CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
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A. 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
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B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Portion of Pioneer Park located at 2010 Riverside Avenue, APN 008-254-003 Agency Negotiators:
Chris Huot, City Manager
Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
Negotiating Parties:
Paso Robles Pioneer Museum Foundation, Don A. Ernst, Esq.
Housing Authority San Luis Obispo, Michelle Pedigo, Executive Director 16th District Agricultural Association, Colleen Bojorquez, Chief Executive Officer Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED
SESSION MATTERS
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
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H. INVOCATION
Pastor Gabriel Abdelaziz, The Revival Center
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Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
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L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Capital Projects Report
Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Manager
2. Insurance Services Office Presentation
Jonathan Stornetta, Fire Chief
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M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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PLEASE BEGIN BY STATING YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS.
EACH PERSON IS LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES.
Any person or subject requiring more than three minutes may be scheduled for a future Council meeting or referred to committee or staff. 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.
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N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Chris Huot, City Manager
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1. Approval of February 11, 2026, City Council Special
Meeting Minutes – AB Interviews
2. Approval of February 17, 2026 City Council Meeting
Minutes
3. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Approval of a Side Letter of Agreement with the Paso Robles Professional Firefighters, Local 4148
6. Second Reading, by Title Only, Adoption of Ordinance No. 1166 Re-Instating and Amending Chapter 3.21 of the
Paso Robles Municipal Code, Visual Art in Public Places and Approval of Revised PRAC Bylaws
7. Approval of Agreement with Cannon to Prepare Plans,
Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the Road
Repairs in the Sherwood Neighborhood
8. Approval of a Change Order to Rob Reynolds
Construction, Inc. for the City Hall Remodel
Construction Project
9. Approval of an Easement Dedication to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Electrical Facility Use Near 4280
Second Wind Way
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P. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of a Development for 24 Residential Units including an Affordable Housing Density Bonus; Fence-Height Modification; Removal of Ten Oak Trees; and a One-lot Tract Map (PD24-07, MOD25-09, OTR25-04, Tentative Tract Map 3254, P24-100) Katie Banister, Associate Planner Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX approving Development Plan 24-07, Site Plan Modification 25-09, Oak Tree Removal Permit 25-04, and Tentative Tract Map 3254, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval, and finding the project exempt from environmental review as a class 32 categorical exemption for infill development.
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R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of a commitment to Defer Certain Development Fees for the Highland’s Senior Affordable Apartments at 298 Niblick Rd (P25-0106) Katie Bannister. Associate Planner
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the deferral of water connection, sewer connection, development impact, and building permit fees and authorize the City Attorney to prepare a final Fee Deferral Agreement for execution by the Paso Robles Housing Authority and the City of Paso Robles.
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R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Final Transportation Expenditure Plan for Potential Transportation Sale Tax Measure Chris Huot, City Manager Recommendation: Approve a Resolution 26-XXX approving the SLOCOG Final Transportation Expenditure Plan for a potential transportation sales tax measure.
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S. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Update on Current City Activities
Chris Huot, City Manager
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T. COUNCIL BUSINESS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Current Council Committee Activities and Reports
Councilmembers
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Paso Robles Youth Commission Advisory Committee March 4, 2026, 5:00 PM Joint City Council, Planning Commission & Airport Commission Special Meeting – Spaceport Update March 4, 2026, 6:00 PM
Paso Robles Senior Citizen Advisory Committee March 9, 2026, 1:30 PM Development Review Committee March 9, 2026, 4:00 PM
Paso Robles Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee March 9, 2026, 4:00 PM Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting March 10, 2026, 6:30 PM Library Board of Trustees March 12, 2026, 9:00 AM
Development Review Committee March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM
Paso Robles City Council Meeting – Norris Room March 17, 2026, 6:00 PM Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
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