HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3b. Citywide (GENP-0359-2025) Review of the Capital Improvement Plan of the 2025-27 Financial Plan for General Plan Conformity
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: CITYWIDE (GENP-0359-2025) REVIEW OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN OF THE 2025-27 FINANCIAL PLAN FOR GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY
BY: Madeline Kacsinta, Capital Improvement FROM: Tyler Corey, Deputy Director
Program Administrative Manager of Community Development
Phone Number: 805-781-7094 Phone Number: 805-781-7169
Email: mkacsint@slocity.org Email: tcorey@slocity.org
APPLICANT: City of San Luis Obispo REPRESENTATIVE: Madeline Kacsinta
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution determining general plan conformance for the 2025 -27 Capital
Improvement Plan and that this action is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per section 15262 which excludes feasibility and planning studies.
1.0 COMMISSION'S PURVIEW
California Government Code § 65401 states: “If a general plan or part thereof has been
adopted, within such time as may be fixed by the legislative body, each county or city
officer, department, board, or commission, and each governmental body, commission, or
board, including the governing body of any special district or school district, whose
jurisdiction lies wholly or partially within the county or city, whose functions include
recommending, preparing plans for, or constructing, major public works, shall submit to
the official agency, as designated by the respective county board of supervisors
or city council, a list of the proposed public works recommended for planning,
initiation or construction during the ensuing fiscal year. The official agency receiving
the list of proposed public works shall list and classify all such recommendations and shall
prepare a coordinated program of proposed public works for the ensuing fiscal year. Such
coordinated program shall be submitted to the county or city planning agency for
review and report to said official agency as to conformity with the adopted general
plan or part thereof.”
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 reporting 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 environmental
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.
Meeting Date: 5/28/2025
Item Number: 3b
Time Estimate: N/A
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Item 3b
GENP-0359-2025
Planning Commission Report – May 28, 2025
2.0 SUMMARY
The CIP proposed as part of the 2025-27 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.
The City Council prioritizes and allocates limited resources every two years after carefully
considering community input. Not all Ge neral 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 ten -
year plan where funding is approved by Council for the first two years and the following 8
years are projected for consideration in the next Financial Plan.
3.0 PREVIOUS REVIEW
The Draft 2025–27 Capital Improvement Plan has undergone several stages of review to
ensure alignment with City priorities and long-term financial strategies. As part of the
Strategic Budget Direction, the Draft CIP was presented to the City Council on April 15,
2025, to receive early input and confirm that the proposed project list supports key
strategic goals.
Additionally, on May 8, 2025, all projects proposed for funding through the Local Revenue
Measure (LRM) were reviewed by the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
(REOC). This review focused on confirming that LRM-funded projects align with voter-
approved priorities and the intent of the measure.
4.0 PROJECT ANALYSIS
The evaluation of General Plan conformity is based on the purpose of the proposed
spending, rather than their funding sources. CIP projects can be funded from various
funding sources which include the General Fund, Grants, Impact Fees as well as 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.
To assess conformity, a policy audit of the General Plan was conducted. The results are
presented in the matrix provided as Attachment A, which outlines how each proposed
CIP project aligns with the goals and policies of the General Plan. The matrix includes all
CIP projects that are proposed and funded in the first two years of the 2025–27 Financial
Plan, with each project linked to a corresponding General Plan program or policy it
supports.
4.1 Expanded Project Funding for Fiscal Years 2025-27
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 million in
Capital Improvement Plan funding over the 2025-27 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 replacement projects.
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Item 3b
GENP-0359-2025
Planning Commission Report – May 28, 2025
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 need 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 2025-27 Financial Plan.
7.0 ALTERNATIVES
The Commission may direct staff to revise the report. There is no legally mandated
deadline for Commission action; however, if any changes are made, the revised report
must return to the Planning Commission for a new determination of General Plan
conformance prior to adoption by the City Council. If the revisions are limited to one or
two projects, staff could identify those specific items for City Council consideration and
return to the Commission with only those projects for a revised determination.
8.0 ATTACHMENTS
A - General Plan Conformity CIP Project Matrix
B - Draft PC Resolution (GENP-0359-2025)
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Capital Imrovement Plan for the 2025-27 Financial Plan
GENP 0359-2025
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY MATRIX FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 2-Year Total
Circulation Element: Manage City operations for energy efficiency, including purchase and use of vehicles, equipment and materials $ 2,338,000 $ 3,208,000 $ 5,546,000
CIP No. #2000513 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 442,000$ 430,000$ 872,000$
CIP No. #2000519 - Fleet Replacement: Parks and Rec 95,000$ 68,500$ 163,500$
CIP No. #2000520 - Fleet Replacement: Public Works 368,000$ 697,500$ 1,065,500$
CIP No. #2000521 - Fleet Replacement: Utilities 238,000$ 600,000$ 838,000$
CIP No. #2000536 - Fleet Replacement: Transit 150,000$ 150,000$
CIP No. #2000553 - Fleet Replacement: Police 705,000$ 437,000$ 1,142,000$
CIP No. #2000554 - Fleet Replacement: Fire 300,000$ 675,000$ 975,000$
CIP No. #2000611 - Fleet Replacement: Parking 50,000$ 50,000$
CIP No. #2091633 - Corp Yard Storage Stalls 100,000$ 100,000$
CIP No. #2091634 - Fire Station 1 Wash Area 40,000$ 150,000$ 190,000$
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. $ 2,590,000 $ 480,000 $ 3,070,000
CIP No. #2000157 - Banner Arms, Bench Arms Rests, Signs 25,000$ 25,000$ 50,000$
CIP No. #2000165 - Transportation Impact Fee Program Update 50,000$ 50,000$
CIP No. #2000537 - Transportation Monitoring & Modeling Update 15,000$ 55,000$ 70,000$
CIP No. #2000608 - Active Transportation Plan Implementation 200,000$ 200,000$
CIP No. #2001057 - ATP - Higuera Complete Street Project 2,500,000$ 2,500,000$
CIP No. #2001058 - ATP - Foothill Boulevard Complete Street Project 200,000$ 200,000$
Circulation Element: The City shall improve and expand city bus service to make the system more convenient and accessible for
everyone.2,960,000$ 1,165,000$ 4,125,000$
CIP No. #2000053 - Bus Wash Replacement 75,000$ 75,000$
CIP No. #2000102 - Parking Lot Maintenance - Bus Yard 600,000$ -$ 600,000$
CIP No. #2000405 - Transit Fleet 1,500,000$ 1,000,000$ 2,500,000$
CIP No. #2000506 - Bus Stop Improvements 350,000$ 90,000$ 440,000$
CIP No. #2001033 - Downtown Transit Center Rehabilitation 250,000$ -$ 250,000$
CIP No. #2000533 - Cutaway Bus Replacememt 260,000$ 260,000$
Conservation and Open Space Element: Secure and maintain a healthy and attractive Greenbelt around the urban area. $ 275,000 $ 275,000 $ 550,000
CIP No. #2001011 - Open Space Maintenance 125,000$ 125,000$ 250,000$
CIP No. #2099837 - Open Space Acquisition 150,000$ 150,000$ 300,000$
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. $ 852,500 $ 400,000 $ 1,252,500
CIP No. #2000075 - Major Facility Maintenance 252,500$ 400,000$ 652,500$
CIP No. #2000508 - City Hall Drought Tolerant Landscaping and Restroom 300,000$ 300,000$
CIP No. #2001056 - Water Treatment Plant - Building Maintenance 300,000$ 300,000$
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. $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 800,000
CIP No. #2000027 - Urban Forest Maintenance 400,000$ 400,000$ 800,000$
A - General Plan Conformity CIP Project MatrixPage 13 of 90
Capital Imrovement Plan for the 2025-27 Financial Plan
GENP 0359-2025
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY MATRIX FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 2-Year Total
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 1,745,000$ 621,281$ 2,366,281$
CIP No. #2000601 - Public Safety IT Replacements 1,152,000$ 397,867$ 1,549,867$
CIP No. #2000603 - Enterprise IT Replacements 351,000$ 351,000$
CIP No. #2000604 - Network IT Replacements 242,000$ 223,414$ 465,414$
Conservation and Open Space: The City will use material efficiently in its buildings and facilities, services and operations, and
encourage others to do the same. $ 1,300,990 $ 6,200,000 $ 7,500,990
CIP No. #2000516 - Fire Station 3&4 Remodel 1,300,990$ 1,300,990$
CIP No. #2001063 - Broadband Plan -$ 6,200,000$ 6,200,000$
Land Use Element: Develop buildings and facilities which will contribute to our sense of place and architectural heritage. $ 210,000 $ 365,000 $ 575,000
CIP No. #2000406 - Senior Center Paint and Window 35,000$ 35,000$
CIP No. #2000503 - Public Art Maintenance 110,000$ 210,000$ 320,000$
CIP No. #2000510 - Public Art Installations 100,000$ 100,000$ 200,000$
CIP No. #2000512 - Downtown Zig-Zig Lighting 20,000$ 20,000$
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.1,127,800$ 500,000$ 1,627,800$
CIP No. #2000117 - Cultural Arts District Parking Structure 627,800$ 627,800$
CIP No. #2000574 - Parking Pay Station Installation 500,000$ 500,000$ 1,000,000$
N/A 4,000,000$ 4,000,000$ 8,000,000$
CIP No. #CIP Res - CIP Reserve 4,000,000$ 4,000,000$ 8,000,000$
Parks and Recreation Element: The City shall develop and maintain a park system.9,289,612$ 885,000$ 10,174,612$
CIP No. #2000030 - Laguna Lake Golf Course Maintenance 10,000$ 10,000$
CIP No. #2000033 - Playground Equipment Replacement 585,000$ 585,000$
CIP No. #2000054 - Righetti Community Park 6,500,000$ 6,500,000$
CIP No. #2000115 - Sinsheimer Park Playground Turf, Soft Surface Replacement 50,000$ 50,000$
CIP No. #2000514 - Emerson Park Amenity Upgrades and Beautification 1,854,612$ 1,854,612$
CIP No. #2000568 - Golf Course Pro Shop - Flood Damage Repair -$ 250,000$ 250,000$
CIP No. #2001010 - Parks Major Maintenance 350,000$ 575,000$ 925,000$
Safety Element: Ensure the City and all relevant City departments have adequate planning, organization, and resources for emergency
preparedness and emergency response.2,475,000$ 4,510,000$ 6,985,000$
CIP No. #2000118 - Public Safety Center -$ 200,000$ 200,000$
CIP No. #2000119 - Police Building - 1042 Tenant Improvements 350,000$ 4,310,000$ 4,660,000$
CIP No. #2000120 - Police Building - 1042 Stop Gap Improvements 250,000$ 250,000$
CIP No. #2000122 - Fire Station 5 150,000$ 150,000$
CIP No. #2000577 - Police Station TI - 1106 Walnut 75,000$ 75,000$
CIP No. #2001075 - Parking Structure Safety Element R&D 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$
CIP No. #2001076 - Roadway Barricade Enhancements 150,000$ 150,000$
Safety Element: The City should allow flood waters to move through natural channels. Flow should be accommodated by removing
debris and manmade obstructions.200,000$ 4,833,315$ 5,033,315$
CIP No. #2001032 - Pismo Street Retaining Wall (Storm Recovery)100,000$ 1,900,000$ 2,000,000$
A - General Plan Conformity CIP Project MatrixPage 14 of 90
Capital Imrovement Plan for the 2025-27 Financial Plan
GENP 0359-2025
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY MATRIX FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 2-Year Total
CIP No. #2001071 - Storm Response and Recovery 100,000$ 2,183,315$ 2,283,315$
CIP No. #2090742 - Storm Drains -$ 750,000$ 750,000$
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.15,518,800$ 11,078,000$ 26,596,800$
CIP No. #2000062 - Water Meters and Boxes 1,916,000$ 1,916,000$ 3,832,000$
CIP No. #2000063 - Water Distribution Fire Hydrants 55,000$ 55,000$ 110,000$
CIP No. #2000065 - Point Repair 150,000$ 150,000$
CIP No. #2000082 - Sewer Lift Station Replacement - Silver City 200,000$ 200,000$
CIP No. #2000084 - Sewer Maintenance Cover Adjustments 110,000$ 30,000$ 140,000$
CIP No. #2000092 - Sewer Main Replacement: Buchon - Morro to Johnson 135,000$ 135,000$
CIP No. #2000150 - SGMA GSP 150,000$ 150,000$ 300,000$
CIP No. #2000170 - Islay Sewer Replacement 2,100,000$ 2,100,000$
CIP No. #2000527 - Point Repairs - Wastewater Collections System 340,000$ 240,000$ 580,000$
CIP No. #2000529 - Recycled Water Orcutt Street - Fernwood to Laurel -$ 1,900,000$ 1,900,000$
CIP No. #2000530 - Recycled Water Tank 100,000$ 100,000$
CIP No. #2000561 - Sewer-main Replacement: Morro, Mill, Santa Rosa, and Chorro 45,000$ 45,000$
CIP No. #2000563 - Waterline Replacement: California Ave - Taft to Mill 2,570,000$ -$ 2,570,000$
CIP No. #2000570 - Sewer-main Replacements: Taft, Hathaway, Phillips, Buena Vista, and Loomis 330,000$ 330,000$
CIP No. #2000571 - Sewer-main Replacements: San Jose, Ramona, Monte Vista, and California -$ 310,000$ 310,000$
CIP No. #2001005 - Water Valve Cover Adjustments 285,000$ 35,000$ 320,000$
CIP No. #2001024 - Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction 420,000$ 420,000$ 840,000$
CIP No. #2001025 - Sewer Utility Trench Repair 25,000$ 25,000$ 50,000$
CIP No. #2001040 - Waterline Replacement: Chorro - Highland to Meinecke 24-inch Pipeline Replacement 100,000$ -$ 100,000$
CIP No. #2001043 - Recycled Water Pump Station Maintenance 45,000$ 45,000$
CIP No. #2001050 - Sewer Lift Station Maintenance 400,000$ 400,000$
CIP No. #2001052 - Water Storage Tank Inspection and Cleaning 10,000$ 10,000$ 20,000$
CIP No. #2001053 - Waterline Abandonment & Connections 50,000$ 50,000$
CIP No. #2001055 - WRRF - Building Maintenance 150,000$ 150,000$
CIP No. #2001073 - Sewer Main Replacement: Oceanaire - Cayucos to Froom Rd 35,000$ 35,000$
CIP No. #2091219 - WRRF Upgrade 2,000,000$ 2,000,000$
CIP No. #2091506 - Groundwater Well Development Program [91506]2,250,000$ 2,250,000$
CIP No. #2091734 - Water Treatment Plant - Water Meter Replacement 54,800$ 82,000$ 136,800$
CIP No. #2001026 - WTP Major Maintenance 180,000$ 180,000$ 360,000$
CIP No. #2000077 - WRRF - Asset Replacement 475,000$ 295,000$ 770,000$
CIP No. #2000531 - Recycled Water and Ultraviolet Disinfection Maintenance (602)10,000$ 10,000$
CIP No. #2000542 - WTP Major Facility Maintenance 113,000$ 113,000$
CIP No. #2000551 - WRRF Power Cogeneration Upgrade 1,475,000$ 1,475,000$
CIP No. #2001004 - Water Distribution Utility Trench Repair 340,000$ 340,000$ 680,000$
CIP No. #2001041 - Water Treatment Plant - Filter Media Replacement and Underdrain Repairs 480,000$ 480,000$
CIP No. #2001042 - Sewer-main Replacement: Chorro - Boysen to Rougeot -$ 2,750,000$ 2,750,000$
CIP No. #2091368 - T-3 Water Storage Tank Replacement - High Pressure Zone 500,000$ 500,000$
A - General Plan Conformity CIP Project MatrixPage 15 of 90
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GENP 0359-2025
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY MATRIX FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 2-Year Total
CIP No. #2091639 - Sewer Main Replacement: Chorro – Meinecke to Murray 260,000$ 260,000$
Water and Wastewater Management Element: The City will coordinate the opertion of the Salinas, Whale Rock, and Nacimiento
Reserviors to maximize available water resources. 130,000$ 980,000$ 1,110,000$
CIP No. #2001009 - Whale Rock Reservoir – Asset Replacement 40,000$ 20,000$ 60,000$
CIP No. #2001017 - Whale Rock Reservoir Transmission Pipeline Replacement 90,000$ 960,000$ 1,050,000$
Grand Total 45,412,702$ 39,900,596$ 85,313,298$
A - General Plan Conformity CIP Project MatrixPage 16 of 90
RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE FOR THE 2025-27
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND THAT THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PER
SECTION 15262 WHICH EXCLUDES FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING
STUDIES FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
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 May 28, 2025, for the purpose of reviewing the 2025-27 Capital
Improvement Plan for General Plan Conformity as required by California Government
Code Section 65401 (GENP-0359-2025); 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 2025-27 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 Sta tutory 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-2025 Page 2
GENP-0359-2025 (CIP Conformance)
Section 3. Action. The Planning Commission does find and report that GENP-
0359-2025 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 May 28, 2025.
Tyler Corey, Secretary
Planning Commission
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