HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3b. General Plan Conformity Report for the Capital Improvement Plan of the 2023-25 Financial Plan (GENP-0174-2023)
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT FOR THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN OF THE 2023-25 FINANCIAL PLAN
PROJECT ADDRESS: Citywide By: Greg Cleary, Capital Improvement
Program Administrative Manager
Phone Number: 805-781-7255
Email: gcleary@slocity.org
FILE NUMBER: GENP-0174-2023 FROM: Tyler Corey, Deputy Director
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Draft Resolution, which finds the projects and purchases in the Capital
Improvement Plan, proposed as part of the 2023-25 Financial Plan, conforms to the City's
General Plan.
1.0 COMMISSION'S PURVIEW
State law requires the City to prepare a coordinated program of "proposed public works
for the ensuing fiscal year" and to submit the plan to its planning agency "for review and
report ...as to conformity with the adopted general plan or part the reof.” (Govt. Code
65401.) San Luis Obispo's multi-year budget approach complies with the intent of this
section, with the Planning Commission fulfilling the role of "planning agency" in its review
of the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) every two years.
The Commission's finding that a proposed CIP conforms with the General Plan does not
necessarily mean that the City endorses the project in a particular form. Individual projects
must be more fully scoped, planned, designed, and undergo environmenta l review prior
to receiving approval to be implemented. The City Council has full discretion in deciding
CIP items. There are no specific sanctions in State law if a CIP item is found not to
conform with the General Plan; however, a finding of non -conformance would indicate
that the plan should be re-evaluated.
2.0 SUMMARY
The CIP proposed as part of the 2023-25 Financial Plan includes a variety of projects and
purchases. Construction projects and equipment purchases costing $25,000 or more are
typically included in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Capital outlays of less than
$25,000 are included in the Financial Plan operating program budgets. Through the CIP,
the City systematically plans, schedules, and finances capital projects to ensure cost -
effectiveness and conformance with established policies and longer-term plans.
Meeting Date: 4/26/2023
Item Number: 3b
Time Estimate: N/A
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Item 3b
GENP-0174-2023
Planning Commission Report – 04/26/2023
The City Council prioritizes and allocates limited resources every two years after carefully
considering community input. Not all General Plan goals, Specific Plans, or Concept
Plans may be funded. Consequently, the proposed CIP must prioritize funding based on
the Council's assessment of community needs and priorities. The proposed CIP is a five -
year plan where funding is approved by Council for the first two years and the last three
years are projected for consideration in the next Financial Plan.
3.0 PREVIOUS REVIEW
In November 2020, voters passed Measure G-20, which expanded the existing sales tax
from 0.5% to 1.5%. As a result, the Local Revenue Measure now provides $50 mil lion in
Capital Improvement Plan funding over the 2023-25 Financial Plan period. This additional
funding will be utilized for large scale infrastructure projects, as well as provide for an
expansion of the quantity and budget of asset maintenance and repla cement projects.
4.0 PROJECT ANALYSIS
Evaluation of General Plan conformity focuses on the objects of proposed spending, not
the sources of funds. CIP projects can be funded from various funding sources which
include the General Fund, Grants, Impact Fees and, to the extent allowable, the City's
Enterprise Funds which include the Sewer Fund, Water Fund, Whale Rock Fund, Parking
Fund, and Transit Fund which are typically supported by user fees.
A General Plan policy audit was conducted and the matrix in At tachment 1 documents
how each proposed capital improvement conforms to the City's General Plan. The matrix
includes a listing of CIP items for the 2023-25 Financial Plan. Each CIP item supports a
program or policy in the General Plan.
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The determination of conformity with the General Plan is exempt from environmental
review as a Statutory Exemption under Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies
(CEQA Guidelines Section 15262). Each project listed as part of the CIP will ne ed future
authorization and environmental review prior to construction.
6.0 OTHER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
Comments from the other departments have been incorporated into the recommended
CIP projects proposed as part of the 2023-25 Financial Plan.
7.0 ALTERNATIVES
The Planning Commission may direct staff to revise the report. There is no legally
mandated deadline for Commission action.
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Item 3b
GENP-0174-2023
Planning Commission Report – 04/26/2023
8.0 ATTACHMENTS
A - General Plan Conformity Project Matrix
B - Draft Resolution (GENP-0174-2023)
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ID# General Plan Conformity Matrix FY 2023‐24 FY 2024‐25 2‐Year Total
1
Circulation Element: Manage City operations for energy efficiency, including purchase and use of vehicles,
equipment and materials.5,581,900$ 5,156,406$ 10,738,306$
2 Bus Replacements with EV 2,701,500$ 2,226,000$ 4,927,500$
3 Fleet Replacement: Parks and Recreation 75,000$ 75,000$
4 Fleet Replacement: Police ‐$ 90,000$ 90,000$
5 Fleet Replacement: Public Works 670,000$ 395,000$ 1,065,000$
6 Fleet Replacement: Utilities 230,000$ 150,000$ 380,000$
7 Fleet Replacement: Admin 250,000$ 250,000$
8 Fleet Replacement: Public Works 100,000$ 100,000$
9 Parking Pay Station Installation 600,000$ 600,000$
10 Transit Facility EV Charging Infrastructure 1,805,400$ 1,445,406$ 3,250,806$
11 Circulation Element: Provide a system of streets that are well‐maintained and safe for all forms of transportation.10,976,260$ 28,378,000$ 39,354,260$
12 Bridge Maintenance 150,000$ 200,000$ 350,000$
13 California & Taft Roundabout 500,000$ 500,000$
14 Development Agreement ‐ 600 Tank Farm 200,000$ 200,000$
15 Higuera St. Widening ‐ Bridge to Elks 180,000$ 180,000$
16 Neighborhood Traffic Improvements 45,000$ 30,000$ 75,000$
17 Parking Lot Maintenance 285,000$ 745,000$ 1,030,000$
18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathway Maintenance 125,000$ 435,000$ 560,000$
19 Prado Road Bridge & Road Widening 18,373,000$ 18,373,000$
20 Prado Road Interchange 1,435,260$ 2,750,000$ 4,185,260$
21 Sewer Maintenance Hole Cover Adjustments 180,000$ 30,000$ 210,000$
22 Sidewalk Replacement and Installation 100,000$ 150,000$ 250,000$
23 Street Lights ‐ Annual Asset Maintenance 75,000$ 75,000$ 150,000$
24 Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing 6,850,000$ 5,000,000$ 11,850,000$
25 Traffic Signs & Striping Maintenance 75,000$ 75,000$ 150,000$
26 Transportation Monitoring & Modeling Update 55,000$ 55,000$ 110,000$
27 Transportation Safety & Operations (Rename ‐ Transportation Safety and Operations) 140,000$ 120,000$ 260,000$
28 Trench Repairs‐ Sewer 25,000$ 25,000$ 50,000$
29 Trench Repairs‐ Water 280,000$ 280,000$ 560,000$
30 Water Valve Cover Adjustments 276,000$ 35,000$ 311,000$
31
Circulation Element: The City shall design and maintain bikeways to make bicycling safe, convenient and enjoyable.
The City shall encourage and promote walking as a regular means of transportation.9,911,000$ 1,625,000$ 11,536,000$
32 Active Transportation Plan Implementation 435,000$ 550,000$ 985,000$
33 ATP ‐ Foothill Boulevard Complete Street Project 200,000$ 200,000$
34 ATP ‐ Higuera Complete Street Project 8,251,000$ 750,000$ 9,001,000$
35 ATP ‐ Orcutt Road Railroad Crossing Upgrades 200,000$ 200,000$
36 ATP ‐ Railroad Safety Trail (Orcutt to Tiburon) and Bullock Culvert Replacement 300,000$ 100,000$ 400,000$
37 ATP ‐ South/King Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon 500,000$ 500,000$
38 Banner Arms, Bench Arm Rests, Signs 25,000$ 25,000$ 50,000$
39 Downtown Renewal 200,000$ 200,000$
40
Circulation Element: The City shall improve and expand city bus service to make the system more convenient and
accessible for everyone.90,000$ 115,000$ 205,000$
41 Bus Shelter Replacements 90,000$ 90,000$ 180,000$
42 Parking Lot Maintenance ‐ Bus Yard 25,000$ 25,000$
43
Conservation and Open Space Element: Secure and maintain a healthy and attractive Greenbelt around the urban
area.345,000$ 320,000$ 665,000$
44 Open Space Acquisition 175,000$ 150,000$ 325,000$
45 Open Space Maintenance 170,000$ 170,000$ 340,000$
46
Conservation and Open Space Element: The City will use material efficiently in its buildings and facilities, services
and operations, and encourage others to do the same.1,527,000$ 973,178$ 2,500,178$
47 Fire Station 3&4 Remodel Space Study and Design 200,000$ 200,000$
48 Lead by Example ‐ Building Electrification ‐ Swim Center Heat Pump 100,000$ 100,000$
49 Major Facility Maintenance 1,152,000$ 423,178$ 1,575,178$
50 Major Facility Replacements 350,000$ 350,000$
51 Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Various Facilities 175,000$ 100,000$ 275,000$
52
Conservation and Open Space: Emphasize the planting and maintenance of California Native tree species of
sufficient height, spread, form and horticultural characteristics to create the desired streetscape canopy, shade,
buffering from adjacent uses, and other desired streetscape characteristics, consistent with the Tree Ordinance or as
recommended by the Tree Committee or as approved by the Architectural Review Commission.420,000$ 440,000$ 860,000$
53 Urban Forest Maintenance 420,000$ 440,000$ 860,000$
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54
Conservation and Open Space: The City will manage its operations for efficient materials use by: A. Substituting
electronic information exchange for paper whenever feasible and cost‐effective.989,500$ 1,861,001$ 2,850,501$
55 IT Replacement 989,500$ 1,861,001$ 2,850,501$
56
Land Use Element: Develop buildings and facilities which will contribute to our sense of place and architectural
heritage.325,000$ 300,000$ 625,000$
57 Annual Public Art Maintenance and Projects 225,000$ 200,000$ 425,000$
58 Roundabout Public Art Installations 100,000$ 100,000$ 200,000$
59
Land Use Element: The City shall ensure there is a diversity of parking opportunities in the Downtown. Any major
increments in parking supply should take the form of structures, located at the edges of the commercial core, so
people can walk rather than drive between points within the core.48,297,000$ 2,200,000$ 50,497,000$
60 842 Palm Parking Structure Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
61 871 Marsh Street Structure Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
62 General Parking Structure Maintenance 700,000$ 700,000$ 1,400,000$
63 LPR Replacement 97,000$ 97,000$
64 Cultural Arts District Parking Structure 47,000,000$ 1,500,000$ 48,500,000$
65 Parking Enforcement Equipment at Gate Entry 300,000$ 300,000$
66 Parks and Recreation Element: The City shall develop and maintain a park system.4,469,972$ 7,503,670$ 11,973,642$
67 Mission Plaza Concept Plan Implementation 2,429,972$ 470,028$ 2,900,000$
68 Development Related Park Improvements 500,000$ 5,423,642$ 5,923,642$
69 Emerson Park Amenity Upgrades and Beautification 200,000$ 200,000$
70 Laguna Lake Dredging and Sediment Management Project Implementation 900,000$ 900,000$
71 Laguna Lake Golf Course Maintenance 20,000$ 20,000$ 40,000$
72 Park Major Maintenance & Repairs 520,000$ 440,000$ 960,000$
73 Parks and Rec General Plan Implementation 800,000$ ‐$ 800,000$
74 SLO Creek Walk Maintenance ‐ Lighting, Signage, Irrigation, Plants 250,000$ 250,000$
75
Safety Element: The City should allow flood waters to move through natural channels. Flow should be
accommodated by removing debris and manmade obstructions.11,829,000$ 3,000,000$ 14,829,000$
76 Mid‐Higuera Bypass 8,729,000$ 2,850,000$ 11,579,000$
77 Silt Removal 150,000$ 150,000$ 300,000$
78 Storm Response and Recovery 2,750,000$ 2,750,000$
79 Pismo Street Retaining Wall ‐ Storm Response 200,000$ 200,000$
80
Water and Wastewater Management Element: Manage the City’s water resources to meet the current and future
water demand requirements associated with development envisioned by the General Plan.6,169,000$ 4,908,000$ 11,077,000$
81 Chorro ‐ Highland to Meinecke 24 inch Pipeline Replacement 100,000$ 1,900,000$ 2,000,000$
82 Fire Hydrants 55,000$ 55,000$ 110,000$
83 Recycled Water Orcutt Street ‐ Fernwood to Laurel 25,000$ 25,000$
84 Recycled Water Pump Station Maintenance ‐$ 60,000$ 60,000$
85 Reservoir 2 Replacement 900,000$ 900,000$
86 Reycled Water Annual UV Bulb Replacement 10,000$ 10,000$
87 Santa Rosa ‐ Stenner Creek Road to Highland 30 inch Pipeline Replacement 230,000$ ‐$ 230,000$
88 Source Water Strategic Plan ‐$ 90,000$ 90,000$
89 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act GSP ‐$ 150,000$ 150,000$
90 Treatment Major Facilities Maintenance 189,000$ 180,000$ 369,000$
91 Water Meters and Boxes 335,000$ 343,000$ 678,000$
92 Water Storage Tank Maintenance 755,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,755,000$
93 Water Treatment Plant ‐ Building Maintenance 650,000$ ‐$ 650,000$
94 Water Treatment Plant Major Facility Maintenance 245,000$ 115,000$ 360,000$
95 Waterline Abandonment & Connections 50,000$ 50,000$ 100,000$
96 Waterline Replacement: Johnson ‐ Iris to Bishop Pipeline Replacement 3,300,000$ 3,300,000$
97 Waterline Replacements ‐ Point Repair 250,000$ 250,000$
98 WTP Water Meter Replacement (91734)10,000$ 30,000$ 40,000$
99
Water and Wastewater Management Element: The City will coordinate the operation of the Salinas, Whale Rock,
and Nacimiento Reservoirs to maximize available water resources.170,000$ 2,120,000$ 2,290,000$
100 Salinas Reservoir Transfer of Ownership Plan 150,000$ ‐$ 150,000$
101 Whale Rock Pump Station Electrical Repairs (A and B)2,000,000$ 2,000,000$
102 Whale Rock Reservoir ‐ Major Facility Maintenance 20,000$ 120,000$ 140,000$
103
Water and Wastewater Management Element: The City will manage the collection system to ensure that the proper
level of maintenance is provided and that the flow in sanitary sewers does not exceed design capacity.10,718,000$ 4,250,000$ 14,968,000$
104 Foothill ‐ Chorro Pipeline Replacement ‐$ 250,000$ 250,000$
105 Inflow/Infiltration Reduction 250,000$ 250,000$
106 Morro, Mill, Santa Rosa, Chorro Pipeline Replacement 253,000$ 253,000$
107 San Jose, Ramona, Monte Vista, and California Pipeline Replacement ‐$ 1,225,000$ 1,225,000$
108 Serrano, Bressi, Dana Pipe Replacement 25,000$ 1,275,000$ 1,300,000$
109 Sewer Lift Station Maintenance 200,000$ 200,000$
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110 Storm Drain System Replacement 1,875,000$ 1,025,000$ 2,900,000$
111 Taft, Hathaway, Phillips, Buena Vista, and Loomis Pipeline Replacement 1,225,000$ 1,225,000$
112 Wastewater Collections System ‐ Point Repairs 120,000$ ‐$ 120,000$
113 Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation: Silver City Lift Station 70,000$ 100,000$ 170,000$
114 WRRF ‐ Building Maintenance (Renovation of ancilary facilities) 150,000$ 150,000$
115 WRRF And Wastewater Collection Shop 6,500,000$ 6,500,000$
116 WRRF Major Maintenance 150,000$ 125,000$ 275,000$
117 WRRF Power Cogeneration Upgrade 150,000$ ‐$ 150,000$
118 N/A 4,000,000$ 4,000,000$ 8,000,000$
119 CIP Reserve 4,000,000$ 4,000,000$ 8,000,000$
120 Grand Total 115,818,632$ 67,150,255$ 182,968,887$
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RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE FOR THE 2023-25
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN THAT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER
SECTION 15262, FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDIES (GENP-0174-
2023)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
public meeting in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on April 26, 2023, for the purpose of reviewing the 2023-25 Capital
Improvement Plan for General Plan Conformity as required by California Government
Code Section 65401 (GENP-0174-2023); and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the
manner required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence and
recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of San Luis Obispo as follows:
Section 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The 2023-25 Capital Improvement Plan is consistent with the General Plan.
Section 2. Environmental Review. The determination of conformity with the
General Plan is exempt from environmental review as a Statutory Exemption under
Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies (CEQA Guidelines Section 15262).
Each Project listed as part of the CIP will need future authorization and environmental
review prior to construction.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-XXX-2023 Page 2
GENP-0174-2023 (CIP Conformance)
Section 3. Action. The Planning Commission does find and report that GENP-
0174-2023 conforms to the City of San Luis Obispo’s General Plan pursuant to California
Government Code Section 65401.
On motion by , seconded by ,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
REFRAIN:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of April 26, 2023.
Tyler Corey, Secretary
Planning Commission
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