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9/19/2025 Letter from the General Manager 

Dear Cambrians,

The Board of Directors has directed me to reduce the frequency of the General Manager’s Letters from every two weeks to once a month. These letters will be issued monthly or on an as-needed basis.

Cambria Skatepark Update

The Cambria Skatepark Project has long been a priority community initiative to provide a dedicated skateboarding facility for residents and visitors. Through extensive community fundraising efforts and a successful grant application—a $600,000 award from the Land and Water Conservation Fund—the estimated full project funding has now been secured with the support of local contributions. With funding in place, the District is prepared to move into the implementation phase.

The District’s Civil Engineering Consultant has identified a permitting challenge in the planning and building process. Because the Skatepark is within a 100-year floodplain, FEMA requires the District to sign a waiver acknowledging responsibility for potential flooding impacts. As part of this review, County Planning has referred the project back to the Building Division for additional evaluation of the restroom building’s structural design, specifically, its load capacity during flood events (Flood Water Calculations). To satisfy this permitting requirement, the District must obtain comprehensive structural calculations for the restroom facility from the Public Restroom Company. This work is expected to take approximately six months and cost $6,000–$7,000. This documentation is required by the County before a construction permit can be issued. Due to the additional FEMA and County Building Division requirements, permitting for the Skatepark will take longer than initially anticipated.

The District will issue the RFP as soon as final construction permits are obtained from the County and weather conditions are suitable. Building in dry weather is more economical because excavation and foundation work can be completed without delays from rain or unstable soil, equipment and material deliveries are easier, and the need for extra stormwater or pumping controls is minimized.

By addressing the County’s floodplain requirements, securing the manufacturer’s engineering documentation, and aligning construction with the dry season, the District is protecting the community’s investment in the skatepark, ensuring the restroom is built to last, and keeping the project on track for successful completion.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the Cambria Skatepark Project, please stop by the “Meet the General Manager” event at the Cambria Veterans' Memorial Hall on Monday, September 22, 2025, anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Administrative & Finance Departments 

New Website Feature: DocAccess for All PDF Documents

We’re excited to announce that the CCSD website now includes DocAccess for all PDF documents posted online.

What is DocAccess? DocAccess enhances every PDF on our website by making it:

  • Transcribed – Text from PDF documents is converted for easier reading.
  • Searchable – Quickly find the information you need within any document.
  • Translated – View documents in multiple languages for improved accessibility.
  • Assisted – Access helpful features such as screen reader compatibility and instant navigation tools.

With DocAccess, our documents are now instantly accessible to all users, improving transparency, usability, and compliance with accessibility standards.

Investment Advisors

At the September 15, 2025, Finance Committee Meeting, our investment advisors from Optimized Investment Partners provided another presentation to the Committee regarding the District’s investment strategy and performance.

The District hired Optimized Investment Partners, a registered investment advisor, in August 2023 to help us develop and manage a tailored investment strategy that maximizes income potential while maintaining the safety and liquidity of District funds. Since their engagement, they have continued to provide expertise and regular updates to the Committee.

We encourage all interested members of the public to watch the August 10, 2023 Regular Board Meeting and September 15, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting to learn more about the District’s investment approach and other important financial matters. The recent Investments 101 Presentation is posted below.

Investments 101 Presentation

Facilities & Resources Department

New Employee

The Cambria Community Services District is excited to welcome Kyle Carver as our new Maintenance Technician in the Facilities & Resources Department.

Kyle brings valuable hands-on experience from his previous roles as a Field Service Technician and Foreman. He studied mechanics at Reedley College. His expertise will be a great asset in maintaining and supporting our department’s equipment and facilities.

Please join us in welcoming Kyle to the team!

Mission Country Disposal Cleanup Week

Mission County Disposal is hosting a Spring Cleanup Week in Cambria from October 6 through October 10, 2025. During this event, residents can place up to six additional 32-gallon bags of trash at no extra charge. Bulky items can also be placed on the street for collection, though additional charges will apply. For more details, please call their office at 805-543-0875. 

Road/Highway Maintenance and Code Enforcement

The Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) does not manage road or highway maintenance or code enforcement. If you have an issue related to these matters, please contact the appropriate agency below:

Road Maintenance – Local
(Including dead animal removal, sign, streetlight, and/or roadway conditions)
🔗 San Luis Obispo County Road Maintenance Request Form
📞 San Luis Obispo County Road Maintenance: (805) 781-5252

Road Maintenance – Highway
(Including dead animal removal, roadway conditions, and more)
🔗 Caltrans Service Request
📞 Caltrans – District 5: (805) 549-3111

Code Enforcement – San Luis Obispo County
🔗 SLO County Code Enforcement

Cambria Fire Department

Meet the Fire Chief

On Monday, October 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Fire Chief Michael Burkey will be working out of the Cambria Veterans' Memorial Hall and would love to meet you and hear your thoughts on anything related to the Cambria Fire Department. 

🚒 Now Hiring: Fire Engineer & Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic) 🚨

The Cambria Fire Department is accepting applications for the Fire Engineer and Firefighter positions. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until filled.

Fire Engineer

Salary: $74,047 – $90,004/year + $600/month paramedic pay

Requirements: EMT or Paramedic (Paramedics must be accredited in SLO County), HazMat First Responder Operational, CA Class B driver’s license with endorsements, 2+ years firefighting experience, 1+ year driving/pumping experience, Firefighter-1 certification

Firefighter

Salary: $65,594 – $79,730/year + $600/month paramedic pay

Requirements: EMT or Paramedic (Paramedics must be accredited in SLO County), CPR, HazMat First Responder Operational, CA driver’s license, Firefighter-1 certification

Apply Now

Water & Wastewater Departments

Please refer to the September 11, 2025 Board Meeting agenda packet to read the latest utilities report.

Stuart Street Tank Project Update

The existing ring wall has been fully demolished and removed from the site (see the photos below of the giant claw excavator in action).

This past week, crews focused on over-excavation and soil compaction to prepare for upcoming concrete work. All compaction tests met or exceeded required standards.

Next week, crews will begin preparing the concrete foundation for the new ring wall.

A yellow construction vehicle on a gravel surface near a large storage tank and a house, with a fence and trees in the background.
Large water tank, dirt mound, small building, and a house surrounded by trees and a fence under a partly cloudy sky.
Excavator demolishing a structure, debris piled nearby, with trees and a building in the background.
Construction site with two CAT machines, dirt, rocks, and a large cylindrical structure in the background.
Construction site with a bulldozer, debris, and a large storage tank. Worker in a yellow safety vest nearby.
A yellow construction vehicle on a gravel surface near a large storage tank and a house, with a fence and trees in the background.
Large water tank, dirt mound, small building, and a house surrounded by trees and a fence under a partly cloudy sky.
Excavator demolishing a structure, debris piled nearby, with trees and a building in the background.
Construction site with two CAT machines, dirt, rocks, and a large cylindrical structure in the background.
Construction site with a bulldozer, debris, and a large storage tank. Worker in a yellow safety vest nearby.

For the latest project updates, visit the page below regularly. We’ll post ongoing information, including construction milestones, road closures, and any potential service impacts.

https://www.cambriacsd.org/stuart-street-tank-construction-project-updates

CCSD Board of Directors Meeting

Regular Board Meeting

📅 Date:  Thursday, October 9, 2025

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Public Participation:✉️ Written comments may be submitted via email to boardcomment@cambriacsd.org or through the submission portal anytime before the Board meeting. 

CCSD Standing Committee Meetings

Resources & Infrastructure Committee Meeting

📅 Date: Monday, October 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Public Participation: Members of the public can submit written comments to be read at Standing Committee meetings.

Finance Committee Meeting

📅 Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Public Participation: Members of the public can submit written comments to be read at Standing Committee meetings.

Fire Protection Committee Meeting

📅 Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Public Participation: Members of the public can submit written comments to be read at Standing Committee meetings.

PROS Committee Meeting

📅 Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Public Participation: Members of the public can submit written comments to be read at Standing Committee meetings.

Meet the General Manager

On Monday, October 27, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., I will be working out of the Cambria Veterans' Memorial Hall and would love to meet you and hear your thoughts on everything, Cambria. We will provide coffee and snacks; as always, we welcome your feedback and ideas. 

If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Matthew McElhenie

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