CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Revised Agenda
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Centennial Park - Norris Room
600 Nickerson Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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A. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
D. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Mentorship Month Proclamation 6 - 6
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
2. Certificate of Recognition - Sean Kain 7 - 7
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
*3. Capital Projects Report 8 - 8
Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
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G. 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).
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
I. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Chris Huot, City Manager
J. 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 December 16, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 - 13 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes 14 - 20
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Youth Commission 11/05/2025
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 11/10/2025
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee 1/10/2025
3. Receipt of Warrant Register 21 - 128
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
4. Approval to Join a Coalition with the County of San Luis Obispo to Petition the California State Legislature for the Continued Operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCCP), Restoration of Unitary Tax Treatment or Comparable Financial Mitigations, and
129 - 137
David Malewitz, Assistant City Manager
CEQA: 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 the inclusion of the City of Paso Robles as a participating jurisdiction in support of the County of San Luis Obispo’s petition to the California State Legislature advocating for the continued operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP), the provision of fiscal support to affected jurisdictions, and the continuation of associated land conservation efforts including participation in future activities in line with the major objectives of the Coalition.
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5. Approval of the Memorandums of Understanding with the Paso Robles Professional Firefighters, Local 4148 and the Service Employees International Union, Local 620; the Side Letter of Agreement with the Paso Robles Police Association; an Amendment to the Unr
138 - 231
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Shannon Foutz, Human Resources/Risk Manager
CEQA: 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 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Paso Robles and the Paso Robles Professional Firefighters and the Service Employees International Union; the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Paso Robles and the Paso Robles Police Association; the Unrepresented Confidential, Professional, and Management Group Wage and Benefit Summary Amendment; and approving the Master Pay Schedule; and approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing an amendment to the CalPERS cost-sharing agreement for the MGMT police and fire safety member categories.
6. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract for Road Repairs in the Sierra Bonita Neighborhood and Slurry Seal Treatment of Scott Street from Creston to Airport Road and Fallbrook Court Cul-de-Sac
232 - 244
Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
CEQA: 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 26-XXX, awarding a contract for road repairs in the Sierra Bonita Neighborhood and slurry seal treatment of Scott Street, from Creston to Airport Road and Fallbrook Cul-de-Sac, to Granite Construction in the amount of $2,555,222 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.
7. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order to Rick Engineering to Prepare a 65% Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and Support on the Required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Documents for the North River Road Bike Path Project
245 - 276
Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
CEQA: The City finds that this action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), as Rick Engineering would be assisting in the preparation of CEQA documents, and the change order itself has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.) Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing a change order in the amount of $596,714 to Rick Engineering’s contract to complete 65% Plans, Specifications & Estimates and support on the required CEQA documents for the North River Road Bike Path Project.
8. Approval of Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 1165 N.S., 277 - 325 City Council Agenda January 14, 2026 Page 3 of 5
Accepting the Completed Engineering and Traffic Study and Authorizing the Update and Enforcement Posted Speed Limits
Leslie Frazier, City Engineer/Deputy Community Development Director CEQA: 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. (b)(2)-(3), 15378 because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the establishment of speed limits as provided herein may have a significant effect on the environment. In addition, the ordinance includes findings that the action is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and categorically exempt under section 15301 (Existing Facilities), because it involves the operation and minor alteration of existing public streets and related traffic control devices.
Recommendation: Approve second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance 1165 N.S., accepting the completed Engineering and Traffic Survey and authorizing the update and enforcement of the posted speeds.
9. Approval of Final Map Tract 3105-4 For Recordation, River Oaks Phase 4 326 - 379 Leslie Frazier, City Engineer/Deputy Director of Community Development CEQA: A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously prepared for the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan. The proposed Final Tract Map and associated ancillary actions do not involve any substantial changes or new environment effects; therefore, no additional environmental review under CEQA is required pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines section 15162 and 15182.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 26-XXX which:
A. Approves Final Tract Map 3105-4 and directs the City Clerk to state the Council’s approval on the Final Map
B. Accepts the Offers of Dedication according to the terms of Offer of Dedication by the parties having a record interest in said land.
C. Authorizes entering into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement, directing the City Manager to sign the Subdivision Improvement Agreement set forth in substantially final form, and authorizing the City Attorney to correct any minor or non-substantive errors in the document.
D. Accept the Deed Restriction and Covenant and authorize recording of the document and any ancillary actions needed to execute the City Council’s approval;
and direct the City Engineer to record all documents required by the Conditions of Approval.
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of the Sensorio & HYBYCOZO Public Art Installation in Downtown City Park 380 - 385 Wyatt Lund, Recreation Volunteer Coordinator
CEQA: 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). Additionally, the action is categorically exempt from the CEQA under the Class 4 exemption for minor alterations to land City Council Agenda January 14, 2026 Page 4 of 5
Recommendation: Approve the proposed Sensorio & HYBYCOZO installation at Downtown City Park.
2. Mayoral and City Council Term Limits: Legal Overview and Policy Options 386 - 392 Chris Huot, City Manager
CEQA: 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: Direct staff to prepare a draft term limits measure, including ordinance language and the necessary election resolutions, and return to Council for review in advance of the July 2026 submission deadline for the November 2026 General Election.
L. CITY MANAGER REPORT
M. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
N. UPCOMING EVENTS
City Facilities Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, 2026 Development Review Committee Meeting January 26, 2026, 4:00 PM Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting January 27, 2026, 6:30 PM Development Review Committee Meeting February 2, 2026, 4:00 PM City Council Meeting - Norris Room, Centennial Park February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM O. ADJOURNMENT
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