows and groundwater levels are key components of determination of available water supply. The City conducts annual or more frequent evaluations of supply availability which include review of:
• Rainfall records, including patterns and projections. • Salinas River streamflow, including County releases from the Salinas Reservoir.

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• NWP water delivery projections.
• Groundwater elevation trends.

Rainfall is measured at the Paso Robles Station (#046730) and long‐term average precipitation is approximately 14.61 inches per year. Surface water flow into the Atascadero Area Subbasin from the Salinas River and its tributaries averaged 5,600 AFY, with a minimum flow around 1,300 AFY and a maximum flow around 9,000 AFY during the 2012 to 2016 period (GEI, 2021). Salinas River flow is measured at several gages including USGS gage #11147500 Salinas River at Paso Robles. The City generally measures groundwater elevations in its wells at least twice per year. Annual Reports for the Paso Robles Area Subbasin GSP and the Atascadero Area Subbasin GSP are due by April 1 of each year and will include analyses of recent groundwater conditions (including groundwater elevations and extractions) as well as surface water supply and use, total water use, and change in groundwater storage. This information will also be used to inform the City of water supply availability.

The information above will be reviewed by City staff and incorporated into the Annual Assessment. If potential supply shortage is anticipated, the Annual Assessment will be presented to the City Council along with recommendations for specific shortage response actions, if needed, at one of its May or June meetings. The City Council will discuss and vote on the approval of the Annual Assessment and any triggered shortage response actions. This process is summarized below.

In the Spring (February-May), City staff (under the direction of the Water Resources Manager) will review available water supply and hydrologic data and:
• Evaluate available supply for current year
• Assess infrastructure constraints
• Predict anticipated demands
• Project the supply and demand for the current year
• Project estimated supply and demand for a dry year
• Determine if and when supply shortages will occur and appropriate actions • Prepare draft Annual Assessment Report.

In May or June, the Water Resources Manager and Public Works Director will:
• Provide Draft Annual Assessment Report to City Council along with recommendations for any shortage response actions1

• If shortages are determined, implement the WSCP actions as directed by the City Council
• Submit Annual Assessment Report to DWR/State by July 1. 1 Preliminary conclusions of the above analyses can be presented to the City Council before May for a declaration of a water shortage if a shortage condition appears to be imminent and immediate enactment of the WSCP is warranted.

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1.3.2. Data and Methodologies
A description is required of the data and methodologies used to evaluate water service reliability for the current year and one dry year. The following information provides a general basis for key data inputs and methodologies used for the Annual Assessments.

Evaluation Criteria
The Annual Assessment will be based on locally applicable evaluation criteria. These include evaluation of available water supplies, water demand, and infrastructure considerations for the current year and a dry year. A comparison of supply and demand will determine if anticipated supply can meet unconstrained demands. If a shortage results, the shortage level percentage will be determined by dividing the shortfall (difference between supplies and demand) by total demand. This process will be conducted for anticipated current year conditions and for projected dry year conditions.

Water Supply
The amount of water projected to be available from each of the City’s sources of supply (groundwater, Salinas River water, NWP water, and recycled water) will be evaluated and summarized in the Annual Assessment for the anticipated current year and for a projected dry year. The 2020 UWMP (Section 6, Water Supplies) contains detailed information on the City’s water supplies. This information is summarized below.

Nacimiento Water Project (NWP) Water. The City of Paso Robles holds a 6,488 AFY delivery entitlement for Lake Nacimiento water with the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (SLOFC&WCD or District). In 1959, SLOFC&WCD signed an agreement with what is now Monterey County Water Resources Agency. The agreement entitles the District to no less than 17,500 AFY from Lake Nacimiento for uses in San Luis Obispo County. Of this amount, 1,750 AFY is set aside for lakeside uses. The NWP, completed in 2010, consists of approximately 45 miles of pipeline to deliver untreated water from Lake Nacimiento to communities in San Luis Obispo County. In order to directly use its NWP supply, the City constructed a 2.4 million gallon per day (mgd) surface water treatment plant which became fully operational in 2016. Between 2015 and 2020, the City’s use of NWP water for treatment and direct delivery has ranged from 87 AF in 2015 to 1,763 AF in 2016.

In addition to direct deliveries, NWP water also can be utilized by the City through a recovery well. This operation allows NWP water to be turned into the Salinas River channel and captured through the recovery well (as distinct from River water which the City produces pursuant to its water rights Permit issued by the State Board). The recovery well typically operates at a rate of 400 gallons per minute (gpm) for about five months out of the year. Between 2015 and 2020, a total of 4,995 AF of NWP water has been turned-out to the river.

Salinas River Water. The City currently pumps Salinas River water from river wells pursuant to appropriative surface water rights and a permit issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. The City’s Permit number 5956, as amended on November 6, 1981, allows Attachment 3

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the City to take up to eight cubic feet per second (3,590 gpm) with a maximum diversion of 4,600 AFY (January 1 to December 31). The permit designates a moveable point of diversion within a specific reach of the Salinas River.

The City has seven river wells, with one of these also acting as a Nacimiento water recovery well. Approximately 60 percent of the City’s current water supply (2015-2020) comes from its shallow Salinas River wells in the Atascadero Area Subbasin. Annual pumping totals for the City’s river wells between 2015 and 2020 have ranged between 2,448 AF (2016) to 3,823 AF (2020).

Groundwater. Groundwater has been and will continue to be an important component of the City’s water supply. The City operates deep wells that pump percolating groundwater from the Paso Robles Area Subbasin (DWR Basin No. 3-004.06). In recent years, basin wells have provided as much as 4,103 AF (2007), and between 2015 and 2020, the City has pumped between 656 AFY (2018) and 2,045 AFY (2015) from its wells in the Paso Robles Area Subbasin.

The City also has shallow river wells in the Atascadero Area Subbasin (DWR Basin No. 3- 004.11), which was subdivided from the Paso Robles Area Subbasin of the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin.

Recycled Water. The City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is producing tertiary quality recycled water that will be distributed via the recycled water distribution system when completed 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 will be discharged to Huerhuero Creek to benefit the groundwater basin. Recycled water is anticipated to offset potable water use by increasing amounts of 180 AFY (2030) to 450 AFY (2050) and could provide thousands of acre-feet more for additional irrigation and discharge. Its use is dependent upon securing customer commitments to use recycled water and conveyance to recycled water use sites.

Current Year Unconstrained Customer Demand
Estimation of unconstrained demands will be based on 1) information and the methodology presented in Section 4 (System Water Use) of the 2020 UWMP and 2) annual Public Water System Statistics data submitted to DWR which present demand by water use sector for each year. It will include review of new connections and any potential changes in patterns of water use from the previous years. Demands may also be adjusted to account for other conditions such as weather and current requirements for landscape irrigation.

Current Year and Dry Year Available Supply
Water supply projected to be available for the current year and supply projected to be available for a dry year will be estimated based on review of the information listed in Section 1.3.1 and consideration of the reliability of each supply source. Information on water supply in Section 6 (Water Supplies) and Section 7 (Water Supply Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment) of the City’s 2020 UMWP will also be considered when estimating current year available supply and projected dry year supply. The City will look at past Attachment 3

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representative years, including a recent dry year, along with other influencing factors that may change from year to year to determine these amounts. The dry year conditions for each supply may be evaluated for different representative dry years.

Infrastructure Considerations
Infrastructure considerations will also be incorporated into the Annual Assessment for the current year and a dry year. These could include interruption of flow from the NWP pipeline for maintenance purposes or other outages, treatment plant disruptions, or the loss of one or more wells.

Other Factors
Other factors may also be considered in the Annual Assessment. These could include interruptions of supplies such as water quality issues or environmental issues that temporarily limit supplies, an earthquake, or extended power outage.

1.4. SHORTAGE LEVELS
Declaration of a water shortage is dependent upon many factors because the City has a portfolio of available water supplies. Consistent with new requirements for Water Shortage Contingency Plans, six water shortage levels have been established corresponding to shortages of up to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and greater than 50 percent (Table 1). The four levels identified in the City’s previous WSCP were reorganized into the six levels shown in Table 1.

The shortage levels represent increasing deficiency in supplies projected to be available relative to anticipated water use.

The Annual Assessment results will indicate if there is a potential for a shortfall of supplies.

If a shortage is likely, the shortage level percentage will be determined by dividing the shortfall (difference between supplies and demand) by total demand.

Table 1 shows the corresponding requirements for conservation or mandatory use reductions for each designated shortage level. The City Council is authorized to declare the appropriate water shortage condition. Measures corresponding to Shortage Level 1 are voluntary while measures identified for Levels 2 through 6 are mandatory and violators are subject to civil and administrative penalties and remedies.

1.5. SHORTAGE RESPONSE ACTIONS
When the City determines there is a reasonable probability, due to a projected imbalance in available water supply and projected peak demand, that there will be a supply shortage and that a consumer demand reduction of fifty percent or more is required in order to ensure that sufficient supplies will be available to meet anticipated demands, the City will declare a water shortage emergency in accordance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 350) of Division 1 of the California Water Code. The City will coordinate with San Luis Obispo County for the possible proclamation of a local emergency in accordance with California Government Code, California Emergency Services Act (Article 2, Section 8558). The County Attachment 3

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contact is San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department ([email protected]).

Coordination protocols in the City’s Multi-Hazard Emergency Response Plan (ERP) (Paso Robles, 2019a) will be followed (see Section 1.5.3 and Appendix A).

Table 1. Water Shortage Contingency Plan Shortage Levels Shortage
Level
Percent
Shortage
Range
Shortage Response Actions
1 Up to
10%
Voluntary. Any short-term supply reduction. Anticipated beginning of drought. Production within 10% of peak hour demands or supply totals are reduced by 10%. Response: reduce demands by up to 10% (see Table 2).
2 Up to
20%
Mandatory. Moderate supply reductions, including but not limited to short term supply limitations (i.e., droughts, infrastructure issues, etc.). Production is 10% to 20% less than peak hour demands, or total supplies are reduced by 20%. Response: reduce demands by up to 20% (see Table 2).
3 Up to
30%
Mandatory. Moderate to severe supply reductions, including but not limited to moderate supply shortages (i.e., prolonged droughts).

Production is 20% to 30% less than peak hour demands, or total supplies are reduced by 30%. Response: reduce demands by up to 30% (see Table 2).
4 Up to
40%
Mandatory. Severe water supply reductions, including but not limited to supply disruption (i.e., water quality issues or natural disasters) or prolonged droughts. Production is 30% to 40% less than peak hour demands, or total supplies are reduced by 40%. Response: reduce demands by up to 40% (see Table 2).
5 Up to
50%
Mandatory. Critical water supply reductions, including but not limited to supply disruption or prolonged drought. Production is 40% to 50% less than peak hour demands, or total supplies are reduced by 50%.

Response: reduce demands by up to 50% (see Table 2).
6 >50%
Mandatory. Emergency water supply reductions, including but not limited to supply disruption or prolonged droughts. Production is over 50% less than peak hour demands, or total supplies are reduced by over 50%. Response: reduction in demands by over 50% (see Table 2).

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Table 2. Demand Reduction Actions
Shortage
Level Demand Reduction Actions
How much is this
going to reduce
the shortage gap?
Additional
Explanation or
Reference
Penalty,
Charge, or
Other
In effect at
all times
Landscape - Restrict or prohibit runoff from
landscape irrigation Already in effect - Yes
In effect at
all times
Landscape - Limit landscape irrigation to
specific times Already in effect
Prohibit watering
during and within
48 hours following
measurable
Yes
In effect at
all times
CII - Lodging establishment must offer opt out
of linen service Already in effect - Yes
In effect at
all times
CII - Commercial kitchens required to use prerinse spray valves Already in effect For new or remodeled Yes
In effect at
all times
CII - Restaurants may only serve water upon
request Already in effect - Yes
In effect at
all times
Other water feature or swimming pool
restriction Already in effect
No overfilling
swimming pools
and spas
Yes
In effect at
all times
Other - Customers must repair leaks, breaks,
and malfunctions in a timely manner Already in effect Within 7 days Yes In effect at
all times
Water Features - Restrict water use for
decorative water features, such as fountains Already in effect Water fountain or
other decorative
water feature
must use recirculated water
Yes
1 Expand Public Information Campaign Estimated at 2% No 1 Other - Prohibit use of potable water for
construction and dust control Estimated at 2% - No
1 Other - Customers must repair leaks, breaks,
and malfunctions in a timely manner Estimated at 2% Within 5 days No 2 Landscape - Limit landscape irrigation to
specific days Estimated at 10% 2 days per week Yes
2 Other Unknown
City may suspend
new hydrant
meters
No
2 Other Estimated at 4%
City may
implement water
allocations per
customer account
Yes
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Table 2 (Continued)
Shortage
Level Demand Reduction Actions
How much is this
going to reduce
the shortage gap?
Additional
Explanation or
Reference
Penalty,
Charge, or
Other
3 Other Estimated at 2%
Filling of
ornamental lakes
and ponds is
generally
prohibited
Yes
3 Water Features - Restrict water use for
decorative water features, such as fountains Estimated at 2% - Yes 3 Other - Customers must repair leaks, breaks,
and malfunctions in a timely manner Estimated at 2%
Within 2 days (3
days for rental
properties)
Yes
3 Other - Prohibit vehicle washing except at
facilities using recycled or recirculating water Estimated at 2% - Yes 3 Other - Prohibit use of potable water for
washing hard surfaces Estimated at 2% - Yes
3 Other Unknown
Possible
limitations on
new water
services and
No
4 Other - Customers must repair leaks, breaks,
and malfunctions in a timely manner Estimated at 2%
Within 1 day (3
days for rental
properties)
Yes
4 Other water feature or swimming pool
restriction
Estimated at 5% Prohibit filling of
pools and spas Yes
4 Decrease line flushing Estimated at 2% - No
5 Landscape - Prohibit all landscape irrigation Estimated at 10% - Yes 5 Moratorium or Net Zero Demand Increase on
New Connections
Unknown
Net zero demand
increase on new
connections
No
5 Expand Public Information Campaign Included in others - No 6 Other Unknown
No new
agreements to
provide water
No
6 Increase Water Waste Patrols Estimated at 2% - No
During a declared water shortage, all water customers shall comply with all water conditions of the previous levels.

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1.5.1. Demand Reduction
The WSCP contains mechanisms to ensure that the City can provide adequate water supplies during times of shortages, and to ensure the City is able to maintain and provide a minimum supply of water for public health, safety, and welfare.

The City’s responses to a water shortage require specific action by the City Council. Stages of action for many water agencies are defined by available storage in a surface water reservoir or by the annual allotment provided by a water wholesaler. In contrast, the City overlies vast groundwater storage that can be utilized by the City for its drought or emergency supply.

The City’s response to shortage will depend on the magnitude of the projected shortfall in supply and/or other needs for conservation. Once a water shortage level has been declared, measures will need to be implemented to meet water conservation goals.

Table 2 lists demand reduction actions to take during various shortage levels. The table includes estimates of how much the action is anticipated to reduce the shortage gap and if there would be any penalty or enforcement associated with each action. As indicated in Table 2, the actions at each level are responsive to and sufficient for the corresponding shortage gaps.

Chapter 14.02 of the City’s municipal code is being updated to include six levels of shortages. The previous Level 4 response actions have been allocated to the new Levels 4, 5, and 6. The updated code follows.

Chapter 14.02 WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN

14.02.010 Declaration of necessity and intent.

A. This chapter establishes certain mandatory and permanent water management requirements necessary to conserve water, enable effective water supply planning, assure reasonable and beneficial use of water, prevent waste of water, prevent unreasonable use of water, prevent unreasonable methods of use of water within the City of El Paso de Robles service area in order to assure adequate supplies of water to meet the needs of the public, and further the public health, safety, and welfare, recognizing that water is a scarce natural resource that requires careful management not only in times of drought, but at all times.

B. This chapter also establishes regulations to be implemented during times of declared water shortages, or declared water shortage emergencies. It establishes four levels of actions to be implemented in times of shortage, with increasing restrictions on water use in response decreasing water supply or production capabilities.

C. Level 1 water supply shortage measures are voluntary and will be reinforced through local and regional public education and awareness measures. Levels 2 through 4 water supply shortage conditions mandate increasingly restrictive measures in order to attain escalating conservation goals. Those city water customers who violate the measures imposed under a condition of Level 2 through Level 4 are subject to criminal, civil, and administrative penalties and remedies as provided in Chapter 1 of this Code.

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(Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009)

14.02.020 Application.

A. This chapter applies to all customers in the use of any water provided by the city, including customers located within or outside the city, and to all private well owners and operators within the city limits.

B. This chapter is intended solely to further the conservation of water. It is not intended to implement or replace any provision of federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances, or regulations relating to protection of water quality or control of drainage or runoff.

C. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to uses of water necessary to protect public health and safety or for essential government services, such as police, fire and other similar emergency services.

D. Nothing in this Chapter 14.02 is intended to affect or limit the ability of the city manager or designee to declare and respond to an unforeseeable disaster or water emergency such as an earthquake, or other major disruption in the water supply, pursuant to the general laws of the city or other provisions of this Code. (Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009; Ord. No. 1021 N.S. § 1, 1-5-2016)

14.02.030 Definitions.

The following words and phrases whenever used in this Chapter 14.02 will have the meaning defined in this section:

A. Customer means any person, corporation, public or private entity, public or private association, public or private agency, government agency or institution, school district, college, university, or any other user of water provided by the City of El Paso de Robles.

B. Days are defined as calendar days, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Water Conservation means the efficient management of water resources for beneficial uses, preventing waste, or accomplishing additional benefits with the same amount of water.

D. Condition means a declared water supply shortage condition, which may be at Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4, as described in this Chapter 14.02. (Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009)

14.02.040 Mandatory minimum water conservation requirements—Prohibition against waste.

The following water conservation requirements shall be in effect at all times and are permanent. Violations will be considered waste and an unreasonable use of water and are subject to penalties.

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A. No Excessive Water Flow or Runoff: Watering or irrigating of any lawn, landscape or other vegetated area in a manner that causes or allows excessive water flow or runoff onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter or ditch is prohibited.

B. No Overfilling of Swimming Pools and Spas: Overfilling of a swimming pools and spas such that overflow water is discharged onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter or ditch is prohibited.

C. No Washing Down Hard or Paved Surfaces: Washing down hard or paved surfaces, including but not limited to sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or alleys, is prohibited except under the following conditions:

1. To alleviate safety or sanitary hazards, and then only by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive selfclosing water shut-off device.

2. When a low-volume, high-pressure cleaning machine or a low-volume highpressure water broom is used.

3. All wash-down activities must comply with all state or local regulations pertaining to discharges to the city's storm drain system.

D. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: Excessive use, loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or other malfunctions in the customers' plumbing or distribution system for any period of time after such escape of water should have reasonably been discovered and corrected and in no event more than seven days after written notification by the City of El Paso de Robles, is prohibited.

E. Re-Circulating Water Required for Water Fountains and Decorative Water Features:

Operating a water fountain or other decorative water feature that does not use recirculated water is prohibited.

F. Limits on Washing Vehicles: Using water to wash or clean a vehicle, including but not limited to any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat or trailer, whether motorized or not is prohibited, except by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device. This subsection does not apply to any commercial car washing facility.

G. Commercial Lodging Establishments Must Provide Guests Option to Decline Daily Linen Services: Hotels, motels and other commercial lodging establishments must provide customers the option of not having towels and linen laundered daily. Commercial lodging establishments must prominently display notice of this option in each bathroom using clear and easily understood language.

H. No Installation of Single Pass Cooling Systems: Installation of single pass cooling systems is prohibited in buildings requesting new water service.

I. No Installation of Non-Recirculating Systems in Commercial Car Wash and Laundry Systems: Installation of non-recirculating water systems is prohibited in new commercial conveyor car wash and new commercial laundry systems.

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J. New or Remodeled Restaurants Required to Use Water Conserving Dish Wash Spray Valves: All new or remodeled food preparation establishments, such as restaurants or cafes, are prohibited from using non-water conserving dish wash spray valves.

K. Water Served Only Upon Request: Restaurants and other food establishments will only serve water upon request.
(Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009)

14.02.050 Level 1 water supply shortage—Voluntary reductions.

A. The city council or, in the event prompt action is necessary, the city manager, may declare a Level 1 water supply shortage condition (a "Level 1 Condition") when there is a reasonable probability, due to a projected imbalance in available water supply and projected peak demand, that there will be a supply shortage and that a consumer demand reduction of up to ten percent is needed in order to ensure that sufficient supplies will be available to meet anticipated demands. Upon such declaration, the city manager or designee shall take the necessary actions to implement the voluntary Level 1 condition conservation practices identified in this chapter. In the event a Level 1 condition has been declared by the city manager, the city council shall consider the ratification of such declaration at its next regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting called for such purpose.

B. During the period of a declared Level 1 condition, the City of El Paso de Robles will increase its public education and outreach efforts to increase public awareness of the need to implement the following water conservation practices.

1. Irrigation of residential and commercial landscapes, including golf courses, parks, school grounds and recreation fields, before 9:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. except for renovation or repair of the irrigation system with an operator present.

2. Repair or prevention of all water leaks upon discovery or within five days of notification by the City of El Paso de Robles.

3. Use of recycled, non-potable, or water imported from outside city limits for construction purposes.
(Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009)

14.02.060 Level 2 water supply shortage—Mandatory moderate reductions.

A. The city council, or in the event prompt action is necessary, the city manager, may recommend and declare a Level 2 water supply shortage condition (a "Level 2 Condition") when there is a reasonable probability, due to a projected imbalance in available water supply and projected peak demand, that there will be a supply shortage and that a consumer demand reduction of up to twenty percent is required in order to ensure that sufficient supplies will be available to meet anticipated demands.

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been declared by the city manager, the city council shall consider the ratification of such declaration at its next regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting called for such purpose.

B. During the period of a declared Level 2 condition, all water customers shall be required to comply with all Level 1 condition measures, set forth in Section 14.020.050, and also shall comply with the following conservation measure:

1. The city shall establish and post a schedule for the months in which all landscape irrigation shall be limited to no more than three assigned days per week. Such schedule shall also specify any limited exceptions to such restrictions.

2. Watering of landscaping shall be prohibited during and within forty-eight hours of rainfall.

3. All irrigation of ornamental turf in public street medians shall be prohibited.

C. At its discretion, the city may suspend the issuance of new hydrant meters and/or recall all outstanding meters in accordance with the city's existing hydrant meter rental agreement.

D. The city manager may recommend and, upon resolution of the city council, implement a water allocation per customer account served by the City of El Paso de Robles, and a schedule of per unit penalties for use exceeding the water allocation. If the city council adopts or modifies water allocations, the city manager will post notice of the water allocation prior to the effective date(s). Following the effective date(s) of the water allocation as established by the city council, any customer that uses water in excess of the allocation will be subject to a penalty for each billing unit of water in excess of the allocation. The per unit penalty for excess water usage will be in addition to any other remedy, penalty, or fine that may be imposed for violation of this chapter. At the city's discretion, the water conservation measures required under Level 1 and Level 2 conditions may be suspended during the period a water allocation is in effect. (Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009; Ord. No. 09-962 N.S., § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 1014 N.S., § 2, 5-5-2015; Ord. No. 1032 N.S., § 1, 7-19-2016)

14.02.070 Level 3 water supply shortage— Mandatory moderate to severe condition.

A. The city council or, in the event prompt action is necessary, the city manager, may recommend and declare a Level 3 water supply shortage condition (a "Level 3 Condition") when there is a reasonable probability, due to a projected imbalance in available water supply and projected peak demand, that there will be a supply shortage and that a consumer demand reduction of up to thirty percent is required in order to ensure that sufficient supplies will be available to meet anticipated demands.

Upon declaration of Level 3 water supply shortfall, the city manager or designee shall take the necessary actions to implement the mandatory Level 3 condition conservation practices identified in this chapter. In the event a Level 3 condition has been declared by the city manager, the city council shall consider the ratification of such declaration at its next regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting called for such purpose.

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B. During the period of a declared Level 3 condition, all water customers shall comply with all Level 1 condition and Level 2 condition water conservation measures and shall also comply with the following additional mandatory conservation measures:

1. All landscape irrigation shall be limited to no more than two assigned days per week on a schedule established and posted by the city manager or designee.

2. Filling or re-filling of ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited except to the extent needed to sustain plants or animals that have been actively managed within the water feature prior to the declaration of a Level 3 condition.

3. All water leaks, breaks or other plumbing malfunctions shall be repaired upon discovery or within forty-eight hours of notification by the City of El Paso de Robles, with the exception of rental properties, which shall have up to seventytwo hours to repair interior unit leaks, in order to comply with state laws regarding the provision of notice to tenants.

4. Using water to wash vehicles, whether motorized or not, is prohibited except at commercial car washing facilities.

5. Washing down hard or paved surfaces, including but not limited to sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or alleys, is prohibited except under the following conditions:
a. To alleviate safety or sanitary hazards, and then only by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive selfclosing water shut-off device, a low-volume, high-pressure cleaning machine or a low-volume high-pressure water broom.

C. Upon the declaration of a Level 3 condition, new potable water services, temporary or permanent water meters, and statements of immediate ability to serve or provide potable water service (including, but not limited to, will serve letters, certificates, or letters of availability) will be allowed only under the circumstances listed below. This provision does not preclude the resetting or turn-on of meters to provide continuation of water service or to restore service that has been interrupted.

1. A valid building permit has been issued for the project; or

2. The project is necessary to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare; or

3. The applicant provides substantial evidence satisfactory to the city manager or designee of an enforceable commitment that the new water demands for the project will be offset prior to the provision of new water meter(s). The applicant's offset program must be approved by the city's water manager. Such offsets may be in the form of additional water conservation measures, the provision of recycled water use in place of existing potable water demands (if available), or other such offsets developed and approved by the city manager or designee. To obtain approval, the applicant's plan must demonstrate that the development will not increase the demand on the city's water system.

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During the period of a Level 3 condition, the expiration dates of approved tentative maps and related entitlements for such development projects shall be tolled until such time as the Level III condition has improved to a Level II condition or better. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an applicant with an approved tentative map and related entitlements may choose to proceed with development under the conditions set forth in subsection c.3., above.

D. Upon the declaration of a Level 3 condition, the city will suspend consideration of any annexation to its service area. This subsection does not apply to boundary corrections and annexations that will not result in any increased use of water.

E. At its discretion, the city may suspend the issuance of new hydrant meters and/or recall all outstanding meters in accordance with the city's existing hydrant meter rental agreement.

F. The city manager may recommend and, upon resolution of the city council, implement a water allocation per customer account served by the City of El Paso de Robles, and a schedule of penalty surcharges for exceeding the water allocation. If the city council adopts or modifies water allocations, the city manager will post notice of the water allocation prior to the effective date(s). Following the effective date(s) of the water allocation as established by the city council, any customer that uses water in excess of the allocation will be subject to a penalty surcharge for each billing unit of water in excess of the allocation. The penalty surcharge for excess water usage will be in addition to any other remedy, penalty, or fine that may be imposed for violation of this chapter. At the city's discretion, the water conservation measures required under Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 conditions may be suspended during the period a water allocation is in effect.
(Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009)

14.02.080 Level 4 water supply shortage— Mandatory severe condition.

A. The city council or, in the event prompt action is necessary, the city manager may recommend and declare a Level 4 water supply shortage condition (a Level 4 Condition") when there is a reasonable probability, due to a projected imbalance in available water supply and projected peak demand, that there will be a supply shortage and that a consumer demand reduction of up to forty percent is required in order to ensure that sufficient supplies will be available to meet anticipated demands.

Upon declaration of Level 4 condition, the city manager or designee shall take the necessary actions to implement the mandatory Level 4 conservation practices identified in this chapter. In the event a Level 4 condition has been declared by the city manager, the city council shall consider the ratification of such declaration at its next regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting called for such purpose.

B. During the period of a declared Level 4 condition, all water customers shall be required to comply with all Level 1 condition, Level 2 condition and Level 3 condition water conservation measures and shall also comply with the following additional mandatory conservation measures:

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1. All water leaks, breaks of other plumbing malfunctions shall be repaired upon discovery or within twenty-four hours of notification by the City of El Paso de Robles, with the exception of rental properties, which shall have up to seventytwo hours to repair interior unit leaks, in order to comply with state laws regarding the provision of notice to tenants.

2. Filling or refilling of residential pools and spas is prohibited.

3. The City will decrease line flushing.
(Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009) Level 5 Water Supply Shortage – Mandatory critical condition.

A. The city council or, in the event prompt action is necessary, the city manager, may recommend and declare a Level 5 Water Supply Shortage condition (a "Level 5 Condition") when there is a reasonable probability, due to a projected imbalance in available water supply and projected peak demand, that there will be a supply shortage and that a consumer demand reduction of up to fifty percent is required in order to ensure that sufficient supplies will be available to meet anticipated demands.

Upon declaration of Level 5 Water Supply Shortfall, the city manager or designee shall take the necessary actions to implement the mandatory Level 5 Condition conservation practices identified in this section. In the event a Level 5 Condition has been declared by the city manager, the city council shall consider the ratification of such declaration at its next regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting called for such purpose.

B. During the period of a declared Level 5 Condition, all water customers shall be required to comply with all Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 Conditions water conservation measures and shall also comply with the following additional mandatory conservation measures:

1. All landscape irrigation, except crops and landscape products of commercial growers and nurseries, shall be prohibited. This restriction does not apply to:
a. Watering of livestock; and
b. Essential public works projects and actively irrigated environmental mitigation projects.

C. The city shall not enter into any new commitments or agreements to provide water to customers unless there is a net zero demand increase associated with the new connections.

Level 6 Water Supply Shortage – Mandatory emergency condition.

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supply shortage and that a consumer demand reduction of more than 50 percent is required in order to ensure that sufficient supplies will be available to meet anticipated demands. Upon declaration of Level 6 Condition, the City Manager or designee shall take all necessary actions to implement the mandatory Level 6 conservation practices identified in this section and on the grounds provided in California Water Code Section 350. In the event a Level 6 Condition has been declared by the City Manager, the City Council shall consider the ratification of such declaration at its next regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting called for such purpose.

B. During the period of a declared Level 6 Condition, all water customers shall be required to comply with all Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 Conditions water conservation measures and shall also comply with the following additional mandatory conservation measures:

1. Any other additional water restrictions not identified in previous levels that are necessary to ensure that there is enough supply for public health, safety, and welfare.

C. The City Manager shall recommend and, upon resolution of the City Council, implement a water allocation per customer account served by the City of El Paso de Robles, and a schedule of penalty for exceeding the water allocation. If the City Council adopts or modifies water allocations, the City Manager will post notice of the water allocation prior to the effective date(s). Following the effective date(s) of the water allocation as established by the City Council, any customer that uses water in excess of the allocation will be subject to a penalty for each billing unit of water in excess of the allocation. The penalty for excess water usage will be in addition to any other remedy, penalty, or fine that may be imposed for violation of this section. At the City’s discretion, the water conservation measures required under Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 conditions may be suspended during the period a water allocation is in effect.

D. The City shall not enter into any new commitments or agreements to provide water to customers or agencies either inside or outside of the City of El Paso de Robles.

1.5.2. Supply Augmentation
The City overlies vast groundwater storage that can be utilized by the City for its drought or emergency supply to close the gap between supply and use. The option to increase groundwater production is already included in the normal water management planning and would not be a response triggered by the WSCP’s shortage level. At this time, the City does not have contracts for transfers or exchanges.

1.5.3. Emergency Response Plan
The WSCP is to include actions to be taken in the event of catastrophic water supply interruption, such as earthquake and regional power outage. Regional power outages represent a potential interruption in water supply. The City has backup generators at some but not all City wells. In the past, the City has rented additional generators during power failures.

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In Paso Robles, catastrophic interruption of water supply would most likely occur due to an earthquake, which has potential to damage wells, piping, and reservoirs. The December 22, 2003 San Simeon earthquake seriously damaged two reservoirs. In response, a City-wide water shortage emergency was declared with the purpose of reducing the City’s water demand by 25 percent.

The City has a Multi-Hazard Emergency Response Plan (ERP) (Paso Robles, 2019a) that outlines policies and procedures for responding to emergencies. The ERP will be used as a resource during water supply emergencies (Appendix A). The ERP is to be updated every five years. Major emergencies identified in the ERP that could relate to water supplies include earthquakes, hazardous materials, flood, fire, and terrorism. The ERP:
• Establishes City policy for response to emergencies utilizing National Incident Management System (NIMS), Standard Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS),
• Identifies authorities and assign responsibilities for planning and response activities, • Identifies the scope of potential hazards,
• Identifies other jurisdictions and organizations with which planning and emergency response activities should be coordinated,
• Establishes the City’s emergency organization for emergency response and recovery,
• Establishes the City’s policy for providing emergency information to the public, • Outlines preplanned response actions,
• Describes the resources available to support emergency response activities, • Establishes responsibilities for the maintenance of the overall City’s emergency preparedness program, and
• Establishes basic operational protocols and guidelines for activating and operating the City’s Emergency Operations Center.

The City has also prepared a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (Paso Robles, 2019b) that addresses City fire protection planning efforts to minimize wildfire risk to watershed lands, assets, firefighters, and the public.

1.5.4. Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan
WSCPs are now to include a seismic risk assessment and mitigation plan to assess the vulnerability of the water system and include mitigations for identified vulnerabilities. The City has a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) that assesses risks posed by natural and human-caused hazards and includes a mitigation strategy for reducing the City’s risks. The LHMP is in Appendix B. It also is included in Annex E of the San Luis Obispo County MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 Update (Wood, 2019). The LHMP identified hazards that could affect the City and summarized their frequency of occurrence, spatial extent, potential magnitude, and significance specific to their community. Drought and water shortage was identified as a likely occurrence with a high significance but with a limited severity extent. Earthquakes were identified as a likely occurrence with a high significance and with a critical severity extent. The LHMP contains a table of 21 prioritized Attachment 3

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mitigation actions based on risk assessment. Priority actions 18, 19 and 20 are earthquake hazard mitigations:
• Implement Digital “Collector” App for damage inspection program (DINS) • Implement Applied Technology Council Placards and Evaluation Forms • Develop an inventory of public and community building that may be particularly vulnerable to earthquake damage, including pre-1940’s homes and with cripple wall foundations.

The LHMP information will be used by the City to help inform updates and the development of local plans, programs, and policies. The Engineering Division may utilize the hazard information when implementing the City’s Community Investment Program and the Planning and Building Divisions may utilize the hazard information when reviewing a site plan or other type of development applications. The City will also incorporate the LHMP into the Safety Element of their General Plan. The LHMP is to be updated every five years.

A Draft Regional Water Infrastructure Resiliency Plan (RWIRP) (WSC, 2021) was prepared for the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control & Water Conservation District. The Draft RWIRP includes an analysis of regional water supply vulnerabilities, identifies projects and/or transfer/exchange/water sales opportunities to improve water supply resiliency, and develops a framework to facilitate inter-agency collaboration amongst San Luis Obispo County water purveyors. The City of Paso Robles was determined to have a limited vulnerability and one of the lowest risk ranks of the 41 San Luis Obispo County agencies analyzed in the RWIRP.

1.5.5. Shortage Response Action Effectiveness
For each Shortage Response Action identified in Table 2, an estimate of the reduction in the gap between supplies and use is included. It is difficult to determine the exact percentages of water reductions or savings and the percentages listed are general approximations of potential reductions. The estimated savings for Levels 1 and 2 add up to 20 percent while Levels 3 and 4 add up to an estimated 19 percent. Reductions for Levels 5 and 6 add up to an estimated 12 percent, for a total exceeding 50 percent if the shortage reaches Level 6.

The actual effectiveness of the shortage responses will be monitored (see Section 1.10) and may be refined in future WSCP updates.

1.6. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS
Communication protocols will follow the City’s procedures for determination and notification of water supply shortage level as outlined in the City code below.

Chapter 14.02 WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN

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be filed with the city clerk. The city manager or designee will publish a notice of the determination of existence of a Level 1 condition in the city's official newspaper. The city may also post notice of the condition on its website or include it in its regular billing statement.

The water department will monitor the projected supply and demand for water during periods of emergency or drought and will recommend to the city manager the extent of the conservation required. The city manager will recommend to the city council the implementation or termination of the appropriate level of water conservation in accordance with this chapter.

B. The existence of a Level 2 or Level 3 condition may be declared upon recommendation by the city manager and notification of the city council. The mandatory conservation measures applicable to Level 2 or Level 3 condition, as applicable, will take effect on the tenth day after the date the shortage level is declared. Within five days following the declaration of the applicable condition, the city manager or designee will publish a notice providing the extent, terms and conditions, and any applicable exceptions respecting the use and consumption of water. In addition, the city shall provide thirty days' notice of any changes to such water use measures and exceptions. Notices shall be published, at a minimum, for three consecutive days in the newspaper used for official city notices. The city may also post notice of the condition and applicable water use measures on its website and/or include it in its regular billing statement.

C. The existence of Levels 4, 5, or 6 condition may be declared upon recommendation by the city manager. The mandatory conservation measures applicable to Level 4, Level 5, or Level 6 conditions will take effect on the fourth day after the date the shortage level is declared. Within twenty-four hours following the declaration of the shortage level, the city manager or designee will publish a notice giving the extent, terms and conditions respecting the use and consumption of water. The notice shall be published, at a minimum, for three consecutive days in the newspaper used for official city notices. The city may also post notice of the condition on its website or include it in its regular billing statement.

D. The city council may declare an end to a particular condition upon the recommendation of the city manager by the adoption of a resolution at any regular or special meeting of the city council.
(Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009; Ord. No. 09-962 N.S., § 1, 10-20-2009)
Water users will be informed of a potential water shortage through public notices, mailers, and/or information posted on the City’s website. Shortage levels and response actions will be announced and posted to the District’s website along with information on actions being taken to address these reductions.

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Groundwater Sustainably Agency (GSA) in the Paso Robles Area Subbasin and a key member of the Atascadero Area Subbasin GSA and is participating in the cooperative water management in both subbasins for groundwater sustainability.

1.7. COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 14.02 WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN

14.02.100 Hardship variance.

A. If, due to unique circumstances, a specific requirement of this chapter would result in undue hardship to a customer using City of El Paso de Robles water or to property upon which water is used, that is disproportionate to the impacts to water users generally or to similar property or classes of water uses, then the customer may apply for a variance to the requirements as provided in this Section 14.02.100.

B. The variance may be granted or conditionally granted only upon a written finding of the existence of facts demonstrating an undue hardship to a customer or to property upon which water is used, that is disproportionate to the impacts to water users generally or to similar property or classes of water user due to specific and unique circumstances of the user or the user's property.

1. Application. Application for a variance will be in written form prescribed by the city manager or designee and will be accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee in an amount set by resolution of the city council.

2. Supporting Documentation. The written application will be accompanied by photographs, maps, drawings, or other pertinent information as applicable, including a written statement of the applicant.

3. Approval Authority. The city manager or designee will exercise approval authority and act upon any completed application after submittal and may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance. The applicant requesting the variance will be promptly notified in writing of any action taken. The decision of the city manager or designee is final unless the applicant files a written appeal to the city council within ten days. Unless specified otherwise at the time a variance is approved, the variance applies to the subject property during the term of the applicable condition.

4. Required Findings for Variance. An application for a variance will be denied unless the approving authority finds, based on the information provided in the application, supporting documents, or such additional information as may be requested, and on water use information for the property as shown by the records of the City of El Paso de Robles, all of the following:
a. That the variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other City of El Paso de Robles customers.

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b. That because of special circumstances applicable to the property or its use, the strict application of this chapter would have a disproportionate impact on the property or use that exceeds the impacts upon customers generally. c. That the authorizing of such variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent properties, and will not materially affect the ability of the City of El Paso de Robles to effectuate the purpose of this Chapter 14.02 and will not be detrimental to the public interest.
d. That the condition or situation of the subject property or the intended use of the property for which the variance is sought is not common, recurrent or general in nature.

5. No relief will be granted to any customer for any reason in the absence of a showing by the customer that the customer has achieved the maximum practical reduction in water consumption in the customer's residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, agricultural or governmental water consumption. (Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009)

14.02.110 Violations and penalties.

It is unlawful for any customer to violate the mandatory provisions of this chapter.

Violations are subject to criminal, civil, and administrative penalties and remedies as provided in Chapter 1 of this Code. In addition, service of water may be discontinued or appropriately limited through the installation of flow-restricting devices to any customer who willfully uses water in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 956 N.S., § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 957 N.S., § 2, 6-16-2009)

1.8. LEGAL AUTHORITIES
The City has several legal authorities to implement and enforce its WSCP. Key authorities are listed below.
• California Water Code, Division 1, Chapter 3.3 Excessive Residential Water Use During Drought [365 - 367] permits the City to establish a rate structure and fines for excessive use.
• California Water Code, Division 1, Chapter 3.5 Water Conservation Programs [375- 378] allows for the implementation of water conservation programs, the authority to enforce violation fines and penalties, and the ability to enter into agreements with other public entities, businesses, community associations, or private entities to provide water conservation services and materials for implementing water conservation programs.
• California Water Code, Division 1, Chapter 3 (Water Shortage Emergencies), Section 350 (Declaration of water shortage emergency condition):
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shortage emergency condition to prevail within the area served by such distributor whenever it finds and determines that the ordinary demands and requirements of water consumers cannot be satisfied without depleting the water supply of the distributor to the extent that there would be insufficient water for human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection.”
• California Water Code, Division 6, Part 2.55 Sustainable Water Use and Demand Reduction and Part 2.6 Urban Water Management Planning outline the requirements for demand reductions and Urban Water Management Plan and WSCP content. Shortage response actions to be implemented will be at the discretion of the City Council and will be based on an assessment of the supply shortage, customer response, and need for demand reductions. • California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 1, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), which has been adopted by the City of Paso Robles, establishes a statewide standard response structure and basic protocols to be used by all agencies in both emergency response and recovery to a major event.
• Chapter 1.02 Penalties, Section 1.02.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of El Paso de Robles contains legal authority to enforce penalties and fines. • Chapter 14.02 of the Municipal Code of the City of El Paso de Robles provides procedures for variance requirements and the authorization that such variances will not be detrimental to the public interest.

1.9. FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF REDUCTION IN WATER USE
Successful implementation of water conservation measures results in a decrease in water demand, often with the related effect of reducing a water purveyor’s revenues. Many measures to discourage excessive water use are always in effect. For the City, effective implementation of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan would result in a decline in water sales of as much as 10 to over 50 percent. Expenditures are not projected to increase during water shortage emergencies because water supply sources will remain basically the same and, while City staff may focus on shortage-related duties, no hiring of additional temporary staff or extensive overtime work is anticipated. Outreach activities, such as advertising and public education, would be conducted under the City’s conservation program.

Any revenues derived from penalties for excessive water use or water wasting during the water shortage would not effectively offset lost revenues. These presumably limited revenues should be applied toward administration of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

Declines in operating expenses (e.g., reduced pumping and water treatment costs) would not offset declines in water revenues due to reductions in demand. Measures to overcome revenue impacts could include use of reserve funds and/or a rate adjustment. The City anticipates that reserves would be used to offset the revenue impact. If the water shortage emergency is or appears to be long-term or if City reserves are low, the City may elect to initiate rate adjustments or drought surcharges to offset these losses.

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1.10. MONITORING AND REPORTING
The effectiveness of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan can be measured with the weekly monitoring of groundwater and Salinas River production, and water distribution (as NWP water and recycled water enter the system) as well as wastewater flow to the treatment plant. These values will be compared to water use and wastewater generation during normal periods and will indicate the level of water conservation. This monitoring will also alert the City as to the amount of lost revenue to expect.

The UWMP Act requires a mechanism for determining if reductions in water use are actually being achieved in response to conservation measures. Regular monitoring during a Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 shortage levels includes review of daily production figures and comparisons of weekly production to the target weekly production to verify that the reduction goal is being met. If reduction goals are not met, the City Manager will notify the City Council and recommend corrective action alternatives for consideration.

The City reports monthly water use to the State on an annual basis. Beginning in July of 2022, it will submit Annual Assessments with predictions of water supplies and use. During a declared water shortage, the City will post pertinent information on its website with updates on the level of shortage, shortage response actions, and possibly information on usage data and progress on meeting reduction goals.

1.11. WSCP REFINEMENT PROCEDURES
The WSCP will be revised and updated periodically, most likely in conjunction with the fiveyear cycle of the UWMPs. However, if needed, it can be revised at any time provided it meets the revision requirements including notification and a properly posted public hearing identified in Section 1.13.

The Annual Assessment section (Section 1.3) is new to this WSCP and may need to be modified after completing the first Annual Assessment in 2022. The monitoring of water demand responses during a shortage (see Section 1.10) will provide useful information as to the effectiveness of the WSCP response actions. This information can be used to alter responses and actions, if needed. The City will also assess the effectiveness of the communication protocols and modify those in the future if needed. The WSCP will also be updated to incorporate new regulations and new information.

1.12. SPECIAL WATER FEATURE DISTINCTION
Water features that are artificially supplied with water, including ponds, lakes, waterfalls, and fountains are to be analyzed and defined separately from swimming pools and spas in WSCPs. Non-pool or non-spa water features may be able to use recycled water but pools and spas need to use potable water for health considerations. Non-pool and non-spa water features have been distinguished in this WSCP and designated with the term decorative water features.

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1.13. PLAN ADOPTION, SUBMITTAL AND AVAILABILITY
This WSCP is a component of the City’s 2020 UWMP and was part of the adoption process for the UWMP. Public notices were published before the public hearing in accordance with Government Code 6066. The City held a public hearing on July 8, 2021 to consider and adopt the UWMP and WSCP. Documentation of the public notice, public hearing, and UWMP and WSCP adoption resolutions are included in the 2020 UWMP Appendix A.

The adopted 2020 UWMP and WSCP will be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources within 30 days of adoption. The submittal will occur electronically through WUE Data Portal, an online submittal tool. A CD of the UWMP and WSCP will be sent to the California State Library within 30 days of adoption.

San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles Area Subbasin GSAs Cooperative Committee, and the Atascadero Area Subbasin GSA will be sent an electronic copy of the adopted UWMP and WSCP. Plan copies will be available at City Hall and the City Library. An electronic version will be available on the City’s website (http://www.prcity.com).

If the WSCP is amended independently from the UWMP, the City will inform the proper entities, such as the County and GSAs, of an update and will conduct a properly noticed public hearing to adopt the amended WSCP.

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2. REFERENCES
Paso Robles, 2019a, Multi-Hazard Emergency Response Plan, May.

Paso Robles, 2019b, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, City of Paso Robles, July.

Water Systems Consulting, Inc. (WSC), 2021, Draft Regional Water Infrastructure Resiliency Plan for the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, January

29. Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (Wood), 2019, San Luis Obispo County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 Update, Public Review Draft, October. [Paso Robles Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is included in Appendix E of this plan and approved by City Resolution No. 20-077]
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Appendices
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Appendix A
City of El Paso De Robles Multi-Hazard Emergency
Response Plan, May 2019
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Internal- Markups on Public Draft
City of El Paso De Robles
Multi-Hazard
Emergency Response Plan
MAY 2019
Developed by
Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services
Jonathan Stornetta, Fire Chief
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ON FILE WITH CITY Page 369 of 749 City Council Agenda June 16, 2026 Appendix B
Paso Robles Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Annex E
of the San Luis Obispo County Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 Update, Public
Review Draft, October 2019
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Community Profile
E.1.1 Mitigation Planning History and 2019 Process
This annex was created during the development of the 2019 San Luis Obispo County Hazard Mitigation Plan update. This Jurisdictional Annex builds upon the previous version of the City of Paso Robles Local Hazard Mitigation Plan completed in February 2016; that previous mitigation plan is referenced several times by the City’s General Plan. A review of jurisdictional priorities found no significant changes in priorities since the last update.

The City’s Local Planning Team (LPT) held responsibility for implementation and maintenance of the plan. The City Fire Chief is responsible for updating the plan.

Table E.1 Paso Robles Hazard Mitigation Plan Revision Planning Group Department or Stakeholder Title
Fire Department Fire Chief
Finance Department Senior Accountant
Community Services Rec. Services Manager
Fire Department Battalion Chief
Police Department Commander
Public Works Water/Street Manager
Community Development Chief Building Official
More details on the planning process follow and how the jurisdictions, service districts and stakeholders participated, as well as how the public was involved during the 2019 update, can be found in Chapter 3 of the Base Plan.

E.1.2 Geography and Climate
Paso Robles is located in northern San Luis Obispo County, California, approximately halfway between the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is 19.4 square miles (12,534.7 acres) and 24 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. Paso Robles is considered to be in the most northern area of Southern California.

Paso Robles is bordered on the south and west by the rugged mountainous ridges of the Santa Lucia Coastal Range, to the east by the low hills of the La Panza and Temblor Ranges, and to the north by the low hills and flat-topped mesas of the Diablo Range. The highest elevations in the vicinity are located in the Santa Lucia Coastal Range where many peaks are 2,000 to 3,400 feet above mean sea level. Substantial ridgelines are distributed throughout the western, southern, and eastern portions of the City. The Mediterranean climate of the region and coastal influence produce moderate temperatures year round, with rainfall concentrated in the winter months.

Within the City limits, the Salinas River, U.S. Highway 101 and the Union Pacific Railroad divides the City east to west at the center of the City. The City is bounded by steep hills and canyons on the west, and open rolling hills to the east. Suburban residential development frames the City on the southern and eastern edges, with lower density residential development to the north and west of the City. Agricultural uses both north and south of the Attachment 3

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City eventually give way to the unincorporated communities of Templeton and San Miguel, approximately 5 miles south and 9 miles north, respectively.

Figure E.1 displays a map of the City of Paso Robles planning area.

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Figure E.1 The City of Paso Robles
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E.1.3 History
The Paso Robles area was home to several Native American tribes for thousands of years before the mission era.

In 1857, James and Daniel Blackburn purchased the Rancho Paso de Robles Mexican land grant. The land was a rest-stop for travelers of the Camino Real trail, and was known for its mineral hot springs. In 1864, the first El Paso de Robles Hotel was constructed and featured a hot mineral springs bath house. In 1886, after the coming of the Southern Pacific Railroad, work began on laying out a town site, with the resort as the nucleus.

Paso Robles incorporated as a City in 1889. That same year, construction began on the current El Paso de Robles Hotel, which opened for business in 1891.

For a time, Paso Robles was known as the “Almond City” because the local almond growers created the largest concentration of almond orchards in the world. The ranchers in the outlying areas were very important to the Paso Robles area. On these ranches were cattle and horses, grain crops (primarily wheat and barley), garden produce and fruit and nut orchards. Many of these ranch lands and orchards have become vineyards for the many wineries which currently draw tourists to the area.

Wine grapes were introduced to the Paso Robles soil in 1797 by the Spanish conquistadors and Franciscan missionaries. The first vineyardists in the area were the Padres of the Mission San Miguel, and their old fermentation vats and grapevine artwork can still be seen at the Mission, north of the City of Paso Robles.

Commercial winemaking in the Paso Robles region dates back to 1882 when Andrew York, a settler from Indiana, established the Ascension Winery at what is now York Mountain Winery. Paso Robles’ reputation as a premier wine region became established in the 1920s and 30s, and continues to this day.

Paso Robles has a “Council-Manager” general law form of government where the City Manager is appointed by the City Council and is the Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Corporation. The City Council acts as the board of directors of the municipal corporation and meets in a public forum where citizens may participate in the governmental process.

The City Council consists of five members elected at-large, on a non-partisan basis. Residents elect the Mayor and four Council members, making each accountable to the entire citizenry. Council members serve four-year overlapping terms. The mayor is directly elected and serves a two-year term. The City Council establishes City policies, approves ordinances and resolutions, makes land use decisions, approves agreements and contracts, hears appeals on decisions made by City staff or advisory committees, and sets utility rates. The Mayor and City Council members receive a monthly stipend set by resolution.

The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer of the City. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to enforce city laws, to direct the operations of city government, to prepare and manage the municipal budget, and to implement the policies and programs initiated by the City Council. The City Manager is responsible to the City Council, and directs departments and operations.

The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and works under contract to the City. The City Attorney is the legal advisor for the council. He or she provides general legal advice on all aspects of city business and represents the City in legal actions.

The City Clerk is an elected official. The City Clerk is charged with responsibility of maintaining records of council actions, permanent records of all city transactions and documents, and coordinating the city’s elections. The Deputy City Clerk is an appointed staff position that assists the City Clerk in carrying out all duties.

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The City Treasurer is an elected position responsible for the custody and investment of all city funds. The City Treasurer is also responsible for administrating the City budget.

Boards, commissions and special committees composed of local citizens are frequently appointed by the City Council to advise the City Council in one or more aspects of city government. Typical advisory committees include Parks & Recreation, Streets and Utilities, Airport, and Youth and Senior Citizens. The Planning Commission implements Council development and land use policy, and makes recommendations for policy revisions.

One of the major investments the City makes is the City’s work force. City employees perform the day-to-day functions necessary to provide services to the community. Department heads administer specific functions of city government and are responsible to the City Manager. Such positions are Public Works Director, Community Development Director, Library and Recreation Services Director, Administrative Services Director, and Police and Fire Chiefs.

E.1.4 Economy
Based on the 2017 American Community Survey (ACS) Paso Robles’ labor force is estimated to be 16,782 persons. The City has a relatively diverse economic, with no single sector or industry making up more than 20% of all jobs. The educational services, health care and social services accounts for 17.8% of jobs, followed by retail trades (12.5%); manufacturing (12.0%); and arts, entertainment and recreation, accommodation, & food services (11.7%). While the City’s manufacturing sector has declined some – as recently as 2001 it represented 23.2% of the local economy – Paso Robles is one of the few areas in the region where manufacturing still accounts for a sizable fraction of employment. By comparison, manufacturing in San Luis Obispo County as a whole is approximately 6.0%.

The City’s largest employers include Paso Robles School District, Firestone Walker, Walmart, Applied Tech., City of Paso Robles, IQMS, Joslyn-Sunbank, Zurn, Target, Lowes, and Cuesta College. At 4.5%, the City’s unemployment rate is half what is was in 2012 in the aftermath of the economic recession. This has been accompanied by a nearly 12% increase in per capita income, from $27,199 in 2012 to $30,446 in 2017.

Table E.2 shows how Paso Robles’ labor force breaks down by occupation and industry based on estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey.

As the leading agricultural business in the county, the area's wine industry attracts more than half a million visitors to San Luis Obispo County annually. A 2007 study of the Paso Robles and Greater San Luis Obispo County Wine and Wine Grape industries have an annual impact of $1.8 billion on the state and local economy.

This has helped the economy enjoy approximately $113 million annually in tourism expenditures.

Table E.2 City of Paso Robles Employment by Industry (2017) Industry # Employed
Population (2017) 31,409
In Labor Force 16,782
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 834 Armed Forces 70
Construction 1,154
Manufacturing 2,008
Wholesale trade 339
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Industry # Employed
Retail trade 2,091
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 694
Information 234
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 479 Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services
1,070
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 2,980 Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 1,969 Other services, except public administration 900
Public administration 1,215
Unemployed 745
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2012-2017 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ E.1.5 Population
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the City’s 2017 population as 31,409, up from 29,793 at the 2010 census. Table E.3 shows an overview of key social and demographic characteristics of the City taken from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

Table E.3 City of Paso Robles Demographic and Social Characteristics, 2012-2017 City of Paso Robles 2012 2017 % Change
Population 29,770 31,409 +5.5%
Median Age 35.1 36.8 +4.8%
Total Housing Units 11,686 12,391 +6.0%
Housing Occupancy Rate 93.9% 95.2% +1.3%
% of Housing Units with no Vehicles Available 5.1% 4.2% -0.9% Median Home Value $369,800 $404,700 +9.4%
Unemployment 9.0% 4.5% -4.5%
Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes) 22.8 23.2 +1.8%
Median Household Income $57,977 $61,053 +5.3%
Per Capita Income $27,199 $30,446 +11.9%
% of Individuals Below Poverty Level 12.2% 12.1% -0.1%
# of Households 10,969 11,802 +7.6%
Average Household Size 2.67 2.65 -0.7%
% of Population Over 25 with High School Diploma 85.0% 84.2% -0.8% % of Population Over 25 with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 20.9% 23.8% +2.9% % with Disability 11.2% 9.3% -1.9%
% Speak English less than "Very Well" 12.0% 13.6% +1.6% Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2012-2017 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ Despite the economic gains discussed in the previous section, the number of individuals living below the poverty level has stayed relatively constant, although it is still below average for the County (13.8%) and for California as Attachment 3

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(15.1%). The percentage of high school graduates and college graduates are below average for the County, State, and Nation as a whole. The number of individuals who speak English less than very well is also significantly above the County averages (6.8%), though still below the State average (18.4%).

E.1.6 Development Trends
According to the 2003 General Plan Land Use Element (revised in April 2014) approximately 78.1 percent (8,639 acres) of the City’s total land area is developed as residential, commercial, mixed use and industrial land, and public facilities uses. The remaining land is made up of 2,448 acres of agriculture (7.3 percent) and parks and open space (14.5 percent).

Table E.4 shows the potential land use categories for the 2025 build-out population of 44,000 persons as identified in the City’s General Plan. However, as noted in the revised Land Use Element, it is expected that an additional 20 years (2045) or longer will be needed to reach the 44,000 persons build-out population.

Table E.4 General Plan Development Potential (2014 Update) Land Use Category Acreage Percent
Commercial 1,271 10.0%
Business Park/Industrial 1,721 13.5%
Other/Public Facilities 1,947 15.3%
Agriculture & Open Space 2,572 20.0%
Residential 5,228 41.2%
Total 12,739 100%
Source: City of El Paso de Robles General Plan 2003 Land Use Element, as amended April 1, 2014 When the General Plan Update was adopted in 2003, based on the pace of development activity at that time, it was anticipated that residential build-out of the City, resulting in a population of 44,000, would occur by 2025.

However, the national economic slowdown that began in 2007, coupled with the history of periodic slowdowns over prior decades, has caused the City to consider that build-out and an attendant population of 44,000 may take more than 20 additional years: to 2045 or longer, to attain.

Updated zoning and land use maps can be found on the City’s website.

Hazard Identification and Summary
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Table E.5). There are no hazards that are unique to Paso Robles. The overall hazard significance takes into account the geographic area, probability and magnitude as a way to identify priority hazards for mitigation purposes. ‘NI’ in the table means not identified. This is discussed further in the Vulnerability section.

Table E.5 City of Paso Robles – Hazard Summaries
Hazard Geographic
Area
Probability of
Future
Occurrence
Magnitude/
Severity
(Extent)
Overall
Significance
Adverse Weather: Thunderstorm/ Heavy
Rain/Hail/Lighting/Dense Fog/Freeze
Significant Highly Likely Limited High
Adverse Weather: High Wind Significant Highly Likely Limited High Adverse Weather: Extreme Heat Extensive Highly Likely Limited High Agricultural Pest Infestation and Disease Limited Limited Unlikely Low Biological Agents (naturally occurring) Limited Limited Unlikely Low Dam Incidents Significant Occasional Limited Low
Drought and Water Shortage Extensive Likely Limited High Earthquake Significant Likely Critical High
Flood Significant Likely Limited High
Landslides and Debris Flow Limited Likely Limited High
Subsidence Likely Limited Negligible High
Wildfire Extensive Highly Likely Critical High
Human Caused: Hazardous Materials Extensive Highly Likely Negligible Low Geographic Area
Limited: Less than 10% of planning area
Significant: 10-50% of planning area
Extensive: 50-100% of planning area
Probability of Future Occurrences
Highly Likely: Near 100% chance of occurrence in next year or happens every year.

Likely: Between 10 and 100% chance of occurrence in next year or has a recurrence interval of 10 years or less.

Occasional: Between 1 and 10% chance of occurrence in the next year or has a recurrence interval of 11 to 100 years.

Unlikely: Less than 1% chance of occurrence in next 100 years or has a recurrence interval of greater than every 100 years.

Magnitude/Severity (Extent)
Catastrophic—More than 50 percent of property
severely damaged; shutdown of facilities for more
than 30 days; and/or multiple deaths
Critical—25-50 percent of property severely
damaged; shutdown of facilities for at least two
weeks; and/or injuries and/or illnesses result in
permanent disability
Limited—10-25 percent of property severely
damaged; shutdown of facilities for more than a
week; and/or injuries/illnesses treatable do not result in permanent disability
Negligible—Less than 10 percent of property severely
damaged, shutdown of facilities and services for less
than 24 hours; and/or injuries/illnesses treatable with first aid
Significance
Low: minimal potential impact
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Medium: moderate potential impact
High: widespread potential impact
Vulnerability Assessment
The intent of this section is to assess Paso Robles’s vulnerability separate from that of the planning area as a whole, which has already been assessed in Section 5.3 Risk Assessment in the main plan. This vulnerability assessment analyzes the population, property, and other assets at risk to hazards ranked of medium or high significance that may vary from other parts of the planning area.

The information to support the hazard identification and risk assessment was based on the City’s previous LHMP. A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Guide and associated worksheets was distributed to each participating municipality or special district to complete during update process in 2019. Information collected was analyzed and summarized in order to identify and rank all the hazards that could impact anywhere within the County, as well as to rank the hazards and identify the related vulnerabilities unique to each jurisdiction.

Each participating jurisdiction was in support of the main hazard summary identified in the Base Plan (See Table 5-2). However, the hazard summary rankings for each jurisdictional annex may vary slightly due to specific hazard risk and vulnerabilities unique to that jurisdiction. Identifying these differences helps the reader to differentiate the jurisdiction’s risk and vulnerabilities from that of the overall County.

Note: The hazard “Significance” reflects overall ranking for each hazard, and is based on the City of Paso Robles’s HMPC member input from the Data Collection Guide and the risk assessment developed during the planning process (see Section 5.1 of the Base Plan), which included a more detailed qualitative analysis with best available data.

The hazard summaries in Table E.5 above reflect the hazards that could potentially affect the City. The discussion of vulnerability for each of the following hazards is located in Section E.3.2 Estimating Potential Losses. Based on this analysis, the priority hazards (High Significance) for mitigation are:
• Adverse Weather: Thunderstorm/Heavy Rain/Hail/Lighting/Dense Fog/Freeze • Adverse Weather: High Wind
• Adverse Weather: Extreme Heat
• Drought and Water Shortage
• Earthquake
• Flood
• Landslides and Debris Flow
• Subsidence
• Wildfire
Other Hazards
Hazards assigned a significance rating of Low and which do not differ significantly from the County ranking (e.g., Low vs. High) are not addressed further in this plan, and are not assessed individually for specific vulnerabilities in this section. In the City of Paso Robles, those hazards include dam incidents and hazardous materials incidents.

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Coastal hazards (coastal storm/coastal erosion/sea level rise and tsunami) are Not Applicable (N/A) to the City of Paso Robles.

E.3.1 Assets at Risk
This section considers Paso Robles’s assets at risk, including values at risk, critical facilities and infrastructure, historic assets, economic assets and growth and development trends.

Values at Risk
The following data on property exposure is derived from the San Luis Obispo County 2019 Parcel and Assessor data. This data should only be used as a guideline to overall values in the City as the information has some limitations. The most significant limitation is created by Proposition 13. Instead of adjusting property values annually, the values are not adjusted or assessed at fair market value until a property transfer occurs. As a result, overall value information is likely low and does not reflect current market value of properties. It is also important to note that in the event of a disaster, it is generally the value of the infrastructure or improvements to the land that is of concern or at risk. Generally, the land itself is not a loss. Table E.6 shows the exposure of properties (e.g., the values at risk) broken down by property type for the City of Paso Robles.

Table E.6 2019 Property Exposure for the City of Paso Robles by Property Types Property Type
Parcel
Count Improved Value Content Value Total Value
Agricultural 25 $47,041,880 $47,041,880 $94,083,760
Commercial 552 $347,729,528 $347,729,528 $695,459,056
Government/Utilities 175 $1,520,500 -- $1,520,500
Other/Exempt/Misc. 313 $99,728,929 -- $99,728,929
Residential 8,281 $1,768,587,601 $884,293,801 $2,652,881,402 Multi-Family
Residential
728 $223,890,340 $111,945,170 $335,835,510
Mobile/Manufactured
Homes
326 $42,447,085 $21,223,543 $63,670,628
Residential: Other 138 $136,086,048 $68,043,024 $204,129,072 Industrial 71 $101,658,828 $152,488,242 $254,147,070
Vacant 105 $53,222,625 -- $53,222,625
TOTAL 10,714 $2,821,913,364 $1,632,765,187 $4,454,678,551 Source: Wood Plc analysis based on ParcelQuest and San Luis Obispo County Assessor’s Office data 2019 Critical Facilities and Infrastructure
A critical facility may be defined as one that is essential in providing utility or direction either during the response to an emergency or during the recovery operation. See Section 5 of the Base Plan for more details on the definitions and categories of critical facilities.

An inventory of critical facilities in the City of Paso Robles from San Luis Obispo County GIS is provided in Table E.7 and illustrated in Figure E.3. Table E.8 lists additional critical assets identified by the planning team.

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Table E.7 City of Paso Robles’s Critical Facilities
Facility Type Counts
Colleges / Universities 1
Day Care Facilities 14
Emergency Medical Service Stations 1
Fire Stations 3
Local Law Enforcement 1
Nursing Homes 2
Private Schools 3
Public Schools 12
Supplemental Colleges 1
Urgent Care 2
Power Plants 1
AM Transmission Towers 1
FM Transmission Towers 1
Microwave Service Towers 12
Water Treatment Facilities 1
Energy Commission Facilities 2
City Hall 1
Centennial Park 1
Solar Facility 1
Wastewater Treatment Facility 1
Reclaimed Water Facility 1
Senior Center 1
Airports 1
Total 64
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Figure E.2 Critical Facilities in Paso Robles
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Table E.8 Critical Assets Identified by Paso Robles Planning Team Name of Asset Type Replacement Value
Public Safety Center EI $26,617,412
Fire Station 2 EI $2,564,063
Fire Station 3 EI $569,290
City Hall / Library EI $34,939,638
Water Maintenance Yard EI $1,162,597
Water yard EI $1,260,592
21st Reservoir EI $8,135,298
Golden Hill Reservoir EI $4,929,794
Merry Hill Reservoir EI $849,806
Airport Complex EI $9,545,306
Bus / Train Station EI $2,953,766
Senior Center EI $4,602,493
Veterans Bldg. EI $3,234,992
Barney Schwartz Park VF $14,041,296
City Park VF $5,402,108
Lawrence Moore Park VF $379,124
Paso Robles Municipal Pool VF $3,708,901
Sherwood Forest VF $1,690,419
Source: Paso Robles Planning Team.

EI: Essential Infrastructure. VF: Vulnerable Facility
Transportation and Lifeline Facilities
Major transportation and lifeline facilities are located adjacent to US Highway 101 and the Union Pacific Railroad line that traverse through the City. Damages to these transportation corridors would impact not only Paso Robles but the entire region.

Other lifelines include Niblcik Bridge, 13th Street Bridge, Highway 46E Bridge, Highway 46W and G14.

Historic and Cultural Resources
The National Register of Historic Places contains five sites in the City of Paso Robles:
• Bank of Italy (aka Old Bank of America), 1245 Park St. • Brewster-Dutra House (aka Moye House), 1803 Vine St.
• Carnegie Library, City Park, 800 12th St.
• Lincoln School (aka Adelaida School), 9000 Chimney Rock Rd. (outside City limits) • Paso Robles Almond Growers Association Warehouse (aka Farmers' Alliance Building), 525 Riverside Ave.

There is also one California State Historical Landmark located in Paso Robles: the Estrella Adobe Church.

Natural Resources
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resources. Awareness of natural assets can lead to opportunities for meeting multiple objectives. For instance, protecting wetlands areas protects sensitive habitat as well as attenuates and stores floodwaters.

Key natural assets include the riverbed with riverwalk and open space areas throughout the City.

Economic Assets
Key economic assets include: the downtown corridor, car dealerships, Lowe’s Plaza, Woodland Plaza, Target Center, Aiport commercial businesses, and Commerce Road businesses.

E.3.2 Estimating Potential Losses
Note: This section details vulnerability to specific hazards of high or medium significance, where quantifiable, and/or where (according to HMPC member input) it differs from that of the overall County.

Table E.6 above shows Paso Robles’s exposure to hazards in terms of number and value of structures. San Luis Obispo County’s parcel and assessor data was used to calculate the improved value of parcels. The most vulnerable structures are those in the floodplain (especially those that have been flooded in the past), unreinforced masonry buildings, and buildings built prior to the introduction of modern-day building codes.

Impacts of past events and vulnerability to specific hazards are further discussed below (see Section 4.1 Hazard Identification for more detailed information about these hazards and their impacts on San Luis Obipso County as a whole).

Adverse Weather: Thunderstorm/Heavy Rain/Hail/Lighting/Dense Fog/Freeze Paso Robles’s risk and vulnerability to this hazard does not differ substantially from that of the County overall.

Weather data for the North County Inland Area, Paso Robles Weather Station, can be found in Section 5.3.1 of the Base Plan.

Adverse Weather: High Wind/Tornado
Paso Robles’s risk and vulnerability to this hazard does not differ substantially from that of the County overall.

Adverse Weather: Extreme Heat
Paso Robles’s risk and vulnerability to this hazard does not differ substantially from that of the County overall.

Weather data for the North County Inland Area, Paso Robles Weather Station, can be found in Section 5.3.1 of the Base Plan.

Drought and Water Shortage
The City of Paso Robles gets the majority of its water from the Paso Robles groundwater basin. The Paso Robles basin underlies approximately 640 square miles in northeastern San Luis Obispo County, and is estimated to have over 26 million acre-feet of water in storage. The basin has experienced serious declines over the years due to groundwater pumping, with the largest water use sector being agricultural uses. As a result, the State has identified the Paso Robles basin as the highest priority groundwater basin within San Luis Obispo County. The large volume of the basin means it can continue to supply water through multiple drought years, even though the increased pumping will put additional strain upon the stored groundwater resource. The perennial yield of the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin is estimated to be 89,700 acre-feet per year (AFY). Annual average change in groundwater storage for the period 1981-2011 is estimated at -2,400 AFY.

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Until 2015, all water demands in the City were met with groundwater. The City of Paso Robles began using Nacimiento Project Water in 2015. The City holds a right to 6,488 AFY.

Historically, recycled water has not been used as a source of water in Paso Robles. The City is currently upgrading its water treatment system and plans to use its treated wastewater for irrigation and other nonpotable uses.

Earthquake
Historically, most of the earthquakes that have occurred near Paso Robles have originated from movement along the San Andreas Fault, which is located approximately 38 miles northeast of the City limits. While no large earthquakes greater than Mw 5.0 have occurred recently within the City limits, a number of relatively large earthquakes outside Paso Robles have caused damage within the County of San Luis Obispo and neighboring counties.

The only known mapped fault within the City of Paso Robles is the Rinconada fault. The potentially active Rinconada fault is mapped through southwestern Paso Robles and crosses Highway 101 just south of Spring Street. A trace of the fault is also identified as running up Spring Street, which corresponds to a line of hot springs that once existed in this area but have since been capped and buried. As a potentially active fault, the Rinconada presents a moderate fault rupture hazard to the City. Further studies to evaluate the activity of the faults are warranted, prior to placing structures near the mapped fault traces.

The northern end of the potentially active La Panza fault is located about 20 kilometers (12.43 miles) southeast of Paso Robles, near the town of Creston. The northwest striking La Panza fault is about 75 kilometers (46.6 miles) long. The Huerhuero fault is a possible extension of the La Panza and is mapped trending northwest along Huerhuero Creek south of Highway 46 but is not within the current City limits.

In addition to being at risk of groundshaking as a result of a fault rupture, the City is also susceptiable to the effects of liquefaction. The areas of Paso Robles that have a high potential to be underlain by potentially liquefiable sediments are those areas underlain by younger alluvium. Portions of the City that are located on recent alluvium in the low-lying areas adjacent to the Salinas River (or its tributaries) appear to have the highest potential for liquefaction. Site specific studies are needed to evaluate if a geologic unit actually contains potentially liquefiable materials, and if they require mitigation for development. Refer to Section 5 of the Base Plan for additional details on the City’s risk to liquefaction.

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Figure E.3 City of Paso Robles Liquefication Risk
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Table E.9 City of Paso Robles High Liquefaction Risk by Property Type Property Type Parcel Count Improved Value
Commercial 7 $16,318,866
Government/Utilities 14 --
Other/Exempt/Misc. 18 $7,183,009
Residential 12 $4,120,150
Multi-Family Residential 2 $10,941,483
Mobile/Manufactured Homes 1 $8,229
Industrial 3 $5,203,845
Vacant 3 $1,262,852
TOTAL 60 $45,038,434
Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Dept., Assessor’s Office, ParcelQuest, Wood Plc Parcel Analysis Table E.10 City of Paso Robles Moderate Liquefaction Risk by Property Type Property Type Parcel Count Improved Value
Commercial 47 $79,980,028
Government/Utilities 7 --
Other/Exempt/Misc. 8 $14,634,770
Residential 375 $75,137,054
Mobile/Manufactured Homes 1 $619,485
Residential: Other 2 $12,124,284
Industrial 5 $16,516,884
Vacant 12 $11,398,932
TOTAL 457 $210,411,437
Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Dept., Assessor’s Office, ParcelQuest, Wood Plc Parcel Analysis Table E.11 City of Paso Robles Critical Facilities at Risk from Liquefaction Critical Facility Type Count Risk
Public Schools 1 Moderate
Urgent Care 1 Moderate
TOTAL 2
Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning & Building, HIFLD 2017 Flood and Levee Failure
In Paso Robles, the two most common types of flooding are riverine flooding, and localized flooding. The most serious flood events on record for Paso Robles occurred during storms in the early months of 1969, 1973, 1978, 1995, 2001, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, and 2010-2011.

Values at Risk
Following the methodology described in Section 5.3.8, a flood map for the City of Paso Robles was created (see Figures E.4 and E.5). Tables E.11 and E.12 summarize the values at risk in the City’s 100-year and 500-year floodplain, respectively. These tables also detail loss estimates for each flood. Note that the potential loss increases significantly with the 500-year or 0.2% annual chance flood.

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Figure E.4 City of Paso Robles’ 100- and 500-Year Floodplains Attachment 3

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Figure E.5 City of Paso Robles’ Parcels at Risk of Flooding Attachment 3

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Population at Risk
Table E.12 City of Paso Robles 1% (100 year) Floodplain Risk Property Type
Parcel
Count
Improved
Value
Content
Value Total Value Loss Estimate Population
Commercial 7 $6,685,871 $6,685,871 $13,371,742 $3,342,936 -- Government/Utilities 27 -- -- $0 $0 --
Other/Exempt/Misc. 25 $7,438,009 -- $7,438,009 $1,859,502 -- Residential 31 $6,036,122 $3,018,061 $9,054,183 $2,263,546 78 Multi-Family Residential 31 $25,115,004 $12,557,502 $37,672,506 $9,418,127 78 Mobile/Manufactured Homes 1 $440,283 $220,142 $660,425 $165,106 3 Industrial 1 $139,934 $209,901 $349,835 $87,459 --
Vacant 3 $43,711 -- $43,711 $10,928 --
TOTAL 126 $45,898,934 $22,691,477 $68,590,411 $17,147,603 158 Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Dept., Assessor’s Office, ParcelQuest, Wood Plc Parcel Analysis Table E.13 City of Paso Robles 0.2% (500 year) Floodplain Risk Property Type
Parcel
Count
Improved
Value
Content
Value Total Value Loss Estimate Population
Agricultural 1 $4,994,987 $4,994,987 $9,989,974 $2,497,494 -- Commercial 413 $188,376,646 $188,376,646 $376,753,292 $94,188,323 -- Government/Utilities 95 $1,500,073 -- $1,500,073 $375,018 -- Other/Exempt/Misc. 160 $42,498,954 -- $42,498,954 $10,624,739 -- Residential 4,049 $679,611,889 $339,805,945 $1,019,417,834 $254,854,458 10,163 Multi-Family Residential 603 $172,240,571 $86,120,286 $258,360,857 $64,590,214 1,514 Mobile/Manufactured Homes 264 $29,355,209 $14,677,605 $44,032,814 $11,008,203 663 Residential: Other 113 $71,386,480 $35,693,240 $107,079,720 $26,769,930 284 Industrial 43 $46,126,123 $69,189,185 $115,315,308 $28,828,827 -- Vacant 34 $7,909,348 -- $7,909,348 $1,977,337 --
TOTAL 5,775 $1,244,000,280 $738,857,892 $1,982,858,172 $495,714,543 12,623 Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Dept., Assessor’s Office, ParcelQuest, Wood Plc Parcel Analysis Insurance Coverage, Claims Paid, and Repetitive Losses
The City of Paso Robles has been a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program since 1981, and will continue to participate and remain in compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Table E.14 City of Paso Robles NFIP Insurance Policy Information Policies
Insurance
in Force
No. of Paid
Losses
Total Losses
Paid
65 $18,517,800 5 $50,642
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Community Information System FEMA Community Information System shows that as of April 2019 the City of Paso Robles does not have any Repetitive Loss (RL) or Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) properties. Paso Robles does not participate in the Community Rating Systm (CRS).

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Critical Facilities at Risk
None of the City’s identified critical facilities are located in the 1% Annual (100 year) Floodplain. Critical facilities located in the 0.2% Annual (500-year) Floodplain are shown in the following table.

Table E.15 City of Paso Robles Critical Facilities in the 0.2% (500-year) Floodplain Facility Type Counts
Colleges / Universities 1
Day Care Facilities 11
Emergency Medical Service Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Local Law Enforcement 1
Microwave Service Towers 6
Nursing Homes 2
Private Schools 3
Public Schools 9
Energy Commission Facilities 1
Water Treatment Facilities 1
TOTAL 37
Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning & Building, HIFLD 2017 Landslides and Debris Flow
In the past twenty-five years, there have been two notable landslide events in Paso Robles. In 1995 a landslide on a hillside west of Olive Street (just north of Hilltop Drive) slid into the back of two homes after a series of winter storms. The hillside area that slid was approximately 150 wide by 40 feet high, and the slope of the hillside was about 30 percent.

December 22, 2003, numerous small landslides occurred as a result of the San Simeon Earthquake. Particularly noticeable, was a landslide along State Routes 46 and 41, east and west of downtown. The larger surficial slides were observed in the Franciscan Formation along State Route 46. Surficial slides were also observed along River Road in Paso Robles.

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Figure E.6 City of Paso Robles Landslide Risk
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Paso Robles has 861 properties and 11 critical facilities at high or moderate risk of landslides, as shown in the following tables.

Table E.16 Paso Robles Properties at High Risk of Landslide Property Type Property Count Improved Value
Residential 7 $2,327,397
Multi-Family Residential 4 $805,413
Vacant 1 $38,500
TOTAL 12 $3,171,310
Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Dept., Assessor’s Office, ParcelQuest, Wood Plc Parcel Analysis Table E.17 Paso Robles Properties at Moderate Risk of Landslide Property Type Property Count Improved Value
Agricultural 1 $17,828,970
Commercial 4 $10,816,442
Government/Utilities 23 --
Other/Exempt/Misc. 23 $8,370,189
Residential 755 $181,139,095
Multi-Family Residential 35 $6,912,732
Vacant 8 $1,218,988
TOTAL 849 $226,286,416
Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Dept., Assessor’s Office, ParcelQuest, Wood Plc Parcel Analysis Table E.18 Paso Robles Critical Facilities at Risk from Landslide Critical Facility Type Count Risk
Microwave Service Towers 2 Moderate
Public Schools 9 Moderate
TOTAL 11
Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning & Building, HIFLD 2017 Subsidence
As shown in Figure E.5, Paso Robles has 1.90 square miles of subsidence-prone areas along the Salinas River and Huerhuero Creek, as well as in the east and especially, southeast portions of the City.

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Figure E.7 City of Paso Robles’ Land Subsidence Susceptibility Attachment 3

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Wildfire
Wildfire is a high significance hazard for the City of Paso Robles. Paso Robles has three properties and two critical facilities located in High Severity SRA Zones, as shown in Table E.11. The City does not have any parcels in Very High or Moderate Severity zones. While the number of properties in the City itself is relatively low, the City is almost completely surrounded by high and very high severity zones, as shown in the following map.

Fire seasons have grown longer and more intense in recent years, testing the City’s firefighting resources and community resilience. Using weather factors such as wind, humidity and temperature, severe fire weather occurs greater than 46 days per year, in and around the City of Paso Robles.

Many areas throughout the City are highly succeptible to large conflagarations. One area of high concern is the Salinas Riverbed corridor. The riverbed corridor encompasses over 680 acres, much of it heavily forested. The brush and dead fuels provide a significant source of fuel not able to be addressed by annual weed abatement activities, due to restrictive regulations.

Emergency Response personnel responded to 115 fires in the riverbed corridor in 2018. From January 1-June 30, 2019, Emergency Response personnel responded to 63 fires. Thus, the risk of fire in the riverbed jumping out of the bed and racing through the rest of the community is unacceptably high. Fires in the riverbed corridor threaten critical City infrastructure, nearby residential and commercial properties, and the health and safety of all residents and visitors in the area. On July 16, 2019, the City of Paso Robles proclaimed a local emergency related to the riverbed fires.

High density of wildland fire ignitions are observable within and adjacent to the City of Paso Robles. These notable concentrations are illustrated in Figure E.8.

Figure E.8 Ignition Density in the Paso Robles Area
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Figure E.9 Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Paso Robles Area Attachment 3

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Table E.19 City of Paso Robles Properties in High Severity SRA Zones Property Type
Parcel
Count
Improved
Value
Content
Value Total Value Loss Estimate Population
Government/Utilities 1 -- -- $0 $0 --
Residential 1 $262,567 $131,284 $393,851 $393,851 3
Multi-Family Residential 1 $75,478 $37,739 $113,217 $113,217 3 TOTAL 3 $338,045 $169,023 $507,068 $507,068 6
Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Dept., Assessor’s Office, ParcelQuest, Wood Plc Parcel Analysis Table E.20 Paso Robles Critical Facilities at Risk from Wildfire Critical Facility Type Count Risk
Microwave Service Towers 2 High
TOTAL 2
Source: San Luis Obispo County Planning & Building, HIFLD 2017 Human Caused: Hazardous Materials
The Cal OES Warning Center reports 123 hazardous materials incidents in the City of Paso Robles from 1994 through October 24, 2018; as noted in Section 5.3.13 of the County plan, this likely excludes a large number of unreported minor spills. This constitutes 7% of the hazardous materials incidents reported countywide during the same time frame, and averages out to roughly 4.9 incidents per year. As noted in Section 5.3.13, only around 6% of reported hazardous materials incidents result in injuries, fatalities, or evacuations.

As shown in Figure 5-84 in the Base Plan, there are three EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) facilities and five CalARP regulated facilities located in the City.

Capability Assessment
Capabilities are the programs and policies currently in use to reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities. This capabilities assessment is divided into five sections: regulatory mitigation capabilities, administrative and technical mitigation capabilities, fiscal mitigation capabilities, mitigation outreach and partnerships, and other mitigation efforts.

To develop this capability assessment, the jurisdictional planning representatives used a matrix of common mitigation activities to inventory which of these policies or programs were in place. The team then supplemented this inventory by reviewing additional existing policies, regulations, plans, and programs to determine if they contributed to reducing hazard-related losses.

During the plan update process, this inventory was reviewed by the jurisdictional planning representatives and Wood consultant team staff to update information where applicable and note ways in which these capabilities have improved or expanded. Additionally, in summarizing current capabilities and identifying gaps, the jurisdictional planning representatives also considered their ability to expand or improve upon existing policies and programs as potential new mitigation strategies. The City of Paso Robles’s capabilities are summarized below.

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E.4.1 Regulatory Mitigation Capabilities
Table E.21 City of Paso Robles Regulatory Mitigation Capabilities Regulatory Tool Yes/No Comments
General plan Yes Current General Plan on City Website
Zoning ordinance Yes Updated September 2018
Subdivision ordinance Yes See City Website.

Growth management ordinance Yes See City Website
Floodplain ordinance Yes Floodplain Management Ordinance (2008) Other special purpose ordinance
(stormwater, water conservation, wildfire)
Yes Hazardous Fuels Reduction Ordinance (2019)
Storm Water Management Ordinance (2013)
Building code Yes 2016 California Building Code, Title 17 Municipal Code (See Website)
Fire department ISO rating Yes ISO Rating 03/3X
Building Department ISO Rating Yes ISO Rating 2/3
Erosion or sediment control program Yes Ongoing Public Works/ Development Review Process Stormwater management program Yes Public Works
Site plan review requirements Yes Ongoing Development Review Process Capital improvements plan Yes Revolving Five Year Program Economic development plan No
Local emergency operations plan Yes EOC Emergency Plan and Annexes Other special plans No
Flood Insurance Study or other engineering
study for streams
Yes FEMA LOMR by project when applicable, City
Engineer
Elevation certificates (for floodplain
development)
Yes FEMA/ Floodplain Development requirements
ongoing, City Engineer
E.4.2 Administrative/Technical Mitigation Capabilities
Table E.22 identifies the personnel responsible for activities related to mitigation and loss prevention in Paso Robles.

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Table E.22 City of Paso Robles Administrative/Technical Mitigation Capabilities Personnel Resources
Yes/
No Department/ Position Comments
Planner/engineer with knowledge of
land development/land management
practices
Yes Community
Development
Department (Planning
Division)
Develops and maintains the General Plan,
Including the Safety Element. Develops
area plans based on the General Plan, to
provide more detailed guidance for the
development of more specific areas.

Reviews private development projects and
proposed capital improvements projects
and other physical projects involving
property for consistency and conformity
with the General Plan. Anticipates and acts
on the need for new plans, policies, and
Code changes. Applies the approved
plans, policies, code provisions, and other
regulations to proposed land uses.

Engineer/professional trained in
construction practices related to
buildings and/or infrastructure
Yes Community
Development
Department (Building
Division)
Oversees the effective, efficient, fair, and
safe enforcement of the California
Building Code.

Planner/engineer/scientist with an
understanding of natural hazards
Yes Community
Development (Building
and Engineering
Divisions)
Reviews Grading and Building Plans to
ensure that development is in compliance
with existing policies and codes relating to
mitigation of natural hazards.

Personnel skilled in GIS Yes Administrative Services
GIS
Full time building official Yes Community
Development
Department/Building
Official
Floodplain manager Yes Community
Development
Department
(Engineering Division)
Reviews and ensures that new
development proposals do not increase
flood risk, and that new developments are
not located below the 100-year flood
level. In addition, the Floodplain
Administrator is responsible for planning
and managing flood risk reduction
projects throughout the City.

Emergency manager Yes Emergency Services
(Fire Chief)
Coordinates local response and relief
activities within the Emergency Operation
Center, and works closely with county,
state, and federal partners to support
planning and training and to provide
information and coordinate assistance.

Grant writer Yes Emergency Services
Other personnel
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Personnel Resources
Yes/
No Department/ Position Comments
GIS Data Resources (Hazard areas, critical
facilities, land use, building footprints,
etc.)
Yes GIS
Warning Systems/Services (Reverse 9-11,
cable override, outdoor warning signals)
Yes Reverse 911 and EAS
activated through
Sherriff’s Department
Procurement Services Manager Yes Administrative Services Provides a full range of municipal financial services and administers several licensing
measures.

E.4.3 Fiscal Mitigation Capabilities
Table E.23 identifies financial tools or resources that the City could potentially use to help fund mitigation activities.

Table E.23 City of Paso Robles Fiscal Mitigation Capabilities Financial Resources
Accessible/
Eligible
to Use (Yes/No) Comments
Community Development Block Grants N
Capital improvements project funding Y
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes Y
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric
services
Y
Impact fees for new development Y
Incur debt through general obligation
bonds
Y
Incur debt through special tax bonds Y
Incur debt through private activities N
Withhold spending in hazard prone areas N
E.4.4 Mitigation Outreach and Partnerships
The City conducts several ongoing public education or information programs, such as for fire safety, disaster preparedness, wildland preparedness, responsible water use, FOG (fats, oils and greases), and storm water public education.

E.4.5 Other Mitigation Efforts
Other mitigation efforts the City has conducted include:
• Riverbed Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program
• Weed Abatement Program
• Fuel Breaks
• Un-reinforced Masonry Building Retrofit Ordinance (retrofits completed) Attachment 3

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E.4.6 Opportunities for Enhancement
Based on the capabilities assessment, the City of Paso Robles has several existing mechanisms in place that already help to mitigate hazards. In addition to these existing capabilities, there are also opportunities for the City to expand or improve on these policies and programs to further protect the community. Future improvements may include providing training for staff members related to hazards or hazard mitigation grant funding in partnership with the County and Cal OES. Additional training opportunities will help to inform City staff members on how best to integrate hazard information and mitigation projects into their departments.

Continuing to train City staff on mitigation and the hazards that pose a risk to the City of Paso Robles will lead to more informed staff members who can better communicate this information to the public.

Mitigation Strategy
E.5.1 Mitigation Goals and Objectives
The City of Paso Robles Planning Team determined the two goals from the 2014 HMP continue to be approriate for this plan update. The following are the City of Paso Robles‘s 2019 mitigation goals and objectives:

Goal 1 – Minimize loss of life, injury, and damage to property, the economy, and the environment from the hazards identified in the 2016 LHMP.

Goal 2 – Build and enhance local mitigation capabilities to reduce the hazards identified in the 2016 LHMP. This will help ensure individual safety, reduce damage to public and private buildings and guarantee continuity of emergency services.

Continued Compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program The City has been an NFIP participating community since 1981. In addition to the mitigation actions identified herein the City will continue to comply with the NFIP. This includes ongoing activities such as enforcing local floodplain development regulations, including issuing permits for appropriate development in Special Flood Hazard Areas and ensuring that this development mitigated in accordance with the regulations. This will also include periodic reviews of the floodplain ordinance to ensure that it is clear and up to date and reflects new or revised flood hazard mapping.

E.5.2 Completed 2016 Mitigation Actions
During the 2019 planning process the City of Paso Robles Planning Team reviewed all the mitigation actions from the 2016 plan. During the 2019 planning process the Planning Team identified that of their fifteen (15) mitigation actions from 2016, thirteen (13) were deferred and two (2) of the actions are in progress demonstrating the ongoing progress of building the community’s resiliency to disasters.

E.5.3 Mitigation Actions
The planning team for the City of Paso Robles identified and prioritized the following mitigation actions based on the risk assessment. Background information and information on how each action will be implemented and administered, such as ideas for implementation, responsible office, potential funding, estimated cost, and timeline, are also included. Actions were prioritized using the process described in Section 7.2.1 of the Base Plan.

Actions with an ‘*’ are those that mitigate losses to future development.

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Table E. 24 City of Paso Robles ‘s Mitigation Action Plan ID Hazard(s)
Mitigated Description/Background/Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost
Estimate
Potential
Funding Priority Timeline
Status/
Implementation
Notes
PR.1*
Drought,
Flood,
Landslide,
Wildfire,
Subsidence
Integrate the hazard analysis and mitigation strategy into the General Plan’s Safety Element. CMO Little to
no cost
Staff
Time/Dept.

Budget
Low TBD Deferred
PR.2*
Flood,
Landslide,
Wildfire,
Subsidence
Create a GIS-based pre-application review for new
construction and major remodels in hazard areas, such
high wildfire severity zones, moderate landslide
susceptibility areas, and dam failure inundation zones.

Community
Development
Department/
Department
of Emergency
Services
Less than
$10,000
FEAM
HMA/Staff
Time/Dept.

Budget
Low 3-5 yrs. Deferred
PR.3
Flood,
Landslide,
Wildfire
Establish a county evacuation and re-population plan.

Make sure this plan works with other municipalities so
that people are not receiving conflicting information
about where to evacuate to. Benefit: Reduce death and
injury; organized and systemic approach to evacuation of area with predesignated locations on where to go
Emergency
Services
Department
Less than
$10,000
General
fund; FEMA
HMA
High 1 yr. New
PR.4 Dam Failure
Develop a public outreach program that informs property owners located in the dam inundation areas about
voluntary flood insurance.

Public Works
Department
Little to
no cost
Staff
Time/Dept.

Budget
Low 2-3 yrs. Deferred
PR.5 Drought
Develop a drought contingency plan to provide an
effective and systematic means of assessing drought
conditions, develop mitigation actions and programs to
reduce risks in advance of drought, and develop response options that minimize hardships during drought.

Public Works
Department
$10,000
to
$50,000
FEMA HMA High 3-5 yrs. Deferred
PR.6 Drought
Develop measures to achieve a higher level of irrigation efficiency with respect to plant water requirements,
through assistance programs to customers.

Public Works
Department
Little to
no cost
Staff
Time/Dept.

Budget
Low 2-3 yrs. Deferred
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ID Hazard(s)
Mitigated Description/Background/Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost
Estimate
Potential
Funding Priority Timeline
Status/
Implementation
Notes
PR.7 Extreme
Heat
Initiate an extreme heat public awareness and educational campaign to discuss the dangers of extreme heat, steps
each individual can personally take during periods of
extreme heat and ways to reduce energy consumption
during periods of extreme heat.

Emergency
Services
Department
Little to
no cost
Staff
Time/Dept.

Budget
Low 1 yr. Deferred
PR.8 Flood
Acquire, relocate, elevate, and/or floodproof public works critical facilities that are located within the 100-year floodplain.

Public Works
Department
$500,000
to
$1,000,00
0 FEMA HMA High
More
than 5
yrs.

Deferred
PR.9 Flood
Reinforce roads from flooding through protection
activities, including elevating the road and
installing/widening culverts beneath the road or
upgrading storm drains.

Public Works
Department
$500,000
to
$1,000,00
0 FEMA HMA High
More
than 5
yrs.

Deferred
PR.10 Flood
Develop a public outreach program that educates
property owners about voluntary flood insurance
(targeted at areas that historically flood, but are not acknowledged on FEMA flood insurance rate maps)
Public Works
Department
Little to
no cost
Staff
Time/Dept.

Budget
Low 2-3 yrs. Deferred
PR.11 Flood Partner with propane companies and regulating agencies to secure tanks located in special flood hazard areas.

Emergency
Services
Department
Little to
no cost
Staff
Time/Dept.

Budget
Low 1 yr. Deferred
PR.12 Flood
Increase participation in the NFIP by entering the
Community Rating System program which through
enhanced floodplain management activities would allow
property owners to receive a discount on their flood
insurance.

Public Works
Department
Little to
no cost
Staff
Time/Dept.

Budget
Low 1 yr. Deferred
PR.13 Hazardous
Materials
Continue to monitor the manufacture, storage, and
transport of hazardous materials by working with
environmental health and public safety agencies to
identify effective mitigation actions or requirements that will help reduce the risk of incidents, including the spread of released materials.

Emergency
Services
Department
Little to
no cost
Staff
Time/Dept.

Budget
Low Ongoing Deferred
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ID Hazard(s)
Mitigated Description/Background/Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost
Estimate
Potential
Funding Priority Timeline
Status/
Implementation
Notes
PR.14
*
Multi:

Landslide,
Subsidence
Establish local zoning regulations that require the
stabilization of landslide-prone areas and land subsidence hazard areas before new development can occur, through
stability improvement measures such as the inclusion of interceptor drains, in-situ soil piles, drained earth
buttresses, and subdrains.

Community
Development
Department
Little to
no cost
Staff
Time/Dept.

Budget
Low Completed on an
ongoing basis
PR.15 Wildfire
Create a new vegetation management program that
provides vegetation management services to elderly,
disabled, or low-income property owners who lack the
resources to remove flammable vegetation from around
their homes.

Emergency
Services
Department
Less than
$10,000 FEMA HMA High 3-5 yrs. Deferred
PR.16
* Wildfire
Implement a fuel modification program for new
construction by requiring builders and developers to
submit their plans, complete with proposed fuel
modification zones, to the local fire department for review and approval prior to beginning construction.

Community
Development
Department/
Emergency
Services
Department
Less than
$10,000 FEMA HMA High 2-3 yrs. In progress
PR.17 Wildfire
Ability to fast track cleanup efforts in the Salinas Riverbed with approvals through Fish and Wildlife, or other
agencies involved in environmentally sensitive areas
Emergency
Services
Department
Less than
$10,000
General
funds;

FEMA HMA
High 1 yr. New
PR.18 Earthquake Implement Digital “Collector” App for damage inspection program (DINS)
Information
Technology
(GIS)
Already
Purchase
d
General
Fund
Medium 2 Years New
PR.19 Earthquake Implement Applied Technology Council Placards and Evaluation Forms
Community
Development
Department
Little to
No Cost
General
Fund
Medium 2 Years New
PR.20 Earthquake Develop an inventory of public and community building that may be particularly vulnerable to earthquake damage, including pre-1940’s homes and with cripple wall
foundations
Information
Technology
(GIS)
Little to
No Cost
General
Fund
Medium 2 Years New
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ID Hazard(s)
Mitigated Description/Background/Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost
Estimate
Potential
Funding Priority Timeline
Status/
Implementation
Notes
PR.21 Adverse
Weather:

Thundersto
rm/ Heavy
Rain/Hail/Li
ghting/Den
se
Fog/Freeze/
High Wind
Through newsletters, advertisements, speaking
engagements and other public contacts, educate the
general public and key stakeholders on the issues,
responsibilities, and current efforts and successes in the area of hazard mitigation and disaster preparedness
related to adverse weather.

Community
Development
Department/
Emergency
Services
Department
Little to
no cost
General
Fund
Medium Annual New
Attachment 3

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Implementation and Maintenance
Moving forward, the City will use the mitigation action table in the previous section to track progress on implementation of each project. As illustrated in Section 7.3.1 of the County plan, much progress has been made since the plan was originally developed. Implementation of the plan overall is discussed in Chapter 8 of the main plan.

E.6.1 Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms
The information contained within this plan, including results from the Vulnerability Assessment, and the Mitigation Strategy will be used by the City to help inform updates and the development of local plans, programs and policies. The Engineering Division may utilize the hazard information when implementing the City’s Community Investment Program and the Planning and Building Divisions may utilize the hazard information when reviewing a site plan or other type of development applications. The City will also incorporate this LHMP into the Safety Element of their General Plan, as recommended by Assembly Bill (AB) 2140.

As noted in Chapter 7.0 Plan Implementation, the HMPC representatives from Paso Robles will report on efforts to integrate the hazard mitigation plan into local plans, programs and policies and will report on these efforts at the annual HMPC plan review meeting.

E.6.2 Monitoring, Evaluation and Updating the Plan
The City will follow the procedures to monitor, review, and update this plan in accordance with San Luis Obispo County as outlined in Chapter 8 of the Base Plan. The City will continue to involve the public in mitigation, as described in Section 8.3 of the Base Plan. The Fire Chief will be responsible for representing the City in the County HMPC, and for coordination with City staff and departments during plan updates. The City realizes it is important to review the plan regularly and update it every five years in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act Requirments as well as other State of California requirements.

Attachment 3

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Attachment 4

MEMORANDUM
To: Christopher Alakel, PE
Utilities Director, City of Paso Robles
From: Robert Devaney, PE
Water Utility Manager
Kate White, PE
TODD Groundwater
Date: June 2, 2026
Subject: Final Revisions to the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) The following changes are proposed to be incorporated into final 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. Additionally, the City Council and City staff will consider all public comments received during the public review period and at the public hearing. As appropriate, the City may incorporate revisions into the final UWMP, provide clarifications, or otherwise address comments received prior to adoption.

1. Add a cover page.

2. Revise the first page: Change "Public Draft" to "Final" and update the date to June 16, 2026.

3. Remove the word "Draft" from all document footers.

4. Correct typographical errors in the Table of Contents for Table 6-5 (date) and Table 8-3 (grammatical).

5. Update Sections 2.2 and 10.1 to reflect adoption of the UWMP.

6. Revise the Table 5 note "Derived from DWR Tables 4-2 and 4-3 following text. Irrigation totals include recycled water that offsets potable use" to omit reference to table 4-3.

7. Revise the Table 6 note "From AWWA Water Audits (Appendix B, DWR Tables 4-4 through 4-6 following text)" to omit reference to DWR Tables 4-4 through 4.6.

8. Delete the Table 7 note: "Derived from DWR Table 5-1 following text."

9. Revise Section 6.9 to state: "Energy use for wastewater is reported in DWR Table O-2 (following text)."

10. Update Section 10.3 (UWMP Checklist) pertaining to Water Code Section 10644(b) to note that the WSCP is included in Appendix C of the UWMP.

11. Make minor formatting revisions and update the Table of Contents as needed.

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Council Agenda Report
From: Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Subject: Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood-Facilities) to Provide Transportation Facilities, Park and Recreation Improvements and Facilities, Parkway and Landscaping Improvements, Public Safety Facilities Including Police an 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: June 16, 2026
Facts

1. The Beechwood Specific Plan Project (the “Project”) proposes the development of 911 residential units, including at least 150 multi-family residential units; 40,000 square feet of neighborhood commercial/mixed-use development; 20+ acres of open space that includes an 8-acre public park, smaller public green spaces, and conserved open space; and a 2.9-mile multi-use pathway network.

2. The City and the Beechwood Owners Group are parties to a certain Development Agreement (“DA”) dated April 14, 2021, in which the City granted Beechwood Owners Group the exclusive right to develop the Project. DAs are a commonly used tool executed for large or complex developments and are legally binding contracts negotiated between the City and the developer to delineate the terms and conditions of a proposed development project.

3. City Council Resolution No. 03-232, and General Plan policy LU-4A, Action Item 3, requires a fiscal impact analysis for new development in specific plan areas and conditions projects accordingly to ensure that they will be fiscally neutral and not result in a net fiscal loss for the City.

4. The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, commencing with Government Code Section 53311 (the “Act”) permits public agencies, including cities, to establish a community facilities district (“CFD”) which allows for financing the construction of public infrastructure and certain services.

5. CFDs impose a special tax on property owners within the CFD boundary through an annual special tax levy collected on the property tax bill. This financing mechanism allows new development to pay for significant public infrastructure and augmented public service needs over time. But because the CFD special tax is added to the existing standard ad valorem property tax bill, it also creates potentially significant tax bills when compared to properties not located in CFD boundaries.

6. On December 3, 2019, City Council approved Resolution No. 19-127, approving an updated Community Facilities District Local Goals and Policies, which is a necessary first step in the formation of CFDs.

7. The City received a petition from the owner of property (‘Developer”) within the boundaries of proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood – Facilities) (“CFD No. 2026-1”), requesting formation of CFD No. 2026-1 to finance certain public facilities.

Options

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1. Take no action;

2. Approve the resolutions declaring intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood-Facilities) and declaring necessity to incur bonded indebtedness of proposed CFD No. 2026-1;

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Analysis and Conclusions
Pursuant to the provisions of the DA there are many public facilities which are required to be constructed by the Developer. Consistent with the DA, the Developer has requested the formation of CFD No. 2026-1 under the provisions of the Act. A CFD can finance, through the issuance of bonds, public facilities which are needed for development within communities, such as streets, water and sewer improvements, parks, schools and flood control. The bonds are repaid from special taxes levied on the taxable real property within the CFD and remain a liability of the Developer and ultimately the homeowners. The funds of the City are not responsible for the payment of debt service and administration of the CFD. The sole source of repayment of the bonds is the special tax to be levied.

The Act was enacted by the California Legislature to provide an alternate method of financing certain essential public capital facilities and services, especially in the developing areas of the State of California.

Once duly established by a city, county, or other local agency, a CFD is a separate legal entity with defined boundaries, with the governing board or legislative body of the local agency acting on its behalf. Subject to approval by a two-thirds vote of the qualified electors in compliance with the provisions of the Act, a legislative body of a local agency may issue bonds for a CFD and may levy and collect a special tax within a CFD to repay such indebtedness.

If formed, CFD No. 2026-1 will fund a portion of the cost of engineering, planning and designing the facilities, including costs of the property owner petitioning to form CFD No. 2026-1, the issuance of the bonds, the determination of the amount of special taxes to be levied and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of CFD No. 2026-1; and any other expenses incidental to the construction, acquisition, modification, rehabilitation, completion and inspection of the facilities. CFD No. 2026-1 is authorized to finance any capital improvement fee imposed by any local agency pursuant to Section 53313.5 of the Act that serves or is required for the Project.

In connection therewith, the first resolution to be considered by the City Council is the Resolution of Intention (the “ROI”) to form CFD No. 2026-1. The ROI does all of the following:
• Establishes the boundaries of CFD No. 2026-1 and designates two separate improvement areas therein;
• Details a formula describing the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax for each of the improvement areas (Exhibit ‘B’ to ROI, the “Rate and Method”); • Lists the authorized public facilities proposed to be funded by CFD No. 2026-1 (Exhibit ‘A’ to ROI); • Calls a public hearing on the matters set forth in the ROI; and • Describes the voting procedures for the intended future election.

As mentioned above, adoption of the ROI sets the date, time and place for a public hearing on the matters set forth in the ROI, including the proposed formation of CFD No. 2026-1 and the levy of special taxes therein. At the public hearing, testimony of all interested persons will be heard and protests will be considered. The proposed date of the public hearing is July 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

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Each year, the City will approve the annual costs for CFD No. 2026-1. The special tax to be levied will include amounts to pay for, including but not limited to, the following:
• Debt Service on the Bonds (i.e., principal and interest on bonds) • Administrative expenses of CFD No. 2026-1
• Replenishment of the reserve fund (if necessary)
The second resolution before the City Council for consideration is the Resolution Declaring Necessity to Incur Bonded Indebtedness (the “RON”) within CFD No. 2026-1 and each Improvement Area therein. The RON sets forth the maximum proposed amount of bonded indebtedness that may be incurred in each Improvement Area. The financing of authorized facilities may require multiple bond issues totaling no more than $15 million in Improvement Area No. 1 and $15 million in Improvement Area No. 2 to fund up to $30 million of Developer installed improvements listed in the Exhibit ‘A’ to the RON. The RON also calls a public hearing on the proposed incurrence of bonded indebtedness to be held at the same time and location as the public hearing on the ROI.

Fiscal Impact
Properties within CFD No. 2026-1 will be subject to an annual special tax collected by the County in the same manner as ad valorem property taxes. The special tax rate will depend on several variables including location of property in improvement areas and product.

Formation costs incurred by the City in connection with CFD No. 2026-1 have been and will be reimbursed by Developer for staff and consultant time. The City will receive an administrative fee for its oversight and the formation of CFD No. 2026-1 and shall be reimbursed for actual costs in conjunction with annual administration of CFD No. 2026-1, which shall be included as part of the annual special tax levy. Finally, the bonds are secured by a lien on the individual properties within CFD No. 2026-1 and the special taxes to be levied are the sole source of repayment for the bonds.

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)
It is recommended that City Council take the following actions:

1. Approve Resolution 26-XXX(A), declaring intention to establish proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood-Facilities) and to designate two improvement areas therein and to levy a special tax therein;

2. Approve Resolution 26-XXX(B), declaring necessity to incur a bonded indebtedness of proposed City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood-Facilities) for Improvement Areas No. 1 and 2, therein.

Attachments

1. Resolution 26-XXX (A) of the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles Declaring Intention to Establish the City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood–Facilities), County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, and to Designate Two Improvement Areas Therein and to Levy a Special Tax Therein

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2. Resolution 26-XXX (B) of the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles Declaring Necessity to Incur Bonded Indebtedness of Proposed City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood–Facilities) County of San Luis Obispo, State of California For Improvement Area Nos. 1 and 2 Therein

3. Rate and Method of Apportionment-Improvement Area No. 1

4. Rate and Method of Apportionment-Improvement Area No. 2

5. Proposed Boundary Map

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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 26-XXX

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

DECLARING NECESSITY TO INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF PROPOSED CITY OF PASO ROBLES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 (BEECHWOOD – FACILITIES) FOR IMPROVEMENT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 THEREIN
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 53321 of the California Government Code, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of El Paso de Robles (the “City”) has adopted a resolution (the “Resolution of Intention”) declaring its intention to establish City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026- 1 (Beechwood – Facilities) (“CFD No. 2026-1”), for the purpose of providing and financing certain authorized facilities described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Facilities”) which are necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City as a result of development which will occur within CFD No. 2026-1; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary for proposed CFD No. 2026-1 to incur a bonded indebtedness for the purpose of providing and financing such Facilities; and WHEREAS, this City intends to designate two improvement areas within CFD No. 2026-1 pursuant to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”) for the purpose of contributing to the financing of the Facilities, such improvement areas to be known as Improvement Area No. 1 and Improvement Area No. 2 (individually, an “Improvement Area” or collectively, the “Improvement Areas”); and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of this City Council to finance the acquisition or construction of all or a portion of such Facilities through the issuance of one or more series of bonds for each Improvement Area of CFD No. 2026-1, such bonds to be secured by special taxes to be levied on taxable property within each such Improvement Area, all as authorized pursuant to the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct and the City Council so finds and determines.

Section 2. Declaration of Convenience and Necessity. This City Council hereby declares that the public convenience and necessity requires that a bonded indebtedness be incurred by CFD No. 2026-1 to contribute to the financing of all or a portion of the Facilities. The cost of the acquisition and construction of the Facilities includes incidental expenses for the Facilities comprising of, but not limited to, the costs of planning and designing the Facilities, together with the costs of environmental evaluations thereof, and all costs associated with the creation of CFD No. 2026-1, the issuance of bonds, the determination of the amount of any special taxes or the collection of payment of any special taxes and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of CFD No. 2026-1, together with any other expenses incidental to the acquisition and construction of the Facilities.

Section 3. Purpose for Proposed Indebtedness. The purpose for the proposed debt of CFD No. 2026-1 for each Improvement Area is to contribute to the financing of the acquisition or construction of the Facilities.

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Attachment 1
Section 4. Bond Authorization. For each Improvement Area, bonds may be issued in one or more series. The maximum amount of the bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2026-1 for each Improvement Area may include all costs and estimated costs incidental to, or connected with, the accomplishment of the purpose for which the indebtedness is proposed to be incurred as authorized pursuant to the Act. The maximum amount of the indebtedness proposed to be authorized for each Improvement Area is:

Improvement Area No. 1 - $15,000,000
Improvement Area No. 2 - $15,000,000
Section 5. Hearing. A public hearing to be held by the City Council to consider the incurring of the proposed bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 2026-1 and for each Improvement Area therein has been fixed by the City Council to be held at 6:00 p.m. on July 21, 2026, in the Norris Meeting Room located at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, California. Said public hearing shall be conducted concurrently with the hearing on the formation of CFD No. 2026-1 and levy of special taxes therein. At such public hearing, any persons interested, including all taxpayers, property owners and registered voters with the proposed boundaries of CFD No. 2026-1 may appear and be heard on the proposed debt issuance or on any other matters set forth herein, and they may present any matters relating to the necessity for incurring such bonded indebtedness to finance the acquisition and construction of the Facilities to be secured by a special tax to be levied within CFD No. 2026-1.

Section 6. Notice. The City Clerk shall publish a notice of the time and place of said hearing pursuant to Section 53346 of the Act and may also give notice of the time and place of said hearing by first-class mail to each registered voter and to each landowner within each Improvement Area of CFD No. 2026-1.

APPROVED this 16th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Exhibit A - Description Of Authorized Facilities

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Exhibit A

EXHIBIT A

DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZED FACILITIES
The proposed types of facilities to be financed by CFD No. 2026-1 include:

Transportation facilities, park and recreation improvements and facilities, parkway and landscaping improvements, public safety facilities including police and fire buildings and equipment, public library and community center facilities, water, wastewater and storm drain improvements, street improvements, general governmental facilities, and dry utilities and all appurtenances and appurtenant work in connection with the foregoing facilities, including the cost of engineering, planning, designing, materials testing, coordination, construction staking, construction management and supervision for such facilities, and to finance the incidental expenses to be incurred, including:
a. The cost of engineering, planning and designing the Facilities; b. All costs, including costs of the property owner petitioning to form the District, associated with the creation of the District, the issuance of the bonds, the determination of the amount of special taxes to be levied and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the District; and
c. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, acquisition, modification, rehabilitation, completion and inspection of the Facilities.

CFD No. 2026-1 is authorized to finance any capital improvement fee imposed by any local agency pursuant to Section 53313.5 of the Mello-Roos Act that serves or is required for the project.

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Attachment 2
RESOLUTION 26-XXX

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct and the City Council so finds and determines.

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Attachment 2
Section 3. Purpose for Proposed Indebtedness. The purpose for the proposed debt of CFD No. 2026-1 for each Improvement Area is to contribute to the financing of the acquisition or construction of the Facilities.

Section 4. Bond Authorization. For each Improvement Area, bonds may be issued in one or more series. The maximum amount of the bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2026-1 for each Improvement Area may include all costs and estimated costs incidental to, or connected with, the accomplishment of the purpose for which the indebtedness is proposed to be incurred as authorized pursuant to the Act. The maximum amount of the indebtedness proposed to be authorized for each Improvement Area is:

APPROVED this 16th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:

Melissa Martin, City Clerk

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Attachment 2
Exhibit A – Description of Authorized Facilities

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Exhibit A

EXHIBIT A

DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZED FACILITIES
The proposed types of facilities to be financed by CFD No. 2026-1 include:

CFD No. 2026-1 is authorized to finance any capital improvement fee imposed by any local agency pursuant to Section 53313.5 of the Mello-Roos Act that serves or is required for the project.

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CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) (Beechwood - Facilities)

RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAXES
IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 OF CITY OF PASO ROBLES
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1
(BEECHWOOD - FACILITIES)
A Special Tax as hereinafter defined shall be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels in Improvement Area No. 1 of City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood - Facilities) ("CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1)") and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in an amount determined by the Council, through the application of this Rate and Method of Apportionment as described below. All of the real property in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided.

A DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
"Acre" or "Acreage" means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable Final Map, parcel map, condominium plan, or other recorded County parcel map.
"Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5, of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California.
"Administrative Expenses" means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the administration of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1): the costs of computing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes (whether by the City or otherwise); the costs of remitting the Special Taxes to the Trustee; the costs of the Trustee (including its legal counsel) in the discharge of the duties required of it under the Indenture; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) or any designee thereof of complying with arbitrage rebate requirements; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) or any designee thereof of complying with City, CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), major property owner, or obligated persons disclosure requirements associated with applicable federal and state securities laws and of the Act; the costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs of the City, CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the Special Tax; the costs associated with the release of funds from an escrow account; and the City’s annual administration fees and third party expenses. Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts estimated or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) for any other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), including attorney’s fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure, or otherwise addressing the disposition of delinquent Special Taxes. "Assessor’s Parcel" means any real property to which an Assessor’s Parcel Number is assigned as shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map.

Attachment No. 3

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CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) (Beechwood - Facilities)
"Assessor’s Parcel Map" means an official map of the County Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor’s Parcel Number.
"Assessor’s Parcel Number" means that number assigned to an Assessor’s Parcel by the County for purposes of identification.
"Assigned Special Tax" means the Special Tax for each Land Use Class of Developed Property, as determined in accordance with Section C below. “Authorized Facilities” means the facilities authorized to be financed by CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1).
"Backup Special Tax" means the Special Tax of that name described in Section C below.
"Bonds" means any bonds or other debt as defined in Section 53317(d) of the Act, whether in one or more series, issued by CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) under the Act. "Boundary Map" means a recorded map which indicates the boundaries of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1).
"Building Permit" means the first legal document issued by the City giving official permission for the construction of a building on an Assessor’s Parcel. For purposes of this definition and application of the Special Tax, “Building Permit” may or may not include any subsequent building permits issued or changed after the first issuance, as determined by the CFD Administrator.
"Calendar Year" means the period commencing January 1 of any year and ending the following December 31.
"CFD Administrator" means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the Special Tax Requirement and providing for the levy and collection of the Special Taxes.
"CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1)" means the Improvement Area No. 1 of City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood – Facilities). “City” means the City of Paso Robles.
"Council" means the City Council.
"County" means the County of San Luis Obispo.
"Developed Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), located within a Final Map that was recorded as of January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year, for which a Building Permit was issued prior to May 1 of the prior Fiscal Year.
“Dwelling Unit” means one residential unit of any configuration, including, but not limited to, a single-family attached or detached dwelling, condominium, mobile home, or otherwise, excluding hotels and motels. A casita or accessory dwelling unit (“ADU”) of any configuration shall not be counted as a separate Dwelling Unit for purposes of this Rate and Method of Apportionment.
“Exempt Welfare Exemption Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, an Assessor’s Parcel that, prior to the issuance of Bonds, received a welfare exemption under subdivision (g) of Section 214 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code (or any Attachment No. 3

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CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) (Beechwood - Facilities)
successor statute), as indicated in the County’s assessor’s roll finalized as of January 1 of the previous Fiscal Year, and is exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to Section 53340(c) of the Act.
"Final Map" means (i) a final map, or portion thereof, approved by the County pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) that creates individual lots or parcels for which Building Permits may be issued without further subdivision, or (ii) for condominiums, a final map approved by the County and a condominium plan recorded pursuant to California Civil Code Section 4285 creating such individual lots or parcels.
"Final Mapped Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property: (i) that are included in a Final Map recorded prior to the January 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied; and (ii) for which a Building Permit has not been issued on or before May 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.
"Fiscal Year" means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30. "Indenture" means the indenture, fiscal agent agreement, resolution, or other instrument pursuant to which Bonds are issued, as modified, amended and/or supplemented from time to time.
"Land Use Class" means any of the categories listed in Table 1 herein. "Maximum Special Tax" means the maximum Special Tax, determined in accordance with Section C below, that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1).
“Non-Residential Floor Area” means the total building square footage of the nonresidential building(s) located on an Assessor’s Parcel, measured from outside wall to outside wall, not including space devoted to stairwells, public restrooms, lighted courts, vehicle parking and areas incident thereto, and mechanical equipment incidental to the operation of such building. The determination of Non-Residential Floor Area shall be made by reference to the Building Permit(s) issued for such Assessor’s Parcel and/or to the appropriate records kept by the City, as reasonably determined by the CFD Administrator.
"Non-Residential Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Taxable Property for which a Building Permit(s) was issued for a non-residential use. The CFD Administrator shall make the determination if an Assessor’s Parcel is Non-Residential Property.
"Outstanding Bonds" means all Bonds which are deemed to be outstanding under the Indenture.
"Partial Prepayment Amount" means the amount required to prepay a portion of the Special Tax obligation for an Assessor’s Parcel, as described in Section G.2. "Prepayment Amount" means the amount required to prepay the Special Tax obligation in full for an Assessor’s Parcel, as described in Section G.1. “Property Owner’s Association” means, collectively, any property owner association or homeowners association, including any master or sub-association, created for CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1).

Attachment No. 3

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"Property Owner Association Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, any property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) that was owned by a Property Owner Association, as of January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year. "Proportionately" means, for Developed Property, that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the Assigned Special Tax is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property. For Undeveloped Property, "Proportionately" means that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy per Acre to the Maximum Special Tax per Acre is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped Property. For Taxable Property Owner Association Property, "Proportionately" means that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy per Acre to the Maximum Special Tax per Acre is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property Owner Association Property. For Taxable Public Property, "Proportionately" means that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy per Acre to the Maximum Special Tax per Acre is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Public Property.
"Public Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, any property within CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) that is owned by, irrevocably offered for dedication to, or dedicated to the federal government, the State, the City, or any other public agency as of June 30 of the prior Fiscal Year; provided however that any property leased by a public agency to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section 53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified in accordance with its use. To ensure that property is classified as Public Property in the first Fiscal Year after it is acquired by, irrevocably offered for dedication to, or dedicated to a public agency, the property owner shall notify the CFD Administrator in writing of such acquisition, offer, or dedication not later than June 30 of the Fiscal Year in which the acquisition, offer, or dedication occurred. “Rate and Method of Apportionment” means this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Taxes, City of Paso Robles, Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood - Facilities).
"Residential Floor Area" means all of the square footage of living area within the perimeter of a Dwelling Unit, not including any carport, walkway, garage, overhang, patio, enclosed patio, or similar area. The CFD Administrator shall determine the Residential Floor Area based upon the Building Permit(s) issued for such Dwelling Unit.
"Residential Property" means Developed Property, for which a Building Permit has been issued for purposes of constructing one or more Dwelling Units. "Special Tax" means a special tax levied in any Fiscal Year to pay the Special Tax Requirement.
“Special Tax Requirement” means that amount required in any Fiscal Year to: (i) pay debt service on all Outstanding Bonds; (ii) pay periodic costs on the Bonds, including but not limited to, credit enhancement and rebate payments on the Bonds; (iii) pay Administrative Expenses; (iv) pay any amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve funds for all Outstanding Bonds to the extent such establishment or replenishment has not been included in a computation of the Special Tax Requirement in a previous Fiscal Year; (v) pay directly for the acquisition or construction of Authorized Facilities to the extent that inclusion of such amount does not increase the Special Tax levy on Final Mapped Property or Undeveloped Attachment No. 3

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Property; and (vi) pay for reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the historical delinquency rate for CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) as determined by the CFD Administrator; less (vii) a credit for funds available to reduce the annual Special Tax levy, as determined by the CFD Administrator pursuant to the Indenture. "State" means the State of California.
"Taxable Property" means all of the Assessor’s Parcels within the boundaries of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) which are not exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section E below.
"Taxable Property Owner Association Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Property Owner Association Property that are not exempt pursuant to Section E below.
"Taxable Public Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Public Property that are not exempt pursuant to Section E below.
“Total Floor Area” means the sum of the Residential Floor Area and the NonResidential Floor Area located on an Assessor’s Parcel. "Trustee" means the trustee or fiscal agent under the Indenture. "Undeveloped Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property which are not Developed Property, Final Mapped Property, Public Property, or Property Owner’s Association Property.

B ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CLASSES
Each Fiscal Year, beginning with Fiscal Year 2025-2026, each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property shall be classified as Developed Property, Final Mapped Property, Undeveloped Property, Public Property and/or Property Owner’s Association Property.

Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property shall further be classified as Residential Property or Non-Residential Property. Each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property shall be further categorized into Land Use Classes based on its Residential Floor Area and assigned the appropriate Assigned Special Tax.

The determination of the Residential Floor Area shall be made by reference to the original Building Permit issued for the Dwelling Unit of an Assessor’s Parcel. The Building Permit may include any subsequent document(s) authorizing new construction on an Assessor’s Parcel that are issued or changed by the City after the original issuance, as determined by the CFD Administrator as necessary to fairly allocate Special Tax to the Assessor’s Parcel, provided that following such determination the Maximum Special Tax that may be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property in each year will be at least 1.1 times annual debt service on all outstanding Bonds plus the estimated annual Administrative Expenses in each year.

C MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATE
C.1 Developed Property
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property shall be the greater of (i) the amount derived by application of the Assigned Special Tax or (ii) the amount derived by application of the Backup Special Tax.

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Assigned Special Tax
Each Fiscal Year, each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property or Non-Residential Property shall be subject to an Assigned Special Tax. The Assigned Special Tax applicable to an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property shall be determined pursuant to Table 1 below.

Table 1: Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property
Land Use
Class
Description Assigned Special Tax
1 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (> 2,650 SF) $5,985 PER DWELLING UNIT 2 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (2,350 - 2,650 SF) $5,569 PER DWELLING UNIT 3 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (2,050 - 2,350 SF) $5,153 PER DWELLING UNIT 4 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (1,750 - 2,050 SF) $4,738 PER DWELLING UNIT 5 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (1,450 - 1,750 SF) $4,322 PER DWELLING UNIT 6 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (<= 1,450 SF) $3,699 PER DWELLING UNIT 7 NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY $42,377 PER ACRE
Backup Special Tax
The Backup Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property in a Final Map shall be computed by multiplying the Acreage of all Taxable Property (excluding Acreage associated with current or expected Non-Residential Property, Taxable Public Property, or Taxable Property Owner Association Property, if any) in such Final Map by $42,377, and dividing the product by the number of such Assessor’s Parcels (i.e., the number of residential lots) in such Final Map.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if all or any portion of a Final Map is subsequently changed or modified, then the Backup Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property in such Final Map, or the portion thereof that is changed or modified, shall be a rate per Acre calculated as follows:

1. Determine the total Backup Special Taxes anticipated to apply to the changed or modified portion of the Final Map prior to the change or modification.

2. Divide the amount determined pursuant to paragraph 1 above by the total Acreage of Residential Property excluding Non-Residential Property, Taxable Public Property, and Taxable Property Owner Association Property which is ultimately expected to exist in such changed or modified Final Map area, as reasonably determined by the CFD Administrator.

3. The result is the Backup Special Tax per Acre which shall be applicable to all Assessor's Parcels of Residential Property in such changed or modified Final Map.

C.2 Final Mapped Property
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of Final Mapped Property expected to be classified as Residential Property shall be the Backup Special Tax computed pursuant to Section C.1.b above.

C.3 Undeveloped Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Attachment No. 3

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and/or Taxable Public Property.

The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, or Taxable Public Property shall be $42,377 per Acre.

C.4 Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances, an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one Land Use Class. The annual Maximum Special Taxes levied on an Assessor’s Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Taxes for all Land Use Classes located on that Assessor’s Parcel. If an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property includes Non-Residential Property, the Acreage to be assigned to such property for purposes of establishing the Special Tax shall be an amount proportional to the Total Floor Area associated with Non-Residential Property, as applicable. Furthermore, for a condominium plan, if only a portion of its Building Permits have been issued, the remaining portion of the condominium plan shall be considered Final Mapped Property. The CFD Administrator’s allocation to each type of property shall be final.

D APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and for each following Fiscal Year, the Council shall determine the Special Tax Requirement and shall levy the Special Tax until the total Special Tax levy equals the Special Tax Requirement. The Special Tax shall be levied each Fiscal Year as follows:

First: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property up to 100% of the applicable Assigned Special Tax to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.

Second: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first step has been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Final Mapped Property at up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax applicable to each such Assessor’s Parcel as needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.

Third: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first two steps have been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax applicable to each such Assessor’s Parcel as needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.

Fourth: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first three steps have been completed, the Special Tax on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property whose Maximum Special Tax is the Backup Special Tax shall be increased Proportionately from the Assigned Special Tax up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax as needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.

Fifth: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first four steps have been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property Owner Association Property up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax applicable to each such Assessor’s Parcel as needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.

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Sixth: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first five steps have been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Public Property up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax applicable to each such Assessor’s Parcel as needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.

Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the Special Taxes levied in any Fiscal Year against any Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property as a result of a delinquency in the payment of the Special Tax applicable to any other Assessor’s Parcel be increased by more than 10% above the amount that would have been levied in that Fiscal Year had there never been any such delinquency or default.

E EXEMPTIONS
No Special Tax shall be levied on Acres of Property Owner Association Property or Public Property in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) provided that an Assessor’s Parcel shall not be exempt and shall be classified as Taxable Property Owner Association Property and Taxable Public Property if exempting such property would reduce the sum of all Taxable Property to less than 19.02 Acres. Tax-exempt status will be assigned by the CFD Administrator in the chronological order in which such Assessor’s Parcels or portions thereof within CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) become Public Property or Property Owner Association Property.

However, should an Assessor’s Parcel no longer be classified as Public Property or Property Owner Association Property, it will, from that point forward, be subject to the Special Tax.

Property Owner Association Property or Public Property that is not exempt from the Special Tax under this section shall be subject to the levy of the Special Tax and shall be taxed Proportionately as part of the fifth step and sixth step in Section D above, respectively, at up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property or Taxable Public Property.

In addition, no Special Tax shall be levied on any Assessor’s Parcel in any Fiscal Year in which such Assessor’s Parcel is classified as Exempt Welfare Exemption Property.

F APPEALS AND INTERPRETATIONS
Any taxpayer may file a written appeal of the Special Tax on his/her property with the CFD Administrator, provided that the appellant is current in his/her payments of Special Taxes.

During the pendency of an appeal, all Special Taxes previously levied must be paid on or before the payment date established when the levy was made. The appeal must specify the reasons why the appellant claims the Special Tax is in error. The CFD Administrator shall review the appeal, meet with the appellant if the CFD Administrator deems necessary, and advise the appellant of its determination. If the CFD Administrator agrees with the appellant, the CFD Administrator shall eliminate or reduce the Special Tax on the appellant’s property.

If the CFD Administrator disagrees with the appellant and the appellant is dissatisfied with the determination, the appellant then has 30 days in which to appeal to the Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the clerk of the Council, provided that the appellant is current in his/her payments of Special Taxes. The second appeal must specify the reasons for the disagreement with the CFD Administrator’s determination.

Interpretations may be made by the Council by ordinance or resolution for purposes of clarifying any vagueness or ambiguity in this Rate and Method of Apportionment.

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G PREPAYMENT
The following additional definitions apply to this Section G:
“CFD Public Facilities” means $9,825,000 or such lower amount (i) authorized by the Council to provide the public facilities to be funded under CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), or (ii) determined by the Council concurrently with a covenant that it will not issue any more Bonds to be supported by the Special Tax levied under this Rate and Method of Apportionment.
“Construction Fund” means a fund held by the Trustee to fund CFD Public Facilities. “Future Facilities Cost” means the CFD Public Facilities minus public facility costs previously funded, or that can be funded from funds in the Construction Fund. “Outstanding Bonds” means all previously issued Bonds secured by the levy of the Special Tax which will remain outstanding after the first interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year, excluding Bonds to be redeemed at a later date with the proceeds of prior prepayments of the Special Tax.

G.1 Prepayment in Full
The Maximum Special Tax obligation may be prepaid and permanently satisfied for (i) Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property, (ii) Assessor’s Parcels of Final Mapped Property or Undeveloped Property for which a Building Permit has been issued, (iii) Assessor’s Parcels of Final Mapped Property or Undeveloped Property for which a Building Permit has not been issued; and (iv) Assessor’s Parcels of Public Property or Property Owner’s Association Property that are not exempt pursuant to Section E.

The Maximum Special Tax obligation applicable to an Assessor’s Parcel may be fully prepaid and the obligation to pay the Special Tax for such Assessor’s Parcel permanently satisfied as described herein; provided that a prepayment may be made only if there are no delinquent Special Taxes with respect to such Assessor’s Parcel at the time of prepayment. An owner of an Assessor’s Parcel intending to prepay the Maximum Special Tax obligation for such Assessor’s Parcel shall provide the CFD Administrator with written notice of intent to prepay, and within 5 business days of receipt of such notice, the CFD Administrator shall notify such owner of the amount of the non-refundable deposit determined to cover the cost to be incurred by CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) in calculating the Prepayment Amount (as defined below) for the Assessor’s Parcel. Within 15 days of receipt of such non-refundable deposit, the CFD Administrator shall notify such owner of the Prepayment Amount for the Assessor’s Parcel. Prepayment must be made not less than 60 days prior to the redemption date for any Bonds to be redeemed with the proceeds of such Prepayment Amount.

The Prepayment Amount shall be calculated as follows (capitalized terms are defined below):

Prepayment Amount
Bond Redemption Amount
plus Redemption Premium
plus Future Facilities Amount
plus Defeasance Amount
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plus Administrative Fees and Expenses
less Reserve Fund Credit
less Capitalized Interest Credit
Total: equals Special Tax Prepayment Amount
The Prepayment Amount shall be determined as of the proposed prepayment date as follows:

1. Confirm that no Special Tax delinquencies apply to such Assessor’s Parcel.

2. For an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property, compute the Maximum Special Tax for the Assessor’s Parcel. For an Assessor’s Parcel of Final Mapped Property or Undeveloped Property for which a Building Permit has been issued, compute the Maximum Special Tax for the Assessor’s Parcel as though it was already designated as Developed Property, based upon the Building Permit which has been issued for the Assessor’s Parcel. For an Assessor’s Parcel of Final Mapped Property or Undeveloped Property for which a Building Permit has not been issued, Public Property or Property Owner’s Association Property to be prepaid, compute the Maximum Special Tax for the Assessor’s Parcel.

3. Divide the Maximum Special Tax derived pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total amount of Special Taxes that could be levied at the Maximum Special Tax at build out of all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property based on the applicable Maximum Special Tax for Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property not including any Assessor’s Parcels for which the Special Tax obligation has been previously prepaid.

4. Multiply the quotient derived pursuant to paragraph 3 by the principal amount of the Outstanding Bonds to determine the amount of Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed with the Prepayment Amount (the “Bond Redemption Amount”).

5. Multiply the Bond Redemption Amount by the applicable redemption premium, if any, on the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed (the “Redemption Premium”).

6. Determine the Future Facilities Cost.

7. Multiply the quotient derived pursuant to paragraph 3 by the amount determined pursuant to paragraph 6 to determine the amount of Future Facilities Costs for the Assessor’s Parcel, which amount shall not be less than $0 (the “Future Facilities Amount”).

8. Determine the amount needed to pay interest on the Bond Redemption Amount from the first bond interest payment date following the current Fiscal Year until the earliest redemption date for the Outstanding Bonds on which Bonds can be redeemed from the Prepayment Amount.

9. Determine the Special Tax levied on the Assessor’s Parcel in the current Fiscal Year which has not yet been paid.

10. Determine the amount the CFD Administrator reasonably expects to derive Attachment No. 3

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from the investment of the Bond Redemption Amount and the Redemption Premium from the date of prepayment until the redemption date for the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed with the Prepayment Amount.

11. Add the amounts derived pursuant to paragraphs 8 and 9 and subtract the amount derived pursuant to paragraph 10 (the “Defeasance Amount”).

12. Verify the administrative fees and expenses of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), including the cost of computation of the Prepayment Amount, the cost to invest the Prepayment Amount, the cost of redeeming the Outstanding Bonds, and the cost of recording notices to evidence the prepayment of the Maximum Special Tax obligation for the Assessor’s Parcel and the redemption of Outstanding Bonds (the “Administrative Fees and Expenses”).

13. The reserve fund credit (the “Reserve Fund Credit”) shall equal the lesser of:
(a) the expected reduction in the reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture), if any, associated with the redemption of Outstanding Bonds as a result of the Prepayment Amount, or (b) the amount derived by subtracting the new reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture) in effect after the redemption of Outstanding Bonds as a result of the Prepayment Amount from the balance in the reserve fund on the prepayment date, but in no event shall such amount be less than zero.

14. If any capitalized interest for the Outstanding Bonds will not have been expended at the time of the first interest payment following the current Fiscal Year, the capitalized interest credit (the “Capitalized Interest Credit”) shall be calculated by multiplying the quotient derived pursuant to paragraph 3 by the expected balance in the capitalized interest account after such first interest payment.

15. The Prepayment Amount is equal to the sum of the Bond Redemption Amount, the Redemption Premium, the Future Facilities Amount, the Defeasance Amount and the Administrative Fees and Expenses, less the Reserve Fund Credit, less the Capitalized Interest Credit.

16. From the Prepayment Amount, the Bond Redemption Amount, the Redemption Premium, and Defeasance Amount shall be deposited into the appropriate fund as established under the Indenture and be used to redeem Outstanding Bonds or make debt service payments. The Future Facilities Amount shall be deposited into the Construction Fund. The Administrative Fees and Expenses shall be retained by CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1).

The Prepayment Amount may not be sufficient to redeem an aggregate principal amount of Outstanding Bonds which is equally divisible by $5,000. In such event, the increment above $5,000 or an integral multiple thereof will be retained in the appropriate fund established under the Indenture to be used with the next redemption from other Special Tax prepayments of Outstanding Bonds or to make debt service payments.

As a result of the payment of the current Fiscal Year’s Special Tax levy as determined pursuant to paragraph 9 above, the CFD Administrator shall remove the current Fiscal Year’s Special Tax levy for the Assessor’s Parcel from the County tax roll. With respect to any Assessor’s Parcel for which the Maximum Special Tax obligation is Attachment No. 3

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prepaid, the Council shall cause a suitable notice to be recorded in compliance with the Act, to indicate the prepayment of Maximum Special Tax obligation and the release of the Special Tax lien for the Assessor’s Parcel, and the obligation to pay the Special Tax for such Assessor’s Parcel shall cease.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Special Tax prepayment shall be allowed unless the amount of Maximum Special Tax that may be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property after the proposed prepayment will be at least 1.1 times maximum annual debt service on the Bonds that will remain outstanding after the prepayment plus the estimated annual Administrative Expenses.

G.2 Prepayment in Part
The Maximum Special Tax obligation for (i) Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property, (ii) Assessor’s Parcels of Final Mapped Property or Undeveloped Property for which a Building Permit has been issued, (iii) Assessor’s Parcels of Final Mapped Property or Undeveloped Property for which a Building Permit has not been issued; and (iv) Assessor’s Parcels of Public Property or Property Owner’s Association Property that are not exempt pursuant to Section E, may be partially prepaid. For purposes of determining the partial prepayment amount, the provisions of Section G.1 shall be modified as provided by the following formula:

PP = ((PE –A) x F) +A
These terms have the following meaning:

PP = The partial prepayment;
PE = The Prepayment Amount calculated according to Section G.1; F = The percent by which the owner of the Assessor’s Parcel(s) is partially prepaying the Special Tax obligation; and
A = The Administrative Fees and Expenses determined pursuant to Section G.1.

The owner of an Assessor’s Parcel who desires to partially prepay the Maximum Special Tax obligation for the Assessor’s Parcel shall notify the CFD Administrator of (i) such owner’s intent to partially prepay the Maximum Special Tax obligation, (ii) the percentage of the Maximum Special Tax obligation such owner wishes to prepay, and (iii) the company or agency that will be acting as the escrow agent, if any. Within 5 days of receipt of such notice, the CFD Administrator shall notify such property owner of the amount of the non-refundable deposit determined to cover the cost to be incurred by CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) in calculating the amount of a partial prepayment. Within 15 business days of receipt of such non-refundable deposit, the CFD Administrator shall notify such owner of the amount of the Partial Prepayment for the Assessor’s Parcel. A Partial Prepayment must be made not less than 60 days prior to the redemption date for the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed with the proceeds of the Partial Prepayment Amount.

With respect to any Assessor’s Parcel for which the Maximum Special Tax obligation is partially prepaid, the CFD Administrator shall (i) distribute the Partial Prepayment Amount as provided in Paragraph 16 of Section G.1, and (ii) indicate in the records of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) that there has been a Partial Prepayment for the Assessor’s Parcel and that a portion of the Special Tax obligation equal to the remaining Attachment No. 3

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percentage (1.00 - F) of Special Tax obligation will continue on the Assessor’s Parcel pursuant to Section D.

H SPECIAL TAX REDUCTION
The following definitions apply to this Section H:
"Base Price" means the minimum price at which Dwelling Units within a given Plan Type have sold or are expected to be sold in a normal marketing environment and shall not include prices for such Dwelling Units that are sold at a discount to expected sales prices for the purpose of stimulating the initial sales activity with respect to such Plan Type. If such information is not available, means the base price of such Dwelling Units, estimated by an MAI Appraiser or Price Point Consultant as of such date, based upon their actual or expected characteristics, such as living area, view, or lot size, but excluding potential appreciation or premiums, options or upgrades. "Plan Type" means a discrete residential plan type generally consisting of residential Dwelling Units that share a common product type (e.g., detached, attached) and that have nearly identical amounts of living area, that is constructed or expected to be constructed within CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) or the surrounding area as identified in the appraisal or the Price Point Study.
"Price Point Consultant" means any consultant or firm of such consultants selected by CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) that (a) has substantial experience in performing price point studies or otherwise estimating or confirming pricing for Dwelling Units within community facilities districts, (b) is well versed in analyzing economic and real estate data that relates to the pricing of Dwelling Units in community facilities districts, (c) is independent and not under the control of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), the City, or the developer, (d) does not have any substantial interest, direct or indirect, with or in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), the City, any owner of real property in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), or any real property in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), and (e) is not connected with CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) or the City as an officer or employee thereof, but who may be regularly retained to make reports to CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) or the County. "Price Point Study" means a price point study or a letter updating a previous price point study, which (a) has been prepared by the Price Point Consultant, (b) sets forth the Plan Types constructed or expected to be constructed within CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), (c) sets forth the estimated number of constructed and expected Dwelling Units for each Plan Type, (d) sets forth estimates of the Base Price for each Plan Type and (e) uses a date for establishing such Base Prices that is no earlier than 30 days prior to the date the Price Point Study is delivered to the CFD Administrator pursuant to Section H herein.
"Total Effective Tax Rate" means, for a Plan Type, (a) the Total Tax Burden for such Plan Type divided by (b) the Base Price for such Plan Type, converted to a percentage. "Total Effective Tax Rate Limit" means 1.80%.
"Total Tax Burden” means, with respect to a Plan Type, for the Fiscal Year for which the calculation is being performed, the sum of the Assigned Special Tax and estimated ad valorem property taxes, special assessments, special taxes for any overlapping community facilities districts, and any other governmental taxes, fees and charges levied or imposed on Dwelling Units of such Plan Type in CFD No. 2026- Attachment No. 3

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1 (IA No. 1) in such Fiscal Year or that would have been levied on all such Dwelling Units had these Dwelling Units been subject to such levies (excluding homeowner’s association dues and Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) charges imposed pursuant to AB 811 or SB 555, that are levied on individual Assessor’s Parcels, or any other charges applicable to the Assessor’s Parcels initiated by the homeowner after the close of escrow).

At least 30 days prior to the issuance of the first series of Bonds, the following steps shall be taken for each Land Use Class of for-sale Residential Property in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) for evaluating the Special Tax:

Step No.:

1. The CFD Administrator shall determine whether or not the Total Effective Tax Rate for all Plan Types in a Land Use Class is less than or equal to the Total Effective Tax Rate Limit for each Land Use Class of for-sale Residential Property in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1).
a. If the Total Effective Tax Rate for all Plan Types in a Land Use Class in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) is less than or equal to the Total Effective Tax Rate Limit, then there shall be no reduction in Special Tax for such Land Use Class in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1).
b. If the Total Effective Tax Rate for any Plan Type in a Land Use Class in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) is greater than the Total Effective Tax Rate Limit , the CFD Administrator shall calculate a revised Assigned Special Tax for that Land Use Class in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), such that the revised Assigned Special Tax does not cause the Total Effective Tax Rate for any Plan Type in such Land Use Class to exceed the Total Effective Tax Rate Limit.

2. If the Assigned Special Tax for any Land Use Class is revised pursuant to step

1.b. above, the CFD Administrator shall also prepare and execute a Certificate to Amend the Special Tax substantially in the form of Exhibit “A” hereto and shall deliver such Certificate to Amend the Special Tax to CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1). The Certificate to Amend the Special Tax shall be completed for all Land Use Classes and shall set forth, as applicable, either (i) the reduced Assigned Special Tax for a Land Use Class as calculated pursuant to step 1.b., or (ii) the Assigned Special Tax as identified in Table 1 of Section C for a Land Use Class that was not revised as determined pursuant to step 1.a. A reduction to the Assigned Special Tax in one Land Use Class shall not require a reduction in any other Land Use Class.

3. If the anticipated date of issuance of Bonds is within 180 days of the date of receipt of the Price Point Study by the CFD Administrator, CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) shall execute the acknowledgement on such Certificate to Amend the Special Tax dated as of the closing date of such Bonds, and upon the closing of such Bonds, the Assigned Special Tax for each Land Use Class shall be as set forth in such Certificate to Amend the Special Tax. If the date of issuance of Bonds is not within 180 days of the date of receipt of the Price Point Study by the CFD Administrator, such Certificate to Amend the Special Tax shall not be acknowledged by CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) and shall, as of such date, be Attachment No. 3

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void and of no further force and effect. In such case, if subsequently Bonds are expected to be issued, at least 30 days prior to that expected date, steps 1 and 2 of this section shall be performed based on a new Price Point Study.

4. After the execution by CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) of the acknowledgement on the Certificate to Amend the Special Tax, CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) shall cause to be recorded in the records of the County Recorder an Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) reflecting the Assigned Special Tax for CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) set forth in such Certificate to Amend the Special Tax.

5. If the Assigned Special Tax is not required to be changed for any Land Use Class based on the calculations performed under step 1 above, there shall be no reduction in the Assigned Special Tax and no Certificate to Amend the Special Tax shall be required.

I MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax will be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect the Special Tax at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations, and may covenant to foreclose and may actually foreclose on delinquent Assessor’s Parcels as permitted by the Act.

J TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Taxes shall be levied until the final series of Bonds have matured, provided that the Special Taxes shall not be levied after Fiscal Year 2074-2075. The Special Taxes will cease to be levied in an earlier Fiscal Year if the CFD Administrator has determined that all required interest and principal payments on the Bonds have been paid, no delinquent Special Taxes remain uncollected, and the City has covenanted that it will not issue any more Bonds (other than refunding Bonds) to be supported by Special Taxes levied under this Rate and Method of Apportionment as described in Section D.

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EXHIBIT A

CERTIFICATE TO AMEND THE SPECIAL TAX
IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 OF CITY OF PASO ROBLES
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 (BEECHWOOD -

FACILITIES)

TAX REDUCTION CERTIFICATE

1. Pursuant to Section H of the Rate and Method of Apportionment, as attached to the Notice of Special Tax Lien, recorded in the Official Records of the County of San Luis Obispo as Instrument No. XXXXXX on MM/DD/YYYY, the City of Paso Robles (the “City”) hereby reduces the Assigned Special Taxes for Developed Property within CFD No. 2026- 1 (IA No. 1) set forth in Table 1 of the Rate and Method of Apportionment for CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1).

2. The calculations made pursuant to Section H were based upon a Price Point Study that was received by the CFD Administrator on _________________.

3. The information in Table 1, relating to the Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property within CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) shall be amended and restated in full as follows:

Table A-1: Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property
Land Use
Class
Description Assigned Special Tax
1 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (> 2,650 SF) [$ ] PER DWELLING UNIT 2 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (2,350 - 2,650 SF) [$ ] PER DWELLING UNIT 3 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (2,050 - 2,350 SF) [$ ] PER DWELLING UNIT 4 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (1,750 - 2,050 SF) [$ ] PER DWELLING UNIT 5 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (1,450 - 1,750 SF) [$ ] PER DWELLING UNIT 6 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (<= 1,450 SF) [$ ] PER DWELLING UNIT 7 NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY $42,377 PER ACRE

4. Upon execution of the certificate by the City and CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), the City shall cause an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1) to be recorded reflecting the modifications set forth herein.

Submitted:

CFD ADMINISTRATOR
By: Date:

By execution hereof, the undersigned acknowledges, on behalf of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 1), receipt of this certificate and modification of the Rate and Method of Apportionment as set forth in this certificate.

Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood - Facilities) of the City of Paso Robles.

By: Date as of:

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RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAXES
IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF CITY OF PASO ROBLES
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1
(BEECHWOOD - FACILITIES)
A Special Tax as hereinafter defined shall be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels in Improvement Area No. 2 of City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood - Facilities) ("CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 2)") and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in an amount determined by the Council, through the application of this Rate and Method of Apportionment as described below. All of the real property in CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 2), unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided.

A DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
"Acre" or "Acreage" means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable Final Map, parcel map, condominium plan, or other recorded County parcel map.
"Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5, of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California.
"Administrative Expenses" means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the administration of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 2): the costs of computing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes (whether by the City or otherwise); the costs of remitting the Special Taxes to the Trustee; the costs of the Trustee (including its legal counsel) in the discharge of the duties required of it under the Indenture; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 2) or any designee thereof of complying with arbitrage rebate requirements; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 2) or any designee thereof of complying with City, CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 2), major property owner, or obligated persons disclosure requirements associated with applicable federal and state securities laws and of the Act; the costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs of the City, CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 2), or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the Special Tax; the costs associated with the release of funds from an escrow account; and the City’s annual administration fees and third party expenses. Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts estimated or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 2) for any other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2026-1 (IA No. 2), including attorney’s fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure, or otherwise addressing the disposition of delinquent Special Taxes. "Assessor’s Parcel" means any real property to which an Assessor’s Parcel Number is assigned as shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map.

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