LAFCO File No. 4-S-22 | City of Paso Robles Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study

The City of Paso Robles, under the authority of the San Luis Obispo County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), underwent a Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study to evaluate and adjust its future service boundaries in accordance with California Government Code Sections 56430 and 56425. The study resulted in a significant revision to the city’s Sphere of Influence, reducing it from nine general areas covering approximately 1,971 acres to four general areas totaling about 600 acres, as formally approved during a public hearing on January 15, 2026. This revised boundary serves as a 20-year growth limit for potential municipal service expansion and was adopted as part of the Municipal Service Review, which assessed the adequacy and availability of public services currently provided by the city. The entire process was conducted as an administrative action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 6 and Section 15061(b)(3), due to the absence of environmental impacts tied to land use changes or infrastructure development. The official documentation, including the revised SOI map labeled as Attachment A/Exhibit C, was filed with the Office of Planning and Research and the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County, with the LAFCO office serving as the lead agency for review, public notice, and final approval. All procedural and administrative requirements were fulfilled through the LAFCO office located in San Luis Obispo, where the Commission conducted hearings, received public input, and processed all necessary filings. No formal federal contract structure or procurement mechanisms were involved; instead, the activity was a regulatory and planning function under California state law. Financial transactions related to the filing included a documentary transfer fee of $81.00 paid to the County Clerk and potential prior payments to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, but no contract line items, pricing, or government payment clauses were established. The submission followed state-specific procedural rules requiring three physical copies and permitted digital submissions via email, with no formal solicitation, competitive bidding, or evaluation factors applicable. Key contacts included Melissa B Morris, Commission Clerk, and Rob Fitzroy, Executive Officer, who managed administrative oversight and documentation, while the County Clerk’s office handled official filing and record-keeping. The outcome represents a legal boundary adjustment under state land use governance, with no procurement, contracting officer roles, or federal acquisition compliance elements present.