CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Revised Agenda
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM
Centennial Park - Norris Room
600 Nickerson Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
The Closed Session portion of this meeting has been cancelled. The regular meeting will start at 6:00 PM.
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*A. 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. 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
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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 CALL TO ORDER
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Deputy Chief Randy Harris Retirement Proclamation 7 - 8 John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
2. Commander Tod Rehner Retirement Proclamation 9 - 9
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
3. Richard Almendarez Retirement Proclamation 10 - 10
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
4. Presentation of JustServe Certificate to City
Floyd Butterfield, JustServe Specialist
*M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 11 - 16
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
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 City Council Agenda December 16, 2025 Page 2 of 6
meeting.
1. Approval of December 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 17 - 22 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
2. Receipt of Warrant Register 23 - 79
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
3. Approval of Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Compliance Report 80 - 104 Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
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 Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX, accepting the Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Compliance Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and making findings required by the Mitigation Fee Act.
4. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Paso Robles Police Association; the Unrepresented Confidential, Professional, and Management Group Wage and Benefit Summary; the Unrepresented Part-Time/Temporary Group Wage and Benefit Summary; and the
105 - 190
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Shannon Foutz, Human Resources/Risk Manager
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, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Paso Robles and the Paso Robles Police Association; and approving the Unrepresented Confidential, Professional, and Management Group Wage and Benefit Summary; the Unrepresented Part-Time/Temporary Group Wage and Benefit Summary; and the Master Pay Schedule.
5. Approval of a Resolution Awarding the Design Build Contract to Granite Construction for the South Vine Bridge Project
191 - 214
Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
CEQA Determination: The City finds that the construction of the South Vine Bridge was previously analyzed as part of the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 46 West Interchange Modification Project, and pursuant to Pubic Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, there are no modifications or changes to the project or circumstances as a result of this action that would require additional environmental review. As such, the Council finds that this action is in furtherance of previously analyzed Interchange Modification Project, in the adopted MND and no additional environmental review is required.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Granite Construction, in the amount of $832,760.00, for the progressive design build of the South Vine Bridge project.
6. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase and Installation of a Well Pump and Column for Well No. 18
215 - 219
David Athey, Water Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is exempt from review under City Council Agenda December 16, 2025 Page 3 of 6
the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX authorizing a sole source expenditure of $143,456.17 for the purchase of a new column, pump, and installation for Well 18.
7. Acceptance of the Completed Engineering and Traffic Study and Conducting First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to Update and Enforce Posted Speed Limits, and Waiving Further Reading
220 - 268
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 Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15061, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15301, and 15378.
Recommendation: Introduce for first reading, by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance XXXX, accepting the completed Engineering and Traffic Survey and authorizing the update and enforcement of the posted speeds accordingly, and authorizing appropriations from the General Fund in the amount of $5,000 to cover the contract for installation of regulatory speed limit signs.
8. Approval of a Resolution Updating Resolution 24-020 to Correct the Approved Reimbursement Amount for the Oversize Facility Reimbursement Agreement with River Oaks Reserve, LLC (Tract 3105)
269 - 309
Leslie Frazier, City Engineer/Deputy Community Development Director CEQA Determination: This action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-XXX, correcting the reimbursable amount in Resolution 24-020 by adding $169,853.28 and affirming that the staff report and executed Oversize Facility Reimbursement Agreement were correct as approved.
9. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Final Parcel Map PRAL 25-0024 - Brown Lot Line Adjustment (P25-0051)
310 - 316
Leslie Frazier, City Engineer/Deputy Community Development Director CEQA Determination: The proposed lot line adjustment is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15305 ("Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations") of the CEQA Guidelines.
Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council:
1. Approve Resolution 25-XXX accepting Final Parcel Map PRAL 25-0024 for recordation and direct the City Clerk to state the Council’s approval on the Map; and
2. Direct the City Engineer to record all documents required by the Conditions of Approval.
Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
*1. Food Truck Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation for Food Truck Permitting Requirements and Operational Standards
317 - 340
Piper Smith, Assistant Planner
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.
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Recommendation: Provide specific direction to staff regarding changes to Operational Regulations and/or amendments to the Zoning Code regarding the following issues: a.) Generator Noise, b.) Accessory Furniture, c.) Temporary Use Permit permitting requirements, d.) Setbacks, and e.) Proximity to Downtown.
Additionally, should City staff pursue additional research and provide recommendations regarding food truck events within the downtown area.
2. San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Supplemental Funding Overview and Draft Expenditure Plan
341 - 364
Chris Huot, City Manager
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 and provide feedback and comments to SLOCOG staff.
*3. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 365 - 597 Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
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 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which includes the Independent Auditor’s Report on the City’s financial statements, for the fiscal year ended, June 30, 2025.
4. Receipt of the Police and Fire and Emergency Services Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover Report
598 - 1107
Jonathan Stornetta, Fire Chief
Damain Nord, 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: Endorse the Paso Robles Police Department Strategic Staffing Assessment and the Paso Robles Fire & Emergency Services CRASOC, and direct staff to return with an implementation framework and prioritization plan.
R. CITY MANAGER REPORT
S. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
T. UPCOMING EVENTS
Development Review Committee December 22, 2025, 3:30 PM City Facilities Closed in Observance of Christmas December 25, 2025 Development Review Committee December 29, 2025, 3:30 PM New Year's Eve Concert & Bonfire December 31, 2025, 7:00 PM City Facilities Closed in Observance of New Years Day January 1, 2026 Paso Robles Youth Commission Advisory Committee Meeting January 7, 2026, 5:00 PM Paso Robles Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting January 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Paso Robles Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM
Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM City Council Agenda December 16, 2025 Page 5 of 6
City Council Meeting - Norris Room, Centennial Park January 14, 2026, 6:00 PM U. ADJOURNMENT
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