CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 4:30 PM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM
Council Chamber - Library/Conference Center
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
The Public Art Section of the Staff Report for Item R3 has been revised.
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A. 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 009-501-028
Agency Negotiators:
Chris Huot, City Manager
Warren Frace, Community Development Director
Negotiating Parties: Edwin N. Morton and Christina Quintana-Morton
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)
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Initiation of Litigation: Two cases
In one of these two cases the City will consider legal action against the property owners of 639 Creston Road for grading and nuisance violations.
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators:
Chris Huot, City Manager
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Che Johnson, Special Counsel, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee Organizations:
International Association of Fire Fighters
Paso Robles Police Officers Association
Service Employees International Union
Unrepresented Part-time Employees
Unrepresented Management (including, among others, City Manager, Asst. City Manager, and Department Heads)
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Rabbi Meir Gordon, Chabad of Paso Robles
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Constitution Week Proclamation 8 - 8
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time the public may address the Council on items within the Council’s purview but not scheduled on the agenda. All persons desiring to speak on an agenda item are asked to fill out Speaker Information Cards and give them to the City Clerk prior speaking. Each individual speaker will be limited to a presentation total of three (3) minutes per item. Those persons wishing to speak on any item scheduled on the agenda will be given an opportunity to do so at the time that item is being considered.
State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code sec. 54954.2).
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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Chris Huot, City Manager
P. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE, NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION. However, if discussion is wanted by a member of the Council or public the item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Councilmembers and members of the public may offer comments or ask questions of clarification without removing an item from the Calendar. Individual items are approved by the vote that approves the Consent Calendar unless an item is pulled for separate consideration. Items pulled from consent will be heard at the end of the meeting.
1. Approval of August 19, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 - 14 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
2. Approval of September 6, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes 15 - 16 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
3. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes 17 - 21
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee - 2025-05-21 Youth Commission - 2025-08-06
4. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference
22 - 28
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX designating appointment of Councilmember Fred Strong as the voting delegate with Mayor John Hamon and Councilmember Kris Beal as the alternate voting delegates.
5. Receipt of Warrant Register 29 - 131
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
6. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report for June 2025 and Delegating Investment Authority 132 - 152 Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer CEQA Determination: The city finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for June 2025 and approve Resolution 25-XXX, delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer.
7. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – July 2025 153 - 171
Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer CEQA Determination: The city finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuan
Recommendation: Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for July 2025.
8. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Participation in San Luis Obispo County Ambulance Services Request for Proposal and Authorize the City Manager to 172 - 176
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Execute a Professional Services Agreement with AP Triton for Related ServicesCEQA Determination:
Jonathan Stornetta, Fire Chief
CEQA Determination: The City find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX, authorizing the City of Paso Robles to submit a bid in the upcoming San Luis Obispo County RFP for ambulance services and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with AP Triton.
9. Annual Report on Military Equipment Use Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 and Renewal of Ordinance No. 1119
177 - 193
Caleb Davis, Deputy Police Chief
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve the annual military equipment report pursuant to California Government Code 7072 and vote to renew Ordinance 1119 N.S.
10. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract for Road Repairs of the Sunset, Panorama, and Crestline Neighborhood
194 - 203
Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301).
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Westrock General Engineering to perform road repairs to Sunset, Panorama, and Crestline Neighborhood Project, in the amount of $1,619,999.00, and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to make minor, technical, or non-substantive changes to the contract that are consistent with the Council action.
11. Approval of a Contract for Annual West Side Slurry Seal Road Maintenance Services 204 - 214 Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301).
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Papich Construction for the Annual West Side Slurry Seal Maintenance project, in the amount of $1,599,995, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
12. Approval of a Resolution Waiving Minor Bidding Irregularities and Awarding a Contract to Dave Spurr Excavating, Inc. for the Satellite Drainage Rehabilitation Project
215 - 222
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David LaCaro, Public Works Operations Manager
CEQA Determination: The City has determined that the project will not result in any significant environmental impacts. In compliance with Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code, a Notice of Determination (NOD) was filed on September 17, 2024.
A Negative Declaration was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and circulated for public and state agency review. The public comment period concluded on October 15, 2024, and the state agency review period ended on October 30, 2024. No comments were received regarding the project.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX, awarding a contract for the Satellite Drainage Rehabilitation Project to Dave Spurr Excavating, inc. in the amount of $199, 252.45 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to any minor, technical or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
13. Approval of an Oak Tree Removal at 1511 Vine Street (OTR25-08, P25-0078) 223 - 243 Darren Nash, City Planner
CEQA Determination: Staff recommends the City Council approve a Resolution thereby approving the removal of one valley oak located at 1511 Vine Street (OTR25-08, P25-0078) and finding the project exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section15304.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX, authorizing the oak tree removal (permit OTR25-08) based on a finding that the condition of the oak tree with respect to its general health, danger of falling, and proximity to existing or proposed structures justify the removal of the oak tree and require one 15-gallon valley oak mitigation tree to be planted on site.
14. Approval to Amend Resolution No. 21-002 Modifying Authorization of Easement Acceptance on Behalf of the City Council
244 - 254
Leslie Frazier, City Engineer/Deputy Community Development Director CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX, amending Resolution 21-002 to expand the City Manager’s authorization or his authorized designee, to accept easements that require City funds to acquire, up to an amount equal to the City Manager’s spending authority.
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of a Resolution Updated and Establishing City User Fees for Various Regulatory Activities, Programs, and Services
255 - 421
Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act from environmental review under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8), which provides an exemption for the establishment or modification of charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX, updating and establishing various user and regulatory fees for various City regulatory activities, programs, and services set forth in a comprehensive fee schedule.
422 - 430
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2. Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to Rezone the Property at 2508 Spring Street from the T4-F to the TC-2 Zoning District (SPA 25-01, P24- 0098) under the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan.
Katie Banister, Associate Planner
CEQA Determination: On August 5, 2025, the City Council found the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as a Class 1 categorical exemption for Existing Structures, pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Recommendation: Approve Specific Plan Amendment 25-01 by introducing and conducting first reading by title only of Ordinance XXXX amending the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan to rezone 2508 Spring Street to the TC-2 zoning district.
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of Ordinance No. XXXX Amending Title 9 of the Municipal Code to Include Park Regulations
431 - 461
Angelica Fortin, Director
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c), 15061, and 15378 (b)(5).
Recommendation: Introduce for first reading by title only, Ordinance No. XXXX amending Chapter 9.04 and adding Chapter 9.55 to Title 9 of the City of Paso Robles Municipal Code to include Park Regulations.
2. Approval of a Five-Year Road Repair Plan Utilizing Supplemental Sales Tax Measure I-24 Funds
462 - 469
Freda Berman, Public Works Director
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378 because the authorization of Measure I-24 revenues will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX, authorizing the use of Measure I-24 towards the first Five Year Capital Improvement Plan to include Orchard Bungalow, Downtown, Zone 3A sites, and Vine Street between 10th and 13th Streets; and authorize an annual expenditure of $500,000 from Measure I-24 revenues to perform minor road and alley repair projects.
*3. Approval of the Final Decorative Details for the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan
470 - 500
Katie Banister, Associate Planner
CEQA Determination: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2024120426) for the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan (Project) was approved by the City Council on March 18, 2025 by Resolution 25-030. All mitigation measures set forth in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan shall remain in effect. For the approval of the final decorative details of the Project, Staff recommends the City Council find this action does not require further environmental review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX approving the final decorative City Council Agenda September 16, 2025 Page 6 of 7
elements for the Niblick Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project; and task the future “Arts and Culture Committee” with identifying a process, locations and funding for public art as part of the project.
4. Approval of Operating Memorandum No. 2 of the Olsen-South Chandler Ranch Specific Plan Development Agreement – Allowing for All Electric Subdivision Tract Improvements
501 - 520
Warren Frace, Community Development Director
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action was analyzed as part of the Olsen–South Chandler Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report SCH#2019011065 and is consistent with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX authorizing the City Manager to execute Olsen–South Chandler Specific Plan Development Agreement Operating Memo No. 2.
S. CITY MANAGER REPORT
T. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
Development Review Committee September 22, 2025, 3:30 PM Food Truck Ad Hoc Committee Meeting September 22, 2025, 3:30 PM Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting September 23, 2025, 6:30 PM Development Review Committee September 29, 2025, 3:30 PM Paso Robles Youth Commission Advisory Committee Meeting October 1, 2025, 5:00 PM Development Review Committee October 6, 2025, 3:30 PM
Paso Robles City Council Meeting October 7, 2025, 6:00 PM V. ADJOURNMENT
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