Council approves new $3.4 million pickleball court complex

Posted: 2:15 am, November 21, 2024 by Editor Skye Pratt

Sherwood Park to get seven new pickleball courts, restrooms

– The Paso Robles City Council, during its regular meeting Tuesday night, approved the construction of a pickleball court complex at Sherwood Park. The project, initially estimated at $1.2 million, will now cost $3.4 million due to rising labor and material costs as well as design changes. A bid of $3.28 million from JJ Fisher Construction, Inc. was reviewed and found to meet the project requirements.

The project was first approved in August 2021. The complex will feature seven lighted courts, restrooms, parking improvements, and additional amenities. Funding will come from a combination of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees, and reallocated funds from the South Vine Street Bridge project. Construction is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026.

The breakdown of costs related to the complex are as follows:

Mobilization/Temp. Facilities: $315,420.00
SWPPP Implementation: $33,955.00
Selective Demolition: $177,750.00
Site Furnishings: $160,175.00
Prefabricated Restroom Structure: $438,450.00
Electrical Systems: $274,575.00
Site Clearing/Earth Moving: $330,400.00
Erosion and Sediment Control: $25,725.00
Asphalt Paving at Courts: $252,668.00
Misc. Asphalt Paving: $30,180.00
Decomposed Granite Paving: $49,896.00
Concrete Paving: $31,520.00
Concrete Curb: $49,920.00
Concrete Curb and Gutter: $16,884.00
Concrete Band: $7,750.00
Misc. Concrete Pavement: $65,075.00
Pervious Concrete Paving: $363,709.00
Athletic Court Surfacing and Striping: $58,760.00
Chain Link Fencing and Gates: $237,070.00
Irrigation Work: $91,675.00
Planting: $111,110.00
Plant Maintenance: $5,250.00

Councilman Chris Bausch voted against the project, which passed 4-1. Mayor John Hamon, Councilwoman Sharon Roden, Councilman Steve Gregory, and Councilman Fred Strong voted yes.

The council unanimously approved the meeting’s consent agenda.

The council approved and moved forward with the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program and the Draft Annual Action Plan. The grant will fund local projects, such as a crosswalk on Parkview/Airport Road for $132,022 and public service programs totaling $47,583, with $30,467 available for funding.

Funding requests included:

El Camino Homeless Organization: $15,233
CAPSLO: $15,234

The staff report initially listed a request from the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition for $17,150, which was incorrect and removed. The plan also allocates $14,218 for administration, with public hearings scheduled for March 2025. The funding requests were approved as written above.

The council accepted a donation of a new van to serve as the Paso Robles Library’s first bookmobile. The Paso Robles Library Foundation raised $25,000 to fund the project.

Mayor John Hamon described the van as a “very nice looking van,” and Councilman Steve Gregory called it a “wonderful gift to our community.” The motion passed unanimously.

The council also approved a change to its regular meeting start time, moving it from 6:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.

The council approved adjustments to landfill tipping fees, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The changes include increased rates for compacted refuse and tire disposal, while the rate for transfer tons will decrease to remain competitive. The adjustments are necessary to cover operational costs, infrastructure improvements, and regulatory compliance for the city’s landfill, which operates as a standalone enterprise fund, according to a staff report.

Councilman Chris Bausch voted against the measure, which passed 4-1. Mayor John Hamon, Councilwoman Sharon Roden, Councilman Steve Gregory, and Councilman Fred Strong voted yes.

The council also approved the initiation of the Proposition 218 process for a proposed solid waste rate adjustment from Paso Robles Waste & Recycle, the city’s contracted waste hauler since 1957.

The rate study includes a first-year increase of 11.96% for residential and commercial services and 33.9% for roll-off services, with annual adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index from 2026 to 2029. The increase aims to address rising operational costs, including labor, equipment, fuel, and disposal expenses.

The motion passed unanimously.

The new rates will take effect in 2025 following a public notification period, protest opportunity, and hearing.

Click here to view the meeting agenda with linked staff reports.

Watch the meeting in its entirety below: